To George Washington from Charles Thomson, 10 July 1781
Secretary’s Office July 10th 1781
Sir
I have the honor to inform you that the Honble Samuel Huntington having informed the United States in Congress assembled that the State of his health would not permit him to continue longer in the exercise of the duties of President and requested leave to absence, Congress have this day proceeded to the Choice of a president and have elected the Honble Thomas McKean. I am Sir Your obedient humble Servant
Cha. Thomson
DLC: Papers of George Washington.