1777

June 3, 1777, Miscellaneous, Presbytery of Hanover, to exempt dissente...

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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, chart...

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In Congress, February 15, 1777 : Resolved, that considering the situat...

Signed: By order of Congress, John Hancock, president. Evans 15653 Journals of the Continental Congress, 150 Wheeler, J.T. Maryland, 26 LC copy annotated on verso: A resolve of Congress. That it be recomd. tha... More

To the inhabitants of the State of Massachusetts-Bay. Friends and fell...

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 40, Folder 14a.

An act for the service of the United States. Whereas it is represented...

Imprint 3. Page Order: Leaflet 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 13.

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.

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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Carte de la Floride occidentale et Louisiane. La peninsule et golfe de...

Scale ca. 1:1,370,000. Relief shown pictorially. Soundings shown in fathoms. "Les sondes le long de la côte de la Floride des isles et des bas fonds sont marqués en pieds." Pictorial map. Appears in the author'... More

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

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

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, Baltimore, January 14, 1777 : Resolved, that the commissi...

Caption title. Signed: Extract from the minutes, Charles Thomson, secr'y. Followed by: Treasury-Office, Baltimore, January 30, 1777. Sir, In consequence of the above resolve, I am directed by the Treasury to in... More

In Congress, April 4, 1777 : Resolved, 1. That there be one Commissary...

Twelve resolutions of the Continental Congress dated April 4, 1777, one resolution dated April 10, and five resolutions dated May 2. Signed: Extract from the minutes, Charles Thomson, secretary. Not in Evans. B... More

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

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John Harvie to Thomas Jefferson, December 29, 1777, Clothing and Suppl...

Clothing and Supplies for Continental Army; Relations with France; Avarice

John Goodrich, Sr. to Mary Lewis, August 19, 1777, Imprisonment and Es...

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

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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

... that the marine committee be authorized to advance to every able s...

Facsimile reproduction of the earliest recruiting poster used by Continental army.; Gift Naval historical foundation.; Rec. 7-12-47. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facs... More

An abstract from resolves containing the encouragement offered by the ...

Copy 2 formerly numbered as Portfolio 40, Folder 7. This item has been renumbered from Portfolio 40, Folder 7. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and ... More

In Congress. April 14, 1777. Resolved, That from and after the publica...

State of New Hampshire. By the Council and House of representatives. A...

Imprint 3.; Thanksgiving proclamation.; On verso: Proclamation for a fast, July 1777. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Pr... More

Thomas Jefferson to John Hancock, October 19, 1777, Finances; Possible...

Finances; Possible Loan from Grand Duke of Tuscany; with Typescript

In Council of Safety. Lancaster, 21st October, 1777. [Proclamation dir...

Continental Congress Broadside, 1777 : [Resolve of February 15, endors...

A view of the present seat of war, at and near New-York

Map. Illus. in: Low, Nat. Anastronom, Diary, 1777. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: NY; Geogr. NY; Maps; U.S. Hist 1777; Shelf.

Position of the army on the 8th Octbr. 1777.

Scale ca. 1:7,200. Manuscript, pen-and-ink and watercolor. Relief shown by hachures. Shows British and German troop positions. Includes key to the military units. LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 1179 Avail... More

Environs de Quebec: Bloque par les Americains du 8. decembre 1775 au 1...

Scale ca. 1:72,000. Relief shown by hachures. Includes historic notes and index to military emplacements and points of interest LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 610 Available also through the Library of Con... More

[Plan of the encampment and position of the army under His Excelly. Lt...

Scale ca. 1:14,400. Title from engraved map published by William Faden, 1780. Manuscript, pen-and-ink and watercolor. Oriented with north to the bottom. Relief shown by hachures. LC Maps of North America, 1750-... More

The Sally from Mincing Lane to Little - Hell, British Cartoon Print

Political cartoon showing man riding on carriage "annuities" over human skull by marker "5 miles to Epsom" Forms part of : British Cartoon Prints Collection (Library of Congress)

Standing orders for the garrison of Philadelphia ... By order of Major...

Carte detaillée des possessions Angloises dans l'Amerique Septentriona...

Print shows a cartouche on a map with man leaning on a cannon against a backdrop of flags and banners. Illus. in: Carte detaillée des possessions angloises dans l'Amerique Septentrionale, construite d'après le... More

An accurate plan of the country between New York and Philadelphia : wi...

Shows positions of British (red) and American (blue) forces along the major highways between New York City and Philadelphia. Relief shown pictorially. At foot of title: Extracted from the Gazette of Tuesday, Fe... More

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

Carte du théatre de la guerre entre les Anglais et les Américains:

Scale ca. 1:1,200,000. Hand colored. Relief shown pictorially. Shows area from Quebec to Cape May and from Oswego to Kennebec Bay. Date changed by hand to 1778. LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 728 Availabl... More

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

Scale ca. 1:16,200. Relief shown by shading. Manuscript, pen-and-ink and watercolor. Differs from other copies by oval cartouche. LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789 1345 Stamped on verso: Montresor. Available ... More

A New and accurate map of the present seat of war in North America, co...

Scale ca. 1:550,000. Relief shown pictorially. From the Universal magazine, v. 61, June 1777. Accompanied by: A succinct account of the city of Philadelphia, illustrated with a new and accurate map of the prese... More

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, chart...

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

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

Scale ca. 1:420,000. Hand colored. LC copy 2 imperfect: Deteriorated in margins. Prime meridian: Philadelphia. Relief shown by hachures. Shows county boundaries and "Division line run in 1743 between East New J... More

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

Correspondence on Limiting the Prices of Commodities

The old maid, British Cartoon Print

An elderly woman seated at table drinking tea from a saucer and a cat standing on the table drinking from a bowl; cups and teapots stand on and next to the table. Forms part of : British Cartoon Prints Collect... More

Silas Deane, March 30, 1777, Letterbook Entries

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Silas Deane, March 30, 1777, Letterbook Entries

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Bill of Exchange for Six Spanish Dollars, 1777

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Andrew McCan to Nicholas Lewis, August 18, 1777, Imprisonment and Esca...

