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Description and Holding Information
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1692-07-27, Regulations on impressement
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July 27, 1692 Order by the Governor, regulating the methods of impressing citizens into military services. Also included were orders regarding
deserters, as well as enforcing wholesome laws in suppression of various vices by officers and other members of the military. (Digitized from a microfilm
copy of a title originally held by the Massachusetts Historical Society Library and the American Antiquarian Society Library in Worcester,
Massachusetts).
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Title:
By His Excellency the governour. : Whereas it hath been of absolute necessity, that a certain number of men should be impressed, for the service of Their Majesties, in defence of this their province, both at sea and land, against the common enemy. And that some persons employed therein, have passed the bounds of their duty, and my order, by putting the same in execution in a violent and disorderly manner ... Given at Boston, and dated the 27th day of July, 1692.
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OCLC Number:
62814413
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Available Volumes
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| Name | Fiche Count | Online | Paper Backup |
| c.1 | | Yes | No |
| c.2 | | Yes | No |
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