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to Joseph Trumbull

Written by General Arnold as commander of one of the two columns marching on Canada (General Philip Schuyler's forces in New York being the other) to Trumbull as Commissary General of Purchases to George Washington's army at Cambridge. In August 1775...

GLC02451

An Address of the Congress to the Inhabitants of North America

An important statement of the Continental Congress (subscribed by Laurens, as President of Congress), concerning the origins of the Revolutionary War, the cruelty of the British, certainty of Independence, call to Arms, the resources of America;...

GLC06779

Thanksgiving proclamation [with J. Trumbull printed note]

"The United States in Congress assembled... call upon the several states, to set apart the last Thursday in April next, as a day of fasting, humiliation and prayer." Printed by Timothy Green. This proclamation includes a printed note of Jonathan...

GLC06420.02

to Mrs. Trist re: draft of letter opposing Constitution, political news

Also mentions the election of Cyrus Griffen as president of Congress and Thomas Jefferson's opinion of the Marchioness. (Losses on page 1 affecting text.)

GLC06560

Report of the Grand Committee of Congress respecting the debt of the U.S.

Lists foreign and domestic debt, assessment of each state. Numbered "no. 26" in ink.

GLC05901

to Benjamin Rush

Adams believes that there should be an article in the Declaration of Rights securing free speech, impartiality and independence at the bar because everyone deserves a fair trial. He also discusses his recent appointment and that of Mr. Dana.

GLC06016

The sixth Article of Confederation re: military forces during peace time

Resolution limiting number of warships and soldiers during peacetime and allowing Virginia to maintain two armed vessels and troops for defense of trade, public prisons and stores.

GLC06026

Contemporary copy of Washington's letter to Congress re: Rochambeau

Manuscript written in Tench Tilghman's hand, regarding Rochambeau.

GLC07471

Resolutions re: relieving Major General St. Clair and Schuyler of command

Resolutions of Congress, signed as President, countersigned by William Houston. Also calls for more soldiers. Was written in Congress.

GLC07477

to Jasper Veats re: petition from Congress to be delivered to King George

Discusses a petition from Congress to be delivered "to His Majesty."

GLC07481.03

Resolution re: accounting for slaves taken by British during war

"Resolved: That the Secretary for foreign affairs cause to be made separate lists of the numbers, names, and owners of the Negroes belonging to the citizens of each State and carried away by the British..."

GLC07623

Collection of two items related to Barzilla Smith, a privateer [Decimalized .01-.02]

GLC01450.014

[Receipt for sixty pounds and six shillings]

Received from John Dumis. Fisher receives the money "as a Commissioner" from New Jersey and promises "to account to the Congress for the same."

GLC02503.09

to Jeremiah Wadsworth

Complains of his "situation" in the army, and hopes Wadsworth can help him resolve it. Does not specify his exact complaint, but knows Wadsworth has friends in Congress, and hopes they can assist him in rectifying his problem. Lawrence is possibly...

GLC02504.25

[Resolve of Congress on General Gates's call for militia]

Written in the hand of William Churchill Houston as deputy secretary of the Continental Congress. Signed by Continental Congress President Hancock. It is noted that this is a copy from the Journals of Congress. Resolve issued in the aftermath of the...

GLC02525

[Appointment of William North as captain of 9th Massachusetts]

Signed by Hanson as President of Congress and countersigned by Benjamin Lincoln as Secretary of War. Document is official notification of William North's appointment as captain in the 9th Massachusetts Regiment. Says he is accorded the rank from the...

GLC02542.09

Appeal to Members of NY Provincial Congress to attend February session

Issued by the New York Committee of Public Safety, appealing to New York's members of Congress. Also appeals on rejection of Lord North's reconciliation plan, which is intended to "disunite the colonies." From the Alexander McDougall papers.

GLC02555

to James Duane

Written by Major General Schuyler to Duane as a New York delegate to the Continental Congress. References Duane's letter that was delivered 26 November. Says he had to abandon the fortress on York Island because the enemy's strength was overwhelming...

