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Mr | Mr Tazewell having resigned his agency for the united states in this commonwealth mr John Carter wishes to succeed him in the office. I have been acquainted with mr Carter above thirty years, and much the greater part of that time we have been neighbours to one another. I believe that none exceed him in fidelity diligence and punctuality; and that his attachment to the grand american cause is unquestionable: so that I am persuaded he will give full satisfaction, if congress shall be pleased to honour him with the appointment. I am, | ||
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Revision as of 15:24, 5 February 2015
Henry Laurens was President of the Continental Congress from November 1777 until December, 1778.
Letter text, 27 February 1778
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Sir,
Williamsburg, 27 Feb. 1778.
Mr Tazewell having resigned his agency for the united states in this commonwealth mr John Carter wishes to succeed him in the office. I have been acquainted with mr Carter above thirty years, and much the greater part of that time we have been neighbours to one another. I believe that none exceed him in fidelity diligence and punctuality; and that his attachment to the grand american cause is unquestionable: so that I am persuaded he will give full satisfaction, if congress shall be pleased to honour him with the appointment. I am,
- Sir,
- Your most obedient Servant
- G. Wythe.
President of Congress
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[endorsed]
A letter
from G. Wythe
Williamsburg 27 Feb.
1778
Hon the President of the
Congress of the United
States of America