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The Chesapeake vs. the Shannon, in a London newspaper...
The Chesapeake vs. the Shannon, in a London newspaper...
Item # 704972
July 10, 1813
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 10, 1813 The entire front page has fine content on the historic naval battle between the Chesapeake & Shannon.
It begins with a letter that begins: "It is with the greatest pleasure I transmit you a letter I have just received from Captain Broke, of His Majesty's ship Shannon, detailing a most brilliant achievement in the capture of the United States' frigate Chesapeake in fifteen minutes..." with more.
This is followed by that actual letter, datelined: "Shannon, Halifax, June 6, 1813" which carries over to take half of page 2, followed by the "List of Killed on board His Majesty's ship Shannon". The letter offers considerable detail on the historic battle & is signed in type at its conclusion: P. B V. Broke.
Wonderful to have this British victory in a London newspaper.
Complete in 26 pages, 7 1/2 by 11 3/4 inches, red ink tax stamp on the front page, great condition.
Category: War of 1812
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