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By the United States in Congress assembled. April 23, 1784 : Resolved, that so much of the territory ceded, or to be ceded by individual states, to the United States, as is already purchased, or shall be purchased, of the Indian inhabitants, and offered for sale by Congress, shall be divided into distinct states in the following manner ...

By the United States in Congress assembled. April 23, 1784 : Resolved,...

Title taken from caption title and opening lines of text. "May 20, 1785. An ordinance for ascertaining the mode of disposing of lands in the Western Territory": p. [2-4]. Signed on p. [4]: Done by the United St... More

Woodstock, South Spring Mill Road (Radnor Township), Villanova, Delaware County, PA

Woodstock, South Spring Mill Road (Radnor Township), Villanova, Delawa...

Significance: This building is an early fieldstone country house dating from 1776, with an addition of c. 1800 (both elements are in nearly the original state in every detail) and an addition of 1931. Survey n... More

Woodstock, South Spring Mill Road (Radnor Township), Villanova, Delaware County, PA

Woodstock, South Spring Mill Road (Radnor Township), Villanova, Delawa...

Significance: This building is an early fieldstone country house dating from 1776, with an addition of c. 1800 (both elements are in nearly the original state in every detail) and an addition of 1931. Survey n... More

Joseph Wharton to Charles Thomson, October 26, 1784
Thomas Jefferson to Charles Thomson, December 17, 1786

Thomas Jefferson to Charles Thomson, December 17, 1786

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Woodstock, South Spring Mill Road (Radnor Township), Villanova, Delaware County, PA

Woodstock, South Spring Mill Road (Radnor Township), Villanova, Delawa...

Significance: This building is an early fieldstone country house dating from 1776, with an addition of c. 1800 (both elements are in nearly the original state in every detail) and an addition of 1931. Survey n... More

By the United States in Congress assembled, a proclamation : Whereas the United States in Congress assembled, by their commissioners duly appointed and authorized, did on the twenty-eighth day of November, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-five, at Hopewell on the Keowee, conclude articles of a treaty with all the Cherokees ...

By the United States in Congress assembled, a proclamation : Whereas t...

Signed: Cyrus Griffin, president. Charles Thomson, secretary. Imprint from Evans. Former attribution to John Dunlap rejected in the Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 34, p. 631. Recorded in Dunlap's acco... More

By the United States in Congress assembled, August 7, 1782 : Resolved, that the secretary at war, on or before the first day of January next, cause the non-commissioned officers and privates belonging to the lines of the respective states, including soldiers prisoners with the enemy, to be arranged in such a manner as to form complete regiments ...

By the United States in Congress assembled, August 7, 1782 : Resolved,...

Six resolutions replenishing the strength of the senior regiments and retiring the surplus of officers, especially in the southern army. Signed: Extract from the minutes, Charles Thomson, sec. Imprint supplied ... More

Thomas Jefferson to Charles Thomson, December 17, 1786

Thomas Jefferson to Charles Thomson, December 17, 1786

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By the United States in Congress assembled. April 23, 1784 : Resolved, that so much of the territory ceded, or to be ceded by individual states, to the United States, as is already purchased, or shall be purchased, of the Indian inhabitants, and offered for sale by Congress, shall be divided into distinct states in the following manner ...

By the United States in Congress assembled. April 23, 1784 : Resolved,...

Title taken from caption title and opening lines of text. "May 20, 1785. An ordinance for ascertaining the mode of disposing of lands in the Western Territory": p. [2-4]. Signed on p. [4]: Done by the United St... More

Philadelphia. In Congress, Thursday, September 22, 1774 : Resolved, that the Congress request the merchants and others, in the several colonies, not to send to Great Britain any orders for goods, and to direct the execution of all orders already sent, to be delayed or suspended, until the sense of the Congress, on the means to be taken for the preservation of the liberties of America, is made public.

Philadelphia. In Congress, Thursday, September 22, 1774 : Resolved, th...

Bristol B3890 Shipton & Mooney 42733 Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site.

Woodstock, South Spring Mill Road (Radnor Township), Villanova, Delaware County, PA

Woodstock, South Spring Mill Road (Radnor Township), Villanova, Delawa...

Significance: This building is an early fieldstone country house dating from 1776, with an addition of c. 1800 (both elements are in nearly the original state in every detail) and an addition of 1931. Survey n... More

In Congress, May 2, 1780 : Instructions to the captains and commanders of private armed vessels which shall have commissions or letters of marque and reprisal.

