Circular Letter to Militia Commanders.

• imprint_number: 1776.018
• title: As we have great Reason to believe that our Enemies will make a vigorous Attack on this Commonwealth if they should not succeed in their Attempts against New York, where they have at this Time a very large and formidable Force, which may be transported hither in a few Days; I have thought proper, by the Advice of the Council, to direct that the Militia of this State be immediately trained, armed, and prepared for Action, … Given under my hand, this 20th of August, 1776. John Page, president.
• sequence_number: 18
• year: 1776
• place_issued: Williamsburg
• issuing_press: Alexander Purdie
• author: Virginia. Council of State.
• notes: Sheet lacks printer credit; Alexander Purdie was then the printer to the Commonwealth.
  
  
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  • Alexander Purdie, Sr.

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