To the respectable inhabitants of the city and county of New-York. : Friends and fellow citizens! In times so critical as the present, it becomes the duty of every citizen, to pay particular attention to the welfare of the community, and to counteract every measure that may tend to injure its interest. ...

Revolutionary Era broadsides, 1775-1783

[New York, N.Y.]

[Printed by John Holt]

1775-03-29
[1775]

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

A cautionary note to the citizenry concerning excessive exportation of goods and a declaration of the decision not to send supplies to the British troops in Boston. "We view, with concern, the uneasiness occasioned in this city, by the late unusual exportation of nails ...". William and Henry Ustick exported the nails. Dated and signed: New-York, 29th March, 1775. By order of the Committee, Isaac Low, chairman. Ascribed to the press of John Holt by Evans. References: Evans 14320.

Broadsides -- SY1775 no.70
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Export controls--New York (State)--New York
American loyalists--New York (State)--New York

Ustick, William, 1733-1806
Ustick, Henry

Great Britain. Army--Supplies and stores

New York (N.Y.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
Boston (Mass.)--History--Siege, 1775-1776
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies

broadsides (notices)

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