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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

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

By the Congress of the United States of America. Manifesto : These United States, having been driven to hostilities by the oppressive and tyrannous measures of Great-Britain ... they declared themselves free and independent. ...

By the Congress of the United States of America. Manifesto : These Uni...

Signed: Done in Congress, by unanimous consent, the thirtieth day of October, one thousand seven hundred and seventy-eight. Henry Laurens, president. Attest. Charles Thomson, secretary. Imprint supplied by Evan... More

In Congress, April 4, 1777 : Resolved, 1. That there be one Commissary-General of Musters for the Army of the United States. 2. That there be four deputy muster-masters general; and that the said appointments be made by Congress. ...

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

In Congress. November 24, 1778 : Congress took into consideration the report of the Committee of Arrangement, and thereupon came to the following resolutions. ...
Charles Thomson to Thomas Jefferson, February 24, 1808

Charles Thomson to Thomas Jefferson, February 24, 1808

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Thomas Jefferson to Charles Thomson, May 1, 1788

Thomas Jefferson to Charles Thomson, May 1, 1788

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George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: George Washington to Charles Thomson, October 7, 1779

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

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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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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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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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The United States in Congress assembled, Friday, September 28, 1787 : ... Congress having received the report of the convention lately assembled in Philadelphia, resolved unanimously, that the said report, with the resolutions and letter accompanying the same, be transmitted to the several legislatures, in order to be submitted to a convention of delegates ...

The United States in Congress assembled, Friday, September 28, 1787 : ...

Signed: Charles Thomson, secretary. Evans 20790 Source: Transfer from Manuscript Division, Library of Congress. Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. Replaces cancelled LCCN 90-898... 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.

Charles Thomson to Thomas Jefferson, October 1, 1784

Charles Thomson to Thomas Jefferson, October 1, 1784

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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 a resolution of the Continental Congress, dated April 12, 1779 and signed: Extract from the minutes, Charles Thomson, secretary. Evans 16647 Journals of the Continental Congress, 264 Also available in ... 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

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, 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

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

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, Baltimore, January 14, 1777 : Resolved, that the commissioners of the loan offices be directed to receive the bills of credit, heretofore emitted by the states in which they respectively hold their offices, for such sums as shall be ordered by the Commissioners of the Treasury or the Continental Treasurer, from time to time, for continental purposes, within such states respectively.

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-General of Musters for the Army of the United States. 2. That there be four deputy muster-masters general; and that the said appointments be made by Congress. ...

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

Charles Thomson to Thomas Jefferson, November 2, 1785

Charles Thomson to Thomas Jefferson, November 2, 1785

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Charles Thomson to Thomas Jefferson, February 24, 1808

Charles Thomson to Thomas Jefferson, February 24, 1808

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Charles Thomson to Thomas Jefferson, February 4, 1809

Charles Thomson to Thomas Jefferson, February 4, 1809

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George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: George Washington to Charles Thomson, November 15, 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 John Jay, April 22, 1785

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

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Charles Thomson to Thomas Jefferson, October 1, 1784

Charles Thomson to Thomas Jefferson, October 1, 1784

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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

Thomas Jefferson to Charles Thomson, January 9, 1816

Thomas Jefferson to Charles Thomson, January 9, 1816

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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

Charles Thomson to Thomas Jefferson, May 16, 1816

Charles Thomson to Thomas Jefferson, May 16, 1816

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By the United States in Congress assembled. June 3, 1784 : On the report of a committee consisting of Mr. Spaight, Mr. Gerry, Mr. Lee, Mr. Beatty and Mr. Sherman, to whom was referred a report of a committee on a report of the superintendant of finance, dated the 5th of November 1783, in answer to questions proposed by the commissioner for settling the accounts of the state of Pennsylvania with the United States, and also a report on the petition of James Smith, praying for a sum of money to be advanced to him on account. Resolved ...

By the United States in Congress assembled. June 3, 1784 : On the repo...

Imprint supplied by Evans. Evans 18826 Journals of the Continental Congress, 440 Wheeler, J.T. Maryland, 359 LC copy signed in ms.: Chas Thomson secy. Annotated on verso: June 3d 1784. Commissioners for settli... More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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, February 6, 1778. For the better regulating the hospitals of the United States of America : resolved, that there be a deputy-director-general for the hospitals between Hudson and Potowmack rivers ...

In Congress, February 6, 1778. For the better regulating the hospitals...

Establishing and regulating the administration of hospitals. Signed: Extract from the minutes, Charles Thomson, secretary. Imprint from Bristol. Not in Evans. Bristol B4815 Shipton & Mooney 43570 LC copy imperf... More

Thomas Jefferson to Charles Thomson, April 22, 1786, Oil Lamps; with Copy and Estimate of United States Imports
Charles Thomson to Thomas Jefferson, April 28, 1787

Charles Thomson to Thomas Jefferson, April 28, 1787

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Charles Thomson to Thomas Jefferson, April 6, 1786

Charles Thomson to Thomas Jefferson, April 6, 1786

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Thomas Jefferson to Charles Thomson, September 20, 1787
Thomas Jefferson to Charles Thomson, September 20, 1787
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, October 8, 1785

Thomas Jefferson to Charles Thomson, October 8, 1785

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George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: George Washington to Charles Thomson, October 7, 1779

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, November 28, 1781

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

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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

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

Charles Thomson to Thomas Jefferson, October 1, 1784

Charles Thomson to Thomas Jefferson, October 1, 1784

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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.

