Virginia, ss. By the Hon. Robert Dinwiddie, Esq; His Majesty's lieutenant-governor and commander in chief of this dominion. A proclamation, for encouraging men to enlist in His Majesty's service for the defence and security of this colony Whereas it is determined that a fort be immediately built on the River Ohio .. Given at the Council-chamber in Williamsburg, on the 19th day of February, in the 27th year of His Majesty's reign, annoque Domini 1754 (Printed by William Hunter, 1754)
Bristol, B1686. - Imprint supplied by Bristol. - Shipton & Mooney, 40722. - Signed: Robert Dinwiddie. God save the King