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February 2 - Ethan Allen receives a further proposal from Col. Robinson; but sends both to Congress, with a request for the recognition of Vermont . Premising loyalty to Congress, he maintains that Vermont may properly treat with Great Britain, to prevent being subjected to another State, by the authority of a Government which Vermonters have helped to establish.

April - Ira Allen is sent to Canada to arrange an exchange of prisoners.

May 1 - Receiving proposals for Vermont's independnece, Col. Ira Allen temporizes to prevent invasion and enable the farmers to sow seed for another crop.

August 20 - As a condition of Vermont's admission to the Union, Congress fixes boundaries which offend both Vermont and New York.

George Washington asks Governor Chittendeu whether Vermont chooses to be a Province or in the Union.

September - British proposals to Vermont include a Legislature of two branches.

October 19 - Vermont declines Congress' terms.

November 14 - Governor Chittenden answers General Washington that, notwithstanding Vermont's interest in the common cause, the people would rather join British Canadians than be subject to New York.

December 18 - Troops sent from New York , to coerce New Hampshire grantees, learn that they will defend their rights.

American independence is assured by the British Surrender At Yorktown . Gen. George Washington leads the Colonial army against the British.

By the Articles Of Confederation , Congress controls the western lands.

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