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Holt, John, 1721-1784

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Siddur (Sephardic). Sabbath. English. Prayers for Shabbath, Rosh-Hashanah and Kippur, or, The Sabbath, the beginning of the year, and the Day of Atonements; : with the Amidah and Musaph of the Moadim, or solemn seasons, according to the order of the Spani

Title page only of the first Jewish prayer book published in America, which was also the first English translation of the Siddur. The John Carter Brown Library has digitized its copy of this book and made it available through the Internet Archive at https://archive.org/details/prayersforshabba00unkn. New-York Historical's copy of the book will be digitized in full at a future date.

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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 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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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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Instructions for the inlisting of men [copy 2], recto.

New-York Historical copies 2-3 completed, with ms. additions of regulations 6 and 11, both with signature at bottom: "P.V.B. Livingston, president". Copy 2: warrant addressed to Philip Conckling, appointed second lieutenant, with John Greenall & William Philips Junr. as other officers. The verso has two ms. annotations: "Philip Conklin, second lieutenant, returned July 14th, 1775" and "William Phillipse Junr., second lieutenant, warrant returned July 14th, 1775". References: Evans 14305; Bristol B4079; Shipton & Mooney 42906.

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Instructions for the inlisting of men [copy 3], recto.

New-York Historical copies 2-3 completed, with ms. additions of regulations 6 and 11, both with signature at bottom: "P.V.B. Livingston, president". Copy 3 warrant addressed to Peter B. Vroman, appointed captain, with Myndt. A. Wempel & Jelles A. Fonda as other officers. Ms. note on verso concerns return of warrant by Vrooman and recommendation that it be given to Barent Ten Eyck. Signed at end of note: "By order of the committee, Abm. Yates Jnr. chairman. Committee chamber, Albany 19th July 1775". References: Evans 14305; Bristol B4079; Shipton & Mooney 42906.

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Instructions for the inlisting of men [copy 1]

New-York Historical copy no. 1 not completed; damaged with substantial loss of text; paper repairs and fabric lining. Copies 2-3 completed, with ms. additions of regulations 6 and 11, both with signature at bottom: "P.V.B. Livingston, president". References: Evans 14305; Bristol B4079; Shipton & Mooney 42906.

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Instructions for the inlisting of men [copy 2], verso.

New-York Historical copies 2-3 completed, with ms. additions of regulations 6 and 11, both with signature at bottom: "P.V.B. Livingston, president". Copy 2: warrant addressed to Philip Conckling, appointed second lieutenant, with John Greenall & William Philips Junr. as other officers. The verso has two ms. annotations: "Philip Conklin, second lieutenant, returned July 14th, 1775" and "William Phillipse Junr., second lieutenant, warrant returned July 14th, 1775". References: Evans 14305; Bristol B4079; Shipton & Mooney 42906.

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Instructions for the inlisting of men [copy 3], verso.

New-York Historical copies 2-3 completed, with ms. additions of regulations 6 and 11, both with signature at bottom: "P.V.B. Livingston, president". Copy 3 warrant addressed to Peter B. Vroman, appointed captain, with Myndt. A. Wempel & Jelles A. Fonda as other officers. Ms. note on verso concerns return of warrant by Vrooman and recommendation that it be given to Barent Ten Eyck. Signed at end of note: "By order of the committee, Abm. Yates Jnr. chairman. Committee chamber, Albany 19th July 1775". References: Evans 14305; Bristol B4079; Shipton & Mooney 42906.

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Sir, By virtue of the authority vested in us by certain resolutions of the Congress of the colony of New-York, of the [blank] day of June, in the year of our Lord, 1776, reciting, that whereas there are in this colony, divers persons, who ... have been co

Bristol imprint, "Fish-Kill, S. Loudon", incorrect. Printed in New York, probably by John Holt. New-York Historical copy addressed in ms. "To Mr. Solomon Fowler at East Chester", summoning him to appear at the City Hall, New York, on July 4th; dated and signed in ms. at end: "Dated the Twenty Seventh day of June 1776. Leonard Gansevort. Phil. Livingston. Thomas Tredwell. Lewis Graham. Gouv. Morris. Thos. Randall". References: Bristol B4293.

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Sir, By virtue of the authority vested in us by certain resolutions of the Congress of the colony of New-York, of the [blank] day of June, in the year of our Lord, 1776, reciting, that whereas there are in this colony, divers persons, who ... have been co

Bristol imprint, "Fish-Kill, S. Loudon", incorrect. Printed in New York, probably by John Holt. New-York Historical copy addressed in ms. "To Mr. Solomon Fowler at East Chester", summoning him to appear at the City Hall, New York, on July 4th; dated and signed in ms. at end: "Dated the Twenty Seventh day of June 1776. Leonard Gansevort. Phil. Livingston. Thomas Tredwell. Lewis Graham. Gouv. Morris. Thos. Randall". References: Bristol B4293.

