Revolutionary Era broadsides, 1775-1783

: State of Rhode-Island and Providence plantations. In General assembly, October session, A.D. 1778. : Whereas many inhabitants of the island of Rhode Island, after having suffered every evil and insult, from the wanton cruelty of our enemies …; Three resolutions, the first appointing a committee to provide for the relief of all those persons on the island who are destitute of the means of support and subsistence; the second, on methods of soliciting funds, and other details; and the third, giving orders for publication of the resolutions in the next Providence gazette. Signed: Witness, William Mumford, D. sec’ry. Imprint from Evans. New-York Historical copy closely trimmed. References: Evans 16043; Alden. R.I. imprints, no. 754., New-York Historical Society

: Manifesto and proclamation. : To the members of the Congress, the members of the general assemblies or conventions of the several colonies ... and all others, free inhabitants of the said colonies ... By the Earl of Carlisle, Sir Henry Clinton, and Willia; Offering terms for a general peace and pardon. Signed: Given at New-York, this third day of October, 1778. By their Excellencies command, Adam Ferguson, secretary. Carlisle (L.S.) H. Clinton (L.S.) Wm. Eden (L.S.). Imprint from Evans. "Smith sculp.": in ribbon at base of coat of arms. Text in two columns separated by a type ornament rule. New-York Historical copy: watermark: HR. Cf. Gravell, T.L. Foreign watermarks 346-348. References: Evans 15832., New-York Historical Society

: By the state of Maryland. A declaration. : Whereas the General Assembly of Maryland hath heretofore resolved ... that the United States in Congress assembled should have full power to ascertain and fix the western limits of those states, that claim to the; Protesting those portions of the Articles of Confederation which allowed only certain states to accrue benefits from the sale and settlement of western lands. "Read and assented to" by the House of Delegates and Senate, December 15, 1778. Imprint supplied by Bristol. New-York Historical copy signed in manuscript: "Wm. Paca, Wm. Carmichael, John Henry Junr." References: Bristol B4718; Shipton & Mooney 43488; Wheeler, J.T. Maryland, 39., New-York Historical Society

: Whereas, many persons, at and below the White-Plains, in the county of West-Chester, by reason of the ravages of the enemy, are greatly distressed for want of provision to support their families : ... I do hereby authorize ... permission to any person or; Signed: Given at head-quarters, Peeks-Kill, December 22, 1778. Alexander M’Dougall, major-general. Followed by two other orders given by Major General M’Dougall, dated Dec. 24, 1778 and Jan. 7, 1779, respectively. New-York Historical copy inscribed: "XXVIII". References: Evans 16645., New-York Historical Society

: State of Massachusetts-Bay. The Honorable Henry Gardner, Esq; treasurer and receiver-general of the said state. : To [blank] constable or collector of [blank] Greeting, &c. By virtue of an act ... These are in the name of the government and people of the; "Given under my hand and seal at Boston, the twenty-fifth day of April, 1778". New-York Historical copy: blank form completed in manuscript; signed in manuscript by H. Gardner; addressed to "William Munro" constable or collector of "Lexington"., New-York Historical Society

: Sir, On carefully reviewing the conduct of your Congress, I find a remarkable conformity between it and the rules laid down by Machiavel in his well known treatise, intitled, The prince. …; At head of title: No. VI. Letter no. VI, addressed to John Jay, of the "Letters of Papinian: in which the conduct, present state and prospects, of the American Congress, are examined". The letters were first printed in 1779 in Rivington’s Royal Gazette, and afterwards reprinted in Gaine’s New-York Gazette. They were reissued the same year in book form in London and New York. Attributed to Inglis in the Dictionary of American biography. Text printed in three columns. New-York Historical copy cropped and torn at edges, with slight loss of text., New-York Historical Society

