To his Excellency Elias Boudinot June 20th, 1783

From the original letter at the Library of Congress

Second Street

June 20th, 1783

Sir

As the enclosed letter relates to an important national subject and conveys some information and touches on circumstances which may be improved into a foundation of revenue to the States both collectively and individually, I do myself the honor of presenting Congress with the perusal of it. It came to me yesterday by vessel from Bristol, and I observe is per favor of Mr. Cruger.

The place it is dated from, Salisbury (in Wiltshire) is one of the best farming countries in England.

I am your Excellency’s Obt Humble Servant

THOMAS PAINE