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CALENDAR
OF
S^IRGINIA STATE PAPERS
AND
OTHER MANUSCRIPTS,
FROM
JANUARY 1, 1794. TO MAY 16, 1795,
PRESEKVED IN THE CAPITOL AT RICHMOND.
ARRANGED AND EDITED
BY
SHERWIN McRAE and RALEIGH COLSTON,
UNDER THE AUTHORITY AND DIRECTION
OF
Hon. H. ysr. FLOURNOY,
SECeEURY OF THE COMMOIVEHLTH OF VIRGIIIH,
AND
STATE LIBRARIAN.
VOLUME VII.
RICHMOND:
J. H. O'BANNON, SUPERINTENDENT PUBFJC PRINTING.
1888.
®?tRS^
• V
JA.MK* K. ^;^X>hK. Pkivtek.
W. E. SIMON?J A BRO.. Bixders.
PREFACE.
This volume is the seventh in the series of the Calendar of Virginia State Papers.
It contains in chronological order, papers pertaining exclusively to Virginia, and
others of the most interesting character pertaining to Virginia and the United States.
None of those papers, it is believed, have ever heretofore been printed. No Virginia
history can be complete without embracing these papers, and no history of the
United States can be complete without containing the matter of such of these
papers as pertain to the United States. The Virginia papers relating to the whiskey
insurrection make an important addition to the history of that event. Also the
papers relating to ships of belligerents lying in proximity in the waters of Chesa-
peake-bay, are important factoids in the history of the United States. The vigilance
and management of the Governor of Virginia saved the United States from entan-
glement in the war then prevailing between France and Great Britain. The United
States were wholly impotent to prevent collision between these powers in the
waters of Virginia. They did not possess a single vessel of war to compel the
observance of peace, nor any adequate means by forts or otherwise to protect Nor-
folk and the contiguous coast from hostile invasion and violence. In these and all
cases in which the government of the United States was unable, from want of an
army and navy to protect the State and the country from aggression or domestic
violence, Virginia promptly and cheerfully exerted all her power, civil and military,
to aid the United States. The papers contained in this volume of the Calendar
show conclusively that without the ready and efficient aid of Virginia, the responsi-
bilities of the United States under the war power of the Constitution could not
have been met.
It may be safely affirmed that this volume is replete with matter interesting
not only to Virginians but to the people of every part of our common coantry.
CALENDAR OF STATE PA PEES.
1794.
P. Goodwin to the Governor. 1794.
Solicits the appointment of agent to collect certain arrears of taxes Jan'y let
and duties in the Brigade district, of which Dinwiddle is a part. Dinwiddle
Thos. Lud. Leb and W. Alexander to the Governor. Jan'y Ist
Hecoromend Enock Mason to be appointed agent to collect certain Stafiford
arrears of taxes and duties in the Brigade district, of which Stafford is
a part.
John W. Semple to the Governor. Jan'y Ist
Solicits the appointment of agent to collect certain arrears of taxes King &
and duties in the Brigade district, of which King and Queen is a part. Queen
Elisha C. Dick to the Governor. Jan'y let
Writes to enable the Executive to judge what compensation he was Alexandria
entitled to as superintendent of quarantine at Alexandria. Informs the
Grovemor that he acted in the two capacities of superintendent and
physician.
Vincent Gray, surveyor, certifies that Elisha C. Dick, esquire, super- Jan'y Ist
intendent of quarantine for the port of Alexandria, entered during the Port District
contagion in Philadelphia and prior to the Governor's last proclamation, ®^ Alexan-
fifty-five ships or vessels.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPEBS.
ll'M^ A. Lewis to the Governor.
JsBT iMi Fejini that the failure to pay the troops in service in 1793, will injure
WiM:* tbe recruiting busineHs. Loe county liable to be attacked by the Chero-
kee IndianK. Recommends Sam'l Todd to be appointed agent to collect
certain arrears of taxes and duties in the Brigade, of which Stafford is
a part.
Jmn'yU J. K. Read to James Wood.
fCichnKiod Petitions the Executive for compensation as health officer while the
small'pox prevailed in Richmond.
imn'y 2d J- K. Read and James Russell jointly solicit the Executive for com-
Richiuond pensation as health officers. They lost their general practice on account
of this service, and the daily report to the Executive took much of their
time.
Jan'y 2d Sam I7EL Coleman to the Libut.-Govsrnor.
Council Communicates the usual quarterly returns from the Superintendent
office ^^ ^t^ Point of Fork.
Jao'y 8d James Dtkes to the GtOVERnor.
Fredericks- Solicits the appointment as agent to collect certain arrears of taxes
burg and duties in the Brigade district, of which Fi'cdericksburg is a part^
Jan'ySd Edward Carter to the Gtovernor.
Recommends Mr. Thomas Chilton as agent to collect certain arrears
of taxes in the Brigade district, of which Prince William is a part.
Jan'y 3d Matthew Page to Jno. Steele.
Recommends Capt. Gaines as agent to collect certain arrears of taxes
in the Brigade district, of which is a part.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Daniel Coleman, of Caroline county, recommended to the Governor 1794.
as collector of arrearages of taxes. Jan'y 3d
Will: Hines of Southampton Co. to the Governor. Jan'y 3d
Solicits appointment as collector of arrears of taxes for the Eighth Manchester
Brigade.
H. Brooke to the Governor. Jan'y 4th
Recommends Thomas Chilton as agent to collect certain arrears of Fauquier
taxes in the Brigade district, of which Fauquier is a part.
Wm. Hat to the Governor. Jan'y 4th
Recommends Captain Charles Yancey as agent to collect arrears of Richmond
taxes in the Brigade district, of which is a part.
Resolutions of North Carolina, relating to deoision of the Fed- Jan'y4th
s&AL Judiciary, that a State may be Sued bt an Individual.
NORTH CAROLINA:
In Senate^ 4tb January, 1794.
Whereas, it hath been determined in the Supreme Federal Court of North Care-
the United States, that a State may be sued by an Individual or Indi- ^^^^
vidaals in said Court,
Resolved, that such a power, however it might have been contem-
plated by some, was not generally conceived by the Representatives of
this State in the Convention which adopted the Federal Constitution as
a power to be vested in the Judiciary of the General Government, and
that this General Assembly view the same as derogatory of the reserved
rights and sovereignty of this State.
Resolved, that the Senators from this State in the Senate of the
United States be and they are hereby instructed, and the representa-
tives requested, to take the most speedy and effectual measures to
obtain such amendments in the Constitution of the United States aa
will remove or Explain any clause or article of the said Constitution
which can be construed to imply or Justify a decision, that a State is
compellable to answer in any suit by an Individual or Individuals in
any Coaii of the United States.
CALENDAB OF STATE PAPERS.
1794. BttolTed, that notliiiig io the foregoiDg raolotions oontained shall
Jao J 4Mh operate to prohibit the Senators and Bepresentatires of this State fW>m
co-operating with the members of other States in proposing sach other
amendments to the Federal Constitatlon as to them may appear calcu-
lated to secore the sovereignty of the Several States and to promote the
tme interests of the people.
fiesolved, that his Excellency the Governor is hereby reqoested to
commanicate the foregoing resolves to the Supreme Ezecative of the
Several States, and to the Senators and representatives from this State
to the Con|i:ress of the United States.
WM. LEXOIR, S. S.
By order,
S. HAYWOOD, C. S.
In the House of Commons, 11th January, 1794, read and concurred
with.
J. LEIGH, S. H. C.
By order,
J. HUNT, C. H. C.
Jan*y4kb ^' BaooKB to ths GrOTKRsroE.
Agreeably to your directions, I attended the Escheator in the county
^""^ of Frederick, on 24th tdu when the title to that part of the manor of
Leeds lying within that County was submitted to the determination of
an inquest, a majority of whom found against the Commonwealth.
On reflecting on the Inquisition since it was taken, I am induced to
beleive it is defective, and will not conclude the rights of the State; but
of this I suppose the Att*y>Geni will inform you, after having consid-
ered it.
I also attended the Escheator in the County of Fauquier, on the 27th,
but as the time given me to reflect on the subject, as well as the infor-
mation, had been very limited, and 1 could not after the argument at
Frederick have that recourse to Books that I wished, I took the liberty
of advising the Escheator of Fauquier to postpone taking his inquest
untill the 19th of April, when I hope to be fully prepared to assert the
rights of the Commonwealth.
Having no opportunity of seeing the Escheator of Shanandoah, I
could make no possative arrangement for his County, but recommended
him, by letter, to appoint some day eariy in April to take his Inquest
and to give me such notice as will enable me to attend him.
As a further reason for my presuming to delay this business, I beg
leave to observe that it appeared to me to be the wish of all the Individ-
uals who conceived themselves particularly interested in the determina-
tion of it. To them it appeared strange that after so many years had
CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
elapsed without proceeding one step in the business, it should now be 1794.
precipitated at an inclement season oi the year, and without such notice Jan'y 4th
as would inable those who might think it necessary to procure counsel
ID aid of the Commonwealth to do so. These and many other observa-
tions satisfied me that the only means of preventing that dissatisfaction,
which would have discovered itself on the failure of the Commonwealth
on a second instance, was to postpone the prosecution of the business
for a short time, which I hope will experience your approbation, and
that you will believe me to be, &c.
MoNs's P. A. Cherui, Viob-Consul French Republic, to the Gov- Jan'y 4th
ERNOR.
Alexandria, the 4th January, 1794,
the 3d year of the French Republic.
Citizen Cherui, Yice>Consul of the French Republic in Alexandria, to Alexandria
Mr. H. Lee, Governor of Virginia, and Commanding Officer of the
Military Forces of the State:
Having been appointed on the 31st of the last month Yice-
Consul of the French Republic in Alexandria, with the Exequatur of
the President of the United States, I thought a duty incumbent on me
to Mr. Loyd Lee's, where I heard with regret you had Jubt set off to
Richmond.
I have since exhibited my title papers to the Constituted Authorities
in this Town that I might find in their powers the help and rights
which my office place may require in some cases, according to the treat-
ies and rules agreed to thereupon. As you are the Chief Magistrate of
this State, and none of the Authorities can act without you, I request
you to send them the necessary orders, if there is any occasion for it.
If niy affairs did not detain me in Alexandria, where I am absolutely
necessary to distribute succours to a great number of Frenchmen come
from St. Domingo, twelve of whom are in the greatest distress, and
sollicit the beneficence of the Inhabitants of this State, I would have
been happy to go and acquaint you personally with these title papers,
and to assure you of the desire I have of deserving the esteem of the
first magistrate of the province where I live, and that I will endeavour
to acquire by my behavior and respect for the sovereignty of a free peo-
ple.
Be satisfied. Sir, that I will employ all means to prove to the inhabi-
tants of this State, as well as to the bravo Republican who commands
over them, the most inviolable attachment which ought forever unite
oar two Republics, k the greatest respect for the laws & Constituted
Aathorities of a Country which I honor, since it has been the first
CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
1794. which shook off the yoke of Tyranny, and traced to U8 by the Courage
Jan'y 4th of its inhabitants and the virtues of its Chiefs the sacred road to liberty.
Accept, Sir, my sincere regard and respect.
P. S. — I take the liberty to Enclose in the present letter a list^ of the
French men who are in need of relief and whom the French Republic
has relieved since their arrival six weeks ago.
Balance of the Books belonging to the President, Directors & Company
of the Bank of Alexandria, taken the first Monday in January, 1794:
To Bills A notes Di8counted..277,435 98 By Stock.. 150,000 00
Tb Cash.. 73,215 22 By Post Notes issued 34,758 70
To Incidental charges 6,986 54 By Bank Notes.. 133,760 00
By DepodtB 38,216 74
By Discounts 10,845 63
By Profit & Loss 55 67
357,636 74 357,636 74
Bank of Alexandria,
January 6th, 1794.
GURDEN CHAPIN, Cashier.
Jan'y 6th David Ross to the Governor.
Cobbam Recommending Bcnj'n Day as agent for collecting arrears of taxes
in Brigade district, of which Fredericksburg forms part.
Jan'y 6th ^- Burwell to the Governor.
King Wil- Soliciting agency for collecting arrears of taxes in Brigade district, of
liam county which King William forms a part.
Jan'y 6th Thomas Watkins to the Governor.
Halifax Recommending Peter Barksdale as collector of arrears of taxes in
Brigade district, of which Halifax is part.
* List lile<i with ori)dnal papers.
CALENDAE OF STATE PAPERS.
Chables Wills to the Governor. 1794.
I am iDformed since my return from Bichraond that Gapt'n John Jan'y 7th
McCollock from this county made an Incursion with thirty men into the Ohio county
Indian Country, fell in with two Camps, divided his men, and attacked
them at daybreak; Carried the one where he commanded, but thro' the
misconduct of Lieut. Biggs, who was to have attacked the other, he
says, was obliged to abandon them. The particulars I hope Capt. Mc-
Collock has before this Informed your Excellency of. The Indians have
since killed three men of Eight, who were on a Scout at the same time.
As the army under Gen'l Wayne has made little progress last fall, we
are likely to receive early visits from some of the Indian tribes the ensu-
ing Spring.
I have the honor, &c.
Warner Lewis to the Governor. Jan'y 8th
Recommends Peter B. Whiting as agent for collection of arrears of Gloucester
taxes in the Brigade district, of which Gloucester is a part.
Phil. B. Thompson to Jno. Steele. Jan'ySth
Recommending David Strother for agent for collecting arrears of Cnlpeper
taxes in Brigade district of which Culpeper forms part.
Wm. Fleming Gaines to Jas. Wood. jan'y 8th
Solicits appointment as agent for collecting arrears of taxes in Brig- King Wil-
ade district, of which King William forms a part. ^^°^
John Jameson to the Governor. Jan'y 8th
Recommending Daniel Strother for appointment as agent for collect- Culpeper
ing arrears of taxes in the Brigade district, of which Fauquier forms
part.
Benjamin Temple to the Gtoyernor. Jan'yOth
Solicits the appointment of agent for the collection of the arruan of ELing Wil-
tAxes in the Brigade district, of which King WUIiam is a part. ^^^ <»anty
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'^W^nnion- ^ilk»r HTmiiii. T:iuxi!!£r IL^iirtbtir Hm. iiiu. (mten^ TSsmnniBiii Jsa.
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iS/wwLitMntii* ViL PiJiwia «K j4£«a7 i:c ^?L:«fcai»«^iL ^n^ ;inMnn o^ taxes
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 9
Alex: Stuart to the Governor. 1794.
Recommends Wm. Patton as agent for collecting arrears of taxes in Jan'y 10th
Brigade district, of which Staunton is part.
Petition of John Poindexter, Jr., and others for the pardon of negro Jan'y 11th
woman Peg, condemned in the County Court of Louisa to suffer death
for an attempt to administer poison.
Wm. Da vies to the Governor. Jan'y I2th
Soliciting appointment as agent for collection of arrears of taxes for Broadway
Brigade district, in which is a part.
Samuel Todd to the Executive. Jan'y 13th
Soliciting appointment as agent for collection of arrears of taxes in Rixikbridge
Brigade district, of which Botetourt is a part. county
Wm. Graham to the Governor. Jan'y 18th
Recommends Sam'l Todd as agent for collection of arrears of taxes
for Brigade district, of which Botetourt forms part.
Daniel Carroll Brent to the Governor. Jan'y I4th
Recommends Enoch Mason as agent for collection of arrears of taxes Stafford
in Brigade district, of which Stafford forms part. county
Andrew Reid to the Governor. Jan'y I5th
Solicits appointment as agent for collection of arrears of taxes in Bri- Rockbridge
gade district, of which Rockbridge forms part. ^' ^^*
John Oliver to the Governor. jan*y I5th
SolicitiDg appointment as agent for collection of arrears of taxes in Bath county
Brigade district, of which Bath forms part.
10
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPEBS.
1794.
Alex: Campbell, Att't Gen'l, to the Governor.
Jan'y loth I have roc'd your Excellency's letter of this day, and in Conaequence
Richmond of it, have written to the British and French Consuls at Norfolk the
letters which are enclosed. The instructions w'ch I have received from
the President of the U. S. contemplate, before any duty is imposed on
me, or any authority is committed to me, an actual seizure of the ves-
sel, sufi^gested to have been captured within the limits of our Jurisdic-
tion, and a notification of that seizure from the Governor. To gratify,
however, as much as I can the complaining party, I have appointed a
day in Norfolk for the purpose of taking the depositions of the wit-
nesses mentioned by the British Consul, and of any others which he or
the opposite party may bring before me.
I have the honor, &c.
Jan'y 16th
Sam. Hopkins, Jr., to the Gtovernor.
Logsdale Recommends Thomas Vaughan as agent for collection of arrears of
taxes in Brigade district, of which Mecklenburg forms part.
Jan'y 16th
John Key to James Wood, Lt. Gov'r.
Albemarle Being applied to lately by one of my County men to assist in making
of a Court to take depositions, &c., to enable him to get a second deed
for a tract of Land conveyed to him before our records ware destroyed
by the enemy. Not knowing whether I was named in the Commis-
sion, applyed to the Clerk's Office to see whether or not, but none could
bo found; therefore I would not undertake to bo one of the members,
and suppose others refused likewise. He again requested the favor of
me to write the Governor and Council on the occasion. Having the
honer to have some acquaintance with you is the reason I address my-
self to you in behalf of the poor man, who assures me unless the hon-
• orable Board grants him some relief, it is to bring ruin on him. I hope
the law is not repealed giving the honorable Board the power in send-
ing new commissions on applications to them made on such occasions,
if not, hope the honorable Board will take it under consideration, and
give the necessary relief in their wisdom, and the Laws authorizes your
assistance on this occasion, will Greatly oblige a poor man and your
Honorable's
Most Obedient & Humble Servant.
P. S. — In case the law requires a Special Commission, the man is
James Old of Albemarle County,
CALENDAE OF STATE PAPERS. H
Sam: Huntingdon, Governor of Connecticut, to the Governor of 1794.
Virginia.
I am honored with your letter of the 15th ulto., covering a Resolve of Jan'y 15th
the General Asaemhly of the Commonwealth of Virginia, of the 28th of Norwich
November, to which it refers.
I have also the satisfaction to acquaint your Excellency that the
Legislature of this State, in October last, passed a Resolve giving direc-
tions and instructions to the members from this State now in Congress
similar to those expressed in the Resolves of the General Assembly of
the Commonwealth over which you have the honor to preside.
I am not possessed of a copy of our Resolve, which must plead my
Excuse for not transmitting the same at this time.
I have the honor, &c.
Rioh'd Eennon to the GrOVERNOR. Jan'y 16th
Recommends Thos. Vaughan as collector of arrears of taxes for Bri- Mecklen-
gade district, of which Mecklenburg is part. ^^^
Robert Slaughter appointed Collector of Taxes for the year 1793 in Jan'y 16th
the county of Culpeper. Richmond
John Guerrant to the Governor. Jan'y 16th
Recommends Thomas W. Royster as agent for collection of arrears of Goochland
taxes in Brigade district, of which Goochland is part. county
William Clark to the Governor. jan'y I6th
Soliciting appointment as collector of arrears of taxes in Brigade dis- Albemarle
trict, of which Albemarle forms part.
Wm. Hat to the Governor. Jan'yl7th
Rengning as Director of Pubiio Buildings.
12
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1794.
Jan*v 16th
Council
office
Sam'l Coleman to ths Gotsbnor.
The Enclosed papers are claims of William Graham for 160 Days' ser-
vice as Scout in Greenbrier County, amounting to forty pounds; and ot
Matthew Farley for 153 days' service as a Scout in the Same County.
The proof of these services appears by the oath of the persons employ-
ing them, and their Employment wa8 authorized by Colonel Steele.
I have the honor, &c.
Jan'y 17th
Norfolk
Robert Tatlor, Mayor of Norfolk, to the Goyerhor.
Col : Newton, about the 18th of December, delivered me two thous-
and dollars, to be applied to the relief of the French Emigrants from
Cape Francois.
Mess. Donald Campbell and Baylor Hill, who were appointed by the
Court Commissioner for the purpose of distributing the benevolence of
the country, inform me that this, as well as what other money they have
had in their hands, is exhausted; they therefore desire me to mention
it to you, Sir, that if any further sum can be obtained for this purpose
that they now stand in need of it. On Tuesday, the 14th Inst., an
information was lodged with Col: Newton by the French Consul that
some Frenchmen had meditated a Riot or an Attack upon some who
were lodged in the Hospital at the Ferry Point late that night. Colo. New-
ton apply ed to me on the Subject, when he informed me that he had
resigned his Commission, and that the next officer in Command of the
Militia wished not to order a guard except by direction of the Civil
Magistrate. Tho' I do not know if I had any such authority, yet as
I Considered the Peace and tranquility of the Town the first object, I
wrote to the Commander of the Militia requesting him to order a guard
of fifteen men, under a Captain, to parade the Streets, and to retain
and confine all riotous, disorderly persons. Mr. Oster had also applyed
to the Commanding Officer of the County, who, at his request, had sent
a Guard to the Hospital, between whom and the Guards of this Town
some signal had been agreed upon, which being wantonly given occa-
sioned the Drum to beat to arms about 4 o^cPk on Wednesday Morning,
but the same being immediately discovered, and the Drum silenced, it
occasioned less alarm in the Town than could be expected, especially as
the alarm of fire is by beat of Drum.
In the morning of Wednesday, I waited on the French Consul to
enquire into the Business. From him I rec'd the letter, a translation of
which I now have the honor to Enclose you, with an information that
he had called at my house the Evening before, but not finding me at
home had lodged it with Col. Newton.
r
CALENDAE OF STATE PAPERS. 13
I have been thus particular in this affair, as things of this nature are 1794.
generally misrepresented. For my own part, I think the Peace officers Jan'y 17th
of the Borough sufficient in General to preserve the tranquility and
order of the town ; and that although the French Consul has been led
to believe serious consequences were intended, yet from every enquiry
I can make I am apt to think it was nothing more than a private quar-
rel, improperly represented to him, but yet, in our present situation,
having a British Frigate in our Harbor, and a French Ship of 10 Guns,
which arrived here yesterday with dispatches from Brest, perhaps some
other precaution may be necessary. I know. Sir, that complaints have
been made that the Guards lately called out was Burthensome and
oppressive in operation. This, I imagine, may have proceeded from
more being on the duty than was necessary ; but if six men were called
out every night with the Town Watch I should hope the security of
the Town would be assured, and the Inhabitants not oppressed with
the rotine of duty that so small a number would occasion, and if it is
permittant with the Militia Law to be put under the Control of the
Civil Magistrate by the return of the night being to him, I should
hope it would also add to its Peace and order.
It would be perhaps right if, instead of six men from the Militia, six
were added to the Nightly Watch, but the Town has already incurred
so many Expences during the last year, that it is not able to make
this addition without distressing the Inhabitants, and as the guard is
intended to keep the peace in which the whole Country is interested, it
will be perhaps thought it should be a general Expense.
I have considered it my duty to report to you our situation, that you
may direct a Guard if you think it proper, and I take leave to assure
your Excellency that I shall endeavor all that in me lies to preserve
the Peace and order of the Town, at no time more necessary than at
present, when men's minds seem to be afloat and wandering to objects
that may not be either Conducive to their own happiness, or, what is
still of more consequence, the public welfare.
I have the honor, &c.
Norfolk, January 14th, 1794. Jan'y 17th
Third year of the French Republic, at six o'cl'k in the Evening.
Sir,
I am informed that a number of Frenchmen, who are to me as yet
unknown, but reside in this Town, are disposed to trouble the tranquil-
ity of a Family, and some particular persons, who are very Respectable
by their patriotism to the French Republic, and that their intention is
to go this Evening to Attack them at the Hospital, where they have
lodged since the Day before yesterday; that they arrived from New
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Jan'y 17th
York furnished with recomxneiidatioDS to which I owe the greatest
respect, and by which I am authorized to attend to their Safety, their
wants, and their passage to France br the French vess^ which are
momently expected. This disposition on the part of these Distarbers of
the pnblick repose, giving me the most poignant apprehensions, I
impress myself with confidence, sir, to have reeonrse to yonr anthority
in order to hinder any Assembly of Frenchmen in the Town, and to
stop by this means their Eyil projects. The safety <^ the persons who
are recommended to me appearing to demand Some Days a Safe Guard,
I intreat yon earnestly to have the goodness to grant them. Yonr seal
for good order, and yonr Loye of hamanity, being known to me, I hope
that joa will condescend to my request, and that you will not doubt
more of the sincere thankfulness that shall have for it. than of the
Sentiments of my attachment and respect for jou.
Signed,
OSTER
Greeting.
To Mr. Robert Taylor,
Mayor of Norfolk,
A&THirR Campbell to the GoyEENoa.
Washington Replies to accusations of Capt, A. Lewis against Lieutenant Willough-
^'^^'"^^ by. Defends the court-martial held for his trial. Charges Capt, Lewis
with falsehood in his letter written to the Goyemor, and being actuated
by malice rather than a loye of truth.
Jan'y 17th
John Barrett, Mayor of Richmond, to the GoyERNOR.
Richmond In order to giye the Executiye the information they required respect-
ing the French Emigrants from St. Domingo, I was obliged to apply to
Mr. Dubois for his assistance, who is well acquainted with the circum-
stances of all those unfortunate people that came to this place, and he
hath furnished me with the information Inclosed, to which I refer you.
It appears that except Mr. Lanes, his family, and Mr. Meifrein (who are
supported altogether by charity), the rest are all tradesmen, and are
able to support themselves Comfortably. Mr. Lanes and his family are
to be found at Mr. Truins in this city.
I have the honor, &c.
M. Meifrein now at a French Lady's, who lives close by Gab. Wood.
M. Lanes, his wife big with child, and a boy their son, wishes to be
enabled to return immediately to St. Domingo. The husband prefer to
expose himself to the inconveniences of war rather than be a charge to
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this country in a moment where his wife's situation would require too 1794.
much expence. Jan'y 17th
The other Gentlemen from St. Domingo living now in this town, but
who can support themselves are the following:
Mr. Marchand, his wife, and a boy their son ;
Mr. Courty, who lives at Crouches;
Mr. Bronde, at Chelsea;
Mde. Rancourt, at Chelsea;
Three French Taylors on the other side of the creek.
There was here, some time ago, a French Carpenter, who applied to
me; I found Employment for him, but having been displeased, he went
away, and I don't know what is become of him.
Thos. Nbwton to James Wood, Lieutenant-Governor. Jan'y ISth
Agreeable to your warrant, Joseph Lavelle has been up, and was last Norfolk
night committed to Goal, by the Mayor of this place. A question arose
whether he was bailable or not. We shall be much obliged for your
& the Attorney-General's opinion thereon, as he has offered Bail, & from
circumstances and depositions the man appears to be innocent. Your
warnt directs him to be legally Committed; this caused a doubt
whether he could be admitted or not to bail ; he now is ready to be
delivered to Gov'r Mifflin when he pleases to demand him. I had him
taken up & brought before me, but under the Act of Congress allowing
bail in certain cases, I was of opinion the Mayor cou'd bail him, there-
fore sent him for that purpose, but he differed in opinion & committed
him. As this is a matter of consequence, the first thing of the kind
which has happened in these parts, we beg the fullest information for
the conduct of the Justices in future. Another case has arose here
which also requires y'r advice & consent. Several of the seamen from
the British Ships of war have deserted ; we should be glad to know
whether, on complaint, they are to be taken up by the civil officera;
this is a case of consequence & very often happening & I am at a loss
bow to proceed, as the Act of Congress for the Government of Seamen
in the merchant's service do not take this in. I am
D'r Sir,
Y'rs Respectfully.
