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NYJ-P.778.017
28 Dec 1778:22 (1805)
Extracts from an address of the Supreme Executive Council to
the General Assembly of Representatives of the Freemen of
Pennsylvania. In Council, Philadelphia, November 9th, 1778.
Gentlemen, We take this early opportunity of congratulating
you, on the prospect of the approaching abandon of the city
of New-York, and perhaps the territory of the United States,
by land forces of a cruel enemy, desponding of success in
their might attempt to enslave us. . . [15 more lines] The
third act of this honorable body [the Congress] earnestly
recommend to you the suppression of theatrical
entertainments, horse-racing, gaming, and other diversions,
which are commonly productive of idleness, dissipation, and
a general depravity of principles and manners. In this
view, the late assembly published a bill for consideration.
Without doubt you will make suitable regulations on this
important subject. . . [28 more lines concerning stopping of
the importation of Negro slaves and what will be the
responsibilities for taxes in the future.)
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