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The proceedings of the Continental Congress for the year of 1780 are recorded in this scarce first edition, first printing of ''Journals of Congress, From January 1st, 1780, to January 1st, 1781.'' This is the sixth volume in the series of annual Journals chronicling the proceedings of the new nation's fledgling government, taken directly from the Congressional minutes. Published by Order of Congress, by David C. Claypoole: Philadelphia: 1781. This Journal deals primarily with Congress' management of the Revolutionary War, including communications with General Washington, Governor Jefferson and diplomats from France, its most important ally. It also chronicles the payment of war debts as well as treatment of soldiers in the military hospitals. Journal runs 403pp. plus index and measures 5.25'' x 8.25''. Deckled-edge leaves are bound in paper boards with unfinished surface, not in original leather binding. Loss of backstrip reveals a thin layer of fabric affixed over a ribbed spine. Previous owner's stamp on front pastedown and once in interior. In very good condition considering age. A precious record of the earliest days of the United States of America.
''Journals of Congress, Volume VI'' -- From the Year 1780
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