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Battle of Fort DuQuesne...
Battle of Fort DuQuesne...
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November 07, 1758
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 7, 1758
* Battle of Fort DuQuesne
* Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
* French and Indian War
Over one-third of the front page has a very nice account of the historic Battle of Fort DuQuesne, site of present-day Pittsburgh, which includes: "A List of Officers and Soldiers Missing from the Action near fort Du Quesne, Sept. 14, 1758". George Washington led the Virginia soldiers in this battle, although he is not mentioned in this article.
Also on the front page are reports headed: "America" which includes a Charleston dateline, including various naval reports with a naval skirmish as well. Datelines from Boston and New York as well which include: "...arrived here...Major-General Amherst...also Fraser's Highlanders; they arrived here in good health...encamped on the Common...they decamped and proceeded on their march for Lake George." Also: "The enemy at Ticonderoga (we hear from two deserters come into Fort William Henry) have lately been considerably reinforced..." with more concerning the report on the French & Indian War.
Inside has over a full page taken up with: "Letter I, from North America, Concerning the Indians" which is considerable detail.
Eight pages, 8 by 11 inches, nice condition.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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