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Letter from the General Committee of Charlestown, S.C., to the New-York Committee, Expressing Their Disapprobation of the Course Pursued by the Assembly of New-York, and Their Determination to Adhere to the Resolutions of the Continental Congress. [1775-03-01] South-Carolina Committee; Pinckney, Charles. [S4-V2-p0001] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Instructions from the Freeholders of Cumberland County, Virginia, to John Mayo and William Fleming, Their Delegates in the Assembly. [1775-03] Virginia, Cumberland County Freeholders. [S4-V2-p0003] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Address of New-York Committee to the Freeholders and Freemen of the City and County of New-York, Recommending the Choice of Delegates to the Continental Congress. [1775-03-01] New-York Committee. [S4-V2-p0004] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Address to the Soldiers Ordered to Embark from Ireland for America. [1775-03] Anonymous. [S4-V2-p0004] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Address to the Commons of Great Britain in Parliament Assembled, on the Policy of the Ministry in Regard to America, Advising the Repeal of the Acts Which Have Produced the Present Disturbances. [1775-03] Monitor (pseudo.). [S4-V2-p0005] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Meeting of the Governor and Council of North-Carolina. The Proposed Meeting of a Provincial Congress at Newbern in April Declared to be Highly Derogatory to the Dignity of the Legislature Appointed to Meet at the Same Time, Proclamation of Governor Martin. The Proposed Provincial Congress is Contrary to Law, and a Violation of the Constitution, All Good Subjects are Exhorted to Discourage Such Meetings, Cabals, and Illegal Proceedings. [1775-03-01] North-Carolina Council; Martin, Josiah, Governour of North-Carolina. [S4-V2-p0007] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Camillus to the Printers of the Pennsylvania Gazette, in Reply to a Boston Writer, Who Charges the Americans with Having an Entire Independence on the Mother Country in View. [1775-02-22] Camillus (pseudo.). [S4-V2-p0008] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Camillus to the Printers of the Pennsylvania Gazette, in Defence of the Course Pursued by the Americans in Their Opposition to the Measures of the British Government. [1775-03-01] Camillus (pseudo.). [S4-V2-p0010] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolutions of the Committee of Inspection for Newport, Rhode-Island. A Free Press, While it Supports Truth, Liberty and Justice, to be Supported When it is Prostituted to Vile Purposes is to be Discountenanced and Discouraged. All Persons Advised to Discontinue Rivington's Gazetteer. [1775-03-01] Rhode-Island, Newport Committee of Inspection; Tanner, John. [S4-V2-p0012] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from a Gentleman in London to His Friend in Boston. Lord North has no Further Conciliatory Measures to Propose. When the Colonies Come to an Unconditional Submission, the Repeal of the Bills of Last Year Will be Considered. [1775-03-02] Anonymous. [S4-V2-p0013] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee of Essex County, Virginia, Acquit Captain Joseph Richardson of an Intentional Violation of the Assocation. They Offer a Premium to Encourage Arts and Manufactures in the Colony. [1775-03-02] Virginia, Essex County Committee; Power, J.. [S4-V2-p0013] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Remarks on the Late Manoeuvers in America, by a Real Friend to His King and Country. Virginia and Maryland Condemned for Joining with so much Warmth the New-England Republicans. [1775-03-02] Anonymous. [S4-V2-p0014] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Address to the Inhabitants of New-York, on the Application of Publick Moneys to Secret Service in America by the British Government. [1775-03-02] Anonymous. [S4-V2-p0015] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Tea Burnt at Providence, Rhode-Island. [1775-03-04] Anonymous. [S4-V2-p0015] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Samuel Adams to a Gentleman in Virginia, Acknowledging Receipt of Donations for the Poor of Boston. [1775-03-02] Adams, Samuel. [S4-V2-p0016] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

