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In Provincial Congress, Watertown, June 17th, 1775 : Whereas some of the inhabitants of the new plantations in this colony, not incorporated ... have inlisted into the army now raising ... Resolved, that the inhabitants of the several towns and districts in the counties specified in a list hereunto annexed, who may have good and sufficient firelocks ... provide and deliver to such person or persons, as are to be now appointed ...

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Corporate Author:	Massachusetts. Provincial Congress
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Series:	Early American imprints. Evans (1639-1800) ; no. 14233.
Subjects:	United States > History > Revolution, 1775-1783 > Supplies. Massachusetts > History, Military. Broadsides.
Online Access:	Evans Digital Edition

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In Provincial Congress, Watertown, June 17th, 1775 : Whereas some of the inhabitants of the new plantations in this colony, not incorporated ... have inlisted into the army now raising ... Resolved, that the inhabitants of the several towns and districts in the counties specified in a list hereunto annexed, who may have good and sufficient firelocks ... provide and deliver to such person or persons, as are to be now appointed ...
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In Provincial Congress, Watertown, June 15, 1775 : Whereas some of the inhabitants of the plantations in this colony, not incorporated ... have inlisted into the army now raising ... Resolved, that the inhabitants of the several towns and districts in the counties of Worcester, Hampshire and other counties specified in a list hereunto annexed, who may have good and sufficient fire-arms ... deposit the same with the respective town or district treasurers ...
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In Provincial Congress, Watertown, July 9, 1775 : Whereas there is now a very pressing demand for some articles of cloathing ... Resolved, that the inhabitants of the respective towns and districts in the counties specified in a list hereunto annexed ... procure such a number of the articles ... as they can obtain ...
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In Provincial Congress, Watertown, June 12, 1775 : Whereas the enemies of America, are multiplying their cruelties toward the inhabitants of the New-England colonies ...
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In Provincial Congress. Watertown, June 8, 1775 : Whereas it is necessary to have as soon as may be, a return of the number and equipments of the forces raised by this colony ...
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In Provincial Congress, Watertown, April 30, 1775 : Whereas an agreement has been made between General Gage and the inhabitants of the town of Boston, for the removal of persons ... as may be so disposed ... Resolved, that any of the inhabitants of this colony, who may incline to go into the town of Boston ... have toleration for that purpose ...
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In Provincial Congress, Watertown, April 30, 1775 : Whereas an agreement has been made between General Gage and the inhabitants of the town of Boston, for the removal of persons ... as may be so disposed ... Resolved, that any of the inhabitants of this colony, who may incline to go into the town of Boston ... have toleration for that purpose ...
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In Provincial Congress, Watertown, May 15th, 1775 : Whereas some of the inhabitants of this colony, and most of them such as have been inimical to the constitution and interest of the same, are now ... taking steps to remove themselves and effects out of this colony ...
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In Provincial Congress, Watertown, May 1, 1775 : Whereas the inhabitants of the town of Boston have been detained by General Gage, but at length (by agreement) are permitted to remove with their effects into the country ...
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In Provincial Congress, Watertown, May 1, 1775 : Whereas the inhabitants of the town of Boston have been detained by General Gage, but at length (by agreement) are permitted to remove with their effects into the country ...
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In Provincial Congress, Watertown, May 8th, 1775 : Whereas there are divers persons now in this colony, who have by their conduct discovered themselves to be enemies to the rights of mankind, and the interests of America ... Therefore resolved, that ... the several committees of correspondence ... enquire into the principles and conduct of such suspected persons ...
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In Provincial Congress, Watertown, May 8th, 1775 : Whereas there are divers persons now in this colony, who have by their conduct discovered themselves to be enemies to the rights of mankind, and the interests of America ... Therefore resolved, that ... the several committees of correspondence ... enquire into the principles and conduct of such suspected persons ...
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In Provincial Congress, at Watertown, April 23, 1775 : Resolved, that the following establishment of forces now immediately to be raised for the recovery and preservation of our undoubted rights and liberties, be as follows, viz. ...
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In Provincial Congress, Watertown, June 10, 1775 : Resolved, that each soldier in the Massachusetts army, shall have the following allowance per day, viz. ...
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In Provincial Congress, Watertown, April 23, 1775 : Resolved, that the selectmen of each town ... furnish each non-commissioned officer and private soldier ... with a good and sufficient blanket ...
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In Provincial Congress, Watertown May 25, 1775 : Resolved, that there by draughted out of the town stock of powder, from [blank], [blank] half barrels for the use of the army, in the defence of the colony ...
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In Provincial Congress, Watertown, June 17th, 1775 : Whereas the hostile incursions this country is exposed to, and the frequent alarms we may expect from the military operations of our enemies, make it necessary that the good people of this colony be on their guard ... Resolved, that ... the militia ... hold themselves in readiness to march at a minute's warning ...
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In Provincial Congress, Watertown May 5, 1775 : Whereas the term for which this present Congress was chose, expires on the thirtieth instant ... Resolved, that ... the several towns and districts ... forthwith elect and depute as many members, as to them shall seem necessar and expedient, to represent them in a Provincial Congress to be held ... in Watertown, on the 31st day of May instant ...
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In Provincial Congress, Watertown May 5, 1775 : Whereas the term for which this present Congress was chose, expires on the thirtieth instant ... Resolved, that ... the several towns and districts ... forthwith elect and depute as many members, as to them shall seem necessary and expedient, to represent them in a Provincial Congress to be held ... in Watertown, on the 31st day of May instant ...