: Sir, You would probably think yourself neglected, and unjustly deprived of that notice to which you are entitled, were I to pass you over in silence when examining the conduct of your Congress. …; Letter no. IV, addressed to John Jay, of the "Letters of Papinian: in which the conduct, present state and prospects, of the American Congress, are examined". The letters were first printed in 1779 in Rivington’s Royal Gazette, and afterwards reprinted in Gaine’s New-York Gazette. They were reissued the same year in book form in London and New York. Attributed to Inglis in the Dictionary of American biography. Text printed in three columns. New-York Historical copy cropped and torn at edges, with slight loss of text., New-York Historical Society

: A Dialogue, &c. : Mr. Bailey. Being lately at a tavern in Market-Street, where some members of assembly resort, I cound not help attending to conversation between a person, who I suppose to be one of the new members, and a man who appeared to be his neigh; Satire on the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Title from caption and first lines of text. Text printed in two columns. Date range suggested by internal evidence. References: ESTC W470758., New-York Historical Society

: A new touch on the times. : Well adapted to the distressing situation of every sea-port town. / By a daughter of liberty, living in Marblehead.; Verse of eighty-four lines, describing the severe shortages and economic conditions which existed in Marblehead and other coastal towns between 1776 and 1780; first line: Our best beloved they are gone. Author from final couplet: Molly Gutridge composition ... "Probably printed by Ezekiel Russell ..."--Tapley. Salem imprints, p. 333. One of the cuts illustrating this broadside poem was also included in the Downfall of justice (Evans 14740) printed by Russell in 1776. Dated [1778] by Tapley, [1779] by Ford, and [1779?] by Bristol. In 1779 Russell was printing at Danvers, Mass. Text in two columns divided by a single rule; printed area measures 31.8 x 18.9 cm. Two woodcut illustrations, the first showing a domestic interior with a seated woman and three children with the figure of Justice with scales in the background, the second showing a woman in a tricorn hat bearing a rifle and powder horn. New-York Historical copy slightly damaged, with some loss of text. References: Bristol B4924; Shipton & Mooney 43671; Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 2161., New-York Historical Society

: In Congress, January 13, 1779 : We cannot review the progress of the revolution which has given freedom to America, without admiring the goodness and gratefully acknowledging the interposition of Divine Providence. …; Concerning Britain’s efforts to discredit American currency. Four resolutions on taxation and withdrawing the bills of credit of the emissions of May 20, 1777 and April 11, 1778. The three resolutions dated January 2, 5, and 14, 1779, are each signed: Extract from the minutes, Charles Thomson, secretary. New-York Historical copy inscribed on verso: resolves of Congress in January 1779; ink stamp: Tomlinson collection, deposited by the Mercantile Library Association. References: Evans 16566; Journals of the Continental Congress, 242., New-York Historical Society

: In Council. Philadelphia, February 3d, 1779. : Present, His Excellency Joseph Reed, Esq. president, Hon. George Bryan, Esq. ... This board having maturely considered the general tenor and course of the military command exercised by Major General Arnold, i; Two resolves and eight articles enumerating and explaining the charges of "illegal and oppressive conduct" levelled against Benedict Arnold, and the order that the state attorney general prosecute him for the same. Signed: Extract from the minutes, T. Matlack, secretary. New-York Historical copy: manuscript note attached to verso; ink stamp: Tomlinson collection--deposited by Mercantile Library Association. References: Evans 16439; Hildeburn, C.R. Pennsylvania, 3889., New-York Historical Society

: Copies of two bills presented and read in the House of Commons, on the 19th of February last.; "No. I. Copy of a bill for declaring the intentions of the Parliament of Great Britain, concerning the exercise of the right of imposing taxes within His Majesty’s colonies, provinces and plantations in North-America." "No. II. Copy of a bill to enable His Majesty to appoint commissioners, with sufficient powers to treat, consult, and agree upon the means of quieting the disorders now subsisting in certain of the colonies, plantations, and provinces of North-America." Date of publication from Evans. Text in two columns, separated by horizontal and vertical type ornament rules. Third horizontal ornament inverted. Watermark: [vryheyt] PPM. Cf. Gravell, T.L. Amer. watermarks 536. References: Evans 16292., New-York Historical Society

