State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of Representatives, January 26th, 1777: Ordered, that the following address be printed, and a copy thereof sent to each minister of the gospel within this state ... To the people of Massachusetts-Bay. Friends and countrymen! When a people within reach of the highest temporal happiness human nature is capable of, are in danger of having it wrested from them
To the people of Massachusetts-Bay

To the people of Massachusetts-Bay

Boston, Mass

Printed by Benjamin Edes

1777]
1777

1 sheet ([2] p.) ; 34 x 21 cm.

Encouragement for the Continental Congress's plan to raise eighty-eight batallions (cf. Evans 15425) and for Massachusetts residents to enlist and fulfill their quota of fifteen battalions.
"In Council, January 28, 1777. Read and concurred."--p.[2].
Imprint supplied by Evans.
N-YHS copy annotated at foot of sheet: The above was written by Deacon Aaron Skinner of Shelbur[ne] [signed] Charles M. Taintor - April 20th, AD 1850.
N-YHS copy: fabric lining.

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