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1775
, 18th [January]
,
,
,
The King's pleasure was signified by [William Henry Zuylestein] the Earl of Rochford for a reinforcement of Ships & Marines to be sent to Vice Admiral [Samuel] Graves; And,
,
On the same day three Sloops (which as well as the other Ships &c. order'd in consequence (see in the annex'd List)2 were order'd to be fitted, and Transport Vessels to be provided for carrying 700 Marines, Officers & Noncommission'd Officers included, to Boston.
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1. Germain Papers, CL.
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Document Details
Date:
Volume:
Volume 1
Series:
European Theatre from December 6, 1774, to June 26, 1775
Page Number:
382