Revolutionary Era broadsides, 1775-1783

: In the House of Representatives, June 26, 1776. : Whereas repeated applications have been made by the Honorable Congress to this Court, to procure a sum of hard money, to be forthwith sent into Canada, for the support of our army ... Resolved, that ... th; Resolution of the General Court of Massachusetts. Signed: Timothy Danielson, speaker, pro. tem. in Council, June 27, 1776. Read and concurr’d. John Lowell, dep’y. secr’y. pro. tem. Consented to, by the major part of the Council. A true copy. Attest, John Lowell, dep’y. sec’y. pro tem. Imprint supplied by Evans. Printed area measures 25.1 x 12.5 cm. References: Evans, 14863; Bristol, B4266; Shipton & Mooney, 43086; Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 1990; Cushing, J.D. Mass. laws, 941., New-York Historical Society

: Sir, By virtue of the authority vested in us by certain resolutions of the Congress of the colony of New-York, of the [blank] day of June, in the year of our Lord, 1776, reciting, that whereas there are in this colony, divers persons, who ... have been co; Bristol imprint, "Fish-Kill, S. Loudon", incorrect. Printed in New York, probably by John Holt. New-York Historical copy addressed in ms. "To Mr. Solomon Fowler at East Chester", summoning him to appear at the City Hall, New York, on July 4th; dated and signed in ms. at end: "Dated the Twenty Seventh day of June 1776. Leonard Gansevort. Phil. Livingston. Thomas Tredwell. Lewis Graham. Gouv. Morris. Thos. Randall". References: Bristol B4293., New-York Historical Society

: In Congress, July 4, 1776. : A declaration by the representatives of the United States of America, in general Congress assembled.; The Hugh Gaine printing of the Declaration of Independence. "Signed by order and in behalf of the Congress, John Hancock, president. Attest. Charles Thomson, secretary." Watermark: Strassburg bend and lily over "GR." New-York Historical copy presented by Lucius Wilmerding. Cf. NYHS Quarterly 32 (1948). References: Bristol B4403; Shipton & Mooney, 43203; Walsh, M.J. "Contemporary Broadside Editions of the Declaration of Independence." Harvard Library Bulletin 3 (1949): 31-43, 4., New-York Historical Society

: In Congress, July 4, 1776. : A declaration by the representatives of the United States of America, in general Congress assembled.; The Declaration of Independence, place of publication and printer unknown. "Signed by order and in behalf of the Congress, John Hancock, president. Attest. Charles Thomson, sec’ry." Text printed in two columns, 70 lines in first. Watermark: A Rogge. References: Bristol B4404; Shipton & Mooney, 43196; Walsh, M.J. "Contemporary Broadside Editions of the Declaration of Independence." Harvard Library Bulletin 3 (1949): 31-43, 5., New-York Historical Society

: Philadelphia, July 20, 1776. By an express arrived yesterday from South-Carolina, we have the following important intelligence. : Extract of a letter from Fort Johnson, South-Carolina, July, 2, 1776. …; An account of the attack on Fort Sullivan. Ascribed to the press of Benjamin Towne by Evans. Text in two columns. New-York Historical copy inscribed on verso: For Mr. John McKesson, from E.H.[?] ... References: Evans 14671; Bristol B4342; Shipton & Mooney 43140; Hildeburn, C.R. Pennsylvania, 3342., New-York Historical Society

: By His Excellency George Washinton [sic], Esquire, general, and commander in chief of the army of the United States of North-America. : Whereas a bombardment and attack upon the city of New-York ... may be hourly expected: and as there are great numbers o; Signed and dated: Given under my hand, at head-quarters, New-York, August 17, 1776. George Washington. References: Evans, 15153., New-York Historical Society

: A proclamation. By His Excellency the Honorable William Howe, : general and commander in chief of all His Majesty’s forces ... Whereas it is represented, that many of the loyal inhabitants of this island have been compelled by the leaders in rebellion, to; Howe did not invade Long Island until Aug. 27., New-York Historical Society

