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Description and Holding Information
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1782-06-20, Proclamation concerning raising 1,836 men
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June 20, 1782 Proclamation by Governor Johnathan Trumbull of Connecticut regarding the voluntary enlistment of 1,836 men to form two regiments and be
ready to assist the Continental Army. (Digitized from a microfilm copy of title originally held by the Massachusetts Historical Society Library).
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Title:
A proclamation. : Whereas the General Assembly of this state, at their sessions at Hartford in May last, did enact, that there be forthwith raised within this state, by voluntary inlistment, eighteen hundred and thirty-six able-bodied effective men ... to be held in readiness to ... join and act in conjunction with the Continental Army ... I have therefore thought fit ... to offer ... as an encouragement to each ... that he shall have his poll exempted ... Given under my hand, at Lebanon .. the 20th day of June, A.D. 1782.
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OCLC Number:
62808417
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Available Volumes
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| Name | Fiche Count | Online | Paper Backup |
| Vol. 1 | | Yes | No |
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