TICONDEROGA Mount Independence Rev. War 1777 Newspaper

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TICONDEROGA Mount Independence Rev. War 1777 Newspaper is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE LONDON CHRONICLE , England, Aug. 28, 1777. * Ticonderoga & Mount Independence * Revolutionary War original from the enemy * George Washington & more Pg. 2 has a report taken from the Royal American Gazette (a Loyalist newspaper) which begins: * "A party of about 1300 of the rebels came down as far as East Chester town...in order to attack the post at King's bridge...carried before their titular governor Mr. Livingston at Morris-town, w we hear Mr. Washington has left two brigades, he being gone with the rest of his army towards Pompton..." and more. Another item from New York includes: "...that t are 2500 Indians with Gen. Burgoyne's army...that Lieut. Col. St. Leger, with 3000 Indians & Canadians goes on a separate command to Oswego...That Gen,. Burgoyne, after crossing the late, took possession of an eminence near the fort at Ticonderoga...That Gen. Burgoyne was within six miles of Fort Edward...That the inhabitants of Albany were sending their effects into New England...We hear...with positive orders from Mr. Washington for those gentlemen whom the rebels had carried prisoners from this city & permitted to return on parole..." with more, taking a full column (see photos). Another pg. has an: "Extract of a Letter from Gen. Schuyler to Gen. Washington" datelined from Saratoga, which includes: "...on Saturday it had been agreed upon to retreat from Ticonderoga & Mount Independence...Gen. St. Clair, with the rest of the general officers & the army, marched out of the lines at Mount Independence...they were overtaken by the enemy's vessels in which we lost all our ammunition. The troops under Col. Long are arrived at Fort Anne..." with more (see photos). The back page has a letter from Staten Island which includes: "The ease with which our column retreated was chiefly owing to our friends, the 17th dragoons...What speaks highly in their praise is their conduct when Lord Cornwallis ordered them to attack a large body that appeared under Sterling..." (see photos). Much nice content in this issue. Eight pgs., 8 1/2 by 11 in., very nice condition. See below the photo for additional information related to Shipping, our Return Policy, Premium Packaging, Certificates of Authenticity, and other offerings by Timothy Hughes Rare & Early Newspapers. Shipping Policy... A U.S. winner pays $6.00 S&H. Non-U.S. winners should contact us for additional shipping costs. Winners of multiple items (excluding bound volumes) may pay only one $6.00 S&H charge provided items are paid for simultaneously. All U.S. orders shipped via UPS and all orders over $200 which are shipped by USPS Priority Mail include insurance as provided by the national carrier selected by our shipping department. If desired, winning bidders from outside the U.S. may contact us for an insurance quote. Expedited shipping is available for all orders upon request. Every effort is made to ship all orders within 24 business hours of receiving payment. Return Policy... All items are guaranteed to be genuine and as described. Returns are permitted, and a full refund happily provided, but only under the following conditions: 1. The item must not be as described. 2. The item must be returned within 10 days of receipt. 3. The item must be returned in the same condition it was sent, packaged safely and securely. * Returns are not permitted for any other reason. Premium Packaging... ... which includes the item being shipped in an acid-free storage folder, is available for an additional $4.00 . If desired, purchase this through eBay from our cross-promoted items which will appear once you place your bid and will appear again after you have won this auction. Please select the $4.00 folder option. Certificate of Authenticity... ... read more

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