New York (Colony). Provincial Congress

Order of the New York Provincial Congress that John Lloyd, Jun. take possession of Henry Lloyd, Jun.'s Queen's Village property; extracted from the minutes of the Provincial Congress by Robert Benson, secretary.

Inviting all friends of liberty to an ox roast in honor of the newly elected delegates to the second Continental Congress. Dated: New-York, April 22, 1775. New-York Historical copy with unaddressed and unsigned ms. letter draft on verso: "The length of time makes me conclude that your Exelency [sic] has not been informed by those who transported your bagage etc. to Hartford about the time you went to take the command at that place of the supply that I afforded them at my house ... [concerning repayment of funds spent by the sender for some transportation costs]".

Inviting all friends of liberty to an ox roast in honor of the newly elected delegates to the second Continental Congress. Dated: New-York, April 22, 1775. New-York Historical copy with unaddressed and unsigned ms. letter draft on verso: "The length of time makes me conclude that your Exelency [sic] has not been informed by those who transported your bagage etc. to Hartford about the time you went to take the command at that place of the supply that I afforded them at my house ... [concerning repayment of funds spent by the sender for some transportation costs]".

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Followed by the report of the committee appointed by the Provincial Congress to determine the ranks of the captains and inferior officers of the regiments. Signed and dated: By order of the committee, Jacob Blackwell, chairman. Attest. John M'Kesson, clerk. New-York, August 4, 1775. Two states noted. A: with M'Kesson's and Blackwell's names printed; B: with the names and offices not printed. Ascribed to the press of John Holt by Evans. New-York Historical copy 1 state A; copy 2 state B, with M'Kesson's and Blackwell's signatures in manuscript.

Followed by the report of the committee appointed by the Provincial Congress to determine the ranks of the captains and inferior officers of the regiments. Signed and dated: By order of the committee, Jacob Blackwell, chairman. Attest. John M'Kesson, clerk. New-York, August 4, 1775. Two states noted. A: with M'Kesson's and Blackwell's names printed; B: with the names and offices not printed. Ascribed to the press of John Holt by Evans. New-York Historical copy 1 state A; copy 2 state B, with M'Kesson's and Blackwell's signatures in manuscript.

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.

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.

Assuring the inhabitants of Québec of New York's friendship. Signed: Robert Benson- secretaire. Followed by: Le congres de la colonie de la Nouvèlle-York assemblé- le 2 de juin- 1775. Signed: Peter Van B. Livingston- président. A messieurs les habitans de la province de Quebec. The second part was published simultaneously in English. Cf. Journal of the Provincial Congress. Ascribed to the press of John Holt by Evans. References: Evans 14302.

Signed: A true copy from the minutes. John M'Kesson- secretary. References: Evans 14304.

"... 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.

Opposes the "supposed conciliatory proposal on the part of Great-Britain." "... returnable the [blank] day of February next.": last sentence of first paragraph. "Signed by order- and in behalf of the Committee of Safety. To the members of the Provincial Congress of the colony of New-York." New-York Historical copy with ms. "Jan. 9th 1776" at head; blank filled in: returnable the "14th" day; signed at end: "Pierre Van Cortlandt chairman." Sheet 20 x 18 cm. pasted at bottom with ms. note describing content and referring to minutes of Jan. 8- 1776.

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.

New-York Historical copy with blanks filled in: the "twentieth" day of "Feby." 1776. To "Abraham Haasbrook. Esquire" ... appoint you "the said Abraham Haasbrook. Colonel." of the "northern regiment of militia of foot in Ulster County" [signed in ms. at end] Attest. "Rob: Benson- scry." By order- "Nathll. Woodhull presidt."

Signed: Robert Benson- secretary. Imprint from Evans. References: Evans 14310. New-York Historical copy: Watermark (cropped): Onderdonk "Hamstead H" and "OGR" in double circle.

Signed: Extract from the minutes- Robert Benson- sec'ry. Imprint from Evans. References: Evans 14936.

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".

Recommending the convening of the Provincial Congress for the immediate selection of representatives to the Continental Congress. Signed: By order of the Committee- Isaac Low- chairman. Ascribed to the press of John Holt by Evans. Evans entry puts date at end and omits "Gentlemen-". Watermark: fleur-de-lis. References: Evans 14319.