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It is observed, that there are many deficiencies in the annual Returns for the year past. In several instances none have been received; and in others they are so imperfect as to be of little service in shewing the real strength of the Corps, entire Regiments and Corps being omitted; however, with a little attention of the Officers, a remedy is provided against the continuance of this evil, by the regulation requiring the Commanding Officer of every Company constantly to keep by him a Muster-roll, comprehending a complete state of his company, with the arms and equipments belonging to each man; & also requiring him annually to revise and correct the same on a fixed day of the year -- From this arrangement, if fully complied with, it will always hereafter be easy to obtain exact and punctual returns of the Militia. The Commanding Officers of Regiments will therefore be particularly careful not to suffer a neglect in the completion of the Company Muster-rolls;