Letter from John Lewis Gervais, May 12, 1785.

Letter from John Lewis Gervais, May 12, 1785.

1785-05-12

John Lewis Gervais of Gervais & Owen writes to Henry Laurens, Leonard DeNeufville, and General Andrew Pickens.

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Ms. 433, Letters / by John Lewis Gervais, 1785-1787.

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Dear Sir,

I sincerely congratulate you on the safe return of your Dear family -- This moment I returned from the Vessel , and the Carriage is getting ready to bring them to our house -- Miss Laurens has agreed to dine with us, but days she must go home in the Evening -- Mrs. Laurens will also honour us with her Company for dinner -- I shall go immediately to conduct them on shore -- All the family is well

I remain Sincerely

Dear Sir

Your affectionate friend &
most Obedt. Servant
John Lewis Gervais
Charleston 12 - May 1785
half after two oclock


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The honble
Henry Laurens Esqr
For negro Man
Mepkin

JL Gervais
dated & read 12th May 1785
Answ - 13th