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• State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of Representatives, August 8, 1777 : Whereas by the loss of the important fortress of Ticonderoga, a way is open to the ravages of our cruel and inveterate enemies ... Resolve, that one sixth part of the able-bodied men in the training band and alarm list, now at home ... march ... to reinforce the American army
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