17 October 1785
King, Rufus, 1755-1827
Autograph letter signed
Title: to James Bowdoin
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.
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