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Thomas Addis Emmet collection, [legacy collection]

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Series VI. Declaration of Independence

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Title
Document
Names
Alexander, John McKnitt (Creator)
Collection

Thomas Addis Emmet collection, [legacy collection]

Series VI. Declaration of Independence

Dates / Origin
Date Created: 1483 - 1876 (Approximate)
Place: Mecklenburg, N.C.
Date Created: 1775-05-20
Library locations
Manuscripts and Archives Division
Shelf locator: MssCol 927
Topics
United States. Declaration of Independence
Genres
Documents
Notes
Funding: Digitization was made possible by a lead gift from The Polonsky Foundation.
Physical Description
A. D. S., J. Maknit [i. e. Dr. Joseph McKnitt Alexander]. Endorsed "Copy," etc. 7 pp. 4o
Description
To William Davidson. Gives the history of the Mecklenburg County Committee, and the text of the resolutions asserted to have been passed at a meeting on May 19th; speaks of the sending of James Jack to Congress some days later with the resolutions; and of his return with the news that the proceedings were individually approved by the members of Congress, but were thought premature; subsequent proceedings of the County Court of Inquiry; trial of Booth and Dunn. In the handwriting of Dr. Joseph McKnitt Alexander, who has added the signature of John McK. Alexander and the following heading: "Copy of J'o McK. Alexander's letter to Wm. Davidson on Declaration of Independence, Meck'g." This is followed by a statement that the foregoing is a true copy of the papers on the above subject left in his hands by "J. Mc. A. deceased"; that the original book was burned in April, 1800; and that one copy of the proceedings was sent to H. Williamson in New York, and one to Gen. Davie.
Type of Resource
Text
Languages
English
Identifiers
NYPL catalog ID (B-number): b11868616
MSS Unit ID: 927
Archives EAD ID: 275652
Calendar number: EM. 1494
Universal Unique Identifier (UUID): c30ae4b0-c52e-012f-6280-58d385a7bc34
Rights Statement
The New York Public Library believes that this item is in the public domain under the laws of the United States, but did not make a determination as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. This item may not be in the public domain under the laws of other countries. Though not required, if you want to credit us as the source, please use the following statement, "From The New York Public Library," and provide a link back to the item on our Digital Collections site. Doing so helps us track how our collection is used and helps justify freely releasing even more content in the future.

Item timeline of events

  • 1483: Created (Approximate)
  • 1775: Place
  • 2015: Digitized
  • 2024: Found by you!
  • 2025

MLA Format

Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library. "Document" The New York Public Library Digital Collections. 1483 - 1876. https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/ba0a2b02-eddb-b0df-e040-e00a18062abc

Chicago/Turabian Format

Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library. "Document" New York Public Library Digital Collections. Accessed April 19, 2024. https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/ba0a2b02-eddb-b0df-e040-e00a18062abc

APA Format

Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library. (1483 - 1876). Document Retrieved from https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/ba0a2b02-eddb-b0df-e040-e00a18062abc

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