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01 May 1775
The American Crisis. Let God, and the world judge between Us [Lexington]
Hartford, Ct. Eben Watson. propaganda inspired by the Battle of Lexington and Concord.
GLC03630
1763
George III, King of Great Britain (1738-1820)
A Proclamation.
The proclamation establishes colonial rule over former French and Spanish possessions in Canada, Florida, Grenada and other areas; it offers tolerance to Roman Catholics; it calls for governments and assemblies like those in existing colonies and...
GLC05214
6 December 1781
Drinker, John (fl. 1781)
[Quaker petition to Pennsylvania authorities seeking protection for pacifism].
Seeks to acquaint others with the Quakers' religious principles, particularly as they manifested in a lack of support for the American Revolution. Praises and appeals to Pennsylvania's reputation for religious tolerance. Insist that their peaceable...
GLC04329
1782/04/10
Hanson, John (1715-1783)
Thanksgiving proclamation [with J. Trumbull printed note]
"The United States in Congress assembled... call upon the several states, to set apart the last Thursday in April next, as a day of fasting, humiliation and prayer." Printed by Timothy Green. This proclamation includes a printed note of Jonathan...
GLC06420.02
1781/04/24
Wetherill, Samuel J., Jr.
Address to those... people called Quakers
Calls upon them to join together and bear arms during the Revolution. Printed by Francis Bailey.
GLC06257
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