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. ..
Contributors: Shirley, William, 1694-1771.
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
Format: Microform
Subjects: Great Britain. -- Royal Navy.; Desertion, Naval -- Great Britain.; United States -- History -- King George's War, 1744-1748.; Massachusetts -- History -- King George's War, 1744-1748.
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.

Microfiche. [New York : Readex Microprint, 1985] 11 x 15 cm. (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 40409)