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- State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations. In Council of War, July 1, 1777. : Whereas blankets are wanted for the men raised in the fifteen months brigade of this state …
- Two resolutions concerning the purchase of sufficient blankets for the thousand men ordered to be raised; and the printing and sending of these directions to the presidents of the town-councils. Imprint supplied by Alden. New-York Historical copy has manuscript inscription signed: "Witness Henry Ward, secr’y". References: Bristol B4575; Shipton & Mooney 43348; Alden, J.E. Rhode Island, 705., New-York Historical Society
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- In Council. Philadelphia, 28th July, 1777. : Sir, The following lines come to you from Council in the most pressing exigency of public affairs, in which the very existence of this state is threatened …
- Circular letter to the county lieutenants, ordering the militia to be called out on the expected arrival of the British in Delaware Bay. Ascribed by Evans to the press of John Dunlap. New-York Historical copy signed in manuscript: "I am Sir your very Hum Sert Tho Wharton jun Pres"; lengthy manuscript inscription at foot of page. References: Evans 15527; Hildeburn, C.R. Pennsylvania, 3565., New-York Historical Society
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- In Council. Philadelphia, July 31, 1777. : Sir, I wrote to you on the 28th instant, and ordered [blank] class of the militia of your county to be immediately marched to Chester. …
- Circular letter ordering militia to the defense of Philadelphia. New-York Historical copy signed in manuscript: "Tho. Wharton jun. pres."; lengthy inscription at foot of page. References: Bristol B4561; Shipton & Mooney 43334., New-York Historical Society
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- State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of Representatives, August 8, 1777. : Whereas by the loss of the important fortress of Ticonderoga, a way is open to the ravages of our cruel and inveterate enemies ... Resolve, that one sixth part of the able-bodi
- "In Council, August 9, 1777. Read and concurred. ..." Imprint supplied by Evans. Printed area measures 46.7 x 15.4 cm. New-York Historical copy inscribed on verso: proceeds of the council Massachusetts State. References: Evans 15434; Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 2090; Cushing, J.D. Mass. laws, 1005., New-York Historical Society
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- At a General Assembly of the governor and Company of the state of Connecticut, holden at Hartford, by special order of His Excellency the governor, on the 13th day, of August A.D. 1777.
- Resolves for sending two battalions of militia to the Continental Army. Signed: A true copy of record, examin’d, by George Wyllys, sec’ry. References: Bristol B4444; Shipton & Mooney 43237., New-York Historical Society
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- In Council of Safety, for the state of New-York, Kingston, August 13, 1777. : Whereas many people have taken the benefit of the late act of grace, merely to avoid the punishment of their crimes ... Resolved therefore, that every person, who has heretofore
- Signed: By order of Council, Pierre Van Cortlandt, president. References: Bristol B4544; Shipton & Mooney 43319., New-York Historical Society
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- Observations on the slaves and the indented servants, inlisted in the army, and in the navy of the United States.
- Signed on p. [2]: Philadelphia, August 14, 1777. Antibiastes. Printer’s name from colophon. References: Evans 15239; Lib. Company. Afro-Americana, 628., New-York Historical Society
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- State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of Representatives, August 15, 1777 : Whereas it appears ... that the proportion of the Continental Army, directed to be raised in this state, is far short of being compleat ... Resolved, that ... several companies
- "In Council, August 15, 1777. Read and concurred. John Avery, Deputy-Secretary. Consented to by the major Part of the Council. A true Copy. Attest. John Avery, Deputy-Secretary"--p. [2]. Imprint supplied by Evans. New-York Historical copy: inscription at head; manuscript annotations in margin. References: Evans 15436; Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 2093; Cushing, J.D. Mass. laws, 1008., New-York Historical Society
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- Boston, September 26, 1777. : Last evening a gentleman arrived here from Providence, by whom we are favour’d with the following, fresh advices from the northern army.
- Account of the engagement at Stillwater, N.Y. Printed area measures 32.2 x 11.5 cm. References: Bristol B4441; Shipton & Mooney 43229; Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 2055., New-York Historical Society
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- State of the troops, British and German, under the command of Lieutenant-General Sir Henry Clinton, at New-York, and posts depending, October 1, 1777.
