To the inhabitants of the state of Massachusetts-Bay. Friends and fellow countrymen! : It is with concern and attention that the House of Representatives find that an act, intitled An act for drawing in the bills of credit of the several denominations, &c. passed the last session, has given uneasiness to any of the good people of this state, pages [1] and 4

Revolutionary Era broadsides, 1775-1783

[Boston, Mass.]

[Printed by John Gill]

1777-12-15
[1777]

4 p. ; 35 cm

Caption title. Summarizes objections to the act and refutes each. Followed, on p. 4, by: State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of Representatives December 15, 1777. Ordered, that Mr. Paine, Mr. Greenough and Mr. Phillips, be a committee to correct the address ... one of which to be sent to the selectmen of each town ... Attest. Samuel Freeman, clerk. Imprint supplied by Evans. Signatures: [A]². References: Evans 15439; Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 2099; Cushing, J.D. Mass. laws, 1018.

Broadsides -- SY1777 no.48
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