By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation
Subtitle: Whereas I have lately received advice from the Honourable Vice-Admiral Townsend, that notwithstanding his declarations, that none of the seamen belonging to the vessels of the British colonies that shall trade at Cape-Breton should be impressed into His Majesty's service ... Given at the Council-chamber in Boston, the sixteenth day of September, 1746. ...
Series: Early American imprints -- no. 40409
Publisher: Printed by John Draper, printer to his excellency the governour and Council.
Published: 1746
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Subjects: Naval Desertion; History; Great Britain. Royal Navy
Notes: Ordering the masters of trading vessels to desist from employing or transporting deserters. Includes also the names of the deserters being sought.

Signed: By order of the governour, with the advice of the Council, W. Shirley. J. Willard, secr.

Bristol B1325

Shipton & Mooney 40409

Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 848