Difference between revisions of "Wythe to Robert Carter, 29 May 1772"
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− | + | I hope you arrived safe at Nomony [''sic''], and found mrs Carter and all the family there in good health. Our best wishes attend them. Soon after you left us, I wrote a letter to mr Fauquier,<ref>Presumably, one of the two sons of [[wikipedia:Francis Fauquier|Francis Fauquier]] (d. 1768), former lieutenant governor of the Virginia colony.</ref> and send inclosed a copy of it, that you may see what I said concerning his father's affairs. What relates particularly to you, I think is the substance of what passed at our last conversation. My anxiety to be rid of this troublesome business increases daily. I am convinced you are equally desirous of it. Let us then endeavor to bring the matter to a speedy conclusion. I am, with unfeigned respect, | |
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Letter text, 29 May 1772
Sir,
I hope you arrived safe at Nomony [sic], and found mrs Carter and all the family there in good health. Our best wishes attend them. Soon after you left us, I wrote a letter to mr Fauquier,[1] and send inclosed a copy of it, that you may see what I said concerning his father's affairs. What relates particularly to you, I think is the substance of what passed at our last conversation. My anxiety to be rid of this troublesome business increases daily. I am convinced you are equally desirous of it. Let us then endeavor to bring the matter to a speedy conclusion. I am, with unfeigned respect,
- Sir,
- Your humble servant,
- G. Wythe.
- Williamsburg,
- 29 May, 1772
- Your humble servant,
- Sir,
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References
- ↑ Presumably, one of the two sons of Francis Fauquier (d. 1768), former lieutenant governor of the Virginia colony.