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NYM(G.775.042
22 May 1775:24 (1232)
Directions for a military watch, in the city of New-York. .
. [4 directions] 5th. That no unnecessary and wanton alarm
be given to our fellow citizens, either by firing of guns,
beating of drums, or otherwise, in the night, but that all
their operations be conducted with that manly prudence and
discretion, becoming citizens zealous to support their
freedom, without tumult and disorder. . . [One more
direction, the signatures of the authors, the format for a
simple report, signed] By order of the Committee, Isaac Low,
Chairman.
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