Pre Revolutionary War TENSIONS In Boston 1768 Colonial Massachusetts Newspaper
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:23828412 | Item Number: 646039 |
| Content: Rare & Early collectible historic old newspaper |
Pre Revolutionary War TENSIONS in Boston 1768 Colonial Massachusetts Newspaper (Note: additional images are located below the description) Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Oct. 10, 1768...
* Pre Revolutionary War tensions
A somewhat short-lived colonial newspaper by a publisher with Loyalist leanings. The entire front page is taken up with: "Description of the Anaconda, a monstrous species of Serpent...". Page 3 has: "A Letter from Mr. Voltaire..." signed by him in type.
Another page has a report from Charleston which begins: "The outrageous opposition lately offered to the civil authority near Marr's Bluff on Peedee River being at present a general subject of conversation & by many attributed to the people called Regulators..." with more (see). An item from Philadelphia includes: "...the General Assembly of this province broke up after finishing the necessary business...We are assured that their journals will manifest as great a regard for the Liberties of America as those of any other province...".
There is also a letter from Liverpool to a merchant in New York reading: "I am not a little surprized at you Yorkers that you should attempt to force our parliament to repeal any more acts for you. Rest assured they will not. If you behave as heretofore, his Majesty will send men of war to all trading towns on the continent & stop all your trade, & likewise a number of soldiers to humble you, which I think is your just reward." (see)
Near the back is almost a full page of text concerning a meeting in Boston concerning relations with England, one bit noting: "...and here we propose to your consideration, whether the circular letter which gave such umbrage containing these expressions, or others of the like import, 'That the King and parliament by the late revenue act had infringed the rights of the Colonies, imposed an inequitable tax, and things yet worse might be expected from the independence and unlimited appointments of crown officers therein mentioned...". This carries over to the back page where is also: "...'Tis reported that some 200 families in this town have agreed not to use any more Tea. We also here the inhabitants of Charlestown have unanimously agreed to the same." (see).
A wealth of interesting reading on the troubles that would lead to the Revolutionary War. Complete in 8 pages, measures 8 1/2 by 10 1/4 inches, nice condition.
This newspaper published only briefly from December 21, 1767 until 1770. The publishers, John Mein and John Fleeming, were both from Scotland. The Chronicle was a Loyalist paper in the time before the American Revolution. In its second year, Mein printed names in the paper that accused some colonial merchants of breaking a British non-importation agreement. In response, Mein's name appeared on a list of merchants who violated the trade agreement. Mein retaliated by accusing the Merchants' Committee of using the non-importation agreement for illegal profiteering. The irritated readership ransacked the offices of the Chronicle, and ultimately, it ceased operations in 1770. (credit Wikipedia)
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* Pre Revolutionary War tensions
A somewhat short-lived colonial newspaper by a publisher with Loyalist leanings. The entire front page is taken up with: "Description of the Anaconda, a monstrous species of Serpent...". Page 3 has: "A Letter from Mr. Voltaire..." signed by him in type.
Another page has a report from Charleston which begins: "The outrageous opposition lately offered to the civil authority near Marr's Bluff on Peedee River being at present a general subject of conversation & by many attributed to the people called Regulators..." with more (see). An item from Philadelphia includes: "...the General Assembly of this province broke up after finishing the necessary business...We are assured that their journals will manifest as great a regard for the Liberties of America as those of any other province...".
There is also a letter from Liverpool to a merchant in New York reading: "I am not a little surprized at you Yorkers that you should attempt to force our parliament to repeal any more acts for you. Rest assured they will not. If you behave as heretofore, his Majesty will send men of war to all trading towns on the continent & stop all your trade, & likewise a number of soldiers to humble you, which I think is your just reward." (see)
Near the back is almost a full page of text concerning a meeting in Boston concerning relations with England, one bit noting: "...and here we propose to your consideration, whether the circular letter which gave such umbrage containing these expressions, or others of the like import, 'That the King and parliament by the late revenue act had infringed the rights of the Colonies, imposed an inequitable tax, and things yet worse might be expected from the independence and unlimited appointments of crown officers therein mentioned...". This carries over to the back page where is also: "...'Tis reported that some 200 families in this town have agreed not to use any more Tea. We also here the inhabitants of Charlestown have unanimously agreed to the same." (see).
