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The grand committee consisting of Mr. Stone, Mr. Blanchard, Mr. Gerry, Mr. Howell, Mr. Sherman, Mr. De Witt, Mr. Dick, Mr. Hand, Mr. Hardy, Mr. Williamson and Mr. Read, to whom were referred an act of the legislature of Connecticut, and a letter from the governor of Massachusetts respecting the expences of that state in an expedition against the British forces at Penobscot, and other matters, submit the following resolves. ...

The grand committee consisting of Mr. Stone, Mr. Blanchard, Mr. Gerry,...

Followed by: The grand committee to whom was referred a letter of the governor of Massachusetts, of the 28th of October 1783, relative to the continental bills of credit of the old emissions, submit the followi... More

In Congress, Wednesday, April 3, 1776 : Instructions to the commanders of private ships or vessels of war, which shall have commissions or letters of marque and reprisal, authorising them to make captures of British vessels and cargoes.

In Congress, Wednesday, April 3, 1776 : Instructions to the commanders...

Signed: By order of Congress. John Hancock, president. Imprint from Evans. The third and fourth lines end: vessels, them. In other editions the third and fourth lines end: war, make; shall, vessels. Evans 15137... More

In Congress, February 15, 1777 : Resolved, that considering the situation of the New-England states, Congress approve of the measures adopted and recommended by the committee from the four New-England states for the defence of the state of Rhode-Island, and also of the measures to be taken for preventing the depreciation of their currency ...

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

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

I [blank] do acknowledge the United States of America, to be free, independent and sovereign states, and declare that the people thereof owe no allegiance or obedience to George the Third, King of Great-Britain ...

I [blank] do acknowledge the United States of America, to be free, ind...

Form of renunciation of allegiance to Great Britain, which all civil and military officers were required to sign. Publisher and place supplied by Evans, who gives date as 1776; however, "this title ... is the r... More

The grand committee consisting of [blank] appointed to prepare and report to Congress, the arrears of interest on the national debt, together with the interest and expences for the year 1784 ... have agreed to the following report ...

The grand committee consisting of [blank] appointed to prepare and rep...

Imprint supplied by Evans, who gives the date as April 5, 1784. The report was discussed by Congress April 27, 1784. Text in two columns. Includes: The report of a committee on the subject of western territory,... More

United States Lottery. No. [blank] class the fourth : The bearer of this ticket will be entitled to such prize as shall belong thereto in the fourth class of the Lottery of the United States, agreeable to a resolution of Congress, passed in Philadelphia Nov. 18, 1776.

United States Lottery. No. [blank] class the fourth : The bearer of th...

Not in Evans; imprint based on Evans 15194. LC copy is no. 22m802 and signed by J. Bullock. Five asterisks printed at lower left corner. Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site.

Philadelphia. January 16, 1776. [Extracts of correspondence between Robert Howe and Lord Dunmore forwarded to the president of the Convention at Norfolk.] [Philadelphia:] Printed by John Dunlap [1776].
George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: George Washington to John Dunlap, September 15, 1779

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

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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

The committee consisting of Mr. Beresford, Mr. Jefferson, Mr. Chase, Mr. Spaight and Mr. Read, appointed to take into consideration the state of Indian affairs in the Southern Department, beg leave to report ...

The committee consisting of Mr. Beresford, Mr. Jefferson, Mr. Chase, M...

Title taken from opening lines of text. Imprint from Evans, who gives date May 28, 1784. "The original draft is in the handwriting of Thomas Jefferson"--Evans. Evans 18830 Journals of the Continental Congress, ... More

By the United States in Congress assembled. March 23, 1784 : On the report of the committee of qualifications, consisting of Mr. Sherman, Mr. Jefferson, Mr. Beatty, Mr. Chase and Mr. Williamson ...

By the United States in Congress assembled. March 23, 1784 : On the re...

Resolution of the Continental Congress asking the states to appoint delegates to the Continental Congress annually. Ascribed to the press of John Dunlap by Evans. Evans 18824 Journals of the Continental Congres... 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

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

... The testimony of the people called Quakers, given forth by a meeting ... held at Philadelphia the twenty-fourth day of the first month, 1775 And subsequent documents, 1776-1777. Philadelphia John Dunlap 1777

... The testimony of the people called Quakers, given forth by a meeti...

Printed for the same setting of type as pages 2 and 3 of Dunlap's Pennsylvania packet; or, General advertiser, Sept. 9, 1777, but with colophon at end: Printed by John Dunlap. Available also through the Library... More

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: George Washington to John Dunlap, September 15, 1779

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

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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

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

Treasury-Office, April 5th, 1779 : Ordered, that the following resolutions of the board be published, printed in hand-bills, and sent to the several commissioners of the Continental loan-offices ...

