GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1778 A lengthy report of the ceremony in America upon the departure of Gen. Howe. Some good reading in "Proceedings of Congress Respecting the British Commissioners", including a letter signed in type: G. Washington, & datelined Valley Forge, and two letters signed: G. Johnstone. Over a fullpg. on: "Particulars of the Life & Character of Gen. Washington" has good reading. A brief item mentions "...commission passed the Great Seal appointing Henry Clinton Commander in Chief of the forces in America...". A nice & lengthy letter signed: H. Clinton, begins: "...I evacuated Philadelphia on the 18th of June...", then continuing with detail of the battle of Monmouth, including the list of killed, wounded & missing. Other war content as well. A terrific , then continuing with detail of the battle of Monmouth, including the list of killed, wounded & missing. Other war content as well. A terrific & historic issue.