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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.

He expects that the Militia will be regularly called out by Companies, at suitable seasons for exercise, and the completion of the rolls; and by Regiments or Battalions, for review, inspection and discipline. The Major Generals will accordingly issue their orders within their several Divisions, early in the season, for the regimental or battalion musters: And notwithstanding the Cavalry and Artillery may be formed into Battalions and Squadrons, yet it is expected that the several Companies will be mustered with the Regiments of Infantry.

The Officers of Inspection will attend their duty within their respective districts, as well with regard to the Magazines, as to the several Corps of Militia which shall be assembled; and if, when mustered by Battalions or other small Bodies, the Inspectors cannot be present at every Muster, by reason f their interference in point of time, the Commanding Officers of Regiments may in such cases direct the Adjutants of Regiments to make the inspection, and to send the Inspection-rolls, with suitable remarks thereon to the Brigade Inspectors. Returns of the Corps inspected, together with reports on the state of the Magazines, will be made to the Adjutant-General before the first day of December next.