By His Excellency Jonathan Trumbull, Esq; governor of the state of Connecticut, in America. A proclamation: Whereas the General Assembly ... did resolve, that whereas sundry of the inhabitants of this state ... have absconded, and put themselves under the protection of the enemies of this and the other states of America: but are now supposed to be convinced of their error and would probably return to their duty had they assurance of protection ... Given under my hand at the Council chamber in Hartford, the 9th day of June, A.D. 1777
By His Excellency William Livingston, Esquire ... proclamation: Whereas some of the justices of the peace of this state have been too remiss in discharging the duty required of them ... I have therefore thought fit ... to issue this proclamation, hereby strictly charging and commanding all justices of the peace within the same, to carry the said act into execution so far as to them it doth appertain. ... Given under my hand, and seal at arms at Maddonfield, the fifth day of February, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy-seven
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New Jersey ; Governor (1776-1790 : Livingston). ; Livingston, William ; 1723-1790
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A proclamation. By His Excellency the Honorable William Howe: general and commander in chief of all His Majesty's forces ... Whereas it is represented, that many of the loyal inhabitants of this island have been compelled by the leaders in rebellion, to take up arms against His Majesty's government: notice is hereby given to all persons so forced into rebellion, that on delivering themselves up at the head quarters of the army, they will be received as faithful subjects ... given under my hand, at head quarters on Long Island, this 23rd day of August, 1776. William Howe
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Great Britain ; Army. ; Howe, William Howe ; 1729-1814