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Microfiche 1227 15316, Box 47 Forty dollars reward Baltimore County, October 5, 1777. Ran away, last night, from the subscriber, an English servant man, named Samuel Phillips, a weaver by trade. 1
Microfiche 1227 15317, Box 47 The separation of the Jewish tribes, after the death of Solomon, accounted for, and applied to the present day in a sermon preached before the General Court, on Friday, July the 4th, 1777. Being the anniversary of the declaration of independency. / 1
Microfiche 1227 15318, Box 47 The Grand exploits of one of His Majesty's generals, viz. John Burgoyne in anno Domini, 1777 1
Microfiche 1227 15319, Box 47 A treatise on the military service, of light horse, and light infantry, in the field, and in the fortified places 1
Microfiche 1227 15321, Box 47 All gentlemen sailors, desirous of rendering themselves useful to their country, let them repair on board His Majesty's armed ship the Vigilant, Captain Christian, commander. Where they will be received, and every indulgence given that their merit can entitle them to. The said captain will engage his word of honor, that the persons so entering, shall not be carried out of America without their consent 1
Microfiche 1227 15322, Box 47 All persons having in their possession any kind of stores and provisions, belonging to the rebel army are hereby required to report the same to the quarter-master ... 1
Microfiche 1227 15323, Box 47 By authority. New-York, October 8, 1777 Early this morning Lieutenant Colonel Innes, inspector general of provincial forces, arrived from Fort Montgomery with the agreeable news, that, on the evening of the 6th instant, that fort, with Fort Clinton and its dependencies were taken by storm by His Majesty's troops ... A particular account of this glorious and important success will soon be published by authority, and printed by James Rivington, printer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty. 1
Microfiche 1227 15324, Box 47 By His Excellency Sir William Howe, K.B. general and commander in chief &c. &c. &c. Proclamation Whereas by my declaration dated the 27th of August, 1777, security and protection were promised to all persons, inhabitants of Pennsylvania &c. &c. &c. excepting only those, who have assumed legislative and judicial authority, provided they did forthwith return, and remain peaceably at their usual places of abode. 1
Microfiche 1227 15325, Box 47 By His Excellency Sir William Howe, K.B. general and commander in chief, &c. &c. &c. Proclamation Whereas by my late declaration bearing date the 27th day of August, 1777 ... Given under my hand, at head-quarters in Germantown, this first day of October, 1777. 1
Microfiche 1227 15327, Box 47 By His Excellency Sir William Howe, K.B. general and commander in chief &c. &c. &c. Proclamation Whereas for the more speedy and effectual suppression of the unnatural rebellion subsisting in North-America, it has been thought proper to levy a number of provincial troops. 1
Microfiche 1227 15328, Box 47 Eine durch Seine Excellenz, Sir William Howe, Ritter vom Bad, General und Oberbefehlhaber, &c. &c. &c. herausgegeben Proclamation Sintemal es zur schleunigern und würklichern Unterdrückung der in Nord-America herrschenden unnatürlichen Rebellion für gut angesehen worden, eine Anzahl Provinzial Truppen anzuwerben. 1
Microfiche 1227 15329, Box 47 By His Excellency Sir William Howe, K.B. general and commander in chief, &c. &c. &c. Proclamation Whereas complaints have been made, that many of the inhabitants, in and near Philadelphia, have been injured in their property by disorderly persons ... Given under my hand at head-quarters in Philadelphia, this 7th day of November, 1777. 1
Microfiche 1227 15330, Box 47 By His Excellency Sir William Howe, K.B. general and commander in chief, &c.&c.&c. Proclamation Whereas an unrestrained liberty of landing or bringing into this city, rum, brandy, and other spirituous liquors, for sale, may be attended with many evil consequences ... Given under my hand at head-quarters in Philadelphia, this 24th day of November, 1777. 1
Microfiche 1227 15331, Box 47 By His Excellency Sir William Howe, K.B. general and commander in chief &c. &c. &c. Proclamation Whereas many vessels have arrived and are daily arriving in this port, with cargoes of different kinds for the use of His Majesty's forces under my command. 1
Microfiche 1227 15332, Box 47 By His Excellency Sir William Howe, K.B. general and commander in chief &c. &c. &c. Proclamation Whereas it is expedient for the security of the inhabitants, the suppression of vice and licentiousness, the preservation of peace ... I do therefore constitute and appoint Joseph Galloway, Esq; superintendant general, assisted by three magistrates of the police, to be hereafter appointed with powers and authority to make such orders and regulations from time to time, as may most effectually promote the salutary ends above mentioned. 1
Microfiche 1227 15333, Box 47 By His Excellency Sir William Howe, K.B. general and commander in chief &c. &c. &c. Proclamation For the suppression of vice and immorality, and to prevent the disorders and mischiefs which may happen in the army, and among the inhabitants of the city of Philadelphia ... I do hereby order and direct, that no person or persons whatever shall keep any public inn, tavern, ale-house, tipling-house or dram-shop, or sell any rum or spirits ... unless such person shall have first obtained ... a permit or licence. 1
Microfiche 1227 15334, Box 47 By His Excellency Sir William Howe, K.B. general and commander in chief &c. &c. Proclamation Whereas by my proclamation bearing date the fourth day of this month "all masters of merchant ships were ordered and commanded immediately on their arrival, to make entry of the vessels." 1
Microfiche 1227 15335, Box 47 A list of the general and staff officers and of the officers in the several regiments serving in North-America, under the command of His Excellency General Sir William Howe, K.B With the date of their commissions as they rank in each corps and in the army. 1
Microfiche 1227 15337, Box 47 Commissary-General's Office. Philadelphia, October 6, 1777 All persons having in their possession rum, or any kind of spirituous liquors, are hereby ordered to report same to the commissary general before twelve o'clock to-morrow. 1
Microfiche 1227 15338, Box 47 Commissary General's Office, Philadelphia, Oct. 10 The farmers and others are desired and required to bring in and deliver at His Majesty's magazines in this city, what cattle, sheep, and forage they can spare, for which they will be paid at the following rates-- 1