Revolutionary Era broadsides, 1775-1783

: Sold by J. Williams, No. 39, Fleet-Street, price six-pence, the Scotch butchery : a well executed print. Boston 1775.; Advertisement for a satirical print entitled The Scotch Butchery, Boston, 1775, depicting the situation in Massachusetts. References: ESTC N471106. New-York Historical copy has pencil notation: Dec. 1775., New-York Historical Society

: An Hymn, to be sung by the children of the Charity-School, of the parish of Trinity Church, : on Sunday the 3d December, 1775, in the forenoon, at which time a sermon will be preached for the support of the school. …; Followed by a brief account of the Trinity School and an appeal for assistance. First line: Father of mercy! hear our prayer. Verse printed in two columns divided by type ornament rule. New-York Historical holds two copies. Copy 1: 30 x 22 cm., with horizontal chainlines, inscribed on verso: Doct. Middleton to pay his respects to Mr. Moore, these Holydays Tuesday morning. Copy 2 with vertical chainlines, inscribed on verso: The Rev. Mr. Moore. Bears watermark crown over "GR." References: Bristol B4133., New-York Historical Society

: In Congress. December 6, 1775. : We the delegates of the thirteen united colonies in North America have taken into our most serious consideration a proclamation issued from the Court of St. James’s on the twenty-third day of August last. …; Signed: Extract from the minutes, Charles Thomson, sec. Text in two columns. Two states (?) noted; priority not determined. In one, the imprint reads "Printed by John Dunlap." in the other, the imprint reads "Printed by J. Dunlap." New-York Historical copy has ink stamp: "Tomlinson Collection--Deposited by Mercantile Library Association". References: Evans 14567; Hildeburn, C.R. Pennsylvania, 3226., New-York Historical Society

: To His Excellency William Tryon, Esq; : Sir, As you have been pleased to address yourself, in a public manner, to the inhabitants of this province …; A response to Tryon’s letter and address to the inhabitants of New York, dated respectively Dec. 6 and 4, 1775 (Evans 14297.) Signed: I am, with all due respect, Your Excellency’s most humble servant, A citizen. Imprint supplied by Evans. Text in two columns. References: Evans 14486., New-York Historical Society

: New-York, December 6, 1775. : (Yesterday the following letter, and address, to the inhabitants of this colony, was, by his Excellency our governor, sent to Whitehead Hicks, Esq; mayor of this city.); Address of Governor Tryon announcing his withdrawal from New York. Addressed from: Ship Dutchess of Gordon, Harbour of New York, 4th Dec. 1775. Imprint from Evans. Watermark: Circle containing wreaths about crown over GR. References: Evans 14297., New-York Historical Society

: We, freeholders and inhabitants of Queen’s County, feeling in common with our fellow subjects, the deepest anxiety and distress, : from the most unhappy state of affairs between Great-Britain and the American colonies ...; Concludes: To remain peaceable and quiet, we again repeat, is our earnest desire; and breathing the most friendly disposition towards our neighbors, countrymen and fellow-subjects, we intreat them to behold in us those endearing connections, and not suffer a difference in opinion, or mischievous and groundless reports, to hurry them into acts of violence against us, which the laws of God and man will justify us in resisting. Dated at end: The above declaration is published as containing the sentiments and intentions of a large majority of the inhabitants of the county. Queen’s County, December 6, 1775. References: Bristol B4165., New-York Historical Society

: In Provincial Congress, New-York, Dec. 12, 1775. : Whereas this Congress has received undoubted information, that a number of disaffected persons in Queen’s County, have been supplied with arms and ammunition, from on board the Asia ship of war …; Giving the names and requesting the presence before the Provincial Congress of twenty-six men accused of taking up arms on behalf of the British. "Ordered that, of Jamaica Township [4 names] Newtown [7 names] Flushing Township [1 name] Hempstead Township [9 names] Oyster-Bay [5 names] ... do attend this Congress ..." Ascribed to the press of John Holt by Evans. References: Evans 14313. New-York Historical copy has ms. "Capt." written before the name of Samuel Hallet., New-York Historical Society

