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[Governor's Message]

to a portion of which this State is entitled, under and by virtue of the fourth article of the first section of said law, and also for all liabilities, for which it is thereby made chargeable. Under this agreement, and in fulfilment [fulfillment] thereof, I have received from the Treasury of Massachusetts the sum of fifteen thousand eight hundred and eighty eight dollars and fifty cents. This sum, after deducting the expense of the agent, appointed to receive it and give discharges therefor, and also the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars, necessary expended in securing the military stores, has been deposited in the Treasury of this State. The sum so deposited and for which the Treasurer is chargeable, is fifteen thousand, seven hundred and seventeen dollars and fifty cents.

In addition to the sum above mentioned the Commissioners have assigned to this State, all sums of money, dues, claims and demands belonging to the Commonwealth, from sundry officers of the several counties, included within this State, or from persons who have heretofore held said officers, with the right of using the name and authority of said commonwealth, and its proper officers in collecting the same. - It has been represented that in some of the counties these arrearages are of such magnitude as to render an investigation necessary. The facts cannot be ascertained by any means immediately within the power of the executive, and the subject is submitted for your consideration. The adjustment of the personal concerns of the two States, considering their variety and intricacy was a business which we could not have expect to have effected without much difficulty. - The unanimity of the Commissioners, and the general approbation of their doings seem to insure a continuance