{"title":"Newspapers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArchive Authority’s Newspapers collection features original historic newspapers that provide firsthand accounts of the people, events, and developments that shaped local, national, and world history. The selection often includes issues covering major milestones such as wars, political campaigns, presidential administrations, scientific achievements, social movements, transportation advances, and notable cultural events. These newspapers offer contemporary reporting, period advertisements, illustrations, and editorial perspectives that capture the atmosphere of their time, making them valuable primary-source documents for research and collecting. Emphasizing authenticity and historical significance, the collection appeals to historians, educators, genealogists, institutions, and collectors seeking original newspapers that preserve the voices and headlines of the past.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"columbian-centinel-newspaper-march-19-1794","title":"Columbian Centinel Newspaper, March 19, 1794","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an original issue of the Columbian Centinel newspaper, dated December 20, 1794. The specific issue is Whole No. 1043, and No. 3 of Vol. XXII. It was \"Printed and published... by BENJAMIN RUSSELL, in State-Street, Boston (Massachusetts)\". \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey Content\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAct of Congress: A significant portion of the front page is dedicated to reprinting an Act of Congress titled, \"An Act in alteration of the act establishing a mint and regulating the Coins of the United States\". This act is signed in a script-type font with \"Go. Washington, Prest of the United Stat\".\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeign News: The paper contains news from Europe, including \"Events favourable to the French in Aust.\" and dispatches from Strasbourg and Frankfort. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44600863260750,"sku":"EB-326895821043","price":385.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/8155\/9630\/files\/57_f6c4b93a-bc94-4e8d-af5a-9f5067611379.jpg?v=1792408529"},{"product_id":"1762-london-chronicle-newspaper-seven-years-war-south-carolina","title":"1762 London Chronicle Newspaper Seven Years War South Carolina","description":"1762 London Chronicle Newspaper Seven Years War South Carolina. 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Written in a secretary’s hand, with Napoleon’s large abbreviated signature at the conclusion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA revealing military dispatch in which Napoleon combines detailed troop movements with instructions to influence foreign and domestic newspapers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNapoleon orders the divisions of Saint-Cyr and Legrand toward Paris and surrounding cantonments as a reserve corps, places Corsican and Piedmontese battalions under General Oudinot, and specifies positions for the divisions of Boudet and Molitor. He directs commanders and administrative personnel to remain ready to move immediately upon receiving further orders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe letter’s most striking passage is heavily underlined:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Take measures to have it inserted in the newspapers of Germany, Hamburg, and the interior of France, with appropriate elaboration, that the Paris corps is destined for Ireland and that of Lyon for Sicily.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis juxtaposition of operational readiness and publicized overseas destinations offers compelling evidence of Napoleon’s use of the press for strategic misdirection. Written from his headquarters during the Spanish campaign, the letter reveals his continued attention to military preparations and information reaching audiences elsewhere in Europe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe text is recorded in Napoleon’s Correspondance générale, volume 8, letter no. 19635.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Light age toning, storage folds, creasing, and ink show-through. Dark ink marks and localized surface disturbance appear along the upper portion of the first page, with minor edge wear. The text, extensive underlining, and signature remain clearly visible. A separate marginal annotation appears on the second page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn especially engaging Napoleon letter connecting military command, Ireland, Sicily, and the deliberate management of newspaper reports.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44601095389262,"sku":"EB-52790499016986","price":5950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/8155\/9630\/files\/57_034bfde4-9524-46c1-b030-f773437e6690.jpg?v=1792409484"},{"product_id":"collection-of-world-war-ii-event-newspapers","title":"Collection of World War II \"event\" newspapers.","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an excellent group of \u003cstrong data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"65\"\u003eWorld War II \"event\" newspapers\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Altoona Mirror [Extra], June 6, 1944\u003c\/strong\u003e \"INVASION OF EUROPE IS OPENED BY ALLIED ARMY\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"536\" style=\"width: 23.2368%;\"\u003eFirst D-Day Extra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"552\" style=\"width: 3.29745%;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"658\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"615\" data-col-size=\"md\" style=\"width: 61.9134%;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"588\"\u003e2. Reading Eagle, May 7, 1945\u003c\/strong\u003e \"End of War in Europe...\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"643\" style=\"width: 32.4368%;\"\u003eEarly VE surrender report\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"658\" style=\"width: 4.9278%;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"757\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"722\" data-col-size=\"md\" style=\"width: 67.509%;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"695\"\u003e3. Reading Times, Aug. 9, 1945\u003c\/strong\u003e \"2D ATOM BOMB HITS JAPAN\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"741\" style=\"width: 25.9348%;\"\u003eNagasaki bombing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"757\" style=\"width: 6.0147%;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; height: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"873\" style=\"height: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"832\" data-col-size=\"md\" style=\"width: 64.8014%; height: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"798\"\u003e4. Lancaster New Era, July 6, 1944\u003c\/strong\u003e \"10,000 London Robot Casualties\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"859\" style=\"width: 31.3538%; height: 10px;\"\u003eV-1 