Text In Congress, September 16, 1776. : Resolved, that eighty-eight battalions be enlisted as soon as possible, to serve during the present war, and that each state furnish their respective quotas in the following proportions, viz. … Twelve resolves concerning enlistment- bounties and pay- passed at sessions of Congress held on September 16th- 18th- and 19th. Signed: By order of the Congress- John Hancock- president. Imprint supplied by Evans. Printed area measures 30.0 x 16.2 cm. References: Evans 15167. View Item
Text Six dollars reward. March 27th, 1775. : Ran away yesterday from the subscriber, living in the borough of Lancaster, an apprentice lad named John Melony … Signed: Christian Ish. References: Bristol B4015; Shipton & Mooney 42850. View Item
Text In Congress, April 7, 1777. : Resolved, that there be one director general of all the military hospitals which shall be erected for the Continental Army in the United States … Establishing the positions- duties- and wages of hospital employees for the American army. At end: Extract from the minutes- published by order of Congress- Charles Thomson- secretary. The Continental Congress met at Philadelphia at this time. New-York Historical copy has inscription and manuscript annotations on verso- including the opening passages of a resolution dated "In Congress Feby 6th 1778. For the better regulating of the hospitals the United States ..."- written and crossed out in manuscript- and the name "Josiah Bartlett". View Item
Text We the subscribers do hereby solemnly engage and inlist [our]selves, as soldiers, in the batallions of the State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations, in the service of the United States of America … Enlistment form for the Continental Army. New-York Historical copy has eight signatures dated July 1- 1780- followed by manuscript inscriptions dated July 17th- 1780; damaged at creases- with some loss of text; pasted onto board. View Item
Text By his Excellency George Clinton, Esquire, governor of the state of New-York, general and commander in chief of all the Militia, and admiral of the Navy of the said state. Proclamation. Whereas in and by a proclamation of the United States of America ... "Given under my hand- and the privy seal of the said state- at Poughkeepsie- in the county of Dutchess- this seventeenth day of April- in the seventh year of the independence of the said state- 1783. Geo. Clinton. By His Excellency's command- Robert Benson- secretary." New-York Historical copy signed by Clinton; from the Donald F. Clark collection; backed on paper. View Item
Text By His Excellency George Clinton, Esquire, governor of the state of New-York, &c. &c. &c. To [blank] greeting. : Pursuant to the authority in me vested, by an act of the legislature, entitled, "An act for raising two regiments for the defence of this stat "Given at Poughkeepsie- this [blank] day of [blank] 1781. By His Excellency's command- [blank]". New-York Historical copy has manuscript notes: "Copy of Warrant to enlist Men on bounties of unappropriated lands" and "No. 1"; ink stamp: "Tomlinson Collection--Deposited by Mercantile Library Association". View Item
Text State of the troops, British and German, under the command of General Sir William Howe, encamped at Philadelphia, Dec. 14, 1777. Enumerating (not by name) Howe's troops. At head of title: No. 7. Signed: J. Paterson- adjutant-general- North America. References: Bristol B4480; Shipton & Mooney 43260. View Item
Text State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of Representatives, April 20, 1778. : Whereas Congress by their resolve of February 18th, 1778, has called upon this state for thirteen hundred of the Militia thereof, with other states, to fortify and secure the p Directing detachments from certain brigades to fill the quota. "In Council- April 20- 1778. read and concurred. ..." Ascribed to the press of Powars and Willis by Cushing. References: Evans 15902; Ford- W.C. Broadsides- 2145; Cushing- J.D. Mass. laws- 1032. View Item
Text An Express just arrived from General Washington. : Camp at Cambridge, Oct. 24, 1775. Sir, The inclosed information being of the highest importance, I thought it proper to transmit it to you with all dispatch, I am Sir, your obedient servant, George Washin Two letters concerning the destruction of Falmouth- Me.- and the British intention to burn seaport towns between Boston and Halifax. The first- from Pearson Jones- is dated Falmouth- Monday- 16th Oct. 1775. The other- signed Nathaniel Green [i.e.- Nathanael Greene]- is dated Octobet [sic] 24. 1775. Imprint supplied by Evans. Text in two columns. References: Evans 14027; Alden- J.E. Rhode Island- 624. View Item