- At head of title: No. 8. Signed: J. Patterson, adjutant-general, North-America. Followed on the same sheet by "Return of the Royal Irish Regiment of Artillery, commanded by the Earl of Drogheda, master-general, for the month of November, 1777", dated and signed: Chapel Izod, Dec. 1, 1777. Luc. Barber, Adjutant Royal Artillery. A true copy. New-York Historical copy inscribed on verso: "Return of the Enemy’s strengh at New York 1st October 1777". References: Bristol B4481; Shipton & Mooney 43261., New-York Historical Society
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- To satisfy the impatience of the public, for the late operations of the Royal Army in Pennsylvania, : the printer has been desired to publish the following accounts of the glorious victory obtained on the 4th instant, by his Excellency General Sir William
- Type ornament bands. New-York Historical copy: fragments brought together and silked; some text affected. Watermark: [Britannia]; [crown] over GR. New-York Historical copy with ms. note [by John Pintard?]: "NB. This James Rivington, who lived at New York on the most intimate & friendly footing with the British officers, was at the same time acting as a spy for Genl. Washington & frequently sending him information of the intended operations of the King’s Army, but in so secret a manner that the Americains / save Washington & their messenger / looked on him as an inveterate enemy". References: Bristol B4608., New-York Historical Society
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- The following return of the prisoners, taken at Forts Montgomery and Clinton, are published for the satisfaction of the public, and particularly for the benefit of their relations; who are requested to deliver such supplies, as they mean to send for the u
- Containing the names of American officers and soldiers taken prisoner at Forts Hemingway and Clinton, Oct. 6, 1777. Signed: Jos. Loring, comm. pris. Imprint supplied by Bristol. New-York Historical copy inscribed on verso: "Return of Prisoners taken at Montgomery &c.". References: Bristol B4684; Shipton & Mooney 43455., New-York Historical Society
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- Copy of a letter from the Rev. Mr. Jacob Duche to General Washington.
- Letter from Philadelphia clergyman Jacob Duché, outlining his reasons for now opposing American independence and urging Washington to abandon the revolutionary cause. Signed: Jacob Duche. Dated: October 8th, 1777. Place of publication suggested by Evans. Text in three columns. New-York Historical copy torn, with slight loss of text. References Evans 15292, New-York Historical Society
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- Copy of a letter from the Rev. Mr. Jacob Duche to General Washington.
- Letter from Philadelphia clergyman Jacob Duché, outlining his reasons for now opposing American independence and urging Washington to abandon the revolutionary cause. Signed: Jacob Duche. Dated: October 8th, 1777. Place of publication suggested by Evans. Text in three columns. New-York Historical copy torn, with slight loss of text. References: Evans 15292., New-York Historical Society
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- Extract of a letter from General Gates, dated camp at Saratoga, October 18, 1777. : Sir, I have the satisfaction to present your excellency with the convention of Saratoga; by which His Excellency Lieutenant General Burgoyne has surrendered himself …
- The thirteen articles of convention are followed by: Extract of a letter from General Gates to Gen. Vaughan, dated Albany, October 20, 1777, concerning the British army’s burning of Kingston, N.Y.; and a copy of the recommendation "to set apart Thursday, the 18th day of December next, for solemn thanksgiving and praise," dated "In Congress, Nov. 1, 1777. Imprint from colophon. Text in two columns. New-York Historical copy inscribed: Convention of Saratoga [...?] to Gen. Vaughan; ink marks; mounted on paper sheet. References: Bristol B4623; Shipton & Mooney 43394., New-York Historical Society
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- State of Connecticut, General Assembly, October 23, 1777. In the Lower House, ordered, that the articles of convention between Major General Gates, and Lieutenant-General Burgoyne, be printed and dispensed to the several towns in this state …
- Articles of convention concerning the quartering, transport and release of General Burgoyne’s army captured at Saratoga., New-York Historical Society
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- By the Honorable Major-General Putnam, commander of the forces of the United American States, at and near the White-Plains. A proclamation. : Whereas some soldiers of the Continental Army ... have been led to desert their country’s service ... Given under
