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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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In Committee of Safety for the state of New-York. Fish-kill, Jan. 6, 1777. : Whereas it appears to this committee that fines have been levied by the precinct committees, county committees and field officers of the state, upon many of the inhabitants there

Signed: Extract from the minutes. Robert Benson- sec'ry. Calling for the reporting of monies collected in fines local and military officials. Samuel Loudon printed at Fishkill- N.Y. in 1777. References: Bristol B4536; Shipton & Mooney 43315.
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In Committee of Safety for the state of New-York. Kingston, March 1, 1777. : Resolved, that the several towns, precincts, manors and districts in each county in this state proceed to the election of supervisors, assessors and collectors …

Fifteen resolves concerning local elections- debt and debtors- and the fixing of grain prices. Signed: Extract from the minutes- Robert Benson- sec'ry. Ascribed to the press of Samuel Loudon by Evans. Text in three columns. References: Evans 15476.
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In Congress, September 26, 1778 : Resolved, that a house be provided at the city or place where Congress shall sit, wherein shall be held the several offices of the Treasury …

Resolution of the Continental Congress establishing and regulating the Board of Treasury. Includes an oath and blank forms to be used by the Treasury. Signed: Extract from the minutes- Charles Thomson- secretary. Imprint from Evans. New-York Historical copy damaged along creases- with slight loss of text. References: Evans 16130; Journals of the Continental Congress- 227.
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In Convention of the Representatives of the State of New-York. September 21, 1776. : Whereas divers of the inhabitants of this state have, by the wicked arts and insiduous [sic] and corrupt practices of William Tryon, Esq; late governor of the colony of N

Signed: Extract from the minutes. Robert Benson- sec'ry. Imprint supplied from Vail- R.W.G. A patriotic pair of peripatetic printers (in Essays honoring Lawrence C. Wroth- 1951)- p. 395. Printed area measures 22.3 x 16.5 cm. New-York Historical copy has manuscript annotations on verso: The committee appointed to carry the within [resolutions?] into execution ... [names of committee members] attest [signed] John McKesson secry. References: Evans- 14931; Bristol- B4295; Shipton & Mooney- 43106.
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In Convention of the Representatives of the State of New-York. September 21, 1776. : Whereas divers of the inhabitants of this state have, by the wicked arts and insiduous [sic] and corrupt practices of William Tryon, Esq; late governor of the colony of N

Signed: Extract from the minutes. Robert Benson, sec'ry. Imprint supplied from Vail, R.W.G. A patriotic pair of peripatetic printers (in Essays honoring Lawrence C. Wroth, 1951), p. 395. Printed area measures 22.3 x 16.5 cm. New-York Historical copy has manuscript annotations on verso: The committee appointed to carry the within [resolutions?] into execution ... [names of committee members] attest [signed] John McKesson secry. References: Evans, 14931; Bristol, B4295; Shipton & Mooney, 43106.
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In Convention of the Representatives of the State of New-York. September 21, 1776. : Whereas divers of the inhabitants of this state have, by the wicked arts and insiduous [sic] and corrupt practices of William Tryon, Esq; late governor of the colony of N

Signed: Extract from the minutes. Robert Benson, sec'ry. Imprint supplied from Vail, R.W.G. A patriotic pair of peripatetic printers (in Essays honoring Lawrence C. Wroth, 1951), p. 395. Printed area measures 22.3 x 16.5 cm. New-York Historical copy has manuscript annotations on verso: The committee appointed to carry the within [resolutions?] into execution ... [names of committee members] attest [signed] John McKesson secry. References: Evans, 14931; Bristol, B4295; Shipton & Mooney, 43106.
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In Provincial Congress, Concord, April 12, 1775. : Whereas the preservation of our country from slavery, depends under God, on an effectual execution of the continental and provincial measures for that purpose: Resolved, that there be now appointed for ea

Resolve of the Massachusetts Provincial Congress concerning the reporting of communications from the state's committees of correspondence. "Signed by order of the Provincial Congress- John Hancock- president. A true extract from the minutes- Benjamin Lincoln- secretary." Imprint supplied by Evans. Printed area measures 28.2 x 15.4 cm. New-York Historical copy: inscription on verso; damaged along creases- with slight loss of text. References: Evans 14219; Ford- W.C. Broadsides- 1844.
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In Provincial Congress, Concord, April 12, 1775. : Whereas the preservation of our country from slavery, depends under God, on an effectual execution of the continental and provincial measures for that purpose: Resolved, that there be now appointed for ea

