In Convention present 112 members. Wednesday, May 15, 1776 : Forasmuch as all the endeavours of the United Colonies, by the most decent representations and petitions to the King and Parliament of Great Britain, to restore peace and security to America under the British government ... instead of a redress of grievances, have produced ... oppression, and a vigorous attempt to effect our total destruction. ... Resolved unanimously, that a committee ought to be appointed to prepare a declaration of rights, and such a plan of government as will be most likely to maintain peace and order in this colony, and secure substantial and equal liberty to the people.

Author/creator Virginia
Other author Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803.
Format Electronic
Publication Info[Williamsburg, Va.] : [Printed by Alexander Purdie], [1776]
Description1 sheet (2 unnumbered pages)
Supplemental ContentEvans Digital Edition
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SeriesEarly American imprints. First series ; no. 15200. ^A478749
General noteSigned: Edmund Pendleton, president. (A copy.) John Tazewell, clerk of the Convention.
General noteImprint supplied by Bristol.
References Evans 15200
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