Page one of "Philip Schuyler to John Hancock, 21 March 1776." Image from 'The Papers of the Continental Congress, 1774-1789.'

Page one of "New York Committee of Safety to John Hancock, 26 March 1776." Image from 'The Papers of the Continental Congress, 1774-1789.'

'Journals of the Continental Congress,' vol. 4, January 1-June 4, 1776 (Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1906), p. 240. https://www.google.com/books/edition/Journals_of_the_Continental_Congress_177/ljQSAAAAYAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&pg=PA240&printsec=frontcover

March 29, 1776: Letters from General Schuyler in Albany, and the New York Committee of Safety, are referred to a committee of George Wythe, Benjamin Harrison, and Samuel Adams: wythepedia.wm.edu/index.php/Ph... #WytheWednesday #USA250 wythepedia.wm.edu/index.php/Wi...

"Philip Schuyler to John Hancock, 7 March 1776, pg 1." Image from 'The Papers of the Continental Congress, 1774-1789.'

Peter Force, 'American Archives,' Fourth Series, vol. 5 (Washington, D.C.: M. St. Clair Clarke and Peter Force, 1844), pp. 103-104. https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015027756447&seq=114

"A letter of the 7th from general Schuyler, with a return of the forces before Quebec, was laid before Congress and read. Resolved, That it be referred to Mr. Wythe, Mr. Harrifon, and Mr. S. Adams." 'Journals of Congress, Containing the Proceedings from: January 1, 1776, to January 1, 1777' (Yorktown, PA: John Dunlap, 1778), p. 102. https://www.google.com/books/edition/Journals_of_Congress_Jan_1_1776_to_Jan_1/p401AQAAMAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&pg=PA102&printsec=frontcover

This week in history, 250 years ago: George Wythe and committee are referred a letter from General Phillip Schuyler in Albany, on March 21, regarding (among other matters) the difficulties in transporting heavy cannon: wythepedia.wm.edu/index.php/Ph... #WytheWednesday #USA250

Journals of the Continental Congress

The resolutions which passed in Congress March 23, 1776, agreeing to allow privateering against the British in reprisal to their attacks on free trade does not, finally, contain Wythe's preamble: books.google.com/books?id=PfA... #WytheWednesday #USA250

Page two of "Moses Hazen to John Hancock, 18 February 1776." Image from 'The Papers of the Continental Congress, 1774-1789.'

'Journals of the Continental Congress,' vol. 4, January 1-June 4, 1776 (Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1906), p. 192.

Another busy week for George Wythe in 1776! On March 8th, he was appointed to a committee of four to review a letter from Colonel Moses Hazen, in Montreal... wythepedia.wm.edu/index.php/Mo... #WytheWednesday #USA250

Page one of "David Wooster to Congress, 11 February 1776." Image from 'The Papers of the Continental Congress, 1774-1789.'

'Journals of the Continental Congress,' vol. 4, January 1-June 4, 1776 (Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1906), p. 182.

'Journals of the Continental Congress,' vol. 4, January 1-June 4, 1776 (Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1906), p. 183.

Business of March 4, 1776: "Resolved, That the foregoing letters from General Wooster, General Arnold and General Schuyler, be referred to the committee appointed to prepare instructions for the Commissioners going into Canada": wythepedia.wm.edu/index.php/Da... #WytheWednesday #USA250

'American Archives: Consisting of a Collection of Authentick Records, State Papers, Debates, and Letters and Other Notices of Publick Affairs,' vol. 4, Peter Force, ed., (Washington, D.C.: St. Clair Clarke and Peter Force, 1833), pp. 1687-1688.

Detail from 'American Archives: Consisting of a Collection of Authentick Records, State Papers, Debates, and Letters and Other Notices of Publick Affairs,' vol. 4, Peter Force, ed., (Washington, D.C.: St. Clair Clarke and Peter Force, 1833), pp. 1687-1688.

February 26, 1776: requiring trade for weapons and ammunition but losing ships to the enemy, Congress appoints George Wythe to a committee of five to examine the number of permits and the destination of vessels exporting the produce of the Colonies: www.google.com/books/editio... #WytheWednesday

Title page from volume one of 'An Apology for the Conduct of Mrs. Teresia Constantia Phillips' (London: Printed for the Author and Sold at her House in Craig's Court Charing Cross, 1748-1749).

Frontispiece and author's signature from volume one of 'An Apology for the Conduct of Mrs. Teresia Constantia Phillips' (London: Printed for the Author and Sold at her House in Craig's Court Charing Cross, 1748-1749).

New to the George Wythe Collection: 'An Apology for the Conduct of Mrs. Teresia Constantia Phillips', the autobiographical account of the famous courtesan and bigamist. The set is one of only two titles in the collection written by women. wythepedia.wm.edu/index.php/Ap... #WytheWednesday

'Journals of the Continental Congress,' vol. 4, January 1-June 4, 1776 (Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1906), p. 123.