General Gage and the Provincial Congress of Massachusetts, Collision Probable. Withholding Supplies from the Troops by the People Justified. [1775-03-02] Anonymous. [S4-V2-p0016] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Address to the Inhabitants of Massachusetts-Bay, No. V, from the County of Hampshire. On the Rights of the Colonies. [1775-03-02] Massachusetts, Hampshire County. [S4-V2-p0018] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from London to a Gentleman in New-York. Reports There, that New-York was Disaffected to the Common Cause, Discredited. [1775-03-02] Anonymous. [S4-V2-p0024] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from London to a Gentleman in Philadelphia. The Government Will Persist in Their Measures Against the Colonies. New-York is to be a Place of Arms, and Provisions are to be Provided There for the Support of the Army in New-England. [1775-03-03] Anonymous. [S4-V2-p0025] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the Earl of Darmouth to the Governour of Georgia. Laments that the People of Georgia, Hitherto so Loyal, Have Manifested a Disposition to Join the Other Colonies. The Lords of the Admiralty have Before Them a Bill for the Collection of His Majesty's Quit-Rents. [1775-03-03] Legge, William, Earl of Dartmouth. [S4-V2-p0025] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the Earl of Dartmouth to the Governours of the Several Colonies. The Great Majorities in Both Houses Upon Every Question for Maintaining the Supremacy of Parliament in the Colonies, Shows There Will Not Be the Least Relaxation from Those Measures. [1775-03-03] Legge, William, Earl of Dartmouth. [S4-V2-p0026] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the Earl of Darmouth to Deputy-Governor Penn. Has Received his Despatch of January 30, and Laid it Before the King. [1775-03-03] Legge, William, Earl of Dartmouth. [S4-V2-p0026] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the Earl of Dartmouth to the Governours of the Colonies, Enclosing the Joint Address of Both Houses of Parliament, of the 7th February, to the King, with His Answer. Also the Bill for Restraining the Fisheries, and the Resolution Offered in the House of Commons on the 20th of February. [1775-02-22] Legge, William, Earl of Dartmouth. [S4-V2-p0026] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the Earl of Dartmouth to the Governours of the Colonies. The King Wishes to See a Reconciliation of the Differences with the Colonies, Without Prejudice to the Just Authority of Parliament, Which He Will Never Suffer to Be Violated. The Colonies Bound to Contribute Their Just Proportions of the Publick Burdens of the Nation in Return for the Protection and Support They Have Received. The King Entirely Approves of the Resolution of the House of Commons of 27th February, and Expects a compliance Therewith on the Part of the Colonies. He Will Resist with Firmness Every Attempt to Violate Rights of Parliament. [1775-03-03] Legge, William, Earl of Dartmouth. [S4-V2-p0027] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Copy of the Resolution Adopted by the House of Commons, on the 27th of February, Referred to in the Foregoing Letter. [1775-02-27] House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; Legge, William, Earl of Dartmouth. [S4-V2-p0028] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the Earl of Darmouth to the Governour of New-York. His Separate Despatch of This Date May be Ostensibly of Use, In Case the Assembly Should Consider the Resolution of 27th February. It is Not the King's Intention That it Shall be Officially Communicated to the Assembly, but He Depends Upon the Ability and Address of Lieutenant-Governour Colden. [1775-03-03] Legge, William, Earl of Dartmouth. [S4-V2-p0029] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the Earl of Dartmouth to Lieutenant-Governor Colden. His Despatch of the 1st of February Has Been Received. The Sentiments of Duty to the King and Wishes of a Reconciliation, So Fully Expressed in the Addresses of the Council and Assembly, Have Been Very Graciously Received by His Majesty. [1775-03-04] Legge, William, Earl of Dartmouth. [S4-V2-p0029] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from London to a Gentleman in New-York. The Conduct of New-York Has Filled Every Heart with Joy. The Resolution of Lord North, of February 27, Which is Rounded on the Truest Principle of Policy and Benevolence, Will be Outrageously Censured and Traduced by the Opposition. By this Measure Parliament Gives a Proof that While it Sends Forth the Sword of Justice to Punish the Factious, it Extends Also Friendly Proposals to Invite the Good Citizens to Peace and Reconciliation. [1775-03-04] Anonymous. [S4-V2-p0029] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Meeting of the Committee of Chowan County, North-Carolina. Premiums Offered for the Encouragement of Manufactures. [1775-03-04] North-Carolina, Chowan County Committee; Jones, Samuel. [S4-V2-p0030] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from John Sullivan to Mr. Fowle, Enclosing the Articles of Association of the Military Company of Durham, New-Hampshire. [1775-03-04] Sullivan, John. [S4-V2-p0031] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Remarks on Mr. Sullivan's