In Congress, May 2, 1780 : Instructions to the captains and commanders...

Signed on p. [2]: Extract from the minutes, Charles Thomson, secretary. Originally published: Philadelphia : David Claypoole, 1780. Imprint from Livingston. Probably printed about the end of April, 1781. Cf. Li... More

Charles Thomson to Thomas Jefferson, July 8, 1786
Charles Thomson to Thomas Jefferson, May 16, 1784

Charles Thomson to Thomas Jefferson, May 16, 1784

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George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Charles Thomson to George Washington, November 13, 1783, Circular

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Charles Th...

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Thomas Jefferson to Charles Thomson, April 20, 1791, with Copy

Thomas Jefferson to Charles Thomson, April 20, 1791, with Copy

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Plan for conducting the Hospital Department of the United States.

Plan for conducting the Hospital Department of the United States.

Dated on p. [3]: In Congress, September 30, 1780. Signed at end: Extract from the minutes, Charles Thomson, secretary. Evans 17040 Journals of the Continental Congress, 337 Hildeburn, C.R. Pennsylvania, 4041 S... More

John C. Symmes to Charles Thomson, February 4, 1787

John C. Symmes to Charles Thomson, February 4, 1787

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In Congress, February 5, 1778 : Resolved, that the captain or commanding officer of each company in the service of the United States shall, at the end of every month, furnish the regimental pay-master with a pay roll ...

In Congress, February 5, 1778 : Resolved, that the captain or commandi...

Imprint from Evans. Followed by resolutions of February 6 and February 9 concerning auditors of accounts and conduct of officers. Signed: Extract from the minutes, Charles Thomson, secretary. Evans 16115 Journa... 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

Benjamin Franklin to Charles Thomson, January 25, 1787

Benjamin Franklin to Charles Thomson, January 25, 1787

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In Congress, January 13, 1779 : We cannot review the progress of the revolution which has given freedom to America, without admiring the goodness and gratefully acknowledging the interposition of Divine Providence. ...

In Congress, January 13, 1779 : We cannot review the progress of the r...

Four resolutions on withdrawing the bills of credit of the emissions of May 20, 1777 and April 11, 1778. The three resolutions dated January 2, 5, and 14, 1779, are each signed: Extract from the minutes, Charle... More

In Congress, January 13, 1779 : We cannot review the progress of the revolution which has given freedom to America, without admiring the goodness and gratefully acknowledging the interposition of Divine Providence. ...

In Congress, January 13, 1779 : We cannot review the progress of the r...

Four resolutions on withdrawing the bills of credit of the emissions of May 20, 1777 and April 11, 1778. The three resolutions dated January 2, 5, and 14, 1779, are each signed: Extract from the minutes, Charle... More

In Congress. December 11, 1776 : Whereas, the just war into which the United States of America have been forced by Great-Britain, is likely to be still continued by the same violence and injustice which have hitherto animated the enemies of American freedom ... the Congress hereby resolve, that it be recommended to all the states, as soon as possible to appoint a day of solemn fasting and humiliation ...

In Congress. December 11, 1776 : Whereas, the just war into which the ...

Signed: Extract from the minutes, Charles Thompson [i.e. Thomson], secretary. Evans 15176 Journals of the Continental Congress, 137 Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. Formerly U... More

Thomas Jefferson to Charles Thomson, December 31, 1779

Thomas Jefferson to Charles Thomson, December 31, 1779

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George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Charles Thomson to George Washington, February 7, 1784

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Charles Th...

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George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Charles Thomson to George Washington, April 19, 1785, Introduction for English Painter of Historic Scenes

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Charles Th...

Introduction for English Painter of Historic Scenes

In Congress, April 23, 1778 : Whereas persuasion and influence, the example of the deluded or wicked, the fear of danger, or the calamities of war, may have induced some of the subjects of these states to join, aid or abet the British forces in America ...
Thomas Jefferson to Charles Thomson, April 20, 1791, with Copy

Thomas Jefferson to Charles Thomson, April 20, 1791, with Copy

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Charles Thomson to Thomas Jefferson, October 26, 1784

Charles Thomson to Thomas Jefferson, October 26, 1784

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Philadelphia. In Congress, December 6, 1775 : We the delegates of the thirteen United Colonies in North-America, have taken into our most serious consideration a proclamation issued from the Court at St. James's, on the twenty-third day of August last. ...