GLC02544

[Privateer's license for William Van Duerson]

Partially printed document signed by McKean as President of Congress and countersigned by Charles Thomson as Secretary of the Continental Congress. Identifies Van Duerson as the commander of the brigantine Middletown owned by Chauncey Whittlesey. The...

GLC02542.18

to unknown

Written by Major General Schuyler to an unknown recipient, but seller's description says it is probably to Continental Congressman James Duane. References recipients letter of 20 March and another undated letter. Says the president, probably...

GLC02545

Extracts from votes and proceedings of Continental Congress

Full title: "The following extracts from the votes and prceedings of the American Continental Congress, we are induced to publish early purely to ease the impatience of our readers. Association & C." Printed by T[homas] R. J. Fleet.

GLC02668

Address to officers with General orders 3/11/1783 & Newburgh address

A contemporary transcript written by an unknown soldier on the leaves of a stitched pamphlet. Contains the anonymous "Address to the Officers of the Army" calling the army's general officers to a meeting (a mutinous situation) (pp. 1-12), Washington...

GLC02624

to George Washington re: reply to Washington's report to Congress (copy)

Authorizing Washington to make various appointments; mentions the Indian problem, etc. Lacking final pargaraph.

GLC05637

[Instructions from the Assembly of Massachusetts Bay to the Delegates in Congress].

Countersigned by John Avery as secretary. Resolution empowering the president of the council to sign the instructions for the Massachusetts delegates in regard to the Articles of Confederation and for the secretary to furnish those delegates with...

GLC05666.02

Resolution of Congress dealing with the British occupation of N.Y.

GLC05571

to John Dickinson re: announcing treaty and calling for ratification

Signed as President of Congress. Docketed on free frank.

GLC05578

Copy in Bartlett's hand of Meshech Weare letter to Bartlett & John Wentworth

Letter discusses Committee of Safety's request to Continental Congress for grant due to lack of funds in the New Hampshire Treasury. Signed by Bartlett in address.

GLC06970

to James Lovell re: dispatches from France, conduct of Northern army in Vermont

Draft, unsigned, with slash through the letter. Noted at bottom "but this is not a true Copy."

GLC06905

Continental Congress. Account ledger detailing funds paid and received

Continental Congress in Boston. Entries include the following: "Cash to the Hon. Continental Congress-received from the Hon. John Hancock Esq.-President by the hands of Mr. George Spriggs-two boxes containing one hundred and fifty thousand dollars...

GLC06816

to Robert Morris re: defending James Duane's loyalty

"I am exceedingly hurt at the wicked attack made on Mr. Duane. Envy Hatred Malice and all Uncharitableness must have conspired in producing it. Whatever suspicions some folks might entertain of his political conduct from his opposition to certain Men...

GLC07130

[Report to continental Congress]

Manuscript copy of Philip Schuyler letter (probably made for forwarding to Washington), with 4 line endorsement by Washington: "Copy of Genl Schuyler's Letter to the Contl. Congress. 13th Jan. 1776." Schuyler announces the death of Richard Montgomery...

GLC07139

to Robert R. Livingston re: his victory at Montreal, need for support

Written on the day he succeeded in taking Montreal: "I have courted fortune and found her kind." Now planning his attack on Quebec, he requests support from Livingston and the Continental Congress: "It will be absolutely necessary to throw a...

GLC07136

re: extending Continental officer subsistance money

Addressed to "all militia or other troops which may from time to time be called into the Continental service." Signed in type by Charles Tompson as Secretary of Congress. One bust engraving of Thompson included as collateral.

GLC07199

to "The Gentlemen of the House of Representatives"

Hancock argues that the bill making Sunday a day of Sabbath in Congress was improperly passed. The Constitution provided a set amount of time to rebuke a bill's passing, and others in Congress accused Hancock of sending his letter of rebuttal too...

GLC07917

To: "Gentlemen of the House of Representatives."

John Hancock responds to an inquiry from the "Gentlemen of the House of Representatives" about the status of an import tax bill. He says that he feels the bill was illegitimately passed and that he does not consider it legitimate.

GLC07918

to Henry Lee

Discusses military strategy and the status of current troop movements. He also touches on a recent approbation sent to him by Congress, about which he says "I have nothing to complain of. But to the troops it is but a cold compliment."

