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.

Revolutionary Era broadsides, 1775-1783

[New York]

[Macdonald and Cameron?]

1776-11-30
[1776]

1 sheet ([1] p.) : form ; 9 x 20 cm

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."

Broadsides -- SY1776 no.13
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American loyalists--New York (State)
American loyalists--New York (State)--Suffolk County
Loyalty oaths--New York (State)

Great Britain. Commissioners for Restoring Peace to His Majesty’s Colonies and Plantations in North-America

Great Britain--Colonies--America--Administration
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
New York (State)--Politics and government--1775-1783

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broadsides (notices)

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