In Congress. December 30, 1776 : It appearing to Congress that it will be extremely difficult, if not impracticable, to supply the Army of the United States with bacon, salted beef and pork, soap, tallow and candles ... Resolved, that none of the said articles ... be exported from any of the United States after the fifth day of January next, until the first day of November next ...: a machine-readable transcription.

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IN CONGRESS DECEMBER 30, 1776.

IT appearing to Congress that it will be extremely difficult, if not impracticable, to supply the Army of the United States with Bacon, Salted Beef and Pork, Soap, Tallow and Candles, unless the Exportation thereof be Prohibited. Therefore

RESOLVED, That none of the said Articles, except such as may be necessary for the Crew, be Exported from any of the United States after the fifth day of January next, until the first day of November next, or until Congress shall make further order therein--And it is earnestly recommended to the Executive Powers of the several United States to see that this Resolution be strictly complied with. By Order of Congress, JOHN HANCOCK, President.

Baltimore: Printed by JOHN DUNLAP.

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