1Circular to the Governors of the States, 8 June 1789 (Washington Papers)
As Congress have not yet established any Department through which communications can be officially made from the General Government to the Executives of the several States, I do, agreeably to the foregoing Resolution, transmit to your Excellency the enclosed Act, and have the Honor to be, with due respect, Your Excellency’s Most Obedient, and Most Humble Servant LS , to John Eager Howard, MdAA...
2Circular to the Governors of the States, 2 October 1789 (Washington Papers)
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. LS , to John Collins, R-Ar ; LS , to John Hancock, DLC : U.S. Constitution—Amendments to the Constitution; LS , to Samuel...
3Circular to the Governors of the States, 3 October 1789 (Washington Papers)
I do myself the honor to enclose to your Excellency a Proclamation for a general Thanksgiving which I must request the favor of you to have published and made known in your State in the way and manner that shall be most agreeable to yourself. I have the honor to be your Excellency’s most obedient Servant LS , to Thomas Mifflin, CSmH ; LS , to John Sullivan, MB ; LS , to George Walton, NcD :...