Lot 632
American Revolutionary Newspaper. Some damage to spine, with overall age-toning and some light staining to front page, otherwise fine. NEWSPAPER. The Sussex Journal and New-Hampshire Packet. New-Hampshire, October 25, 1776. Four pages, tall Folio. Printed by John Mycall. Contains numerous inflammatory articles rousing Americans to arms:
"The important day is come, big with the fate of millions, and America now beckons to her Sons to kindle all their native fire, push into action every power, and press to the seas or fields where fame and glory call. -- The united wisdom of America in Congress, has determined that it is necessary to the salvation of those states, that an army be raised to serve during this war. The wisdom of this measure must appear to all, therefore let us all promote it with our utmost power. He that inlifts into this army of freedom in defence of every thing good and great, enrolls his name in fames brightest temple, where it will shine (if not blotted after by misconduct) with growing lustre down applauding ages…"
Also on the front page is a lengthy reprinting of an "Extract of a letter from London, May 19" which gives voice to the "British" opinion that the Americans will prevail in preventing British forces "to effect much in this campaign." This same "Extract" gives a detailed review of military engagements thus far, and provides a savvy prognosis on the events that must ensue as America rises to arms in its fight for Independence. Also featured is a list of all British ships in American ports, giving their names and the number of their guns, and a variety of articles reprinted from other colonial newspapers.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
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