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The proceedings of the Continental Congress for the year of 1777 are recorded comprehensively here, in this scarce first edition, first printing of ''Journals of Congress Containing The Proceedings In The Year, 1777.'' Published by Order of Congress by John Dunlap: Philadelphia: 1778. This record of the new nation's fledgling government, in the thick of the Revolutionary War, was taken directly from the Congressional minutes and reads as a diary, with the activities for each day noted. This volume contains war-related resolutions, as well as a half dozen mentions of Benedict Arnold, including a record of the Congress' ''enquiry into his conduct''. It deals with specific cases of mistreatment of prisoners of war, funding the war by issuing credit, caring for the troops and approving the actions of General Washington. Journal runs 603pp. plus index. Deckled-edge leaves are bound in paper boards with unfinished surface. Loss of backstrip reveals a thin layer of fabric affixed over a ribbed spine, not in original leather binding. Measures 5.5'' x 8.25''. Previous owner's stamp to front pastedown. In very good condition considering age. A precious record of the earliest history of the United States of America.
Extremely Rare ''Journals of Congress, Volume III'' -- Covering 1777 Continental Congress Sessions
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