Edes, Benjamin, 1732-1803 Boston gazette and country journal. [No. 1262 (November 2, 1778)]

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GLC08790
GLC#
GLC08790
Type
Newspapers
Date
November 2, 1778
Author/Creator
Edes, Benjamin, 1732-1803
Title
Boston gazette and country journal. [No. 1262 (November 2, 1778)]
Place Written
Boston, Massachusetts
Pagination
4 p. ; Height: 39.2 cm, Width: 25.2 cm
Language
English
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

Discusses a book on government, liberty, and tyranny by pastor Isaac Backus. Contains Articles of Capitulation concerning Francois Claude Amour (the Marquis de Bouille). Mentions General Horatio Gates's arrival in Hartford, Connecticut. Refers to a large issue of counterfeit bills circulating in New York, describing specific characteristics of the counterfeits. Includes various advertisements. Contains several references to the lottery.

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