A wealth of interesting reading on the troubles that would lead to the Revolutionary War. Complete in 8 pages, measures 8 1/2 by 10 1/4 inches, nice condition.
This newspaper published only briefly from December 21, 1767 until 1770. The publishers, John Mein and John Fleeming, were both from Scotland. The Chronicle was a Loyalist paper in the time before the American Revolution. In its second year, Mein printed names in the paper that accused some colonial merchants of breaking a British non-importation agreement. In response, Mein's name appeared on a list of merchants who violated the trade agreement. Mein retaliated by accusing the Merchants' Committee of using the non-importation agreement for illegal profiteering. The irritated readership ransacked the offices of the Chronicle, and ultimately, it ceased operations in 1770. (credit Wikipedia)
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Shipping Policy... For this specific item, A U.S. winner pays $5.00 S&H. If multiple items are purchased and paid for simultaneously, the S&H will be calculated by using the highest item's S&H as the base cost, and then adding $1 for each additional newspaper. The per-item additional cost for folders, portfolios, and presentation cases vary. All U.S. orders include in-house insurance at no additional cost to the buyer. All U.S. bound orders include delivery confirmation (if sent by USPS) and/or tracking (if sent by UPS). Expedited shipping is available for all orders upon request. Every effort is made to ship all orders within 24 business hours of receiving payment. Some small items may be shipped 1st Class. We will still provide tracking and insure them at our expense. Combined Shipping Notice
If the automated eBay checkout process does not properly combine shipping, we will refund overages automatically. If you prefer, contact us prior to payment to obtain a revised invoice. International Shipping Policy... Upon purchasing, international winners should contact us for an invoice which includes S&H to their location. Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. Note: We will not falsify customs declarations or mark an item as "gift" in order to avoid customs fees. If insurance is desired, be in touch for a quote. All insured orders are subject to customs, duties, & taxes for the amount insured and are subject to item 2 above. Large and/or brittle issues must be shipped flat and are required to be shipped by Priority Mail International (PMI), often at a weight of 3 pounds or more - quite expensive. Please contact us for a pre-purchase/pre-bidding S&H quote if you are concerned about the potential S&H cost. International purchasers are encouraged to take advantage of our combined shipping policy to lower the cost per item S&H. Archival Storage... ...is available for an additional $6.00, plus an appropriate adjustment to S&H (see above Shipping Policy). If desired, purchase this directly (through eBay) at: archival storage folder. Again, to insure you will receive the appropriately sized folder for your item, please select the $6.00 folder option. Certificate of Authenticity... A certificate of authenticity is also available for an additional $3.00, which includes both the issue date and title, and certifies, by Timothy Hughes Rare & Early Newspapers, the issue to be authentic & original. If desired, purchase this directly (through eBay) at: certificate of authenticity. About Us... Contact Information... We have been dealers in rare newspapers for over 43 years, serve as consultants to multiple museums, and are members of the American Antiquarian Society. Bid with confidence knowing that every item we offer is guaranteed to be authentic. More Information About Us Timothy Hughes Rare Newspapers
P.O. Box 3636
Williamsport, PA 17701-8636
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"...desiring to conduct ourselves honorably in all things." Hebrews 13:18 If you would like to have either the Archival Storage Folder ($6.00, plus corresponding adjustment to the final S&H) or the Certificate of Authenticity ($3.00) included with the issue, please purchase these directly through eBay using the links provided. These items are also available through our cross-promoted eBay store offerings. "Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." Thomas Jefferson
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