John Hart papers, 1761-1778 1777-1778.

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John Hart papers, 1761-1778 1777-1778.

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The papers of John Hart document his role as Speaker of the New Jersey Assembly and span the years 1761-1778, with the bulk of material dating from 1777-1778. The collection consists chiefly of certificates of attendance for the New Jersey Assembly, but also includes a bond, a claims assessment, and a receipt. The certificates of attendance were issued to members of the assembly and were used as proof of the time they spent convened in Trenton and Princeton. As Speaker of the State Assembly, Hart was called upon to certify the length of a member's stay as well as the amount of compensation he would receive. After the documents were signed, they were most likely submitted to the Treasurer of the State of New Jersey, who in turn paid out the determined sum. The collection includes certificates of attendance for the following individuals: Jacob Brookfield, John Buck, Jacob Drake, Nehemiah Dunham, Edward Fleming, James Graham, Benjamin Holme, John McMurtie, James Mott, Thomas Peterson, Roelof Sebring, Thomas Smith, Peter Tallman, Jacob Van Dike, and William Woodhull.

0.04 linear feet (15 items)

New Jersey Historical Society Library

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New Jersey Historical Society Library

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Dunham, Nehemiah.

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Sebring, Roelof.

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Drake, Jacob.

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