The Tobacco Edict, Old New York, 1648
In the early days of New York, when this whole district was known as New Netherlands, an early Governor, familiarly known as "William the Testy," issued an edict against the smoking of tobac... Read allIn the early days of New York, when this whole district was known as New Netherlands, an early Governor, familiarly known as "William the Testy," issued an edict against the smoking of tobacco. The story of the effect this edict had on the burghers of the town is shown in Boughto... Read allIn the early days of New York, when this whole district was known as New Netherlands, an early Governor, familiarly known as "William the Testy," issued an edict against the smoking of tobacco. The story of the effect this edict had on the burghers of the town is shown in Boughton's famous painting, but the real reason for the Governor's issuing the edict has never be... Read all