By the Honourable James De Lancey, Esq; His Majesty's lieutenant governor and commander in chief, in and over the province of New-York ... A proclamation.
Subtitle: Whereas several desertions have lately happened from the regiment under the command of Sir William Pepperrell, Baronet, quartered in this city, which at this time may be attended with particular prejudice to His Majesty's service, and the interest in the colonies in general. ... Given under my hand and seal at arms, at Fort George in the city of New-York ... the thirteenth day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty five ..
Contributors: De Lancey, James, 1703-1760.
Series: Early American imprints -- no. 40787.
Publisher: Printed by James Parker
Published: 1755
Place of publication: [New York
Language: eng
Format: Microform
Subjects: Great Britain. -- Army -- Colonial forces -- New York (State); Desertion, Military -- New York (State)
Notes: Establishing strict rules for dealing with deserters from the Royal Army.

Signed: James De Lancey. By His Honour's command, Gw. Banyar, d. secry. God save the King.

Ascribed to the press of James Parker by Bristol.

Royal arms at head of title.

Bristol B1756.

Shipton & Mooney 40787.

Microfiche. [New York : Readex Microprint, 1985] 11 x 15 cm. (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 40787)