To George Washington from Charles Thomson, 4 November 1782
(Circular)
Secretary’s Office Monday. November 4th 1782
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 Elias Boudinot. I have the honor to be Sir, Your most obt hum: Servt
Chas Thomson
DLC: Papers of George Washington.

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