By His Excellency George Clinton, Esq; governor of the state of New-York, general of the militia, and admiral of the navy of the same. A proclamation

Poughkeepsie, N.Y

s.n.

1778]
1778

1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 50 x 30 cm.

Overtures intended to confirm and clarify title to disputed lands originally granted by Massachusetts or New Hampshire and occupied by tenants in Albany, Charlotte (i.e. Washington), Cumberland, and Gloucester Counties in New York, the latter two counties ultimately ceasing to exist after Vermont declared itself a republic. Additionally warns that claims to properties will not be recognized by tenants acknowledging "any allegiance or subjection to the pretended state of Vermont."
N-YHS copy: fabric lining.

1775-1783
To 1791

Land grants
Land tenure
Politics and government
Boundaries

New York (State)
Vermont

Broadsides.
Proclamations.