: State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations. : At a meeting of the committee appointed to act during the recess of the General-Assembly, held at the Court House in Newport, on the twelfth day of September, A.D. 1776. Resolved that, to raise the batta; Resolve on methods of raising the number of men required, equipment to be furnished, wages allowed, and the proportion of commissioned officers in each county. Imprint supplied by Alden. New-York Historical copy signed in manuscript: Henry Ward, secr’y. References: Evans, 15059; Alden, J.E. Rhode Island, 663., New-York Historical Society

: In Congress, September 16, 1776. : Resolved, that eighty-eight battalions be enlisted as soon as possible, to serve during the present war, and that each state furnish their respective quotas in the following proportions, viz. …; Twelve resolves concerning enlistment, bounties and pay, passed at sessions of Congress held on September 16th, 18th, and 19th. Signed: By order of the Congress, John Hancock, president. Imprint supplied by Evans. Printed area measures 30.0 x 16.2 cm. References: Evans 15167., New-York Historical Society

: In Convention of the Representatives of the State of New-York. September 21, 1776. : Whereas divers of the inhabitants of this state have, by the wicked arts and insiduous [sic] and corrupt practices of William Tryon, Esq; late governor of the colony of N; Signed: Extract from the minutes. Robert Benson, sec’ry. Imprint supplied from Vail, R.W.G. A patriotic pair of peripatetic printers (in Essays honoring Lawrence C. Wroth, 1951), p. 395. Printed area measures 22.3 x 16.5 cm. New-York Historical copy has manuscript annotations on verso: The committee appointed to carry the within [resolutions?] into execution ... [names of committee members] attest [signed] John McKesson secry. References: Evans, 14931; Bristol, B4295; Shipton & Mooney, 43106., New-York Historical Society

: Proclamation. The number of fires which have appeared at the same time at very distant parts, : and other circumstances, afford too fatal a proof of an intention to destroy this city ... require every householder to send me a list of the number and names; Signed: James Robertson, m. gen. Commanding in New-York. Mortized initial, type ornament rule. The initial and address are of Hugh Gaine, who was in Newark at this time. His press in New York was not supervised by Ambrose Serle until Sept. 30. Cf. Ford. Watermark (cropped): IV. New-York Historical copy with holograph note: Dear Sir, I have sent you three new papers the latest I could get in this city. Yours to [lent?] Gibbs Atkins. To Capt. Gay. References: Reilly, E.C. Colonial printers’ ornaments 367; Ford, P.L. Journals of Hugh Gaine, p. 56-57., New-York Historical Society

: To the public. : The commissioners appointed by Congress to examine and liquidate the public accounts, for the northern district, give this public notice …; Directing those persons with unsettled claims against the United States to enter their claims before Oct. 31, 1776. Signed: James Milligan, John Carter, John Welles. Commissioners. Albany, September 30, 1776. References: Bristol B4381; Shipton & Mooney 43175., New-York Historical Society

: In Congress, October 3d, 1776. : Resolved, that five millions of continental dollars be immediately borrowed for the use of the United States of America, at the annual interest of four per cent. …; Resolves regarding loans, interest, and the establishment of government loan offices, followed by two resolves dated Oct. 7, 1776 and Feb. 26, 1777, concerning interest rates and penalties for the counterfeiting of Continental Loan Office bills. References: Evans 15170., New-York Historical Society

: In Committee of Safety, for the state of New-York. Fish-Kills, Oct. 9, 1776. : Resolved, that the persons hereafter mentioned, be appointed to purchase at the cheapest rate, in their several counties, all the coarse woollen cloth, linsey-woolsey, blankets; Signed: Extract from the minutes. Robert Benson, sec’ry. Imprint supplied from Vail, R.W.G. A patriotic pair of peripatetic printers (in Essays honoring Lawrence C. Wroth, Portland, Me., 1951), p. 395. New-York Historical copy: manuscript correction in the text; inscribed on verso: "9th Oct. 1776, Resolution of Committee of Safety No. 3". References: Bristol B4290; Shipton & Mooney 43100., New-York Historical Society

