Nice on the Battle of Rhode Island...
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September 10, 1778
THE CONTINENTAL JOURNAL & WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Boston, Sept. 10, 1778
* Battle of Rhode Island
* General Nathanael Greene
* In a American publication
The front page has a few small bits relating to the Revolutionary War in America. Page 2 begins with a lengthy account of a battle between a British & a French ship.
Page 3 has a listing of: "...the Killed, Wounded and Missing of the American Troops, in the Action of; the 29th of August." This was the Battle of Rhode Island. Plus there are other reports on page 2 regarding the Battle of Rhode Island. One document is headed: "General Orders, Head-Quarters, Rhode Island, August 30, 1778" which has much on the battle. It begins: "With inexpressible satisfaction, the commander in chief viewed the heroic fortitude and firmness of his army in the action of yesterday; he most sincerely thanks Major General Green..." with more.
The entire back page is a listing of winning numbers in the United States Lottery.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, archivally strengthened at the blank spine, with minor loss here not close to any text. Otherwise in good condition.
* Battle of Rhode Island
* General Nathanael Greene
* In a American publication
The front page has a few small bits relating to the Revolutionary War in America. Page 2 begins with a lengthy account of a battle between a British & a French ship.
Page 3 has a listing of: "...the Killed, Wounded and Missing of the American Troops, in the Action of; the 29th of August." This was the Battle of Rhode Island. Plus there are other reports on page 2 regarding the Battle of Rhode Island. One document is headed: "General Orders, Head-Quarters, Rhode Island, August 30, 1778" which has much on the battle. It begins: "With inexpressible satisfaction, the commander in chief viewed the heroic fortitude and firmness of his army in the action of yesterday; he most sincerely thanks Major General Green..." with more.
The entire back page is a listing of winning numbers in the United States Lottery.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, archivally strengthened at the blank spine, with minor loss here not close to any text. Otherwise in good condition.
Category: Revolutionary War
