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By His Excellency George Washinton [sic], Esquire, general, and commander in chief of the army of the United States of North-America. : Whereas a bombardment and attack upon the city of New-York ... may be hourly expected: and as there are great numbers o

Signed and dated: Given under my hand- at head-quarters- New-York- August 17- 1776. George Washington. References: Evans- 15153.

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Signed and dated: Given under my hand- at head-quarters- New-York- August 17- 1776. George Washington. References: Evans- 15153.
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nyhs:242437
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Broadsides -- SY1776 no.62
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By His Excellency George Washinton [sic] Esquire general and commander in chief of the army of the United States of North-America. : Whereas a bombardment and attack upon the city of New-York ... may be hourly expected: and as there are great numbers of women children and infirm persons ... I do therefore recommend it to all such persons ... to remove with all expedition out of said town ...
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1776-August-17
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1776
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1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 34 x 21 cm
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