By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... To [blank] Sir, As you have receiv'd beating orders from me to enlist men into his majesty's service for the expedition intended, in the management of that trust, I give you the following directions ... Given under my hand at Boston, the [blank] day of [blank] 1755 (Printed by John Draper, 1755)
Bristol, B1735. - Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 1032. - John Draper, of Boston, was printer to the governor and Council in 1755. - Shipton & Mooney, 40771