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To the freemen and freeholders of the city and county of New-York : Friends and fellow citizens, From the prudence of your councils, and the wisdom of your determinations, you have heretofore deservedly acquired the approbation of the wise and the prudent. ...

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Other Authors:	Thurman, John
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Series:	Early American imprints. Evans (1639-1800) ; no. 14500.
Subjects:	United States. > Continental Congress > Elections. Elections > New York (State) New York (State) > Politics and government > 1775-1783. Broadsides.
Online Access:	Evans Digital Edition

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