Letter from the President of Congress to General Ward

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Philadelphia, July 6, 1776.

SIR: The enclosed Declaration of Independence I am directed to transmit to you, with a request that you will have it proclaimed at the head of the troops under your command, in the way you shall think most proper.

I have only time to add, that the importance of it will naturally suggest the propriety of proclaiming it in such a manner as that the whole Army may be fully apprized of it.

I have the honour to be, sir, your most obedient and very humble servant,
JOHN HANCOCK, President.

To General Ward, or Officer commanding the Continental Troops at Boston.