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Hancock, John (1737-1793) Resolutions re: relieving Major General St. Clair and Schuyler of command

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07477 Author/Creator: Hancock, John (1737-1793) Place Written: In Congress Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 1777/07/29-1777/08/03 Pagination: 2 p. 36.2x25 cm. Order a Copy

Resolutions of Congress, signed as President, countersigned by William Houston. Also calls for more soldiers.

Hancock, John, 1737-1797

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