: In Congress, March 23, 1779. : Ordinance for regulating the cloathing department for the armies of the United States; Describes the hierarchy and functions of the clothing department of the army. At end: Extract from the minutes, Charles Thomson, secretary. The Continental Congress met at Philadelphia in 1779. New-York Historical copy: lower-left corner clipped; inscribed: duplicate., New-York Historical Society

: At an adjourned town meeting, holden at Norwich, in Connecticut, on the 29th day of March, 1779. : We, the freemen and other inhabitants of this town, having for a long time conceived the mode of taxation in this state to be unequal, have once and again p; "To the freemen, and other inhabitants of the state of Connecticut. Gentlemen, We, the freemen and other inhabitants of the town of Norwich, beg leave to ask your attention to the present mode of taxation in this state, at a time which, above all others, calls for equal justice in apportioning the burden of public taxes. We also beg your attention to another mode which we shall by and by propose ..." "A true copy of record, examined by Benjamin Huntington, Jun. town clerk. the above forwarded to the Selectmen of the town of [blank] by order of the town, Samuel Tracy, Zabdiel Rogers, Thomas Hyde, Jun. Samuel Lovett, Nehemiah Waterman, jun. Selectmen". New-York Historical copy damaged along creases, with slight loss of text; ink stains. References: Evans 16420., New-York Historical Society

: United States Lottery. : The scheme is, that this lottery consist of four classes, of one hundred thousand tickets each. …; Includes a resolution of the Continental Congress, dated Apr. 12, 1779. New-York Historical copy: lower portion of sheet only, beginning: "This lottery is set on foot …" References: Evans 16647., New-York Historical Society

: In Congress, April 14, 1779 : Whereas Congress, on the twenty-first day of August last, did resolve, that when any persons are desirous of going within the enemy’s lines, they shall apply to the executive power of the state to which they belong ... Resolv; Signed: Extract from the minutes, Charles Thomson, secretary. New-York Historical copy inscribed on verso: "Gen. Gates"; in another hand, "Resolve of Congress, dated 14th April, 1779". References: Evans 16575; Journals of the Continental Congress, 265, New-York Historical Society

: 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., New-York Historical Society

: At a General Assembly of the governor and company of the state of Connecticut, holden at Hartford, on the second Thursday of May, 1779. : Resolved, that, Mr. Elijah Hubbard be and he is hereby appointed a sub or state cloathier for this state, to reside w; Also appointing Chauncey Whittelsey as a purchasing cloathier for the state. Signed: A true copy of record, examin’d, by George Wyllys, sec’ry. Printed area measures 29.4 x 22.7 cm. References: Evans 16239; Bristol B4854; Shipton & Mooney 43612., New-York Historical Society

: At a general meeting of the citizens of Philadelphia, and parts adjacent, at the State-House yard in this city, on Tuesday the 25th of May 1779, : General Roberdeau was unanimously requested to take the chair; who introduced the business with the followin; Concerning the appointment of a committee to regulate the retail prices of rum, sugar, flour, coffee and tea. Text in three columns. New-York Historical copy inscribed: "For the committee of Albany". References: Evans 16463., New-York Historical Society

: A declaration of rights, and plan of government for the state of New-Hampshire.; At end: State of New-Hampshire. In Convention, June 5th, 1779. Voted, that the foregoing bill of rights, and plan of government, be printed, and dispersed throughout this state ... John Langdon, president, p.t. E. Thompson, secretary. When submitted to the general population, the plan was voted down. Imprint from colophon. New-York Historical copy inscribed: "Col. Ebenezer Smith, Meredith". References: Evans 16386., New-York Historical Society

: Committee room, June 10, 1779. : Whereas sundry applications have been made to this committee by many worthy inhabitants from different parts of the state, for the purpose of procuring therefrom such advice and assistance as may be useful towards forming; Concerns plans to discourage the devaluation of currency by lowering the prices of goods and produce in Pennsylvania. Followed on verso by an act permitting local officials to seize private stores of grain from owners who are to be reimbursed at rates established by state committee. Signed: Signed by order of the committee, William Henry, chairman. Ascribed to the press of John Dunlap in Philadelphia by Evans. New-York Historical copy inscribed on p.[2]: Pennsylvania committee. References: Evans 16467; Hildeburn, C.R. Pennsylvania, 3866., New-York Historical Society

: The address of the Committee of the City and Liberties of Philadelphia, to their fellow-citizens throughout the United States.; "Signed in behalf and by order of the committee, William Bradford, chairman. Committee-room, June 26, 1779". Text in three columns. New-York Historical copy inscribed "For the Committee of Albany". References: Evans 16462; Hildeburn, C.R. Pennsylvania, 3840., New-York Historical Society

: By Commodore Sir George Collier, commander in chief of His Majesty’s ships and vessels in North-America; and Major-General William Tryon ... : Address. To the inhabitants of Connecticut ... Given on board His Majesty’s ship Camilla, in the Sound, July 4th; Encouraging the inhabitants of Connecticut to end their persistent, "ruinous and ill-judged resistance," and warning those not resuming allegiance to the King not to expect continued leniency. Signed: George Collier, Wm. Tryon. Place and date of publication supplied by Alden. Text in two columns. Royal arms at head of title. New-York Historical copy dated in manuscript at head of title "4 June [sic] 1779"; inscriptions on verso: "5 inhabitants", "To The honorable Continental Congress to be forwarded with all Expedit[...] Possible", and "Proclamation of General Tryon & Commoder Sir George Collier, dated 4th july 1779". References: Bristol B4886; Shipton & Mooney 43636; Alden, J.E. Rhode Island, 769., New-York Historical Society

: In committee, July 14, 1779. : Resolved, that the plan for stopping emissions be printed in hand-bills, and distributed for the consideration of the public; and that a town-meeting be held in the state house yard, on Monday the 26th instant, at ten o’cloc; Plan for raising revenue for the United States by subscription; written by a committee established by a Philadelphia town-meeting, May 25, 1779, and titled: To our fellow-citizens. Signed: William Henry, chairman. Text of plan printed in two columns. New-York Historical copy inscribed: "Jno. Zabrisky", "John Zabrisky". References: Evans 16470; Hildeburn, C.R. Pennsylvania, 3888., New-York Historical Society

: 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.; 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., New-York Historical Society

: Providence, July 26, 1779. Sir; By the annexed vote of the town of Providence, you will perceive the anxious desire they possess of having the purposes therein expressed carried into execution.; Circular letter from the Providence Committee of Correspondence, followed by a resolve of the town of Providence, July 23, 1779, calling for a convention of delegates to be held at East-Greenwich on the 2d Tuesday of August in order to agree upon measures "for preventing any further depreciation of the Continental currency, and for reinstating and supporting the credit thereof" pursuant to the recommendation of Congress in their address of May 26, 1779. Text in two columns. New-York Historical copy signed in manuscript: "Jabez Bowen, Chairman"; addressed in manuscript to the clerk of the town of "Exiter". References: Bristol B4942; Shipton & Mooney 43684; Alden, J.E. Rhode Island, 772., New-York Historical Society

: War Office (Williamsburg) August 17, 1779. : Sir, It is a matter of no small moment to the salvation of this country, that the act passed last session Assembly, for providing a defence for this commonwealth, be carried into effect with all possible expedi; Concerns the raising of troops for the defence of the commonwealth of Virginia. Imprint supplied by Bristol. New-York Historical copy has manuscript signatures and annotations. References: Bristol B4991; Shipton & Mooney 43730., New-York Historical Society

