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Revisiting the events of 1776 and 1777... John Paul Jones mention...
Revisiting the events of 1776 and 1777... John Paul Jones mention...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Sept., 1779 Some nice reading under the heading: "Campaign 1776" concerning events of the Revolutionary War taking over half a page, critical of Howe's conduct.The report begins: "General Amberst's demand of 20,000 men thought extravagant; Gen. Howe had 40,870; when he landed on Long Island he neglected to seize the heights above Flatbush; the rebels took possession at three in the afternoon..." with more, including: "...by a night march Gen. Howe seized that pass & got between the enemy & their lines; the enemy fled in the utmost disorder...We last three days in the face of these lines with 18,000 men eager for battle...At the White plains we gave over pursuing the enemy to return to Fort Washington, on which they pursued us...After this we rejected several decisive opportunities of terminating the rebellion by cutting off the whole rebel army in the Jerseys...in twelve days we were defeated at Trenton. But the mind cannot dwell on this shameful transaction. Rhall [Rall] has been blamed because he is dead..." which is reference to the battle following Washington's crossing of the Delaware on Christmas night.
More nice content on the events of 1776.
This is followed by the heading "Campaign 1777" which takes over half a page to reflect upon the events of that year, including: "...On the surprise at German-town our commander was not to be seen till Gen. Grant forced his way to him...On the 18th of Oct. the rebel cannon announced the ruin of Burgoyne; appalled & conscience-struck, instant orders were given to retreat & led us back to hide his head in Philadelphia..." with more critical commentary on the conduct of Howe in America particularly with events around Brandywine & the Philadelphia area.
Further on is a brief report which notes: "Paul Jones, a noted desperado, appeared off the coast of Kerry in Ireland with a force consisting of one ship of 40 guns, one of 36 guns..." and a bit more concerning John Paul Jones. There is also a nice account of a naval battle at Penobscot Bay with detailed provided in the letter signed in type by: Geo. Collier.
Both plates called for are present.
Complete in 48 pages, 5 1/4 by 8 1/2 inches with wide, never-trimmed margins, full title/contents page featuring an engraving of St. John's Gate, great condition.
A very nice magazine from the "mother country" during the middle of the Revolutionary War. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.
Category: Revolutionary War
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