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Letter from Henry Laurens to Richard Caswell
Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792
March 14, 1778
Volume 13, Pages 66-67

PRESIDENT HENRY LAURENS TO GOV. CASWELL.
[From Executive Letter Book.]

York Town, 14th March 1778.

Sir:

The last letter I had the honor of writing to your Excellency was dated the 9th Inst. and forwarded under the protection of of Colonel Baylor.

Enclosed with this your Excellency will be pleased to receive two Acts of Congress viz.

1. Of the 11th for defraying expenses incurred by carrying into execution the Act of this 9th Febry for suspending or removing supernumerary or delinquent officers.

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2. Of the 12th Recommending to the several States, to keep constantly in Congress during the War at least three members.

I have the honor to be with great esteem & respect Sir,
Your Excellency's Ob. & mo. huml. Servt.
HENRY LAURENS
Prest. of Congress.