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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC01674 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1785 |
| Title | Rufus King to James Bowdoin concerning two acts of Congress |
| Date | 17 October 1785 |
| Author | King, Rufus (1755-1827) |
| Additional authors | Gerry, Elbridge (1744-1814) |
| Recipient | Bowdoin, James |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | King and Gerry, members of the Continental Congress, transmit information concerning two acts of Congress to Bowdoin, Governor of Massachusetts. State that these acts (not included) contain instructions to an unspecified foreign minister. Request Bowdoin's secrecy regarding the transmitted information. Instruct Bowdoin to forward the information to John Adams, Minister to England. Slightly torn on the top of the second page. |
| Subjects | Continental Congress Congress Law Government and Civics Global History and Civics Diplomacy President |
| People | Bowdoin, James (1752-1811) Gerry, Elbridge (1744-1814) King, Rufus (1755-1827) Adams, John (1735-1826) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Law; Government & Politics; Foreign Affairs; The Presidency |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Signer of the U.S. Constitution. The seller's description states that King signed this document for Gerry. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |