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BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL – The New-England Chronicle or Essex Gazette. Cambridge: Printed by Samuel and Ebenezer Hall, at their Office in Stoughton-Hall, Harvard-College, 22 June 1775.
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BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL – The New-England Chronicle or Essex Gazette. Cambridge: Printed by Samuel and Ebenezer Hall, at their Office in Stoughton-Hall, Harvard-College, 22 June 1775.
The first newspaper account of the Battle of Bunker Hill, printed less than a week after the event, including rumors of the death of Howe or Burgoyne. The report offers great detail of the events on 17 June 1775, including the construction of the entrenchments the previous night, the successful defense of the works against successive British charges, as well as the destruction of Charles Town “...almost all laid in Ashes by the Barbarity and wanton Cruelty of that infernal Villain, Thomas Gage.” The account of the battle is accompanied by an additional report “From a Person of Credit” who noted he “heard the Officers and Soldiers say that they were sure that they had a Thousand or more killed and wounded; that they were caring the wounded Men from 4 o’Clock on Saturday until I came away... A great many officers are dead...” Another report suggests “that one of the Enemy’s General Officers is among the Slain, said to be either Howe or Burgoyne.” (Both survived the day.)
Two pages (as issued), folio (385 x 245mm). Subscriber’s name (“Capt Jon Judd”) accomplished above title. (Folds, minor marginal chips do not affect text.)
The first newspaper account of the Battle of Bunker Hill, printed less than a week after the event, including rumors of the death of Howe or Burgoyne. The report offers great detail of the events on 17 June 1775, including the construction of the entrenchments the previous night, the successful defense of the works against successive British charges, as well as the destruction of Charles Town “...almost all laid in Ashes by the Barbarity and wanton Cruelty of that infernal Villain, Thomas Gage.” The account of the battle is accompanied by an additional report “From a Person of Credit” who noted he “heard the Officers and Soldiers say that they were sure that they had a Thousand or more killed and wounded; that they were caring the wounded Men from 4 o’Clock on Saturday until I came away... A great many officers are dead...” Another report suggests “that one of the Enemy’s General Officers is among the Slain, said to be either Howe or Burgoyne.” (Both survived the day.)
Two pages (as issued), folio (385 x 245mm). Subscriber’s name (“Capt Jon Judd”) accomplished above title. (Folds, minor marginal chips do not affect text.)