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June 23, 1778
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 23, 1778
* General George Washington's situation
* Revolutionary War original from the enemy
Page 3 has a brief bit noting; "The exact number of regular troops with General Burgoyne when he first set out on his expedition was 8256, out of which there remained...when he embarked for England 3164, who were all prisoners."
Another page has a letter form New York which includes: "...accounts that the Congress have spurned at the two conciliatory acts of parliament. Neither they, nor the other leaders, will hearken to any proposals of accommodation unless there independency is acknowledged. The Rebels have not been so destitute of magazines & military stores since the rebellion began as they are at this instant. They can procure no men to recruit their army but by drafting...that instant it was reported...that the Congress had come to a resolution of rejecting the conciliatory bill...the Officers met, and to a man (except the Commander in Chief) signed a memorial praying that the Congress would re-consider..." (see)
The back page has another letter from New York which includes similar reporting, including: "...thousands of Americans wish to accept the terms, but the power is lodged in the hands of persons of desperate fortune whose consequence & existence depend on the continuance of the dispute..." and also: "...I expected in consequence of their success at Saratoga they would have reinforced Washington, so as to enable him to distress General Howe in his winter quarters, or attack him in the Spring...& that from Connecticut they would have disturbed our people at King's bridge & Rhode Island, but they have done neither; it must either be owing to the want of clothing, or the reluctance of the people in general to proceed farther in the business..." with a bit more (see).
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, great condition.
Category: British
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