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Letter from Nathaniel Folsom and John Sullivan to Meshech Weare, 12 October 1774

Letter from Nathaniel Folsom and John Sullivan to Meshech Weare, 12 October 1774

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    In this letter, Nathaniel Folsom describes putting the finishing touches on what will later be known as the Declaration and Resolves, outlining colonial objections to Parliamentary rule and outlining a plan to boycott British goods. The final draft was officially adopted by the Continental Congress two days later.