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Title: United States, Continental Congress resolution regarding leaden spouts; No. 1437 United States, Continental Congress resolution regarding leaden spouts
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:938
Description: Resolution in compliance with a Congressional resolution of 26 Aug. that appoints specified individuals to take down leaden spouts in Philadelphia for the use of the laboratory.; "Extract from the Minutes." Signed by T[imothy] Matlack, secretary.; American Philosophical Society
Creator: Matlack, Timothy, 1736-1829et al; Pennsylvania. Supreme Executive Councilet al
Subject: Politics and Causes of Revolution; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects
Date: 1777-08-27; 2021

Title: Notification of the election of Elias Boudinot as president, 1782 November 04; Notification of C.C. of election of Elias Boudinot as president
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:11567
Description: A notification that Elias Boudinot was elected as the new president of congress.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects
Date: 1782-11-04; 2022

Title: Carroll, Charles to Benjamin Franklin, 1781 May 07; Carroll, Charles, 1737-1832. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:10119
Description: Charles Carroll writes to Benjamin Franklin updating him on events related to the war.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects
Date: 1781-05-07; 2022

Title: Morris, Robert to John Adams, 1782 September 27; No. 960 Robert Morris to John Adams
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:644
Description: Congratulates him on the success of his "patriotic labors" in the Netherlands and on his success in opening a loan; encloses resolutions and copies of letters [not present] that convey the views of Congress and his own views.; "Triplicate"; American Philosophical Society
Creator: Morris, Robert, 1734-1806et al
Subject: Economy; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Diplomacy; United States. Congress
Date: 1782-09-27; 2021

Title: Peabody, Nathaniel to Henry Laurens, 1779 December 17
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:125
Description: Mentions a visit by "the truly Patriotic and Heroic" Col. [John] Laurens, expresses concern because Laurens resigned his appointment as secretary [to the minister plenipotentiary] to the Court of Versailles, remarks that there is "a Storm Gathering" over nominations for the post, and mentions that [James] Lovell, G[ouverneur] Morris, and Lt. Col. [Alexander] Hamilton are the nominees; informs him about appointments to the Board of Treasury, the Board of Admiralty, and the Board of War.; Partly illegible; American Philosophical Society
Creator: Peabody, Nathaniel, 1741-1823
Source: The Sol Feinstone Collection of the American Revolution, ca. 1760s-1850s (Mss.B.F327); https://search.amphilsoc.org/collections/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.F327-ead.xml
Subject: Politics and Causes of Revolution; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; ; Laurens, John, 1754-1782; United States. Congress
Date: 1779-12-17; 2021

Title: Lowell, James to Benjamin Franklin, 1777 July 04 - 1777 July 09; Lowell, James. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:9557
Description: James Lowell writes to Benjamin Franklin about the possibility of bringing foreign soldiers to aid and relieve American soldiers during the war. He references the benefits and possible issues that could occur. Lovell discusses the different treatises with Chevalier de Borne and others that have caused issues because of their inconsistencies. He also mentions the French engineers that have arrived in America.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1794
Date: 1777; 2022

Title: Paine, Thomas to Benjamin Franklin, 1777 June 20; Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:9312
Description: Thomas Paine writes to Benjamin Franklin about his appointment as Secretary to the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paine describes how he found out that Franklin was departing for France and that it was in the New York Newspapers within four days of his departure. Paine relays that he was concerned that the British would use this information. Paine informs Franklin that he sent him three sets of The Crisis. He continues by describing his next writing, "the first volume of the Revolution of America" and requests Franklin send him relevant materials for the book.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1794
Date: 1777-06-20; 2022

Title: No. 1080 Nathaniel Peabody to Henry Laurens
Identifier(s): text:321037
Description: Mentions a visit by "the truly Patriotic and Heroic" Col. [John] Laurens, expresses concern because Laurens resigned his appointment as secretary [to the minister plenipotentiary] to the Court of Versailles, remarks that there is "a Storm Gathering" over nominations for the post, and mentions that [James] Lovell, G[ouverneur] Morris, and Lt. Col. [Alexander] Hamilton are the nominees; informs him about appointments to the Board of Treasury, the Board of Admiralty, and the Board of War.; Partly illegible; American Philosophical Society
Creator: Peabody, Nathaniel, 1741-1823et al
Subject: Politics and Causes of Revolution; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Laurens, John, 1754-1782; United States. Congress
Date: 1779-12-17; 2021

Title: Biddle, Clement to George Washington, 1780 May 28; No. 2330 Clement Biddle to George Washington
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:865
Description: Acknowledges his approbation of Biddle's past service and informs him that because of the prospect of assistance from France, Biddle will continue in the service; informs him that Biddle will deliver Washington's letter to the Board of Treasury in Philadelphia.; American Philosophical Society
Creator: Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814et al
Subject: Politics and Causes of Revolution; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; United States. Board of Treasury
Date: 1780-05-28; 2021

