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March 17, 1781
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 17, 1781 

* General George Washington's Army
* Supplies captured by the British


Page 2 has: "...letter from an officer...dated St. Eustatia...says, 'The taking of  this important island will be a fatal stroke to the Americans, as well as the Dutch, great quantity of provisions...we found here being intended for the use of Washington's army & the French troops.' "

Complete in eight pages, 8 1/4 by 11 1/4 inches, and in very nice condition.