Philadelphia. In Congress, December 6, 1775 : We the delegates of the ...

Signed: Extract from the minutes, Charles Thomson, sec. Text in three columns. Bristol B4150a Shipton & Mooney 42965 Journals of the Continental Congress, 75 LC copy imperfect: most of heading and top line of t... More

Thomas Jefferson to Charles Thomson, December 17, 1786

Thomas Jefferson to Charles Thomson, December 17, 1786

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In Congress, May 14, 1777 : Resolved, I. That the quarter-master general of the army be authorised and empowered to appoint one commissary general of forage for the army, and one for each of the military departments thereof ...

In Congress, May 14, 1777 : Resolved, I. That the quarter-master gener...

Twenty numbered resolutions of the Continental Congress on the Commissary Department, passed May 14, 1777; together with five resolves passed May 15, 1777-March 2, 1778. Signed: Extract from the minutes, Charle... More

John C. Symmes to Charles Thomson, February 4, 1787

John C. Symmes to Charles Thomson, February 4, 1787

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Charles Thomson to Thomas Jefferson, July 8, 1786
An ordinance for the better distribution of prizes in certain cases.

An ordinance for the better distribution of prizes in certain cases.

Signed: Done by the United States in Congress assembled, the 10th day of July, in the year of our Lord 1782, and in the seventh year of our independence. Attest. John Hanson, president. Charles Thomson, secreta... More

Thomas Jefferson to Charles Thomson, April 22, 1786, Oil Lamps; with Copy and Estimate of United States Imports
Charles Thomson to James Madison, September 15, 1786.

Charles Thomson to James Madison, September 15, 1786.

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In Congress, July 30, 1779 : Ordinance for establishing a Board of Treasury, and the proper officers for managing the finances of these United States.

In Congress, July 30, 1779 : Ordinance for establishing a Board of Tre...

Signed: Extract from the minutes, Charles Thomson, secretary. Printer's name suggested by Evans. Evans 16579 Journals of the Continental Congress, 274 LC copy annotated on verso: Philada. July 30th 1779 Ordinan... More

In Congress, December 19, 1777 : Whereas Sir William Howe, commander in chief of His Britannic Majesty's forces, has required, that provisions should be sent in for the subsistence of the American prisoners in his possession ... and has prohibited the circulation of the money struck by the authority of these states ... Resolved, that the accounts of all provisions ... supplied by the public to prisoners ... be liquidated and discharged, previous to the release of any prisoners ...

In Congress, December 19, 1777 : Whereas Sir William Howe, commander i...

Imprint supplied from Evans. Followed by: In Congress, January 21, 1778. The Board of War ... esteem it their duty to state to Congress the following facts relating to the American prisoners, in the power of th... 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

Congress received the following intelligence from the Council of Safety, as coming from "an officer of distinction in the army" : published by order of Congresss sic

Congress received the following intelligence from the Council of Safet...

[At head of title:] Baltimore, December 30; "Head Quarters, Newtown, Bucks county, Dec. 27."; First broadside printing of the news of General George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River, Dec. 25, 1776.; ... More

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Charles Thomson to George Washington, November 4, 1782

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Charles Th...

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George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Charles Thomson to John Jay, April 22, 1785

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Charles Th...

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In Congress, May 21, 1776 : Resolved, that all persons taken in arms on board any prize, be deemed prisoners, to be taken care of by the supreme executive power in each colony to which they are brought, whether the prize be taken by vessels fitted out by the Continent ...

In Congress, May 21, 1776 : Resolved, that all persons taken in arms o...

Evans gives "Philadelphia." as first word of title transcription, but LC copy filmed for microform edition begins "In Congress." Signed: Extract from the minutes, published by order of Congress, Charles Thomson... More

In Congress, 27th May, 1778 : Establishment of the American Army. I. Infantry. Resolved, that each battalion of infantry shall consist of nine companies ... II. Artillery ... III. Cavalry ... IIII. Provost ...

In Congress, 27th May, 1778 : Establishment of the American Army. I. I...

Resolutions of the Continental Congress passed May 27-June 2, 1778. Signed: Extracts from the minutes, Charles Thomson, secretary. Evans 16126 Journals of the Continental Congress, 221 Hildeburn, C.R. Pennsylv... More

In Congress, 27th May, 1778 : Establishment of the American Army. I. Infantry. Resolved, that each battalion of infantry shall consist of nine companies ... II. Artillery ... III. Cavalry ... IIII. Provost ...