- Offering pardons to those who had deserted from the American army or joined the enemy forces and who return to duty by January 1, 1778. Signed: Israel Putnam. Imprint supplied from Vail, R.W.G. A patriotic pair of peripatetic printers, 1951, p. 404. References: Bristol B4610; Shipton & Mooney 43380., New-York Historical Society
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- State of Massachusetts-Bay. The Honorable Henry Gardner, Esq; treasurer and receiver-general of the said state. : To [blank] constable or collector of [blank] Greeting, &c. By virtue of an act ... These are in the name of the government and people of the
- "Given under my hand and seal at Boston, the first day of December, 1777". Printed area measures 30.0 x 17.1 cm. New-York Historical copies: blank forms completed in manuscript; signed in manuscript by H. Gardner; copy 1 addressed at head to "Hezekiah Hale" constable or collector of "Springfield"; copy 2 addressed at head to "Abiel Turner" constable or collector of "Scituate." References: Bristol B4518; Shipton & Mooney 43297; Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 2105., New-York Historical Society
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- State of the troops, British and German, under the command of General Sir William Howe, encamped at Philadelphia, Dec. 14, 1777.
- Enumerating (not by name) Howe’s troops. At head of title: No. 7. Signed: J. Paterson, adjutant-general, North America. References: Bristol B4480; Shipton & Mooney 43260., New-York Historical Society
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- 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
- 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., New-York Historical Society
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- To all gentlemen volunteers, who prefer liberty to slavery, and are hearty friends to the grand American cause …
- Encouragement for volunteers to enlist in the Massachusetts State Train of Artillery, commanded by Col. Thomas Crafts. Text appeared as advertisement in the December 19, 1777, and subsequent issues of the Independent chronicle, published by Powars and Willis. Not in Ford, W.C. Broadsides. New-York Historical copy: inscription on recto: Golden-ball on Taunton green. Thos. Greenleaf, recruiting officer; manuscript annotations in the text; mounted on paper backing. References: Bristol, B4607; Shipton & Mooney, 43288., New-York Historical Society
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- By His Excellency Sir Henry Clinton, knight of the most honourable Order of Bath, lieutenant general of his Majesty’s forces, &c. Proclamation. : Whereas it is consonant not only to the common principles of humanity ... to guard against the the extortion
- Royal arms at head of title. Concerns the price of grain in New York. Dated: Given under my hand at the city of New-York, the 20th day of December, 1777, in the eighteenth year of his Majesty’s reign. Signed: Henry Clinton, Lieut. Gen. Type ornament band. References: Bristol B4476. Watermarks: [Britannia] J Taylor. Wood-block cracked through lion. New-York Historical copy imperfect: fragments brought together and silked; some text affected. Stamped on back: Tomlinson collection--Deposited by Mercantile Library Association., New-York Historical Society
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- By His Excellency Sir Henry Clinton, knight of the most honourable Order of Bath, lieutenant general of his Majesty’s forces, &c. Proclamation. : Whereas it is consonant not only to the common principles of humanity ... to guard against the the extortion
- Royal arms at head of title. Concerns the price of grain in New York. Dated: Given under my hand at the city of New-York, the 20th day of December, 1777, in the eighteenth year of his Majesty’s reign. Signed: Henry Clinton, Lieut. Gen. Type ornament band. Watermarks: [Britannia] J Taylor. New-York Historical copy: fragments brought together and silked; some text affected. Wood-block cracked through lion. New-York Historical copy stamped on back: Tomlinson collection--Deposited by Mercantile Library Association. References: Bristol B4476., New-York Historical Society
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- The second section of the articles of war. : Whatsoever officer or soldier shall presume to use traiterous or disrespectful words ... : The sixth section of the articles of war. All officers and soldiers, who having received pay ... : The oath of fidelity
- Regulations prescribing punishments for insubordination, mutiny, and desertion. Imprint from Evans. New-York Historical copy: Watermark: crown over "GR" with wreath within circle, References: Evans 15838., New-York Historical Society
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- At a General Assembly of the governor and Company of the state of Connecticut, : holden at Hartford, by adjournment, on the 2d Thursday of January, A.D. 1778.
