It may be that the Staatsbote didn't print the entire thing. I've seen the Pennsylvania Evening Post credited with being the "first newspaper to print the entire Declaration of Independence."
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It may be that the Staatsbote didn't print the entire thing. I've seen the Pennsylvania Evening Post credited with being the "first newspaper to print the entire Declaration of Independence."
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And of course all of you know that the General did not sign because he was in NYC attempting to defend against an anticipated Brit attack. He had it read to his troops there on July 9.