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In Provincial Congress, New-York, October [blank] 1775. : Sir, In order that timely assistance may be had, in case of an invasion on this colony, directions will be given by the Congress, for erecting beacons at some, and cannon in other places of the col

Signed: We are respectfully, Sir, your humble servants, [blank]. Ordered printed by Congress Oct. 17, 1775. Ascribed to the press of John Holt by Evans. New-York Historical copies: Watermarks: Copy 1: cropped "GR"; Copy 2: posthorn in shield over "LVG". Both copies signed in ms.: "Nathel. Woodhull, presidt." Copy 2: 22 x 26 cm.; with ms. note in left margin: "[illegible] copies of letter [?] colonels of regiments printed by order of 26. Oct. 1775". References: Evans 14312.

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In Provincial Congress, New-York, October [blank] 1775. : Sir, In order that timely assistance may be had, in case of an invasion on this colony, directions will be given by the Congress, for erecting beacons at some, and cannon in other places of the col

Signed: We are respectfully, Sir, your humble servants, [blank]. Ordered printed by Congress Oct. 17, 1775. Ascribed to the press of John Holt by Evans. New-York Historical copies: Watermarks: Copy 1: cropped "GR"; Copy 2: posthorn in shield over "LVG". Both copies signed in ms.: "Nathel. Woodhull, presidt." Copy 2: 22 x 26 cm.; with ms. note in left margin: "[illegible] copies of letter [?] colonels of regiments printed by order of 26. Oct. 1775". References: Evans 14312.

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State of New-York, an act for completing the five Continental battalions, raised under the direction of this state., page 2

Passed Apr. 1, 1778. New-York Historical copy damaged and repaired at creases, with slight loss of text. References: Evans 15935.

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State of New-York, an act for completing the five Continental battalions, raised under the direction of this state., page [1]

Passed Apr. 1, 1778. New-York Historical copy damaged and repaired at creases, with slight loss of text. References: Evans 15935.

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The following extracts from the proceedings of the Committee of Observation for the city and county of New-York, : are by them directed to be published, verso

From meetings February 27-March 9, 1775; followed by address of Isaac Low declining his nomination as one of eleven deputies charged with appointing delegates for the next Congress. Imprint from Evans. References: Evans 14318.

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The following extracts from the proceedings of the Committee of Observation for the city and county of New-York, : are by them directed to be published, recto

From meetings February 27-March 9, 1775; followed by address of Isaac Low declining his nomination as one of eleven deputies charged with appointing delegates for the next Congress. Imprint from Evans. References: Evans 14318.

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To the inhabitants of the city, county and province of New-York. : Cavete! Cavete! Latet anguis in herba. Friends and fellow-citizens, A fugitive hand-bill has lately been addressed to you, under the signature of an American …, page [2]

Urging support of the Committee of Observation's call for a meeting on Wednesday, March 15, to choose representatives to meet with those of other counties in Provincial Congress for the purpose of appointing delegates to the Continental Congress. Signed and dated on p. [2]: A Whig. New-York, Saturday 11th March 1775. Followed by: Extract of a letter from London, dated January 7th, 1775. [and] Abstract of a letter dated London, 4th January, 1775. Imprint from colophon. References: Evans 14506.

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To the inhabitants of the city, county and province of New-York. : Cavete! Cavete! Latet anguis in herba. Friends and fellow-citizens, A fugitive hand-bill has lately been addressed to you, under the signature of an American …, page [1]

Urging support of the Committee of Observation's call for a meeting on Wednesday, March 15, to choose representatives to meet with those of other counties in Provincial Congress for the purpose of appointing delegates to the Continental Congress. Signed and dated on p. [2]: A Whig. New-York, Saturday 11th March 1775. Followed by: Extract of a letter from London, dated January 7th, 1775. [and] Abstract of a letter dated London, 4th January, 1775. Imprint from colophon. References: Evans 14506.

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In Provincial Congress, New-York, August 8th, 1775. : Resolved, that the several committees and subcommittees of the different counties within this colony, be directed immediately to purchase or hire all arms, with or without bayonets ... for use of the C

Imprint from Evans. Signed: A true copy from the minutes, Robert Benson, secry. References: Evans 14308. Ms. note on verso: Dear Sir, If there is any arms in the county to be bot you are reqested not to purchis any more, then is needfull - But I do immagion there is not any to purchis. John Martall. 9 Augt. 1775.

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In Provincial Congress, New-York, August 8th, 1775. : Resolved, that the several committees and subcommittees of the different counties within this colony, be directed immediately to purchase or hire all arms, with or without bayonets ... for use of the C

Imprint from Evans. Signed: A true copy from the minutes, Robert Benson, secry. References: Evans 14308. Ms. note on verso: Dear Sir, If there is any arms in the county to be bot you are reqested not to purchis any more, then is needfull - But I do immagion there is not any to purchis. John Martall. 9 Augt. 1775.

