Title: An act for the more effectual prevention of the desertion of the soldiers and sailors in the service of this colony
Subtitle: and for the punishment of those who shall harbour and conceal them, or who shall purchase, receive, or conceal the arms, cloaths, or accoutrements of deserters. : Passed April 9th, 1776.
First published: 1776
Subjects: Military Desertion
Places: South Carolina