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A short history of the war in America, during the command of Sir William Howe; with severe strictures on the military conduct of that general, and some observations on the many horrid blunders, rapine, and devastation committed by him. Being a reply to his Observations, &c. : To which is added, an appendix, containing, I. A letter to Sir William Howe, upon his strictures on Mr. Galloway's private character. II. A letter from Mr. Kirk, to Sir William Howe, and his answer. III. A letter from a committee to the president of the Congress, on the state of the American army at Valley Forge, found among the papers of Henry Laurens, Esq;
Author
Galloway, Joseph, 1731-1803
Published
Philadelphia. : Re-printed and sold by Enoch Story., [1788]
Online
Online book
Location
Yale Internet Resource >> None
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2.
A short history of the war in America, during the command of Sir William Howe; with severe strictures on the miltary conduct of that general, and some observations on the many horrid blunders, rapine, and devastation committed by him. Being a reply to his Observations, &c. : To which is added, an appendix, containing, I. A letter to Sir William Howe, upon his strictures on Mr. Galloway's private character. II. A letter from Mr. Kirk, to Sir William Howe, and his answer. III. A letter from a committee to the president of the Congress, on the state of the American army at Valley Forge, found among the papers of Henry Laurens, Esq;
Author
Galloway, Joseph, 1731-1803
Published
Philadelphia. : Re-printed and sold by Enoch Story., [1788]
Location
SML, Microform (Non-Circulating) >> Fiche B1130 20382
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Books / Microforms
3.
By the United States in Congress assembled, April 7, 1781 : Be it ordained and it is hereby ordained, by the United States in Congress assembled, that the following instructions be observed by the captains or commanders of private armed vessels, commissioned by letters of marque or general reprisals, or otherwise by the authority of the United States in Congress assembled. ..
Author
United States. Continental Congress
Published
[Philadelphia : Printed by David C. Claypoole, 1781]
Location
SML, Franklin Collection, Room 230 (Non-Circulating) >> 121 1781
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Books
4.
Proclamation : Whereas, in just punishment of our manifold transgressions, it hath pleased the Supreme Disposer of all events to visit these United States with a calamitous war ... Resolved, that it be recommended to the several states to appoint the first Thursday in May next to be a day of fasting, humiliation, and prayer to Almighty God ..
Author
United States. Continental Congress
Published
Philadelphia : Printed by Hall and Sellers, [1779]
Location
SML, Franklin Collection, Room 230 (Non-Circulating) >> 121 1779
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Books
5.
In Congress, February 5, 1778. Resolved, that the captain or commanding officer of each company in the service of the United States shall, at the end of every month, furnish the regimental pay-master with a pay roll ..
Author
United States. Continental Congress
Published
[Philadelphia : s.n.], 1778.
Location
SML, Franklin Collection, Room 230 (Non-Circulating) >> 121 1778
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Books
6.
In Congress, September 26, 1778 : Resolved, that a house be provided at the city or place where Congress shall sit, wherein shall be held the several offices of the Treasury ..
Author
United States. Continental Congress
Published
[Philadelphia : s.n., 1778]
Location
SML, Franklin Collection, Room 230 (Non-Circulating) >> 121 1778
Format
Books
7.
In Congress, April 1, 1777 : For the better regulating the pay of the army, resolved, that the paymaster or deputy paymaster general shall pay no money but by warrants from the commanders in chief in their respective departments, countersigned by their respective secretaries ..
Author
United States. Continental Congress
Published
[Philadelphia] : Printed by John Dunlap, [1777]
Location
SML, Franklin Collection, Room 230 (Non-Circulating) >> 121 1777
Format
Books
8.
In Congress, April 14, 1777 : Resolved, that from and after the publication hereof, the second article of the 8th section, the first article of the 11th section, the 8th article of the 14th section, and the 2d article of the 18th section of the rules and articles for the better government of the troops ... passed in Congress, the 20th day of September, one thousand, seven hundred and seventy-six, shall be, and they are hereby repealed, and that the four following articles be substituted in the place and stead thereof. ..
Author
United States. Continental Congress
Published
Philadelphia : Printed by John Dunlap, [1777]
Location
SML, Franklin Collection, Room 230 (Non-Circulating) >> 121 1777
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Books
9.
In Congress, April 14, 1777 : Resolved, that from and after the publication hereof, the second article of the 8th section, the first article of the 11th section, the 8th article of the 14th section, and the 2d article of the 18th section of the rules and articles for the better government of the troops ... passed in Congress, the 20th day of September, one thousand, seven hundred and seventy-six, shall be, and they are hereby repealed, and that the four following articles be substituted in the place and stead thereof ... May 27. Resolved, That the General and Commander in Chief for the time being shall have full power of pardoning or mitigating any of the punishments ordered to be inflicted ... June 17. That a General Officer, commanding in a separate Department, be impowered to grant pardons ... without being obliged to report ... to Congress, or the Commander in Chief. Extract from the Minutes, Charles Thomson, Secretary
Author
United States. Continental Congress
Published
[Philadelphia] : Printed by John Dunlap, [1777]
Location
SML, Franklin Collection, Room 230 (Non-Circulating) >> 121 1777
Format
Books
10.
In Congress, April 4, 1777 : Resolved, 1. That there be one Commissary-General of Musters for the Army of the United States. 2. That there be four deputy muster-masters general; and that the said appointments be made by Congress. ..
Author
United States. Continental Congress
Published
Philadelphia : Printed by John Dunlap, [1777]
Location
SML, Franklin Collection, Room 230 (Non-Circulating) >> 121 1777
Format
Books
11.
Know ye, that we have granted, and by these presents do grant, licence and authority to John Foster Williams mariner, commander of the [blank] ... to fit out and set forth the said [blank] in a warlike manner, and by and with the said [blank] and the crew thereof ... to attack, subdue and take all ships and other vessels whatsoever carrying soldiers, arms ... or any other contraband goods to any of the British armies or ships of war employed against these United States ..
Author
United States. Continental Congress
Online
LLMC Digital Collections
Location
Yale Internet Resource
Format
Books / Online
12.
In Congress, May 21, 1776. Resolved that all persons taken in arms on board any prize, be deemed prisoners ..
Author
United States. Continental Congress
Published
[s.l. : s.n., 1776]
Location
SML, Franklin Collection, Room 230 (Non-Circulating) >> 121 1776
Format
Books
13.
In Congress, Wednesday. April 3, 1776. Instructions to the commanders of private ships or vessels of war, which shall have commissions or letters of marque and reprisal, authorising them to make captives of British vessels and cargoes
Author
United States. Continental Congress
Published
[Philadelphia : s.n.], 1776.
Location
SML, Franklin Collection, Room 230 (Non-Circulating) >> 121 1776
Format
Books
14.
In Congress, Wednesday, April 3, 1776 : Instructions to the commanders of private ships or vessels of war, which shall have commissions or letters of marque and reprisal, authorising them to make captures of British vessels and cargoes
Author
United States. Continental Congress
Online
LLMC Digital Collections
Location
Yale Internet Resource
Format
Books / Online
15.
The Tory Act : published by order of the Continental Congress, Philadelphia, Jan. 2, 1776
Author
United States. Continental Congress
Published
[Philadelphia : Printed by John Dunlap, 1776]
Location
SML, Franklin Collection, Room 230 (Non-Circulating) >> 121 1776
Format
Books