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Date

March 25, 1775

Description

On March 25, 1775, the Assembly passed three petitions – one to the King, one to Parliament, and one to the House of Lords. The central message: New Yorkers are loyal subjects but they demand their rights as Englishmen, including the right to be taxed by their own representatives.

Type

Written Document

Region

New York State

Era

Revolution and New Nation

Topic

American Revolution, Communication

Repository

New York State Library

Source

General Assembly of the Colony of New York, Journal of the Votes and Proceedings of the General Assembly of the Colony of New York Begun the 10th of January 1775 and Ended by Adjournment 3rd of April Following, 109-117

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