: New-York, October 30, 1776. To the King’s Most Excellent Majesty. : The humble address of the high sheriff, gentlemen, clergy, and freeholders of the county of Devonshire, England.; Ascribed to the press of Donald Macdonald and Alexander Cameron by Bristol. Type ornament rule above imprint. References: Bristol B4297; Shipton & Mooney, 43019., New-York Historical Society

: In the House of Representatives, November 1, 1776. : Ordered, that the following address from the General Court of this state, to the officers and private soldiers who are gone from thence and are serving in the American army, be printed in two thousand h; Order of the Massachusetts General Court. "In Council, November 2d, 1776. Read and concurred. ..." Address begins: Friends and fellow sufferers, The beneficent Creator of the universe bestowed on mankind the noble faculty of reason ... Address commending the American forces. Signed: T. Dalton, speaker, pro. tem. read and concurred. John Avery, Deputy secretary. James Bowdoin, president. Imprint supplied by Evans. Printed area measures 36.3 x 20.4 cm. References: Evans 14868; Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 1999; Cushing, J.D. Mass. laws, 956., New-York Historical Society

: By the Honorable Jonathan Trumbull, Esquire, captain-general, and commander in chief of the state of Connecticut, in America. A proclamation. : Whereas the Honorable Continental Congress have resolved that eight battalions of troops be raised ... each non; Signed: Jonth. Trumbull. New-York Historical copy inscribed on verso. References: Bristol, B4199; Shipton & Mooney, 43005., New-York Historical Society

: In Committee of Safety, for the state of New-York. Fish-kills, Nov. 7, 1776. : As great abuses are daily committed in the granting of passes without sufficient examination, to persons inimical to the state; in order to remedy the same, as well as to preve; Signed: Extract from the minutes. Robert Benson sec’ry. Ascribed to the press of Samuel Loudon by Evans. New York Historical copy 2 inscribed: 1776 Nov. 7th, law to arrest & imprison all persons travelling with a paper from the secretaries &c. References: Evans 14928., New-York Historical Society

: Instructions to the officers appointed to recruit in New-York, for the service of the United States of America.; Concerning the enlistment of officers and soldiers for a three year term. Text in two columns. New-York Historical copy 1 signed in manuscript: "Fish-kill, Nov. 25th. 1776. By order, Robert Yates chairman of the Committee of Arrangement in the State of New-York". Damaged along creases with slight loss of text. New-York Historical copy 2 signed in manuscript: "By order of the Committee of Arrangement, Rt Harpur [?] Chairman P.F [?]"; manuscript notes on verso. Imperfect: all before "United States of America" lacking, damaged along creases, lower left corner torn and lacking, affecting text and portion of imprint. References: Evans 15184., New-York Historical Society

: New-York, [blank] This is to certify, that the bearer [blank] has, in my presence, subscribed to the declaration, agreeable to the terms of their Excellencies the Commissioners proclamation, dated at New-York, 30th November, 1776.; Printed form completed in manuscript. The proclamation referred to is Evans 14783: By Richard Viscount Howe of the kingdom of Ireland, and William Howe, Esq; ... the King’s Commissioners for Restoring Peace to His Majesty’s Colonies in North-America ... Given at New-York, this thirtieth day of November, 1776. The proclamation was printed by Macdonald and Cameron. Library copy completed in manuscript: "New-York [Suffolk County] ... the bearer [John Ketcham] ..."; signed at bottom: "Wm. Tryon.", New-York Historical Society

: Instructions to the officers appointed to recruit in New-York, for the service of the United States of America.; Concerning the enlistment of officers and soldiers for a three year term. Imprint supplied by Bristol. Text in two columns. New-York Historical copy has manuscript note on verso: "1776 December Papers". References: Bristol B4394; Shipton & Mooney 43186., New-York Historical Society

