[3]-22 pp. This copy lacks the half title; it prints the two-page Order of the House preceding the title leaf, and the Address of the Legislature. This copy lacks the text of the two Acts collated after the Address. Disbound. Except as noted, Good+. The title page is preceded by the "order of the House, dated Feb. 26, 1781, that the Address and two appended bills be printed and distributed" [ESTC]. The Order is signed in type by Caleb Davis, Speaker of the House, and John Hancock. The "two appended bills," not present here, call for an adjustment of the State currency, payment of money owed on loans, and authorize the Treasurer to borrow additional funds to prosecute the War. The Address, signed in type by Jeremiah Powell and Caleb Davis, is a rallying cry for the people of Massachusetts to support the onerous Revolutionary War budget. "The animated struggle of six years successful warfare has enhanced your national character, and, on your part, done honour to human nature, while it has covered your enemies with disgrace & confusion." The Address acknowledges the difficulties-- both economic and military-- that lie ahead, explains the necessity for another bond issue, and the patriotic duty of citizens to purchase the bonds. Although other investments "would make a much greater advancement of your interest, yet you cannot but recollect that if your Army, for want of supplies should quit the field, such gain would serve only to enrich the minions of a conqueror." The Address prints a table disclosing the use to which the war taxes have been put to date. FIRST EDITION. Evans 17216. ESTC W37193. Sabin 45586. Seller Inventory # 38169

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Title: AN ADDRESS OF THE LEGISLATURE TO THE ...

Publisher: Edes and Sons, Boston

Publication Date: 1781

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition

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