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

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By the Honorable Jonathan Trumbull, Esquire, captain-general, and commander in chief of the state of Connecticut, in America. A proclamation. : Whereas the Honorable Continental Congress have resolved that eight battalions of troops be raised ... each non

Signed: Jonth. Trumbull. New-York Historical copy inscribed on verso. References: Bristol, B4199; Shipton & Mooney, 43005.

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By the Honorable Jonathan Trumbull, Esquire, captain-general, and commander in chief of the state of Connecticut, in America. A proclamation. : Whereas the Honorable Continental Congress have resolved that eight battalions of troops be raised ... each non

Signed: Jonth. Trumbull. New-York Historical copy inscribed on verso. References: Bristol, B4199; Shipton & Mooney, 43005.

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In Congress, January 17, 1776. : Resolved, that the colonels of the several battalions, ordered to be raised, do immediately order their officers on recruiting service, to such parts where they are best known and have the greatest probability of success.

Eight resolutions concerning the recruitment of troops. Imprint supplied by Evans. References: Evans 15128.

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In Congress, January 17, 1776. : Resolved, that the colonels of the several battalions, ordered to be raised, do immediately order their officers on recruiting service, to such parts where they are best known and have the greatest probability of success.

Eight resolutions concerning the recruitment of troops. Imprint supplied by Evans. New-York Historical copy has ink stamp on verso: "Tomlinson Collection--deposited by Mercantile Library Association"; crossed out in pencil, with accession date "Mar 23, 1950". References: Evans 15128.

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Proposals made to the non-commissioned officers and soldiers of the Pennsylvania Line, at Trenton, January 7, 1781. : His Excellency Joseph Reed, Esquire, President, and the Honourable Brigadier-General Potter, of the Council of Pennsylvania, having heard

Concessions made to the units of the Pennsylvania Line who had mutinied on January 1, 1781, at Morristown, N.J. Signed: Jos. Reed, James Potter. New-York Historical copy has "Trenton" corrected to "Princeton" in manuscript. References: Bristol B5349; Shipton & Mooney 44034.

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Proposals made to the non-commissioned officers and soldiers of the Pennsylvania Line, at Trenton, January 7, 1781. : His Excellency Joseph Reed, Esquire, President, and the Honourable Brigadier-General Potter, of the Council of Pennsylvania, having heard

Concessions made to the units of the Pennsylvania Line who had mutinied on January 1, 1781, at Morristown, N.J. Signed: Jos. Reed, James Potter. New-York Historical copy has "Trenton" corrected to "Princeton" in manuscript. References: Bristol B5349; Shipton & Mooney 44034.

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State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of Representatives, January 26th, 1777. : Ordered, that the following address be printed, and a copy thereof sent to each minister of the gospel within this state ... To the people of Massachusetts-Bay. Friends and

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.

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State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of Representatives, January 26th, 1777. : Ordered, that the following address be printed, and a copy thereof sent to each minister of the gospel within this state ... To the people of Massachusetts-Bay. Friends and

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.

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Instructions for the inlisting of men [copy 2], recto.

New-York Historical copies 2-3 completed, with ms. additions of regulations 6 and 11, both with signature at bottom: "P.V.B. Livingston, president". Copy 2: warrant addressed to Philip Conckling, appointed second lieutenant, with John Greenall & William Philips Junr. as other officers. The verso has two ms. annotations: "Philip Conklin, second lieutenant, returned July 14th, 1775" and "William Phillipse Junr., second lieutenant, warrant returned July 14th, 1775". References: Evans 14305; Bristol B4079; Shipton & Mooney 42906.

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Instructions for the inlisting of men [copy 3], recto.

New-York Historical copies 2-3 completed, with ms. additions of regulations 6 and 11, both with signature at bottom: "P.V.B. Livingston, president". Copy 3 warrant addressed to Peter B. Vroman, appointed captain, with Myndt. A. Wempel & Jelles A. Fonda as other officers. Ms. note on verso concerns return of warrant by Vrooman and recommendation that it be given to Barent Ten Eyck. Signed at end of note: "By order of the committee, Abm. Yates Jnr. chairman. Committee chamber, Albany 19th July 1775". References: Evans 14305; Bristol B4079; Shipton & Mooney 42906.

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Instructions for the inlisting of men [copy 1]

New-York Historical copy no. 1 not completed; damaged with substantial loss of text; paper repairs and fabric lining. Copies 2-3 completed, with ms. additions of regulations 6 and 11, both with signature at bottom: "P.V.B. Livingston, president". References: Evans 14305; Bristol B4079; Shipton & Mooney 42906.

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Instructions for the inlisting of men [copy 2], verso.

New-York Historical copies 2-3 completed, with ms. additions of regulations 6 and 11, both with signature at bottom: "P.V.B. Livingston, president". Copy 2: warrant addressed to Philip Conckling, appointed second lieutenant, with John Greenall & William Philips Junr. as other officers. The verso has two ms. annotations: "Philip Conklin, second lieutenant, returned July 14th, 1775" and "William Phillipse Junr., second lieutenant, warrant returned July 14th, 1775". References: Evans 14305; Bristol B4079; Shipton & Mooney 42906.

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Instructions for the inlisting of men [copy 3], verso.