: A List of the killed, wounded, and missing of His Majesty’s forces, under the command of His Excellency the Honourable General Howe, in the several engagements and skirmishes with the provincials, from the taking of Long-Island, August 27th, to the close; Continues: Return of commissioned and non-commissioned officers, rank and file, killed, wounded, and missing, belonging to the army under the command of his Excellency the Honourable General Howe in several actions, &c. with the Provincials, from the 17th of September to the 16th of November, 1776, inclusive, specifying the different periods, and the corps the casualties have happened in. Head quarters, New-York, 1st December, 1776 ... Text printed in three columns divided by single rules. On verso, two pages imposed horizontally on a single sheet; caption titles: A List of the killed and wounded, and those made prisoners or missing, of His Majesty’s forces, under the command of Lt. Col. Smith, of the 10th Reg. Maj. Pitcairne of the Marines, and the brigade under Lord Percy. At the battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th. 1775.; A List of the killed and wounded, of His Majesty’s forces at the engagement of Bunker’s-hill. June 17th, 1775. Two returns on verso of sheet signed by Thomas Gage. Decorative border., New-York Historical Society

: Die Repräsentanten der Vereinigten Staaten von America, im Congress versammelt, an das Volk überhaupt, und an die Einwohner Pennsylvaniens und der angrenzenden Staaten insbesondere.; In German. Urging united opposition to the British forces threatening to take possession of the city of Philadelphia. Text in two columns. Signed: Gegeben zu Philadelphia, den 10ten December, 1776. Auf Verordnung des Congresses, John Hancock, Präsident. Ascribed to the press of Henry Miller by Evans. References: Evans, 15174., New-York Historical Society

: New-York, Dec. 13, 1776. To the public. : Considerations on the present revolted state of America, addressed to its inhabitants at large.; A loyalist tract. Signed: Camillus. Type ornament rule and border. New-York Historical copy torn at upper right corner and damaged at creases, slightly affecting text. References: Bristol B4298; Shipton & Mooney, 43107., New-York Historical Society

: Head quarters, Peeks-kill, general orders for the army under the command of Brigadier General M’Dougall. : The rank and file of each company will be equally divided among the serjeants …; Followed by: Instructions for soldiers in the service of the United States, concerning the means of preserving health. Of cleanliness. Imprint supplied by Bristol. New-York Historical copy inscribed on verso: "XXV". References: Bristol B4615; Shipton & Mooney 43385., New-York Historical Society

: Oppression: a poem. Or, New-England’s lamentation of the dreadful extortion and other sins of the times. : Being a serious exhortation to all to repent and turn from the evil of their ways, if they would avert the terrible and heavy judgments of the Almig; Verse in twenty-seven stanzas; first line: Come all you friends to goodness, I pray you to attend. Dated [1765] by Evans. However, the theme of extortion suggests to Ford and others that the poem was written about 1777 when this evil was a topic of common concern in the colonies. Cf. Winslow, Ola E. American broadside verse ... New-Haven, 1930, no. 89. Woodcuts are the same as those used frequently by Ezekiel Russell who was located at Salem, Mass., in 1776 and early 1777. In February or March, 1777, Russell moved his printing office to nearby Danvers, Mass. The two woodcuts show an astronomer examining the heavens with a cross staff, accompanied by an armillary sphere, compasses, etc., and a town with lightning overhead. Text in two columns divided by single rule. New-York Historical copy closely trimmed, torn, with slight loss of text. References: Evans 10114; Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 2114a; Wegelin, O. Amer. poetry, 705., New-York Historical Society

: Know all men by these presents, that we [blank] are held and firmly bound to [blank] president of the Congress of the United Colonies of New-Hampshire, Massachusetts-Bay, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New-York, New-Jersey, Pennsylvania, the counties of Newca; "The condition of this obligation is such, that if the above-bounden [blank] who is commander of the [blank] called [blank] belonging to [blank] of [blank] in the colony of [blank] mounting [blank] carriage guns, and navigated by [blank] men, and who hath applied for a commission or letter of marque and reprisal, to arm, equip, and set forth to sea, the said [blank] as a private ship of war ... shall not exceed or transgress the powers and authorities which shall be contained in the said commission ... then this obligation shall be void, or else remain in force"., New-York Historical Society

: In Committee of Safety for the state of New-York. Fish-kill, Jan. 6, 1777. : Whereas it appears to this committee that fines have been levied by the precinct committees, county committees and field officers of the state, upon many of the inhabitants there; Signed: Extract from the minutes. Robert Benson, sec’ry. Calling for the reporting of monies collected in fines local and military officials. Samuel Loudon printed at Fishkill, N.Y. in 1777. References: Bristol B4536; Shipton & Mooney 43315., New-York Historical Society

: State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of Representatives, January 26th, 1777. : Ordered, that the following address be printed, and a copy thereof sent to each minister of the gospel within this state ... To the people of Massachusetts-Bay. Friends and; Encouragement for the Continental Congress’s plan to raise eighty-eight batallions (cf. Evans 15425) and for Massachusetts residents to enlist and fulfill their quota of fifteen battalions. "In Council, January 28, 1777. Read and concurred."--p.[2]. Imprint supplied by Evans. New-York Historical copy annotated at foot of sheet: The above was written by Deacon Aaron Skinner of Shelbur[ne] [signed] Charles M. Taintor - April 20th, AD 1850. References: Evans 15426; Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 2075; Cushing, J.D. Mass. laws, 979., New-York Historical Society

: By His Excellency William Livingston, Esquire ... proclamation. : Whereas some of the justices of the peace of this state have been too remiss in discharging the duty required of them ... I have therefore thought fit ... to issue this proclamation, hereby; Charging all justices of the peace to carry out the prescribed punishments against British sympathizers and charging the commanding officers of the New Jersey Militia to from "depredation and violence" and prevent the plundering of civilians. Signed: By His Excellency’s command, Cha. Pettit, secretary. Wil. Livingston. God save the people. Imprint supplied by Evans. References: Evans 15462; Humphrey, C.H. New Jersey, 173., New-York Historical Society

: State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of Representatives, February 6, 1777. : Whereas there may be, in some instances, an omission, to renew the appointment of committees of correspondence, inspection and safety. …; Ordering the voters in the towns to renew the appointments mentioned. "In Council, February 7, 1777. Read and concurred. ..." Ascribed to the press of Benjamin Edes by Cushing. References: Bristol B4510; Shipton & Mooney 43285; Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 2079; Cushing, J.D. Mass. laws, 986., New-York Historical Society

: State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of Representatives, February 6, 1777. : That the army may be duly supplied with shoes, stockings, and shirts, it is resolved, that the selectmen of the several towns ... appoint some ... person or persons, as agent; "In Council, February 7, 1777. Read and Concurred. ..." Includes the names of those appointed as a committee to receive the clothing from the agents, and to collect receipts and pay for the same. Imprint supplied by Evans. Printed area measures 23.8 x 15.8 cm. New-York Historical copy damaged along creases, with slight loss of text; manuscript annotation in the text. References: Evans 15428; Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 2080; Cushing, J.D. Mass. laws, 987., New-York Historical Society

: In Committee of Safety for the state of New-York. Kingston, March 1, 1777. : Resolved, that the several towns, precincts, manors and districts in each county in this state proceed to the election of supervisors, assessors and collectors …; Fifteen resolves concerning local elections, debt and debtors, and the fixing of grain prices. Signed: Extract from the minutes, Robert Benson, sec’ry. Ascribed to the press of Samuel Loudon by Evans. Text in three columns. References: Evans 15476., New-York Historical Society

: In Convention of the Representatives of the State of New-York, Kingston, April 1, 1777. : Whereas from the want of courts properly instituted for the trial of treasons, and other offenses against this state ... resolved, that all such persons as have been; Signed: Extract from the minutes, Robert Benson, sec’ry. Ascribed to the press of Samuel Loudon by Bristol. Text in two columns. References: Bristol B4540; Shipton & Mooney 43313., New-York Historical Society