: In Provincial Congress, New-York, Dec. 13, 1775. : Whereas this Congress has received information, that a number of disaffected persons in Queen’s County, have been supplied with arms and ammunition, from on board the Asia ship of war ... Resolved, that i; "... Therefore ordered, that the inhabitants of the said county do appear by a committee, before this congress, on Wednesday next, at 10 o’clock in the morning, to give satisfaction in the premises." Probably printed by John Holt. References: Bristol B4080. New-York Historical copy signed at bottom: Nathll. Woodhull presidt., New-York Historical Society

: I [blank] being made a prisoner of war, by the Army of the Thirteen United Colonies in North-America, do promise and engage, on my word and honour, and on the faith of a gentleman, to depart from hence to [blank] in the province of [blank] being the place; Dated: A.D. 1776., New-York Historical Society

: Gen. Washington, : a new favourite song, at the American camp. To the tune of the British grenadiers.; Ballad, in twelve stanzas; first line: Vain Britons boast no longer, with proud indignity. This song appears, with title, "War and Washington; A song composed at the beginning of the American Revolution," in Sewall, Jonathan Mitchell. Miscellaneous poems ..., Portsmouth, N.H., 1801, p. 52-53. References: Bristol B4361; Shipton & Mooney 43158; Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 2038; Wegelin, O. Amer. poetry, 352., New-York Historical Society

: To the children of light in this generation, called of God to be partakers of eternal life in Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God, and Light of the World.; At head of title: It being recommended to Friends by our Meeting for Sufferings to read in their families the following epistle, wrote by our worthy Friend William Penn, taken from his Select works, page 497,---and in order that Friends might more generally have the opportunity, it was thought expedient to re-print it. Caption title. Signed on p. 4: W. Penn. Worminghust in Sussex, the 4th of the 9th month, 1678. I desire that this epistle may be read, in the fear of the Lord, in your several meetings. Imprint supplied by Evans. New-York Historical copy damaged along creases, with slight loss of text. References: Evans 14968; Hildeburn, C.R. Pennsylvania, 3440., New-York Historical Society

: To [blank] captain, or to the chief officer of the [blank] company in the [blank] regiment in this colony. Greeting. : In pursuance of the direction of an act of the General Assembly, passed in December 1775, you are hereby ordered, first giving proper no; Order issued by the Connecticut Militia, followed by enlistment form, dated January, 1776. Not in Shipton & Mooney. New-York Historical copy completed in manuscript: to "Samuel Mather" captain, or to the chief officer of the "Sixth" company in the "Third" Regiment ...; Given under my hand at "New London" the "first" day of "January" A.D. 177"6". [signed] G Saltonstall oco(?); enlistment form filled in ink for the subscribers of Lyme in the county of New London. References: Bristol, B3956., New-York Historical Society

: By His Excellency William Tryon, Esq; captain general and governor in chief, in and over the province of New-York ... A proclamation. : Whereas the General Assembly of this province stands prorogued to the first day of February ... I do ... dissolve the s; Signed: Wm. Tryon. By His Excellency’s command, Sam. Bayard, Jun. d. secry. God save the King. Imprint from Evans. Royal arms at head of title. Watermark: crown over "GR." New-York Historical copy: wood block split in half. References: Evans 14919., New-York Historical Society

: The Tory Act : published by order of the Continental Congress, Philadelphia, Jan. 2, 1776.; Seven resolutions of the Continental Congress concerning American loyalists. Signed: Extracts from the minutes, Charles Thompson [i.e. Thomson], secretary. Imprint from Evans. New-York Historical copy inscribed: "John McKesson" and "Continental Congress". References: Evans 15147; Journals of the Continental Congress, 89., New-York Historical Society