Letter. The Extra-ordinary Spirit to Acquire the Use of Arms at This Time of Civil Discords, Marks Strongly a Disposition to Employ Our Arms Against the Government. [1775-03-17] Monitor (pseudo.). [S4-V2-p0032] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Mr. Sullivan's Reply to Monitor. [1775-03] Sullivan, John. [S4-V2-p0032] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Address of the Committee of Norfolk to the Freemen of Virginia, on the Conduct of John Brown, in Inporting Slaves in Violation of the Continental Assocation. [1775-03-06] Virginia, Norfolk Borough Committee; Phripp, Matthew, Chairman; Taylor, James; Hutchings, John; Lawrence, John; Hutchings, Joseph; Newton, Thomas, Jr.; Ritson, Thomas; Boush, John; Holt, James; Jamieson, Neil; Taylor, Robert; Claiborne, Thomas; Inglis, Samuel; Davies, William. [S4-V2-p0033] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee of Observation for Baltimore Prohibit the Landing of Salt Imported in Violation of the Continental Association. [1775-03-06] Maryland, Baltimore Committee of Observation. [S4-V2-p0034] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee of Cumberland County, New-Jersey, Break Off All Dealings with Silas Newcomb, a Member of the Committee, Who Has Drank East-India Tea in His Family Ever Since the 1st Day of March, Instant, in Violation of the Continental Association. [1775-03-06] New-Jersey, Cumberland County Committee. [S4-V2-p0034] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Recantation of Silas Newcomb, Which is Accepted by the Committee. [1775-05-11] Newcomb, Silas; Ewing, Thomas; New-Jersey, Cumberland County Committee. [S4-V2-p0034] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee of Observation and Inspection for Freehold, New-Jersey, Declare James Rivington, of New-York, Printer, a Malignant Enemy to the Liberties of This Country, for His Attempts to Disunite the Colonies. [1775-03-06] New-Jersey, Freehold Committee of Observation and Inspection; Anderson, John, Chair, New-Jersey, Freehold Committee of Observation and Inspection. [S4-V2-p0035] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Major Benjamin Floyd, of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New-York, to Mr. Rivington, in Reply to Some Resolutions Adopted by a Committee at Smithtown, on the 23rd of February. [1775-03-06] Floyd, Benjamin, Major. [S4-V2-p0036] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Meeting of the People of Danvers. Officers Chosen for an Alarm List Company. [1775-03-06] Massachusetts, Danvers Third Company Alarm List; Balch, Benjamin; Putnam, Edmund; Putnam, Tarrant; Dale, Archibald. [S4-V2-p0037] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Reflections on the Present State of Affairs in America. The Americans will be Compelled to Follow the Example of the United Provinces, and Publish a Manifesto to the World, Showing the Necessity of Dissolving Their Connection with Great Britain. [1775-03-06] Time and Judgment (pseudo.). [S4-V2-p0037] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Oration Delivered at the Request of the Inhabitants of Boston, to Commemorate the Bloody Tragedy of the 5th of March, 1770, by Doctor Joseph Warren. [1775-03-06] Warren, Joseph. [S4-V2-p0038] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Address to the Inhabitants of New-York Against the Recommendation of the Committee to Elect Delegates. [1775-03-06] Freeman (pseudo.). [S4-V2-p0044] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Address to the Inhabitants of the City of New-York. The Method Proposed by the Committee for the Nomination of Delegates Extremely Exceptionable. [1775-03-06] Burgher (pseudo.). [S4-V2-p0044] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Address to the Respectable Inhabitants of the City of New-York Against the Election of Delegates to the Continental Congress. The Proceedings of the Late Congress were Violent and Treasonable. One of Their Members (Sullivan) Guilty of Open Treason in the Broad Face of Day. Deputies to a Provincial Congress Ought Not to be Chosen. In the Other Colonies Provincial Congresses are Closing the Courts of Justice, Wresting the Troops Out of the King's Hands, and Enlisting Minute-Men to Annihilate His Just and Legal Authority. [1775-03-06] Anonymous. [S4-V2-p0044] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Address to the Publick in Answer to the Foregoing. [1775-03-07] Anonymous. [S4-V2-p0046] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Affidavit of John Graham, Clerk to Robert and John Murray, Owners of the Ship Beulah. The Ship Left the Watering Place at Staten Island Yesterday, and Passed the Light-House at Eight O'Clock This Morning. Does Not Believe Any Boat was Employed to Land Any Goods from the