Thos. Rotster to the Governor. Jan'y20th
Solicits appointment as agent for collection of arrears of taxes in Bri- Goochland
gade district, of which Goochland is part.
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1794.
Wm. Hay to the Governor.
Jan'y 20th Recommends Benjamin Oliver, Jr., and Wm. Hines (the former of
Richmond Hanover Town, the latter of Southampton,) as agents for the collectioD
of arrears of taxes in the Brigade district, of which Hanover and South-
ampton form parts respectively.
Jan'y 20th
Thomas Read to the Governor.
Charlotte Recommends Col. Thos. Spencer agent for collection of arrears of
taxes in Brigade district, of which Charlotte forms part.
Jan'y 2l8t
Jno. Tyler to the Governor.
Green way Recommends Hamilton Wilcox as agent for collection of arrears of
taxes in Brigade district, of which is part.
Jan'y 22d
Mungo Harvey to the Governor.
Westmore- Soliciting appointment for regulating the militia and as agent for
^*^^ collection of arrears of taxes in Brigade district, of which Westmore-
land forms part.
Jan'y 22d
J. Pendleton, Auditor, to the Governor.
Richmond Having escaped the General rage on a late occasion, I am preparing
to leave town in order to avoid the mild alternative of innoculation.
From the situation of the place and the season of the year, I presume
but little running business will occur for some time; and as the Gentle-
man Clerks are well acquainted with the respective branches of the
publick business, I flatter myself no inconvenience will result from my
absence. I shall remove only six miles into the Country, and will
endeavor to obviate any delay or difficulty by frequent communications
with the Gentlemen in the office, and I will avail myself of the earliest
safe moment to return to the duties of my office. Mr. Shepard will
prepare a statement of the arrearages according to the Act under which
the Executive are to operate on the first Wednesday in next nfonth.
I wish all patients (Except Doctors & Magistrates) happily through
the disorder of w*ch I am myself so much afraid. I shall leave Town
about Saturday. I bogg leave to present my best respects to your
Bxc*y and the members of the Hon'ble Board, and I am, with respect,
your Ex'cy*8
Most ob't serv't.
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Ben J. Johnson to Hon. James Wood. 1794.
RecommeDcls Richard Barboar as agent for collection of arrears of Jan'y 22d
taxes for Brigade district, of which Orange forms part. Orange Co.
H. Brooke to the Governor. Jan'y23d
Solicits the appointment of agent for collection of arrears of taxes Fanquier
for Brigade district, of which Fauquier forms part.
Edward Carter to the Governor. Jan'y24th
Recommends E. Brooke as agent for collection of arrears of taxes in Prince
Brigade district, of which Prince William forms part. ' **^
Thos. Lee, Jr., to the Governor. Jan'y 24th
Recommends Henry Dade Hoe as agent for collection of arrears of Park Gate
taxes in Brigade district, of which is part.
Ro. Beale to the Governor. Jan*y24th
Solicits appointment as collector of arrears of taxes in Brigade dis- Madison Co.
trict, of which Madison is part.
Samuel Duval to the Governor. Jan'y 2iHh
Solicits appointment as agent for collecting arrears of taxes in Brig- Franklin
ade district, of which Franklin forms part. Courthouse
Edmund Winston to the Governor. • Jan'y 25th
Rooora mends Alex. Stuart as agent for collecting arrears of taxes for Camphell
Brigade district, of which Campbell forms part. county
Samuel Riohardson to the Governor. Jan'y 25th
Solicits an appointment as agent for collection of arrears of taxes in Fluvanna
Brigade district, of which Fluvanna is part.
o
18 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPEES.
17M. BOB^T BbOOKB to THB GoYEBlfOB.
Jan. 2&th Becommenda Edmund Brooke aa agent for collection of arrears of
Fredericka- taxes in Brigside district, ot which Prince William forma part,
burg
Jao.20ih Lah&bvcs Mush to thb Gtovebnob.
Tappahan- Solicita the appointment aa agent for collecting arrears of taxes in
'^^ Brigade diatrict, of which Easex forms part.
Jan. 27th Jamss Goyan, Robikt Pollasd, Thomas Nklsoit, and J. Nklson,
Ckktificath as to Wm. F. Gaiwks.
Recommend Wm. F. Graines aa agent for collecting arrears of taxes
in Brigade district, of which forms part.
Jan. 27th HaTUBS MoBGAN TO THS GOVBRNOR.
Recommends Peter Barksdaie as agent for collecting arrears of taxeH
in Brigade district, of which HaliJ&x forms part.
Jan. 27th Joel Watkins and others recommend Peter Barksdaie as agent for col-
lection of taxes in Brigade district, of which Halifax is part.
Jan. 27th BbNJ. BiGOS TO THE GOVERNOR.
West Lib- I beg leave to inform yon that some time in the month of November
^y Capt. John McColloch and Lieut. Joseph Biggs, with part of their Ran-
gers, went a scout west of the Ohio River ; thoj found some Indian
Camps; divided the party in order to attack them in different quarters —
the Captain Commanding one party and the Lieut: the other. On
their return there arose a dispute between the two officers, on which
the Captain arrested the Lieut., and has not yet called on any Com-
manding Officer of a Regiment for a trial. On my return from Rich-
mond, the Lieut, applyed to mo to call a Court. I summoned a suffi-
cient number of Officers. When they met, the Capt. Refused to lay in
any charge. The Lieut, appears to be anxious for the trial (Believing
himself innocent); that unless he can have a trial shortly, it may be an
injury to him in Raising his quota of men for the Ensuing Summer.
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The Reason the Capt. gave for not giving in the charge was he did not 1794.
consider himself under the notice of the Militia Officers; that no person Jan. 27th
had the authority to order a court for that purpose except the Governor
or Major Lowder. I therefore Beg you to order a Court Martial, or
direct some officer in the Brigade how to proceed in the Business, as the
Capt. appears to he very particular Respecting the matter.
I am, Sir, &c.
H. Knox, Secretary of War, to the Governor. Jan. 27th
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 18th War
instant. It will be entirely out of ray power, Sir, to direct an advance I^P*^°^«^^
of any money upon an unliquidated account for the services of the
militia. The Treasury will decline furnishing the money for suoh a
purpose. ' The shortest mode, therefore, will be to direct the accounts
to be transmitted to the accountant of this Department, at whose office
the accounts must be adjusted. I shall urge the business with all my
power, and the sum which shall be found due shall be paid without
delay.
I have the honor to be, &c.
Benjamin Biggs to the Governor. Jan. 27th
Agreeable to my instructions frori^ you, I have ordered out the num- Ohio county
ber of Scouts & Rangers on the winter Bstablishment. I feel myself
concerned respecting the defence of the frontiers the ensuing summer,
tho' I believe the arrangements made by council to be sufficient as to
the number of men. The scarcity of ammunition is a particular object.
We have not in our county more than twenty wt. of the publick pow-
der. Lead we have none. I know not how the other Counties Belong-
ing to the Brigade may be circumstanced, I Believe nearly the same
situation with ourselves. We yet depend on the Executive for their
friendship towards the frontiers, and pray them to send a supply of
ammunition as early as possible. We have no account of Gen'l Wayne^s
coming to an action this winter, therefore may reasonably expect the
Indians to visit us early in the spring. There has been Contentions
about the appointing of the Scouts in this District for the Ensuing
Summer establishments; it is my wish that the Executive be particular
and authorize some person for that purpose. Sir, I am, Ac.
20 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1794. Chapman Austin to the Governor.
Jan. 28th Solicits appointment as agont for collection of arrears of taxes in Bri-
Hanover gade district, of which Hanover is part.
Jan. 28th ThOS. LeB, Jr., TO THE GOVERNOR.
Park Gate Colo. Simms, of Alexandria, lately shewed me a memorial addressed
to the Executive that he has drawn up and had signed by several of the
Tenants, on the Land oi the Commonwealth which I have been ap-
pointed to sell. I was summoned by one of the Tenants on behalf of
himself and the rest to attend the taking of Depositions to support the
claims set forth in the memorial. Not conceiving it any way con-
nected with my duty, I did not attend, but the day after the time ap-
pointed I rode over to see some of the Tenants about their Replevy
Bonds, and found Colo. Simms still engaged in taking depositions.
From the information I have received, admiting any of the memorial-
ists to be possessed of a right to the claim they set up, I am sure some
of the signers to the memorial have not the least shadow of a title. From
the cursory reading of the memorial and Depositions shown me, there
are facts stated, which I am warranted to say are erroneous, and if the
Executive think of acting on the memorial. I hope they will lett me
have an opportunity of seeing both memorial and depositions, and col-
lecting such information as will put the business in a fair point of view.
For my own part, I cannot but think if the Tenants have any right to
leases, that a Court of Law is a proper place for them to seek redress.
If they are injured, the Commonwealth by selling their right and title
to the land cannot in any degree weaken or lessen the Tenants' claim
to leases. It was in a court of law that a number had their right to
leases confirmed to them when the Commonwealth last ordered the
Land to be sold, and some of the present signers to the memorial then
trj'cd and failed in proving before a Jury any title to a lease, and had
their claims dismissed. I have advertised the lands to be sold the first
Monday in May. I postponed it to that late period because at that
time the land in this part of the Countr}' has its best appearance and
will be most likely to Command a price equal to what I conceive its real
value. The tenants have not yett taken their tobacco down. They
promised to make payments so soon as they do, which, with what little
I now have by me, shall be forwarded to the Treasury. I hope by
March Court to have the acc*ts against the Estates of Messrs. Bullitt,
Carr, & Chapman in readiness to move against them.
I have the honor to be, Dear Sir, with great esteem,
Your very obedient, humble servant.
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21
Robert Williamson to thb Governor.
1794.
Solicits appointment as agent for collection of arreai*s of taxes in Jan. 28th
Brigade district, of which Henry forms part.
Henry
CJounty
F. Watkins to the Governor.
Jan. 28th
Recommends Major Bibb as agent for collection of arrears of taxes Prince
in the Brigade district, of which Prince Edwards forms part. Edward
C. M. Thurston to the Governor.
Jan. 29th
I yesterday received your letter of ye 25th instant, with the instruc- Richmond
tions of the Executive and the resolution of tbe Assembly of 12th Dec.
last, relative to Escheator. In answer I can only say, and with all the
confidence of conscious rectitude, that the information which gave rise
to the Resolution, so far as it bears an aspect towards my conduct or
myself, is a slander. I have neither been inattentive or delinquent, but
have performed my duty. The oflScer who should have attended the —
has either mistaken his, or the law is defective. As Escheator, I made
application first to the Attorney for the State & district wherein I reside,
to be ready to attend then and a Jury on an Escheat process. In reply
he said that he did not consider the business within his province, which
he conceived to be confined to Criminal cases only. My recourse, and
the only one left, was then to the attorney for the county of Frederick.
He denied that be could have any concern with it, being only an officer
of, and under the court of the county, and therefore could not act on
any occasion when the property of the State was in litigation. This is
a naked statement of facts. How far as Escheator I have been guilty of
inattention or delinquency, or whether the law is defective or the Attor-
ney has mistaken his duty, rests with the Executive to determine. But
if the law is sufficiently explicit in designating the proper officer to
attend the Escheator and open up the case to the Jury, then is it solely
in the power of the Executive to obviate the difficulty.
I have the honor, &c.
Nat. Anderson to Mr.. A. Blair.
Jan. 29th
Soliciting appointment as agent for collecting arrears of taxes in Hanover
Brigade district, of which Hanover is part. CJounty
22 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1794. W. Cabell to the Governor.
Jan. 29th Recomraends N. Stewart as agent tor colleetion of arrears of taxes iu
Amhent Brigade district, of which Amherst is part.
Jan. 29th W. CaBELL TO THE GoYBRNOB.
Amherst RecommeDds A. Crawford as agent for collection of arrears of taxes
in Brigade district, of which Amherst forms part.
Jan. 30th Th. Johnson, Dd. Stuart, Das'l Carroll, Federal Commission-
ers, TO THE Governor.
Washington Wo are sorry to perceive by the intercourse between our Treasurer
and Mr. Hopkins that there is no certainty of a speedy payment of the
last part of the Virginia Donation to this City, and that unless a particu-
lar arrangement is made by the Executive, our hopes and the public
expectation will be disappointed. Permit me. sir, to intreat your atten-
tion to this object, the importance of which might be so strongly with-
in your view, and that the Executive will take the necessary measures
to ascertain us of the Receipt ot a considerable part of this money
soon, for we assure you our affairs will require it.
We are. Sir,
Your most obed't Servants.
Jan.sist Edmund Randolph, Attorney-General United States, to the
Governor.
Phila- When I had the honor of seeing your Excellency in Richmond in
deiphia j^jy |^g^^ j entrusted to the Commissioner of Loans the Adjustment of
a cause upon the subject of your letter of the 18th instant. It so hap-
pened that the papers did not reach me until afler the Session of the
Supreme Court of the United States, in August last. Ah soon as I re-
ceived them, I communicated them to the Secretary of the Treasury,
and he returned them to me about the latter end of the last week. The
day before yesterday Mr. Bradford qualified as the Attorney-General ot
the United States, and they are now in his hands, as the groundwork of
a proceeding, which I have requested him to institute at the Ensuing
Session, which begins on the third day of next month.
I have the honor, &c.
CALBNDAE OF STATE PAPERS. 23
P. Hbnry to thb Governor. 1794.
Eecommonds Francis Jaraes as agont for collection of arrears of taxes Jan. Slst
in Brigade district, of which forms part. Long Island
Elizabeth Lovell to the Governor. January
Asking the Governor for a new warrant to enable her to get a pension Northum-
as the widow of Lovoll, for service in the Continental Army, ^^??*^
the first warrant having been lost through the inattention of G. Stock-
dile.
Dennis Ramsay, Mayor of Alexandria, to the Governor en- Feb. ist.
CLOSING statements OF THE FrENOH EMIGRANTS FROM Sx. Do-
MINGO.
I have the pleasure to acknowledge the receipt of your favor of the Alexandria
22d nlto., and in conformity thereto I have made enquiry respecting the
sitaation of the French Emigrants from Saint Domingo in and near
this Town, which you will find by the enclosed statements, and which
I believe is as near the truth as possible.
I have the honor to be, &c.
List of the unhappy frenchmen in Alexandria in the State of Vir-
ginia, on the Ship Harriot of Newburyport, Capt. Bradbury, on the
25tb of November last, who were taken as a prise by the Sloop Arm,
Captain Harvey, from Bermuda, where they have been conducted, and
plundered of everything, money, Jewels, plate, and of a part of their
Cloths.
The s'd frenchmen have received no succours except those which
have been granted to them by the Republic afler the order of the min-
iBter.
The widow Ducrocy, 50 years old.
The widow Ghalette, her daughter a little girl 3 years old.
The Widow Roderique, 60 years old.
The widow Dupin, 36 years old; Mr. Clarifoud; M. Grimsveral, 60
years old; his wife 46 years old; A negro man called Azor, a free man,
whose two feet were cut off since his arrival in Alexandria. The ex-
pences for bis sickness are due to Dr. James Craig.
Mr. Duquenest, 50 years old.
M'de Begnault the wife of Mr. Hubert, and a little girl eight years
old.
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1794. A child twelve years old, an orphan without having anybody to help him.
Feb. 1st The Widow Garrat.
We, Vice-Consul of the French Republic in Alexandria, Certify to
whom it may belong, that the aforesaid people have declared to us that
they stand in need of relief, and requested us to sollicit for them the
beneficence of the Inhabitants of Richmond in presenting their request
to the Governor of the State.
12 Jan*y 1793, 3d year of the French Republic.
P. A. CHERUI.
Mr. Grimprel was a Notary Public; is about 60 years of age.
Mrs. Grimprel, 46 do. They have some money which will serve
them about two months; also Bills on the Republic of France, but can-
not dispose of them. If thoy are so fortunate as to dispose of them,
any money which they may .receive they are willing to refund.
A negro man formerly belonging to Mr. Grimpoole has lost both his
Feet. He will if he survives want necessary cloathing and money to
pay the Doctor's Bill.
Mrs. Roderigue, a widow about 60 years of age, is both in want of
money & Cloathing, &c.
An orphan Boy named Lender, 12 years of Age, has no money.
Mr. Duquesnay is about 50 years of Age; is in want of money and
cloathing, and wishes to go to France.
Mrs. Hubert, a widow 29 years of Age, is in want of money. She
has bills on the Republic of France ; has also a large Estate in St. Do-
mingo, but at present is distressed. If she can dispose of her Bills, she
is willing to repay the money she may receive.
Mr. Hubert is about 33 years of age. He is an officer in the French
service, and engaged in the cause of freedom.
Mrs. Hubert, his wife, is about 37 years of Age. They have a daugh-
ter about 8 years old. They wish to go to France, but are in want of
money to provide for their passage.
Mrs. Decroeq is a widow about 50 years of Age. Is sickly, and in
want of money, &c.
Mrs. Chatele is a widow about 33 years of Age; has a child three
years old. She is the Daughter of Mrs. Deiroeq, is sickly, in want of
money, and wishes to go to France.
Mr. Clairford is about 46 years, who is very much in want of money.
Mr. Javain and sister, two orphans, one 20 and the other 14 yoars of
Age. They have one thousand dollars at interest in this town, but the
interest not sufficient to maintain them. Miss Javain wishes to go to
France.
The above is a list of the French Emigrants from St. Domingo, in and
near this place, & as I am informed, I believe to be a Just statement
Given under my hand at Alexandria, the first day of February 1794.
DENNIS RAMSAY, Mayor.
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P. TO THE Hon. Hardin Burnlby. 1794.
ramends Nelson Crawford, Alex. Stuart, and Francis James as Feb. let
for collection of arrears of taxes in Brigade districts, of which Lynchburg
ell and Amherst form parts.
Stephen Cook to the Governor. Feb. ist.
iting appointment as agent for collection of arrears of taxes for Cumberland
B district, of which Cumberland forms part.
Woodson and others recommend Stephen Cooke as agent for
on of arrears of taxes in Brigade district, of which Cumberland
>art.
Thomas Vaughan to the Governor. Feb. 2d
its appointment as agent for collection of arrears of taxes in Mecklen-
B district, of which Mecklenburg forms part. ^"^
Ro. Brooke to the Governor. Feb. 3d
m mends Lawrence Muse, as agent for collection of arrears of
yr Brigade district, of which Essex forms part.
Robert Porterfield to the Governor. Feb. 4th
its appointment as agent for collection of arrears of taxes in Charlottes-
gade district, of which Augusta forms part. ^^^®
Richard Bibb to the Governor. Feb. 4th
its appointment as agent for collection of arrears of taxes in the
e district ef which Prince Edward forms part.
26 CALENIUR OF STATE PAPEES.
1794. Edmund Ruffin to the Governor.
Feb. 4th Rocom mends Francis EufEn as agent for collection of arrears of taxes
Prince in Brigade district, of which Prince George forms part.
George
Feb. 4th ANDREW RoNALD TO THE GOVERNOR.
Richmond Permit me thus to address your Excellency and the other honorable
members of the Executive on behalf of Mr. Andrew Donald, who being
at a distance from hence himself, has confided his interests on the pres-
ent occasion to my care. This young gentlemen who came into this
county about three years ago, and soon after his arrival from Glasgow
became a citizen of this Commonwealth, is the oldest son and heir at
law of William Donald, deceased, who was the brother and heir of
James Donald, heretofore a resident of Bedford county, but who is now
also dead. Since Mr. Andrew Donald's arrival, he has sold to Mr. Rob-
ert Craig, merchant, in Manchester, two half acre lots of land in that
Town, to which he supposed himself entitled as heir to his late Father
and Uncle, upon which Mr. Craig has since erected some very valuable
buildings, but both these gentlemen have lately been much astonished
and alarmed at an advertisement by Jesse Cogbill, Esq., Escheator for
Chesterfield County, notifying the Public that those two identical lots
would be sold on the 10th day of this month, in virtue of an escheat
and office found in favor of the Commonwealth; whereas, upon an ex-
amination of the Inquest taken as long ago as the year 1777, upon the
Estate of Jaines Donald in the county of Chesterfield, it appears that
altho' he was found by the Jury to be a British Subject, and to be
seized of two lots in the Town of Manchester, yet that their identity is
not ascertained in any measure whatever, and consequently that as fair
purchaser for a valuable consideration, not even Mr. Donald himself
ought to be effected by such a finding, which cannot in my humble opinion
Justify the Escheator in soiling the property. Bui be this as it may, the
confidence reposed in me, making it my duty either to attend the sale, or
to prevent it by an application to a Court of Judicature, if in my power,
and the present circumstance of the Communication between this place
and Manchester being cut off by means too well known to need a
description, it is not permitted me to attend on the day of sale or to
obtain the necessary documents from Mr. Craig and Mr. Donald to
authorize my application to a court of equity. For these reasons and
for others which might with truth and propriety be assigned, I presume
to sollicit from your honorable board an order for suspension of the sale
of the aforesaid lots until some more distant day.
I am with every sentiment of respect, &c.
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Melchizedbck Spraoins to the Governor. 1794.
Soliciting appointmont as agent for collection of arreai'S of taxes in Feb. 6th
Brigade district of which Chesterfield forms part. Manchester
Thos. Yuille to the Governor. Halifax
Recommends Spragins as agent for collection of arrears of
taxes for Brigade district, of which Halifax forms part.
John Cropper's Commission. Feb. 5th
As agent for collection of arreara of taxes in Brigade district, of Richmond
which Accomack forms part.
A. Lewis to the Governor. Feb. 5th
Only fifly-six of my company are yet rausteredj scouts and non-com- Wythe
missioned officers included. The recruiting business has become diffi- ^" ^
cult, owing I believe in a great measure to the troops not receiving their
money for the last year, which obstacle I hope will soon be removed,
knowing the Executive will so soon as in their power forward their pay.
An Ensign and twenty men are march'd to Powell's Valley. The resi-
due will be continued at or in the neighborhood of Fort Lee during the
winter defence. Twelve scouts are more than necessary to act in Capt.
Crockett's Bounds. Powell's Valley requires attention, and shall direct
two out of that number to bo sent there untill the troops destined for
the Summer Defence are in Service.
I have the honor to be, &c.
Joseph Carrington appointed Collector. Feb. 5th
Appointment as agent for collection of arrears of taxes in the Fourth
Brigade district.
John Hopkins to the Governor. Feb. 7th
1 have the honor of transmitting enclosed a letter from the Commis: Richmond
sioner of the Federal City, which was sent to me by the treasurer in
i
2Jt •: jLiiOr: '-Li c»F ^tatl tafu
74h. r^ ifL-Tniftmn dnoL 'Sitf- ^tusit in -^ih: ?''?v«iiHsm '«- amh ior 'Ztif' jmc iurofclseat
I, «
J iiiPPt zsn itnunr if )•<: Au.
f 4iL 4& J'-ry M:<.Mj*firE t< tex C-rcTxaJid^
•of 10^ Ti.'rrA a. iftfisiUh. Ms-nofL iz. -fXjififssziciL ijifti iti- ir:iiji Direct i
3rf-7- F:^ ittLkTliX T-Lltfti-s^iriix ai :<15j^«" Ciir *«:»~j£j«- ii x^tii;^ wrong
iiatio^nLASiWi *.:»:iei li^e i-uLt»tT cc tkft «>mlt iri-iii I id« -wiii too.
rVr- :'firA R^-'XEUT TiTlX'lL. ^IjlTC'E vF X^'^TCli. T? TBI Go^SESOE.
T^/a W7i] otrttrre fcv it* ei.c-k«5<'i >e:icrr wLkii I reii«T*i i^-o davs since
frvoi lb* Briii'b OiiiSi] iLai :i i* ti* wi<b :o irei rc»^i^4ir;^e on ihe duir
oi xh^ m^zi^T%li» in m54:xijc b:m is ib«- Rxevut-it'r: c<a h:« oS^e. 1 am
pka.«kd at Li* reqae^T- e» ihe opir.s mi ^ iLe Exe^c-QiiTe wiSJ be conclu-
KT«. &Dd prereni eat Aznber dispaie? viib him irj ^nr Ba^ines^ that
m%y Cj»«rur on iLe •'aljeci of iLe BntUh Seftmeo in ihis Port ; and as
fnqoect applications are made to the Ma^«m:e«^ you vi.i oblige them
by forwarding yoor opinion a$ 9«>n as convenienu Aliow me a^in to
mention the di«tre>s«ed Fntnch to yon. The commissioners are totally
without money, and e^^ tbe«e poc^r pe<»p3e trom habit trusted to the
w^iekly allowance for rappr*rt. and had taken no pivcaution against its
not being paid, when stopped, had no nosoarea to keep them finom starv-
ing. The Commissioners were therefore under the necessity ot apply-
ing to the Common Hall, who generously lent them all the money they
bad io their Chamber, to be repaid out of the first to be received from
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the Treasury, but as this sum was only one hundred pounds, and their 1794.
weekly Rations amounts to near fifly, I fear they will again be without Feb. 10th
any; and as I imagine the present situation of Richmond may prevent
the Sheriifs from the upper Country paying, and as perhaps those of
this or the neighboring counties may have money to pay to the Treas-
ury if it was permitted the Commissioners to receive it, and to draw on
the Auditor, it would be a means of relieving those unfortunate people.
The ship Normandi led this Port on Sunday, the 9th instant, it is said
to proceed with the other French Ships of war to Annapolis. The Doe-
dalus appears to be preparing for sea. I am happy to have it in my
power to report to your Excellency that the behavior of both the
French and English officers and the crews of the Ships has been hither-
to peaceable and proper, and that they have in no instance within my
knowledge insulted or infringed the neutrality of this Port.
I have the honor to be, &c..
Sir, y'r ob't Serv't.
Norfolk, February 9th, 1794.
Sir:
I greatly hope that no dispute will ever arise between you as
Consul to his Brittanic majesty, and the magistrates of this Borough
respecting the British seamen in this Port, for while I am happy in
observing that you have ever appeared anxious to avoid it, I can, I
think, with justice say that the magistrates are equally intent to pre-
vent it, and that I am sure they will always in the Execution of your
office assist you in the manner they conceive it be legal and proper, but
as doubts have arisen respecting the limits and extent of your authority,
I am pleased that you have addressed to me in your letter of yesterday
Queries on this question, all of which I decline to answer, as they may
lead to this subject, and on which I am not competent to decide; and
as it puts it in my power by forwarding your letter to the Executive to
obtain the Attorney-Generars opinion, who will, I'm in hopes, in answer
to your Queries draw the line of your office and the duty of the magis-
trates in assisting you in the Execution with so strong a hand as to
pot every matter that might occasion discussion with you out of dis-
pute. I imagine that it will not be in my power to write the Governor
by this Post, but I will most certainly forward a copy of your letter to
him by the next, and so soon as I am favoured with his answer, I will
take the earliest opportunity of communicating it to you.
I have the honor to be, &c.,
ROBERT TAYLOR, Mayor.
P. S. — The Constables that had the British Seamen in custody yester-
day were, I fear, intoxicated, and tho. it is no excuse for their behavior.
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1794. and for which they deBerre panishment^ yet it wiU aoooont to joo for
Feb. 10th their impertineDce and for allowing the man to escape.
JOHN HAMILTON, Eeq.,
Consol of his Brittannick Majesty^ Norfolk.
Feb. 10th Jack, a slave, the property of Ralph C. Anderson, was convicted by
Chesierfieid the Coanty Court ol Chesterfield of adminisienng poisonous medicines
to Willi&m Clebcime and Sarah his wife, of the said county, with an in-
tent to murder them. But the Court are of opinion, unanimously, thskt
the said Jack is an object of men^y, and do recommend him accordingly,
which wfts order&d to be certified.
