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Creating a statue of Washington... Loyalists in New York...
Creating a statue of Washington... Loyalists in New York...
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October 18, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 18, 1783
* Equestrian statue of George Washington (Washington Circle)
* New York loyalists - Benjamin Franklin re. treaty w/ Sweden
Page 3 has a report noting in part: "...that a treaty had been ratified in Congress the 29th day of July last...between the U.S. and the King of Sweden. This Treaty was concluded at Paris...and signed by Dr. Franklin..." Also a resolution from Congress: "...That an equestrian statue of General Washington be erected at the place where the residence of Congress shall be established..." with various details. Also a letter from Boston concerning a congratulatory Address to be sent to General Washington. Then a letter from New York with notable content including: "The remaining Loyalists at New York who have got estates within the British lines are disposing of them as fast as possible at any price..." with more.
Another page has a report noting General Washington has made a tour of Crown Point, plus additional information concerning Major-General Baron Steuben.
Eight pages, 8 1/4 by 11 1/4 inches, very nice condition.
Category: Revolutionary War
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