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SHPM.775.009
7 Jul 1775:23 (14)
New-Jersey. Extract of a printed half-sheet of the
proceedings of the Hon. the Provincial Congress of the
colony of New-Jersey, dated at Trenton, the 3d of June ult.
The cruel and arbitrary measures of the British Parliament
and Ministry, to enslave the American colonies, having made
it necessary to arm and discipline the inhabitants, in
defence of their rights and freedom, and that persons in
whom they can confide should be chosen to command in the
militia, it is recommended and advised, that one or more
companies, consisting of 80 men (aged 16 to 50) each be
formed in each township or corporation. That each of these
companies meet, and choose from among themselves, 1 captain,
2 lieutenants, and 1 ensign, which officers, of each
company, shall choose the serjeants, corporals and drummers.
That each captain provide a muster-roll, which every one at
enlisting is to subscribe, . . .
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