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Lot Number: 140
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John Paul Jones’ Letter on the Naval Victory of his “Ranger” over the “British Ship of War Drake” plus detailed report on Counterfeit Joannes and (Spanish) Piller Dollars ! |
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April 12, 1778-Dated Revolutionary War Period, Newspaper, “The Independent Ledger, and the American Advertiser”, Boston, Volume I, No. 44. measuring 14.75” x 9.5”, with 4 pages, Complete, Choice Very Fine. This very important Revolutionary War Newspaper is printed on high quality period rag paper stock. It is in very clean solid condition and very well printed, with just two tiny holes atop of the issue which are mostly unnoticeable, and some minor scattered tone specks on the interior. An intricate illustrated masthead showing Thirteen Arms reaching to a Heart in the center with: “ALL HANDS with ONE inflamed Enlighted HEART.” The major heading atop the center column reads: “PHILADELPHIA, March 16. Copy of a Letter from Captain John Paul Jones of the Ship Ranger, to Lady Silkirk.”Capt. John Paul Jones writes a lengthy letter from “Ranger, Brest (France) 8th May, 1778.” Captain Jones describes his desperate hour and half sea victory over the “British Ship of War Drake” on April 24, 1778. He mentions ”... the awful pomp and dreadful carnage of a sea engagement... Humanity starts back from such scenes of horror, and cannot execrate the vile promoters of this detested war.” Signed in type at the conclusion, “John P. Jones.” This extensive letter goes into great detail for a full column and a half on the front page! “BEWARE OF COUNTERFEIT HALF JOANNES AND DOLLARS.” Front page article about the “unnatural enemies of this country, not satisfied with their frequent but fruitless attempts to destroy the credit of our Paper-Currency, have introduced large sums of counterfeit Half Joes and Dollars, among us, in order to buy up the paper money and thereby stamp a discredit upon it...”. The report goes on to detail the differences between the counterfeit coins and the genuine pieces. Specifically, continues it report: “The (Spanish Piller) Dollars --- Are not so well executed ; they appear much used, are not quite so heavy as the genuine - and on the piller side the M in the word VNUM, is thus - a considerable distance from the rest of the word.” Note: The term "Joannes" is not a specific currency, but rather a term that refers to the types of coins or Paper Currency that circulated during the Colonial and Revolutionary War period in America, including the “Continental Currency,” being the Paper Money notes issued by the Continental Congress as a method of economic warfare. A superb Revolutionary War newspaper ! John Paul Jones, known as the "Father of the United States Navy," was a skilled and daring naval officer who served in the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War. In April 1778, Jones was given Command of the Continental Navy ship Ranger, a 18-gun Sloop-of-war. Jones's mission with the Ranger was to disrupt British shipping and conduct raids along the British coast, thereby drawing British naval forces away from the American coastline and weakening British naval power in European waters. On April 24, 1778, while cruising off the coast of Ireland, the Ranger encountered the British ship of war HMS Drake, a heavily armed 20-gun Sloop-of-war. Jones, eager to engage the enemy, maneuvered the Ranger into position to initiate a naval battle. The engagement between the Ranger and the Drake was intense and closely contested. Despite being outnumbered and outgunned, Jones skillfully maneuvered his ship to gain the advantage over the larger and more heavily armed Warship Drake. After an hour-long battle, during which both ships sustained damage and casualties, the Drake surrendered to the Ranger. The capture of the HMS Drake by the Ranger was a significant victory for the Continental Navy and a morale boost for the American cause. It demonstrated the skill, determination, and audacity of Jones as a Naval Commander and highlighted the vulnerability of British shipping to American naval raids. The victory of the Ranger over the Drake garnered widespread acclaim and attention both in America and Europe. It solidified Captain Jones's reputation as one of the most capable Naval Commanders of the Revolutionary War and earned him fame and recognition as a “Hero of the American Revolution”. The naval victory of the Ranger over the Drake remains one of the most celebrated achievements in the history of the United States Navy. It symbolizes the courage and determination of American sailors and their contributions to securing American Independence during the Revolutionary War. ____ The term "Joannes" is not a specific currency, but rather a term that refers to the types of coins or Paper Currency that circulated during the Colonial period in America, including “Continental Currency” being the paper money notes issued by the Contiental Congress. During the Colonial era, various forms of currency were used, including coins from different European countries such as Spain, France, and England, as well as locally issued Paper Currency known as colonial currency. Also, some coins had Latin inscriptions, including the name "Joannes" or "Johannes," which referred to John VI of Portugal or John V of Portugal, depending on the time period. One notable coin that used the name "Joannes" was the Spanish colonial coin known as the "Spanish Johannes," or "Johannes." This coin was a silver coin issued by Spain during the colonial period and circulated widely in the Americas. It was also known as the "Piece of Eight" or "Spanish dollar" and served as the basis for the later U.S. dollar. The term "Joannes" is derived from the Latin inscription "JOANNES D G PORTUG ET ALGARB REX," which translates to "John, by the grace of God, King of Portugal and the Algarves." In addition to the Spanish coinage, there were other European coins with similar inscriptions that circulated in the colonies. These coins played a crucial role in facilitating trade and commerce in Colonial America being hard coinage. However, as the Continental Congress began issuing their own Paper Currency, known as “Continental Currency” that paper moeny further diversified the monetary system in colonial America and was extensively counterfeited. |
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Lot Number: 140
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Estimate Range: $2,000 - $3,000 |
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