Articles of Montreal capitulation read to inhabitants
The document from Montreal dated November 12, 1775 outlines terms in favor of preserving civil and religious rights, free trade, and safety for inhabitants including both French and English. It references city officials, militia, and guarantees not to compel the town to bear arms, with promises of justice and a peaceful provincial governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New-York Journal
Ricnako Monacameux
Continental Army
Montreal
John Porteous
Pierre Bance
John Blake
Pierre Mazierre
James Finlay
St. George Dupree
Ames
M‘gill
Louis Carrignant
Richard Untly
Francois. Mathiot
Edward Wiliam Grey
Pierre Guy
Courts of Justice
James
Finlay
Py Panet
Cartignant
St. George
Great Britain
Recollett
General Congress Protest Against Proclamation at St James
Delegates of the Thirteen United Colonies denounce the St James's Proclamation of August 23 as an attack on colonial liberty. They insist allegiance to the crown is not owed and vow to resist unlawful powers, defend their laws, and retaliate against punishments for aiding American liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North America
Anguilat
Sant
Kng
Great Britain
America
Lord Starling Marches 3000 to New York in Support of Government
When the packet left New-York, Lord Starling led 3000 men from New Jersey and Connecticut toward New York. They aimed to secure friends of government as protection for those who might be compelled to join sides due to the Continental Congress's agitating resolve, which had plunged the public into confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
House of Assembly
Thomas Hutchinson
Massachusetts Bay
Gilbert Deblois
Thomas Moffet
Samuel Sewall
Rome
Jahleel
Benjamin Brenton
Watertown
John ‘Wanton
Georgia
Charlestown
South Carolina
Campbell
Wanton
Fom
Prine Seid
Fort Johnston
Inmya
St. Augustine
Fort Johnson
Zool. Tressing
Congress
Tryon
Whitehead Hicks
Duches
Gordo
New-York Harbour
Inckofed
Wm. Tryon
Great Britain
Carrey
Gordon
Harbour
New+ York
Drec
Albany
Beloaing
Wootter
Montreal
Ap’ Express
Quebec
Arnold
Carleton
New-York
Mg. Rivington
America
Cambridge
Letchmore’s Point
Boston
Cl.’ Fhomson
Cole
Thomsen
Prospe& Hull
Charlettown
Tvo
England
Ireland
Robbins
Matter
Cork
Beverly
Newwork
Duchess of Gordon
Asia
New York Mail
New York
London
Marblehem
Philadelphia
Province
Christigas
Hopkins
Black Prince
Rhode Iland
Britis
Wimple
Belongie
Lord Starling
New Jersey
Connecticut
Continental Congress
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Jim America
Uesday
Falmouth
Mercury
William
Norfolk
Rivindon’s
New-York Gazettenr
General Congress
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