doc_id series_id vol_id part_id subpart_id doc_title doc_type doc_notes doc_subjects doc_theme comp_year comp_month comp_day display_date comp_wherewritten comp_recipient comp_source pres_year pres_month pres_day pres_beforewhom pres_where event_year event_month event_day presented author_presenter short_cite ak_notes S4-V1-P02-sp01-D0011 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp01 Report of the Committee to Inquire into the Several Proceedings in the Colony of Massachusetts Bay Proceedings: report; Proceedings: address; Speech Key people, events, and institutions: Boston Massacre; Key people, events, and institutions: Boston Tea Party; Key people, events, and institutions: Boston Town Meeting; Key people, events, and institutions: King George III; Key people, events, and institutions: Liberty affair; Key people, events, and institutions: Stamp Act and riots; Key people, events, and institutions: Townshend duties; Loyalist/British resistance and ideology: opposition to Loyalists; Political philosophy: British supremacy; Political philosophy: legislative power; Political philosophy: rebellion; Politics and causes of revolt: British taxation; Politics and causes of revolt: Committees 9999 99 99 1774-04-20 1774 4 20 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain; Hobart, John, Earl of Buckinghamshire; George III, King of Great Britain; Massachusetts Bay, House of Representatives; Bernard, Francis, Governour; S4-V1-p0012 S4-V1-P02-sp01-D0012 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp01 King's Message Relating to the Disturbances in America, and Requesting Parliament to Make Provision for Better Securing the Execution of the Laws, and the Just Dependence of the Colonies upon the Crown and Parliament Proceedings: address; Speech Key people, events, and institutions: King George III; Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: British taxation 1774 99 99 1774-03-07 London, England House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain 1774 3 7 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; George III, King of Great Britain; North, Frederick, Lord; Norton, Fletcher, Speaker of the House of Commons S4-V1-p0032 S4-V1-P02-sp01-D0013 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp01 Lord North's Speech on Presenting the Papers Proceedings This document was accidentally omitted from its proper place in the original published volume. This has been corrected in this digital edition. Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: British taxation 9999 99 99 1774-03-07 1774 3 7 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; North, Frederick, Lord S4-V1-p0032 S4-V1-P02-sp01-D0014 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp01 Debate on a Motion for an Address to the King Proceedings; Speech: debate Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: British taxation; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-03-07 1774 3 7 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; Rice, George; Nugent, Robert, Lord Clare; Dowdeswell, William; Pownall, Thomas, Governour; Burke, Edmund; Wedderburn, Alexander, Lord Loughborough, Solicitor General; Germain, George, Lord, Viscount Sackville; Conway, Henry Seymour, General; Barré, Isaac, Colonel S4-V1-p0032 S4-V1-P02-sp02-D0001 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp02 King's Message, and Papers Presented This Day, to be Considered on the 11th Proceedings Boston Port Bill Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-03-07 1774 3 7 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; North, Frederick, Lord S4-V1-p0035 S4-V1-P02-sp02-D0002 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp02 Papers Presented by Lord North Proceedings Boston Port Bill Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-03-11 1774 3 11 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; North, Frederick, Lord S4-V1-p0035 S4-V1-P02-sp02-D0003 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp02 Petition from William Bollan, Agent for Massachusetts Proceedings; Petition Boston Port Bill Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Political philosophy: wilderness settlement and rights; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 1774 99 99 1774-03-14 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain 1774 3 14 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; Bollan, William S4-V1-p0035 S4-V1-P02-sp02-D0004 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp02 Gallery of the House Cleared Proceedings; Speech: debate Boston Port Bill Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-03-14 1774 3 14 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; Cornwall, Charles Wolfran; Barré, Isaac, Colonel; Fox, Charles James; Jenkinson, Charles; Townshend, Thomas; Grenville, James; Norton, Fletcher, Speaker of the House of Commons S4-V1-p0036 S4-V1-P02-sp02-D0005 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp02 Message and Papers Considered, Speech of Lord North Proceedings; Speech: debate Boston Port Bill Key people, events, and institutions: Boston Tea Party; Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Political philosophy: rebellion; Politics and causes of revolt: British taxation; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-03-14 1774 3 14 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; North, Frederick, Lord; Johnstone, George, Governour; Dempster, George; Sawbridge, John; Byng, George; Fuller, Rose; Dowdeswell, William; Phipps, Constantine John, Captain, Lord Mulgrave; Barré, Isaac, Colonel; Cavendish, George Augustus, Lord; Grosvenor, Thomas S4-V1-p0037 S4-V1-P02-sp02-D0006 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp02 Lord North Presented the Bill, Read the First Time, Second Reading Ordered on the 21st, Motion to Print the Bill Rejected, Consideration of Message and Papers Postponed to the 23d Proceedings Boston Port Bill Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-03-18 1774 3 18 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; North, Frederick, Lord S4-V1-p0040 S4-V1-P02-sp02-D0007 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp02 Bill Read the Second Time, to be Considered in Committee of the Whole, on the 23rd Proceedings Boston Port Bill Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-03-21 1774 3 21 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain S4-V1-p0041 S4-V1-P02-sp02-D0008 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp02 Order for Committee of the Whole on the Message and Papers Discharged, Message and Papers Referred to Committee of the Whole on the Bill, House in Committee of the Whole on the Bill, Debate, Bill Reported to the House Proceedings; Speech: debate Boston Port Bill Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Political philosophy: British supremacy; Politics and causes of revolt: British taxation; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-03-23 1774 3 23 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; Whitworth, Charles; Fuller, Rose; Herbert, Henry; North, Frederick, Lord; Gascoigne, Bamber; Montague, Frederick; Byng, George; Stanley, Hans; Dempster, George; Jenkinson, Charles; Conway, Henry Seymour, General; Fox, Charles James; Phipps, Constantine John, Captain, Lord Mulgrave; Van, Charles; Barré, Isaac, Colonel; Ward, John S4-V1-p0041 S4-V1-P02-sp02-D0009 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp02 Third Reading of the Bill Ordered for Tomorrow Proceedings Boston Port Bill Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-03-24 1774 3 24 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain S4-V1-p0046 S4-V1-P02-sp02-D0010 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp02 Petition from William Bollan, Agent for Massachusetts, Offered by Mr. Crosbie, House Refuse to Receive It Petition; Proceedings Boston Port Bill Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-03-25 1774 3 25 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; Crosbie S4-V1-p0046 S4-V1-P02-sp02-D0011 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp02 Petition of Several Natives of North America Against the Bill, Presented and Read Petition; Proceedings Boston Port Bill Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Political philosophy: justice, law, and natural law; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-03-25 1774 3 25 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain S4-V1-p0046 S4-V1-P02-sp02-D0012 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp02 Bill Read the Third Time, Motion of Mr. Charles James Fox, to Strike Out a Clause of the Bill, Rejected, Motion of Mr. Charles Fox to Strike Out Another Clause of the Bill, Rejected Proceedings; Speech: debate Boston Port Bill Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-03-25 1774 3 25 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; Fox, Charles James S4-V1-p0048 S4-V1-P02-sp02-D0013 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp02 Question on the Passage of the Bill, Debate, The Bill Passed Proceedings; Speech: debate Boston Port Bill Economy: trade and commerce; Economy: trade restrictions; Key people, events, and institutions: Boston Tea Party; Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Political philosophy: British supremacy; Political philosophy: justice, law, and natural law; Political philosophy: rebellion; Politics and causes of revolt: British taxation; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-03-25 1774 3 25 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; Dowdeswell, William; Ellis, Welbore; Burke, Edmund; Cooper, Grey; Bacon, Anthony; Pownall, Thomas, Governour; Cavendish, John, Lord; Townshend, Thomas; Sawbridge, John; North, Frederick, Lord; Johnstone, George, Governour S4-V1-p0049 S4-V1-P02-sp02-D0014 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp02 Remarks on Governor Johnstone's Speech in the House of Commons Correspondence Boston Port Bill Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Political philosophy: tyranny; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 1774 6 30 1774-06-30 Norfolk, England Norfolk Intelligencer 1774 99 99 Norfolk, England 9999 99 99 Yes Norfolk Intelligencer S4-V1-p0056 S4-V1-P02-sp02-D0015 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp02 Boston Port Bill Received from the Commons, Read the First Time, Second Reading Ordered on the 28th, and the Lords Summoned Proceedings Boston Port Bill Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-03-26 1774 3 26 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain; Cooper, Grey S4-V1-p0057 S4-V1-P02-sp02-D0016 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp02 Petition of Stephen Sayre and Others, Natives of America, Presented by Lord Wycombe Proceedings; Petition Boston Port Bill Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Political philosophy: justice, law, and natural law; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 1774 99 99 1774-03-28 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain 1774 3 28 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain; Sayre, Stephen; Peronneau, John; Lee, William; Fuller, Peeke; Franklin, Benjamin; Fenwicke, Edward; Middleton, William; Middleton, William, Jr.; Laurence, Henry; Pinckney, Thomas; Izard, Ralph; Gibbs, William Hasel; Motte, Isaac; Bromfield, Thomas; Ellis, John; Johnston, Joshua; Williamson, Hugh; Hobson, John; Barker, Thomas; Bowley, Daniel; Boylston, John; Alleyne, John; Lee, Arthur; Blake, William; Ruston, Thomas; Ballendine, John; Neyle, Philip; Williams, J.; Bancroft, Edward; Petty, William, Earl of Shelburne, Lord Wycombe S4-V1-p0058 S4-V1-P02-sp02-D0017 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp02 Papers Relating to the Disturbances in America Read, Bill Read the Second Time, Motion to Commit the Bill, After Long Debate, Agreed To, Committed to a Committee of the Whole House for To-morrow Proceedings Boston Port Bill Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-03-28 1774 3 28 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain S4-V1-p0059 S4-V1-P02-sp02-D0018 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp02 Considered in Committee of the Whole, Reported to the House, Third Reading Ordered To-morrow Proceedings Boston Port Bill Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-03-29 1774 3 29 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain; Boston, Lord S4-V1-p0060 S4-V1-P02-sp02-D0019 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp02 Petition of William Bollan, Agent of Massachusetts, Presented by the Earl of Stair, Mr. Bollan Heard at the Bar of the House Against the Bill, Bill Read the Third Time, Passed Proceedings; Petition Boston Port Bill Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 1774 99 99 1774-03-30 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain 1774 3 30 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain; Hatsell, John, Clerk of the House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain; Bollan, William; Stair, Earl of S4-V1-p0060 S4-V1-P02-sp02-D0020 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp02 Royal Assent to the Bill Proceedings Boston Port Bill Key people, events, and institutions: King George III; Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 1774 3 31 1774-03-31 London, England House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain 1774 3 31 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes George III, King of Great Britain; House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain S4-V1-p0060 S4-V1-P02-sp02-D0021 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp02 Petition of Natives of North America, to the King, Against the Bill Proceedings; Petition Boston Port Bill Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts; Political philosophy: justice, law, and natural law 1774 99 99 1774-03-31 George III, King of Great Britain 1774 3 31 George III, King of Great Britain; House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain; Lee, William; Izard, Walter; Franklin, Benjamin; Fenwicke, Edward; Ellis, John; Pinckney, Thomas; Laurence, H.; Middleton, William, Jr.; Blake, William; Boylston, John; Izard, Robert; Ballendine, John; Fuller, Charles; Ward, John; Motte, Isaac; Johnston, Joshua; Barker, Thomas; Hobson, John; Middleton, William; Bowley, Daniel; Ruston, Thomas; Perronneau, John; Fuller, Peeke; Lee, Arthur; Williams, J.; Poinsett, Joel; Izard, Robert, Jr.; Gibbs, William Hasel; Neyle, Philip; Marshall; Grimke, J. F. S4-V1-p0060 S4-V1-P02-sp02-D0022 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp02 Act to Discontinue in Such Manner, and for Such Time, as Are Therein Mentioned, the Landing and Discharging, Lading or Shipping, of Goods, Wares, and Merchandise, at the Town, and Within the Harbour of Boston, in the Province of Massachusetts Bay Law; Proceedings Boston Port Bill Economy: trade restrictions; Key people, events, and institutions: Boston Tea Party; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 1774 99 99 1774-03-31 1774 3 31 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes George III, King of Great Britain; House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain S4-V1-p0061 S4-V1-P02-sp03-D0001 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp03 Committee of the Whole House Ordered on the King's Message of March 7, and Papers Presented by Lord North, Relating to His Majesty's Colonies in North America, Referred to the Committee Proceedings Massachusetts Government Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-03-25 1774 3 25 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain S4-V1-p0065 S4-V1-P01-sp01-D0001 