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Patriot leader (1729–1824) in Philadelphia during the American Revolution and the secretary of the Continental Congress (1774–1789) throughout its existence; Thomson was the only person to sign the Dunlap Broadside of the Declaration alongside John Hancock. Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, signed “Cha. Thomson Sec'y,” one page, 7 x 11, June 22, 1779. Thomson communicates an "Extract from the Minutes" containing an official resolution adopted "In Congress," warning the states of New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island of impending looting raids by British forces. In full: "Resolved, That it be recommended to the Legislative and Executive powers in the several States, more especially those that are adjacent to Long Island and other places in possession of the enemy to take the most effectual measures to prevent plundering the Inhabitants of such places, and all officers of the army are directed to use their utmost exertions to prevent such practices." Inlaid into a slightly larger sheet and in fine condition, with some minor foxing and small repairs.
Congress had accurate intelligence: from July 4–11th, General William Tryon conducted a large-scale raid on the Connecticut coast on Long Island Sound. The attacks targeted towns such as New Haven, Fairfield, and Norwalk, resulting in widespread destruction of homes, churches, ships, armaments, and other supplies. Intended to demoralize American colonists and draw Continental forces away from other fronts, the raids instead strengthened local resistance and fueled anti-British sentiment across the colonies.
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