104 Documents
Meeting of the Convention of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. [1776-07-15] Pennsylvania State Convention. [S5-V2-p0001] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
List of Members, Officers Chosen, Qualification and Profession of Faith Signed by Members Present. [1776-07-16] Pennsylvania State Convention. [S5-V2-p0002] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Resolution to Procure Lead. [1776-07-16] Pennsylvania State Convention. [S5-V2-p0003] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Guard in Philadelphia to be Kept Up. [1776-07-16] Pennsylvania State Convention. [S5-V2-p0003] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Proposition to Agree Upon a Temporary Line Between Pennsylvania and Virginia. [1776-07-16] Pennsylvania State Convention. [S5-V2-p0003] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Rev. Wm. White requested to perform divine service tomorrow, before the Convention, Colonel Miles appointed Brigadier-General and Commander-in-Chief of the Forces of Pennsylvania, Committee appointed to bring in Ordinance for disarming all Non-Associators. [1776-07-17] . [S5-V2-p0003] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Affirmation taken by the Secretary of the Convention. [1776-07-18] . [S5-V2-p0004] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Thanks of Convention to Mr. White for having performed divine service. [1776-07-18] . [S5-V2-p0004] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Committee appointed to draw up Rules for the Convention. [1776-07-18] . [S5-V2-p0004] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Clerk of the Assembly required to deliver such Records and Papers as the Convention shall think necessary, Report from Committee to bring in an Ordinance respecting the arms of Non-Associators, Rules and Regulations for the government of the Convention, Committee appointed to make an essay for a Declaration of Rights for the State. [1776-07-18] . [S5-V2-p0005] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Ordinance respecting arms of Non-Associators read a second time. [1776-07-19] . [S5-V2-p0005] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Circular letters to be written, urging Troops to be marched with the utmost expedition to New-Jersey. [1776-07-19] . [S5-V2-p0005] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Ordinance for disarming Non-Associators. [1776-07-19] . [S5-V2-p0006] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Election of Delegates to Continental Congress, Committee appointed to draw up Instructions to Delegates in Continental Congress, Committee appointed to confer with Virginia Delegates on the subject of a temporary line between Virginia and Pennsylvania, New Jail in Philadelphia delivered up to Congress for the use of the State Prisoners, Recommendation of Field-Officers for the Battalion intended for the defence of the western frontier. [1776-07-20] . [S5-V2-p0006] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Committee to go immediately and examine the old Jail. [1776-07-20] . [S5-V2-p0007] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Four additional Battalions to be raised for the Flying-Camp, Resolved to take the most effectual measures to render the burthen and expense of the inhabitants equal, Committee to bring in bills for punishment of Treason and counterfeiting, Resolution fixing pay of Members of Council of Safety, Election of Members of Council of Safety. [1776-07-23] . [S5-V2-p0008] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Oath of Members of Council of safety, Council of Safety Recommended to procure sufficient number of Pikes for use of the Militia, Committee on Declaration of Rights appointed also to draw up an essay for a frame of Government, Committee on Counterfeiting and treason reported,Resolution respecting two Companies raising by the Committee of Westmoreland, Draft of Instructions to Delegates in Congress reported, Committee to bring in Ordinance for delivering persons confined in Jail. [1776-07-24] . [S5-V2-p0009] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Report of Committee on Colonel Easton's petition. [1776-07-24] . [S5-V2-p0009] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Declaration of Independence unanimously approved. [1776-07-25] . [S5-V2-p0010] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Draft of a Declaration of Rights reported, Ordinance on Treason committed for amendment, Committee to fix quotas for the four additional Battalions report, Report of Committee for Instructions to Delegates in Congress read the first time. [1776-07-25] . [S5-V2-p0010] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Letter from General Roberdeau, Committee appointed to examine the funds of the State, Minutes of the Convention to be published weekly in English and German, Report of the Declaration of Rights recommitted, An essay for an Ordinance for delivering the Jails, reported. [1776-07-26] . [S5-V2-p0010] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Instructions for Delegates in Congress. [1776-07-26] . [S5-V2-p0011] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
July 27. [1776-07-27] . [S5-V2-p0012] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
An Ordinance for the release of Colonel James Easton. [1776-07-27] . [S5-V2-p0012] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