Peter Force, 'American Archives,' Fourth Series, vol. 4 (Washington, D.C.: M. St. Clair Clarke and Peter Force, 1843), p. 1017-1018.

George Wythe is still busy at the Second Continental Congress in February, 1776: appointed to a committee to review letters from Generals Washington and Schuyler, Governor Trumbull, and two letters from Benedict Arnold to John Hancock: babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=um... #WytheWednesday #USA250

Declaration Signer George Wythe Document Signed. Two pages of a bifolium (completely separated at the integral fold), 7 1/4 x 12 1/2 inches, "In the High Court of Chancery," Richmond, Virginia; June 15, 1804. A copy of a court record forwarded to Wythe in his capacity as a judge of the High Court of Chancery in Richmond. Image by Heritage Auctions: https://www.ha.com/

An 1804 manuscript document signed by George Wythe from Virginia's High Court of Chancery is currently up for auction. It's exciting for two reasons (besides Wythe's signature): it's from Banks v. Burton, a case we haven't heard of before, and... historical.ha.com/itm/autograp... #WytheWednesday

'Journals of the American Congress from 1774-1788', vol. 1 (Washington, DC: Way and Gideon, 1823), 248-250.

"George Washington to John Hancock," January 19, 1776. 'The Writings of George Washington,' vol. 3, 1775-1776, Worthington Chauncey Ford, ed. (New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1889), 359.

This week in 1776, George Wythe is appointed to FOUR committees in one day: to review letters from General Washington; for a report from the Commission for Indian Affairs; addressing a loss of cargo; and lastly for enlisting apprentices: babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=ny... #WytheWednesday #USA250

First page of Allan D. Jones' biographical essay, "The Character and Service of George Wythe" (PDF), from the Virginia State Bar Association's Annual Reports (August 1932). https://wythepedia.wm.edu/index.php/Character_and_Service_of_George_Wythe

First day cover postcard for June 20, 1985, with cachet of George Wythe. https://wythepedia.wm.edu/index.php/File:Card_2.jpg

#OTD in 1754, George Wythe took the oath of office as "his Majesty's Atty. Gen'l. and Judge of the Court of Vice Admiralty of this Colony." He was twenty-seven years old. He remains Virginia's youngest ever attorney-general. #WytheWednesday

George Washington to John Hancock, 'Writings of George Washington,' vol. 3, Worthington Chauncey Ford, ed. (New York: Putnam, 1889), pp. 305-311. https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Writings_of_George_Washington_1775_1/ZuQsAAAAMAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&pg=PA305&printsec=frontcover

'Journals of the Continental Congress,' vol. 4, Jan. 1-June 4, 1776 (Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1906), pp. 54-55. https://www.google.com/books/edition/Journals_of_the_Continental_Congress_177/cFjUAAAAMAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&pg=PA54&printsec=frontcover

Where was George Wythe in 1776? Reading a letter from General Washington to John Hancock, concerning payment of troops in Massachusetts. Received January 15th, and referred to a committee of Wythe, Samuel Adams (MA) and James Wilson (PA): babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=co... #WytheWednesday #USA250

New York Committee of Safety, January 3, 1776. 'American Archives Consisting of a Collection of Authentick Records, State Papers, Debates, and Letters and Other Notices of Publick Affairs,' vol. 4 (Washington, DC: M. St. Clair Clarke and Peter Force, 1843), p. 1017. https://www.google.com/books/edition/American_Archives/JbxSAAAAcAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&pg=PA1017&printsec=frontcover

'Journals of the Continental Congress,' vol. 4 (Washington, DC: Government Printing Office, 1906), p. 53. https://www.google.com/books/edition/Journals_of_the_Continental_Congress_177/tBdOAAAAMAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&pg=PA53&printsec=frontcover

2026 is the semisesquicentennial (250th anniversary) of America's founding. In January, 1776, George Wythe was at the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia! Here is a letter from the New York Committee of Safety, referred to committee of five (with Wythe) on January 13: #WytheWednesday #USA250

Title page from 'The Art of Cookery Made Plain and Easy' by Hannah Glasse, 7th ed. (London: Printed for A. Millar ... [et al.], 1760.

Recipe for Plumb Porridge for Christmas, page 122, 'The Art of Cookery Made Plain and Easy' by Hannah Glasse, 7th ed. (London: Printed for A. Millar ... [et al.], 1760.

Three recipes from 'The Art of Cookery Made Plain and Easy' by Hannah Glasse which may have been on George Wythe's table for the holiday season. wythepedia.wm.edu/index.php/Ar... #WytheWednesday

William DuVal to Thomas Jefferson, 10 December 1806. Image from the Library of Congress, The Thomas Jefferson Papers.

