By His Excellency Richard Earle of Bellomont captain general and governour in chief of His Majesties province of New-York, &c. A proclamation[.] : Whereas it is of absolute necessity for the good and prosperity of this province, that our principal and first care be in obedience to the laws of God, and the wholsome laws of England ... Given at New-York, the second day of April, 1698

By His Excellency Richard Earle of Bellomont captain general and governour in chief of His Majesties province of New-York, &c. A proclamation[.] : Whereas it is of absolute necessity for the good and prosperity of this province, that our principal and first care be in obedience to the laws of God, and the wholsome laws of England ... Given at New-York, the second day of April, 1698.

Author/creator	New York (State). Governor (1698-1701 : Bellomont)
Other author/creator	Bellomont, Richard Coote, Earl of, 1636-1701.
Format	Book and Microform
Publication Info	[New York] : Printed by William Bradford, printer to the Kings Most Excellent Majesty in the city of New-York, 1698.
Description	1 sheet (1 unnumbered page)
Subject(s)	Vices. Swearing. Alcoholism--New York (State) Lust. Drinking of alcoholic beverages--New York (State) New York (State)--Politics and government --To 1775.

Series	Early American imprints. First series ; no. 839 Early American imprints. First series ; no. 839. ^A478749
General note	Against "cursing, swearing, immoderate drinking, Sabbath breaking, and all sorts of lewd and profane behavior."
General note	Signed: Bellomont. God save the King.
General note	Royal arms at head of title.
References	Evans 839
References	Wing (2nd ed.) B1842
Reproduction note	Joyner- Microfiche. [New York : Readex Microprint, 1985] 11 x 15 cm. (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 839).
Genre/form	Broadsides.

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Joyner	NC Microfiche	MICROFICHE AM35E NO. 839	✔ Available