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Complete issue of the Connecticut Courant from November 16, 1779, 9.5 x 14.25, four pages, packed with news of the Revolutionary War—with blurbs from Charlestown, Philadelphia, Trenton, Fishkill, and elsewhere—and a report of a states' convention on the depreciation of currency. In small part: "Charlestown…We have abundance of intelligence from the American army commanded by the Hon. Major General Lincoln, acting in conjunction, in Georgia, with that of his most Christian Majesty, (our great and most respectable Ally) under the command of his Excellency General Count D'Estaing—But, as it is likely that a general attack upon Savannah cannot be made before tomorrow or next day…we shall defer giving particulars…Fish-Kill…Last night Colonel Armand, with 100 infantry, and about 30 horse, marched down as far as Williams's, within four miles of Kingsbridge…he arrived about nine o'clock, took Major Bearmore and five other prisoners, a number of horses, saddles, &c. and returned without the loss of a single man…The enemy, perplexed to know how to use their present force to the best advantage, have withdrawn their troops from Rhode-Island, which place they evacuated on the night of the 25th ult." In fine condition, with minor paper loss along the hinge and contemporary ink notations to the margins.