In Congress, Thursday, June 22, 1775 : Resolved, that a sum not exceeding two millions of Spanish mill'd dollars be emitted by the Congress in bills of credit for the defence of America. That the twelve confederated colonies be pledged for the redemption of the bills of credit now directed to be emitted for the defence of America. ...

In Congress, Thursday, June 22, 1775 : Resolved, that a sum not exceed...

Includes other resolves on currency from June 23, July 21, July 25, and July 29, 1775. Signed: A copy from the minutes, Charles Thompson [i.e. Thomson], sec'ry. Imprint from Bristol. Not in Evans. Bristol B4149... More

Charles Thomson to Thomas Jefferson, June 14, 1784

Charles Thomson to Thomas Jefferson, June 14, 1784

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In Congress, June 6, 1778 : Resolved, that the resolution of Congress of the 2d of June, relative to the subsistance [sic] money to be allowed to officers in the continental service, be extended to all militia or other troops which may from time to time be called into the continental service, or which may be raised in pursuance of a special resolution of Congress.

In Congress, June 6, 1778 : Resolved, that the resolution of Congress ...

Signed: Extract from the minutes, Charles Thomson, secretary. Evans 16127 Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site.

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

In Congress, July 25, 1778 : 1. Resolved, that the expedition against the fortress of Detroit be for the present deferred. ...

In Congress, July 25, 1778 : 1. Resolved, that the expedition against ...

Four numbered resolutions of the Continental Congress. Signed: Extract from the minutes. Charles Thomson, secretary. Imprint from Bristol. Not in Evans. Bristol B4824 Shipton & Mooney 43579 Source: Transfer fro... More

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

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

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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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In Congress, February 6, 1778. For the better regulating the hospitals of the United States of America : resolved, that there be a deputy-director-general for the hospitals between Hudson and Potowmack rivers ...

In Congress, February 6, 1778. For the better regulating the hospitals...

Establishing and regulating the administration of hospitals. Signed: Extract from the minutes, Charles Thomson, secretary. Imprint from Bristol. Not in Evans. Bristol B4815 Shipton & Mooney 43570 LC copy imperf... More

Benjamin Franklin to Charles Thomson, January 25, 1787

Benjamin Franklin to Charles Thomson, January 25, 1787

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By the United States in Congress assembled. February 23, 1785 : Resolved, that the quartermaster-general, commissary of purchases, commissary of issues, commissary of forage, and all the late heads of departments or their successors or agents, be required without delay, to forward to the Board of Treasury or to the comptroller, a list of their respective deputies who have been duly authorised to issue certificates. ...

By the United States in Congress assembled. February 23, 1785 : Resolv...

Imprint from Evans. Formerly ascribed to the press of John Dunlap in Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 29, p. 916 (#451); but later volumes reject Dunlap as printer. Cf. JCC, v. 33, p. 753. Evans 19281 J... More

By the United States in Congress assembled, April 7, 1781 : Be it ordained and it is hereby ordained, by the United States in Congress assembled, that the following instructions be observed by the captains or commanders of private armed vessels, commissioned by letters of marque or general reprisals, or otherwise by the authority of the United States in Congress assembled. ...

By the United States in Congress assembled, April 7, 1781 : Be it orda...

Signed: Extract from the minutes, Charles Thomson, secretary. Imprint from Evans. Line endings differ from those given by the Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 21, p. 1199-1200. Evans 17384 Journals of t... More

By the United States in Congress assembled, April 7, 1781 : Be it ordained and it is hereby ordained, by the United States in Congress assembled, that the following instructions be observed by the captains or commanders of private armed vessels, commissioned by letters of marque or general reprisals, or otherwise by the authority of the United States in Congress assembled. ...

By the United States in Congress assembled, April 7, 1781 : Be it orda...

Signed: Extract from the minutes, Charles Thomson, secretary. Imprint from Evans. Line endings differ from those given by the Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 21, p. 1199-1200. Evans 17384 Journals of t... 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, September 26, 1778 : Resolved, that a house be provided at the city or place where Congress shall sit, wherein shall be held the several offices of the Treasury ...

In Congress, September 26, 1778 : Resolved, that a house be provided a...