GLC07884.07

to Convention of the State of Georgia re: importance of carrying on the war

GLC07853

Act of Congress re: continuance of loan

Signed as secretary to Congress.

GLC02818

to Mr. French

Hillegas inquires, on behalf of a Mr. Clarkson, about the allowance available to those who sell lottery tickets for the United States lottery established to help fund the Revolutionary War. Accompanied a lottery ticket (see GLC01412.23.01).

GLC01412.23.02

to George Washington

Discusses the appointment of officers in the artillery, complaining that there are no established principles for governing such appointments. "That the greatest caution should be observed in making the appointments I would humbly propose that they...

GLC02437.00929

to William North

In response to Major North's letter (see GLC02437.03368), Knox writes that he agrees that [John Francis] Hamtramck's ideas show him to be a good officer. Adds, "I am persuaded his solicitude for a proper discipline, will be highly approved by all...

GLC02437.03369

to John Doughty

Informs Doughty that he will help with procuring subsistence for the troops. Does not believe recruiting service will begin in New York as its quota numbers are deficient. The contracts of Morris and Wadsworth are ending as Congress is not happy...

GLC02437.03502

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: Congress to stay in New York

James Duane names the men appointed by Congress to be Federal Court judges, and notes that he is responsible for preparing the opening of the court, which he expects to be a difficult task. Duane also states that Congress has adjourned to New York...

GLC03107.03569

to Robert Livingston (1746-1813) re: rations for troops

Walter asks Robert to talk to everyone he knows in Congress in order to halt a contract that would deny Walter the funds necessary to supply rations to troops. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04188

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: a welcome period of tranquility

"The most turbulent Spirits amongst us do not expect the arrival of any Troops at present. Mr. Colden says it was only propogated to facilitate the introduction of the Connecticut Forces amongst us - We are now enjoying as much tranquility as ever...

GLC03107.03333

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for supplies for Northern Army

A Committee of Congress, including Samuel Adams, Richard Henry Lee, and William Whipple (the remaining 2 signatures are illegible due to damage), write to Robert, Jr. to request "Cannon and Stores" needed by General Schuyler to supply his Northern...

GLC03107.03357

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: fluctuating markets

Henry states that he can not send his father accurate market prices since it fluctuates so dramatically. He explains that the scarcity of money caused the market to stagnate, but there has been a sudden rise due to a large quantity of cash sent to...

GLC03107.03374

to Henry Knox

Writes to Knox as Secretary of the War Office to discuss the accusations against Major [John Plasgrave] Wyllys, Colonel Wadsworth's former assistant. Reports that Wyllys's friends received the news from Wyllys's brother-in-law, and are in great...

GLC02437.03253

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: advice to sell flour quickly

Robert Cambridge writes that he has sold the last of his flour, and explains: "I thought it too dangerous to keep produce on hand at present it being most probable that a termination of our Commerce will take place about the middle of July and...

GLC03107.03332

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: difficulty obtaining goods for prisoners

Boudinot states that he would like to purchase flour and wheat from Robert, Jr., but can not pay more than the regulated prices without permission from Congress. "The Sufferings of the Prisoners would make me do almost any Thing in my Power to...

GLC03107.03371

to Governor Clinton re: hopes to travel to Congress

Duane writes that he is recovering from the fever, and hopes that he will be able to travel to Congress in a short time.

GLC03107.03379

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: nomination for Commissioner of the Treasury

Walter states that while he was in Philadelphia he was nominated for a Commissioner of the Treasury. If he should be chosen for this position, he would have to give a security deposit, and asks his father if he would agree to be his security. He...

GLC03107.03564

to unknown

Schuyler writes that he is outraged by the scandalous conduct of their soldiers in Canada, which may result in their loss of that territory. He also expresses frustration with Congress, which has ignored his calls to address this issue. With...

GLC03107.04186

to Robert Livingston (1746-1813) re: frustration with Congress

GLC03107.04191

to Robert Livingston (1746-1813) re: orders to travel to Philadelphia

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04193