The London Chronicle Thursday November 23, 1775. Front page news includes a report of fifteen of the King's soldiers confiscating a printing press in Norfolk, in Virginia. Despite a crowd numbered in the hundreds the soldiers proceeded "...without meeting with the least molestation...". Lottery results precedes a full page letter signed by A Frankelein calling for a "...speedy, absolute, and eternal separation of the whole continent of America from Great Britain." Also included in this issue is a report that Col. Arnold provided advice to General Washington regarding the Canadian front. Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 1/4 inches. Very nice, clean condition. $150.00
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