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By His Excellency Sir Henry Clinton, K.B. 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. Proclamation
Whereas there are several deserters from His Majesty's troops, as well as from the foreign troops under my command, who are known to be serving with the enemy ... I do hereby proclaim a free pardon to any deserter ... who shall voluntarily surrender himself
1 sheet (1 unnumbered page) ; 32 x 19 cm.
Offering amnesty to deserters from the British army who surrender themselves.
Signed: Given under my hand at head-quarters, in New-York, the 23d day of February, 1779. H. Clinton. By His Excellency's command, John Smith, sec'ry.
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