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P01 S4-V1-P01-sp01 Preface Preface 1837 12 99 1837-12 Washington, D.C. 9999 99 99 9999 99 99 No Force, Peter, editor S4-V1-p0001 S4-V1-P02-sp01-D0001 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp01 Announcement that Several Papers from America Will be Delivered Monday Next Proceedings; Speech Key people, events, and institutions: Boston Tea Party; Key people, events, and institutions: King George III; Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: British taxation; Social reality: class 1774 99 99 1774-03-04 London, England House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain 1774 3 4 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes George III, King of Great Britain; House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain; Legge, William, Earl of Dartmouth S4-V1-p0005 S4-V1-P02-sp01-D0002 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp01 King's Message Relating to the Disturbances in America, and Requesting Parliament to Make Provision for Better Securing the Execution of the Laws, and the Just Dependence of the Colonies upon the Crown and Parliament Proceedings: address; Speech Key people, events, and institutions: Boston Tea Party; Key people, events, and institutions: King George III; Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Political philosophy: rebellion; Politics and causes of revolt: British taxation 1774 99 99 1774-03-07 London, England House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain 1774 3 7 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes George III, King of Great Britain; House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain; Legge, William, Earl of Dartmouth; Bathurst, Henry, Earl Bathurst, Lord Apsley, Lord High Chancellor S4-V1-p0005 S4-V1-P02-sp01-D0003 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp01 Papers, Relating to the Disturbances in America, Laid Before the House by the Earl of Dartmouth, From Massachusetts Bay, From New-York, From New-Hampshire, From the Admiralty, From the War Office, From the East India Company, From the Treasury Proceedings Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Social reality: class 9999 99 99 1774-03-07 1774 3 7 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain; Legge, William, Earl of Dartmouth; Hatsell, John, Clerk of the House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain S4-V1-p0005 S4-V1-P02-sp01-D0004 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp01 Address to the King Ordered Proceedings: address Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Political philosophy: British supremacy; Politics and causes of revolt: British taxation 1774 3 7 1774-03-07 London, England George III, King of Great Britain 1774 3 7 9999 99 99 Uncertain House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain S4-V1-p0009 S4-V1-P02-sp01-D0005 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp01 More Papers Submitted by the Earl of Dartmouth to be Considered on the 17th Proceedings Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Social reality: class 9999 99 99 1774-03-11 1774 3 11 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain; Legge, William, Earl of Dartmouth; Hatsell, John, Clerk of the House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain S4-V1-p0010 S4-V1-P02-sp01-D0006 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp01 Papers Relating to the Disturbances in America, Consideration Postponed to the 24th Proceedings Key people, events, and institutions: Boston Tea Party; Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: British taxation 9999 99 99 1774-03-16 1774 3 16 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain S4-V1-p0010 S4-V1-P02-sp01-D0007 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp01 Papers Relating to the Disturbances in America, Consideration Further Postponed Proceedings Key people, events, and institutions: Boston Tea Party; Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: British taxation 9999 99 99 1774-03-23 1774 3 23 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain S4-V1-p0010 S4-V1-P02-sp01-D0008 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp01 Committee Ordered to Inquire into the Proceedings of Massachusetts Bay, Papers Relating to the Disturbances in Massachusetts Bay Referred to the Committee, Lords who Formed the Committee Proceedings Key people, events, and institutions: Boston Tea Party; Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: British taxation 1774 3 30 1774-03-30 London, England 9999 99 99 9999 99 99 No House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain S4-V1-p0010 S4-V1-P02-sp01-D0009 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp01 Address to the King for all Papers Relating to Disturbances in Massachusetts Bay, Received from Officers in His Majesty's Service There, from July 7, 1766, Which Have Not Already Been Laid Before the House Proceedings: address; Speech Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Political philosophy: British supremacy; Politics and causes of revolt: British taxation 1774 4 14 1774-04-14 London, England George III, King of Great Britain 9999 99 99 9999 99 99 Yes House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain; Hobart, John, Earl of Buckinghamshire; Hatsell, John, Clerk of the House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain S4-V1-p0011 S4-V1-P02-sp03-D0002 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp03 House in Committee on the Message and Papers, Lord North's Speech, His Motion for Leave to Bring in a Bill for Better Regulating the Government of Massachusetts Bay, Debate Proceedings; Speech: debate Massachusetts Government Act Key people, events, and institutions: colonial government; Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Political philosophy: mixed government; Political philosophy: rebellion; Political philosophy: tyranny; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-03-28 1774 3 28 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; North, Frederick, Lord; Byng, George; Norton, Fletcher, Speaker of the House of Commons; Fox, Stephen; Germain, George, Lord, Viscount Sackville; Phipps, Constantine John, Captain, Lord Mulgrave; Pownall, Thomas, Governour; Whitworth, Charles S4-V1-p0065 S4-V1-P02-sp03-D0003 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp03 Bill Presented by Lord North, Debate, The Bill Read the First Time, Second Reading Ordered for the 22d, Bill Ordered to be Printed Proceedings; Speech: debate Massachusetts Government Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Political philosophy: charters and fundamental law; Political philosophy: parent-child analogy; Political philosophy: wilderness settlement and rights; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-04-15 1774 4 15 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; North, Frederick, Lord; Fuller, Rose; Dempster, George; Dowdeswell, William; Pownall, Thomas, Governour S4-V1-p0068 S4-V1-P02-sp03-D0004 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp03 Address to the King for Copies of Acts of the General Court of Massachusetts Bay for Summoning, Returning, and Regulating the Choice of Grand and Petit Jurors, and All Other Acts of the Said General Court for the Regulation of Townships and Town Meetings Proceedings: address Massachusetts Government Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 1774 4 19 1774-04-19 London, England George III, King of Great Britain 9999 99 99 9999 99 99 Uncertain House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain S4-V1-p0070 S4-V1-P02-sp03-D0005 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp03 Letters and Other Papers Presented by Lord North Proceedings Massachusetts Government Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-04-21 1774 4 21 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; North, Frederick, Lord S4-V1-p0070 S4-V1-P02-sp03-D0006 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp03 Order of the Day, for the Second Reading of the Bill, Read, Debate Proceedings; Speech: debate Massachusetts Government Act Key people, events, and institutions: colonial government; Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Political philosophy: mixed government; Political philosophy: charters and fundamental law; Political philosophy: conspiracy; Political philosophy: tyranny; Politics and causes of revolt: British taxation; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts; Political philosophy: legislative power 9999 99 99 1774-04-22 1774 4 22 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; Fuller, Rose; Savile, George; Ellis, Welbore; Conway, Henry Seymour, General; North, Frederick, Lord; Yonge, George; Johnstone, George, Governour; Jenkinson, Charles; Astley, Edward; Pownall, Thomas, Governour; Rigby, Richard; Fox, Charles James; Elliot, Gilbert; Sutton, Richard; Harris, Ward S4-V1-p0071 S4-V1-P02-sp03-D0007 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp03 Acts of the Province of Massachusetts Bay, Presented to the House Pursuant to the Address of the King, of the 19th Proceedings Massachusetts Government Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-04-25 1774 4 25 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; Gascoigne, Bamber S4-V1-p0077 S4-V1-P02-sp03-D0008 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp03 House in Committee on the Bill, Report of Committee to be Received Tomorrow Proceedings Massachusetts Government Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-04-27 1774 4 27 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain S4-V1-p0079 S4-V1-P02-sp03-D0009 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp03 Petition of William Bollan, Agent for Massachusetts Bay, Offered by Mr. Dowdeswell, Debate, The House Refuse to Receive the Petition Petition; Proceedings; Speech: debate Massachusetts Government Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-04-28 1774 4 28 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; Dowdeswell, William; Savile, George; North, Frederick, Lord S4-V1-p0079 S4-V1-P02-sp03-D0010 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp03 Entries in the Journals of the House, of 9th of November, 1696, 19th of March, 1722, and 22d of March, 1722, Read Proceedings Massachusetts Government Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-04-28 1774 4 28 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain S4-V1-p0080 S4-V1-P02-sp03-D0011 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp03 Motion of the Report of the Committee of the Whole House be Received This Day Four Months, Rejected, Report of the Committee of the Whole House Received, Bill Ordered to Be Engrossed Proceedings Massachusetts Government Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-04-28 1774 4 28 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; Whitworth, Charles S4-V1-p0081 S4-V1-P02-sp03-D0012 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp03 Third Reading of the Bill Ordered for Monday Next Proceedings Massachusetts Government Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-04-29 1774 4 29 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain S4-V1-p0081 S4-V1-P02-sp03-D0013 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp03 Petition of Several Natives of North America, Presented by Sir George Savile Proceedings; Petition Massachusetts Government Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Political philosophy: charters and fundamental law; Political philosophy: justice, law, and natural law; Political philosophy: liberty; Political philosophy: rights of Englishmen; Political philosophy: slavery and consent; Political philosophy: tyranny; Political philosophy: wilderness settlement and rights; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 1774 99 99 1774-05-02 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain 1774 5 2 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; Savile, George S4-V1-p0081 S4-V1-P02-sp03-D0014 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp03 Motion for the Third Reading of the Bill, Debate, Bill Read the Third Time, and Passed Proceedings; Speech: debate Massachusetts Government Act Key people, events, and institutions: Boston Tea Party; Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Key people, events, and institutions: Stamp Act and riots; Political philosophy: democracy; Political philosophy: mixed government; Political philosophy: parent-child analogy; Political philosophy: tyranny; Politics and causes of revolt: British taxation; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-05-02 1774 5 2 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; Dunning, Joseph; Meredith, William; Stanley, Hans; Townshend, Thomas; Barré, Isaac, Colonel; Fox, Stephen; Osborne, Frances Godolphin, Marquis of Carmarthen, Duke of Leeds; St. John, John; Byng, George; Rigby, Richard; Conway, Henry Seymour, General; Germain, George, Lord, Viscount Sackville; Fox, Charles James; Thurlow, Edward, Lord Thurlow, Attorney General; Burke, Edmund; North, Frederick, Lord; Savile, George S4-V1-p0083 S4-V1-P02-sp03-D0015 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp03 Bill Returned from the House of Lords, with Several Amendments Proceedings Massachusetts Government Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 1774 99 99 1774-05-12 London, England House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain 1774 5 12 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain; House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain S4-V1-p0091 S4-V1-P02-sp03-D0016 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp03 Amendments Agreed To Proceedings Massachusetts Government Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-05-13 1774 5 13 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain S4-V1-p0092 S4-V1-P02-sp03-D0017 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp03 Bill for the Better Regulating the Government of Massachusetts Bay, Received from the Commons, Read the First Time Proceedings Massachusetts Government Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 1774 99 99 1774-05-03 London, England House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain 1774 5 3 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain; House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain S4-V1-p0092 S4-V1-P02-sp03-D0018 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp03 Read the Second Time Proceedings Massachusetts Government Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-05-06 1774 5 6 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain S4-V1-p0092 S4-V1-P02-sp03-D0019 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp03 Considered in Committee of the Whole Proceedings Massachusetts Government Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-05-09 1774 5 9 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain; Boston, Lord S4-V1-p0092 S4-V1-P02-sp03-D0020 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp03 Reported, with Amendments, Amendments, Agreed To, Third Reading Ordered for To-morrow Proceedings Massachusetts Government Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-05-10 1774 5 10 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain; Boston, Lord S4-V1-p0092 S4-V1-P02-sp03-D0021 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp03 Petition from Several Natives of America Presented Petition Massachusetts Government Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 1774 99 99 1774-05-11 1774 5 11 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain S4-V1-p0092 S4-V1-P02-sp03-D0022 