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Washington to be offered independency to expedite a peace agreement...
Washington to be offered independency to expedite a peace agreement...
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September 24, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 24, 1782 Pag 2 begins with: "...to the revolt of the dissenting States of America; and the measures Sir Guy Carleton had judged necessary to adopt thereon...". Then a letter from Philadelphia concerning the financial problems in the colonies, noting: "...that on the 4th of June they had received nothing! Riots daily happen in the Massachusetts to oppose the tax gatherers who, though supported by Washington, are forced to retire empty handed...".
Page 4 is entire taken up with American news, and half of page 5 as well, including a letter signed by: Geo. Washington concerning the horrible treatment of American prisoners by the British. Other war-related reports as well as seen in the photos.
And more American content on the bkpg. as well including: "...empowering Sir Guy Carleton to treat separately with the Colonies...Sir Guy Carleton has been indefatigable since his arrival at New York...in erecting batteries almost all over the Island, also on Long Island...that the French fleet was arrived in the Chesapeake...French troops had left Virginia & were expected to be cantoned at Elizabeth Town in the Jersies & near Sandy Hook...letter from...Carleton & Adm. Digby to General Washington in which they declare that Grenville had been authorised to propose the Independency of the Thirteen Provinces to expedite a general peace,' had literally thrown the Refugees into the horrors..." and more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, 9 by 12 inches, minor fold rubbing to the ftpg. only, nice condition.
Category: Revolutionary War
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