#OTD in 1806, George Wythe's executor, William DuVal, writes to Thomas Jefferson regarding Wythe's estate: wythepedia.wm.edu/index.php/Je... #WytheWednesday

"Book of Negroes," African Nova Scotians in the Age of Slavery and Abolition, Nova Scotia Archives. https://archives.novascotia.ca/africanns/book-of-negroes/page/?ID=31&Name=George%20Weeks

"Book of Negroes," African Nova Scotians in the Age of Slavery and Abolition, Nova Scotia Archives. https://archives.novascotia.ca/africanns/book-of-negroes/page/?ID=31&Name=George%20Weeks

"Book of Negroes," African Nova Scotians in the Age of Slavery and Abolition, Nova Scotia Archives. https://archives.novascotia.ca/africanns/book-of-negroes/page/?ID=77&Name=James%20With

"Book of Negroes," African Nova Scotians in the Age of Slavery and Abolition, Nova Scotia Archives. https://archives.novascotia.ca/africanns/book-of-negroes/page/?ID=77&Name=James%20With

Two enslaved persons confirmed to be from George Wythe's family plantation in Virginia, Chesterville: George Weeks, and James "With," recorded evacuating for Nova Scotia from New York City following the end of the Revolutionary War, in 1783: wythepedia.wm.edu/index.php/Bo... #WytheWednesday

Revolution 250: Stories From The First Shore | George Wythe: A Philosophical Foundation | Episode 6 The life, legacy, and untold tragedy of Founding Father and mentor George Wythe.

Episode 6 of @whropublicmedia.bsky.social's 'Revolution 250: Stories From The First Shore' is "George Wythe: A Philosophical Foundation," the life, legacy, and untold tragedy of Founding Father and mentor George Wythe: www.pbs.org/video/george... #WytheWednesday #America250 #VA250

The Wolf Law Library, Self Help Room, 2008.

Coming Soon: The George Wythe Room (2013).

Coming Soon: The George Wythe Room (2015).

The George Wythe Room, 2015.

Our George Wythe Room opened 10 years ago this week, on November 13, 2015. The space for a re-creation of Wythe's library was custom-built in what was previously the library's "Self Help" room: www.flickr.com/photos/wolfl... #WytheWednesday

Spines from 'The Iliad' of Homer, translated by Alexander Pope (London: Printed for Henry Lintot, 1750). George Wythe Collection, Wolf Law Library, College of William & Mary.

Title page for volume one of 'The Iliad' of Homer, translated by Alexander Pope (London: Printed for Henry Lintot, 1750). George Wythe Collection, Wolf Law Library, College of William & Mary.

The library's newest acquisition for George Wythe's Library: a six-volume, 1750 set of Homer's 'Iliad,' translated by Alexander Pope, in contemporary binding. Wythe's copy of v.1 (with his bookplate) survives at the Jefferson Library at Monticello: wythepedia.wm.edu/index.php/Il... #WytheWednesday

Joy Hutzel, "President's House Has Enchanting Past." 'Flat Hat,' March 26, 1964, p. 11:

"In the same room stands an American walnut Chippendale secretary bookcase, made about 1770. A secret drawer still contains an ancient pair of cuff links; the initials "GW" on them lead to the conclusion that they belonged to either George Washington or, more likely, George Wythe."

Wythepedia Investigates: The Case of George Wythe's Cufflinks. 🔎 Is there a pair of cufflinks which belonged to a Founding Father in a secret drawer in the W&M President's house? Did George Wythe wear shirts with French cuffs? Stay tuned! digital.libraries.wm.edu/node/347859 #WytheWednesday

Robert B. Munford, Jr.'s biographical sketch of Wythe, "Intimate Pen Picture of George Wythe; His Tragic Death," for the Richmond 'Times-Dispatch' (Richmond, VA), October 8, 1922, p. 6.

#OTD in 1922, there appeared in the Richmond 'Times-Dispatch' an "Intimate Pen Picture of George Wythe," regretting 'that those who were qualified to produce a complete biography of this learned man and noble character have long since passed away.' wythepedia.wm.edu/index.php/In... #WytheWednesday

The Collection of the Supreme Court of the United States (Artist: Ruth Koppang): https://www.oyez.org/justices/john_blair

Bobblehead for Justice John Blair (1790; 2013), part of 'The Green Bag' U.S. Supreme Court Justice bobblehead collection: https://www.greenbag.org/bobbleheads/bobbleheads.html

This handsome fellow is John Blair, Jr. (1732–1800). Blair was one of six justices appointed by George Washington to the first U.S. Supreme Court in 1789. He served alongside George Wythe as a judge for Virginia's High Court of Chancery from 1780–1788: www.oyez.org/justices/joh... #WytheWednesday

"Wyeth [sic] held the first law professorship." First day cover postcard for June 20, 1985, with a cachet for George Wythe. Signed, "Marika."

