Revolutionary Era broadsides, 1775-1783

: New-York, April 27, 1775. To the public. : As many publications have appeared from my press which have given great offence to the colonies, and particularly to many of my fellow citizens ... nothing which I have ever done, has proceeded from any sentiment; Signed: James Rivington. The above will be inserted in the next week’s New-York gazetteer, and continued four weeks. References: Evans 14435., New-York Historical Society

: The following persons are recommended to the public, : as proper to be elected for a General Committee for the city and county of New-York, in the present alarming exigency …; 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

: Committee-chamber, New-York, April 28, 1775. : Gentlemen, The distressed and alarming situation of our country, occasioned by the sanguinary measures adopted by the British Ministry …; 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

: The following persons were mentioned in the Committee of Observation, : as proper to be elected for a General Committee for the city and county of New-York, in the present alarming exigency. ... The following are the names as deputies for the city and cou; 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

: 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., New-York Historical Society

: New-York, April 29, 1775, : a general association, agreed to, and subscribed by the freeholders, freemen, and inhabitants of the city and county of New-York. Persuaded, that the salvation of the rights and liberties of America depends, under God, on the f; Resolving to follow the measures recommended by the Continental Congress, the Provincial Convention, and the General Committee of New York. "Dated in New-York, April and May, 1775". Imprint from Evans. References: Evans 14339., New-York Historical Society

: From the London evening post, 29th of April 1775. To the three generals, with Scotch orders, on their voyage to North-America. : [one line of Latin] : Critical and faithful extracts from Colonel Cavallier’s [i.e., Cavalier’s] Memoirs of the wars of the Ce; 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

: 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. 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

: 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. 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

: Le congrès de la colonie de la Nouvèlle-York assemblé, le 25 de mai 1775. : Vu que les ennemis de la liberté de l’Amèrique …; 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

: In Provincial Congress, New-York, May 29, 1775. : You will see by the inclosed resolution of this Congress, that it is recommended to such of the counties as have not already formed committees, to do it without delay …; 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

: In Provincial Congress, New-York, May 31, 1775. : Resolved, that it be recommended to the inhabitants of this colony in general, immediately to furnish themselves with necessary arms and ammunition ...; Signed: Robert Benson, secretary. References: Evans 14300., New-York Historical Society

: In Provincial Congress, New-York, June 2, 1775. : Friends and countrymen, The Parent of the Universe, hath divided this earth amongst the children of men ... We have heard that others have made an attack upon the post of St. John’s; an attempt without our; 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

: A letter from General Lee, to General Burgoyne, dated June 7, 1775; received at Boston, July 5. : Printed from the New-York gazetteer, July 6 …; 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

: In Provincial Congress, New-York, June 7, 1775. : Resolved, that whensoever doubts shall arise, with respect to the recommendations, or resolutions of the Continental Congress, or of this Board …; Signed: A true copy from the minutes. John M’Kesson, secretary. References: Evans 14304., New-York Historical Society

: Postscrpt [sic] to Dunlap’s Maryland Gazette. No. 8.; Includes the speech of John Murray, Earl of Dunmore, Governor of Virginia, to the House of Burgesses, dated June 1, 1775, followed by other items dated Annapolis, June 8. Text in three columns. New-York Historical copy damaged and stained, with some loss of text., New-York Historical Society

: Whereas we the subscribers have broke the association of the late Continental Congress, : by unloading a part of the cargo from on board the ship Beulah; we do declare that we are sorry for the offence ...; Concerning violation of the non-importation agreement by Quaker merchants Robert and John Murray. Dated and signed: Dated at New-York, the 9th of June, 1775. Robert Murray, John Murray. References: Evans 14268., New-York Historical Society

: In Congress, Monday, June 12, 1775. : ... This Congress ... recommend, that Thursday, the twentieth day of July next, be observed by the inhabitants of all the English colonies on this continent, as a day of public humiliation, fasting and prayer …; 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

: To the public. : As the claim of Cornelius C. Bogardus and others to lands at and adjoining to Dominis Hook, in the West Ward of this city, has occasioned much speculation ... it is thought not improper ... to publish the following historical narrative of; Dated at end: New-York, June 12th, 1775. Text in two columns. References: Evans 14510. New-York Historical copy inscribed on p. [2]: "Peter Merseilis to R.C. Livingston"., New-York Historical Society

: By His Excellency the Hon. Thomas Gage, Esq; : governor, and commander in chief in and over his Majesty’s province of Massachusetts-Bay, and vice admiral of the same. A proclamation. Whereas the infatuated multitudes ... I do hereby in his Majesty’s name,; 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

: 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., New-York Historical Society

: A Song. Composed by the British butchers, after the fight at Bunker-Hill on the 17th of June 1775.; 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

: General Lee’s resignation. : To the Right Honourable Lord Viscount Barrington, His Majesty’s secretary at war. Philadelphia, June 22, 1775. My Lord, although I can by no means subscribe to the opinion of divers people in the world, that an officer on half; Publicly declining to support the British cause. Type ornament rule above imprint statement. References: Bristol B4024., New-York Historical Society

: 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., New-York Historical Society

: 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.; 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., New-York Historical Society

: In Provincial Congress, New-York, July 7th, 1775. : Whereas this Congress on the 4th day of July instant, published a resolution, ordering that the arms belonging to the corporation of this city be returned to Messrs. Abraham Walton and Isaac Sears, who a; "... 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

