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October 24, 1775
Adams, John, 1735-1826
to unknown
May have been source for Declaration of Independence's list. Cosigned by George Wythe and Silas Deane, with an AMS copy of the resolution signed by Charles Thomson.
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June 4, 1776
Hancock, John, 1737-1793
to the Convention of Maryland
Written by Hancock as President of the Continental Congress. Begins by saying "Our affairs are hastening fast to a Crisis; and the approaching Campaign will in all Probability, determine for ever the Fate of America." Says the king and Parliament...
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December 11, 1775
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to John Tayloe
Washington discusses the sale of the Mercer estate and the siege of Boston. He writes "I have no doubt that you... as well as others are wondering how it happens that two armies almost in stone's throw of each other should keep so long from action."...
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July 6, 1776
to William Cooper
Enclosing Declaration of Independence, with personal notes to his friend and description of sabotage of a captured American ship. Cooper was town clerk of Boston.
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20 April 1775
Fullam, Phinehas T., fl. 1775
[Attesting to Battle of Concord]
Fullam apparently was a postrider for a Committee of Safety, who, like Paul Revere, was employed to spread the news of Lexington and Concord and bring reinforcements. Says he saw the Battle of Concord with his own eyes and that he confirms about 200...
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