Raynors HCA 2015-11
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/3/2015
A complete and authentic issue of The Gentleman’s Magazine, September 1780, 52pp., disbound, VG. From the interior under “Advices Received from America" includes a letter signed in type by George Washington, datelined at Morristown, with much praise for the Marquis de LaFayette. This is followed by a letter of thanks signed in type La Fayette. Another report begins "His Excellency Gen. Washington is appointed lieut. general of his Most Christian Majesty's troops in America, and vice-admiral of the white flag." (French troops). And further on is a nice report of the Battle of Springfield, including: "...an unsuccessful attempt...to surprize the advanced posts of Washington's army under the command of Gen. Greene. By this account the British troops remained quiet at their post of Elizabeth Town Point in Jersey...moved out in force 7000 strong & advanced very rapidly towards Springfield meeting very little opposition till they came to the bridge, which was defended by 170 continental troops for 15 minutes against 1500 British...they retired with the loss...The enemy...after gaining the pass, marched into the town & in their usual way set fire to every house except four, they then retired in great haste...The Americans boast of this miscarriage as if they had obtained a victory..." with more.
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