| Description |
194 p. : maps. |
| Series |
Library of American civilization ; LAC 13871.
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| Note |
A selection from the "Tomlinson collection," manuscripts gathered by Abraham Tomlinson of New York City and purchased by the Association. The historical notes are, with few exceptions, by H.B. Dawson. |
| Contents |
Introduction: New York City in 1767 [by H.B. Dawson] -- The Stamp Act riot: A letter written the day following, Nov. 2, 1765 -- New York in 1770: The "Sons of Liberty" [extract from a letter by B.Y. Prime] -- Col. Marinus Willett's narrative: Seizure of arms from the British troops ordered to Boston [1775] -- The Hickory plot: Letters from P.T. Curtenius, John Varick, Jr., and Solomon Drowne, M.D. -- New York correspondence: Extracts from letters...1775 and 1776 -- The battle of Harlem Plains: A letter written by Gen. George Clinton -- New York loyalists of 1776: Addresses to Lord and General Howe, and to Sir William Tryon, with the names of nearly one thousand signers --Preparations for evacuation: Letters from Lieut.-Col. Smith ... in 1783 --Statement of William Butler, esq.: Account of the occupation of New York City, by the British, from 1776 to 1783 -- Sir Henry Clinton's defence: Reasons for not attacking Washington ... near King's Bridge ... 1781. |
| Reproduction |
Microfiche. Chicago : Library Resources, 1970. 1 microfiche ; 8 x 13 cm. (Library of American civilization ; LAC 13871) |
| Subject |
New York (N.Y.) -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783.
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New York (State) -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783.
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United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Sources
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| Added Author |
Tomlinson, Abraham.
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Dawson, Henry B. (Henry Barton), 1821-1889.
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