State of Massachusetts-Bay. The Honorable Henry Gardner, Esq; treasurer and receiver-general of the said province

To the select-men or assessors of the town of [blank] Greeting, &c. In observance of an act ... these are in the name of the government and people of the Massachusetts-Bay, to will and require you forthwith to assess the sum ... Given under my hand and seal at Boston, the seventh day of February ... 1777