In Provincial Congress, Concord, April 12, 1775. : Whereas the preservation of our country from slavery, depends under God, on an effectual execution of the continental and provincial measures for that purpose: Resolved, that there be now appointed for each county in this colony, a committee consisting of five persons ..., verso

Revolutionary Era broadsides, 1775-1783

[Boston, Mass.]

[Printed by Edes and Gill]

1775-04-12
[1775]

1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 36 x 23 cm

Resolve of the Massachusetts Provincial Congress concerning the reporting of communications from the state’s committees of correspondence. "Signed by order of the Provincial Congress, John Hancock, president. A true extract from the minutes, Benjamin Lincoln, secretary." Imprint supplied by Evans. Printed area measures 28.2 x 15.4 cm. New-York Historical copy: inscription on verso; damaged along creases, with slight loss of text. References: Evans 14219; Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 1844.

Broadsides -- SY1775 no.84
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Massachusetts--Politics and government--1775-1783
Massachusetts--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Committees of correspondence

broadsides (notices)

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