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December 5, 1777, Caroline, Favors assessment for support of religion.

December 5, 1777, Caroline, Favors assessment for support of religion.

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The North-American pilot for New England, New York, Pensilvania, Maryland, and Virginia; also, the two Carolinas, and Florida.

The North-American pilot for New England, New York, Pensilvania, Maryl...

At head of title: Part the second. 1795 ed. published under title: A new edition, much enlarged, of the second part of the North American pilot for New England ... LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 1702 Avai... More

Mr. David Rusk! Having been, this morning assaulted when I was off my guard, in my own house, by a gang of ruffians - to dastardly for resenting, on equal terms, their own personal quarrel with me  ... I intend as expedittiously as possible, to
Articles of confederation and perpetual union between the states of New-Hampshire, Massachusetts-Bay, Rhode-Island and Providence plantations, Connecticut, New-York, New-Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North-Carolina, South-Carolina and Georgia.

Articles of confederation and perpetual union between the states of Ne...

Signatures: [A]² B-D²; horizontal chain lines. Followed by the letter of transmittal to the states: In Congress, November 17, 1777; recommendations to the legislatures relating to taxes etc.: In Congress, Novem... More

In Congress, April 14, 1777 : Whereas the state of Pennsylvania is threatened with an immediate invasion, and, from the adjournment of the legislative and executive authorities of the commonwealth, it is impracticable to carry into immediate execution many measures of the utmost importance ... Resolved, that it is the indispensible duty of Congress to watch over all matters ...

In Congress, April 14, 1777 : Whereas the state of Pennsylvania is thr...

Signed: Extract from the minutes, Charles Thomson, secretary. Place and date of publication from Evans. Followed by: In Congress, April 15 : The committee appointed by Congress on the 14th day of April, to conf... More

Thomas Jefferson, 1777-85, Summary of Lister Asquith's Maritime Law Case; William & Catherine (ship)

Thomas Jefferson, 1777-85, Summary of Lister Asquith's Maritime Law Ca...

Summary of Lister Asquith's Maritime Law Case; William & Catherine (ship)

Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Franklin, August 13, 1777, Introduction of Thomas Shores; Virginia Political Affairs

Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Franklin, August 13, 1777, Introduction o...

Introduction of Thomas Shores; Virginia Political Affairs

Huang Yun hu he quan tu / - Public domain vintage map

Huang Yun hu he quan tu / - Public domain vintage map

Scale ca. 1:400,000. Manuscript on silk mounted on paper. Oriented with north to the right. Relief shown pictorially. Pictorial map. Shows the dike system of the Yellow River and the Grand Canal in Shandong Pro... More

Huang Yun hu he quan tu / - Public domain vintage map

Huang Yun hu he quan tu / - Public domain vintage map

Scale ca. 1:400,000. Manuscript on silk mounted on paper. Oriented with north to the right. Relief shown pictorially. Pictorial map. Shows the dike system of the Yellow River and the Grand Canal in Shandong Pro... More

To the inhabitants of Pennsylvania. In Council of Safety. Lancaster, 23, October, 1777 Friends and countrymen. We are again called upon by General Washington, for a reinforcement of the militia and have complied with his requisition, on our part
Thomas Jefferson to John Jouett Jr., April 15, 1777, Military Recruitment; Receipt for Bounty Money
Thomas Jefferson, October 20, 1777, Notes on Virginia Committee on Laws; William Phillips letter of April 12, 1779

Thomas Jefferson, October 20, 1777, Notes on Virginia Committee on Law...

Notes on Virginia Committee on Laws; William Phillips letter of April 12, 1779

Ambrose Dudley, Thomas Bush, et al, November 1, 1777, Certification of Membership in the Virginia Baptist Church

Ambrose Dudley, Thomas Bush, et al, November 1, 1777, Certification of...

Certification of Membership in the Virginia Baptist Church

Oppression: a poem Or, New England's lamentation on the dreadful extortation and other sins of the times. Being a serious exhortation to all to repent and turn from the evil of their ways, if they would avert the terrible and heavy judgments of

Oppression: a poem Or, New England's lamentation on the dreadful extor...

