He withdrew from the Continental Congress six weeks before the Declaration of Independence to return home and work toward 's Maryland 's first constitution .
Robert narrowly missed two chances to be listed formally as one of the Founding Fathers of the United States .
Robert withdrew from the Continental Congress six weeks before the Declaration of Independence to return home and work toward 's Maryland 's first constitution .
Robert narrowly missed two chances to be listed formally as one of the Founding Fathers of the United States .