Present — Thomas Bc»lling. George Mark ham. Gnmville Smith, Edward
Morlev. and Thomas Bailev. Genu. Justices.
Fcb.U2h EL Kjfox, Secretary of War, to the Governor.
Wjr I Lave had the honor of receiving and submitting your letter of the 1
iittlAiit to the President of the United States. The subject of fortifying
the Principal Sea Pons of the United States, in which is included j^ot-
Ufik, is DOW under the Consideration ol a Committee of the House of
Riej^reiientatives. who it is expected will very shortly report their opin-
yyn tbere^on. Frc^m the prevailing sentiment little doubts seems to be
eutienaaned thai a measure with which the peace, safety, and dignity ol
tirt" United States is so intimately blended, will be adopted. The sub-
J4irt of a long cc»nti nuance in our ports of vessels of war belonging to
the h^lligerent fiariies had been previously considered, the result of
whieh vou will find in Mr. Joffeison's letter to Mr, Hammond, the Brit-
isb Minister, dated the 9th September last. It will appear that the
Ships of war MoDging to the belligerent powers, provided those at war
with Franoe do not bring prires, enjoy an equality in our ports.
1. In eases ol urgent necessity: 2d. In cases of comfort and con-
venience: and 3d. In the time thev mav chuse to continue. The case
of the sbij»s of war on opposite sides being at Xorlolk, creates a deli-
cate and dangerous situation for that town, which nothing can remedy
sc» efftictually as its lacing put in state of respectable defence. Indeed
some information has been received by which it would appear that the
Iioedalus had nred a shot in a very unjnstidable manner. The Presi-
dent of the Unite*! States requests your Excellency s information upon
this subject* propi-rly attested, so that such measurets may be taken
thereon as shall appear proper,
I have the honor to be. &c
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A. J. Dallas, Secbbtary of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 1794.
TO THE Governor.
In obedience to an act of the General Assembly of Pennsylvania Feb. 11th
passed on the 22d day of March last, I have the honor to transmit to Pbila-
you for the use of the Legislature of the State in which you preside, a ^IE}^^
copy of the laws of this Commonwealth from the second day of October, office
1781, to the 2d day of October, 1790, the receipt of which you will be
pleased to acknowledge.
I am, sir, <&c.
8
Thos. Newton, Jr., to the Governor. Feb. I2th
I shall be exceedingly obliged to your Excellency if you will fix a Norfolk
uniform for the Artillery, and also the number each officer is to raise
for his quota, without I doubt it will never be filled. The Capt. is sickly,
and does not give much attention thereto. The time for raising their
quotas, I think, should be short, that the sooner they are on duty the
better. I beg your Exc'y will send some of Baron Steuben's treatises, the
few we before had were distributed to the officers then in commission, most
of whom are gone from this, and the books are lost; & instead of three
companys which then existed, we now have seven. We have some
military stores on hand which have not been paid for, & which I am
liable. Would it be Justifiable to pay for them out of the fines, and
also to build a shelter for keeping the Artillery in, which could be done
k so contrived as to serve for a Guard House ? These things are abso-
lutely necessary, and should be provided, as they will be of great sav-
ing to the public, and the men would more cheerfully turn out when
they had a place of shelter to retire to from duty. At present they are
exposed, or must go to a Tavern where they get drunk, and are rend-
ered useless. Y'r Exc'y will excuse me for mentioning these matters,
but I hope some mode may be pointed out for obtaining them. The
militia law has not pi*ovided for such purposes, but it is reasonable that
they should be had by some means, and I beg y'r Exc*ys opinion there-
on. I enclose a recommendation of officers, which I expected was
before sent. The commissions are much wanting. I will thank your
Excellency to point out the law where the militia are to be called on
by the civil magistrate. We have ever considered it a duty to obey the
call, bat should be glad to see the law Justifying it, which I am igno-
rant of at present. The Constitution directs in all cases the military
shall be under strict subordination to the Civil, but does not define there-
oti«
I am, &c.
32 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1794. A. Lbwis to thb Govbrnor.
Feb. 17th Enclosed is the copy of a letter from Col. Charles Cocke to me on the
Fort Lee 19th this instant. I march from this place with what troops can be
spared, am in hopes to be able to go from the lower station in Lee
county with between forty & fifty men, and indeavour to make the
Enemy shifl their quarters, for as certain as they are allowed to com-
pleat their hunt there, when ready to go home our frontiers must suffer
by them either in lives or property. The party will be too weak to
continue any time in the Enemy's country, but hope to have the advan-
tage if any to be taken, and make use of every effort in my power to
prevent surprise on our side. If the Northwards are amusing Gen'l
Wane with the prospects of a Peace, our frontiers will be in great dan-
ger untill a peace is confirmed, for a great many of them will be averse
to any Treaty that may be proposed, & those that are unfriendly dis-
posed will so soon as they can leave their own country with safety, fall
on our frontiers, with an expectation that the Southern Indians will be
blamed for it. My Company is not j'et compleat, and find it difficult
recruiting, owing to what I mentioned in my last, but as well as I recol-
lect, I made a mistake in my information to you of the number mas-
tered— inserted the number 56 instead of 66. If I did, the latter is the
number then mustered, including non-commissioned officers, scouts, &
one musician.
I am with respect, &c,
Lee County, February 9th, 1794.
I undertake to inform you that the first Day of this month the
Indians came within about 15 miles of my house and stole 50 head of
horses. They were followed, and the men saw so much sign that they
came back & were reinforced, & is not yet returned. We are informed
that John Watts has made his Boast that he will make the Blood run
in Lee county as the Branches does with water. Ensign Colville arrived
yesterday. I have, according to his orders from you, directed him to
the Sinking Spring, which is the best place in that quarter, and it is
within five or six hundred yards from the county line. If you do in-
tend to make a change as you informed me, I have made it known in
Lee county, and have got the promise of some good men to go. The
Indians now are in the woods between Cumberland* and the Tennessee.
I think if they are not drove from that place we shall have bad times
here this Spring. I hoar that the Northwards want peace, which
makes me more afraid, for all the Indians that mean mischief will be
on the Frontiers. I would bo glad you would come down. I wish to
go one Trip with you on our Frontiers. I make no doubt but we shall
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 33
meet with game enoagh in two or three days. They say they are 1794.
plenty in that Bounds. Feb. 17th
I am, Sir, your most humble Serv't,
CHARLES COCKE.
To A. Lewis, Port Lee.
W. H. Cavendish to the Governor. Feb. I7th
As I had determined to act with the utmost impartiality in dis- Greenbrier
charging the trust reposed in me in letting the furnishing of rations to
the troops stationed in this and Kanawha Counties this present year, I
shortly after my return home set up advertisements in those counties
of my intention of letting the same to the lowest bidder, at the upper
ford of Gauly River, on the 10th instant. I attended accordingly, and
found several persons of Kanawha County assembled for that purpose,
who made proposal^ of undertaking the Business on the following
terms, vis: John Yanvibber, at 12} Cents per Ration; John Rennolds &
Allen Prior, @ 10 cents; and Reuben Slaughter, at 9 cents p. Ration.
As I had expected the imminent danger to which they are exposed in
that coanty would have induced them to undertake on the lowest
terms. I was surprised to bear the increased price from what it was
furnished last year, and thereupon informed them I could not close with
any of their proposals, as I was certain Government would expect to
be furnished as cheap, if not cheaper this year than last, it having con-
tracted for the supply of the troops in Ohio county at 7 cents the ration.
Accordingly, I returned home without affecting any part of the intent
of my Journey.
Upon inquiry, I find many causes assigned which concur to account
for this rise in the demand. The contractor for last year has exhausted
all the live stock which could be bad in that county, so that they must
be supplied with that article from Greenbrier. Flour, which last year
could be had at 3i dollars, now sells at 5 dollars '^ Barrel; and every
other article is advanced in so great proportion, add to which the atten-
tion paid by the Executive to measures, in which persons employed by
it discharge their duty, they arc convinced government will expect that
the person punctually comply with this engagement. That the troops
be well and regularly supplied, and that it would not wink at the
neglect or remissness of persons employed in that department. And
indeed the manner in which the soldiers were heretofore supplied with
provisions put it out of the power of the most active officer to have
rendered any essential service had it been wanted. The soldiers were
almost all quartered with the Inhabitants, who furnished them as their
own fkmily, and If any party was wanted to scout, seldom had any pro-
on band to furnish the necessary supplies for that occasion. As
6
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>«•- 3vai ifw Jutcr^itj -tn^^tr :iv. *j.j toxkriniftau "w.iairaa ±?f« i£3->rmifig roar
rwi*tti :■! laitai*!?' •-tra.* Ti-t i: J^trvai!* .3 li** is*:az* cif fcrc i«bing even
ihi liH: JC'V'CC!: yr^.cr-sL "•"— -ii i^hr-i ^oa: 'c :j»£ ak j-ta::*! l-es?:; £!*»>. which
kiitii^iL *>: r^^s*.". 1: iXT- £".XTa TT Tx** ▼— Ji« <r:i^« *L*»^-s*ii.tiE^ von there-
'.dittfTk IitnA^vf I SLxi" ::i*:i-' la-i :»ia«5Lr^ ic -w-jj-McIt iis^r^iin^ the
Put*i>t Trtan":::?*- ^T'SkiT -.:•: sea... Ij** .T!:::<ir* ▼^-.•ii t-:-c i£tnis:e*i 10
£Tt -3' SCAT'S- f.r i":* ir>*:-.'r. I :^i_tt- -.i'i j.-Kri^ic-aa- i^z-ci^isitri i herein
hMTi. bc«« «j4Lpc>eii -m-'^z I I'^at ««:i:<z':^ ver^ iLsxMhAietj' &ner the
rwiwy; «esi vbi, PersAr*^ ": st&j I'.c xx'r: nttfd«e*r joo. IiL2':*riiiation I
rwftxred vbec &*. *i*:::^-tT &r<r f-'Toi «4:aK Dt*««:«,-* isjaedimic-iv trom
■ - ■
Pwci Pkaaas;. Tb-cj rzzirrzrri 3^ "lOAi •'reibfri^ W^v^* h^ ty » rapid
fonJrrin^ Li* •.-ajap. I b-:*!>^ ZKT-y^'UT wjm nfm *ww»ir *a«!*s*. oiher-
"■"if* I azD straii ■:: ««qz K-rnwr -ii^e* r^'TiTc ts^c Govern mem was
oicifc»i u> fiiTc i^iiriisA.^ wLa: :i'cy p^^n^ei :o &sc ror iheir service,
axtd tbe Commaci^y l<cipieti*e«I t::^ ea*:>rTa.x£« ^Axee :o di^obArge the
de^ As tbe «ar^«cet zziat^vr •.-< ;:ii^ Icuer rv:^pl^:tII^c Baxioa« appeared
of too moch impC'M&iKxr :o ^avc i*y^*:i.'ii^i w::coa; ^rK izuormiDg von
<]€ \he roe in the * * • !?o 1 dope i\ wL. J\i<i[ty cay ^eQ^iiDg the
bearer »>krly with ib;« Iei;er. ani tha; be wLL be paii the asaal allow-
ai>ee ^ven to persii^c* on like '.vcaaiiot*.
I aEL. Sir. Yoar Ex^-eLIeDoy *
Mv- -> !.: H c-!e Servant.
F«A I7ih I'Avii. Fatteb^'-x tv the Goversor.
Maju.-UeiUMr It iB represented to me this dav that the pea^^e and go->i onJor of the
InbabitADtff of the Town ot* Manchester & <»urty of Chesterfield will
be interrupted from the appearance of arme«i men. and other in forma-
lioD to strengthen their suspicions. I* it your opinion from this repre-
«entation that I frhall onier out anv part oi the militia of the e«>nnty?
I eball etrictlv pursue your instructions.
Y*r mo. olit St^rv'i.
Feb. iJJth Phil. W. Fendall to the Governor.
Alexandria The Directors of the Bank of Alexandria from a desire to aeconimo-
date the Commonwealth, have agreed to receive the £1200 int. mone3%
and £300 German Gold, mentioned in your letter of the 11th instant;
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the former at one hundred and six cents p. pound, and the latter at 1794.
seventy-five cents p. pennyweight, and upon receipt of the money in the Feb. 18th
Bank, I am directed to issue post notes to the amount at sixty days'
date. If these terms are agreeable, you will please to forward the
money as soon as convenient.
I have the honor to be, very EepectfuUy,
Y'r ob't serv't.
The bearer will be so good as to state to me the loss which the C'th
would sustain by the acceptance of the above terms.
H. LiEE.
James Brbgkenridge to the Governor. Feb. I8th
Bonds of Captain Bowyer and John Taylor as agents for collection of Fincasile
arrears of taxes in Brigade district, of which Botetourt forms part.
Regulations observed by the inhabitants of Manchester pre- Feb. I9th
vious TO the 17th instant.
A Guard consisting of six men, whose duty was to patrol from the
foot of Mayors bridge to Bocketts, or any other place where they might
apprehend a communication from Bichmond.
Regulations observed the 17th & 18th Inst. — A Guard of 12 and 15
men, the officer included, stationed at the foot of Mayo's Bridge, to pre-
vent all communication with the Inhabitants of Richmond. Persons on
either side permitted to meet with the Guards to transact Business;
Travellers allowed to pass the Guard whose intention was not to stop
in Manchester, and promising to pass the back street of the Town.
Persons recommended to the Governor —
William Smith, Richard Baugh, & Jos. Brown.
DAVID PATTESON, L. C. C.
Manchester Regulations concerning small-pox. Feb. I9th
HiNRT Lee, Esq.:
We the subscribers, Inhabitants of the County of Manchester
Chesterfield, request that the Executive would proceed to appoint
36 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1794. proper officers (under the Act of Assembly of 1793) to superintend the
Feb. 19th performance of quarantine in said county —
Magistrates, Bernard Markham,
David Patteson,
Reuben Austin,
Benj. Hatcher,
James Brander,
George McCreedie,
James Patteson,
Henry Elliott,
Joseph C. Brown,
Rich'd Baugh,
James Frazer.
Feb. 19th R. QUARLES TO THE GOVERNOR.
Barracks I wrote to you some short time past & suggested the propriety of
procuring brass mountings for our muskets instead of Iron. At the
same time I dropped a line to Mr. Taylor, the Brass Founder in Rich-
mond, in order to ascertain the price of that article. He has conse-
quently made his calculations, and has taken the trouble to ride to this
place in order to engage the Business. I confess the man appears to
use much candour, and from his calculation as well as my own, I think
offers to do them for less than wo can possibly have them made in that
metal in this part of the world, & for about one-half the price they will
cost us made here of Iron. He says he will furnish the various articles
of the mounting at the price of four shillings per sett, and will engage
to furnish them at the rate of three hundred setts per month. If you
think proper that I should close with him, you will do me the honor to
mention it.
I am, sir, with respect.
Feb. 20th WiLLIAM RUFFIN TO THE GOVERNOR.
Fredericks- ^ have the honor, in behalf of Mr. Brooke, to acknowledge the re-
burg ceipt of your favour of the 19th Instant by Express, & beg leave to
assure you that he would have answered your letter of the 7th instant
earlier than he did, had he not have been so much engaged in his other
avocations, added to which he has himself been very much indisposed;
indeed he was so much so, that he was apprehensive he would not be
able to perform the Journey untill the day or two before he left home,
He set off for Frederick county yesterday morning, & will, if possible,
comply with all your requests, by attending the three inquests of which
I presume he has informed you.
I have the honor to be, &c.
CALBNDAK OF STATE PAPERS. 37
MosBS Mann to the Governor. 1794.
I have roasoD to supose that my iDBtructions may have been misoar- Feb. 2l8t
ried or otherways Destroyed In consequence of their not coming to V^arm
hand. Also a report have been serculated in the Kanawa country By "P"°g8
Moris & Clendenin that I am not to have a command there. I at this
time have my men nearly in Eedyness. Agreeable to my verbell instruc-
tions I find myself under pressing obligations to pray for my instruc-
tions to be forwarded by the Bearer, which will be of Imaculate service
to me, & remove the doubts of those of my soldiers who are now living
in state of suspense. I find myself under obligations to inform your
Excellency that I soly detest Receiving instructions from Colo. Clen-
denin, but prays that I may be commanded by Col. Thomas Lewis
whilst your Excellency pleases to continue mo in service.
Your Excellency will please to point out the place of Rendezvous, &
by whom to be mustered. My men are chiefly Inhabitants of Bath
county, under which sercumstances I should be extremely happy to
Rendesvousing at the warm springs.
The paymaster has not come to hand, which occations numbers of my
men to murmer. Their sercumstances in General are very low, & their
demands very pressing for money to support or prepare them for the
next campaign.
I shall refer you to the Bearer, who can give you a better information
of Clendenin*s & Morris's conduct in scrculating Reports that I conceive
to be injuris, and at the same time void of truth.
I am sir, with due Respect,
Your very h*ble serv^t.
John Minor, Jr., to the Governor. Feb. 2iBt
I have honour of acknowledging the receipt of yours of the 7th Fredericks-
instant, and the pleasure of informing you that Mr. Brooke has paid burg
due attention to the communication of the Executive. He left this
place in the beginning of the present week for Frederick county to
attend the Coroner's inquest in that county, and will no doubt be pres-
ent at those in the counties of Fauquier and Shenandoah. I feel my-
self well pleased that the charge has devolved on him, as his known
abilities will enable him to do more Justice to the appointment than I
could have done. I beg leave, sir, to thank the Executive for their con-
fidence in me, and to assure them of my ready complyance, had it been
i am, dear sir, with Esteem and respect,
Y'r most ob*t serv't.
38 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1794. Edmund Harrison to the Governor.
Feb. 22d Asking to be excused from attendance at Board meetings on account
qC figmily affliction.
Feb. 23d Thos. Newton, Jr., to the Gtovernoe.
Norfolk I rec'd your Exc'j's letter of the 20th, and shall now endeavour to
recapitulate what my last letter contained, as from my indisposition, &
the past going of, I did not keep a copy. I requested a particular time
should be fixed for the officers of the Artillery to raise their quota of
men. If this is not done I fear it will not be effected, as some of those
appointed are not approved of by the people. This I beg may be
attended to as soon as convenient by the Executive. I inclosed a
recommendation also of officers, of which a copy was before sent, and I
have at hand. Their commissions are much wanted. I also requested
to know in what manner the militia were to act if called on by the
civil powers. I am glad to hear there is some probability of soon get-
ting a defence here. It will be an effectual means of keeping good
order. About this day three weeks, Capt. Knowles had some company
on board the Doedalus, & in firing a salute some small shot were left in
one of the guns, & were thrown on the shore, but did no damage. An
enquiry was made into the case here by the Mayor (who was on board)
and every circumstance that 1 have beard, there was no reason to be-
lieve the shot were intentionally left. As the Capt. had given orders to
draw the Guns, the Post is Just setting off, and your letter arriving so
late that I have time to send other proofs of this affair, but will collect
them to-morrow and send by next post. Be assured that I shall give
your Exc*y every inftirmation ot interest or information that may hap-
pen here, considering it ray duty so to do. I have the Business of defence
so much at heart that I will with pleasure undertake to do anything
toward forwarding it, and I think I could pi*ocure all materials at a
moment's warning towards effecting so desirable an end. I have heard
that the people of South Carolina have it in contemplation to subscribe
for a frigate to give Congress. I think if a subscription was handed
through this state we should raise sufficient for one also, & we could
soon build here at this place. Some of our townsmen are carried into
Algiers, which we feel much — Capt. Wallace and Crew. The Captain
has a wife here, & I believe only one child by a former wife. I have
not yet learnt who his mate was and the others of the crew. I thank
God I have got about again, & hope soon to get over my late illness. I
thank your Exc'y for your good wishes, ami am
Your Excellency's ob't serv'L
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I requested some of Baron Steuben's Books and the Militia laws to 1794.
distribute to the officers. We have now seven companies, and bad but Feb. 23d
three before.
Thos. Newton, Jr., to the Governor. Feb. 24th
The enclosures will inform your Excellency the case respecting the Norfolk
shot or shots fired from the British Frigate Doodalus. That it happened
accidental I have not a doubt, or by means of some person putting
them into the Gun with a malicious intention, unknown to any officer
on board the frigate. Tho* Capt. Knowles and officers think there was
no shot, yet I have reason to believe there was, as two men declare
they saw them strike the bank at the time they were saluting. I did
not take their depositions as I considered it of no consequence, every-
thing appearing that there was no intention of insult or injury from the
Reports of the Gentlemen who were on board at the time. In justice
to Sir Chas. W. Knowles, I must say I have ever found him disposed to
observe the strictest neutrality. His letter to me is inclosed for your
farther information. Last night Captains James & arrived from
Italia & Monserat. They declared to mo that they had rec'd a procla-
mation of the King of Great Brittain, setting forth that all vessels com-
ing from the French Island with French produce on board except mo-
lasses and Taffia, agreeable to an edict of the late King of France, were
legal prize as illicit traders. One of these Captains deposed to this
effect, and the deposition is gone on to Col. Parker, as it concerns one
of Mr. Cowper*s vessels. I have had the misfortune of a box of plate
being taken by a French Privateer (& carried into Gaudaloupe), out of
the Sloop Diligent, Capt. John Cunningham, from Barbadoos, the same
being devised to Mr. Norton and wife, Eliza Tucker, alias Eliza Faulk-
ner, and to Mr. Newton and myself, by John Tucker, Esq., our relation,
& sent by the above vessel. There was also seven barrels of sugar
taken out of the said vessel, and landed in Gaudaloupe, belonging to
my daughter Martha G. Newton. How to got redress I know not, and
shall be obliged to your Excellency lor your opinion thereon. Mr. Nor-
ton was fortunate enough to get his share in safe. Captain Cunning-
ham's letter to his owner will show your Excellency that it was taken
oat and lodged for proof. I shall be much obliged for your direction of
the kind of cockade the officers, &c. are to wear, as almost every one at
present differ, being according to their fancy, which I think is not right,
and requires as much uniformity as the cloathing. I know not what
aopplys the State may have of powder. Our magazine is much exposed
and not above 2,500 lbs. in qr. therein. I have enclosed another recom-
mendation of officers, least your Excellency should not find the one be-
fore sent. A fine ship now lies in our harbour peirced for 22 Guns,
40 cxle5T*ab of state PAPSBS.
v« ^2 aviaey u> 9irr ibr poMIe vbb. I W&evY w« kave
^o:? vKiid :oiitnbitce iarTsi j towr4» pcKiai^ tbdr
KHbe i&x nr n 1J.AI i^ saj '?< ione ^fxp^s^iidouiSLj. Mr. Tarior deeiRd
ibfr u- ixirrxL j^rv ihac tiif -v^if enable ^} wrrxz mm. a siz^« 43t Rbea-
^"'-'f^g— asii r?iii«i!C(^i n*? "^a 'niritXMs ^e letter >} him 10 jnor Kxeefleocj.
CcnuiPitt r^:e^ -vaj? tiia£ ^e Br.ctish are !myni^ Sanre ^vaalxtice ol
Fsrk 4 fdrsfiA^ :; >? zhair LnAnth?. I a*>pe in jour a^xt to hear ol
§eout ^rc^araiiofi 5:r oar ied£a«:t*. T^o *it zhitme Iar*xe pcieiea that wen
as Oanftienaafi Wf3al»i in whiI as Oiti P'sinc ComoTrt.
A lafia. pcrfcaptf nEUbrra&ate 'nci*tiwc haTin^ ttappmasd witk nespeci
e» aa aiaugii parsj rile^ailT as««eflibi«^ a» ic r» <niiaoiafv«i at iJbe looi ol
Bciii^ 00 UM MaoecHwter ^de. aoti mjrsvit. (mc wmw powvta ia ao
«a mj part w«n» scnicinizeii ioco or broiE^t &» tW tc«4 aatM
iajarj cofaoucsiiii oa nj perwo anti propvwtj naj possilrfj kowvrer
iaive ^cvtn rae v aussreprttitfaca£:oai» !» jijor MLroeiiaac^. whow ^ood
ofmbam ms- w«ii aa «t«q the ai«]«c trilline iibiiTidaal of ciM eoauamailj
woaiii be ^xtremitj. I have taken ciie libisrtT <H* scufai^ mo oaore Ikaa
tJbfr lliflovtajf abi$oiat« c^rcik aD«i if in chi2» iecul I aaj Ve tb<Mi|rkt
GraaMaKmw. I huTpe ib«* pecolianCT •>( the ^ficiiaczQa wiiiek I am ia, will
ia fiba ««|ii»i ^ iooie api^^ou^y. I will Lh«n iM^n with aaafita^ to joar
EzeaQancj. aow>*ver tunei^ it maj b« thou^t tt> cha sabjaec that sil-
aated 9S' I wa« iKfiw^:«a ih*s twt> cowius; I coositiwred it aa Boat pradcal
and mkOs zo •nxnciiie w^th che ni«*aiNire» ti SschouMid rfitarrig to the
aouii-pox. Aceoriin^ J I noTed mj tamilT «yv«r on Sataniaj'. the 9th
ait^ 'tt 'Triar » arail oij^lt of ihac b«*nedc. in Um 'iotnc chT which how-
ev^er :c ww> certainij mj dacj. mj ^.*are. and mj wiah» iMCh hetota Bf
mifTvai and artwr. 10 prw>;QC «:iM !$ataii«!at oifWnca bataic giTes to the
piaea ±oai whence I irame. wiiich was^ ovmptied with, and if I aaibrta-
aaseij ^fiilizred in wacinenc with <K>me. I can aT^nr that neither aiTaelf
oar laamilj aitho' it wad> treii^aenu j the oi^e with others) ever attempted
CO enter the Town £r*}ni the oommencemeat of the ifoonier. Mr tap-
piiea dor the ^nw or the tamilv tho. were aeowisahlT broaicht over froa
m^Y ^'^'^ plantation in a Oant.v .'ut ^A the JurhAiicciQO aa it ia soppoeed
of the ^t created ;£uar<i piaced '^here. notwithc^tandia^ that Ckaoe had
been taken awar ^>ai the lantirnzj: piace and tbood aaiier theejeaf
she Maaoheeter truard. Thiz^ conduct*, however
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 41
over, bat not content as it appeared with such behavior, a couple of 1794.
negro men from the plantation, desirous of seeing their fellow-servants, Feb. 24th
but who had had the sraall-pox several years ago, came over, and on
their return were taken by a Guard, placed upon the Falls plantation,
who lay in ambush for them, and arbitrarily carried to that at the foot
of the Bridge in Manchester. They were there cruelly treated, one in
particular, by Thomas Goode, who after having beaten him in the most
violent and inhuman manner, turned him over to Richmond. With ap-
parent difficulty from the severity of the treatment he received, he
reached there — the previous loss of blood, and what was streaming out
of his ears, nose and mouth, which can be proved, rendered it without
exaggeration somewhat astonishing. A conduct like this in a civilized
Country was so strange and unjustifiable as induced his master upon
complaint being made to him, immediately to inquire into the particu-
lars, and if possible to find out the perpetrator that he might be brought
to such punishment as the laws of the land would decide. He accord-
ingly applied to Mr. Younghusband and four others to attend him as
witness to what might happen upon this investigation, and altho' its
true they were armed, yet it was agreed upon by the party previous to
leaving Richmond not to offer the smallest violence, to act only on the
defensive, for from what had happened to the poor negro, we did not
know if we did not go armed what injury we might not sustain our-
selves. In order if possible however to convince that no hostility on
oar parts were intended, I approached unarmed and singly at some
distance from the rest of the party, and called out for the Captain of the
Guard. Mr. Goode at length appeared, upon which I complained of his
treatment to the negro. He avowed the doing it, and further said he
woald act in the same manner were it to do again. I then informed
him that I should prosecute him for it. His reply was too vulgar, and
is perhaps unnecessary to insert here. Having obtained this proof,
which was my sole object, it was our intention to return, but before
it could be effected, Mr. Goode called out vehemently for the Guard to
turn oat and put every man to death. A scuffle then ensued ; the re-
salt was that three of us were taken, and after a good deal of severity,
repeated insults, threats and even orders from Goode in this particu-
lar situation to be put to death, we were detained all night upon the
Beach. We then underwent a trial before the magistrates of Chester-
field, out of whose Jurisdiction we conceived and believe we had been
taken. The Guard, it may not perhaps be amiss to mention, were al-
lowed to be both prosecutors as well as witnesses. At length we were
eompelled to give our bonds in £50 penalty each, to appear at next Ches-
teHIeld court. In hopes that so extraordinary a conduct above recited,
iiiftead of being the cause of pursuing Tyrannical and unjust measures
any farther, would upon deliberation have at length produced reason &
poMibly a sight of Justice, in company with three of ipy acquaint-
6
4S CAI^ENBAB OP STATE PAPERS.
