U.S. Continental Congress. Thomson, Charles Extract from minutes of Congress to suppress dangerous correspondence
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04079 Author/Creator: U.S. Continental Congress. Thomson, Charles Place Written: Philadelphia Type: Autograph document signed Date: 1778/06/17 Pagination: 1 p. + docket 36.6 x 24.9 cm Order a Copy
In Congress; 17th June 1778
Whereas many letters addressed to individuals of these United States, have been lately received from England through the conveyance of the enemy, & some of them which have been under the inspection of members of Congress, are found to contain ideas insidiously calculated to divide & delude the good people of these States;
Resolved,
That it be, & it is hereby earnestly recommended to the legislative & executive authorities of the several States, to exercise the utmost care & vigilance, & take the most effectual measures to put a stop to so dangerous & criminal a correspondence -
Resolved,
That the Commander in chief, & the commanders in each & every military department be, & he & they are hereby directed to carry the measures recommended in the above resolution into the most effectual execution -
Extract from the minutes;
Cha Thomson Secy
[Docket]:
Delaware
A resolution of Congress dated the 17th of June 1778.
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