This is a collection of issues of the American Weekly Mercury, a newspaper published in Philadelphia in the early 18th century. The newspaper covered a wide range of topics, including politics, business, crime, and culture. It provides a fascinating glimpse into colonial life and customs, and sheds light on the social and economic conditions of the time. The Colonial Society of Pennsylvania has carefully preserved and edited these issues to make them accessible to modern readers.

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