British General (1730–1795) who served as Commander-in-Chief in North America (1778–1782). Rare original Revolutionary War-dated printed broadside of a proclamation from Clinton, 7.75 x 12.5, dated February 23, 1779. In part: “Whereas there are several deserters for His Majesty’s Troops, as well as from the Foreign Troops under my Command, who are known to be serving with the Enemy…I do hereby proclaim a free pardon to every deserter, of whatsoever Rank or Denomination, who shall voluntarily surrender himself to any of His Majesty’s Troops.” In very good condition, with replaced lower right corner, a couple of small areas of replacement to text, lightly affecting a couple of words, and scattered light toning and soiling. RR Auction COA.
