State of Massachusetts Bay
In Council [Watertown] Augt 22d 1776.
Ordered, that the Resolve of the Honble Congress of the 3d of April last, Respecting persons Applying for Commissions or Letters or Marque & reprisal be published in the Several News papers in this State, that all persons fiting out Such vessells may know how to make Application for their Commissions.
by the Order of Councill
John Avery Dpy Secy
1. Mass. Arch., vol. 165, 142.
