ALS, 1776 June 21, Philadelphia, Pa., to Gov. Nicholas Cooke.

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ALS, 1776 June 21, Philadelphia, Pa., to Gov. Nicholas Cooke.

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Report of Rhode Island's congressional delegates to the governor of the colony, detailing recent business before the Continental Congress. Mentions discussion and tabling of the question of independence; appointment of the committee to draft the Declaration; and establishment of the Board of War and Ordnance.

1 item (2 p.) ; 34 cm.

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