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Description and Holding Information
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1760-08-20, Incident between H.M.S. Winchester & the Sampson
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July 20, 1760 broadside of Acting Gov. Cadwallader Colden pf New York, which proclamation discussed the incident between H.M.S. Winchester and a
merchant ship, the Sampson. The military ship sent a crew of men to "impress" the sailors from Sampson into the navy; they were rebuffed with shots and
refused permission to come aboard. Ultimately several military sailors were killed in the skirmish. This proclamation was for the offenders of the
Sampson to be captured and tried for their crimes. (Digitized from a microfilm copy of title originally held by the New York Historical Society
Library).
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Title:
By the Honourable Cadwallader Colden, Esq ; president of His Majesty's Council, and commander in chief of the province of New-York ... A proclamation : Whereas it appears by information on oath ... Given under my hand and seal at arms, at Fort-George, in the city of New-York, the twentieth day of August, 1760 ...
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OCLC Number:
62816878
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Available Volumes
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| Name | Fiche Count | Online | Paper Backup |
| c.1 | | Yes | No |
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