” 24—Peyton Randolph being called home, John Hancock, of Massachusetts, is chosen President of Congress.
” 25—Generals Howe, Clinton, and Burgoyne, with large British reinforcements, arrived at Boston.
June 15—George Washington unanimously chosen commander-in-chief of the Continental forces.
” 17—The battle of Bunker Hill (or Breed’s Hill), near Boston. The British were twice repulsed, with great loss, when the ammunition of the Americans failing, they retreated in safety. British loss over one thousand; American, four hundred and fifty. British forces engaged, three thousand; American, less than fifteen hundred. The British commander burned Charlestown during the battle. General Warren, American, was killed.
” 23—Congress issue bills of credit for $2,000,000.
” 30—Articles of War are agreed to in Congress.
July 8—A last petition to the King is sent by Richard Penn, grandson of William Penn.
” 17—Another million dollars in bills of credit is issued. The liability for these was distributed among the Colonies.
” 26—Benjamin Franklin appointed first Postmaster General.