State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of Representatives, October 8, 1777
Subtitle: Whereas by information from the commanding officer ... a number of drafted men ... have not joined their respective regiments: Therefore, resolved, that the comanding officer of the militia of each town ... arrest such persons ... and deliver them to the commanding officer of the detachments raised by this state ...
Series: Early American imprints -- no. 43287
Publisher: Printed by John Gill
Published: 1777
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Subjects: Recruiting, enlistment; Draft; History; American forces; Military History; United States. Continental Army
Notes: "In Council, October 8, 1777. Read and concurr'd. ..."

Evans ascribes other resolves for the second half of the year 1777 to the press of John Gill.

Bristol B4512

Shipton & Mooney 43287

Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 2095

Cushing, J.D. Mass. laws, 1011