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Letter from [[James Henry to Wythe, 2 February 1778|James Henry to Wythe, dated February 2, 1778]]. Image from [https://historical.ha.com/itm/autographs/statesmen/declaration-signer-george-wythe-autograph-endorsement-one-partial-page-removed-from-document-3-x-225-np-may-1799-in/a/626-25404.s Heritage Auctions.] The letter acknowledges [[George Wythe|Wythe's]] kindness in taking care of Henry's money, and also asks one more favor. Henry requests that Wythe pay James Hill, and to get a receipt for the payment.

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==Letter Text, 2 February 1778==

===Page 1===
<blockquote>
:::York Town Feb. 2d. 1778. 

Hon. Sir, 

After thanking you for the disinterested kindness of taking Charge of my money, permit me to ask one favor more. is this - Having received from Mr. Curtis a written direction to pay the money to Mr. James Hill, of which I have advised him; please to pay him Certificates and take his receipt. I know you don't wish for apologies; therefore allow only to say further, that I am with the most perfect Esteem 

::::::Dear Sir
::::::::Your very hum Servt, 
:::::::Jas Henry

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===Page 2===
<blockquote>
Received 25 Aug. 1778, of George Wythe one loan office certificate for one thousand one hundred seventy three and one third dollars, payable to Isaac Smith, esq; and forty six other loan office certificates, each for three hundred thirty three and one third dollars payable to James Henry esq. 

::::::at Hill

To The Hon. Geo. Wythe Esq- 

Williamsburg.

</blockquote>

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