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp03 Petition from William Bollan, Agent of Massachusetts Bay, Presented, Motion that Mr. Bollan be Called in, and Heard at the Bar, After Debate, Rejected Petition; Proceedings Massachusetts Government Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 1774 99 99 1774-05-11 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain 1774 5 11 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain; Bollan, William S4-V1-p0092 S4-V1-P02-sp03-D0023 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp03 Bill Read the Third Time, and, After Long Debate, Passed Proceedings Massachusetts Government Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-05-11 1774 5 11 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain S4-V1-p0093 S4-V1-P02-sp03-D0024 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp03 Protest Proceedings Massachusetts Government Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Key people, events, and institutions: Stamp Act and riots; Political philosophy: charters and fundamental law; Political philosophy: justice, law, and natural law; Political philosophy: mixed government; Politics and causes of revolt: British taxation; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 1774 99 99 1774-05-11 London, England House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain 1774 5 11 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain; Lennox, Charles, Duke of Richmond; Howard, Thomas, Earl of Effingham; Bertie, Willoughby, Earl of Abingdon; Leinster; Portland, Ponsonby; Craven, Lord; Rockingham, Marquis of; Fitzwilliam; King; Abergavenny S4-V1-p0093 S4-V1-P02-sp03-D0025 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp03 Message Sent to the House of Commons Proceedings Massachusetts Government Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 1774 5 11 1774-05-11 London, England House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain 1774 5 11 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain S4-V1-p0095 S4-V1-P02-sp03-D0026 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp03 Amendments Agreed to by the House of Commons, on the 13th Proceedings Massachusetts Government Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 1774 5 13 1774-05-16 London, England House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain 1774 5 16 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain S4-V1-p0096 S4-V1-P02-sp03-D0027 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp03 Petition from Natives of America, in London, Against the Passage of the Bill, Presented to the King Proceedings; Petition Massachusetts Government Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Political philosophy: charters and fundamental law; Political philosophy: justice, law, and natural law; Political philosophy: tyranny; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 1774 99 99 1774-05-19 George III, King of Great Britain; House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain 1774 5 19 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes Sayre, Stephen; Gibbs, William Hasel; Lee, William; Blake, William; Lee, Arthur; Motte, Isaac; Jennings, Edmund; Laurence, Henry; Johnson, Joshua; Pinckney, Thomas; Bowley, Daniel; Read, Jacob; Franklin, Benjamin; Grimke, John F.; Busten, Thomas; Neyle, Philip; Bancroft, Edward; Fenwicke, Edward; Bromfield, Thomas; Fenwicke, Edward, Jr.; Boylston, John; Peronneau, John; Ellis, John; Middleton, William; Williams, John; Middleton, William, Jr.; Alleyne, John; Izard, Ralph, Jr.; Izard, Ralph; Heyword, William S4-V1-p0097 S4-V1-P02-sp01-D0010 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp01 Papers Called for in the Address of Yesterday, Sent by the King's Command, Referred to the Committee Appointed on the 30th of March Proceedings: address Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Social reality: class 9999 99 99 1774-04-15 1774 4 15 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain; Ingram-Seymour-Conway, Francis, Earl of Hertford, Lord Chamberlain; Legge, William, Earl of Dartmouth; Hatsell, John, Clerk of the House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain; Chamberlain, Lord S4-V1-p0011 S4-V1-P02-sp04-D0016 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp04 Bill Read the Third Time, Petition from William Bollan, Agent for Massachusetts Bay, Presented, Motion, that Mr. Bollan Be Heard at the Bar, After Debate, Rejected Proceedings Administration of Justice Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-05-18 1774 5 18 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain S4-V1-p0127 S4-V1-P02-sp04-D0017 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp04 Motion, that the Bill Do Pass, Debate, the Bill Passed Proceedings; Speech: debate Administration of Justice Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Key people, events, and institutions: Stamp Act and riots; Politics and causes of revolt: British taxation; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-05-18 1774 5 18 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain; Hobart, John, Earl of Buckinghamshire; Fielding, Basil, Earl of Denbigh; Bathurst, Henry, Earl Bathurst, Lord Apsley, Lord High Chancellor; Lennox, Charles, Duke of Richmond; Petty, William, Earl of Shelburne, Lord Wycombe; Montague, John, Earl of Sandwich; Montague, George, Duke of Manchester; Rockingham, Marquis of S4-V1-p0127 S4-V1-P02-sp04-D0018 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp04 Protest Proceedings: address Administration of Justice Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Political philosophy: justice, law, and natural law; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-05-18 1774 5 18 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain; Lennox, Charles, Duke of Richmond; Montague, George, Duke of Manchester; Portland, Rockingham, Marquis of; Leinster; Ponsonby; Fitzwilliam; Craven, Lord S4-V1-p0128 S4-V1-P02-sp04-D0019 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp04 Message Sent to the House of Commons, Bill Agreed To Proceedings: address Administration of Justice Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-05-18 1774 5 18 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain S4-V1-p0129 S4-V1-P02-sp04-D0020 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp04 King's Assent to the Bill Proceedings: address Administration of Justice Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-05-20 1774 5 20 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain; House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes George III, King of Great Britain S4-V1-p0129 S4-V1-P02-sp04-D0021 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp04 Act for the Impartial Administration of Justice in the Cases of Persons Questioned for Any Acts Done by Them in the Execution of the Law, or for the Suppression of Riots and Tumults, in the Province of Massachusetts Bay, in New England Law Administration of Justice Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Political philosophy: justice, law, and natural law; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 1774 5 20 1774-05-20 London, England 9999 99 99 9999 99 99 Uncertain George III, King of Great Britain; House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain; House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain S4-V1-p0129 S4-V1-P02-sp05-D0001 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp05 Notice for Motion to Repeal the Duty on Tea Proceedings; Speech Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: British taxation 9999 99 99 1774-04-15 1774 4 15 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; Fuller, Rose S4-V1-p0131 S4-V1-P02-sp05-D0002 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp05 Mr. Fuller's Motion for a Committee of the Whole to Take Into Consideration the Repeal of the Duty of Three Pence per Pound on Tea, Debate, Mr. Fuller's Motion Rejected Proceedings; Speech: debate Economy: trade restrictions; Economy: trade and commerce; Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Key people, events, and institutions: Stamp Act and riots; Key people, events, and institutions: Townshend duties; Political philosophy: parent-child analogy; Political philosophy: rebellion; Political philosophy: rights of Englishmen; Politics and causes of revolt: British taxation 9999 99 99 1774-05-19 1774 5 19 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; Fuller, Rose; Pennant, Richard; Rice, George; Phipps, Constantine John, Captain, Lord Mulgrave; Fox, Stephen; Cornwall, Charles Wolfran; Burke, Edmund; Wedderburn, Alexander, Lord Loughborough, Solicitor General; Fox, Charles James; Seymour, Francis, Lord Beauchamp, Marquis of Hertford; Burgoyne, John, General; Townshend, Thomas; Nugent, Robert, Lord Clare; Buller, John; Montague, Frederick; Barré, Isaac, Colonel; North, Frederick, Lord; Dowdeswell, William S4-V1-p0132 S4-V1-P02-sp06-D0001 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp06 Leave Granted, and Committee Appointed, to Prepare and Bring in a Bill Providing Suitable Quarters for Troops in America Proceedings Quartering Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-04-29 1774 4 29 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain S4-V1-p0165 S4-V1-P02-sp06-D0002 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp06 Bill Presented by Lord Barrington, Read the First Time Proceedings Quartering Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-05-02 1774 5 2 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; Wildman, William, Lord Barrington S4-V1-p0165 S4-V1-P02-sp06-D0003 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp06 Read the Second Time Proceedings Quartering Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-05-04 1774 5 4 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain S4-V1-p0165 S4-V1-P02-sp06-D0004 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp06 Considered in Committee of the Whole Proceedings Quartering Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-05-05 1774 5 5 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; Whitworth, Charles S4-V1-p0166 S4-V1-P02-sp06-D0005 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp06 Report of the Committee of the Whole Received Proceedings Quartering Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-05-06 1774 5 6 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; Whitworth, Charles S4-V1-p0166 S4-V1-P02-sp06-D0006 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp06 Bill Read the Third Time and Passed Proceedings Quartering Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-05-09 1774 5 9 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain S4-V1-p0167 S4-V1-P02-sp06-D0007 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp06 Bill for Quartering Troops in America, Received, from the House of Commons, Read the First Time Proceedings Quartering Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 1774 5 9 1774-05-09 London, England House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain 1774 5 9 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain; Whitworth, Charles S4-V1-p0167 S4-V1-P02-sp06-D0008 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp06 Read the Second Time Proceedings Quartering Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-05-12 1774 5 12 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain S4-V1-p0167 S4-V1-P02-sp06-D0009 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp06 Considered in Committee of the Whole, Third Reading Ordered for the18th Proceedings Quartering Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-05-16 1774 5 16 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain; Boston, Lord S4-V1-p0167 S4-V1-P02-sp06-D0010 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp06 Third Reading Postponed to the 26th Proceedings Quartering Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-05-18 1774 5 18 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain S4-V1-p0167 S4-V1-P02-sp07-D0007 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp07 Report of Committee of the Whole Received Proceedings Quebec Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-05-16 1774 5 16 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain; Boston, Lord S4-V1-p0171 S4-V1-P02-sp07-D0008 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp07 Bill Read the Third Time, Amendment to Limit the Duration of the Act, Offered and Rejected, Bill Passed Proceedings Quebec Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-05-17 1774 5 17 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain S4-V1-p0171 S4-V1-P02-sp07-D0009 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp07 Bill for the Government of Quebeck, Received from the House of Lords, Read the First Time, Ordered to Be Printed Proceedings Quebec Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 1774 5 17 1774-05-18 London, England House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain 1774 5 18 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain; House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; Browning; Anguish S4-V1-p0171 S4-V1-P02-sp07-D0010 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp07 Address to the King, for Copies of the Proclamation of 1763, and General Murray's Commission Proceedings Quebec Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 1774 5 20 1774-05-20 London, England George III, King of Great Britain 1774 5 99 George III, King of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain S4-V1-p0172 S4-V1-P02-sp07-D0011 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp07 Presented by Lord North, Proclamation, of October 7, 1763 Proceedings; Proclamation Quebec Act Key people, events, and institutions: colonial government; Key people, events, and institutions: King George III; Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts; Social reality: Indian-white relations 1763 10 7 1774-05-26 London, England House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain 1774 5 26 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes George III, King of Great Britain; House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; North, Frederick, Lord S4-V1-p0172 S4-V1-P02-sp07-D0012 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp07 Presented by Lord North, General Murray's Commission as Captain General and Governour of Quebeck Proceedings; Commission Quebec Act Key people, events, and institutions: colonial government; Key people, events, and institutions: King George III; Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 1764 11 21 1774-05-26 London, England Murray, James, Captain General and Governour-in-chief of the Province of Quebec 1774 5 26 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes George III, King of Great Britain; House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain S4-V1-p0175 S4-V1-P02-sp07-D0013 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp07 Order Read, for Second Reading of the Bill, Debate, The Bill Read the Second Time, Committed to a Committee of the Whole House, on the 31st Proceedings; Speech: debate Quebec Act Key people, events, and institutions: colonial government; Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Political philosophy: Catholicism and anti-Catholicism; Political philosophy: justice, law, and natural law; Political philosophy: mixed government; Political philosophy: rights of Englishmen; Political philosophy: tyranny; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-05-26 1774 5 26 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; Townshend, Thomas; North, Frederick, Lord; Dunning, Joseph; Thurlow, Edward, Lord