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Records from notes and dairies of delegates detailing their activities and discussions outside of official discussions.

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Invitation to Dine at the Indian Queen - 2 July 1787

Fringe Meetings at the U.S. Consitutional Convention

1787-07-02

The delegates staying at the Indian Queen held a celebratory dinner on, 2 July, two days before Independence Day. The number of guests is uncertain, though Franklin was not the only prominent guest.

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The delegates staying at the Indian Queen held a celebratory dinner on, 2 July, two days before Independence Day. The number of guests is uncertain, though Franklin was not the only prominent guest.

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The Gentm. of the Convention at the Indian Queen present their compliments to his Excellency the President of the State of Pennsylvania and request the honour of his company to dinner at their Quarters on Monday next at half after three o'clock.

Wednesday June 27th
The favour of an answer is requested.

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Supplement to the Records of the Federal Convention (James Hutson, 1987)