Lot 234
1783 (Oct. 8) Princeton N.J. to Richmond Va., datelined folded letter bearing "Elias Boudinot" free frank endorsement and "On Public Service of the United States", addressed to Benjamin Harrison, Governor of Virginia, sealed tear and minor restoration, Very Fine appearance.
Estimate 3,000 - 4,000
A CHOICE PRESIDENT OF CONGRESS FREE FRANK.
The ALS states in part: "I do myself the honor of enclosing to your Excellency a certified Copy of an Act of Congress…passed in Consequence of an Application from your Delegate, in behalf of the State of Virginia."
Elias Boudinot of New Jersey was President of Congress from November 4, 1782 to November 2, 1783, then sitting at Princeton. This letter authorizes Virginia to maintain "2 armed vessels and 25 privates"
Benjamin Harrison was a signer of the Declaration of Independence for Virginia and was twice governor of that Commonwealth.
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