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 ...

Resolution recommending that the respective assemblies of the United Colonies adopt such government as shall seem best to them.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: United States. Continental Congress
Other Authors: Adams, John, 1735-1826
Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824
Language:English
Published: Philadelphia : Printed by John Dunlap, [1776]
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Physical Description:1 online resource (1 sheet)
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Summary:
Resolution recommending that the respective assemblies of the United Colonies adopt such government as shall seem best to them.
Note:"Extract from the Minutes, Charles Thomson, Secretary."
"The resolve was drawn up by John Adams."--Evans.
References:
Evans 15141
Hildeburn, C.R. Pennsylvania, 3390
Source of Description:
Description based on online resource; title from PDF caption (LLMC Digital, viewed May 23, 2018)
Place of Publication:United States -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.