Defectors...
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June 30, 1781
THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, June 30, 1781 Half of the front page is taken up with minutes of the General Assembly of Pennsylvania, concerning financial matters. The back page has an item noting: "...person from Winchester in Virginia...a desperate knot of Tories had been discovered. A man, formerly an Hessian soldier, had been observed at Martinsburg several items busy amongst the Saratoga prisoner. Upon strong suspicions of his conduct, he was apprehended when, to avoid immediate death, he confessed after being twice hanged up..." with more, going on concerning Charles Lee, noting: "...detachment of the militia light horse were immediately sent to Lee's house, who, upon their arrival, were informed that a few hours before he had rode out in a great hurry, and they went in pursuit of him...said it was generally believed Lee had got safe into the British lines." (see).
Complete as a single sheet newspaper of small size, measuring 8 by 10 inches and in excellent condition.
Complete as a single sheet newspaper of small size, measuring 8 by 10 inches and in excellent condition.
Category: Revolutionary War









