Wythe to Edmund Randolph, 16 June 1787

"Wythe To Edmund Randolph, 16 June 1787." Image from the New York Public Library: Archives & Manuscripts, The Federal Convention.

George Wythe tells Edmund Randolph that he will not be able to accept a position to which he was appointed because his wife's health is failing.

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G Wythe to mr Randolph.

Mrs W’s state of health is so low, and she is so emaciated, that my apprehensions are not a little afflicting, and, if the worst should not befall, she must linger, i fear, a long time. in no other circumstances would i draw withdraw from the employment, to which i had the honour to be appointed. but, as probably i shall not return to Philadelphia, if, sir, to appoint one in my room be judged adviseable, i hereby authorize you to consider this letter as a resignation, no less valid than a solemn act for that express purpose. my best wishes attend you and the other most respectable personages with whom I was thought worthy to be associated.

Williamsburgh, 16 of june, 1787

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"Wythe To Edmund Randolph, 16 June 1787." Image from the New York Public Library: Archives & Manuscripts, The Federal Convention.

Hon. Edmund Randolph,
a deputy from Virginia to the convention,
Philadelphia