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Trouble among Washington's troops... The war near Charleston...
Trouble among Washington's troops... The war near Charleston...
Item # 611546
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May 09, 1780
EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, May 9, 1780
* Rare Revolutionary War title
* George Washington's camp
* South Carolina
Inside has "America" which includes in part: "The cry in Mr. Washington's camp is, 'Thirteen Kings and no bread; better serve one King and have plenty of bread.'..." and: "...The length of the siege of Charles-Town...will be in some measure determined by the support which the shipping may give the land forces...will be able to make a diversion in that part and so divide the force of the Carolinians..." with more (see). Elsewhere: "...a report still prevails that General Sir Henry Clinton had carried Charlestown & by storm...that the slaughter was very great on both sides...Other advices say that Sir Henry Clinton had defeated General Lincoln & taken upwards of 1500 prisoners...that Sir Henry sent them a summons to surrender...". This is followed by a report concerning the military action in the West Chester, White Plains & Kingsbridge vicinity of New York (see).
Another page has more war-related news including: "...The detachment Gen. Robertson has been able, by the help of the loyal inhabitants of New York, whose zeal & spirit he much commends to raise there...in daily expectation of a considerable reinforcement from Georgia...he meant to proceed upon an immediate attack upon Charlestown & entertained the warmest hopes of success...". And yet another report includes in part: "...by wasting our force in American to no purpose, the General contented, that this country was prevented from exerting its united, firm & vigorous efforts against the powers of France & Spain...This brought on an animated debate in which the whole course of the American war was gone over...the most flattering accounts had been received from New York of the distressed condition of the rebels..." and even more (see).
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 1/4 inches, nice condition.
Category: Revolutionary War
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