To the Free Citizens of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Civil liberty, in all countries, hath promoted by a free discussion of publick measures, and the conduct of publick men. The

To the Free Citizens of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In my last address upon the proceedings of the Federal Convention I endeavored to convince you of the importance of the subject, that

To the Free Citizens of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Whoever attentively examines the history of America, and compares it with that of other will find its commencement, its growth, and

They have the power of “organizing, arming and disciplining the militia, and of governing them when in service of the United States, giving to the separate States the appointment of