To the Honble the Council of the Massachusetts State
Humbly Sheweth Daniel Souther That he is extremely obliged to your Honors for the Great Honor done him by his Commission for the Command of the armed Brigg Massachusetts in the Service of this State; But by reason of his Ill Health desires leave to resign said Commission.
Boston 3d Decr 1776.
Daniel Souther
[Endorsements]
In Council, Decr 4, 1776 Read & sent down
John Avery Dpy Secy
In the House of Representatives Decr 5th, 1776 —
In answer to the Petition of Danl Souther
Resolved that he have leave to resign his commission & that for his fidelity & good conduct while in the Service of this Government more especially for his constant attention to the discipline of the men under his command, he justly merits the Thanks of our constituents —
Sent up for Concurrence
SamI Freeman Spkr P T
In Council Dec 5t, 1776 Read & Concurrd
John Avery Dpy Secy
