War Office (Williamsburg) August 17, 1779. : Sir, It is a matter of no small moment to the salvation of this country, that the act passed last session Assembly, for providing a defence for this commonwealth, be carried into effect with all possible expedition. ..., recto

Revolutionary Era broadsides, 1775-1783

[Williamsburg, Va.]

1779-08-17
[1779]

1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 24 x 22 cm

Concerns the raising of troops for the defence of the commonwealth of Virginia. Imprint supplied by Bristol. New-York Historical copy has manuscript signatures and annotations. References: Bristol B4991; Shipton & Mooney 43730.

Broadsides -- SY1779 no.10
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Recruiting and enlistment

Virginia--Defenses
Virginia--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces

broadsides (notices)

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