: Covention [sic] at Concord, Sept. 22, 1779 for stating the prices of sundry articles. : At a convention of delegates, met at Concord, for the state of New-Hampshire, on Wednesday the 22d of September, A.D. 1779,--for the purpose of endeavouring to lay som; "... Resolved, at our opinion, that no article of merchandize or country produce, be sold after the first day of October next, at a higher price than the following, viz. ... Done in convention at Concord by unanimous consent, the 23d day of September, A.D. 1779." Signed: John Langdon, president, attest, E. Thompson, secretary. Imprint supplied by Evans. Text in two columns. References: Evans 16230., New-York Historical Society

: The dying criminal: : a poem, / by Robert Young, ; on his own execution, which is to be on this day, November 11th, 1779, for a rape committed on the body of Jane Green, a child, eleven years of age, at Brookfield, in the county of Worcester, on the third; Verse in seventeen stanzas, printed in two columns divided by mourning rule; first line: Attend, ye youth! if ye would fain be old. Isaiah Thomas was the only printer active at Worcester, Mass., in 1779. Text in two columns; printed area measures 36.2 x 18.9 cm. Woodcut of hanging with gibbet, crowd, and cart. New-York Historical copy damaged, with some loss of text and imprint. References: Bristol B4999; Shipton & Mooney 43738; Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 2211; Wegelin, O. Amer. poetry, 470., New-York Historical Society

: The News carrier, to the generous customers of the New Hampshire gazette. A New Year’s wish, …; Verse in eight numbered stanzas; first line: Around the circling year has whirl’d. References: McDonald, G. D. Newspaper carriers’ addresses, 174., New-York Historical Society

: This indenture witnesseth, that [blank] hath put [blank]self, and by these presents doth voluntarily, and of h[blank] own free will and accord [blank] put and bind h[blank]self apprentice to [blank] to learn the art, trade or mistery [blank] after the man; Dated: ... the [blank] day of [blank] in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty [blank], and the [blank] year of American independence. Indenture form., New-York Historical Society

: The Mulberry tree, together with A song about nothing.; Lyrics in seven four-line stanzas; first line: The sweet briar grows in the merry green wood. Followed by second song in eighteen four-line stanzas; first line: Now since I have nothing to do. The Bible & Heart existed from about 1780 to about 1802; cf. Welch, D.A. Amer. children’s books. ESTC gives date as [1790?]. Text in two columns divided by ornamental rule. New-York Historical copy torn with slight loss to text. References: ESTC W472732., New-York Historical Society

: At a general assembly of the governor and Company of the state of Connecticut, holden at Hartford, (by adjournment and special order of the governor) on the 6th day of January, A.D. 1780. : An act in further addition to a law of this state, entitled, An a; Signed: A true copy of record, examined by George Wyllys, secretary. New-York Historical copy torn, with some loss of text. References: Evans 16737., New-York Historical Society

: Chester, the 7th day of April, 1780. : D. sir, At a meeeting [sic] of a few of us to consider the necessary steps preparitory [sic] to the next election, we find, that inhabitants here are generally strong on our side, so that I have reason to hope, that; Signed: Bezaleel Seely, Jun. To Nath’l. Sacket, Esq. Followed by: From this letter it evidently appears, that there is a side, and that there are principles--what this side and these principles are, none can be at a loss to determine--the public may be assured, that that worthy disinterested patriot, Judge Yates, has publicly disavowed an intention to offer himself as a candidate for the government ... From the typeface and sizes, the printer was probably John Holt. The only other printer outside of New York City at this time was Samuel Loudon in Fishkill. New-York Historical copy: the word "evidently" in "The above letter is evidently genuine ..." is crossed out in ink. References: Evans 16991; Shipton & Mooney 43777., New-York Historical Society

: Verses. For a believer, when looking on a watch; Verse of 20 lines; first line: Believer, when beholding me. At head of title: 1780 Saint George’s Day. At foot of page: April twenty-third, 1780. 1780[.] Place of publication supplied by Bristol. Surrounded by ornamental border. References: Bristol B5182; Shipton & Mooney 43892., New-York Historical Society

