Massachusetts Proceeds After Lexington Battle
Immediately after Lexington on April 19 1775 Massachusetts residents mobilize to continue the struggle. The provincial congress plans actions before passing a resolution renouncing allegiance to General Gage the colonial governor.
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Massachusetts
General Gage
Provincial Congress
Massachusetts 24 Shilling Note From 1775 Treasury Issue
A 24 shillings note issued by Massachusetts Bay in 1775 to fund a 13 600 man army shows a front paying the bearer lawful money by August 18 1778 and a reverse image of a colonial soldier with Magna Charta. The Latin inscription promises freedom under the sword and a quotation from Abbott about wisdom.
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Massachusetts Bay
General Assembly
Washington's Wedding in Colonial Era Debates
Reports of George Washington and Martha Custis's wedding on January 6 1759 discuss whether it occurred at St. Peter's church in Kent County or at The White House home. Descriptions of the couple's attire, including Custis's silk gown and Washington's blue and silver suit, capture the elaborate early American nuptial pageantry and guest dress.
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St. Peter's Church
Kent County
White House
Martha Custis
Washington
London
Philadelphia
Sorrow nudges hearts to help others and share kindness
A reflective meditation on sorrow guiding some to compassion and service. It speaks of happiness moving some to help, while sorrow teaches many to minister to those in need, finding gifts within hardship.
Washingtons view of mad King George III letter
Washington’s unpublished letter from 178x on King George IIIs insanity notes Federalist leanings in the new congress. He reflects on British king’s condition, Franklin’s view, and election conjecture as the United States forms its government.
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George Washington
George III
Washington
Congress
Sanguineas
Washingtons Home In England to Become Records Hall
The ancestral Washingtons home in England is not to be shipped to America. An English peace committee headed by Earl Grey plans a hall of records at Sulgrave Manor in Northamptonshire to store material on Anglo American relations. A lecture chair may be created and James Bryce, former U.S. ambassador, could be its first occupant.
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George Washington
America
Earl Grey
Old Manor
James Bryce
United States
Sulgrave Manor
Northamptonshire
England
Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Children Relief
Ad claims Mother Gray s Sweet Powders for Children relieve feverishness bad stomach teething disorders regulate bowels and expel worms. Marketed as a pleasant remedy used by mothers for 24 years with free sample offer. Address Allen 8 Olmetead Leroy NY.
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