Resolution in Congress by Charles Thomson, 1779

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Charles Thomson (1729-1824) was the secretary of the Continental Congress. Born in Ireland, Thomson moved to the colonies in 1739 and eventually settled in Pennsylvania. He became a leader of the Philadelphia chapter of the Sons of Liberty. Although Thomson is not considered a true "signer" of the Declaration of Independence, he served as Secretary to the Continental Congress and his name appeared on the first version of the document.

This resolution, dated September 20, 1779, regards the North Carolina militia. Thomson calls for the colony's troops to serve under Major General Benjamin Lincoln. He also calls for three war ships to be repaired and sent to North Carolina, as per order of the Marine Committee.

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  • Title: Resolution in Congress by Charles Thomson, 1779
  • Creator: Charles Thomson
  • Creation Date: 1779-09-20
  • Subject Date: 1779-09-20
  • Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA
  • Media: Ink on paper
  • Dimensions: 30.3 cm x 18.7 cm
  • Local Code: Coll. 420, Box 59/25
  • Collection: John S. H. Fogg autograph collection
  • Object Type: Text

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