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Weare, Mensach (1716-1786) By the United States of America in Congress assembled a proclamation, declaring the cessation of Arms, as well by sea or land, agreed upon between the United States of America and his Britannie Magesty ; and enjoying the observance thereof

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04117 Author/Creator: Weare, Mensach (1716-1786) Place Written: Exeter, New Hampshire Type: Broadside signed Date: 24 April 1783 Pagination: 1 p. ; 38.5 x 31.7 cm. Order a Copy

New Hampshire printing of the Congressional proclamation concerning the final ratification of the peace treaty. New York would not be evacuated until November 1783. Signed by J Searson as Deputy Secretary and M. Weare as President of New Hampshire. Reference number: Evans 18240.

Weare, Meshech, 1713-1786

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