On This Day: The Committee of Five is born. Nothing will ever be the same
The following is an installment of “On This Day,” a series celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by following the actions of Gen. George Washington, the Continental Congress, and the men and women whose bravery and sacrifice led up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
TL;DR
- John Hancock, President of the Second Continental Congress, wrote to General George Washington on June 11, 1776.
- Hancock confirmed that Washington's letter detailing loyalist sentiment in New York had been received and presented to Congress.
- Expresses were sent to colonies ordered to supply militia to New York to expedite their march.
- Hancock urged colonies to consider their danger and take effective measures for self-preservation.