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 ...

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Corporate author / creator:	United States. Continental Congress.
Imprint:	Philadelphia : Printed by John Dunlap, [1776]
Description:	1 online resource (1 sheet)
Language:	English
Subject:	British colonies. United States. United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783. Great Britain -- Colonies -- America. America. Broadsides.
Format:	E-Resource U.S. Federal Government Document Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11621159

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Other authors / contributors:	Adams, John, 1735-1826. Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824.
Notes:	"Extract from the Minutes, Charles Thomson, Secretary." "The resolve was drawn up by John Adams."--Evans. Evans 15141 Hildeburn, C.R. Pennsylvania, 3390 Description based on online resource; title from PDF caption (LLMC Digital, viewed May 23, 2018)
Summary:	Resolution recommending that the respective assemblies of the United Colonies adopt such government as shall seem best to them.
Other form:	Print version: United States. Continental Congress. In Congress, May 15, 1776. Philadelphia: Printed by John Dunlap [1776]

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