The Journal of the Debates in the Convention which Framed the Constitution of the United States, May-September 1787. Volume 2

Note 108 — Monday Sepr 17. 1787. In Convention

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"Major Jackson presents his most respectful compliments to General Washington–

"He begs leave to request his signature to forty Diplomas intended for the Rhode Island Society of the Cincinnati.

"Major Jackson, after burning all the loose scraps of paper which belong to the Convention, will this evening wait upon the General with the Journals and other papers which their vote directs to be delivered to His Excellency.

"Monday evening"

Endorsed in Washington's hand: "Maj^r W^m Jackson 17^th Sep. 1787."–Wash. MSS.

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