: Resolves of the Honourable Continental Congress. : (Published by order of the General Committee, for the city and county of Albany.); Seven resolutions concerning American loyalists, known as the Tory act. Dated: In Congress, January 2, 1776. Signed: Extracts from the minutes, Charles Thompson [i.e., Thomson], secretary. Text in two columns separated by an ornamental border; initial capital "W" in type ornament border. References: Bristol, B4401; Shipton & Mooney, 43193., New-York Historical Society

: To the electors of New-York. January 6, 1776. : Fellow-citizens, there are several important reformations, which ought to be made, for our future security, and which if we are wise, we will take this opportunity to provide for …; Recommends the shortening of the duration of Assembly terms from seven to three years and the witholding of funds for supporting troops in New York. References: Evans 15039., New-York Historical Society

: This note shall entitle the bearer to the sum of two shillings [four shillings, eight shillings], : current money of the colony of New-York, payable on demand, by the mayor, aldermen, and commonalty of the city of New-York ... Dated the sixth day of Janua; Imprint from verso. "New-York water works" in woodcut ribbon at head. "No. [blank]" with square brackets under ribbon. Numeral "3" over T in "This" at beginning of title. Type ornament rule at sides and bottom. Printed in red and black. Verso with woodcut illustration of the water pump proposed by Christopher Colles. Woodcuts by Elisha Gallaudet. Denominations (in shillings) issued on this date: 2, 4, 8. References: Newman, E.P. Early paper money of America, p. 213., New-York Historical Society

: Gentlemen, Although a certain day is fixed for the session of Congress, which we beg leave to remind you is the first of February; and although we have no prospect of necessity of calling the Congress sooner, yet we have abundant reason to request that th; Opposes the "supposed conciliatory proposal on the part of Great-Britain." "... returnable the [blank] day of February next.": last sentence of first paragraph. "Signed by order, and in behalf of the Committee of Safety. To the members of the Provincial Congress of the colony of New-York." New-York Historical copy with ms. "Jan. 9th 1776" at head; blank filled in: returnable the "14th" day; signed at end: "Pierre Van Cortlandt chairman." Sheet 20 x 18 cm. pasted at bottom with ms. note describing content and referring to minutes of Jan. 8, 1776. References: Bristol, B4289; Shipton & Mooney, 43101., New-York Historical Society

: Committee chamber, New-York, January 10, 1776. : Whereas the business of this committee has been much impeded by reason of the absence of many members ... the freemen and freeholders of this city and county, are hereby requested to attend at the City-Hall; First part signed: By order of the Committee, Corn. P. Low, chairman, p.t. Followed by: To the inhabitants of New-York. Signed: Lucius. Imprint from Evans. New-York Historical copy with holograph signature of John M’Kesson. References: Evans 14924., New-York Historical Society

: In Congress, January 17, 1776. : Resolved, that the colonels of the several battalions, ordered to be raised, do immediately order their officers on recruiting service, to such parts where they are best known and have the greatest probability of success.; Eight resolutions concerning the recruitment of troops. Imprint supplied by Evans. References: Evans 15128., New-York Historical Society

: To the honourable magistrates, and worthy electors of King’s County, on Nassau-Island, in the colony of New-York. : Gentlemen, January 23, 1776. It is with sensible and singular pleasure I meet you here this day, and on this constitutional occasion. We ar; Signed: A freeholder. Text printed in two columns. Third paragraph in right column in smaller type. New-York Historical copy with ms. emendation in left column, line 22: "rights" to follow "natives" with "s" crossed out. References: Bristol B4379; Shipton & Mooney, 43173., New-York Historical Society

: By the Great and General Court of the Colony of Massachusetts-Bay. A proclamation. : The frailty of human nature, the wants of individuals, and the numerous dangers which surround them, through the course of life, have in all ages, and in every country, i; Followed by: In Council January 19, 1776. Ordered, that the foregoing proclamation be read at the opening of every Superior Court of Judicature, &c. .. In the House of Representatives, January 23, 1776. Read and concurr’d. ... Imprint supplied by Evans. New-York Historical copy inscribed on verso: "For the town clerk of Stoughton". References: Evans 14839; Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 1973; Cushing, J.D. Mass. laws, 914., New-York Historical Society

