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Philadelphia, August 22, 1777 : By an express arrived last evening from General Schuyler to Congress, we have the following important intelligence. ...

Philadelphia, August 22, 1777 : By an express arrived last evening fro...

Signed: Published by order of Congress, John Hancock, president. Includes a letter from General Benjamin Lincoln and a copy of instructions from Lieut. General John Burgoyne to Lieut. Colonel Bern. Evans 15686 ... 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 ...

Forty-five numbered resolutions of the Continental Congress outlining the Commissary Department, dated June 10, 11 and 16, 1777. Title taken from caption title and opening lines of text. Signed: Extracts from t... More

Thomas Jefferson to George Washington, April 18, 1777, Letter of Introduction for Strother Jones
A view of Louisbourg from the north east

A view of Louisbourg from the north east

Print shows a distant view of Louisbourg, Nova Scotia. Illus. in: The Atlantic Neptune, published for the use of the Royal Navy of Great Britain, by Joseph F.W. Des Barres, .... London : 1777-1781. This record... More

State of Massachusetts-Bay. In Council. July 7, 1777. Resolved, that all such men as may inlist as non-commissioned officers and private soldiers into the Continental regiment ... In the House of representatives, July 8, 1777. Read and concurred
A speedy & effectual preparation for the next world / Mathina [or Mattina] ; Darly, sc., British Cartoon Print

A speedy & effectual preparation for the next world / Mathina [or Matt...

"A lady sits, in profile to the right, at a dressing-table; she is dipping a brush into a pot marked Rouge, other toilet implements and a looking-glass are on the table..." (Source: George) This record contains... More

Amérique septentrionale avec les routes, distances en miles, villages et etablissements françois et anglois,

Amérique septentrionale avec les routes, distances en miles, villages ...

Scale ca. 1:2,000,000. Hand colored. Dual impression of 3d French ed. Relief shown pictorially. Title in French and German. Formerly in collection of the French geographer Henri Vignaud. LC Maps of North Americ... More

Carte des possessions angloises dans l'Amerique Septentrionale, pour servir d'intelligence à la guerre presente. Traduite de l'Anglois,

Carte des possessions angloises dans l'Amerique Septentrionale, pour s...

Scale ca. 1:3,500,000. Hand colored. Relief shown pictorially. Includes inset of Isles Lucayes, Cuba, la Jamaique, Saint Dominigue. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Vau... More

Port Royal in South Carolina : taken from surveys deposited at the Plantation Office /

Port Royal in South Carolina : taken from surveys deposited at the Pla...

Scale ca. 1:63,360. Relief shown by shading and hachures. Depths shown by soundings. "VII." "45." LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 1534 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. AACR2

Derrotero hecho por Antonia Vélez y Escalante, misionero para mejor conocimiento de las misiones, pueblos de indios y presidios que se hallan en el Camino de Monterrey a Santa Fe de Nuebo Mexico.

Derrotero hecho por Antonia Vélez y Escalante, misionero para mejor co...

Covers sections of Colorado, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico. Relief shown pictorially. Pen-and-ink and watercolor. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Vault

In Council of Safety. Lancaster, 25th October, 1777. An ordinance for the more effectual levying the monies advanced for substitutes, in the militia, and fines due to the public, for disobedience to the militia laws ... By order of the Council o
Thomas Jefferson, February 1777, Draft of Subscription to Support a Clerk to Assist Charles Clay as Minister in Charlottesville, Virginia

Thomas Jefferson, February 1777, Draft of Subscription to Support a Cl...

Draft of Subscription to Support a Clerk to Assist Charles Clay as Minister in Charlottesville, Virginia

State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of representatives, March 15, 1777. Whereas it is of great consequences to prevent the soldiers that are or may be raised for the Continental Army ... In Council March 15, 1777. Read and concurred. John A

State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of representatives, March 15,...

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 10.

Hartford, August 21, 1777 The following is a narrative of part of the transactions at and near Fort Stanwix, since the investiture of that place by the enemy, given in manuscript by Lieutenant-Colonel Willet, of that garrison. [Hartford 1777].

Hartford, August 21, 1777 The following is a narrative of part of the ...

Positive Photostat.; Not in Evan.; Imprint 2. 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 3, Folder 44.

[The course of Delaware River from Philadelphia to Chester, exhibiting the several works erected by the rebels to defend its passage, with the attacks made upon them by His Majesty's land & sea forces.

[The course of Delaware River from Philadelphia to Chester, exhibiting...

