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NYM(G.775.099
13 Nov 1775:22 (1257)
Ireland. Corke, August 17. Yesterday Major Boyle Roche,
representative in Parliament for Tralee. . . [describes his
recruiting] His method of enlisting was uncommon as it was
pleasing to those who viewed the procession, which was as
follows: Major Roche, bearing a large purse of gold. Captain
Cowley. A great number of likely recruits, an elegant band
of music, consisting of French horns, hautboys, clarionets
and bassoons, playing `God save the King.' A large brewer's
dray, with five barrels of beer. . . [4 lines] drums and
fifes. . .
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