Positive Photostat.; Verse,. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 2 duplicate copies Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 40... More

State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of representatives. May 5, 1777. That the happiness of mankind depends very much on the form and constitution of government they live under ... [Boston: Printed by Benjamin Edes, 1777].
State of Rhode Island and Providence plantations. In General Assembly, March session A. D. 1777. This Assembly being under great concern that no attempts hath as yet been made against the enemy upon Rhode-Island, which they consider as a great d

State of Rhode Island and Providence plantations. In General Assembly,...

Not in Evans. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 164, Folder 12.

In Council of Safety. Lancaster, 25th October 1777. An ordinance for appointing and authorizing an additional number of sub-lieutenants, to act in the County of Lancaster ... By order of the Council of Safety. Thomas Wharton, jun. President. Lan
Philadelphia, December 8, 1777. Regulations under which the inhabitants may purchase the enumerated articles, mentioned in the proclamation of His Excellency Sir William Howe, K. B. General and Commander in Chief. &C. &c. &c ... By order of His
The Province of New Jersey, divided into East and West, commonly called the Jerseys.

The Province of New Jersey, divided into East and West, commonly calle...

Scale ca. 1:430,000. Hand colored. LC copy imperfect: Deteriorated along folds. Prime meridian: Philadelphia. Relief shown by hachures. Cartographic source note in English and French. Shows county boundaries an... More

Battle of Brandywine, in which the rebels were defeated, September the 11th 1777, by the army under the command of General Sr. Wam. Howe.

Battle of Brandywine, in which the rebels were defeated, September the...

Scale ca. 1:15,200. Relief shown by hachures. Manuscript, pen-and-ink and watercolor. Annotated in ink above legend to change "Reference" to the attack made by the left under the command of Lt. Genl. Earl Cornw... More

From Battle of Brandywine. - Public domain old map

From Battle of Brandywine. - Public domain old map

Scale not given. Manuscript, pencil on tracing paper. Handwriting of title differs from that on rest of map. Alternate title from P. L. Phillips' Maps of America [Sketch of the battle of Brandywine. By V. Wange... More

Richard Henry Lee to Thomas Jefferson, August 25, 1777, Troop and Fleet Movements in New York and Canada; Relations with Europe

Richard Henry Lee to Thomas Jefferson, August 25, 1777, Troop and Flee...

Troop and Fleet Movements in New York and Canada; Relations with Europe

The North American atlas, selected from the most authentic maps, charts, plans, &c. hitherto published.

The North American atlas, selected from the most authentic maps, chart...

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State of Massachusetts-Bay In the House of representatives, January 25, 1777. The perseverance of Britain in her attempts to subjugate the free states of America to an unconditional submission to their arbitrary impositions, demands a vigorous p

State of Massachusetts-Bay In the House of representatives, January 25...

Evans 15425.; 622095 S 22 41.; Rec. R.B. 10-2-41.; Photographic reproduction. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 2 duplicate... More

Virginia House of Delegates, December 4, 1777, Committee Report on Senate's Right to Alter Money Bills

Virginia House of Delegates, December 4, 1777, Committee Report on Sen...

Committee Report on Senate's Right to Alter Money Bills

Virginia House of Delegates, December 4, 1777, Committee Report on Senate's Right to Alter Money Bills

Virginia House of Delegates, December 4, 1777, Committee Report on Sen...

Committee Report on Senate's Right to Alter Money Bills

A map of the inhabited part of Canada from the French surveys, with the frontiers of New York and New England;

A map of the inhabited part of Canada from the French surveys, with th...

Scale ca. 1:800,000. Hand colored. Relief shown pictorially and by hachures. Shows the Canadian-United States border from Lake Ontario along the St. Lawrence River to 45⁰ N. latitude, east to the Connecticut Ri... More

John Adams to Thomas Jefferson, May 26, 1777, Military Draft Avoided; Problems Facing Continental Congress; Post Office

John Adams to Thomas Jefferson, May 26, 1777, Military Draft Avoided; ...

