Willis, Nathaniel (1755-1831) Independent chronicle and the universal advertiser. [Vol. XV (March 20, 1783)]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08558 Author/Creator: Willis, Nathaniel (1755-1831) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Newspaper Date: 20 March 1783 Pagination: 4 p. ; 44 x 28 cm. Order a Copy
Reports the preliminary terms of a peace treaty between the United States and Great Britain, ending the American Revolution. There is also a long article on suicide, political news items, and advertisements. The name "Northampton" is written on the top of p. 1. Damage to the paper has resulted in text loss and loss of the section recording the edition number.
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