Revolutionary War map of Philadelphia...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1777
* the Battle of Trenton, New Jersey
* great Revolutionary War map of Philadelphia
The very first article has over a full pg. headed: "Debate on Lord Howe's Declaration to the Americans, concluded" which has some interesting reports (see photos for the beginning).
Another interesting item is headed: "Dr. Price on the Independence of the Colonies" which takes over half a pg. and begins: "They have, it is said, always had independency in view; and it is this, chiefly, that has produced their present resistance..." with more.
The most historic text in this issue is the very fine & historic report on the Battle of Trenton following Washington's crossing of the Delaware (no mention of this) in a letter from Gen. Howe to Germaine. This article begins: "On the 25th instant, in the evening, a party of the enemy attacked an outguard from the post of Trenton where Colonel Rall commanded with 3 battalions of Hessians..." and concludes: "...The Rebels recrossed the River Delaware immediately with the prisoners & cannon that they had taken." (see photos for the full text).
This report is followed by an: "Extract of a Letter from General Sir Wm. Howe to Lord Geo. Germain, dated New York, Jan. 5, 1777" which reports on the consequences of the battle at Trenton (see for potions). There is also an: "Extract of a Letter from Governor Tryon to Lord George Germain, dated New York, Dec. 24, 1776" as well as an "Extract of a Letter from General Sir Wm. Howe to Lord Geo. Germain, dated New York, Dec. 20, 1776". A great wealth of Revolutionary War reporting.
Despite this great content the finest piece in this issue would have to be the very nice & large foldout map titled: "A Map of Philadelphia and Parts Adjacent". This map is in uncommonly nice condition, for given its size & having been folded within the issue (now held separately in its own archival folder) it typically has much wear & many tears, but this map is in great condition (see photos). It measures 12 by 14 inches & has much detail of the Philadelphia vicinity including the street grid for the city. The bottom half of the right margin is close-trimmed from where folded into the magazine, causing partial loss to the border but not affecting the map proper (see photos). A terrific display item!
This map is noted on the title page of the magazine, thereby verifying its date and it being a part of this magazine. It is the only map or plate called for in this issue.
Complete in 48pgs., full title/index page with an engraving of St. John's Gate (see), measures 5 by 8 1/4 inches, in great condition.
* the Battle of Trenton, New Jersey
* great Revolutionary War map of Philadelphia
The very first article has over a full pg. headed: "Debate on Lord Howe's Declaration to the Americans, concluded" which has some interesting reports (see photos for the beginning).
Another interesting item is headed: "Dr. Price on the Independence of the Colonies" which takes over half a pg. and begins: "They have, it is said, always had independency in view; and it is this, chiefly, that has produced their present resistance..." with more.
The most historic text in this issue is the very fine & historic report on the Battle of Trenton following Washington's crossing of the Delaware (no mention of this) in a letter from Gen. Howe to Germaine. This article begins: "On the 25th instant, in the evening, a party of the enemy attacked an outguard from the post of Trenton where Colonel Rall commanded with 3 battalions of Hessians..." and concludes: "...The Rebels recrossed the River Delaware immediately with the prisoners & cannon that they had taken." (see photos for the full text).
This report is followed by an: "Extract of a Letter from General Sir Wm. Howe to Lord Geo. Germain, dated New York, Jan. 5, 1777" which reports on the consequences of the battle at Trenton (see for potions). There is also an: "Extract of a Letter from Governor Tryon to Lord George Germain, dated New York, Dec. 24, 1776" as well as an "Extract of a Letter from General Sir Wm. Howe to Lord Geo. Germain, dated New York, Dec. 20, 1776". A great wealth of Revolutionary War reporting.
Despite this great content the finest piece in this issue would have to be the very nice & large foldout map titled: "A Map of Philadelphia and Parts Adjacent". This map is in uncommonly nice condition, for given its size & having been folded within the issue (now held separately in its own archival folder) it typically has much wear & many tears, but this map is in great condition (see photos). It measures 12 by 14 inches & has much detail of the Philadelphia vicinity including the street grid for the city. The bottom half of the right margin is close-trimmed from where folded into the magazine, causing partial loss to the border but not affecting the map proper (see photos). A terrific display item!
This map is noted on the title page of the magazine, thereby verifying its date and it being a part of this magazine. It is the only map or plate called for in this issue.
Complete in 48pgs., full title/index page with an engraving of St. John's Gate (see), measures 5 by 8 1/4 inches, in great condition.
Category: Revolutionary War
