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From the Revolutionary War... Handel and his Messiah...
From the Revolutionary War... Handel and his Messiah...
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November 30, 1776
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 30, 1776
* Revolutionary War original from the enemy
* Naval battle - New York Harbor
* Great year to have (1776)
Page 2 contains a brief report headed: "Extract of a Letter from a Midshipman on board of his Majesty's Frigate, the Emerald, of 34 Guns, dated New York, Sept. 30" which reports that an American privateer appeared off the harbor with a few details of a naval battle (see). On this report also is a red-inked tax stamp. Another page has two soldier desertion ads, with particulars (see). Another article has: "Anecdotes of Mr. Handel" with reference to his famous work the Messiah (see).
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 1/4 inches, very nice condition.
Category: Revolutionary War
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