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Two letters signed by George Washington...
Two letters signed by George Washington...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1776 A desired issue if for the date alone, just one month before the Declaration of Independence.Articles include: General Carleton's account of the attack on Quebec which takes about a full page & is signed: Guy Carleton. Also here is a "Letter from General Carleton to General Howe" datelined from Quebec "Authentic Papers from the Colonies, Philadelphia, In Congress, March 23, 1776" includes: "...Resolved, That the inhabitants of these Colonies be permitted to fit out armed vessels to cruize on the enemies of these United Colonies." Also: "Proclamation Published by Gen. Washington on his taking possession of Boston" takes half a page and is signed in type: G. Washington. There is also another: "Letter from Gen. Washington to Gen. Lord Sterling at New York" with good military content & also signed in type: G. Washington (see for portions). Also: "Proceedings of the American Colonies" with much military content; and "Plan for New-Modelling the Army".
Near the back is: "Account of the Proceedings of the American Colonists since the Passing the Boston Port Bill" which has a wealth of great war-related content taking over a full page (see for portions).
Lacking the plates called for.
Complete in 48 pages, 5 by 8 inches, full title/contents page featuring an engraving of St. John's Gate, very nice condition.
Category: Revolutionary War
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