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Events in Charleston, South Carolina...
Events in Charleston, South Carolina...
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February 02, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 2, 1782
* re. Isaac Haynes execution
* Charleston, South Carolina
* American Revolutionary War
All of the front page, page 2, and a portion of page 3 are taken up with details of a debate in the House of Lords on the Duke of Richmond's motion respecting the execution of Col. Haynes in America. This was a very notable event in the Revolutionary War as Isaac Haynes was hanged by the British under controversial charges.
Pg. 3 has a report: "...that Charlestown is at present in a much greater state of security than it has ever been since it fell into the possession of the English...General Greene is not in the neighbourhood of Charlestown, as has been generally represented, but is 200 miles to the North..." and more.
Half of page 5 is taken up with news from Charleston which also includes a Proclamation from British General Leslie in which he pledges the support & protection of all loyal subjects in the colony
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 1/2 inches, two small ink stains on page 2, nice condition.
Category: Revolutionary War
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