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By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation : Whereas the Honourable Peter Warren, Esq; commander in chief of his majesty's ships of war in the expedition against Cape-Breton, hath informed me that he has taken a French man of war called the Vigilant ... which he intends to put into commission, and fit and man for his majesty's service ... Given at the Council-chamber in Boston the thirty-first day of May, 1745.

Author/creator Massachusetts. Governor (1741-1757 : Shirley)
Other author/creatorShirley, William, 1694-1771.
Format Book and Microform
Publication InfoBoston : Printed by J. Draper, printer to his excellency the governour and Council, [1745]
Description1 sheet (1 unnumbered page) : coat of arms ; 38 x 32 cm.
Subject(s)
Series Early American imprints. First series ; no. 40369
Early American imprints. First series ; no. 40369. ^A478749
General noteSeeking volunteer enlistments to man the Vigilant, under the command of Sir Peter Warren.
General noteSigned: By order of his excellency, with the advice of the Council, W. Shirley. J. Willard, secr.
General notePrinted area measures 31.1 x 22.6 cm.
General noteNot in Ford, W.C. Broadsides.
References Bristol B1289
References Shipton & Mooney 40369
Reproduction noteJoyner- Microfiche. [New York : Readex Microprint, 1985] 11 x 15 cm. (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 40369).
Genre/formBroadsides.

Available Items

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Joyner NC Microfiche MICROFICHE AM35E NO. 40369 ✔ Available