An edition of By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation (1741)

By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.

Whereas His Majesty has been graciously pleased to order a number of troops, under the command of the Honourable Lieutenant-General St. Clair, to proceed from Great-Britain to Louisbourg ... for the further encouragement of all voluntiers that shall engage in this service, it is provided, that they shall receive thirty pounds in bills of credit ... Given at the Council chamber in Boston, the second day of June 1746. ..

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An edition of By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation (1741)

By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.

Whereas His Majesty has been graciously pleased to order a number of troops, under the command of the Honourable Lieutenant-General St. Clair, to proceed from Great-Britain to Louisbourg ... for the further encouragement of all voluntiers that shall engage in this service, it is provided, that they shall receive thirty pounds in bills of credit ... Given at the Council chamber in Boston, the second day of June 1746. ..

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Anglo-Spanish War, 1739-1748, Bills of exchange, Bounties, Campaigns, Colonial forces, Counterfeiters, Counterfeits and counterfeiting, Crime, Crown Point Expedition, 1755, Embargo, English West Indian Expedition, 1739-1742, Great Britain, Great Britain. Army, Great Britain. Royal Navy, History, Indians of North America, Massachusetts, Massachusetts French and Indian War, 1755-1763, Massachusetts King George's War, 1744-1748, Massachusetts. General Court, Military Bounties, Military Desertion, Military History, Militia, Naval Desertion, Naval History, Politics and government, Recruiting and enlistment, Revenue stamps, Riot, 1744, Siege, 1745, Stamp-duties, United States French and Indian War, 1755-1763, United States King George's War, 1744-1748, Vigilant (Man of war), Vigilant (Ship)
People
Isaac Jones, John Round, Joseph Bill, Peter Warren Sir (1703-1752), Samuel Bordon
Places
Bristol (R.I.), Great Britain, Louisbourg (N.S.), Louisburg (N.S.), Maine, Massachusetts, New England, United States, West Indies
Times
Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775, French and Indian War, 1755-1763, King George's War, 1744-1748, Siege, 1745, To 1775

