To George Washington from Charles Thomson, 5 November 1781
Philadelphia Monday Novr 5th 1781
Sir
I have the honor to inform you that this day pursuant to the articles of Confederation the United States in Congress Assembled Proceeded to the choice of a President and have elected for the ensuing year, his Excellency John Hanson. I have the Honor to be Sir Your most Obedt humble Servant
Chas Thomson
DLC: Papers of George Washington.