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arms in any case, this Congress intend no violence to their consciences, 

 but earnestly recommend it to them to contribute liberally to the relief 

 of their distressed brethren, in their several colonies, and to do all other 

 services to their oppressed Country which they can consistently with 

 their religious principles. 



"That it be recommended to the Assemblies or Conventions in the 

 respective Colonies to provide, as soon as possible, sufficient Stores of 

 ammunition for their Colonies ; also, that they devise proper means for 

 furnishing with arms such effective men as are poor and unable to furnish 

 themselves. 



" That it be recommended to each Colony to appoint a Committee of 

 Safety, to superintend and direct all matters necessary for the Security 

 and defence of their respective Colonies in the recess of their Assemblies 

 and Conventions. 



"That each Colony, at their own expence, make such provision by 

 armed Vessels or otherwise, as their respective Assemblies, Conventions 

 or Committees of Safety shall judge expedient and suitable to their cir- 

 cumstances and situations, for the protection of their Harbours and 

 Navigation on their Sea Coasts, against all unlawful invasions, attacks 

 and depredations from Cutters and Ships of War. 



"That it be recommended to the makers of Arms for the use of the 

 Militia, that they make good substantial Muskets, with Barrels three feet 

 and a half in length, that will carry an ounce Ball, and fitted with a good 

 Bayonet, and steel Ramrod, and that the making such arms be encour- 

 ao;ed in these United Colonies. 



"Where in any Colony, Militia is already formed under regulations 

 approved of by the Convention of such Colony, or by such Assemblies as 

 are annually elective, we refer to the discretion of such Convention or 

 Assembly either to adopt the foregoing Regulations in whole or in part, 

 or to continue their former, as they on consideration of all circumstances, 

 shall think best. 



"A true Copy from the Minutes. 



Charles TnoMSON, Sec'ty." 



And in order that all persons of every Rank, degree and station may 

 be truly informed of the Premises, and none hereafter plead ignorance, 

 this Board do earnestly recommend to all Committees of Inspection and 

 Observation in this Province to cause this publication to be dispersed, 

 read and explained within their respective districts, in such manner that 

 every person capable of associating for mutual defence, may be made 

 sensible it is a duty they owe to themselves and Country, to do it without 

 further loss of time, and as it is necessary that this Board be speedily 

 informed of the Number of Associators in the Several Counties or 

 districts, the said Committees are requested to make returns as soon as 