New draft of Declaration of Rights reported. [1776-07-27] . [S5-V2-p0012] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Draft of the Declaration of Rights ordered to be printed for the use of the Members. [1776-07-29] . [S5-V2-p0012] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Memorial from County of Northumberland, praying assistance against Indians. [1776-07-30] . [S5-V2-p0012] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Draft of Ordinance for relief of prisoners in the Jails, ordered to be transcribed for a third reading, Draft of Ordinance for punishing Counterfeiting paper currency to be transcribed for a third reading, Committee appointed on Petition from North-Cumberland. [1776-07-31] . [S5-V2-p0013] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
An Ordinance for the relief of the Prisoners in the several Jails in the State of Pennsylvania. [1776-08-01] . [S5-V2-p0013] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
An Ordinance for the relief of the Prisoners in the several Jails in the State of Pennsylvania. [1776-08-01] . [S5-V2-p0013] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
An Ordinance to prevent the Counterfeiting the paper money issued by the honourable the Continental Congress, or by any other of the United American States. [1776-08-01] . [S5-V2-p0013] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Resolutions on Petition and Memorial from Cumberland County Draft of Ordinance for punishing High Treason ordered to be transcribed for a third reading. [1776-08-01] . [S5-V2-p0016] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Resolved that the future Legislature of this State shall consist of one branch only, under proper restrictions. [1776-08-02] . [S5-V2-p0016] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Fines imposed upon absent Members, Report from the Committee to inquire into the Publick Funds, Consideration of the matter respecting the command of the Fleet resumed, Committee appointed to bring in an Ordinance for regulating the Militia of the State, Committee appointed to bring in an Ordinance to regulate the sale of Tea and Salt, Committee appointed to bring in an Ordinance respecting the Salt imported by Joshua Fisher and Sons. [1776-08-05] . [S5-V2-p0017] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Committee appointed to consider the granting of Commissions for the Officers of the Flying-Camp. [1776-08-06] . [S5-V2-p0017] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Resolution respecting dispute between Colonel Bird and other officers of Berks County Militia, Committee to consider of the most effectual measures for raising the quota for the Flying-Camp. [1776-08-07] . [S5-V2-p0018] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Resolution respecting dispute between Colonel Bird and other officers of Berks County Militia, Committee to consider of the most effectual measures for raising the quota for the Flying-Camp. [1776-08-08] . [S5-V2-p0018] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Committee on raising quota for Flying-Camp reported, Letter from Colonel Dickinson, read, Report from Committee appointed to consider of the granting Commissions to the Officers of the Flying-Camp, Committee to bring in a draft of an Ordinance appointing Conservators of the Peace, Committees of Philadelphia and of the Counties to continue in office until a new election, No tavern keepers or others to take out any licenses from the officers of the late Government of the State. [1776-08-09] . [S5-V2-p0018] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Resolutions respecting the Flying- Camp. [1776-08-10] . [S5-V2-p0019] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Letters from Colonel Dickinson and General Mercer, read, Commissioners chosen to go to Head-Quarters in Jersey to form the Flying-Camp, Petition from Major Loxley, Quotas of the four additional Battalions for the Flying-Camp, An Order for L10,000 to be drawn in favour of the Commissioners appointed to go to HeadQuarters, Regulation for Inlistment, Committee appointed on Petitions of the Captains of the Galleys of the State, Report of the gentlemen appointed to consider the granting of Commissions for the Officers of the Flying-Camp. [1776-08-12] . [S5-V2-p0020] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Flying Camp. [1776-08-13] . [S5-V2-p0020] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Petition from Berks County to Congress, praying an exemption of Weavers and Black-smiths from personal service. [1776-08-13] . [S5-V2-p0021] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Draft of an Ordinance for rendering the burthens of Associators and Non-Associators as equal as possible, reported, Committee to hear the Petitions of the Captains of the Galleys, reported, Petition from Inhabitants of the Township of Albany, County of Berks, to be excused from marching into Jersey, Petition from Inhabitants of Chester County, praying that Colonel Lloyd's Battalion may remain at home. [1776-08-15] . [S5-V2-p0021] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Letter from Colonel Dickinson complaining of the desertion of some of the Associators, Resolutions relative to Deserters. [1776-08-16] . [S5-V2-p0022] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
