New York (State) -- Politics and government -- 1775-1783
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- To the honourable magistrates, and worthy electors of King's County, on Nassau-Island, in the colony of New-York., Gentlemen, January 23, 1776. It is with sensible and singular pleasure I meet you here this day, and on this constitutional occasion. We are now assembled to manifest to the whole world, our duty and loyalty to our rightful and gracious Sovereign Lord King George the Third ...
- An alarm to the legislature of the province of New-York,, occasioned by the present political disturbances, in North America: addressed to the Honourable Representatives in General Assembly convened. : [One line in Latin]
- Le Congrès de la colonie de la Nouvèlle-York assemblé, le 25 de mai 1775.
- To the inhabitants of the city and county of New-York., The wisest men in all ages, have observed and laid it down as a maxim, that whatever may be the particular opinions of individuals, the bulk of the people, both mean, and think right. ...
- The Following are the names of the gentlemen nominated, as deputies, by the General Committee; for whom the Friends of Liberty are requested to give their votes: Isaac Low ...
- Extract of the votes and proceedings of the General Assembly of the colony of New-York. January 26, 1775.
- No standing army in the British colonies; or An address to the inhabitants of the colony of New-York. Against unlawful standing armies.
- The Congress canvassed: or, An examination into the conduct of the delegates, at their grand convention, held in Philadelphia, Sept. 1, 1774., Addressed, to the merchants of New-York., By A.W. Farmer. Author of Free thoughts, &c. ; [Three lines in Latin from Cicero, with three line translation]
- No provincial convention., Let us act for ourselves, and choose our old five delegates. The friends of the above measure are desired to meet at the usual places of election, at eight o'clock, in order to vote against the eleven deputies.
- To the free-holders and free-men of the city, and county of New-York., Dear countrymen, Many and great are the privileges you enjoy under the happy British constitution ...
- No placemen, pensioners, ministerial hirelings, popery, nor arbitrary power!, To the free inhabitants of West-Chester County.
- To His Excellency William Tryon, Esq;, Sir, As you have been pleased to address yourself, in a public manner, to the inhabitants of this province ...
- Some miscellaneous remarks, and short arguments, on a small pamphlet, dated in the Convention of the Representatives of the State of New-York, October 2, 1776, and sent from said Convention to the county of Cumberland., And some reasons given, why the district of the New-Hampshire grants had best be a state., By Ira Allen.
- A petition to the Honourable the Committee of Safety for the colony of New-York., We the subscribers, inhabitants of said colony, humbly beg leave to represent, that the unhappy contest which has long subsisted between Great-Britain and the American colonies, has at length reduced this colony to a state which will end in anarchy and confusion ... We therefore find ourselves under the disagreeable necessity of entreating you without delay to apply to the Continental Congress in behalf of this colony ... for the security of our persons and property ...
- The speech of the Honourable Cadwallader Colden, Esq; His Majesty's lieut. governor and commander in chief of the colony of New-York, and the territories depending thereon in America, to the Council and the General Assembly of the said colony, on Friday January 13, 1775.
- To Mr. Isaac Low., Veritas presents his compliments, and will be greatly obliged to him for pointing out the line, in Veritas's publication, of the 14th instant, where he found the words--"I was afraid of being rejected"--as they are represented in his "Appeal to the respectable tribunal of the public" ...
- To the freemen and freeholders of the city and county of New-York., Friends and fellow citizens, From the prudence of your councils, and the wisdom of your determinations, you have heretofore deservedly acquired the approbation of the wise and the prudent. ...
- General Committee, May 1, 1775., The following persons were mentioned in the Committee of Observation, as proper to be elected for a General Committee for the City and County of New-York, in the present alarming exigency. ...
- The road to independence;, the Revolutionary movement in New York, 1773-1777
- To the King's Most Excellent Majesty., The humble petition of the General Assembly of the colony of New-York.
- To the supporters and defenders of American freedom and independence in the state of New-York.
- To the free and respectable mechanicks, and other inhabitants of the city and county of New-York., In this perilous time, when the iron hand of tyranny is held over our heads ...
- A full vindication of the measures of the Congress, from the calumnies of their enemies;, in answer to a letter, under the signature of A.W. Farmer. Whereby his sophistry is exposed, his cavils confuted, his artifices detected, and his wit ridiculed; in a general address to the inhabitants of America, and a particular address to the farmers of the province of New-York. : [Two lines of quotation]
- The Following are recommended as proper persons to represent the city and county of New-York, in Provincial Congress. The election will commence on Tuesday next, being the 16th of April, 1776.
