Massachusetts. Truckhouse and Commissary (Machias, Me.)

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The defense of the eastern Maine coast from the British during the Revolutionary War was a concern of the Massachusetts General Court and the Continental Congress, addressed by two ventures: (1) establishment at Machias of a truckhouse for regional Indian tribes to encourage their participation in the war effort under the Continental Army agent (later superintendent) for Indian affairs in the Eastern Department, Col. John Allan (see: Massachusetts. Council. Correspondence relating to Indian and military affairs at Machias, 1776-1783 ((M-Ar)2402X)) (2) stationing of troops and naval forces in the area, serviced by a commissary whose functions were closely tied to those of the truckhouse (see: Massachusetts. Truckhouse and Commissary (Machias, Me.). Commissary books, 1777-1783 ((M-Ar)2409X); Truckhouse books, 1776-1780 ((M-Ar)2408X))

From the description of Accounts with the Board of War, 1775-1788. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79456110

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