The rights of Great Britain asserted against the claims of America: being an answer to the declaration of the general congress. Said to be written by Lord George Germaine [sic].

People / Organizations

• James Macpherson (Author)

Imprint

[Philadelphia]: London printed: Philadelphia re-printed, and sold by R. Bell, in Third-Street, MDCCLXXVI. [1776]

Publication year

1776-1776

ESTC No.

W29067

Grub Street ID

339291

Description

92, [4], p., [1]folded leaf ; 8⁰

Note

Half-title: The rights of Great Britain asserted against the claims of America. [Price three shillings.] - Attributed to Macpherson by Adams. Frequently attributed to John Dalrymple.

"A declaration by the representatives of the united colonies of North America .. setting forth the causes and necessity of their taking up arms."--p. [5]-12, dated July 6, 1775.

"A few more words, on the freedom of the press, addressed by the printer, to the friends of liberty in America."--[4] p. at end. By Robert Bell.

Folded leaf: Table: 'An account of what sums have been granted to the different provinces in North-America...distinguishing each year....'

Uncontrolled note

Signatures: [A]? B-K? M?