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 colony, to alarm the country ... [copy 2]

Revolutionary Era broadsides, 1775-1783

[New York]

[Printed by John Holt]

1775-10-17
[1775]

1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 22 x 18 cm

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.

Broadsides -- SY1775 no.33 copy 2
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