1From George Washington to John Hancock, 12 December 1776 (Washington Papers)
I last night received the favor of Mr Thompson’s Letter, inclosing the Proceedings of Congress of the 11th Instt. As the publication of their Resolve in my opinion will not lead to any good end, but on the contrary may be attended with some bad consequences, I shall take the liberty to decline inserting it in this days Orders, I am persuaded if the Subject is taken up & reconsidered, that...