Hancock, John, 1737-1793 [Resolution to equalize pay of troops]

GLC00782.07

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GLC#
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Type
Documents
Date
10 June 1776
Author/Creator
Hancock, John, 1737-1793
Title
[Resolution to equalize pay of troops]
Place Written
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pagination
1 p. : docket Height: 11 cm, Width: 19 cm
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

Resolution of Congress to equalize pay of the troops in the Middle Department with that of those in the Eastern Department. Passed by the Continental Congress in response to George Washington's 8 June 1776 letter stating that Congress had intended such a resolution, but had not yet passed it.

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