Text An address of the Congress to the inhabitants of the United States of America. Describing the causes and progress of the Revolution. Signed: By order of Congress- Henry Lawrens- president. "In Congress- May 9- 1778. Resolved- that it be recommended to ministers of the Gospel- of all denominations- to read- or cause to be read- immediately after divine service- the above address to the inhabitants of the United States of America- in their respective churches and chapels- and other places of religious worship. Published by order of Congress- Charles Thomson- secretary." Text in three columns. References: Evans 16101. View Item
Text The following is a copy of a letter which was wrote by a lady of this city, to Capt. S---s, and Capt. M'D-----l; : and as it contains sentiments which I think may be of some use in moderating the proposed violent and very extraordinary measures relative t "Gentlemen- Full of misery and anxiety at the prospect of measures- which are said to be meditated against my unfortunate husband and brother ..." The letter- a plea to prevent the 'unspeakable distress' of banishment from 'my native country-' is addressed to Captains Sears and McDougall and signed: Your afflicted friend. New-York- March 20- 1775. Attributed to 'Mrs. Murray' by Shipton & Mooney. Dated: New-York- March 20- 1775. Evans erroneously gives date as: 20 March 1775. New-York Historical copy with ms. View Item
Text To the public, : being informed that many of our fellow-citizens entert[a]in apprehensions, that we may continue as usual to transact trade and business ... we will shut up our store … Concerning the non-importation agreements. Signed: New-York- March 18- 1775. Robert Murray. John Murray. Evans cites title incorrectly. References: Evans 14266. View Item
Text To the publick. Fellow citizens, Your sense and humanity have, the last evening, firmly declared against the cruel and unwarrantable measure of banishing from their country two unhappy persons … A defense of John and Robert Murray. Evans and Shipton & Mooney incorrectly give the title as: To the public … Signed and dated: A friend to order. New-York- March 22- 1775. References: Evans 14513. View Item
Text The address of the Committee of the City and Liberties of Philadelphia, to their fellow-citizens throughout the United States. "Signed in behalf and by order of the committee- William Bradford- chairman. Committee-room- June 26- 1779". Text in three columns. New-York Historical copy inscribed "For the Committee of Albany". References: Evans 16462; Hildeburn- C.R. Pennsylvania- 3840. View Item
Text A poem on the bloody engagement that was fought on Bunker's Hill in Charlestown New-England, on the 17th of June, 1775. : Together with some remarks on the cruelty and barbarity of the British troops ... / By Elisha Rich, Minister of the Gospel. Verse in twenty-six numbered stanzas; first line: Americans pray lend an ear. Text in two columns divided by type ornament rule and surrounded by border of printers' ornaments; relief cut of the battle (reproduced in Ford- W.C. Broadsides- no. 1922) and coffin labelled "Warren" at head of text. New-York Historical copy damaged along creases- with slight loss of text. References: Evans 14426; Ford- W.C. Broadsides- 1922; Wegelin- O. Amer. poetry- 322. View Item
Text On this day of renown, all joys shower down … Eleven numbered stanzas printed in double columns divided by type ornament rule. Type ornament rule and border. Title taken from first two lines of text. Dated: New-York- April 23- 1779. Type ornaments at sides previously used by John Holt. Cf. Evans 14034 and 14325. Other ornaments used by Hugh Gaine- who probably was the printer. New-York Historical copy imperfect: title cropped- missing. Ms. note on verso: [illegible] for St. Geo. Day by the Rev. Mr. Odell. References: Bristol B4934. Reilly- E.C. Colonial printers' ornaments 520- 576- 583. View Item
Text To the public. Many citizens being desirous of seeing the motion, made in Committee, : on the 6th instant, by Mr. Henry Remsen, it is now published for their consideration … Concerning the election of deputies to choose delegates to the Continental Congress- and Isaac Low's refusal to be regarded as a candidate following his nomination by the Committee of Observation. Signed and dated: A voter. March 13- 1775. Imprint from Evans. References: Evans 14511. View Item
Text New-York, theatre, 1782. : General account of receipts and disbursements for the two last seasons. Signed: H. Beaumont- E. Williams- Geo. Vallancey- Am. D'Aubant- managers. Imprint from Evans. Printed in two columns. Watermark: arms of England- script "JH". New-York Historical copy has additional sums in ms.; inscribed: "Gift of Henry Laight Esqr. 30 Nov. 1812"; right hand margin damaged- with slight loss of text. References: Evans 17635. View Item
Text The Speech of William Tr--n, Esq; who was executed on Thursday the 18th of March, 1776. Imprint from Evans. References: Evans 15095. View Item
Text 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. View Item
