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Howe & Cornwallis retreat to New York...



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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1777  The first article is a continuation of the: "Debate in the House of Lords...relative to the American War" (see for beginning) taking over 5 pages. Further on is "An Ode" titled "The Genius of Britain to Gen. Howe, the Night before the Battle at Long Island".
Near the back is "American Affairs" which includes a letter from General How dated at New York, June 3, 1777, followed by a letter from Vice-Admiral Lord Howe to Mr. Stephens, dated June 8 (see). A short note says: "Ten American prisoners, confined at Fortune, near Gosport, made their escape; two of whom have since been taken." Another brief note reads: "It was currently reported, but not generally believe, that Gen. Howe & Lord Cornwallis had withdrawn their forces from the Jerseys and had established their head-quarters at New York."
This includes the two plates called for.
Complete in 54 pages, measures 5 1/4 by 8 1/4 inches, full title/contents page with an engraving of St. John's Gate, nice condition.
A very nice Revolutionary War era magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.

Category: Revolutionary War