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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC01450.204.02 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1754-1764 |
| Title | Ephraim Leonard to Joseph Hall on military training, arms and ammunition |
| Date | 6 June 1757 |
| Author | Leonard, Ephraim (b. 1730) |
| Recipient | Hall, Joseph |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Pursuant to an order from the Council of the Province of Massachusetts Bay, Captain Hall is to immediately bring together all those on the training band lists, to furnish them with arms, "and for them to be in such a posture of defence as to be ready to march at a minutes warning for the defence of this Provance." Signed as colonel. A postscript states that a training day and view of arms and ammunition is to take place on the 20th of June. |
| Subjects | French and Indian War Military History Government and Civics Weaponry Ammunition |
| People | Leonard, Ephraim (b. 1730) Hall, Joseph (1720-1807) |
| Place written | Bristol, Massachusetts |
| Theme | French & Indian Wars; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |