Pamphlets for the Years, 1777-1778
Pamphlets for the Years, 1777-1778
Collection: The American Revolution from a British Perspective, 1763–1783 Volumes Pamphlets for the Years, 1777-1778
Commencing with a number of titles relating to the trial of James Hill, also known as ?John the Painter?, for setting fire to Portsmouth Docks in England as a revolutionary gesture. The early part of these papers then covers an argument between Edmund Burke and ?The Electors of Bristol? over the affairs of North America. There follows a succession of sermons, poems and letters upon the themes of loyalty and liberty. Items of particular significance include: ?Letters from General Washington. To several of his Friends in the Year 1776, In Which Are Set Forth A Fairer and Fuller View of American Politics, Than Ever Yet Transpired? and ?A Faithful Abstract of Lord Chatham's Last Speech In Parliament, on Tuesday, April the 7th, 1778...?
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