Revolutionary War Israel Evans Pamphlet
This 5 x 8 1/4 document is an exceedingly rare, original Revolutionary War-era forty page pamphlet plus a formal resolution by a group of Continental Army officers in Easton, Pennsylvania, dated October 18, 1779.
Condition. Poor. (Almost 250 years old) Staining on several pages within the document as shown. Binding is loose. Tear on last page. Writing in unknown hand on several pages as shown.
The sermon depicts the Indians as savages and tries to assure the soldiers that their efforts were directed by God.
The first page
text records a vote by the general and field officers of the Western Army to thank Israel Evans, a chaplain in the American Army, for a sermon he delivered on October 17. A committee was appointed to request a copy of his discourse for the press, with the intention of printing and distributing copies among the troops gratis.
Details of the Document
Date and Location: Easton, October 18, 1779.
Event: A meeting of General and Field Officers of the Western Army, likely part of Major General John Sullivan's command during the Sullivan Expedition against the Iroquois.
Key Personnel: The committee members listed were prominent officers in the Continental Army, including:
Brigadier General William Maxwell.
Colonel Courtlandt (likely Philip Van Cortlandt).
Colonel Cilley (likely Joseph Cilley).
Lieutenant Colonel Forest.
Major Edwards.
Content: The resolution (VOTED) acknowledges the importance of the sermon and the desire for its wider circulation through printing.
Historical Context
Israel Evans served as a chaplain for the entire duration of the Revolutionary War and was known for publishing several sermons requested by legislative bodies or military units. The practice of formally requesting a "copy for the press" was common for significant or patriotic discourses of the era. Rarity: Broadsides from the Revolutionary War were often considered temporary documents and few have survived, making them inherently rare and desirable to collectors.
Historical Significance: This document relates to a specific event during the Sullivan Expedition and names prominent military figures like General William Maxwell and Reverend Israel Evans, which adds to its historical value.
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This 5 x 8 1/4 document is an exceedingly rare, original Revolutionary War-era forty page pamphlet plus a formal resolution by a group of Continental Army officers in Easton, Pennsylvania, dated October 18, 1779.
Condition. Poor. (Almost 250 years old) Staining on several pages within the document as shown. Binding is loose. Tear on last page. Writing in unknown hand on several pages as shown.
The sermon depicts the Indians as savages and tries to assure the soldiers that their efforts were directed by God.
The first page
text records a vote by the general and field officers of the Western Army to thank Israel Evans, a chaplain in the American Army, for a sermon he delivered on October 17. A committee was appointed to request a copy of his discourse for the press, with the intention of printing and distributing copies among the troops gratis.
Details of the Document
Date and Location: Easton, October 18, 1779.
Event: A meeting of General and Field Officers of the Western Army, likely part of Major General John Sullivan's command during the Sullivan Expedition against the Iroquois.
Key Personnel: The committee members listed were prominent officers in the Continental Army, including:
Brigadier General William Maxwell.
Colonel Courtlandt (likely Philip Van Cortlandt).
Colonel Cilley (likely Joseph Cilley).
Lieutenant Colonel Forest.
Major Edwards.
Content: The resolution (VOTED) acknowledges the importance of the sermon and the desire for its wider circulation through printing.
Historical Context
Israel Evans served as a chaplain for the entire duration of the Revolutionary War and was known for publishing several sermons requested by legislative bodies or military units. The practice of formally requesting a "copy for the press" was common for significant or patriotic discourses of the era. Rarity: Broadsides from the Revolutionary War were often considered temporary documents and few have survived, making them inherently rare and desirable to collectors.
Historical Significance: This document relates to a specific event during the Sullivan Expedition and names prominent military figures like General William Maxwell and Reverend Israel Evans, which adds to its historical value.
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