Lot 325
Collection of 27 British Newspapers On The American Revolution. There are 22 issues of The Bristol Journal from 1776 and 1777, 4pp each, approximately 18x12". Includes King George III's speech on the rebellion of the American colonies; the burning of New York and its occupation by British troops; an offer of a pardon to British deserters serving with American troops; the recapture of Montreal by British troops, with full text of Guy Carleton's speech; news of Benjamin Franklin's arrival in Paris; publication of a letter from Generals Richard and William Howe promising "a free and general pardon" to his subjects in the Colonies "speedily returning to their just allegiance"; a story on an Englishman who participated in the Boston Tea Party; the destruction of much of Charles-Town and the recall of Gen Gage; Benedict Arnold's letter from the camp before Quebec; Sir William Howe's preparations for the assault on New York and his report on destroying provisions at Danbury, CT; a dispatch from Gen. Burgoyne near Saratoga; the battles of Brandywine and Germanstown; the recapture of Rhode Island by the British, and much more. Also,one 1775 issue of the Newcastle Journal and two 1780 issues of Berrow's Worcester Journal with a report from Gen. Sir Henry Clinton from Charleston and a dispatch from Cornwallis' on victory over the Southern Army; a 1775 issue of an Irish paper, The Public Register: Or, Freeman's Journal (rare); and a 1787 issue of The Morning Chronicle, and London Advertiser on the debate in the American House of Representatives on whether to ratify the new system of Federal government. Expected age wear and toning; some edge soiling; some have red tax stamps. Overall very good. With an engraving of John Paul Jones by J. Chapman.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500.
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