An edition of By His Excellency Sir William Howe, K.B. general and commander in chief &c. &c. &c. Proclamation (1777)

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 ..

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An edition of By His Excellency Sir William Howe, K.B. general and commander in chief &c. &c. &c. Proclamation (1777)

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 ..

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Printed by James Humphreys, Junr.
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Subjects
Bounties, British forces, Commerce, Crime, Destruction and pillage, Great Britain, Great Britain. Army, History, License system, Licenses, Loyalty oaths, Police, Recruiting, enlistment, Revolution, 1775-1783, Taverns (Inns), Confiscations and contributions
People
Joseph Galloway (1731-1803)
Places
Great Britain, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Philadelphia (Pa.), United States
Times
Revolution, 1775-1783

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Cover of: By His Excellency Sir William Howe, K.B. general and commander in chief, &c. &c. &c. Proclamation.
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.
1777, Printed by James Humphreys, Junr.
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Cover of: By His Excellency Sir William Howe, K.B. general and commander in chief &c. &c. &c. Proclamation.
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 ..
1777, Printed by James Humphreys, Junr.
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Cover of: Eine durch Seine Excellenz, Sir William Howe, Ritter vom Bad, General und Oberbefehlhaber, &c. &c. &c. herausgegeben Proclamation.
Eine durch Seine Excellenz, Sir William Howe, Ritter vom Bad, General und Oberbefehlhaber, &c. &c. &c. herausgegeben Proclamation.: Sintemal es zur schleunigern und wu rklichern Unterdru ckung der in Nord-America herrschenden unnatu rlichen Rebellion fu r gut angesehen worden, eine Anzahl Provinzial Truppen anzuwerben ..
1777, Gedruckt bey Christoph Saur, Jun. und Peter Saur.
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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 ..
1777, Printed by James Humphreys, Junr.
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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 ..
1777, Printed by James Humphreys, Junr.
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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.
1777, Printed by James Humphreys, Junr.
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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 ..
1777, Printed by James Humphreys, Junr. in Market-Street, between Front and Second-Streets.
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Requiring licensing for the sale of spirits.

Signed: W. Howe.

At head of title: royal arms.

Imprint supplied by Evans.

Evans 15333.

Hildeburn, C.R. Pennsylvania, 3620.

Microfiche. [New York : Readex Microprint, 1985] 11 x 15 cm. (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 15333)

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Early American imprints -- no. 15333.

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