By His Excellency Henry Clinton, lieutenant-general of His Majesty's forces, &c. &c. &c : Whereas, for the better supply of His Majesty's marine and land forces ... the establishment of a free and open market is highly expedient. All persons are therefore permitted, without let or molestation, to pass and repass from the country and island of Conanicut to this town

By His Excellency Henry Clinton, lieutenant-general of His Majesty's forces, &c. &c. &c : Whereas, for the better supply of His Majesty's marine and land forces ... the establishment of a free and open market is highly expedient. All persons are therefore permitted, without let or molestation, to pass and repass from the country and island of Conanicut to this town.

Author/creator	Great Britain. Army
Other author/creator	Clinton, Henry, Sir, 1738?-1795.
Format	Book and Microform
Publication Info	[Newport, R.I.] : [Printed by John Howe], [1776]
Description	1 sheet (1 unnumbered page) ; 34 x 20 cm.
Subject(s)	United States--History --Revolution, 1775-1783 --British forces. Rhode Island--History --Revolution, 1775-1783. Rhode Island--Commerce.

Series	Early American imprints. First series ; no. 43032 Early American imprints. First series ; no. 43032. ^A478749
General note	Forbidding British troops to interfere with country people bringing provisions to market from Jamestown, R.I.
General note	Signed and dated at end: Newport, Dec. 23, 1776. H. Clinton, L.G. By the general's command, John Smith, secretary.
General note	Last ten lines comprise a German translation of the order.
General note	Royal arms at head of title.
References	Bristol B4220
References	Shipton & Mooney 43032
References	Alden, J.E. Rhode Island, 633
Reproduction note	Joyner- Microfiche. [New York : Readex Microprint, 1985] 11 x 15 cm. (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 43032).
Genre/form	Broadsides.

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Joyner	NC Microfiche	MICROFICHE AM35E NO. 43032	✔ Available