Vessel. [1775-03-07] Graham, John. [S4-V2-p0048] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Account of the Meetings on the Evenings of Thursday, Friday and Saturday Last, and on Monday Morning, the 6th Instant, When it was Determined, by Large Majorities, to Send Deputies to a Provincial Congress Authorized to Choose Delegates to the Next Continental Congress. [1775-03-08] Anonymous. [S4-V2-p0048] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Another Account of the Proceedings and of the Meeting on Monday. The Friends of Constitutional Liberty Disapprove of the Measures. They Proposed the Postponement of All Action Until After the Adjournment of the Assembly and the Arrival of the Packet from England. The Committee, in Recommending the Choice of Delegates, Exceeded Their Powers, and at the Meeting Held on Monday, at Their Request, it was Impossible to Determine on Which Side the Majority Was. [1775-03-08] Impartial (pseudo.). [S4-V2-p0049] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Meeting of the New-York Committee. Philip Livingston and John Jay Appointed to Inquire of Mr. Rivington on What Authority He Made a False and Groundless Statement in His Paper. [1775-03-08] New-York Committee. [S4-V2-p0050] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Mr. Livingston and Mr. Jay, March 13, Report to the Committee that Mr. Rivington Says He Made the Statement on Common Rumour, But Will Be More Careful in the Future. [1775-03-13] Livingston, Philip; Jay, John. [S4-V2-p0050] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Mr. Rivington's Explanation, March 16. [1775-03-16] Rivington, James. [S4-V2-p0050] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Reolutions of the Committee. [1775-03-13] New-York Committee. [S4-V2-p0050] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Address to the People of England. A defence of the Americans against the charge of High Treason. [1775-03-07] Brecknock. [S4-V2-p0051] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Constitutional Society, Report of Letters. [1775-03-07] Constitutional Society. [S4-V2-p0054] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

To the Constitutional Society. [1775-03-07] . [S4-V2-p0054] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

To Richard Oliver from J. J.. [1775-03-07] Constitutional Society; Oliver, Richard. [S4-V2-p0054] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

To Richard Oliver from H. B. J.. [1775-03-07] Constitutional Society; Oliver, Richard. [S4-V2-p0054] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

William Finch to the Constitutional Society. [1775-03-07] Finch, William. [S4-V2-p0055] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Treasurer's Report. [1775-03-07] Constitutional Society; Oliver, Richard. [S4-V2-p0055] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Extract of a Letter from London. The Crisis, No. 3, (a periodical Paper,) burnt by the common hangman yesterday at Westminster, and to-day at the Royal Exchange, by order of the House of Commons. [1775-03-07] Anonymous. [The Crisis was a seditious British periodical, published in London in 1775 and 1776 (T. W. Shaw, publisher). 92 issues of the The Crisis appeared. They were probably written and printed by William Moore, who had edited two other seditious publications, including the Whisperer. Number 3 was publically burned. Numbers 1—9 were quickly reprinted in northern American towns (New York, Newport, Philadelphia, Norwich [1—6 only], Hartford [1—6 only], and New London [1 and 7 only]). A collection of numbers 1—28 appeared in New York in 1776. Information from WorldCat, the University of Georgia online catalogue (of Early American Imprints), the William Reese Company Catalogue online (item no longer available), and John Sainsbury, Disaffected Patriots: London Supporters of Revolutionary America, 1769—1782. (Kingston, Canada, 1987) 85—6, 99.] [S4-V2-p0055] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

House of Lords. [1775-02-27] House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain. [The Crisis was a seditious British periodical, published in London in 1775 and 1776 (T. W. Shaw, publisher). 92 issues of the The Crisis appeared. They were probably written and printed by William Moore, who had edited two other seditious publications, including the Whisperer. Number 3 was publically burned. Numbers 1—9 were quickly reprinted in northern American towns (New York, Newport, Philadelphia, Norwich [1—6 only], Hartford [1—6 only], and New London [1 and 7 only]). A collection of numbers 1—28 appeared in New York in 1776. Information from WorldCat, the University of Georgia online catalogue (of Early American Imprints), the William Reese Company Catalogue online (item no longer available), and John Sainsbury, Disaffected Patriots: London Supporters of Revolutionary America, 1769—1782. (Kingston, Canada, 1987) 85—6, 99.] [S4-V2-p0055] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

