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Great issue on the Battle of Falmouth...
Great issue on the Battle of Falmouth...
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April 15, 1779
THE AMERICAN JOURNAL & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Providence, Rhode Island, April 15, 1779 A truly rare title from the Revolutionary War, as it lasted for less than 1 1/2 years from March, 1779 to August, 1781. This is the volume 1, #5 issue.
Over one-third of the ftpg. is taken up with: "A Proclamation" signed in type by General William Greene, for a day of thanksgiving, fasting & prayer for the recent actions of the war with England.
Taking half of the front page and half of page 2 is a great & very detailed account of the Battle of Falmouth. This is followed by another lengthy letter concerning relations iwth England, one paragraph beginning: "When America first resisted the power of Britain she had neither friends abroad nor the means of defending herself at home. When the Declaration of Independency issued forth, she was like a ship on the ocean, destitute of sails and rudder..." and much more.
There is considerably more reporting on the war on pages 3 and 4, too much to mention here (see photos for portions).
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, wide margins, very nice condition.
Category: Revolutionary War
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