Resolves & Conventions
“The Summer of Discontent” (Jim Bish, RV) - An in-depth look at the resolves and resolutions of 1774.
“The Fincastle Resolutions," (Jim Glanville, Smithfield Review). The sentiments of Virginia in 1774 and 1775 are best understood from the various resolves and resolutions written by county committees of safety. Despite its title, Glanville's essay surveys all of the surviving country resolutions.
“How a Now-Defunct County in Southwest Virginia Became the First to Declare its Willingness to Fight Britain" (Randy Walker, Cardinal News) - The story behind the strongly-worded Fincastle Resolutions of January, 1775.
“The Fincastle Resolutions," (Jim Glanville, Smithfield Review). The sentiments of Virginia in 1774 and 1775 are best understood from the various resolves and resolutions written by county committees of safety. Despite its title, Glanville's essay surveys all of the surviving country resolutions.
“How a Now-Defunct County in Southwest Virginia Became the First to Declare its Willingness to Fight Britain" (Randy Walker, Cardinal News) - The story behind the strongly-worded Fincastle Resolutions of January, 1775.