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Cover of: By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.
By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.: Whereas the governments of the Massachusetts-Bay, New-York, and Connecticut, being apprehensive of the great danger to which his majesty's colonies are still exposed, by means of the encroachments of the French on his majesty's lands on this continent ... Given at Boston, the eighteenth day of February, 1756 ..
1756, Printed by John Draper, printer to his excellency the governour and Council
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Cover of: By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.
By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.: Whereas a number of soldiers have deserted ... Given at Boston, the twelfth day of February ... 1756. ..
1756, Printed by John Draper, printer to his excellency the governour
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Cover of: By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.
By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.: Whereas the General Court or assembly of this province have, for promoting the expedition to Crown-Point, &c. agreed upon and voted the following articles, as further encouragements therein, viz. ... Given at Boston, the twenty-ninth day of March 1755 ..
1755, Printed by John Draper, printer to his excellency the governour and Council.
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Cover of: By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.
By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.: It appearing to me to be necessary for his majesty's service, that a restraint should be laid upon such vessels, as are now outward-bound, from the several parts of this province ... Given at Boston the twenty-second day of February 1755 ..
1755, Printed by John Draper, printer to his excellency the governour and Council.
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Cover of: By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.
By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.: Whereas the great and General Court or assembly of this province have, in their present session, granted an encouragement to such persons as shall form themselves into companies to penetrate into the Indian country, in order to captivate and kill such of said Indians as have by this government been declared enemies, rebels, and traitors to his majesty ... Given at the Council chamber in Boston, this eighteenth day of June, 1755 ..
1755, Printed by John Draper, printer to his excellency the governour and the honourable his majesty's Council.
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Cover of: By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.
By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.: Whereas the several governments of the Massachusetts-Bay, New-Hampshire, Connecticut and Rhode-Island, being apprehensive of the great danger to which his majesty's colonies are exposed by the encroachments made by the French on his majesty's lands upon this continent ... Given under my hand at Boston, the twenty-sixth day of March 1755 ..
1755, Printed by John Draper, printer to his excellency the governour and Council.
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Cover of: By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.
By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.: Whereas the Great and General Court of Assembly of the province aforesaid, did at their session held by adjournment of the 17th of October last, pass an act entitled, An act for granting unto His Majesty several duties upon vellum, parchment and paper ... Given at the Council-chamber in Boston the fourteenth day of March 1755 ..
1755, Printed by John Draper, printer to His Excellency the governour and Council.
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Cover of: By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.
By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.: Whereas it is of great importance to this province, that it should always be in a posture of defence against an invading enemy, which is more especially necessary in this present conjuncture of affairs ... Given at Boston the twenty-first day of June 1754. ..
1754, Printed by John Draper, printer to his excellency the governour and Council.
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Cover of: By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.
By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.: Whereas it is apprehended necessary for his majesty's service, that a number of soldiers should be raised for the security of his subjects inhabiting the eastern frontiers of this province from any attempts that may be made by the Indians ... Given under my hand at Boston, the nineteenth day of April, 1754 ..
1754, Printed by John Draper, printer to his excellency the governour and Council.
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Cover of: By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.
By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.: Whereas the Great and General Court or assembly of this province now stands prorogued unto Wednesday the fifth of September next; which being a busy time of the year respecting the husbandry and other affairs ... it may be expected ... that I should further prorogue the said Court; But forasmuch as there are now matters of importance to be laid before the Court ... I have determined to meet the said Court upon the fifth day of September aforesaid ... Given under my hand at Boston, the tenth day of August 1753 ..
1753, Printed by John Draper, printer to his excellency the governour and Council.
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Cover of: By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.
By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.: Whereas discovery has been lately made in the colony of Connecticut, of a combination of divers wicked and dissolute people for counterfeiting the bills of credit, of this and the neighbouring governments ... Given at the Council chamber in Boston, the fifteenth day of March 1748 [new style, 1749]. ..
1749, Printed by John Draper, printer to his excellency the governour and Council.
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Cover of: By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.
By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.: Whereas the Great and General Court or assembly of this province stands adjourned to Wednesday the twelfth day of August next ... Given at the Council chamber in Boston, the twenty-second day of July 1747 ..
1747, Printed by John Draper, printer to his excellency the governour and Council.
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Cover of: By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.
By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.: Whereas the Great and General Court or assembly of this province stands adjourned to Wednesday the twelfth day of August next ... Given at the Council chamber in Boston, the twenty-second day of July 1747 ..
1747, Printed by John Draper, printer to his excellency the governour and Council.
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Cover of: By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.
By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.: Whereas the soldiers, hereafter named and described, belonging to the regiment under the command of the Honourable Lieutenant-General Philipps, on the night following the 23d. day of April instant, deserted from the hospital upon the common in Boston ... Given at the Council-chamber in Boston the twenty-sixth day of April 1746. ..
1746, Printed by John Draper, printer to his excellency the governour and Council.
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Cover of: By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.
By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.: Whereas the soldiers hereafter named and described, belonging to the regiment under the command of the Honble. General Phillips, on the seventh day of February instant deserted his majesty's Castle William ... Given at Boston the tenth day of February 1745 [new style, 1746]. ..
1746, Printed by J. Draper, printer to his excellency the governour & Council.
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Cover of: By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.
By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.: Whereas the soldiers, hereafter named and described, belonging to the regiment under the command of the Honourable Lieutenant-General Philipps, on the night following the 23d. day of April instant, deserted from the hospital upon the common in Boston ... Given at the Council-chamber in Boston the twenty-sixth day of April 1746. ..
1746, Printed by John Draper, printer to his excellency the governour and Council.
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Cover of: By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.
By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.: Whereas the soldiers hereafter named and described, belonging to the regiment under the command of the Honble. General Phillips, on the seventh day of February instant deserted his majesty's Castle William ... Given at Boston the tenth day of February 1745 [new style, 1746]. ..
1746, Printed by J. Draper, printer to his excellency the governour & Council.
Microform in English
Cover of: By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.
By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.: Whereas His Majesty has been graciously pleased to order a number of troops, under the command of the Honourable Lieutenant-General St. Clair, to proceed from Great-Britain to Louisbourg ... for the further encouragement of all voluntiers that shall engage in this service, it is provided, that they shall receive thirty pounds in bills of credit ... Given at the Council chamber in Boston, the second day of June 1746. ..
1746, Printed by John Draper, printer to His Excellency the governour and Council.
