RARE 1769 Philadelphia Newspaper with Printing of the Maryland Non-Importation Agreement in Protest of the Townshend Acts

Chase, Samuel; Paca, William et al.

Verlag: The Pennsylvania Chronicle and Universal Advertiser, Philadelphia, PA, 1769

Beschreibung

Quarto. A RARE pre-Revolutionary War, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania newspaper with incredible "Taxation Without Representation" history. This historic July 3, 1769 issue of the Pennsylvania Chronicle and Universal Advertiser features an inside-page complete printing of the retaliation of the Maryland Patriots against England for the institution of the Townshend Acts, a series of taxes against the American Colonies, including tea. At the behest of Philadelphia's merchants, Baltimoreans finally met in March, 1769. Leaders of the Sons of Liberty like William paca and Samuel Chase (who helped Found the Anne Arundel Sons of Liberty), William Lux, John Moale, Alexander Lawson won another non-importation agreement. Maryland Governor Robert Eden, after he took office in 1769, called the Baltimore Sons of Liberty the most "pronounced rebellious and mischievous organization in the province of Maryland." This piece is complete in eight pages and measures 12" X 10", in excellent condition, and is PERFECT for framing and display. #1H-041. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 17316

Bibliografische Details

Titel: RARE 1769 Philadelphia Newspaper with ...

Verlag: The Pennsylvania Chronicle and Universal Advertiser, Philadelphia, PA

Erscheinungsdatum: 1769

Zustand: Very Good

Auflage: 1st Edition.