Flying Bomb campaign\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"873\" style=\"width: 3.12274%; height: 10px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"955\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"927\"\u003e5. Evening Bulletin [Providence], Sept. 3, 1939\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Britain, France Open War\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"986\"\u003eBritain \u0026amp; France declare war\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1078\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003e6. Evening Bulletin [Philadelphia], May 8, 1945\u003c\/strong\u003e \"V-E Day Proclaimed\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003eOfficial VE Day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1179\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003e7. Columbia News, Dec. 8, 1941\u003c\/strong\u003e \"U.S. Declares War on Japan\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003ePearl Harbor declaration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1303\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003e8. Lancaster New Era, Dec. 8, 1941\u003c\/strong\u003e \"3,000 Killed and Wounded in Honolulu\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1318\"\u003ePearl Harbor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1404\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1378\"\u003e9. Philadelphia Record, Aug. 14, 1945\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Tokyo Says Japs Accept\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1430\"\u003eJapan accepts surrender\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 90.7143%; height: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1546\" style=\"height: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1509\" data-col-size=\"md\" style=\"width: 66.065%; height: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003e10. Reading Eagle Extra, Aug. 14, 1945\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Peace At Last!\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1530\" style=\"width: 21.2996%; height: 10px;\"\u003eVictory over Japan\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1546\" style=\"width: 11.9134%; height: 10px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1669\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1632\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003e11. Altoona Mirror, June 6, 1944\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Greatest Invasion in History Strikes France\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44601140772942,"sku":"EB-52456862384410","price":2795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/8155\/9630\/files\/57_e5093192-6455-45e2-a8da-96fb1b4733db.jpg?v=1792409642"},{"product_id":"1769-pennsylvania-chronicle-newspaper-colonial-philadelphia-william-goddard","title":"1769 Pennsylvania Chronicle Newspaper – Colonial Philadelphia – William Goddard","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"relative basis-auto flex-col -mb-(--composer-overlap-px) pb-(--composer-overlap-px) [--composer-overlap-px:28px] grow flex\" data-voice-floating-orb-focus-background=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-is-intersecting=\"true\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:8e19b887-cd98-40eb-9282-0605d9675cd8-2\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection data-turn=\"assistant\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-6\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:8e19b887-cd98-40eb-9282-0605d9675cd8-2\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:8e19b887-cd98-40eb-9282-0605d9675cd8-2\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" data-message-id=\"6b539046-2117-455d-b2fb-b6da97150079\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"2531\" data-start=\"2421\" data-section-id=\"ckvekk\"\u003e1769 Pennsylvania Chronicle Newspaper – Colonial Philadelphia – William Goddard – Pre-Revolutionary America\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2683\" data-start=\"2533\"\u003eAn original colonial American newspaper printed in Philadelphia by \u003cstrong data-end=\"2619\" data-start=\"2600\"\u003eWilliam Goddard\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most influential printers of the Revolutionary era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2832\" data-start=\"2685\"\u003eOffered is an authentic issue of \u003cstrong data-end=\"2773\" data-start=\"2718\"\u003eThe Pennsylvania Chronicle and Universal Advertiser\u003c\/strong\u003e, dated \u003cstrong data-end=\"2812\" data-start=\"2781\"\u003eOctober 30–November 6, 1769\u003c\/strong\u003e [Vol. III, No. 41].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3333\" data-start=\"2834\"\u003ePublished only a few years before the outbreak of the American Revolution, the \u003cem data-end=\"2937\" data-start=\"2913\"\u003ePennsylvania Chronicle\u003c\/em\u003e became one of colonial America's most important newspapers. 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Chronicle\u003c\/em\u003e – George Clinton – Fort Montgomery – Bennington – John Hancock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2654\"\u003eAn original Revolutionary War newspaper:\u003cimg\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2714\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2714\"\u003eThe Independent Chronicle and the Universal Advertiser\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2716\" data-end=\"2741\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2716\" data-end=\"2741\"\u003eBoston, Massachusetts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2743\" data-end=\"2772\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2743\" data-end=\"2772\"\u003eThursday, October 9, 1777\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2774\" data-end=\"2796\"\u003eVolume XI, Number 477.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2798\" data-end=\"3029\"\u003eAn exceptional newspaper printed during one of the most pivotal weeks of the American Revolution, issued only days after the Second Battle of Saratoga and while British and American forces struggled for control of the Hudson River.