Scale ca. 1:32,400. Title from the author's The course of Delaware River ... 1778. Manuscript, pen-and-ink (black and red) and watercolor. Shows soundings, disposition of ships, etc. Names "Fort Mifflin" and "F... More

A plan of the Forts Montgomery & Clinton as taken by His Majesty's forces under the command of Genl. Sr. Henry Clinton the 6th. of Octr. 1777.

A plan of the Forts Montgomery & Clinton as taken by His Majesty's for...

Scale ca. 1:18,000 (not ca. 1:6,000 as depicted by bar scale). Has watermarks. Relief shown by hachures. Pictorial map. Includes index entitled "Explanation." LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 1189 Available... More

Sketch of the Heights of Kingsbridge, with the proposed redouts couloured yellow.

Sketch of the Heights of Kingsbridge, with the proposed redouts coulou...

Scale ca. 1:7,000. Manuscript, pen-and-ink and watercolor. Has watermark. Oriented with north to the left. Relief shown by hachures and shading. Shows proposed British redoubts, "rebel redout," and "Fort Indepe... More

Progress of the army from their landing till taking possession of Philadelphia.

Progress of the army from their landing till taking possession of Phil...

Scale ca. 1:350,000. Manuscript, pen-and-ink and watercolor. Has watermark. Relief shown by hachures. Shows camps and battles between Elkton, Md., Valley Forge, and Philadelphia. LC Maps of North America, 1750-... More

Battle of Brandywine, 11th Septr. 1777, in which the rebels were defeated by the army under the command of General Sir William Howe.

Battle of Brandywine, 11th Septr. 1777, in which the rebels were defea...

Scale ca. 1:14,000. Relief shown by hachures. Manuscript, pen-and-ink and watercolor. Has watermarks. Includes "References." LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 1334 Available also through the Library of Congr... More

[Map of defenses of New York Island from Fort Washington to Fort Independence, with redoubts, etc. planned between.

[Map of defenses of New York Island from Fort Washington to Fort Indep...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a plan, map, park, birds' eye view, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

British camp at Trudruffrin from [sic] with the attack made by Major General Grey against the rebels near White Horse Tavern.

British camp at Trudruffrin from [sic] with the attack made by Major G...

Scale ca. 1:31,680. Manuscript, pen-and-ink and watercolor. Relief shown by hachures. Title annotated in pencil to read: British camp at Trudruffrin from the date with the attack made by Major General Grey agai... More

Good news from the Northern army. Boston, October 13th, 1777. This morning at three o'clock an express arrived at Gen. Heath's with the following letter, viz. Camp three miles above Still-Water, October 9th, 1777. Dear General. This ... will inf

Good news from the Northern army. Boston, October 13th, 1777. This mor...

1614B2 Dec 6 42.; Rec. R. B. 1-15-43.; On verso: 01998.112C. 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... 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

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

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...

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

Great news from New York [Cut]. Salem, January 6, 1777. At half past one o'clock on Saturday last arrived an express from Governor Trumbull, of Connecticut, to the Council of this State, with the following most agreeable and important intelligen

Great news from New York [Cut]. Salem, January 6, 1777. At half past o...

Photograph.; Washington, George. Crossing the Delaware. 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; Por... More

[Zehn Karten und Ansichten den Schlachtfelden des amerikanischen Unabhängigkeitskreiges in den Staaten Pennsylvanien und New York] /

[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

Virginia General Assembly, 1777, Memorandum Comparing American and British Legislatures

Virginia General Assembly, 1777, Memorandum Comparing American and Bri...

Memorandum Comparing American and British Legislatures

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

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

An act for the service of the United States. Whereas it is represented by congress to this state, that they expect there will be a numerous army of continental troops in the field, during the ensuing campaign, and that it will be necessary to pr

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.

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 ...

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

In Congress. The delegates of the United States of New-Hampshire, Massachusetts-Bay, Rhode-Island, Connecticut, New-York, New-Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North-Carolina, South-Carolina, and Georgia, to all unto whom these presents shall come, send greeting : know ye, that we have granted, and by these presents do grant, licence and authority to [blank] mariner, commander of the [blank]  ... to fit out and set forth the said [blank] in a warlike manner, and by and with the said [blank] and the crew thereof ... to attack, subdue and take all ships and other vessels whatsoever carrying soldiers, arms ... or any other contraband goods to any of the British armies or ships of war employed against these United States ...

In Congress. The delegates of the United States of New-Hampshire, Mass...

