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1780 Revolutionary War Broadside One Other Copy at the New York Public Library!

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1780 Revolutionary War Broadside One Other Copy at the New York Public Library!
American Revolution
Extremely Rare & Important 1780 Revolutionary War New Hampshire Broadside to Raise its State Battalion Quotas for General George Washington’s Continental Army
June 27th, 1781-Dated Revolutionary War Period, Printed Official Broadside, “State of New Hampshire... AN ACT... for Raising and filling up this State’s Quota of the Continental Army,” (Exeter, New Hampshire), Framed, Very Fine.
This important, historic Revolutionary War New Hampshire Broadside measures 13” x 8.25” (by sight) being handsomely framed to 21.5”x 17.5” for display. It is Signed in print by “John Langdon, Speaker” of the House, and “M. Weare, President.” Boldly printed in deep black upon period laid paper having some expert conservation to the upper right margin and header, all of the text being very clear and easily readable. Professionally matted and framed under UV Plexiglas to archival standards for display. This Broadside mentions many New Hampshire officers and the need to fill the State’s quotas for soldiers in the Continental Army. Enlisted persons to serve for three year terms. This Broadside also states how, in part:

“... Shall forthwith proceed to hire as many Soldiers to Serve until the last Day of December next as shall be found wanting as aforesaid in their respective Regiments; and the Wages and Depreciation shall be allowed and paid the Soldiers engaged aforesaid, as is allowed and paid those who are now Serving in the Regiments to which they shall be joined. And each and every Town delinquent as aforesaid, Shall be obliged to pay all Costs and Charges of hiring the Number of Men of which they are respectively delinquent, and also five sixth Parts of the Fine or Penalty incurred by said former Act.”

An amazing document with important Revolutionary War content. Extremely Rare! Evans 16879 (locating the only one other copy at the New York Public Library).