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Howe, William, 1729-1814 Proclamation re: protection of property

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00178 Author/Creator: Howe, William, 1729-1814 Place Written: New York Type: Broadside Date: 18 March 1777 Pagination: 1 broadside Height: 31 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

British broadside meant to encourage renewed allegiance to the crown in New York and New Jersey.

Howe, William, 1729-1814

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