State of Massachusetts-Bay, in the House of Representatives, February 4, 1779 . On the petition of the officers ... in behalf of themselves and the soldiers under their command. Resolved, that the selectmen or committees ... are enjoined to supply the families of ... soldiers inlisted from their respective towns ... in manner directed by a resolve ... passed upon the 10th day of October, one thousand seven hundred and seventy seven ..
Massachusetts General Court | Date: 1779]