17M. aaces I undertook to go to the plmntacioii oa the Wridm^ fiiilowiii^; my-
Feb. 2Mk self a^o bnameaft. the others to amaae thenmeiTes wkh their Gmia,
which I conceived I had a right to allow. So inaoit waft ofered. nor
oppoeition made to oar landing. On arriving at the fiLonse iiAi&ediatel j
thro' the plantation. Jfr. Da^'d Pattesoo. imagining he hdtd powen,
eame ap to the Garden where I waa hn^^ and h>rbtd myBelf or anj of
mj acqaaintaneee trom carrying a Gun in tntore, at Lsast for the pres-
ent, obeerring at the itame time that perhape I might be allowed the
use of one, bat it most be immediateij trom the Hoose. It was not in
my power, he obaerred at the same time, to grant that indolence to
any other, aithoagh on my own Innd ot coarae those with me were
forbid. ThL» it most be conieflsed created a good deal of surprise on
oar part«7 being in a country as we thoaght of freedom, hot not know-
ing the law or the extent ot his powers, we sabmitted. so far as to make
the beat of oar way back in a peaeeabie manner. When in the pursuit
of that amusement upon which some ot the party came, one of them
having separated from the rest, was taken prisoner by a Guard placed
upon the plantation, on his way home, and actually carried to that at
the foot of the Bridge. Misstng him sometime, and expecting that he
might meet with a similar, or perhaps worse &te. wishing at the same
time to prevent any further disturbance. I thought it most advisable to
make my escape in a canoe. A Guard it can be asserted with truth
were absolutely dispatched after asy tho' for what reasoo, I am still
ignorant. I most now before I conclude this lengthy, tiresome^ tho' true
account of what has lately happened, ask the favour of your Excel-
lency for redress in the peculiar situation in which I am fixed, to define
the extent of the powers ot these Gentlemen to know whether I have
not a right to pass to and from my own land, and to take whom I
please, without being liable to insult, or to be dragged like a criminal
before a lawless party. I ask these £[kvours with the more freedom, sir,
from a conviction that your Excellency will know upon investigation ^
should it be necessary, I have in no instance of my life ever deviated
from the laws of the land, or ever been considered as a disturber of the
peace of the community.
I have the honor to be^ kc^
Feb. 24th MBKTiifo of Justices of Chxstxrfixld Cojivty.
At a meeting of the Justices of Chesterfield County at Nicholas Giles
Tavern in the Town of Manchester, on Monday, the 24th day of Feb-
ruary, 1794, Summoned for the purpose of preventing the small pox be-
ing brought into and Spreading in the said county:
Present: Bernard Markbam, £dward Mosely, Granville Smith,
Thomas BaUy, hnd John Hill.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 43
It appearing that the small pox is at this time prevailing in the City 1794.
of Richmond, and there are sufficient reasons to fear that the infection Feb. 24th
may be communicated to the Inhabitants of said County, the mem-
bers present are of opinion that the Lieutenant Colonel Commandant
be requested to order forth so many of the militia of the said county as
may be sufficient to post Guards at the foot of Mayo*s Bridge, Coutts'
ferry, opposite Rocketts, and such other places as may be thought neces-
sary to prevent all intercourse between the City of Richmond, and the
said county, as far as the security of the Inhabitants aforesaid, and the
peace and good order of society may require, and that the same be con-
tinued as long as real danger is apprehended.
BERNARD MARKHAM,
EDWARD MOSELEY,
G. SMITH,
THOS. BAILEY,
JNO. HILL.
H. Capeeton to the Governor. Feb. 25th
Tear Excellency no doubt ere this time is in possession of the sentence Greenbrier
of the Court martial of the 12th December last. If any doubt remains
in your mind Respecting any of the acqusations against me, you will
please to order a Court martial and let me have the matter .fairly inves-
tigated, at the last, many of my most valuable witnesses ware absent.
Then if any fraud is discovered in me, or the Commonwealth or any
individual of my Company, I shall expect the law to be Executed, but
on the contrary do trust your Excellency will protect me from all my
Designing and prejudiced enemy's so far as in your power.
In my letter to you of the 18th January last, I informed your Excel-
lency that Colo. Clendenin from his artful Deceptions to me, was the
cause of things being done in the manner you find them, and can fully
demonstrate the same if indulged with the opportunity, I, together with
ft great many of my fellow citizens, Do trust your Excellency will not
let him pass with impunity. I should have been in Richmond before
this only on account of the small pox.
I am your Excellency's
ob't Servant.
Wm. Davies to the Governor. Feb. 25th
^e publication of the Report of the General Board of Commissioners Broadway,
(i copy of which is herewith enclosed No. 1), having at length pro- Now York
44 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1794. molged the altimate result of my negociations on the part of the State,
Feb. 25th it becomes proper as well as important for me to ascertain the Extent
of the compcDsation I am to receive for my services, I wish to be neither
tedious nor troublesome. I will avoid as much as possible touching upon
the peculiar difficulties & Embarrassments of the Business, which in
itself was of vast extent & complicated variety involving in it the Exe-
cution of laws & regulations as unstable as the occurrences of the war,
and fluctuating with every change in the Legislative & Executive De-
partments— And which embraced the transactions of numerous Agents
uninformed, irregular, and ofjten uncontrolled, very many of whom were
never brought to a settlement, nor even an office created for the purpose,
and which, moreover, was obscured and mutilated by the devastations
of the Enemy, rendering the attainment of evidence, for support or Ex-
planation, a work of constant solicitude and painful research, a business
enveloped in additional perplexities by the variety of persons who
had undertaken and abandoned the task of preparing it. All of
them acting under different regulations or possessing different views
as to the mode of conducting it, & which had passed thro* all
the periods of time allowed by law for its preparation & the accounts
& Documents already in the hands of the District Commissioner before
I was engaged in it, and which, notwithstanding was in so unfin-
ished a condition, that 1 found a large proportion of papers still re-
maining to be stated, so that it became thro* necessity, one of the first
objects of my agency, to avail myself if possible of some plausable pre-
text for objecting to the District Commissioners conduct, so as to Justify
the State as well in detaining them as in claiming further time for their
Exhibition. How fully this object was accomplished may appear by a
referrence to the protest, which I presented to the Commissioner on hw
departure with the accounts & claims of the State, and the Report I
made to the Executive on the occasion. With these Representations I
Repaired to New York, and obtained a prolongation of time, having
however, previously abstracted all the laws & regulations from the com-
mencement of the controveray with Great Britain, that in any manner
related to the subject of my appointment, and put into operation under
the authority of Government proper measures for collecting from all
quarters of the Commonwealth the best evidence to be had, with respect
to their Execution. A mass of hetrogeneous matter as may well be
supposed was thus brot. forward; which together with those papers
which I had found unstated in the office, I was sedulously engaged in
selecting and preparinjic when I received notice from the Auditor of the
Treasury that from the extreme imperfection in which that branch of
the Virginia claims appeared which were delivered to him by the Dis-
trict Commissioners, and by law were assigned to his cognizance, he
could not with Justice proceed to act upon them. Shortly afterwards a
large proportion of those alloted for the Commissioner of army accounts
were thrown upon my hands as being either not stated or not properly
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 46
cognizable by him; And scarcely had we commenced business, after 1794.
removing to Philadelphia, when the General Board found that from the Feb. 25th
mistaken principle which prevailed thro, the accounts taken up by the
District Commissioner, the whole that had been done with him must of
necessity be laid aside. Thus, to my very great chagrin, I found my-
self, time after time, plunged into new, unexpected & increasing diffi-
culty, till at length the immense burthen devolved upon me of prepar-
ing and exhibiting almost the whole of the account, which, in the end,
was accomplished, to an amount oi more than twenty Eight millions of dol-
lar? (see No. 2). Tour Excellency may form, perhaps, some idea of the
anxiety of my mind under these perplexing circumstances, embittered
with the reflections of my own responsibilty, and of the little time that
remained within which the business was to be completed. In the most
critical stage of my Agency, with my feelings all alive to my situation,
I received notice from the Executive that my salary should be reduced.
Having thus briefly mentioned the extent of duty which I did actually
perform, it will now be proper to enquire. What, by my contract with
the Government, I was bound to perform? By Referring to the
Enclosed Extracts (No. 3, 4,) it will appear, as it must also be within
the recollection of several members of the Executive, that my engage-
ment was solely to act as counsel, and my duty to explain and sup-
port an account already stated, or nearly so — a duty of itself of high
importance, as all the papers of the Committee of safety, the Council,
the Board of war. Board of Trade, State Agents, Navy Board, Commis-
sioners of the Navy, Auditor of Accounts, as well as all the reports and
retams from the various County Lieutenants, Commissioners of the
provision law, Commissioners of the Specific Tax, and a great variety
of sabordinate Agents, prior to the fourth of January, 1781, were
destroyed by Arnold, and of course the evidence to justify the charges
must of necessity be indirect, Collateral, and to be gathered only by
laborioas research among detached remnants of the records of the several
departments, and by attentively perusing and abstracting the laws, the
JoamaLs of Assembly and of Congress, as well as the communications
of the Executive, the Commander-in-Chief and Commanding Officers
within the State to the President of Congress and Continental Board,
and by a reference from one to another, so to combine the evidences as
to supply the want of direct testimony. This, and to attend the exam-
ination of the account in its progress thro' the offices of the United
States, were the proper duties of my appointment; and these I faith-
fully fulfllled, as far as the unforeseen embarrassments with which I was
flurroanded would admit. Early after I came into office I found reason
lor objection to the mode which was adopted in the exhibition of the
claims, bat so far was it from being understood, that I was bound to
state them, that it became a matter of special reference to the Execu-
tive (No. 4), Whether I had any power of control at all over the man-
4ft. C-LLETDAJI of state FAFFTBa
I7?IC oer nt <toiiiir ic For. in tratlu aaxmos to termnwfes «i» ¥inmsea»
Fnh. '2&tL vok^sBfin^y dsr mj ctoiintrv a» well a» htMOfinJbij co oH^BelC. I was aoi
'liftpfiiieiL aniier 'Ui^er of laj <!natrs<!t. ta^ deeiine say finfiiigtB^ ffceie I
<innifi be lumthi, E ^fec ao ocher boamis to mj ftxercuMK tkaak fthoeeaf l^
tar bejnnti che ohligalfoiii^ of mj engaceiiiefitiw aad wli^ I w:ft» thus
jBftioiiely laboriiUj^ d> ^^omuMuit (^Aealtie» to whiek I oo^c not to hajt
been ^tahject^eii I receiired nocice frooi the ExBCixtzvv^ that siy SAiaij
ithouiii be reduced. Bat these were aot ail the rfrrnimTtBnrrn which
narked thm vfsivyisrdoa of CoaneiL It poened At a tiin* whea I had joat
been expoeeii tA the anexpeeted experience at reiBOTrin^ wttk bjt fiuulj
fimoL ^Tew Tork — lui expenee which motft. cf net iIL of th# pablic oil-
(vsn ot fTnited States were retmborsed i>r: rt poaaed wh«n the pciee ol
every aeceMiary of Iffie fa Philafielphi;^ hai greatly risen and waft sdll
rimm^ and when both Congress and the AsseoLblj of Peaag^rt¥aaia were
makiTitg additions to the salaries of their pahise offic^^ What other
States allowed their Agents I nerer understood, except ^at X<Nrth
Carolina whreh^ tor a time, empiojed two:^ Z^^^ jtl^39^. and Peans}fiTa
aia £^M per annnm. of their respectrre enrrenetesL tho: the difioihiM
of their otfEees were triTcal eompared with those of ouae; iadeed, the
Agent of PenoHji^^oia ha<i not ocension for a siagie elerk. the whole
bcEsiness being prepared bj the Comptroller. Soeh was mj personai k
reiatrre <Htaation when I recetTed notice Irron the Execatire that mj
iHbiarj .%hoaid be reduced. I leare yoor Excel lencj to Jadge how <tis-
honored I ^It mj^elf br this eoaiaanieatioo. Whether it was the
eAict of misrepresentation, in the eonsei^xisaess of mj own deserts^ I
have di'^dained to enqoire. bat I eoaki iscarce riew ii In any other point
fA Light than as nn expression of the <iesire of the Exeeatire that I
should re{in#|aish the bosinessw and had I been goremed by mj own
feelings. I should have done so, bat when I rejected apoD the pecaliarlj
embarrassing siiaation in which it then stood, that if I then abandoned
rt, tt eoold nerer be accomplished^ nor indeed within the time limited by
law^ eren understood, I foresaw nothing bat immense kxss to the State
on the one hand, nnd the consequent, tho: undeserred, iadignation of
the pobiie against me on the other. I theretore determined to continue,
should the executive so far relax from their hard resolution, as to enaUe
me to do so without positive lossw persuaded that when my engagements
were eompared with my exertions and their ultimate result known, a
regard to Justice and a conviction of the iaithful discharge of my duty,
would finally induce them to rescind their determination altogether.
But. sir, I do not rely only upon the merit of extra service only for
my daim to the whole of my original allowance, but 1 ground it i^>on
footing ol n positive contract, binding upon the Executive. It wms not
an employment for which I solicited. I did not know that such a busi-
ness was in ngitation till I was honoured with a request to undertake it,
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 47
with the promise of a compensation satisfactory and honourable (No. 5). 1794.
After examining into the nature of it, I agreed to attempt it, provided Feb. 25th
a proper compensation was previously assured to me (No. 6). Col.
Heth, on the part of the Executive, then conferred with me on the
terms on which I would engage, and the subsequent resolution of Coun-
cil of Oct. 2, 1788 (No. 3), was drawn up conformably to our agree-
ment. These facts must be recollected by several members of the Hon-
orable Board. In consequence of this engagement I entered upon the
duties of my office, bound on the one hand tor perform them with fidel-
ity, and entitled on the other to demand the punctual and full payment
of my stipulated allowance. The executive Lad the power at their pleas-
ure to displace me, and it rested wholly upon their estimation of my ser-
vices Whether I should receive an additional Reward ; but in other
respects the obligation was reciprocal, and while I was their servant, I
was entitled to my wages. No argument can be drawn to the contrary
from the unequal condition of the parties. In this enlightened land,
neither station, dignities, nor power constitute right, nor can any infer-
ence unfriendly to my claim be derived from the long continuance of the
Business. No limitation of time was either expressed or implied in my
agreement with Government; a period sufficient for its completion and
DO more was in our mutual contemplation, and if that period was erro-
neoasly estimated by either, or by both, it slill could not vitiate the
agreement betwixt us, much less solve the one and yet hold fast the
other. Especially, too, when its unexpected duration was more than
counterbalanced by unexpected difficulties, furnishing full as strong a
plea for an increase of salary as for its reduction. But the continuance
of this Business was not dependent upon my choice, nor the result of
my misconduct. Upon what principle then should it be converted to
my disadvantage? It is true, indeed, I might have availed myself of
the impatience which I knew existed for its conclusion, and by a partial
exhibition of the exertions of the State saved myself a great deal of
trouble and fatigue, and have been at least secured against the possible
suspicion of an unnecessary protraction ; but I should have done it with
the sacrifice of some millions of dollars, and, after all, the objects of the
sacrifice would not have been obtained, for this prolongation was not
pecaliar to Virginia. The accounts of Maryland & North Carolina,
tho: comparatively simple, were completed but about the same period
as oars, and those of Pennsylvania not long before. Indeed, so little
bad the States South of New Jersey the lead of us, that the Agents of
all of them, except the one from Delaware, whose proximity of resi-
dence enabled him to attend as occasion required, remained in Philadel-
phia till the termination of the Business. Of all these persons in this
particular similarly circumstanced with myself, I am probably the only
one, allow me to remark, who met with the mortifying distinction of a
rediieti<m of his salary. With these impressions upon my mind, I con-
48 CALEXI>AR OF STATE PAPERS.
1794. eeire tkji I mm boC eHisg otfieBee to tke Chiti Magamte of m firee peo-
Fctt 25S(b pie, wben I eofkte»i tor nij ri^tSw Tho: an kmoiUe indiTidoal, thej
are lui wmrtd in the eye of Jostiee i# those of Goreraacttt. Underthe
supaljaMMi* of mj cootrMt. I ocight hoc to hare been brMiglii down to
a fH^ecarioQJi dependasee apoB the bocuttj ol the Exetutife, who by the
firil set €i4^ redoetion might hare draw a precedeot for a seeond, and
perhaps a third, the nearer the bvssinefla approached to an end. No
eharge of miflcondnct has been alled^ed against bcl If there is anj, I
afli able to relate it ; if there is none, let it not be deemed disrespeethd
that I insist for the whole arrearages of mj salarr. coalbnnabljr to the
terms and spirit of my original engagement.
I have enclosed mj aceoant ''No. 9^ and feeling as I do the oonscioas-
neas of an oncea«ng derotion to the interests of mj conntiy throogb-
oot the whole of my ardaoos employments i cannot persuade myself
It will be rejected. How fkr I may be entitled to additional compen*
sation, agreeably to repeated aasarances. both written (No. 3, 5, 7^ 8,)
and Terbal, most depend apon the sense the EzecntiTe entertain of the
merit of my eerrices. I have already expressed that moch more wss
' foond necessary to be done than was expected^ bat in fiurt it is impossi-
ble In any representation to convey a tolerable idea of the many diffi-
culties I bad to eocoonter in so extensive a work, where everything was
to seek^ to arrange, to amend, or to compleaU A view of the general
account current (No. 2) as presented by me to the Board ot Ck>mmis-
sioners will perhaps afford the best exhibition of the various nature of
the claims, the diversity of the materials from whence the charges
were abstracted, and the number of books and separate subordinate
accounts in which they were comprised. A little attention will shew
that a very large amount particularly of the 3rd and 5tb General divis-
ions into which I classed the accounts, weie chiefly, if not entirely, ab-
stracted from documents not to be found, or which had not been acted
upon in the public offices of the state, but which I was induced to seek
for, from my perBonal practical acquaintance with the arrangements &
transactions which took place during the war, and which I could only
have obtained by laborious researches among the files and records of
this and the United States, or by the Collections A Enquiries which were
made thro' the country under my direction. Thus the greater part of
the specific tax for the year 1780 could only be ascertained by the evi-
dence of some loose notes gleaned from a bundle of miscellaneous memo-
randums of Mr. Jefferson's during his administration, which his indul-
gence allowed roe to inspect. But it would be irksome to descend to par-
ticulars. I shall therefore specify but one example more, and that be-
cause it does not appear in the general account, for alt ho' it occurred to
my recollection that the colony under the Crown held a considerable
number of arms, and altho' I had made it the subject of special corres-
pondence with those from whom I had reason to expect information,
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jet I could obtain no snfiGicient evidoDce to substantiate a definite charge 1794.
for them, till I had recourse to the files of the old Congress, where I Feb. 26th
found an official report of at least ten thousand stand of British arms
furnished at the earliest commencement of the war irom the magazines
at Williamsburg and elsewhere within the state. Having already pre-
sented the general account, I could only inform the Board of the cir-
cumstance with a copy of the authority for the claims, and urge that as
the want of a document in the power of the state, whereon to ground
the charge arose from the devastation of the common enemy, and that
as the United States had long been in possession of the testimony, I
conceived them bound in equity to admit the claim for the full value,
with interest to the amount, if I rightly recollect, of one hundred and
fifty thousand dollars, however late it be, as to the time it was presented.
As this happened after the door was shut against the Exhibition of
claims, I could obtain no written consent from the Board for its admis-
sion, but in private and separate conversations they gave me assurances
that this equitable charge should have its full weight in counter-bal-
ancing any objectionable parts in other Branches of the accounts of the
state. A view of the General account will also shew that I have en-
deavoured, tho' with very considerable trouble, to keep the great sub-
jects of expenditure distinct, authorizing thereby a much earlier com-
mencement of interest, and with respect to the specifics, the charge of
much higher prices than the Commonwealth allowed, and enabling me
to apply general and collateral testimony with far greater advantage
than I could have done had the charges been exhibited according to the
order of settlements at the Auditor's office, without regard to their
ori^nai connections. But a reference to the report of the General
Board and a comparison with other states will shew more fully the
fiivorable result of my negociations. For this purpose I wish I could
have obtained an abstract from the Book '* A,'' referred to by the com-
misBioners in their report. The hope of procuring it has induced me
till this late date to delay the representation which I now have the
honor to make. That abstract would have shewn the precise balances
admitted to the credit of Virginia and the United States. Upon th^
adjustment of their separate or proper accounts. These balances the
Act of Congress directs shall be added together, and form what is called
the aggregate debt of the United States to the Individual state. Of
this aggregate each state was chargeable with a certain proportion, and
if that proportion exceeded the balance due her on her proper or sepa-
rate account, such state became a debtor to the amount of that Excess.
By the same rule the Creditor States were ascertained. Of course there
were two important points upon which the issue with respect to any
state depended. First, the amount due her upon proper account ; and
secondly, the proportion of the aggregate with which she was charge-
Able. This seoond point, it was supposed, would have been regulated
60 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
1794. generally according to the estimated ability of the respective states
Feb. 25th daring the period when the apportioned services and sapplies were to
have been rendered, but Congress thought proper by an early law after
the adoption of the new Constitution, to fix it upon the same principle as
that of the representation under the first enumeration which should
thereafter be taken. This consequently placed the ratio of appoint-
ment wholly without the controul or influential contemplation either of
the General Board of Commissioners or of the Agents from the several
states. The first point therefore, vis: the amount that should be found
due upon the private or separate account of Virginia, was of coarse the
only object to which my responnibility extended; and if under my man-
agement that amount has been swelled to a sum of very considerable
magnitude more than equal to the abilities at which she was estimated
during the war, and fully commensurate with the exertions of the other
states, I trust it will be acknowledged. I have meritoriously discharged
my duty, and exhibited the state in ian honourable point of view, what-
ever may have been the subsequent unfavorable effect of the appor-
tionment prescribed by Congress. Bearing in mind this Just distinc-
tion, permit me to appeal to the candour of the Honorable Board, and
particularly of those members who were in office at the time of my
appointment, whether if I could then have assured them under the evi-
dent difficulties of the Business and the very unfavorable aspect which
it then bore, that upon closing our proper or separate account we should
appear to have contributed more largely than either Pennsylvania or
Massachusetts (the two states nearest to us in size and importance), and
that according to our quota during the war a considerable balance
should be found in our favour. Would they not without hesitation,
may I ask, have assured to me in return, not the stipulated compensa-
tion which I am now reduced to the unpleasant necessity of asking for,
but a liberal and honorable additional reward? All this, sir, has been
accomplished even under difficulties much greater than were contem-
plated. Have I not a right then respectfully to hope for a favorable
attention to ray present application? On a former occasion I had the
honor to observe that had the aggregate debt of the Union been appor-
tioned either according to the ratio of contribution during the war, or
of representation in the first federal house of representatives, Vir-
ginia, as I was informed by some of the Commissioners, would have
been a creditor state by an amount of at least two millions of dollars.
A reference to Book '^ A," would, no doubt, set this point in a clear light,
but as 1 have hitherto been unable to obtain any abstract of it, I must
rely upon the data furnished in the report itself. And upon these I
trust I shall be able to shew that altho* Pennsylvania appears as the
smallest debtor state in the list, yet, in fact, even under the unfavorable
operation of the apportionment prescribed by Congress, Virginia is pro-
portionably a less debtor than Pennsylvania; and further that the bal*
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 51
&Dce due Virginia on her private or proper accoont is considerably 1794.
greater, not only than that of Pennsylvania, but even of Massachusetts, Feb. 25th
dtho' the latter appears by the report as the greatest Creditor State in
the Union.
During the War Virginia was rated at one-sixth, but under the Acts
of Congress, the proportion of Kentucky being chargeable to her, and
Vermont being wholly excluded from the computation, she became liable
for between a fourth and fifth part of the whole aggregate, her share,
agreeably to the report of the commissioners, amounting to 100,879 dol-
lars— more than the balance due her on her proper or separate account.
The ultimate balance against Pennsylvania was 76,709 dollars; whereas,
if we assign a sum for her debt having the same relation to her repre-
»entation, 13, which the debt of Virginia bears to hers, 21, Kentucky in
&11 cases included, the debt of Pennsylvania would be only 62,468 20-100
dollars. Thus it appears, demonstrably, that Pennsylvania is debtor for
14,260 10-100 dollars more in proportion than Virginia, and Virginia
for 23,035 53-100 dollars less in proportion than Pennsylvania. Of
course the balance due to Virginia upon her account proper, exceeds
that due Pennsylvania in exactly the same proportion. If we recur to
the quotas during the war, when Virginia was rated at a sixth and
Pennsylvania at an eighth, we shall find the latter to be still deficient,
altho' not so much so as in the present case, her proportion with respect
to the former being as 15} to 21, or as 3 to 4. But not only is Virginia
the smallest proportionate debtor in the Union, and her proper balance
relatively as well as really greater than that of Pennsylvania, but it
will also be found considerably to exceed even that of Massachusetts.
Daring the war, Virginia and Massachusetts were equally rated, and
each required to contribute a sixth of the whole expense. If, therefore,
we estimate the aggregate of this expence at any given sum — say
$60,000,000 — the proportion for each of those states will be by that
rale $10,000,000; and if for argument sake we suppose that each had
fumisbed her full quota of contribution, the balance due each upon her
proper account would be $10,000,000, which being the exact proportion
of the aggregate chargeable to each, of course neither state would be
either debtor or creditor. But if we apply the new rule prescribed by
Congress, the quotient instead of 6, will be 4}H for Virginia, and only
7Hi for Massachusetts, which is in the exact ratio of 3 to 2, adding just
as mucb (vis: one-fifth) to the one as it takes from the other swelling
the proportion of Virginia to $12,000,000, and reducing that of Massa-
chusetts to $8,000,000, and of course making the former a debtor to the
amoant of $2,000,000, and the latter a creditor for the same sum.
