ALS, 1776 November 16 : Philadelphia, to Samuel Adams.

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ALS, 1776 November 16 : Philadelphia, to Samuel Adams.

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Discusses the representation at Congress, "as there have not since the 1st of this month been but nine Colonies represented, the lowest Number necessary to make a Congress, so that my failure of attendance would entirely put a stop to all Business ..." Mentions burning of Cherokee towns and the need to establish a new army.

3 p. ; 19 x 16 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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