By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation : Whereas discovery has been lately made in the colony of Connecticut, of a combination of divers wicked and dissolute people for counterfeiting the bills of credit, of this and the neighbouring governments ... Given at the Council chamber in Boston, the fifteenth day of March 1748 [new style, 1749].
| Author/creator | Massachusetts |
| Other author | Shirley, William, 1694-1771. |
| Format | Microform |
| Publication Info | Boston : Printed by John Draper, printer to his excellency the governour and Council, [1749] |
| Description | 1 sheet (1 unnumbered page) : coat of arms. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Early American imprints. First series ; no. 40500 Early American imprints. First series ; no. 40500. ^A478749 |
| General note | Warning against the acceptance of the counterfeit bills of credit, and offering a reward of fifty pounds for the capture of Joseph Bill or Isaac Jones, and a reward of twenty-five pounds for the capture and conviction of any accomplices. |
| General note | Signed: By order of the governour, with the advice of the Council, W. Shirley. J. Willard, secr. |
| References | Bristol B1438 |
| References | Shipton & Mooney 40500 |
| References | Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 896 |
| Reproduction note | Joyner- Microfiche. [New York : Readex Microprint, 1985] 11 x 15 cm. (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 40500). |
| Genre/form | Broadsides. |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | NC Microfiche | MICROFICHE AM35E NO. 40500 | ✔ Available |