Military Draft Avoided; Problems Facing Continental Congress; Post Office

Proclamation. State of Massachusetts-Bay. In Council, July 30, 1777. Whereas the General Assembly of this state stands adjourned to Wednesday the third day of September next ... [Boston: Printed by John Gill, 1777].
Bill of Exchange for Six Spanish Dollars, 1777

Bill of Exchange for Six Spanish Dollars, 1777

Public domain scan of Andrew Jackson's correspondence, American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Virginia Militia, November 1777, Memorandum on Baptists in Military
In Congress, April 1, 1777 : For the better regulating the pay of the army, resolved, that the paymaster or deputy paymaster general shall pay no money but by warrants from the commanders in chief in their respective departments, countersigned by their respective secretaries ...

In Congress, April 1, 1777 : For the better regulating the pay of the ...

Signed: Extract from the minutes. Published by order of Congress, Charles Thomson, secretary. Includes also resolutions dated April 2, 9, and 10. Evans 15658 Journals of the Continental Congress, 157 Also avail... More

In Congress, June 10, 1777 : Resolved, I. That for supplying the Army of the United States with provisions, one commissary general and four deputy commissaries general of purchases, and one commissary general and three deputy commissaries general of issues, be appointed by Congress. ...

In Congress, June 10, 1777 : Resolved, I. That for supplying the Army ...

Resolutions of the Continental Congress outlining the Commissary Department. Title taken from caption title and opening lines of text. Ford notes imperfect Library of Congress copy, and tentatively identifies p... More

Four sections of an Act of the General Assembly of the State of Maryland, entitled, An act to promote the recruiting service. [Baltimore: Printed by Mary K. Goddard, 1777]

Four sections of an Act of the General Assembly of the State of Maryla...

Imprint 3. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 28, Folder 10.

May 20, 1777, York, James City, Bruton Parish, for relief from the increased levies for the greatly swelled numbers of poor due to wartime conditions.

May 20, 1777, York, James City, Bruton Parish, for relief from the inc...

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The encampment & position of the army under His Excy. Lt. Gl: Burgoyne at Swords's and Freeman's Farms on Hudsons River near Stillwater, 1777.
Arthur Lee to Unknown, October 6, 1777, Financial Aid from Europe; Rodrique Hortalez; in Handwriting of William Temple Franklin; Extracts and Copy

Arthur Lee to Unknown, October 6, 1777, Financial Aid from Europe; Rod...

Financial Aid from Europe; Rodrique Hortalez; in Handwriting of William Temple Franklin; Extracts and Copy

In Congress. Baltimore, February 26, 1777 : Resolved, that an interest of six per cent. per annum, be allowed on all sums of money already borrowed, and directed to be borrowed, on loan-office certificates, although such certificates mention only an interest of four per centum per annum. ...

In Congress. Baltimore, February 26, 1777 : Resolved, that an interest...

Signed: Extract from the minutes, Charles Thomson, sec'ry. Followed by a letter of transmission from the Board of Treasury, dated Feb. 26, 1777. Signed: William Govett, a. aud. gen. Blanks are provided for the ... More

In Congress. Baltimore, February 26, 1777 : Resolved, that an interest of six per cent. per annum, be allowed on all sums of money already borrowed, and directed to be borrowed, on loan-office certificates, although such certificates mention only an interest of four per centum per annum. ...

In Congress. Baltimore, February 26, 1777 : Resolved, that an interest...

Signed: Extract from the minutes, Charles Thomson, sec'ry. Followed by a letter of transmission from the Board of Treasury, dated Feb. 26, 1777. Signed: William Govett, a. aud. gen. Blanks are provided for the ... More

State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of Representatives. January 26th, 1777. Ordered that the following address be printed ... To the people of Massachusetts-Bay. Friends and countrymen: When a people within reach of the highest temporal hap

State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of Representatives. January 2...

Copy 2 formerly numbered as Portfolio 40, Folder 5. This item has been renumbered from Portfolio 40, Folder 5. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and ... More

December 5, 1777, Caroline, Favors assessment for support of religion.

December 5, 1777, Caroline, Favors assessment for support of religion.

Picryl description: Public domain copy of a historic document - petition, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

The North-American pilot for New England, New York, Pensilvania, Maryland, and Virginia; also, the two Carolinas, and Florida.

The North-American pilot for New England, New York, Pensilvania, Maryl...

