Patrick Henry to Wythe, 20 June 1777

Letter text, June 20, 1777

GOV. HENRY TO GEORGE WYTHE, SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE

OF DELEGATES.

(From Va. State Archives, Ex. Com.)

June 20^th, 1777.

Sir.

The inclosed [sic] papers contain some Information which I beg you will be pleased to communicate to the general Assembly. With the greatest Regard I have the Honor to be

Sir

Y^r mo. ob^t & very

Hble Serv^t

P. HENRY

The Honble

George Wythe Esq^r

Speaker of the House of Delegates

[Endorsed:] A letter from the Governor inclosing one from Col. Wilson

Letter text, June 21, 1777

(From Journal of the House of Delegates.)

Saturday June 21.

Resolved, That it is of great consequence to this State to secure the salt springs in the county of Kentucky, and therefore that the Governor and Council be requested to embody as many of the militia of the counties of Washington, Montgomery, Henry, Pittsylvania, Bedford and Augusta, as will make up the number of three hundred men, including officers, be commanded by the county lieutenant, or commanding officer of Kentucky county, and to be by him stationed in such parts of the county as he shall think necessary to prevent the incursions of the enemy.

See also

• Life of Patrick Henry