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� General Orders. Headquarters, Boston, April 12, 1791.

The Commander in chief feels the highest satisfaction in contemplating the prosperous state of the Militia of this Commonwealth. From the returns and reports of the Adjutant General, the Infantry, the Cavalry and the Artillery, all equally merit his approbation and thanks. In most of the Divisions, the progress of military knowledge has already surpassed that of any former period: and he flatters himself that by a continued attention of the superior officers, it may be still further extended. To promote so valuable a purpose for ensuring the happiness and safety of our country, he calls upon all, both officers and men, to persevere in the faithful discharge of their respective duties.

The Commander in chief expects that all the regiments and corps will be annually assembled and reviewed - that timely and regular arrangements will be made in the several Divisions for that purpose - and that the Major Generals will hold all officers under their commands, accountable, in their particular departments, to see the laws fully executed. By these means only can military knowledge be diffused through the Militia of the Common-