A Declaration of the Rights of the Inhabitants of the State of Pennsylvania. [1776-08-16] . [S5-V2-p0022] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Petition of the Inhabitants of Albany Township, in the County of Berks, rejected, Absent Members ordered to return immediately, Resolution for the collection of Fines, and for compelling the attendance of absent Members. [1776-08-17] . [S5-V2-p0023] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Letter from General Roberdeau, read, Address by General Roberdeau to the Associators under his command, ordered to be printed in the English and German newspapers, Draft for frame of Government brought in, Committee appointed to draw up an Ordinance for creating Conservators of the Peace, Petition of the Captains of the Galleys, referred to the Council of Safety for final decision, Resolution regulating promotion in the Naval and Land service. [1776-08-19] . [S5-V2-p0024] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Delegates in Continental Congress directed to apply for the Loan of one hundred thousand Dollars for the State. [1776-08-20] . [S5-V2-p0025] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Guards appointed over the stores of Joseph and Stephen Newell, to prevent the removal of the salt stored therein. [1776-08-21] . [S5-V2-p0025] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Draft of an Ordinance for appointing Conservators of the Peace reported. [1776-08-22] . [S5-V2-p0026] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Petition of John Smyth and Benjamin Lewis, praying relief from confinement, referred to a Committee. [1776-08-23] . [S5-V2-p0026] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Resolution enforcing the Regulations respecting the price and distribution of Salt, John Smyth and Benjamin Lewis to be released from confinement. [1776-08-24] . [S5-V2-p0026] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
General Mercer requested to grant leave of absence to Members of the Convention under his command, Colonel Slough to march to camp as soon as Colonel Roses's Battalion Shall return, Ordered that Colonel Bull have leave to stay some time longer in camp, Letter from Colonel Matlack, at Amboy, respecting the Flying-Camp, read, Resolves of Congress desiring the Convention to recommend certain Officers, read, Loan of one hundred thousand Dollars obtained from Congress, Order for thirty thousand Dollars drawn for two of the Commissioners appointed to form the Flying-Camp. [1776-08-26] . [S5-V2-p0027] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Petition from Inhabitants of Tulpehocken, in Berks County, praying that some of the Associators may remain to protect them against the Indians, read, Lettter from General Mercer to the President of Congress, read, Artillery Companies request to be put on the same footing with the other Militia. [1776-08-27] . [S5-V2-p0028] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Committee directed to dispose of the Salt belonging to Joshua Fisher and Sons. [1776-08-28] . [S5-V2-p0028] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Eight hundred and thirty-four Pounds to be transmitted to Northampton County, to pay for. The second quota for the Flying-Camp for that County. [1776-08-29] . [S5-V2-p0029] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Aug. 30. [1776-08-30] . [S5-V2-p0029] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Petition from Peter Withington, praying to be appointed Captain, read, A Memorial of Stephen and Joseph Shewell, justifying their conduct with respect to their Salt, read, A Memorial from the Committee of Inspection of Cumberland County, praying that some of their Militia might be permitted to remain at home for their protection, read, Petition of John Timmons, praying to be admitted on bail, read. [1776-08-31] . [S5-V2-p0030] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
A Memorial from the Committee of Inspection of Cumberland County, praying that some of their Militia might be permitted to remain at home for their protection, read, Petition of John Timmons, praying to be admitted on bail, read, Committee .appointed to bring in an Ordinance empowering the Justices of the Peace in this State, in certain cases, to compel Debtors to give security to their Creditors. [1776-09-02] . [S5-V2-p0030] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Leaves of absence. [1766-09-03] . [S5-V2-p0030] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
An Ordinance for the appointment of Justices of the Peace for the State of Pennsylvania. [1776-09-03] . [S5-V2-p0030] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Rittenhouse. [1776-09-03] . [S5-V2-p0033] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Memorial from two Colonels of Militia of West moreland County, on want of arms, and mode of calling out Militia, read, Petition from Andrew Ledlie, complaining of great ill-usage, on account, as he apprehends, of his attachment to the cause of liberty, read, Petition from William Hardy, praying to be appointed the officer for this State to register those who shall be disabled in the service of the United States, The president of the Council of Safety to be qualified before the President of the Convention. [1776-09-04] . [S5-V2-p0033] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Letter from Congress requesting that this State would immediately send forward to New York all the aid they can, read. [1776-09-04] . [S5-V2-p0034] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
