194   Whipple, William. 1730-1785. American Revolutionary leader. Member from New Hampshire of the Continental Congress. Signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Autograph Letter. Two pages, with the second page containing a single line, Octavo, n.p., June 4, 1776. To Meshech Weare (1713-1786), who served as President of the Council which governed New Hampshire.

Original draft of a letter concerning the raising of reinforcements for the Revolutionary War. Whipple writes, in part:

" ...Congress have resolved to send a further reinforcement into Canada 750 will be required of our Colony the officers to be commission'd by the Colony they are to serve as militia untill 1st Decr: - it is absolutely necessary our posts sho'd be supported in that Country for sho'd the enemy get possession we shall certainly have a long war on our hands, but if we are successful which by proper exertions & divine assistance there is no doubt of this Campaign will place us out of reach of their malice. You will soon receive the Resolutions of Congress respecting this reinforcement from the President. The money mention[ed] in our last is not yet gone forward... "

On May 24th and 25th, General George Washington met with members of Congress to discuss the conduct of the war. Congress appointed a committee consisting of fourteen members -- two from Virginia, and one from each of the remaining twelve colonies -- to plan "for the carrying on of the ensuing campaign." This included raising reinforcements for Canada.

Fine. Docketed on verso, "Col Weare, June 4th 1776." Minor paper loss at right margin of integral leaf where the seal was originally broken, not affecting text.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.