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Written Copy of a Resolution

Catalogue reference: X202/88

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This record is a file about the Written Copy of a Resolution dating from 5 August 1803.

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X202/88
Title
Written Copy of a Resolution
Date
5 August 1803
Description

Passed at a General Meeting of the Inhabitants of the Town of Potton held at the Crown Inn by desire of the Lieut. of Division for the Hundred of Biggleswade:

"That every individual not incapacitated by age or infirmity ought to offer his personal services for the Defence of his Country".

Followed by a reference to the recently passed General Armament Act and to the advantages enjoyed by those who volunteer their services, and other information.

On the first page: the Undertaking as to Service given by Volunteers, with 45 signatures.

Potton

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Bedfordshire Archives & Records Service
Language
English
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/3318c1bf-94bf-4948-adda-f7fea7a3bc50/

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X202/85 - 163

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Written Copy of a Resolution