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. ..
Contributors: Shirley, William, 1694-1771
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
Format: Microform
Subjects: Bounties, Military -- Massachusetts; Recruiting and enlistment; Louisbourg (N.S.) -- History -- Siege, 1745; Massachusetts -- History -- King George's War, 1744-1748; United States -- History -- King George's War, 1744-1748
Notes: Proclaiming the terms of enlistment for the expedition to Louisbourg

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

Royal arms at head of title

Bristol B1324

Shipton & Mooney 40408

Ford, W.C.  Broadsides, 844

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