Resolution Signed by John Hancock, President of the Continental Congress, July 20, 1776

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THF735207 / Resolution Signed by John Hancock, President of the Continental Congress, July 20, 1776
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Artifact Overview

Americans repulsed British naval and armed forces at Sullivan's Island in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, on June 28, 1776. The battle proved a decisive victory for the patriots in the early years of the war. The Continental Congress issued a resolution thanking the officers and soldiers for their valor in defending Charleston after news of the victory reached Philadelphia in mid-July.

Transcription: 

In Congress. July 20th 1776

Resolved, That the Thanks of the United States of America, be Given to Major General Lee, Colonel William Moultrie, Colonel William Thompson [sic], and the Officers & Soldiers, under their Command, who on the 28th June last, Repulsed with so much Valour the Attack, which was that day made on the State of South Carolina by the Fleet and Army of his Britannic Majesty.

That Mr. President Transmit the foregoing Resolution to General Lee, Colonel Moultrie, and Colonel Thompson [sic].

By order of Congress
John Hancock Presid't 

Artifact Details

Artifact

Resolution (Administrative record)

Date Made

20 July 1776

Subject Date

20 July 1776

Creators

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

69.144.1118

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Handwriting

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 9.5 in
Width: 8 in

Keywords
Resolution Signed by John Hancock, President of the Continental Congress, July 20, 1776