But in the present case, Virginia is much loss a debtor than Massa-
chusetts is a Creditor, and consequently the proper balance of Virginia
mast be proportionably greater than that of Massachusetts ; for if we
dedact $100,879, the present debit of Virginia, from $12,000,000, her
52 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1794. quota, her proper balance would be $11,899,121; whereas if we add
Feb. 2^h $1,248,801, the present credit of Massachusetts, to $8,000,000, her quota,
her proper balance would bo only $9,248,801, so that the balance of the
proper account of Virginia would exceed that of Massachusetts $2,650,320,
and yet under the unfortunate operation of the Act of Congress, Massa-
chusetts is ultimately creditor for $1,349,680 more than Virginia. These
appear to me to be obvious deductions, establishing the points I have
advanced, and whatever may be the real aggregate debt of the Union,
the same principles will apply and similar consequences must follow.
I might proceed in my comparison with other states, but I will not
longer detain your Excellency than to add one more remark, and that is,
that when it is considered how strong the prejudices against Virginia
ran upon the subject of her accounts, and in what a ludicrous point of
view they were represented by the General Board themselves in their
report to Congress at New York, it will certainly be acknowledged that
a very great change was effected in the opinions and dispositions of that
Board, and that notwithstanding the boasted regularity of several of
the States and the advantage which most of them enjoyed in the pres-
ervation of their public records, and in other circumstances it must be
admitted that the business with which I was entrusted, as far as the
result depended upon me, has terminated as favorably as the most san-
guine person of information could possibly have expected. How far
this is to be ascribed to any merit of my own, and whether my services
have been such as may meet the favour of a reward agreeably to the
additional assurances frequently repeated to me, are points which must
ultimately depend upon the decision of the Executive, to whose Justice,
candor, and liberality this representation is most repectfully submitted.
I have the honor to be, &o.
No. 1.
The commissioners appointed to Execute the several Acts of Congress
to provide more effectually for the Settlement of the Accounts between
the United States and the Individual States, Report That they have
maturely considered the claims of the Several States against the United
States, and the charges of the United States against the Individual
States. That they have gone through the process prescribed in the 5th
Section of the Act of Congress, passed the 5th day of August, 1790,
(the particulars whereof will be found in Book "A," lodged with the
papers of this office in the treasury department), and find that there is
due, including interest to the 31st day of December, 1789, to the State of
New Hampshire, Seventy-five thousand and fifty-five dollars.
Massachusetts, One million two hundred forty-Eight thousand Eight
hundred and one dollars.
Bhode Island, Two hundred ninety-nine thousand Six hundred and
Eleven dollars.
CALBNDAK OF STATE PAPERS. 63
onnecticQt, Six hundred and nineteen thousand one hundred & twenty- 1794.
one dollars. Feb. 25th
few Jersey, Forty-nine thousand and thirty dollars.
oath Carolina, One million two hundred and five thousand Nine hun-
dred and seventy-Eight dollars,
eorgia, Nineteen thousand Nine hundred and Eighty-Eight dollars.
.nd that there is due, including Interest to the Slst day of December,
1789, from the State of
few York, Two million Seventy-four thousand Eight hundred and
forty-six dollars,
'ennsylvania. Seventy-six thousand Seven hundred and nine dollars.
Delaware, Six hundred and twelve thousand four hundred and twenty-
Eight dollars,
[aryland, One hundred and fifty-one thousand Six hundred and forty
dollars.
Tirginia, One hundred thousand Eight hundred and seventy-nine dollars,
^orth Carolina, Five hundred and one thousand and Eighty-two dollars.
9f bich several sums they, by virtue of the authority to them delegated,
leclare to be final and conclusive balances due to and from the Several
States.
Office of the Commissioner of Accounts, )
Philadelphia, June 29th, 1793. j
Signed :
WM. IRVINE,
JOHN KEAN,
WOODBURY LANGDON.
I certify the above to be a true copy from the original.
B. DANDRIDGE,
Secretary to the President of the United States.
No. 2.
The United States,
To the Commonwealth of Virginia, Dr.
(for supplies and services on account of the late war.)
To amount of Payments & advances made at the Treasury of the
Bute, arranged into different accounts, viz :
Acc't of sundry payments from April, 1, to September
lOth, 1775, 6,685 29
For volunteer service, in 1775, (in a paper book,) - - 41,425 58
Abstniets of Treasury receipts from Sept. 1775, to Dec 31,
1780, (in 2 bound books,), . . . , 8,708,298 72
Payment to Commissioners of loans to exchange for new
rftiffia>xj: a- ?TA!rt z^^szas.
iH?i JSitL rriHt Kilt Ht: TT^" - ' - ^ - - ^SZJSU 57
!!f mnninc a: ifeniiieai^ or ^^ursBnm jrnnnfic. i«r xbi- jsnfoon or
'I^diimiuitiirniiST)' iir uiiciuuic ciamr-tnrr mximBauc jnrqmnx-, tim..
Viiraam- HRiurL imnr it- TTrC nn: m^uiiuiL n. litt Jii^
Pinrnif "mmiffi: irrm "Uw ^TOBaajr^ imai& 'n l i«niiiic
▼iraai* ir i;tirLi&?uu» ifr. niiiniL «r^i?a »> ir- hbt rnlii-
iMiffL iiimifnr-rL d X:n:Hnuf*L n. i. iminiL tM%fic - 1^4^^6
irn- ^ nmrn^t^ rr ^nxriiiuL^ rniiiiitsnxa iiiii rhioi iiuBb.
l:IUQi*L 11 ^IH Jlirt2£r4»lUi; 11 r MtUllL Milil£3> , - > IwiLI37 28
X:in*aii<«a> a utnuiidiiir iitt "iiiitu. ^(rftoen itirrancn- «iiisi
"iiH :«fi&-tiin. jt L jttn«fr irim . ~ - - - ^.S39 25
L Zjutpwc in- imtitrr iiftr^r^ ilt T>riidi(!?«- n & mqiar
FriLZ'iiL Hi janmnc re ^miiirn' nmnw diwiMC!^L 3«^|t )nr ^\ Mnits
ic -Lit* !r'?Mai*<i:T"fl: -k laiL "nijr;.:*- t r A do err > v^hrrkia^ ifrntin;:S»a«^ not
jiinLrittt'lui itvTt. . ^ . « . 10.174 9S
CALBNDAE OP STATE PAPERS. 66
Fifth, To amount of sundry accounts not founded on the Auditor's or 1794.
Treasurer's books, & not included in any other account, viz: Feb. 25th
1. Lead from mines, (in a paper book), - - - 150,598 77
2. Waggons, teams, &c., from the counties, and clothing
from the districts under the Act of October, 1780, (in
2 paper books), - - - - - 139,795 80
3. Bounties by County and classes under certain recruiting
Acts, (in 2 paper books), .... 1,090,221 15
4. Hemp received in taxes & applied to procure military
stores, (in a paper book), .... 8,896 06
5. Land to army & navy for their services as per account, 287,989 20
Add Illinois' claim liquidated by special commissioners
with interest, ...... 740,000 00
$28,281,145 18
N. B. After the above account was presented to the General Board
an additional claim was exhibited, the precise amount of which is not
exactly recollected, but it was not less than 150,000 dollars.
No. 3.
Extract from the Journal of Council, October, 1788:
Col. Wm. Davies having undertaken to act as Counsel in the Settle-
ment of the Accounts of this Commonwealth againr»t the United States,
it 16 advised — that for travelling to, attending at and returning from
New York or such other place out of the State as shall be appointed by
Congress for the auditing of the Commissioner of Army accounts, or the
BoArd of three on the said accounts, he be allowed six dollars per day ;
and that farther compensation shall be made him, if upon the comple-
tion of the Business his services shall appear to deserve it, the Gover-
nor orders accordingly.
No. 4.
Extract fVom the Journal of Council of Dec. 31, 1788:
The Governor laid before the Board a resolution of the General As-
aenibly empowering the Executive to take effectual measures for settling
the accounts of this State against the United States, and it being sug-
gested that it is not decided whether Col. Davies or Mr. Dunscomb had
aatboritj to control all proceedings in the settlement of the said
aoeoootSy the Board advise that Mr. Dunscomb be directed to give
CoL Davies every information in his power respecting the demands of
this State against the United States, and take his advice and direction
in preparing and stating the same, and that he suffer him at all times
to haTe access to any books, papers, or vouchers in his possession.
A. BLAIE, C'lk.
66 CALENDAB OF STATE PAPERS.
1794. No. 5.
Feb. 25th Extract of a letter from Gov. Edm'd Bandolph to W. D., dated Rich-
mond, Aag. 19, 1788:
*' We wish to obtain yoar aid in the settlemeQt of oar accoants against
the United States. The {>articulars cannot be well stated to joa on
[>aper, bat if yon can make it convenient to ride over to this place, and
inform yourself of tbeir general nature, so as to determine whether joa
can go fiirther or not, we will make your compensation satisfactory I
hope, and honorable.
The sooner you visit us, if at all, the more suitable it will be to the
public necessity.
No. 6.
Extract of a letter from CoL W. D. to Grov. Ed. Randolph, dated Rich-
mond, Oct. 1, 1788 :
*' I have perused the papers entrusted to me by your Excellency, and
from the nature of the business, as well as the late day when my agency
in it will commence, 1 cannot undertake it without diffidence and much
apprehension that my endeavors may not give that satisfaction I shall
be very anxious to afford. The period for the admission of claims is
past, and the accounts & vouchers imperfect as they must be, and
already in the hands of the district commissioner, they are therefore
not within my power of inspection, much less of a pointed preparation
either to support the items or to controvert particular objections, those
only excepted which have been noted by Mr. Winder. The refusal of
Gentlemen by far more competent than myself to undertake this busi-
ness at a period much earlier, and therefore of more leisure and advan-
tage, cannot fail to impress a conviction of the labor and difficulty 1
must encounter in the prosecution. Indeed, under any circumstances,
I should scarcely feel myself at liberty to abandon my professional pur-
suits and to suspend a very necessary attention to my private affairs,
had I not a hope that from my former office in the state, and agency
with the army, during a great part of the time in which I presume a
considerable proportion of the claims had their origin, I might be able
to afford such useful information as in some measure might counter-
balance my incompetency in other respects. I have therefore concluded
to enter upon the business, and shall hope for such information repect-
ing the compensation I may expect as will assure to me that while I am
devoting my time to the service of the public, I am not inattentive lo
the interests of those for whom I am more peculiarly bound to provide.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 57
No. 7. 1794.
Resolution of Council dated December 7, 1790:
The Board took into consideration the State of the office of the Cora- Feb. 25th
missioner for the Continental Accounts. Whereupon the Board are of
opinion that as the Business of the Comraissioner is likely to be of
longer continuance than was expected at the time of his appointment,
it IB proper that his salary should be reduced to a standing annual sum.
It IS therefore advised that from and after the first day of January
next, he be allowed at the rate of four hundred pounds p. annum, and
that when the business shall bo completed, the Executive will make him
such further compensation as his services, in their opinion, shall entitle
him to. The Governor orders accordingly.
A. BLAIR, C. C.
No. 8.
Extract of a letter from Gov. B. Randolph to W. D., dated Dec. 10th,
1790:
Incloeed is an Act of the Executive, fixing your salary at a certain
annual sum in future. The advice states the reason which has induced
this measure. The sum it is hoped will be competent to your support.
The compensation for your services is left open for future determina-
tion, upon principles which give you assurance that it will be fully
equivalent to them.
A. BLAIR, C. C.
David Pattkson, L. C. C, to the Governor. Feb. 26th
In pursuance of your letter of 17th, I without loss of time called out Manchester
a small part of the militia of Chesterfield County as a Guard to prevent
an infraction of the Peace which at that time seemed to threaten the
Inhabitants of the Town of Manchester. Agreeable to yours of the
19th, the Guard has been continued until the 24th, being then of opinion
that the danger which was at first apprehended, ceased to exist, I dis-
charged the militia which had been so called out. A state of the ser-
vice & expenditure I will lay before you so soon as I can collect the
Bolls from the officers commanding.
The 24th Inst., the Justices of our County met at this place to take
under consideration yours of the 19th. Their determination you have
enclosed, by which you*ll observe they consider a Guard necessary.
Consequently I have again ordered out a small part of the militia for
the purposes by them required. I am satisfied that a strict comply-
ance with their views may cause complaints, and perhaps heart burn-
8
58 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
1794. ings, but if on the contrary a Retaliation by me should prove the cause
Feb. 28th by which the infectious disorder now prevailing in the city of Rich-
mond should make its way to this County, to you. sir, I can appeal how
I am to answer to those who have placed confidence in me; therefore to
do my duty with promptitude seems to be the safest method to pursue.
Strictness to the few may prove the salvation of the many.
The 21st Inst. I was sent for by the officer commanding the Guard at
the foot of Mayo's bridge, & informed that Mr. James Hays with a party
of armed men had crossed the River opposite Rocketts & gone towards
his dwelling house. Knowing well that caution was necessary to be
preserved to prevent fresh disorder, I determined to ride down and
enquire into their Intentions. I found Mr. Hayes in his Garden, &
observed to him that the minds of the Inhabitants wore again in a way
to be disturbed from the representation of the Centinel posted opposite
Rocketts. He said much about liberty & preventing his going to his
own home, &c, ; to all of which I gave for an answer that he would not
be disturbed by me or my order, but that armed men at that time were
exceedingly improper, afler what had happened on the night of the
16th, adding that my visit was as a County man to make enquiry, t
that it would give me pain should any thing happen to make it neces-
sary to speak the language of the officer of the County. During our
conversation on this subject Mr. Hayes would not inform me the names
of the persons who had gone over with him. However, b«ing satisfied
that their Intentions was to shoot Birds, I cared little for their names,
& returned to the Guard. In the Even'g I directed the officer to mount
a discreet young Gentleman on my own horse to ride opposite Rocketts
& see or direct that Mr. Hayes & those with him were allowed to pass
without interruption; provided they did not Commence Hostilities.
When they went over I know not, never having made further enquiry,
but convinced I am that they were not molested in the smallest degree.
Mr. Younghusband being with Mr. Hayes on the 16th & again on the
21st armed, seemed to cause suspicion. Mr. Hayes ought to have known
my meaning was friendly, having gone without arms or attendants.
Much more passed in conversation, which would be too tedious, & by no
means necessary to relate. From the moment this unfortunate business
was communicated to me, to the present, I have zealously endeavoured
so to act as to give no Just cause of complaint, & to you, sir, I am
at all times accountable for my conduct.
I have the Honour to be, &c.
Feb. 27th MlL8. M. HODSON TO HER SON.
Has heard that the soldiers and people of Richmond are determined
to march into Manchester, and if they meet with the least opposition, to
use cannon. Hopes that he will go to the country.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 59
T. MKRRtWETHER TO THE GOVERNOR. 1794.
Sending Bond as collector of arrears of taxes in the Third Brigade Mar. 3d
district. Louisa
Chas. Wells to the Governor. Mar. 3d
J^ this opportunity I take the liberty to mention some things rela- Ohio county
tivQ to the present contract for furnishing provision to the rangers on
this frontier. When the contract was entered into, I understood and
I hope your Excellency also did, that the provision was to be furnished
at the places, which were established in the former year by Messrs.
Wooda, since which time I find that the troops are generally on the
River, find require the provision furnished at the diflferent posts, which
accumalates an expence such as the State price of the Rations will not
admit of, besides the danger of the River in sending provisions without
escort. I hope your Excellency will consider the disadvantage that I
labor UQder on this occasion, also the difficulty of furnishing provision
at this time, when every article demands cash on acc't of a continual
supply which Gen. Wayne's army demands. I have supplyed the sta-
tion of Little Kenhawa with four months provision, and have also pro-
vided for the other Stations now established on the River. Could it be
in your Bxcellency*s power to forward some part of the money to ena-
ble me to continue the supplys, it would be very acceptable, as I find
myself in need at this time. The prevailing opinion at this time with
us is war. The people are strongly attached to the cause of France,
and some eager to try their fortune once more with Britain. These will
be handed you by Mr. William Boggs, who is intrusted with the differ-
ent paper* relative to this county. Should anything occur which might
privilege another appointment of a Lt. on this frontier. Mr. Boggs I
am persuaded will serve, provided your Excellency should think proper
to give him the appointment. I think he will discbarge his trust.
I have the honor to be, &c.
Endorsed on the above the following:
Received from the Governor an order on the Auditor for five hundred
dollars for Mr. Charles Well, 18th Ap'l.
WM. BOGGS.
W. Tate to the Governor. Mar. 3d
Contractor Kent asks for an advance of fifteen hundred dollars to Washington
enable him to furnish Rations for volunteer militia on frontier. county
eO CALENDAR OF STATE PAPEBS.
17^ J. Petoe to the Gotsesoe,
Kar. 3d I arrived safe with my chMr^ jestefdaj at AiexaDdria, having pre-
Geof^Btown vailed on CoL Hoomes and the Poi»t Master to ^oiTer the Stage to run on
Sunday by hiring a man k Horse to bring on the mail to-day at an
expense of about six dollars.
Incloeed is a duplicate ree't by v'e'h yoa will obaerve that the cut sil-
ver oTerran by aboat a dollar; the weight of the Gold was exact w'th
that it bore at the TreasiuT, bat different in calculation 28 dollars 34
centfl — 1-6 the dis'et being the allowance at the Bank as the PreeideDt
informed me, and 4-10 calculated by the Treasurer; however, on ibis
head you will bear from Mr. FendalL The Copies of the laws I iefl as
directed.
Finding the Roads almost impassable^ (with other passengers) I em-
braced an opp*ty to this plaee^ w'eh offered the Instant I finished my
business, at the Bank by water, k when or how I shall get forward to
Phil'a the event can only determine, I count on ten days from this at
least.
I am with much respect, Ac.
Bank of Alexandria, March 3rd, 17^. Rec'd of the Treasurer of the
State of Virginia, of Major Pry or, Seventy-four thousand nine hundred &
thirty-three pennyweights. Eighteen Grs. Cut silver & five Hundred
nineteen pennyweights i six Grs. German Gold, for which post notes
are to be remitted to the Treasurer agreeably to the contract for the
President, Directors & Company of the Bank of Alex'a.
GURDLN" CHAPEL, Cash'r.
Mar. 4th OfFICKES FrKDB&ICKSBUEG ARTILLERY TO THE GoVRRNOB.
Fredericks- '^^^ undersigned having the honor to be commissioned by you to the
^^^"^ command of the Fredericksburg Artillery Company, we have taken the
liberty to write to you with respect to the prices of ordnance for the
company. We could wish to have two Light Six pounders, as in our
opinion would be a good size for the field, and as it is our wish and de^
termination to have our Company equal in disipline to any in the regular
service, we could also wish to have every apparatus necessary, ready
at hand that should we be called upon to take the field we may be able
to march at two hours notice. We likewise could wish to have tackling
for four Horses, fixed ammunition such as round & Grape shot with car-
tridges; also a small Tumbril for carrying ammunition, &c.; about fifty
stand of small arms or Fusees with pouches & Bayonets. It will also
be necessary for us to have a House in order to keep these things safe.
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If yoQ will be so good, Sir, as to acquaint us when and where wo shall 1794.
get Guns, &c., Capt. Callendar will repair there & have them conveyed Mar. 4th
to this place as quick as possible.
With the greatest respect, We are Sir,
Your most h*ble Serv't.
JOHN CALLENDAR, Capt,
JNO. LEGG, Lieut.
JAS. SMOCK, 2nd. Lieut.
J. Pendleton to the Governor. Mar. 6th
The Co'wealth*s Ex'ons, w*ch should bo doHverod to the Agents Auditor's
appointed by the Executive under the 9th class of the Acts of '93, will oflSce
soon be ready to goe out, & but few of the Bonds to be given by the
Agents are yet come to hand. I wish therefore to be honoured with
the commands of the Board, Whether the Ex'ons for the Districts where
the Agent has not yet transmitted his bond must wait the arrival of the
bond, or whether they shall goe to the Sheriffs, as usual. I begg to
request the interposition of the Hon'blo Board on the Business of the
enclosed letter — Jst, Law touching the subject is 6th chap, of the Acts
of '91 ; 2nd, 20th chap, of the Acts of '92.
If the Executive should be of opinion that they can authorize a sec-
ond offer of the lands, I presume they will make the instructions to me
a General one, as no doubt similar instances will occur.
I am yr. Ex'y's
Most ob*t Serv't.
J. WiMBisH TO Mr. John Pendleton, Auditor. Mar. 5th
The whole of the Commonwealth's Lands agreeable to the lists trans-
mitted the Sheriffs of Halifax has been offered for sale, and there is a
^ge proportion of them remains unsold for want of bidders; and as
the law does not particularly direct the Sheriffs to offer them more than
ooce, am at a loss what to do. It appears useless to return the lists as
tbej were Kec'd, and I am of the opinion that if it was offered again a
good deal of it would sel. People are getting their crops down now,
Aod it IS more in there power to purchase than when it was offered.
Another Reason that from the former sales of land in that County, they
vere led to beleave if they did not pui*chase their lands when last
oStrtd, that they would in future have it in there power to get it on
better termSi which mistaken Idea is now removed by one of our Delle-
62 CALE:jrDAR OP STATE PAPBBS.
1794. gittes, therefore have thongbt proper to advise with jrou, and if joo
Mar. 5th think the law will Justify another sale or sales, yoa'll please direct me
and r shall act accordingly.
I am, sir, Ac.
Mar. 7th LbVEN PoWELL TO THE GoYSRITOB.
Middlebnrg I have to acknowledge the rec't of your ^vor of 6th inst. notifying:
the appointment which yoo and your H'ble Board have been pleased to
confer on me. This I consider the more honourable as being unsolicited,
and if anything could make me more assiduous in discharging the du-
ties of any public office it would be by getting into them in this man-
ner. I have never enjoyed a firm state of health since I left the Assem-
bly in 1792, but as I conceive there cannot be a great deal of business
to do in this District I hope it may be in my power to do it, & I think
1 may with safety assure you that what there is to do shall be well done,
& the mpney as fast as it can be got into my hands remitted to the
Treasury. I return the bond executed. You are acquainted with the
circumstances of the Gentlemen who have signed it with me. It would
therefore be unnecessary for me to say that they both possess growing
estates, each of at least five times the amount of the penalty in the
Bond. So soon as you shall be pleased to furnish mo with the necessary
instructions I shall enter into the Execution of the duties of the office.
I am, &c.
Mar. 7th Edmund Pkndleton to the Governor.
Cftrotina Mr. Hoomes has just informed me of your having sent me the choice of
county g places for holding the succeeding Court of Appeals, For which I am
under groat obligations. There seems to be no competition but between
Hanover Town k the Bowling Green, & I feel a delicacy in preferring
the latter, as it is mopt convenient to me, & less so to my worthy asso-
ciates than the other, but it claims the preference in having a commo-
dious room for holding the court, and the daily running of the Stage
will afford a ready means of procuring any papers from Richmond w*eh
may be found necessary in the course of the term. However, I can
with cheerfulness attend the other place, if Judged more Eligible.
I have the honor to be with great Bsteem, Ac
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Thos. Newton, Jr., to the Governor. 1794.
The moment I rec*d your iDStructions relative to Artillery & L*t In- Mar. 9th
fantry companies, I furnished the Capt's with a copy thereof, & I hope Norfolk
it will have the desired eflfect, & bring them into order. You do not say
whether the militia generally are to have red cockades. This distinction
appears to me only for the artillery. When a company is now formed,
the oflScers & men have as many different Kinds of cockades as there
arft faces, which makes an ai^kward figure. The black with a try colored
ribband in the center appears most desirable by the numbers who wear
them. The black does not go down altogether as it makes no distinc-
tion from the Brittish.
I am, &c.
We have news (certain it appears) from Guernsey of Tarlton being
taken and all the ships in the harbour burnt. The British have landed
at Martinique. I hope they will return without effecting any thing.
Edmund Harrison to the Governor. Mar. lOth
Agreeable to your request I have seen Col. Davies and have adjusted Petersburg
the reeponsibility of his Agency much to my own satisfaction & I trust
with the acquiescence of the Board. I have a deposit of seven thou-
sand and fifly-nine pounds, 4-6 which will be lodged with the Auditor.
When this is added to his landed estate & the personal & real estates of
his securities, I can venture to predict the public will be no losers by
his agency. As to the discrimination of Mr. Poythress, had I have been
at the board 1 could have informed them that the signature was of the
elder Mr. Poythress, As the younger would have annexed Jun'r to his
name.
1 am, &c.
Richard Marshall Scott to the Governor. Mar. loth
The memorial of Richard Bristow, of Great Britain, an infant under
the Age of Twenty-one years, by Richard Marshall Scott, of Dumfries,
in the county of Prince William, attorney in fkot for Mary Bristow,
John Askill Bockhall, and Reuben Phillipson, guardians of his person
and estates, most respectfully sheweth. Thai your memorialist, Robert
Bristow, waA in the year 1779, and before that year, seized and pos-
sessed of sundry tracts of land and a considerable number of slaves
within the Commonwealth of Virginia, concerning which, proceedings
64 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1794. in the luitare of escheat aod forfeitare were commeooed and had, wbere-
Mar. 10th by, as it has been soppofied by some, but which joar memorialist can-
Dot admit, the said tracts of land and slaves became vested in the Com-
monwealth, one of the said tracts of land situated in the eountv of
Prince William, and containing between seven and eight thoasand acres,
and of good quality, was not sold during the war, but hath remained
ever since the year 1779 under the management of the Commonwealth,
who, or its Agent, hath received the rents and profits thereof, and a
commiflHioner authorized and appointed in pursuance of an Act of the
laist General Assembly of Virginia for sellidg the same hath advertised
the sale thereof to be on the first Monday in May next. A certain
Charles Ewell and others, severally claiming rights to leases for a long
term of years, have obtained an injunction restraining the sale of those
parcels of the said tract of land, to which their claims extend till the
further order of the court, a copy of which bill and of the order of the
court is herewith sent, and thereunto your memorialist prays leave to
refer. Those claims apply to a large proportion of the land, and the
residue cannot be now sold so advantageously as they would be sold if
the whole tract was sold in parcels at the same time. In consequence
of the dispersed situation throughout the whole tract, in which the lots
are, that are not subject to the aforesaid injunction, the Justice of the
aforesaid claims, your memorialist doth not admit, and therefore expects
will be satisfactorily proved to the court. Further, your memorialist
prays leave to state that many of the tenants on the said tract of land who
had rights to leases for years or lives, have by various acts of waste
and destruction, and otherwise, forfeited their rights to the same.
Under the circumstances, it is not reasonable to expect that the said
lands will be sold for anything equal to their real value in the month of
May next, before which time the merits of the said injunction cannot be
tried and decided, nor can the tenants who have forfeited their rights be
dispossessed. Your memorialist takes this opportunity to declare that
under the Treaty of peace with Great Britain, and under the imperfect
proceedings of escheat touching the said tract of land, he hath a right
to hold and enjoy the same as his absolute property, and whether sold
or not, he shall take all lawful measures for recovering the same, hav-
ing been advised by very able counsel, a copy of whose advice was on
a former occasion shown to your Excellency, that he hath a sure and
good title to the said tract of land, or that at all events ho is entitled to
the monies that shall be produced from the sale of the same. On this
account he bath been induced to make the present application, and he
prays that the same may bo considered and deeded, and that the pro*
prosed sale in May next may be suspended till the merits of the said
injunction bill shall be tried and decided in Court, and till the tenants
who have forfeited their rights shall be dispossessed. And as in duty
bound, &c.
CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS. 65
EWBLL VS. THE COMMONWEALTH — A BiLL. 1794.
