Excuses for Bunker Hill deaths...
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September 16, 1775
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, September 16, 1775
* re. Battle of Bunker Hill deaths (Excuses)
* Revolutionary war at the beginning from the enemy
The entire front page is taken up with: "A Sermon on the Present Situation of American Affairs..." (see for portions).
Over half of page 2 is taken up with items relating to America.
Page 6 has some items related to the war, including mention that: "...the Provincials had received several tons of gunpowder which were immediately distributed amongst the provinces where they are in arms..." with more (see).
The back page has an item noting: "...that the reason why the royal army killed so very few of the rebels in proportion to the number his Majesty loss at the battle of Bunker's Hill was entirely owing to an unfortunate mistake in some who had the care of the artillery..." with further details (see).
Complete in 8 pages, 8 1/2 by 11 in., great condition.
* re. Battle of Bunker Hill deaths (Excuses)
* Revolutionary war at the beginning from the enemy
The entire front page is taken up with: "A Sermon on the Present Situation of American Affairs..." (see for portions).
Over half of page 2 is taken up with items relating to America.
Page 6 has some items related to the war, including mention that: "...the Provincials had received several tons of gunpowder which were immediately distributed amongst the provinces where they are in arms..." with more (see).
The back page has an item noting: "...that the reason why the royal army killed so very few of the rebels in proportion to the number his Majesty loss at the battle of Bunker's Hill was entirely owing to an unfortunate mistake in some who had the care of the artillery..." with further details (see).
Complete in 8 pages, 8 1/2 by 11 in., great condition.
Category: Revolutionary War
