THE LONDON CHRONICLE, May 5, 1778  On page 6 under "Advices From America" which includes four resolutions passed by  a Committee of the America Congress concerning the convention of Saratoga.
The last one states in full: "Resolved therefore, That the embarkation of Lieutenant General Burgoyne, and the army under his command, be suspended, till a distinct and explicit ratification of the convention at Saratoga shall be properly notified by the Court of Great Britain to Congress." The resolves are signed in type: Henry Laurens & Charles Thomson.
    There is also a statement from Congress which mentions they had received information that the "insidious" enemies of the United States "...have endeavored to propagate false...reports, that a treaty had been held between Congress and the Commissioners of the King of Great Britain, by which it was probable that a reconciliation would take place." The statement concludes: "Be it declared and resolved, That the Commissioners at the said United States, at the...Courts in Europe be authorized to represent to the Courts...that no treaty whatever had been held between...Great Britain...and the United States, since the declaration of independence." This statement is also signed in type: Henry Laurens & Charles Thomson.
     Another report mentions letters from South Carolina which confirm: "...that near 300 of the Provincial army, commanded by Gen. Washington had deserted to the British forces at Philadelphia ....These letters further add, that very great fueds and tumults prevailed amongst the whole corps of rebel troops, on account of the...conduct of their superior officers...", plus mention of a possible revolt.
     Eight pages, 11 by 8 1/4 inches, very good condition.