By His Excellency John Hancock, Esq; ... A brief.
Subtitle: Whereas the hostile forces of Great-Britain ... early in this contest ... exerted their powers in the destruction of the town of Charlestown ... Given at the Council-chamber in Boston, the twelfth day of November ... one thousand seven hundred and eighty-two ..
Contributors: Hancock, John, 1737-1793.
Series: Early American imprints -- no. 44216.
Publisher: Printed by Edward Eveleth Powars
Published: 1782
Place of publication: [Boston
Language: eng
Format: Microform
Subjects: Charities -- Massachusetts.; Charlestown (Boston, Mass.) -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783.; United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Destruction and pillage.
Notes: Recommending, in consequence of a resolution of the General Court, that all persons "exercise their Christian benevolence, by contributing ... to the relief of this suffering." Signed: John Hancock. By His Excellency's command, John Avery, secretary.

Evans ascribes other 1782 publications by the governor to the press of Edward Eveleth Powars.

Bristol B5540.

Shipton & Mooney 44216.

Ford, W.C.  Broadsides, 2326.

Microfiche. [New York : Readex Microprint, 1985] 11 x 15 cm. (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 44216)