Text In Congress, October 3d, 1776. : Resolved, that five millions of continental dollars be immediately borrowed for the use of the United States of America, at the annual interest of four per cent. … Resolves regarding loans- interest- and the establishment of government loan offices- followed by two resolves dated Oct. 7- 1776 and Feb. 26- 1777- concerning interest rates and penalties for the counterfeiting of Continental Loan Office bills. References: Evans 15170. View Item
Text An address of the Congress to the inhabitants of the United States of America. Describing the causes and progress of the Revolution. Signed: By order of Congress- Henry Lawrens- president. "In Congress- May 9- 1778. Resolved- that it be recommended to ministers of the Gospel- of all denominations- to read- or cause to be read- immediately after divine service- the above address to the inhabitants of the United States of America- in their respective churches and chapels- and other places of religious worship. Published by order of Congress- Charles Thomson- secretary." Text in three columns. References: Evans 16101. View Item