- In Provincial Congress, New-York, May 29, 1775., You will see by the inclosed resolution of this Congress, that it is recommended to such of the counties as have not already formed committes, to do it without delay ...
- In Provincial Congress, New-York, May 31, 1775., Resolved, that it be recommended to the inhabitants of this colony in general, immediately to furnish themselves with necessary arms and ammunition ...
- The Mechanicks in Union, and their associates, are earnestly requested to attend the General Committee of Mechanicks in Union ...
- To the freeholders and freemen of the city of New-York., Fellow citizens, Several members of the General Assembly having declared, that the appointment of delegates, to meet in the next Continental Congress, had better come from the people, than from their House ...
- Philip Schuyler and the American Revolution in New York, 1733-1777
- To the freemen, and freeholders of New-York., Gentlemen, As the time of election for representatives, to serve in a General Assembly, is near at hand ...
- In Provincial Congress, New-York, June 2, 1775., Friends and countrymen, The Parent of the Universe, hath divided this earth amongst the children of men ... We have heard that others have made an attack upon the post of St. John's; an attempt without our council or participation ...
- Committee-chamber, New-York, April 28, 1775., Gentlemen, The distressed and alarming situation of our country, occasioned by the sanguinary measures adopted by the British Ministry ...
- To the respectable public., A publication which appeared this morning under the signature of Veritas ...
- To the freeborn citizens of New-York., Gentlemen, As I conclude every individual is now called upon to contribute his mite in supporting the cause of liberty ...
- To the inhabitants of the state of Vermont., Friends and fellow citizens, Pursuant to appointment by the legislature, and instructions from the governor and council of this state, I waited on the General Court of New-Hampshire, at their sessions in June last, and delivered the public writings intrusted me ...
- To the inhabitants of the city and county of New-York., Fellow citizens, Be not deceived by sounds. ...
- To the public. The provincial Congress of New-York, yesterday passed a resolve in the following words ...
- The following extracts from the proceedings of the Committee of Observation for the City and County of New York, are by them directed to be published.
- By the Honourable Cadwallader Colden, Esq; His Majesty's lieutenant governor, and commander in chief of the province of New-York ... a proclamation., Whereas a certain seditious paper, was lately printed, published, and dispersed in this city, directed "To the public" in the words following: "The spirit of the times renders it necessary for the inhabitants of this colony to convene, in order effectually to avert the destructive consequences of the late base inglorious conduct of our General Assembly" ... Given under my hand and seal, at arms, at Fort-George, in the city of New-York, the twentieth day of December, one thousand seven hundred and sixty-nine ...
- The Following are recommended as proper persons to represent the city and county of New-York, in Provincial Congress. The election will commence on Tuesday next, being the 16th of April, 1776.
- New-York, Committee-chamber, 16th March, 1775., Gentlemen, The late Congress having deemed it expedient, that, in the present critical state of American affairs, another should be held at Philadelphia ...
- To the freeholders and freemen of the city and county of New-York., Fellow-citizens, As it is well known, that you are determined upon sending delegates to the next Congress ...
- The Following persons are recommended to the public, as proper to be elected for a general committee for the city and county of New-York, in the present alarming exigency.
- The following persons were mentioned in the Committee of Observation, as proper to be elected for a General Committee for the City and County of New-York, in the present alarming exigency., 1. Isaac Low ...
- State of New-York, an act for raising monies to be applied towards the public exigencies of this state., Whereas it is necessary, in order to defray the expence of the present war ... that monies should be raised within the same, by tax. ...
- New-York, July 29, 1774., Gentlemen, We should have answered your letter sooner, but were induced to defer it by the prospect we had of having all disputes relative to our delegates (the only matter of moment we had to communicate) settled before now ...
- To the public., The spirit of the times renders it necessary for the inhabitants of this city to convene, in order effectually to avert the destructive consequences of the late base, inglorious conduct of our General Assembly ... to vote supplies to the troops ...
- The Following persons are nominated by the Sons of Liberty, to represent them in the committee, for the city and county of New-York.
- No provincial convention. Let us choose for ourselves the old five delegates. No deputies.
- To the citizens of New-York., Fellow-citizens, December 30, 1775. The design of electing a new Assembly at this time, is plainly to distract your attention. ...
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