At head of title: Part the second. 1795 ed. published under title: A new edition, much enlarged, of the second part of the North American pilot for New England ... LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 1702 Avai... More

December 10, 1777, Cumberland, Littleton Parish, for advice regarding disposition of levies collected in 1773, 1774 and 1776.

December 10, 1777, Cumberland, Littleton Parish, for advice regarding ...

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To the President and Council of Pennsylvania. The remonstrance of the subscribers, freemen and inhabitants of the City of Philadelphia now confined in the Free-Mason's lodge. Sheweth that the subscribers have been by virtue of a warrant signed i
November 28, 1777, Lancaster, Christ Church Parish, against dissolution of the vestry.

November 28, 1777, Lancaster, Christ Church Parish, against dissolutio...

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May 29, 1777, Mecklenburg, For the established church.

May 29, 1777, Mecklenburg, For the established church.

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May 29, 1777, Mecklenburg, For the established church.

May 29, 1777, Mecklenburg, For the established church.

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The following remostrance was this day presented to the President and Council, by the hand of their secretary ... The remonstrance of Israel Pemberton, John Hunt, and Samuel Pleasants. [Philadelphia, Printed by Robert Bell, in Third-Street [1777

The following remostrance was this day presented to the President and ...

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I do hereby certify that [Henry Bartlesen of the City of Philad. house carpenter, hath voluntarily taken and subscribed the Oath of Affirmation of Allegiance and Fidelity, as directed by an act of the General Assembly of Pennsylvania, passed the
Continental Congress, November 28, 1777, List of Expenses; Budget

Continental Congress, November 28, 1777, List of Expenses; Budget

List of Expenses; Budget Public domain scan of Thomas Jefferson correspondence, American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

J. Scott, August 11, 1777. Certification of Oath of Allegiance by James Madison.

J. Scott, August 11, 1777. Certification of Oath of Allegiance by Jame...

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In Council of Safety. Lancaster, 21st October, 1777. [Proclamation directing the confiscation of property of persons giving aid or resorting to the enemy and naming commissioners to dispose of it.] By order of the Council of Safety. Thomas, Whar
State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of representatives, October 8, 1777. Whereas by information from the commanding officer of the detachment from this State, at the State of Rhode Island ... A true copy. Attest. J. Avery, D. Sec'y.

State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of representatives, October 8...

Positive Photostat.; Not in Evans.; Stamped on verso: 595. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 2 duplicate copies Printed Eph... More

A plan of the attacks against Fort Miflin on Mud Island which surrendered 16th, November 1777 to the Kings troops under the command of the honorable Sir William Howe K.B. general and commander in chief &c., &c.
The Back-Side of a Front Row, British Cartoon Print

The Back-Side of a Front Row, British Cartoon Print

The backs of 5 women and 2 men seated in a row. Engraving published by Darly. Forms part of British Cartoon Prints Collection (Library of Congress). This record contains unverified, old data from caption card.... More

A Sketch of the Battle of German. Tn., 4th October 1777, where the rebels were repulsed.

A Sketch of the Battle of German. Tn., 4th October 1777, where the reb...

Scale ca. 1:16,200. Manuscript, pen-and-ink and watercolor. Relief shown by shading. Differs from other copies by square cartouche. LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789 1344 Stamped on verso: Montresor. Availabl... More

Position de notre camp le 24 juin 1777 à Perth Amboy.

Position de notre camp le 24 juin 1777 à Perth Amboy.

Scale ca. 1:11,000. Manuscript, pen-and-ink and watercolor on tracing paper. Relief shown by hachures. LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 1274 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a rast... More

Quebec. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Quebec. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Print shows bird's-eye view of the city of Québec. Includes legend at top identifying prominent buildings. Illus. in: Atlante dell' America, contenente le migliori carte geografiche, e topografiche delle princ... More

A plan of the town of Boston with the intrenchments &ca. of His Majesty's forces in 1775, from the observations of Lieut. Page of His Majesty's Corps of Engineers, and from those of other gentlemen.

A plan of the town of Boston with the intrenchments &ca. of His Majest...

