Citation - New York Mercury (Gaine): 1774.02.07

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Index Entry Zedtwitz, Hermann, administrator of Chimney-sweeping Office 
Location New York 
Citation
NYM(G.774.010
7 Feb 1774:13 (1163 Supplement)
Chimney Office.  Whereas the inhabitants of this city are
frequently alarmed with the outcries of Fire. . . [5 more
lines] The subscriber encouraged by the favourable
sentiments of many respectable gentlemen towards the plan,
begs the consideration of the public on the following
proposals. . . [3 more lines] I. He proposes to procure a
number of hands sufficient to clean all the chimnies in this
city, as often as may be thought necessary.  II. He will
keep an office. . . [3 more lines, and 10 more proposals
plus closing paragraph] The undertaker hopes the utility of
this regulation will be very evident to the public, and he
begs leave to assure them, if they be pleased to favour it,
it shall be carried into execution with all punctuality on
the part of the Public's most humble servant, Hermann
Zedtwiz. [Formerly advertising as a violinist. This ad is
reprinted.]


Generic Title New York Mercury (Gaine) 
Date 1774.02.07 
Publisher Gaine, Hugh 
City, State New York, NY 
Year 1774 
Bibliography B0030231
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