Some Papers Laid Before The Continental Congress, 1775: Taken From Volume Eight Of The Continental Congress (1905)

By Worthington Chauncey Ford

Book Overview

Some Papers Laid Before The Continental Congress, 1775 is a book that contains a collection of historical documents that were presented to the Continental Congress in the year 1775. These papers were taken from Volume Eight of the Continental Congress, which was published in 1905. The author of the book is Worthington Chauncey Ford, who was a prominent American historian and editor. The documents in the book include letters, petitions, and other official communications that were sent to the Continental Congress during the early stages of the American Revolution. They cover a wide range of topics, including military strategy, diplomacy, and the rights of American colonists. Some of the most important documents in the book include the Olive Branch Petition, which was an attempt to reconcile with Great Britain before the Declaration of Independence was signed, and the Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms, which explained why the colonists felt compelled to fight for their independence. Overall, Some Papers Laid Before The Continental Congress, 1775 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American Revolution and the early years of the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437030882
• ISBN13: 9781437030884
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"