Independence recognized & not recognized... Washington is too strong to attack...
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June 09, 1778
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 9, 1778
* General George Washington too strong?
* American Independence?
Half of page 6 has war related content which includes an extract from a letter to a gentleman in Williamsburgh which mentions that the governor has received correspondence indicating that Spain, Portugal, Prussia, and France were united in declaring the independence of America (see).
Additional reports mention conciliatory bills from the King to be published in New York newspapers which includes in part: "His majesty having seen with great concern the calamitous consequences of the dispute with the colonies... and willing to hope that even those who have been most forward in bringing... misfortunes... are convinced of the fatal tendency of their conduct, and would gladly return to their allegiance..." followed by terms which provide confidence that no such measures would be taken. It is further mentioned that: "if the terms now offered are madly rejected, their country will exhibit a scene of unexampled carnage and detestation." Also noted is: "...Gen. Howe had sent the copies of the two conciliatory bills to the Congress...unanimously rejected; that they had been returned to Gen. Howe with this answer, 'That as the bills had not acknowledged their independency, they had not thought them worthy of the least consideration." A small item notes: "Major general Lee is exchanged for Major general Prescott, and Lt. colonel Campbell, of the 71st, for Ethan Allen." (see)
The back page includes an item noting: "...letters from New York say that the King's officers at Philadelphia have reconnoitred General Washington's situation over & over again, & have found him in so strong a position, & with a large army, that they have repeatedly said, it would be the height of imprudence to attack him in his camp." (see).
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, very nice condition.
* General George Washington too strong?
* American Independence?
Half of page 6 has war related content which includes an extract from a letter to a gentleman in Williamsburgh which mentions that the governor has received correspondence indicating that Spain, Portugal, Prussia, and France were united in declaring the independence of America (see).
Additional reports mention conciliatory bills from the King to be published in New York newspapers which includes in part: "His majesty having seen with great concern the calamitous consequences of the dispute with the colonies... and willing to hope that even those who have been most forward in bringing... misfortunes... are convinced of the fatal tendency of their conduct, and would gladly return to their allegiance..." followed by terms which provide confidence that no such measures would be taken. It is further mentioned that: "if the terms now offered are madly rejected, their country will exhibit a scene of unexampled carnage and detestation." Also noted is: "...Gen. Howe had sent the copies of the two conciliatory bills to the Congress...unanimously rejected; that they had been returned to Gen. Howe with this answer, 'That as the bills had not acknowledged their independency, they had not thought them worthy of the least consideration." A small item notes: "Major general Lee is exchanged for Major general Prescott, and Lt. colonel Campbell, of the 71st, for Ethan Allen." (see)
The back page includes an item noting: "...letters from New York say that the King's officers at Philadelphia have reconnoitred General Washington's situation over & over again, & have found him in so strong a position, & with a large army, that they have repeatedly said, it would be the height of imprudence to attack him in his camp." (see).
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, very nice condition.
Category: Revolutionary War
