TRANSCRIPT GLC 2437.23.141
Henry Knox. Letter signed: New York, to George Washington, 1789 March 23. 2 p. + doc.

New York 23 March 1789

[inserted – different hand: To Gen Washington]

My dear Sir

The Jersey election being decided, the four members from that State will be here tomorrow or next day – two from Pensylvania, who have hitherto attended the assembly of that state which has now adjourned will also be here tomorrow evening – With the above and Mr Smith who has arrived from Maryland the house of representatives will be formed on Wednesday or Thursday –

The senate now consists of ten and they expect Mr Elmer from Jersey tomorrow evening – Mr Reed of Delaware has been written to, and if he should arrives on Wednesday evening as expected both [2] houses will be formed on the 26th.

The opinions are various as to the manner of notifying the president of his appointment – At present it appears probable that the late, or present secretary of the United states in Congress assembled Mr Chas Thomson will have the honor of announcing to the President his appointment – and when the President shall arrive within a certain short distance from this place that he be met by a committee of both houses.

I am dear Sir
Your respectfully affectionate
humble Servant
H Knox

His Excellency [struck: the presid] Genl Washington

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To his Ex Genl Washington
23 March 1789
Knox to Washington
No 9

Notes: Published in Twohig, Dorothy et al. The Papers of George Washington. Presidential Series v. 1: 434-35.