Providence, Rhode Island...
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May 03, 1777
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 3, 1777
* General George Washington
Page 3 has a report concerning a British ship with: "...met with, engaged, & taken by an American privateer called the Revenge..." with more (see) .
The back page has a report which notes: "...The rebels at Providence...made appearance as if they intended to attack us, which caused our troops to get under arms...is scarce a week passes but we have prisoners from Boston...they report that the force at Boston is very small & that all that could be spared have been sent to reinforce General Washington..." (see).
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, very nice condition.
* General George Washington
Page 3 has a report concerning a British ship with: "...met with, engaged, & taken by an American privateer called the Revenge..." with more (see) .
The back page has a report which notes: "...The rebels at Providence...made appearance as if they intended to attack us, which caused our troops to get under arms...is scarce a week passes but we have prisoners from Boston...they report that the force at Boston is very small & that all that could be spared have been sent to reinforce General Washington..." (see).
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, very nice condition.
Category: Revolutionary War
