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United States Lottery. No. [blank] class the first : This ticket entiles [sic] the bearer to receive such prize as may be drawn against its number, according to a resolution of Congress, passed at Philadelphia, November 18, 1776.

United States Lottery. No. [blank] class the first : This ticket entil...

Imprint supplied by Evans; date is Nov. 18, 1776. Cf. Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 6, p. 1126. Evans 15194 Journals of the Continental Congress, 132 LC copy is no. 5m974 and signed: Da. Jackson. Pri... More

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.

By the United States in Congress assembled, October 12, 1785 : Whereas it is indispensibly necessary, for the support of the federal government, that the states should supply their quotas of money ... Resolved, that the several states be earnestly called on to compleat without delay the whole of their quotas of the requisitions last mentioned ...

By the United States in Congress assembled, October 12, 1785 : Whereas...

Resolution read October 12, 1785; "an edition of 60 copies was run off October 6"--Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 29, p. 929. Title from caption and opening lines of text. Imprint from Evans. Ascribed... 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

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

The grand committee consisting of Mr. Foster, Mr. Gerry, Mr. Howell, Mr. Cook, Mr. Lawrance, Mr. Cadwallader, Mr. Pettit, Mr. Hindman, Mr. Hardy, Mr. Cumming, Mr. Read and Mr. Houstoun, to whom were committed sundry motions, report ...

The grand committee consisting of Mr. Foster, Mr. Gerry, Mr. Howell, M...

Report concerning the settlement of accounts with the states. Read August 5, 1785. Cf. Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 29, p. 615-619. Imprint from Evans. Formerly ascribed to the press of John Dunlap ... More

The grand committee consisting of Mr. Foster, Mr. Gerry, Mr. Howell, Mr. Cook, Mr. Lawrance, Mr. Cadwallader, Mr. Pettit, Mr. Hindman, Mr. Hardy, Mr. Cumming, Mr. Read and Mr. Houstoun, to whom were committed sundry motions, report ...

The grand committee consisting of Mr. Foster, Mr. Gerry, Mr. Howell, M...

Report concerning the settlement of accounts with the states. Read August 5, 1785. Cf. Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 29, p. 615-619. Imprint from Evans. Formerly ascribed to the press of John Dunlap ... More

By the United States in Congress assembled. August 17, 1785 : On the report of a committee, to whom was referred a motion of Mr. Pinckney : whereas many states in the union continue to be underrepresented in Congress ...

By the United States in Congress assembled. August 17, 1785 : On the r...

Includes an order to transmit this and two previous resolves to the state legislatures. Title taken from caption title and opening lines of text. Imprint from Evans. Ascribed to the press of John Dunlap in the ... More

By the United States in Congress assembled. August 17, 1785 : On the report of a committee, to whom was referred a motion of Mr. Pinckney : whereas many states in the union continue to be underrepresented in Congress ...

By the United States in Congress assembled. August 17, 1785 : On the r...

Includes an order to transmit this and two previous resolves to the state legislatures. Title taken from caption title and opening lines of text. Imprint from Evans. Ascribed to the press of John Dunlap in the ... More

By the United States in Congress assembled. July 27, 1785 : Resolved, that the Secretary of Congress apply to the executives of the several states, for thirteen copies of the legislative acts thereof, since the first of September, 1774, inclusive ...

By the United States in Congress assembled. July 27, 1785 : Resolved, ...

Title taken from caption title and opening lines of text. Imprint from Evans. Formerly ascribed to the press of John Dunlap in Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 29, p. 925 (#488); but later volumes rejec... More

By the United States in Congress assembled. July 27, 1785 : Resolved, that the Secretary of Congress apply to the executives of the several states, for thirteen copies of the legislative acts thereof, since the first of September, 1774, inclusive ...

By the United States in Congress assembled. July 27, 1785 : Resolved, ...

