Province of the Massachusetts-Bay, ss. James Taylor, gent. Treasurer and receiver general for His Majesties said province [electronic resource] : To [blank] constable or collector of the town of [blank] Greeting &c. By virtue of an act ... These are in His Majesties name, to will and require you, to collect all and every the sums of money ... Given under my hand and seal at Boston, the first day of September, 1701