Signed: Dated at [blank] By order of the Congress, [blank] president. Attest [blank]. LC copy signed in ms. by Henry Laurens, president, and attested by Charles Thomson, secretary. Also available in digital for... More

Richard Henry Lee to Thomas Jefferson, May 20, 1777, False Rumors of Plague in Continental Army
John Goodrich, Sr. to Virginia Colony, August 10, 1777, Bill for Expenses; Gun Powder

John Goodrich, Sr. to Virginia Colony, August 10, 1777, Bill for Expen...

Bill for Expenses; Gun Powder Public domain scan of Thomas Jefferson correspondence, American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Thomas Jefferson, September 1777, Two Drafts of Resolution on the Appointment and Resignation of John Sullivan as Continental Army General

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

Thomas Jefferson, September 1777, Two Drafts of Resolution on the Appointment and Resignation of John Sullivan as Continental Army General

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 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

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, March 25, 1777 : Whereas by a resolve of Congress of the 3d of October, 1776, the commissioners of the loan-offices were directed to transmit to the Continental Treasurer once a month an account of the cash in their respective offices ... Resolved, that the several commissioners of the loan-offices hereafter make monthly returns to the Board of Treasury ...
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

Continental Congress, October 14, 1777, Lawful Prize

Continental Congress, October 14, 1777, Lawful Prize

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

A map of the Province of New York, with part of Pensilvania, and New England,

A map of the Province of New York, with part of Pensilvania, and New E...

Scale ca. 1:320,000. Relief shown pictorially and by hachures. Shows administrative divisions. Inscribed: To the Right Honourable Sir Jeffery Amherst ... by his most obliged humble servant, John Montrésor, engi... More

State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of representatives, February 5, 1777. Whereas the rum, molasses, and sundry other articles herein needed for the supply of the army and the inhabitants of this State: It is therefore resolved ... In Counc

State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of representatives, February ...

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 8.

John Goodrich, Sr. to Thomas Jefferson, January 20, 1777, Complaints about Poor Conditions During Imprisonment

John Goodrich, Sr. to Thomas Jefferson, January 20, 1777, Complaints a...

Complaints about Poor Conditions During Imprisonment

George Montgomery, Esq'r. major general of the American armies - kill'd at Quebec Decr. 31st. 1775

George Montgomery, Esq'r. major general of the American armies - kill'...

Print shows Richard Montgomery, full-length portrait, wearing military uniform, standing, facing right, leaning against hillside and holding sword in right hand. Illus. in: Walker's Hibernian magazine; or, Com... More

State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of representatives. February 6, 1777. That the army may be duly supplied with shoes, stockings and shirts ... [Boston: Printed by Benjamin Edes, 1777].

State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of representatives. February ...

Positive Photostat.; 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 Ephemera Collectio... More

Chi mi vela é in periglio e chi mi svel / C. Coltellini pinx. ; Gio. Lapi scul.

Chi mi vela é in periglio e chi mi svel / C. Coltellini pinx. ; Gio. L...

Print shows title page illustration, an allegorical scene with naked female figure reclining in pastoral setting with two cherubs, admiring herself in a mirror. Illus. in: Atlante dell' America, contenente le ... More

A Chart of the Southern Hemisphere showing the tracks of some of the most distinguished navigators, by Capt. James Cook

A Chart of the Southern Hemisphere showing the tracks of some of the m...

Circular map, with "tables containing latitudes and longitudes of islands recently discovered in the South Pacific". Illus. in: James Cook, A voyage towards the South Pole..., London, 1777, v. 1. No ref. copy. ... More

State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of representatives, September 22, 1777. Whereas by the latest advice from the Northern army under the command of General Gates, it appears, that the army under the Command of General Burgoyne ... [Boston:

State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of representatives, September...

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 3f.

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
Important News. Boston (Twelve o'clock) Friday, August 22. The following letter from the Hon. Major-General Lincoln to the Honorable council, is just received by express. Bennington, August 18, 1777. Gentlemen: I most sincerely congratulate you
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 ... [Boston: Printed by Benjamin Edes, 1777].

State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of representatives, January 2...

Positive Photostat.; 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. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 40, Folder 3a.

State of Massachusetts-Bay. In Council. January 9, 1777. Whereas by a resolve of this Court, passed December 10, 1776. all persons are prohibited from exporting from this state any sugars ... In the House of representatives. January 9, 1777 Read

State of Massachusetts-Bay. In Council. January 9, 1777. Whereas by a ...

