The Morning Post, and Daily Advertiser. Wednesday, July 14, 1779
London: Printed by R. Haswell, 1779.
First Edition. Newspaper. Newspaper. 18" x 12". Folded. 4 pages. Removed from a larger gathering with edge wear to the spine. Pages separated. Light toning to the single issue. Fair condition.
Contents include an article titled, "Philip Stephen, Esq. Extract of a Letter from Captain Henry, Senior Officer of his Majesty's ships in Georgia, to Sir George Collier Savannah, May 23, 1779". The article details the British army movements against Charleston. "Charleston has offered to capitulate, if they might remain neuter (neutral) which was refused: Our army is in possession of several flats and canoes on Ashley River...." Other articles include population numbers of American States; a reprinted article "From Rivington's Royal Gazette, printed at New York" also covering American Revolution news; several advertisements; a poem titled "Stanzas in the Grand Fleet, on their last sailing from Portsmouth; and more. Fair. Item #34736
Price: $250.00