Delegates to Congress . Letters of delegates to Congress, 1774-1789, Volume 23, November 7 1785-November 5 1786
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Samuel Livermore to To: John Langdon


Dear Sir
New York 17 Decr. 1785.

   I left home the 22 Nov. & arrived at this place the 6 Decr. by way of Providence and Newport.(1) Am now at lodgings in the same house with Col Long. I had a little touch of the gout since my arrival: but am better. I mourn sincerely for Genl Whipple, `tho' the news of his death was not unexpected.(2) I shall enclose you a paper. And, whenever anything interesting shall occur shall do myself the honour to write. President Hancock is expected from Boston soon.

   Your Excellencys most obedt. Servt., Samuel Livermore(3)


Note: RC (PHi: Langdon Papers).

1 Livermore took his seat in Congress December 7. JCC, 29:899.



2 William Whipple, who was a delegate to Congress from February 1776 to September 1779, had died November 28 after years of poor health.



3 Livermore also wrote the following brief letter on December 23 to Roger Alden, the deputy secretary of Congress: "Please to send me by the bearer The Journals of Congress for the years 1782, 1783, 1784 & 1785." PCC, item 55, fol. 220.