Letter, 1787 February 17.

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Letter, 1787 February 17.

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Letter from the governor regarding the formation of two regiments of one hundred public service troops "for the purpose of suppressing this [Shay's] rebellion" and giving the terms of payment for the troops. He encloses a resolve (not included) from the General Court of the state calling for the regiments and pledges the support of the Major Generals if necessary.

2 pages.

American Periodical Series I

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