Loyalists in New York City...
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January 03, 1780
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Jan. 3, 1780
The front page has a letter from the citizens of New York to the British general in charge, James Pattison, which is essentially a letter of support from the Loyalists in the town and their hope he will: "...establish for our welfare & security prodent regulations..." and more (see photos). This is followed by his response, which includes: "...the avowal of loyalty to the King & of your warm & steady attachment to his person & government cannot but afford me the truest satisfaction..." with more.
Page 2 has various reports from New York & elsewhere concerning the Revolutionary War, including: "General Sullivan has joined General Washington's army & the whole is moving downwards from West Point...we hear that most of the artillery & stores are removed from Mud-Island to Philadelphia, there to remain for the winter." and also: "...Count Polaski, in his dying moments, is said to have left his sword to General Washington & all his effects to a French lady who lived with him." and other items concerning General Prevost, events in Camden, and Charleston, etc. (see photos).
Complete in 4 pages, folio size, waterstaining to about one-third of the issue but causing no loss of readability, minor rubbing near folds. Red-inked tax stamp on the front page.
The front page has a letter from the citizens of New York to the British general in charge, James Pattison, which is essentially a letter of support from the Loyalists in the town and their hope he will: "...establish for our welfare & security prodent regulations..." and more (see photos). This is followed by his response, which includes: "...the avowal of loyalty to the King & of your warm & steady attachment to his person & government cannot but afford me the truest satisfaction..." with more.
Page 2 has various reports from New York & elsewhere concerning the Revolutionary War, including: "General Sullivan has joined General Washington's army & the whole is moving downwards from West Point...we hear that most of the artillery & stores are removed from Mud-Island to Philadelphia, there to remain for the winter." and also: "...Count Polaski, in his dying moments, is said to have left his sword to General Washington & all his effects to a French lady who lived with him." and other items concerning General Prevost, events in Camden, and Charleston, etc. (see photos).
Complete in 4 pages, folio size, waterstaining to about one-third of the issue but causing no loss of readability, minor rubbing near folds. Red-inked tax stamp on the front page.
Category: Revolutionary War
