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Battle of the Cedars with mention of Benedict Arnold... On the independence of America...

Item # 724671

November 12, 1776

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 12, 1776 The entire front page is taken up with: "Letters on the American Troubles" being reports from a pamphlet of this title.
Page 2 has a note le reporting: "...A letter from Charleston, South Carolina...says, 'The independently of the United Colonies will be declared here this day in form, therefore the longest sword must prevail.' " News of the Declaration of Independence had not yet reached Charleston.
This is followed by: "A letter from Boston...says, 'A jealousy prevails throughout this city & almost every man is suspected who does not distinguish himself to be a zealot for independence by a furor or madness which reason & prudence alike forbid..." with more.
Page 4 has: "Advices from America--From the New York Gazette" being a report from Congress of July 27 concerning the surrender of Major Butterfield at the Cedars [west of Montreal] and which takes over a full column where it is signed in type: John Hancock, President. This battle involved Benedict Arnold, with him mentioned by name.
Page 6 has a report noting: "...We are stationed here [Halifax] for the winter. The Americans have in great numbers joined his Majesty's forces at every place where they have been successful..." with more. Also a brief note that: "It is reported that Dr. Franklin is chosen President of the Grand American Congress", and further on is a note: "...greatest part of Gen. Howe's army were preparing to land in the Jerseys & to march into the country towards Philadelphia in order to draw off the rebels from King's Bridge...".
And the back page has some war-related content as well.
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, very nice condition.