Preaching in the colonies... Protection against the Indians...
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 11, 1764 The front page has an article beginning: "I beg a little room in your Chronicle for a few words on the proposals from New England for propagating the Gospel...". Inside under "America" is a New York dateline mentioning the preaching of the Rev. Mr. Whitefield, and also concerning "...An act providing for 300 effective men...to be employed against the enemy Indians, and...to garrison several forts on the frontiers of this colony..." (see).
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, nice condition.
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