Resolve of the Massachusetts Provincial Congress concerning the reporting of communications from the state's committees of correspondence. "Signed by order of the Provincial Congress, John Hancock, president. A true extract from the minutes, Benjamin Lincoln, secretary." Imprint supplied by Evans. Printed area measures 28.2 x 15.4 cm. New-York Historical copy: inscription on verso; damaged along creases, with slight loss of text. References: Evans 14219; Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 1844.
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In Provincial Congress, Concord, April 12, 1775. : Whereas the preservation of our country from slavery, depends under God, on an effectual execution of the continental and provincial measures for that purpose: Resolved, that there be now appointed for ea

Resolve of the Massachusetts Provincial Congress concerning the reporting of communications from the state's committees of correspondence. "Signed by order of the Provincial Congress, John Hancock, president. A true extract from the minutes, Benjamin Lincoln, secretary." Imprint supplied by Evans. Printed area measures 28.2 x 15.4 cm. New-York Historical copy: inscription on verso; damaged along creases, with slight loss of text. References: Evans 14219; Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 1844.
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In Provincial Congress, New-York, Dec. 12, 1775. : Whereas this Congress has received undoubted information, that a number of disaffected persons in Queen's County, have been supplied with arms and ammunition, from on board the Asia ship of war …

Giving the names and requesting the presence before the Provincial Congress of twenty-six men accused of taking up arms on behalf of the British. "Ordered that- of Jamaica Township [4 names] Newtown [7 names] Flushing Township [1 name] Hempstead Township [9 names] Oyster-Bay [5 names] ... do attend this Congress ..." Ascribed to the press of John Holt by Evans. References: Evans 14313. New-York Historical copy has ms. "Capt." written before the name of Samuel Hallet.
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In Provincial Congress, New-York, Dec. 13, 1775. : Whereas this Congress has received information, that a number of disaffected persons in Queen's County, have been supplied with arms and ammunition, from on board the Asia ship of war ... Resolved, that i

"... Therefore ordered- that the inhabitants of the said county do appear by a committee- before this congress- on Wednesday next- at 10 o'clock in the morning- to give satisfaction in the premises." Probably printed by John Holt. References: Bristol B4080. New-York Historical copy signed at bottom: Nathll. Woodhull presidt.
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In Provincial Congress, New-York, June 2, 1775. : Friends and countrymen, The Parent of the Universe, hath divided this earth amongst the children of men ... We have heard that others have made an attack upon the post of St. John's; an attempt without our

Urging support of the revolutionary cause. Signed and addressed: We are- with sincere affection- your brethren and friends- P.V.B. Livingston- president. To the inhabitants of the province of Quebec. Published simultaneously in French. Cf. Journal of the Provincial Congress. Imprint supplied by Evans. References: Evans 14301.
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In Provincial Congress, New-York, June 20, 1776. : Whereas the Continental Congress, on the 14th day of March last, did recommend it to the several assemblies ... immediately to cause all persons to be disarmed within their respective colonies, who were n

Four resolutions prescribing the required loyalty oath and the means of disarming those who refuse to take the oath. Signed: Extract from the minutes- Robert Benson- secretary. Imprint from Evans. Watermark: "IV". References: Evans 14937.
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In Provincial Congress, New-York, June 20, 1776. : Whereas the Continental Congress, on the 14th day of March last, did recommend it to the several assemblies ... immediately to cause all persons to be disarmed within their respective colonies, who were n

Four resolutions prescribing the required loyalty oath and the means of disarming those who refuse to take the oath. Signed: Extract from the minutes, Robert Benson, secretary. Imprint from Evans. Watermark: "IV". References: Evans 14937.
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In Provincial Congress, New-York, June 20, 1776. : Whereas the Continental Congress, on the 14th day of March last, did recommend it to the several assemblies ... immediately to cause all persons to be disarmed within their respective colonies, who were n

