This was a declaration of independence adopted by the citizens of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, May 20, 1775. A second declaration was put forth ten days later. See W. H. Foote, ‘Sketches of North Carolina,’ ch. i. (N.Y., 1846.)
1854. It is now claimed that the “Mecklenburg declaration,” made at Charlotte, N.C., May 20, 1774, was the first declaration of independence in the Colonies.—Mr. Meacham of Vermont, House of Repr., May 18: Cong. Globe, p. 839, App. [Should be 1775.]
