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September, 1774 AD (search for this): chapter 1.6
ce, Give me liberty or give me death. Virginia may be justly called the Cradle of Liberty and Patrick Henry its apotheosis. It was in Virginia that was first heard the tocsin call that aroused and united the Colonies—The cause of Boston is the cause of all. Bancroft, the historian, truthfully says, Virginia rang the alarm bell for the continent. Recognizing the gravity of the situation Virginia was the first to suggest the Convention of all the Colonies that met in Philadelphia in September, 1774. It was on the 5th of this month that delegates from twelve of the thirteen Colonies assembled, and Peyton Randolph, a Virginian, was called upon to preside over its deliberations. It is not my purpose to recapitulate the stirring events of the period that flashed across the horizon like the shifting scenes in a kaleidoscopeic panorama—the Boston massacre, the battle of Concord, Lexington and other events that resulted in the appointment of Washington to the command of the armies o
1776 AD (search for this): chapter 1.6
the Assembly of Virginia some five years previously. Virginia was the first of the Colonies to instruct her delegates (in 1776) to declare independence, the declaratory resolutions adopted by Congress and offered by one of her representatives and tto the world, in the form of a declaration of independence, was drawn by another Virginian. It was in the Convention of 1776 that the first written constitution ever framed by an independent political society was adopted. In importance to the worge and he was looked upon with great favor and pride by the people. He was elected from Williamsburg to the Convention of 1776. He was successively elected Attorney-General and to Congress, and in 1787 he was sent to the General Convention which frly called the Father of the Federal Constitution, commenced his public career early in life. He entered the Convention of 1776 at the age of twenty-five. He was naturally modest and diffident, but his long service in the House of Delegates and in
July 4th, 1776 AD (search for this): chapter 1.6
nth that delegates from twelve of the thirteen Colonies assembled, and Peyton Randolph, a Virginian, was called upon to preside over its deliberations. It is not my purpose to recapitulate the stirring events of the period that flashed across the horizon like the shifting scenes in a kaleidoscopeic panorama—the Boston massacre, the battle of Concord, Lexington and other events that resulted in the appointment of Washington to the command of the armies of the embryo republic. On the fourth of July, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was proclaimed. Eight days thereafter the committee appointed for that purpose reported the articles of confederation, under which the war of the Revolution was waged and independence achieved. The war of the Revolution itself is an interesting theme and well worthy of a separate paper at some future date. The struggles, sufferings, the heroic sacrifices, the patriotism displayed, all call for admiration and evince the devotion of our forefathers to
1778 AD (search for this): chapter 1.6
ge and full of honors showered upon him by a grateful and appreciative people, he turned to other gods than those he worshipped in his younger days. Patrick Henry, the man of the people, he who declared himself the servant of the people of this Commonwealth, a sentinel over their rights and liberty and happiness, and denounced the Constitution as subversive of these priceless boons; the bitterest foe to the proposed instrument, the uncompromising anti-Federalist, went back upon his record in 1778. The great contest was on for the supremacy of the Republican party, for the control of the State, led by Jefferson, Monroe and Madison, and opposed by Washington, Hamilton, Lee and other leaders of the Federal party. It was a battle of the giants. Washington recognizing the man for the occasion—Patrick Henry—wrote and requested that he would be a candidate for Representative in the General Assembly of the Commonwealth. Washington's appeal touched a responsive chord in the heart of the gr
December, 1778 AD (search for this): chapter 1.6
quota to meet the public debt, some had paid in part, others refused to pay—there existed no adequate power to enforce payment. Large sums were due France and Holland upon which even the interest had not been paid. The individual indebtedness to the English merchants was over ten million dollars. The country had been devastated, the property of the planters, in slaves and cattle, carried off; cities plundered, towns burned. The value of the currency had fallen to almost nothing. In December, 1778, one thousand dollars in Continental bills was worth about $150 in hard dollars. In December, 1779, it was worth $38. In 1780 it took $1,000 in Continental bills to buy $25 in hard dollars. The following accounts, copied from original vouchers printed some years ago in the Historical Magazine, will, perhaps, give a better idea of the depreciation of the currency then in use, than could be done otherwise, as they exhibit the real difference in business transactions between Continental p