Title taken from caption title and opening lines of text. Imprint from Evans. Formerly ascribed to the press of John Dunlap in Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 29, p. 925 (#488); but later volumes rejec... More

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

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

That upon supplies furnished by impressment or otherwise, or services rendered by individuals, to the United States, from the year 1781, to the present period--the claims whereof against the United States, by payment of the principal, or other satisfactory compensation, are transferred from the individual, to the state of which he is a citizen ...

That upon supplies furnished by impressment or otherwise, or services ...

Motion made by James Monroe, June 22, 1785. Cf. Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 28, p. 473-474. Ascribed to the press of Francis Childs by Bristol and JCC, v. 29, p. 924. Not in Evans. Bristol B6197 Sh... More

That upon supplies furnished by impressment or otherwise, or services rendered by individuals, to the United States, from the year 1781, to the present period--the claims whereof against the United States, by payment of the principal, or other satisfactory compensation, are transferred from the individual, to the state of which he is a citizen ...

That upon supplies furnished by impressment or otherwise, or services ...

Motion made by James Monroe, June 22, 1785. Cf. Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 28, p. 473-474. Ascribed to the press of Francis Childs by Bristol and JCC, v. 29, p. 924. Not in Evans. Bristol B6197 Sh... More

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

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

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

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, 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, 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, &c. : Whereas the safety and tranquility of the frontiers of the United States, do in some measure depend on the maintaining a good correspondence between their citizens and the several nations of Indians in amity with them ...

An ordinance, &c. : Whereas the safety and tranquility of the frontier...

A draft of An ordinance for the regulation of Indian affairs; reported in Congress on July 26, 1786. Imprint from Evans. Ascribed to the press of John Dunlap in the Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 31, ... More

An ordinance, &c. : Whereas the safety and tranquility of the frontiers of the United States, do in some measure depend on the maintaining a good correspondence between their citizens and the several nations of Indians in amity with them ...

An ordinance, &c. : Whereas the safety and tranquility of the frontier...

A draft of An ordinance for the regulation of Indian affairs; reported in Congress on July 26, 1786. Imprint from Evans. Ascribed to the press of John Dunlap in the Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 31, ... 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.

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.

Office for Foreign Affairs, 6th April, 1787 : The secretary of the United States for the Department of Foreign Affairs, in pursuance of the order of Congress directing him to report the draft of a letter to the states, to accompany the resolutions in his reports of 13th October last, on a letter of 6th March, 1786, from the honorable John Adams, Esq; reports the following, viz. ...

Office for Foreign Affairs, 6th April, 1787 : The secretary of the Uni...

Signed: All which is submitted to the wisdom of Congress. (Signed) John Jay. Imprint supplied by Evans. Evans 20775 Journals of the Continental Congress, 571 Source: Transfer from Manuscript Department, Library... More

Office for Foreign Affairs, 6th April, 1787 : The secretary of the United States for the Department of Foreign Affairs, in pursuance of the order of Congress directing him to report the draft of a letter to the states, to accompany the resolutions in his reports of 13th October last, on a letter of 6th March, 1786, from the honorable John Adams, Esq; reports the following, viz. ...

Office for Foreign Affairs, 6th April, 1787 : The secretary of the Uni...

Signed: All which is submitted to the wisdom of Congress. (Signed) John Jay. Imprint supplied by Evans. Evans 20775 Journals of the Continental Congress, 571 Source: Transfer from Manuscript Department, Library... More

The grand committee, to whom was recommitted a report on the subject of supplies for the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty-five, submit the following report.

The grand committee, to whom was recommitted a report on the subject o...

"Printed for the use of the Committee of the Whole, July 14." Read July 18, 1785. Cf. Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 29, p. 543-547. Imprint from Evans. Ascribed to the press of John Dunlap in Journal... More

The grand committee, to whom was recommitted a report on the subject of supplies for the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty-five, submit the following report.

The grand committee, to whom was recommitted a report on the subject o...

