Hall, Lyman (1724-1790) to Susa Street
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05243 Author/Creator: Hall, Lyman (1724-1790) Place Written: Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 May 1784 Pagination: 2 p. 32 x 20 cm Order a Copy
Regrets he was not there for his mother's last illness and thanks Street for the care given to her. Is himself elderly and advises against his friends and relatives coming to Georgia, as "they may sicken soon & die." If he envies anyone, "it is him who content with a little, enjoys that little without anxiety, loves God, & has his delight in Jesus Christ, looks forward with pleasing expectation of the glory that shall scarcely shall be revealed; that lyes down to sleep, indifferent whether he awakes in this or in the other world." Sends his blessing to his relations. Hall was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. He was governor of Georgia in 1783.
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