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3031\" data-end=\"3498\"\u003eThe issue features extensive reporting on the Revolutionary War, including Governor \u003cstrong data-start=\"3115\" data-end=\"3135\"\u003eGeorge Clinton's\u003c\/strong\u003e address concerning the invasion of New York, the defense of the Hudson Highlands, and military operations following the capture of \u003cstrong data-start=\"3267\" data-end=\"3286\"\u003eFort Montgomery\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"3291\" data-end=\"3307\"\u003eFort Clinton\u003c\/strong\u003e. Additional reports discuss the aftermath of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3357\" data-end=\"3381\"\u003eBattle of Bennington\u003c\/strong\u003e, activity around \u003cstrong data-start=\"3399\" data-end=\"3414\"\u003eTiconderoga\u003c\/strong\u003e, Congressional proceedings, and developments affecting General Burgoyne's campaign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3500\" data-end=\"3774\"\u003eAlso present are contemporary advertisements, London news, shipping intelligence, and a printed Congressional notice bearing the name of \u003cstrong data-start=\"3637\" data-end=\"3653\"\u003eJohn Hancock\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing an outstanding snapshot of political, military, and civilian life during America's struggle for independence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3776\" data-end=\"3929\"\u003ePrinted by \u003cstrong data-start=\"3787\" data-end=\"3826\"\u003eEdward E. Powars \u0026amp; Nathaniel Willis\u003c\/strong\u003e in Boston, this newspaper represents one of the premier Patriot publications of the Revolutionary era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3931\" data-end=\"4201\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3931\" data-end=\"3945\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete four-page issue. Professionally silked\/backed for long-term preservation. Moderate age toning, fold wear, and minor edge losses consistent with eighteenth-century newspapers. Printing remains bold and highly legible with excellent display appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4203\" data-end=\"4217\"\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4219\" data-end=\"4542\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4219\" data-end=\"4258\"\u003eOriginal Revolutionary War newspaper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4259\" data-end=\"4285\"\u003eBoston, October 9, 1777.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4286\" data-end=\"4320\"\u003eGeorge Clinton military address.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4321\" data-end=\"4367\"\u003eReports on Fort Montgomery and Fort Clinton.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4368\" data-end=\"4395\"\u003eBennington campaign news.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4396\" data-end=\"4437\"\u003eCongressional notice with John Hancock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4438\" data-end=\"4465\"\u003eComplete four-page issue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4466\" data-end=\"4542\"\u003eOne of the finest Boston Revolutionary newspapers available to collectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44601146343502,"sku":"EB-52462492123418","price":2895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/8155\/9630\/files\/57_f9ad41cd-b8be-4c85-a8f4-03c6cafabd86.jpg?v=1792409663"},{"product_id":"1782-rare-revolutionary-war-newspaper-george-washington-celebrates-the-french","title":"1782 Rare Revolutionary War Newspaper George Washington Celebrates the French","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eGeorge Washington Celebrates the French Alliance – Rare Revolutionary War Newspaper –\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSalem Gazette\u003c\/i\u003e, July 18, 1782\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSalem Gazette. Salem, Massachusetts. July 18, 1782. Complete 4-page issue.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003eAn outstanding Revolutionary War newspaper published during the final year of the American Revolution featuring one of George Washington's most significant diplomatic addresses.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003ePrinted only months after the decisive victory at Yorktown and while peace negotiations with Great Britain were approaching, this issue contains Washington's\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eJune 27, 1782 address from his headquarters at Fishkill [Newburgh]\u003c\/b\u003e presented to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eChevalier de La Luzerne, Minister of France\u003c\/b\u003e, celebrating t\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003ehe birth of the French Dauphin.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003eWashington expresses profound gratitude for French military assistance and praises the alliance that secured American independence. The speech is followed by the French minister's eloquent reply affirming the enduring friendship between France and the United States.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003eAdditional Revolutionary content includes a lengthy front-page essay,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"To the People of America,\"\u003c\/b\u003e defending the Franco-American alliance, together with reports from London, Philadelphia, Richmond, Hartford, and Europe concerning military operations, naval affairs, diplomacy, prisoner exchanges, and commerce during the closing months of the Revolution.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4805\" data-end=\"5104\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete Revolutionary War newspaper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeorge Washington diplomatic address.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrench Alliance and American independence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChevalier de La Luzerne's official response.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublished only months before the preliminary peace negotiations leading to the Treaty of Paris.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent display masthead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Complete issue with archival repairs, light foxing, scattered edge wear, and minor losses along folds. Strong impressions and highly readable throughout.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA scarce and highly desirable Revolutionary War newspaper combining George Washington, the French Alliance, and the final chapter of America's War for Independence.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003eMore information...\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"207\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"207\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"93\"\u003ecomplete issue of the \u003cem data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"68\"\u003eSalem Gazette\u003c\/em\u003e [Salem, Massachusetts]\u003c\/strong\u003e dated \u003cstrong data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"127\"\u003eThursday, July 18, 1782\u003c\/strong\u003e [Vol. I, No. 48], printed and published by \u003cstrong data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"186\"\u003eSamuel Hall\u003c\/strong\u003e near the courthouse.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"431\"\u003eThis issue was published during the closing months of the Revolutionary War, only three months after Parliament voted to end offensive operations in America and just four months before preliminary peace negotiations began.