"Printed for the use of the Committee of the Whole, July 14." Read July 18, 1785. Cf. Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 29, p. 543-547. Imprint from Evans. Ascribed to the press of John Dunlap in Journal... More

The grand committee, to whom was recommitted a report on the subject of supplies for the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty-five, submit the following report.

The grand committee, to whom was recommitted a report on the subject o...

"Printed for the use of the Committee of the Whole, July 14." Read July 18, 1785. Cf. Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 29, p. 543-547. Imprint from Evans. Ascribed to the press of John Dunlap in Journal... More

The grand committee, to whom was recommitted a report on the subject of supplies for the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty-five, submit the following report.

The grand committee, to whom was recommitted a report on the subject o...

"Printed for the use of the Committee of the Whole, July 14." Read July 18, 1785. Cf. Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 29, p. 543-547. Imprint from Evans. Ascribed to the press of John Dunlap in Journal... More

The grand committee, to whom was recommitted a report on the subject of supplies for the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty-five, submit the following report.

The grand committee, to whom was recommitted a report on the subject o...

"Printed for the use of the Committee of the Whole, July 14." Read July 18, 1785. Cf. Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 29, p. 543-547. Imprint from Evans. Ascribed to the press of John Dunlap in Journal... More

The grand committee, to whom was recommitted a report on the subject of supplies for the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty-five, submit the following report.

The grand committee, to whom was recommitted a report on the subject o...

"Printed for the use of the Committee of the Whole, July 14." Read July 18, 1785. Cf. Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 29, p. 543-547. Imprint from Evans. Ascribed to the press of John Dunlap in Journal... More

The grand committee, to whom was recommitted a report on the subject of supplies for the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty-five, submit the following report.

The grand committee, to whom was recommitted a report on the subject o...

"Printed for the use of the Committee of the Whole, July 14." Read July 18, 1785. Cf. Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 29, p. 543-547. Imprint from Evans. Ascribed to the press of John Dunlap in Journal... More

The grand committee, to whom was recommitted a report on the subject of supplies for the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty-five, submit the following report.

The grand committee, to whom was recommitted a report on the subject o...

"Printed for the use of the Committee of the Whole, July 14." Read July 18, 1785. Cf. Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 29, p. 543-547. Imprint from Evans. Ascribed to the press of John Dunlap in Journal... More

The grand committee, to whom was recommitted a report on the subject of supplies for the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty-five, submit the following report.

The grand committee, to whom was recommitted a report on the subject o...

"Printed for the use of the Committee of the Whole, July 14." Read July 18, 1785. Cf. Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 29, p. 543-547. Imprint from Evans. Ascribed to the press of John Dunlap in Journal... More

The grand committee, to whom was recommitted a report on the subject of supplies for the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty-five, submit the following report.

The grand committee, to whom was recommitted a report on the subject o...

"Printed for the use of the Committee of the Whole, July 14." Read July 18, 1785. Cf. Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 29, p. 543-547. Imprint from Evans. Ascribed to the press of John Dunlap in Journal... More

Outlines of a plan for the establishment of a mint, for the United States : humbly submitted to Congress.

Outlines of a plan for the establishment of a mint, for the United Sta...

William Barton's "Letters and thoughts on a mint" dated Aug. 22, 1785, was referred to the Board of Treasury Sept. 6, 1785. Cf. Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 29, p. 682. Caption title. Imprint statem... More

Outlines of a plan for the establishment of a mint, for the United States : humbly submitted to Congress.

Outlines of a plan for the establishment of a mint, for the United Sta...

William Barton's "Letters and thoughts on a mint" dated Aug. 22, 1785, was referred to the Board of Treasury Sept. 6, 1785. Cf. Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 29, p. 682. Caption title. Imprint statem... More

Outlines of a plan for the establishment of a mint, for the United States : humbly submitted to Congress.

Outlines of a plan for the establishment of a mint, for the United Sta...