: In Congress, May 2, 1780 : Instructions to the captains and commanders of private armed vessels which shall have commissions or letters of marque and reprisal.; Signed on p. [2]: Extract from the minutes, Charles Thomson, secretary. Originally published: Philadelphia : David Claypoole, 1780. Imprint from Livingston. Probably printed about the end of April, 1781. Cf. Livingston, L.S. Franklin and his press at Passy, p. 84-86. Footnote to first article of text, at bottom of p. [1]: *This exception is taken away by an ordinance of Congress, of March the 27th, 1781, which see. References: Evans 17021; Livingston, L.S. Franklin and his press at Passy, 29; Journals of the Continental Congress, 331., New-York Historical Society

: A Few lines composed on the Dark Day, of May 19, 1780; Verse in twenty-two numbered stanzas; first line: Let us adore, and bow before, the sovereign Lord of might. The darkness which extended over much of New England was presumably the result of smoke and ashes from a forest fire, trapped in the atmosphere by excessive moisture. Cf. Bumgardner, G.B. American broadsides, 1971, no. 57. Text in two columns; printed area measures 29.5 x 15.2 cm. With printers’ ornaments separating title from text and at the foot of the second column. In the present edition, the title appears in two lines, the second beginning with the word "of." References: Bristol B5087; Shipton & Mooney 43800; Shipton & Mooney 43797; Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 2268; Wegelin, O. Amer. poetry, 586., New-York Historical Society

: State of Connecticut, in America. To [blank] constable of [blank] and collector of the state tax for said town, for the year 1780, greeting. : Whereas the General Assembly of this state, in May, 1780, granted a rate or tax of six pence on the pound …; Signed: Dated at Hartford, the 21st day of June, in the year of our Lord, 1780. [blank] treasurer. Title vignette. New-York Historical copy filled out in manuscript to Mr. David Baldwin of Canterbury, in the amount of five hundred and seventy-six pounds, two shillings and three pence, and signed by John Lawrence., New-York Historical Society

: We the subscribers do hereby solemnly engage and inlist [our]selves, as soldiers, in the batallions of the State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations, in the service of the United States of America …; Enlistment form for the Continental Army. New-York Historical copy has eight signatures dated July 1, 1780, followed by manuscript inscriptions dated July 17th, 1780; damaged at creases, with some loss of text; pasted onto board., New-York Historical Society

: Proclamation. Whereas it hath pleased Almighty God the Father of all mercies ... : It is therefore recommended to the several states to set apart Thursday the seventh day of December next to be observed as a day of public thanksgiving and prayer ... Done; Signed: Samuel Huntington, president. Attest, Charles Thomson, see’ry [sic]. Followed by: By His Excellency Jonathan Trumbull, Esquire, governor, captain-general and commander in chief in and over the state of Connecticut, in America. ... I ... do hereby appoint Thursday the seventh day of December next, to be observed as a day of public thanksgiving and prayer ... Given under my hand, in the Council chamber at Hartford, this second day of November, 1780 ... Jonathan Trumbull. Ascribed to the press of Timothy Green of New London by Evans, but not listed in H.A. Johnson’s Checklist of New London imprints. New-York Historical copy has manuscript note at foot of page: "My soul doth magnify the Lo[rd]". References: Evans 16748., New-York Historical Society

: By His Excellency George Clinton, Esquire, governor of the state of New-York, &c. &c. &c. To [blank] greeting. : Pursuant to the authority in me vested, by an act of the legislature, entitled, "An act for raising two regiments for the defence of this stat; "Given at Poughkeepsie, this [blank] day of [blank] 1781. By His Excellency’s command, [blank]". New-York Historical copy has manuscript notes: "Copy of Warrant to enlist Men on bounties of unappropriated lands" and "No. 1"; ink stamp: "Tomlinson Collection--Deposited by Mercantile Library Association"., New-York Historical Society

