By His Excellency Jonathan Belcher Esq; ... A proclamation
Subtitle: Whereas Capt. James Scot [i.e., Scott], commander of his majesty's ship the Astrea hath represented to me that the several men hereafter named and described ... have unlawfully absented themselves, and deserted his majesty's said service ... Given at the Council chamber at Boston, the eighth day of June 1741. ...
Series: Early American imprints -- no. 40241
Publisher: Printed by J. Draper, printer to his excellency the governour and Council.
Published: 1741
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Subjects: Naval Desertion; Great Britain. Royal Navy; Astrea (Ship)
Notes: Ordering that the deserters be apprehended, and cautioning against harboring of any deserters.

Signed: By order of his excellency the governour, with the advice of the Council, J. Belcher. J. Willard, secr.

Bristol B1137

Shipton & Mooney 40241

Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 750