Thurlow, Attorney General; Barré, Isaac, Colonel; Cavendish, John, Lord; Glynn, John, Sergeant-at-law; Wedderburn, Alexander, Lord Loughborough, Solicitor General; Fox, Charles James; Dempster, George; Sawbridge, John; Norton, Fletcher, Speaker of the House of Commons S4-V1-p0180 S4-V1-P02-sp07-D0014 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp07 Petition of Thomas Penn, on Behalf of Himself and John Penn, True and Absolute Proprietors of the Province of Pennsylvania, and the Three Lower Counties on Delaware Proceedings; Petition Quebec Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-05-31 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain 1774 5 31 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; Baker, William; North, Frederick, Lord S4-V1-p0180 S4-V1-P02-sp07-D0015 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp07 Petition of Merchants of London Trading to Quebeck, Presented by Mr. Mackworth Proceedings; Petition Quebec Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-05-31 1774 5 31 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; Mackworth, Herbert S4-V1-p0186 S4-V1-P02-sp07-D0016 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp07 Mr. Mackworth's Motion for Copies of Reports; Debate; Mr. Mackworth's Motion Rejected Proceedings; Speech: debate Quebec Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-05-31 1774 5 31 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; Mackworth, Herbert; North, Frederick, Lord; Townshend, Thomas; Barré, Isaac, Colonel; Thurlow, Edward, Lord Thurlow, Attorney General; Burke, Edmund S4-V1-p0186 S4-V1-P02-sp07-D0017 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp07 Address to the King for Copies of Reports from the Lords Commissioners of Trade and Plantations, Relating to the Province of Quebeck Proceedings: address Quebec Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 1774 5 31 1774-05-31 London, England George III, King of Great Britain 9999 99 99 9999 99 99 Uncertain House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain S4-V1-p0188 S4-V1-P02-sp07-D0018 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp07 House in Committee on the Bill, The Committee Addressed by Mr. Mansfield, Counsel for the Petitioners, Against the Bill, Edward Watts Examined Before the Committee, Samuel Morin Examined Proceedings Quebec Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Political philosophy: rights of Englishmen; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-05-31 1774 5 31 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; Watts, Edward; Morin, Samuel; Mansfield S4-V1-p0188 S4-V1-P02-sp07-D0019 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp07 Copies of Representations of the Lords Commissioners for Trade and Plantations, of September 2, 1765, and July 10, 1769, and Representation of the Board of Trade, of January 9, 1765, and Memorials from Quebeck, Presented by Lord North Proceedings Quebec Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-06-01 1774 6 1 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; North, Frederick, Lord S4-V1-p0188 S4-V1-P02-sp07-D0020 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp07 Petition from the Inhabitants of Quebeck to the King Presented by Lord North, House in Committee of the Whole on the Bill, Examination of General Carleton, Mr. Maseres, Late Attorney General of Quebeck and Mr. Hey, Chief Justice of the Province of Quebeck Proceedings; Proceedings: testimony Quebec Act Key people, events, and institutions: colonial government; Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Political philosophy: justice, law, and natural law; Political philosophy: rights of Englishmen; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-06-02 1774 6 2 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; North, Frederick, Lord; Carleton, Guy, General; Mackworth, Herbert; Townshend, Thomas; Jenkinson, Charles; Phipps, Constantine John, Captain, Lord Mulgrave; Maseres, Francis; Turner, Charles; Wedderburn, Alexander, Lord Loughborough, Solicitor General; Dunning, Joseph; Hey, William, Chief Justice of the Province of Quebec S4-V1-p0189 S4-V1-P02-sp07-D0021 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp07 Petition of the Common Council of the City of London, Against the Bill, Presented at the Bar of the House, by the Sheriffs of the City Proceedings; Petition; Proceedings: testimony Quebec Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Political philosophy: Catholicism and anti-Catholicism; Political philosophy: justice, law, and natural law; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 1774 99 99 1774-06-03 London, England House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain 1774 6 3 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes Common Council of the City of London; House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain S4-V1-p0194 S4-V1-P02-sp07-D0022 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp07 House in Committee on the Bill, Examination of M. De Lotbiniere, Examination of Dr. James Marriott, His Majesty's Advocate General Proceedings; Proceedings: testimony Quebec Act Key people, events, and institutions: colonial government; Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Political philosophy: Catholicism and anti-Catholicism; Political philosophy: justice, law, and natural law; Political philosophy: rights of Englishmen; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-06-03 1774 6 3 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; Marriot, James; Townshend, Thomas; North, Frederick, Lord; Seymour, Francis, Lord Beauchamp, Marquis of Hertford; Mackworth, Herbert; Phipps, Constantine John, Captain, Lord Mulgrave; Dempster, George; Burke, William; Baker, William; Pulteney, William; Jenkinson, Charles; Barré, Isaac, Colonel; De Lotbiniere S4-V1-p0194 S4-V1-P02-sp07-D0023 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp07 Motion by Mr. Baker, that General Murray, Late Governour of Canada, Do Attend the Committee, Debate, Mr. Baker's Motion Rejected Proceedings; Speech: debate Quebec Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-06-03 1774 6 3 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; Baker, William; Townshend, Thomas; North, Frederick, Lord; Barré, Isaac, Colonel; Phipps, Constantine John, Captain, Lord Mulgrave; Fox, Charles James S4-V1-p0202 S4-V1-P02-sp07-D0024 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp07 House in Committee on the Bill, Governour Johnstone's Objections to the Bill, Mr. E. Burke's Motion to Amend, Fixing the Boundary Between Canada and New-York, Agreed To, Further Debate on the Boundaries of Quebeck Proceedings; Speech: debate Quebec Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Political philosophy: rights of Englishmen; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-06-06 1774 6 6 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; Johnstone, George, Governour; Burke, Edmund S4-V1-p0203 S4-V1-P02-sp07-D0025 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp07 Bill Further Considered in Committee of the Whole House Proceedings; Speech: debate Quebec Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-06-07 1774 6 7 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; Dempster, George; Burke, Edmund; North, Frederick, Lord; Seymour, Francis, Lord Beauchamp, Marquis of Hertford; Cooper, Grey S4-V1-p0204 S4-V1-P02-sp07-D0026 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp07 House in Committee on the Bill, Debate, New Form of Oath Proposed by Mr. Jenkinson, to be Inserted in the Bill, Agreed to by the Committee Proceedings; Speech: debate Quebec Act Key people, events, and institutions: colonial government; Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Political philosophy: Catholicism and anti-Catholicism; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-06-08 1774 6 8 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; Burke, Edmund; North, Frederick, Lord; Townshend, Thomas; Barré, Isaac, Colonel; Dempster, George; Johnstone, George, Governour; Baker, William; Jenkinson, Charles; Ellis, Welbore; Seymour, Francis, Lord Beauchamp, Marquis of Hertford; Whitworth, Charles S4-V1-p0205 S4-V1-P02-sp07-D0027 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp07 Bill Reported to the House, from the Committee of the Whole, Thomas Penn, Esq., Declined Being Heard by Counsel on His Petition, Presented on the 31st of May Proceedings Quebec Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-06-10 1774 6 10 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; Whitworth, Charles S4-V1-p0207 S4-V1-P02-sp07-D0028 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp07 Amendment to the Bill, in Relation to the Southern Boundary of Canada Proceedings Quebec Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-06-10 1774 6 10 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain S4-V1-p0207 S4-V1-P02-sp07-D0029 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp07 Mr. Mackworth's Motion, to Provide for Trials by Jury in Canada, Debate, Mr. Mackworth's Motion Rejected Proceedings; Speech: debate Quebec Act Key people, events, and institutions: colonial government; Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Political philosophy: Catholicism and anti-Catholicism; Political philosophy: justice, law, and natural law; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-06-10 1774 6 10 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; Mackworth, Herbert; North, Frederick, Lord; Glynn, John, Sergeant-at-law; Thurlow, Edward, Lord Thurlow, Attorney General; Dunning, Joseph; Wedderburn, Alexander, Lord Loughborough, Solicitor General; Byng, George; Johnstone, George, Governour; Townshend, Thomas; Burke, Edmund S4-V1-p0207 S4-V1-P02-sp07-D0030 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp07 Motion by Mr. T. Townshend, to Make Temporary That Part of the Bill Which Relates to the Legislative Council, Rejected, Motion by Mr. Dempster, for Establishing Rules to be Observed in Making Ordinances, Rejected Proceedings Quebec Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-06-10 1774 6 10 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; Townshend, Thomas; Dempster, George; Fox, Charles James S4-V1-p0211 S4-V1-P02-sp07-D0031 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp07 Bill Read the Third Time, Mr. Cooper's Motion That the Bill Do Pass, Debate, The Bill Passed Proceedings; Speech: debate Quebec Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-06-13 1774 6 13 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; Cooper, Grey; Fox, Charles James; Howard, Thomas, Earl of Effingham S4-V1-p0211 S4-V1-P02-sp07-D0032 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp07 Message Brought from the House of Commons Proceedings Quebec Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 1774 6 99 1774-06-14 London, England House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain 1774 6 14 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain; Cooper, Grey S4-V1-p0211 S4-V1-P02-sp07-D0033 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp07 Motion to Agree to the Amendments Made by the House of Commons, Debate, Amendments Agreed to, Lords in the Minority Proceedings; Speech: debate Quebec Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Political philosophy: Catholicism and anti-Catholicism; Political philosophy: justice, law, and natural law; Political philosophy: tyranny; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-06-18 1774 6 18 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain; Pitt, William, Earl of Chatham; Legge, William, Earl of Dartmouth; Lyttleton, Thomas, Lord S4-V1-p0211 S4-V1-P02-sp07-D0034 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp07 Petition of the City of London to the King, Against the Bill Proceedings: address; Petition Quebec Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Political philosophy: Catholicism and anti-Catholicism; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-06-22 1774 6 22 George III, King of Great Britain; House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain; House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes George III, King of Great Britain; House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain; Common Council of the City of London; Ingram-Seymour-Conway, Francis, Earl of Hertford, Lord Chamberlain S4-V1-p0214 S4-V1-P02-sp07-D0035 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp07 King's Assent to the Bill, The King's Speech to both Houses of Parliament Proceedings: address; Speech Quebec Act Key people, events, and institutions: King George III; Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-06-22 London, England House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain 1774 6 22 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes George III, King of Great Britain S4-V1-p0216 S4-V1-P02-sp07-D0036 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp07 Act for Making More Effectual Provision for the Government of the Province of Quebeck, in North America Law Quebec Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 1774 6 22 1774-06-22 London, England 9999 99 99 9999 99 99 Uncertain George III, King of Great Britain S4-V1-p0216 S4-V1-P02-sp08-D0001 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp08 Act to Prevent the Exportation to Foreign Parts of Utensils Made Use of in the Cotton, Linen, Woollen, and Silk Manufactures of this Kingdom Law Economy: trade restrictions; Economy: trade and commerce 1774 99 99 1774 London, England 9999 99 99 9999 99 99 Uncertain George III, King of Great Britain S4-V1-p0220 S4-V1-P03-sp01-D0001 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P03 S4-V1-P03-sp01 Letter from Mr. Bollan, Agent, to the Hon. John Erving, and Others, Committee of the Council of Massachusetts. The King's Message of March 7; The Publication of His Late Petition to the King; Prepares a Petititon for the House of Commons; General Conway and Sir George Savile Decline Presenting It; The Lord Mayor Consents to Present It Correspondence Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 1774 3 11 1774-03-11 London, England Massachusetts Bay, Committee of the Council: Erving, John; Brattle, William; Bowdoin, James; Pitts, James 9999 99 99 9999 99 99 Uncertain Bollan, William S4-V1-p0225 S4-V1-P03-sp01-D0002 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P03 S4-V1-P03-sp01 Letter from Mr. Bollan to the Committee. His Petition Presented by Sir Joseph Mawbey. The Right of Parliament to Tax the Americans Denied by Lord Camden Correspondence Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: British taxation; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 1774 3 15 1774-03-15 London, England Massachusetts Bay, Committee of the Council: Erving, John; Brattle, William; Bowdoin, James; Pitts, James 9999 99 99 9999 99 99 Uncertain Bollan, William S4-V1-p0227 S4-V1-P03-sp01-D0003 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P03 S4-V1-P03-sp01 Letter from Mr. Bollan to the Committee Continued. Lord North's Policy in Regard to the Colonies. Interview with Lord Camden Correspondence Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament 1774 3 17 1774-03-17 London, England Massachusetts Bay, Committee of the Council: Erving, John; Brattle, William; Bowdoin, James; Pitts, James 9999 99 99 9999 99 99 Uncertain Bollan, William S4-V1-p0228 S4-V1-P03-sp01-D0004 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P03 S4-V1-P03-sp01 Letter from Arthur Lee, London, to Richard Henry Lee. Order of the House of Commons for Leave to