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The following document is a motion that states a Committee of Five be appointed to examine how far the several states have complied and adopted the Articles of Confederation and to consider and report on further measures to be adopted by Congress. The committee consisted of Mr. Dane, Mr. Grayson, Mr. Mitchel, Mr. Monroe, and Mr. Kean.
Names mentioned: Nathan Dane (1752-1835), William Grayson (1742 – 1790), Stephen Mix Mitchell (1743–1835), James Monroe (1758 - 1831), and John Kean (1756 - 1795).
Author/Creator
United States Congress
Creation Date
02-27-1786
Creation Date
2-27-1786
Document Type
Manuscript
Location
New York, New York
Inventory Location
Bay 1, Column 1, LHC Series 2
Recommended Citation
History: A Motion of Mr. Dane, February 27, 1786. Manuscript. From Special Collections Research Library and Archive, Kean University, Liberty Hall Collection 1780s. https://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1780s/401
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This collection is open to the public for research use. Copyright remains with Kean University. Credit this material. Personal photographs may be made for research purposes. Inquiries regarding publishing material from the collection should be directed to the Special Collections Research Library and Archive at keanscrla@kean.edu.
Publishing Repository
Special Collections Research Library and Archive, Kean University
Collection
Liberty Hall Collection, 1711-1847 (bulk 1790-1830)