King, Rufus (1755-1827) to James Bowdoin
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01674 Author/Creator: King, Rufus (1755-1827) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 October 1785 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 22.6 x 18.6 cm. Order a Copy
King and Gerry, members of the Continental Congress, transmit information concerning two acts of Congress to Bowdoin, Governor of Massachusetts. State that these acts (not included) contain instructions to an unspecified foreign minister. Request Bowdoin's secrecy regarding the transmitted information. Instruct Bowdoin to forward the information to John Adams, Minister to England. Slightly torn on the top of the second page.
Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
The seller's description states that King signed this document for Gerry.
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