William Barton's "Letters and thoughts on a mint" dated Aug. 22, 1785, was referred to the Board of Treasury Sept. 6, 1785. Cf. Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 29, p. 682. Caption title. Imprint statem... More

Outlines of a plan for the establishment of a mint, for the United States : humbly submitted to Congress.

Outlines of a plan for the establishment of a mint, for the United Sta...

William Barton's "Letters and thoughts on a mint" dated Aug. 22, 1785, was referred to the Board of Treasury Sept. 6, 1785. Cf. Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 29, p. 682. Caption title. Imprint statem... More

I [blank] do [blank] that I will faithfully, truly and impartially execute the office of [blank] to which I am appointed ...

I [blank] do [blank] that I will faithfully, truly and impartially exe...

Oath required by the Continental Congress for all officials of the United States. Imprint supplied by Evans. Evans 16114 Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site.

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

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

The committee to whom were referred a letter of the [blank] of December from the Honorable Cyrus Griffin and John Lowell, Esquires, judges of the Court of Appeals, and a motion of Mr. Howell's, report ...

The committee to whom were referred a letter of the [blank] of Decembe...

Two reports given April 4, 1785. Cf. Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 28, p. 230. Imprint suggested by JCC, v. 33, p. 753. Formerly ascribed to the press of John Dunlap in JCC, v. 29, p. 920 (#466). Bri... More

The committee consisting of Mr. M'Henry, Mr. Dick, and Mr. Williamson, to whom was referred a motion of Mr. M'Henry, respecting invalids, submit the following resolves : Resolved, that it be recommended to the several states, to make provision for soldiers or seaman, who have been disabled in the service of the United States, in the following manner, viz. ...

The committee consisting of Mr. M'Henry, Mr. Dick, and Mr. Williamson,...

Reported April 27, 1785. Imprint from Evans. Ascribed to the press of John Dunlap in the Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 29, p. 921 (#472), an attribution later rejected. Cf. v. 33, p. 753. Evans 19297... More

The committee consisting of Mr. M'Henry, Mr. Dick, and Mr. Williamson, to whom was referred a motion of Mr. M'Henry, respecting invalids, submit the following resolves : Resolved, that it be recommended to the several states, to make provision for soldiers or seaman, who have been disabled in the service of the United States, in the following manner, viz. ...

The committee consisting of Mr. M'Henry, Mr. Dick, and Mr. Williamson,...

Reported April 27, 1785. Imprint from Evans. Ascribed to the press of John Dunlap in the Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 29, p. 921 (#472), an attribution later rejected. Cf. v. 33, p. 753. Evans 19297... 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

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

Description of counterfeit bills, which were done in imitation of the true ones ordered by the Honorable the Continental Congress, bearing date 20th May, 1777, and 11th April, 1778.

Description of counterfeit bills, which were done in imitation of the ...

Imprint from Evans, which dates as January 2, 1779. Evans 16562 Journals of the Continental Congress, 237 LC copy signed in ms. by John Gibson, auditor general for the Board of Treasury, and annotated at bottom... More

Description of counterfeit bills, which were done in imitation of the true ones ordered by the Honorable the Continental Congress, bearing date 20th May, 1777, and 11th April, 1778.

Description of counterfeit bills, which were done in imitation of the ...

Imprint from Evans, which dates as January 2, 1779. Evans 16562 Journals of the Continental Congress, 237 LC copy signed in ms. by John Gibson, auditor general for the Board of Treasury, and annotated at bottom... More

By the United States in Congress assembled, Wednesday, August 20, 1788 : The committee, consisting of Mr. Clark, Mr. Dane, Mr. Williamson, Mr. Bingham, and Mr. Baldwin, to whom was referred the report of the Board of Treasury respecting a requisition for the year 1788, having reported ...

By the United States in Congress assembled, Wednesday, August 20, 1788...

