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La Destruction de la Statue Royale a Nouvelle Yorck [New York]

New York Sons of Liberty destroying a statue of King George III. Highly imaginative scene with late Baroque buildings more characteristic of Germany or Austria or perhaps Holland. Hand-colored. Background shows a full-length statue (it was...

GLC06952

To the free and loyal inhabitants... [Defense of non-importation agreements]

A short printed letter defending the non-importation agreements against Tory merchants. Signed "Brutus" but attributed to Alexander McDougall, because the manuscript was found in his personal papers. Evans 11588. Schlesinger's Colonial Merchants p...

GLC02552

Advertisement. [calling for meeting to determine support for non-importation]

Docketed on verso by Alexander McDougall. Evans 11785, Stokes's Iconography of Manhattan 4: 182. Ex-McDougall Papers.

GLC02553

Advertisement. [a poll of New Yorkers regarding importation]

Not in Evans or Bristol. (Facsimile reprint was made by N.W. Allen, 1967, Schenedtady, N.Y.) Ex-Alexander McDougall Papers

GLC02554

to Thomas Flucker

Written from Fort Pownall, at present-day Stockton Springs, Maine. Reports that although he has not had a recent letter from Flucker, he plans to proceed with constructing the new township as soon as spring arrives. Writes, "I can form no opinion...

GLC02437.09033

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trial of John Lamb for libel

Peter Robert gives an account of a proceeding against John Lamb for libel, and notes that the Sons of Liberty are on his side and will work to exonerate him.

GLC03107.03219

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: uproar in the City

Peter Robert states that there has been great turmoil in the City since some British soldiers attempted to cut down the liberty pole. A number of skirmishes between citizens and soldiers resulted, with some blood shed, and Peter Robert notes that...

GLC03107.03228

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: commotion regarding the Liberty Pole

Peter Robert states that there has been a great uproar in the City regarding the destruction of the Liberty Pole, and explains that they are looking for a new place to erect it.

GLC03107.03231

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: seditious uprisings in the City

Duane states that "We are now run mad with Faction & party; not in defense of our Common Rights, but against each other," and criticizes the seditious plots that seem to proliferate at the moment. He explains that he lives in constant fear of...

GLC03107.03235

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trial of rioters of Monmouth County

Walter writes that he just tried the rioters of Monmouth County, in which some were acquitted, and others were fined or imprisoned. He notes that they were so satisfied with themselves that they pulled down their own liberty pole.

GLC03107.03242