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Resolve of the General Court that There is a Rebellion

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Commonwealth of}  
Massachusetts-} In Senate Feby 6th- 1787-

Resolved, that his Excellency the Governor,
be requested to write to Congress, & inform them
of the Commotions that have taken place in this
Commonwealth, of the measures that have been
adopted by Government in consequence thereof,
and of the declaration now made by the General
Court, that a Rebellion exists within this State,
and that altho' the Legislature are firmly per-
-suaded, that by far the greater part of the
Commonwealth, are well affected to Govern-
-ment and that in all probability, they will
be able speedily & effectually to suppress the
Rebellion, yet if any unforeseen event should
take place, which may frustrate the measures
of Government, they rely upon such support
from the United States, as is expressly and