[100] Placard signed by Franklin, Papers Cont. Cong., no. 61, p. 121.

[101] C. O. 5, vol. 135.

[102] Journals, Continental Congress, V. 719.

[103] Finlay to Todd, C. O. 5, vol. 135.

[104] The American Revolution, by C. H. Van Tyne, p. 69.

[105] C. O. 5, vol. 135.

[106] C. O. 5, vol. 135.

[107] G.P.O., Treasury, IX. 298-299.

[108] Hist. MSS. Com., 1904, Amer., I. 70.

[109] C. O. 5, vols. 136 and 137; also Can. Arch., B. 43, p. 95 and G.P.O., Treasury, X. 14.