Minutes of a meeting : manuscript copy, 1776.

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Minutes of a meeting : manuscript copy, 1776.

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Autograph document. Consists of a true copy from the minutes of the Committee of Safety (1776 Apr. 19) and a true copy of the extracts of the minutes of the "Hono'ble Continental Congress (1776 Mar. 21). Both copies are signed by John McKesson, Secretary to the provisional Congress of New York. Because of commercial restraints imposed by the Parliament of Great Britain, documents recommend the promotion of "the culture of hemp, flax and cotton, and the growth of wool, in these United Colonies."

1 item (3 p.) ; 32 cm.

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Committee of Safety (New York, N.Y.)

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McKesson, John.

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Secretary to the New York Provincial Congress. From the description of John McKesson collection, 1775-1779. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79270065 ...

United States. Continental Congress

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The central governing body of the American colonies from 1774, continuing during the American Revolution; and also the first governing body of the U.S. until the establishment of the U.S. Constitution in 1789. From the description of Continental Congress minutes, 1778 Oct. 21. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 429918299 Noah Cooke, Jr. (1749-1829) earned his Harvard AB 1769. His early career was as a clergyman, but he later became a lawyer. He was admitted to the bar in Cheshir...