Wentworth, Benning, fl. 1757 [Proclamation concerning raising troops in New Hampshire]

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GLC#
GLC01450.545-View header record
Type
Documents
Date
February 28, 1757
Author/Creator
Wentworth, Benning, fl. 1757
Title
[Proclamation concerning raising troops in New Hampshire]
Place Written
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Pagination
2 p. : Height: 34.5 cm, Width: 25.8 cm
Primary time period
Colonization and Settlement, 1585-1763
Sub-Era
The Thirteen Colonies

Promotes voluntary enlistment in order to raise troops to serve on the western frontiers of the New England governments and to prevent the further encroachment of the French. Lists what each volunteer will receive in terms of salary and equipment. Wentworth is listed as a "Captain General and Commander in his Majesties' Province of New Hampshire." On verso are dated notes made by a soldier, Ebenezer Eatton, recording marching activities. Note by Eatton states that he enlisted 9 March 1757.

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