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 Committee are satisfied ... that such report is false and groundless ...

Revolutionary Era broadsides, 1775-1783

[New York, N.Y.]

[Printed by John Holt]

1775-08-04
[1775]

1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 26 x 22 cm

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.

Broadsides -- SY1775 no.67
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United States. Continental Congress

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