State of Massachusetts-Bay. In Council. June 11, 1779. Resolved, That the following Adress be printed in Hand-Bills and sent to the several Ministers of the Gospel in the Towns and Parishes with this State, and said Ministers are hereby reqeusted to read the same to their respective religious Asemblies the first Sabbath after receiving the same, immediately after Divine Service; also to the respective Town-Clerks ... and to the Committee of Correspondence in each Plantation in this State ... [Boston: Printed by Benjamin Edes, 1779]



Broadside (19 x 14 3/4 in.; 483 x 373 mm). Entire verso reinforced with another sheet of paper, extending top left corner and closing a few fold separations, a few letters lost, minor staining.  Matted.

Evans 16637; Ford 2191

Broadside (19 x 14 3/4 in.; 483 x 373 mm). Entire verso reinforced with another sheet of paper, extending top left corner and closing a few fold separations, a few letters lost, minor staining. Matted.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

An impassioned appeal by Congress to the people of the United States to "stay the course."  The broadside describes the economic impact of the war and the necessity for printing paper money. It also singles out rapacious farmers and merchants who took advantage of the situation by over-inflating prices for their goods and urges citizens to report them to the proper authorities. The broadside also reviews the progress of the war and remonstrates Americans for their continued support.  "Rouze yourselves ... that this campaign may finish the great work you have so nobly carried on for several years ... What nation ever engaged in such a contest under such a complication of disadvantages, so soon surmounted many of them ... Persevere; and you ensure Peace, Freedom, Safety, Glory, Sovereignty, and Felicity to Yourselves, your Children, and your Children's Children. ... Fill up your battalions ... place several quotas in the continental treasury—lend money for public uses ... provide effectually for expediting the conveyance of supplies for your armies and fleets ... prevent the produce of the country from being monopolized—effectually superintend the behavior of public officers—diligently promote piety, virtue, brotherly-love, learning, frugality and moderation—and may you be approved before Almighty God worthy of those blessings we devoutly wish you to enjoy."