The closest thing to it that was ordered came in August of 1775 - a few months after the hostilities between Colonial Militia in Massachusetts started and about 6 weeks after the Olive Branch Petition was sent to Great Britain.Ī Royal Proclamation came from King George III. That said, no official "most wanted" type list came out, it simply wasn't necessary. This question is strikingly similar to one that I answered last week about if Great Britain knew about the Continental Congress and ever wanted to capture the city, so I will post it right here for reference. Tl Dr: No such list or orders had ever been granted by Great Britain's military or its political leaders, but Britain did order that every man who stood against Great Britain be "brought to justice." Previous AMAs | Previous Roundtables Featuresįeature posts are posted weekly. Please Subscribe to our Google Calendar for Upcoming AMAs and Events To nominate someone else as a Quality Contributor, message the mods. Our flaired users have detailed knowledge of their historical specialty and a proven record of excellent contributions to /r/AskHistorians. Please Read and Understand the Rules Before Contributing. Report Comments That Break Reddiquette or the Subreddit Rules. Serious On-Topic Comments Only: No Jokes, Anecdotes, Clutter, or other Digressions. Provide Primary and Secondary Sources If Asked. Write Original, In-Depth and Comprehensive Answers, Using Good Historical Practices. Questions should be clear and specific in what they ask, and should be able to get detailed answers from historians whose expertise is likely to be in particular times and places. Nothing Less Than 20 Years Old, and Don't Soapbox. Be Nice: No Racism, Bigotry, or Offensive Behavior. Downvote and Report comments that are unhelpful or grossly off-topic.Upvote informative, well sourced answers.New to /r/AskHistorians? Please read our subreddit rules and FAQ before posting! Apply for Flair