Patrick Henry to Wythe, 24 May 1777
From Wythepedia: The George Wythe Encyclopedia
With this letter Patrick Henry sent a copy of a treaty he concluded with the Cherokee to George Wythe as Speaker of the House of Delegates.[1]
Letter text
May 24th, 1777
Sir.
The Treaty lately concluded with the Cherokees I have the Honor to transmit to the House of Delegates for their perusal. I am
- Sir
- Yr mo. obt & very
- hble. Servt
- P. HENRY
The hon’ble
George Wythe, Esqr
Speaker of the House of Delegates
See also
- Wythe, et al. to Patrick Henry(?), 7 November 1776
- Patrick Henry to Wythe, 27 May 1777
- Patrick Henry to Wythe, 27 May 1777 (2)
References
- ↑ "Gov. Henry to George Wythe (From Va. State Archives, Ex. Com.)," in Official Letters of the Governors of the State of Virginia, vol. 1, The Letters of Patrick Henry, ed. H. R. McIlwaine (Richmond: Superintendent of Public Printing, 1926), 151. The printed letter includes footnote "196" after the word "Cherokees": "The Assembly having referred it to the Governour and this Board, to direct the completion of the Treaty began with the Cherokee Indians in such manner as they think best. Resolved that the Governor be desired to confer with the Cherokee Chiefs and Warriors from time to time, during their stay, upon the subject of all disputes now subsisting between them and this State, and of the Treaty of peace now under Consideration with them, and receive any proposals they make, and give proper answer to them, preparatory to completing the treaty to be held at the great Island the 26th of next month, and that this Board will attend at such Conferences as may be appointed, and that Dr. Walker and Colo Christian be desired to provide from the public store or any other place, proper presents to be made to the Indians now here, and consider of what is necessary to provide for the Indians at the next meeting at the Great Island.” Journal (1776-1777) p. 422.
