GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, October, 1776  Regarding the strategic importance of Long Island, an article includes: "Long Island was scarce heard of on this side of the Atlantic before it was pointed out in the papers as a proper spot for landing the British forces, in order to reduce the Americans to obedience...(and) shews the situation of the island with respect to New-York, and that part of the continent which is now the immediate object of attack."
Another report mentions the July 5, 1776 meeting of the Virginia Convention which includes a list of appointments, among them: "Patrick Henry, jun. Esq; Governor...Benjamin Harrison of Berkley, Counsellor (s) of State...Edmund Randolph, Esq; Attorney General..." The report continues with a bit more about Patrick Henry being chosen for the governorship, as well as a list of ordinances passed by the Convention.
Another article has: "...some thoughts on the late declaration of the American Congress..." being the Declaration of Independence.
On another page is the passionate speech delivered by the President of the Provincial Congress of South Carolina to the Delegates for their service in the American Congress.
There is also a detailed account about the attack of Sullivan's Island on June 28, which takes nearly two pages, plus: "Sentiments & Principles of American Quakers".
Near the back is the: "Account of the Proceedings of the American Colonists since the Passing the Boston Port Bill" which is part of a continuing article (see photos for portions) and which takes over 3 pages and includes an account of the: "Return of Prisoners taken on Long Island, 27th August, 1776" with the report signed in type: W. Howe.
Complete in 46 pages, measures 5 by 8 1/4 inches, full title/contents pg. with an engraving of St. John's Gate, terrific condition. The map called for is not present.