Treasury-Office, April 5th, 1779 : Ordered, that the following resolut...

Instructions to the state treasurers concerning the return of bills of emissions ordered to be taken out of circulation. Signed: By order of the board, John Nicholson, clerk. Imprint supplied by Evans. Evans 16... More

In Congress, February 15, 1777 : Resolved, that considering the situation of the New-England states, Congress approve of the measures adopted and recommended by the committee from the four New-England states for the defence of the state of Rhode-Island, and also of the measures to be taken for preventing the depreciation of their currency ...

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

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

An ordinance for ascertaining the mode of locating and disposing of lands in the Western Territory.

An ordinance for ascertaining the mode of locating and disposing of la...

Reported to the Continental Congress on May 28, 1784. Not enacted. Cf. Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 27, p. 446-453. Caption title. Imprint supplied by Evans. Evans 18842 Journals of the Continental ... 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: By order of Congress, John Hancock, president. Imprint supplied from Evans. Evans 15564 Source: Transfer from Manuscript Division, Library of Congress (DLC #50874, 1904). Also available in digital form ... More

The address of the Lords and Commons to his Majesty, on the present state of America, &c. From the London Gazettee, of February 11. ... [Philadelphia] Printed by John Dunlap [1775].
In General assembly of Pennsylvania, Saturday, November 28, 1778. [Resolution, defining the manner of voting for, and against a Convention, and the points to be determined by the Convention] Philadelphia: Printed by John Dunlap. [1778].

In General assembly of Pennsylvania, Saturday, November 28, 1778. [Res...

1051 B3 0 23 42.; Rec. R. B. 10-30-42.; Evans 15965.; On verso: 1051 B3 O 23 42. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed... More

I [blank] do acknowledge the United States of America, to be free, independent and sovereign states, and declare that the people thereof owe no allegiance or obedience to George the Third, King of Great-Britain ...

I [blank] do acknowledge the United States of America, to be free, ind...

Form of renunciation of allegiance to Great Britain, which all civil and military officers were required to sign. Publisher and place supplied by Evans, who gives date as 1776; however, "this title ... is the r... More

The committee consisting of Mr. Beresford, Mr. Jefferson, Mr. Chase, Mr. Spaight and Mr. Read, appointed to take into consideration the state of Indian affairs in the Southern Department, beg leave to report ...

The committee consisting of Mr. Beresford, Mr. Jefferson, Mr. Chase, M...

Title taken from opening lines of text. Imprint from Evans, who gives date May 28, 1784. "The original draft is in the handwriting of Thomas Jefferson"--Evans. Evans 18830 Journals of the Continental Congress, ... More

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

Journals of Congress : Wednesday, August 14, 1776.

Journals of Congress : Wednesday, August 14, 1776.

"Separate broadside issue on single sheets verso blank"--Evans. Title taken from opening lines of text. Tentatively ascribed to the press of John Dunlap of Philadelphia by Evans. Evans 15185 LC copy printed as ... More

In Congress, August 28, 1776 : Resolved, that there be an inspector or inspectors sufficiently qualified to judge the goodness of gun-powder, who shall examine every cask of gun-powder manufactured or to be purchased on account of the United States, by the most approved method of ascertaining the quality of gun-powder ...

In Congress, August 28, 1776 : Resolved, that there be an inspector or...

Signed: By order of Congress, John Hancock, president. Imprint supplied from Evans. Evans 15166 Journals of the Continental Congress, 125 LC copy annotated on verso: Resolve of Congress of August 28th 1776 for ... 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: By order of Congress, John Hancock, president. Imprint supplied from Evans. Evans 15564 Source: Transfer from Manuscript Division, Library of Congress (DLC #50874, 1904). Also available in digital form ... More

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

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

The grand committee to whom was referred a letter of the governor of Massachusetts, of the 28th of October, 1783, relative to the continental bills of credit of the old emissions, submit the following. ...

The grand committee to whom was referred a letter of the governor of M...

"The original draft, in Jefferson's handwriting, was agreed to in committee April 7th, and laid before Congress May 17th, 1784 ..."--Evans. Imprint supplied by Evans. Evans 18839 Journals of the Continental Con... More

Pennsylvania Packet or General advertiser. Wednesday, April 8th, 1778. Lancaster: Printed by John Dunlap. [1778].

Pennsylvania Packet or General advertiser. Wednesday, April 8th, 1778....

Mss notation on page 4. 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 145, Folder 1.

