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PRESIDENTS OF THE CONTINENTAL CONGRESS]. GORHAM, NATHANIEL. Letter signed, countersigned by Rufus King and Nathaniel Dane, TO JOHN HANCOCK New York, 10 October 1787, 1 page, folio, a few separations at folds, , "...Upon a reference to the Secretary of foreign affairs the inclosed report [not present] was made. Both Congresses having declined acting hereon the Delegates can only make this communication for your Excellency's information..." -- THOMAS MIFFLIN. Partly printed document signed, Annapolis, 24 November 1783, 1 page, folio, accomplished in manuscript, papered seal, ink a bit feathered , John David Wolpper is brevetted a Major; MIFFLIN. Letter signed to the Governor of New York, 26 December 1783, 1 page, folio, address panel, marginal tears , forwarding an Act of Congress -- PEYTON RANDOLPH. Clipped signature, n.p., n.d., a small oblong -- ARTHUR St.CLAIR. Letter signed as President of Congress, to an unidentified recipient, Philadelphia, 19 November 1783, 1 page, 4to, "I am directed by the Council of Censors to write to you and request that the...General Assembly...direct the Returns and Materials by which the Quotas were had on the different bankes of the Commonwealth..." -- ELIAS BOUDINOT. Partly printed document signed as President of Congress, Philadelphia, 6 November 1782, 1 page, oblong folio, ON PARCHMENT, accomplished in manuscript, papered seal, browned , Isaac Sturtevant is appointed a Lieutenant. Together 6 items . (6)