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By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... To [blank]
Sir, As you have receiv'd beating-orders from me to enlist men into his majesty's service for the expedition intended, in the management of that trust, I give you the following directions ... Given under my hand at Boston, the [blank] day of [blank] 1755
John Draper, of Boston, was printer to the governor and Council in 1755.
Reproduction of original from Boston Public Library.