Boston, Aug. 3d, 1779 Sir, As it is necessary for the committee appointed by the town to regulate the prices of labour and the wares of the different tradesmen, to know the rates at which such wares, &c. are now sold--You are requested by that committee to convene a number of the principal gentlemen in your way of business, and as soon as possible, to determine on on [sic] and report to said committee the present prices of your wares and labour