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August 30, 1783

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 30, 1783   Page 2 has a small bit from New York: "...we learn that preparations were making for our troops evacuating that port; that Admiral Digby had sailed for England, and left Sir Edmund Affleck commander of the British fleet on that coast." And another item from Charleston notes: "...many people are much discontented at the arbitrary proceedings of their present government.." concerning trade with England & France.
Page 6 has a column headed: "America" which is an interesting discussion on the powers in Congress of the various states particularly from the perspective of the small state of Rhode Island.  Also a letter from New York concerning the treatment of refugees.
The bkpg. has news headed: "America" taken from the Halifax Journal.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, 9 by 12 inches, nice condition.

Category: Revolutionary War