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British proclamation appointing Francis Gilbert and John Henderson port wardens for Philadelphia, 1777

Object Status:

Extant

Accession Date:

N.d.

Primary Source Reference:

Library Company Accession File

Author/Composer:

Great Britain. Army

Title Information:

His Excellency the commander in chief, having been pleased to appoint Mr. Francis Gilbert, and Mr. John Henderson, wardens at the port of Philadelphia: All masters of vessels and others concerned, are hereby ordered to obey them as such. /By His Excellency's command, Robert Mackenzie, secretary. Head-quarters, Philadelphia, 4th December, 1777

Imprint Information:

[Philadelphia: James Humphreys, Jr., 1777]

Repository:

LCP, Call no. sm # Am 1777 Gre Brit (2)394.F.18; Early American Imprints, Series I: Evans (1639-1800), No. 15340