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Battle of Trenton...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1777 The very first article has over a full pg. headed: "Debate on Lord Howe's Declaration to the Americans, concluded" which has some interesting reports (see for the beginning).Another interesting item is headed: "Dr. Price on the Independence of the Colonies" which takes over half a page and begins: "They have, it is said, always had independency in view; and it is this, chiefly, that has produced their present resistance..." with more.
The most historic text in this issue is the very fine & historic report on the Battle of Trenton following Washington's crossing of the Delaware (no mention of this) in a letter from Gen. Howe to Germaine. This article begins: "On the 25th instant, in the evening, a party of the enemy attacked an outguard from the post of Trenton where Colonel Rall commanded with 3 battalions of Hessians..." and concludes: "...The Rebels recrossed the River Delaware immediately with the prisoners & cannon that they had taken." (see for the full text). This report is followed by an: "Extract of a Letter from General Sir Wm. Howe to Lord Geo. Germain, dated New York, Jan. 5, 1777" which reports on the consequences of the battle at Trenton (see). There is also an: "Extract of a Letter from Governor Tryon to Lord George Germain, dated New York, Dec. 24, 1776" as well as an "Extract of a Letter from General Sir Wm. Howe to Lord Geo. Germain, dated New York, Dec. 20, 1776". A great wealth of Revolutionary War reporting.
Lacking the map called for.
Complete in 48 pages, full title/contents page with an engraving of St. John's Gate, 5 by 8 inches, in great condition.
Category: Revolutionary War
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