THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Oct., 1777 Nearly two pages on: "Difficulties in Marching an Army through America". "Useful Hints for Learning to Swim" signed: B. Franklin. "Decisions in Doctors Commons in Cases of American Captures". "American News" includes talk of military affairs on Staten Island and Long Island. A report from Congress requests that an enquiry be made into the reasons for the evacuation of Ticonderoga, and that Gen. Washington be empowered to appoint a replacement for Gen. Schuyler, with mention that Gen. Gates was selected. Mention of an inevitable battle with Gen. Washington in the Chesapeake Bay area. Plus a few other American war items. About 5 1/2 by 8 inches and approx. 40 pages.