Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Thomas Ivers, Esq; treasurer and receiver-general of the said commonwealth : To [blank] constable or collector of [blank] Greeting. By virtue of an act ... These are in the name of the commonwealth of Massachusetts, to will and require you to collect all and every the sums of money mentioned ... Given under my hand and seal at Boston, the [blank] day of [blank] ... one thousand seven hundred and eighty-three.