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An alarm to the legislature of the province of New-York, occasioned by the present political disturbances, in North America: addressed to the honourable representatives in General assembly convened. [One line in Latin].

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Seabury, Samuel 1729-1796
Rivington, James 1724-1802
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Printed for James Rivington,
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The authorship of this, and three tracts signed "A. W. farmer" (A Westchester farmer) is variously attributed to Samuel Seabury, or to Isaac Wilkins, or to both jointly, and to others.-cf. J. Winsor, Narr. and crit. hist., 1888, v. 6, p. 104; H.B. Dawson, Westchester county, 1886, p. 137; F.B. Dexter, Yale biog. 2d ser. 1896, p. 183-184. Dated on page 13: New-York, January 17, 1775. Signatures: A⁸ (A8 verso blank). Advertisement on page [1] and [2] at end for: "The following pamphlets, relating to the present controversy between Great-Britain, and the colonies, are to be had of James Rivington ..." FAU copy side stiched with brown cord.
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New York (State) -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Causes -- Sources -- Early works to 1800