A short method propos'd to prevent the desertion of soldiers for the future  and to supply the army with a large and speedy recruit out of the great numbers of deserters now in England. Humbly inscrib'd to the General Officers commanding the Foot and Marines.

By the Queen, a proclamation, for the apprehending all persons going to or from France, and also for the taking and apprehending of all deserters from Her Majesties service in the army abroad. Anne R

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