- Order issued by the Connecticut Militia, followed by enlistment form, dated January, 1776. Not in Shipton & Mooney. New-York Historical copy completed in manuscript: to "Samuel Mather" captain, or to the chief officer of the "Sixth" company in the "Third" Regiment ...; Given under my hand at "New London" the "first" day of "January" A.D. 177"6". [signed] G Saltonstall oco(?); enlistment form filled in ink for the subscribers of Lyme in the county of New London. References: Bristol, B3956., New-York Historical Society
- Followed by a blank commission directed to the company officer for raising a troop of seventy-six men. First part printed in two columns, second part in one. Imprint from Evans. Evans entry duplicated by Bristol B4292. Bristol title incorrect: In Committee of Safety ... Watermark: Liberty & Prudence. Cf. Gravell, T.L. Amer. watermarks 458. Although Evans attributes to Loudon, this paper was used for interleaving Gaine’s universal register ... for the year 1776. New-York Historical copy has "Committee of Safety, New-York, January 27, 1776." crossed out and "In Provincial Congress N York 24th July 1776" written above. Blanks in form filled out: "To [Richard Varick, Esq] ... appointed a [captain] ... [Wm. A. Forbes, Aaron Van Hook, James Fairley] intended to be the other officers". Holograph signature at end: "By order Nathll. Woodhull presidt." References: Evans 14925; Shipton & Mooney 43102., New-York Historical Society
- Twelve resolves concerning enlistment, bounties and pay, passed at sessions of Congress held on September 16th, 18th, and 19th. Signed: By order of the Congress, John Hancock, president. Imprint supplied by Evans. Printed area measures 30.0 x 16.2 cm. References: Evans 15167., New-York Historical Society
- Concerning the enlistment of officers and soldiers for a three year term. Text in two columns. New-York Historical copy 1 signed in manuscript: "Fish-kill, Nov. 25th. 1776. By order, Robert Yates chairman of the Committee of Arrangement in the State of New-York". Damaged along creases with slight loss of text. New-York Historical copy 2 signed in manuscript: "By order of the Committee of Arrangement, Rt Harpur [?] Chairman P.F [?]"; manuscript notes on verso. Imperfect: all before "United States of America" lacking, damaged along creases, lower left corner torn and lacking, affecting text and portion of imprint. References: Evans 15184., New-York Historical Society
- Encouragement for the Continental Congress’s plan to raise eighty-eight batallions (cf. Evans 15425) and for Massachusetts residents to enlist and fulfill their quota of fifteen battalions. "In Council, January 28, 1777. Read and concurred."--p.[2]. Imprint supplied by Evans. New-York Historical copy annotated at foot of sheet: The above was written by Deacon Aaron Skinner of Shelbur[ne] [signed] Charles M. Taintor - April 20th, AD 1850. References: Evans 15426; Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 2075; Cushing, J.D. Mass. laws, 979., New-York Historical Society
- Resolves calling for mandatory enlistment in order to meet the required quota of troops in the Continental Army and Massachusetts Militia. "In Council, April 30th, 1777. Read and concurr’d."--p. [2]. Imprint supplied by Evans. New-York Historical copy damaged along creases, with slight loss of text. References: Evans 15432; Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 2086; Cushing, J.D. Mass. laws, 996., New-York Historical Society
- "In Council, August 9, 1777. Read and concurred. ..." Imprint supplied by Evans. Printed area measures 46.7 x 15.4 cm. New-York Historical copy inscribed on verso: proceeds of the council Massachusetts State. References: Evans 15434; Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 2090; Cushing, J.D. Mass. laws, 1005., New-York Historical Society
- "In Council, August 15, 1777. Read and concurred. John Avery, Deputy-Secretary. Consented to by the major Part of the Council. A true Copy. Attest. John Avery, Deputy-Secretary"--p. [2]. Imprint supplied by Evans. New-York Historical copy: inscription at head; manuscript annotations in margin. References: Evans 15436; Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 2093; Cushing, J.D. Mass. laws, 1008., New-York Historical Society
- Encouragement for volunteers to enlist in the Massachusetts State Train of Artillery, commanded by Col. Thomas Crafts. Text appeared as advertisement in the December 19, 1777, and subsequent issues of the Independent chronicle, published by Powars and Willis. Not in Ford, W.C. Broadsides. New-York Historical copy: inscription on recto: Golden-ball on Taunton green. Thos. Greenleaf, recruiting officer; manuscript annotations in the text; mounted on paper backing. References: Bristol, B4607; Shipton & Mooney, 43288., New-York Historical Society
- Concerning the filling of quotas for the Continental Army. Signed: A true copy of record, examined by George Wyllys, sec’ry. The New-York Historical copy bears the ms. note: Resolved by this Assembly. Place of publication suggested by Bristol. References: Bristol B4661; Shipton & Mooney 43434., New-York Historical Society
- "Given at Poughkeepsie, this [blank] day of [blank] 1781. By His Excellency’s command, [blank]". New-York Historical copy has manuscript notes: "Copy of Warrant to enlist Men on bounties of unappropriated lands" and "No. 1"; ink stamp: "Tomlinson Collection--Deposited by Mercantile Library Association"., New-York Historical Society