Letter, 1745 June 1, Boston [Mass.], to Jacob Wendell, Boston [Mass.].

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Letter, 1745 June 1, Boston [Mass.], to Jacob Wendell, Boston [Mass.].

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Letter expressing Shirley's hope that Wendell will successfully recruit men for his regiment, and that these men will remain in Boston following their enlistment. Wendell should also publish a proclamation informing seamen of a 3-pound bounty if they enlist. The expedition has good prospects of success.

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New England Historic Genealogical Society

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New England Historic Genealogical Society

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Wendell, Jacob, 1691-1761

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Shirley, William, 1694-1771

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Shirley was governor of Massachusetts from 1741 to 1757. From the description of Letter, 1745 June 1, Boston [Mass.], to Jacob Wendell, Boston [Mass.]. (New England Historic Genealogical Society). WorldCat record id: 50844670 Colonial Governor of Massachusetts. Shirley was active in colonial politics, served in the French and Indian War, and succeeded Braddock as commander of all British Forces in North America upon Braddock's death. Shirley attended a council of war in New ...