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United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces

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To the public. : As the merchants of this city have nobly refused letting their vessels to the tools of government, for the base purpose of transporting troops and military stores to Boston ... it is therefore hoped that no pilot will be found so lost to

Exhortation and warning not to provide goods or services to the British troops at Boston. Signed: The free citizens. New-York, Sept. 14, 1774. Ascribed to the press of John Holt by Evans.

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To the inhabitants of New-York. : I am much alarmed to find some of my fellow citizens who mean well to the cause of American freedom, under the influence of a strange and mistaken opinion, that it would be proper to withhold all provisions and clothing f

Argues against withholding supplies from the British troops at Boston. Signed: Humanus. New-York, 29th September, 1774. Ascribed to the press of John Holt by Evans. New-York Historical copy inscribed: Printed by John Holt.

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New-York, September 28, 1774. To the public. : An application having been made to the merchants of Philadelphia, by the agents of the British Ministry for supplying the troops now in the town of Boston, and parts adjacent, with blankets and other necessar

Ascribed to the press of John Holt by Evans.

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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 …, pag

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.

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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 …, pag

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.

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State of Connecticut, General Assembly, October 23, 1777. In the Lower House, ordered, that the articles of convention between Major General Gates, and Lieutenant-General Burgoyne, be printed and dispensed to the several towns in this state …, verso

Articles of convention concerning the quartering, transport and release of General Burgoyne's army captured at Saratoga.

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State of Connecticut, General Assembly, October 23, 1777. In the Lower House, ordered, that the articles of convention between Major General Gates, and Lieutenant-General Burgoyne, be printed and dispensed to the several towns in this state …, recto

Articles of convention concerning the quartering, transport and release of General Burgoyne's army captured at Saratoga.

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To the electors of New-York. January 6, 1776. : Fellow-citizens, there are several important reformations, which ought to be made, for our future security, and which if we are wise, we will take this opportunity to provide for …, page [1]

Recommends the shortening of the duration of Assembly terms from seven to three years and the witholding of funds for supporting troops in New York. References: Evans 15039.

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To the electors of New-York. January 6, 1776. : Fellow-citizens, there are several important reformations, which ought to be made, for our future security, and which if we are wise, we will take this opportunity to provide for …, page 2

Recommends the shortening of the duration of Assembly terms from seven to three years and the witholding of funds for supporting troops in New York. References: Evans 15039.

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A List of the killed, wounded, and missing of His Majesty's forces, under the command of His Excellency the Honourable General Howe, in the several engagements and skirmishes with the provincials, from the taking of Long-Island, August 27th, to the close

Continues: Return of commissioned and non-commissioned officers, rank and file, killed, wounded, and missing, belonging to the army under the command of his Excellency the Honourable General Howe in several actions, &c. with the Provincials, from the 17th of September to the 16th of November, 1776, inclusive, specifying the different periods, and the corps the casualties have happened in. Head quarters, New-York, 1st December, 1776 ... Text printed in three columns divided by single rules.

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A List of the killed, wounded, and missing of His Majesty's forces, under the command of His Excellency the Honourable General Howe, in the several engagements and skirmishes with the provincials, from the taking of Long-Island, August 27th, to the close

Continues: Return of commissioned and non-commissioned officers, rank and file, killed, wounded, and missing, belonging to the army under the command of his Excellency the Honourable General Howe in several actions, &c. with the Provincials, from the 17th of September to the 16th of November, 1776, inclusive, specifying the different periods, and the corps the casualties have happened in. Head quarters, New-York, 1st December, 1776 ... Text printed in three columns divided by single rules.

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New-York, April 23, 1777. Song for St. George's Day. Tune, Hail England, Old England, verso

First line: For ages the nations beheld with surprize. Watermark: OGR (probably Onderdonk, Gaines, and Remsen, the proprietors of the Onderdonk Paper Mill in Hempstead, Long Island, New York). New-York Historical copy with ms. note on verso: Supposed--by the Revd. Mr. Odell, late Episl minister at Burlington in New Jersey driven to N York by the violent [rulers?] of the day. At the close of the Am. War, he went to the province of New Brunswick shamefully relinguished his profession & was appointed Secy of that province. References: Bristol B4548.

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New-York, April 23, 1777. Song for St. George's Day. Tune, Hail England, Old England, recto

First line: For ages the nations beheld with surprize. Watermark: OGR (probably Onderdonk, Gaines, and Remsen, the proprietors of the Onderdonk Paper Mill in Hempstead, Long Island, New York). New-York Historical copy with ms. note on verso: Supposed--by the Revd. Mr. Odell, late Episl minister at Burlington in New Jersey driven to N York by the violent [rulers?] of the day. At the close of the Am. War, he went to the province of New Brunswick shamefully relinguished his profession & was appointed Secy of that province. References: Bristol B4548.

