By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; captain-general and Governour in Chief in and over His Majesty's province of Massachusetts-Bay in New-England : a declaration of war against the Cape-Sable's and St. John's Indians.

Declaration of War Against the Cape-Sable's and St. John's Indians (1744 October 19)

Boston : Printed by John Draper, printer to His Excellency the Governour and Council, [1744]

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Declaration of war against the Cape Sable (Micmac) and St. John's (Malecite) Indians of Nova Scotia and what is now New Brunswick, issued by Gov. William Shirley of Massachusetts Bay with "the advice of Council" in Boston, Oct. 19, 1744. As justification for the declaration, Shirley cites the Cape Sable Indians' capture of a Massachusetts-based fishing vessel and murder of its crew, and the St John's and Cape Sable Indians' assault (with the French) on the fort at Annapolis Royal. Shirley also warns the friendly Indians to the west of St. John not to harbor the hostile tribes or move into their territory, and requires them to join in the war effort.

"Given at the Council chamber in Boston, the nineteenth day of October, 1744."
Signed: By His Excellency's command, with the advice of the Council, W. Shirley. J. Willard, secr.

Bristol B1245
Shipton & Mooney 40335
Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 795

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Print version: Massachusetts. Governor (1741-1757 : Shirley). By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A declaration of war against the Cape-Sable's and St. John's Indians. Boston: : Printed by John Draper, printer to his excellency the governour and Council., [1744] (OCoLC)191269807

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