Independent chronicle and the universal advertiser. [Vol. 13, no. 903 (August 9, 1781)]

Willis, Nathaniel, 1755-1831 Independent chronicle and the universal advertiser. [Vol. 13, no. 903 (August 9, 1781)]

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GLC#
GLC08823
Type
Newspapers
Date
9 August 1781
Author/Creator
Willis, Nathaniel, 1755-1831
Title
Independent chronicle and the universal advertiser. [Vol. 13, no. 903 (August 9, 1781)]
Place Written
Boston, Massachusetts
Pagination
4 p. : newspaper Height: 37.2 cm, Width: 24.6 cm
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

Signed by [William?] Dame. Discusses the war against Great Britain. Contains a report on the progress of the Continental Army near Williamsburg, Virginia written as a letter by the Marquis de Lafayette. Lafayette describes events of the Battle of Green Spring, mentioning the actions of American General Anthony Wayne and British General Charles Cornwallis. Includes reports on a meeting between "the Ambassadors from the several belligerent powers, and of the armed neutrality" in May 1781 at Vienna, Austria. Includes reports on the activities of various privateers. Contains advertisements and notices of sale.

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