A report from the Philadelphia Committee of Merchants stating that Thomas and Isaac Wharton had agreed to resign and James and Drinker "not being so candid and explicit." Jonathan Browne out of town. Plus an additional report on James and Drinker's ambiguity., A partial copy with the inclusion of the report on James and Drinker
Letter from John Hughes to John Swift, Alexander Barclay and Thomas Graeme. Further account of protests: "The State House and Christ Church Bells were run, muffled and two Negroe Drummers (one of whom belonged to Alderman Saml. Mifflin) beat thro' all parts of the City, with muffled Drums -- thereby alarming the Inhabitants. In consequence whereof, a large Number of People was raised and assembled at the State House, where it was publickly declared, as I am informed, That if I did not immediately resign my Office, my House should be pulled down and my Substance destroyed...", Copy
A report from the Philadelphia Committee of Merchants stating that Thomas and Isaac Wharton had agreed to resign and James and Drinker "not being so candid and explicit." Jonathan Browne out of town.
A report from the Philadelphia Committee of Merchants stating that Thomas and Isaac Wharton had agreed to resign and James and Drinker "not being so candid and explicit." Jonathan Browne out of town. Plus an additional report on James and Drinker's ambiguity., Copy
A resolution regarding Samuel Purviance from the Philadelphia Committee of Merchants. Public notice that Samuel Purviance Sr. has violated his agreement not to import British goods.
A proclamation that suggests women lead opposition to British policy. "The Female sex have ever been remarkable for sagacity, and quick discernments. It is not therefore to be wondered at that so general and patriotic a disposition appears among them to give up Tea and Finery for Homespun and Liberty, when both reason and experience prove that good Husbands, generous Lovers, and faithful Friends are not to be found in a land of Slavery."
Letter from James Hawker to John Penn. Hawker writes that he will accept the stamped paper, but advises Penn to find a place to store them for the winter.
