Benedict Arnold, the British in Maryland, and so much more...

Item # 703440

November 12, 1777

THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Nov. 12, 1777

* Revolutionary War
* From the enemy

Pages 2 and 3 have much reporting on the Revolutionary War under the heading: "American Intelligence".
Some bits include a letter from Wilmington: "The enemy have landed about 2000 men & are within four miles of the head of the Elk..." with more on his. Then a "Proclamation" by the governor of Maryland concerning rallying sufficient soldiers to protect the land along the Susquehanna from the invading British.
There is a report of General Washington passing thru Annapolis: "...& immediately proceeded over the river Schuylkill on their way to the eastern shore of Maryland where the enemy's fleet has lately been seen...".
Then there is a: "...most audacious proclamation ...issued by the rebel Gen. Arnold to counteract that of General Burgoyne, which we lay more our readers as a literary curiosity." followed by the proclamation, signed in type: B. Arnold.
Much more fine content here as can be seen in the photos, too much to list here.
Four pages, some light rubbing & wear at the folds & margins, generally in good condition.

AI notes: On August 20, 1777, Major General Benedict Arnold, then en route to relieve Fort Stanwix during the Siege of Stanwix in New York’s Mohawk Valley, issued a fiery proclamation from German Flatts (near modern Herkimer). Addressed to British troops, their Native American allies, and Loyalists, Arnold thundered that they “must expect no mercy,” denouncing them as “banditti of robbers, murderers, and traitors” sent to devastate the frontier. He vowed resolute defense and warned any who supported the British would face retribution—a bold psychological tactic amid his advance to lift the siege.