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Description and Holding Information
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1775-10-28, Howe's proclamation forbidding exit or entry at Boston
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October 28, 1775 proclamation by Major-General William Howe forbidding exit or entry into Boston by water without his order or permission, except for the British Navy. (Digitized from a microfilm copy of a title originally held by the Massachusetts Historical Society Library).
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Title:
A proclamation. By His Excellency, the Honorable William Howe, major-general and commander in chief of all His Majesty's forces within the colonies laying on the Atlantic Ocean, from Nova-Scotia to West-Florida inclusive, &c. &c. &c. : Whereas several of the inhabitants of this town have lately absconded to join, it is apprehended, His Majesty's enemies assembled in open rebellion: I do ... forbid any person or persons whatever, not belonging to the Navy, to pass from hence by water or otherwise, from the date hereof, without my order or permission given in writing ... Given at Head-Quarters in Boston, this twenty-eighth day of October, 1775.
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OCLC Number:
62810833
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Available Volumes
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Name | Fiche Count | Online | Paper Backup |
Vol. 1 | | Yes | No |
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