The Gentleman's Magazine July 1775

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BEING A COPY OF THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE
PRINTED IN LONDON, ENGLAND
FOR JULY, 1775
CONTAINING OF ESPECIAL INTEREST

page 307 - begins a debate on the dispute between Great Britain and her American Colonies. Central to the debate seems to be the financial concerns. Discussed are the beginnings of the raising of more military forces in the event a "true war" begins. Peace with the honor is the primary method of settling the current unrest. The report and debate continues to page 312.

page 313 - a proposal for the regulation of coinage in Great Britain. Good discussion of weights and standards.

page 317 a letter from the mayor and other town officials of London to the King of England in support of the complaints and cause of the Colonies who face "tyranical measures pursued against them.

page 324 - another letter about the American unrest. Again, strongly in support of the colonials and the justice of their cause.

page 329 - is part of an address to the British soldiers, dated from New York and dated May 1, which circulated throughout the army in the area around Boston. It continues on the next two pages and puts the reasons for the "revolt" pretty well.

page 331 - is a proclamation issued by Thomas Gage, commander in chief in the Massachusetts Bay area, on the current unrest. Going to page 332, he makes clear that he will tolerate no further disturbances and he expects all persons to end their foolishness now or suffer the consequences.

page 341 - continues an account of the proceedings of the American Colonists since the passing of the Boston Port Bill. It continues to page 343. There begins a journal on Col. (Benedict) Arnold's capture and the British winning of Ticonderoga. Military matters in North America still continue to page 346. The latter part is a great report on Bunker Hill.

page 350 - among the deaths is the death of John Readman of Boston due to a broken heart over the disturbances.