THE CONTINENTAL JOURNAL & WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Boston, Nov. 19, 1778  

* American Revolutionary War

Page 2 has over half a column concerning the historic duel between Generals Robert Howe and Gadsden, bot notable figures in the Revolutionary War.
The duel stemmed from a dispute over command of Continental troops in South Carolina. Gadsden, a local hero, had taken command during Howe's absence, and when Howe returned, Gadsden questioned the terms of his recall and argued for retaining command. The situation escalated into a challenge for "satisfaction" and ultimately a duel, but ultimately neither was killed, the article and noted website offering almost comical details.
Page 3 has reports mentioning Burgoyne's surrender at Saratoga, as well as military events at Newport, Rhode Island. The back page has a lengthy document from Congress.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, a few stains in the masthead, very nice condition.

Background: The November 19, 1778 issue of The Continental Journal & Weekly Advertiser serves as a crucial historical window into the deep-seated political and regional tension that severely threatened the American war effort, most notably captured in the almost surreal duel between Major General Robert Howe and Brigadier General Christopher Gadsden. Originating from an intense dispute over the command of Continental troops in South Carolina—where local hero Gadsden challenged Howe’s authority during his absence—this personal and regional feud exposed the perilous rift between state authority and Congressional military jurisdiction that plagued the Southern Department. Though the public spectacle ultimately ended in a harmless exchange where Howe grazed Gadsden's ear and Gadsden fired into the air for "satisfaction," the affair's true significance lay in its aftermath: the political fallout stripped Howe of his command, while news of Burgoyne's surrender at Saratoga, operations in Newport, Rhode Island, and official directives from the Continental Congress published alongside it highlighted how delicate national unity and military coordination remained at a pivotal turning point in the Revolutionary War.