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XXIV

To the Senate and House of Representatives.

In pursuance of a request from his Excellency the Governor of Massachusetts, I herewith communicate for the consideration of the Two Houses, certain Resolves of the Legislature of that Commonwealth in relation to a more perfect organization of the Militia under the authority of the United States.

Samuel E. Smith. Executive Department, March 16, 1831 -

To the Senate and House of Representatives.

The Secretary of State will herewith lay before you certain Resolutions recently passed by the Legislature of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in relation to the constitution, laws, Judicial power and general authority of the United States. These Resolutions are communicated in compliance with the request of His Excellency the Governor of that Commonwealth.

Samuel E. Smith. Executive Department, March 21, 1831 -

To the Senate and House of Representatives.

The resignation of Richard T. Dunlap, as Major General of the 4th Division of the militia of this State, having been tendered and accepted. I therefore make known to the two Houses of the Legislature, that there is a vacancy in the office of Major General of that Division.

Samuel E. Smith. Council chamber, March 26, 1831.