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A declaration by the representatives of the united colonies of North-America, now met in general Congress at Philadelphia, : seting [sic] forth the causes and necessity of their taking up arms.

Signed and dated: By order of Congress- John Hancock- president. Attested- Charles Thomson- secretary. Philadelphia- July 6th- 1775. Imprint from colophon. Text printed in three columns. Evans 14546 is a ghost; not broadside- identical to 14545. References: Evans 14545.
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A declaration by the representatives of the united colonies of North-America, now met in general Congress at Philadelphia, : seting [sic] forth the causes and necessity of their taking up arms, verso

Signed and dated: By order of Congress, John Hancock, president. Attested, Charles Thomson, secretary. Philadelphia, July 6th, 1775. Imprint from colophon. Text printed in three columns. Evans 14546 is a ghost; not broadside, identical to 14545. References: Evans 14545.
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A declaration by the representatives of the united colonies of North-America, now met in general Congress at Philadelphia, : seting [sic] forth the causes and necessity of their taking up arms, recto

Signed and dated: By order of Congress, John Hancock, president. Attested, Charles Thomson, secretary. Philadelphia, July 6th, 1775. Imprint from colophon. Text printed in three columns. Evans 14546 is a ghost; not broadside, identical to 14545. References: Evans 14545.
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A declaration of rights, and plan of government for the state of New-Hampshire, recto

At end: State of New-Hampshire. In Convention, June 5th, 1779. Voted, that the foregoing bill of rights, and plan of government, be printed, and dispersed throughout this state ... John Langdon, president, p.t. E. Thompson, secretary. When submitted to the general population, the plan was voted down. Imprint from colophon. New-York Historical copy inscribed: "Col. Ebenezer Smith, Meredith". References: Evans 16386.
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A declaration of rights, and plan of government for the state of New-Hampshire, verso

At end: State of New-Hampshire. In Convention, June 5th, 1779. Voted, that the foregoing bill of rights, and plan of government, be printed, and dispersed throughout this state ... John Langdon, president, p.t. E. Thompson, secretary. When submitted to the general population, the plan was voted down. Imprint from colophon. New-York Historical copy inscribed: "Col. Ebenezer Smith, Meredith". References: Evans 16386.
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A declaration of rights, and plan of government for the state of New-Hampshire.

At end: State of New-Hampshire. In Convention- June 5th- 1779. Voted- that the foregoing bill of rights- and plan of government- be printed- and dispersed throughout this state ... John Langdon- president- p.t. E. Thompson- secretary. When submitted to the general population- the plan was voted down. Imprint from colophon. New-York Historical copy inscribed: "Col. Ebenezer Smith- Meredith". References: Evans 16386.
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A Dialogue, &c. : Mr. Bailey. Being lately at a tavern in Market-Street, where some members of assembly resort, I cound not help attending to conversation between a person, who I suppose to be one of the new members, and a man who appeared to be his neigh

Satire on the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Title from caption and first lines of text. Text printed in two columns. Date range suggested by internal evidence. References: ESTC W470758.
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A Dialogue, &c. : Mr. Bailey. Being lately at a tavern in Market-Street, where some members of assembly resort, I cound not help attending to conversation between a person, who I suppose to be one of the new members, and a man who appeared to be his neigh

Satire on the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Title from caption and first lines of text. Text printed in two columns. Date range suggested by internal evidence. References: ESTC W470758.
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A Dialogue, &c. : Mr. Bailey. Being lately at a tavern in Market-Street, where some members of assembly resort, I cound not help attending to conversation between a person, who I suppose to be one of the new members, and a man who appeared to be his neigh

Satire on the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Title from caption and first lines of text. Text printed in two columns. Date range suggested by internal evidence. References: ESTC W470758.
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A Wonderful dream. : The following dream, &c. publish'd near 20 years ago, is now re-printed by particular desire.

