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will supply his place by a field Officer from his first Brigade. The Major General of the eighth Division will cause the Officers of the Board to be notified, and all persons concerned in the event of their decision.

By order of the Commander in chief Wm. Donnison, Adj. General

Att. H Sewall, D. A. Genl.

General Orders, Head Quarters, Boston, April 15. 1792.

From the various returns and reports received, the Militia of this Commonwealth, in general appears to be in a very flourishing condition. It is with great pleasure the Commander in chief feels himself called upon to do justice to the merits of both Officers and men, for the many proofs of zeal and public spirit, which have been almost unanimously exhibited by them, in a repeated display of their military talents and skill the year past; and they have his sincere thanks for their patriotic exertions.

The Militia of Massachusetts has become no less respectable for its orderly government, than for its perfection in discipline; and while it continues to advance in military knowledge, the arms and equipments are constantly improving in goodness; in general they are kept bright, and in good order, the men appear mostly in uniform, they are soldierly in their dress and behaviour, subordination to command is esteemed honorable, and all the