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Nice reports on the French & Indian War...



Item # 693723

April 11, 1758

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 11, 1758  Page 6 has over half a column of reporting headed: "America" with two Charleston datelines, reporting on the French & Indian War.
A few bits include: "...arrived in town the Wolf King, a Creek chief...with several other headmen of that nation...received there by the Hon. Col. Montgomery's company of grenadiers... both nations are at this time in temper very advantageous to his Majesty's interests in America."
Another report notes in part: "...agreeable news that tho' the Little Carpenter had been unsuccessful in two former expeditions against the French...undoubted proofs of valor & of his firm attachment to our interest, having got no less than twelve scalps and three prisoners..." with more on the French I& Indian War.
Eight pages, 8 1/4 by 11 inches, great condition.

Item from our most recent catalog - #361, released for December, 2025

Category: The 1600's and 1700's