When was it published?

March 9, 1782 in The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser

Domestic News March 9, 1782

The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser

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Vermont Territories, Union Relinquishment, Confederation Articles, Congress Resolve

Portsmouth, Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

Inhabitants of Vermont territories relinquished claims to eastern and western unions on February 21, including parts east of Connecticut River and in New York. Vermont's old territories selected agents to sign union and Confederation articles, fully complying with Congress's August resolve.

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We learn from good authority, that the inhabitants of the territories of the State of Vermont did, on the 21st of Feb. last, relinquish all claims to the unions which they had joined on the eastern side of Connecticut river: as also the western union, which contained part of the State of New-York: the Representatives who composed said union, have returned to their respective homes.

The old territories of Vermont have chosen Agents, instructed them to sign the articles of union and Confederation, and have fully complied with the resolve of Congress in August last, in all respects, without any reservation.

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Politics

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Vermont Territories Union Relinquishment Confederation Articles Congress Resolve

Where did it happen?

State Of Vermont

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State Of Vermont

Event Date

21st Of Feb. Last

Outcome

relinquished all claims to eastern and western unions; representatives returned home; chosen agents signed articles of union and confederation; fully complied with congress resolve from august last without reservation.

Event Details

Inhabitants of Vermont territories relinquished claims to unions on eastern side of Connecticut River and western union containing part of New-York on 21st of Feb. last. Old territories chose agents instructed to sign articles of union and Confederation, complying fully with Congress's August resolve.