[SIGNER]. LANGDON, John (1741-1819). Autograph letter signed ("Jn. Langdon"), to Messrs. Gouverneur & Kemble. Portsmouth, 30 June 1792.

1 page, 4to, on a bifolium, addressed on integral leaf, docketed.

John Langdon, first president pro-tempore of the Senate, was an early supporter of the Revolutionary War. He served in the Continental Congress, was a delegate to the Constitutional Convention, and served as Senator from 1789-1801. Following his term in the Senate, he served as Governor of New Hampshire. He writes, in part: "I wrote the 27th June to Nathl. Barrett and inclosed an invoice and bill lading for few small articles, from France in the Washington packet -- you'll please ask N. Barrett if he has shipped them -- If no opportunity first this place, or Boston, the articles may be shipped to Messrs. Wharton & Lewis, Philad."
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