New York (State). Provincial Congress.
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The First Provincial Congress (also called the Provincial Convention) met in New York City on April 20, 1775 to choose delegates to the Second Continental Congress. The Provincial Congress reconvened several times over the next two years, and appointed committees or councils of safety to govern New York during its adjournments. The Congress also appointed ad hoc committees to consider petitions from citizens or from other Revolutionary bodies. On June 9, 1776, the Fourth Provincial Congress approved the Declaration of Independence and renamed itself the Convention of the Representatives of the State of New York. This body continued to govern New York until the establishment of a constitutional government in 1777.
From the description of Petitions, 1776-1777. (New York State Archives). WorldCat record id: 81136218
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creatorOf | New York (State). Provincial Congress. Petitions, 1776-1777. | New York State Archives |
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associatedWith | New York (Colony). Council of Safety. |
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associatedWith | New York (State). Secretary of State. |
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