Attributed to B. Nicoll by Evans on unknown grounds. "I dreamed, that there had been a great revolution in England; that another Lord Protector had usurped the throne: that all laws and customs were entirely changed ..." Includes purported extracts from the New-York gazette of May 20, 1775, reporting religious persecution in England and in America. "According to the Library Company of Philadelphia, this was published 5th January, 1770 ..."--Evans. Printed in two columns.
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At an adjourned town meeting, holden at Norwich, in Connecticut, on the 29th day of March, 1779. : We, the freemen and other inhabitants of this town, having for a long time conceived the mode of taxation in this state to be unequal, have once and again p

"To the freemen- and other inhabitants of the state of Connecticut. Gentlemen- We- the freemen and other inhabitants of the town of Norwich- beg leave to ask your attention to the present mode of taxation in this state- at a time which- above all others- calls for equal justice in apportioning the burden of public taxes. We also beg your attention to another mode which we shall by and by propose ..." "A true copy of record- examined by Benjamin Huntington- Jun. town clerk.
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At an adjourned town meeting, holden at Norwich, in Connecticut, on the 29th day of March, 1779. : We, the freemen and other inhabitants of this town, having for a long time conceived the mode of taxation in this state to be unequal, have once and again p

"To the freemen, and other inhabitants of the state of Connecticut. Gentlemen, We, the freemen and other inhabitants of the town of Norwich, beg leave to ask your attention to the present mode of taxation in this state, at a time which, above all others, calls for equal justice in apportioning the burden of public taxes. We also beg your attention to another mode which we shall by and by propose ..." "A true copy of record, examined by Benjamin Huntington, Jun. town clerk.
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At an adjourned town meeting, holden at Norwich, in Connecticut, on the 29th day of March, 1779. : We, the freemen and other inhabitants of this town, having for a long time conceived the mode of taxation in this state to be unequal, have once and again p

"To the freemen, and other inhabitants of the state of Connecticut. Gentlemen, We, the freemen and other inhabitants of the town of Norwich, beg leave to ask your attention to the present mode of taxation in this state, at a time which, above all others, calls for equal justice in apportioning the burden of public taxes. We also beg your attention to another mode which we shall by and by propose ..." "A true copy of record, examined by Benjamin Huntington, Jun. town clerk.
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Benjamin Franklin Strong letter to George W. Strong, September 4, 1808.

Letter from Benjamin Franklin Strong, Brookhaven, to George W. Strong, New York, mentioning the arrival of the Griswolds, the expected arrival of W. Ralston, and the anticipated departure for brother Thomas Strong's home and later New Haven, and discussing two responses to a piece by George in the New-York Spectator regarding a dispute between the Democrats and Federalists, urging George to reply, and giving him some details to include.
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Boston, September 14, 1768. : Gentlemen, You are already too well acquainted with the melancholly [sic] and very alarming circumstances to which this province, as well as America in general, is now reduced. ...

Circular letter from the selectmen of Boston transmitting to the various towns in Massachusetts the resolves of the town meeting held on September 12, and requesting that representatives be sent to a convention at Boston on September 22, to consider what measures should be adopted to obtain redress of grievances against Great Britain. Cf. Bristol B2850. The New-York Historical Society copy is signed in a single hand with the names of Joseph Jackson, John Ruddock, John Rowe, John Hancock, and Samuel Pemberton, selectmen of Boston. New-York Historical copy inscribed at head: A. Lamb.
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By His Excellency George Clinton, Esq; governor of the state of New-York, general of the militia, and admiral of the navy of the same. A proclamation. … the twenty-third day of February, in the year of Our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and seventy eigh

Overtures intended to confirm and clarify title to disputed lands originally granted by Massachusetts or New Hampshire and occupied by tenants in Albany- Charlotte (i.e. Washington)- Cumberland- and Gloucester Counties in New York- the latter two counties ultimately ceasing to exist after Vermont declared itself a republic. Additionally warns that claims to properties will not be recognized by tenants acknowledging "any allegiance or subjection to the pretended state of Vermont."
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By His Excellency George Clinton, Esq; governor of the state of New-York, general of the militia, and admiral of the navy of the same. A proclamation. … the twenty-third day of February, in the year of Our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and seventy eigh