New George Wythe ephemera! The library has a small collection of commemorative postcards, coins, trading cards, and even a miniature Wythe House. This postcard is from a series celebrating the 1976 bicentennial of the Declaration of Independence: wythepedia.wm.edu/index.php/Bi... #WytheWednesday

Cut silhouette of George Wythe, by Charles Wilson Peale and Moses Williams, c. 1803. Corcoran Gallery of Art, ''Loan Exhibition of Portraits of the Signers and Deputies to the Convention of 1787 and Signers of the Declaration of Independence'' (Washington, D.C.: Constitution Sesquicentennial Commission, 1937), 171. Original at the Colonial Williamsburg Rockefeller Library Special Collections.

Here's a profile we recognize! George Wythe, in a catalog for 'Loan Exhibition of Portraits of the Signers and Deputies to the Convention of 1787 and Signers of the Declaration of Independence' (1937). The original is owned by Colonial Williamsburg: wythepedia.wm.edu/index.php/Lo... #WytheWednesday

Catalog listing of "Order to the Sheriff of Loudoun County, 10 September 1761," v. 1, p. 50, The History of America in Documents: Original Autograph Letters, Manuscripts and Source Materials (Philadelphia: The Rosenbach Company, 1949). Wythe was not "Sheriff," as the summary suggests.

Detail of Wythe's signature on the order. In "Rosenbach, A. S. W. (Abraham Simon Wolf), 1876-1952, collector. Signers of the Declaration of Independence," the Rosenbach Museum & Library.

#OTD in 1761: George Wythe summons witnesses to appear before him or "some other Justice" for Loudoun County, Virginia, regarding illegal gambling in a tavern. There is no other record of Wythe employed as a justice for Loudoun (established in 1757): wythepedia.wm.edu/index.php/Or... #WytheWednesday

Engraved portrait George Wythe by J.B. Longacre, from the 'William and Mary Quarterly,' 3rd ser., 12, no. 4 (October 1955), 512.

W. Edwin Hemphill, "Examinations of George Wythe Swinney for Forgery and Murder: A Documentary Essay," 'William and Mary Quarterly' 3rd ser., 12, no. 4 (October 1955), 543-574.

On Sept. 2, 1806, George Wythe Swinney was acquitted of the murders of his great-uncle, George Wythe, and Wythe's freedman protégé, Michael Brown. #OTD, Sept. 3, 1806, Swinney was charged with forgery, but was ultimately acquitted, as well: wythepedia.wm.edu/index.php/Ex... #WytheWednesday

Portrait of Bishop James Madison, artist unknown, early 19th-century; in the collection of the Virginia Historical Society. http://museumcatalog.virginiahistory.org/final/portal.aspx?lang=en-US&g_AABS=right+reverend+james+madison&d=d

Faculty Minute Book, p. 280, December 29, 1779. Faculty Assembly Records, Special Collections Research Center, William & Mary Libraries (image 285): https://digital.libraries.wm.edu/page-285-96

Born #OTD, the Right Reverend James Madison: student of George Wythe, Professor of Natural Philosophy and Mathematics at William & Mary, first Episcopal Bishop in Virginia, and President of the College from 1777 until his death in 1812. wythepedia.wm.edu/index.php/Ja... #WytheWednesday

Image of a desk with William Blackstone's 'Commentaries of the Laws of England' (Oxford, 1765-1769) and Matthew Bacon's 'A New Abridgment of the Law' (London, 1768).

As law students all over the country pour over assignments, we ask: what books did America's first law professor use? George Wythe assigned readings from Matthew Bacon's 'New Abridgment of the Law' and William Blackstone's 'Commentaries on the Laws of England,' among others. #WytheWednesday

"Thomas Jefferson to Wythe, 13 August 1786, page one." Image from the Library of Congress, The Thomas Jefferson Papers: https://www.loc.gov/resource/mtj1.006_0149_0152/

Billy Hathorn, "God who gave us life" at Jefferson Memorial. Wikimedia Commons: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:%22God_who_gave_us_life%22_at_Jefferson_Memorial_IMG_4728.JPG

#OTD A line from the fourth page of this 1896 letter to George Wythe, from Thomas Jefferson while in Paris, was used for the third panel of quotations in the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C.: "Establish a law for educating the common people." wythepedia.wm.edu/index.php/Th... #WytheWednesday

First page of Allan D. Jones' biographical essay, "The Character and Service of George Wythe," from the Virginia State Bar Association's Annual Reports (August 1932).

#OTD, a paper read by Mr. Allan D. Jones, of Newport News, Virginia, before The Virginia State Bar Association, August 6, 1932: "The Character and Service of George Wythe": wythepedia.wm.edu/index.php/Ch... #WytheWednesday