Imprint from Evans. Former attribution to John Dunlap rejected in the Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 34, p. 631. Recorded in Dunlap's account book. Cf. JCC 611. Evans 21516 Journals of the Continental... More

By the United States in Congress assembled, Wednesday, August 20, 1788 : The committee, consisting of Mr. Clark, Mr. Dane, Mr. Williamson, Mr. Bingham, and Mr. Baldwin, to whom was referred the report of the Board of Treasury respecting a requisition for the year 1788, having reported ...

By the United States in Congress assembled, Wednesday, August 20, 1788...

Imprint from Evans. Former attribution to John Dunlap rejected in the Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 34, p. 631. Recorded in Dunlap's account book. Cf. JCC 611. Evans 21516 Journals of the Continental... More

By the United States in Congress assembled, Wednesday, August 20, 1788 : The committee, consisting of Mr. Clark, Mr. Dane, Mr. Williamson, Mr. Bingham, and Mr. Baldwin, to whom was referred the report of the Board of Treasury respecting a requisition for the year 1788, having reported ...

By the United States in Congress assembled, Wednesday, August 20, 1788...

Imprint from Evans. Former attribution to John Dunlap rejected in the Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 34, p. 631. Recorded in Dunlap's account book. Cf. JCC 611. Evans 21516 Journals of the Continental... More

An addres[s] from the United States in Congress assembled to the legislatures of the several states.

An addres[s] from the United States in Congress assembled to the legis...

Caption title. Signed at the end: Samuel Osgood, Arthur Lee. Imprint suggested by the Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 33, p. 753. Formerly ascribed to the press of John Dunlap in JCC, v. 31, p. 966. B... More

An addres[s] from the United States in Congress assembled to the legislatures of the several states.

An addres[s] from the United States in Congress assembled to the legis...

Caption title. Signed at the end: Samuel Osgood, Arthur Lee. Imprint suggested by the Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 33, p. 753. Formerly ascribed to the press of John Dunlap in JCC, v. 31, p. 966. B... More

An addres[s] from the United States in Congress assembled to the legislatures of the several states.

An addres[s] from the United States in Congress assembled to the legis...

Caption title. Signed at the end: Samuel Osgood, Arthur Lee. Imprint suggested by the Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 33, p. 753. Formerly ascribed to the press of John Dunlap in JCC, v. 31, p. 966. B... More

An addres[s] from the United States in Congress assembled to the legislatures of the several states.

An addres[s] from the United States in Congress assembled to the legis...

Caption title. Signed at the end: Samuel Osgood, Arthur Lee. Imprint suggested by the Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 33, p. 753. Formerly ascribed to the press of John Dunlap in JCC, v. 31, p. 966. B... More

An ordinance for ascertaining the mode of disposing of lands in the Western Territory : Be it ordained by the United States in Congress assembled, that the territory ceded by individual states to the United States, which has been purchased of the Indian inhabitants, shall be disposed of in the following manner ...

An ordinance for ascertaining the mode of disposing of lands in the We...

"This ... is in the form in which it passed the 1st reading in 1780"--Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 29, p. 917, which date it March 4, 1785. Imprint suggested by the Journals of the Continental Congr... More

An ordinance for ascertaining the mode of disposing of lands in the Western Territory : Be it ordained by the United States in Congress assembled, that the territory ceded by individual states to the United States, which has been purchased of the Indian inhabitants, shall be disposed of in the following manner ...

An ordinance for ascertaining the mode of disposing of lands in the We...

"This ... is in the form in which it passed the 1st reading in 1780"--Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 29, p. 917, which date it March 4, 1785. Imprint suggested by the Journals of the Continental Congr... More

The committee to whom was referred the letter of Governor Henry, report : That it appears to your committee that the Indian tribes therein referred to, were invited to the treaty which was held at the mouth of the Great Miami by the commissioners of the United States ...

The committee to whom was referred the letter of Governor Henry, repor...

