Watertown, July 8th, 1775 : Gentlemen, In obedience to the order of Congress we have proportioned thirteen thousand coats on all the towns and districts in this colony, excepting Boston and Charlestown ; and have inclosed to you the proportion, with their resolves, and a sample as a direction to you .

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