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Microfiche 1227 16116, Box 49 In Congress, March 2, 1778 Whereas it is essential to the operations of the Army, during the next campaign, that the most vigorous measures should forthwith be adopted for forming a body of horse. 1
Microfiche 1227 16118, Box 49 State of New-Hampshire. In Committee of Safety, March 27th, 1778 Ordered, that the following proclamation of the Hon'ble Continental Congress, for a general fast throughout the United-States, be printed ... : A proclamation for a general fast, throughout the United-States of America. 1
Microfiche 1227 16119, Box 49 In Congress, April 23, 1778 Whereas persuasion and influence, the example of the deluded or wicked, the fear of danger, or the calamities of war, may have induced some of the subjects of these states to join, aid or abet the British forces in America. 1
Microfiche 1227 16120, Box 49 In Congress, May 2, 1778 Resolved, that the managers of the lottery be authorised to employ their agents in each state to pay off the prizes of the tickets sold by them. 1
Microfiche 1227 16121, Box 49 A proclamation Whereas Congress have received information and complaints ... they do hereby direct, enjoin and command, all captains, commanders and other officers and seamen, belonging to any American armed vessels, to ... pay a sacred regard to the rights of neutral powers ... Given in Congress at York, in the state of Pennsylvania, this ninth day of May, anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and seventy-eight. 1
Microfiche 1227 16122, Box 49 A proclamation Whereas Congress have received information and complaints ... they do hereby direct, enjoin and command, all captains, commanders and other officers and seamen belonging to any American armed vessels to ... pay a sacred regard to the rights of neutral powers ... Given in Congress at York, in the state of Pennsylvania, this ninth day of May, anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and seventy-eight. 1
Microfiche 1227 16123, Box 49 In Congress, May 14, 1777 Resolved, I. That the quarter-master general of the Army be authorized and empowered to appoint one commissary of forage for the Army, and one for each of the military departments thereof. 1
Microfiche 1227 16125, Box 49 In Congress, May 22, 1778 Resolved, that it be recommended to the legislatures of the respective states, to enact laws for exempting from militia duty all persons who have deserted, or shall hereafter desert, from the British Army or Navy, during the present war. 1
Microfiche 1227 16126, Box 49 In Congress, 17th May, 1778 Establishment of the American Army. I. Infantry. Resolved, that each battalion of infantry shall consist of nine companies. 1
Microfiche 1227 16127, Box 49 In Congress, June 6, 1778 Resolved, that the resolution of Congress of the 2d of June, relative to the subsistance [sic] money to be allowed to officers in the continental service, be extended to all militia or other troops which may ... be called into the continental service, or which may be raised in pursuance of a special resolution of Congress. 1
Microfiche 1227 16128, Box 49 In Congress, August 26, 1776 Whereas, in the course of the present war, some commissioned and non-commissioned officers of the Army and Navy, as also private soldiers, marines and seamen, may lose a limb, or be otherwise so disabled. 1
Microfiche 1227 16129, Box 49 Your committee, to whom it was referred to consider and report on the currency and finances of these United States, beg leave to report ... 1
Microfiche 1227 16130, Box 49 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. 1
Microfiche 1227 16131, Box 49 In Congress, October 8, 1778 Resolved, that all limitations of prices of gold and silver be taken off. 1
Microfiche 1227 16132, Box 49 By the Congress of the United States of America. Manifesto These United States, having been driven to hostilities by the oppressive and tyrannous measure of Great-Britain ... they declared themselves free and independent. 1
Microfiche 1227 16133, Box 49 The following paper is reprinted in New-York by authority, with the remarks subjoined to it By the Congress of the United States of America. Manifesto. "These United States, having been driven to hostilities by the oppressive and tyrannous measures of Great-Britain. 1
Microfiche 1227 16135, Box 49 A proclamation It having pleased Almighty God ... to bestow great and manifold mercies ... Resolved, that it be, and hereby is recommended to ... the said states, to appoint Wednesday the 30th day of December next ... as a day of public thanksgiving ... Done in Congress this 17th day of November 1778. 1
Microfiche 1227 16136, Box 49 In Congress. November 24, 1778 Congress took into consideration the report of the committee of arrangement, and thereupon came to the following resolutions. 1
Microfiche 1227 16138, Box 49 Journals of Congress containing the proceedings from January 1st, 1777, to January 1st, 1778. : Published by order of Congress. : Volume III. 1
Microfiche 1227 16139, Box 49 The proceedings of a general court-martial held at Cambridge, on Tuesday the twentieth of January; and continued by several adjournments to Wednesday the 25th of February, 1778: upon the trial of Colonel David Henley. 1