16 March 1775
Laurens, John (1754-1782)
Autograph letter signed
Title: to Henry Laurens
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…
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