An Ordinance of the State of Pennsylvania declaring what shall be Treason, and for punishing the same and other crimes and practices against the State. [1776-09-05] . [S5-V2-p0034] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Resolution respecting the companies to be raised in the Counties of Northampton and Northumberland, An Ordinance respecting advisedly writing and speaking against the American cause, read the first time. [1776-09-06] . [S5-V2-p0035] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Owner of a cargo of salt, just arrived, at liberty to dispose of it at such rates and to such persons as he may think proper. [1776-09-07] . [S5-V2-p0036] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Wages of Doorkeeper directed to be paid. [1776-09-09] . [S5-V2-p0036] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Letter, dated the 5th instant, at King's Bridge, from Lieutenant-Colonel Broadhead, of the Pennsylvania forces, read, Letter from Colonel Slagle, desiring that another Commissioner may be appointed in his stead, read, Committee appointed to confer with the Committee of Congress for Indian Affairs on the defence of the frontiers, Committee appointed to take into consideration all the military affairs of this State respecting the Flying-Camp and the operations of war to the eastward, Conduct of Commissioners for forming the Flying-Camp, with respect to the two Companies of Artillery at Amboy, approved. [1776-09-10] . [S5-V2-p0036] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Draft of an Ordinance respecting Debtors giving security in certain cases, reported, Election of four Members of the Council of Safety, A Memorial of William Wild referred to the Council of Safety, Petition of Lawrence Feagan, relating to the sustained by reason of a riot among the soldiers at the Barracks, read. [1776-09-11] . [S5-V2-p0037] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Ordinance Read. [1776-09-12] . [S5-V2-p0037] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
An Ordinance for punishing persons guilty of certain offences therein mentioned against the United States of America. [1776-09-12] . [S5-V2-p0037] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Inquiry directed to be made relative to Colonel Grubb's Battalion returning home without being discharged, Petition from six Captains of Companies of Colonel Montgomery's Battalion, complaining that they had not received their pay, read. [1776-09-13] . [S5-V2-p0038] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
The Committee appointed to consider of the military affairs of the State reported. [1776-09-13] . [S5-V2-p0038] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
An Ordinance to compel Debtors, in certain cases, to give security to their Creditors. [1776-09-13] . [S5-V2-p0039] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Two Petitions from Northampton County, praying a supply of ammunition, etc., read, Election of a Member of the Council of Safety, Members of the Council who have not taken the oath prescribed, permitted to take the same before any Justice of the Peace for the County wherein they reside. [1776-09-13] . [S5-V2-p0039] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
A Return made of the men of Colonel Montgomery's Battalion who left the camp without discharges. [1776-09-14] . [S5-V2-p0039] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Resolution providing for the more effectual protection of the western frontier against the Indians. [1776-09-14] . [S5-V2-p0039] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Report of the Committee appointed to confer with the Delegates in Congress from Virginia, on the settlement of a temporary boundary between Virginia and this State. [1776-09-14] . [S5-V2-p0040] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Report of the Committee appointed to confer with the Delegates in Congress from Virginia, on the settlement of a temporary boundary between Virginia and this State. [1776-09-14] . [S5-V2-p0040] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Report of the Committee appointed to confer with the Delegates in Congress from Virginia, on the settlement of a temporary boundary between Virginia and this State. [1776-09-14] . [S5-V2-p0041] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Report of the Committee appointed to confer with the Delegates in Congress from Virginia, on the settlement of a temporary boundary between Virginia and this State. [1776-09-14] . [S5-V2-p0041] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Report of the Committee appointed to confer with the Delegates in Congress from Virginia, on the settlement of a temporary boundary between Virginia and this State. [1776-09-14] . [S5-V2-p0041] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Report of the Committee appointed to confer with the Delegates in Congress from Virginia, on the settlement of a temporary boundary between Virginia and this State. [1776-09-14] . [S5-V2-p0042] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
An Ordinance for rendering the burthen of Associators and NonAssociators in the defence of this State as nearly equal as may be. [1776-09-14] . [S5-V2-p0041] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Sept. 16. [1776-09-16] . [S5-V2-p0045] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Committee appointed to prepare a speech and wampum for a conference with two Shawanese Indians now in town. [1776-09-17] . [S5-V2-p0045] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Draft of the speech to the Shawanese Indians, reported and approved, Forty dollars to be given to the two Shawanese Indians as a present. [1776-09-18] . [S5-V2-p0046] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Substitute. [1776-09-19] . [S5-V2-p0046] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Message of the State of Pennsylvania, by their Representatives in Convention at Philadelphia, to their brethren the Shawanese Indians, Twenty dollars presented to each of the two Shawanese Indians, Inhabitants and Committees recommended to respect and assist Wenthissica and Pellawa, two Shawanese Indians. [1776-09-19] . [S5-V2-p0046] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Letters