By the president and the Supreme Executive Council of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, a proclamation Whereas the court of commissioners constituted ... to hear and finally determine the controversy between this state, and the state of Connecticut, respecting sundry lands lying within the northern boundary of this state ... Given in council ... at Philadelphia, this sixth day of January ... one thousand seven hundred and eighty three (Printed by Francis Bailey, 1783)
Announcing the commission's judgement that "We are unanimously of opinion, that the state of Connecticut has no right to the lands in controversy." Also declaring that Connecticut settlers are not to be molested and that all inhabitants in the area are to obey the the laws of Pennsylvania. - At head of title, on either side of state seal: Printed by Francis Bailey. - Evans, 18084. - Hildeburn, C.R. Pennsylvania, 4345. - Printed area measures 36.7 x 23.8 cm. - Signed: John Dickinson. Attest. T. Matlack, secretary