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From 1776 - The British are taking New York... Letter signed by John Hancock...

Item # 719852

August 20, 1776

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 20, 1776 Inside pages have various items concerning the Revolutionary War including: "...the accounts of a battle are not true...two more of the transports with the Highlanders are taken by the Rebels...one of them fell in with 3 American privateers...She then proceeded for Boston not knowing that it was evacuated, & went into the harbour where she was surrounded by a great number of whale-boats & taken." and further on is: "You have no doubt heard that the Indians have declared in favour of America; I can, however, assure you they have absolutely refused to oppose the Great King..." with more on the relationship with the Indians.
An inside page has a great letter signed by John Hancock reading in part: "Gentlemen, The Congress have this day received advice, & are fully convinced, that it is the design of General Howe to make an attack upon the city of New York as soon as possible...The greatest exertions of vigour & expedition are requisite to prevent our enemies from getting possession of that town; I must therefore again most earnestly request you...to send forward the militia..." with a bit more, signed: John Hancock. Also, a report from Provincial Congress on praise given to George Washington, with Washington's response printed here.
Following this is an historic report from Staten Island beginning: "We took possession of this island three or four days since, without firing a shot; the rebels immediately quitted it, or rather before we landed; we only wait for the arrival of Lord Howe to proceed to attack the rebels..." with a bit more.
A back page letter expresses some thoughts concerning the Revolutionary War.
Nice to have a period newspaper dated 1776.
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 1/4 inches, very minor loss to an upper corner of the first two leaves with no text loss, nice condition.