In Congress, 27th May, 1778 : Establishment of the American Army. I. I...

Resolutions of the Continental Congress passed May 27-June 2, 1778. Signed: Extracts from the minutes, Charles Thomson, secretary. Evans 16126 Journals of the Continental Congress, 221 Hildeburn, C.R. Pennsylv... More

Plan for conducting the Hospital Department of the United States.

Plan for conducting the Hospital Department of the United States.

Dated on p. [3]: In Congress, September 30, 1780. Signed at end: Extract from the minutes, Charles Thomson, secretary. Evans 17040 Journals of the Continental Congress, 337 Hildeburn, C.R. Pennsylvania, 4041 S... More

Charles Thomson to Thomas Jefferson, May 16, 1816

Charles Thomson to Thomas Jefferson, May 16, 1816

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Charles Thomson to Thomas Jefferson, June 14, 1784

Charles Thomson to Thomas Jefferson, June 14, 1784

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Regulations for the Quarter Master General's Department : By the United States in Congress assembled, October 23, 1782.

Regulations for the Quarter Master General's Department : By the Unite...

Three resolutions of the Continental Congress organizing the Quartermaster's Department. Signed: Charles Thomson, sec. Ascribed to the press of David C. Claypoole by Evans. Text in two columns. Source: Transfer... More

An ordinance, ascertaining what captures on water shall be lawful : In pursuance of the powers delegated by the Confederation in cases of capture on water.

An ordinance, ascertaining what captures on water shall be lawful : In...

Signed: John Hanson, president. Attest. Charles Thomson, secretary. Followed by: The act referred to in the foregoing ordinance is as follows ... Evans 17393 Journals of the Continental Congress, 361 LC copy an... More

Benjamin Franklin to Charles Thomson, January 25, 1787

Benjamin Franklin to Charles Thomson, January 25, 1787

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Thomas Jefferson to Charles Thomson, April 22, 1786, Oil Lamps; with Copy and Estimate of United States Imports
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

Proclamation : Whereas, in just punishment of our manifold transgressions, it hath pleased the Supreme Disposer of all events to visit these United States with a calamitous war ... Resolved, that it be recommended to the several states to appoint the first Thursday in May next to be a day of fasting, humiliation, and prayer to Almighty God ...

Proclamation : Whereas, in just punishment of our manifold transgressi...

Signed: Done in Congress, this twentieth day of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy-nine ... John Jay, president. Attest. Charles Thomson, secretary. Evans 16552 Journals of th... More

Charles Thomson to Thomas Jefferson, March 6, 1785

Charles Thomson to Thomas Jefferson, March 6, 1785

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George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Charles Thomson to George Washington, July 10, 1781

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Charles Th...

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In Congress, August 16, 1779 : Resolved, that the cloathier general estimate the value of the several articles of soldiers cloathing at the prices they were respectively worth at the end of the year 1778 ...

In Congress, August 16, 1779 : Resolved, that the cloathier general es...

Establishing guidelines for paying soldiers for articles of clothing not received. Signed: Extract from the minutes, Charles Thomson, secretary. Not in Evans. Bristol B4973 Shipton & Mooney 43714 Also available... More

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.

Philadelphia. In Congress, December 6, 1775 : We the delegates of the thirteen United Colonies in North-America, have taken into our most serious consideration a proclamation issued from the Court at St. James's, on the twenty-third day of August last. ...

Philadelphia. In Congress, December 6, 1775 : We the delegates of the ...

Signed: Extract from the minutes, Charles Thomson, sec. Text in three columns. Bristol B4150a Shipton & Mooney 42965 Journals of the Continental Congress, 75 LC copy imperfect: most of heading and top line of t... More

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

Thomas Jefferson to Charles Thomson, December 17, 1786

Thomas Jefferson to Charles Thomson, December 17, 1786

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In Congress. December 11, 1776 : Whereas, the just war into which the United States of America have been forced by Great-Britain, is likely to be still continued by the same violence and injustice which have hitherto animated the enemies of American freedom ... the Congress hereby resolve, that it be recommended to all the states, as soon as possible to appoint a day of solemn fasting and humiliation ...

In Congress. December 11, 1776 : Whereas, the just war into which the ...

