1Proposal for the Great Seal of the United States, [before 14 August 1776] (Franklin Papers)
On July 4, 1776, Franklin, John Adams, and Jefferson were named as a committee to suggest a seal....
2From George Washington to John Hancock, 4–5 July 1776 (Washington Papers)
When I had the honor to address you on the 30th Ulto, I transmitted a Copy of a Letter I had...
3[July [4]. 1776.] (Adams Papers)
July 4 . 1776. Resolved that Dr. Franklin, Mr. J. Adams and Mr. Jefferson be a Committee to...
4To John Adams from Joseph Reed, 4 July 1776 (Adams Papers)
I do not know whether I take the proper Channel of Recommendations, but I cannot help mentioning...
5Franklin and James Wilson to Jasper Yeates, 4 July 1776: résumé (Franklin Papers)
LS : Historical Society of Pennsylvania <Philadelphia, July 4, 1776: The Congress has appointed...
6To Benjamin Franklin from Frederick William de Woedtke, 4 July 1776 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society J’espere que le s. Colonel Allen vous aura remise ma letter...
7General Orders, 4 July 1776 (Washington Papers)
The Colonels and commanding officers of Regiments, are to make out Pay-Abstracts, for the Month...
8To George Washington from Colonel James Clinton, 4 July 1776 (Washington Papers)
The Articles Sent by Capt. Palmer for the Use of Fort Montgomery & this place I have Recd with...
9From George Washington to John Hancock, 4 July 1776 (Washington Papers)
This will be handed you by Col. Stevenson whom I have ordered with the captains of the Two Rifle...
10To George Washington from John Hancock, 4 July 1776 (Washington Papers)
The enclosed Resolves, to which I must beg Leave to refer your Attention, will inform you of the...