Lot 192
1778 (Apr. 28) York Town Pa. to Lancaster Pa., free franked folded letter (ALS) from Henry Laurens as president of the Continental Congress, to Thomas Wharton, President of Pennsylvania, endorsed "On public service Henry Laurens", Very Fine and choice.
Estimate 3,000 - 4,000
Henry Laurens was President of the Continental Congress from November 1, 1777 to December 9, 1778.
On September 11, 1777, the battle of Brandywine was fought by an outnumbered American force that was surprised by British tactics and forced to retreat toward Chester. The British occupation of Philadelphia was delayed until September 26. Due to the occupation, the Continental Congress was forced to decamp with the utmost haste, and in great confusion to Lancaster Pa. On September 27, Congress adjourned in Lancaster, and resolved to meet again three days later in York Town, an interior market town a bit further removed from the British forces. Congress remained in York Town until June 27, 1778, shortly after the British had evacuated Philadelphia.
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