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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Patrick Henry's Stamp Act Resolves, 1765 Apr 30, Manuscript # 1958.4, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
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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.
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- Virginia. General Assembly. House of Burgesses.
- United States --History --Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Causes.
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- United States --History --Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Causes.