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Intercepted letters... Rare letter from Alexander Hamilton...



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December 01, 1780

THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, December, 1780  Included is over a page reporting the finding of: "...the five papers found amongst others belonging to Henry Laurens, late President of the American Congress". The report notes in part: "...but the papers of the Sieur Laurens, calling himself president of the pretended Congress, have led to the discovery of a plot unprecedented in the annals of the republic. It appears by the papers alluded to, that the States of Amsterdam have entered into a clandestine correspondence with the American rebels..." with more.
Near the back is much under: "American Affairs" which includes a letter from Sir Henry Clinton dated at New York with the latest war reports, including items on Cornwallis, and "...Washington has not as yet detached a single man to the southward; and by all accounts from General Arnold, Gates cannot have above 800 continental troops...Gen. Washington still remains at or near Tappan..." with more (see).
Then a very lengthy letter from various American generals concerning their situation--great reading. And also of note is a quite rare letter signed in type by: A. Hamilton, Alexander Hamilton, who was an Aide-de-Camp to General Washington during the Revolutionary War. Very difficult to find letters from Alexander Hamilton during the war.
Additional war reports as well.
Also included is the: "Appendix To the London Magazine" for the year which content on the war events in the Caribbean. The index for the entire year is present as well.
Complete in 88 pages, 5 by 8 inches, very nice, clean condition. Lacking both of the plates called for.

Formatted very much like the Gentleman's Magazine but a much more scarce title. The title/contents page features a great engraving of the skyline of London.

Category: Revolutionary War