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Letter from Richard Caswell to Rawlins Lowndes
Caswell, Richard, 1729-1789
May 06, 1778
Volume 13, Page 120

GOV. CASWELL TO HIS EXCELLENCY RAWLINS LOWNDES ESQ. PRESIDENT OF SO. CAROLINA.
[From Executive Letter Book.]

North Carolina New Bern 6th May 1778.

Sir:

I had the honor to receive your favor of the 13th ulto by Doct. Oliphant, and I beg leave to assure you that every attention shall be paid to that Gentleman, as well as to whatever you may think proper to recommend.

I was last evening favored with a letter from the Hon. the President of Congress, an Extract of which I have the Honor to enclose you with a paper to which the letter refers.

I am with very great respect Sir,
Your Excellency's mo. ob. Servt,
R. CASWELL.