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1777/09/28
Howe, William (1729-1814)
Proclamation offering protection to those who remain peaceably at home
Printed by James Humphreys, Junr. Printed at Philadelphia but issued from Howe's Head Quarters at Germantown.
GLC01183
1778/02/03
U.S. Continental Congress. Thomson, Charles
Act: re: requiring officers to take oath of office
Signed in type by Charles Thomson. Prints the oath to be taken and describes the circumstances for taking the oath.
GLC01184
1777/01/26
Massachusetts. Assembly
Address to the People of Massachusetts [call to arms] [broadside]
A call to arms mentioning Declaration of Independence and referring to Battles of Princeton and Trenton. The House of Representatives ordered it to be printed and be read by ministers to Sunday congregations.
GLC01400
1 March 1782
Massachusetts. House of Representatives
[Printed resolution of recruitment schedule]
1,500 men are needed for the "Massachusetts Line." Lists quota required from each town. Also resolves that a tax will be imposed if these quotas are not met. A few handwritten calculations in the margins.
[Pages 1-4 are present, but the document...
GLC01450.430
Broadside says that the 4,240 troops apportioned on Massachusetts was not a sufficient quota to fill out the Massachusetts Line by nearly 1,000 men. Because of casualties and this shortage, the state needs to raise another 1,500 men for three years...
GLC01450.602.01
circa 07 January 1782-22 July 1782
Massachusetts Bay Council
Printed circular unsigned re: collecting taxes, mentions Robert Morris
Headed "(Circular Letter.)" Discusses the need to provide state financial support to Congress for provisioning for the army. Comments on the problems with their currency created after the Revolution began. Describes the moment and obligation as...
GLC01450.606
30 June 1780
Avery, John (1739-1806)
[Massachusetts Order to recruit aid to fight against the British in New Jersey]
One broadside from Massachusetts calling for recruiters, officers and town selectmen who "are fired with love of Freedom and scorn to be Slaves" to fight against the British army in Morristown, New Jersey. Message printed by John Avery.
GLC01495
1782
George III, King of Great Britain (1738-1820)
Epitaph [mock epitaph on George III, "Button-Maker"]
Satirical epitaph on King George III. Compares George III to various dictatorial rulers, including Caligua and Cesar, Printed by F. Bailey. Inscribed at top to "Mrs. Rebecca Treat at Yorktown -- From Sam: Leatney [?]."
GLC01531
circa April 1782
Claypoole, David C. (ca. 1757-1849)
For the information of Persons transacting Business with the Bank of North-America...
Details rules and regulation for those who want to do business with the Bank of North America. Includes business hours, and rules regarding payment, savings and bank notes and bills. Noted as printed in Philadelphia by David C. Claypoole.
GLC02437.09980
1774/09/17
Suffolk Resolves
The Suffolk resolves: Proceedings of the ...
Printed by John Holt. The first printing in New York of the Suffolk Resolves. Evans 13701
GLC02438
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