By the Honourable James De Lancey, Esq; His Majesty's lieutenant governor and commander in chief, in and over the province of New-York ... A proclamation : Whereas several desertions have lately happened from the regiment under the command of Sir William Pepperrell, Baronet, quartered in this city, which at this time may be attended with particular prejudice to His Majesty's service, and the interest in the colonies in general. ... Given under my hand and seal at arms, at Fort George in the city of New-York ... the thirteenth day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty five ...