December 1775 THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE ~ Early Version Articles of Confederation

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December 1775 THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE (London) ~ Early Version of the Articles of Confederation
An early version of the Articles of Confederation being a plan to unite for
"...a firm league of friendship with each other...for their prosperity, for their common defence against their enemies, for the security of their liberties and properties...".
The wording in this version of the Articles of Confederation involves different text but the same thought as the final version endorsed by Congress on November 15, 1777.
Four-page report on:
"Account of the Proceedings of the American Colonies"
including a great document from Boston stating in part
"...WE, his Majesty's loyal subjects of the town of Boston...now take this opportunity to profess our firm allegiance to his Majesty, and entire obedience to his Government and Laws...".
There is also an
"Extract of a letter from Gen. Montgomery" dated Camp before St. John's, Oct. 20, 1775"
being the general's report which begins:
"I have the pleasure to acquaint you with the surrender of Chamblee to Major Brown & Major Livingston, which last headed about 300 Canadians..."
with more, taking nearly a full page.
Further on is a report which includes:
"There are no advices from Boston later than the 12th of October, when Gen. Gage left it invested as before by the rebel army, which, however, had attempted nothing since the affair of Bunker's Hill..."
with much more.  Yet another report includes:
"A plan likewise of attacking the Regulars at Boston by means of a floating battery is also said to have miscarried, and many of the Provincials perished. A report has been propagated...that the Generals Washington and Lee had disagreed, and that to reconcile the difference, and restore harmony in the Provincial army, Dr. Franklin and other Delegates had suddenly quitted Philadelphia, and appeared at the head-quarters at Cambridge..."
& further on is:
"The inhabitants of Newbern in North-Carolina set the example to Gen. Howe of forming an Association of Loyalists, by disarming all those who had refused to sign the Association of that Province..."
with more.
Fascinating reading.  A very historic issue, particularly with this early version of the Articles of Confederation.
Over 3 pages taken up with
"Protest entered in the Upper House against the Act that prohibits all commercial intercourse with the confederated colonies"
which is very good reading in defense of America (pages 557-560)
An article taking about 4 pages (8 columns) is titled "Journal of the Resolution's Voyage on Discovery to the Southern Hemisphere..." had much detail on Captain Cook's voyage (pages 587-591).
There are no plates or maps.  Measures about 5" x 8".  54 pages which includes the full title/contents page.  Nice condition.
Any questions, please contact me.
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