Peter Timothy papers, 1777-1779.

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Peter Timothy papers, 1777-1779.

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ALS (1777 May 3) from Timothy to an unknown recipient commenting on economic conditions in South Carolina during the Revolution and containing a transcript of a letter (1777 March 31) from George Washington to John Hancock relaying intelligence reports on British naval maneuvers in New York; together with a resolution (1779 September 7) of the South Carolina House of Representatives that a medal be struck to honor Jacques, vicomte de Chambray.

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Hancock, John, 1737-1793

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John Hancock (January 23, 1737 [O.S. January 12, 1736] – October 8, 1793) was an American Founding Father, merchant, statesman, and prominent Patriot of the American Revolution. He served as president of the Second Continental Congress and was the first and third Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He is remembered for his large and stylish signature on the United States Declaration of Independence, so much so that the term John Hancock or Hancock has become a nickname in the United S...

Timothy, Peter, 1725?-1782

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Clerk of the South Carolina House of Representatives and printer. From the description of Peter Timothy papers, 1777-1779. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70980629 ...

Chambray, Jacques, vicomte de, 1754-1836

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Epithet: Viccomte de Chambray British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001196.0x00031a ...

Washington, George, 1732-1799

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