Scope and Content: During the beginning of the Revolutionary War in Massachusetts, members of the local militia groups served in various military actions including battles, alarms, and marches.  These soldiers received pay for their service from the state.  Each soldier (or surviving relatives) wishing to collect his pay submitted an order individually, or as a group, to the state treasurer. Series is a collection of orders from soldiers who served in the year 1775. –For further information relating to 1775 service, see: Massachusetts. Office of the Secretary of State. Muster rolls of the Revolutionary War ((M-Ar)57X), v. 10 – 13.
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