New Government Should be Formed by March 26th
Document 1789Knox reports additional members from New Jersey and Pennsylvania are expected in New York within 48 hours. The election dispute in New Jersey that delayed its members is now settled. William Smith from Maryland has arrived. Knox reports the number of Senators now at 10. Knox estimates a government to be formed by 26 March. Knox states that the manner of informing the new President of his appointment is much debated. Knox expects that Charles Thompson will officially notify Washington of his appointment.
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Knox reports additional members from New Jersey and Pennsylvania are expected in New York within 48 hours. The election dispute in New Jersey that delayed its members is now settled. William Smith from Maryland has arrived. Knox reports the number of Senators now at 10. Knox estimates a government to be formed by 26 March. Knox states that the manner of informing the new President of his appointment is much debated. Knox expects that Charles Thompson will officially notify Washington of his appointment.
Date
03/23/1789
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1789032300000
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Notable persons
Henry Knox
George Washington
Jonathan Elmer
George Read
William Smith from Maryland
Senators
the new President
Charles Thompson
Notable locations
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
New York
Notable items
election dispute in New Jersey