State of Massachusetts-Bay. The Honorable Henry Gardner, Esq; treasurer and receiver-general of the said state : To [blank] constable or collector of [blank] Greeting, &c. By virtue of an act ... These are in the name of the government and people of the state of Massachusetts Bay, to will and require you to collect all and every the sums of money mentioned ... Given under my hand and seal at Boston, the twenty-first day of February, 1777.