Signed: Extract from the minutes, Charles Thompson [i.e. Thomson], secretary. Evans 15176 Journals of the Continental Congress, 137 Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. Formerly U... More

An ordinance, relative to the capture and condemnation of prizes.

An ordinance, relative to the capture and condemnation of prizes.

Signed: Done, by the United States in Congress assembled, the twenty-seventh day of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty one ... Samuel Huntington, president. Attest. Charles Tho... More

In Congress, July 30, 1779 : Ordinance for establishing a Board of Treasury, and the proper officers for managing the finances of these United States.

In Congress, July 30, 1779 : Ordinance for establishing a Board of Tre...

Signed: Extract from the minutes, Charles Thomson, secretary. Printer's name suggested by Evans. Evans 16579 Journals of the Continental Congress, 274 LC copy annotated on verso: Philada. July 30th 1779 Ordinan... More

Proclamation. By the United States in Congress assembled : Whereas information has been received from the comptroller of the Treasury, that various certificates of final settlement issued by the commissioner for settling the accounts of the army, to the officers and soldiers of the United States, have been counterfeited by some fraudulent and wicked persons ...

Proclamation. By the United States in Congress assembled : Whereas inf...

Offering a reward of five hundred dollars for the arrest and conviction of persons guilty of forgery of certificates. Signed and dated: Done at New-York, this second day of February, in the year of our Lord, on... More

An ordinance, for amending the ordinance, ascertaining what captures on water shall be lawful.

An ordinance, for amending the ordinance, ascertaining what captures o...

Signed: Done by the United States in Congress assembled, the eighth day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-two ... [signed] John Hanson, president. Attest. Charles Thomson... More

Charles Thomson to Thomas Jefferson, December 13, 1808

Charles Thomson to Thomas Jefferson, December 13, 1808

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By the United States in Congress assembled, a proclamation : Whereas in pursuance of a plenipotentiary commission, given on the 28th day of September, 1782, to the Honorable Benjamin Franklin, a treaty of amity and commerce between His Majesty the King of Sweden and the United States of America, was on the 3rd day of April, 1783, concluded ...

By the United States in Congress assembled, a proclamation : Whereas i...

Includes the full text of the treaty. Signed: Done in Congress at Princeton, this twenty-fifth day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-three ... Elias Boudinot, president... More

By the United States in Congress assembled. A proclamation : Whereas in pursuance of a plenipotentiary commission ... a treaty of amity and commerce between ... the States General of the United Netherlands and the United States of America was, on the eighth day of October, one thousand seven and eighty two, concluded ...

By the United States in Congress assembled. A proclamation : Whereas i...

Includes the text of the treaty, followed by: Convention between the lords the States General of the United Netherlands and the United States of America, concerning vessels recaptured. Signed: Done in Congress ... More

Thomas Jefferson to Charles Thomson, December 25, 1808

Thomas Jefferson to Charles Thomson, December 25, 1808

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George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Charles Thomson to George Washington, July 10, 1781

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Charles Th...

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George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Charles Thomson to George Washington, November 4, 1782

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Charles Th...

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George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Charles Thomson to John Jay, April 22, 1785

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Charles Th...

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United States lottery : the scheme is, that this lottery consist of four classes, of one hundred thousand tickets each. ...

United States lottery : the scheme is, that this lottery consist of fo...

Includes two resolutions of the Continental Congress, dated Nov. 27, 1776 and May 2, 1778, and signed: Extract from the minutes, Charles Thomson, secretary. Recorded twice by Evans, among entries for 1776 and 1... More

Plan for conducting the Hospital Department of the United States.

Plan for conducting the Hospital Department of the United States.

Dated on p. [3]: In Congress, September 30, 1780. Signed at end: Extract from the minutes, Charles Thomson, secretary. Evans 17040 Journals of the Continental Congress, 337 Hildeburn, C.R. Pennsylvania, 4041 S... More

Thomas Jefferson to Charles Thomson, June 21, 1785

Thomas Jefferson to Charles Thomson, June 21, 1785

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In Congress, May 2, 1780 : Instructions to the captains and commanders of private armed vessels which shall have commissions or letters of marque and reprisal.

In Congress, May 2, 1780 : Instructions to the captains and commanders...

