Imprisonment of "President" Laurens in England...
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October 07, 1780
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 7, 1780 Pg. 2 has a note which mentions: "...have brought information that the seccours brought to America...have been received by the people of that country with the greatest demonstration of joy; that 3000 of their best troops immediately joined his Most Christian Majesty's forces & that General Washington was expected with a much larger body of troops in order to attempt an expedition of the greatest importance as soon as all these forces shall have joined." (see)
Another page has "American News" taken from a Boston newspaper (see) and nearly a full page on: "Some Particulars of the Life of Mr. Henry Laurens, late President of the American Congress & now a Prisoner in England." (see for portions) and the back page has more of the details concerning this, headed: "Particulars Relative to the Arrival & Treatment at the Admiralty of Mr. Henry Laurens, late President of the American Congress." (see).
Eight pgs., 8 1/2 by 11 inches, some rubbing to the ftpg. causes a wear hole not affecting any mentioned content, otherwise nice.
Another page has "American News" taken from a Boston newspaper (see) and nearly a full page on: "Some Particulars of the Life of Mr. Henry Laurens, late President of the American Congress & now a Prisoner in England." (see for portions) and the back page has more of the details concerning this, headed: "Particulars Relative to the Arrival & Treatment at the Admiralty of Mr. Henry Laurens, late President of the American Congress." (see).
Eight pgs., 8 1/2 by 11 inches, some rubbing to the ftpg. causes a wear hole not affecting any mentioned content, otherwise nice.
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