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NJJ.781.032
24 Oct 1781:32 (140)
The following was published a few days since in a hand-bill
at New York.
TO ALL HONEST HEARTS AND SOUND BOTTOMS.
. . . [31 lines urging all seamen and able bodied landsmen
to enlist in the British military]
With this view the Admiral and Governor authorize the
publication of what cannot but be called great allutements.-
-And the Chamber of commerce, and the other loyal
inhabitants will add a bounty of Three Guineas to each
volunteer who goes upon this most important service, besides
plenty of honest grog, to cheer their hearts and drink the
King's health, and success to his arms.
Hearts of Oak are our ships.
Hearts of Oak are our men;
We always are ready, steady boys, steady!
We'll fight and we'll conquer
Again and again."
This noble chorus again echoed with propriety, will make the
heart of the young Prince to leap for joy, and to glory in
the profession of a sailor.
By order of the Chamber of Commerce, and a number of
respectable inhabitants there assembled.
[signed] Isaac Low, President
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