... that the marine committee be authorized to advance to every able seaman, that enters into the Continental service any sum not exceeding forty dollars, and to every ordinary seaman or landsman ... Danvers: Printed by E. Russell at the House l
Summary
Facsimile reproduction of the earliest recruiting poster used by Continental army.; Gift Naval historical foundation.; Rec. 7-12-47.
Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML.
Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 40, Folder 2a.
Tags
Date
01/01/1777
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
Public Domain