: In Congress, April 1, 1777 : For the better regulating the pay of the army, resolved, that the paymaster or deputy paymaster general shall pay no money but by warrants from the commanders in chief in their respective departments, countersigned by their re; Signed: Extract from the minutes. Published by order of Congress, Charles Thomson, secretary. Includes also resolutions dated April 2, 9, and 10, all concerned with the payment of the army. References: Evans 15658; Journals of the Continental Congress, 157., New-York Historical Society

: In Congress, April 7, 1777. : Resolved, that there be one director general of all the military hospitals which shall be erected for the Continental Army in the United States …; Establishing the positions, duties, and wages of hospital employees for the American army. At end: Extract from the minutes, published by order of Congress, Charles Thomson, secretary. The Continental Congress met at Philadelphia at this time. New-York Historical copy has inscription and manuscript annotations on verso, including the opening passages of a resolution dated "In Congress Feby 6th 1778. For the better regulating of the hospitals the United States ...", written and crossed out in manuscript, and the name "Josiah Bartlett"., New-York Historical Society

: In Congress, April 7, 1777. : Resolved, that there be one director general of all the military hospitals, which shall be erected for the Continental Army in the United States …; Establishing the positions, duties, and wages of hospital employees for the American army. At end: Extract from the minutes, published by order of Congress, Charles Thomson, secretary. The Continental Congress met at Philadelphia at this time. New-York Historical copy damaged along creases, with slight loss of text. References: Evans 15660; Austin, R.B. Early Amer. medical imprints, 1955., New-York Historical Society

: In Congress, April 14, 1777. : Resolved, that from and after the publication hereof, the second article of the 8th section, the first article of the 11th section, the 8th article of the 14th section, and the 2d article of the 18th section, of the Rules an; At end: By order of Congress, John Hancock, president. Printed area measures 28.1 x 14.9 cm. New-York Historical copy damaged along creases, with slight loss of text. References: Evans 15662., New-York Historical Society

: Sir, The opinion which General Washington and all the general officers of our army entertain of the designs of General Howe against this state …; Transmitting General Washington’s request that the Philadelphia militia prepare to meet the English troops when they advance on the city. Signed: Philadelphia, April 16, 1777. Thomas Wharton, jun. president. New-York Historical copy signed in manuscript: John Lacey, Esq. sub-lieutenant of the county of Bucks. References: Bristol B4562; Shipton & Mooney 43335., New-York Historical Society

: New-York, April 23, 1777. Song for St. George’s Day. Tune, Hail England, Old England.; First line: For ages the nations beheld with surprize. Watermark: OGR (probably Onderdonk, Gaines, and Remsen, the proprietors of the Onderdonk Paper Mill in Hempstead, Long Island, New York). New-York Historical copy with ms. note on verso: Supposed--by the Revd. Mr. Odell, late Episl minister at Burlington in New Jersey driven to N York by the violent [rulers?] of the day. At the close of the Am. War, he went to the province of New Brunswick shamefully relinguished his profession & was appointed Secy of that province. References: Bristol B4548., New-York Historical Society

: In Congress, April 29, 1777. : Resolved, that it be recommended to the several states forthwith to order the sums advanced by them for recruiting the Continental battalions …; Establishing the duties of the regimental paymasters. At end: Extract from the minutes, Charles Thomson, secretary. Printed area measures 25.9 x 14.9 cm. References: Evans 15668., New-York Historical Society

: State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of Representatives, April 30th, 1777. : Whereas this court have undoubted intelligence that our enemies are determined ... to enslave the inhabitants of America ... Resolved, that in such towns ... as have not alre; Resolves calling for mandatory enlistment in order to meet the required quota of troops in the Continental Army and Massachusetts Militia. "In Council, April 30th, 1777. Read and concurr’d."--p. [2]. Imprint supplied by Evans. New-York Historical copy damaged along creases, with slight loss of text. References: Evans 15432; Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 2086; Cushing, J.D. Mass. laws, 996., New-York Historical Society

