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Captain Lippencot is acquitted... New York prepares for an attack...
Captain Lippencot is acquitted... New York prepares for an attack...
Item # 681163
September 07, 1782
THE ST. JAMES'S CHRONICLE, London, Sept. 7, 1782
* American Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century from The Enemy
Page 3 has a report on the Asgill Affair noting: "...who came from New York...we learn that Capt. Lippencot was acquitted by a general court martial & Capt. Asgill still continues on his parole; and that the Rebels had by some means taken a refugee American Captain on whom they threatened to retaliate for Huddy...people all New York were securing & putting the place next the sea in a state of defense in case of an attack, which they expected...".
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, good condition.
Category: Revolutionary War
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