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Letter from Richard Caswell to Patrick Henry
Caswell, Richard, 1729-1789
March 12, 1786
Volume 18, Page 573

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

Kingston, March 12th 1786.

Sir:

I had the honor to receive your letter of the 25th January last; with the proceedings of the General Assembly of Virginia, on the subject of opening a navigable Canal from the waters of this State to Elizabeth River, which I shall do myself the honor of laying before our Legislature on the first opening of their next Session.

With great respect and esteem, I am Sir,
Your Excellency's mo. ob. Servt.,
R. CASWELL.