Monday, January 12, 1778

Col. Porter, Mr. Ely and Mr. Paine, by Order of the House, brought in a Resolve directing the Treasurer to receive of the several Sheriffs of this State all such Sums of the Bills of Credit of this State as they have received from any Constable, Collector or other Person by Virtue of any Execution issued from his Office, &c. Read and pass'd. Sent up for Concurrence.

Printed in the Journals of the House of Representatives of Massachusetts, 1777–1778, 53, pt. 2:151.