Bring in the Boston Port Bill. Recommends Prudence and Firmness to the Colonies. Lord North's Declaration, That He Would not Listen to Complaints from America, Until She was at His Feet. Character of Lord North. Correspondence Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Political philosophy: conspiracy; Political philosophy: liberty 1774 3 18 1774-03-18 London, England Lee, Richard Henry 9999 99 99 9999 99 99 Uncertain Lee, Arthur S4-V1-p0228 S4-V1-P03-sp01-D0005 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P03 S4-V1-P03-sp01 Letter from Mr. Bollan to the Committee. Refused a Hearing by the House, on His Petition. The Port Bill Read a Second Time. The Lord Mayor and Sir Joseph Mawbey Offer to Present Another Petition Correspondence 1774 3 22 1774-03-22 London, England Massachusetts Bay, Committee of the Council: Erving, John; Brattle, William; Bowdoin, James; Pitts, James 9999 99 99 9999 99 99 Uncertain Bollan, William S4-V1-p0229 S4-V1-P03-sp01-D0006 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P03 S4-V1-P03-sp01 Letter from Mr. Bollan to the Committee. Has Prepared His Second Petition. Sir Joseph Mawbey Took it to Present to the House. Objections of the Speaker and Clerk. The Presentation Deferred Correspondence 1774 3 23 1774-03-23 London, England Massachusetts Bay, Committee of the Council: Erving, John; Brattle, William; Bowdoin, James; Pitts, James 9999 99 99 9999 99 99 Uncertain Bollan, William S4-V1-p0280 S4-V1-P03-sp01-D0007 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P03 S4-V1-P03-sp01 Letter from a Gentleman in London to His Friend at Annapolis, Md. Encloses the Boston Port Bill. Little Opposition to it in the House of Commons. The Rise or Fall of America Now Depends on the Deliberations of a General Congress from the Colonies. A Suspension of Exports and Imports Recommended. If Boston Acquiesces the Whole Will Be Forced to Submission Correspondence Boston Port Bill 1774 3 31 1774-03-31 London, England Anonymous 9999 99 99 9999 99 99 Uncertain Anonymous S4-V1-p0230 S4-V2-P01-sp01-D0001 S4 S4-V2 S4-V2-P01 S4-V2-P01-sp01 Letter from the General Committee of Charlestown, S.C., to the New-York Committee, Expressing Their Disapprobation of the Course Pursued by the Assembly of New-York, and Their Determination to Adhere to the Resolutions of the Continental Congress Correspondence Key people, events, and institutions: Continental Congress; Key people, events, and institutions: local meetings, provincial conventions and assemblies; Mobilizing the populace: elections and dissemination of convention proceedings; Mobilizing the populace: relief of Boston; Political philosophy: American nationalism; Political philosophy: liberty; Political philosophy: tyranny; Politics and causes of revolt: Committees; Social reality: Indian-white relations; Social reality: government organization 1775 3 1 1775-03-01 Charlestown, South-Carolina, North America New-York Committee 9999 99 99 9999 99 99 Uncertain South-Carolina Committee; Pinckney, Charles S4-V2-p0001 S4-V2-P01-sp01-D0002 S4 S4-V2 S4-V2-P01 S4-V2-P01-sp01 Instructions from the Freeholders of Cumberland County, Virginia, to John Mayo and William Fleming, Their Delegates in the Assembly Petition Key people, events, and institutions: local meetings, provincial conventions and assemblies; Mobilizing the populace: petitioning as a mobilization tool 1775 3 99 1775-03 Cumberland County, Virginia, North America Mayo, John; Fleming, William 9999 99 99 9999 99 99 Uncertain Freeholders of Cumberland County, Virginia S4-V2-p0003 S4-V2-P01-sp01-D0003 S4 S4-V2 S4-V2-P01 S4-V2-P01-sp01 Address of New-York Committee to the Freeholders and Freemen of the City and County of New-York, Recommending the Choice of Delegates to the Continental Congress Proceedings: address Key people, events, and institutions: local meetings, provincial conventions and assemblies 1775 3 1 1775-03-01 New-York, New-York, North America New-York Freeholders and Freemen 9999 99 99 9999 99 99 Uncertain New-York Committee S4-V2-p0004 S4-V2-P01-sp01-D0004 S4 S4-V2 S4-V2-P01 S4-V2-P01-sp01 Address to the Soldiers Ordered to Embark from Ireland for America Address Military action: British Army and Loyalist militias; Political philosophy: Catholicism and anti-Catholicism; Political philosophy: rights of Englishmen 1775 3 99 1775-03 London, England 9999 99 99 9999 99 99 Uncertain Anonymous S4-V2-p0004 S4-V2-P01-sp01-D0005 S4 S4-V2 S4-V2-P01 S4-V2-P01-sp01 Address to the Commons of Great Britain in Parliament Assembled, on the Policy of the Ministry in Regard to America, Advising the Repeal of the Acts Which Have Produced the Present Disturbances Proceedings: address Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Political philosophy: parent-child analogy; Politics and causes of revolt: British taxation 1775 3 99 1775-03 London, England House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain 1775 3 99 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes Monitor (pseudo.) S4-V2-p0005 S4-V2-P01-sp01-D0006 S4 S4-V2 S4-V2-P01 S4-V2-P01-sp01 Meeting of the Governor and Council of North-Carolina. The Proposed Meeting of a Provincial Congress at Newbern in April Declared to be Highly Derogatory to the Dignity of the Legislature Appointed to Meet at the Same Time; Proclamation of Governor Martin. The Proposed Provincial Congress is Contrary to Law, and a Violation of the Constitution, All Good Subjects are Exhorted to Discourage Such Meetings, Cabals, and Illegal Proceedings Proceedings; Proclamation Key people, events, and institutions: colonial government; Key people, events, and institutions: local meetings, provincial conventions and assemblies; Loyalist/British resistance and ideology: Loyalist philosophy; Loyalist/British resistance and ideology: Patriot conspiracy against liberties; Mobilizing the populace: elections and dissemination of convention proceedings 1775 99 99 1775-03-01 North-Carolina Council 1775 3 1 North-Carolina Council Newbern, North-Carolina, North America 9999 99 99 Yes North-Carolina Council; Martin, Josiah, Governour of North-Carolina S4-V2-p0007 S4-V2-P01-sp01-D0007 S4 S4-V2 S4-V2-P01 S4-V2-P01-sp01 Camillus to the Printers of the Pennsylvania Gazette, in Reply to a Boston Writer, Who Charges the Americans with Having an Entire Independence on the Mother Country in View Correspondence; Political pamphlet Economy: trade restrictions; Political philosophy: dependence and independence; Political philosophy: liberty; Political philosophy: rebellion; Political philosophy: slavery and consent; Political philosophy: tyranny 1775 2 22 1775-02-22 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, North America Pennsylvania Gazette 9999 99 99 9999 99 99 Uncertain Camillus (pseudo.) S4-V2-p0008 S4-V1-P02-sp03-D0028 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp03 King's Assent to the Bill Proceedings: address Massachusetts Government Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 1774 99 99 1774-05-20 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain; House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain 1774 5 20 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain; House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes George III, King of Great Britain S4-V1-p0096 S4-V1-P02-sp03-D0029 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp03 Speech of the Bishop of St. Asaph, Intended to Have Been Spoken on the Bill Speech Massachusetts Government Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Political philosophy: parent-child analogy; Political philosophy: rights of Englishmen; Political philosophy: tyranny; Politics and causes of revolt: British taxation; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 1774 5 99 1774-05 9999 99 99 9999 99 99 No Shipley, Jonathan, Bishop of St. Asaph S4-V1-p0097 S4-V1-P02-sp03-D0030 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp03 Act for the Better Regulating the Government of the Province of the Massachusetts Bay, in New England Law Massachusetts Government Act Key people, events, and institutions: colonial government; Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts; Social reality: government organization 1774 5 20 1774-05-20 London, England 9999 99 99 9999 99 99 Uncertain George III, King of Great Britain S4-V1-p0104 S4-V1-P02-sp04-D0001 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp04 King's Message of March 7th, and Sundry Other Papers, to be Considered in Committee of the Whole, on the 13th of April Proceedings: address Administration of Justice Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-03-28 1774 3 28 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; Whitworth, Charles S4-V1-p0111 S4-V1-P02-sp04-D0002 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp04 Order for Committee of the Whole Postponed to the 15th Proceedings Administration of Justice Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-04-13 1774 4 13 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain S4-V1-p0111 S4-V1-P02-sp04-D0003 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp04 Papers in Committee on the Message and Papers, House in Committee on the Message and Papers Proceedings Administration of Justice Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-04-15 1774 4 15 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; North, Frederick, Lord S4-V1-p0111 S4-V1-P02-sp04-D0004 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp04 Lord North's Speech, His Motion for Leave to Bring in a Bill for the Impartial Administration of Justice in Massachusetts Bay, Debate, Lord North's Motion Agreed To Proceedings; Speech: debate Administration of Justice Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Political philosophy: justice, law, and natural law; Political philosophy: mixed government; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-04-15 1774 4 15 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; North, Frederick, Lord; Barré, Isaac, Colonel; Wedderburn, Alexander, Lord Loughborough, Solicitor General; Phipps, Constantine John, Captain, Lord Mulgrave; Townshend, Thomas; Dowdeswell, William; Osborne, Frances Godolphin, Marquis of Carmarthen, Duke of Leeds; Conway, Henry Seymour, General; Van, Charles S4-V1-p0112 S4-V1-P02-sp04-D0005 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp04 Committee Appointed to Prepare and Bring in the Bill Proceedings Administration of Justice Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-04-15 1774 4 15 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; Whitworth, Charles S4-V1-p0118 S4-V1-P02-sp04-D0006 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp04 Bill Presented by Lord North, Debate, Second Reading of the Bill Ordered on the 25th Proceedings; Speech: debate Administration of Justice Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Political philosophy: justice, law, and natural law; Political philosophy: slavery and consent; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-04-21 1774 4 21 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; North, Frederick, Lord; Sawbridge, John; Frankland, Thomas; Byng, George; Seymour, Francis, Lord Beauchamp, Marquis of Hertford S4-V1-p0118 S4-V1-P02-sp04-D0007 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp04 Order, for the Second Reading of the Bill Read, Debate, The Bill Read the Second Time, Committee of the Whole House on the Bill, Ordered for the 29th Proceedings; Speech: debate Administration of Justice Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-04-25 1774 4 25 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; Dowdeswell, William; Dyson, Jeremiah; North, Frederick, Lord; Cavendish, Henry; Barré, Isaac, Colonel S4-V1-p0120 S4-V1-P02-sp04-D0008 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp04 Bill Considered in Committee of the Whole, Report of the Committee to be Received on Monday Next Proceedings Administration of Justice Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-04-29 1774 4 29 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; Whitworth, Charles S4-V1-p0120 S4-V1-P02-sp04-D0009 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp04 Petition of Several Natives of America, Presented by Sir George Savile Proceedings Administration of Justice Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-05-02 1774 5 2 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; Savile, George S4-V1-p0120 S4-V1-P02-sp04-D0010 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp04 Report of the Committee of the Whole Received, Amendment Proposed by Mr. Wallace, Debate, Mr. Wallace's Amendment Withdrawn, Engrossment of the Bill Ordered, Motion to Print the Bill Negatived, Order Read, for Third Reading of the Bill Proceedings; Speech: debate Administration of Justice Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Political philosophy: English constitution; Political philosophy: justice, law, and natural law; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-05-04 1774 5 4 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; Whitworth, Charles; Wallace, James; Johnstone, George, Governour; Dunning, Joseph; Wedderburn, Alexander, Lord Loughborough, Solicitor General; Burke, Edmund; Burke, William; Stanley, Hans; Townshend, Thomas; Cornwall, Charles Wolfran; Phipps, Constantine John, Captain, Lord Mulgrave; Skynner, John; Sutton, Richard; Fox, Charles James; Savile, George; Fuller, Rose; Moreton S4-V1-p0120 S4-V1-P02-sp04-D0011 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp04 Order Read, for Third Reading of the Bill, Debate, Bill Read the Third Time, Amendment Adopted, on Motion of Mr. Pultney, Debate, the Bill Passed Proceedings; Speech: debate Administration of Justice Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Political philosophy: English constitution; Political philosophy: justice, law, and natural law; Political philosophy: tyranny; Politics and causes of revolt: British taxation; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-05-06 1774 5 6 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; Dempster, George; Grey, Thomas De; Sawbridge, John; Barré, Isaac, Colonel; Pulteney, William; Fuller, Rose; Cavendish, Henry; Paulet S4-V1-p0124 S4-V1-P02-sp04-D0012 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp04 Bill for Impartial Administration of Justice in Massachusetts Bay, Received from the House of Commons, Read the First Time Proceedings Administration of Justice Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-05-09 1774 5 9 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain; Cooper, Grey S4-V1-p0126 S4-V1-P02-sp04-D0013 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp04 Read the Second Time Proceedings Administration of Justice Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-05-13 1774 5 13 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain S4-V1-p0127 S4-V1-P02-sp04-D0014 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp04 Considered in Committee of the Whole, Third Reading Ordered for the 18th, and the Lords Summoned Proceedings Administration of Justice Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-05-16 1774 5 16 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain S4-V1-p0127 S4-V1-P02-sp04-D0015 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp04 Papers Presented by the Earl of Dartmouth Proceedings Administration of Justice Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-05-17 1774 5 17 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain; Legge, William, Earl of Dartmouth S4-V1-p0128 S4-V1-P02-sp06-D0011 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp06 Read the Third Time, Lord Chatham's Speech Against the Passage of the