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Pay order addressed to David Rittenhouse for Sebastian Levan

GLC04842.21

to George Clinton

General Clinton replies to a letter from his brother George, who served as Governor of New York 1777-1795. Expresses regret regarding the 16 October British capture of Kingston, New York, then the capital. Referring to the Hudson River, states that...

GLC02497.03

to John Dickinson, et al.

Memorial regarding Jay's Treaty. Answers Dickinson's current inquiry regarding a memorial with an enclosure previously sent to the Selectmen of Boston (not included).

GLC00496.100

to Catharine Macaulay

Argues that the Freeholders of America are firm in the cause of liberty. Associates the colonial cause with virtue and piety and implicitly identifies Britain with luxury and corruption. It is notable that so many colonists addressed their appeals to...

GLC01790.01

to John Dickinson

A response in draft form to Dickinson's previous letter, concerning her hopes that America confine its "lust for ornaments to the limits of their own ingenuity."

GLC01790.02

to Catharine Macaulay

Sends a piece of American silk as an expression of his admiration and gratitude for her.

GLC01790.03

Lithograph titled The Declaration of Independence July 4th 1776

One print entitled The Declaration of Independence July 4th 1776 dated circa 1850. This image is a gathering of men and is considered to be depicting the signing or presentation of the Declaration of Independence. The original painting by Trumbull...

GLC10045

A Declaration by the Representatives of the United Colonies Of North America, Now Met in General Congress at Philadelphia, Setting forth the Causes and Necessity of their taking up Arms.

Secretly printed pamphlet co-authored with John Dickinson. 8vo. Signed in type by Hancock and Charles Thompson. Printed in Philidelphia. For the London printing see GLC00156.

GLC01240

The Declaration by the Representatives of the United Colonies of North America, now met in General Congress at Philidelphia, setting forth the causes and the necessity of taking up Arms. The Letter of the Twelve United Colonies by their Delegates ...

Full Title, "The Declaration by the Representatives of the United Colonies of North America, now met in General Congress at Philidelphia, setting forth the causes and the necessity of taking up Arms. The Letter of the Twelve United Colonies by their...

GLC00156

Members of the Federal Convention 1787

One engraving entitled "Members Of The Federal Convention" dated 1787. Portraits of Rufus King, John, Dickinson, Gouverneur Robert Morris, Oliver Ellsworth, John Rutledge. Engraved by J. Rogers.

GLC08878.0109

Members of the Federal Convention 1787

One engraving entitled "Members of the Federal Convention 1787." Portraits of Rufus King, John Dickinson, Olliver Ellsworth, John Rutledge, and Gouverneur Morris. Engraved by J. Rogers.

GLC08878.0123

to Henry Knox

Carleton, acting Secretary at War, writes to Knox, recently elected Secretary at War. Relates that John Dickinson, President of Pennsylvania, informed him that Pennsylvania's quota of troops cannot be raised until the meeting of the General Assembly...

GLC02437.03150