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Americana collection [decimalized]

1766-1960

GLC00782
GLC00782.03
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Autograph letter signed

to Joseph Galloway

January 16, 1766

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

Describes the debate in Parliament over whether or not to repeal the Stamp Act of 1765. Comments at length on the speech given by William Pitt in favor of the American position. Marked "Copy" on page 3. Some notes in the form of a list pertaining to...

GLC00782.03
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Elbridge Gerry

May 1, 1775

Warren, Joseph, 1741-1775

General Warren laments, in dire terms, his inability to get supplies for the troops under his command. He implores Gerry not to "triffle away this only Moment we have to employ for Salvation of our Country." A signed note on the verso from Artemas...

GLC00782.23
Collection Item
Autograph document signed

[Resolution to equalize pay of troops]

10 June 1776

Hancock, John, 1737-1793

Resolution of Congress to equalize pay of the troops in the Middle Department with that of those in the Eastern Department. Passed by the Continental Congress in response to George Washington's 8 June 1776 letter stating that Congress had intended...

GLC00782.07
Collection Item
Letter signed

to the Assembly of New Jersey

October 2, 1776

Hancock, John, 1737-1793

President of the Continental Congress Hancock reminds the Assembly of New Jersey of the requirement that they provide the military with physicians to certify surgeons and their assistants. If New Jersey does not comply, it will risk losing...

GLC00782.06

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