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Boston, 26th of June, 1775. : This town was alarmed on the 17th instant at break of day, by a firing from the Lively ship of war; and a report was immediately spread that the rebels had broke ground, and were raising a battery on the heights of the penins

This broadside contains the first printed account of the Battle of Bunker Hill. It was evidently written immediately after the famous engagement by British officers who greatly underestimated English losses and exaggerated the strength of the American forces. Imprint supplied by Evans. References: Evans 13842; Ford- W.C. Broadsides- 1801; ESTC W9549.

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To the publick. New-York, October 5, 1774. : By Mr. Rivere [i.e. Revere], who left Boston on Friday last ... we have certain intelligence that the carpenters and masons who had inadvertently undertaken to erect barracks for the soldiers in that town ... u

Broadside announcing Paul Revere's ride through New York and encouraging the mechanics of New York not to participate in the construction of barracks for the British soldiery. References: Evans 13674.

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State of the troops, British and German, under the command of Lieutenant-General Sir Henry Clinton, at New-York, and posts depending, October 1, 1777.

At head of title: No. 8. Signed: J. Patterson- adjutant-general- North-America. Followed on the same sheet by "Return of the Royal Irish Regiment of Artillery- commanded by the Earl of Drogheda- master-general- for the month of November- 1777"- dated and signed: Chapel Izod- Dec. 1- 1777. Luc. Barber- Adjutant Royal Artillery. A true copy. New-York Historical copy inscribed on verso: "Return of the Enemy's strengh at New York 1st October 1777". References: Bristol B4481; Shipton & Mooney 43261.

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In Provincial Congress, New-York, August 29th, 1775. : Whereas the commander of his Majesty's ship Asia, under pretence of protecting the King's property, did in the dead of the night of the 23d instant, most unwarrantably fire on the south part of this d

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

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Committee chamber, New-York, April 29, 1775. : Extract of the proceedings of the General Committee of Observation. Resolved unanimously, that in the opinion of this Committee, no violence or molestation should be offered to the troops now quartered in thi

Signed: By order of the committee- Isaac Low- Chairman. Imprint from Evans. References: Evans 14324.

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The second section of the articles of war. : Whatsoever officer or soldier shall presume to use traiterous or disrespectful words ... : The sixth section of the articles of war. All officers and soldiers, who having received pay ... : The oath of fidelity

Regulations prescribing punishments for insubordination- mutiny- and desertion. Imprint from Evans. New-York Historical copy: Watermark: crown over "GR" with wreath within circle- References: Evans 15838.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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State of Connecticut, General Assembly, October 23, 1777. In the Lower House, ordered, that the articles of convention between Major General Gates, and Lieutenant-General Burgoyne, be printed and dispensed to the several towns in this state …

Articles of convention concerning the quartering- transport and release of General Burgoyne's army captured at Saratoga.

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To the electors of New-York. January 6, 1776. : Fellow-citizens, there are several important reformations, which ought to be made, for our future security, and which if we are wise, we will take this opportunity to provide for …

Recommends the shortening of the duration of Assembly terms from seven to three years and the witholding of funds for supporting troops in New York. References: Evans 15039.

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A List of the killed, wounded, and missing of His Majesty's forces, under the command of His Excellency the Honourable General Howe, in the several engagements and skirmishes with the provincials, from the taking of Long-Island, August 27th, to the close

Continues: Return of commissioned and non-commissioned officers- rank and file- killed- wounded- and missing- belonging to the army under the command of his Excellency the Honourable General Howe in several actions- &c. with the Provincials- from the 17th of September to the 16th of November- 1776- inclusive- specifying the different periods- and the corps the casualties have happened in. Head quarters- New-York- 1st December- 1776 ... Text printed in three columns divided by single rules.

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New-York, April 23, 1777. Song for St. George's Day. Tune, Hail England, Old England.

First line: For ages the nations beheld with surprize. Watermark: OGR (probably Onderdonk- Gaines- and Remsen- the proprietors of the Onderdonk Paper Mill in Hempstead- Long Island- New York). New-York Historical copy with ms. note on verso: Supposed--by the Revd. Mr. Odell- late Episl minister at Burlington in New Jersey driven to N York by the violent [rulers?] of the day. At the close of the Am. War- he went to the province of New Brunswick shamefully relinguished his profession & was appointed Secy of that province. References: Bristol B4548.

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John Coffin drafts of statements to the Court of Inquiry, 1783

Drafts of Major John Coffin's statements in reply to the defense of Lieutenant-Colonel George Campbell at Campbell's court martial. Major John Coffin and Lieutenant-Colonel George Campbell both served in the loyalist Kings American Regiment during the Revolutionary War. Campbell was very unpopular among his fellow officers in the regiment, and was court martialed in the summer of 1783. Among the charges levelled against him was unfair treatment of fellow officer Abraham de Peyster, who Campbell had had arrested and tried on a variety of charges earlier that year.

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