Rev. Charles O'Brien. \

United Brethren. Rev. Joseph G. Peter,

Baptist. Revds. Benjn. Foster, D.D., Adam Hamilton.

Independent. Rev. Mr. Wall.

Hebrew. Rev. Gershom Seixas.

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AVI.

PROCLAMATION

OF THE LAST OF THE ROYAL GOVERNORS OF NEW-YORK.

His Excellency James Rosertson Esquire, Captain General and Governor-in-chief in and over the Province of New York and the Territories depending thereon in America, Chancellor and Vice Admiral of the same, and Major General of his Majesty's Ferces.

A PROCLAMATION.

The King having been graciously pleased to honor me with the care of a Province, where, in a long Residence, I have contracted an Esteem for some, and an Affection for many of its Inhabitants I proceed with great Pleasure to announce his benevolent Intentions.

It is his Majesty's wish, by the Revival of the Civil Authority, to prove to all the Colonies and Provinces, that it is not his Design to govern America by Military Law, but that they are to enjoy all the Benefits of a local Legislation and their former Constitution. tid

To this End I have brought out the Royal Appointments for forming the Council, and supplying the Places of Lieutenant Governor and Chief Justice. And in concurrence with the Commander-in-chief of the British Forces, who is also his Majesty's Commissioner for restoring Peace to the Colonies, I shall as speedily as the publick Exigencies will permit, give order for opening the Courts of Judicature and convening the Assembly ; and in general proceed to the Execution of the Powers reposed in me, for the free Course and complete Re-Establishment, both of the Legislative and Executive Authority.