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BG.755.021
11 Aug 1755:33,41 (19)
An extract of a letter from a gentleman in New-York, dated
July 27.1755. to his friend in Boston. . . [4th para] In
all military matters, it seems to belong to the New-England
provinces, to set a proper example--all agree, that you are
better able to play and execute than any other of the
British colonies--. . . [7 lines] The behaviour of the
New-England provincials at Albany, is equally admirable &
satisfactory--instead of the devastations, committed by the
troops in 1746, not a farmer has lost a chicken, or even a
mess of herbs--they have five chaplains, and maintain the
best order in the camp--Publick prayer, psalm-singing, and
martial exercises ingrossed their whole time at Albany:
Twice a week they have sermons,. . . [7 more lines]
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