Terrific issue on the surrender of Montreal to the British...
Item # 701468
October 07, 1760
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 7, 1760
* Surrender of Montreal - Canada
* Major General Jeffery Amherst
* French and Indian War
A very historic issue from the French & Indian War as it covers the surrender of Montreal to the British.
Beginning on the front page is: "Duplicate of a Letter from Major General Amherst...dated Camp at Fort William Augustus, August 26, 1760..." which begins: "I shall now give you an account of the progress of his Majesty's troops under my immediate command...On the 9th of July I arrived at Oswego..." with much detail on his actions before Montreal. This is followed by another letter from Amherst dated Sept. 8 which reports the capture of Montreal. Included as well are the various correspondences between Amherst & the Marquis de Vaudreuil negotiating the surrender.
This is then followed by the: "Articles of Capitulation between...Gen. Amherst, Commander in Chief of His Britannick Majesty's Troops...and his Excellency the Marquis de Vaudreuil...Governor & Lt. General for the King in Canada" which includes all 55 Articles & signed in type by both Jeff. Amherst, and Vaudreuil. This text takes over half of the issue.
Eight pages, 8 by 10 3/4 inches, very nice condition.
Background: Step back into the pivotal moment that forged a continent with this extraordinary, museum-grade issue of The London Chronicle from October 7, 1760. This isn’t just a newspaper; it is a stunning primary-source time capsule featuring the full, 55-article Capitulation of Montreal, marking the dramatic collapse of the French Empire in North America. The front page crackles with the tactical genius of Major General Amherst, detailing his grueling march from Oswego to the very gates of Montreal, followed by the high-stakes, original correspondence between Amherst and the Marquis de Vaudreuil. Spanning eight pristine pages, the centerpiece of this issue is the exhaustive printing of the Articles of Capitulation—a document that dictated the fate of thousands and redefined the map of the world. With its crisp typography and remarkable 8" x 10 ¾" preservation, this 265-year-old relic offers a visceral connection to the French & Indian War, making it a crowning jewel for any serious collector of Americana or military history.
* Surrender of Montreal - Canada
* Major General Jeffery Amherst
* French and Indian War
A very historic issue from the French & Indian War as it covers the surrender of Montreal to the British.
Beginning on the front page is: "Duplicate of a Letter from Major General Amherst...dated Camp at Fort William Augustus, August 26, 1760..." which begins: "I shall now give you an account of the progress of his Majesty's troops under my immediate command...On the 9th of July I arrived at Oswego..." with much detail on his actions before Montreal. This is followed by another letter from Amherst dated Sept. 8 which reports the capture of Montreal. Included as well are the various correspondences between Amherst & the Marquis de Vaudreuil negotiating the surrender.
This is then followed by the: "Articles of Capitulation between...Gen. Amherst, Commander in Chief of His Britannick Majesty's Troops...and his Excellency the Marquis de Vaudreuil...Governor & Lt. General for the King in Canada" which includes all 55 Articles & signed in type by both Jeff. Amherst, and Vaudreuil. This text takes over half of the issue.
Eight pages, 8 by 10 3/4 inches, very nice condition.
Background: Step back into the pivotal moment that forged a continent with this extraordinary, museum-grade issue of The London Chronicle from October 7, 1760. This isn’t just a newspaper; it is a stunning primary-source time capsule featuring the full, 55-article Capitulation of Montreal, marking the dramatic collapse of the French Empire in North America. The front page crackles with the tactical genius of Major General Amherst, detailing his grueling march from Oswego to the very gates of Montreal, followed by the high-stakes, original correspondence between Amherst and the Marquis de Vaudreuil. Spanning eight pristine pages, the centerpiece of this issue is the exhaustive printing of the Articles of Capitulation—a document that dictated the fate of thousands and redefined the map of the world. With its crisp typography and remarkable 8" x 10 ¾" preservation, this 265-year-old relic offers a visceral connection to the French & Indian War, making it a crowning jewel for any serious collector of Americana or military history.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
