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 in the list or lists of the tax or assessment of your town, parish or other place ... Given under my hand and seal at Boston, the first day of December, 1777 [copy 1]