mixed material monographic eng 11 Facsimiles of documents in Virginia colonial history concerning subjects such as individual rights, national unity, and self-government. Documents include an ordinance and constitution for a council and assembly in Virginia, July 24, 1621; Nathaniel Bacon's Declaration of the People, against Sir William Berkeley, July 30, 1676; Patrick Henry's resolutions against the Stamp Act, May 30, 1765; proceedings of a meeting of representatives in Williamsburg, May 30, 1774; resolutions of the Virginia Convention for independence, May 15, 1776; the Virginia Declaration of Rights, June 12, 1776; A Constitution, or form of government, June 29, 1776; A Bill for Establishing Religious Freedom, proposed June 12, 1779, passed, January 16, 1786; resolutions for the cession of lands to the United States, January 2, 1781; and form of ratification of the United States Constitution, June 25, 1788. Includes a copy of William H. Gaines's book titled Virginia History in Documents, 1621-1788, published in 1974, which includes typewritten transcripts of the documents. Open to research. In part, facsimiles of originals in various repositories. [S.l.]. Various repositories. Collection material in English. Forms part of: Miscellaneous Manuscripts collection. Bacon, Nathaniel 1648-1676 Sir Berkeley, William 1605-1677 Henry, Patrick 1736-1799 Great Britain. United States. Virginia. Virginia. Virginia. Virginia. Convention (1776 May 6-July 5) Virginia. Council. Virginia. General Assembly. Freedom of religion Virginia Human rights Nationalism United States Representative government and representation Northwest, Old History 1775-1865 United States Politics and government 18th century Virginia History Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 Virginia History Revolution, 1775-1783 Virginia Politics and government Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 Virginia Politics and government Revolution, 1775-1783 Gaines, William H. (William Harris), 1918- mm 80005925 Open to research. DLC 800115 20260227111703.0 mm 80005925