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Fine reporting on the French & Indian War...
Fine reporting on the French & Indian War...
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January 15, 1760
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 15, 1760 Page 6 has over a full column headed: "America" with datelines from Boston, New York & Philadelphia.
Bits include: "...from Louisbourg... that Capt. Clement...was lately taken coming down the river St. Lawrence by a French letter of marque ship...for Quebec, laden with provisions..." & more. Another report includes: "...left Albany...are informed that most of the Provincials belonging to this Province were to be discharged...that Lieut. Col. Ayres was to command at Niagara...& Col. Haldeman with the 4th battalion of Royal Americans, to command at Oswego. Thank the fort at Crown Point was not quite finished..." and also: "...confirmation of Major Rogers having destroyed the Indian village of St. Francis where it is said his party killed near 200 Indians..." with more.
Fine coverage of the ongoing French & Indian War.
Eight pages, 8 by 10 3/4 inches, great condition.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's