Commonwealth of Massachusetts. By His Excellency James Bowdoin, Esquire ... An address, to the good people of the commonwealth
Subtitle: A spirit of discontent, originating in supposed grievances, having ... stimulated many of the citizens in several of the counties of this commonwealth, to the commission of acts subversive of the government ... Given at the council-chamber, in Boston, the 12th day of January, 1787 ...
Series: Early American imprints -- no. 20500
Publisher: (Published by authority) [by Adams and Nourse
Published: 1787
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Subjects: Shays' Rebellion, 1786-1787; Treason; Military History; Massachusetts. Militia
Notes: Concerning actions taken by the legislature and the governor to restore peace and harmony, and defending the use of force to end the rebellion.

Signed: James Bowdoin. By His Excellency's command, John Avery, Jun. secretary.

Parentheses substituted for square brackets around "Published by authority." Remainder of imprint supplied by Evans.

Text in two columns; printed area measures 36.1 x 12.8 cm.

Evans 20500

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