To the worthy and industrious mechanicks of this state. : Fellow citizens!!! In all countries, it is no uncommon practice for men, grasping at power, to call first upon the mechanicks, and endeavour to use them as mere ladders to their ungovernable ambition. ... [copy 1]

Revolutionary Era broadsides, 1775-1783

New-York

Printed by Samuel Loudon

1783-12-29
[1783]

1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 30 x 24 cm

Calling for caution in electing members of the New York Legislature. Signed: A friend to mechanicks. The election of state senators and representatives took place on Dec. 29, 1783. Imprint below type ornament rule. New-York Historical copy 1 slightly damaged along fold; manuscript note on verso: "XXVIII"; copy 3 with manuscript note: "McDougall". References: Bristol B5819.

Broadsides -- SY1783 no.12 copy 1
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Elections--New York (State)--New York

New York (State). Legislature--Elections, 1783

New York (State)--Politics and government--1775-1783

broadsides (notices)

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