General Magazine
Franklin began publishing The General Magazine and Historical Chronicle for the British plantations in America.
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1741 in United States of America
Explore 7 historical events and records for United States of America in 1741.
Historical records for United States of America in 1741
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January
March
Cartagena Expedition
Lawrence Washington served with colonial troops in Vernon’s expedition against Cartagena.
June
Execution of John Hughson
Hughson was executed after being convicted during the conspiracy panic and mass prosecutions.
July
Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God
Edwards delivered his influential Great Awakening sermon at Enfield, Connecticut.
August
Guantanamo Campaign
Lawrence Washington served during the disease-ridden British occupation of Guantanamo Bay.
Other events (month unknown)
New York Conspiracy Testimony
Burton’s testimony became central to accusations against enslaved people and poor white residents.
New York Conspiracy Trials
Horsmanden helped conduct and document the prosecutions arising from the alleged New York conspiracy.
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