BOSTON. November 8.
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At meeting ofths freeholdesa nd other inhabifamfs
Of the toacn. OF Boston on 1hnrsday iasf-n ua,
wnGnins0xsy pofed, That the fouotciRg fnarSr-
tions be giUe~ the gemtismsn ,cho rsprsenf thu
toipn IN general assembly, zig


To Caleb Davis, Esq; John Lowell, E.q; Thomas
Dawes, Esq; Mr.. Thomas VALLEY, Mr.. Samuel
Austin, John Rowe, Esq; and Samuel Barrett,


GENTLEMEN,


VOUR appointment at this important crisis, is a
high testimony of the public atie cton 10 you,
grity But as we Judge you wish to feel yourselves
supported by your constituents, IN the discharge ol
your duty, we have seen tit TO give you the follow.
ing Instructions and we depe nd upon the utmost
exeron ofyour influence 10 carry them into effect


We are now entered upon new form OF govern
ment. and from the excellency OF its constitution,
ifrightly administered, we might promise ourselves
much public felicity. But our existence under any
forms of freedom or happiness dePe nding upon our
success against that power whose yoke we have
shaken of, we consider an attention to the army
what ought TO be the first object Of your regard
We therefore, most soemnly enjon il upon you
to take immediate steps for filling up our quota dur
ing the war, and to provide tor the supply OF every
thing necessary for the comfort and convenience
Of both officers and men land we conceive that
il is highly expedient that heir pay henceforth be
made in gold or silver, ana all promises TO them
punctualy complied with-even momeniary IN
attention to their wants we consider as highly cri-
minal -


AT time when our resources, our alliances and
abilities greater than ever, we behold the inde-
psndence of country wounded and struggling un-
dor the loss Of public faith, without enqullng into
the policy of former administrations or eliminating
them or ourselves for mistaken ideas OF finance
we conceive that public and private credit rests
upon the same basis OF integrity and honor, oi
economy and punctuality land we instruct you TO
revise all the laws now existing with respect 10 our
paper currency, and to use your influence to obtain
repeal OF any part OF them which may appear In
consistent with these principles.


Taught by experience, that all land embargoes,
all commercial restrictions between the several
Sates contrary to sound policy and these social
and friendly principles which unite our common In
terest, we direct you by no means to consent to
them.-On the other hand we have seen with con-
Germ, illicit trade carrying on with our inveie-
rate enemies, this we conceive to be highly oppos.
ed 10 all the principles Of policy and wisdom; In
consistent with eur pretensions; injurious TO our
generous allies, and what ought to be prohibited
under the severest penalties.


The frequent escape OF prisoners OF war Is 80
alarming III itself, and so dishonorable to our pc.
lice, as to require an immediate remedy,-we OBJ
ject not to their enjoying all the privileges OF hu
manity which their situation and ours will admit
of; but surely these ought not to operate facil-
ty Of escaping, SO injurious and disreputabe to US


The protection OF our too long neglected sea-
coasts, 10 so important, and what comes 30 nstur-
ally under the concern OF the represent OF a
commercial city, that we think II needless 10 ,n.
struct you upon it. An enquiry into the state Of
the treasury, and frequent adjustment Of that and
all other public accounts. knowledge OF the pub
c debts and the provisions made Tor the discharge
OF them, are certainly within the line Of your
duty


Cultivate frequent correspondence with our sis.
ter States-acquaint yourselves with their clrcum-
stances, their wants and resources-by reclproci-
ty of good Offices, mutual affection will be en-
creased. and by union Of force the designs Of our
enemies will be defeated.


In word, make our most excellent constitution
the rule OF your conduct-be governed by lis prin-
ciples--and permit no law contrary to them, TO
take place-cherish the interests OF literature aud
thc.sciences, of virtue and piety and you cannot
fail OF that highest reward in republic, the appro-
baton OF your teow.citizens.


true copy, Attest.


WITIJAM CnOpER tawn clerk