City of New-York, ss At a Common Council held on Monday, the 15th day of January, 1798--the following representation of the commissioners of the alms-house, was read by the board (s.n, 1798)
"Published by order of the Common Council, Robert Benson, clerk.". - Bristol, B10429. - Shipton & Mooney, 48537. - The representation of the commissioners of the alms-house is signed: We are, gentlemen, with sentiments of esteem, your's respectfully, signed by order and in behalf of the board of commissioners John Stagg, chairman. Alms-house, Jan. 8, 1798