Resolution of the Continental Congress of November 3

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[Voted, That the Resolution of the Continental Congress, of November 3, on establishing Government in this Province, be entered on the Minutes.]

"In Congress, Friday, November 3, 1775.

"The Congress taking into consideration the Report of the Committee on the New-Hampshire Instructions,

"Resolved, That it be recommended to the Provincial Convention of New-Hampshire, to call a full and free representation of the people, and that the Representatives, if they think it necessary, establish such a form of Government as, in their judgment, will best produce the happiness of the people, and most effectually secure peace and good order in the Province during the continuance of the present dispute between Great Britain and the Colonies.

"Extract from the Minutes:

"CHARLES THOMSON, Secretary.

"By order of Congress:

"JOHN HANCOCK, President,

"A copy. Attest:

"NOAH EMERY, Deputy Secretary."

Voted, That this Congress be, and hereby is dissolved.