By His Excellency Richard Earle of Bellomont captain general and governour in chief of His Majesties province of New-York, &c. A proclamation[.] Whereas it is of absolute necessity for the good and prosperity of this province, that our principal and first care be in obedience to the laws of God, and the wholsome laws of England ... Given at New-York, the second day of April, 1698 (Printed by William Bradford, printer to the Kings Most Excellent Majesty in the city of New-York, 1698)
Against "cursing, swearing, immoderate drinking, Sabbath breaking, and all sorts of lewd and profane behavior.". - Evans, 839. - Royal arms at head of title. - Signed: Bellomont. God save the King. - Wing (2nd ed., 1994), B1835A