Continental Congress Collection

Document commissioning John Paul Jones as a US Navy captain
John Paul Joness commission as captain in the US Navy, from the Congress, 1776. Woodcut reproduction with a watercolor wash

EVRV2A-00074
American Declaration of Independence, 1776. Watercolor wash over a 19th century woodcut reproduction of the document

George Wythe of Virginia
George Wythe, a signer of the Declaration of Independence from Virginia. Digitally colored printed halftone reproduction of an illustration

George Washington, Patrick Henry, and Edmund Pendleton travel to the First Continental Congress at Philadelphia in
CONTINENTAL CONGRESS, 1774. George Washington, Patrick Henry, and Edmund Pendleton travel to the First Continental Congress at Philadelphia in September 1774

Declaration of Independence, Charleston, c. 2 August 1776 (litho)
696107 Declaration of Independence, Charleston, c.2 August 1776 (litho) by American School, (18th century); 41.8x30 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info.: Unrecorded and unique)

Arthur Middleton of South Carolina
Arthur Middleton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence from South Carolina. Digitally colored printed halftone reproduction of an illustration

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Committee writing the Declaration of Independence, 1776: Franklin, Jefferson, Livingston, Adams, and Sherman (left - right). Hand-colored engraving

Isaac Motte
6266213 Isaac Motte; (add.info.: Isaac Motte, 1738-1795. American soldier and statesman. He was South Carolina's representative in the Continental Congress.); Photo © Ken Welsh

Peyton Randolph, 1800
3507781 Peyton Randolph, 1800; (add.info.: Peyton Randolph (September 10, 1721 - October 22, 1775) was a planter and public official from the Colony of Virginia

Isaac Motte
6266212 Isaac Motte; (add.info.: Isaac Motte, 1738-1795. American soldier and statesman. He was South Carolina's representative in the Continental Congress.); Photo © Ken Welsh

Pages: Twenty-Fifth Continental, between 1911 and 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Pages: Twenty-Fifth Continental, between 1911 and 1917. American women at the 25th Continental Congress. They wear sashes with the word Page'

The Honorable Samuel Adams, First Delegate to Congress from Massachusetts, 1781-1783. Creator: John Norman
The Honorable Samuel Adams, Esq. First Delegate to Congress from Massachusetts, 1781-83

Portrait of Thomas Jefferson by John Trumbull, 1788 (oil on panel)
2622546 Portrait of Thomas Jefferson by John Trumbull, 1788 (oil on panel) by Trumbull, John (1756-1843); White House, Washington D.C

Franklins return to Philadelphia, c. 1930 (photomechanical print)
5854068 Franklins return to Philadelphia, c.1930 (photomechanical print) by Ferris, Jean Leon Gerome (1863-1930); Private Collection; (add.info)

Draft of the Declaration of Independence, 4th July 1776 (pen & ink on paper)
489218 Draft of the Declaration of Independence, 4th July 1776 (pen & ink on paper) by Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826); New York Public Library

Portrait of Henry Laurens (engraving)
819535 Portrait of Henry Laurens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Laurens)

John Hancock, American merchant and politician (engraving)
3626315 John Hancock, American merchant and politician (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Hancock)

Writing the Declaration of Independence, c. 1930 (photomechanical print)
5854062 Writing the Declaration of Independence, c.1930 (photomechanical print) by Ferris, Jean Leon Gerome (1863-1930); Private Collection; (add.info)

Leaders of the First Continental Congress, 1774 (c. 1894)
Leaders of the First Continental Congress, 1774, pub. c.1894 (b/w engraving). John Adams (1735 - 1826); Gouverneur Morris (1752 - 1816); Alexander Hamilton (1755 - 1804)

The United States Declaration of Independence. (July 4, 1776). Facsimile

ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION. The first page of the engrossed Articles of Confederation, prepared on 19 July 1778 for the signatures of the delegates to the Continental Congress

Isaac Motte, 1738 - 1795. American soldier and statesman. He was South Carolinas representative in the Continental Congress

Henry Laurens 1724 - 1792. American Statesman. President Of The Continental Congress 1777-1778. From Painting By Alonzo Chappel

CONTINENTAL CONGRESS, 1774. George Washington, Patrick Henry, and Edmund Pendleton travel to the First Continental Congress at Philadelphia in September 1774

A key to the statesmen portrayed in John Trumbulls painting The Declaration of Independence
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE A key to the statesmen portrayed in John Trumbulls painting The Declaration of Independence

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Independence Hall in Philadelphia where the Continental Congress met to write the Declaration of Independence, 1776. Printed color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

Oliver Wolcott of Connecticut
Oliver Wolcott, a signer of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut. Digitally colored printed halftone reproduction of an illustration

Richard Henry Lee of Virginia
Richard Henry Lee, who proposed declaring independence from England in 1776. Hand-colored engraving

