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]

Revolutionary Era broadsides, 1775-1783

[Boston, Mass.]

1777-12-01
[1777]

1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 42 x 34 cm

"Given under my hand and seal at Boston, the first day of December, 1777". Printed area measures 30.0 x 17.1 cm. New-York Historical copies: blank forms completed in manuscript; signed in manuscript by H. Gardner; copy 1 addressed at head to "Hezekiah Hale" constable or collector of "Springfield"; copy 2 addressed at head to "Abiel Turner" constable or collector of "Scituate." References: Bristol B4518; Shipton & Mooney 43297; Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 2105.

Broadsides -- SY1777 no.16a c.1
92065d_SY1777_16a_c1.tif

Tax collection--Massachusetts
Taxation--Massachusetts

Massachusetts--Appropriations and expenditures

blank forms
broadsides (notices)

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