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[Document, 1775 July 28]

1. [Document, 1775 July 28]

Name: New York (Colony). Provincial Congress (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 28, 1775
Summary: New York wishes to gain permission from the Continental Congress to sell the tea imported from Holland with a very high tax on it in order to be able to import other goods from Holland including much needed arms and ammunition. Material also needed to...
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[Document, 1775 July 31]

2. [Document, 1775 July 31]

Name: New York (Colony). Provincial Congress (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 31, 1775
Summary: We need money so desperately that we must either pay our debts or disband the army and dissolve ourselves. We have spent 60,000 pounds. Please send us a distinct answer as to what we can expect in answer from the Continental Congress.
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[Document, 1775 June 29]

3. [Document, 1775 June 29]

Name: New York (Colony). Provincial Congress (Author)
Date: June 29, 1775
Summary: Have recommended moderate terms to accommodate the differences between the colonies and Britain. Sending results of their deliberations on the question of taxation. All of this is subjected to the judgment of the delegates. A fear that this contest fo...
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[Document, 1777 March 07]

4. [Document, 1777 March 07]

Name: New York (Colony). Provincial Congress (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: March 07, 1777
Summary: In response to petition, committee resolution directing offering of oath to New Yorkers who had been disaffected who may now indicate their support of the patriot cause. Those who refuse oath will have their property seized and sold.
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