Colony of the Massachusetts-Bay. By the major part of the Council of the Massachusetts-Bay, in New-England. [Blank] Greeting [microform] : By virtue of [illegible] and authority in and by the royal charter, in the absence of the governor and lieutenant-governor, to us given, we do by these presents (reposing special trust and confidence in your loyalty, courage and good conduct) constitute and appoint you the said [blank] ...