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What role did the Continental Congess have in forming a military?

I am doing a research paper on the role the Continental Congress in forming a military during the Revolution. I have 3 book so far but need some more sources. Any suggestions?

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1. They have a hand in it, a small hand.
2. Here is some information on Joseph Hewes, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and the first Secretary of the Navy: http://www.dsdi1776.com/Signers/Joseph%20Hewes.html