: To the inhabitants of New-York. : My fellow citizens, This city becomes more and more the scoff and wonder of America! …; Signed and dated: The Sentinel. January 27, 1776. Imprint from Evans. References: Evans 15107., New-York Historical Society

: Committee of Safety, New-York, January 27, 1776. : Instructions to the colonels, and other officers, for inlistment of four new battalions in the Continental service, for the defence of the colony of New-York …; Followed by a blank commission directed to the company officer for raising a troop of seventy-six men. First part printed in two columns, second part in one. Imprint from Evans. Evans entry duplicated by Bristol B4292. Bristol title incorrect: In Committee of Safety ... Watermark: Liberty & Prudence. Cf. Gravell, T.L. Amer. watermarks 458. Although Evans attributes to Loudon, this paper was used for interleaving Gaine’s universal register ... for the year 1776. New-York Historical copy has "Committee of Safety, New-York, January 27, 1776." crossed out and "In Provincial Congress N York 24th July 1776" written above. Blanks in form filled out: "To [Richard Varick, Esq] ... appointed a [captain] ... [Wm. A. Forbes, Aaron Van Hook, James Fairley] intended to be the other officers". Holograph signature at end: "By order Nathll. Woodhull presidt." References: Evans 14925; Shipton & Mooney 43102., New-York Historical Society

: In Provincial Congress for the colony of New-York, the [blank] day of [blank] 1776. : To [blank] Greeting: By virtue of the authority reposed in us, we do hereby nominate, authorize, constitute and appoint you [blank] of the [blank] hereby requiring you .; New-York Historical copy with blanks filled in: the "twentieth" day of "Feby." 1776. To "Abraham Haasbrook. Esquire" ... appoint you "the said Abraham Haasbrook. Colonel." of the "northern regiment of militia of foot in Ulster County" [signed in ms. at end] Attest. "Rob: Benson, scry." By order, "Nathll. Woodhull presidt.", New-York Historical Society

: This note shall entitle the bearer to the sum of four shillings [eight shillings], : current money of the colony of New-York, payable on demand, by the mayor, aldermen, and commonalty of the city of New-York ... Dated the fifth day of March, in the year o; Imprint from verso. "New-York water works" in woodcut ribbon at head. "No. [blank]" with square brackets under ribbon. Numeral "4" over T in "This" at beginning of title. Type ornament rule at sides and bottom. Printed in red and black. Verso with woodcut illustration of the water pump proposed by Christopher Colles. Woodcuts by Elisha Gallaudet. Denominations (in shillings) issued on this date: 4, 8. References: Newman, E.P. Early paper money of America, p. 215., New-York Historical Society

: In Congress, March 6, 1776. : Resolved, that any goods, wares and merchandizes, except staves and empty casks, other than shaken or knock’d down casks for molasses, may be exported from the thirteen united colonies …; Signed: By order of the Congress, John Hancock, president. Ascribed to the press of John Dunlap by Evans. References: Evans 15131., New-York Historical Society

: The Speech of William Tr--n, Esq; who was executed on Thursday the 18th of March, 1776.; Imprint from Evans. References: Evans 15095., New-York Historical Society

: In Congress, April 3, 1776. : Resolved, that every person intending to set forth and fit out a private ship or vessel of war, and applying for a commission or letters of marque and reprisal for that purpose, shall produce a writing, subscribed by him, con; Signed: By order of Congress, [blank] president. Imprint supplied from Evans. New-York Historical copy signed in manuscript: "John Hancock". References: Evans 15138; Journals of the Continental Congress, 105., New-York Historical Society