Philadelphia. January 16, 1776. Extracts of correspondence between Robert Howe and Lord Dunmore forwarded to the president of the Convention at Norfolk. Philadelphia: Printed by John Dunlap 1776

Philadelphia. January 16, 1776. Extracts of correspondence between Rob...

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 144, Folder 15.

In Congress, August 28, 1776 : Resolved, that there be an inspector or inspectors sufficiently qualified to judge the goodness of gun-powder, who shall examine every cask of gun-powder manufactured or to be purchased on account of the United States, by the most approved method of ascertaining the quality of gun-powder ...

In Congress, August 28, 1776 : Resolved, that there be an inspector or...

Signed: By order of Congress, John Hancock, president. Imprint supplied from Evans. Evans 15166 Journals of the Continental Congress, 125 LC copy annotated on verso: Resolve of Congress of August 28th 1776 for ... 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.

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

The 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 of a committee on the petition of James Smith, praying for a sum of money to be advanced to him on account, &c. submit to Congress the following report ...

The committee consisting of Mr. Spaight, Mr. Gerry, Mr. Lee, Mr. Beatt...

The final two paragraphs of this draft were rejected. Cf. Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 27, p. 544-545. Imprint supplied by Evans, who gives date June 3, 1784. Journals of the Continental Congress (v... More

To all farmers and tradesmen, who want good settlements for themselves and families, especially those lately arrived, or that may yet come, from Scotland or Ireland [Recommending Central New York] Philadelphia: Printed by John Dunlap, at the New

To all farmers and tradesmen, who want good settlements for themselves...

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 143, Folder 26.

Five hundred pounds reward. [For the capture of the Viginia built pilot boat St. Louis which has be seized and carried off by her crew] [Signed] Anthony Marmajou. Philadelphia 16th July 1778. Philadelphia: Printed by John Dunlap, in Market-stree

Five hundred pounds reward. [For the capture of the Viginia built pilo...

Positive Photostat.; Printed in French and English.; Title.; Evans 15877. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemer... More

France. Arret of the King's Council of State, concerning commerce with the French Islands in America of the 30th of August, 1784. (Extracted from the records of the Council of State).  [Philadelphia: Printed by John Dunlap and David C. Claypoole

France. Arret of the King's Council of State, concerning commerce with...

Evans 19010. 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 146, Folder 34.

In Congress, July 4, 1776, a declaration by the representatives of the United States of America, in General Congress assembled

In Congress, July 4, 1776, a declaration by the representatives of the...

"Signed by order and in behalf of the Congress, John Hancock, President. Attest., Charles Thomson, Secretary." The first printing of the Declaration of Independence. Goff notes a difference in the placement of ... More

A supplement to the act intitled. "An act for the further security of the Government." Philadelphia, John Dunlap [1778].

A supplement to the act intitled. "An act for the further security of ...

Enacted into law Sept. 10, 1778. 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 145, Folder 3a.

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

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

Pennsylvania Packet or General advertiser. Wednesday, April 8th, 1778. Lancaster: Printed by John Dunlap. [1778].

Pennsylvania Packet or General advertiser. Wednesday, April 8th, 1778....

Mss notation on page 4. 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 145, Folder 1.

Philadelphia. January 16, 1776. [Extracts of correspondence between Robert Howe and Lord Dunmore forwarded to the president of the Convention at Norfolk.] [Philadelphia:] Printed by John Dunlap [1776].
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

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

The committee consisting of Mr. Beresford, Mr. Jefferson, Mr. Chase, Mr. Spaight and Mr. Read, appointed to take into consideration the state of Indian affairs in the Southern Department, beg leave to report ...

The committee consisting of Mr. Beresford, Mr. Jefferson, Mr. Chase, M...

Title taken from opening lines of text. Imprint from Evans, who gives date May 28, 1784. "The original draft is in the handwriting of Thomas Jefferson"--Evans. Evans 18830 Journals of the Continental Congress, ... 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

Pennsylvania Packet or General advertiser. Wednesday, April 8th, 1778. Lancaster: Printed by John Dunlap. [1778].

Pennsylvania Packet or General advertiser. Wednesday, April 8th, 1778....

Mss notation on page 4. 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 145, Folder 1.

The address of the Lords and Commons to his Majesty, on the present state of America, &c. From the London Gazettee, of February 11. ... Philadelphia Printed by John Dunlap 1775

The address of the Lords and Commons to his Majesty, on the present st...

Evans 14075.; 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 144, Folder 14.

In Congress. April 14, 1777. Resolved, That from and after the publication hereof ... [Changes in rules and articles for the better government of the troops.] John Hancock, President. Philadelphia: Printed by John Dunlap, 1777.].
In Congress. April 14, 1777. Resolved, That from and after the publication hereof ... Changes in rules and articles for the better government of the troops. John Hancock, President. Philadelphia: Printed by John Dunlap, 1777.

