By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation
Subtitle: Whereas His Majesty has been graciously pleased to order a number of troops, under the command of the Honourable Lieutenant-General St. Clair, to proceed from Great-Britain to Louisbourg ... for the further encouragement of all voluntiers that shall engage in this service, it is provided, that they shall receive thirty pounds in bills of credit ... Given at the Council chamber in Boston, the second day of June 1746. ...
Series: Early American imprints -- no. 40408
Publisher: Printed by John Draper, printer to His Excellency the governour and Council.
Published: 1746
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Subjects: Military Bounties; Recruiting and enlistment; History
Notes: Proclaiming the terms of enlistment for the expedition to Louisburg.

Signed: By order of His Excellency the governour, with the advice of the Council, J. Willard, secr. W. Shirley. God save the King.

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READEX NOTE: Also erroneously filmed as Shipton & Mooney 40407.

Bristol B1324

Shipton & Mooney 40408

Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 844