Genuine narratives and concise memoirs of some of the most interesting exploits and singular adventures of J. M'Alpine, a native Highlander :

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Creator
McAlpine, J. (John), author
Title
Genuine narratives and concise memoirs of some of the most interesting exploits and singular adventures of J. M'Alpine, 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 armies under the command of the Generals Carleton and Burgoyne, in their several operations that he was concerned in till December, 1779 ; to complain of his neglected services, and humbly to request government for reparation of his losses in the royal cause.
Published
Greenock [Scotland] : Printed and sold by W. M'Alpine, bookseller, at his shop, Cathcart Street, 1780.
Identifier
oocihm.20600
20600
Subject
McAlpine, J.(John).
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Personal narratives.
États-Unis -- Histoire -- 1775-1783 (Révolution) -- Récits personnels.
Document source
Electronic reproduction.
Notes
"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."
"Reprint of the first book printed in Greenock in 1780."--T.p. verso.
67 pages ; 19 cm.
Collection
Monographs
Language
English
URL
https://www.canadiana.ca/view/oocihm.20600