Notable new arrivals included Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania and John Hancock of Massachusetts.Within two weeks, Randolph was summoned back to Virginia to preside over the House of Burgesses; he was replaced in the Virginia delegation by Thomas Jefferson, who arrived several weeks later.
Notable new arrivals included Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania and John Hancock of Massachusetts.Within two weeks, Randolph was summoned back to Virginia. This was to preside over the House of Burgesses. He was replaced in the Virginia delegation by Thomas Jefferson. Thomas Jefferson arrived several weeks later.