To the Honorable George Wythe, Judge of the High Court of Chancery : Mar. 10th
Humbly complaining your Orator, Charles Ewell, Alexander Compton,
John Jackson, David Renoe, William Flagus, Bondveale Brown, Jere-
miah Ballenger, Alexander Ross, William Milstead, Dudley Ballenger,
Dudley Petty, Ezekiah Dunnington, Joseph Ballenger, Gustavus Scott,
John Peyton Horton, Wm. Clinkscales, Margaret Foster, Catherine
Davis, & Benjamin Posey, Tenants on the Bristow's track of land in
Prince William County, Sheweth unto your Honor, that Robert Bristow,
late of Great Britain, in or about the year 1745, being possessed of a
tract of unleased land in the county of Prince William containing about
seven thousand acres, was desirous to settle tenants on said tract, and
accordingly his Agent, Cole Henry Willis, caused advertisements to be
distributed and set up in different parts of the county inviting people to
settle on said land which had been previously laid off into lots contain-
ing from One hundred to one hundred & fifty acres each according to
the quality of the land, and promising all those who should settle on
bis lands Leases for three lives or ninety-nine years for the lots they
should respectfully settle on, at the rent of Five hundred and thirty
pounds of transfer Tobacco, a lot, which advertisement were continued
to be distributed and set up by Colo. Richard Blackburn, who succeeded
the aforesaid Colo. Henry Willis as Agent for the said Robert Bris-
tow, and was never contradicted or countermanded by any of the sub-
sequent Agents of the said Bristow, but was on the contrary acknowl-
edged by them to be valid and binding on said Bristow, and continued
to encourage tenants to settle on said land on the terms mentioned in
said advertisements untill all the lots were settled and Improved. That
yoor orators have separately purchased from the first settlers on said
lots or those claiming under them for valuable considerations, the lots
on said tract of which they are now respectively possessed, and were
induced and encouraged to make such purchases from the repeated
declarations and assurances of the Agents of Bristow before the said
land was confiscated, and of the Commissioners of the Commonwealth
since the confiscation, that the rights of those from whom they purchased
were good. That the said tract of land was confiscated in the year 1779
but has remained unsold, and your orators have continued to hold and
possess their respective lots, paying to the Commonwealth the rent of
Five hundred and thirty pounds of transfer Tobacco, and always expected
peaceably and quietly to hold and enjoy their respective lots according
to the terms set forth in the before mentioned advertisements undisturbed
by the Commonwealth, more especially as the right of some of the ten-
ants who put in their claims to the General Court on the return of the
inquisition against the said Robert Bristow to said Court were confirmed
by said Court which rights were in all respects similar to the rights
Q
66 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1794. claimed by your Orators. All which foregoing facts ate fully proved by
Mar. lOtb the afSdavils hereto annexed. But now, so it is, may it please year
honor, that by an act passed at the last session of the Assembly, the
Governor and Council were directed to appoint a Commissioner to make
sale of the said tract of land, and they have accordingly appointed
Thomas Lee of Prince William County a Commissioner for that pur-
pose, who has advertised a sale of said lands to be made on the first
Monday in May next, and unless the just and equitable claims
of your orators to leases for their respective lots on the terms & for the
time Specified in the aforesaid advertisements are established previous
to the sale, they will necessarily be exposed to tedious and expensive
law suits with the purchasers of said lands. In tender consideration
whereof, and for as much as your Orators are remedyless by the strict
rules of common law, and are only releiveable in the Honorable Court
which has power to hear and determine the equitable claims of citizens
to confiscated property, May it please your honor to grant an injunction
to be directed to the attorney for the Commonwealth & the aforesaid
Thomas Lee to stay the sale of the lots of which your Orators are re-
spectively possessed untill their claims can be heard and determined,
and finally to make such decree or order therein as to your Orator shall
seem Just, &c.
(Marshall for the Compts )
Let injunctions issue to stay the sale, the plaintiffs giving security in
the penalty of twenty pounds. Commissions are awarded to take the
examinations of witnesses 8th of Feb'y, 1794.
Signed,
G. WYTHE.
A Copy — Teste:
PETER TINSLEY, C. H. C. C.
Bdar. 14th J. BrOWN TO THE GOVERNOR.
Richmond Herewith yon will receive the list of Inquisitions of escheat required
of me by the order made in Council on the 17th January last, and my '
acc*t against the Commonwealth for the service, w'ch has been per-
formed as early as possible, after the suspension of business, which an- j
avoidably took plaoe upon the breaking out of the small-pox, was j
removed. !
I have the honor to be, &c.
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AuGUSTiNB Davis to the Governor. 1794.
Informing him that 400 extra copies ot the Revised Code ordered by Mar. 15th
last Assembly are ready.
Asking the No. of copies of Code desired; also the number of militia
laws and the number of the Act for regulating the militia, and the Act
to provide for the National defence.
Asking for payment for arrears to enable him to prosecute the public
business.
Sam. Coleman to Hon. Jambs Wood, Esq. Mar. I5th
Council OflSce, January 11th, 1794.
For your information respecting the number of copies of the Act of
Congress, "more effectually to provide for the National defence by estab-
lishing a uniform militia throughout the United States/' also of the Act
of the General Assembly, "for regulating the militia of this Common-
wealth," required by the Act last mentioned, for the use of the officers
of the militia, I do myself the honor to lay before you the following
statement, viz:
For the Major-Generals, ------ 4
For the Brigadier-Generals, - - - - 17
For the Lieutenant-Colonel Commandants, - -91
For the Majors, -...--- 182
For the Brigade Inspectors, - - - 17
For Captains of Artillery. ------ 17
For Captains of Cavalry, ------ 17
For Captains in Battalions, - ... - 1,092
1,437
I have the honor to be, &c.
Wm. J. Vereker to the Governor. Mar. I5th
Sheweth that an order to the Auditor to have prepared copies of muster
k pay rolls & Bation abstracts of vol. militia & scouts for frontiers for
transmission to the Secretary's Office of the XT. S. with expedition,
required much extra labor & loss of rest, by which his health was seriously
impaired.
On this account he asks further consideration of his claim for addi-
tional compensation.
68
CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
1794.
Mar. 15th
Mar. 18th
Muster Roll of a detach men t of Capt. Cornelius Bogard's Company of
rangei*8 or voluntier militia Commanded by Lieutenant William Wells,
ordered into service by the Executive of Virginia, for the defence ol
the Senatorial district of Monongalia, commencement of service. 15th
of March, 1794:
Name, William Wells; Rank, Lieut.; Time of enlistment, Mar. 15,
1794. Name, Jos. Ross; Rank, Serg't; Time of enlistment, Mar. 15,
1794 ; and others.
Chas. Leb to the Governor.
Alexandria Recommends Alexander Smith for appointment as Flour Inspector
for Alexandria.
Mar. 18th
Richland
Stafford
county.
Daniel Carroll Brent to the Governor.
Communicating the facts of a murder cbmmitted in Stafford by one
Powell on one Mountjoy. Powell escaped to Maryland. Reasons why
attempts to capture him were not earlier made. Powell seen in Balti-
more; supposed to live in Calvert Co. Description of Powell. Sug-
gesting a demand on the Governor of Maryland for Powell's surrender.
Mar. 18th
Deposition op Richard Morton before Daniel C. Brent.
Sets forth that while in bed he overheard a quarrel between Mount-
joy & Powell & Dillon, terminating in a tight between Powell & Mount-
joy, in which Powell put out the eyes of Mountjoy, causing his death.
Mar. 19th
Norfolk
Tho. Newton, Jr., to Jno. Hamilton, Esq., British Consul,
I received 3'ourd of this date relating to Mr. Cooper's ship; that she
is armed I have no doubt of, but conceive that she does not come under any
instructions I have received from the Governor. It Is a well known fact
that that ship is loaded and bound to Spain, & that we have the worst
of enemies to contend with in that country (the Algerines), and
although we are neutrals in the present war between Great Britain and
France, yet I think we have a right to arm against those who are at
war with us without contravening our neutrality. These are my own
ideas, but as the ship is out of my jurisdiction, I can do nothing further
than transmit your letter to the Gov'r for his advice and construction
thereon.
I am respectfully your obe. serv't.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 69
The following is the letter above referred to as enclosed to the Gov- 1794.
emor for his construction : Mar. 19th
Information has been given me that the Chickamaugue, otherwise the Norfolk.
Isaac, which cleared out and sailed from hence without having any guns British Con-
on board, is now in Hampton Roads, and has mounted eight Guns. Con- ^" ^ ^ ^®
ceiving that this equipment is a contravention of the regulation adopted
by the President, I have to request that you will inquire into the intel-
ligence I now communicate, and should the circumstance I represent
be deemed an infraction of the rules I refer to, that you will take the
necessary steps to prevent the sailing of the above mentioned vessel.
I have the honor to be, &c.
Col. Newton, &c., &c.
H. Knox, Secretary op War, to the Governor. Mar. I9th
Your favors of the 3 and 6 instant have been received. As the bill War
for the fortification of the po^ts has passed, immediate measures will be I^^pa^tment
taken for mounting such heavy cannon as may be at Norfolk, and which
are of sufficient goodness. Some person as an engineer will also be sent
for the purpose of deciding upon the spots where the batteries ought to
be erected. The interruptions and injuries to our trade in the West
Indies are of the highest nature and now engage the most serious atten-
tion of Congress. What shape the business will assume is not decided,
but all classes seem to think that every preparation for war ought to be
made in order to speak in a dignified tone to the offending power, suit-
able to the occasion. The demands relative to the Armourers was un-
known to me until you mentioned them. Every just arrangement is
made for furnishing the Master Armourer with, money. His being off
the post road has occasioned some derangement which will not probably
occur again. Contingent claims, such as was incurred at Norfolk, will
sometimes arise, and no remedy being at hand, payments may be
delayed, but this is not the case to my knowledge for any regular au-
thorized expences, afler such are adjusted by the accounting officers. I
have given instructions to the accountant to adjust with all possible dis-
patch the accounts brought by Major Pryor. As soon as the balance
shall be ascertained for which the United States are responsible, applica-
tion will be made for the same to the Treasury.
I have the honor to be, &c.
William Lowther to the Governor. Mar. I9th
Agreeably to your orders, the rangers are enlisted in this county, and Clarksburg
have been mustered by Colo. Jackson, and in the other counties, I know
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liiH Liiiniii £:saiSi'3irii& tLioM Osa<^n. ILmrsibic itf dtmatsvbbKni of the
tuiiciair 1^ TrmuiWr nr ^4 X/m/Oii^ftJtt !?it<Gr*ui;. joit litaa ^ t^>r«rmrd by
3«iiHL r^jTitair mmoii/v i^iC'airw .'C lib* rvinxntiiru^ uudfc i/»
WOOD.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 71
Thos. Newton, Jr., to the Governor. 1794.
I now inclose you the proceedings relative to the Sloop Diligent, Capt. Mar. 20th
Cunningham, taken at first by a French privateer & carried into Gauda- Norfolk
lupe, where they took out a box of silver plate belonging to Miss Tucker
& me, & seven barrels of sugar belonging to my Daughter Martha. The
sugar they disposed of & the plate they detained for proof. Mr. Oster,
the Consul, has wrote the Gov'r of the Island & sent him a certificate of
its being American citizens property, what effect it may have, time
will discover, but I have every reason to think that they will not
deliver as I have heard that the crew of the privateer insisted on a con-
demnation alt ho. the vessel & effects were altogether American property,
the same vessel was afler taken by a Brittish privateer & condemned
for having French Sugar on board which she took in at Gaudalupe. I
f>hall be obliged if you'd forward the inclosed papers to the President
that we may get redress. I also enclose you a letter I have rec'd from
Mr. Hamilton, as a Brittish Consul, with my answer to him. We think
our preparations for defence move slowly on. The French fleet are on
the Eve of departing and as I have heard will not let the Doedalus go
out. I mentioned to you sometime ago that some of the large guns
were spiked during the war, they must be cleared, & wou*d it not be
right to have it done, as I suppose they will be taken into the Conti-
nental service & paid for. It would be forwarding the business at least a
fortnight.
I am, &c.
Thos. Madison to the Governor. Mar. 20th
Recommends Joseph Kent for appointment as Pay master to troops
under command of Capt. Lewis.
Wm. Prbntis, Mayor op Petersburg, to the Governor. Mar. 20th
The letter which I had the honor of receiving from you on the sub- Petersburg
jecl of the restrictions on those whose business may call them to Peters-
bar^, came to my hands on Monday last. The Common Hall of Peters-
toarg Tery early took the business into consideration, but finding that
the restrictions in their resources deprived them of the means by which
tbej coald comply with the wishes of the inhabitants in paying Jurors,
&c^ they were under the necessity ot declining the adoption of those
preemations which appeared necessary and proper.
In consequence of which the people of Petersburg being under feartul
•l^refaenfiionfl, from their exposed situation, of experiencing the dread-
72 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPEBS.
17d4. ful disease that has visited their fellow cittzeDS of Richmond, have chear-
Mar. 20th fully embraced every means within their power to guard against its be-
ing introduced here, and the better to effect this desirable object, they
appointed a few of their fellow citizens a Committee to attend to the
Business, which Committee have been authorized by the Common Hall
to use all legal measures in fulfilling the object of their appointment,
and sure I am that if any unreasonable and injurious restrictions have
been adopted by this Committee they have arisen more from a wish of
preserving the health and lives of their neighbours than from any incli-
nation of abusing that confidence which is reposed in them.
Immediately on the receipt of your letter, I waited on the Committee
to know if there was just cause for the complaints which have been
made to you, I was informed by the Committee that they knew of none,
unless it was the case of Mr. Fenwick, and in this instance the acting
members of the Committee for that Day have lodged with me papers In
justification ot their conduct. But as you have not informed me of the
persons who made complaint I have though £ it unnecessary to forward
these papers to you.
The enclosed publication of the Committee, will, I flatter myself, con-
vince you that the restrictions are not injurious to those who may be
dis|>osed lo accommodate or satisfy a community that are so much in-
terested in the event. If, however, it should not meet your approbation
I shall be happy to hear again from you on the subject.
I am with Respect,
Your ob't Serv't.
To the Public:
The Committees for the Town of Petersburg are happy
to assure the public that the precautions heretofore used have been effectual
to prevent the introduction of the Small-pox into the Town, and they pledge
themselves that the earliest information shall be given should it unfor-
tunately make its appearance among us. They regret the necessity ot
being extremely rigid as to the terms on which those gentlemen may be
admitted, who are now, or hereafter may be at infected places, but when
it is considered that the happiness and existence of vast numbers of
people essentially depend on the town's being free from this fatal dis-
ease, they rest assured that all the friends to humanity will chearfully
acquiesce in any measures which may be adopted for the safety of the
Inhabitants, and for the information of Gentlemen who may now be ab-
sent from Town, the^' take this method of communicating to the public
that no person suspected of having come immediately from any place
infected with the Small-pox will be admitted without previously taking
an oath either that he hath not been where the disease prevails, or (if
he bath been at such place) that be hath taken the necessary precaution
of changing his clothes at some uninfected place.
Petei-sburg, March 13, 1794.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
73
Wm. Clendinbn, Capt. V. C, to John Stuart and Thos. Edgar,
Esquires.
Gentlemen :
I am informed that you have on hand a quantity of pow-
der and Lead, And as there is no provision made to supply the Troops
with ammunition that are allowed for the defence of Greenbrier and
Kanawha, I have got George Huggard to go forward to make applica-
tion to you, or either of you, For two hundred weight of good Rifle
Powder and four hundred weight of Lead. The price Hitherto allowed
for powder by the public is three shillings and for Lead one shilling. If
yoa will agree to furnish the aforesaid quantity I will make no other
application. Your writing: to me by the bearer will confirm the contract,
and you shall on the Delivery Receive my Receipt for the ammunition
and an order on the public for the money.
The bearer, Mr. Huggard, will let you Know the quantity I must be
furnished with Immediately.
I am. Gentlemen, with Respect, &c.
M'rch 20, 1794.
Rec'd an order from John Stuart for fifty pounds of the within pow-
der on ace. Ludinton.
GEORGE HUGART.
This order Ludinton paid.
1794.
Mar. 2l8t
Kanhawa
Edmund Harrison to the Governor.
Enclosing Bond of Col. Goodwin as agent for collection of arrears of
taxes in Brigade District, of which Dinwiddle is part.
Mar. 2lBt
Wm. McCleery to the Governor.
I have been honored with the receipt of your letter pr. Capt. McCol-
lock, requesting a return of the distribution of last year's ammunition
and the quantity on hand, and can for the present only inform you that
agreeably to Major Lowther's orders, it hath all been issued except 1^
quarter casks of powder; & about 250 flints, & 4 quarter casks of pow-
der is this day to be issued to two detachments of the Rangers com-
manded by Lieutenant Evans and Ensign Jenkins, who are about to
march to their station on the Ohio River. The powder left in my hand
is of no value to send to the Woods, and indeed unless proper attention
is paid to the choice of good Rifle powder when you purchase^ money
10
Mar.22d
Morgan
Town
J 4 CALKS bXR OF 5TATE PJLPEBS.
IT^r wftl tm 0(%ytsfui%% im4 tbe wrriee left u> mMet, I kare not a pound of
M«f Xt4 Ufft^' f frooM fluUte joa out s recsni is IJarm. but am now engaged in
ib«f ^ffiiiin#:«Mi (A fmr Omru^ %tA tWreiore mmA for tbe time being beg to
Th^ A'ttmpfointment tbat batb bappeoed eoneeming tbe money for
not only tb« misn'n paj, but abio for tbeir prorisions for last year, may,
U'n p<iMible, retard oor defentiTe operations for tbe present, notwith-
Nianding tbe Indians batb begon Hostilities, baring taken or Killed a
man IsAt montb witbin 30 to 40 miles of Clarksborg. Be so oblidging
an to write to mo tbe reason of tbe detention of tbe money by the stage
to Alexandria, addressed to tbe care of Mr. Josepb Tidball, Merch't, in
WInobester, from wbenee I sball safely get it.
I bave, &c.
Msr. aad AuoiiHTiNB Davis to Arch'd Blair, Esq.
liiohinuiid He pleased to lay the enclosed account before the Honorable Board at
their next meeting, which you informed me would be to-morrow,
and oblidge, sir, y'r ob't serv't.
The Commonwealth of Virginia,
To Augustine Davis, Dr.
To printing fbur hundred copies of the Bevised Code of laws tbat
were not printed in 1792, making 30 sheets, @ 20 dollars per sheet,
jciaa
ITM. Wn>h 20tb.
I^ar, i»a ^^^^- P« Mathbws to the Govxksor.
Xgflblk 'P^^ enclosed letter from CoL Hamilton, Brittisb Consul at this place,
t reiviveU yetjLterds^. 1 inlormed Cot. Hamilton tbat as an oflleer of the
niihtia t bad received no orders respecting the ^ bat would cem-
municate it to your Excellency for instructions. There seems co ntt to
be DO intention in the party complained ot to Tiolate tbe neotrafilj
pointed out by tbe President. Tbe vessel is intended for Btlbos* asd
tbe owners, are desirouii of arming her tor protection against the Algcr-
ines. '(bia appears, to me tVom tbe regulations I have aeen to be war-
ranted by tbe President's insiruetioss^
1 am«<te.
CiOiBNDAE OF STATE PAPERS. 76
Sib:
iDfonnation has been given me that the Chickamaugus which 1794.
cleared out and sailed from hence without having any guns on board, is Mar. 23d
now in Hampton Road, and has mounted Eight Guns. Conceiving that
this equipment is a contravention of the regulation adopted by the
President, 1 have to request that you will inquire into the intelligence I
now communicate, and should the circumstance I represent be deemed
an infraction of the rules I refer to, that you will take the necessary
steps to prevent the sailing of the above mentioned vessel.
I have the honor to be, Sir,
Your most obed. humble serv't,
JOHN HAMILTON.
British Consul's office, Norfolk, Virginia, 18th March, 1794.
To Gren'l Thomas Mathews, &c.
Robert Taylor, Mayor of Norfolk, to the Governor. Mar. 23d
I take the liberty to enclose a copy of a letter from the Commander of the Norfolk
Britisb ship Doedalus, and my reply, and to enclose a memorandum of
& conversation with the Captains of the French ships in the presence of
the French Consul, respecting that ship, and which occasioned the cor-
r^poDdence with Sir Charles H. Knowles. It is also my duty to put
under cover to yon a letter of the 18th March from the British Consul,
r^pecting the ship Chickamaugue.
I have, &c.
.Doedalus, Norfolk Harbour, Virginia,
March 19th, 1794.
Sir:
You did me the favour to mention a Requisition of the French Cap-
t&io8 and which to the best of my recollection was that I would not re-
move my ship from her present situation as they could not be responsi-
ble for the condnct of their crews. I have not the smallest doubt of
yonr veracity, Sir, or that of the French OflScers, but you will I hope
forgive my soliciting, you will be pleased to acquaint mo in writing of
the particulars, because oral information is liable to be misconstrued,
sod your letter will exculpate me for not proceeding to sea immediately.
I have, &ۥ
To Robert Taytor, Esq.
5^ »C-biLiEyDAJL 'O^- 4T!^]!3: gJLffffHff,.
flSMl ftimRarr! Ti^mfltt;. ^bjsuo. m 5^iaaanii.. lyi ica. CHUtaaLaB- HjortT
:iMhK JS^t C itiix^i* nhtt liimnr it v.nir Hnur iif -iiiH- auirmnu; bmsriotc I would
inor <Otfluf«*^ 'itf aher H^c^ntiii ^hinth ITuri. J<i2in. HUr*; joif (Clicur&aiL in tlie
[)itrt5iHnitit \f rdiii Wmm\iL <C'inmu. Xir. <Omkui II ?Htgiii!iG»t tt&ii:i$e gentle-
mim j^\ ^iium ahiur gcn^iinHdiaH- «ia jjn^tic. iiiic ^riuuk ciiii^ t&wiiiiMd to do.
HHit^r ;i;cniwHfi nhos mii;^ ?>»iQiiiiijd[il liiH otmcisuiir^ m tihis^ Coihiiefi States.
:uift ^vmiiii: <b.y nnnhimr ^^nran<£; )r niiuc nitcim ^Hb ia;ggtwttt£ » ^ a riola-
nii^a mS iiilH rmiurnTOiHiij. ^iis n znn icf^wnn -Hnnxusun ^if liut Fffv«eh fleet
tintrt^ t«riiii»iL t«.&iuii iitgazni ji :l ii*^ v^j^ ^mnY itfimi lujii Umi tilkie I>oedm]iis
[>itMi- rJu«iL :u QjflL^fiiiiL fi^itkt lOiL liut iCiigcjiiiL stf ihft T^ffv- oteerved
tUkui Jtti ''nmiDsiJiiiiiur '^dLitur ic rui»i FcwuiiL ^mh tsimsue: ^h/t absence ol
A<tiu:'cu. ^AJUHullijtt:. tilifikG htt ^ittlit 'fniimi&ur 3: iiiif &l1iJ t:» pirvireDt it. bot
tihasR H t 'istr^ akt^'* w&*ui oIm FirtHuia Sbhi ^rjii> !i»3G c«ii£i~ dnr ma. that your
itik£^' riiin:eikm iid(T<t: pfliu«H£ wtii&f?iin! untiain •??- obiikeiCiKSiisiiu a»J that at pre^
•tivti s&irf ibi^f«fj jvQifi v&qjii B»fi<i aoii&sisr j^Hiar i&Df • luair tikcusL as insoltB
flfluui5lk.u Ibit ««K«wi ly tti* •nnfwi. -wrftitiil cibfTr -witji iii?« ibinwee or prevent
Ja » t'ObfoMiKib^ tio* ff««tj£l]eiet «Nr«xrr •>diMinnfc2i5MB tL&ckS miK> HEMie or the pre-
<tii»^ w/j^n&f nuMiii im a 4«ATi»»iai^o« olf iisiiM- lnHEecu^ &«etiw<iHi three or four
^■^^rMAMu b«(t wlfiftii I haT* iM'W wntSiMt a«w I am ^c^fftaoiL. im «iil}«tance, the
wiUoiik- tUktat kSokS pobs^ wrhk-h. witih tW kiBn>*w&e«i[:0e' aorii conMot <^ thoee
^yeAitiietKeai I iBOM^Ea&rij B^Miie kiiO'Wii tty ji-xbl aari aEow me to observe
tliat ift thM- attd ercnir other tiaikSMtaKM 'oi a pahilQck aatnre I have been
jpn^^trBi^d br BIT ieik«e of nt^ beiibjc aj JnEty to obserre ao exact neotral-
ft J, tkxA Ui prenerve the peace and onier •>f the town and the ease and
traf^iuilitv ^A \l» inhabitantiS^ Permit me. Scr. to pot jroa in miod of
jfmr pnoroBMr that too woold not leare thb Port till alter the French
V\*st\ ha#l sailed, and that it is oar idea ol neatralitT that a ship should not
M\f^w an Enemy's in \ess^ than twenty-toor boors after she has left a
neatral port.
I hare the honor to be. &c.
MSMORAXIkCM.
On Sunday Evening the 16th inst., the French Consol, Mr. Oster^
accompanied by the Captains of the French ships Tigre and Jean Bart,
called at my House, when the Captain of the Tigre and the consul, both
of whom Hpeak English, informed me that the Frigate Doedalus, Sir
Charles Knowles, appeared to be ready for sea, and that they had heard
it wa« about to leave this port for that purpose. The Captain of the
Tigre observed that he wished to do nothing wrong, but to pay every
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 77
attentron to the neutrality of the country, but as Commander of the 1794.
French fleet in the absence of Admiral Yanstible, he would not be Jus- Mar. 23d
tified in permitting the Doedalus to pass him in Hampton Roads, and that
he should prevent it, and which he wished Sir Charles Knowles to know
for that although fourteen days ago he might have passed and went to sea
without molestation, yet at present, when the French fleet would sail in
a few days, he thought he should not act right to permit it. From
these Gentlemen mentioning it to me, I understood it to be their inten-
tion that I should make this conversation known, which I promised
them to do that evening to the British Consul, and that as I expected
them at Breakfast in the morning, I would inform them of the result.
Col. Hamilton, the Brittish Consul assured me that Sir Charles Knowles
had no intention to leave the country at present, but his situation here
being disagreeable, he meant to go down as low as Craney Island, but '
that he would pawn his honor that Sir Charles Knowles should not
leave the country in less than twenty four hours after the French fleet,
or that if he was allowed to depart first the French Commander must
also promise not to follow him in less than twenty-four hours; that the
French commanding ofScer might take his choice of the two propo-
sitions. Late that night I received a letter from the British Consul,
which is annexed, requesting me to put the conversation between the
Captains of the French ships, the consul and myself to writing. This
I declined to do, as I had written to the French Consul requesting he
would do so, who with the Captains of the Tigre, Jean Bart, and Char-
ant called on me the next morning. I related what had passed between
me and Col. Hamilton, as the Captain of the Doedalus was not on shore,
and his wish for them to reduce our conversation to writing, which
they refused to do, but et the same time repeating that they respected
the neutrality of the Port, and would do nothing against it, and there-
fore wished the Doedalus would not attempt to pass them in Hampton
Roads, as it was their duty to prevent it, or anchor near them, as in this
last case, insults might happen which they could not guard against nor
prevent. I again promised to make this known to Sir Charles Knowles
or the Brittish Consul, and which I did immediately to the former Gen-
tleman in the street, and who requested if I met with the commanding
officer of the French Ships to inform him that he had no intention
ot passing them in Hampton Roads, at the same time observing that as
liis ship gave umbrage, and he was himself subject to insult, that he
might perhaps move his ship from before the town to Craney Island.
