1I. A Plan of Treaties, 18 June 1776 (Adams Papers)
There Shall be a firm, inviolable, and universal Peace, and a true and Sincere Friendship between...
There shall be a firm inviolable and universal peace and a true and sincere friendship between...
3Order to Continental Officers, 22 September 1777 (Adams Papers)
Having here observed a diligent attention to the sick and wounded, and a benevolent desire to...
4I. Resolutions on Saltpeter and Powder Mills, 23 February 1776 (Adams Papers)
Resolved , That it be recommended to the several Assemblies, Conventions, Councils or Committees...
5III. Instructions to the Commissioners to Canada, 20 March 1776 (Adams Papers)
You are, with all convenient despatch, to repair to Canada, and make known to the people of that...
Whereas his Britannic Majesty, in conjunction with the lords and commons of Great Britain, has,...
7IX. Committee Report on Fortifying Harbors, 24 June 1776 (Adams Papers)
The Committee appointed to consider what Harbours are proper to be fortified, have attended that...
8VII. Committee Report on Esek Hopkins’ Letter, 7 June 1776 (Adams Papers)
The Committee to whom was referred the Letter from Eseck Hopkins Commodore of the Continental...
915 August., 15 August 1776 (Adams Papers)
15 August. The congress resolved that James Livingston be commissioned as colonel and ordered to...
The Committee appointed to enquire, what Powder has been Sent to the Army in the Northern...
Resolved , That a letter be sent by Express to Genl Washington, to inform him, that they Congress...
12II. Committee Report on A Plan of Treaties, 27 August 1776 (Adams Papers)
There shall be a firm, inviolable, and universal peace, and a true and sincere friendship between...
139 August., 9 August 1776 (Adams Papers)
9 August. The congress resolved that the Secret Committee supply the Delaware battalion with...
1427 August., 27 August 1776 (Adams Papers)
27 August. The congress resolved that the expense of clothing the soldiers for the Continental...
15II. Resolutions Concerning the Canadian Campaign, 8 March 1776 (Adams Papers)
Resolved , That the gentlemen who are appointed to go into Canada, be desired to enquire into the...
16IV. John Hancock to George Washington, 2 April 1776 (Adams Papers)
It gives me the most sensible Pleasure to convey to you, by Order of Congress, the only Tribute,...
3 November 1775. Dft not found. printed : JCC Worthington C. Ford and others, eds., Journals of...
18VI. Amendment to a Committee Report, 21 May 1776 (Adams Papers)
13. Resolved that the Commissioners in Canada and General Schuyler be informed that We cannot...
19X. Draft Preamble of Committee Report on Inducing Foreign Officers to Desert, 27 August 1776 (Adams Papers)
Whereas it is probable, that among the Officers of the foreign Troops, now in the Service of the...
20VIII. Committee Report on Letters from William Palfrey, 17 June 1776 (Adams Papers)
The Committee to whom were referred, the Letter from William Palfrey Esqr. Paymaster General,...
2117 August., 17 August 1776 (Adams Papers)
17 August. The congress resolved that Gustavus Risberg be appointed an assistant to Clement...
2222 August., 22 August 1776 (Adams Papers)
22 August. On this date the Board presented a report that was tabled, with no indication given of...
2313 August., 13 August 1776 (Adams Papers)
13 August. The congress resolved that General Washington supply it with a copy of Massachusetts...
2421 August., 21 August 1776 (Adams Papers)
21 August. The congress resolved that the cannon committee let a contract for casting in brass or...
257 August., 7 August 1776 (Adams Papers)
7 August. The congress ordered payment of $222 to three Canadians, Messrs. Giasson, Hertel, and...
2610 August., 10 August 1776 (Adams Papers)
10 August. The congress resolved that the officers recommended by the Board be issued...
The continental congress having been pleased to appoint us a committe for collecting an account...