House of Commons. [1775-02-27] House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain. [The Crisis was a seditious British periodical, published in London in 1775 and 1776 (T. W. Shaw, publisher). 92 issues of the The Crisis appeared. They were probably written and printed by William Moore, who had edited two other seditious publications, including the Whisperer. Number 3 was publically burned. Numbers 1—9 were quickly reprinted in northern American towns (New York, Newport, Philadelphia, Norwich [1—6 only], Hartford [1—6 only], and New London [1 and 7 only]). A collection of numbers 1—28 appeared in New York in 1776. Information from WorldCat, the University of Georgia online catalogue (of Early American Imprints), the William Reese Company Catalogue online (item no longer available), and John Sainsbury, Disaffected Patriots: London Supporters of Revolutionary America, 1769—1782. (Kingston, Canada, 1987) 85—6, 99.] [S4-V2-p0056] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The Crisis, No. I. To the People of England and America. [1775-01-21] Moore, William?. [The Crisis was a seditious British periodical, published in London in 1775 and 1776 (T. W. Shaw, publisher). 92 issues of the The Crisis appeared. They were probably written and printed by William Moore, who had edited two other seditious publications, including the Whisperer. Number 3 was publically burned. Numbers 1—9 were quickly reprinted in northern American towns (New York, Newport, Philadelphia, Norwich [1—6 only], Hartford [1—6 only], and New London [1 and 7 only]). A collection of numbers 1—28 appeared in New York in 1776. Information from WorldCat, the University of Georgia online catalogue (of Early American Imprints), the William Reese Company Catalogue online (item no longer available), and John Sainsbury, Disaffected Patriots: London Supporters of Revolutionary America, 1769—1782. (Kingston, Canada, 1987) 85—6, 99.] [S4-V2-p0056] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The Crisis, No. 2. To a Bloody Court, a Bloody Ministry, and a Bloody Parliament. [1775-01-28] Moore, William?. [The Crisis was a seditious British periodical, published in London in 1775 and 1776 (T. W. Shaw, publisher). 92 issues of the The Crisis appeared. They were probably written and printed by William Moore, who had edited two other seditious publications, including the Whisperer. Number 3 was publically burned. Numbers 1—9 were quickly reprinted in northern American towns (New York, Newport, Philadelphia, Norwich [1—6 only], Hartford [1—6 only], and New London [1 and 7 only]). A collection of numbers 1—28 appeared in New York in 1776. Information from WorldCat, the University of Georgia online catalogue (of Early American Imprints), the William Reese Company Catalogue online (item no longer available), and John Sainsbury, Disaffected Patriots: London Supporters of Revolutionary America, 1769—1782. (Kingston, Canada, 1987) 85—6, 99.] [S4-V2-p0059] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The Crisis, No. 3. To the King. [1775-02-04] Moore, William?. [The Crisis was a seditious British periodical, published in London in 1775 and 1776 (T. W. Shaw, publisher). 92 issues of the The Crisis appeared. They were probably written and printed by William Moore, who had edited two other seditious publications, including the Whisperer. Number 3 was publically burned. Numbers 1—9 were quickly reprinted in northern American towns (New York, Newport, Philadelphia, Norwich [1—6 only], Hartford [1—6 only], and New London [1 and 7 only]). A collection of numbers 1—28 appeared in New York in 1776. Information from WorldCat, the University of Georgia online catalogue (of Early American Imprints), the William Reese Company Catalogue online (item no longer available), and John Sainsbury, Disaffected Patriots: London Supporters of Revolutionary America, 1769—1782. (Kingston, Canada, 1987) 85—6, 99.] [S4-V2-p0061] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The Crisis, No. 4. To the Conspirators against the Liberties of Mankind at St. James's, in St. Stephen's Chapel, the House of Lords, or amongst the Bench of Bishops, and to the Officers, Soldiers and Seamen, who may be employed to butcher their Relations, Friends and Fellow-Subjects in America. [1775-02-11] Moore, William?. [The Crisis was a seditious British periodical, published in London in 1775 and 1776 (T. W. Shaw, publisher). 