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Henry Laurens captured by the British... Rev. War....
Henry Laurens captured by the British... Rev. War....
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October 12, 1780
THE GLASGOW MERCURY, Scotland, Oct. 12, 1780
* Revolutionary War
* Henry Laurens
Page 2 includes: "...dispatches from New York, Gen. Clinton...has acquainted government of his intentions of co-operating as much as possible with Lord Cornwallis in the reduction of North Carolina...the land forces are said to be destined against Williamsburgh...As soon as the draughts from the militia on the frontiers of New England were completed & sent to join Gen. Washington, the violent leaders of the rebellion at Boston were straining every nerve to stir up the inhabitants...to undertake another expedition against Penobscot, but it proved so fruitless..." with more, including mention of Ben Franklin..
Inside has half a page taken up with: "Particulars Relative to the Arrival & Treatment of the Admiralty of Mr. Henry Laurens, late President of the American Congress" at London (see for beginning). Laurens was captured by the British when serving as Ambassador to the Netherlands and spent time in the Tower of London. He has the dubious distinction of being the only American to ever be imprisoned in the Tower of London.
Other news of the day & a wealth of ads, including many illustrated ship ads. Eight pages, 9 by 12 inches, very nice condition.
Category: Revolutionary War
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