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Lot #583
The Pennsylvania Packet or the General Advertiser (December 10, 1778)

Highlighted by a list of ships lost by Britain, including the "Drake, taken by Capt. Jones in the Ranger"

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Highlighted by a list of ships lost by Britain, including the "Drake, taken by Capt. Jones in the Ranger"

The Pennsylvania Packet or the General Advertiser, December 10, 1778; printed and sold by John Dunlap. List of ships lost by his Britannic Majesty since the commencement of the present war with America, including "Drake, taken by Capt. Jones in the Ranger." Report from Philadelphia that "Yesterday afternoon Col. [Thomas] Hartley arrived in town from the frontiers, where his successful exertions against the Indians and the Tories have gained this prudent and gallant officer and his little corps the highest honor." [Hartley's Additional Continental Regiment was an American infantry unit of the Continental Army that served for two years during the American Revolutionary War. The regiment was authorized in January 1777 and Colonel Thomas Hartley was appointed its commander.] Court martial proceedings concerning General Charles Henry Lee, including detailed statement of John Clerk, who recounted in detail the events of June 28, 1778 at the Battle on Monmouth, including orders of General Washington. Proclamation of the Supreme Executive Council of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania declaring December 30, 1778 to be a day of Public Thanksgiving and Praise. Large, detailed woodcut of a fish, in an advertisement for fishing tackle. One margin closely cut with loss of a few words to some ads.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts, Ft. Revolutionary War
  • Dates: #612 - Ended July 14, 2021