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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC04379.20 |
| From Archive Folder | Twenty-Six documents related to the founding and early history of the Society of Cincinnati |
| Title | Thomas Edwards to A.B. regarding the appointment of representatives of the Society of the Cincinnati in each county in Massachusetts |
| Date | 5 September 1787 |
| Author | Edwards, Thomas (1753-1806) |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Non-governmental organization document |
| Content Description | Directs the recipient (identified as "Correspondent") to appoint a member of the Massachusetts Society of Cincinnati from each county to keep the secretary informed of local affairs through regular correspondence. Through such correspondence, society members can also be made aware of a problem with the society's finances and debts, and the proposed solution. The society resolved at their 5 July 1787 meeting to raise money (via assessments) to pay for diplomas and the society's debt. Explains how the society incurred a heavy debt sending Pierre L'Enfant as an emissary to France, during which time he arranged to have the society's diploma engraved and eagle insignia made. The eagles will be distributed to the state society's in proportion to their assessments. The letter is signed "Standing-Committee." Edwards was the society's secretary. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Military History Fraternal Organization Continental Army Society of the Cincinnati Finance Debt France American Symbols and Seals |
| People | Edwards, Thomas (1753-1806) L'Enfant, Pierre Charles (1754-1825) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |