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Description and Holding Information
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1776-01-18, Call to raise troops
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January 18, 1776 broadside issued by Governor Jonathan Trumbull of Connecticut which provided inducements for enlisting or reenlisting into the
military to fight the French in Quebec, Canada. (Digitized from a microfilm copy of titles originally held by Yale University Library, New Haven,
Connecticut).
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Title:
Colony Connecticut, ss. By the Governor : whereas I have authentic intelligence, that the army under the command of the late General Montgomery, has been repulsed in attempting to dispossess the enemies of American liberty of the city of Quebec ... I have thought it necessary that at least one regiment of foot should be raised by voluntary inlistment ... and thereupon issue this proclamation for that purpose ... Given under my hand at Lebanon, in said colony, the 18th day of January ... 1776 / Jonathan Trumbull.
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OCLC Number:
1132230923
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Available Volumes
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| Name | Fiche Count | Online | Paper Backup |
| Vol. 1 | | Yes | No |
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