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Military reports from Charleston, and much more...



Item # 696145

January 10, 1761

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 10, 1761  Two-thirds of page 5 are taken up with various reports headed: "America" with Charleston datelines. It begins: "General Monckton, commandeering-chief of his Majesty's forces in the southern parts of North America, as acquainted the governments of Virginia and Maryland that it is expected that Virginia will provide 200 men and Maryland 200, for garrisoning and securing...conquests on the Ohio..." with more military reports. News items include encounters with the Cherokee Indian Nation, and a chart of produce exported from Charleston.
Eight pages, 8 1/4 by 10 3/4 inches, partial red tax stamp on page 4, very nice condition.

Category: The 1600's and 1700's