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September 15, 1798

FELIX FARLEY'S BRISTOL JOURNAL, England, Sept. 15, 1798  

* Battle of Collooney - Ireland
* Irish Rebellion of 1798


Handsome engraving in the masthead. Page 2 begins with several reports on the French invading Ireland with: "Invasion of Ireland" "Proclamation, 'army of Ireland" "Official Bulletin" and then more reports on page 2: "Total Defeat Of The FRENCH TROOPS in Ireland And Their Surrender to The Forces under the Command of Gen. Lake..." with more.
The back page has: "Admiral Nelson" with news on his work against the French, beginning: "All our hopes with regard to the success of Sir Horatio Nelson are disappointed, for, we fear...he has returned to the port of Syracuse without having met with Buonaparte..." and more.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, some light staining, red tax stamp on the back page, mostly good condition.

Category: The 1600's and 1700's