Uy avocations during the day or my supposing what had passed in
the morning sufficient occasioned me to neglect to inform the Captains
<^ the French ships of the conversation between Sir Charles Knowles
Aod myself. I was called on in the evening by Mr. Moses Myers the
French Agent here, and told that the Captains still in town were uneasy
M they heard that the Doedalus meant to pass them. To Mr. Myers I
related what bad passed on the subject and my reliance that it need not
78
GAliEXl>JkK OF STATE
1794
be ttpprabfaiflad. bot tbat 1 supfiMad tbat sbe n— id ifBthmfB ^ n
GnuM)v iiibuid w be ooi ot uh* war of tbe ^«^en. JBe «b«nrwi tfait bi
i«iin9(i mux AtMsmpt u» mopt* uk* sbn* would be ocwniiinwid -with «n iniaB-
tiun l4> irv u» g«i u» floa. and oopod ii wonid oot be JEttoifited. and v»-
qtaxUiad iUat I wonid it fMnbH* invFom ii.as. aboaki jhit oonioMon oa-
U^ the town.
ii8 ttmnqoiittv, I
tbat tbeDoedalM
te oaUed on reap&aang
iiue, it miftht Ih* auonfled witti vw\ mBnams<
Ab tnv wiiok' wifth lu ibis bmiBaas bas be«i to
aicaiit wailod on tktv Briuiab Ooaaa;. -vrbo
bad u(> ioientioii now of renioriii!: traan ber
1 Melt Ui<MH' ctrounuttaiioo^ t4> paper iaaai ju
tb«v mav bavv oetaaiod m\ aMBBorr I a
ibom.
it iH poiMiibk* tbat I mar bavt* ommod mil, of tbe oonrronatioos. mui
tbat i bavv not expremod crerv obaerrmuou in tbe fireeiae words oaod,
but 1 ani toolid«Dt tbat ibt* jUKuve m> in ^abatanoe tbe wboie tbat
paaatid in my Seperau- mtgrvieiptswitfa tbe OsptaiBsot tiie French ahq»,
Mr. 0«U^. Col. Hamiiuffi k Bti- Cbmx^ £. iLBoarte, wpectiog tbe de-
tonlion of Qmv iHtofk^kmti.
Norfolk. March 19tL. 1794
BOBERT TAYliOB.
Mar. Ski
Kfoa^iwAv
] bav^' received «<omt' time since your Bzeeltoncyf^ lettor enclosing
my c*oiiimiM«ioti ah A(reut ui tbk^ DiBtrict. and a eopr of the biws wbi^
declare my dnliee. I have waited ibr ^iomethiug furtbeEr, as at proMBl
J have uv knowledge o! the delinquenu^ nor ol tbe sums doe. T\m bh
ibroiatioii probably ib afforded thro* the medium of tbe Anditar, but ai
I ttuppoBe he act^ in thi€i matter, nndor direotions &om the BxcKumve^ I
have thought it neoeflBary to inform Ton that I have as yot reoeiTed
nothing more than J have mentioned above.
I have the honor u» he. A"..
Mar. 24tb
<JOU£H'il
Haul Coleman to the Hok, Gkk\ Wo<:»p.
Tbe a«Qendatof7 nulitia law ba« created 19 additionai Begnmeni^ vIl.
U^ oaeb of tbe CaQntie» of Sb«iandoab, 97, Faoqnier S^ Accomack 97,
Amhi>nil ^, Norfolk, 16. Haii^LX Sk, Pittsylvania Hil. IMawtddie S3,
Mj^^U^lHir^ 98, Bedford 91, Albemarle 8S. Bronswic^ 96, Montgomery
^, Wytbe lOM. Friw» William k Hanover 93.
Tb« (oUowiog oonntiea, wbieb foraerij ooi J oompoaed a Battalion,
AOir eo»ppaa • reciaioat eaeb: Kinir WiUiaa A Kin^ k Qooeo 87, Nor-
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 79
tfmmberimnd & Lancaster 92, Eossell & Lee 94. Be pleased, Sir, to sag- 1794.
gaat to the Board the propriety of ascertaiDing which of these counties Mar. 24tb
raspeciively shall retain the number of the Regiment which they for-
merly both composed. They will then be enabled by lot to ascertain
die respective numbers of the 19 additional Regiments, beginning with
83.
I have the honor, &c.
The Battalion having the greatest No. of militia is to return the No.
of the Regiment. Any oflScers reappointed who ban been heretofore
eommissioned in the old Regiments to take rank from the date of the
former commissions, the 19 add'n'l Regiments to be numbered by lott
ficom 83 to 101 inclusive. According to the above direction the coun-
ties of King William, Lancaster & Lee must be included in the Lottery
tor the numbers of the 19 additional Regiments, as the counties of
King A Queen, Northumberland & Russell contain the greatest number
of militia.
Thos. Lee, Jr., to the Governor. Mar. 24th
The letter you wrote me on the 18th ult. has been duly received. A Piark Gate
day or two before a writ had been served on me to stay the sale of a
eonaiderable proportion of the Bristoe land. This induced me to post-
pone the sale of the whole until the determination of the suit, thinking
it most advantageous for the Commonwealth. I have attended several
days since to the taking of Depositions by the Tenants' Attorney. I
have now to request a blank Dediraus and Subpoenas may be shortly
sent up to me for the purpose of taking some depositions on behalf of
the Commonwealth. So soon as these are taken I shall do myself the
lumor of transmitting you as full a statement of the business, as I am
capable of, for the information of the Attorney-General, and should it
be thought necessary for me to attend for fbrther information to him on
the day of trial I will do it. Several of the tenants informed me they
have money to discharge their replevy bonds, but as their rents are in
Tob*o, I have not thought myself authorised to receive anything else,
it would facilitate the collection much if I was authorized to receive
cash in lieu of the Tob'o at the current market price.
I have the honor to be, &c.
John McCollock to the Governor. Mar. 24th
This comes to inform you as near as I can, how matters is going on ohio county
with me. I have only got a part of my company as yet, and find it
hard to raise the men, for want of the last year's pay coming forwards;
%0 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
I7?H. ttnd M I CAnnot aasure the men who will be Lieatensni this year, u we
War :Mch jihftll not no till I hear from you, and the PensilTanians is giTing six dot-
iam an#i two-thirdH of a dollar a month to men for the same serrioe ind
And them in GiinH or pay their men for the use ot their guns if thtj
finfl themMolvoH, all make against our Recruiting. I have the spies out,
hnt ihf.y have nr>t 8Con any frenh signs of Indians this Spring. I shall
^>^ an attentive to my duty as I can, & do everything in my power i<3T
th«s n%ftiiy oi the frontiers. I am bad off for want of ammanition for the
ojift of my r;oni|mny, as T have but one quarter cask of powder, and bot
^1 \fm. of load at present, and not one flint. I have seen Col. McClang
n\uf'.4'. I r:arno from Richmond, and ho told me he had some powder hot
rio Uiutl. Pleasf! to iiiHtruct mc how I am to get ammunition & Gqd
flintA for the use of my company, & I hope you will inform me when w«
may irxpoct our pay for last year if you can, as we have much need of
it, f ho[H) that your Excellency will send the orden^ particularly
r'imp4i4iiui^ my duty, but hope you will enable me to do something in the
woods if in my power. Our Virginia Spies thinks it hard that they an
not allowed Rations and ammunition, as all the Spies that is in the ser-
vu'ji here beHidt^H thorn gets a Ration and half per day and a pound aod
half of powder and throe pounds of Lead per month, and they desired
me Up write to your Kxcolloncy about it, and hope that the ExecatiTe
will allow them as much as any men that is in the same service.
Ah I have not received a Commission for this year, & suppose the ooe
I ha^l last year to be void, as it was for the year 1793 only, I have
thought proper to mention it. I have nothing more at present, bot
have the honor to subscribe myself, &c.
MarlMfh H. KnOX, SECRETARY OP WaR, TO THE 60VBRNOR.
War I am instructed to transmit to your Excellency the enclosed copy of ft
iMf«rtrffent j^^ relatively to the fortifications of the ports and harbours therein
mentioned.
And as a judicious choice of the places to be fortified and vigoroui
prosecution of the works may be of great importance to the State of
y'lrf^xtua, the President of the United States requests that your Excel-
lency, as the commandant in chief of its militia would please to take upon
you the general direction of the business. An Engineer will as soon ft»
possible be appointed. Ho will be directed to prepare and submit plan*
of the works to your consideration, and upon your approving thereof
to have them put into a train of immediate execution; some suitable
provision will also be soon made to obtain the necessary materials an'
workmen.
The number of men and cannon designed for Norfolk and Alexandril
and also the amount of the expenses to be incurred at those places wil
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
kereafter be transmitted. If the State of Virginia is in possession of
soy good cannon of and above the calibre of eighteen pounds and
which €0u1d be appropriated for the fortifications within the said State,
H return of them is requested together with the condition of their car-
riages and apparatus in order that necessary repairs be provided without
dday.
I have the honor to be, &c.
81
1794.
Mar. 24th
H. Knox, Secretary of War to the Governor.
Mar. 24th
Colonel Parker has recommended Mr. Daniel Bedinger of Norfolk as War
a proper person to have new carriages made for the cannon at that place. Department
If you should be of opinion that Mr. Bedinger would be a proper per-
•Ofi I pray you to cause the enclosed letter to bo given him placing his
name thereon ; Tf not, that you would appoint some other more suitable
person for the purpose. If you should not readily know of a proper
person, it is probable that Colonel Carrington might recommend one to
lyou. Whether the cannon are the property of Virginia or of the United
I States, it is probable they may be for the present appropriated to the
defence of Norfolk. One hundred 32 pounders are intended to be cast,
a proportion of which may, if those at Norfolk are not of sufficient cali-
bre, be transported to that place.
Proper arrangements will also be made for the transportation of shot
ftod ammunition for the cannon at Norfolk. Captain Hannah will be
ordered to embark at Alexandria with his recruits, and proceed to Nor-
Jbik aft soon as the Secretary of the Treasury shall make arrangements
^vith some person at that place to furnish the necessary supplies of pro-
visions, kc,y for the troops.
The case of Alexandria is not considered so pressing as that of Nor-
fclk, But cannon which are now at the Head of Elk will be transported
to the former place as soon as the carriages shall be made for them.
I have the honor to be, &c.
Andrew Lewis to the Governor.
Last Evening I returned from the Frontiers. On the Nineteenth of
S^di>niary I left Fort Lee with thirty-seven men, and took the following
^oot down Powell's Valley: passed Cumberland Gap, went some dis-
tance on the Kentucky Trail; then down Cumberland River two days'
^mreh, and struck the War road leading from the Cherokee Towns to
%he Kentucky trace. I followed that half a day, then came to where
mother road left that, which appeared to go to another part of the
CeotQcky trace, nearer that settlement On searching those roads well,
11
Mar. 26th
Vauses
S2 CALENDAR OF STATB PAPBBS.
1794. could make no disco very of Indians lately passing on it. I proceeded
Mar. 25tb on the same road towards the Nation the Ballance of the Day. In the
morning I left it, bore a west way down the clear Pork of Cumbe^
land, and that Evening I rafted the River near the month, and marched
four days and a half a west course, and struck the war path above men-
tioned. Being then much nearer the nation, the road of course wag
much larger. I proceeded on that the distance of twelve miles, and fell
on a River unknown to any person on our Frontiers; Left the road and
went up that to the head, and struck Emery's River, which led us
through Cumberland Mountain. From thence I marched on the South
side of s'd mountain to the lower station in Lee County, & arrived there
on the 10th of this inst.; & altho' all the pains and fatigue I had taken,
on the 12th a company on their way in from Kentucky, about thirty-four
miles from where I came to the settlement was fired on, and four men
out of thirteen were killed, and one wounded. Had I have heard the
news before I marched from the lower station, fatigued as we were, I
should undoubtedly have repaired to the place of the , & am certain
could have overtaken the Indians, but having ranged but one day in the
settlement of PowelPs Valley to get provisions to carry us to Fort Lee,
did not hear it untill the day I arrived at that Post, which was on the
15th. In this town I made no discovery of any very late sign of In-
dians. Saw a vast number of very large camps, but believe that few (^
them were visited by the Enemy since the latter part of the Fall, I,
however, had the pleasure of di8(;overing the most Beautiful! countiy I
ever saw lying between Emory's river and Poweirs; not only the finest
soil I ever saw, but you may travel fifty miles without finding any rise.
As to water, none can exceed it for good springs. I am for another rea-
son well satisfied with making the tower, having made myself acquainted
with every Gap and different passes that the enemy can pass through!
either coming to, or returning from our frontiers. I am well convinced
that the Indians can never be prevented from their mode of going to
war in small parties against us until we are allowed horsemen as well ai
foot, for when they come in and either does murder or steals hoiM^ :3
they cross Cumberland mountain at or near the gap, through which thfti/ j
Kentucky road goes, and pushes Imediately for either Emery's or thai- -1
Hickory Gap, and then they are in this Level country, and it is impo»— . ]
sible for foot men over to come up with them; but if a few horsemei*
were always in readiness, & in case of mischief to send the foot on theifl^:
trail, and the horse to rush on to the above Gap and wait their coming-
a party could never escape, and a finer country for horse to act in neveiT!
was seen. Knowing it to be to the advantage of our exposed fello
citizens, I am induced to make the following proposal to your Excels
lency to allow me to mount twenty-five or thirty men out of my
pany. There is that number willing to furnish themselves with
horses, if the sum of ten pounds is allowed each man to equip thi
selves with swords, pistols, and forage. They should also have
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 83
rifles, and always prepared to act either on horseback or on foot as 1794.
might be judged best. If the swords and pistols could be furnished us Mar. 25th
out of the public magazines to be returned at the end of the service,
seven or eight p'ds per man would be sufficient. I do not propose this
plan as an additional expenee to the provision already made for our
Frontiers, but as a mode not only to lessen the Expenee, as well
as a certainty of success, knowing that Lee County would be better
guarded by twenty-five or thirty horsemen and fifleen foot, than
with a full company of foot, and as none but ten or twelve of
Captain Hawkinses Company is recruited, and them by Lieutenant
McGavock who is marched out. As to Capt. Hawkins, I cannot hear of
bim, nor can I leai*n of his making ready to take his post. I saw En-
sign Campbell the other day, who informed me that he had taken the
Deputy Surveyor's place in Lee county, and that he had not enlisted a
man, nor did he think he would serve the present year in the defence of
the Frontiers. I told him he ought I mediately to come to a determina-
tion, and if he did not soon make your Excellency acquainted with his
resignation, that another person might be appointed and they troops
raised. At present they company immediately under my command are
scattered at the distance of one hundred fifty miles, and of course can
act only on the defensive. Now, Sir, was Captain Hawkins' company
to consist of two commissioned officers and forty privates, and part of
the money that it would take was they company * * * applied as
I have requested. I would even venture to be put to the torture if the
Enemy visited our county. If I did not produce to the Executive both
scalps and prisoners before the season is out. If this scheme is approved
of I will in a short time after I receive your answer, have them re-
viewed well equipped. An order would be necessary for they arms. I
saw Capt. Crockett on Saturday last. His company was mustered, and
wanted but twelve men to be compleat.
I am, &c.
P. S. Capt. Hawkins does not serve. I think Lt. BfcGavock who ever
his been attentive to his Duty, is entitled to the command of the Troops
sllowed to that Company, & if a vacancy of Ensign for that company
should happen, you will pardon my recommending Mr. James Bryant,
of Hontgomery county, & will engage his quota to be soon complete.
I am, &c.
A. LEWIS.
Embargo on Ships and Vessels. Mar. 26th
In Congress, March 26th, 1794.
JBesolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
Hates of America in Congress assembled, That an Embargo be laid on
g4 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
1794. all ships and Tessels in the Ports of the United States, whether already
Mar. 26th cleared oat or not, boand to any Foreign Port or place, for the term of
thirty days; and that no clearances be furnished daring that time to
any ship or vessel boand to any sach foreign port or place, except Ships
or Vessels ander the immediate directions of the President of the
United States; and that the President of the United States be authorized
to giye Boch instructions to the Revenue officers of the United States
as shall appear best adapted lor carrying the said Resolution into full
effect.
FREDERICK AUGUSTUS MULENBURG,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
JOHN ADAMS,
Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate.
Approved March the twenty-sixth^ 1794.
GEORGE WASHINGTON,
President of the United States.
By direction of the President of the United States, all armed vessels
possessing public commissions from any foreign power (letters of Marqae
excepted) are considered as not liable to the Embargo.
Mar. 27th BaRHELOT AnDERSOK, EsCHEATOR, TO THE OOVBRNOR.
Sir:
Hanover Agreeable to a letter I have lately received from you, directed to
the Escheator of Hanover, I transmit the enclosed papers, &
Am very Respectfully, 4;c.
The Commonwealth of Virginia,
In account with Barhelot Anderson, Escheator, Dr.
1780.
Feb'y 9. To cash paid Messrs. Dixon & Nicholson,
printers, for advert'g sale of Brittish
property in Hanover, 54 Dollars, 16 4 0
To cash paid Messrs. Clarkson & Davis,
printers, for the same services, 70 Dolls., 21
March 13th. To cash paid John Hundley, for going for
& bringing 3 Negr's, Sarah, Barbary &
Milley, to the place of sale about 8 miles,
bel'g to Donald. Scott & Co., 5
To cash paid John Hundley, for one day's
crying the s'd Estates, 50 Dollars, 15
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 85
-ch 13th. To the Escheator, his commissions, 3 pr. ct.,
for 1 Thousand on each Estate sold, & li
pr. ct. for the remainder, agreeable to
Act of Assembly,
To John Lawrence, comm'ns 2 days' at-
tend'g the sales,
To Ambrose Lipscomb, 1 Day,
Balance,
1794.
Mar. 27th
760 19 0
40
20
£878 3 0
46,702 17 0
£47,581 0 0
Cr.
rch 10th. By Thomas Smith, for the sale of 1 unim-
proved Lott in Hanover Town belonging
to James Esten, a Brittish subject, & Es-
cheated to the Commonwealth of Virginia, 200 0 0
By James Marsdon, for the sale of the i part
of 4 animproved Lotts in Hanover Town
belonging to John Johnson, John Smith
& George Thamas, the s'd Johnson being
a Brittish subject, & Escheated to the
Commonwealth, 240
By George Pottie, for the sale of the i part
of 1 Lott & Houses in Hanover Town,
belonging to Alex'r McAuley, himself, &
Geo. Brackenridge, the latter having 2
parts, the s'd McAuley being a Brittish
subject, & Escheated to the Common-
wealth, 710
By Mr. De Francais, for the sale of 2 Lotts
& Houses in Hanover Town, belonging
to Donald, Scott & Co., Brittish subjects,
& Escheated to the Commonwealth (Mr.
John Howard a partner), 10,000
By Crutchfield, for the sale 2 Dittoes,
same as cash, 4,550
By Mordecai Adams, for 1 Black walnut
Desk, belong'g to the same comp'y, 260
By Thomas Smith, 1 negro man named
Abram, belonging to the same company, 6,011
By Thomas Tinsley, for 1 Negroe man
named Simon belong'g to the same
comp'y, 3,015
By John Jones, for 1 negroe Girl named
Barbary bel'g to the same comp'y, 3,455
86 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1794. March 10th. By Jas. Marsdon, for 1 negroe woman ,
Mar. 27th & girl, Milley, bePg to same comp'y, 4,910
By Mr. Defrancey, for 1 Lott of Hoaaes in
Hanover Town bePg to Archibald Govan,
a Brittish subject, & Escheated to the
Commonwealth, 2,000
By Thos. Smith, for 1 Negro fellow called
Urban na Dick, bePg to Arc'd Govan, 3,030
By Ditto, for Ditto, named Boston, bePg to
Ditto, 4,505
By John Cock, for 1 Negroe man named
Jamie, bel'g to Do., 2,000
By John Ingram, for 1 Negroe man called
Damascus Dick, bel'g to Ditto, 2,310
By Wm. Anderson, for 1 Flatt, bel'g to
Ditto, 325
By Wm. Clopton, for 1 old Do., a ground
bel'g to Do, 60
£47,581 0 0
Hanover — S'c :
We, the subscribers, appointed Commissioners to Super-
intend the sales of the Brittish property in Hanover county, do hereby
certifie to the Auditor of public accounts according to act of Assembly
that this account is Just & right.
Given under our hands this 14th day of March, 1780.
JOHN LAWREJSfJE,
AMBROSE LIPSCOMB.
Auditor's Office,. 25th March, 1780.
Received of Barhelot Anderson, Escheator for Hanover, the Treasa-
rer's Receipt for forty-six thousand seven hundred and two poundi,
seventeen shillings, being in full for Brittish property sold by s'd Bs-
cheator, & from which he is hereby discharged.
THOS. EVERARD,
EDWARD ARCHER.
£46,702 17.
The Foregoing account & receipt is a true copy taken froit^
the originals in my possession this 27th March, 1794.
BARHELOT ANDERSON,
Escheator Han'er County.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPEES. 87
H. Knox, Secbetary op War, to the Governor. 1794.
The Bearer, Major Bivardi, is the Gentleman whom the President of Mar. 28th
the United States has appointed for the purpose of fortifying Balti- War
more, Alexandria and Norfolk. The circumstances of the latter Port ^^Pa^^ent
being considered as the most pressing, the Engineer will at present
make but a short stay at Baltimore or Alexandria. He is directed to
faroisb your Excellency with a copy of his instructions.
I have the honor to be, &c.
Wm. Lindsby, Collector, to the Governor. Mar. 29th
Complaint has heen lodged with me hy the Brittish Consul, that a Norfolk
Ship called the Chickamauga, built in the United States and recorded Collector's
in this office, is now armed & ready for Sea. There is also a Brig called office
the Sally, belonging to George Lynham of this place armed. Both of
those vessels are loaded with Flour, & have cleared for Spain. A vessel
is now building in Portsmouth & has every appearance of an armed
vessel.
I am. Sir, &c.
R. West to the Governor. Mar. sist
Will you Excuse me for the trouble I give you in a Business with W. Grove
which you have no interest? I am investigating Bennets Right to hold
property in this county. It will require abilities transcendant to any I
poflsess to do the Commonwealth justice. I therefor beg if it is com-
patible with your station and the propriety of the case that you would
•ttign me council for the purpose of doing the business effectually.
Monday next is the day of trial & the Friday following in Loudoun.
I wrote you some time ago upon the subject but rec'd no ans'r.
Yours, alwas, &c.
Wm. Da vies to the Governor. Mar. sist
I have this day received by Express sundry executions directed Broadway
t^nst Delinquent Sheriffis. Two of the Executions are directed to
lir. Holliman, late Sheriff of Southampton, who is now deceased; some
difficalty will probably arise on that score. I will make enquiry for
0ome person in the county of Isle of Wight to act as Collector. At pre-
leDt I am not sufficiently informed.
I have the honor to be, ftc.
88 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPEBS.
1794. R. QuABLBs TO Jambs Wood, Libutbnant-Govbbnob.
Mar. 3]8t Inclos'd you will find the customary Quarterly Returns with the pay
Rolls for the different under my direction in the service of the
State. Tou will observe I have taken the liberty to augment the
salary's of several of my workmen. In doing which I was actuated by
the two following reasons: to reward their merit, ft to keep them in my
service. The wages given at New London by the Continental Superin-
tendant being nearly three times as high as my workmen receive, made
it necessary to make some small addition to their wages & to use some
address to retain them in the State services. This I have done & trast
it will meet with the approbation of the board. The contract entered
into with Mr. Taylor respecting the musket mountings as directed by
the Board, obliges him to deduct in my settlement with him the Debt
due from him to the Commonwealth, but as he wishes at this time to
receive a part of the money due for this quarter in order to forward his
business, be proposes paying only half the debt at present, ft solicits in-
dulgence for the Balance until the end of that Quarter.
I have proceeded to take the advice of a mill Wright respecting the
erection of a Bayonett mill at the Post his opinion is that the Stream d
water is insufficient for the purpose. In consequence of this I have con-
ferred with Mr. Ross & am induced to believe I can establish a machine
for the above purpose at his mill (which will answer the Temporary
purpose of Grinding the Bayonets now on hand), on better terms than
at the Barracks. The Board will favor me with their instructions on
the subject, & particularly oblige their ob*t serv't.
April i8t cfAMEs McCraw appointed Escheator.
Halifax ^^ ^ Court held for Halifax County 19th day of August, 1779:
^^^ ^ Jas. McCraw commissioned as Escheator in Halifax with Walter
Coles, Isaac Coles, and Paul Carrington as securities.
Same continued as same April 1, 1794.
April let SaMUEL CoLEMAN TO THE LlEUTBNANT-GoVERNOR.
As usual I have examined the quarterly return from the Point oi
Fork up to the Slst of March, 1794, and find the balance of the Pay
Roll for the Superintendent, Artificers, and Guards to be one hundred
and seventy-seven pounds, five shillings, and ten pence half penny.
The Superintendent exhibits a half yearly statement of the expense
of Cloathing to the Guard, amounting to £39. 0. 0.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
89
A statement of Expense incurred for making 1,000 Cartridge Boxes,
Forty-eight musket stocks, and 300 set of Brass mounting, makes the
same amount to £376.
The account of the contractor for furnishing the Post with Provisions
for the last quarter, amounts to £79. 8. 6, of which the Superintendent
has advanced £25. 6. 5}, leaving a hailance of £54. 2. 0}. due to the con-
tractor.
The account current between the Commonwealth and the Superin-
tendent makes a balance due him of £30. 5. 6i. Such items of this
account as are supported by vouchers are marked, and the same to-
gether with the vouchers, the contractor's account, return of Cloathing,
quarterly return of arms, and pay rolls, are herewith submitted.
I have the honor to be, sir, &c.
1794.
April 1st
R. QuARLBs TO Captain Samuel Coleman, Clerk of Council. April 2d
The bearer, Capt. John Tinsley, is one of the unfortunate number who
has experienced inconvenience from the non-payment of the last Quarter's
Wages due to the people in my employ. He has just returned from
Philadelphia, and has there made a contract with an officer of the Fed-
eral Government similar to that made with me in the line of Cartridge
Boxes. His business I believe to Richmond is to obtain materials for
the fulfillment of his contract, which he cannot do without the assist-
ance of the Treasurer. The warrant I received when at tlichmond is
still in my possession, nor shall I attempt or expect to receive any
money on it until I again visit Richmond.
It will therefore be nothing more than justice to pay Capt. Tinsley
something for his services. The amount of his ape. is one Thousand
dollars. He tells me that 2 or 300 would now answer his purposes,
which if paid him I will credit on the warrant in my hands.
You will favor me by letting the Executive know the contents of this
letter, and you will oblige me by making particular enquiry of the
SzecQtive when I may attend for the adjustment and discharge of the
ape. due the Garrison. By attending particularly to the injunctions of
theibove, you will oblige yours, &c.
Sir:
Agreeably to orders received from Brigadier Benjamin Biggs, I
sammoned a Court-martial to meet at the town of West Liberty on the
20th day of last month, for the tryal of Lieutenant Joseph Biggs. The
Ofunioo of the court, together with the several depositions of the res-
peetive witnesses, I have herewith inclosed. The nature of the busi-
oeai made it absolutely necessary for me to send the proceedings by
Expreaa, as the men inlisted by Lieutenant Biggs for the defence of our
12
Point of
Fork
April 2d
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Dr. Sir:
Br the Bearer. Mr. Wm. Bogg&> mj resigiiatioii ms Justice of the
Peaee is sent torva^ vkieh piefc§ to accept in order that I may Get
from among a coiiection <^ the off xovrin^ of tlie Earth, of which
fMUt of Ohio CooDtT Coon CoiHut. My reasons tor resigning was thtt
I woold not §€1 with roughs: the Conn then sitting accepted of it, &€.
