Genuine narratives, and concise memoirs of some of the most interesting exploits, and singular adventures, of J. McAlpine, a native Highlander, from the time of his emigration from Scotland, to America 1773; during the long period of his faithful attachment to, and hazardous attendance on the British army's under the command of the Generals, Carleton and Burgoyne, in their several operation that he was concerned in; till December 1779. To complain of his neglected services; and humbly to request government for reparations of his losses in the royal cause. : Every circumstance related faithfully, and with all delicacy, containing nothing but indisputable facts that can be well vouched, and are mostly known to many gentlemen of good character, in both the private and military lines of life. Carefully arranged, and published for the use of the public at large. : To which is added, a description of Botany Bay, Nova-Scotia, and Canada.
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| dc.contributor.author | McAlpine, J. (John). |
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| dc.date.created | 1788 |
| dc.date.issued | 2005-10 |
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| dc.identifier.citation | http://purl.ox.ac.uk/ota/N34605 |
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| dc.subject.lcsh | United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- British forces. |
| dc.subject.lcsh | United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Personal narratives. |
| dc.subject.lcsh | Canada -- History -- 1763-1791. |
| dc.subject.lcsh | Canada -- Description and travel. |
| dc.subject.lcsh | Nova Scotia -- Description and travel. |
| dc.subject.lcsh | Botany Bay region (Australia) -- Description and travel. |
| dc.subject.lcsh | Memoirs. |
| dc.title | Genuine narratives, and concise memoirs of some of the most interesting exploits, and singular adventures, of J. McAlpine, a native Highlander, from the time of his emigration from Scotland, to America 1773; during the long period of his faithful attachment to, and hazardous attendance on the British army's under the command of the Generals, Carleton and Burgoyne, in their several operation that he was concerned in; till December 1779. To complain of his neglected services; and humbly to request government for reparations of his losses in the royal cause. : Every circumstance related faithfully, and with all delicacy, containing nothing but indisputable facts that can be well vouched, and are mostly known to many gentlemen of good character, in both the private and military lines of life. Carefully arranged, and published for the use of the public at large. : To which is added, a description of Botany Bay, Nova-Scotia, and Canada. |
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