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September 28, 1776

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 28, 1776 

* British moving onto New York - Long Island
* American Revolutionary War - William Howe


Page 2 has a report from New York mentioning: "We hear that Carleton is indefatigable in transporting some large vessels to the lakes in order to protect his troops..." with mention of General Howe, Crown Point & Ticonderoga. Another item mentions in part "...Col. Paterson having had a conference with Gen. Washington. When the Colonel arrived at the American camp he found Gen. Washington in great state with all his officers about him...most of the houses in New York have combustibles deposited in them as it is determined to fire the town should it not be found tenable by the Provincials."
Another page is mostly taken up with: "Character (of) Lord Hillsborough" who was the British Secretary of State to the colonies from 1768 to 1772.
Another page has: "...from New York, which gives an account that the proposals Lord Howe sent to the general congress were paid great attention to & that it was hoped they would be a means of bringing about a reconciliation...he had attacked New York, they had placed in every part of the city combustibles being determined to reduce it to ashes to prevent its falling into their hands." Also a report from New York with various updates of troop movements, etc., including mention of General Howe, General Clinton & others, mentioning in part: "...General Clinton with all his forces had arrived there; that the whole army amounts to upwards of 30,000 men and that in three days after the transports sailing a general attack on the Provincials was to take place, that the Americans were strongly entrenched & had an army of 43,000 men; seemed determined to defend themselves vigorously, having tar & pitch barrels ranged close to the houses in every street to burn the town in case the King's troops should make good their landing." with much more.
A lengthy back page editorial tells of the situation in America, with much on New York & General Howe (see photos), plus mention that: "...the rebels have declared independency & fortified New York strongly, obliged the inhabitants to evacuate the town & dwell in tents in the country & the armed rebels from Connecticut, Boston, and Rhode island have taken possession of it..." with more.
Some great content in this issue. Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 1/4 inches, nice condition.

Category: Revolutionary War