: The twelve united colonies, by their delegates in Congress, to the inhabitants of Great-Britain. : Friends, countrymen, and brethren! By these, and by every other appellation ... we entreat your serious attention to this our second attempt, to prevent the; Written by Richard Henry Lee. Signed: By order of the Congress, John Hancock, president. Attested by Charles Thomson, secretary. Philadelphia, July 8, 1775. Imprint from colophon. Text in three columns. References: Evans 14534., New-York Historical Society

: Instructions for the inlisting of men.; 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

: Poetical remarks upon the fight at the Boston Light-House : which happen’d between a party of troops belonging to the United Colonies, commanded by Major Tupper, and a number of regulars. Having wrote some poems on the military opperations [sic] in Americ; 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

: This note shall entitle the bearer to the sum of eight shillings, : current money of the colony of New-York, payable on demand, by the mayor, aldermen, and commonalty of the city of New-York ... Dated the second day of August, in the year of our Lord one; 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

: This note shall entitle the bearer to the sum of four shillings, : current money of the colony of New-York, payable on demand, by the mayor, aldermen, and commonalty of the city of New-York ... Dated the second day of August, in the year of our Lord one t; 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

: This note shall entitle the bearer to the sum of two shillings, : current money of the colony of New-York, payable on demand, by the mayor, aldermen, and commonalty of the city of New-York ... Dated the second day of August, in the year of our Lord one th; 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

: State of the four regiments raised in the colony of New-York, for the Continental service, and the order of their rank.; 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

: Whereas a report has been industriously propagated in this city, that the Continental Congress had passed a resolve, that unless American grievances were redressed by the first of March, these colonies should be independent of Great-Britain ... this Commi; 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

: 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., New-York Historical Society

: In Committee of Safety for the colony of New-York, the [blank] day of [blank] 1775. : To [blank] Greeting: By virtue of the authority reposed in us by the Provincial Congress of the said colony,--we do hereby nominate, authorize, constitute and appoint yo; Blank form for notifying officers in the New York militia of their commission. New-York Historical copy signed in manuscript: By order [of the Committee of Safety. Attest John M’Kesson secry. John Haring, chairman]. References: Bristol B4075; Shipton & Mooney 42901., New-York Historical Society

: Committee chamber, New-York, August 22, 1775. : The Provincial Congress of the colony of New-York, on the 9th of August, instant, passed the following resolves, viz. ...; 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

: By his Excellency William Tryon, Esquire, captain general, and governor in chief in and over the province of New-York ... A proclamation. : Whereas I have received His Majesty’s royal proclamation given at the court of St. James’s, the twenty-third day of; 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

: Proclamation! For suppressing rebellion and sedition. George R. : Whereas many of our subjects in divers parts of our colonies and plantations in North-America, misled by dangerous and ill designing men ... Given at our court at St. James’s, the twenty-th; Text block: 225 x 153 mm. New-York Historical copy: upper margin cropped; note on verso dated Mar. 24, 1949: "One of 2 known copies of (NY?) ed.", New-York Historical Society

: 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., New-York Historical Society

: The Following was received by a vessel arrived at New-York, last week. : At a meeting of the livery of London, in Commonhall assembled, on Tuesday the 4th July, 1775. Resolved, that the King is bound to hear the petitions of his people …; 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

: To the freemen and freeholders, of the city and county of New-York. : Friends and fellow-citizens, When I consider the many arduous, expensive, and perilous, struggles that you have made ... I really think it my indispensable duty to call your attention t; Advising against choosing loyalists, who have no regard for civil or religious liberties, to defend municipal privileges. Signed: The remembrancer. Dated at bottom: New-York, September23d, [sic] 1775. Includes eight footnotes. References: Evans 14501., New-York Historical Society

: A dissertation on disputes between Great Britain and her colonies.; 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

: 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., New-York Historical Society

: 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., New-York Historical Society

: His Majesty’s most gracious speech to both houses of Parliament, on Friday October 27, 1775; Concerning the rebellion in America. Imprint date from Bristol. Printed also in the New-York gazette, Jan. 8, 1776. Text in three columns. References: Bristol B4223; Shipton & Mooney 43036., New-York Historical Society

: Committee chamber, New-York, November 3d, 1775. : Whereas the Provincial Congress, in order that the duration of their power might be limited to a short period …; 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

: More fresh news from Canada. : Carleton’s defeat, and Arnold’s success. Extract from a letter dated from La Prairie, November 3d, 1775.; Place of publication suggested by Evans. Text in two columns. References: Evans 14264. New-York Historical copy: fabric lining, covering inscription: "A hand bill on the news of the taking of St. John’s, by Genl. Montgomirie [sic]"., New-York Historical Society

: New-York, November 13th, 1775. Yesterday arrived an express from our army in Canada, : by whom we have the following important intelligence.; An account of the capture of Saint John’s by New York forces along with articles of capitulation proposed by Major Charles Preston. Printed in 3 columns. References: Evans 14634., New-York Historical Society

: By His Excellency Guy Carleton, captain-general and governor in chief in and over the province of Quebec ... A proclamation. : Whereas it has been found expedient to raise and embody a militia within this city, to co-operate with, and to assist His Majest; "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

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