THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1755  Within this 44 page issue is a nice account of the siege of Fort DuQuesne and the battle of the Wilderness, which includes mention of the death of Braddock. Portions of the report include: "...on the 12th Gen. Braddock with 2000 regular troops had passed the Allegany mountains & was within five days march of Du Quesne, a French fort on Monongahela river..." with more, and further on is reference to "...received an unexpected supply of 500 pounds in provision & wine from Philadelphia which was sent him by the hands of Mr. Franklin. The general accepted this present with great joy & urged Mr. Franklin to use his interest to procure further assistance...". Could this be Ben Franklin?
Further on is a report of the battle & includes: "...the general, who exerted himself as much as man could do after having five horses killed under him, was shot through the arm & the lungs, of which he died the fourth day..." with more (see photos).
This issue also has a report on a number of vessels with Negroes being imported into Charlestown. Also an article on New York and its origin.
A very historic issue with a full title/index page with an engraving of St. John's Gate. Measures 5 1/4 by 8 1/4 inches and in great condition. Still contains the two full page plates called for (see).