Four resolutions prescribing the required loyalty oath and the means of disarming those who refuse to take the oath. Signed: Extract from the minutes, Robert Benson, secretary. Imprint from Evans. Watermark: "IV". References: Evans 14937.
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In Provincial Congress, New-York, May 29, 1775. : You will see by the inclosed resolution of this Congress, that it is recommended to such of the counties as have not already formed committees, to do it without delay …

Followed by: In Provincial Congress- New-York- May 29- 1775. Resolved- that it be recommended- and it is hereby accordingly recommended to all the counties in this colony- (who have not already done it) to appoint county committees- and also sub-committees- for their respective townships- precincts- and districts- without delay- in order to carry into execution the resolutions of the Continental and this Provincial Congress ... References: Evans 14299. New-York Historical copy signed in manuscript: "By order of the Congress- P.V.B. Livingston- president".
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In Provincial Congress, New-York, May 31, 1776. : Whereas the present government of this colony by Congress and committees ... and whereas the Continental Congress did resolve …

Three resolutions concerning elections and the determination of a new government for the state of New York. Signed: Extract from the minutes- Robert Benson- sec'ry. Imprint from Evans. Two states noted- line 33- A: "whereas it appears of right ..."; B: "whereas it appertains of right ..." Watermark: Strasburg lily over "GR." Library holds two copies. Copy 1 state A with "appears" crossed out and "appertains" written above in ink; right hand margin damaged- slight loss of text. References: Evans 14934.
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In Provincial Congress, New-York, May 31, 1776. : Whereas the present government of this colony by Congress and committees ... and whereas the Continental Congress did resolve … [copy 2]

Three resolutions concerning elections and the determination of a new government for the state of New York. Signed: Extract from the minutes, Robert Benson, sec'ry. Imprint from Evans. Two states noted, line 33, A: "whereas it appears of right ..."; B: "whereas it appertains of right ..." Watermark: Strasburg lily over "GR." Library holds two copies. Copy 1 state A with "appears" crossed out and "appertains" written above in ink; right hand margin damaged, slight loss of text. References: Evans 14934.
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In Provincial Congress, New-York, May 31, 1776. : Whereas the present government of this colony by Congress and committees ... and whereas the Continental Congress did resolve … [copy 1]

Three resolutions concerning elections and the determination of a new government for the state of New York. Signed: Extract from the minutes, Robert Benson, sec'ry. Imprint from Evans. Two states noted, line 33, A: "whereas it appears of right ..."; B: "whereas it appertains of right ..." Watermark: Strasburg lily over "GR." Library holds two copies. Copy 1 state A with "appears" crossed out and "appertains" written above in ink; right hand margin damaged, slight loss of text. References: Evans 14934.
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In Provincial Congress, Watertown, May 5, 1775. : Whereas the term for which this present Congress was chose, expires on the thirtieth instant ... Resolved, that ... the several towns and districts ... forthwith elect and depute as many members, as to the

Resolve of the Massachusetts Provincial Congress. Signed: Joseph Warren- president p.t. Attest- Samuel Freeman- secr'y p.t. Followed by: In Provincial Congress- Watertown- May 5- 1775. Whereas His Excellency General Gage- since his arrival into this colony- hath conducted as an instrument in the hands of an arbitrary ministry to enslave this people ... Resolved- that the said General Gage- hath ... disqualified himself to serve this colony as a governor ... Joseph Warren- president p.t. Attest- Samuel Freeman- secr'y p.t. Imprint supplied from Evans 14226- which records first title only.
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In Provincial Congress, Watertown, May 5, 1775. : Whereas the term for which this present Congress was chose, expires on the thirtieth instant ... Resolved, that ... the several towns and districts ... forthwith elect and depute as many members, as to the

Resolve of the Massachusetts Provincial Congress. Signed: Joseph Warren- president p.t. Attest- Samuel Freeman- secr'y p.t. Followed by: In Provincial Congress- Watertown- May 5- 1775. Whereas His Excellency General Gage- since his arrival into this colony- hath conducted as an instrument in the hands of an arbitrary ministry- to enslave this people ... Resolved- that the said General Gage- hath ... disqualified himself to serve this colony as a governor ... Joseph Warren- president p.t. Attest- Samuel Freeman- secr'y p.t.
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In Committee of Safety for the state of New-York. Fish-kill, Jan. 6, 1777. : Whereas it appears to this committee that fines have been levied by the precinct committees, county committees and field officers of the state, upon many of the inhabitants there

