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Revolutionary Era broadsides, 1775-1783
United States. Continental CongressLaurens, Henry, 1724-1792Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824Watson, Hannah, 1749-1807Goodwin, George, 1757-1844
An address of the Congress to the inhabitants of the United States of America.
Hartford [Conn.]
Printed by Watson and Goodwin
1778-05-09 [1778]
1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 43 x 29 cm
Describing the causes and progress of the Revolution. Signed: By order of Congress, Henry Lawrens, president. "In Congress, May 9, 1778. Resolved, that it be recommended to ministers of the Gospel, of all denominations, to read, or cause to be read, immediately after divine service, the above address to the inhabitants of the United States of America, in their respective churches and chapels, and other places of religious worship. Published by order of Congress, Charles Thomson, secretary." Text in three columns. References: Evans 16101.
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