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

Evans 15665. 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 30a.

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Tench Tilghman to John Dunlap, December 22, 1777

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Tench Tilg...

Public domain scan of a manuscript related to George Washington and American revolution history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

A supplement to the act intitled. "An act for the further security of the Government." Philadelphia, John Dunlap [1778].

A supplement to the act intitled. "An act for the further security of ...

Enacted into law Sept. 10, 1778. 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 145, Folder 3a.

An ordinance for ascertaining the mode of locating and disposing of lands in the Western Territory.

An ordinance for ascertaining the mode of locating and disposing of la...

Reported to the Continental Congress on May 28, 1784. Not enacted. Cf. Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 27, p. 446-453. Caption title. Imprint supplied by Evans. Evans 18842 Journals of the Continental ... More

The grand committee consisting of [blank] appointed to prepare and report to Congress, the arrears of interest on the national debt, together with the interest and expences for the year 1784 ... have agreed to the following report ...

The grand committee consisting of [blank] appointed to prepare and rep...

Imprint supplied by Evans, who gives the date as April 5, 1784. The report was discussed by Congress April 27, 1784. Text in two columns. Includes: The report of a committee on the subject of western territory,... 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. November 24, 1778 : Congress took into consideration the report of the Committee of Arrangement, and thereupon came to the following resolutions. ...
United States Lottery. No. [blank] class the fourth : The bearer of this ticket will be entitled to such prize as shall belong thereto in the fourth class of the Lottery of the United States, agreeable to a resolution of Congress, passed in Philadelphia Nov. 18, 1776.

United States Lottery. No. [blank] class the fourth : The bearer of th...

Not in Evans; imprint based on Evans 15194. LC copy is no. 22m802 and signed by J. Bullock. Five asterisks printed at lower left corner. Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site.

Journals of Congress : Wednesday, August 14, 1776.

Journals of Congress : Wednesday, August 14, 1776.

"Separate broadside issue on single sheets verso blank"--Evans. Title taken from opening lines of text. Tentatively ascribed to the press of John Dunlap of Philadelphia by Evans. Evans 15185 LC copy printed as ... More

Treasury-Office, April 5th, 1779 : Ordered, that the following resolutions of the board be published, printed in hand-bills, and sent to the several commissioners of the Continental loan-offices ...

Treasury-Office, April 5th, 1779 : Ordered, that the following resolut...

Instructions to the state treasurers concerning the return of bills of emissions ordered to be taken out of circulation. Signed: By order of the board, John Nicholson, clerk. Imprint supplied by Evans. Evans 16... 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 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

The committee consisting of Mr. Beresford, Mr. Jefferson, Mr. Chase, Mr. Spaight and Mr. Read, appointed to take into consideration the state of Indian affairs in the Southern Department, beg leave to report ...

The committee consisting of Mr. Beresford, Mr. Jefferson, Mr. Chase, M...

Title taken from opening lines of text. Imprint from Evans, who gives date May 28, 1784. "The original draft is in the handwriting of Thomas Jefferson"--Evans. Evans 18830 Journals of the Continental Congress, ... More

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.

Chad's Ford, September 11, 1777. 5 o'clock p.m. : Sir, When I had the honor of addressing you this morning, I mentioned that the enemy were advancing and had began a cannonade. ...

Chad's Ford, September 11, 1777. 5 o'clock p.m. : Sir, When I had the ...

Letter from Robert Henson Harrison to John Hancock giving an account of the Battle of the Brandywine, followed by a letter from George Washington announcing the loss of the battle. Evans 15636 Journals of the C... More

An act for appointing deputies from this Commonwealth to a convention proposed to be held in the city of Philadelphia in May next, for the purpose of revising the fœderal Constitution.

An act for appointing deputies from this Commonwealth to a convention ...

Signed: November 9, 1786, read the third time and passed the House of Delegates, John Beckley, C.H.D. November 23, 1786, passed the Senate. H. Brooke, C.S. Imprint from Evans. Evans 20101 LC copy lightly annota... More

The representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, to the people in general, and particularly to the inhabitants of Pennsylvania, and the adjacent states.

The representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assem...

Signed: Given at Philadelphia, December 10, 1776. By order of Congress, John Hancock, president. Imprint supplied by Evans. Evans 15173 Journals of the Continental Congress, 134 Hildeburn, C.R. Pennsylvania, 3... More

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

The address of the Lords and Commons to his Majesty, on the present state of America, &c. From the London Gazettee, of February 11. ... [Philadelphia] Printed by John Dunlap [1775].
... The testimony of the people called Quakers, given forth by a meeting ... held at Philadelphia the twenty-fourth day of the first month, 1775 And subsequent documents, 1776-1777. Philadelphia John Dunlap 1777

... The testimony of the people called Quakers, given forth by a meeti...

