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 eight. ..., recto

Revolutionary Era broadsides, 1775-1783

[Poughkeepsie, N.Y.]

1778-02-23
[1778]

1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 50 x 30 cm

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."

Broadsides -- SY1778 no.9
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Land grants--New York (State)
Land grants--Vermont
Land tenure--New York (State)
Land tenure--Vermont

New York (State)--Politics and government--1775-1783
Vermont--Politics and government--To 1791
New York (State)--Boundaries--Vermont
Vermont--Boundaries--New York (State)

broadsides (notices)
proclamations

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