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The Commander in chief having made himself acquainted with the actual situation of the Militia, observes that less time is required of the citizens to be devoted to military duties
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The Commander in chief having made himself acquainted with the actual situation of the Militia, observes that less time is required of the citizens to be devoted to military duties by the present, than by the former law; but he is inclined to believe if carried fully into effect, it will be perfectly adequate to the great object intended, of keeping in proper array the numerous and powerful Militia of Massachusetts: and while he has the highest confidence in the honor and public spirit of the Officers, he has the same reliance on the patriotism of the other citizens, that they will conform to its important injunctions.

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The Commander in chief having made himself acquainted with the actual situation of the Militia, observes that less time is required of the citizens to be devoted to military duties by the present, than by the former law; but he is inclined to believe if carried fully into effect, it will be perfectly adequate to the great object intended, of keeping in proper array the numerous and powerful Militia of Massachusetts: and while he has the highest confidence in the honor and public spirit of the Officers, he has the same reliance on the patriotism of the other citizens, that they will conform to its important injunctions.