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Committee room, June 10, 1779 : Whereas sundry applications have been made to this committee by many worthy inhabitants from different parts of the state, for the purpose of procuring therefrom such advice and assistance as may be useful towards forming committees on a similar plan in the several counties; therefore resolved, that the proceedings already published, together with the following circular letter, be sent to each county.

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Corporate Author:	Philadelphia (Pa.)
Other Authors:	Henry, William, 1729-1786
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Series:	Early American imprints. Evans (1639-1800) ; no. 16467.
Subjects:	Price regulation > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia. Pennsylvania > History > Revolution, 1775-1783. United States > History > Revolution, 1775-1783 > Economic aspects. Broadsides.
Online Access:	Evans Digital Edition

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