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[[wikipedia:Henry Laurens|Henry Laurens]] was [[wikipedia:President of the Continental Congress#List of presidents|President of the Continental Congress]] from November 1777 until December, 1778.
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[[wikipedia:Henry Laurens|Henry Laurens]] was [[wikipedia:President of the Continental Congress#List of presidents|President of the Continental Congress]] from November 1777 until December, 1778.  Because of this, [[George Wythe]] gives him a recommendation for John Carter to succeed a Mr. Tazewell who recently resigned from a position in Congress.  
[[File:WythetoPresofCong27Feb1778p1.jpg|right|thumb|300px|"Wythe to President of Congress, 27 February 1778, pg 1." Image from [http://www.fold3.com/image/4221753/ ''The Papers of the Continental Congress, 1774-1789.'']]]
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  [[File:WythetoPresofCong27Feb1778p1.jpg|right|thumb|300px|"Wythe to President of Congress, 27 February 1778, pg 1." Image from [http://www.fold3.com/image/4221753/ ''The Papers of the Continental Congress, 1774-1789.'']]]
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==Letter text, 27 February 1778==
 
==Letter text, 27 February 1778==
 
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Henry Laurens was President of the Continental Congress from November 1777 until December, 1778. Because of this, George Wythe gives him a recommendation for John Carter to succeed a Mr. Tazewell who recently resigned from a position in Congress.

"Wythe to President of Congress, 27 February 1778, pg 1." Image from The Papers of the Continental Congress, 1774-1789.

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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"Wythe to President of Congress, 27 February 1778, pg 2." Image from The Papers of the Continental Congress, 1774-1789.

[endorsed]

A letter
from G. Wythe
Williamsburg 27 Feb.
1778

Hon the President of the
Congress of the United
States of America

See also