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American Papers, 1621-1916

Collection: American Records in the House of Lords Archive, 1621–1917    Volumes    American Papers, 1621-1916
These papers have a clear focus upon the American Revolution, with most of these papers covering disturbances and attempts to resolve the tax disputes between Britain and her American colonies. These papers contain references to early governors, including De la Warr and the 1st Secretary of Florida. Specific incidents include the Boston Massacre and disturbances in America with regard to the importation of tea. They conclude with details of the 1812 war.
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View document: Government Acts, Bills, Reports and orders in Council, 1621-1912.

Government Acts, Bills, Reports and orders in Council, 1621-1912

Details of Government appointments featured here include those relating to the widows of Lord Thomas De La Warr, Delaware's namesake, and that of the 1st Secretary of Florida. Other papers...

Date:1621-1912
Contributor:Parliamentary Archives, UK
Identifier:73167C-01
View document: Petitions related to American colonies, 1624-1916.

Petitions related to American colonies, 1624-1916

These petitions cover numerous personal issues and disputes from citizens living in or trading with the North American colonies.

Date:1624-1916
Contributor:Parliamentary Archives, UK
Identifier:73167C-02
View document: Revolution, 1766 part 1.

Revolution, 1766 part 1

This selection of papers and lists of papers covers the disturbances in America with regard to American Stamp Duties and in opposition to Right of Taxation by Parliament in the...

Date:1766-1766
Contributor:Parliamentary Archives, UK
Identifier:73167C-03
View document: Revolution, 1766 part 2.

Revolution, 1766 part 2

This document features the papers and lists of papers sent from the Southern Office to the Duke of Grafton including letters from Governors in America, Major General Cage and Secretary...

Date:1766-1766
Contributor:Parliamentary Archives, UK
Identifier:73167C-04
View document: Revolution, 1766 part 3.

Revolution, 1766 part 3

These items include further copies and extracts of papers relating to tumult in America; papers from the Admiralty relating to the appointment of courts of vice-admiralty in America, 1763-4; accounts...

Date:1766-1766
Contributor:Parliamentary Archives, UK
Identifier:73167C-05
View document: Revolution, 1767.

Revolution, 1767

A wide selection pf papers upon the disturbances in America, prominently featured correspondents include Major General Gage and Governor Sir Henry Moore.

Date:1767-1767
Contributor:Parliamentary Archives, UK
Identifier:73167C-06
View document: Revolution, 1768.

Revolution, 1768

A wide selection pf papers upon the disturbances in America, prominently featured correspondents include Governor Bernard, the Earl of Hillsborough, and Commodore Hood.

Date:1768-1768
Contributor:Parliamentary Archives, UK
Identifier:73167C-07
View document: Revolution, 1770.

Revolution, 1770

An Assortment of papers with a focus upon the Boston massacre and the trial of Captain Thomas Preston.

Date:1770-1770
Contributor:Parliamentary Archives, UK
Identifier:73167C-08
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