1Resolutions of the New York Convention Approving the Declaration of Independence, 9 July 1776 (Jay Papers)
Resolved, unanimously , That the reasons assigned by the Continental Congress for declaring the United Colonies free and independent States are cogent and conclusive; and that while we lament the cruel necessity which has rendered that measure unavoidable, we approve the same, and will, at the risk of our lives and fortunes, join with the other Colonies in supporting it. Resolved , That a copy...