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Description and Holding Information
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1777-08-08, Resolves to raise more soldiers
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August 8, 1777 Resolutions to raise more soldiers following the loss of the fort at Ticonderoga by increasing the ratio to one-sixth of all
able-bodied men with some exceptions. (Digitized from a microfilm copy of a title originally held by the Massachusetts Historical Society Library (c.1), and
the American Antiquarian Society Library in Worcester, Massachusetts (c.2)).
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Title:
State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of Representatives, August 8, 1777 : Whereas by the loss of the important fortress of Ticonderoga, a way is open to the ravages of our cruel and inveterate enemies ... Resolve, that one sixth part of the able-bodied men in the training band and alarm list, now at home ... march ... to reinforce the American army ...
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OCLC Number:
62814173
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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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