By His Excellency Jonathan Belcher Esq; ... A proclamation
Subtitle: Whereas his majesty's ship the Astrea Capt. James Scott commander, is sent to this port ... And whereas ... a great number of people to the amount of three hundred at least, did assemble in a tumultuous manner ... Given at the Council chamber at Boston, the ninth day of June 1741. ...
Series: Early American imprints -- no. 40242
Publisher: Printed by J. Draper, printer to his excellency the governour and Council.
Published: 1741
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Subjects: Naval Desertion; Riots; Astrea (Ship)
Notes: Ordering the suppression of the disorders and prosecution of the offenders.

Signed: By his excellency's command, with the advice of the Council, J. Belcher. J. Willard, secr.

Bristol B1138

Shipton & Mooney 40242

Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 751