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Title: Hannah, James to John Beal Howard, 1744 February 5; No. 517 James Hannah to John Beal Howard
Identifier(s): text:347974
Description: Informs him that due to the great quantity of bad tobacco that came to market this year, sales will be low; informs him that John Wilkes was summoned by the sheriffs to take his seat in Parliament as member for Middlesex, "tho Sure to be Refused"; comments that only time can tell the consequences of the proceedings of the Bostonians "with regard to the Tea."
Subject: Great Britain. Parliament; Wilkes, John, 1725-1797
Date: 1744-02-05; 2022

Title: To the Commissioners appointed by the East-India Company, for the sale of tea, in America.; 14. Scaevola (pseud.).To The Commissioners Appointed by the East-India Company, for the Sale of Tea, in America
Identifier(s): text:352058
Description: Protest against the Commissioners' accepting "a paltry bribe of a petty Commission, to rivet the Shackles of Slavery on your American Brethren."
Creator: Scaevolaet al
Subject: Great Britain--Colonies--America--History--18th century; Great Britain. Stamp Act (1765); East India Company; Great Britain. Parliament
Date: 1773; 2022

Title: Merchants and Traders of Philadelphia to Merchants and Manufacturers of Great Britain, [1767]; 6. Philadelphia (Pa.). Merchants and Traders. to Merchants and Manufacturers of Great Britain
Identifier(s): text:352096
Description: Letter from Philadelphian Merchants and Traders to Merchants and Manufacturers of Great Britain. Protest against imposition of the Townshend Duties (on paper, glass, tea, etc.).
Subject: Great Britain--Colonies--America--History--18th century; Great Britain. Stamp Act (1765); Merchants--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia; Reynell, John, 1708-1784; Great Britain. Parliament
Date: [1767]; 2022

Title: Good effects of the Patriotism of Women; 1. Unidentified. Good effects of the Patriotism of Women
Identifier(s): text:352184
Description: 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."
Subject: Great Britain--Colonies--America--History--18th century; Pennsylvania--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Great Britain. Stamp Act (1765); Great Britain. Parliament
Date: [1765]; 2022

Title: Address to King George from Virginia. Council and House of Burgesses; 2b. Virginia. Council and House of Burgesses. Address to King George
Identifier(s): text:352158
Description: A petition to King George.
Subject: Great Britain--Colonies--America--History--18th century; Pennsylvania--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Great Britain. Stamp Act (1765); Great Britain. Sovereign (1760-1820 : George III); Great Britain. Parliament
Date: [1765]; 2022

Title: Address to King George (Stamp Act); 2. Virginia. Council and House of Burgesses. Address to King George
Identifier(s): text:352147
Description: A petition to King George to repeal Stamp Act.
Subject: Great Britain--Colonies--America--History--18th century; Pennsylvania--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Great Britain. Stamp Act (1765); Great Britain. Sovereign (1760-1820 : George III); Great Britain. Parliament; Great Britain. Sovereign (1760-1820 : George III)
Date: [1765]; 2022

Title: Philopatria to Richard Henry Lee, 1775 June 01; Philopatria. ALS to Richard Henry Lee
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16586
Description: Letter from an unknown sender to Richard Henry Lee. Discusses Philadelphia and the British Parliament.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Politics and Causes of Revolution; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Great Britain--Colonies--America--History--18th century; United States. Declaration of Independence--Signers; England. Parliament; Great Britain. Parliament
Date: 1775-06-01; 2021

Title: Committee of Merchants & Manufacturers of Boston to Merchants of Philadelphia, 1768 August 11; 7. Committee of Merchants & Manufacturers of Boston. to Merchants of Philadelphia
Identifier(s): text:352071
Description: 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
Subject: Great Britain--Colonies--America--History--18th century; Great Britain. Stamp Act (1765); Merchants--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia; Hancock, John, 1737-1793; Erving, John; Phillips, William, 1731?-1781; Willing, Thomas, 1731-1821; Smith, Thomas, 1745-1809; Cox, John; Bryan, George, 1731-1791; Fisher, William; Great Britain. Parliament
Date: 1768-08-11; 2022

