Instructions to the officers appointed to recruit in New-York, for the service of the United States of America [copy 2], recto

Revolutionary Era broadsides, 1775-1783

Fish-kill [N.Y.]

Printed by Samuel Loudon

1776-11-25
[1776]

1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 38 x 24 cm

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.

Broadsides -- SY1776 no.40 copy 2
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Recruiting and enlistment

United States. Continental Army--Recruiting, enlistment, etc.

broadsides (notices)

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