Resolution of the Continental Congress establishing and regulating the Board of Treasury. Includes an oath and blank forms to be used by the Treasury. Signed: Extract from the minutes, Charles Thomson, secretar... 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

Charles Thomson to Thomas Jefferson, March 6, 1785

Charles Thomson to Thomas Jefferson, March 6, 1785

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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 Charles Thomson, May 10, 1786
Thomas Jefferson to Charles Thomson, September 20, 1786
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

Philadelphia. In Congress, Monday, May 15, 1775. The City and County of New-York, having through delegates applied to the Congress for their advice ... To act on the defensive when troops arrive Signed Charles Thomson, Secretary. And transm

Philadelphia. In Congress, Monday, May 15, 1775. The City and County o...

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 144, Folder 4.

The United States in Congress assembled, Friday, September 28, 1787 : ... Congress having received the report of the convention lately assembled in Philadelphia, resolved unanimously, that the said report, with the resolutions and letter accompanying the same, be transmitted to the several legislatures, in order to be submitted to a convention of delegates ...

The United States in Congress assembled, Friday, September 28, 1787 : ...

Signed: Charles Thomson, secretary. Evans 20790 Source: Transfer from Manuscript Division, Library of Congress. Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. Replaces cancelled LCCN 90-898... More

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 a resolution of the Continental Congress, dated April 12, 1779 and signed: Extract from the minutes, Charles Thomson, secretary. Evans 16647 Journals of the Continental Congress, 264 Also available in ... More

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

Joseph Wharton to Charles Thomson, October 26, 1784
In Congress, Thursday, June 22, 1775 : Resolved, that a sum not exceeding two millions of Spanish mill'd dollars be emitted by the Congress in bills of credit for the defence of America. That the twelve confederated colonies be pledged for the redemption of the bills of credit now directed to be emitted for the defence of America. ...

In Congress, Thursday, June 22, 1775 : Resolved, that a sum not exceed...

Includes other resolves on currency from June 23, July 21, July 25, and July 29, 1775. Signed: A copy from the minutes, Charles Thompson [i.e. Thomson], sec'ry. Imprint from Bristol. Not in Evans. Bristol B4149... 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

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

In Congress, July 25, 1778 : 1. Resolved, that the expedition against the fortress of Detroit be for the present deferred. ...

In Congress, July 25, 1778 : 1. Resolved, that the expedition against ...

Four numbered resolutions of the Continental Congress. Signed: Extract from the minutes. Charles Thomson, secretary. Imprint from Bristol. Not in Evans. Bristol B4824 Shipton & Mooney 43579 Source: Transfer fro... More

Charles Thomson to Thomas Jefferson, July 8, 1786
Benjamin Franklin to Charles Thomson, January 25, 1787

Benjamin Franklin to Charles Thomson, January 25, 1787

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By the Congress of the United States of America. Manifesto : These United States, having been driven to hostilities by the oppressive and tyrannous measures of Great-Britain ... they declared themselves free and independent. ...

By the Congress of the United States of America. Manifesto : These Uni...

Signed: Done in Congress, by unanimous consent, the thirtieth day of October, one thousand seven hundred and seventy-eight. Henry Laurens, president. Attest. Charles Thomson, secretary. Imprint supplied by Evan... More

By the United States in Congress assembled. February 23, 1785 : Resolved, that the quartermaster-general, commissary of purchases, commissary of issues, commissary of forage, and all the late heads of departments or their successors or agents, be required without delay, to forward to the Board of Treasury or to the comptroller, a list of their respective deputies who have been duly authorised to issue certificates. ...

By the United States in Congress assembled. February 23, 1785 : Resolv...

Imprint from Evans. Formerly ascribed to the press of John Dunlap in Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 29, p. 916 (#451); but later volumes reject Dunlap as printer. Cf. JCC, v. 33, p. 753. Evans 19281 J... More

In Congress, Baltimore, January 14, 1777 : Resolved, that the commissioners of the loan offices be directed to receive the bills of credit, heretofore emitted by the states in which they respectively hold their offices, for such sums as shall be ordered by the Commissioners of the Treasury or the Continental Treasurer, from time to time, for continental purposes, within such states respectively.

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

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

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

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: George Washington to Charles Thomson, November 15, 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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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

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 ...
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

Charles Thomson to Thomas Jefferson, October 26, 1784

Charles Thomson to Thomas Jefferson, October 26, 1784

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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

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

By the United States in Congress assembled. June 3, 1784 : On the report of a committee consisting of Mr. Spaight, Mr. Gerry, Mr. Lee, Mr. Beatty and Mr. Sherman, to whom was referred a report of a committee on a report of the superintendant of finance, dated the 5th of November 1783, in answer to questions proposed by the commissioner for settling the accounts of the state of Pennsylvania with the United States, and also a report on the petition of James Smith, praying for a sum of money to be advanced to him on account. Resolved ...

By the United States in Congress assembled. June 3, 1784 : On the repo...

Imprint supplied by Evans. Evans 18826 Journals of the Continental Congress, 440 Wheeler, J.T. Maryland, 359 LC copy signed in ms.: Chas Thomson secy. Annotated on verso: June 3d 1784. Commissioners for settli... 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

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