Scale ca. 1:9,600. Manuscript, pen-and-ink and watercolor. Relief shown by hachures. "N.B. Since the evacuation of Boston ... " LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 933 Available also through the Library of Con... More

A plan of the city and environs of Philadelphia,

A plan of the city and environs of Philadelphia,

Scale ca. 1:42,000. Shows names of landowners in rural areas, "Billingsfort Id.," "Billingsfort," and "Red Bank Fort." Includes table of distances and "Elevation of the State House." LC Maps of North America, 1... More

Plan de l'affaire de Westfield & du camp de Raway.

Plan de l'affaire de Westfield & du camp de Raway.

Scale ca. 1:50,000. Manuscript, pen-and-ink and watercolor on tracing paper. Relief shown by hachures. Shows troop positions in Essex and Union counties, New Jersey and location of camps near Rahway for the 26t... More

Plan of the position which the army under Lt. Genl. Burgoyne took at Saratoga, on the 10th of September 1777, and in which it remained till the convention was signed.

Plan of the position which the army under Lt. Genl. Burgoyne took at S...

Scale ca. 1:108,000. Manuscript, pen-and-ink. Has watermarks. Oriented with north to the left. Relief shown by hachures. LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 1178 Available also through the Library of Congress ... More

Kujang chʻŏnsang yŏlchʻa punya chido.

Kujang chʻŏnsang yŏlchʻa punya chido.

Originally engraved in a stone stele in A.D. 1395. Several Korean scholars studied the chart and estimated the observational epoch of the stars dating between B.C. 1C and A.D. 6C. Changbom Park found that the e... More

The following remostrance was this day presented to the President and Council, by the hand of their secretary ... The remonstrance of Israel Pemberton, John Hunt, and Samuel Pleasants. [Philadelphia, Printed by Robert Bell, in Third-Street [1777

The following remostrance was this day presented to the President and ...

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The North American atlas, selected from the most authentic maps, charts, plans, &c. hitherto published.

The North American atlas, selected from the most authentic maps, chart...

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The North American atlas, selected from the most authentic maps, charts, plans, &c. hitherto published.

The North American atlas, selected from the most authentic maps, chart...

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Massachusetts and New York General Assembly, February 1777, Correspondence on Limiting the Prices of Commodities

Massachusetts and New York General Assembly, February 1777, Correspond...

Correspondence on Limiting the Prices of Commodities

Massachusetts and New York General Assembly, February 1777, Correspondence on Limiting the Prices of Commodities

Massachusetts and New York General Assembly, February 1777, Correspond...

Correspondence on Limiting the Prices of Commodities

Horatio Gates to John Hancock, October 12, 1777, Success against John Burgoyne and British Army
October 31, 1777, Dunmore, Beckford Parish, for act to empower vestries of Frederick and Norborne Parishes to levy taxes for repairing churches in latter two parishes.

October 31, 1777, Dunmore, Beckford Parish, for act to empower vestrie...

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Observations on the slaves and the indented servants, inlisted in the army, and in the navy of the United States. The resolves of Congress, for prohibiting the importation of slaves, demonstrates the consistent zeal of our rulers in the cause of
May 30, 1777, Botetourt, For clarification of legal position of decimated vestry.

May 30, 1777, Botetourt, For clarification of legal position of decima...

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May 20, 1777, York, James City, Bruton Parish, for relief from the increased levies for the greatly swelled numbers of poor due to wartime conditions.

May 20, 1777, York, James City, Bruton Parish, for relief from the inc...

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The encampment & position of the army under His Excy. Lt. Gl: Burgoyne at Swords's and Freeman's Farms on Hudsons River near Stillwater, 1777.
John Harvie to Thomas Jefferson, October 25, 1777, John Burgoyne's Surrender of British Army to Horatio Gates; Troop and Fleet Movements

John Harvie to Thomas Jefferson, October 25, 1777, John Burgoyne's Sur...

John Burgoyne's Surrender of British Army to Horatio Gates; Troop and Fleet Movements

In Congress, April 14, 1777 : Resolved, that it be recommended to the executive powers of each of the United States, to enquire into the conduct of all officers on the recruiting service, within them respectively, to remove all such as belong to the battalions of their respective quotas, who have neglected their duty ...

In Congress, April 14, 1777 : Resolved, that it be recommended to the ...

