British proclamation urging those desirous of serving their country to report to HMS. Vigilant for duty in the King’s service, 1777

Object Status:

Extant

Primary Source Reference:

Library Company Accession File

Author/Composer:

Great Britain. Royal Navy

Notes:

Dated in Du Simitière's hand: December 25, 1777

Title Information:

All gentlemen sailors, desirous of rendering themselves useful to their country, let them repair on board His Majesty's armed ship the Vigilant, Captain Christian, commander; where they will be received, and every indulgence given that their merit can entitle them to. The said captain will engage his word of honor, that the persons so entering, shall not be carried out of America without their consent. useful to their country, let them repair on board His Majesty's armed ship the Vigilant …

Imprint Information:

Philadelphia: James Humphreys, Jr., [1777]

Repository:

LCP, Call no. sm # Am 1777 Gre Brit (2)394.F.24; Early American Imprints, Series I: Evans (1639-1800), No. 15321