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Letter from Nathaniel Macon to Richard Caswell
Macon, Nathaniel, 1758-1837
January 24, 1787
Volume 20, Page 605

HONORABLE NATHANIEL MACON’S RESIGNATION SENT TO GOVERNOR CASWELL.
(From Executive Letter Book.)

Warren, January 24th, 1787

Sir:

Your favor of the 20th Ultimo was handed me by Mr. B. Hawkins and am sorry to inform your Excellency that the provision made by the General Assembly will not enable me to proceed to New York, agreeable to your Request. Therefore you will please to Accept my Resignation of the Appointment as a Delegate.

And am,
Sir, with Great Respect,
Your Excellency’s
Most Obedient Servant,
NATT. MACON.