Signed: By order of Congress, John Hancock, president. Imprint supplied from Evans. Evans 15564 Source: Transfer from Manuscript Division, Library of Congress (DLC #50874, 1904). Also available in digital form ... More

December 5, 1777, Caroline, Favors assessment for support of religion.

December 5, 1777, Caroline, Favors assessment for support of religion.

Picryl description: Public domain copy of a historic document - petition, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Thomas Jefferson to John Adams, August 21, 1777, Finances; Possible Loan from Grand Duke of Tuscany; British Fleet Movements

Thomas Jefferson to John Adams, August 21, 1777, Finances; Possible Lo...

Finances; Possible Loan from Grand Duke of Tuscany; British Fleet Movements

The North-American pilot for New England, New York, Pensilvania, Maryland, and Virginia; also, the two Carolinas, and Florida.

The North-American pilot for New England, New York, Pensilvania, Maryl...

At head of title: Part the second. 1795 ed. published under title: A new edition, much enlarged, of the second part of the North American pilot for New England ... LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 1702 Avai... More

In Congress, April 14, 1777 : Resolved, that it be recommended to the executive powers of each of the United States to enquire into the conduct of all officers on the recruiting service within them respectively, to remove all such as belong to the battalions of their respective quotas, who have neglected their duty ...

In Congress, April 14, 1777 : Resolved, that it be recommended to the ...

Signed: Extracts from the minutes, Chrales [i.e. Charles] Thomson, secretary. Includes also a resolve of April 29 concerning the duties of regimental paymasters. Evans 15665 Journals of the Continental Congress... More

November 28, 1777, Lancaster, Christ Church Parish, against dissolution of the vestry.

November 28, 1777, Lancaster, Christ Church Parish, against dissolutio...

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In Congress, July 4, 1776. The unanimous declaration of the thirteen United States of America.

In Congress, July 4, 1776. The unanimous declaration of the thirteen U...

"The first issue of the Declaration of Independence printed with the names [except that of Thomas McKean of Delaware] of the signers"--Wroth. Text of the Declaration in two columns, with the names of the signer... More

Thomas Jefferson to George Washington, 1777, Voluntary Return of Horseley to Military Service
Sketch of Forts Clinton & Montgomery,

Sketch of Forts Clinton & Montgomery,

Scale ca. 1:11,700. Manuscript, pen-and-ink on tracing paper. Pictorial map. Shows area from Stony Point where British troops landed to above Fort Montgomery, routes of troop movements and military units. Sheet... More

Baltimore, April 18. The following resolves, with his Excellency the Governor's proclamation, reflect so much honour on this infant state, and so clearly manifest the justice and dignity of its rulers, that I think it my duty to present them to

Baltimore, April 18. The following resolves, with his Excellency the G...

Imprint 3. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 28, Folder 11.

[Arms] By His Excellency Sir William Howe, K. B. General and Commander in Chief, &c. &c. &c. Proclamation [Requiring all persons who are or have been aiding the rebellion in Pennsylvania to take the oath of allegiance before the 25th day of Octo
From an actual survey made by Nichos. Scull surveyor of the province of Pensylvania [sic] / engraved by L. Jackson.

From an actual survey made by Nichos. Scull surveyor of the province o...

Print shows title ornament on a map with a Continental soldier standing next to a wall which bears title inscription and forms the base for two broken pillars, his left arm is pointing to the right. Illus. in:... More

1st. & 2d. position of that part of the army engaged on the 19th Sept. 1777. 3d & 4th postn. Sept. 19.
All gentlemen sailors, desirous of rendering themselves useful to their Country, let them repair on board His Majesty's armed ship the Vigilant, Captain Christian, commander. Where they will be received, and every indulgence given that their mer
A topographical map of the northn. part of New York Island, exhibiting the plan of Fort Washington, now Fort Knyphausen, with the rebels lines to the southward, which were forced by the troops under the command of the Rt. Honble. Earl Percy on the 16th. Novr. 1776, and survey'd immediately after by order of His Lordship,

A topographical map of the northn. part of New York Island, exhibiting...

