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. ...

Revolutionary Era broadsides, 1775-1783

[New York]

[John Holt]

1775-08-22
[1775]

1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 46 x 30 cm

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.

Broadsides -- SY1775 no.24
91788d_SY1775_24.tif

Election districts--New York (State)--New York

United States. Continental Army--Recruiting, enlistment, etc.
New York (State). Militia--Recruiting, enlistment, etc.

New York (N.Y.)--Administrative and political divisions
New York (N.Y.)--History, Military--18th century
New York (N.Y.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces

broadsides (notices)

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