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1783.J TOWN RECORDS. 143
for the term of five montlis unless sooner discharged,
are found insufficient to induce a sufficient number to
engage in s** service, it is therefore voted and agreed by
this town, that the officers already engaged in said service
receive, in addition to the wages given, the usual
rations for such officers hereafter ;
and that the soldiers
already engaged, receive from this time, in addition,
rations as usual, and that those who shall hereafter
enlist into b^ service to the 20th of August next, shall
receive 40s per month to that time, unless sooner discharged,
and rations ; and that such a number of s'*
guard do duty, in the day time, as the Captain shall
judge proper ; and at all times when he shall judge it
necessary for the safety and defence of the town.
The authority and select men to nominate a Lieutenant
to serve in the guard & in this town ; and to have
his pay and rations in proportion to the other officers.
At the same meeting voted that on a complaint being
made, to the authority and select men of this town,
against any officer or soldier in the guard, of his or their
not being faithful in doing their duty, the said authority
and select men shall cause the s*^ officer or soldier to be
called before them and examine into their conduct, and
on proof of their misconduct, may dismiss them from
service.
Hiring Soldiers.
May 6th, 1782. Voted that there shall be a committee
appointed to hire three soldiers to serve in thft
continental army for the term of one year.
Applying for Relief on account of the biu-ning of the town by the
enemy.
Aug. 11, 1783.
This town taking into consideration
the many and great distresses, difficulties, and losses a