Journal of the Proceedings of Congress held at Philadelphia From September 5, 1775, to April 30, 1775

8vo, period calf, rebacked with modern calf and new endpapers, [3], 202pp. Wear to covers; ink name to top of title page, and some foxing and darkening within. Otherwise very good. The contents provide coverage of the important proceedings before the Declaration of Independence on July 4th 1776.This commentary reflects the efforts of the Second Continental Congress, which was headed by John Hancock. A good portion of the contents focus on correspondence between Washington, who had taken command of the Continental Army in May 1775, and Congress, election of delegates form each of the Colonies, and funding the war with Great Britain. Some remarks actually give insight into the pay that soldiers received (privates got $5 per month). Also some information on printing of paper money, and what denominations would be used. While the title page indicated this was a reprinted work, Sabin only lists the London edition.