Scope and Content: Authorized in May 1779 (Resolves 1778-79, c 753), the position of State Clothier was established to expedite the distribution of clothing to Massachusetts soldiers in the Continental Army.  Supplies from several sources were channeled to Massachusetts regiments through appointed regimental clothiers, who in turn distributed the clothing among the officers and soldiers.  Series documents the transactions of state clothiers Samuel Ruggles (Sept. 1779-Oct. 1780) and Ezra Lunt (Oct. 1780-July 1782)
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