This is an original edition of The London Chronicle, volume XLII, number 3276, dated Tuesday December 2 to Thursday December 4, 1777. This newspaper examines the American Revolution from the perspective of the British.

The leading story is the contents of a letter dated “Head Quarters, German-town, Oct. 10.” mailed by General Sir William Howe to Lord George Germaine. The letter details the events at the Battle of Brandywine, losses, and the pursuit back toward Philadelphia. Wonderful descriptions of all units and their movements. The attack that became known as the Paoli Massacre is detailed in full as are movements to Valley Forge, and then the Battle of Germantown. On following pages, the fighting at Red Bank, NJ (Fort Mercer) where General Von Donop was mortally wounded and the efforts to open the Delaware River to Philadelphia; including the attacks of “Fort-Island” (Fort Mifflin).

Additional war news is mixed in from many regions. The last page is covered with proceedings of Parliament and London.

Incredible content!

Eight pages total; measure 8.5” x 11”. Paper condition remains very fine and type is completely readable. Red tax stamp on bottom of one of the pages.  [jet] [ph:L]

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