THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1779 Some talk of "American News" near the back, with mention of Ft. Stanwix being surprised & taken by Sir John Johnson & 1500 loyalists & Indian warriors. Provisions & ammunition sufficient to supply the loyalists throughout the winter were taken in the process. Few other items. Measures about 5 1/2 by 8 inches with approx. 40 pages.