read from the Commissioners for Indian affairs at Fort Pitt, Letter read from Colonel Kachlean, informing of deserters. [1776-09-19] . [S5-V2-p0046] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Memorial from the Committee of Northumberland, setting forth their apprehensions of an Indian war, read, Resolution for the payment of two Companies raised by the Committee of Westmoreland. [1776-09-20] . [S5-V2-p0047] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Sept. 21. [1776-09-21] . [S5-V2-p0047] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Letter read from General Roberdeau, containing his sentiments on the regulations of the Militia, Committee appointed to bring in the draft of a resolve for settling and regulating the general election for this present year. [1776-09-23] . [S5-V2-p0047] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Delegates in Congress directed to apply to the Congress for the loan of one hundred thousand Dollars, Allowance of Mileage to the members of the late Conference of Committees, Council of Safety to pay expenses incurred by sending expresses to call the people together for choosing Brigadier Generals, Wardens of the city of Philadelphia to continue in office until new Wardens shall be chosen, Memorial read from Paul Fooks, desiring to be appointed sworn Interpreter for foreign languages and Notary Publick. [1776-09-24] . [S5-V2-p0047] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Letter from Rev. Messrs. Duffield and Marshall, praying that the Clergy may be exempted from the burthen of civil officers, read, A petition praying for an addition to the article confirming the incorporations for promoting religious and charitable purposes, read, Letter read from President of Congress respecting raising additional Battalions, Committee appointed to prepare the draft of a preamble to the Declaration of Rights and Frame of Government, and of the oaths and allegiance of office, Committee appointed to consider the letter received from Congress, An essay for a preamble to the Declaration of Rights and Frame of Government, reported, An essay for the Oaths and Affirmations of allegiance and of office, reported,. [1776-09-25] . [S5-V2-p0048] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Resolve respecting Elections for the present year. [1776-09-25] . [S5-V2-p0049] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Report of Committee, and action of the House, on the matters contained in the letter from the President of Congress. [1776-09-26] . [S5-V2-p0050] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Compraising the Flying-Camp to account with the Council of Safety, or future Assembly, for money put into their hands for that purpose. [1776-09-26] . [S5-V2-p0050] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Three Commissioners elected, to inquire, etc., into the condition of the troops raised by this State Committee appointed to inquire into mutiny in Colonel Miles's Battalion, Directions respecting the soldiers who have returned from the camp, Recommended to the first General Assembly of this State to make a law similar to the habeas corpus act of England, Committee appointed to inquire into the affair of the returned soldiers, reported. [1776-0927] . [S5-V2-p0050] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
The Constitution of Pennsylvania. [1776-09-28] . [S5-V2-p0051] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
The Constitution signed by the President and Members of the Assembly, The Constitution committed to the Council of Safety, to be delivered to the General Assembly at their first meeting, immediately after they shall have chosen their Speaker, A Committee appointed to settle the incidental expenses of the Convention, President of the Convention allowed the same wages as the Speaker of the late House of Assembly, Committee appointed to prepare the seals for the future Legislature and Executive Council, Immediate notice to be given that the freemen of the State are empowered to choose, at their next election, Counsellors of State, Council of Safety directed to prepare materials for printing Paper Currency, Committee appointed to revise and print the Minutes of this Convention, General Roberdeau appointed first Brigadier General, and General Ewing second Brigadier-General, of this State, Committee appointed to draw up an Address to the publick, setting forth the reasons for the Ordinances and Resolves which have been passed, Report of the Committee appointed to inquire into the complaints of the mutinous soldiers, again read, and referred to the Council of Safety, New election of two gentlemen to visit the troops raised in this State, at New-York Island and Ticonderoga, Petition of Peter Withington, for a captaincy, again read, and referred to the Council of Safety. [1776-09-28] . [S5-V2-p0059] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Commission and Instructions to the gentlemen chosen to visit the troops of this State. [1776-09-28] . [S5-V2-p0060] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Report of the Committee on Military Affairs again read, Election of Field Officers for the Battalion to be raised in the Counties of Northampton and Northumberland, Those Associators who have refused to march, etc., to be considered as Non-Associators, The memorial from Northumberland again read, and referred to the Council of Safety, Secretary of the Convention to have the same wages as the Clerk of the Assembly, Thanks of the Convention to the President, The Convention rose. [1776-09-28] . [S5-V2-p0060] [Document Details][Complete Volume]