From George Washington to Charles Thomson, 15 November 1781
Mount Vernon 15th Novr 1781
Sir
I have received your Letter of the 5th inst. announcing the Choice of a new President of Congress, upon the Principles of the Confederation—I shall in future conduct myself agreeable to this Information. I have the Honor to be Sir Your most Obedt Servant
Go: Washington
DNA: Item 152, Letters from George Washington, PCC—Papers of the Continental Congress.

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