- Concerning the filling of quotas for the Continental Army. Signed: A true copy of record, examined by George Wyllys, sec’ry. The New-York Historical copy bears the ms. note: Resolved by this Assembly. Place of publication suggested by Bristol. References: Bristol B4661; Shipton & Mooney 43434., New-York Historical Society
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- In Congress, February 3, 1778. : Resolved, that every officer, who holds or shall hereafter hold a commission or office from Congress, shall take and subscribe the following oath or affirmation …
- Four resolutions of the Continental Congress concerning the loyalty oath. Signed: Extract from the minutes, Charles Thomson, secretary. New-York Historical copy inscribed on verso: "Resolves of Congress, Officers to take Oath, 3d. Feb. 1778". References: Evans 16113., New-York Historical Society
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- State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of Representatives, February 3, 1778. : Notwithstanding repeated orders ... to make returns of all the male inhabitants ... above the age of sixteen years; and ... all the men inlisted into the Continental Army ...
- "In Council, February 3, 1778. Read and concurred. ..." Imprint supplied by Evans. References: Evans 15900; Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 2141; Cushing, J.D. Mass. laws, 1022., New-York Historical Society
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- At a General Assembly of the governor and Company of the state of Connecticut, : holden at Hartford, by adjournment, on the 12th day of February, A.D. 1778. : An act for raising two brigades for the defence of this state.
- Instructions for recruiting six battalions of troops in Connecticut. Signed: A true copy of record, examined, by George Wyllys, secretary. Place of publication suggested by Bristol. References: Bristol B4662; Shipton & Mooney 43435., New-York Historical Society
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- The civil authority and select-men of the town of Groton, : met agreeable to the direction of an act of the General Assembly of this state, passed at Hartford, 12th Feb. 1778, for regulating the price of labour, internal produce, manufactures, and inn-kee
- Ascribed to the press of Timothy Green by Johnson. References: Evans 15846; Bristol B4697; Johnson, H.A. New London, 1080., New-York Historical Society
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- 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. … the twenty-third day of February, in the year of Our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and seventy eigh
- 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.", New-York Historical Society
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- State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of Representatives, March 13, 1778 : Whereas the army are in present and pressing want of shoes, stockings and shirts, which cannot be immediately supplied from the public stores; this Court now apply …
- Asking the public to help remedy the deficiency. "In Council, March 13, 1778. Read and concurred. ..." Ascribed to the press of Powars & Willis by Cushing. New-York Historical copy: manuscript annotations in the text. References: Evans 15901; Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 2144; Cushing, J.D. Mass. laws, 1026., New-York Historical Society
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- State of New-York, an act for completing the five Continental battalions, raised under the direction of this state.
- Passed Apr. 1, 1778. New-York Historical copy damaged and repaired at creases, with slight loss of text. References: Evans 15935., New-York Historical Society
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- In Congress, April 14th, 1778. : Resolved, that the commissary general of purchases have full power to appoint and remove every officer in his department. …
- Signed: Extract from the minutes. Charles Thomson, secretary. Followed by a resolution of the Continental Congress dated Apr. 16, 1778, concerning the commissary general of purchases. References: Bristol B4819; Shipton & Mooney 43574., New-York Historical Society
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- State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of Representatives, April 20, 1778. : Whereas Congress by their resolve of February 18th, 1778, has called upon this state for thirteen hundred of the Militia thereof, with other states, to fortify and secure the p
- Directing detachments from certain brigades to fill the quota. "In Council, April 20, 1778. read and concurred. ..." Ascribed to the press of Powars and Willis by Cushing. References: Evans 15902; Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 2145; Cushing, J.D. Mass. laws, 1032., New-York Historical Society
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- State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of Representatives, April 20, 1778. : Resolve for filling up and compleating the fifteen battalions of Continental troops, directed to be raised in the state of Massachusetts-Bay.
