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1778 Battle of Saratoga NP

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1778 Battle of Saratoga NP
''The London Chronicle'' edition dated from Saturday, 21 March to Tuesday, 24 March 1778. Article on page two refers to the decisive Battle of Saratoga, ''…The Congress of America…ordered their thanks to Gen. Gates, and a medal of gold to be presented to him; also an elegant sword to be presented to…Commodore Hazelwood, for their successful efforts in support of the independency of America…'' Newspaper runs 8pp. and measures 8.25'' x 11.25''. Binding loose as result of removal of this edition from larger volume, otherwise near fine.