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Letter of the Twelve United Colonies to the Inhabitants of Great Britain, 1775 (print)
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Letter of the Twelve United Colonies to the Inhabitants of Great Britain, 1775 (print)
2819292 Letter of the Twelve United Colonies to the Inhabitants of Great Britain, 1775 (print) by American School, (18th century); 40.5x25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Twelve United Colonies, by their delegates in Congress, to the inhabitants of Great-Britain. Friends, countrymen, and brethren! By these, and by every other appellation... we entreat your serious attention to this our second attempt, to prevent their dissolution...By order of the Congress, John Hancock, president... Philadelphia, July 8th, 1775.
THE PATRIOTS LAST APPEAL FOR PEACE. Reportedly written by Richard Henry Lee, this long, emotional appeal was addressed to British citizens, to be circulated at the same time as the petition to the King now known as the Olive Branch Petition. The entreaty was approved by Congress on July 8, 1775, following the battles of Lexington and Concord (April 19) and Bunker Hill (June 17). It especially condemns " the wanton and unnecessary Destruction of Charlestown, " and notes that Boston " is now garrisoned by an Army sent not to protect, but to enslave its Inhabitants." After an exhaustive litany of wrongs, it closes: "...let us entreat Heaven to avert our Ruin, and the Destruction that threatens our Friends, Brethren and Countrymen, on the other side of the Atlantic...." Four broadsheet editions are recorded: two by William and Thomas Bradford in Philadelphia, one by John Holt in New York, and this edition by Fowle, the sole printer in Portsmouth at this date. ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED COPIES. Bristol B4151 (locates one copy, at the New Hampshire Historical Society); Shipton & Mooney 42966; Whittemore, Checklist 185.); Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright
Media ID 22896622
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This print showcases the "Letter of the Twelve United Colonies to the Inhabitants of Great Britain, 1775". The letter was written by Richard Henry Lee and approved by Congress on July 8th, 1775. It served as a heartfelt appeal to British citizens during a tumultuous time in American history. The image depicts a document filled with powerful words that aimed to prevent the dissolution of the colonies. Addressed to "Friends, countrymen, and brethren" it implores readers to pay serious attention to their second attempt at peace. The letter condemns the destruction inflicted upon Charlestown and highlights Boston's occupation by an army sent not for protection but enslavement. With an exhaustive litany of grievances against British rule, this emotional plea concludes with a fervent prayer for divine intervention and protection for both sides of the Atlantic. Only two recorded copies of this broadsheet edition exist, making this particular print incredibly rare. Measuring 40.5x25 cm, it is part of a private collection and captures an important moment in American history. Through this photo print, viewers are transported back in time to witness one of America's earliest attempts at diplomacy amidst growing tensions between colonists and their motherland.
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