ALS, 1775 May 23, Philadelphia, Pa., to Samuel Johnston, Edenton, N.C.

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ALS, 1775 May 23, Philadelphia, Pa., to Samuel Johnston, Edenton, N.C.

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Concerns popular support for the Revolution in New York and Philadelphia and Quaker attempts to influence legislation in New York. Advises immediate election of delegates to a provincial convention to be held in N.C. when delegates return from the Continental Congress.

1 item (3 p.) ; 38 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6681930

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Johnston, Samuel, 1733-1816

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Hooper, William, 1742-1790

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