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Title:
PRO 30/55/017/063 - Copy Letter from H Clinton
Date:
1779
Language:
English
Date from:
1779-06-30
Date to:
1779-06-30
Section:
2 : PRO 30/55 - British Army Headquarters Papers
TNA Shelfmark:
PRO 30/55/017/063
Full Description:
Clinton. Proclamation. Headquarters, Philipsburg. As the enemy have adopted the practice of enrolling 'negroes', all such taken in arms shall be purchased for the public service at a stated price, the money to be paid to the captors. No one to claim right over a 'negro' who may take refuge here, and 'negro' deserters promised liberty to follow any occupation [intending to encourage slaves to run away and enlist in the Royal forces].
TNA Link:
https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C16265333
Format:
Handwritten
DOI:
10.1163/37612_WNA_PRO_PRO_30_55_17_63