Whipple, William, 1730-1785

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1730-01-14

1730-01-14

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1785-11-28

1785-11-28

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Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Hampshire, Brigadier General.

From the description of ALS, 1776 March 17 : Philadelphia, to Doctor Joshua Bracket, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. (Copley Press, J S Copley Library). WorldCat record id: 14123096

At this time, William Whipple was conducting a business through sea trade.

From the description of List 1755 May 4. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155866516

Statesman from New Hampshire, with service in the Continental Congress, 1776-1779, and signer of the Declaration of Independence, 1776. Served as Brigadier General in the New Hampshire militia.

From the description of Letter, 1778 Sept. 7, to Josiah Bartlett. (New Hampshire Newsp Project). WorldCat record id: 84400021

Declaration of Independence signer from New Hampshire.

From the description of Letter to John Langdon, 1779 March 29. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 55230454 From the description of Militia orders and portrait, 1776 February 1. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 55225680

Whipple, a Signer of the Declaration of Independence, participated in what would be considered the turning point of the Revolution.

From the description of ALS, 1777 October 21 : Albany, to Meshech Weare. (Copley Press, J S Copley Library). WorldCat record id: 14152767

Both delegates were Signers of the Declaration of Independence from New Hampshire.

From the description of ALS, 1777 February 9 : Baltimore, to Meshech Weare. (Copley Press, J S Copley Library). WorldCat record id: 14152656

Whipple was a Signer of the Declaration of Independence and an active member of the Continental Congress.

From the description of LS, 1778 November 11 : Philadelphia, In Committee of Congress, Circular, to the Governor of North Carolina, [Richard Caswell]. (Copley Press, J S Copley Library). WorldCat record id: 14153022

Signer of the Declaration of Independence.

From the description of ALS, 1778 November 15 : Philadelphia, to Doctor Brackett. (Copley Press, J S Copley Library). WorldCat record id: 14283595

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American loyalists

Burgoyne's Invasion, 1777

Canadian Invasion, 1775-1776

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Pirates

Saratoga Campaign, N.Y., 1777

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New Hampshire

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Kittery (Me.)

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United States

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United States

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United States

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United States

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United States

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Portsmouth (N.H.)

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United States

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United States

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United States

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