GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Oct., 1776 (does not include the map) Regarding the strategic importance of Long Island, an article includes: "Long Island was scarce heard of on this side of the Atlantic before it was pointed out in the papers as a proper spot for landing the British forces, in order to reduce the Americans to obedience...(and) shews the situation of the island with respect to New-York, and that part of the continent which is now the immediate object of attack." Another report mentions the July 5, 1776 meeting of the Virginia Convention which includes a list of appointments, among them: "Patrick Henry, jun. Esq; Governor...Benjamin Harrison of Berkley, Counsellor (s) of State...Edmund Randolph, Esq; Attorney General..." The report continues with a bit more about Patick Henry being chosen for the governorship, as well as a list of ordinances passed by the Convention. On another page has the passionate speech delivered by the President of the Provincial Congress of South Carolina to the Delegates for their service in the American Congress. There is also a detailed account about the attack of Sullivan's Island on June 28, which takes nearly two pages. A very significant issue and great to have a publication dated 1776.