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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1779 One interesting observation on the war includes: "...there has been such a series of blunders from the first landing of the troops on Long Island, to say nothing of their flight from Boston...". Another terrific letter from a refugee who has fled America to the safety of England, with considerable praise for the king & his intentions, and including: "...we supplicate the supreme disposer of events to crown your Majesty's endeavours with a success proportioned to the righteousness of your cause; to frustrate the ambitious designs of your enemies; & finally to restore to your Majesty's subjects in America that mild government under which they long enjoyed so much felicity..." Also a great letter from the governor of South Carolina to Patrick Henry, Governor of Virginia, beginning: "Sir, the enemy having crossed from Georgia to this State...were this morning within 68 miles of us...in this situation I thought it my duty to request the aid of our brethren of Virginia..." Another military letter concerning affairs in Georgia & S. Carolina, mentioning: "Charlestown has offered to capitulate..." plus talk of affairs around West Point, with talk of it being: "...the key to Hudson's River. It is looked upon to be the best fort we ever had on that river, being bomb-proof..." with mention of Gen. Washington proceeding towards it. Another letter from Gen. Clinton to Germain on events around Stony Point, plus even more reporting on the war. A great issue with a wealth of reading.Category: Revolutionary War
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