Lyman Hall of Georgia
Lyman Hall, a signer of the Declaration of Independence from Georgia. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

William Whipple of New Hampshire
William Whipple, a signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Hampshire. Digitally colored printed halftone reproduction of an illustration

Matthew Thornton of New Hampshire
Matthew Thornton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Hampshire. Digitally colored printed halftone reproduction of an illustration

Roger Sherman of Connecticut
Roger Sherman, a signer of the Declaration, jurist, and senator. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

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Thomas Jefferson reading his rough draft of the Declaration of Independence to Ben Franklin, 1776. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

Charles Carroll Carrollton 1835 Engraving third state
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CONTINENTAL CONGRESS, 1775. Leaders of the Continental Congress. John Adams, Robert Morris, Alexander Hamilton, and Thomas Jefferson. Drawing by Augustus Tholey, c1894

John Adams, from Gallery of Historical Portraits, published c. 1880 (litho)
KW327834 John Adams, from Gallery of Historical Portraits, published c.1880 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

WALL CANDLE, 1774. Wall candle with reflector used in Carpenters Hall, Philadelphia, for the First Continental Congress, 1774. Watercolor, c1845

JOHN HANCOCK (1737-1793). American revolutionary politician. Engraved portrait, after a 1777 bookplate in a New England Primer. Reproduction, American, mid or late 19th century

HAMILTON: PAMPHLET, 1774. Title page to Alexander Hamiltons A Full Vindication of the Measures of Congress from the Calumnies of the Enemies

FRANKLIN CREDENTIALS, 1778. Letter from the Continental Congress and its President, Henry Laurens, to King Louis XVI of France, 21 October 1778, on Benjamin Franklins credentials as U.S

PROVINCIAL CONGRESS, 1774. Broadside, 5 December 1774, from the Provincial Congress at Cambridge, Massachusetts, with extract of minutes from the Continental Congress

CONGRESS: COMMITTEE, 1788. Printed report, 11 June 1788, from a committee of the Continental Congress, on pensions for invalid citizens

JAMES DUANE (1733-1797). American lawyer, jurist, and Revolutionary leader. He served as a delegate to the Continental Congress, New York senator, and as Mayor of New York

American merchant, politician and President of the Continental Congress, 1781-82
JOHN HANSON (1721-1783). American merchant, politician and President of the Continental Congress, 1781-82. Bronze statue by Richard Brooks, 1903, at the United States Capitol Building in Washington

American soldier and traitor. Benedict Arnolds commission as major general in the Continental Army, 1777
BENEDICT ARNOLD (1741-1801). American soldier and traitor. Benedict Arnolds commission as major general in the Continental Army, 1777

Broadside, 13 June 1776, from the Provincial Congress in New York, ordering the militia to prepare for an English
NEW YORK: MILITIA, 1776. Broadside, 13 June 1776, from the Provincial Congress in New York, ordering the militia to prepare for an English invasion of the colony

CONTINENTAL CONGRESS, 1774. The American Congress. English line engraving from Cowleys History of England
CONTINENTAL CONGRESS, 1774. The American Congress. Line engraving, English, late 18th century, from Cowleys History of England

CONTINENTAL CONGRESS. The first Continental Congress held in Philadelphia, September 1774. Line engraving, French, 1783

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The Continental Congress: Shaping the Birth of a Nation In the annals of American history, the Continental Congress stands as an emblematic institution that laid the foundation for a new nation. This esteemed assembly, comprising visionary leaders from across the thirteen colonies, convened in Philadelphia to deliberate upon matters of paramount importance. Among its notable achievements was the document commissioning John Paul Jones as a US Navy captain (EVRV2A-00074), symbolizing their commitment to establishing a formidable naval force. Led by influential figures such as George Wythe of Virginia and attended by luminaries like George Washington, Patrick Henry, and Edmund Pendleton (EVRV2A-00003), this historic gathering embodied unity and determination. Their journey to Philadelphia in September 1774 marked a pivotal moment when these distinguished individuals embarked on shaping America's destiny. Arthur Middleton of South Carolina lent his voice to this hallowed congress, contributing his insights towards forging an indomitable spirit among fellow delegates. The United States Declaration of Independence itself bears witness to their unwavering resolve (July 4, 1776). A facsimile serves as a testament to their courage and conviction in proclaiming liberty from British rule. One cannot overlook the significance of correspondence exchanged during those critical times. The letter from the General Congress at Philadelphia on September 5th, 1774 (litho) encapsulates American grievances that fueled their pursuit for independence. It stands as evidence that every decision made within those walls was rooted in principles dear to every patriot's heart. Amongst these remarkable men stood Samuel Adams - Massachusetts' first delegate to Congress - whose unwavering dedication left an indelible mark on our nation's history (1781-1783). His tireless efforts paved the way for future generations who would carry forward his vision with equal fervor.