: On the death of Polly Goold.; Verse in eighteen numbered stanzas; first line: Give ear to me ye sons of men. Text in two columns, separated by single rule. ESTC gives date as 1797, based on Evans. Ezekiel Russell printed at this location from 1781 until the time of his death in 1796. Cut of a kneeling woman with book printed within caption title. New-York Historical copy damaged, with slight loss of text. References: Evans 32614; Shipton & Mooney, 32614; ESTC W472792., New-York Historical Society

: Carmina Lugubria. : In memoriam dominæ Rebeccæ Croswell, domini Croswell uxoris, nuper denatæ: cum hymno laudis ad redemptorem. / Autore Andreâ Croswell, V.D.M. in Bostonio. …; Verse in three numbered stanzas; first line: Pulchra fuit conjux, semper dilecta marito. Followed by a funeral hymn, also in Latin. Erroneously dated [1770] by Evans; [1779] by Ford; and [ca. 1810] by Wegelin. Dated [1781] in Shipley’s Harvard graduates, v. 8, p. 405, based on an advertisement which appeared in the August 9, 1781, issue of the Continental journal: This day published and now selling by T. & J. Fleet ... Carmina Lugubria ... Text in two columns. References: Evans 11617; Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 2177; Wegelin, O. Amer. poetry, 915., New-York Historical Society

: Catalogus recentium, in Collegio-Yalensi, MDCCLXXXI; Imprint supplied by Evans. Text in two columns. New-York Historical copy closely trimmed. References: Evans 17444., New-York Historical Society

: A devout wish for the revival of religion, or Orthodoxy and union, / by William Wolcott, Esq.; First line: O! That kind heaven, in energy divine. Text in two columns, separated by a single rule; imprint separated from text by a line of type ornaments. Bavil Webster printed at Hartford between 1781 and 1784. New-York Historical copy imperfect: damaged along creases, with slight loss of text. References: ESTC W472745., New-York Historical Society

: A list of the fortunate numbers in the first class of New-Haven Bridge Lottery; Includes an advertisement for Stafford’s almanack for 1781, and notices dated Dec. 20, [1780] and Jan. 4, 1781. References: Bristol B5321; Shipton & Mooney 44009., New-York Historical Society

: Proposals made to the non-commissioned officers and soldiers of the Pennsylvania Line, at Trenton, January 7, 1781. : His Excellency Joseph Reed, Esquire, President, and the Honourable Brigadier-General Potter, of the Council of Pennsylvania, having heard; Concessions made to the units of the Pennsylvania Line who had mutinied on January 1, 1781, at Morristown, N.J. Signed: Jos. Reed, James Potter. New-York Historical copy has "Trenton" corrected to "Princeton" in manuscript. References: Bristol B5349; Shipton & Mooney 44034., New-York Historical Society

: By His Excellency Thomas Jefferson, Esq; governour of the Commonwealth of Virginia: A proclamation. : Whereas during the incursions which have been made into this and others of the United States, by the forces of His Britannic Majesty, a practice hath bee; Denies the legality of pledges made by American citizens to the British authorities promising not to aid or assist the Revolutionary forces and requires Loyalist objectors to remove themselves to territories under British rule. Signed: Thomas Jefferson. Place of publication supplied by Bristol. References: Bristol B5395; Shipton & Mooney 44080; Hummel, R.O. Southeastern broadsides, 3016., New-York Historical Society

: Philadelphia, January 27, 1781. : My late engagements of a public nature have prevented my taking earlier notice of a report ... that I had or was concerned in trading to New-York. I declare it to be false and scandalous …; Signed: Joseph Reed. Ascribed to the press of Francis Bailey by Evans. Text printed within ornamental border. New-York Historical copy inscribed on verso: January 1781, President Reed’s defense against slander. References: Evans 17325., New-York Historical Society

: Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In Senate, February 26, 1781. : Whereas it is of the utmost importance that the quota of men required by a resolve of the 2d of December last, be speedily compleated; and as the mode of classing has been more successful in p; "In the House of Representatives, February 26, 1781. Read and concurred ..." Ascribed to the press of Benjamin Edes and Sons in Boston by Evans. References: Evans 17219; Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 2295., New-York Historical Society

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