December, 1779 AD (search for this): chapter 1.6
e power to enforce payment. Large sums were due France and Holland upon which even the interest had not been paid. The individual indebtedness to the English merchants was over ten million dollars. The country had been devastated, the property of the planters, in slaves and cattle, carried off; cities plundered, towns burned. The value of the currency had fallen to almost nothing. In December, 1778, one thousand dollars in Continental bills was worth about $150 in hard dollars. In December, 1779, it was worth $38. In 1780 it took $1,000 in Continental bills to buy $25 in hard dollars. The following accounts, copied from original vouchers printed some years ago in the Historical Magazine, will, perhaps, give a better idea of the depreciation of the currency then in use, than could be done otherwise, as they exhibit the real difference in business transactions between Continental paper and specie in 1781: The United States 1781. To Samuel Martin, Dr. *** May 28.—T
1780 AD (search for this): chapter 1.6
h assembled in the city of Richmond in June of that year. The Convention held its first sittings in what was known as the Old Capitol, a wooden building situated at the southwest corner of Cary and Fourteenth Streets. This building was erected in 1780 for the temporary use of the government until the building on Capitol Hill was completed. In 1855 the Old Capitol was torn down and the stores known as Pearl Block were erected by Hugh W. Fry on its site. The Convention later held its sessions itle, carried off; cities plundered, towns burned. The value of the currency had fallen to almost nothing. In December, 1778, one thousand dollars in Continental bills was worth about $150 in hard dollars. In December, 1779, it was worth $38. In 1780 it took $1,000 in Continental bills to buy $25 in hard dollars. The following accounts, copied from original vouchers printed some years ago in the Historical Magazine, will, perhaps, give a better idea of the depreciation of the currency then in
1781 AD (search for this): chapter 1.6
they exhibit the real difference in business transactions between Continental paper and specie in 1781: The United States 1781. To Samuel Martin, Dr. *** May 28.—To shoeing two wagon h1781. To Samuel Martin, Dr. *** May 28.—To shoeing two wagon horses belonging to the Continental60 pounds Received the above sum this day of Mr. Thomas Pitt (Signed) Samuel Martin. The United States Sept. 2. To Wm. Hansill, Dr. *** To 1 Va., 27th Sept., 1781. Received payment. (Signed) Wm. Hansill. The United States 1781. To Richard Mathews, Dr. *** Oct. 17th.—To 1,000 wt. of Bar Iron at six-pence per pound, th, 17th Oct., 1781. Received payment. (Signed) Richard Mathews. The United States 1781. To Alx. St. Clair, Dr. *** Sept. 20.—To four Quires writing paper 2-6 per quire, 10 shilli Recd. payment of Capt. Thos. Hamilton. (Signed) Alx. St. Clair. The United States 1781. To Robt. Baggs, Dr. *** Sept. 9.—To my pay, as a wagon master, from July 24th last, to
September 27th, 1781 AD (search for this): chapter 1.6
eal difference in business transactions between Continental paper and specie in 1781: The United States 1781. To Samuel Martin, Dr. *** May 28.—To shoeing two wagon horses belonging to the Continental60 pounds Received the above sum this day of Mr. Thomas Pitt (Signed) Samuel Martin. The United States Sept. 2. To Wm. Hansill, Dr. *** To 1 1/2 pounds Brown thread at 88 shillings per pound. Depreciation at at 600 per 1360 pounds Staunton, Va., 27th Sept., 1781. Received payment. (Signed) Wm. Hansill. The United States 1781. To Richard Mathews, Dr. *** Oct. 17th.—To 1,000 wt. of Bar Iron at six-pence per pound, the depreciation at 600 per 115,000 pounds Staunton, Va., 17th Oct., 1781. Received payment. (Signed) Richard Mathews. The United States 1781. To Alx. St. Clair, Dr. *** Sept. 20.—To four Quires writing paper 2-6 per quire, 10 shillings. Depreciation 17th Nov., 1781, at 1,000 per 1500 pou<
October 17th, 1781 AD (search for this): chapter 1.6
his day of Mr. Thomas Pitt (Signed) Samuel Martin. The United States Sept. 2. To Wm. Hansill, Dr. *** To 1 1/2 pounds Brown thread at 88 shillings per pound. Depreciation at at 600 per 1360 pounds Staunton, Va., 27th Sept., 1781. Received payment. (Signed) Wm. Hansill. The United States 1781. To Richard Mathews, Dr. *** Oct. 17th.—To 1,000 wt. of Bar Iron at six-pence per pound, the depreciation at 600 per 115,000 pounds Staunton, Va., 17th Oct., 1781. Received payment. (Signed) Richard Mathews. The United States 1781. To Alx. St. Clair, Dr. *** Sept. 20.—To four Quires writing paper 2-6 per quire, 10 shillings. Depreciation 17th Nov., 1781, at 1,000 per 1500 pounds Staunton, Va., Nov. 30th. Recd. payment of Capt. Thos. Hamilton. (Signed) Alx. St. Clair. The United States 1781. To Robt. Baggs, Dr. *** Sept. 9.—To my pay, as a wagon master, from July 24th last, to this day, inclusive, be<
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