George Washington Letter (Text)

Mount Vernon April 14th. 1789.

Sir,

I had the honor to receive your Official Communication, by the hand of Mr Secretary Thompson, about one o'clock this day. Having concluded to obey the important & flattering call of my Country, and having been impressed with an idea of the expediency of my being with Congress at as early a period as possible; I propose to commence my journey on Thursday morning which will be the day after tomorrow.

I have the honor to be
with sentiments of esteem

Sir

Your most obedt. servt.
G. Washington

The Honble
Jno. Langdon Esqr.