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September 1774
Thompson, Ebenezer (fl. 1774)
[Oath to forswear the authority of the pope and the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church]
Also signed by Israel Gilman. Signed as justices of the court at Exeter, Massachusetts.
GLC00376
1763
Hume, David (1711-1776)
The History of England: from the Invasion of Julius Caesar to the Revolution in 1688.
First volume of an eight volume set. Title page says it is a new edition, corrected (the first edition was published in 1762). Published in London "for A. Millar, in the Strand." Title page is signed by John Adams. This volume recounts England's...
GLC00388
21 August 1766
Wesley, John (1703-1791)
to Miss Avison
Encourages her in her faith and gives her practical advice on how to increase it. With a side note: "Do not measure the length of your letter by that of mine, I have a thousand avocations."
GLC00496.111
24 January 1775
The Testimony of the people called Quakers, given forth by a meeting of the representatives of said people, in Pennsylvania and New-Jersey.
Title continues: "held at Philadelphia the twenty-fourth day of the first month, 1775." Communicates Quaker opposition to public resolutions created by the colonies against the legislature of Great Britain. Promotes lawful action to address the...
GLC00620
26 November 1772
Stockton, Richard
Document re: building a Presbyterian Church in Princeton, N.J.
Signed on verso.
GLC00184.46
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