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British notice recruiting sailors for the ship Philadelphia, 1778

Object Status:

Extant

Accession Date:

N.d.

Primary Source Reference:

Library Company Accession File

Author/Composer:

Philadelphia (Ship)

Title Information:

All loyal seamen or able-bodied landmen, desirous of serving his Majesty King George the Third: and willing to enter on board the galley Philadelphia, fitted for the better defence of the city, and river-service only: now lying at the new-ferry wharf; will meet with every encouragement they may merit, and will not be required to serve in any other of His Majesty's ships or vessels, contrary to their inclination. God save the king.

Imprint Information:

[Philadelphia]: James Humphreys, Jr., [1778]

Repository:

LCP, Call no. sm # Am 1778 Gre Brit (2)394.F.66; Early American Imprints, Series I: Evans (1639-1800), No. 15815