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In Council. Philadelphia, 28th July, 1777. : Sir, The following lines come to you from Council in the most pressing exigency of public affairs, in which the very existence of this state is threatened …
Circular letter to the county lieutenants- ordering the militia to be called out on the expected arrival of the British in Delaware Bay. Ascribed by Evans to the press of John Dunlap. New-York Historical copy signed in manuscript: "I am Sir your very Hum Sert Tho Wharton jun Pres"; lengthy manuscript inscription at foot of page. References: Evans 15527; Hildeburn- C.R. Pennsylvania- 3565.
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