A Guide to Patrick Henry's Stamp Act Resolves, 1765 May 30. Stamp Act Resolves, 1765 May 30. MS 1958.4

A Guide to Patrick Henry's Stamp Act Resolves, 1765 May 30.

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John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
Manuscript Number MS 1958.4


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Repository
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Manuscript number
MS 1958.4
Title
Stamp Act Resolves, 1765 May 30.
Extent
[3] pp : 31 x 19 cm.
Creator
Henry, Patrick, 1736-1799.
Language
English

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Patrick Henry's Stamp Act Resolves, 1765 Apr 30, Manuscript # 1958.4, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Acquisition Information

Gift, 1958.

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Scope and Content Information

Five resolutions opposing the Stamp Act. T he first four were passed by the Virginia House of Burgesses in May 1765. Endorsed by Patrick Henry.

Index Terms

    Corporate Names:

  • Virginia. General Assembly. House of Burgesses.
  • Geographical Names:

  • United States --History --Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Causes.

Significant Places Associated With the Collection

  • United States --History --Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Causes.