Title: Hillegas, Michael to Benjamin Franklin, 1777 July 17; Hillegas, Michael, 1729-1804. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:9404
Description: Letter from Michael Hillegas introducing Mr. William McCreery to Benjamin Franklin. Hillegas requested that Franklin support McCreery while he was in France as he was carrying important documents related to the Revolutionary War.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Social networks--18th century
Date: 1777-07-17; 2022

Title: Records Relating to the Court Cover page
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23829
Description: Papers delivered to Court of Inquiry bo Colonel Udny Hay.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Courts-martial and courts of inquiry; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Hay, Udny
Date: undated; 2022

Title: Wickes, Thomas to Hay Udny, 1779 October 08; Wickes, Thomas et. al. to Udny Hay
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23849
Description: Letter from Thomas Wickes to Hay Udny. Fishkill - Concurring with the other officers in relation to their treatment by Congress, but differing with them (not through inclination, but had circumstances) respecting the time when they must resign; miserable situation of their families renders this precaution necessary.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Wickes, Thomas; Hay, Udny
Date: 1779-10-08; 2022

Title: United States. Continental Congress Act and resolution
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23355
Description: Resolve of Congress concerning the right invested in the Executive power of every State to regulate the behavior of all Continental officers.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Public opinion; United States. Continental Congress
Date: 1778-02-09; 2022

Title: Wythe, George to T[homas] J[efferson], 1776 July 27; United States. Continental Congress Resolution, 1776 June 24; B J35.51 no.20. Wythe, George, 1726-1806. Letter to T[homas] J[efferson]
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16712
Description: A resolution in Congress from June 24th, 1776 that anyone living in the "united colonies" and "deriving protection" from its laws "owe allegiance to the Said laws, and are members of Such Colony, and that all person passing through, visiting, or making a temporary stay in [...] owe during the Same time, allegiance thereto. The resolution states that those that adhere to the King of Great Britain or other enemy countries, "are guilty of Treason against such Colony." Congress recommends that the colonies pass laws that punish "any of the Treasons before described." On the same document, a letter from George Wythe to Thomas Jefferson is copied down. Wythe describes John Murray's (Lord Dunmore) retreat to St George's Island. Wythe describes the dismal conditions of Lord Dunmore and quips, "Ought the precept , if thine enemy thirst give him drink, to be observed towards such a friend, in such a war? Our Countrymen will probably decide in the negative[...]" Wythe concludes his letter by describing the development of a system of governance in Virginia and his dissatisfaction with it.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Mobilizing the Populace; Waging the War; Treason; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Dunmore, John Murray, Earl of, 1732-1809; United States. Continental Congress
Date: 1776-07-27; 2022

Title: Jay, John to Anne-Cesar, chevalier de La Luzerne, 1779 January 22; No. 627 John Jay to Anne-Cesar, chevalier de La Luzerne
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:966
Description: Informs him that Congress directed the Marine Committee to register the commission of [Joseph de Valnais] and to introduce the latter to Massachusetts as consul of France for the state; mentions that Jay desires to converse with La Luzerne "on several interesting Subjects."; American Philosophical Society
Creator: Jay, John, 1745-1829et al
Subject: Politics and Causes of Revolution; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Diplomacy; Valnais, Joseph de, 1748-1826; United States. Continental Congress. Marine Committee
Date: 1779-01-22; 2021

Title: Montfort de Prat, Julius de, Comte to William Temple Franklin, 1779 October 19; Montfort de Prat, Julius de, Comte. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25332
Description: Letter from Julius de Montfort de Prat, Comte to William Temple Franklin. Requests him to read his educational plan or program submitted to Dr. Franklin and give his opinion on the English translation of it.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; Family life--18th century; Education--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1779-10-19; 2022

Title: Resolution, United States. Congress, 1782 December 03; United States. Congress. Resolution
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:11348
Description: Congress agrees to the Secretary of Foreign Affairs request to reign his office.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1794; Livingston, Robert R., 1718-1775
Date: 1782-12-03; 2022

Title: Limozin, Andrew to Jonathan Williams Jr., 1781 December 4; Limozin, Andrew. to Jonathan Williams, Jr.
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:27204
Description: Letter from Andrew Limozin to Jonathan Williams Jr. Le Havre. Request to recommend him to Dr. Franklin for the appointment as Consul for the United States at Le Havre.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Limozin, Andrew; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815
Date: 1781-12-04; 2022

Title: Angenend to William Temple Franklin, 1781 December 21; Angenend, ------. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26703
Description: Letter from Angenend to William Temple Franklin. Sends samples of velvet for Dr. Franklin's costume.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-12-21; 2022

Title: Paine, Thomas to Dr. Samuel Adams, 1779 October 25; Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809. ALS to Dr. Samuel Adams
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:12619
Description: Letter from Thomas Paine to Samuel Adams.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; United States--Politics and government--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809; Adams, Samuel, 1745-1819
Date: 1779-10-25; 2022