Citation - Maryland Gazette-Annapolis (Green): 1756.06.03

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Index Entry Drummers, in Maryland militia, foot troops, recruiting and pay 
Location Annapolis 
Citation
MG-A(G.756.021
3 Jun 1756:11 (578)
An Act for the Ordering and Regulating the Militia of this
Province, for the better Defence and Security thereof.
. . . [7 paragraphs on recruiting requirements]
That the pay for the officers and soldiers of the foot and
horse aforesaid, be not other than is hereafter mentioned, .
. . To a Serjeant [of foot], four hundred pounds of tobacco
per month. To a Corporal, four hundred pounds of tobacco per
month. To a Drummer, four hundred pounds of tobacco per
month. To every Private soldier, three hundred pounds of
tobacco per month. 
. . . A Corporal [of horse], seven hundred pounds of tobacco
per month. A Trumpeter, seven hundred pounds of tobacco per
month. Every Private trooper, six hundred pounds of tobacco
per month. 
. . . 


Generic Title Maryland Gazette-Annapolis (Green) 
Date 1756.06.03 
Publisher Green, Jonas 
City, State Annapolis, MD 
Year 1756 
Bibliography B0019059
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