Boston, February 3. 1745 [new style, 1746]. Sir, Having received a commission from his majesty for raising a regiment forthwith for the defence and service of Cape-Breton, I must desire the assistance of your self and other gentlemen of influence in the province for raisin it.

People / Organizations

• William Shirley (Author)

Imprint

[Boston: Printed by John Draper?, 1746]

Added name

Draper, John, 1702-1762, printer.

Publication year

1746

ESTC No.

W9551

Grub Street ID

358725

Description

1 sheet ; ⁰⁰

Note

Concerning the raising of two regiments, under William Shirley and Sir William Pepperrell, to relieve the soldiers at Louisburg.

Dated 1745 by Bristol and Ford. However, since Pepperrell was not made a baronet until August 1745, the letter was apparently written in February 1746, according to the new style calendar.

Possibly printed by John Draper who was the official printer for Governor Shirley and the province of Massachusetts in 1746.Citation/references Bristol, B1286

Shipton & Mooney, 40366