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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02471.02 |
| From Archive Folder | Items relating to members of Continental Congress, including Congress of 1774 |
| Title | Receipt for six pounds |
| Date | 6 August 1771 |
| Author | Biddle, Edward (1738-1779) |
| Document Type | Business and financial document |
| Content Description | [Continental Congress members] |
| Subjects | American Statesmen Finance |
| People | Biddle, Edward (1738-1779) |
| Theme | Creating a New Government |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | BIDDLE, Edward, (1738-1779), Delegate from Pennsylvania; entered the provincial army as an ensign in 1754, promoted to lieutenant and captain, and served until 1763, when he resigned; studied law; was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Reading, Pa.; member of the State assembly 1767-1775, serving as speaker in 1774; member of the provincial convention held at Philadelphia in 1775; again a member of the State assembly in 1778; Member of the Continental Congresses in 1774 and 1775. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |