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- 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
- 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
- "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
- "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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- "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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- "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