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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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In Halifax, Yorkshire, 450 clothiers voluntarily enlisted to bear arms and follow military discipline for defending the King's person and government, under commanders William Radcliff and James Anderson, as business is set aside for defense measures.
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Yesterday the Inhabitants of this Town met at the Town Hall, when 450 working Clothiers came and voluntarily entered themselves to bear Arms, and conform to Military Discipline, for the Defence of his Majesty's Person and Government; they are to be commanded by William Radcliff, Esq; and James Anderson, Esq; both Gentlemen of distinguished Zeal and Loyalty. Business is laid aside, and nothing at present thought on, but what Measures are to be taken for the Defence of All that is dear and valuable to Englishmen.
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Halifax In Yorkshire
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Dated October 12
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450 working clothiers voluntarily entered to bear arms
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Inhabitants met at the Town Hall; 450 working Clothiers voluntarily entered themselves to bear Arms and conform to Military Discipline for the Defence of his Majesty's Person and Government; commanded by William Radcliff, Esq; and James Anderson, Esq; both Gentlemen of distinguished Zeal and Loyalty. Business is laid aside, focusing on defence measures.