1776 The Capture of General Charles Lee American Revolutionary War Antique Print

Description: This beautiful copper plate engraving is from Edward Barnard's History of England published by Alexander Hogg, London, 1783. This is an original copper plate engraving which is printed on one side only and measures 35 cm x 23 cm or 13" x 9". This is an original antique which is over 240 years old and was produced soon after the actual event itself. The British capture of Fort Washington and its near 3,000-strong garrison on 16 November 1776, prompted Lee's first overt criticism of Washington. Believing the commander-in-chief's hesitation to evacuate the fort to be responsible for the loss, Lee wrote to Joseph Reed lamenting Washington's indecision, a criticism Washington read when he opened the letter believing it to be official business. As Washington retreated across New Jersey after the defeat at New York, he urged Lee, whose troops were north of New York, to join him. Although Lee's orders were at first discretionary, and although there were good tactical reasons for delaying, his slow progress has been characterized as insubordinate. On 12 December 1776, Lee was captured by British troops at White's Tavern in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, while writing a letter to General Horatio Gates complaining about Washington's deficiency.

Price: 125 USD

Location: Manchester

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Shipping Cost: 15 USD