By His Excellency Henry Clinton, lieutenant-general of His Majesty's forces, &c. &c. &c.
Subtitle: Whereas, for the better supply of His Majesty's marine and land forces ... the establishment of a free and open market is highly expedient. All persons are therefore permitted, without let or molestation, to pass and repass from the country and island of Conanicut to this town.
Contributors: Clinton, Henry, Sir, 1738?-1795.
Series: Early American imprints -- no. 43032.
Publisher: Printed by John Howe
Published: 1776
Place of publication: [Newport, R.I
Language: eng; ger
Format: Microform
Subjects: United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- British forces.; Rhode Island -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783.; Rhode Island -- Commerce.
Notes: Forbidding British troops to interfere with country people bringing provisions to market from Jamestown, R.I.

Signed and dated at end: Newport, Dec. 23, 1776. H. Clinton, L.G. By the general's command, John Smith, secretary.

Last ten lines comprise a German translation of the order.

Royal arms at head of title.

Bristol B4220.

Shipton & Mooney 43032.

Alden, J.E.  Rhode Island, 633.

Microfiche. [New York : Readex Microprint, 1985] 11 x 15 cm. (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 43032)