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 …

Revolutionary Era broadsides, 1775-1783

[New York, N.Y.]

[Printed by John Holt]

1775-04-28
[1775]

1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 27 x 21 cm

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.

Broadsides -- SY1775 no.54
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