: In Congress, Wednesday, April 3, 1776. : Instructions to the commanders of private ships or vessels of war, which shall have commissions or letters of marque and reprisal, authorising them to make captures of British vessels and cargoes.; Signed: by order of Congress, [John Hancock] president. Bristol B4254 supplies Watertown, Mass. as the place of publication. Actually, Bristol is describing this Philadelphia edition with ms. annotations for vessels of Massachusetts. The third and fourth lines end: war; make. In other editions the third and fourth lines end: vessels, them; shall, vessels; vessels, reprisal. New-York Historical copy signed in manuscript. References: Bristol B4398; Bristol B4254; Shipton & Mooney 43190; Shipton & Mooney 43069; Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 1987., New-York Historical Society

: In Congress, Wednesday. April 3, 1776. : Instructions to the commanders of private ships or vessels of war, which shall have commissions or letters of marque and reprisal, authorising them to make captures of British vessels and cargoes.; Signed: By Congress, [blank] president. "This form was reprinted, and continued to be in use ... certainly as late as 1780; the later editions being signed in ms. by the president of Congress"--Evans 15137. Imprint date based on terms of the presidents of Congress who signed extant copies: NYPL copy signed by Henry Laurens (president, Nov. 1777-Dec. 1778); LC and Rhode Island Historical Society copies signed by John Jay (president, Dec. 1778-Sept. 1779). Not in Evans or Bristol. The third and fourth lines end: vessels, reprisal. In other editions the third and fourth lines end: vessels, them; shall, vessels; war, make. New-York Historical copy signed in manuscript: John Jay; inscribed at head: instructions to commanders of privateers in 1776. References: Journals of the Continental Congress, 104., New-York Historical Society

: Head-quarters, New-York, April, 8th 1776. : The general, informs the inhabitants, that it is become absolutely necessary, that all communication, between the ministerial fleet and shore, should be immediately stopped ... Capt. James Alner is appointed ins; Signed: Israel Putnam, major general in the Continental Army, and commander in chief of the forces in New-York. Watermark: crown over cropped GR. References: Bristol, B4393., New-York Historical Society

: Meditations on death. : Composed on the death of Mr. John Pierson, junr. of Killingworth, who died April 8th, A.D. 1776; in the thirty-first year of his age. Directed in particular to the bereaved friends.; Printed in two columns divided by wide black rule. Printed area measures: 30.5 x 12.0 cm. Poem in 36 numbered four-line stanzas. First line: The Lord Jehovah reigns on high. Imprint supplied by Evans. Recorded as a New London imprint by Trumbull and Wegelin, but not recorded by Hazel Johnson in her Checklist of New London, Connecticut, imprints, 1709-1800. New-York Historical copy inscribed: Mary Tanners[?] verses given her by her Mammaa Lydia Pierson Killingworth. April the 21st 1813. References Evans 14887. Wegelin, O. Amer. poetry, 633., New-York Historical Society

: The following are recommended as proper persons to represent the city and county of New-York, in Provincial Congress. : The election will commence on Tuesday next, being the 16th of April, 1776 …; Election ticket, listing Col. M’Dougall, Robert Ray, John Van Cortlandt, and eighteen others, followed by an address exhorting the inhabitants of New York to vote "for men of virtue and knowledge" in the upcoming election. Election ticket followed by: To the inhabitants of the city and county of New-York. Signed: The Sentinel. Dated: April 13, 1776. One of four different tickets issued for this election. Cf. Becker. Imprint from Evans 15108. Names in 3 columns separated by type ornament rules. Also issued as separate broadsides. Two issues noted. A: first line "The following are recommended ... " 155 mm.; first line "To the inhabitants ... " 149 mm. B: "The following ... " 158 mm.; "To the inhabitants ... " 152 mm. New-York Historical copy no. 1 state A on one sheet. Copy 2 state B "The following ... " on separate sheet 12 x 21 cm. Copy 3 state B "To the inhabitants ... " on separate sheet 26 x 21 cm. References: Evans 14757, 15108; Becker, C. L. History of political parties in the province of New-York (1960), p. 257-258., New-York Historical Society

