He Served as a Soldier and a Member of the Continental Congress

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PETERS, Jr. Richard, (1744-1828) graduated from the University of Pennsylvania at Philadelphia in 1761; studied law; was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Philadelphia; register of the admiralty from 1771 until the Revolution; entered the Revolutionary Army and served as captain in 1771; served as secretary of the Continental Board of War from June 13, 1776, to June 8, 1781; Member of the Continental Congress in 1782 and 1783; member of the state assembly 1787-1790 and served as speaker; served in the state senate in 1791 and was speaker; judge of the district court of Pennsylvania 1792-1828.Partly-printed Document Signed, "Richard Peters" as Speaker, "John Nicholson" and "John Donnaldson Reg. Gen. Officer" 1p. small quarto, Philadelphia, and reads in part: "...In Senate, the 13th day of April 1791, Sir, PAY to Abraham Smith or order, the sum of ninety six pounds being for his wages as a Senator of this Commonwealth..." Printed by Zachariah Poulson, 'Near the College.' VG.

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