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Also in official use (after 1 Mar 1781): President of the United States in Congress Assembled. |
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Office of the President of Congress ceases to exist upon the dissolution of the first "Continental" Congress 26 Oct 1774 and is not restored until 10 May 1775 when the second "Continental" Congress meets. |
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Designated substitute without formal appointment to the office: secretary of Congress Charles Thomson. |
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Pending the taking office by Thomas Mifflin. |
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Chairman of the Committee of the States * |
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4 Jun 1784 - 19 Aug 1784 Samuel Hardy |
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* Pending the resumption of office by Thomas Mifflin who ceases to exercise his duties 3 Jul 1784 in accordance with a Congressional resolution of 1 Jun 1784; Congress goes into recess delegating its authority to the Committee of the States and fails to reconvene until a newly-elected Congress meets 1 Nov 1784. |
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Pending the taking office by John Hancock, who does not enter upon duties. |