Signed on p. [2]: Extract from the minutes, Charles Thomson, secretary. Originally published: Philadelphia : David Claypoole, 1780. Imprint from Livingston. Probably printed about the end of April, 1781. Cf. Li... More

John C. Symmes to Charles Thomson, February 4, 1787

John C. Symmes to Charles Thomson, February 4, 1787

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Charles Thomson to Thomas Jefferson, July 8, 1786
Charles Thomson to James Madison, September 15, 1786.

Charles Thomson to James Madison, September 15, 1786.

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Charles Thomson to James Madison, September 15, 1786.

Charles Thomson to James Madison, September 15, 1786.

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Charles Thomson to Thomas Jefferson, July 30, 1786

Charles Thomson to Thomas Jefferson, July 30, 1786

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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

In Congress, June 28, 1780 : Whereas Congress, on the eighteenth day of April last, resolved ... therefore resolved, that the principal of all loans that have been made to these United States, shall finally be discharged by paying the full current value of bills when loaned ...

In Congress, June 28, 1780 : Whereas Congress, on the eighteenth day o...

Signed: Extract from the minutes, Charles Thomson, secretary. Ascribed to the press of David C. Claypoole by Evans. Evans 17022 Journals of the Continental Congress, 332 Also available in digital form on the Li... More

In Congress. November 24, 1778 : Congress took into consideration the report of the Committee of Arrangement, and thereupon came to the following resolutions. ...
In Congress, December 19, 1777 : Whereas Sir William Howe, commander in chief of His Britannic Majesty's forces, has required, that provisions should be sent in for the subsistence of the American prisoners in his possession ... and has prohibited the circulation of the money struck by the authority of these states ... Resolved, that the accounts of all provisions ... supplied by the public to prisoners ... be liquidated and discharged, previous to the release of any prisoners ...

In Congress, December 19, 1777 : Whereas Sir William Howe, commander i...

Imprint supplied from Evans. Followed by: In Congress, January 21, 1778. The Board of War ... esteem it their duty to state to Congress the following facts relating to the American prisoners, in the power of th... More

By the United States in Congress assembled. A proclamation : Whereas in pursuance of a plenipotentiary commission ... a treaty of amity and commerce between ... the States General of the United Netherlands and the United States of America was, on the eighth day of October, one thousand seven and eighty two, concluded ...

By the United States in Congress assembled. A proclamation : Whereas i...

Includes the text of the treaty, followed by: Convention between the lords the States General of the United Netherlands and the United States of America, concerning vessels recaptured. Signed: Done in Congress ... More

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: George Washington to Charles Thomson, July 21, 1781

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: George Was...

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George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Charles Thomson to George Washington, January 8, 1784

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Charles Th...

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George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Charles Thomson to George Washington, February 7, 1784

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Charles Th...

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In Congress, August 16, 1779 : Resolved, that the cloathier general estimate the value of the several articles of soldiers cloathing at the prices they were respectively worth at the end of the year 1778 ...

In Congress, August 16, 1779 : Resolved, that the cloathier general es...

Establishing guidelines for paying soldiers for articles of clothing not received. Signed: Extract from the minutes, Charles Thomson, secretary. Not in Evans. Bristol B4973 Shipton & Mooney 43714 Also available... More

An ordinance for the government of the territory of the United States, North-west of the river Ohio.

An ordinance for the government of the territory of the United States,...

The ordinance as passed July 13, 1787. Cf. Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 32, p. 334-343. Imprint from Evans. Former attribution to the press of John Dunlap rejected in the Journals of the Continental... More

Plan for conducting the Hospital Department of the United States.

Plan for conducting the Hospital Department of the United States.

Dated on p. [3]: In Congress, September 30, 1780. Signed at end: Extract from the minutes, Charles Thomson, secretary. Evans 17040 Journals of the Continental Congress, 337 Hildeburn, C.R. Pennsylvania, 4041 S... More

Thomas Jefferson to Charles Thomson, June 21, 1785

Thomas Jefferson to Charles Thomson, June 21, 1785

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John C. Symmes to Charles Thomson, February 4, 1787

John C. Symmes to Charles Thomson, February 4, 1787

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An address of the Congress to the inhabitants of the United States of America : Friends and countrymen, three years have now passed away since the commencement of the present war ...

An address of the Congress to the inhabitants of the United States of ...

"In Congress, May 9, 1778. Resolved, that it be recommended to ministers of the Gospel, of all denominations, to read, or cause to be read, immediately after divine service, the above address to the inhabitants... More

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