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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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US Religion, 1646-1749

Papers on religion in North America covering the settling of the command of Maryland under Protestants.

Date:1646-1749
Contributor:Parliamentary Archives, UK
Identifier:73167C-21

Revolution, 1787-1813

Items including a paper bill for the better preventing vexatious suits being brought for the recovery of debts in America previous to the treaty of peace with the United States....

Date:1787-1813
Contributor:Parliamentary Archives, UK
Identifier:73167C-20

Revolution, 1783-1784

These items include an appeal by American loyalists, peace treaties, the easing of trade embargoes, and papers upon the Hessian Troops aligned with the rebel states.

Date:1783-1784
Contributor:Parliamentary Archives, UK
Identifier:73167C-19

Revolution, 1782 part 2

Copies and extracts of correspondence between the admirals employed in North America or the West Indies and the Secretary of the Admiralty, touching upon the giving of succour to the...

Date:1782-1782
Contributor:Parliamentary Archives, UK
Identifier:73167C-18

Revolution, 1782 part 1

Features a motion to appoint a Committee of the Whole House [of Parliament] to inquire into the capture of the army under Earl Cornwallis and papers relative to the movements...

Date:1782-1782
Contributor:Parliamentary Archives, UK
Identifier:73167C-17

Revolution, 1778-1781

Papers including the 'American Declaratory Act. Printed bill for removing all doubts and apprehensions concerning taxation by the Parliament of Great Britain in any of the colonies, provinces and plantations...

Date:1778-1781
Contributor:Parliamentary Archives, UK
Identifier:73167C-16

Revolution, 1777 part 3

Admiralty Office accounts, proposed resolutions relating to land forces and military operations in America, and embarkation returns transmitted by the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland of all the corps which have...

Date:1777-1777
Contributor:Parliamentary Archives, UK
Identifier:73167C-15

Revolution, 1777 part 2

These records include returns of all the regiments raised or ordered to be raised between 10 Dec 1777 and 29 Jan 1778, Victuallers' accounts, embarkation returns for North America, and...

Date:1777-1777
Contributor:Parliamentary Archives, UK
Identifier:73167C-14
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