In Congress, January 17, 1776: Resolved, that the colonels of the several battalions, ordered to be raised, do immediately order their officers on recruiting service, to such parts where they are best known and have the greatest probability of success
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United States ; Continental Congress. ; Dunlap, John ; 1747-1812
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Proclamation: Whereas it hath pleased Almighty God ... to assist and support the United States of America in their important struggle for liberty ... It is therefore recommended ... to set apart the thirteenth day of December next ... as a day of thanksgiving and prayer ... Done in Congress this twenty-sixth day of October ... one thousand seven hundred and eighty one
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United States ; Continental Congress. ; Connecticut ; Governor (1769-1784 : Trumbull). ; Green, Timothy ; 1737-1796 ; McKean, Thomas ; 1734-1817
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The treasurer takes this method to inform the public, that in pursuance of advice received from the governor and sundry members of Council and Assembly, he shall, by himself or assistant, make a tour through the counties of Windham, Windsor and Orange, for a settlement with the respective collectors of state taxes