Colony Connecticut, ss. By the Governor : whereas I have authentic intelligence, that the army under the command of the late General Montgomery, has been repulsed in attempting to dispossess the enemies of American liberty of the city of Quebec ... I have thought it necessary that at least one regiment of foot should be raised by voluntary inlistment ... and thereupon issue this proclamation for that purpose ... Given under my hand at Lebanon, in said colony, the 18th day of January ... 1776

January 18, 1776 broadside issued by Governor Jonathan Trumbull of Connecticut which provided inducements for enlisting or reenlisting into the military to fight the French in Quebec, Canada.