: Committee-chamber, New-York, April 13th 1776. : The following persons of this the city and county, are recommended by the general comittee of the same, as persons worthy to serve in the ensuing Provincial Congress.; Signed: By order of the Committee, Garret Abeel, deputy chairman. Followed by a list of twenty-one names in three columns. One of four different tickets issued for this election. Imprint from Evans. References: Evans 14927; Becker, C.L. History of political parties in the province of New-York (1960), p. 257-258., New-York Historical Society

: To the inhabitants of the city and county of New-York. : My dear countrymen, There can be nothing more fatal to us than to bring our representation into contempt. …; Arguing against anyone holding office who does not possess "great abilities, or considerable property." Signed and dated: The watchman. April 15, 1776. References: Evans 15109., New-York Historical Society

: New-York, April 16, 1776. Extract of a letter from John Jay, Esq; : a delegate at the Continental Congress, to a gentleman of this city.; Concerning the dispute over the manner of appointing delegates to the Continental Congress. Evans title puts date at end. References: Evans 14813., New-York Historical Society

: To the inhabitants of the city and county of New-York. : My friends and countrymen, When I behold a few restless men, endeavouring to throw all things into confusion …; Concerning the political leadership of New York City. Dated and signed: April 16, 1776. A sober citizen. References: Evans 15110., New-York Historical Society

: New-York, April 16, 1776. : The Mechanics in Union and their associates, beg leave to offer the under mentioned gentlemen to the public, as fit men to represent the city and county of New-York, in the next Provincial Congress; the electors reserving to th; Followed by list of names including Jacobus Van Zant, William Denning, Isaac Roosevelt, and eighteen others. One of four different tickets issued for this election. Cf. Becker. References: Evans 14941; Becker, C.L. History of political parties in the province of New-York (1960), p. 257-258., New-York Historical Society

: The following are recommended as proper persons to represent the city and county of New-York, in Provincial Congress. : The election will commence on Tuesday next, being the 16th of April, 1776.; List of names includes John Jay, Philip Livingston, John Alsop and eighteen others. List printed in three columns divided by type ornament rules. One of four different tickets issued for this election; this ticket includes James Duane. Cf. Becker. Typography identical to Evans 14757, Publication attributed in Evans 15108 to Holt. References: Evans 14756; Becker, C. L. History of political parties in the province of New-York (1960), p. 257-258., New-York Historical Society

: Colony of Massachusett’s-Bay, 1776. : We the subscribers, do each of us severally for ourselves, profess, testify and declare, before God and the world, that we verily believe that the war, resistance and opposition in which the United American Colonies a; The so-called "test oath" as prescribed by an act passed by the Massachusetts General Court on May 1, 1776. Imprint supplied by Evans. Printed area measures 15.4 x 14.5 cm. Lower half of sheet is blank for subscribers’ names. New-York Historical copy inscribed in manuscript: Wm. Reed [and 13 others]. References: Evans, 14840; Bristol, B4251; Shipton & Mooney, 43064; Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 2030., New-York Historical Society

: At a General Assembly of the governor and Company of the English colony of Connecticut, in New-England, in America, : holden at Hartford, on the second Thursday of May, A.D. 1776. : An act for raising and equipping a body of minute men, to be held in read; Caption title. Signed: A true copy of record, examined by George Wyllys, sec’ry. Ascribed to the press of Timothy Green of New London by Evans, but not listed in H.A. Johnson’s Checklist of New London imprints. References: Evans 14695; Evans 14699., New-York Historical Society

: At a General Assembly of the governor and Company of the English colony of Connecticut : ... holden at Hartford, on the second Thursday of May ... 1776. Whereas the article of salt is of great importante [sic] and necessity ... it is therefore judged nece; Continues: whereupon it is resolved, by this assembly, that the sum of one hundred pounds be paid out of the public treasury, of this colony, to the person or persons that shall erect proper works and fats, for the making and manufacturing common salt ... Offering bounties for the manufacture of salt. Signed: A true copy of record, examined by George Wyllys, sec’ry. Ascribed, by Evans, to the press of Timothy Green of New London; but more likely printed at Hartford. Not in Johnson, H.A. New London. References: Evans 14700., New-York Historical Society

: Philadelphia. In Congress, May 21, 1776. : Resolved, that all persons taken in arms on board any prize, be deemed prisoners, to be taken care of by the supreme executive power in each colony to which they are brought, whether the prize be taken by vessels; Signed: Extract from the minutes, published by order of Congress. Charles Thomson, secretary. Another issue in a different setting of type has "In Congress" as the first words of the title. Imprint from Evans. Text includes the form of the parole for prisoners of war. Not in Sabin. References: Evans 15142., New-York Historical Society

: In Congress, May 21, 1776 : Resolved, that all persons taken in arms on board any prize, be deemed prisoners, to be taken care of by the supreme executive power in each colony to which they are brought, whether the prize be taken by vessels fitted out by; Signed: Extract from the minutes, published by order of Congress, Charles Thomson, secretary. Another issue in a different setting of type has "Philadelphia" as the first word of the title. Imprint from Evans. Text includes the form of the parole for prisoners of war. Not in Sabin. New-York Historical copy has manuscript corrections in the text. References: Evans 15142; Journals of the Continental Congress, 108., New-York Historical Society

: In Provincial Congress, New-York, May 31, 1776. : Whereas the present government of this colony by Congress and committees ... and whereas the Continental Congress did resolve …; Three resolutions concerning elections and the determination of a new government for the state of New York. Signed: Extract from the minutes, Robert Benson, sec’ry. Imprint from Evans. Two states noted, line 33, A: "whereas it appears of right ..."; B: "whereas it appertains of right ..." Watermark: Strasburg lily over "GR." Library holds two copies. Copy 1 state A with "appears" crossed out and "appertains" written above in ink; right hand margin damaged, slight loss of text. References: Evans 14934., New-York Historical Society

: To the public. The Provincial Congress of New-York, yesterday passed a resolve in the following words: : to wit, "That no military officer in the pay of the Continental Congress, or the Congress of this colony, ought to be eligible to a seat in the Congre; Attack on the resolution prohibiting a military officer from serving in the New York legislature. Includes a statement of Scott’s commission from the Provincial Congress, dated New-York, the ninth day of June 1776. Signed at bottom: John Morin Scott. References: Bristol B4382., New-York Historical Society

: In Provincial Congress, New-York, June 13, 1776. : Whereas this Congress have been informed by the Continental Congress, and have great reason to believe that an invasion of this colony will very shortly be made. Resolved unanimously, that it be, and it i; Signed: Extract from the minutes, Robert Benson, sec’ry. Imprint from Evans. References: Evans 14936., New-York Historical Society

: At a General Assembly of the governor and Company of the colony of Connecticut, : holden at Hartford, by special order of the governor, on the 14th day of June, 1776. Whereas the article of lead is wanted in this colony for public use, and in order to pro; Signed: A true copy of record, examined by George Wyllys, sec’ry. Ascribed, by Evans, to the press of Timothy Green of New London; but more likely printed at Hartford. Not in Johnson, H.A. New London. References: Evans 14703., New-York Historical Society

: In Provincial Congress, New-York, June 20, 1776. : Whereas the Continental Congress, on the 14th day of March last, did recommend it to the several assemblies ... immediately to cause all persons to be disarmed within their respective colonies, who were n; Four resolutions prescribing the required loyalty oath and the means of disarming those who refuse to take the oath. Signed: Extract from the minutes, Robert Benson, secretary. Imprint from Evans. Watermark: "IV". References: Evans 14937., New-York Historical Society

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