In 1775 Wythe was elected to attend the Continental Congress. He served for two years, voted in favor of the Resolution, and for the Declaration. In 1776 he was called back to Virginia in order to help form the new government. He was elected Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates in 1777. The following year he was made one of the three Chancellors of the State of Virginia, a post that he served in for the rest of his life. DS, signed 'Wythe for the Pl's,' one page, 8.75 x 6.5, no date. Legal brief, written in Wythe's hand, in the case of Russell vs. Field concerning the felony theft of one hog. In very good condition, with scattered soiling and toning along folds. COA John Reznikoff/University Archives and RRAuction COA.
