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necessarily precludes him from entering largely in to the detail relatively to its situation or defects; he is however happy to find, from the papers laid before him, that there is but a small proportion of the citizens enrolled who are altogether destitute of arms & accoutrements; yet he is strongly impressed with the idea, that the whole should be completely equipped. And in cases where the individual is unable to provide himself, application should be made to the Selectmen, who are required by law to equip him at the expence of the town where he lives; but in all other cases, the individual must be required to furnish himself, without delay, with every article specified in the law. The Commander in Chief has reason to believe, that inattentions in this respect have, in some instances, been too long tolerated; and while he has the highest confidence in the honor & public spirit of the Officers, he has the same reliance on the patriotism of the other citizens, that they will unite their endeavours in completely arming and equipping the Militia, so important to the general welfare.

The addition of a Uniform has been found to give great animation to the exercises of the field. Though this depends upon the ambition & voluntary efforts of individuals, the Commander in Chief is highly gratified to learn, taht numerous corps in the Militia have supplied themselves in their par-