War-Office, Boston, February 3, 1777. To the selectmen of [blank] : As the articles herein enumerated, are absolutely necessary for the ensuing campaign ... It is most earnestly desired by the Board of War, in behalf of this state, that you would exert yourselves, and appoint some proper persons to procure the following articles .

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