Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to George Washington
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04153 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 March 1789 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 32.5 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy
Writes to report on the Congressional election results from New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland, and explains when the First Federal Congress will be assembled in New York. Adds that it seems probable that Mr. Chas [Charles] Thomson, the current secretary of Congress, will announce the winner of the Presidency. Docketed by Knox.
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