doi:10.7916/ak6w-v772[Document, 1774 September 05]United States. Continental CongresscorrespondencetextUnited States--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775Jay, John, 1745-1829Payton Randolph selected President, Charles Thompson selected Secretary. Debate on adoption of rules and procedures. 6 September. Henry considers himself not a Virginian but an American, give each colony representation on basis of opulence and population. Ward of Rhode Island-each colony to be represented equally. Equal representation prevails, and rules of procedure set forth as passed. 7 September. Jay appointed to committee to consider rights of the colonies. Credentials of New York members reviewed. Fragment of Committee notes indicates a meeting at Carpenter's Hall at which Charles Thomson was elected Secretary to Committee.