Overtures intended to confirm and clarify title to disputed lands originally granted by Massachusetts or New Hampshire and occupied by tenants in Albany, Charlotte (i.e. Washington), Cumberland, and Gloucester Counties in New York, the latter two counties ultimately ceasing to exist after Vermont declared itself a republic. Additionally warns that claims to properties will not be recognized by tenants acknowledging "any allegiance or subjection to the pretended state of Vermont."
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By His Excellency George Clinton, Esq; governor of the state of New-York, general of the militia, and admiral of the navy of the same. A proclamation. … the twenty-third day of February, in the year of Our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and seventy eigh

Overtures intended to confirm and clarify title to disputed lands originally granted by Massachusetts or New Hampshire and occupied by tenants in Albany, Charlotte (i.e. Washington), Cumberland, and Gloucester Counties in New York, the latter two counties ultimately ceasing to exist after Vermont declared itself a republic. Additionally warns that claims to properties will not be recognized by tenants acknowledging "any allegiance or subjection to the pretended state of Vermont."
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By His Excellency Sir Henry Clinton, knight of the most honourable Order of Bath, lieutenant general of his Majesty's forces, &c. Proclamation. : Whereas it is consonant not only to the common principles of humanity ... to guard against the the extortion

Royal arms at head of title. Concerns the price of grain in New York. Dated: Given under my hand at the city of New-York- the 20th day of December- 1777- in the eighteenth year of his Majesty's reign. Signed: Henry Clinton- Lieut. Gen. Type ornament band. References: Bristol B4476. Watermarks: [Britannia] J Taylor. Wood-block cracked through lion. New-York Historical copy imperfect: fragments brought together and silked; some text affected. Stamped on back: Tomlinson collection--Deposited by Mercantile Library Association.
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By His Excellency Sir Henry Clinton, knight of the most honourable Order of Bath, lieutenant general of his Majesty's forces, &c. Proclamation. : Whereas it is consonant not only to the common principles of humanity ... to guard against the the extortion

Royal arms at head of title. Concerns the price of grain in New York. Dated: Given under my hand at the city of New-York- the 20th day of December- 1777- in the eighteenth year of his Majesty's reign. Signed: Henry Clinton- Lieut. Gen. Type ornament band. Watermarks: [Britannia] J Taylor. New-York Historical copy: fragments brought together and silked; some text affected. Wood-block cracked through lion. New-York Historical copy stamped on back: Tomlinson collection--Deposited by Mercantile Library Association. References: Bristol B4476.
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By His Excellency the Hon. Thomas Gage, Esq; : governor, and commander in chief in and over his Majesty's province of Massachusetts-Bay, and vice admiral of the same. A proclamation. Whereas the infatuated multitudes ... I do hereby in his Majesty's name,

Imprint from Evans. Printed in double columns separated by type ornament rule. Royal arms at head same (with scratch at left) as Evans 14078. New-York Historical copy damaged upper right margin- loss of "nd" from "and" following "Massachusetts-Bay". References: Evans 14186.
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By His Excellency William Tryon, Esq; captain general and governor in chief, in and over the province of New-York ... A proclamation. : Whereas the General Assembly of this province stands prorogued to the first day of February ... I do ... dissolve the s

Signed: Wm. Tryon. By His Excellency's command- Sam. Bayard- Jun. d. secry. God save the King. Imprint from Evans. Royal arms at head of title. Watermark: crown over "GR." New-York Historical copy: wood block split in half. References: Evans 14919.
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By his Excellency William Tryon, Esquire, captain general, and governor in chief in and over the province of New-York ... A proclamation. : Whereas I have received His Majesty's royal proclamation given at the court of St. James's, the twenty-third day of

Publishing the King's proclamation. Signed: Wm Tryon. By His Excellency's command- Samuel Bayard- Jun. d. secry. God save the King. Ascribed to the press of Hugh Gaine by Evans. Royal arms at head of title. Woodcut with scar at left also used in Evans 14186. Watermark: Strasburg lily over "LVG-" cross over "IHS" over "[I V]illedary." Cf. Churchill- W.A. Watermarks 411. New-York Historical copy with slight damage at folds. References: Evans 14078.
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By the Great and General Court of the Colony of Massachusetts-Bay. A proclamation. : The frailty of human nature, the wants of individuals, and the numerous dangers which surround them, through the course of life, have in all ages, and in every country, i

