“I am of opinion that it is highly requisite forthwith to pass a law, prohibiting upon great penalties all trade with our enemies, and more especially the supplying of them with arms, ammunition or provisions of any kind whatsoever.”
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Correspondence of William Shirley, Governor of Massachusetts and military commander in America, 1731-1760
This volume compiles the correspondence of William Shirley, a prominent colonial administrator and military figure in British America. Spanning the years 1731 to 1760, the letters cover his tenure as Governor of Massachusetts and his role as a commander during conflicts such as King George's War and the French and Indian War. The collection provides insight into colonial governance, military strategy, and transatlantic relations in the pre-Revolutionary era, drawing from historical archives and public records. more
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William Shirley
William Shirley, a prominent British politician, was born on December 2, 1694, and died on March 24, 1771. He played a significant role in the political and military affairs of the North American colonies, serving as the colonial governor of Massachusetts and New York. more
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Source: Correspondence of William Shirley, Governor of Massachusetts and military commander in America, 1731-1760
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