Philada. May 20, 1782
Sir,
The Bearer, Mr. Smith, late Rector of St. Philip’s Chas. Town, a very worthy Gentleman & my particular Acquaintance, having been expelled (with other staunch Whigs,) from that place, by the Enemy, is about to set off for Maryland, with Intention of accepting one of the Offers, in the way of his Junction, which have been made to him from that State untill Circumstances will admit of his resuming his former Station in So. Carolina1 - I take the Liberty (which I am persuaded your Excellency’s Politeness & Philanthropy will readily excuse) of recommending him to your Attention,
& am with great Esteem & Respect, Sir, yr. Excellencys most obedt. Servt.
J. Rutledge
Receiver’s copy, Lee, Horsey, and Carroll Papers deposit (1985), Maryland Historical Society.
1 Robert Smith (1732 - 1801) had been offered the position of acting rector of St. Paul Parish in Queen Annes Co., Md. See Bio. Dir. of S.C. House, 3:671 - 73.