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Continental, Confederation, and United States Congress collection, 1751-1902 (majority within 1761-1862)

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This collection contains miscellaneous single items authored by, signed by, or relating to members of the Continental Congresses, the Confederation Congress, and the United States Congress. The bulk of the collection dates from 1761 to 1862, and while some content relates to political positions and actions, most of the items concern congressional representatives' financial and business affairs, legal practices, and various personal matters.

This collection contains miscellaneous single items authored by, signed by, or relating to members of the Continental Congresses, the Confederation Congress, and the United States Congress. The bulk of the collection dates from 1761 to 1862, and while some content relates to political positions and actions, most of the items concern congressional representatives' financial and business affairs, legal practices, and various personal matters. Of particular note are items relating to the military during the American Revolution, including one item from January 27, 1778, that appears to have a separate message visible by backlight. The collection also contains materials relating to wampum and Native American relations, as well as Shay's Rebellion. See the Detailed Box and Folder Listing below for more information about each item.

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. Ja[mes] Smith ADS; Cumberland County, [Pennsylvania]. James Smith served as attorney for Jacob Smout, who accused Daniel Lawrence, "Wampum Maker," of trespass in October 1749 in regards to debts., [1751 January]

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James Smith served as attorney for Jacob Smout, who accused Daniel Lawrence, "Wampum Maker," of trespass in October 1749 in regards to debts.
In: Continental, Confederation, and United States Congress collection, 1751-1902 (majority within 1761-1862)Continental, Confederation, and United States Congress Collection, 1751-1902 (majority within 1761-1862)
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. Step[hen] Hopkins DS to Sheriff of the County of Kent; Providence, [Rhode Island]., 1761 March 21

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Stephen Hopkins, Governor, calls a General Assembly for March 30, 1761 in response to letters from Secretary Pitt and General Amherst "calling on the Colony to raise for His Majesty's Service for the ensuing Campaign two thirds of the Number of Men which were raised in this Colony the Year past." Orders the sheriff to inform members of the Council and Assembly in his county. Includes a signed note on the verso by Step[hen] Arnold, Sheriff, that he fulfilled the order.
In: Continental, Confederation, and United States Congress collection, 1751-1902 (majority within 1761-1862)Continental, Confederation, and United States Congress Collection, 1751-1902 (majority within 1761-1862)
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. Jos[eph] Galloway; Samuel Rhoads, Jos[eph] Fox; Edw[ar]d Penington; H[?] Hughes DS to James Hamilton; s.l., 1762 June 12

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Writing in regards to accessing information from Pennsylvania Council books. Wish Hamilton had agreed to their request to receive copies "of such Minutes of Council as related to Indian Purchases." Believe that doing so would help settle "the dispute between the Proprietaries and Indians in an equitable manner, in which the public Tranquility is intimately concerned."
In: Continental, Confederation, and United States Congress collection, 1751-1902 (majority within 1761-1862)Continental, Confederation, and United States Congress Collection, 1751-1902 (majority within 1761-1862)
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. Peter Remsen; Daniel Horsmanden DS to Hendrick Remsen; [New York]., 1768 August 31; 1772 January 13

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Land deed dividing property between them. Witnessed and signed by John A. Remsen and John Nathan Hutchins. Includes a note signed on the verso by Daniel Horsmanden, Chief Justice of New York, on January 13, 1772 attesting that John Nathan Hutchins appeared before him and swore to its veracity. Recorded in Kings County January 17, 1772 by Simon Boerum. On vellum.
In: Continental, Confederation, and United States Congress collection, 1751-1902 (majority within 1761-1862)Continental, Confederation, and United States Congress Collection, 1751-1902 (majority within 1761-1862)
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. Henry Middleton Partially printed DS to William Bull; South Carolina., 1770 September 14

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Middleton is bound to pay Bull, Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of South Carolina, two thousand pounds as administrator of F. Amey if he does not fulfill his duties. Details Middleton's responsibilities, as outlined in the "Act for the better settling of Intestates Estates." Witnessed and signed by Samuel Hopkins, Jr.
In: Continental, Confederation, and United States Congress collection, 1751-1902 (majority within 1761-1862)Continental, Confederation, and United States Congress Collection, 1751-1902 (majority within 1761-1862)
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. Natha[niel] Freeman ANS to John Adams; Sandwich, [Massachusetts?]., 1772 October 4

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Has a case he is appealing, "and you have been my attorney heretofore I desire you would not take up against me." Includes a note signed by John Adams on the verso, "I am not engaged against Dr. Freeman, and am ready to engage for him."
In: Continental, Confederation, and United States Congress collection, 1751-1902 (majority within 1761-1862)Continental, Confederation, and United States Congress Collection, 1751-1902 (majority within 1761-1862)
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