Printed for the same setting of type as pages 2 and 3 of Dunlap's Pennsylvania packet; or, General advertiser, Sept. 9, 1777, but with colophon at end: Printed by John Dunlap. Available also through the Library... More

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: George Johnston to John Dunlap, April 8, 1777, with General Order

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

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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.

By the United States in Congress assembled. March 23, 1784 : On the report of the committee of qualifications, consisting of Mr. Sherman, Mr. Jefferson, Mr. Beatty, Mr. Chase and Mr. Williamson ...

By the United States in Congress assembled. March 23, 1784 : On the re...

Resolution of the Continental Congress asking the states to appoint delegates to the Continental Congress annually. Ascribed to the press of John Dunlap by Evans. Evans 18824 Journals of the Continental Congres... More

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.

War-Office, November 14, 1776. To the Associators of Pennsylvania : Gentlemen, Congress have received intelligence that a fleet of the enemy, consisting of several hundred sail, were yesterday discovered near Sandy-Hook, steering to the southward. ...

War-Office, November 14, 1776. To the Associators of Pennsylvania : Ge...

Signed: Benjamin Harrison ... [and 3 others]. Attest. Richard Peters, secretary. Place and date of imprint from Evans. Evans 15192 Hildeburn, C.R. Pennsylvania, 3480 Source: Transfer from Manuscript Division, ... 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 ...
Pennsylvania Packet or General advertiser. Wednesday, April 8th, 1778. Lancaster: Printed by John Dunlap. [1778].

Pennsylvania Packet or General advertiser. Wednesday, April 8th, 1778....

Mss notation on page 4. 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 145, Folder 1.

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

In Congress, July 4, 1776, a declaration by the representatives of the United States of America, in General Congress assembled

In Congress, July 4, 1776, a declaration by the representatives of the...

"Signed by order and in behalf of the Congress, John Hancock, President. Attest., Charles Thomson, Secretary." The first printing of the Declaration of Independence. Goff notes a difference in the placement of ... More

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Tench Tilghman to John Dunlap, December 22, 1777

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Tench Tilg...

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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

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 ordinance for ascertaining the mode of locating and disposing of lands in the Western Territory.

An ordinance for ascertaining the mode of locating and disposing of la...

Reported to the Continental Congress on May 28, 1784. Not enacted. Cf. Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 27, p. 446-453. Caption title. Imprint supplied by Evans. Evans 18842 Journals of the Continental ... More

In Congress, Wednesday, April 3, 1776 : Instructions to the commanders of private ships or vessels of war, which shall have commissions or letters of marque and reprisal, authorising them to make captures of British vessels and cargoes.

In Congress, Wednesday, April 3, 1776 : Instructions to the commanders...

Signed: By order of Congress. John Hancock, president. Imprint from Evans. The third and fourth lines end: vessels, them. In other editions the third and fourth lines end: war, make; shall, vessels. Evans 15137... More

Chad's Ford, September 11, 1777. 5 o'clock p.m. : Sir, When I had the honor of addressing you this morning, I mentioned that the enemy were advancing and had began a cannonade. ...

Chad's Ford, September 11, 1777. 5 o'clock p.m. : Sir, When I had the ...

Letter from Robert Henson Harrison to John Hancock giving an account of the Battle of the Brandywine, followed by a letter from George Washington announcing the loss of the battle. Evans 15636 Journals of the C... 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

An act for appointing deputies from this Commonwealth to a convention proposed to be held in the city of Philadelphia in May next, for the purpose of revising the fœderal Constitution.

An act for appointing deputies from this Commonwealth to a convention ...

Signed: November 9, 1786, read the third time and passed the House of Delegates, John Beckley, C.H.D. November 23, 1786, passed the Senate. H. Brooke, C.S. Imprint from Evans. Evans 20101 LC copy lightly annota... More

The 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 of a committee on the petition of James Smith, praying for a sum of money to be advanced to him on account, &c. submit to Congress the following report ...

The committee consisting of Mr. Spaight, Mr. Gerry, Mr. Lee, Mr. Beatt...

The final two paragraphs of this draft were rejected. Cf. Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 27, p. 544-545. Imprint supplied by Evans, who gives date June 3, 1784. Journals of the Continental Congress (v... More

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: George Johnston to John Dunlap, April 8, 1777, with General Order

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

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