By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation
Subtitle: Whereas the Honourable Peter Warren, Esq; commander in chief of his majesty's ships of war in the expedition against Cape-Breton, hath informed me that he has taken a French man of war called the Vigilant ... which he intends to put into commission and fit and man for his majesty's service ... Given at the Council-chamber in Boston, the fourth day of June, 1745. ...
Series: Early American imprints -- no. 40367
Publisher: Printed by J. Draper, printer to his excellency the governour and Council.
Published: 1745
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Subjects: Recruiting and enlistment; Military Bounties; History; Naval History; Vigilant (Ship)
Notes: Signed: By his excellency's command, W. Shirley. J. Willard, secr.

Stating also that the General Court "have in their present session voted, that the sum of three pounds, in bills of the new emission, be paid to every able-bodied man that shall voluntarily enlist in his majesty's service for manning the said ship." This statement was not included in the similar proclamation dated May 31, 1745; cf. Bristol B1289.

Bristol B1290

Shipton & Mooney 40367

Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 821