Hancock, John, 1737-1793 to the Assembly of New Jersey

GLC00782.06

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GLC#
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Type
Letters
Date
October 2, 1776
Author/Creator
Hancock, John, 1737-1793
Title
to the Assembly of New Jersey
Place Written
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pagination
2 p. : Height: 32 cm, Width: 21 cm
Language
English
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

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 representation in Congress. Several other states were called upon to take the same action.

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