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New York (State)Governor (1777-1795 : Clinton).Clinton, George1739-1812
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.
1775-1783To 1791
Land grantsLand tenurePolitics and governmentBoundaries
New York (State)Vermont
Broadsides.Proclamations.