Thomson, Charles to Meshech Weare re: sends last journals of Congress, hopes for new government
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04310 Author/Creator: Thomson, Charles Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Letter signed Date: 1789/03/18 Pagination: 1 p. + docket 32 x 20.3 cm Order a Copy
Signed as Sec. of Congress to the Governor of New Hampshire. Prays that the new government will "promote and secure the happiness, prosperity and glory of the union."
Notes: Quite possibly Thomson's last official correspondence, acting as Secretary of Congress. (Should also be noted that technically Thomson was no longer Secretary when he wrote this letter, the new Congress under the Federal Constitution convened two weeks prior.)
Office of Secretary of Congress
March 18th 1789
Sir,
I have now the Honor to transmit to your Excellency herewith enclosed two copies of the Thirteenth Volume, which closes the Journals of the United States Congress Assembled.
That the change which has been made with so much wisdom order and tranquility may answer the end proposed and promote and secure the happiness, prosperity and glory of the Union is my most fervent prayer.
I have the honor to be with the greatest respect
Your Excellency's
Most obedient and
Most Humble Servt.
Cha Thomson
His Excellency the
President of New Hampshire
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