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In Provincial Congress, Watertown, May 5, 1775 : Whereas the term for which this present Congress was chose, expires on the thirtieth instant ... Resolved, that ... the several towns and districts ... forthwith elect and depute as many members, as to them shall seem necessary and expedient, to represent them in a Provincial Congress to be held ... in Watertown, on the 31st day of May instant ...
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In Provincial Congress, Watertown, June 30, 1775 : Resolved, that all offences committed by any of the soldiers rais'd for defence of the sea coast, shall be tried by a court martial ...
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In Provincial Congress, Watertown, June 27th, 1775 : Resolved, that there be immediately raised in the county of Essex, ten companies, to consist of fifty men each, officers included, to be stationed upon the sea coast ...
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In Provincial Congress, Watertown, June 29, 1775 : Resolved, that thirteen thousand coats be provided as soon as may be, and one thereof given to each non-commissioned officer and soldier in the Massachusetts forces, agreeable to the resolve of Congress on the 23d of April last ...
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Watertown, August 14 1775 : This day the following resolve passed the General Court or Assembly of the colony of Massachusetts-Bay. : In Council, August 13, 1775.
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In Provincial Congress, Watertown, June 16th, 1775 : As it has pleased Almighty God in His Providence to suffer the calamities of an unnatural war to take place among us ... we have reason to lament the frequent prophanations of the Lord's-Day ... Resolved, that ... the people of all ranks and denominations ... pay a religious regard to that day ...
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In Provincial Congress, Watertown, June 16th, 1775 : As it has pleased Almighty God in His Providence to suffer the calamities of an unnatural war to take place among us ... we have reason to lament the frequent prophanations of the Lord's-Day ... Resolved, that ... the people of all ranks and denominations ... pay a religious regard to that day ...
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In Provincial Congress, Watertown, June 30, 1775 : To the several towns in the county of Hampshire, on the easterly side of Connecticut River, and the towns in the county of Worcester: This Congress taking into their most serious consideration the great want of powder in ou publick magazines ...
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In Provincial Congress, Watertown, June 30, 1775 : To the several towns in the county of Hampshire, on the easterly side of Connecticut River, and the towns in the county of Worcester: This Congress taking into their most serious consideration the great want of powder in our publick magazines ...
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In Provincial Congress, Watertown, July 1st, 1775 : Resolved, that all offences committed by any of the forces rais'd for defence of the sea coasts, shall be tried by a court-martial consisting of the field officers of the regiment of militia ... according to the Rules and regulations for the Massachusetts army ...
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In Provincial Congress, Concord, April 12, 1775 : Whereas the preservation of our country from slavery, depends under God, on an effectual execution of the continental and provincial measures for that purpose: Resolved, that there be now appointed for each county in this colony, a committee consisting of five persons ...
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In Provincial Congress, Concord, April 12, 1775 : Whereas the preservation of our country from slavery, depends under God, on an effectual execution of the continental and provincial measures for that purpose: Resolved, that there be now appointed for each county in this colony, a committee consisting of five persons ...
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Supply chamber. Watertown, May 25th, 1775 : Gentlemen, The quantity of bread daily expended by the army raised by this colony for the preservation of the lives, liberties and properties of the inhabitants of this and the other American colonies, is very large ...
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Watertown, July 8th, 1775 : Gentlemen, In obedience to the order of Congress we have proportioned thirteen thousand coats on all the towns and districts in this colony, excepting Boston and Charlestown; and have inclosed to you the proportion, with their resolves, and a sample as a direction to you ...
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In Provincial Congress, New-York, May 31, 1775 : Resolved, that it be recommended to the inhabitants of this colony in general, immediately to furnish themselves with necessary arms and ammunition ...
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Watertown, [blank] 1775. To the select-men of [blank] : the persons here named, viz. [blank] are ordered to your town by the Provincial Congress, and also recommended to the select-men thereof, to provide for and employ said persons in the best and most prudent manner that may be ...
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Watertown, November 18, 1775 : You have hereunder, copies of two resolves, one passed by the American Congress, and the other by our General Court, relative to collecting the proper evidences of the depredations made by the ministerial army and navy in the American colonies: Being a committee for the purpose aforesaid, we take the liberty to request of you a full account ... of the hostilities committed by the enemy in your vicinity ...
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In Provincial Congress, Concord, March 31, 1775 : Whereas this Congress is informed, that many collectors and constables, having in their hands considerable sums of the public monies of this colony, have hitherto neglected to pay the same to Henry Gardner ... Resolved, that the constables and collectors aforesaid, ought by no means to be indulged in their unreasonable neglect ...
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In Provincial Congress, New-York, June 3, 1775 : Whereas, the Continental Congress, in their resolution, of the 15th ult. have recommended to the inhabitants of this city, that if the troops which are expected, should arrive here, this colony act on the defensive, so long as it may be consistent with their safety and security ...
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In Council, Watertown, August 23, 1775 : Resolved, that the assessors of each town and district, in this colony, for the present year, be required, so far as in their power, to exhibit to this Court, on the second Tuesday of its next sitting, the sum total of the assessments made on their town or district, for the province tax from the year 1769 to the year 1774 ...
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In Provincial Congress, New-York, Sept. 1, 1775 : Whereas attempts may be made to promote discord among the inhabitants of this colony, and to assist and aid the ministerial army and navy in their endeavours to carry into execution the cruel and oppressive acts of Parliament ...
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