Positive Photostat.; Not in Ford.; 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 4... More

Standing orders for the garrison of Philadelphia ... By order of Major General Arnold. Lewis Nicola, T. N. [Philadelphia: Printed by Robert Aitken 1777].
In Convention of the representatives of the state of New York, at Kingston, March 7, 1777. Whereas divers persons, inhabitants of this State have, for notorious disaffection to the liberties of America, and other sufficient causes, been sent int

In Convention of the representatives of the state of New York, at King...

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 109, Folder 32.

Plan of the operations of General Washington, against the Kings troops in New Jersey, from the 26th, of December, 1776, to the 3d. January 1777.

Plan of the operations of General Washington, against the Kings troops...

Scale ca. 1:113,000. Hand colored. LC copy trimmed to border. Relief shown by hachures. Shows area from Newtown, Pennsylvania to Kingston, New Jersey, with routes of British and American forces. Includes tables... More

Les marches du corps du Lord Cornwallis de Billinsport jusqu'a Philadelphia au mois de Novembre, 1777.

Les marches du corps du Lord Cornwallis de Billinsport jusqu'a Philade...

Scale ca. 1:53,000. Manuscript, pen-and-ink on tracing paper. Relief shown by hachures. Camps are dated Nov. 18 at Billinsport to Nov. 25 at Gloucester. LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 1277 Available also ... More

A plan of the town of Newport in Rhode Island.

A plan of the town of Newport in Rhode Island.

Scale ca. 1:6,000. Hand colored. Relief shown by hachures. Oriented with north to the left. Indexed for points of interest. LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 1013 Available also through the Library of Congre... More

A topographical chart of the bay of Narraganset in the province of New England, with all the isles contained therein, among which Rhode Island and Connonicut have been particularly surveyed, shewing the true position & bearings of the banks, shoals, rocks &c. as likewise the soundings: To which have been added the several works & batteries raised by the Americans. Taken by order of the principal farmers on Rhode Island.

A topographical chart of the bay of Narraganset in the province of New...

Scale ca. 1:50,000. Relief shown by hachures. Depths shown by soundings and form lines. Inscribed "To the Right Honourable Hugh Earl Percy ... with His Lordship's permission ... by ... Wm. Faden." Includes text... More

Amérique septentrionale avec les routes, distances en miles, villages, et etablissements françois et anglois,

Amérique septentrionale avec les routes, distances en miles, villages,...

Scale ca. 1:2,000,000. Hand colored. Sixth impression of 3d French ed. Relief shown pictorially. Title in French and German. LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 52 Includes text and inset "Nouvelle carte de la... More

A map of the bay of Narraganset with the islands therein and part of the country adjacent.

A map of the bay of Narraganset with the islands therein and part of t...

Scale ca. 1:63,360. Manuscript, pen-and-ink and watercolor. Relief shown by shading. Depths shown by soundings. Includes "References" to the fortifications and defenses of the region. LC Maps of North America,... More

A survey of the city of Philadelphia and its environs shewing the several works constructed by His Majesty's troops, under the command of Sir William Howe, since their possession of that city 26th. September 1777, comprehending likewise the attacks against Fort Mifflin on Mud Island, and until it's reduction, 16th November 1777.

A survey of the city of Philadelphia and its environs shewing the seve...

Scale 1:14,400; 400 yards to an in. Manuscript, pen-and-ink and watercolor. Relief shown by shading. Annotated: John Montresor, chief engineer. Map sections individually titled: Fort Mifflin on Great Mud Island... More

A map of the most inhabited part of New England, containing the provinces of Massachusets Bay and New Hampshire, with the colonies of Conecticut and Rhode Island, divided into counties and townships; the whole composed from actual surveys and its situation adjusted by astronomical observations. Tabula geographica cultis simam delineans Novæ Angliæ partem, provincias nempe Massachusets Bay et New Hampshire colonias porro Connecticut et Rhode Island

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

Scale ca. 1:460,000. Hand colored. Prime meridian: London and Ferron. Relief shown pictorially. Includes note "Camp of the colonists 1776," across the Hudson River from Kings Bridge and insets "Ichnographia por... More

[Lake Champlain and Lake George, and the country between the Hudson and the lakes on the west, and Connecticut River on the east.

[Lake Champlain and Lake George, and the country between the Hudson an...

Scale ca. 1:640,000. Title from William Faden's Catalogue of a curious and valuable collection of original maps and plans. Manuscript, pen-and-ink and watercolor. Has watermarks. Imperfect: Right upper corner i... More

John Harvie to Thomas Jefferson, October 18, 1777, Political and Military Matters; Enclosures

John Harvie to Thomas Jefferson, October 18, 1777, Political and Milit...

