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William Pitkin letter to Baron de Botetourt(1769 February 2)

  • MS 1980.4
  • Microfilm: M-1561
  • 1 item

Letter from Governor William Pitkin, Hartford, CT, to Governor Norborne Berkeley, Baron de Botetourt of Virginia in reply to an earlier letter from Botetourt to former Connecticut governor Fitch; Pitkin informs Botetourt he has replaced Fitch and congratulates him on his appointment as governor of Virginia. Hopes to concur with Botetourt on “measures for the good of America.” Signed by Pitkin.