Charles Thomson

Charles Thomson by [[Joseph Wright (American painter)|Joseph Wright]] Charles Thomson (November 29, 1729 – August 16, 1824) was an Irish-born patriot leader in Philadelphia during the American Revolution and the secretary of the Continental Congress (1774–1789) throughout its existence. As secretary, Thomson, a Founding Father of the United States, prepared the Journals of the Continental Congress, and his and John Hancock's names were the only two to appear on the first printing of the United States Declaration of Independence. Thomson is also known for co-designing the Great Seal of the United States and adding its Latin mottoes ''Annuit cœptis'' and ''Novus ordo seclorum'', and for his translation of the Bible's Old Testament. Provided by Wikipedia
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    An enquiry into the causes of the alienation of the Delaware and Shawanese Indians from the British interest, and into the measures taken for recovering their friendship Extracted from the public treaties, and other authentic papers relating to the transactions of the government of Pensilvania and the said Indians, for near forty years; and explained by a map of the country /

    An enquiry into the causes of the alienation of the Delaware and Shawanese Indians from the British interest, and into the measures taken for recovering their friendship Extracted... by Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824

    Published 1759
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    Notes on farming

    Notes on farming by Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824

    Published 1787
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    An enquiry into the causes of the alienation of the Delaware and Shawanese Indians from the British interest : and into the measures taken for recovering their friendship : extracted from the public treaties ... together with the remarkable Journal of Christian Frederic Post ... with notes by the editor explaining sundry Indian customs, &c. written in Pennsylvania.

    An enquiry into the causes of the alienation of the Delaware and Shawanese Indians from the British interest : and into the measures taken for recovering their friendship : extract... by Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824

    Published 1759
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    The report of Charles Thomson and Christian Frederich Post

    The report of Charles Thomson and Christian Frederich Post by Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824

    Published 1758
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    The Septuagint Bible : the oldest version of the Old Testament /

    The Septuagint Bible : the oldest version of the Old Testament /

    Published 1954
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    Notes on farming

    Notes on farming

    Published 1787
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    A synopsis of the four evangelists, or, A regular history of the conception, birth, doctrine, miracles, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ in the words of the evangelists /

    A synopsis of the four evangelists, or, A regular history of the conception, birth, doctrine, miracles, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ in the words of the evang...

    Published 1815
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    Notes on the state of Virginia

    Notes on the state of Virginia by Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

    Published 1780
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    In Congress, Baltimore, January 14th, 1777 resolved, that the commissioners of the loan offices be directed to receive the bills of credit, heretofore emitted by the states in which they respectively hold their offices for such sums as shall be ordered by the Commissioners of the Treasury, or the Continental Treasurer, from time to time, for continental purposes, within such states respectively.

    In Congress, Baltimore, January 14th, 1777 resolved, that the commissioners of the loan offices be directed to receive the bills of credit, heretofore emitted by the states in whic...

    Published 1777
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    In Congress, January 5, 1779 Resolved, that the several states raise by taxes respectively as follows, for their quotas of the fifteen millions of dollars for the year 1779.

    In Congress, January 5, 1779 Resolved, that the several states raise by taxes respectively as follows, for their quotas of the fifteen millions of dollars for the year 1779.

    Published 1779
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    In Congress, May 15, 1776 Whereas His Britannic Majesty, in conjunction with the Lords and Commons of Great-Britain, has ... excluded the inhabitants of these United Colonies from the protection of the crown: ... Resolved, that it be recommended to the respective assemblies and conventions of the United Colonies ... to adopt such government as shall in the opinion of the Representatives of the people best conduce to the happiness and safety of their constituents ..

    In Congress, May 15, 1776 Whereas His Britannic Majesty, in conjunction with the Lords and Commons of Great-Britain, has ... excluded the inhabitants of these United Colonies from...

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    An ordinance for the better distribution of prizes in certain cases

    An ordinance for the better distribution of prizes in certain cases

    Published 1782
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