Political and Military Matters; Enclosures Public domain scan of Thomas Jefferson correspondence, American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

John Harvie to Thomas Jefferson, October 18, 1777, Political and Military Matters; Enclosures

John Harvie to Thomas Jefferson, October 18, 1777, Political and Milit...

Political and Military Matters; Enclosures Public domain scan of Thomas Jefferson correspondence, American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

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...

Public domain scan of a page from geographical atlas, geography, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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...

Public domain scan of an 18th-century map, vintage, old city plan, fortifications, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

In Congress. November 1, 1777. Forasmuch as it is the indispensible duty of all men to adore the superintending providence of Almighty God, to acknowledge with gratitude their obligations to Him for benefits received ... [Boston: Printed by John

In Congress. November 1, 1777. Forasmuch as it is the indispensible du...

Imprint 3.; Thanksgiving proclamation. 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 14.

Richard Henry Lee to Thomas Jefferson, April 29, 1777, Political and Military Matters; Bribes; Recruitment

Richard Henry Lee to Thomas Jefferson, April 29, 1777, Political and M...

Political and Military Matters; Bribes; Recruitment

In Congress. May 12, 1777 : Resolved, that all post-masters, post-riders, and persons immediately concerned in conducting the business of the Post Office ought to be exempted from all military duties : and that it be recommended to the legislatures of the different states, to exempt such persons accordingly.

In Congress. May 12, 1777 : Resolved, that all post-masters, post-ride...

Signed: Extract from the minutes. Cha. Thomson, secry. Imprint supplied from Evans. Evans 15669 Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site.

State of Massachusetts-Bay The Honorable Henry Gardner, Esq; Treasurer and Receiver-general of the said state. To [blank] constable or collector of [blank] Greeting, &c ... Given under my hand and seal at Boston, the twenty first day of February

State of Massachusetts-Bay The Honorable Henry Gardner, Esq; Treasurer...

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 9a.

Andrew McCan to Nicholas Lewis, August 18, 1777, Imprisonment and Escape

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.

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

Pennsylvania War-office. April 13th, 1777. This board think it their duty to publish a letter received from Mr. Henry Fisher, at Lewistown, by the Honourable the Navy Board of this State, as it is of importance at this critial period, that all t
[Zehn Karten und Ansichten den Schlachtfelden des amerikanischen Unabhängigkeitskreiges in den Staaten Pennsylvanien und New York] /

[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

[Zehn Karten und Ansichten den Schlachtfelden des amerikanischen Unabhängigkeitskreiges in den Staaten Pennsylvanien und New York] /

[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

To the inhabitants of the State of Massachusetts-Bay. Friends and fellow countrymen! It is with concern and attention that the House of representatives find than an act, intitled an act for drawing in the bills of credit ... [Boston: Printed by

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.

James Madison to James Madison, Sr., March, 1777.

James Madison to James Madison, Sr., March, 1777.

Transcripts, guides, and tools to help you use this collection may be found at loc.gov James Madison Papers.

In Congress, April 29, 1777 : Resolved, that it be recommended to the several states forthwith to order the sums advanced by them for recruiting the Continental battalions, raised by the said states, together with the names of the officers receiving the same, to be transmitted to the pay-masters of such battalions ...

In Congress, April 29, 1777 : Resolved, that it be recommended to the ...

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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

Virginia Militia, April 1777, Roll of Captains and Their Troops
Richard Henry Lee to Thomas Jefferson, May 20, 1777, False Rumors of Plague in Continental Army
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

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
Forty dollars reward. Baltimore County, October 5, 1777. Ran way last night, from the subscriber, an English servant man, named Samuel Phillips, a weaver by trade ... [Signed] William Goodwin. [blank] Baltimore: Printed by M. K. Goddard [1777].

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 General Assembly. - Public domain broadside, Library of Congress
An act for raising volunteers to join the Grand Army, [Williamsburg: Printed by Alexander Purdie, 1777].

An act for raising volunteers to join the Grand Army, [Williamsburg: P...

Evans 15691.; 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 178, Folder 25.

John Harvie to Thomas Jefferson, December 29, 1777, Clothing and Supplies for Continental Army; Relations with France; Avarice

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 Escape
John Goodrich, Sr. to Thomas Jefferson, January 20, 1777, Complaints about Poor Conditions During Imprisonment

John Goodrich, Sr. to Thomas Jefferson, January 20, 1777, Complaints a...

Complaints about Poor Conditions During Imprisonment

John Goodrich, Sr. to Nicholas Lewis, August 18, 1777, Imprisonment and Escape
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