Refers to a letter from Patrick Henry, then the governor of Virginia. Imprint suggested by the Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 33, p. 753. Formerly ascribed to the press of John Dunlap by JCC, v. 31, p... More

The committee to whom was referred the letter of Governor Henry, report : That it appears to your committee that the Indian tribes therein referred to, were invited to the treaty which was held at the mouth of the Great Miami by the commissioners of the United States ...

The committee to whom was referred the letter of Governor Henry, repor...

Refers to a letter from Patrick Henry, then the governor of Virginia. Imprint suggested by the Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 33, p. 753. Formerly ascribed to the press of John Dunlap by JCC, v. 31, p... 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, 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 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, April 23, 1778 : Whereas persuasion and influence, the ex...

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, April 23, 1778 : Whereas persuasion and influence, the ex...

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 Congress, [blank] president. "This form was reprinted, and continued to be in use ... certainly as late as 1780; the later editions being signed in ms. by the president of Congress"--Evans 15137. Imp... More

War Office. September 12, 1785 : The secretary at war reports, that it may be a subject worthy the attention of Congress, whether it would not be necessary to appoint some confidential person, with a small salary, either resident with the Six Nations, or upon the frontiers nearest to them, to whom they might apply, as the intermediate person between them and Congress ...

War Office. September 12, 1785 : The secretary at war reports, that it...

Followed by: The committee to whom was referred a letter from Mr. Kirkland, of the 14th of September, together with its enclosures, submit the following report ... "The broadside could not have been issued befo... More

War Office. September 12, 1785 : The secretary at war reports, that it may be a subject worthy the attention of Congress, whether it would not be necessary to appoint some confidential person, with a small salary, either resident with the Six Nations, or upon the frontiers nearest to them, to whom they might apply, as the intermediate person between them and Congress ...

War Office. September 12, 1785 : The secretary at war reports, that it...

Followed by: The committee to whom was referred a letter from Mr. Kirkland, of the 14th of September, together with its enclosures, submit the following report ... "The broadside could not have been issued befo... 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

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

The committee consisting of Mr. Pinckney, Mr. R.R. Livingston, Mr. King, Mr. Monroe and Mr. Johnson, to whom were referred a letter of the [blank] of December, from the Honorable Cyrus Griffin and John Lowell, Esquires, judges of the Court of Appeals, and a motion of Mr. Howell's ...

The committee consisting of Mr. Pinckney, Mr. R.R. Livingston, Mr. Kin...

Concerning the judges of the Court of Appeals in Cases of Capture, and certain cases pending. Read June 1, 1785. Cf. Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 28, p. 413-414. Imprint suggested by JCC, v. 33, p. ... More

The Board of Treasury, to whom it was referred to revise the system adopted for the settlement of the accounts of the five great departments, and to report such alterations therein, or such other mode as in their opinion may be more conducive to a speedy and just settlement of said accounts : beg leave to report ...

The Board of Treasury, to whom it was referred to revise the system ad...

Imprint suggested by the Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 33, p. 753. Formerly ascribed to the press of John Dunlap in JCC, v. 31, p. 957 (#512). Bristol gives Dunlap as printer and Philadelphia as plac... More

The Board of Treasury, to whom it was referred to revise the system adopted for the settlement of the accounts of the five great departments, and to report such alterations therein, or such other mode as in their opinion may be more conducive to a speedy and just settlement of said accounts : beg leave to report ...

The Board of Treasury, to whom it was referred to revise the system ad...

Imprint suggested by the Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 33, p. 753. Formerly ascribed to the press of John Dunlap in JCC, v. 31, p. 957 (#512). Bristol gives Dunlap as printer and Philadelphia as plac... More

The committee consisting of [blank] to whom was referred the memorial of George Morgan and his associates, respecting a tract of land in the Illinois country of the Missis[s]ippi, beg leave to report ...

The committee consisting of [blank] to whom was referred the memorial ...