Signed: Extract from the minutes. Robert Benson- sec'ry. Calling for the reporting of monies collected in fines local and military officials. Samuel Loudon printed at Fishkill- N.Y. in 1777. References: Bristol B4536; Shipton & Mooney 43315.
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In Committee of Safety for the state of New-York. Kingston, March 1, 1777. : Resolved, that the several towns, precincts, manors and districts in each county in this state proceed to the election of supervisors, assessors and collectors …

Fifteen resolves concerning local elections- debt and debtors- and the fixing of grain prices. Signed: Extract from the minutes- Robert Benson- sec'ry. Ascribed to the press of Samuel Loudon by Evans. Text in three columns. References: Evans 15476.
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In Congress, Monday, 30th June, 1777. : Congress, agreeably to the order of the day, resolved itself into a committee of the whole, to take into consideration the letters from Abraham Ten Broeck, Esq; …

Five resolutions of the Continental Congress in opposition to the recognition of the state of New Connecticut- to be formed from the New Hampshire Grants. Signed: Extract from the journals- Charles Thomson- secretary. References Evans 15673
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In Congress, September 26, 1778 : Resolved, that a house be provided at the city or place where Congress shall sit, wherein shall be held the several offices of the Treasury …

Resolution of the Continental Congress establishing and regulating the Board of Treasury. Includes an oath and blank forms to be used by the Treasury. Signed: Extract from the minutes- Charles Thomson- secretary. Imprint from Evans. New-York Historical copy damaged along creases- with slight loss of text. References: Evans 16130; Journals of the Continental Congress- 227.
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In Convention of the Representatives of the State of New-York. September 21, 1776. : Whereas divers of the inhabitants of this state have, by the wicked arts and insiduous [sic] and corrupt practices of William Tryon, Esq; late governor of the colony of N

Signed: Extract from the minutes. Robert Benson- sec'ry. Imprint supplied from Vail- R.W.G. A patriotic pair of peripatetic printers (in Essays honoring Lawrence C. Wroth- 1951)- p. 395. Printed area measures 22.3 x 16.5 cm. New-York Historical copy has manuscript annotations on verso: The committee appointed to carry the within [resolutions?] into execution ... [names of committee members] attest [signed] John McKesson secry. References: Evans- 14931; Bristol- B4295; Shipton & Mooney- 43106.
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In Convention of the Representatives of the State of New-York. September 21, 1776. : Whereas divers of the inhabitants of this state have, by the wicked arts and insiduous [sic] and corrupt practices of William Tryon, Esq; late governor of the colony of N

Signed: Extract from the minutes. Robert Benson, sec'ry. Imprint supplied from Vail, R.W.G. A patriotic pair of peripatetic printers (in Essays honoring Lawrence C. Wroth, 1951), p. 395. Printed area measures 22.3 x 16.5 cm. New-York Historical copy has manuscript annotations on verso: The committee appointed to carry the within [resolutions?] into execution ... [names of committee members] attest [signed] John McKesson secry. References: Evans, 14931; Bristol, B4295; Shipton & Mooney, 43106.
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In Convention of the Representatives of the State of New-York. September 21, 1776. : Whereas divers of the inhabitants of this state have, by the wicked arts and insiduous [sic] and corrupt practices of William Tryon, Esq; late governor of the colony of N

Signed: Extract from the minutes. Robert Benson, sec'ry. Imprint supplied from Vail, R.W.G. A patriotic pair of peripatetic printers (in Essays honoring Lawrence C. Wroth, 1951), p. 395. Printed area measures 22.3 x 16.5 cm. New-York Historical copy has manuscript annotations on verso: The committee appointed to carry the within [resolutions?] into execution ... [names of committee members] attest [signed] John McKesson secry. References: Evans, 14931; Bristol, B4295; Shipton & Mooney, 43106.
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In Provincial Congress, Concord, April 12, 1775. : Whereas the preservation of our country from slavery, depends under God, on an effectual execution of the continental and provincial measures for that purpose: Resolved, that there be now appointed for ea

