Journal of the Proceedings of the Congress, Held at Philadelphia, September 5, 1774

Journal of the Proceedings of the Congress, Held at Philadelphia, September 5, 1774. Philadelphia: Printed by William and Thomas Bradford, 1774. Sevier Rare Book Collection.

This publication contains the journals from September 5 to October 26, 1774. It was the first issue of the first official journal of the Continental Congress. It provides a detailed description of the colonies’ response to the Intolerable Acts and other grievances. It set a precedence in documenting the steps of a yet-to-be-born nation.

Vanderbilt University Special Collections copy was a gift of Ridley and Irene Wills, II. This volume was the 2 millionth volume acquired by Vanderbilt University Libraries.