92 issues of the The Crisis appeared. They were probably written and printed by William Moore, who had edited two other seditious publications, including the Whisperer. Number 3 was publically burned. Numbers 1—9 were quickly reprinted in northern American towns (New York, Newport, Philadelphia, Norwich [1—6 only], Hartford [1—6 only], and New London [1 and 7 only]). A collection of numbers 1—28 appeared in New York in 1776. Information from WorldCat, the University of Georgia online catalogue (of Early American Imprints), the William Reese Company Catalogue online (item no longer available), and John Sainsbury, Disaffected Patriots: London Supporters of Revolutionary America, 1769—1782. (Kingston, Canada, 1987) 85—6, 99.] [S4-V2-p0063] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The Crisis, No. 5. To the People. [1775-02-18] Moore, William?. [The Crisis was a seditious British periodical, published in London in 1775 and 1776 (T. W. Shaw, publisher). 92 issues of the The Crisis appeared. They were probably written and printed by William Moore, who had edited two other seditious publications, including the Whisperer. Number 3 was publically burned. Numbers 1—9 were quickly reprinted in northern American towns (New York, Newport, Philadelphia, Norwich [1—6 only], Hartford [1—6 only], and New London [1 and 7 only]). A collection of numbers 1—28 appeared in New York in 1776. Information from WorldCat, the University of Georgia online catalogue (of Early American Imprints), the William Reese Company Catalogue online (item no longer available), and John Sainsbury, Disaffected Patriots: London Supporters of Revolutionary America, 1769—1782. (Kingston, Canada, 1987) 85—6, 99.] [S4-V2-p0066] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The Crisis, No. 6. To the Right Honourable Lord North, First Lord of the Treasury, Chancelor of the Exchequer, and Ranger of Bushy Park, and c.. [1775-02-25] Moore, William?. [The Crisis was a seditious British periodical, published in London in 1775 and 1776 (T. W. Shaw, publisher). 92 issues of the The Crisis appeared. They were probably written and printed by William Moore, who had edited two other seditious publications, including the Whisperer. Number 3 was publically burned. Numbers 1—9 were quickly reprinted in northern American towns (New York, Newport, Philadelphia, Norwich [1—6 only], Hartford [1—6 only], and New London [1 and 7 only]). A collection of numbers 1—28 appeared in New York in 1776. Information from WorldCat, the University of Georgia online catalogue (of Early American Imprints), the William Reese Company Catalogue online (item no longer available), and John Sainsbury, Disaffected Patriots: London Supporters of Revolutionary America, 1769—1782. (Kingston, Canada, 1987) 85—6, 99.] [S4-V2-p0069] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The Crisis, No. 8. To the Lords Suffolk, Porefret, Radnor, Apsley and Sandwich. [1775-03-11] Moore, William?. [The Crisis was a seditious British periodical, published in London in 1775 and 1776 (T. W. Shaw, publisher). 92 issues of the The Crisis appeared. They were probably written and printed by William Moore, who had edited two other seditious publications, including the Whisperer. Number 3 was publically burned. Numbers 1—9 were quickly reprinted in northern American towns (New York, Newport, Philadelphia, Norwich [1—6 only], Hartford [1—6 only], and New London [1 and 7 only]). A collection of numbers 1—28 appeared in New York in 1776. Information from WorldCat, the University of Georgia online catalogue (of Early American Imprints), the William Reese Company Catalogue online (item no longer available), and John Sainsbury, Disaffected Patriots: London Supporters of Revolutionary America, 1769—1782. (Kingston, Canada, 1987) 85—6, 99.] [S4-V2-p0071] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The Crisis, No. 9. To the King. [1775-03-18] Moore, William?. [The Crisis was a seditious British periodical, published in London in 1775 and 1776 (T. W. Shaw, publisher). 92 issues of the The Crisis appeared. They were probably written and printed by William Moore, who had edited two other seditious publications, including the Whisperer. Number 3 was publically burned. Numbers 1—9 were quickly reprinted in northern American towns (New York, Newport, Philadelphia, Norwich [1—6 only], Hartford [1—6 only], and New London [1 and 7 only]). A collection of numbers 1—28 appeared in New York in 1776. Information from WorldCat, the University of Georgia online catalogue (of Early American Imprints), the William Reese Company Catalogue online (item no longer available), and John Sainsbury, Disaffected Patriots: London Supporters of Revolutionary America, 1769—1782. (Kingston, Canada, 1987) 85—6, 99.] [S4-V2-p0073] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Charlestown, S.C., to a Gentleman in London. This Province cannot long subsist without a Free Trade. Before the Non-Exportation Scheme took effect there was a lively Commerce here, now the temper of the People is soured, and their fortunes consuming fast, for want of Trade. It