Resolve of the Massachusetts Provincial Congress concerning the reporting of communications from the state's committees of correspondence. "Signed by order of the Provincial Congress- John Hancock- president. A true extract from the minutes- Benjamin Lincoln- secretary." Imprint supplied by Evans. Printed area measures 28.2 x 15.4 cm. New-York Historical copy: inscription on verso; damaged along creases- with slight loss of text. References: Evans 14219; Ford- W.C. Broadsides- 1844.
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In Provincial Congress, Concord, April 12, 1775. : Whereas the preservation of our country from slavery, depends under God, on an effectual execution of the continental and provincial measures for that purpose: Resolved, that there be now appointed for ea

Resolve of the Massachusetts Provincial Congress concerning the reporting of communications from the state's committees of correspondence. "Signed by order of the Provincial Congress, John Hancock, president. A true extract from the minutes, Benjamin Lincoln, secretary." Imprint supplied by Evans. Printed area measures 28.2 x 15.4 cm. New-York Historical copy: inscription on verso; damaged along creases, with slight loss of text. References: Evans 14219; Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 1844.
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In Provincial Congress, Concord, April 12, 1775. : Whereas the preservation of our country from slavery, depends under God, on an effectual execution of the continental and provincial measures for that purpose: Resolved, that there be now appointed for ea

Resolve of the Massachusetts Provincial Congress concerning the reporting of communications from the state's committees of correspondence. "Signed by order of the Provincial Congress, John Hancock, president. A true extract from the minutes, Benjamin Lincoln, secretary." Imprint supplied by Evans. Printed area measures 28.2 x 15.4 cm. New-York Historical copy: inscription on verso; damaged along creases, with slight loss of text. References: Evans 14219; Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 1844.
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In Provincial Congress, New-York, Dec. 12, 1775. : Whereas this Congress has received undoubted information, that a number of disaffected persons in Queen's County, have been supplied with arms and ammunition, from on board the Asia ship of war …

Giving the names and requesting the presence before the Provincial Congress of twenty-six men accused of taking up arms on behalf of the British. "Ordered that- of Jamaica Township [4 names] Newtown [7 names] Flushing Township [1 name] Hempstead Township [9 names] Oyster-Bay [5 names] ... do attend this Congress ..." Ascribed to the press of John Holt by Evans. References: Evans 14313. New-York Historical copy has ms. "Capt." written before the name of Samuel Hallet.
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In Provincial Congress, New-York, Dec. 13, 1775. : Whereas this Congress has received information, that a number of disaffected persons in Queen's County, have been supplied with arms and ammunition, from on board the Asia ship of war ... Resolved, that i

"... Therefore ordered- that the inhabitants of the said county do appear by a committee- before this congress- on Wednesday next- at 10 o'clock in the morning- to give satisfaction in the premises." Probably printed by John Holt. References: Bristol B4080. New-York Historical copy signed at bottom: Nathll. Woodhull presidt.
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In Provincial Congress, New-York, June 2, 1775. : Friends and countrymen, The Parent of the Universe, hath divided this earth amongst the children of men ... We have heard that others have made an attack upon the post of St. John's; an attempt without our

Urging support of the revolutionary cause. Signed and addressed: We are- with sincere affection- your brethren and friends- P.V.B. Livingston- president. To the inhabitants of the province of Quebec. Published simultaneously in French. Cf. Journal of the Provincial Congress. Imprint supplied by Evans. References: Evans 14301.
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In Provincial Congress, New-York, June 20, 1776. : Whereas the Continental Congress, on the 14th day of March last, did recommend it to the several assemblies ... immediately to cause all persons to be disarmed within their respective colonies, who were n

Four resolutions prescribing the required loyalty oath and the means of disarming those who refuse to take the oath. Signed: Extract from the minutes- Robert Benson- secretary. Imprint from Evans. Watermark: "IV". References: Evans 14937.
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In Provincial Congress, New-York, June 20, 1776. : Whereas the Continental Congress, on the 14th day of March last, did recommend it to the several assemblies ... immediately to cause all persons to be disarmed within their respective colonies, who were n

Four resolutions prescribing the required loyalty oath and the means of disarming those who refuse to take the oath. Signed: Extract from the minutes, Robert Benson, secretary. Imprint from Evans. Watermark: "IV". References: Evans 14937.
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In Provincial Congress, New-York, June 20, 1776. : Whereas the Continental Congress, on the 14th day of March last, did recommend it to the several assemblies ... immediately to cause all persons to be disarmed within their respective colonies, who were n