Followed by: In Council January 19- 1776. Ordered- that the foregoing proclamation be read at the opening of every Superior Court of Judicature- &c. .. In the House of Representatives- January 23- 1776. Read and concurr'd. ... Imprint supplied by Evans. New-York Historical copy inscribed on verso: "For the town clerk of Stoughton". References: Evans 14839; Ford- W.C. Broadsides- 1973; Cushing- J.D. Mass. laws- 914.
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By the president and the Supreme Executive Council of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, a proclamation. : Whereas the court of commissioners constituted ... to hear and finally determine the controversy between this state, and the state of Connecticut, re

Announcing the commission's judgement that "We are unanimously of opinion- that the state of Connecticut has no right to the lands in controversy." Also declaring that Connecticut settlers are not to be molested and that all inhabitants in the area are to obey the the laws of Pennsylvania. Signed: John Dickinson. Attest. T. Matlack- secretary. At head of title- on either side of state seal: Printed by Francis Bailey. Printed area measures 36.7 x 23.8 cm. New-York Historical copy damaged along creases- with slight loss of text. References Evans 18084; Hildeburn- C.R. Pennsylvania- 4345.
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By the state of Maryland. A declaration. : Whereas the General Assembly of Maryland hath heretofore resolved ... that the United States in Congress assembled should have full power to ascertain and fix the western limits of those states, that claim to the

Protesting those portions of the Articles of Confederation which allowed only certain states to accrue benefits from the sale and settlement of western lands. "Read and assented to" by the House of Delegates and Senate- December 15- 1778. Imprint supplied by Bristol. New-York Historical copy signed in manuscript: "Wm. Paca- Wm. Carmichael- John Henry Junr." References: Bristol B4718; Shipton & Mooney 43488; Wheeler- J.T. Maryland- 39.
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At a meeting of the true Sons of Liberty, in the city of New-York, July 27, 1774, properly convened; : Present, John Calvin, John Knox, Roger Rumpus, &c. &c. &c. 1. Resolved, that in this general time of resolving, we have as good a right to resolve as th

Fifteen satirical resolutions. Signed: By order of the meeting, Ebenezer Snuffle, secretary. New-York Historical copy damaged at left margin, with loss of text.
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At an adjourned town meeting, holden at Norwich, in Connecticut, on the 29th day of March, 1779. : We, the freemen and other inhabitants of this town, having for a long time conceived the mode of taxation in this state to be unequal, have once and again p

"To the freemen- and other inhabitants of the state of Connecticut. Gentlemen- We- the freemen and other inhabitants of the town of Norwich- beg leave to ask your attention to the present mode of taxation in this state- at a time which- above all others- calls for equal justice in apportioning the burden of public taxes. We also beg your attention to another mode which we shall by and by propose ..." "A true copy of record- examined by Benjamin Huntington- Jun. town clerk.
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At an adjourned town meeting, holden at Norwich, in Connecticut, on the 29th day of March, 1779. : We, the freemen and other inhabitants of this town, having for a long time conceived the mode of taxation in this state to be unequal, have once and again p

"To the freemen, and other inhabitants of the state of Connecticut. Gentlemen, We, the freemen and other inhabitants of the town of Norwich, beg leave to ask your attention to the present mode of taxation in this state, at a time which, above all others, calls for equal justice in apportioning the burden of public taxes. We also beg your attention to another mode which we shall by and by propose ..." "A true copy of record, examined by Benjamin Huntington, Jun. town clerk.
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At an adjourned town meeting, holden at Norwich, in Connecticut, on the 29th day of March, 1779. : We, the freemen and other inhabitants of this town, having for a long time conceived the mode of taxation in this state to be unequal, have once and again p

"To the freemen, and other inhabitants of the state of Connecticut. Gentlemen, We, the freemen and other inhabitants of the town of Norwich, beg leave to ask your attention to the present mode of taxation in this state, at a time which, above all others, calls for equal justice in apportioning the burden of public taxes. We also beg your attention to another mode which we shall by and by propose ..." "A true copy of record, examined by Benjamin Huntington, Jun. town clerk.
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Benjamin Franklin Strong letter to George W. Strong, September 4, 1808.

