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[TOWNSHEND, George (1724-1807)]. A Letter To an Honourable Brigadier General, Commander in Chief of His Majesty's Forces in Canada. London: J. Burd, 1760.
8o (201 x 124 mm). Half-title. (First letter of title punched through.) 20th-century half calf (some light rubbing).
FIRST EDITION. The Brig. Gen. is Lord George Townshend, who succeeded Wolfe in Canada, and this Letter contains charges of military incompetence. It has been attributed variously to General Charles Lee, to Thomas Pownall and to "Junius." Howes 6103. Sabin 36903. Staton & Tremaine 322 (no copy).
8o (201 x 124 mm). Half-title. (First letter of title punched through.) 20th-century half calf (some light rubbing).
FIRST EDITION. The Brig. Gen. is Lord George Townshend, who succeeded Wolfe in Canada, and this Letter contains charges of military incompetence. It has been attributed variously to General Charles Lee, to Thomas Pownall and to "Junius." Howes 6103. Sabin 36903. Staton & Tremaine 322 (no copy).