Imprint from Evans. Former attribution to John Dunlap rejected in the Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 34, p. 631. Recorded in Dunlap's account book. Cf. JCC 605. Evans 21513 Journals of the Continenta... More

The Board of Treasury, on the motion of the Honorable Mr. Howell, of the 8th July instant, beg leave to report : that the settlement of the accounts of the several states with the United States, is in their opinion an object of the greatest magnitude ...

The Board of Treasury, on the motion of the Honorable Mr. Howell, of t...

Resolves concerning the commissioners of public accounts in the respective states. Read July 14, 1785. Cf. Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 29, p. 536-539. Signed: All of which is humbly submitted, Samu... More

The Board of Treasury, on the motion of the Honorable Mr. Howell, of the 8th July instant, beg leave to report : that the settlement of the accounts of the several states with the United States, is in their opinion an object of the greatest magnitude ...

The Board of Treasury, on the motion of the Honorable Mr. Howell, of t...

Resolves concerning the commissioners of public accounts in the respective states. Read July 14, 1785. Cf. Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 29, p. 536-539. Signed: All of which is humbly submitted, Samu... 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, 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 following extracts from the votes and proceedings of the American Continental Congress, we are induced to publish thus early purely to ease the impatience of our readers.

The following extracts from the votes and proceedings of the American ...

Signed and dated: In Congress, Philadelphia, October 20, 1774. Signed, Peyton Randolph, president. Evans 13708 Journals of the Continental Congress, 6 Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 1719 LC copy imperfect: left edge t... More

The following extracts from the votes and proceedings of the American Continental Congress, we are induced to publish thus early purely to ease the impatience of our readers.

The following extracts from the votes and proceedings of the American ...

Signed and dated: In Congress, Philadelphia, October 20, 1774. Signed, Peyton Randolph, president. Evans 13708 Journals of the Continental Congress, 6 Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 1719 LC copy imperfect: left edge t... 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

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

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, April 3, 1776 : Resolved, that every person intending to set forth and fit out a private ship or vessel of war, and applying for a commission or letters of marque and reprisal for that purpose, shall produce a writing, subscribed by him, containing the name, and tonnage or burthen of the ship or vessel, the number of her guns, with their weight of metal ...

In Congress, April 3, 1776 : Resolved, that every person intending to ...

Signed: By order of Congress, [blank] president. Imprint supplied from Evans. Evans 15138 Journals of the Continental Congress, 105 LC copy signed in ms.: John Hancock. Annotated on verso: Duplicates. Also avai... 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. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. Gerry, Mr. Williamson and Mr. Hardy, to whom were referred a motion of Mr. Gerry, and a motion of Mr. Howell, submit the following resolves.

The committee consisting of Mr. Gerry, Mr. Williamson and Mr. Hardy, t...

Concerning the submission of claims against the United States. This draft was read Feb. 28, 1785; considered and passed March 17, 1785. Cf. Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 28, p. 107-108, 166-169. Impr... More

The committee consisting of Mr. Gerry, Mr. Williamson and Mr. Hardy, to whom were referred a motion of Mr. Gerry, and a motion of Mr. Howell, submit the following resolves.

The committee consisting of Mr. Gerry, Mr. Williamson and Mr. Hardy, t...

Concerning the submission of claims against the United States. This draft was read Feb. 28, 1785; considered and passed March 17, 1785. Cf. Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 28, p. 107-108, 166-169. Impr... More

The committee consisting of [blank] to whom was referred a motion, submit the following report : To enable the commissioners of the continental loan-offices in the several states, to detect frauds in the negotiation of the certificates issued by the paymaster-general ... Resolved, that the Board of Treasury ... be directed to transmit ... lists of all the certificates issued by John Pierce, paymaster general ...

The committee consisting of [blank] to whom was referred a motion, sub...

"This report was delivered and printed on some unknown date between January 31 and May 13 [1785] ... See Journals for February 2"--Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 29, p. 915. Listed twice by Bristol. B... More

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