1775 Conn. Acts 413, An Act for Supplying the Troops Ordered to be Raised for the Special Defense and Safety of this Colony, with Necessary Fire Arms

Abstract

Provided that a sufficient supply of arms to be procured for the benefit of inhabitants of households and other persons not on the militia roll. Every person for whom any arm shall be impressed shall be paid four shilling for its use. Users shall be fined four shilling if they lose the arm.