Scale ca. 1:20,000. Relief shown by hachures LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 1160 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Vault AACR2: 100; 651/1; 651/2

Philadelphia, December 8, 1777. Regulations under which the inhabitants may purchase the enumerated articles, mentioned in the proclamation of His Excellency Sir William Howe, K. B. General and Commander in Chief. &C. &c. &c ... By order of His
America Septentrionalis a Domino d'Anville in Galliis edita nunc in Anglia. Coloniis in interiorem Virginiam deductis nec non Fluvii Ohio cursu aucta notisque geographicis et historicis illustrata et ad bellum praesentis temporis accomodata.

America Septentrionalis a Domino d'Anville in Galliis edita nunc in An...

Scale ca. 1:6,500,000. Hand colored. Relief shown pictorially. Prime meridian: Ferro and London. Place names and descriptive notes in English. Appears in author's Atlas geographicvs maior. 1753-59 [i.e. 1781; v... More

Carte de l'Amérique Septle. pour servir à l'intelligence de la guerre entre les Anglois et les insurgents.

Carte de l'Amérique Septle. pour servir à l'intelligence de la guerre ...

Scale ca. 1:7,100,000. Hand colored. Relief shown pictorially. Inset: [Car]te [de la N]ouvelle York d'une partié de la Nouvelle Angleterre et de la Pensilvany [ca. 1:2,200,000] Available also through the Librar... More

A sketch of the navigation from Swan Pt. to the River Elk at the head of Chesapeak Bay. Sketch of the River Elk, at the head of Chesapeak Bay.

A sketch of the navigation from Swan Pt. to the River Elk at the head ...

Scale ca. 1:72,000 and ca. 1:30,500. Manuscript, pen-and-ink and watercolor. Annotated in handwriting of Admiral Lord Howe: By Mr. Hunter, master of the Eagle. Depths shown by soundings. Navigable channels outl... More

A plan of the town of Boston, with the intrenchments &c. of His Majestys forces in 1775: From the observations of Lieut. Page of His Majesty's Corps of Engineers; and from the plans of other gentlemen.

A plan of the town of Boston, with the intrenchments &c. of His Majest...

Scale ca. 1:9,700. Includes "References to the lines &c." and "References to the town." Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 934 Vault ... More

Plan de notre camp à New Brunswick le 12e. juin, notre marche le 14 à Middlebush, la situation du camp le 15e juin, et cette du Genl. Washington à Boundbrook, le poste que le Genl. Sulivan occupoit le 15 dans la nuit pour courir Philadelphia, se postant sur la route de Pennington,

Plan de notre camp à New Brunswick le 12e. juin, notre marche le 14 à ...

Scale ca. 1:65,000. Manuscript, pen-and-ink and watercolor on tracing paper. Relief shown by hachures. On verso: V75. LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 1273 Available also through the Library of Congress Web... More

A map of the provinces of New-York and New Jersey, with a part of Pennsylvania and the Province of Quebec.

A map of the provinces of New-York and New Jersey, with a part of Penn...

Scale ca. 1:1,040,000. Hand colored. LC copy mounted on cloth and paper backing. Prime meridian: New York. Relief shown pictorially. Shows administrative divisions in New York and New Jersey. LC Maps of North A... More

A plan of the city and environs of Philadelphia /

A plan of the city and environs of Philadelphia /

Scale ca. 1:42,000. Hand colored. Shows names of landowners in rural areas. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. LC copy annotated, has no. 9 in lower right corner. Vault AACR2

Descipción [sic] de la costa occidental del seno mexicano comprehendida desde la pta. de Antn. Lizo. hasta la pta. del N. del Ro. de Tampico, con todas las sondas qe. se han echo y reconocido de orden del Exmo. Sor. Virrey de Nueba España, Dn. Anto. Ulloa, Gefe de Esquada. /

Descipción [sic] de la costa occidental del seno mexicano comprehendid...

Shows the coast of most of Veracruz State. Depths shown by soundings. Prime meridian: Cádiz. Watermarks: IV, J. Kool, and Strasburg fleur-de-lis. Pen-and-ink and red ink. Sheet consists of 4 pieces pasted toget... More

Seat of war in the environs of Philadelphia:

Seat of war in the environs of Philadelphia:

Scale ca. 1:656,000. Relief shown pictorially. Prime meridian: London. "For the London magazine, 1777." Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. LC Maps of North America, 1750-... More

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