Citation - Virginia Gazette-Williamsburg (Pu): 1775.07.28

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Index Entry Drum head, in Virginia, metaphor for enlistment process 
Location Richmond 
Citation
VGW(PU.775.028
28 Jul 1775:11 (26)
On Monday last, the delegates from the several counties, &c.
of this colony, met in convention in Richmond; when it was
unanimously resolved, . . . to proceed . . . to raise an
army of 3000 men, exclusive of officers, and three troops of
horse, for the defence of the lower parts of the country; .
. . [12 lines] (It is now time for all gentlemen volunteers,
who intend enlisting in their country's service, to be in
readiness to repair to the Drum Head, (which will quickly
sound through the different counties) where they will be
kindly received, . . . [8 lines]


Generic Title Virginia Gazette-Williamsburg (Pu) 
Date 1775.07.28 
Publisher Purdie, Alexander 
City, State Williamsburg, VA 
Year 1775 
Bibliography B0049108
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