Whereas it is of great consequence that provision be made for the defence and security of Rhode-Island ... resolved, that five hundred men be immediately raised in this commonwealth ...

Whereas it is of great consequence that provision be made for the defence and security of Rhode-Island ... resolved, that five hundred men be immediately raised in this commonwealth ...

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Corporate Author:	Massachusetts. General Court. House of Representatives
Format:	Electronic eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[Boston] : [Printed by Benjamin Edes and Sons], [1781]
Subjects:	Massachusetts. > Militia. 1775-1783 Recruiting and enlistment. United States > History > Revolution, 1775-1783 > American forces. Massachusetts > History, Military. History. Military history. Broadsides.
Online Access:	CONNECT

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