[Newspaper] The London Gazette, January 22,
1777. Printed by Thomas Harrison in Warwick-Lane. 1777. Single sheet, complete. 12 x 7-1/2 inches.
Covers two
letters just received from Rhode Island via His
Majesty’s Ship Mercury, in which
commanders cover both ground and naval operations there:
From Lieutenant-General
H. Clinton from Newport, Rhode Island, December 9, 1776, a letter to
Lord George Germain in which he describes ground operations, having received
General Howe’s orders to “embark, with Two Brigades of British and Two Brigades
of Hessian Troops” for the purpose of defending and taking possession of “this
island”.
From Commodore
Sir Peter Parker from Chatham, Rhode Island Harbour, December 11, 1776,
a letter to Mr. Stephens in which he describes naval operations against hostile
forces and states that he hopes, in Providence, to put an effectual Stop to any
farther mischief from that Nest of Pirates there, and, also on this same date,
from Chatham, Rhode Island, A List Of Rebel Ships and Privateers, commonly
called the Continental Fleet.
Halfpenny tax
stamp imprinted on the lower right corner.
Very light age
toning, overall very good condition.
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