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- One hundred names, printed in three columns. Followed by the names of twenty persons nominated as deputies to the Provincial Congress. Dated: New-York, April 27, 1775. Printed with the same type ornament rules as Evans 14325, attributed to John Holt. References: Evans 14034; Reilly, E.C. Colonial printers’ ornaments 576, 577., New-York Historical Society
- Calling upon all the counties to choose delegates for the Provincial Congress as a step toward unifying the province. Signed: By order of the Committee, Isaac Low, chairman. Ascribed to the press of John Holt by Evans. New-York Historical copy with ms. annotation on verso: "Letter of the Committee of 60, and the members present 28th April 1775 to the counties to call a provincial congress to meet 22 May following". References: Evans 14323., New-York Historical Society
- Includes names of 100 persons offered as members of the General Committee (also known as the Committee of One Hundred) and 20 persons offered as deputies for the city and county of New York to serve in Provincial Congress. Names of candidates printed in three columns divided by ornamental rules. Signed and dated at bottom: Isaac Low, chairman. New-York, April 28, 1775. Printed with same type ornaments as similar publication Evans 14325, attributed to Holt. References: Bristol B4074; Reilly, E.C. Colonial printers’ ornaments 576, 577., New-York Historical Society
- Drawing parallels between the persecution of the French Protestants as described by Cavalier, and Great Britain’s policy toward the American colonies. Ascribed to John Dunlap’s Philadelphia press by Evans (entry 14517) and Hildeburn. A second entry in Evans (14055) supplies New York as place of publication. Ascribed by Ford to the press of Ezekiel Russell of Salem, based on an advertisement for it appearing in the imprint of another broadside printed by Russell. Cf. Bristol B4113; Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 1926. Text in two columns; printed area measures 38.3 x 17.5 cm. New-York Historical copy torn, with slight loss of text. References: Evans 14055; Evans 14517; Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 1810; Hildeburn, C.R. Pennsylvania, 3299., New-York Historical Society
- 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. Another edition (Ford 1851) has imprint: Salem [Mass.]: Printed by E. Russell ... [1775]. References: Evans 14226; Bristol B4046; Shipton & Mooney 42874; Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 1852., New-York Historical Society
- 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. Another edition, without imprint (Ford 1852), is ascribed to the press of Benjamin Edes in Watertown. Printed area measures 30.3 x 17.7 cm. References: Evans 14225; Evans 14226; Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 1851., New-York Historical Society
- 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., New-York Historical Society
- 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"., New-York Historical Society
- 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 Society
- Signed: C. Lee. Followed by: A copy of General Burgoyne’s answer to General Lee, dated July 8, 1775 [and] A copy of General Lee’s letter, declining the interview proposed by General Burgoyne. Cambridge, head quarters, July 11. Cf. Evans 14149 which records a nineteen page edition printed at Draper’s printing office in Boston. Text in three columns; printed area measures 39.4 x 21.9 cm. New-York Historical copy damaged along creases, with slight loss of text. References: Bristol B4025; Shipton & Mooney 42858; Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 1839., New-York Historical Society
- Signed: By order of the Congress, John Hancock, president. (A true copy,) Charles Thompson [i.e., Thomson], secretary. Printed area measures 31.9 x 19.7 cm. New-York Historical copy inscribed on verso: fast, 1775, 20 July, Congress, John Hancock. In another hand: Revd. Mr. Rogen, Littleton. References: Evans 14565; Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 1806., New-York Historical Society
- Imprint from Evans. Printed in double columns separated by type ornament rule. Royal arms at head same (with scratch at left) as Evans 14078. New-York Historical copy damaged upper right margin, loss of "nd" from "and" following "Massachusetts-Bay". References: Evans 14186., New-York Historical Society
- 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., New-York Historical Society
- Verse of twelve stanzas; first line: It was on the seventeenth by break of day, the Yankees did surprize us. Thomas and John Fleet printed at the sign of the Bible and Heart from 1776 to 1797. New-York Historical copy damaged along creases, with slight loss of text. References: Bristol B4118; Shipton & Mooney 42941; Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 1930; Wegelin, O. Amer. poetry, 779., New-York Historical Society
- 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., New-York Historical Society
- "... resolved, that every person to whom such arms were originally delivered, or who is now possessed of any of them, who does not, on or before Friday, the fourteenth day of July instant, deliver the same to the committee aforesaid, or to their order, at the upper barracks, shall be deemed and treated as any enemy to his country." Signed: Robert Benson, sec’ry. References: Evans 14306., New-York Historical Society
- 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". 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". 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 Society
