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Good morning from June 29th, 1776

A declaration lies on the table in Philadelphia, a traitor hangs in New York, and the largest fleet Britain ever sent is off Sandy Hook.

Good morrow to ya, and good morning from a corner table at the City Tavern, where it is as hot and thick as stew. I have news.

The Committee of Five laid its draft declaration on the table of Congress yesterday.

Five men were appointed to prepare a declaration of independence should one be needed: Dr. Franklin, John Adams, Roger Sherman, Robert Livingston…

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