Olive Branch Petition The Continental Congress approved this "Olive Branch" petition to the King on July 5, 1775. Read More
Journals of the Continental Congress – Articles of War, June 30, 1775 The consideration of the articles of war being resumed, Congress agreed to the same Read More
Declaration of Rights and Grievances To these grievous acts and measures, Americans cannot submit, but in hopes that their fellow subjects in Great-Britain will, on a revision of them, restore us to that state in… Read More
The Paris Peace Treaty of September 30, 1783 The Definitive Treaty of Peace 1783 In the name of the most holy and undivided Trinity. It having pleased the Divine Providence to dispose the hearts of the most… Read More
The Quartering Act An Act of Parliament, Great Britain May 15, 1765 An act to amend and render more effectual, in his Majesty’s dominions in America, an act passed in this present session… Read More
Great Britain : Parliament – The Declaratory Act; March 18, 1766 An act for the better securing the dependency of his majesty’s dominions in America upon the crown and parliament of Great Britain. Whereas several of the houses of representatives in… Read More
Great Britain : Parliament – The Currency Act; April 19, 1764 WHEREAS great quantities of paper bills of credit have been created and issued in his Majesty’s colonies or plantations in America, by virtue of acts, orders, resolutions, or votes of… Read More
The Mecklenburgh Resolutions – May 20, 1775 I- Resolved: That whosoever directly or indirectly abets, or in any way, form, or manner countenances the unchartered and dangerous invasion of our rights, as claimed by Great Britain, is an… Read More
Charleston Non-Importation Agreement; July 22, 1769 We, his Majesty’s dutiful and loving subjects, the inhabitants of South Carolina, being sensibly affected with the great prejudice done to Great Britain, and the abject and wretched condition to… Read More
Charter of Georgia – 1732 GEORGE the second, by the grace of God, of Great Britain, France and Ireland, king, defender of the faith, and so forth. To all to whom these presents shall come,… Read More
Explanatory Charter of Massachusetts Bay – 1725 GEORGE BY THE GRACE OF GOD of Great Britain France and Ireland king Defender of the Faith &c To all to whom these Presents shall come Greeting Whereas Our late Royal Predecessors William and… Read More
Charles II’s Grant of New England to the Duke of York, 1676 – Exemplified by Queen Anne – 1712 Anne, by the grace of God, of Great Britain, France and Ireland, Queen, Defender of the Faith, &c. To all to whom these our present letters shall come greeting: Know… Read More
The Kellogg-Briand Pact – The French Embassy to the Department of State – September 25, 1929 The French Embassy to the Department of State 1. Position of France NAVAL SITUATION OF FRANCE AND ITALY 1. No difficulty can arise between France and the United States. 2.… Read More
Great Britain : Parliament – An Act Repealing the Stamp Act – March 18, 1766 Whereas an Act was passed in the last session of Parliament entitled, An Act for granting and applying certain stamp duties, and other duties in the British colonies and plantations in America… Read More
Charter of Carolina – June 30, 1665 CHARLES the Second, by the grace of God, of Great Britain, France and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, &c. WHEREAS, by our Letters Patents, bearing date the twenty-fourth day… Read More
Vermont State Constitution, July 4, 1786 WHEREAS all government ought to be instituted and supported for the security and protection of the community as such, and to enable the individuals, who compose it, to enjoy their… Read More
South Carolina State Constitution, March 19, 1778 An Act for establishing the constitution of the State of South Carolina. Whereas the constitution or form of government agreed to and resolved upon by the freemen of this country, met… Read More
South Carolina State Constitution, March 26, 1776 Whereas the British Parliament, claiming of late years a right to bind the North American colonies by law in all cases whatsoever, have enacted statutes for raising a revenue in… Read More
