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to Lucy Knox

Responds to a letter from Lucy in which she remonstrated Henry over their recent separation in which she left New York and went to Connecticut. Henry is "both grieved an angry" because Lucy blames Henry for her inconveniences even though it is in...

GLC02437.00375

to Henry Knox

Wants Knox to write more frequently to keep him updated on activities in New York. Remarks that "at Last the grand Question of Independence is determined and I hope every true American will support it with his Life and Fortune." Comments on...

GLC02437.00376

to Benjamin Rush

With separate (disconjugate) address leaf. Also discusses Jefferson Administration as "Monarchical, anti-Republican government;" the debates in 1776; the possibility of war, and his interest in the outcome of Aaron Burr's treason trial.

GLC04879

Town and Country Magazine or Universal Repository of Knowledge, Instruction and Entertainment for the Year 1779. [Vol. 11, (1779)]

Eleventh annual volume of a periodical journal that resembles the Gentleman's Magazine and London Magazine in format and style. 12 monthly issues bound. Includes many engraved plates. Indexed at the end of the volume. Printed for A. Hamilton, Jr...

GLC03459

Constitutions of the United States of America [adds Vermont]

"The Constitutions of the United States; according to the latest amendments; to which are annexed, the Declaration of Independence; and the federal constitution; with the amendments thereto. This edition contains the Constitution of Vermont, not in...

GLC05166

[Engraved copy of the Declaration of Independence]

Printed by E. Huntington.

GLC04530

to Jabez Huntington

Summarizes affairs in first weeks of independence. Opens by commenting on his arduous journey to Philadelphia to join the Continental Congress. Informs that Silas Deane has arrived from France with the report of the French court's unfavorable...

GLC04867

Journals of Congress v. 2 and 4

Declaration of Independence printed in v. 2

GLC03672.01

Massachusetts resolution re: calling for meetings on question of independence

References: Bristol 4265.

GLC03760.01

to Charles D. Meigs

Governor Wise responds to a letter from Meigs, a professor of obstetrics and diseases of women at the Jefferson Medical College (in Philadelphia). Arguing for unity between North and South, writes, "I eagerly grasp your hand, as Thomas Jefferson did...

GLC05854