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"511\"\u003eThe newspaper contains several historically important Revolutionary War items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"xtvnl1\" data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"527\"\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"831\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"586\"\u003e1. George Washington's Address to the French Minister\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe most important feature is the lengthy printing of \u003cstrong data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"687\"\u003eGeorge Washington's congratulatory address\u003c\/strong\u003e delivered at his headquarters at \u003cstrong data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"759\"\u003eFishkill [Newburgh], June 27, 1782\u003c\/strong\u003e, to the Minister of France celebrating the birth of the French Dauphin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"855\"\u003eWashington emphasizes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ipezry\" data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"917\"\u003ethe enduring alliance between France and the United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lotbbr\" data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"960\"\u003egratitude for French military assistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"trem0e\" data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"994\"\u003ehopes for continued cooperation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"orndb5\" data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003econfidence in American independence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003eThis is one of Washington's finest public statements regarding the Franco-American alliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003e2. Reply of the Chevalier de La Luzerne\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1309\"\u003eFollowing Washington's address is the response of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003eChevalier Anne-César de La Luzerne\u003c\/strong\u003e, the French Minister to the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003eHe praises:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1x4omwg\" data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003eWashington\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"512md1\" data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003ethe Continental Army\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"f81ucu\" data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003ethe American cause\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cphyp8\" data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003ethe future friendship between France and the United States.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1447\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1482\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1482\"\u003e3. \"To the People of America\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003eThe front page begins with a lengthy political essay originally printed in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003ePennsylvania Packet [August 24, 1779]\u003c\/strong\u003e extolling the French alliance and condemning British rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1699\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1699\"\u003e4. 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Text generally clear and readable; see photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBibliographical note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Contains the opening installment of Lee’s oration, not the complete text. 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Approved March 2, 1795, the acts concern a pension for William Seymour and federal responsibilities relating to lighthouses, beacons, buoys, and public piers. A Massachusetts legislative act also bears Governor Samuel Adams’s printed script name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn additional highlight is a “Mechanic Association” notice bearing the printed name of Paul Revere as president. The notice announces that the association’s constitution is available for members to sign at Ebenezer Larkin’s bookstore in Cornhill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther contents include election returns, foreign and maritime intelligence, agricultural commentary, theatrical announcements, and advertisements for goods, property, and shipping. A richly detailed glimpse of commercial and civic life in the early American republic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Age toning, scattered spotting, irregular edges with small chips and tears, and wear and splitting along folds. Early handwritten ownership inscription above the masthead. See photographs for condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWashington’s, Adams’s, and Revere’s names are printed as part of the newspaper; they are not autograph signatures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Archive Authority","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44687176433742,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/8155\/9630\/files\/IMG_3876.jpg?v=1793113307"},{"product_id":"james-murray-mason-autograph-letter-signed-to-roger-a-pryor-1857-newspaper-financial-affairs","title":"James Murray Mason Autograph Letter Signed to Roger A. Pryor — 1857 — Newspaper \u0026 Financial Affairs","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn original three-page autograph letter signed “J. M. 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Mason concludes with warm wishes for his correspondent’s success.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJames Murray Mason later served as a Confederate diplomatic commissioner and became a central figure in the Trent Affair of 1861. Pryor subsequently served as a Confederate congressman and brigadier general.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree handwritten pages on a folded sheet, with the fourth page blank. The financial enclosure mentioned in the text is not present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Light age toning, intersecting folds, scattered small spots, and a small hole in the blank leaf. Handwriting is pale in places and requires careful reading; the signature remains identifiable. 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Sold by J. Wilkie, St. Paul’s Churchyard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe principal feature is an extensive political letter, signed “A Frankelein,” examining Britain’s troubled relationship with its American colonies. Attacking the costs and contradictions of imperial policy, the writer urges:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“a speedy, absolute, and eternal separation of the whole continent of America from Great Britain.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe argument goes further, insisting that the colonies be declared independent and removed from the protection of the King and Parliament. 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