1775 THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE (London) (August 1775) ~ Battle of Bunker Hill

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1775 THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE (London) (August 1775) ~ Battle of Bunker Hill
Page 397:  "Since the publication of the Gazette account of the Battle of Bunker's Hill, the provincial account of that battle has appeared in the American papers, particularly in the New-York Gazette.  There it is said, the Provincials were only in number 1500, and the Regulars 2000; that the Provincials had orders not to fire till the Regulars were within fifteen rod of them; and that then, on a general discharge, the Regulars fell surprisingly; that the action continued hot for two hours, when the Regulars on the right fell into confusion, and were pursued by the Connecticut troops, who, in the critical moment of triumph, were ordered to fall back, to  make way for fresh troops..."
Included in this issue:
The Declaration of American Congress justifying the taking up of arms (Bunker Hill)
George Washington is appointed by Congress to take charge of the American forces
Talk of the burning of Charlestown
Two letters signed by John Hancock, Philadelphia July 6 and July 8, 1775
Much more historic and interesting reading.  There are no maps or plates.  Measures 5" x 8-1/4"
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