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Thomas Jefferson to Silas Deane, August 13, 1777, Introduction of Thom...

Introduction of Thomas Shores; Trade with Great Britain

Mason's lodge, September 9th 1777, 10 o'clock P. M. To the inhabitants...

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To the inhabitants of the State of Massachusetts-Bay. Friends and fell...

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 40, Folder 14a.

State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of Representatives. March 17t...

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 40, Folder 11.

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

[Armaments of the American rebels] / Charls Blaskowitz del.

Drawing shows floating batteries, entrances to American fortifications, and types of spears used by the American army; includes legend to identified features. Published in: The American Revolution in drawings ... More

Thomas Jefferson, September 1777, Two Drafts of Resolution on the Appo...

Two Drafts of Resolution on the Appointment and Resignation of John Sullivan as Continental Army General

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

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

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

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

Forty dollars reward. Baltimore County, October 5, 1777. Ran way last ...

Reward.; 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 12.

In Congress, April 4, 1777 : Resolved, 1. That there be one Commissary...

Twelve resolutions of the Continental Congress dated April 4, 1777, one resolution dated April 10, and five resolutions dated May 2. Signed: Extract from the minutes, Charles Thomson, secretary. Not in Evans. B... More

I do hereby certify that [Henry Bartlesen of the City of Philad. house...

Thomas Jefferson, February 1777, Draft of Subscription to Support Char...

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

Fresh advices from the northern army. Danvers, Friday September 27, 17...

Positive Photostat. 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 40, Folder 3g.

Patrick Henry to Thomas Jefferson, February 26, 1777, Treatment of Bri...

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[Arms] By His Excellency Sir William Howe K. B. General and Commander ...

Caduta di Niagara / G.M.T. fc. 1777.

Print shows a man standing on a rock in the foreground looking at the falls at Niagara. Illus. in: Atlante dell' America, contenente le migliori carte geografiche, e topografiche delle principali città, laghi,... More

Don Bernard de Gálvez colonel des armées de Sa Majesté, intandant & go...

A proclamation offering amnesty to all military deserters who return to duty within four months and fulfill given requirements. Signed: Signé Bernardo de Gálvez. Et plus bas. Par mandement de Sa Seigneurie Ju... More

A plan of Boston in New England with its environs, including Milton, D...

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To the inhabitants of Pennsylvania. In Council of Safety. Lancaster, 2...

A Chart of the harbour of Boston, with the soundings, sailing-marks, a...

Scale ca. 1:28,000. LC copy annotated with "No. 2" to the left of the title; concentric circles, drawn in ink, centered on compass roses; and, a stamp "Engr. Dept. U. States Topl. Bureau." Annotated on verso: B... More

Gov. Tryon's expedition to Danbury, 1777.

Scale ca. 1:80,000. Title in pencil. Alternate title from P. L. Phillips' A list of maps of America: Map of the route of Gen. William Tryon's expedition to Danbury. Manuscript, pen-and-ink and watercolor. Has w... More

A Plan of that part of the boundary between the states of North and So...

Scale ca. 1:260,000. Manuscript, pen-and-ink and watercolor. Prime meridian: Charleston. Relief shown pictorially. Shows "Old Cherokee Boundary" which was changed in 1777. LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 1... More

A map of the most inhabited part of New England, containing the provin...

Scale ca. 1:440,000. Alternate title: La Nouvelle Angleterre en 4 feuilles. Hand colored. Prime meridian: London and Ferro. Relief shown pictorially. From the author's Atlas amériquain septentrional. 1778-[92] ... More

View of the Rebel fort and works, on Mud Island comprehending Red-Bank...

Illus. on map: A survey of the city of Philadelphia and its environs shewing the several works constructed by His Majesty's troops, ... / surveyed & drawn by P. Nicole. [1777?] Published in: The American Revol... More

A sketch of the operations of His Majesty's fleet and army under the c...

Scale ca. 1:130,000. Hand colored. Relief shown by hachures and shading. Depths shown by soundings. Centered on the Hudson River and New York Bay from Sandy Hook to Haverstraw. Includes index entitled "Referenc... More

A New and accurate map of the present seat of war in North America, co...

Scale ca. 1:550,000. Relief shown pictorially. From the Universal magazine, v. 61, June 1777. Accompanied by: A succinct account of the city of Philadelphia, illustrated with a new and accurate map of the prese... More

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, chart...

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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, chart...

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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

Mason's lodge, September 9th 1777, 10 o'clock P. M. To the inhabitants...

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Andrew McCan to Nicholas Lewis, August 18, 1777, Imprisonment and Esca...

Imprisonment and Escape Public domain scan of Thomas Jefferson correspondence, American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Observations on the slaves and the indented servants, inlisted in the ...

Paul R. Randall, 1777-84, Account of Cruises Made by Algerines; in Spa...

Account of Cruises Made by Algerines; in Spanish

[Zehn Karten und Ansichten den Schlachtfelden des amerikanischen Unabh...

Relief shown by hachures on some maps and by landform drawings on some views. Individual map/view titles in German; statements of attribution in Latin. Statements of attribution differ: Ioh. Martin Will excudit... More

James Tate, September 3, 1777, John McKee's Deposition on Deserters

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Patrick Henry to Thomas Jefferson, March 31, 1777, Military Recruitmen...

Military Recruitment Public domain scan of Thomas Jefferson correspondence, American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

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

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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

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