Joseph Reed state money request to David Rittenhouse on behalf of Henry Wynkoop, 1781-01-06
Joseph Reed papers, 1781
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14311Dates:
January 6 1781January 11 1781
January 15 1781
January 17 1781
January 24 1781
January 27 1781
January 29 1781
January 31 1781
February 3 1781
February 5 1781
February 20 1781
February 25 1781
February 28 1781
April 18 1781
May 10 1781
June 24 1781
June 27 1781
July 18 1781
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Joseph Reed (August 27, 1741 – March 5, 1785) was a lawyer, military officer and statesman of the Revolutionary Era who lived the majority of his life in Pennsylvania. He served as a delegate to the Continental Congress and, while in Congress, signed the Articles of Confederation. He served as President of Pennsylvania's Supreme Executive Council, a position analogous to the modern office of Governor.This digital record contains images that depict all documents held in folder 9, box 28 of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania Society small collection. It contains official "In Council" correspondence written by Joseph Reed while he was President of Congress during 1781. Recipients: Thomas Bradford [Commissioner of Prisons], David Rittenhouse [Treasurer], Colonel Adam Hubley, Henry Wynkoop, T. Matlack, Frederick Sneider, Jonathan B. Smith, Joseph Dean, Jacob Morris, and George Taylor.
Address:
PhiladelphiaLancaster
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ManuscriptsCollection:
Historical Society of Pennsylvania Society small collectionRelated People or Organizations:
Joseph Reed, 1741-1785 (creator)Timothy Matlack, 1736-1829 (relates to)
David Rittenhouse, 1732-1796 (relates to)
Adam Hubley, 1752-1798 (relates to)
John Sergeant (relates to)
Thomas Bradford, 1781-1851 (relates to)