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Proclamation by John Allan, 23 June 1779

Proclamation by John Allan, 23 June 1779 Manuscript

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    Manuscript

    33 cm x 19.7 cm

    From the John Allan papers


    This proclamation, issued by Col. John Allan while commanding officer at Machias, Massachusetts Bay (now Maine), 23 June 1779, encourages men to enlist with the Continental Army. The proclamation outlines British persecutions and details Native American participation.