Petitions : manuscript, 1772, 1778, 1791.

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Petitions : manuscript, 1772, 1778, 1791.

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Four petitions signed by various citizens, including William Phillips, Paul Revere, Benjamin Edes, John Gill, William Vernon, and others.

4 items ; 33 cm. or smaller.

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Vernon, William

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Epithet: of Stowe MS 745 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000628.0x0000e7 Import-export merchant of Newport, Rhode Island. From the description of Papers of William Vernon, 1772-1797. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 32135408 Epithet: Knight Constable of England British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000628.0x...

Phillips, William, 1731?-1781

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Major general of Royal Artillery. Phillips was second in command under Burgoyne when he was captured at Saratoga. He was exchanged in 1781 and died on campaign in Virginia later that year. From the description of AL (3rd person) : to George Washington, [ca. 1779]. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122690105 British general in Burgoyne's army, captured at the surrender of Saratoga in October, 1777. Paroled in 1779 and sent to New York. In October, 1780, wa...

Dartmouth College

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Edes, Benjamin, 1732-1803

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Revere, Paul, 1735-1818

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Boston goldsmith and engraver. Helped plan and execute the destruction of the tea in Boston harbor; gave notice of the British expedition to Concord on 18 Apr. 1775. From the description of Paul Revere receipt of Nathaniel Appleton, 1786 Aug. 28. (Buffalo History Museum). WorldCat record id: 76893586 Silversmith, patriot, courier famous for his midnight ride announcing British forces. From the description of ADS, 1797 May 5 : Boston. Bill. (Copley Press, J S Copl...

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Gill, John, 1732-1785

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