The August 29, 1765, issue of the Pennsylvania Gazette (Philadelphia) reports Stamp Act resistance in Providence and Boston. Two pages later, in the same issue, readers are encouraged to buy almanacs before November 1, the date the cursed Act will take effect, because prices were likely to double then. Here are extracts from three of the almanac ads providing Stamp Act incentives by three area printers, including William Dunlap, whose nephew and apprentice at the time was John Dunlap, famous for his Declaration broadside printing 11 years later.
Advertisement
Recent Articles
The Tree of Liberty: Standing Armies and the Struggle to Define American Governance
Washington’s Ten Best Military Decisions
The First Fleets: Colonial Navies of the British Atlantic World
Recent Comments
"Did Charles Lee Disobey..."
Hi Ms. Davison, Thanks for the question. I have no primary evidence...
"Washington’s Ten Best Military..."
David, this is a solid list and it’s hard to quibble with...
"Washington’s Ten Best Military..."
Nicely done.