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Circular letter from Elias Boudinot to the state governors
Boudinot, Elias, 1740-1821
July 22, 1783
Volume 16, Page 842

HON. ELIAS BOUDINOT TO GOVERNOR MARTIN.
[From Executive Letter Book.]

Circular.


Princeton, 22nd. July, 1783.

Since my letter of the 10th Ulto. enclosing the propositions of the States of New York and Maryland to induce Congress to fix their permanent residence in one of those States, propositions from the States, of New Jersey and Virginia for a like purpose have been received, copies of which I do myself the honor of enclosing for the information of your Excellency, and beg leave to remind you that the period assigned by Congress for the determination on this Subject is the first Monday in October next.

I have the honor to be with sentiments of high respect,
Your Excellency’s Obt. & very Hum. Servant,
ELIAS BOUDINOT.