- Caption title. "In Council, April 20th, 1778. Read and concurred. ..." Followed by two additional resolves of the same date.mImprint from colophon, p. [6]. Bristol entry B4722 (Shipton & Mooney 43492) is based on an imperfect copy, lacking p. [5]-[6], at the Essex Institute. New-York HIstorical copy also incomplete: all after p. [4] lacking; damaged along creases, with slight loss of text. References: Bristol B4722; Bristol B4723; Shipton & Mooney 43492; Shipton & Mooney 43493; Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 2146; Cushing, J.D. Mass. laws, 1034; ESTC W16797., New-York Historical Society
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- In Congress, April 23, 1778. : Whereas persuasion and influence, the example of the deluded or wicked, the fear of danger, or the calamities of war, may have induced some of the subjects of these states to join, aid or abet the British forces in America .
- Resolution of the Continental Congress recommending pardons to British sympathizers who freely turn themselves in. Extract from the minutes, Charles Thomson, secretary. New-York Historical copy inscribed: John McKesson. References: Evans 16119., New-York Historical Society
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- An address of the Congress to the inhabitants of the United States of America.
- Describing the causes and progress of the Revolution. Signed: By order of Congress, Henry Lawrens, president. "In Congress, May 9, 1778. Resolved, that it be recommended to ministers of the Gospel, of all denominations, to read, or cause to be read, immediately after divine service, the above address to the inhabitants of the United States of America, in their respective churches and chapels, and other places of religious worship. Published by order of Congress, Charles Thomson, secretary." Text in three columns. References: Evans 16101., New-York Historical Society
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- Paris, May 18, 1778. : Gentlemen, Certain intelligence having been received, that eleven British ships of war ... are in the road of St. Hellens, near Portsmouth, bound for North-America …
- Signed: We have the honor to be, gentlemen, your most obedient humble servants, B. Franklin, John Adams. To the governor, or any counsellor, or senator, or member of any House of Representatives, in any of the thirteen United States of America. "Read in Congress, July 8, 1778, and ordered to be published. Charles Thomson, secretary." References: Bristol B4826; Shipton & Mooney 43581., New-York Historical Society
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- Postscript to the New-York packet, of May 14, 1778
- Extracts from proceedings of Parliament for March 1778 concerning France’s treaty with America, and other news from London. Printed in three columns. New-York Historical copy closely trimmed. References: Bristol B4748; Shipton & Mooney 43465., New-York Historical Society
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- An address of the Congress to the inhabitants of the United States of America.
- Describing the causes and progress of the Revolution. Signed: By order of Congress, Henry Laurens, president. Followed by the resolve of Congress, May 9, 1778, that the address be read at religious services throughout the United States, and the order of the Massachusetts Council for printing and reading the address, dated May 23, 1778. Text in three columns; printed area measures 39.5 x 22.3 cm. References: Evans 16099; Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 2132; Cushing, J.D. Mass. laws, 1040., New-York Historical Society
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- In Congress, 27th May, 1778. : Establishment of the American Army. I. Infantry. Resolved, that each battalion of infantry shall consist of nine companies ... II. Artillery ... III. Cavalry ... IIII. Provost …
- Resolutions of the Continental Congress passed May 27-June 2, 1778. Signed: Extracts from the minutes, Charles Thomson, secretary. References: Evans 16126; Journals of the Continental Congress, 221; Hildeburn, C.R. Pennsylvania, 3225., New-York Historical Society
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- In Congress, May 27, 1778. : establishment of the American Army
- Imprint from Evans. Signed at end: Extracts from the minutes, Charles Thomson, secretary. Contents: I. Infantry -- II. Artillery -- III. Cavalry -- IV. Provost -- May 29, 1778 -- June 2, 1778 -- November 24, 1778. References: Evans 16126., New-York Historical Society
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- In Congress, June 9, 1778. : Whereas doubts have arisen, as to the sum which shall be paid for the rations, which now may be due and owing to officers in the service of these states ... resolved, that the value of the rations due since the first day of la
