8 March 1777
Contee, Thomas (fl. 1777-1778)
Autograph letter signed
Title: to Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer
Written by Contee as a Maryland State Senator to Jenifer as President of the Maryland Senate. Both were serving in the first Maryland Senate. Reports that he will not be able to attend "the Public Service." Says the poor health of his family and the bad weather has kept him from Annapolis. Says has assumed the duties of clerk in Charles County and must go there next week if justices of the peace are appointed. Was given the clerking duties when Mr. Fendall moved from Maryland and will hold the position until a new one is chosen. Claims his neighbor Dr. Brooke has medical instruments and…
GLC01450.210