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. Handwritten endorsement on an 8.25 x 6 document regarding a court appearance by Peter Dodson. Wythe writes, “The injunction is awarded, on a release of errors, and security given in the penalty of seventy dollars.” Signed at the conclusion, “G. Wythe,” and dated March 6, 1798. In very good condition, with document having been professionally silked on the reverse, paper loss to upper right corner, paper thin in places, and a strip of light toning. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
