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Fine reporting on the French & Indian War...



Item # 700468

September 30, 1760

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, Sept. 30, 1760 

* French and Indian War
* Fort Crown Point & more


Inside has over a full page of various reports from "America" with datelines from Charleston, Boston, Philadelphia & Crown Point, all reports providing the latest news on the French & Indian War with mention of General Amherst, Capt. Greg, General Murray & others. Fine content concerning the Indians, positioning of troops, and so much more. One item from Crown Point notes: "...Our army had erected 3 batteries within 400 yards of their fortifications...A French deserter...says the enemy were not above 1500 strong, both French & Indians, & that they had but 12 cannon..." with more.
Eight pages, 8 3/4 by 10 3/4 inches, very nice condition.

Item from Catalog 352 (released for March 2025)

Category: The 1600's and 1700's