Declaration of Independence July Fourth 1776
A transcription of the Declaration of Independence dated July 4 1776 outlines the reasons for dissolving political bonds with Britain. It asserts natural rights life liberty and the pursuit of happiness and proclaims the United States as free and independent states. It includes condemnations of King George III and ends with pledges of lives fortunes and honor.
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United States of America
Congress
Great Britain
Supreme Judge of
John Hancock
Address of the Democratic Central Committee No 4
The Democratic Central Committee urges Pennsylvanians to study the late federal legislature’s acts. It defends Governor Ritner’s vetoes against attempts to punish Democrats, preserve prison reform integrity, and expose political manipulation by federalists and office seekers. It cites the Chester County Prison bill and William A. Smith title case, urges public scrutiny, and denounces Whig tactics and partisan scheming.
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Democratic Central Committee
Pennsylvania
Chester County
Senate
House of Representatives
C.&c
Jefferson School
Chester
Grand Jury
County of
Moyamensing
Board of Respectors
Turer
Darlington
Ritner
Bell
Journal of the House
County of Chester
William A. Smith
Commonwealth
Committee of
Wm. R. Smith
Cambria County
Wmn. Smith
Willliam R. Smith
William R. Smith
Thom
Montgomery
William
William Smith
Thomas Montgomery
Courts of Common Pleas
Cambria
H. Buehler
Jacob Seiler
Davie R, Porter
Judge Banks
Venango Democrat
Gov. Porter
John J. Pierson
Monumental Dinner Ode at Kingston June 24 1841
Ode written by request for the Monumental Dinner in Kingston on June 24 1841. It honors martyred patriots and local ancestors who shed blood at the Susquehanna, praises the valley, and pledges the Soldier’s rally under divine protection. An arbour of boughs and flowers was erected at the site.
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Ohio
Wyoming
Valley of
House
Senate
Hartford Courant
Kingston
A. Sisty
Herald
Bank clerk Thomas Albright commits suicide amid alleged evidence tampering
A clark of the United States Bank named Thomas Albright killed himself amid suspicions he aided in destroying evidence against robbers who stole a million dollars meant for widows and orphans. The letter laments the moral distress caused by such acts and the impact on the vulnerable.
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Clay
Tyler
United States Bank
Ewing
Henry Clay
Thomas Albright
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