Cross-posted to: EXLIBRIS, BIBSOCAN, C18-L, HTECH-L, MILHST-L, MUSEUM-L, EARAM-L, and IEACHNET My apologies if you receive multiple copies! >From the terminal of: Brett Charbeneau Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. We have been seeking information on any existence of, or period reference to, portable printing presses of the eighteenth century. While we are conscious of the so-called 'Clandestine' press in the Musee de l'Imprimerie et de la Banque in Lyon, France and we understand the Smithsonian recently acquired another French table-top press, we are hoping to find something used or placed in the American colonies. Philip Gaskell's 'A Census of Wooden Presses' (_Journal of the Printing Historical Society_, vi, 1970) does not mention either of these machines, nor can we find any primary references to their use. Our suspicion is that such a device would be ideal in military situations as a field press and we have been referred to a press supposedly being used by Washington during the War for American Independence. Unfortunately, we can find no reference to such an occurrence. Can anyone out there shed a little light on this subject? Any and all references will be greatly appreciated. I look forward to hearing from any of you. Until then, I shall remain, You most humble and obedient servant, Brett Charbeneau P.O. Box 1776-MHW Williamsburg Imprints Program Williamsburg, VA 23187 Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Tel: (804) 229-1000 INTERNET: [log in to unmask] FAX: (804) 221-8948 The earliest Christians get the freshest lions.