The Invitation of the Continental Congress, to their brethren who are sons of liberty and seamen, to engage in the defence of the liberties of America
1775
BROAD L2014F196ff MB
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Title
The Invitation of the Continental Congress, to their brethren who are sons of liberty and seamen, to engage in the defence of the liberties of America
Published
[Philadelphia? : s.n., 1775?]
Description
1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 91 x 57 cm. framed 103 x 68 cm.
Call Number
BROAD L2014F196ff MB
System Control No.
(OCoLC)78315046
Note
Printed broadside (completed in ms. through 19 January 1776) includes ms. signature lists of sailors for service on the Continental Navy ship USS Columbus under the command of Abraham Whipple of Rhode Island, including 21 officers and midshipmen and 92 seamen, landsmen, craftsmen and gunners and one "negro boy" with their dates of enlistment, rank and rate of pay.
Terms of agreement to be signed by sailors of private vessels entering into the service; prizes taken during the course of such service "shall be proceeded against, and distributed according to the resolution of the Congress, passed the 15th day of November, 1775."
Text in two columns.
Backed with archival tissue.
Digitized image available, see URL
Terms of agreement to be signed by sailors of private vessels entering into the service; prizes taken during the course of such service "shall be proceeded against, and distributed according to the resolution of the Congress, passed the 15th day of November, 1775."
Text in two columns.
Backed with archival tissue.
Digitized image available, see URL
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