State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of Representatives, August 8, 1777. : Whereas by the loss of the important fortress of Ticonderoga, a way is open to the ravages of our cruel and inveterate enemies ... Resolve, that one sixth part of the able-bodied men in the training band and alarm list, now at home ... march under such brigadier or brigadiers as the council shall direct, to reinforce the American army ...

Revolutionary Era broadsides, 1775-1783

[Boston, Mass.]

[Printed by John Gill]

1777-08-08
[1777]

1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 50 x 19 cm

"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.

Broadsides -- SY1777 no.33
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Recruiting and enlistment
Draft--Massachusetts

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

Fort Ticonderoga (N.Y.)--Capture, 1777
Fort Ticonderoga (N.Y.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns
Massachusetts--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
Massachusetts--History, Military

broadsides (notices)

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