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The '''Philipsburg Proclamation''' was issued toward the end of the [[American Revolution]], which again sought to persuade slaves to join the [[Loyalist]] cause and fight against colonial subjects.
The '''Philipsburg Proclamation''' was issued toward the end of the [[American Revolution]] following [[Dunmore's Proclamation]].
==Background==
This second proclamation sought again to persuade slaves to join the [[Loyalist]] cause and fight against colonial subjects by enlisting in the Royal Army. Those who joined the Royals became known as a ''Black Loyalist''.
==Text==
General Clinton issued the following proclamation:<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=u_hJAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA219 Proceedings of the Massachusetts Historical Society, Volume 6]</ref>
<blockquote>Whereas the enemy have adopted a practice of enrolling NEGROES among their Troops, I do hereby give notice That all NEGROES taken in arms, or upon any military Duty, shall be purchased for the public service at a stated Price; the money to be paid to the Captors.<br />
But I do most strictly forbid any Person to sell or claim Right over any NEGROE, the property of a Rebel, who may take Refuge with any part of this Army: And I do promise to every NEGROE who shall desert the Rebel Standard, full security to follow within these Lines, any Occupation which he shall think proper.<br />
Given under my Hand, at Head Quarters, PHILIPSBURGH the 30th day of June, 1779.<br />
H CLINTON</blockquote>
==References==
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