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Head-quarters, New-York, April, 8th 1776. : The general, informs the inhabitants, that it is become absolutely necessary, that all communication, between the ministerial fleet and shore, should be immediately stopped ... Capt. James Alner is appointed ins
Signed: Israel Putnam- major general in the Continental Army- and commander in chief of the forces in New-York. Watermark: crown over cropped GR. References: Bristol- B4393.
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