Title: Documents, 1728-1816, relating to the province of Pennsylvania and to the American Revolution
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:17081
Description: This volume contains documents that relate to the government of Pennsylvania. The volume begins with a proclamation from 1728 and contains a range of proclamations from the Seven Years' War, before ending with a series of proclamations from the 1770s and 1780s. Although there are some lists and petitions and orders in the volume, almost all of the documents are official government proclamations, often from the governor. The Revolutionary era documents are more diverse. In addition to official government documents, such as militia instructions, the volume contains manuscript copies of letters and essays intended for print, as well as private correspondence and messages from other colonies. Documents related to the American Revolution include: To the King's most Excellent Majesty The humble address and representatives of his loyal subjects to the Delegates of the Inhabitants of Georgia: Petition from the Georgia Commons House of Assembly to the king to withdraw troops and fleets from our shores.; Lee, Arthur to Alexander Wedderburn, 1774: Letter from Arthur Lee to Alexander Wedderburn where he describes "his country" and the state of revolution. Mentions the American opposition to the Stamp Act.; Resistance to Great Britain: Letter from the Committee of correspondence of the province of Massachusetts Bay to the Committee of correspondence in the province of Pennsylvania. Mentions an act passed by the British Parliament "therein mentioned the landing and discharging, lading or shipping of goods Wares and merchandise at the Town within the Harbour of Boston in the Province of Massachusetts Bay in North America". Letter is addressed to Joseph Galloway, Speaker of the House of Representatives in Pennsylvania. Letter is signed by Samuel Adams, Thomas Cushing and others.; Lee, Arthur to Alexander Wedderburn, 1774: Letter from Arthur Lee to Alexander Wedderburn where he describes "his country" and the state of revolution. Mentions the American opposition to the Stamp Act.; Purviance Jr., Samuel to William Bradford, 1774 June 28: Letter from Samuel Purviance jr. to William Bradford. Mentions that the delegates from their general congress have been authorized to address the other colonies. Also mentions securing travel for some people to Philadelphia.; Lee, Arthur to Alexander Wedderburn, 1774: Letter from Arthur Lee to Alexander Wedderburn where he describes "his country" and the state of revolution. Mentions the American opposition to the Stamp Act.; Coffin, Nathaniel to John Paterson, 1775 April 20: Letter from Nathaniel Coffin to John Paterson.; Lee, Arthur to Alexander Wedderburn, 1774: Letter from Arthur Lee to Alexander Wedderburn where he describes "his country" and the state of revolution. Mentions the American opposition to the Stamp Act.; Burd, Edward to James Burd, 1775 August 12: Letter from Edward Burd to James Burd. Mentions that Col. Thompson had not been dispatched by the Congress.; Lee, Arthur to Alexander Wedderburn, 1774: Letter from Arthur Lee to Alexander Wedderburn where he describes "his country" and the state of revolution. Mentions the American opposition to the Stamp Act.; Circular to the Field Officers of the Battalions -- Philadelphia and County of Bucks: Circular to the Field Officers of the Battalions of Philadelphia and Bucks County.; Lee, Arthur to Alexander Wedderburn, 1774: Letter from Arthur Lee to Alexander Wedderburn where he describes "his country" and the state of revolution. Mentions the American opposition to the Stamp Act.; Draft of Resolution in Relation to British Hostilities: Draft of Resolution in Relation to British Hostilities. "Whereas the british nation, through great corruption of manners... both private and public have found all honest resources insufficient to supply their excessive luxury." Mentions armed plunderers thieving and burning houses.; Lee, Arthur to Alexander Wedderburn, 1774: Letter from Arthur Lee to Alexander Wedderburn where he describes "his country" and the state of revolution. Mentions the American opposition to the Stamp Act.; Draft of Resolution Recommending Citizens