New-York Historical copies 2-3 completed, with ms. additions of regulations 6 and 11, both with signature at bottom: "P.V.B. Livingston, president". Copy 3 warrant addressed to Peter B. Vroman, appointed captain, with Myndt. A. Wempel & Jelles A. Fonda as other officers. Ms. note on verso concerns return of warrant by Vrooman and recommendation that it be given to Barent Ten Eyck. Signed at end of note: "By order of the committee, Abm. Yates Jnr. chairman. Committee chamber, Albany 19th July 1775". References: Evans 14305; Bristol B4079; Shipton & Mooney 42906.

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State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of Representatives, April 30th, 1777. : Whereas this court have undoubted intelligence that our enemies are determined ... to enslave the inhabitants of America ... Resolved, that in such towns ... as have not alre

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.

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State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of Representatives, April 30th, 1777. : Whereas this court have undoubted intelligence that our enemies are determined ... to enslave the inhabitants of America ... Resolved, that in such towns ... as have not alre

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.

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State of New-York, an act for completing the five Continental battalions, raised under the direction of this state., page 2

Passed Apr. 1, 1778. New-York Historical copy damaged and repaired at creases, with slight loss of text. References: Evans 15935.

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State of New-York, an act for completing the five Continental battalions, raised under the direction of this state., page [1]

Passed Apr. 1, 1778. New-York Historical copy damaged and repaired at creases, with slight loss of text. References: Evans 15935.

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At a meeting of the governor and Council of Safety, holden at Hartford, on the 19th day of June A.D. 1781. : Whereas ... His Excellency the governor hath received from His Excellency General Washington, a very pressing and earnest requisition for eight hu

Signed: Extract from the minutes, test, Benjamin Payne, clerk. New-York Historical copy: inscription and manuscript annotations on verso. References: Bristol B5252; Shipton & Mooney 43955.

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At a meeting of the governor and Council of Safety, holden at Hartford, on the 19th day of June A.D. 1781. : Whereas ... His Excellency the governor hath received from His Excellency General Washington, a very pressing and earnest requisition for eight hu

Signed: Extract from the minutes, test, Benjamin Payne, clerk. New-York Historical copy: inscription and manuscript annotations on verso. References: Bristol B5252; Shipton & Mooney 43955.

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At a General Assembly of the governor and Company of the state of Connecticut, : holden at Hartford, by adjournment, on the 2d Thursday of January, A.D. 1778, recto

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.

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At a General Assembly of the governor and Company of the state of Connecticut, : holden at Hartford, by adjournment, on the 2d Thursday of January, A.D. 1778, verso

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.

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State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of Representatives, June 10, 1778. : Whereas it appears that our enemies intend to wreath [sic] their vengeance ... and to that end have made several excursions lately from Rhode-Island ... Resolved, that eighteen

Resolutions for enlisting or detaching men to serve under Continental officers in Rhode Island. "In Council, June 12, 1778. Read and concurred. ..."--p. [2]. Imprint supplied by Evans. References: Evans 15903; Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 2148; Cushing, J.D. Mass. laws, 1043.

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State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of Representatives, June 10, 1778. : Whereas it appears that our enemies intend to wreath [sic] their vengeance ... and to that end have made several excursions lately from Rhode-Island ... Resolved, that eighteen

Resolutions for enlisting or detaching men to serve under Continental officers in Rhode Island. "In Council, June 12, 1778. Read and concurred. ..."--p. [2]. Imprint supplied by Evans. References: Evans 15903; Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 2148; Cushing, J.D. Mass. laws, 1043.

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

Concerning the enlistment of officers and soldiers for a three year term. Imprint supplied by Bristol. Text in two columns. New-York Historical copy has manuscript note on verso: "1776 December Papers". References: Bristol B4394; Shipton & Mooney 43186.

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Instructions to the officers appointed to recruit in New-York, for the service of the United States of America, verso

Concerning the enlistment of officers and soldiers for a three year term. Imprint supplied by Bristol. Text in two columns. New-York Historical copy has manuscript note on verso: "1776 December Papers". References: Bristol B4394; Shipton & Mooney 43186.

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In Senate, February 26, 1781. : Whereas it is of the utmost importance that the quota of men required by a resolve of the 2d of December last, be speedily compleated; and as the mode of classing has been more successful in p

"In the House of Representatives, February 26, 1781. Read and concurred ..." Ascribed to the press of Benjamin Edes and Sons in Boston by Evans. References: Evans 17219; Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 2295.

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In Senate, February 26, 1781. : Whereas it is of the utmost importance that the quota of men required by a resolve of the 2d of December last, be speedily compleated; and as the mode of classing has been more successful in p

"In the House of Representatives, February 26, 1781. Read and concurred ..." Ascribed to the press of Benjamin Edes and Sons in Boston by Evans. References: Evans 17219; Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 2295.

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At a General Assembly of the governor and Company of the state of Connecticut, in New-England, in America, : holden at Hartford, on the second Thursday of May, A.D. 1777. : An act for raising and compleating the quota of the Continental Army, to be raised

Signed: A true copy of record, examined by George Wyllys, sec'ry. New-York Historical copy inscribed on p. 2: act of the state of Connecticut, 8th May, 1777. References: Evans 15264.

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At a General Assembly of the governor and Company of the state of Connecticut, in New-England, in America, : holden at Hartford, on the second Thursday of May, A.D. 1777. : An act for raising and compleating the quota of the Continental Army, to be raised

Signed: A true copy of record, examined by George Wyllys, sec'ry. New-York Historical copy inscribed on p. 2: act of the state of Connecticut, 8th May, 1777. References: Evans 15264.

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Instructions to the officers appointed to recruit in New-York, for the service of the United States of America [copy 1], verso

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.