President John Dickinson

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President John Dickinson

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During the War for Independence, Dickinson enlisted as a private in the Continental Army, having been a colonel in the provincial militia. Later became President of Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania.

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In 1786 Dickinson joined James Madison in a convention at Annapolis to revise the Articles. Dickinson was elected president of the convention, a brief session soon adjourning in favor of a larger such meeting to be held in Philadelphia. From May to September, 1787, Dickinson sat with other delegates to what is now known as the Constitutional Convention. His contributions to the debates centered mainly upon the election of and powers for the president.

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Officers required to command Pennsylvania's quota of militia Document
Lieutenant Colonel Josiah Harmar acceptance of appointment as Commandant for the protection of the Northwest Frontier Document
Certification that officers have taken oath of allegiance to the state of Pennsylvania Document
Lieutenant Colonel Harmar reports that the Artillery and an infantry company of his command have marched for Fort Pitt Document
Copies of enlistments of the troops raised in Pennsylvania Document
Report from Fort Pitt, on Indian shore, Western side of Alleghany River Document
Resignation of Brigadier General James Wilkinson Document
Report from Lieutenant Colonel Josiah Harmar to Jonathan Dickinson on status of troops, equipment and fort, and relations with Indians Document
Regarding returns of Pennsylvania troops and the need to maintain presence at Fort McIntosh Document
Monthly return of the Pennsylvania troops at Fort McIntosh, and removal of vagabonds Document
Regarding the resolution of Congress respecting a new arrangement of the Corps Document
Monthly returns, request for instructions on discharge and reenlistment of men, and matters of pay Document
Monthly return of Pennsylvania troops Document
Congressional requisition for Pennsylvania troops Document
Regarding apportionment of quotas for military officers Document
Expiration of enlistments for 1st American Regiment Document
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Regarding Pennsylvania's desire to retain the service of their present officers author Document
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Letter from the Secretary at War to John Dickinson, President of Pennsylvania, asking that John Hith, formerly of the Pennsylvania Line, be given proper care Document