Killing of Sheep or Lambs Prohibited

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The Committee appointed to bring in a Resolve, recommending to the inhabitants of this Colony not to kill any more Sheep, &c., reported. The Report was accepted, and ordered to be printed in the Newspapers, and in handbills to be issued for procuring Coats, &c.

Whereas, there is the highest probability of a very large demand for the article of Wool, and inconceivable mischief may ensue from delaying a speedy provision for its increase; therefore,

Resolved, That it be earnestly recommended to the inhabitants of this Colony, that they refrain from killing any Sheep or Lambs, excepting in cases of absolute necessity, till the further order of this Congress, or some future Assembly of this Colony; and it is expected of every person who regards the advice of this body, the decisions of the Continental Congress, or the welfare of this people, that they grant a strict compliance herewith.