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IL.781.073
19 Nov 1781:42 (4/182)
The following was lately published in a hand-bill at New
York.
To all honest hearts and sound bottoms. . . [essay
encouraging support of British cause and calling for
volunteers. 1/2 column]
With this view the Admiral and Governor authorize the
publication of what cannot but be called great allurements.
--And the Chamber of Commerce, and the other loyal
inhabitants will add a bounty of three guineas to each
volunteer who goes upon this most important service, besides
plenty of honest grog, to cheer their hearts, and drink the
King's health, and success to his arms.
"Hearts of Oak are our ships,
"Hearts of Oak are our men;
"We always are ready, steady boys, steady!
"We'll fight and we'll conquer
"Again and again."
This noble chorus again ecchoed with propriety, will make
the heart of the young Prince to leap for joy, and to glory
in the procession of a sailor.
By order of the Chamber Commerce, and a number of
respectable inhabitants, there assembled. [signed] Isaac
Low, president.
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