Letter from Benjamin Franklin Strong, Brookhaven, to George W. Strong, New York, mentioning the arrival of the Griswolds, the expected arrival of W. Ralston, and the anticipated departure for brother Thomas Strong's home and later New Haven, and discussing two responses to a piece by George in the New-York Spectator regarding a dispute between the Democrats and Federalists, urging George to reply, and giving him some details to include.
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Boston, September 14, 1768. : Gentlemen, You are already too well acquainted with the melancholly [sic] and very alarming circumstances to which this province, as well as America in general, is now reduced. ...

Circular letter from the selectmen of Boston transmitting to the various towns in Massachusetts the resolves of the town meeting held on September 12, and requesting that representatives be sent to a convention at Boston on September 22, to consider what measures should be adopted to obtain redress of grievances against Great Britain. Cf. Bristol B2850. The New-York Historical Society copy is signed in a single hand with the names of Joseph Jackson, John Ruddock, John Rowe, John Hancock, and Samuel Pemberton, selectmen of Boston. New-York Historical copy inscribed at head: A. Lamb.
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By His Excellency George Clinton, Esq; governor of the state of New-York, general of the militia, and admiral of the navy of the same. A proclamation. … the twenty-third day of February, in the year of Our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and seventy eigh

Overtures intended to confirm and clarify title to disputed lands originally granted by Massachusetts or New Hampshire and occupied by tenants in Albany- Charlotte (i.e. Washington)- Cumberland- and Gloucester Counties in New York- the latter two counties ultimately ceasing to exist after Vermont declared itself a republic. Additionally warns that claims to properties will not be recognized by tenants acknowledging "any allegiance or subjection to the pretended state of Vermont."
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By His Excellency George Clinton, Esq; governor of the state of New-York, general of the militia, and admiral of the navy of the same. A proclamation. … the twenty-third day of February, in the year of Our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and seventy eigh

Overtures intended to confirm and clarify title to disputed lands originally granted by Massachusetts or New Hampshire and occupied by tenants in Albany, Charlotte (i.e. Washington), Cumberland, and Gloucester Counties in New York, the latter two counties ultimately ceasing to exist after Vermont declared itself a republic. Additionally warns that claims to properties will not be recognized by tenants acknowledging "any allegiance or subjection to the pretended state of Vermont."
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By His Excellency George Clinton, Esq; governor of the state of New-York, general of the militia, and admiral of the navy of the same. A proclamation. … the twenty-third day of February, in the year of Our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and seventy eigh

Overtures intended to confirm and clarify title to disputed lands originally granted by Massachusetts or New Hampshire and occupied by tenants in Albany, Charlotte (i.e. Washington), Cumberland, and Gloucester Counties in New York, the latter two counties ultimately ceasing to exist after Vermont declared itself a republic. Additionally warns that claims to properties will not be recognized by tenants acknowledging "any allegiance or subjection to the pretended state of Vermont."
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By His Excellency Sir Henry Clinton, knight of the most honourable Order of Bath, lieutenant general of his Majesty's forces, &c. Proclamation. : Whereas it is consonant not only to the common principles of humanity ... to guard against the the extortion

Royal arms at head of title. Concerns the price of grain in New York. Dated: Given under my hand at the city of New-York- the 20th day of December- 1777- in the eighteenth year of his Majesty's reign. Signed: Henry Clinton- Lieut. Gen. Type ornament band. References: Bristol B4476. Watermarks: [Britannia] J Taylor. Wood-block cracked through lion. New-York Historical copy imperfect: fragments brought together and silked; some text affected. Stamped on back: Tomlinson collection--Deposited by Mercantile Library Association.
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By His Excellency Sir Henry Clinton, knight of the most honourable Order of Bath, lieutenant general of his Majesty's forces, &c. Proclamation. : Whereas it is consonant not only to the common principles of humanity ... to guard against the the extortion

