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Great & detailed account of the Battle of White Plains...
Great & detailed account of the Battle of White Plains...
Item # 703435
February 12, 1777
THE GAZETTEER & NEW DAILY ADVERTISER, London, Feb. 12, 1777 Pages 2 and 3 contain the definitive account of the historic Battle of White Plains, New York.
This took place on October 28, 1776. Following the retreat of Washington's Continental Army northward from New York City, British General William Howe landed troops in Westchester County, intending to cut off Washington's escape route. Alerted to this move, Washington retreated farther, establishing a position in the village of White Plains but failing to establish firm control over local high ground. Howe's troops drove Washington's troops from a hill near the village. Following this loss, Washington ordered the Americans to retreat farther north.
The front page has portions of a debate in the House of Commons concerning a bill: "To empower his Majesty to secure & detain persons charged with...the crime of High Treason committed in North America, or on the High Seas, or the crime of Piracy."
Four pages, archivally strengthened at the blank spine, very nice condition.
Category: Revolutionary War
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