Bill, the Bill Passed Proceedings; Speech: debate Quartering Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Key people, events, and institutions: Stamp Act and riots; Political philosophy: English constitution; Political philosophy: parent-child analogy; Political philosophy: rebellion; Political philosophy: tyranny; Politics and causes of revolt: British taxation; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-05-26 1774 5 26 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain; Pitt, William, Earl of Chatham S4-V1-p0167 S4-V1-P02-sp06-D0012 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp06 King's Assent to the Bill Proceedings Quartering Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-06-02 1774 6 2 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain; House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes George III, King of Great Britain; Bathurst, Henry, Earl Bathurst, Lord Apsley, Lord High Chancellor S4-V1-p0169 S4-V1-P02-sp06-D0013 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp06 Act for the Better Providing Suitable Quarters for Officers and Soldiers in His Majesty's Service in North America Law Quartering Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-06-02 1774 6 2 House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes George III, King of Great Britain S4-V1-p0170 S4-V1-P02-sp07-D0001 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp07 Bill for the Government of Quebeck, Presented by the Earl of Dartmouth Proceedings Quebec Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-05-02 1774 5 2 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain; Legge, William, Earl of Dartmouth S4-V1-p0169 S4-V1-P02-sp07-D0002 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp07 Address to the King for Copies of Instructions to Governours in America Proceedings: address Quebec Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 1774 5 3 1774-05-03 London, England George III, King of Great Britain 9999 99 99 9999 99 99 Uncertain House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain S4-V1-p0169 S4-V1-P02-sp07-D0003 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp07 Second Reading of the Bill Ordered, and the Lords Summoned Proceedings Quebec Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-05-04 1774 5 4 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain S4-V1-p0170 S4-V1-P02-sp07-D0004 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp07 Copies of Instructions to Governours of Quebeck, Nova Scotia, New-Hampshire, New-York, Virginia, North Carolina, South-Carolina, Georgia, East Florida, and West Florida, Laid Before the House Proceedings Quebec Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-05-06 1774 5 6 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain; Legge, William, Earl of Dartmouth S4-V1-p0171 S4-V1-P02-sp07-D0005 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp07 Bill Read the Second Time Proceedings Quebec Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-05-12 1774 5 12 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain S4-V1-p0171 S4-V1-P02-sp07-D0006 S4 S4-V1 S4-V1-P02 S4-V1-P02-sp07 Considered in Committee of the Whole Proceedings Quebec Act Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 9999 99 99 1774-05-13 1774 5 13 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain; Boston, Lord S4-V1-p0171 S4-V2-P01-sp01-D0008 S4 S4-V2 S4-V2-P01 S4-V2-P01-sp01 Camillus to the Printers of the Pennsylvania Gazette, in Defence of the Course Pursued by the Americans in Their Opposition to the Measures of the British Government Correspondence; Political pamphlet Economy: trade restrictions; Political philosophy: dependence and independence; Political philosophy: justice, law, and natural law; Political philosophy: tyranny; Politics and causes of revolt: British taxation; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 1775 3 1 1775-03-01 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, North America Pennsylvania Gazette 9999 99 99 9999 99 99 Uncertain Camillus (pseudo.) S4-V2-p0010 S4-V2-P01-sp01-D0009 S4 S4-V2 S4-V2-P01 S4-V2-P01-sp01 Resolutions of the Committee of Inspection for Newport, Rhode-Island. A Free Press, While it Supports Truth, Liberty and Justice, to be Supported When it is Prostituted to Vile Purposes is to be Discountenanced and Discouraged. All Persons Advised to Discontinue Rivington's Gazetteer Proceedings: resolution Key people, events, and institutions: local meetings, provincial conventions and assemblies; Loyalist/British resistance and ideology: opposition to Loyalists; Political philosophy: freedom; Politics and causes of revolt: Committees 1775 3 1 1775-03-01 Newport, Rhode-Island, North America 1775 3 1 Rhode-Island, Newport Committee of Inspection Newport, Rhode-Island, North America 9999 99 99 Yes Rhode-Island, Newport Committee of Inspection; Tanner, John, Chair, Rhode-Island, Newport Committee of Inspection S4-V2-p0012 S4-V2-P01-sp01-D0010 S4 S4-V2 S4-V2-P01 S4-V2-P01-sp01 Letter from a Gentleman in London to His Friend in Boston. Lord North has no Further Conciliatory Measures to Propose. When the Colonies Come to an Unconditional Submission, the Repeal of the Bills of Last Year Will be Considered Correspondence Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament 1775 3 2 1775-03-02 London, England 9999 99 99 9999 99 99 Uncertain Anonymous S4-V2-p0013 S4-V2-P01-sp01-D0011 S4 S4-V2 S4-V2-P01 S4-V2-P01-sp01 Committee of Essex County, Virginia, Acquit Captain Joseph Richardson of an Intentional Violation of the Assocation. They Offer a Premium to Encourage Arts and Manufactures in the Colony Proceedings Economy: industry; Key people, events, and institutions: local meetings, provincial conventions and assemblies; Mobilizing the populace: Continental Assocation boycotts; Politics and causes of revolt: Committees 1775-03-02 1775 3 2 Virginia, Essex County Committee Tappahannock, Virginia, North America 9999 99 99 Yes Virginia, Essex County Committee; Power, J., Clerk, Virginia, Essex County Committee S4-V2-p0013 S4-V2-P01-sp01-D0012 S4 S4-V2 S4-V2-P01 S4-V2-P01-sp01 Remarks on the Late Manoeuvers in America, by a Real Friend to His King and Country. Virginia and Maryland Condemned for Joining with so much Warmth the New-England Republicans Address Loyalist/British resistance and ideology: Loyalist philosophy; Loyalist/British resistance and ideology: Patriot tyranny and corruption; Political philosophy: mixed government 1775 3 2 1775-03-02 New-York, New-York, North America 9999 99 99 9999 99 99 Uncertain Anonymous S4-V2-p0014 S4-V2-P01-sp01-D0013 S4 S4-V2 S4-V2-P01 S4-V2-P01-sp01 Address to the Inhabitants of New-York, on the Application of Publick Moneys to Secret Service in America by the British Government Address Political philosophy: conspiracy 1775 3 2 1775-03-02 New-York, New-York, North America 9999 99 99 9999 99 99 Uncertain Anonymous S4-V2-p0015 S4-V2-P01-sp01-D0014 S4 S4-V2 S4-V2-P01 S4-V2-P01-sp01 Tea Burnt at Providence, Rhode-Island Correspondence Mobilizing the populace: Continental Assocation boycotts; Social reality: women 1775 3 4 1775-03-04 Providence, Rhode-Island 9999 99 99 9999 99 99 Uncertain Anonymous S4-V2-p0015 S4-V2-P01-sp01-D0015 S4 S4-V2 S4-V2-P01 S4-V2-P01-sp01 Letter from Samuel Adams to a Gentleman in Virginia, Acknowledging Receipt of Donations for the Poor of Boston Correspondence Key people, events, and institutions: Sam Adams; Mobilizing the populace: relief of Boston 1775 3 2 1775-03-02 Boston, Massachusetts, North America 9999 99 99 9999 99 99 Uncertain Adams, Samuel S4-V2-p0016 S4-V2-P01-sp01-D0016 S4 S4-V2 S4-V2-P01 S4-V2-P01-sp01 General Gage and the Provincial Congress of Massachusetts; Collision Probable. Withholding Supplies from the Troops by the People Justified Address Military action: British soldiers in Boston; Political philosophy: free press; Political philosophy: parent-child analogy 1775 3 2 1775-03-02 Boston, Massachusetts, North America 9999 99 99 9999 99 99 Uncertain Anonymous S4-V2-p0016 S4-V2-P01-sp01-D0017 S4 S4-V2 S4-V2-P01 S4-V2-P01-sp01 Address to the Inhabitants of Massachusetts-Bay, No. V, from the County of Hampshire. On the Rights of the Colonies Political pamphlet Economy: trade restrictions; Political philosophy: British supremacy; Political philosophy: charters and fundamental law; Political philosophy: dependence and independence; Politics and causes of revolt: British taxation; Politics and causes of revolt: Navigation Acts; Social reality: class 1775 3 2 1775-03-02 Boston, Massachusetts, North America 9999 99 99 9999 99 99 Uncertain Massachusetts Bay, Hampshire County S4-V2-p0018 S4-V2-P01-sp01-D0018 S4 S4-V2 S4-V2-P01 S4-V2-P01-sp01 Letter from London to a Gentleman in New-York. Reports There, that New-York was Disaffected to the Common Cause, Discredited Correspondence 1775 3 2 1775-03-02 London, England 9999 99 99 9999 99 99 Uncertain Anonymous S4-V2-p0024 S4-V2-P01-sp01-D0019 S4 S4-V2 S4-V2-P01 S4-V2-P01-sp01 Letter from London to a Gentleman in Philadelphia. The Government Will Persist in Their Measures Against the Colonies. New-York is to be a Place of Arms, and Provisions are to be Provided There for the Support of the Army in New-England Correspondence Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 1775 3 3 1775-03-03 London, England 9999 99 99 9999 99 99 Uncertain Anonymous S4-V2-p0025 S4-V2-P01-sp01-D0020 S4 S4-V2 S4-V2-P01 S4-V2-P01-sp01 Letter from the Earl of Darmouth to the Governour of Georgia. Laments that the People of Georgia, Hitherto so Loyal, Have Manifested a Disposition to Join the Other Colonies. The Lords of the Admiralty have Before Them a Bill for the Collection of His Majesty's Quit-Rents Correspondence Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Loyalist/British resistance and ideology: opposition to Loyalists 1775 3 3 1775-03-03 London, England Wright, James, Baronet, Governour of Georgia 9999 99 99 9999 99 99 Uncertain Legge, William, Earl of Dartmouth S4-V2-p0025 S4-V2-P01-sp01-D0021 S4 S4-V2 S4-V2-P01 S4-V2-P01-sp01 Letter from the Earl of Dartmouth to the Governours of the Several Colonies. The Great Majorities in Both Houses Upon Every Question for Maintaining the Supremacy of Parliament in the Colonies, Shows There Will Not Be the Least Relaxation from Those Measures Correspondence Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament 1775 3 3 1775-03-03 London, England Bull, William, II, Lieutenant Governour of South-Carolina 9999 99 99 9999 99 99 Uncertain Legge, William, Earl of Dartmouth S4-V2-p0026 S4-V2-P01-sp01-D0022 S4 S4-V2 S4-V2-P01 S4-V2-P01-sp01 Letter from the Earl of Darmouth to Deputy-Governor Penn. Has Received his Despatch of January 30, and Laid it Before the King Correspondence 1775 3 3 1775-03-03 London, England Penn, John, Lieutenant Governour of Pennsylvania 9999 99 99 9999 99 99 Uncertain Legge, William, Earl of Dartmouth S4-V2-p0026 S4-V2-P01-sp01-D0023 S4 S4-V2 S4-V2-P01 S4-V2-P01-sp01 Letter from the Earl of Dartmouth to the Governours of the Colonies, Enclosing the Joint Address of Both Houses of Parliament, of the 7th February, to the King, with His Answer. Also the Bill for Restraining the Fisheries, and the Resolution Offered in the House of Commons on the 20th of February Correspondence Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 1775 2 22 1775-02-22 London, England Penn, John, Lieutenant Governour of Pennsylvania 9999 99 99 9999 99 99 Uncertain Legge, William, Earl of Dartmouth S4-V2-p0026 S4-V2-P01-sp01-D0024 S4 S4-V2 S4-V2-P01 S4-V2-P01-sp01 Letter from the Earl of Dartmouth to the Governours of the Colonies. The King Wishes to See a Reconciliation of the Differences with the Colonies, Without Prejudice to the Just Authority of Parliament, Which He Will Never Suffer to Be Violated. The Colonies Bound to Contribute Their Just Proportions of the Publick Burdens of the Nation in Return for the Protection and Support They Have Received. The King Entirely Approves of the Resolution of the House of Commons of 27th February, and Expects a compliance Therewith on the Part of the Colonies. He Will Resist with Firmness Every Attempt to Violate Rights of Parliament Correspondence; Proceedings: address Economy: taxation; Key people, events, and institutions: colonial government; Key people, events, and institutions: King George III; Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Political philosophy: mixed government; Political philosophy: parent-child analogy; Politics and causes of revolt: British taxation; Politics and causes of revolt: Intolerable Acts 1775 3 3 1775-03-03 London, England Tryon, William, Governour of New-York; Colden, Cadwallader, Lieutenant Governour of New-York 9999 99 99 9999 99 99 Uncertain Legge, William, Earl of Dartmouth S4-V2-p0027 S4-V2-P01-sp01-D0025 S4 S4-V2 S4-V2-P01 S4-V2-P01-sp01 Copy of the Resolution Adopted by the House of Commons, on the 27th of February, Referred to in the Foregoing Letter Proceedings: resolution Key people, events, and institutions: colonial government; Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament 1775 2 27 1775-02-27 London, England Tryon, William, Governour of New-York; Colden, Cadwallader, Lieutenant Governour of New-York 9999 99 99 Uncertain House of Commons, Parliament of Great Britain; Legge, William, Earl of Dartmouth S4-V2-p0028 S4-V2-P01-sp01-D0026 S4 S4-V2 S4-V2-P01 S4-V2-P01-sp01 Letter from the Earl of Darmouth to the Governour of New-York. His Separate Despatch of This Date May be Ostensibly of Use, In Case the Assembly Should Consider the Resolution of 27th February. It is Not the King's Intention That it Shall be Officially Communicated to the Assembly, but He Depends Upon the Ability and Address of Lieutenant-Governour Colden Correspondence; Proceedings: resolution Key people, events, and institutions: colonial government; Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament 1775 3 3 1775-03-03 London, England Colden, Cadwallader, Lieutenant Governour of New-York 9999 99 99 9999 99 99 Uncertain Legge, William, Earl of Dartmouth S4-V2-p0029 S4-V2-P01-sp01-D0027 S4 S4-V2 S4-V2-P01 S4-V2-P01-sp01 Letter from the Earl of Dartmouth to Lieutenant-Governor Colden. His Despatch of the 1st of February Has Been Received. The Sentiments of Duty to the King and Wishes of a Reconciliation, So Fully Expressed in the Addresses of the Council and Assembly, Have Been Very Graciously Received by His Majesty Correspondence Key people, events, and institutions: colonial government 1775 3 4 1775-03-04 London, England Colden, Cadwallader, Lieutenant Governour of New-York 9999 99 99 9999 99 99 Uncertain Legge, William, Earl of Dartmouth S4-V2-p0029 S4-V2-P01-sp01-D0028 S4 S4-V2 S4-V2-P01 S4-V2-P01-sp01 Letter from London to a Gentleman in New-York. The Conduct of New-York Has Filled Every Heart with Joy. The Resolution of Lord North, of February 27, Which is Rounded on the Truest Principle of Policy and Benevolence, Will be Outrageously Censured and Traduced by the Opposition. By this Measure Parliament Gives a Proof that While it Sends Forth the Sword of Justice to Punish the Factious, it Extends Also Friendly Proposals to Invite the Good Citizens to Peace and Reconciliation Correspondence Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Political philosophy: British supremacy; Politics and causes of revolt: British taxation; Economy: taxation 1774 3 4 1775-03-04 London, England 9999 99 99 9999 99 99 Uncertain Anonymous S4-V2-p0029 S4-V2-P01-sp01-D0029 S4 S4-V2 S4-V2-P01 S4-V2-P01-sp01 Meeting of the Committee of Chowan County, North-Carolina. Premiums Offered for the Encouragement of Manufactures Proceedings Economy: industry; Key people, events, and institutions: local