Pre-Veteran's Day Americana Auction
Lot 23:
Description
Original Copy of Supplement No. 1385, Written July 7th 1755. It holds information and extracts from various letters sent in regards to French Military movement, leading to what would be known as the French and Indian War, (or The Seven Years’ War). Dispatches between Major Monckton and Governor Shirley of Massachusetts. It describes the Capture of Fort Cumberland, in or around June 18th 1755; The Capture of Fort Beausejour June 11th, 1755. Dimensions: 17" x 11 1/2" x 1"
Condition: Small tears at the corners; one small hole in center which do not detract from the prose.
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