Lot 1148
(The Battle of Monmouth) The Connecticut Gazette, New-London, July 10, 1778. 4 pp, 15 x 9¾ in. Page 3 has two reports on the battle of Monmouth, fought on June 28th, 1778. The numbers of dead and wounded on both sides are given, including officers, as well as the number of prisoners taken and deserters. Page 3 also carries a proclamation by Maj. Gen. Benedict Arnold, as Commander in Chief of U.S. forces, establishing military law in Philadelphia, June 19, 1778, the day after the city was evacuated by the British. Page 4 carries the text of the May 18, 1778 letter from Benjamin Franklin and John Adams in Paris, announcing that 11 French ships of war were on their way to the United States, as well as news of the latest success of Captain John Paul Jones. Master Joseph Conkling, of the privateer Revenge, advertises for men to go on a six-week cruise against enemies of the U.S. Much more war news. Two small hinge repairs with archival tape, else fine. Housed in a custom-made holder of black buckram with burgundy spine; name of paper, date, and "The Battle of Monmouth" are in gilt lettering.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
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