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Letter from Henry Laurens to Richard Caswell
Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792
February 03, 1778
Volume 13, Page 27

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

York Town 3rd Febry 1778.

Sir:

I troubled your Excellency the 24th ulto. by messenger Sillman. The present is intended to convey Acts of Congress of the 19th Decr. and 21st Janry last, for retaliating upon the enemy, of which six printed copies will accompany this.

I am with great respect Sir, your Excellency's most obedient servant,
HENRY LAURENS
Presdt Congress.