Reorganizing the Army... Battle of King's Mountain...
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December 09, 1780
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 9, 1780
* Reorganizing the Army
* Battle of Kings Mountain NC
* Revolutionary War original from the enemy
Close to half of the front page is taken up with two reports concerning the Revolutionary War, one beginning: "...arrived from Virginia we are informed that the people in that province are universally disgusted with the tyranny of Congress & desirous of a reconciliation with the mother country...These exorbitant taxes had so impoverished the inhabitants...that it was no longer possible to pay them..." and the other includes a report of what I am sure is the Battle of King's Mountain: "...a report...of a defeat of Major Ferguson with 1400 British at a place called Charlotsbourg, upon the frontiers of North Carolina.." with some other details which makes them suspicious of the truth. King's Mountain is near Charlotte, N.C., presumably what was meant by "Charlotsbourg".
The ftpg. also has a brief yet ominous note: "We must either have an immediate & effectual support from France or America will be obliged to return to her dependence on Great Britain." (see).
An inside page has a lengthy and significant item from Philadelphia which gives the details of: "...a new arrangement of the army...By this arrangement the number of battalions is greatly reduced...Congress is extremely anxious...to establish a permanent army of troops engaged for the war..." with more. And what follows is the Resolve from Congress with the new order of the army (see photos).
The back page has a letter from New York which includes: "...Washington is near Hackinsack...& his whole force amounts to about 6000 men...Major Carlton, with a large body of Indians, Loyalists & some refugees are on our frontiers...The rebels talk of some advantages they have lately gained over Lord Rawdon & Col. Ferguson...letters concur with General Arnold's testimony & with the testimony of all other persons who are not infatuated by the rebellion, in announcing the rotten state of the rebellion in every one of its departments...account of the deplorable condition of the rebel finances & resources." with more (see).
Eight pages, 9 by 12 inches, never bound nor trimmed, light staining near the bottom, a few edge tears. Generally good.
* Reorganizing the Army
* Battle of Kings Mountain NC
* Revolutionary War original from the enemy
Close to half of the front page is taken up with two reports concerning the Revolutionary War, one beginning: "...arrived from Virginia we are informed that the people in that province are universally disgusted with the tyranny of Congress & desirous of a reconciliation with the mother country...These exorbitant taxes had so impoverished the inhabitants...that it was no longer possible to pay them..." and the other includes a report of what I am sure is the Battle of King's Mountain: "...a report...of a defeat of Major Ferguson with 1400 British at a place called Charlotsbourg, upon the frontiers of North Carolina.." with some other details which makes them suspicious of the truth. King's Mountain is near Charlotte, N.C., presumably what was meant by "Charlotsbourg".
The ftpg. also has a brief yet ominous note: "We must either have an immediate & effectual support from France or America will be obliged to return to her dependence on Great Britain." (see).
An inside page has a lengthy and significant item from Philadelphia which gives the details of: "...a new arrangement of the army...By this arrangement the number of battalions is greatly reduced...Congress is extremely anxious...to establish a permanent army of troops engaged for the war..." with more. And what follows is the Resolve from Congress with the new order of the army (see photos).
The back page has a letter from New York which includes: "...Washington is near Hackinsack...& his whole force amounts to about 6000 men...Major Carlton, with a large body of Indians, Loyalists & some refugees are on our frontiers...The rebels talk of some advantages they have lately gained over Lord Rawdon & Col. Ferguson...letters concur with General Arnold's testimony & with the testimony of all other persons who are not infatuated by the rebellion, in announcing the rotten state of the rebellion in every one of its departments...account of the deplorable condition of the rebel finances & resources." with more (see).
Eight pages, 9 by 12 inches, never bound nor trimmed, light staining near the bottom, a few edge tears. Generally good.
Category: Revolutionary War