2814 August., 13 August 1776 (Adams Papers)
14 August. See the Board of War report for 13 August printed below.
29Bill for Raising Six Additional Battalions of Infantry, [28 October 1776] (Jefferson Papers)
Whereas it has been thought necessary by the American Congress that the armies of the United...
30Report on Instructions to John Jay, [2 May] 1781 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 25, I, 411–16). According to the endorsement and the printed journal, this...
31V. The Declaration of Independence as Adopted by Congress, 11 June–4 July 1776 (Jefferson Papers)
IN CONGRESS, JULY 4, 1776. THE UNANIMOUS DECLARATION OF THE THIRTEEN UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ,...
32Commission from the Continental Congress, 19 June 1775 (Washington Papers)
I n C ongress T he delegates of the United Colonies of New-hampshire, Massachusetts bay,...
33IV. The Declaration as Adopted by Congress, [6 July 1775] (Jefferson Papers)
A Declaration by the Reprensentatives of the United Colonies of North-America, now met in...
34Continental Congress Nomination as Minister to Russia, 15 December 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Philadelphia, December 15, 1780. On this date John Mathews nominated Hamilton Minister to Russia....
35A Declaration by the Representatives of the United States of America in general Congress assembled, 28 June 1776 (Adams Papers)
When in the Course of human Events it becomes necessary for a People to advance from that...
36Continental Congress Motion to Extend the Time Allowed for Appeals from Maritime Courts, [6 June 1783] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, June 6, 1783. Under this date the Register of Reports of Committees sent to...
37Instructions from the Continental Congress, 22 June 1775 (Washington Papers)
In Congress This Congress having appointed you to be General & Commander in chief of the army of...
38Continental Congress: Agreement of Secrecy, 9 November 1775 (Jefferson Papers)
Resolved That every member of this Congress considers himself under the ties of virtue, honor and...
39Motion on Impressment of Supplies, [18 May] 1781 (Madison Papers)
Printed text ( JCC Worthington Chauncey Ford et al ., eds., Journals of the Continental Congress,...
40Motion on Instructions to George Washington, [1 January] 1781 (Madison Papers)
Printed text ( Journals of the Continental Congress , XIX, 2). That so much of the letter from...
41Motion on Rules of Congress, [6 April] 1781 (Madison Papers)
Printed text ( JCC Worthington Chauncey Ford et al ., eds., Journals of the Continental Congress,...
42Enclosure: A Resolution on a Treaty of Commerce, 12 July 1781 (Adams Papers)
By the United states in Congress assembled Resolved That the commission and instructions for...
43Motion regarding Virginia Currency, [11 October] 1780 (Madison Papers)
Printed text ( Journals of the Continental Congress , XVIII, 916). On motion of Mr. [James]...
44I. Resolution of Congress concerning a Commercial Clause, 31 December 1782 (Jefferson Papers)
In Congress, 31 Dec. 1782. “On the report of a Committee to whom was referred a letter of the...
45The Continental Congress: Letter of Credence for Franklin as Commissioner to Spain, [2 January 1777] (Franklin Papers)
DS : American Philosophical Society, Archivo Historico Nacional; draft: National Archives On...
46Motion on Court of Appeals, [12 April] 1781 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 36, I, 137–40). Docketed, “Motion of Mr Madison April 12. 1781 Referred to Mr...
47To Benjamin Franklin from the Continental Congress: Instructions, [14 August–16 October 1779] (Franklin Papers)
Copies: Library of Congress (two), Massachusetts Historical Society (two), New-York Historical...
48III. Jefferson’s Commission as a Minister Plenipotentiary for Negotiating Peace, [8 January 1783] (Jefferson Papers)
The United States in Congress Assembled To all who shall see these presents Greeting. Know Ye...
49Draft of a Declaration on the British Treatment of Ethan Allen, [2 January 1776] (Jefferson Papers)
A Declaration by the Representatives of the United colonies in Congress. When necessity compelled...
50Seal for the Admiralty of the United States, [4 May] 1780 (Madison Papers)
Printed text ( Journals of the Continental Congress , XVI, 412). The Board of Admiralty reported...