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Description and Holding Information
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1775-11-07, Proclamation of martial law (reprint)
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November 7, 1775 Proclamation by Governor John Murray, Lord Dunmore, declaring martial law due to the formation of an army against the British
troops. This version was a second issuance of that found in LLMC #22431; see 22433 for related document. (Digitized from a microfilm copy of title
originally held by the Collection of Mrs. George Coleman in Williamsburg, Virginia).
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Title:
By His Excellency the Right Honourable John Earl of Dunmore, His Majesty's lieutenant and governour-general of the colony and dominion of Virginia, and vice admiral of the same : a proclamation : As I have ever entertained hopes that an accommodation might have taken place between Great Britain and this colony ... I do, in virtue of the power and authority to me given, by His Majesty, determine to execute martial law ... Given under my hand, on board the ship William, off Norfolk, the 7th day of November, in the 16th year of His Majesty's reign.
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OCLC Number:
1049989280
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Available Volumes
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| Name | Fiche Count | Online | Paper Backup |
| Vol. 1 | | Yes | No |
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