Thomas Jefferson to Cyrus Griffin, June 19, 1779

Wmsburg June 19. 79

Sir

The within resolution will inform you of the honourable appointment to which you are elected by the voice of your Country, which I do myself the pleasure to notify to you. The present urgencies of the public business, require as early an attendance as you can possibly bestow, and will I hope be my excuse when I urge you to give us your most speedy aid. I am Sir Yr. very hble Servt,

Th : Jefferson