George Washington nearly drowns... John Paul Jones...
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February 24, 1780
THE GLASGOW MERCURY, Scotland, Feb. 24, 1780
* General George Washington nearly drowns
* John Paul Jones - Revolutionary War
* Rare United Kingdom title
Inside has a report that: "The American papers mention that his Excellency Geo. Washington, Esq., had nearly been drowned in passing over Hudson's River but escaped most miraculously to Morris-town where he was received with tears of joy by his army &at the place he had taken up his winter quarters." The same page has: "The 16th inst. the American ship the Alliance, of 28 guns, and 150 men, commanded by the famous American Paul Jones, arrived here. He sailed from the Texel the 17th of last month having eluded the vigilance of the English who had a squadron looking out for him..." with more (see photos). Most other news reports are European.
Eight pages, by 12 inches, nice condition.
* General George Washington nearly drowns
* John Paul Jones - Revolutionary War
* Rare United Kingdom title
Inside has a report that: "The American papers mention that his Excellency Geo. Washington, Esq., had nearly been drowned in passing over Hudson's River but escaped most miraculously to Morris-town where he was received with tears of joy by his army &at the place he had taken up his winter quarters." The same page has: "The 16th inst. the American ship the Alliance, of 28 guns, and 150 men, commanded by the famous American Paul Jones, arrived here. He sailed from the Texel the 17th of last month having eluded the vigilance of the English who had a squadron looking out for him..." with more (see photos). Most other news reports are European.
Eight pages, by 12 inches, nice condition.
Category: Revolutionary War
