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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00782.07 Author/Creator: Hancock, John, 1737-1793 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph document signed Date: 10 June 1776 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 11 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

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.

Hancock, John, 1737-1797
Washington, George, 1732-1799

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