James Henry to Wythe, 2 February 1778
Letter from James Henry to Wythe, dated February 2, 1778. Image from Heritage Auctions.
Letter Text, 2 February 1778
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- 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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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.
