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Battle of Monmouth... Reflecting on Burgoyne's defeat...
Battle of Monmouth... Reflecting on Burgoyne's defeat...
Item # 686544 THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1778
* Battle of Monmouth - New Jersey
* General Henry Clinton's defeat
* American Revolutionary War
The very first article is: "Debates In Parliament" which includes much talk on the Revolutionary War, and includes in part: "...was in hope...that the lamentable fate of General Burgoyne & his army, as it was an evil of the first magnitude, might...have been productive of some good..." and a bit further on: "...The Americans have humbled themselves even to meanness before their haughty task masters, and what has their abject submission produced? The most contemptuous insolence; the most mortifying neglect. And will the American again submit to a similar treatment from their declared, their inveterate enemies? They never will..." "...Their independence was carried in Congress but by a majority of two voices..." "...it was fairly owned that the reduction of America is impracticable...if it were subdued, it would not be worth the charge..." with more, taking close to 5 pages.
Another page discusses the departure of General Howe, in a letter from an officer in Philadelphia, taking 4 pages. Also: "...Account of the Reception of the Commissioners by the Congress in America..." concerning attempts to find a peace with England. This is followed by a letter to the President of Congress, and several other letters concerning the war, including one signed in type by: G. Washington. There is also: "Particulars of the Life & Character of General Washington" (see for beginning).
A brief item notes: "A commission passed the Great Seal appointing Sir Henry Clinton Commander in Chief of the forces in America from Nova Scotia to West Florida." A nice & lengthy letter signed: H. Clinton, begins: "...I evacuated Philadelphia on the 18th of June..." then continues with nice detail of the historic Battle of Monmouth, including the list of killed, wounded & missing. Other war content as well.
Includes the full page plate which features a print of King Henry VIII.
Complete in 56 pages, 5 by 8 1/4 inches, full title/contents page with an engraving of St. John's Gate, small piece from blank margin of the back leaf affects no text, nice condition.
AI notes: The Battle of Monmouth, fought on June 28, 1778, in Monmouth County, New Jersey, was a pivotal engagement of the American Revolutionary War, notable as one of the largest battles in terms of troop numbers and for testing the Continental Army’s improved training under Baron von Steuben at Valley Forge. After the British evacuated Philadelphia, General George Washington pursued their forces across New Jersey, attempting to intercept their rear guard near Monmouth Court House. Initially, American forces under General Charles Lee faltered, retreating under British pressure, but Washington personally rallied the troops, reorganized them, and mounted a determined counterattack that stabilized the situation. The battle ended inconclusively, with the British continuing their retreat toward New York, yet it demonstrated the growing discipline and resilience of the Continental Army. Fought in extreme summer heat that caused numerous cases of heatstroke, Monmouth is also remembered for the legendary figure Molly Pitcher, who reportedly brought water to soldiers and manned a cannon after her husband fell, symbolizing the courage and resourcefulness of ordinary Americans during the war.
A very nice Revolutionary War era magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content. 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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