Minutes of the Provincial Commissioners
MS: Massachusetts Historical Society
July 20th 1764
Present.
The Governor
Benja. Franklin Lynford Lardner
Joseph Fox Joseph Galloway
Esqrs.
John Baynton

The Board taking under their consideration the disposition of the Troops for the Defence of the Frontiers. Agreed.

That four companies be stationed and range between the River Delaware and Susquehanna, including thirty men to Garrison Fort Augusta, and that the two remaining companies of the Provincials be stationed and range on the Frontiers westwards of the Susquehanna, and that one commanding Officer be appointed for these companies. Agreed.

That Robert Callender be the victualler for the three western Companies save those in Fort Augusta who are victualled by the Crown, and that Robert Levers victual the other three companies to the eastward. Agreed.

That the above mentioned Troops be supplied with Arms from the Public Armory and with Amunition Blankets Sheetes Haversacks and Tomahawks.

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