New Government Should be Formed by March 26th

Item

Type

Letter Signed

Title

New Government Should be Formed by March 26th

Description

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.

year created

1789

month created

03

day created

23

author

recipient

note

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notable person/group

Henry Knox
George Washington
Jonathan Elmer
George Read
William Smith from Maryland
Senators
the new President
Charles Thompson

notable location

New Jersey
Pennsylvania
New York

notable item/thing

election dispute in New Jersey

document number

1789032300000

Document instances

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Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author Henry Knox [unknown] [n/a]
Recipient George Washington [unknown] [n/a]