1792 Silas Talbot Free Frank Cover to Benjamin Bourne, Rhode Island's 1st Representative in the US Congress in Philadelphia

Free frank black stamped to Congressman Benjamin Bourne, docketed as received from Silas Talbot, January 17, 1792.  Straight line postmarked "N York Janu 8,1792." Addressed handwriting is in Silas Talbot distinctive style.  The Congress of the United States established by the new Constitution met at New York City's Federal Hall from March 4, 1789 through most of 1790.  From December 6, 1790 to May 14, 1800, Congress Hall in Philadelphia served as the seat of the United States Congress.  On November 17, 1800, Congress moved to the newly formed City of Washington from Philadelphia, convening in the newly completed north wing of the unfinished Capitol. Condition:  Split at top fold holding docketing, condition as shown in photographs. Benjamin Bourne (1755-1808) served as Rhode Island's first At-Large Representative in the U.S. House of Representatives from August 31, 1790 – October 13, 1796.  President George Washington appointed him as a federal judge to the United States District Court