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[Certificate of appointment to rank of major general]

Partially printed document appointing William Heath to Major General in the Continental Army (Heath was previously a Major General of only Massachusetts troops and Brigadier General in the Continental Army). Signed by John Hanson as President of the...

GLC01412.08

to John Lawrence

No free frank. Encloses a Congressional resolution (not included) to advance $150,000 to Lawrence's state of Connecticut.

GLC01412.15

[Resolution of Congress]

Extract of Congress, signed by Thomson as Secretary of Congress. Gives Major General Arthur St. Clair two weeks leave of absence to visit his family.

GLC01412.18

[Revolutionary War era United States Continental lottery ticket]

Third class lottery ticket, numbered D5m276, signed by John Mease. Indicates the lottery authorized by a congressional resolution on 18 November 1776. The lottery was established to fund the Revolutionary War. Accompanied by letter about the...

GLC01412.23.01

to Joseph Clarke

Letter cosigned by George Campbell as Sitting Manager of the United States Lottery. He assigns care of Rhode Island State lottery tickets to Clark.

GLC01412.24

[Promotion of George Clark to Second Lieutenant of a Company of foot in the seventh Pennsylvania regiment].

Countersigned by Secretary of Congress Charles Thomson. Official document promoting Clark. Partially printed, with blanks filled in by hand. Hancock signed as President of the Continental Congress.

GLC01253

to Samuel Townsend

Continental Congressman Duer orders Captain Townsend to send an inventory of the effects of Israel Seaman and William Crocker to "the Commissioners appointed for his County." Townshend had apprehended Seaman and Crocker earlier by order of the...

GLC01099

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

Journals of Congress [decimalized]

Set lacks vol. 4. Vol. 2 (Philadelphia, 1776) includes the Declaration of Independence.

GLC00219

Journals of Congress. Containing the proceedings from Sept. 5. 1774

Evans 15683. Reprint edition (per dealer); bookplates of John Rutherfurd in all vols but v.1

GLC00219.01

Journals of Congress. Containing the proceedings in the year, 1776

Strand of blond hair originally laid-in p.296-297 now in paper folder in back.

GLC00219.02

Journals of Congress. Containing the proceedings from January 1, 1777

Probably a later edition; Evans 16138 describes a Philadelphia Dunlap edition.

GLC00219.03

Journal of Congress. Containing the proceedings from January 1, 1779

Evans 17766

GLC00219.05

Resolutions, acts and orders of Congress, for the year 1780 : volume VI

Journals of Congress. Evans 20079

GLC00219.06

Journals of Congress, and of the United States in Congress assembled

Evans 17767 (ref. for Claypoole Phila. printing)

GLC00219.07

Journal of the United States in Congress assembled...

Evans 18266

GLC00219.08

Journal of the United States in Congress assembled...

Evans 18840 (listing xviii p. in index for xxvi p.)

GLC00219.09

Journal of the United States in Congress assembled...

Evans 19316

GLC00219.10

Journal of the United States in Congress assembled... Vol. XI [sic]

Vol. 11 but misprinted on titlepage as XII.

GLC00219.11

Journal of the United States in Congress assembled...

Evans 20772

GLC00219.12

Journal of the United States in Congress assembled...

Evans 21526 ; first issue with misprint "Index to vol. XIV."

GLC00219.13

[Partially printed document authorizing the forcible capture of British vessels]

This document serves as a form by which Continental Congress authorizes the seizure of British ships and crew members in a warlike manner. Originally signed by Hancock during his term as President of the Congress (24 May 1775- 31 October 1777)....

GLC00231

to William Whipple

Discusses various Tory conspiracies, such as counterfeiting currency (to cause inflation) and spreading smallpox. Describes the difficulties of recruiting sufficient men for the army. Notes that many men have marched to Ticonderoga. Postscript dated...

GLC00193

to John Langdon

William Whipple, a Continental Congressman, discusses the newly established Continental Navy with fellow Congressman Langdon. Refers to supplying guns to soldiers, and mentions a United States flag with "thirteen stripes red & white for the field, &...

GLC00194

to Nicholas Cooke

William Ellery voices concern about the financing of the national debt and the issuance of paper money. He has found in Congress some interest in naval defense. The American army is at Morristown and the British army is at Brunswick. There have been...

GLC00202

to unknown

Letter written by Colonel Harrison as secretary to General George Washington to an unknown recipient. References a letter received from the recipient on August 31, 1779. States that his private opinion is that the commissaries and conductors of...

GLC01450.149

[Appointment of Samuel Nicholson as Commander of Frigate Deane]

Signed by Hancock as President of the Countersigned by Charles Thomson, Secretary of the Continental Congress.

GLC01450.001

[Appointment of John Wheelwright as Commander of the privateer ship The Neptune]

Countersigned by Charles Thomson, Secretary of the Continental Congress, and John Avery.

