Edinburgh advertiser. [Vol. 32, no. 1622 (July 13- July 16, 1779)]

Donaldson, James, 1751-1830 Edinburgh advertiser. [Vol. 32, no. 1622 (July 13- July 16, 1779)]

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GLC#
GLC08756
Type
Newspapers
Date
16 July 1779
Author/Creator
Donaldson, James, 1751-1830
Title
Edinburgh advertiser. [Vol. 32, no. 1622 (July 13- July 16, 1779)]
Place Written
Edinburgh, Scotland
Pagination
8 p. : newspaper Height: 29.2 cm, Width: 22.5 cm
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

Discusses local meetings of noblemen regarding the raising of sailors. Includes a proclamation of George III discussing Britain's possible invasion by unspecified British enemies. Includes a letter from British General Henry Clinton discussing the capture "of the ports of Stony Point and Verplanks, the most direct and convenient communication between the province on either side of the Hudson's river." Contains correspondence discussing Revolutionary War activity in Georgia and South Carolina. Includes an assurance that as long as Britain maintains a strong presence on the sea, enemy invasion is unlikely. Contains notices of entertainment (theater and races) and advertisements.

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