Battle of Bunker Hill... Terrific issue...
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November 16, 1775
THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, November 16, 1775
* Great Battle of Bunker Hill report
* Revolutionary War original from American paper
* General John Burgoyne
Almost the entire front page is taken up with an:
* "Extract of a Letter from General Burgoyne to a Noble Lord, dated Boston, June 25." and the entirety of the letter deals with the battle of Bunker Hill, beginning by setting the geographic layout of the Boston area: "Boston is a peninsula joined to the main land only by a narrow neck..." with much more. Then the text goes into the details of the battle, and includes: "...And now ensued one of the greatest scenes of war that can be conceived; if we look to the height. Howe's corps, ascending the hill in the face of intrenchments..." and much more (see photos).
Also: "...The day ended with glory & the success was most important, considering the ascendancy it gave the regular troops, but the loss was uncommon in officers for the numbers engaged..." with a listing of those (see photos). Great to have this detailed report on this famous battle taking most of the front page!
A page 2 item notes: "It is computed that should the American war continue but for three years, the very expence of the naval & military force necessary to complete the reduction of that continent will amount to at least ten millions sterling...".
Pg. 2 has almost a full column ad for: "A Voyage To Boston, A Poem...by the author of American Liberty, a poem: General Gage's Soliloquy..." with some nice text (see photos).
Pg. 3 has a nice report from Williamsburg (see). and the back page has an: "Extract of a Letter from General Montgomery dated Camp near St. John's, Nov. 3, 1775" which begins: "I have the pleasure to acquaint you the garrison surrendered last night. This morning we take possession..." with much more, including a list of the cannon & mortars taken (see photos). Other bkpg. content as well.
Truly a terrific issue with not only the very historic front page report but other good content within as well. Complete in 4 pages, some foxing near the margins, generally in very nice condition.
* Great Battle of Bunker Hill report
* Revolutionary War original from American paper
* General John Burgoyne
Almost the entire front page is taken up with an:
* "Extract of a Letter from General Burgoyne to a Noble Lord, dated Boston, June 25." and the entirety of the letter deals with the battle of Bunker Hill, beginning by setting the geographic layout of the Boston area: "Boston is a peninsula joined to the main land only by a narrow neck..." with much more. Then the text goes into the details of the battle, and includes: "...And now ensued one of the greatest scenes of war that can be conceived; if we look to the height. Howe's corps, ascending the hill in the face of intrenchments..." and much more (see photos).
Also: "...The day ended with glory & the success was most important, considering the ascendancy it gave the regular troops, but the loss was uncommon in officers for the numbers engaged..." with a listing of those (see photos). Great to have this detailed report on this famous battle taking most of the front page!
A page 2 item notes: "It is computed that should the American war continue but for three years, the very expence of the naval & military force necessary to complete the reduction of that continent will amount to at least ten millions sterling...".
Pg. 2 has almost a full column ad for: "A Voyage To Boston, A Poem...by the author of American Liberty, a poem: General Gage's Soliloquy..." with some nice text (see photos).
Pg. 3 has a nice report from Williamsburg (see). and the back page has an: "Extract of a Letter from General Montgomery dated Camp near St. John's, Nov. 3, 1775" which begins: "I have the pleasure to acquaint you the garrison surrendered last night. This morning we take possession..." with much more, including a list of the cannon & mortars taken (see photos). Other bkpg. content as well.
Truly a terrific issue with not only the very historic front page report but other good content within as well. Complete in 4 pages, some foxing near the margins, generally in very nice condition.
Category: Revolutionary War