Four resolutions prescribing the required loyalty oath and the means of disarming those who refuse to take the oath. Signed: Extract from the minutes, Robert Benson, secretary. Imprint from Evans. Watermark: "IV". References: Evans 14937.
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In Provincial Congress, New-York, May 29, 1775. : You will see by the inclosed resolution of this Congress, that it is recommended to such of the counties as have not already formed committees, to do it without delay …

Followed by: In Provincial Congress- New-York- May 29- 1775. Resolved- that it be recommended- and it is hereby accordingly recommended to all the counties in this colony- (who have not already done it) to appoint county committees- and also sub-committees- for their respective townships- precincts- and districts- without delay- in order to carry into execution the resolutions of the Continental and this Provincial Congress ... References: Evans 14299. New-York Historical copy signed in manuscript: "By order of the Congress- P.V.B. Livingston- president".
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In Provincial Congress, New-York, May 31, 1776. : Whereas the present government of this colony by Congress and committees ... and whereas the Continental Congress did resolve …

Three resolutions concerning elections and the determination of a new government for the state of New York. Signed: Extract from the minutes- Robert Benson- sec'ry. Imprint from Evans. Two states noted- line 33- A: "whereas it appears of right ..."; B: "whereas it appertains of right ..." Watermark: Strasburg lily over "GR." Library holds two copies. Copy 1 state A with "appears" crossed out and "appertains" written above in ink; right hand margin damaged- slight loss of text. References: Evans 14934.
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In Provincial Congress, New-York, May 31, 1776. : Whereas the present government of this colony by Congress and committees ... and whereas the Continental Congress did resolve … [copy 2]

Three resolutions concerning elections and the determination of a new government for the state of New York. Signed: Extract from the minutes, Robert Benson, sec'ry. Imprint from Evans. Two states noted, line 33, A: "whereas it appears of right ..."; B: "whereas it appertains of right ..." Watermark: Strasburg lily over "GR." Library holds two copies. Copy 1 state A with "appears" crossed out and "appertains" written above in ink; right hand margin damaged, slight loss of text. References: Evans 14934.
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In Provincial Congress, New-York, May 31, 1776. : Whereas the present government of this colony by Congress and committees ... and whereas the Continental Congress did resolve … [copy 1]

Three resolutions concerning elections and the determination of a new government for the state of New York. Signed: Extract from the minutes, Robert Benson, sec'ry. Imprint from Evans. Two states noted, line 33, A: "whereas it appears of right ..."; B: "whereas it appertains of right ..." Watermark: Strasburg lily over "GR." Library holds two copies. Copy 1 state A with "appears" crossed out and "appertains" written above in ink; right hand margin damaged, slight loss of text. References: Evans 14934.
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In Provincial Congress, Watertown, May 5, 1775. : Whereas the term for which this present Congress was chose, expires on the thirtieth instant ... Resolved, that ... the several towns and districts ... forthwith elect and depute as many members, as to the

Resolve of the Massachusetts Provincial Congress. Signed: Joseph Warren- president p.t. Attest- Samuel Freeman- secr'y p.t. Followed by: In Provincial Congress- Watertown- May 5- 1775. Whereas His Excellency General Gage- since his arrival into this colony- hath conducted as an instrument in the hands of an arbitrary ministry to enslave this people ... Resolved- that the said General Gage- hath ... disqualified himself to serve this colony as a governor ... Joseph Warren- president p.t. Attest- Samuel Freeman- secr'y p.t. Imprint supplied from Evans 14226- which records first title only.
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In Provincial Congress, Watertown, May 5, 1775. : Whereas the term for which this present Congress was chose, expires on the thirtieth instant ... Resolved, that ... the several towns and districts ... forthwith elect and depute as many members, as to the

Resolve of the Massachusetts Provincial Congress. Signed: Joseph Warren- president p.t. Attest- Samuel Freeman- secr'y p.t. Followed by: In Provincial Congress- Watertown- May 5- 1775. Whereas His Excellency General Gage- since his arrival into this colony- hath conducted as an instrument in the hands of an arbitrary ministry- to enslave this people ... Resolved- that the said General Gage- hath ... disqualified himself to serve this colony as a governor ... Joseph Warren- president p.t. Attest- Samuel Freeman- secr'y p.t.
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