GLC01450.002

[Collection of letters pertaining to the Continental Loan Office of Rhode Island] [Decimalized .01-.08]

GLC01450.008

to Joseph Clarke

Hillegas states that he is sending the Continental Loan Office certificates by favor of James Betton and William Gregg. The certificates amount to $171,100 in total, with 389 at $400 each, 1 at $500, and 25 at $600. He asks Clarke to number them and...

GLC01450.008.01

[Assignment of privateer's bond by John Hancock to Joseph Hewes and Robert Smith]

Countersigned by Jacob Rush and Benjamin Towne. Revokes the earlier privateer commission given to Barzilla Smith by Hancock as President of the Congress of the United States because Smith did not conduct himself and his crew according to the terms...

GLC01450.014.01

[Privateer bond of Barzilla Smith, Joseph Chapman, and Elijah F. Payne]

Privateer commission binding the three men in the amount of $5,000 to John Hancock, President of the Congress of the United States. Commissions Smith as commander of the privateer schooner the Eagle, Payne as owner of the schooner, and Chapman as...

GLC01450.014.02

[Collection pertaining to the 10th Massachusetts Regiment [Decimalized .01- .02]

GLC01450.016

to John Beague

Cleaveland writes to his friend that he thought crossing the Atlantic would be his only difficulty but he has encountered many in the colonies and finds "but little rest here, its my fate to finish my career in an active speer of life." He does not...

GLC01450.047

[Commission of Richard Frothingham]

Appointment of Frothingham as Deputy Commissary of Military Stores by a resolve of Congress 11 February 1778.

GLC01450.065.01

[Petition to U.S. Senate]

Petition of representation for Frothingham stating that he served in the United States army during the Revolutionary War as "Sergeant in Capt Chadwick's Company in 1775," then as Sergeant in Colonel Henry Knox's Regiment of Artillery, and finally as...

GLC01450.065.03

to Joseph Clarke

States that since he is absent from home, he is taking the chance to send him the enclosed. Apparently free franked by Henry Marchant and Greene. Addressed to Greene as Governor of the state of Rhode Island on recto; addressed to Joseph Clarke...

GLC01450.105

[One third of a dollar, No. 307773]

Partly printed document signed by J. Sellers, of Hall & Sellers, Philadelphia printers. The front indicates the money was printed according to a resolution of the Continental Congress passed 17 February 1776. Underneath an icon of a sundial appears...

GLC01450.215.03

to Elbridge Gerry

Wendell asks Gerry to use his political influence to help place him in a number of governmental positions. Says that he is confident he can attain the position of "Vendue Master" if Gerry can get him a favorable letter from the President. Also...

GLC01450.234

to Elbridge Gerry

On Gerry's advice, Freeman and his regiment "have applied to Court to consider our losses at Falmouth," in the hopes the court would petition Congress. The court refuses, and feels it might seem "selfish" to do such a thing. Discusses trouble...

GLC01450.235

Collection of 20 letters pertaining to James Lovell and Samuel Holten [Decimalized .01-.20]

Dated January 22, 1779-June 30, 1783.

GLC01450.020

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 Elbridge Gerry

Discusses fiscal matters in detail, claiming that "Nothing can exceed the Confusion here as to money." Comments on problems related to paying delegates, regarding inflation caused by paper money and the state as paymaster. Using personal examples, he...

GLC01450.541

Printed circular unsigned re: collecting taxes, mentions Robert Morris

Headed "(Circular Letter.)" Discusses the need to provide state financial support to Congress for provisioning for the army. Comments on the problems with their currency created after the Revolution began. Describes the moment and obligation as...

GLC01450.606

to his cousin

Butts is glad to be back in England, where thinking is not a crime worthy of tar and feathering. Butts left Gravesend, New York on the ship "Thomas" on July 17, 1776. Gives account of his attempted voyage to England. Says they had an uneventful...

GLC01450.613

to his brother

Stone writes a long letter to his brother that includes an announcement that "Cornwallis was taken." Discusses his brother's business in Philadelphia and advises him of the benefits of continuing to cultivate a friendship with a man named Mr. Morrill...

GLC01450.412.15

to Elbridge Gerry

Docketed in Gerry's hand. Tells Gerry that Congress has finally decided to satisfy his accounts "declaring that no charge against me have been proved." Comments that he thinks "a serious inquiry into the conduct of the Commissioners, must soon...

GLC01450.456

to Joseph Bullock

Sending Bullock all the second class lottery tickets he has sold. Includes the numbers of these tickets. In regard to a dispute over lottery tickets & prizes.

GLC01450.508

[Payments made by Congress]

Short list of debits and credits of the Continental Congress from 31 October 1778 to 24 February 1779, relating to the printing of "Observations on the American Revolution," written by Gouverneur Morris. Two debits are to the printers Styner & Cist...

GLC01450.805.02