- Major Benjamin Tupper led a force of 300 men to defeat the British guard at the Boston Lighhouse on July 31, 1775. Verse in twenty-six stanzas; first line: Brave valient [sic] soldiers of America. Text in two columns surrounded by border of printers’ ornaments; relief cut of the battle (Reilly 1134). Printed in two columns. New-York Historical copy closely trimmed, torn, with some loss of imprint and ornamental border. References: Evans 14227; Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 1923; Wegelin, O. Amer. poetry, 323., New-York Historical Society
- Imprint from verso. "New-York water works" in woodcut ribbon at head. "No. [blank]" with square brackets under ribbon. Type ornament rule at sides and bottom. "Eight shillings," woodcut ribbon, type ornaments, and "VIIIs." printed in red. Verso with woodcut illustration of the water pump proposed by Christopher Colles. Woodcuts by Elisha Gallaudet. Denominations (in shillings) issued on this date: 2, 4, 8. New-York Historical holds five copies. Holograph signatures of: Whitehead Hicks, George Brewerton, and John Watts. References: Newman, E.P. Early paper money of America, p. 211., New-York Historical Society
- Imprint from verso. "New-York water works" in woodcut ribbon at head. "No. [blank]" with square brackets under ribbon. Type ornament rule at sides and bottom. "Four shillings," printed in red. Verso with woodcut illustration of the water pump proposed by Christopher Colles. Woodcuts by Elisha Gallaudet. Denominations (in shillings) issued on this date: 2, 4, 8. New-York Historical holds seven copies. Holograph signatures of: William Waddell and John Harris Cruger. References: Newman, E.P. Early paper money of America, p. 211., New-York Historical Society
- Imprint from verso. "New-York water works" in woodcut ribbon at head. "No. [blank]" with square brackets under ribbon. Type ornament rule at sides and bottom. "Two shillings," and "IIs." lower left printed in red. Verso with woodcut illustration of the water pump proposed by Christopher Colles. Woodcuts by Elisha Gallaudet. Denominations (in shillings) issued on this date: 2, 4, 8. New-York Historical holds two copies. Holograph signatures of William Waddell and John Harris Cruger. References: Newman, E.P. Early paper money of America, p. 211., New-York Historical Society
- 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. Watermark (New-York Historical copy 2): posthorn in shield over "LVG"; crown over "GR". References: Evans 14307., New-York Historical Society
- Denying the rumor that the Continental Congress was preparing to declare independence from Great Britain. Dated and signed: By order of the Committee, committee chamber, New-York, 4th Aug. 1775. Henry Remsen, dep. chairman. Ascribed to the press of John Holt by Evans. References: Evans 14333., New-York Historical Society
- 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., New-York Historical Society
- Largely concerns the division of New York City into 24 districts for the election of officers for the formation of an army. Signed in 1st col.: Robert Benson, secretary. Signed at end: William Walton, chairman, pro tempore. Printed in double columns with type ornament rule. Imprint from Evans. References: Evans 14334. Watermark: Strasburg bend and lily over GR. New-York Historical copy inscribed at top: Present by William Dunn. Nov. 16, 1868., New-York Historical Society
- Publishing the King’s proclamation. Signed: Wm Tryon. By His Excellency’s command, Samuel Bayard, Jun. d. secry. God save the King. Ascribed to the press of Hugh Gaine by Evans. Royal arms at head of title. Woodcut with scar at left also used in Evans 14186. Watermark: Strasburg lily over "LVG," cross over "IHS" over "[I V]illedary." Cf. Churchill, W.A. Watermarks 411. New-York Historical copy with slight damage at folds. References: Evans 14078., New-York Historical Society
- Plea to the King to dismiss his ministers and dissolve Parliament, because of their tyrannical attitude toward the American colonies. Text in two columns. New-York Historical copy: copious manuscript annotations in the margins and on verso. References: Bristol B3985; Shipton & Mooney 42824; Alden, J.E. Rhode Island, 608., New-York Historical Society
- Signed: 10th October, 1775. Analysis A.P. Possibly an English imprint. At the head of a copy which has been reproduced in facsimile is inscribed: Ministerial production. Text in two columns; printed area measures 28.2 x 17.7 cm. New-York Historical copy stamped posted and addressed on verso: "To Major General Guy Carleton, Governor Quebec". References: Bristol B3966; Shipton & Mooney 42805., New-York Historical Society
- 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., New-York Historical Society
- 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., New-York Historical Society
- Announcing that representatives to the Provincial Congress are to be elected in May of 1776, and nominating a slate of candidates. Signed: By order of the committee, Henry Remsen, deputy chairman. Followed by: "Friends, brethren, and fellow country men, In this day of trial, at this great and important period ... the following is a list of such gentlemen as is believed would answer the general expectations and wishes of the people ...; signed: Philelutheros; followed by 21 names. Ascribed to the press of John Holt by Evans. References: Evans 14335., New-York Historical Society
- "Given under my hand and seal of arms at the Castle of St. Lewis, in the city of Quebec, this twenty-second day of November, one thousand seven hundred and seventy-five ... Guy Carleton. By His Excellency’s command, H.T. Cramahe. God save the King". Double broadside, with the English text on the left, and the French text on the right. Imprint from ESTC. New-York Historical copy imperfect: English text only; ink stamp on verso: "Tomlinson Collection--Deposited by Mercantile Library Association". References: ESTC W42866., New-York Historical Society