CHARLES THOMSON (1729-1824) Irish born American patriot, unanimously elected first Secretary of the Continental Congress in 1774 and held the post until 1789, chosen to notify Washington of his election to the Presidency. L.S. "Cha Thomson ", 1p. legal folio, Office of the Secretary of Congress, Jan. 12, 1786, a letter of transmittal sending a copy of a report made to Congress. In part: "...herewith enclosed a copy of a report made to Congress in obedience to their order of the 2d of this month. If I have omitted any of the Acts passed by your state in compliance with the recommendations specified in the order...pleased to inform me thereof, and transmit to me a copy of the Acts that are omitted. " Very bold ink, with some toning. Good condition. $400-600