The declaration by the representatives of the United Colonies of North America, now met in General Congress at Philadelphia, setting forth the causes and necessity of taking up arms. The letter of the twelve United Colonies by their delegates in congress to the inhabitants of Great Britain, their humble petition to His Majesty, and their address to the people of Ireland. Collected together for the use of serious thinking men, By lovers of peace. Read with candour: judge with impartiality.