[Resolution of the Continental Congress granting General George Washington extraordinary powers regarding the creation of an army] / United States Continental Congress.
"In Congress December 27th 1776"--At head of p. [1].
Signed: By order of Congress, John Hancock presidt.
Original document: Book.
Summary
Resolution grants Washington extraordinary powers regarding the creation of an army, and requests that the Pennsylvania Council of Safety punish those who refuse continental currency.
This is the original document of the resolution of the Continental Congress where George Washington was granted the powers of commander-in-chief over the United States Army.