- Signed: Extract from the minutes, Charles Thomson, secretary. References: Bristol B4822; Shipton & Mooney 43577., New-York Historical Society
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- State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of Representatives, June 10, 1778. : Whereas it appears that our enemies intend to wreath [sic] their vengeance ... and to that end have made several excursions lately from Rhode-Island ... Resolved, that eighteen
- Resolutions for enlisting or detaching men to serve under Continental officers in Rhode Island. "In Council, June 12, 1778. Read and concurred. ..."--p. [2]. Imprint supplied by Evans. References: Evans 15903; Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 2148; Cushing, J.D. Mass. laws, 1043., New-York Historical Society
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- The Cruel murder; or A Mournful poem : occasioned by sentence of death being pass’d upon William Brooks, James Buhannon [sic], Ezra Ross and Bethsheba Spooner, who were tried and found guilty of murdering Mr. Joshua Spooner, of Brookfield, and who are all
- Text within mourning border; verse in two columns divided by type ornament rule. New-York Historical copy damaged along creases, with slight loss of text., New-York Historical Society
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- The dying declaration of James Buchanan, Ezra Ross and William Brooks, : who were executed at Worcester, on Thursday July the 2d, 1778, for the murder of Mr. Jashua [i.e., Joshua] Spooner.
- Signed: James Buchanan, Ezra Ross, William Brooks his mark. Bathsheba Spooner, wife of Joshua Spooner, was executed at the same time. Advertised in the July 9, 1778, issue of the Massachusetts spy, printed in Worcester by Isaiah Thomas. Text in three columns within mourning borders. Not in Ford, W.C. Broadsides. New-York Historical copy closely trimmed. References: Bristol B4651; Shipton & Mooney 43422; McDade, T.M. Murder, 898., New-York Historical Society
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- In Council. Philadelphia, July 9th, 1778. : Sir, As it is of great importance to the reputation of the state, that attention be paid to the settlement of the public accounts in due time …
- Ordering the county commissioners to deliver a written account of any property confiscated from loyalists, according to the "ordinance of the late Council of Safety," Oct. 21, 1777 (Evans 15529). Signed: By order of Council, [blank] To [blank] Esquire, one of the commissioners for the county of [blank]. New-York Historical copy: blank form completed in manuscript; signed: Geo. Bryan, vice president; addressed to: "John Lacey jun." Esquire, one of the commissioners for the county of "Bucks." References: Bristol B4760; Shipton & Mooney 43524., New-York Historical Society
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- Advertisement. : The General Proprietors of the Eastern Division of New-Jersey, will attend at the court-house in Freehold, in the County of Monmouth ... to dispose of rights to locate vacant lands, adjacent to the salt-works in said county.
- Dated: July 24, 1778. References: Bristol B4741; Shipton & Mooney 43417., New-York Historical Society
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- In Congress, September 26, 1778 : Resolved, that a house be provided at the city or place where Congress shall sit, wherein shall be held the several offices of the Treasury …
- Resolution of the Continental Congress establishing and regulating the Board of Treasury. Includes an oath and blank forms to be used by the Treasury. Signed: Extract from the minutes, Charles Thomson, secretary. Imprint from Evans. New-York Historical copy damaged along creases, with slight loss of text. References: Evans 16130; Journals of the Continental Congress, 227., New-York Historical Society
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- Some observations relating to the establishment of schools, : agreed to by the committee, to be laid for consideration before the Yearly Meeting.
- "Signed on behalf of the committee by Anthony Benezet, Isaac Zane. 29th 9th month, 1778. The foregoing proposals are earnestly recommended to the attention and care of Friends ... agreeable to a minute of the Yearly-Meeting, dated 10 month 2d, 1778, and herewith sent. James Pemberton, clerk of said meeting this year."--p. 2. Proposals regarding the funding and establishment of schools by the Society of Friends. References: Evans 15802; Hildeburn, C.R. Pennsylvania, 3811., New-York Historical Society