Microform in English
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Cover of: By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.
By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.: Whereas His Majesty has been graciously pleased to order a number of troops, under the command of the Honourable Lieutenant-General St. Clair, to proceed from Great-Britain to Louisbourg ... for the further encouragement of all voluntiers that shall engage in this service, it is provided, that they shall receive thirty pounds in bills of credit ... Given at the Council chamber in Boston, the second day of June 1746. ..
1746, Printed by John Draper, printer to His Excellency the governour and Council.
Microform in English
Cover of: By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.
By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.: Whereas I have lately received advice from the Honourable Vice-Admiral Townsend, that notwithstanding his declarations, that none of the seamen belonging to the vessels of the British colonies that shall trade at Cape-Breton should be impressed into His Majesty's service ... Given at the Council-chamber in Boston, the sixteenth day of September, 1746. ..
1746, Printed by John Draper, printer to his excellency the governour and Council.
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Cover of: By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.
By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.: Whereas I have lately received advice from the Honourable Vice-Admiral Townsend, that notwithstanding his declarations, that none of the seamen belonging to the vessels of the British colonies that shall trade at Cape-Breton should be impressed into His Majesty's service ... Given at the Council-chamber in Boston, the sixteenth day of September, 1746. ..
1746, Printed by John Draper, printer to his excellency the governour and Council.
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Cover of: By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.
By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.: Whereas it is of great importance in this time of war, that the militia be well appointed with arms and ammunition ... I do therefore hereby strictly command ... that all persons ... required to be furnished with arms, be provided with arms and ammunition according to law ... Given at the Council-chamber in Boston, the fourteenth day of May 1746. ..
1746, Printed by John Draper, printer to his excellency the governour and Council.
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Cover of: By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.
By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.: Whereas the Great and General Court or assembly of this province, upon due consideration of the present state and circumstances of the French settlements upon the island of Cape-Breton, have judged it expedient to attempt the reduction of that place to the obedience of the crown of Great Britain, and have voted a suitable encouragement for the enlistment of three thousand voluntiers for that service ... Given at the Council-chamber in Boston, the twenty-sixth day of January 1744 [new style, 1745]. ..
1745, Printed by John Draper, printer to his excellency the governour and Council.
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Cover of: By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.
By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.: Whereas the Honourable Peter Warren, Esq; commander in chief of his majesty's ships of war in the expedition against Cape-Breton, hath informed me that he has taken a French man of war called the Vigilant ... which he intends to put into commission and fit and man for his majesty's service ... Given at the Council-chamber in Boston, the fourth day of June, 1745. ..
1745, Printed by J. Draper, printer to his excellency the governour and Council.
Microform in English
Cover of: By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.
By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.: Whereas the Great and General Court or assembly of this province, upon due consideration of the present state and circumstances of the French settlements upon the island of Cape-Breton, have judged it expedient to attempt the reduction of that place to the obedience of the crown of Great Britain, and have voted a suitable encouragement for the enlistment of three thousand voluntiers for that service ... Given at the Council-chamber in Boston, the twenty-sixth day of January 1744 [new style, 1745]. ..
1745, Printed by John Draper, printer to his excellency the governour and Council.
Microform in English
Cover of: By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.
By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.: Whereas the Honourable Peter Warren, Esq; commander in chief of his majesty's ships of war in the expedition against Cape-Breton, hath informed me that he has taken a French man of war called the Vigilant ... which he intends to put into commission and fit and man for his majesty's service ... Given at the Council-chamber in Boston, the fourth day of June, 1745. ..
1745, Printed by J. Draper, printer to his excellency the governour and Council.
Microform in English
Cover of: By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.
By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.: Whereas the great and General Court or assembly of this province, upon due consideration of the great importance of the expedition against the French at Cape-Breton, and how necessary it is that the land-forces at the siege of Louisbourgh should be strengthned [sic] and reinforced, have now voted an encouragement for the raising four hundred voluntiers for that service ... Given at the Council-chamber in Boston the first day of June, 1745 ..
1745, Printed by J. Draper, printer to his excellency the governour and Council.
Microform in English
Cover of: By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.
By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.: Whereas the great and General Court or assembly of this province, upon due consideration of the great importance of the expedition against the French at Cape-Breton, and how necessary it is that the land-forces at the siege of Louisbourgh should be strengthned [sic] and reinforced, have now voted an encouragement for the raising four hundred voluntiers for that service ... Given at the Council-chamber in Boston the first day of June, 1745 ..
1745, Printed by J. Draper, printer to his excellency the governour and Council.
Microform in English
Cover of: By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.
By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.: Whereas the Honourable Peter Warren, Esq; commander in chief of his majesty's ships of war in the expedition against Cape-Breton, hath informed me that he has taken a French man of war called the Vigilant ... which he intends to put into commission, and fit and man for his majesty's service ... Given at the Council-chamber in Boston the thirty-first day of May, 1745 ..
1745, Printed by J. Draper, printer to his excellency the governour and Council.
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Cover of: By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.
By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.: Whereas upon Tuesday the twenty-fifth of September last, an heinous riot was committed in the town of Bristol ... Given at the Council chamber in Boston, the eighteenth day of October, 1744. ..
1744, Printed by John Draper, printer to His Excellency the governour and Council.
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Cover of: By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.
By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.: Whereas through the blessing of Almighty God upon his majesty's arms ... his majesty's troops are safely landed on the island of Cuba ... Given at the Council chamber in Boston the sixteenth day of October, 1741. ..
1741, Printed by J. Draper, printer to his excellency the governour and Council.
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Cover of: By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.
By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.: Whereas through the blessing of Almighty God upon His Majesty's arms ... His Majesty's troops are safely landed on the island of Cuba ... Given at the Council chamber in Boston the sixteenth day of October, 1741. ..
1741, Printed by J. Draper, printer to His Excellency the governour and Council.
Microform in English
Cover of: By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.
By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.: His majesty's royal commission ... that all officers civil and military, within the said province, be and hereby are continued in their respective offices ... Given at the Council chamber in Boston, the fourteenth day of August 1741. ..
1741, Printed by J. Draper, printer to his excellency the governour & Council.
Microform in English
Cover of: By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.
By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation.: His majesty's royal commission ... that all officers civil and military, within the said province, be and hereby are continued in their respective offices ... Given at the Council chamber in Boston, the fourteenth day of August 1741. ..
1741, Printed by J. Draper, printer to his excellency the governour & Council.
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Proclaiming the terms of enlistment for the expedition to Louisburg.

Signed: By order of His Excellency the governour, with the advice of the Council, J. Willard, secr. W. Shirley. God save the King.

Royal arms at head of title.

READEX NOTE: Also erroneously filmed as Shipton & Mooney 40407.

Bristol B1324.

Shipton & Mooney 40408.

Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 844.

Microfiche. [New York : Readex Microprint, 1985] 11 x 15 cm. (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 40408)

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