: Pennsylvania War-Office, Philadelphia, May 2d, 1777. : Application having been made to this board by the Honorable Major General Schuyler for assistance in procuring blankets …; Resolutions ordering 4000 blankets to be collected, fixing the quota for the city of Philadelphia and the several counties, and appointing commissioners to collect them. Signed: By order, Thomas Wharton, Jun. president. New-York Historical copy has manuscript annotations in the text. References: Evans 15543; Hildeburn, C.R. Pennsylvania, 3603., New-York Historical Society

: State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of Representatives, May 5, 1777. : That the happiness of mankind depends very much on the form and constitution of government they live under ... We do resolve, that it be, and hereby is recommended to the several; "In Council, May 5, 1777. Read and concurred. ..." Imprint supplied by Evans. Printed area measures 28.4 x 13.1 cm. References: Evans 15433; Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 2087; Cushing, J.D. Mass. laws, 997., New-York Historical Society

: At a General Assembly of the governor and Company of the state of Connecticut, in New-England, in America, : holden at Hartford, on the second Thursday of May, A.D. 1777. : An act for raising and compleating the quota of the Continental Army, to be raised; Signed: A true copy of record, examined by George Wyllys, sec’ry. New-York Historical copy inscribed on p. 2: act of the state of Connecticut, 8th May, 1777. References: Evans 15264., New-York Historical Society

: A Declaration, or Ordinance, of the Convention of the State of New-York, passed May 10, 1777, offering free pardon to such of the subjects of the said State, as, having committed treasonable acts against the same, shall return to their allegiance. Whereas; Printed in two columns. Offers pardon to subjects found guilty of treasonable acts who voluntarily come forward and take an oath of allegiance to the state of New York. Includes form of oath of allegiance, to be taken not after July 1. Imprint supplied by Evans. New-York Historical copy: signed in manuscript by Robert Benson and others; manuscript draft on verso of a fragment of resolution eliminating the death penalty for persons found guilty of high treason. References: Evans 15475., New-York Historical Society

: In Congress, May 14, 1777. : Resolved, I. That the quarter-master general of the army be authorized and empowered to appoint one commissary of forage for the army, and one for each of the military departments therof …; Resolves concerning the responsibilities of the quartermaster, forage-master, commissariat, and others. At end: Extracts from the minutes. Charles Thomson, secretary. References: Evans 15670., New-York Historical Society

: By His Excellency Jonathan Trumbull, Esq; governor of the state of Connecticut, in America. A proclamation. : Whereas the General Assembly ... did resolve, that whereas sundry of the inhabitants of this state ... have absconded, and put themselves under t; Concerning the granting of free pardons to deserters from the British forces, following their voluntary appearance before a justice and taking of an oath of allegiance to the state of Connecticut. Resolution includes text of oath of allegiance to the state of Connecticut. Signed: Jonathan Trumbull. Incorrectly ascribed to the New London press of Timothy Green by Evans. References: Evans 15269., New-York Historical Society

: In Congress, June 10, 1777. : Resolved, I. That for supplying the Army of the United States with provisions, one commissary general and four deputy commissaries general of purchases; and one commissary general and three deputy commissaries general of issu; Forty-five numbered resolutions of the Continental Congress outlining the commissary department, dated June 10, June 11 and June 16, 1777. Title taken from caption title and opening lines of text. Signed: Extracts from the minutes. Published by order of Congress. Charles Thomson, secretary. Imprint from colophon. Signatures: [A]². References: Evans 15672; ESTC W26445., New-York Historical Society

: In Congress, Monday, 30th June, 1777. : Congress, agreeably to the order of the day, resolved itself into a committee of the whole, to take into consideration the letters from Abraham Ten Broeck, Esq; …; Five resolutions of the Continental Congress in opposition to the recognition of the state of New Connecticut, to be formed from the New Hampshire Grants. Signed: Extract from the journals, Charles Thomson, secretary. References Evans 15673, New-York Historical Society

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