Minute Book, 1777

About This Collection

Images of a record of the meetings of the Board of War. The Board of War took direct orders from the Supreme Executive Council and had full authority and power to perform all things necessary related to the war in process. Each entry mentions the date, lists the names of members present, an occasional location of the meeting, and resolves or orders accomplished in each meeting. Information found in this record concerns many of the decisions of the Board of War. Specifically, one can find many entries for money paid for service or materials rendered or given to the Board and orders from Council defining the Boards purpose and powers.