Royal arms at head of title. Concerns the price of grain in New York. Dated: Given under my hand at the city of New-York- the 20th day of December- 1777- in the eighteenth year of his Majesty's reign. Signed: Henry Clinton- Lieut. Gen. Type ornament band. Watermarks: [Britannia] J Taylor. New-York Historical copy: fragments brought together and silked; some text affected. Wood-block cracked through lion. New-York Historical copy stamped on back: Tomlinson collection--Deposited by Mercantile Library Association. References: Bristol B4476.
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By His Excellency the Hon. Thomas Gage, Esq; : governor, and commander in chief in and over his Majesty's province of Massachusetts-Bay, and vice admiral of the same. A proclamation. Whereas the infatuated multitudes ... I do hereby in his Majesty's name,

Imprint from Evans. Printed in double columns separated by type ornament rule. Royal arms at head same (with scratch at left) as Evans 14078. New-York Historical copy damaged upper right margin- loss of "nd" from "and" following "Massachusetts-Bay". References: Evans 14186.
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By His Excellency William Tryon, Esq; captain general and governor in chief, in and over the province of New-York ... A proclamation. : Whereas the General Assembly of this province stands prorogued to the first day of February ... I do ... dissolve the s

Signed: Wm. Tryon. By His Excellency's command- Sam. Bayard- Jun. d. secry. God save the King. Imprint from Evans. Royal arms at head of title. Watermark: crown over "GR." New-York Historical copy: wood block split in half. References: Evans 14919.
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By his Excellency William Tryon, Esquire, captain general, and governor in chief in and over the province of New-York ... A proclamation. : Whereas I have received His Majesty's royal proclamation given at the court of St. James's, the twenty-third day of

Publishing the King's proclamation. Signed: Wm Tryon. By His Excellency's command- Samuel Bayard- Jun. d. secry. God save the King. Ascribed to the press of Hugh Gaine by Evans. Royal arms at head of title. Woodcut with scar at left also used in Evans 14186. Watermark: Strasburg lily over "LVG-" cross over "IHS" over "[I V]illedary." Cf. Churchill- W.A. Watermarks 411. New-York Historical copy with slight damage at folds. References: Evans 14078.
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By the Great and General Court of the Colony of Massachusetts-Bay. A proclamation. : The frailty of human nature, the wants of individuals, and the numerous dangers which surround them, through the course of life, have in all ages, and in every country, i

Followed by: In Council January 19- 1776. Ordered- that the foregoing proclamation be read at the opening of every Superior Court of Judicature- &c. .. In the House of Representatives- January 23- 1776. Read and concurr'd. ... Imprint supplied by Evans. New-York Historical copy inscribed on verso: "For the town clerk of Stoughton". References: Evans 14839; Ford- W.C. Broadsides- 1973; Cushing- J.D. Mass. laws- 914.
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By the president and the Supreme Executive Council of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, a proclamation. : Whereas the court of commissioners constituted ... to hear and finally determine the controversy between this state, and the state of Connecticut, re

Announcing the commission's judgement that "We are unanimously of opinion- that the state of Connecticut has no right to the lands in controversy." Also declaring that Connecticut settlers are not to be molested and that all inhabitants in the area are to obey the the laws of Pennsylvania. Signed: John Dickinson. Attest. T. Matlack- secretary. At head of title- on either side of state seal: Printed by Francis Bailey. Printed area measures 36.7 x 23.8 cm. New-York Historical copy damaged along creases- with slight loss of text. References Evans 18084; Hildeburn- C.R. Pennsylvania- 4345.
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By the state of Maryland. A declaration. : Whereas the General Assembly of Maryland hath heretofore resolved ... that the United States in Congress assembled should have full power to ascertain and fix the western limits of those states, that claim to the

Protesting those portions of the Articles of Confederation which allowed only certain states to accrue benefits from the sale and settlement of western lands. "Read and assented to" by the House of Delegates and Senate- December 15- 1778. Imprint supplied by Bristol. New-York Historical copy signed in manuscript: "Wm. Paca- Wm. Carmichael- John Henry Junr." References: Bristol B4718; Shipton & Mooney 43488; Wheeler- J.T. Maryland- 39.
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