Ordinances of the Convention (May 1776).

• imprint_number: 1776.015
• title: Ordinances passed at a general convention of delegates and representatives, from the several counties and corporations of Virginia, held at the capitol, in the city of Williamsburg on Monday the 6th of May, anno Dom: 1776.
• sequence_number: 15
• year: 1776
• place_issued: Williamsburg
• issuing_press: Alexander Purdie
• author: Virginia. Convention of May 1776 (Fifth Convention).
• notes: Fifth and final Virginia Convention met in Williamsburg from May 6 to July 5, 1776; having proclaimed independence from Britain and established a state government, the convention dissolved in favor of a General Assembly to be held under the new constitution in October.
  
  
• Related Bios:
  • Alexander Purdie, Sr.

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