to Quit Boston: Draft of resolution recommending citizens to quit Boston. Mentions the presence of a British military force in Boston.; Lee, Arthur to Alexander Wedderburn, 1774: Letter from Arthur Lee to Alexander Wedderburn where he describes "his country" and the state of revolution. Mentions the American opposition to the Stamp Act.; Draft of Resolution Empowering General Washington to Raise an Army: Draft of resolution empowering General Washington to raise an Army. Mentions the medical arrangement for the American Armies.; Lee, Arthur to Alexander Wedderburn, 1774: Letter from Arthur Lee to Alexander Wedderburn where he describes "his country" and the state of revolution. Mentions the American opposition to the Stamp Act.; Circular letter from Thomas Wharton, Jr., 1777 August 28: President of the Supreme executive council of Pennsylvania, in reference to disarming the loyalists.; Lee, Arthur to Alexander Wedderburn, 1774: Letter from Arthur Lee to Alexander Wedderburn where he describes "his country" and the state of revolution. Mentions the American opposition to the Stamp Act.; To his excellency George Washington, Gen Commander in Chief of the Armies of the United States of America: Congratulatory address to General Washington by the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania.; Lee, Arthur to Alexander Wedderburn, 1774: Letter from Arthur Lee to Alexander Wedderburn where he describes "his country" and the state of revolution. Mentions the American opposition to the Stamp Act.; Account of the Capture of the British Ship General Monk: Account of the capture of the British ship the General Monk by the Hyder Alley. Mentions other Merchant ships.; Lee, Arthur to Alexander Wedderburn, 1774: Letter from Arthur Lee to Alexander Wedderburn where he describes "his country" and the state of revolution. Mentions the American opposition to the Stamp Act.; Whereas it is expedient for the purpose of opening a commercial intercourse with the inhabitants of the United States of America: Act of Parliament for opening commercial intercourse with the United States.; Lee, Arthur to Alexander Wedderburn, 1774: Letter from Arthur Lee to Alexander Wedderburn where he describes "his country" and the state of revolution. Mentions the American opposition to the Stamp Act.; At a committee of the West India Planters and Merchants held the 6th February 1784: Minute of a meeting of a committee of the West India planters and merchants. Mentions the sugar colonies in South America.; Lee, Arthur to Alexander Wedderburn, 1774: Letter from Arthur Lee to Alexander Wedderburn where he describes "his country" and the state of revolution. Mentions the American opposition to the Stamp Act.; Minute of a meeting of a committee of the West India planters and merchants: Minute of a meeting of a committee of the West India planters and merchants. Mentions the sugar colonies in South America.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Politics and Causes of Revolution; Waging the War; American loyalists; Circular letters; Correspondence; Economics--History--18th century; Education--18th century; Finance, Public--United States--History--To 1789; Great Britain. Stamp Act (1765); International trade--18th century; Merchants--Great Britain--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, British; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Public opinion; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; United States--Politics and government--18th century; United States. Continental Army--Recruiting, enlistment, etc.; Adams, Samuel, 1722-1803; Cushing, Thomas, 1725-1788; Galloway, Joseph, 1731-1803; Burd, Edward, 1751-1833; Burd, James, 1726-1793; Coffin, Nathaniel; Paterson, John; Lee, Arthur, 1740-1792; Wedderburn, Alexander; Purviance, Samuel, Jr., active 1774-1788; Bradford, William, 1719-1791; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Wharton Jr., Thomas, 1730-1782; Wythe, George, 1726-1806; Great Britain. Parliament; Great Britain. Sovereign (1760-1820 : George III); Pennsylvania Committee of Correspondence; Pennsylvania. Supreme Executive Council; United States. Continental Congress; United States. Continental Army; University of the State of Pennsylvania
Date: 1728-1819;undated; 2022