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To the freeholders, and freemen, of the city of New-York. : Fellow citizens. A survey of the difficulties which press the enemies of the common cause, must afford the highest pleasure to its friends …, page [1]

Supporting the Committee of Sixty's plan for the election of representatives to a provincial congress for appointing delegates to the Continental Congress. Signed and dated on p. 2: Another freeman. New-York, March 14th, 1775. Responding to a sheet entitled: To the freeholders and freemen of the city and county of New-York. Fellow-citizens. As is well known ... [signed:] A freeman. (Evans 14493). Imprint supplied by Evans. Text in two columns. References: Evans 14495.

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To the freeholders, and freemen, of the city of New-York. : Fellow citizens. A survey of the difficulties which press the enemies of the common cause, must afford the highest pleasure to its friends …, page 2

Supporting the Committee of Sixty's plan for the election of representatives to a provincial congress for appointing delegates to the Continental Congress. Signed and dated on p. 2: Another freeman. New-York, March 14th, 1775. Responding to a sheet entitled: To the freeholders and freemen of the city and county of New-York. Fellow-citizens. As is well known ... [signed:] A freeman. (Evans 14493). Imprint supplied by Evans. Text in two columns. References: Evans 14495.

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To the inhabitants of the city and county of New-York. : The wisest men in all ages, have observed and laid it down as a maxim, that whatever may be the particular opinions of individuals, the bulk of the people, both mean, and think right. …, page [1]

Urging attendance at the meeting on Monday, March 6, to determine the means of choosing delegates to the Continental Congress, and recommending a provincial congress. Signed and dated on p. [2]: A citizen. New York, March 4, 1775. Attributed to Philip Livingston by Evans, who also ascribes the sheet to the press of John Holt. Duplicated in Bristol under title; cited in Shipton & Mooney under Livingston and title. References: Evans 14162; Bristol B4130; Shipton & Mooney 14162; Shipton & Mooney 42947.

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To the inhabitants of the city and county of New-York. : The wisest men in all ages, have observed and laid it down as a maxim, that whatever may be the particular opinions of individuals, the bulk of the people, both mean, and think right. …, page 2

Urging attendance at the meeting on Monday, March 6, to determine the means of choosing delegates to the Continental Congress, and recommending a provincial congress. Signed and dated on p. [2]: A citizen. New York, March 4, 1775. Attributed to Philip Livingston by Evans, who also ascribes the sheet to the press of John Holt. Duplicated in Bristol under title; cited in Shipton & Mooney under Livingston and title. References: Evans 14162; Bristol B4130; Shipton & Mooney 14162; Shipton & Mooney 42947.

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To the Sons of Liberty in New-York. : Fellow citizens, It is the peculiar privilege of a free people to be governed by known laws to which they themselves have given their assent ... With what propriety then ... contend for the justness and necessity of b

Evans erroneously gives the title as: To the Sons of Liberty of New-York ... Signed: A Son of liberty. Imprint from Evans. Watermark: crown over GR with wreath in circle. References: Evans 14516. New-York Historical copy heavily damaged from oak gall ink annotations on verso dated Nov. 29-Dec. 2 concerning salt shipments.

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To the Sons of Liberty in New-York. : Fellow citizens, It is the peculiar privilege of a free people to be governed by known laws to which they themselves have given their assent ... With what propriety then ... contend for the justness and necessity of b

Evans erroneously gives the title as: To the Sons of Liberty of New-York ... Signed: A Son of liberty. Imprint from Evans. Watermark: crown over GR with wreath in circle. References: Evans 14516. New-York Historical copy heavily damaged from oak gall ink annotations on verso dated Nov. 29-Dec. 2 concerning salt shipments.

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State of New-York. : Instructions proposed for the consideration of the inhabitants of Poughkeepsie precinct, and which, if approved of, will be given to their committee, when chosen, verso

Concerns plans to discourage the depreciation of currency in New York via taxes and loans. Dated: Poughkeepsie, July 24th, 1779. Ascribed to the press of John Holt by Bristol. New-York Historical copy: left edge torn, not affecting text; edited in manuscript; copious manuscript annotations in the text and on verso; ink stamp: Tomlinson collection--deposited by Mercantile Library Association. References: Bristol B4940; Shipton & Mooney 43682.

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State of New-York. : Instructions proposed for the consideration of the inhabitants of Poughkeepsie precinct, and which, if approved of, will be given to their committee, when chosen, recto

Concerns plans to discourage the depreciation of currency in New York via taxes and loans. Dated: Poughkeepsie, July 24th, 1779. Ascribed to the press of John Holt by Bristol. New-York Historical copy: left edge torn, not affecting text; edited in manuscript; copious manuscript annotations in the text and on verso; ink stamp: Tomlinson collection--deposited by Mercantile Library Association. References: Bristol B4940; Shipton & Mooney 43682.