By his Excellency Francis Bernard, Esq. captain-general and governor in chief, in and over his Majesty's province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England and vice-admiral of the same : a proclamation. Whereas the General Court, in obedience to His Majesty's commands, signified by his secretary of state, hath provided for the immediate raising two thousand men (in addition to the forces now in the King' service and in the pay of this province) ... to be put under the supreme command of Sir Jeffry Amherst
1762
BROAD L2018F119f
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Title
By his Excellency Francis Bernard, Esq. captain-general and governor in chief, in and over his Majesty's province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England and vice-admiral of the same : a proclamation. Whereas the General Court, in obedience to His Majesty's commands, signified by his secretary of state, hath provided for the immediate raising two thousand men (in addition to the forces now in the King' service and in the pay of this province) ... to be put under the supreme command of Sir Jeffry Amherst
Published
Boston : Printed by John Draper, printer to his Excellency the Governor and the honorable his Majesty's council, 1762.
Description
1 sheet ([1]) p. ; 33 x 41 cm.
Call Number
BROAD L2018F119f
System Control No.
(OCoLC)1050447557
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"Given under my hand at Boston, the fourth day of March, in the year of our Lord 1762, and in the second year of his Majesty's reign. By his Excellency's command, Tho. Goldthwait, Secr'y at War. Fra. Bernard" at end.
A call for the recruitment of two thousand troops to serve under Sir Jeffrey Amherst in North America. Incentives include a bounty of 7 dollars for enlisting, plus 6 dollars a month pay and a blanket, and they will receive food, tents, and camp equipment while in service.
"Given under my hand at Boston, the fourth day of March, in the year of our Lord 1762, and in the second year of his Majesty's reign. By his Excellency's command, Tho. Goldthwait, Secr'y at War. Fra. Bernard" at end.
A call for the recruitment of two thousand troops to serve under Sir Jeffrey Amherst in North America. Incentives include a bounty of 7 dollars for enlisting, plus 6 dollars a month pay and a blanket, and they will receive food, tents, and camp equipment while in service.
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