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Reports on the French & Indian War...
Reports on the French & Indian War...
Item # 696155
February 17, 1761
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 17, 1761 Most of the front page is taken up with a report headed: "America" and "The Speech of the Hon. Francis Fauquier, Esq. Lt. Governor of Virginia, to the General Assembly, Sept. 4, 1760".
Portions of this speech focus on the French & Indian War, referencing the fall of Fort Loudoun, mention of Col. Montgomery and Col. Byrd, etc. This report carries over to take half of page 2 as well.
Eight pages, 8 1/4 by 10 3/4 inches, partial red tax stamp on page 2, very nice condition.
background: Colonel Archibald Montgomery was the British officer in command of Fort Loudoun during its siege and fall in 1760. He led the fort’s defense against the Cherokee but ultimately had to surrender after a prolonged siege with dwindling supplies. Montgomery was taken prisoner by the Cherokee following the surrender and later released after negotiations. His role is significant as the commanding officer during this key event in the Anglo-Cherokee War.
background: Colonel Archibald Montgomery was the British officer in command of Fort Loudoun during its siege and fall in 1760. He led the fort’s defense against the Cherokee but ultimately had to surrender after a prolonged siege with dwindling supplies. Montgomery was taken prisoner by the Cherokee following the surrender and later released after negotiations. His role is significant as the commanding officer during this key event in the Anglo-Cherokee War.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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