Letter from Robert Smith to Cornelius Harnett
Smith, RobertJuly 23,
1776
Volume 22, Pages 748-749
FROM ROB SMITH TO CORNELIUS HARNETT.
Edenton, 23d July, 1776.
Dear Sir:
The Bearer waits on you to obtain leave to depart from this port to Portugal with a Brig he has now here lying loaded with Pipe Staves. He was not aware of a Resolve of Congress—against shipping staves, but as that resolve leaves to you a discretionary power, and as he offers to give Bond and Sufficient Security to return here if not taken or lost, with Salt, an Article we cannot do without, I think, and I could wish he might be allowed to go out.
I have nothing new to refresh your ear, nor have I anything
“that settle accounts” to send you. I wish I could regale you and my Friend Jones with a dozen lines.Rankin is returned and gone to Pungo with Salt we understand.
I am with much Esteem, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
Your obedient Servant,
ROB SMITH.
Cornelius Harnett, Esq.
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