Difference between revisions of "Wythe to Benjamin Harrison, 24 June 1783"
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| + | [[File:WythetoBenHarrisonjune1783p1.jpg|right|thumb|300px|<p>"Wythe To Benjamin Harrison, 24 June 1783." Image from the [http://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/bac0a75c-26b7-b981-e040-e00a18067fd9 New York Public Library: Archives & Manuscripts,] ''The Signers of the Declaration of Independence, Virginia.''</p>]] | ||
| + | ==Letter text== | ||
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| − | + | With unfeigned alacrity, Sir, and utterly regardless of any pecuniary satisfaction, I shall be ready to undertake my part of the business assigned to us by your honourable board, as far as I can perform it. But if, that I should supervise the impression, in order to correct any typographical errors, be meant by the vote, from attending this duly, I must beg to be excused. It is intended, as I understand by your letter, Sir, that every judge of the chancery should | |
| + | </blockquote> | ||
| + | === Page 2 === | ||
| + | [[File:WythetoBenHarrisonjune1783p2.jpg|right|thumb|250px|<p>"Wythe To Benjamin Harrison, 24 June 1783." Image from the [http://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/bac0a75c-26b7-b981-e040-e00a18067fd9 New York Public Library: Archives & Manuscripts,] ''The Signers of the Declaration of Independence, Virginia.''</p>]] | ||
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| + | be employed. If so, do you wish me to communicate your letter to mr Blair? Perhaps you have written him. I am, | ||
| − | + | Sir, <br /> | |
| − | + | your obed serv. <br /> | |
| − | + | [[George Wythe|G. Wythe]]. <br /> | |
| − | + | Williamsburg, <br /> | |
| − | + | 24 June 1783 <br /> | |
| − | + | His Excellency <br /> | |
| − | + | Governor Harrison <br /> | |
| − | + | Richmond <br /> | |
| − | + | </blockquote> | |
| − | + | ==See also== | |
| − | + | *[[Wythe & Archibald Cary to Virginia Delegates, 23 May 1777]] | |
| + | *[[Wythe & Archibald Cary to Virginia Delegates, 4 June 1777]] | ||
| + | *[[Wythe and Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Harrison, 18 June 1779]] | ||
| + | *[[Wythe to Benjamin Harrison, 24 June 1783]] | ||
| + | *[[Wythe & the Inhabitants of Williamsburg, VA to Benjamin Harrison, July 1783]] | ||
[[Category:Letters from Wythe]] | [[Category:Letters from Wythe]] | ||
[[Category:PROOFED]] | [[Category:PROOFED]] | ||
Revision as of 21:08, 3 July 2015
"Wythe To Benjamin Harrison, 24 June 1783." Image from the New York Public Library: Archives & Manuscripts, The Signers of the Declaration of Independence, Virginia.
Contents
Letter text
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With unfeigned alacrity, Sir, and utterly regardless of any pecuniary satisfaction, I shall be ready to undertake my part of the business assigned to us by your honourable board, as far as I can perform it. But if, that I should supervise the impression, in order to correct any typographical errors, be meant by the vote, from attending this duly, I must beg to be excused. It is intended, as I understand by your letter, Sir, that every judge of the chancery should
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"Wythe To Benjamin Harrison, 24 June 1783." Image from the New York Public Library: Archives & Manuscripts, The Signers of the Declaration of Independence, Virginia.
be employed. If so, do you wish me to communicate your letter to mr Blair? Perhaps you have written him. I am,
Sir,
your obed serv.
G. Wythe.
Williamsburg,
24 June 1783
His Excellency
Governor Harrison
Richmond
