To the publick of Connecticut : Perhaps there never was a more unpromising time for the encouragement of another news-paper in this colony.
| Author/creator |
Mecom, Benjamin, 1732-approximately 1776 |
| Format | Book and Microform |
| Publication Info | [New Haven] : (Printed by B. Mecom.), [1765] |
| Description | 1 sheet (2 unnumbered pages) ; 34 x 21 cm. |
| Subject(s) |
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| Series | Early American imprints. First series ; no. 41567 Early American imprints. First series ; no. 41567. ^A478749 |
| General note | Concerning the Connecticut gazette, New Haven, which had suspended publication in April 1764, and which was successfully revived by Benjamin Mecom in July 1765, after he issued this encouragement. Also commenting on current political issues. Cf. Brigham, C.S. American newspapers, 1947, v. I, p. 39-40. |
| General note | Ends with a quote of sixteen lines from Shakespeare's As you like it. |
| General note | Imprint from colophon; parentheses substituted for square brackets in transcription. |
| References | Bristol B2624 |
| References | Shipton & Mooney 41567 |
| Reproduction note | Joyner- Microfiche. [New York : Readex Microprint, 1985] 11 x 15 cm. (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 41567). |
Available Items
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
| Joyner | NC Microfiche | MICROFICHE AM35E NO. 41567 | ✔ Available |