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In Council of Safety for the state of New-York. Kingston, July 31, 1777 : Whereas it hath pleased Almighty God for the trial of our virtue ... Resolved, that upon any future draught from the militia, all persons ... shall be forthwith enrolled with the captain in whose beat they reside ...

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author:	New York (State). Council of Safety
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Series:	Early American imprints. Evans (1639-1800) ; no. 43318.
Subjects:	Recruiting and enlistment. Draft > New York (State) United States > History > Revolution, 1775-1783 > American forces. New York (State) > History, Military. Broadsides.
Online Access:	Evans Digital Edition

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