is the wish of the wise and the sober that a speedy reconciliation may be effected. [1775-03-07] Anonymous. [S4-V2-p0076] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Meeting of the Committee of Princess Anne County, Virginia. Examination of the charges of John Saunders, Benjamin Dingly Gray and Mitchell Phillips, for violations of the Provincial and Continental Associations. They are all declared to be inimical to the liberties of this Country, and that no person ought to have any commercial intercourse or dealing with them. [1775-03-07] Virginia, Princess Anne County Committee. [S4-V2-p0076] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Outrage committed by Captain Graves, of the King's armed Schooner Diana, upon George Taylor, in the Delaware. [1775-03-15] Anonymous. [S4-V2-p0078] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Contradiction of this statement by Lieutenant Dashwood Bacon, of the Diana. [1775-03] Bacon, Dashwood. [S4-V2-p0078] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

John Dowson and John Birthwhistle. [1775-03] Dowson, John; Birthwhistle, John. [S4-V2-p0078] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

To the Publick. [1775-04] Anonymous. [S4-V2-p0078] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Affidavit by Nathan Wood. [1775-04-01] Wood, Nathan; McKinley, John. [S4-V2-p0079] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Affidavits of William Carter, Mary Johnston and Daniel Nicholson. [1775-04-01] Carter, William; Johnston, Mary; Nicholson, Daniel; McKinley, John. [S4-V2-p0079] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

To the Publick, Continued. [1775-04] Anonymous. [S4-V2-p0079] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to the Printers of Pennyslvania Gazette, with an explanation of several expressions in the Testimony of the Quakers not properly comprehended by persons unacquainted with Friends' writing. [1775-03-08] Amicus Veritatis (pseudo.). [S4-V2-p0080] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

To the Printers of the Pennsylvania Journal. [1775-03] Anonymous; Amicus Veritatis (pseudo.). [S4-V2-p0080] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Defence of the Colonies, by a Lover of English Liberty. [1775-03-08] A Lover of English Liberty (pseudo.). [S4-V2-p0081] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to the Author of a Pamphlet entitled "A Candid Examination of the Mutual Claims of Great Britain and her Colonies, and c.". [1775-03-08] Anonymous. [S4-V2-p0085] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Cumberland County, Massachusetts, Convention. Recommend strict obedience to the Resolutions of the Provincial Congress. [1775-03-08] Massachusetts, Cumberland County Convention. [S4-V2-p0091] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Condemn the conduct of Captain Coulson, for importing Sails, and c., for a new Ship, in violation of the Continental Association. [1775-03-09] Massachusetts, Cumberland County Convention. [S4-V2-p0091] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The several Towns in the County required to provide themselves a Stock of Ammunition, The Inhabitants are requested to adhere strictly to the Resolutions of the Continental and Provincial Congresses. [1775-03-09] Massachusetts, Cumberland County Convention; Freeman, Samuel. [S4-V2-p0092] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from George Mason to George Washington. [1775-03-09] Mason, George. [S4-V2-p0092] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Announcement. [1775-03-13] Anonymous. [S4-V2-p0093] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Deposition of Thomas Ditson, Jun. of Billerica, who was tarred and feathered in Boston, by order of Col. Nesbit, of His Majesty's Forty-seventh Regiment. [1775-03-09] Ditson, Thomas. [S4-V2-p0093] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Edmund Quincy. [1775-03-09] Quincy, Edmund. [S4-V2-p0094] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Address to the Inhabitants of the Massachusetts-Bay, No. 5, from the County of Hampshire. [1775-03-09] Anonymous. [S4-V2-p0094] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Phileirene, defending the British Government against the charges in the Petition of the Continental Congress to the King. [1775-03-09] Phileirene (pseudo.). [S4-V2-p0100] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from A Converted Whig, against Committees and Congresses. [1775-03-09] A Converted Whig (pseudo.). [S4-V2-p0103] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Boston to Mr. Rivington. Conduct of the British Officers in the Old South Meeting-House, on the 6th instant. [1775-03-09] Anonymous. [S4-V2-p0106] [Document Details][Complete Volume]



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