Philadelphia Committee

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In Committee, Philadelphia, February 27, 1775.

Resolved, That the following Notification, and Extract from the Association of the Continental Congress be published in the Papers.

As the Continental Congress have recommended to the inhabitants of these Colonies the total disuse of all East India Teas, after the first day of March, this Committee think it expedient to remind the inhabitants of the City and Liberties of the great necessity of observing the Association of the General Congress in this particular.

From the uniform spirit and conduct of the people in the faithful execution of said Association, in all cases which have hitherto occurred, the Committee have no doubt but the general good, and a regard to the liberties of his country will continue to influence every individual to a steady adherence to measures upon which the political salvation of this country seems, under God, to depend; and that the honour and publick virtue of the people may be safely confided in.

Extract from the Association of the Continental Congress: —

"Third. As a Non-Consumption Agreement, strictly adhered to, will be an effectual security for the observation of the Non-Importation, we, as above, solemnly agree and associate, that, from this day, we will not purchase or use any Tea imported on account of the East India Company, or any on which a Duty hath been or shall be paid; and from and after the first day of March next we will not purchase or use any East India Tea whatsoever."

From the minutes of the Committee for the City and Liberties of Philadelphia.

J˙ B˙ SMITH, Secretary.