ALS, 1775 June 5, Philadelphia, to Samuel Johnston.

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ALS, 1775 June 5, Philadelphia, to Samuel Johnston.

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Mentions important, secret matters taken up by Congress. Suggests a Provincial Convention be called in North Carolina of "popular men that are friendly to our cause." Relates the suggestion of removing Congress to Connecticut to be near the seat of action in Boston. Written just prior to Battle of Bunker Hill on June 17.

3 p. ; 23 x 19 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6821168

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Johnston, Samuel, 1733-1816

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