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Charles Thomson Signed Congressional Letter

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THOMSON, CHARLES (1729-1824) Irish born American patriot, unanimously elected first Secretary of the Continental Congress in 1774 and held the post until 1789, chosen to notify Washington of his election to the Presidency. Manuscript L.S. as Secretary of Congress, 2pp. legal folio, Philadelphia, Nov. 9, 1785 to Georgia Gov. Samuel Elbert. Thomson forwards two complete copies of the official "Journal" of for 1784 for use by the state's executive and judicial branches. Thomson further asks that the governor comply with Congress' resolution of July 267, 1785 requesting: "thirteen copies of the Legislative Acts thereof since the first September 1774...". Light toning, else very boldly penned and very good.

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