Washington, George (1732-1799) To: Samuel Huntington
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07973 Author/Creator: Washington, George (1732-1799) Place Written: United States Type: Letter signed Date: 1789/10/02 Pagination: 1 p. + doc. 32.7 cm x 20.2 cm Order a Copy
Forwarding proposed Bill of Rights for ratification to Governor of CT. with Huntington docket on verso.
Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
Unites States October 2nd 1789
Sir,
In pursuance of the enclosed resolution I have the honor to transmit to Your Excellency a copy of the amendments proposed to be added to the constitution of the United States.
I have the honor to be,
with due consideration,
Your Excellency's
most obedient Servant
G Washington
His Excellency
Samuel Huntington
docket on verso:
President Washington
Octo 2nd 1789rec'd Octo 16th -89
Answer, Nov 3rd- 89
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