Laurens, John, 1754-1782 to Henry Laurens
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04343.02 Author/Creator: Laurens, John, 1754-1782 Place Written: London, England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 March 1775 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 22.5 cm, Width: 18 cm Order a Copy
Written by John Laurens as a law student at Middle Temple in London to his father Henry Laurens as a member of the First Provincial Congress of South Carolina. Has time to write because Mr. Curling is detained. Says he is sending the fourth number of the Parliamentary Register and other papers. Says Mr. Simmons is returning to America with Curling, but that their friend Dean's health keeps him from making the voyage. Says a letter from him will work wonders. Says some friends have inquired about Henry's health. Mentions that his friend Mr. Taylor has said "that the present Dispute between Parliament and the Colonies will be amicably settled in a short time." John asks rhetorically if that is so, why are more soliders being sent to America? Letter has been repaired and there is minor text loss. Address leaf is separate from letter and has been repaired. Red wax seal is partially extent.
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