A View of the Evidence Relative to the Conduct of the American War under Sir William Howe, Lord Viscount Howe and General Burgoyne; as Given Before a Committee of the House of Commons Last Session of Parliament. To Which is Added a Collection of the Fugitive Pieces That Are Said to have Given Rise to That Important Enquiry.

Published by Richardson and Urqhuart, London

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1779. The Second Edition. Thin 12mo. 154pp. An important review by the British of their part in the American War. Contents include testimony from Cornwallis, Grey, Carleton, Robertson and many others, and includes "Fugitive Pieces", letters from prominent individuals criticizing the British military conduct. Also contains testimony of Joseph Galloway, a member of the Second Continental Congress who reverted to being a loyalist and subsequently moved to England. From The Monthly Review 1779, "It is really a melancholy retrospect which is here given of our military exploits in attempting to reduce the revolted Colonies.". Recently rebound in quarter brown morocco over marbled boards. A fine, clean copy. Howes V98. 0.

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• Title: A View of the Evidence Relative to the Conduct of the American War under Sir William Howe, Lord Viscount Howe and General Burgoyne; as Given Before a Committee of the House of Commons Last Session of Parliament. To Which is Added a Collection of the Fugitive Pieces That Are Said to have Given Rise to That Important Enquiry.
• Publisher: Richardson and Urqhuart, London
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fine