meetings, provincial conventions and assemblies; Politics and causes of revolt: Committees 9999 99 99 1775-03-04 1775 3 4 North-Carolina, Chowan County Committee 9999 99 99 Yes North-Carolina, Chowan County Committee; Jones, Samuel, Clerk, North-Carolina, Chowan County Committee S4-V2-p0030 S4-V2-P01-sp01-D0030 S4 S4-V2 S4-V2-P01 S4-V2-P01-sp01 Letter from John Sullivan to Mr. Fowle, Enclosing the Articles of Association of the Military Company of Durham, New-Hampshire Correspondence; Proceedings; Proclamation Military action: militias and irregular forces; Mobilizing the populace: elections and dissemination of convention proceedings 1775 1775-03-04 Durham, New-Hampshire, North America Fowle 1775 3 4 9999 99 99 Yes Sullivan, John S4-V2-p0031 S4-V2-P01-sp01-D0031 S4 S4-V2 S4-V2-P01 S4-V2-P01-sp01 Remarks on Mr. Sullivan's Letter. The Extra-ordinary Spirit to Acquire the Use of Arms at This Time of Civil Discords, Marks Strongly a Disposition to Employ Our Arms Against the Government Correspondence Economy: moral economy; Loyalist/British resistance and ideology: Loyalist resistance to new governments; Loyalist/British resistance and ideology: support for hierarchy; Political philosophy: British supremacy 1775 3 1775-03-17 Fowle 1775 3 17 9999 99 99 Yes Monitor (pseudo.) S4-V2-p0032 S4-V2-P01-sp01-D0032 S4 S4-V2 S4-V2-P01 S4-V2-P01-sp01 Mr. Sullivan's Reply to "Monitor" Correspondence Economy: moral economy; Political philosophy: dependence and independence 1775 3 99 1775-03 Fowle 1775 3 99 9999 99 99 Yes Sullivan, John S4-V2-p0032 S4-V2-P01-sp01-D0033 S4 S4-V2 S4-V2-P01 S4-V2-P01-sp01 Address of the Committee of Norfolk to the Freemen of Virginia, on the Conduct of John Brown, in Inporting Slaves in Violation of the Continental Assocation Proceedings: report Economy: trade and commerce; Key people, events, and institutions: local meetings, provincial conventions and assemblies; Loyalist/British resistance and ideology: opposition to Loyalists; Mobilizing the populace: Continental Assocation boycotts; Politics and causes of revolt: Committees; Social reality: slavery 9999 99 99 1775-03-06 1775 3 6 Virginia, Norfolk Borough Committee Norfolk, Virginia, North America 9999 99 99 Yes Virginia, Norfolk Borough Committee; Phripp, Matthew, Chairman; Taylor, James; Hutchings, John; Lawrence, John; Hutchings, Joseph; Newton, Thomas, Jr.; Ritson, Thomas; Boush, John; Holt, James; Jamieson, Niel; Taylor, Robert; Claiborne, Thomas; Inglis, Samuel; Davies, William, Secretary S4-V2-p0033 S4-V2-P01-sp01-D0034 S4 S4-V2 S4-V2-P01 S4-V2-P01-sp01 Committee of Observation for Baltimore Prohibit the Landing of Salt Imported in Violation of the Continental Association Proceedings: report Economy: trade and commerce; Key people, events, and institutions: local meetings, provincial conventions and assemblies; Mobilizing the populace: Continental Assocation boycotts; Politics and causes of revolt: Committees 9999 99 99 1775-03-06 1775 3 6 Maryland, Baltimore Committee of Observation Baltimore, Maryland, North America 9999 99 99 Yes Maryland, Baltimore Committee of Observation S4-V2-p0034 S4-V2-P01-sp01-D0035 S4 S4-V2 S4-V2-P01 S4-V2-P01-sp01 Committee of Cumberland County, New-Jersey, Break Off All Dealings with Silas Newcomb, a Member of the Committee, Who Has Drank East-India Tea in His Family Ever Since the 1st Day of March, Instant, in Violation of the Continental Association Proceedings: report Economy: moral economy; Key people, events, and institutions: local meetings, provincial conventions and assemblies; Mobilizing the populace: Continental Assocation boycotts; Politics and causes of revolt: Committees 9999 99 99 1775-03-06 1775 3 6 New-Jersey, Cumberland County Committee Cumberland County, New-Jersey, North America 9999 99 99 Yes New-Jersey, Cumberland County Committee S4-V2-p0034 S4-V2-P01-sp01-D0036 S4 S4-V2 S4-V2-P01 S4-V2-P01-sp01 Recantation of Silas Newcomb, Which is Accepted by the Committee Proceedings: testimony Mobilizing the populace: Continental Assocation boycotts; Politics and causes of revolt: Committees 9999 99 99 1775-05-11 1775 5 11 New-Jersey, Cumberland County Committee Cumberland County, New-Jersey, North America 9999 99 99 Yes Newcomb, Silas; Ewing, Thomas, Clerk, New-Jersey, Cumberland County Committee S4-V2-p0034 S4-V2-P01-sp01-D0037 S4 S4-V2 S4-V2-P01 S4-V2-P01-sp01 Committee of Observation and Inspection for Freehold, New-Jersey, Declare James Rivington, of New-York, Printer, a Malignant Enemy to the Liberties of This Country, for His Attempts to Disunite the Colonies Proceedings: report Economy: moral economy; Key people, events, and institutions: local meetings, provincial conventions and assemblies; Loyalist/British resistance and ideology: opposition to Loyalists; Mobilizing the populace: Continental Assocation boycotts; Mobilizing the populace: elections and dissemination of convention proceedings; Political philosophy: American nationalism; Political philosophy: conspiracy; Political philosophy: English constitution; Political philosophy: liberty; Politics and causes of revolt: Committees 9999 99 99 1775-03-06 1775 3 6 New-Jersey, Freehold Committee of Observation and Inspection Freehold, New-Jersey, North America 9999 99 99 Yes New-Jersey, Freehold Committee of Observation and Inspection; Anderson, John, Chair, New-Jersey, Freehold Committee of Observation and Inspection S4-V2-p0035 S4-V2-P01-sp01-D0038 S4 S4-V2 S4-V2-P01 S4-V2-P01-sp01 Letter from Major Benjamin Floyd, of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New-York, to Mr. Rivington, in Reply to Some Resolutions Adopted by a Committee at Smithtown, on the 23rd of February Correspondence; Petition; Political pamphlet Loyalist/British resistance and ideology: Loyalist philosophy; Loyalist/British resistance and ideology: Loyalist resistance to new governments; Loyalist/British resistance and ideology: Patriot conspiracy against liberties; Mobilizing the populace: elections and dissemination of convention proceedings; Political philosophy: Catholicism and anti-Catholicism; Political philosophy: English constitution; Political philosophy: free press; Political philosophy: tyranny; Politics and causes of revolt: Committees 1775 3 6 1775-03-06 Brookhaven, New-York, North America New-York, Smithtown Committee of Observation, Rivington, James 9999 99 99 9999 99 99 Uncertain Floyd, Benjamin, Major S4-V2-p0036 S4-V2-P01-sp01-D0039 S4 S4-V2 S4-V2-P01 S4-V2-P01-sp01 Meeting of the People of Danvers. Officers Chosen for an Alarm List Company Proceedings: report Key people, events, and institutions: local meetings, provincial conventions and assemblies; Military action: militias and irregular forces; Mobilizing the populace: elections and dissemination of convention proceedings 9999 99 99 1775-03-06 1775 3 6 Massachusetts Bay, Danvers Third Company Alarm List Danvers, Massachusetts, North America 9999 99 99 Yes Massachusetts Bay, Danvers Third Company Alarm List; Balch, Benjamin, Chair; Putnam, Edmund; Putnam, Tarrant; Dale, Archibald, Clerk S4-V2-p0037 S4-V2-P01-sp01-D0040 S4 S4-V2 S4-V2-P01 S4-V2-P01-sp01 Reflections on the Present State of Affairs in America. The Americans will be Compelled to Follow the Example of the United Provinces, and Publish a Manifesto to the World, Showing the Necessity of Dissolving Their Connection with Great Britain Political pamphlet Political philosophy: American nationalism; Political philosophy: conspiracy; Political philosophy: dependence and independence; Political philosophy: tyranny 1775 3 6 1775-03-06 Boston, Massachusetts, North America 9999 99 99 9999 99 99 Uncertain Time and Judgment (pseudo.) S4-V2-p0037 S4-V2-P01-sp01-D0041 S4 S4-V2 S4-V2-P01 S4-V2-P01-sp01 Oration Delivered at the Request of the Inhabitants of Boston, to Commemorate the Bloody Tragedy of the 5th of March, 1770, by Doctor Joseph Warren Political pamphlet; Speech Economy: moral economy; Economy: taxation; Economy: trade and commerce; Mobilizing the populace: relief of Boston; Political philosophy: charters and fundamental law; Political philosophy: contract theory; Political philosophy: corruption and virtue; Political philosophy: dependence and independence; Political philosophy: free press; Political philosophy: history; Political philosophy: labor theory of value; Political philosophy: parent-child analogy; Political philosophy: property; Political philosophy: rights of Englishmen; Political philosophy: slavery and consent; Politics and causes of revolt: British taxation; Politics and causes of revolt: military occupation; Social reality: Indian-white relations 1775 3 99 1775-03-06 Boston, Massachusetts, North America 1775 3 6 Boston, Massachusetts, North America 9999 99 99 Yes Warren, Joseph S4-V2-p0038 S4-V2-P01-sp01-D0042 S4 S4-V2 S4-V2-P01 S4-V2-P01-sp01 Address to the Inhabitants of New-York Against the Recommendation of the Committee to Elect Delegates Political pamphlet Key people, events, and institutions: local meetings, provincial conventions and assemblies; Loyalist/British resistance and ideology: Loyalist resistance to new governments; Mobilizing the populace: elections and dissemination of convention proceedings 1775 3 6 1775-03-06 New-York, New-York, North America 9999 99 99 9999 99 99 Uncertain Freeman (pseudo.) S4-V2-p0044 S4-V2-P01-sp01-D0043 S4 S4-V2 S4-V2-P01 S4-V2-P01-sp01 Address to the Inhabitants of the City of New-York. The Method Proposed by the Committee for the Nomination of Delegates Extremely Exceptionable Political pamphlet Key people, events, and institutions: local meetings, provincial conventions and assemblies; Loyalist/British resistance and ideology: Loyalist resistance to new governments; Mobilizing the populace: elections and dissemination of convention proceedings 1775 3 6 1775-03-06 New-York, New-York, North America 9999 99 99 9999 99 99 Uncertain Burgher (pseudo.) S4-V2-p0044 S4-V2-P01-sp01-D0044 S4 S4-V2 S4-V2-P01 S4-V2-P01-sp01 Address to the Respectable Inhabitants of the City of New-York Against the Election of Delegates to the Continental Congress. The Proceedings of the Late Congress were Violent and Treasonable. One of Their Members (Sullivan) Guilty of Open Treason in the Broad Face of Day. Deputies to a Provincial Congress Ought Not to be Chosen. In the Other Colonies Provincial Congresses are Closing the Courts of Justice, Wresting the Troops Out of the King's Hands, and Enlisting Minute-Men to Annihilate His Just and Legal Authority Political pamphlet Key people, events, and institutions: Continental Congress; Key people, events, and institutions: local meetings, provincial conventions and assemblies; Loyalist/British resistance and ideology: Loyalist philosophy; Loyalist/British resistance and ideology: Patriot conspiracy against liberties; Loyalist/British resistance and ideology: support for hierarchy; Mobilizing the populace: elections and dissemination of convention proceedings; Political philosophy: dependence and independence; Political philosophy: English constitution; Political philosophy: rebellion; Political philosophy: republicanism and representation 1775 3 1775-03-06 New-York, New-York, North America 1775 3 6 9999 99 99 Yes Anonymous S4-V2-p0044 S4-V2-P01-sp01-D0045 S4 S4-V2 S4-V2-P01 S4-V2-P01-sp01 Address to the Publick in Answer to the Foregoing Correspondence Key people, events, and institutions: colonial government; Key people, events, and institutions: local meetings, provincial conventions and assemblies; Mobilizing the populace: elections and dissemination of convention proceedings 1775 3 99 1775-03-07 New-York, New-York, North America 1775 3 7 9999 99 99 Yes Anonymous S4-V2-p0046 S4-V2-P01-sp01-D0046 S4 S4-V2 S4-V2-P01 S4-V2-P01-sp01 Affidavit of John Graham, Clerk to Robert and John Murray, Owners of the Ship Beulah. The Ship Left the Watering Place at Staten Island Yesterday, and Passed the Light-House at Eight O'Clock This Morning. Does Not Believe Any Boat was Employed to Land Any Goods from the Vessel Proceedings: testimony Mobilizing the populace: Continental Assocation boycotts 9999 99 99 1775-03-07 1775 3 7 Matthews, David New-York, New-York, North America 9999 99 99 Yes Graham, John S4-V2-p0048 S4-V2-P01-sp01-D0047 S4 S4-V2 S4-V2-P01 S4-V2-P01-sp01 Account of the Meetings on the Evenings of Thursday, Friday and Saturday Last, and on Monday Morning, the 6th Instant, When it was Determined, by Large Majorities, to Send Deputies to a Provincial Congress Authorized to Choose Delegates to the Next Continental Congress Proceedings: report Mobilizing the populace: elections and dissemination of convention proceedings; Political philosophy: American nationalism 1775 3 8 1775-03-08 New-York, New-York, North America 1775 3 99 New-York, New-York, North America 9999 99 99 Yes Anonymous S4-V2-p0048 S4-V2-P01-sp01-D0048 S4 S4-V2 S4-V2-P01 S4-V2-P01-sp01 Another Account of the Proceedings and of the Meeting on Monday. The Friends of Constitutional Liberty Disapprove of the Measures. They Proposed the Postponement of All Action Until After the Adjournment of the Assembly and the Arrival of the Packet from England. The Committee, in Recommending the Choice of Delegates, Exceeded Their Powers, and at the Meeting Held on Monday, at Their Request, it was Impossible to Determine on Which Side the Majority Was Proceedings: report Loyalist/British resistance and ideology: Loyalist resistance to new governments; Mobilizing the populace: elections and dissemination of convention proceedings; Politics and causes of revolt: Committees 1775 3 8 1775-03-08 New-York, New-York, North America 1775 3 3 New-York, New-York, North America 9999 99 99 Yes Impartial (pseudo.) S4-V2-p0049 S4-V2-P01-sp01-D0049 S4 S4-V2 S4-V2-P01 S4-V2-P01-sp01 Meeting of the New-York Committee. Philip Livingston and John Jay Appointed to Inquire of Mr. Rivington on What Authority He Made a False and Groundless Statement in His Paper Proceedings: report Key people, events, and institutions: local meetings, provincial conventions and assemblies; Loyalist/British resistance and ideology: opposition to Loyalists; Politics and causes of revolt: Committees 1775 3 2 1775-03-08 New-York, New-York, North America 1775 3 8 New-York Committee New-York, New-York, North America 9999 99 99 Yes New-York Committee S4-V2-p0050 S4-V2-P01-sp01-D0050 S4 S4-V2 S4-V2-P01 S4-V2-P01-sp01 Mr. Livingston and Mr. Jay, March 13, Report to the Committee that Mr. Rivington Says He Made the Statement on Common Rumour, But Will Be More Careful in the Future Proceedings: report Key people, events, and institutions: local meetings, provincial conventions and assemblies; Loyalist/British resistance and ideology: opposition to Loyalists; Politics and causes of revolt: Committees 1775 3 99 1775-03-13 New-York, New-York, North America New-York Committee 1775 3 13 New-York Committee New-York, New-York, North America 9999 99 99 Yes Livingston, Philip; Jay, John S4-V2-p0050 S4-V3-P01-sp01-D0001 S4 S4-V3 S4-V3-P01 S4-V3-P01-sp01 Letter from Richard Henry Lee to General Washington. Suggests the Construction of Batteries at the Entrance of Boston Harbour. Six Tons of Powder has been Forwarded to the Camp, and it is Proposed to Send Six or Eight Tons More Correspondence Military action: Siege of Boston and the Battle of Bunker Hill 1775 8 1 1775-08-01 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, North America Washington, George, General 9999 99 99 9999 99 99 Uncertain Lee, Richard Henry S4-V3-p0001 S4-V3-P01-sp01-D0002 S4 S4-V3 S4-V3-P01 S4-V3-P01-sp01 Extract of a Letter to a Gentleman in Philadelphia, from Fredericktown, in Maryland. Captain Cresap's Company of Riflemen have Arrived from the Mountains; Their Great Dexterity in Shooting with the Rifle Correspondence Military action: logistics