[Ads-l] Further Antedating of "U.S."

[Shapiro, Fred]

U.S. (OED 1834)

1776  Endorsement by Charles Thomson on Resolution of Independence Moved by R. H. Lee for the Virginia Delegation  7 June  (Founders Online)

Resolutions moved June 7th. 1776. referred for consideration till to morrow respecting independenc[e or y] of the U.S.

Fred Shapiro


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