Text To the electors of the city of New-York. : Friends and fellow citizens! That the acts of the Legislature may faithfully correspond with the interest and sentiments of the society at large … Listing 18 candidates for the New York Legislature. Signed: A citizen. New-York- Dec. 26- 1783. Type ornament rule above imprint. New-York Historical copy has manuscript emendations indicating the nine winners; on verso in manuscript: "McDougall". References: Bristol B5815. View Item
Text Paris, May 18, 1778. : Gentlemen, Certain intelligence having been received, that eleven British ships of war ... are in the road of St. Hellens, near Portsmouth, bound for North-America … Signed: We have the honor to be- gentlemen- your most obedient humble servants- B. Franklin- John Adams. To the governor- or any counsellor- or senator- or member of any House of Representatives- in any of the thirteen United States of America. "Read in Congress- July 8- 1778- and ordered to be published. Charles Thomson- secretary." References: Bristol B4826; Shipton & Mooney 43581. View Item
Text In Congress, April 14, 1777. : Resolved, that from and after the publication hereof, the second article of the 8th section, the first article of the 11th section, the 8th article of the 14th section, and the 2d article of the 18th section, of the Rules an At end: By order of Congress- John Hancock- president. Printed area measures 28.1 x 14.9 cm. New-York Historical copy damaged along creases- with slight loss of text. References: Evans 15662. View Item
Image Text 2 Items Pennsylvania, ss. By the president and Supreme Executive Council of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, a proclamation. : As the best and greatest of beings commanded mankind into existence ... bestowing upon them understanding and many "good gifts" ... all Calling on parents and tutors to instruct their children in piety- and directing all magistrates to prosecute and punish all persons "guilty of profanation of the Lord's day ... or other disolute or immoral practices." Signed: John Dickinson. Attest. T. Matlack- secretary. At head of title- on either side of state seal: Printed by Francis Bailey. Printed area measures 38.2 x 23.8 cm. References: Evans 17664; Hildeburn- C.R. Pennsylvania- 4238. View Item
Image Text 2 Items In Congress, July 4, 1776. : A declaration by the representatives of the United States of America, in general Congress assembled. The Declaration of Independence- place of publication and printer unknown. "Signed by order and in behalf of the Congress- John Hancock- president. Attest. Charles Thomson- sec'ry." Text printed in two columns- 70 lines in first. Watermark: A Rogge. References: Bristol B4404; Shipton & Mooney- 43196; Walsh- M.J. "Contemporary Broadside Editions of the Declaration of Independence." Harvard Library Bulletin 3 (1949): 31-43- 5. View Item
Image Text 2 Items 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." View Item
Image Text 2 Items A Declaration, or Ordinance, of the Convention of the State of New-York, passed May 10, 1777, offering free pardon to such of the subjects of the said State, as, having committed treasonable acts against the same, shall return to their allegiance. Whereas Printed in two columns. Offers pardon to subjects found guilty of treasonable acts who voluntarily come forward and take an oath of allegiance to the state of New York. Includes form of oath of allegiance- to be taken not after July 1. Imprint supplied by Evans. New-York Historical copy: signed in manuscript by Robert Benson and others; manuscript draft on verso of a fragment of resolution eliminating the death penalty for persons found guilty of high treason. References: Evans 15475. View Item
Image Text 2 Items Extract of a letter from General Gates, dated camp at Saratoga, October 18, 1777. : Sir, I have the satisfaction to present your excellency with the convention of Saratoga; by which His Excellency Lieutenant General Burgoyne has surrendered himself … The thirteen articles of convention are followed by: Extract of a letter from General Gates to Gen. Vaughan- dated Albany- October 20- 1777- concerning the British army's burning of Kingston- N.Y.; and a copy of the recommendation "to set apart Thursday- the 18th day of December next- for solemn thanksgiving and praise-" dated "In Congress- Nov. 1- 1777. Imprint from colophon. Text in two columns. New-York Historical copy inscribed: Convention of Saratoga [...?] to Gen. Vaughan; ink marks; mounted on paper sheet. References: Bristol B4623; Shipton & Mooney 43394. View Item
Image Text 2 Items By the Honorable Jonathan Trumbull, Esquire, captain-general, and commander in chief of the state of Connecticut, in America. A proclamation. : Whereas the Honorable Continental Congress have resolved that eight battalions of troops be raised ... each non Signed: Jonth. Trumbull. New-York Historical copy inscribed on verso. References: Bristol- B4199; Shipton & Mooney- 43005. View Item
Image Text 2 Items 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. View Item