and provisioning; Military action: militias and irregular forces 1775 8 1 1775-08-01 Fredericktown, Maryland, North America Anonymous 9999 99 99 9999 99 99 Uncertain Anonymous S4-V3-p0002 S4-V3-P01-sp01-D0003 S4 S4-V3 S4-V3-P01 S4-V3-P01-sp01 Extract of a Letter from Philadelphia to a Gentleman in London. The Arbitrary Rabble of America do not Desire an Union with the Mother Country; the Present Breach is Part of a System Formed Here Before the Late War Correspondence 1775 8 1 1775-08-01 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, North America Anonymous 9999 99 99 9999 99 99 Uncertain Anonymous S4-V3-p0003 S4-V4-P01-sp01-D0001 S4 S4-V4 S4-V4-P01 S4-V4-P01-sp01 Postponement of a Commission for Lieutenant-Colonel of the Fourth Regiment of Militia Proceedings This document is not listed in Force's table of contents. Military action: military organization; Politics and causes of revolt: Committees 9999 99 99 1775-09-11 1775 9 11 New-Hampshire Committee of Safety Exeter, New-Hampshire, North America 9999 99 99 Yes New-Hampshire Committee of Safety S4-V4-p0001 S4-V4-P01-sp01-D0002 S4 S4-V4 S4-V4-P01 S4-V4-P01-sp01 Committee of Supplies Requested to Supply Colonel Poor's Regiment with Provisions Proceedings; Correspondence Military action: logistics and provisioning; Politics and causes of revolt: Committees 9999 99 99 1775-09-12 1775 9 12 New-Hampshire Committee of Safety Exeter, New-Hampshire, North America 9999 99 99 Yes New-Hampshire Committee of Safety; Thornton, Matthew S4-V4-p0001 S4-V4-P01-sp01-D0003 S4 S4-V4 S4-V4-P01 S4-V4-P01-sp01 William Whipple and General Folsom to Wait on General Washington Proceedings Military action: logistics and provisioning; Politics and causes of revolt: Committees 9999 99 99 1775-09-12 1775 9 12 New-Hampshire Committee of Safety Exeter, New-Hampshire, North America 9999 99 99 Yes New-Hampshire Committee of Safety S4-V4-p0001 S4-V4-P01-sp01-D0004 S4 S4-V4 S4-V4-P01 S4-V4-P01-sp01 General Washington Requires the Payment to the New-Hampshire Troops Bound to Canada Proceedings Military action: logistics and provisioning; Politics and causes of revolt: Committees 9999 99 99 1775-09-16 1775 9 16 New-Hampshire Committee of Safety Exeter, New-Hampshire, North America 9999 99 99 Yes New-Hampshire Committee of Safety S4-V4-p0001 S4-V4-P01-sp01-D0005 S4 S4-V4 S4-V4-P01 S4-V4-P01-sp01 Orders for Payments Proceedings Military action: logistics and provisioning; Politics and causes of revolt: Committees 9999 99 99 1775-09-27 1775 9 27 New-Hampshire Committee of Safety Exeter, New-Hampshire, North America 9999 99 99 Yes New-Hampshire Committee of Safety S4-V4-p0001 S4-V4-P01-sp01-D0006 S4 S4-V4 S4-V4-P01 S4-V4-P01-sp01 Orders to Captain Titus Salter to Take Command of the Batteries on Pierce's and Sevey's Islands Proceedings; Correspondence Military action: logistics and provisioning; Military action: local protection; Politics and causes of revolt: Committees 1775 9 27 1775-09-27 Exeter, New-Hampshire, North America Salter, Titus, Captain 9999 99 99 9999 99 99 Uncertain New-Hampshire Committee of Safety S4-V4-p0001 S4-V4-P01-sp01-D0007 S4 S4-V4 S4-V4-P01 S4-V4-P01-sp01 Orders for Payments Proceedings Military action: logistics and provisioning; Politics and causes of revolt: Committees 9999 99 99 1775-09-27 1775 9 27 New-Hampshire Committee of Safety Exeter, New-Hampshire, North America 9999 99 99 Yes New-Hampshire Committee of Safety S4-V4-p0002 S4-V5-P01-sp01-D0001 S4 S4-V5 S4-V5-P01 S4-V5-P01-sp01 New-Hampshire House of Representatives Proceedings Key people, events, and institutions: local meetings, provincial conventions and assemblies; Political philosophy: rebellion; Political philosophy: tyranny 9999 99 99 December 21, 1775-January 5, 1776 1775 12 21 9999 99 99 Yes New-Hampshire House of Representatives S4-V5-p0001 S4-V5-P01-sp01-D0002 S4 S4-V5 S4-V5-P01 S4-V5-P01-sp01 Recommendation of the Continental Congress for New-Hampshire to Call a Full and Free Representation of the People Proceedings Political philosophy: contract theory; Politics and causes of revolt: elections and voting 9999 99 99 1775-11-03 1775 11 3 Continental Congress Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, North America 9999 99 99 Yes Continental Congress; Thomson, Charles, Hancock, John; Emery, Noah S4-V5-p0001 S4-V5-P01-sp01-D0003 S4 S4-V5 S4-V5-P01 S4-V5-P01-sp01 Resolutions of Provincial Congress for Taking up Civil Government , Matthew Thornton Appointed Speaker of the House, and Ebenezer Thompson Clerk Petition; Proceedings Key people, events, and institutions: Continental Congress; Political philosophy: contract theory; Political philosophy: corruption and virtue; Political philosophy: mixed government; Political philosophy: republicanism and representation; Politics and causes of revolt: elections and voting; Social reality: government organization 9999 99 99 1776-01-05 1776 1 5 New-Hampshire House of Representatives Exeter, New-Hampshire, North America 9999 99 99 Yes New-Hampshire House of Representatives S4-V5-p0001 S4-V5-P01-sp01-D0004 S4 S4-V5 S4-V5-P01 S4-V5-P01-sp01 Twelve Counsellors for the Colony Chosen, Ebenezer Thompson Appointed Secretary for the Colony Proceedings Key people, events, and institutions: local meetings, provincial conventions and assemblies; Military action: military organization; Social reality: government organization 9999 99 99 1776-01-06 1776 1 6 New-Hampshire House of Representatives Exeter, New-Hampshire, North America 9999 99 99 Yes New-Hampshire House of Representatives S4-V5-p0003 S4-V5-P01-sp01-D0005 S4 S4-V5 S4-V5-P01 S4-V5-P01-sp01 Philips White Chosen Speaker of the House, Committee to Draw up Rules for the House, Towns Whose Representatives are Advanced to the Council to Choose New Members, Monitors Appointed Proceedings Key people, events, and institutions: local meetings, provincial conventions and assemblies 9999 99 99 1776-01-08 1776 1 8 New-Hampshire House of Representatives Exeter, New-Hampshire, North America 9999 99 99 Yes New-Hampshire House of Representatives S4-V5-p0003 S4-V6-P01-sp01-D0001 S4 S4-V6 S4-V6-P01 S4-V6-P01-sp01 King's Speech to Both Houses Proceedings: address Key people, events, and institutions: King George III; Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Military action: British Army and Loyalist militias; Political philosophy: British supremacy 1775 10 99 1775-10-26 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain 1775 10 26 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes George III, King of Great Britain S4-V6-p0001 S4-V6-P01-sp01-D0002 S4 S4-V6 S4-V6-P01 S4-V6-P01-sp01 Petition of the City of London, Presented by Lord Camden, Petition of the Province of Nova-Scotia, Presented by the Lord Chancellor Proceedings Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament 9999 99 99 1775-10-26 1775 10 26 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain; Pratt, Charles, Lord Camden; Bathurst, Henry, Earl Bathurst, Lord Apsley, Lord High Chancellor S4-V6-p0003 S4-V6-P01-sp01-D0003 S4 S4-V6 S4-V6-P01 S4-V6-P01-sp01 Address to the King Moved by Lord Townshend, Amendment Proposed by the Marquis of Rockingham, Debate, Amendment Rejected, Motion for Addressed Agreed To Proceedings; Speech: debate Economy: trade and commerce; Key people, events, and institutions: King George III; Key people, events, and institutions: Parliament; Military action: British Army and Loyalist militias; Military action: Siege of Boston and the Battle of Bunker Hill; Political philosophy: British supremacy; Political philosophy: Catholicism and anti-Catholicism; Social reality: internal disorder; Toward independence: British reactions 9999 99 99 1775-10-26 1775 10 26 House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain London, England 9999 99 99 Yes House of Lords, Parliament of Great Britain; Bathurst, Henry, Earl Bathurst, Lord Apsley, Lord High Chancellor; Ward, John, Viscount Dudley; Fitzroy, Augustus Henry, Duke of Grafton; Montague, John, Earl of Sandwich; Lyttleton, Thomas, Lord; Hinchcliffe, John, Dr., Bishop of Peterborough; Howard, Thomas, Earl of Effingham; Legge, William, Earl of Dartmouth; Montague, George, Duke of Manchester; Lennox, Charles, Duke of Richmond; Leveson Gower, Granville, Earl Gower; Petty, William, Earl of Shelburne, Lord Wycombe; Townshend, Thomas; Ferrars, Lord; Crave, Lord, Grosvenor, Earl; Rochford, Earl, Coventry, Earl; Rockingham, Marquis of S4-V6-p0003 S5-V1-P01-sp01-D0001 S5 S5-V1 S5-V1-P01 S5-V1-P01-sp01 Letter from Dennis De Berdt to Joseph Reed Correspondence Toward independence: British reactions 1776 5 3 1776-05-03 London, England Reed, Joseph 9999 99 99 9999 99 99 Uncertain De Berdt, Dennis S5-V1-p0001 S5-V1-P01-sp01-D0002 S5 S5-V1 S5-V1-P01 S5-V1-P01-sp01 Letter from the Bridgetown Committee to the New-Jersey Delegates in Congress Correspondence Military action: logistics and provisioning; Military action: local protection 1776 5 6 1776-05-06 Bridgetown, New-Jersey, North America New-Jersey Delegates, Continental Congress 9999 99 99 9999 99 99 Uncertain New-Jersey, Cumberland County Committee; Harris, Thomas S5-V1-p0001 S5-V1-P01-sp01-D0003 S5 S5-V1 S5-V1-P01 S5-V1-P01-sp01 Letter from General Lee to Patrick Henry, on His Objections to an Immediate Declaration of Independence Correspondence Politics and causes of revolt: political rumor; Toward independence: elite opinion; Military action: foreign alliances 1776 5 7 1776-05-07 Williamsburgh, Virginia, North America Henry, Patrick 9999 99 99 9999 99 99 Uncertain Lee, Charles, General S5-V1-p0001 S5-V2-P01-sp01-D0001 S5 S5-V2 S5-V2-P01 S5-V2-P01-sp01 Meeting of the Convention of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia Proceedings Key people, events, and institutions: local meetings, provincial conventions and assemblies 9999 99 99 1776-07-15 1776 7 15 Pennsylvania State Convention Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, North America 9999 99 99 Yes Pennsylvania State Convention S5-V2-p0001 S5-V2-P01-sp01-D0002 S5 S5-V2 S5-V2-P01 S5-V2-P01-sp01 List of Members, Officers Chosen, Qualification and Profession of Faith Signed by Members Present Proceedings Key people, events, and institutions: local meetings, provincial conventions and assemblies 9999 99 99 1776-07-16 1776 7 16 Pennsylvania State Convention Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, North America 9999 99 99 Yes Pennsylvania State Convention S5-V2-p0002 S5-V2-P01-sp01-D0003 S5 S5-V2 S5-V2-P01 S5-V2-P01-sp01 Resolution to Procure Lead Proceedings: resolution Key people, events, and institutions: local meetings, provincial conventions and assemblies; Military action: logistics and provisioning 9999 99 99 1776-07-16 1776 7 16 Pennsylvania State Convention Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, North America 9999 99 99 Yes Pennsylvania State Convention S5-V2-p0003 S5-V2-P01-sp01-D0004 S5 S5-V2 S5-V2-P01 S5-V2-P01-sp01 Guard in Philadelphia to be Kept Up Proceedings: resolution Key people, events, and institutions: local meetings, provincial conventions and assemblies; Military action: local protection 9999 99 99 1776-07-16 1776 7 16 Pennsylvania State Convention Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, North America 9999 99 99 Yes Pennsylvania State Convention S5-V2-p0003 S5-V2-P01-sp01-D0005 S5 S5-V2 S5-V2-P01 S5-V2-P01-sp01 Proposition to Agree Upon a Temporary Line Between Pennsylvania and Virginia Proceedings Key people, events, and institutions: local meetings, provincial conventions and assemblies 9999 99 99 1776-07-16 1776 7 16 Pennsylvania State Convention Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, North America 9999 99 99 Yes Pennsylvania State Convention S5-V2-p0003 S5-V3-P01-sp01-D0001 S5 S5-V3 S5-V3-P01 S5-V3-P01-sp01 Proclamation of President Rutledge, Calling a Meeting of the General Assembly and Legislative Council Before the Time to Which They Stand Adjourned Proceedings: address Key people, events, and institutions: state legislatures 1776 8 12 1776-09-17 Charles-Town, South-Carolina, North America South-Carolina General Assembly 1776 9 17 South-Carolina General Assembly Charles-Town, South-Carolina, North America 9999 99 99 Yes Rutledge, John; South-Carolina General Assembly S5-V3-p0001 S5-V3-P01-sp01-D0002 S5 S5-V3 S5-V3-P01 S5-V3-P01-sp01 Meeting of the Assembly, List of Members Elected Proceedings Key people, events, and institutions: state legislatures; Politics and causes of revolt: elections and voting 9999 99 99 1776-09-18 1776 9 18 South-Carolina General Assembly Charles-Town, South-Carolina, North America 9999 99 99 Yes South-Carolina General Assembly S5-V3-p0001 S5-V3-P01-sp01-D0003 S5 S5-V3 S5-V3-P01 S5-V3-P01-sp01 Letter from Peter Timothy, Requesting Leave to Resign the Place of Clerk of the House Proceedings; Correspondence Key people, events, and institutions: state legislatures 1776 9 17 1776-09-18 Charles-Town, South-Carolina, North America South-Carolina General Assembly 1776 9 18 South-Carolina General Assembly Charles-Town, South-Carolina, North America 9999 99 99 Yes Timothy, Peter S5-V3-p0002 S5-V3-P01-sp01-D0004 S5 S5-V3 S5-V3-P01 S5-V3-P01-sp01 Mr. Timothy Consents to Continue as Clerk, Provided it was not Expected that his Continuance in that Office Should Prevent his Qualifying and Taking his Seat as a Member, Mr. Timothy Took his Place as Clerk, and Afterwards Qualified as a Member Proceedings Key people, events, and institutions: state legislatures 9999 99 99 1776-09-18 1776 9 18 South-Carolina General Assembly Charles-Town, South-Carolina, North America 9999 99 99 Yes South-Carolina General Assembly S5-V3-p0002 S5-V3-P01-sp01-D0005 S5 S5-V3 S5-V3-P01 S5-V3-P01-sp01 Committee to Inform the Governour that the House is Met, All the Committees who were Appointed During the Last Sitting of the General Assembly, and have not yet Reported, Revived Proceedings Key people, events, and institutions: state legislatures 9999 99 99 1776-09-18 1776 9 18 South-Carolina General Assembly Charles-Town, South-Carolina, North America 9999 99 99 Yes South-Carolina General Assembly; Horry, Daniel, Colonel S5-V3-p0003 S5-V3-P01-sp01-D0006 S5 S5-V3 S5-V3-P01 S5-V3-P01-sp01 Petition of William Scott, Jun., Respecting his Right to a Seat in the Assembly; Read and Referred to a Committee Proceedings; Petition Key people, events, and institutions: state legislatures; Politics and causes of revolt: elections and voting 1776 99 99 1776-09-18 South-Carolina, North America South-Carolina General Assembly 1776 9 18 South-Carolina General Assembly Charles-Town, South-Carolina, North America 9999 99 99 Yes South-Carolina General Assembly; Scott, William, Jr. S5-V3-p0003 S5-V3-P01-sp01-D0007 S5 S5-V3 S5-V6-P01 S5-V3-P01-sp01 Letter from Joseph Turpin, Commander of the Armed Brigantine Comet, Read and Laid on the Table for the Perusal of the Members Proceedings Key people, events, and institutions: state legislatures 1776 9 16 1776-09-18 Charles-Town, South-Carolina, North America South-Carolina General Assembly 1776 9 18 South-Carolina General Assembly Charles-Town, South-Carolina, North America 9999 99 99 Yes South-Carolina General Assembly; Turpin, Joseph S5-V3-p0003 S5-V3-P01-sp01-D0008 S5 S5-V3 S5-V3-P01 S5-V3-P01-sp01 Memorial of Richard Pearis, Praying Relief for Damages Sustained by Means of Colonel Thomas and His Party; Referred to Committee Proceedings; Petition Key people, events, and institutions: state legislatures; Loyalist/British resistance and ideology: opposition to Loyalists; Mobilizing the populace: loyalty oaths as a mobilization tool 1776 99 99 1776-09-18 1776 9 18 South-Carolina General Assembly Charles-Town, South-Carolina, North America 9999 99 99 Yes South-Carolina General Assembly; Pearis, Richard S5-V3-p0003