Description: This auction is for a boxed set of replica documents entitled "The Gaspee Affair; Prelude to a Tea Party". It is a magnificient Portfolio assembled for the Bi-Centenial in 1972. This is a nice Firm Clean copy! The Gaspee Affair was a significant event in the lead-up to the American Revolution. The HMS Gaspee was a British customs schooner that had been enforcing the Navigation Acts in and around Newport, Rhode Island in 1772. It ran aground in shallow water while chasing the packet ship Hannah on June 9 near Gaspee Point in Warwick, Rhode Island. A group of men led by Abraham Whipple and John Brown attacked, boarded, and torched the ship. Contents:The Charter granted by King Charles to the colony of Rhode IslandGaspee Affair BookletA letter from Peter OliverOrders to John BrownJohn Brown's calling cardGaspee Affair Booklet Table of ContentsProvidence Gazette 12/26/1772Proclamation by the KingProclamation by Governor John WantonNewport Mercury 6/15/1772Providence Gazette 6/13/1772State House Newport picturePlan of the town of NewportA Map of the Colony of Rhode Island. This is the Gaspee Affair, Prelude to a Tea party, portfolio. A Wonderful set containing many historic relicas. Two booklets, letters, charters, proclamations and maps. Everything in this box is in mint condition. The Box measures 12" x 17", and shows some wear. This would be an excellent addition to any maritime or Revolutionary War collection. Please note that there are no returns on this item.
Price: 28 USD
Location: Warwick, Rhode Island
End Time: 2024-10-14T13:14:58.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Conflict: Revolutionary War (1775-83)
Original/Reproduction: Reproduction
Theme: Militaria
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