When joa are sending forward Stea ban's Exercise to the Officers of
tbiJi Countj. which I expect will be by the Bearer, if there is any put
in print for the Training of the CaTalry. please send forward one for the
uht of our half Troop, or if none is convenient the necessary Terms or
words of command used in Exercising horse, as we are at a Great loss
for want of Instruction, &c.
I have the Honor to be with Deference,
Your Excellency's very Humble Sarv't,
WM. McKINLY,
2 Lieut, in Troop of Cavalry.
April 'M H. Capbrton to the Govbrnoil
Sir:
In several of my last letters to you I informed you that if ray pre-
sence was necessary before the Counsell I would attend; this I shoold
have Done had not the Small pox have been in Biehmond — if a doubt
Itemains with your Excellency, it is my sincere wish that every thing
respecting my conduct while an Officer may be fairly inquired into.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 91
I am not affiraid when the matter shall be set lorth in its proper col- 1794.
onrs, but that I shall appear to be innocent of those Black and malig> April 2d
nant charges which have been levelled against me By Colo. George
Ciendenin.
I hope you will take notice of bis conduct if it comes officially before
you and let him not pass with impunity; on the contrary please inform
me.
James Breckenridge, Esq., who has been polite enough to promise to
Deliver this to your Excellency, is in possession of things Relative to
this affair, to whom, if application is made, will be good enough to relate.
I am about to commence prosecution against Colo. Clendinen for the
fiUse testimony he gave against me before the Court Martial, and I have
not a doubt but I will be able to produce abundant prooi to convict him.
I would therefore submit it to your Excellency whether it will not be
most proper to grant me a Rehearing before another Court Martial, or
to postpone your Definitive sentence upon my conduct until the issue of
this prosecution are known, altho. I am extremely solicitous to be
relieved from my present state of suspence. Notwithstanding, if your
Excellency should think fit to adopt the latter measure I shall cheerfully
submit.
I am with respect and esteem.
Your Excellency's ob't Serv*t.
John Ford Tried for Murder. April 2d
At a Superior Court held at Prince Edward courthouse, John Ford
WftB presented for the murder of Joseph Rowton.
For this crime the said John Ford was convicted by said court. Ow-
ing to misconduct of a juror, a second trial was granted, at which he was
ftg&in convicted and condemned on the 10th day of April, 1793.
Petition for Pardon of John Ford. April 2d
A petition of the jury who tried John Ford at the September term of
District Court of Prince Edward on the charge of murder for the par-
don of said Ford on account of his youth and previous good character,
united in by many citizens.
J. J. Ulrica Rivardi to the Governor. April 3d
I have the honour to communicate to your Excellency a copy of my Baltimore,
iogtmctioDS and a letter which will inform you of my appointment. I ^rke's
92 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1794. embrace the first opportunity to announce you my arrival in Baltimore,
April 3d in which place I shall be no longer than will be strictly necessary for hav-
ing the necessary plans drawn submittea to the inspection of the Gov-
ernor of Maryland, & taken the necessary measures to have them
brought into execution, which done, I shall repair with all possible dili-
gence to Norfolk.
Your Excellency will see by the very little sums allowed for the
works I am to construct, that I shall labour under no small difficulties
if it is necessary to make the points of defence any way extensive and
strong. However, with the directions of a man of your military abili-
ties, I hope to give full satisfaction to the Government, as no pains or
application shall be neglected on my part. I hope you will excuse the
liberty I take by soliciting you to favour me with some instructions cod-
cerning the persons I must apply to in Norfolk on my arrival, either for
the procuring of workmen, or to give me the necessary particulars in
order to enable me to form the necessary estimates required by the
Secretary of War. I will then be able to proceed without any loss of
time.
I have the honour to be &c.
April 3d Instructions to John Jacob Ulrich Rivardi, Acting as Tem-
porary Engineer in the Service of .the United States.
In pursuance of the directions of the President of the United States
you are hereby appointed an Engineer for the purpose of fortifying the
ports and harbors hereinafter mentioned, viz: Baltimore, in the State of
Maryland; Alexandria and Norfolk, in the State of Virginia. You are,
therefore, immediately to repair to the ports to be fortified in the said
States respectively, and in case the Governors should be near any of the
said Ports you are to wait upon them and exhibit these instructions and
inform them that you have repaired to the ports aforesaid in order to
make the necessary surveys and investigations relatively to your mission,
which you will submit to their consideration and take their orders
thereon.
As soon as you shall receive their approbation of your plans you are
to construct the works and to execute them with all possible dispatch.
The following is an extract of the estimation which the appropriatioos
for the fortifications have been founded. The proportions of expense,
therefore, herein stated for the said ports must not be exceeded, viz:
Baltimore 28 pieces.
Dtb. Cis.
Parapets, embrasures and platforms for batteries for 28
pieces, ----- 2,016 44
A Redoubt with four embrasures, • - - 810
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 93
Two Magazines, ..... 400 1794.
Block.house with Barracks, .... 500 April 3d
ContingeDcieSy ----- 500
4,225 44
Sub. Srg. Corps. Mus. Privs.
Grarrison to consist of 1 2 2 2 24
Norfolk 24 pieces.
Batteries, embrasures and platforms, - - 1,727 52
Redoubt with embrasures, - - . . 810
A Magazine, . . - . - 200
Block-house or Barracks, . - - . 500
Contingencies, ----- 500
Sub. Srg. Corps. Mus. Privs.
Garrison to consist of 1 2 2 2 24
3,737 52
Alexandria was inserted by the Legislature and not contained in the
Original estimate. It is therefore at present to be fortified with works
for twelve pieces.
It will readily be perceived by the lowness of the estimates that the
parapets of the works intended to be erected are to be of earth, or
where that can not easily be obtained of an adhesive quality, the para-
pets may be faced with strong timber and filled in with such earth as
can be had.
It is, however, conceived that in most cases earth may be procured
and that a parapet made thereof will not only form a solid defence, but
even be durable, if the earth be tenacious and properly sloped and
sodded inside and out and the seed of Knot grass sown so as to bind the
sods and earth together.
It is, however, apprehended that the embrasures made in this manner
would suffer from the explosion of the powder from the cannon, and
that therefore where the batteries are not en barbette that the embra.
sures ought to be framed with joist and faced with planks of two
inches thick .
Where the batteries are to be erected on points of land, Islands or
other places at a distance from the towns intended to be defended, they
ought to be covered or secured by a redoubt or other enclosed work in
which the Garrison should reside constantly either in a Barrack or a
Strong Block-house, as shall be judged most expedient. But, in general,
as the Garrisons will be weak in numbers, a Block.house mounting one
or two small pieces of cannon in its upper story, will be more secure,
and therefore to be preferred.
These, however, ought not to be much, if any, exposed to the fire of
heavy cannon. A Block-house will not contain more than fifty men. If
the Garrison therefore should be enlarged tents must be used.
04 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPBBS.
1794. The redoubts in general ought to be of a size to eontain five hundred
April dd men, so as to resist a sudden enterprise of an enemy, and perhaps the
idea ought to bo embraced in the first instance that they ah oald be of
such extent as to admit timber casemates to be erected hereafter, seas
to enable the Garrison to resist in some tolerable degree a bombardment
But it is not proposed at present to erect such casemates, excepUiq^
for a magazine, which must bo formed of massy timber, and be six feet
thick on the roof, exclusive of the earth, and jointed and caulked in
such a manner as to be perfectly tight. Care must be taken to hxn
these magazines properly ventilated and free from dampness. They are
to be of a size sufficient to hold one hundred and fifty rounds of powder
for each piece of cannon intended to be served from it. The spot at
which a magazine of this nature shall be fixed, will require great judg^
ment so as to combine security against an enemy either open or subtle,
or any danger from common accidents.
Tour judgment will also direct what parts of your works shall be
protected by freezers and what by palisades, or whether your redoabto
shall have embrasures or fire en barbette with small cannon. As the]
redoubts are to cover the batteries they would certainly secure and re»
sist better without embrasures. The batteries are to annoy.
The choice of ground on which the batteries and works are to be
erected, with all the combinations and effects depending thereoD, wiH
rest upon 3'our judgment, under the directions of the Grovernor, It hn
not been intended by anything herein specified, to point outthe{Mtf-
ticular manner in which the works should be executed. Outlines oiijf
have been given to serve in regulating the expense, which is limited i^i
the sums before mentioned.
Some person in whose ingenuity and industry confidence can
placed will be appointed at each of the said ports to superintend
actual execution of the works according to your directions. Ai
ments will also be made by him or some other person to obtain the m
sary workmen, implements, and materials which will be required in
business. But everything must be previously estimated and calouh
by you.
Although the Business herein entrusted to your charge is in itself'
an highly honourable nature and strongly evincive of the confidenoei
the President of the United States, and which would probably enhi
your reputation, yet it is explicitly to be understood by you that
emplojment is only temporary and not conferring any military
whatever.
For a compensation for your services and personal expenses, yoa
be allowed and paid at the rate of four dollars per day while yoa tl
be employed. For all reasonable extra expenses, such as m
boat-hire and persons to assist in your surveys, you will be allowed,
for those you must keep regular accounts and take receipts.
Tou are to deliver to the Governors copies of all your plana,
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soandingB, Ac, and also tranHinit copies of the same to this office. Tou 1794.
are also to make a weekly report to this office of your proceedings. April 3d
I have issued my warrant in your favor for two hundred and fifty
dollars as an advance of your compensation and personal expenses.
As it is conceived the case of Norfolk is the most pressing, you will
stay no longer in Baltimore than is necessary to inform the Governor.
Mark out the work, and leave the execution for the present to Captain
Strieker, or some other person whom the Governor may appoint for that
purpose.
You will please also to give every necessary direction or advice rela-
tively to the mounting of the cannon at those places.
I have written to Captain Strieker at Baltimore, and the Governor
will appoint some person for Norfolk. Col. Fitzgerald of Alexandria
may have the superintendence of mounting the cannon at that place.
A reverbatory furnace for hot balls must be erected for each battery.
Given at the War office of the United States this 28th day of March,
1794.
Signed H. KNOX,
Secretary of War.
Benjamin Biggs to thb Governor. April 3d
Before my departure from Bichmond I understood that the rangers
for the defence of the Western frontier was to be all stationed on the
river Ohio, but received no written instructions from the Executive
respecting the same ; however, aM far as I thought myself justifiable in
the business I have gone; that is, I wrote Major Louther informing him
of the design of the Executive, and likewise mentioned who was con-
tractor, Informing him at the same time that it would be necessary for
hiro to come down in order to make the arrangements for supplying of
the different posts on the river, and also to Asartain the posts necessary
to be Occupied by the troops. My letter to him was about the fourth
of March last, since which time have received no answer and have there-
fore concluded that no Instructions have been forwarded to him by the
Executive as to the posting the men on the river. These things I have
thought proper to sugest to your Excellency in order that auy further
Instructions necessary might be forwarded by the earliest opportunity;
as the contractor has understood that the provisions was to be furnished
on the river, he is at a loss as to any other arrangement necessary. The
last year's pay not coming forward retards the progress of the present
arrangement of defence. No depredations have as yet been committed
on our frontier; only one man taken prisoner on the frontier of Harri-
son county, and a trail of Indians discovered on Middle Island creek
wbo have not struck on any place as yet. No ammunition as yet come
96 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1794. forward to supply the posts, only three or four kegs which is forwarded
April 3d from Morgan town by Col. McCleery — there is yet a quantity of Lead in
the possession of Colo. Ebinezer Zane, the property of the United States
who is not willing to issue the same to the rangers without authority
sufficient to keep him indemnified.
I have the honor to be, &c.
April 3d John Dunbar to the Governor.
Aquia Asking Executive aid in having his bill for repairs done on the Aquia
Warehouse, done by order of Court of Stafford.
A warrant obtained from the Auditor for $430. Treasurer offered
Dutch Gold or cut silver which was declined. Warrant passed to a friend
but payment refused because Auditor said it was issued by mistake, for
the reason that the warehouse had reverted to the original owner before
the repairs were made.
April 4th A. Lewis to the Governor.
Vaoses Since I wrote you on the 25th of March, I saw a Gentleman who
traveled in with Capt. Wm. Preston, who is on his way with dispatchoi
from General Wayne to Congress. Capt. Preston informs that soiM
time before be left headquarters that some of the northern tribes bid'
come in with a Flag, and that he believes that their inclination wai
there for peace. Since that the Indians have had a general meeting
attended by the British Agent, who offered to supply with every mi-
terial necessary to carry on the war against America. Since that period
they are resolutely determined to prosecute the war. The Gentlemsa;
that had this from Captain Preston is a person of character, and informiij
me that Capt. Preston told him that his information was such that il
could not be doubted. No doubt but the same encouragement will
held out to the Southern tribes. In that case how stands the siti
of our Frontiers. I need not describe to your Excellency the w(
situation they are in at present. My company extended from the moatlij
of Dump's Creek, Eussell county, to the lower end of Lee County,
least one hundred and fifty miles. The troops ordered to be raised
Capt. Hawkin's not coming into service is the cause. I hope my
letter will be considered, and if not thought to the advantage of
public to comply with my request therein, that Capt. Hawkins or
other officer will immediately^ be directed to raise troops. The po^
on hand will be not sufficient for the year, and if not objected to,
purchase what may be wanted on the best terms I can. Ensign
ville is now in pursuit of a party of Indians, eleven in number,
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stole nine head of horses from near the Lower settlement in Lee county. 1794.
I flatter myself he will overtake them unless prevented by the Country April 4th
thro' which they pass being very level, and nothing to obstruct the passage
of Horse, and the Enemy are chiefly mounted. I shall not return to
the Frontier until I receive an answer.
I am, &c.
P. S. I have waited a considerable time for an accidental conveyance,
although I think that I would have been justifiable in sending Express;
have agreed to give Mr. Craig six Dollars for the delivery of the Letters
to you and receive an answer.
A. L.
Thomas Newton, Jr., to Libutbnant-Govbrnor Wood. ApriUth
1 received your letter of 31st March last about 2 o'clock this day en- Norfolk
closing a resolve for laying an embargo. Had it come on two days
sooner, many vessels would have been stopped. The private acc*s of
the embargo being laid reached this place on Monday morning last, &
several vessels loaded and cleared before the official orders came. The
French fleet (which we understand is expected) & many Americans lie
in Hampton roads without our power. Every step shall be taken by
me to carry the resolve into execution, but suppose Gen'l Mathews will
issue the necessary orders.
I am your, Ac.
David Patteson to Lieutenant-Governor Wood. April 5th
I have to acknowledge your favor of the 31st of March, and permit
me to assure you that every necessary exertion on my part shall be
made towards carrying into compleat effect the resolve of Congress of
the 26th for that purpose.
I have ordered one company of militia to be in readiness to aid the
collector at Bermuda Hundred if required. On a late occasion I have
experienced the very great want of arms, &c. in the hands of our mil-
itia. I am informed that some time past an offer was made to the then
commandant of some muskets, &c. for our County, which it seems was
not accepted. I will now gladly receive so many stand as will be suffi-
cient to arm the Companies of Infantry and Gronadeers, under such
regulations as may be prescribed, as I have much at heart the training
and respect of the militia of our county.
I have the honor, &c.
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98
CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
1794.
E. Langham to the Governor.
April 5th
Columbia
I send by the bearer, Mr. Hughes, my account for provisions fur-
nished the public post. I have sent it several times, and owing to their
being no money in our Treasury, I have not received the money. Please
observe that I engaged to furnish provision merely to prevent an impo-
sition on the public which had been practiced. I was obliged to ad-
vance my own money and credit to serve the public. I have still to
supply the post, and without being paid, m}' credit will be exhausted.
My money is low, and of course it will be hard to get supplied. If
there is ho money in the treasury, be so obliging to say on the account
that it will be paid off as soon as money comes into the treasury, then
perhaps I may get money for the account from some neighboring sher-
iflf.
I find by the account in the papers, (which I have long thought in
my own mind) that a war is almost certain, and that Independent corps
are Justifiable. If I must serve my country in the disagreeable state of
warfare, that is the line most pleasing to me. Should you think proper
to authorize any such corps, so far as you may think my abilities extend,
command me, and if it tits my pride I shall except and exert myself,
and am flattered with an idea that I could not onlj' lead a fighting
party, but could raise one as soon as almost any one, either cavalry or
infantry; my desire would be a few of both.
My apprenticeship in war has been in the artillery, but I think I
should be better pleased to be in more active employment; yet should I
be honored with a suitable command in that line, I should not be back-
ward in serving my country at any time that I thought it imposed on.
On Thursday last I had the honor to be elected to serve my county
in the Gen*l Assembly, & unfortunately was whiped to the poles, and by
the strongest party interest in the county.
I have the honor, &c.
April 6th
Norfolk
Thomas MatheSws to the Governor.
Your letter of the 31st ulto. covering the resolution of Congress, impos-
ing an Embargo on all vessels bound to Foreign Ports, reached mo the4tb
instant. Private dispatches from Philadelphia had been received by the
merchants of this place of the embargo being laid some time before my
official account had reached us. The merchants actuated by interest
exerted themselves to load and clear out every vessel possible and for-
warded them to Hampton Roads. To secure those that are in port from
sailing, I have ordered a subaltern, one sergeant, and fifteen men to take
charge of an eighteen pounder, and to permit no vessel that their force
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can prevent, to pass, without a permit from the collector of the Customs. 1794.
That such vessel is not comprehended in the Resolution of Congress, April 6th
1 have likewise directed a small detachment under Lieut. Col. Wilson
to use every legal effort to prevent such vessels as have departed from
port since the Embargo has been officially notified to us, from leaving
the State. Enforcing due obedience to the Resolution of Congress is
attended with much difficulty in pur present situation.
The Port unprovided with artillery, (the piece before mentioned ex-
cepted) and ammunition of all kinds. No fund established by which on
an emergency any exertion would be made with a prospect of success.
This situation places the officers in this quarter in a very disagreeable
predicament. They may give orders, but not having power to enforce
them they become contemptable.
I have purchased one hundred pounds of powder, for which I have
drawn an order on the Executive, an order for payment. I hope the
measures I have taken will meet your approbation.
I am, &c.
Wm. Richardson to James Wood, Lieutenant-Governor. April 7th
The Richmond Light Infantry beg leave to inform you that finding Richmond
they could not compleat the company so long as they continued their
Red uniform, determined a few daj's since to change their coats to Blue
with white lacings, agreeable to an order of Council. Since which,
they have nearly compleated the companj', and can give assurances of
the full completion in six weeks. As they have been at very consider-
able expense in their uniform, which would be entirely lost could they
not obtain arms, they now solicit a sufficient number of the public
arms to be put into their hands, for which their officers shall be account-
able, & will see them forthcoming whenever called on for them, and as
they have engaged with an armourer by the year for cleaning and keep-
ing the arms of the company in good order, it may be some small sav-
ing to the State.
A. Lewis to the Governor. April 8th
Tbe determined resolution of the Indians to prosecute the war against Vauses
us and the frequent disappointments I have met with in getting a convey-
ance of Intelligence to your Excellency, convinces me of the necessity
of sending by Express, for which purpose I have engaged with Colonel
James Bamett, and for his services he is to receive the sum of Twenty-
Seven Dollars if not detained. The distance from this to Richmond and
bsick is four hundred miles. My letters of the 25th of March and of this
100 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1794. Inst., will, with this, be handed you by biro. I had engaged with a Mr.
April 8th Craig for the delivery of them, but as he drives a waggon, I think it
would not be doing the Frontiers justice to wait his return for an an-
swer. The expectation of Capt. Hawkins' company coming into ser-
vice induces the Inhabitants that live exposed, and that cannot be cov-
ered by the few Troops now in service, to continue in their exposed sit-
uation with daily expectation of relief. Were they to be cut off by the
Enemy without my giving you notice, should think myself much to
blame, but would beg leave still to recommend the plan mentioned in
my letter of the 25th of March, as well for the good of the Frontiers
as to tend to make the Troops ingaged in your service respectable. It does
not appear that the war we are engaged in with the Indians to be the
only matter in Question. From the news we have in this Quarter, a
British war is to be expected, & I do not consider myself nor Troops
under my command to be confined peculiarly to the service we are now
engaged in, but in any you may direct. If the horsemen are allowed,
swords and pistols sent us, an order given to Col. Barnett, he will
I receive them & have them forwarded.
The money for the services of 1793 is much wanted ; would be glad
to know by Col. Barnett when the soldiers may expect it.
I am, &c.
April 8th A Return of Capt. Richard Bowler's Company of the first Battalion of
the Nineteenth Regiment of the Militia of the City of Richmond, to-
gether with a return of the arms, &c., belonging to the said Company:
1 Captain; 1 Lieutenant; 1 Ensign; 2 Sergeants; 91 Effective; 20
Removed; 12 Exempted; 3 Died; 3 Added. Muskets, 64 good; 1 bad.
Remarks. — Furnished Thomas Nicholson 25 Stand of arms, having
drawn that number as over proportion to my company, the Law allow-
in(r only 65 men to a company.
April 8th J- PeNDLETON TO THE GOVERNOR.
Auditor's I ^^gg leave to acquaint the Executive that Messrs. Cunningham &
office Qq have obtained a Judgment against the Co*wealih during the present
sitting of the District Court held at this place for a very heavy sum for
the value of a Vessel and Cargo destroyed by the Enemy during late
war, and as an acquiessanpe under this decision, will perhaps bring for-
ward a host of Similar Claimants, and the precedent in this instance, if
fixed, may operate in their favor, I take the liberty of requesting the
commands of you hon'ble Board whether I shall take an appeal or sub>
mit to the decision of the District Court. I feel great diffidence in ask*
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 101
iDg for an Appeal, when I turn my eye to the eminent Gentleman of the 1794.
Bar and the very respectable Judge who coincide in favor of the appli- April 8th
cants, bat I am compelled by my regard for the public interest to solicit
the direction of the hon'ble Board on this occasion.
I am, &c.
Virginia, to- wit:
At a Court of Appeals held at the Capitol, in the City of Richmond,
Nov. 12, 1793 :
The Commonwealth
against
Samuel Barron Cunningham, for himself, and Company, appellees.
Upon an appeal from a judgment Recovered by the appellees in the Dis-
trict Court held in Richmond the twelth day of September, 1792,
whereby it was considered that the Auditor of Public Accounts should
issue to the appellees warrants for the sums of two thousand nine
hundred and fifly-nine pounds, eight shillings and three pence half-
penny, and one thousand two hundred and eighty-eight pounds, seven-
teen shillings and nine pence one farthing:
On consideration of the transcript of the record and the arguments of
the Counsel, the Court is of opinion that under the resolution of the
General Assembly of March the twelfth, 1781, the impressment of the
vessel and cargo of the appellees in the proceedings mentioned, by order
of the Executive, was either authorized or approved, and the Public was
bouDd to pay them for their loss consequent thereon. But that the cer-
tificate ot the County Court of Nansemond, of June the fourteenth,
1784, when there was no Law in force which authorized County Courts
to adjust and certify such claims, ought not to have been admitted to
fix the amount thereof which should be ascertained by the original
appraisement, if to be had, and liable to no objection as to its fairness
or justice; but if that is not to be had, or should be found exceptionable
on either of those grounds, then by other satisfactory proof, and that
the judgment aforesaid is erroneous. Therefore it is considered that
the same be reversed and annulled, and that the appellees pay the cost
of the prosecution of the appeal aforesaid here. And the cause is
remanded to the said District Court for that Court to proceed to ascer-
tain the loss of the appellees in manner before directed. Which is
ordered to be certified to the said District Court.
A Copy — teste:
J. BROWN, C. C. A.
I release two shillings per hundred on the tobacco for which Samuel
Btron Caoningham has obtained a judgment against the Common-
ilf^i v^Affiih '\f rtA <i|>|>^»i \-**\ pfr,^*w»nri%fl r.h»%»»«vin hit; if nhe appeal be prt»-
JOES ICABSHAIX.
Au J ror ri. B. CCXyrS'GHAM.
ThA jiKlfirfr»/^r»f. ^hf;*ir»M hy .•^ama*^! Baron Cannin^ham against the
fUffftffifffiWf^fillh i« ofily Pzr.f-^tUOhMf: in that part ot' it which ftllows
<*»lfhf Af»r» <tK)n'»r»i^.<i j|»^r ^r^intom frir thft Tobar,f:o lost : in every other
ttxnpt^f'l \i f^pfffM^fM Ut hii fftuu(\*A hu the Decree of Court of the Appeals.
J AS. INNES,
pro republica.
^|,f))fli), Wm. I>avikh to the (Governor.
MH«rtfli^rtV MfMtio ilouiitA hnvn iii'Ififtn with nmpoct to the exocutioDs lately delivered
tfi MtM4 I Uvu lonvn to Hiihtnit to your Kxoollency for further instructions
TwM ot thn lipiniitiunt^A tiKHitml iiof(on«, late Sheriit'of Southampton, are
(Ili'tMHtMl to Mlnt^liih llollltnnn, lato Shoritf of the same county, who is
A «|MP^ii(Mi wnwon t«» whom lho?*o writn can now be delivered and who
hwn ti»o lUUluM'lty tt» oxoruto thorn, Soot, 19& 28 of the 16th chapter of
tho Aolt. pftMiit^d Ih iho SomIou ot 17S>-. soom to confine the transaction of
\\\^ lm«(ho«« to tlu» lllifh ShcrifT nauuHl in tho r\}n(iitioni : if so, nothing
Otth >»o \|*Mu^ uh^Joi^ tho |uvj*ont pn»ot»jw, and as there seems to have been
H^^h^o os*i\no\ion«* In tho doliiujuonoios in that o«>unty, |H>rhaps it will be
v^U)4th>o H* «HH»M H'* |Hv*Mih|^^ xw r\>movo ihis dittioulty. With a view to
vxy^^v^l^o \\w v^»llootU*»» ot iho tinv»rH4^v>t, 1 had fixed upon early days of
*hUv H* ^\> Uu> ^0^ !*vv<»vM^ vvf tho aol umK^r which I am appointed I ap-
^svH^\^ ^v* hnvs* Ks^M o*u|H>wvi\\i It K hv>weYt*r ^u^jr^v^te^l that on all
\AV^'V^^U'^»^ Usmiv\* s^ I ho Uim^ attd pJacv v»l saU* t!tu>t b<^ previously pub-
U^k^s^^ i!^^ ^^v^ v^^vuMihv'^xv *.twr v»w a wwtt day. ^vd at seme pubHo place
^sV!^H V^»c vU^t^^v*^*^ rsW^lv^w a^ tci*^i ticti sfavs Krtorv ch^ sai^. It such a
^Mkt\^ VNS^v,^»^ktiV »^ ^*W«i3i«A{|%^*'^^ Ji» ^tt.v? ccfrsirtc to wii'':t) Txiy autiJiomv exten*!*.
It, \v»!r ^,lv);\v ^i>v ti:Nk*K IvJb^x^'*" ^^^^ i vxMiM wH<b It' tibfr* shouM b^ 'i-^emed
i^h.%^'-^ »«»* V jJt\j/v«*»< ■:.>N»t* 'f -t*jv» »citip<?it •j'v ti i*r . ■ii'^i'4.'**. 'lie ■i^i^ftSJ^ia-
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CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 103
suggest the expediency of iDstructing me early on the subject of the 1794.
writs directed to HoUiman, especially as Simmons also has one against April 8th
Rogers, and it would be much better that executions against the same
delinquent should all have the same day of sale appointed.
I have the honor, &c.
The Fi. fas. having been levied by Holliroan, the venditionas were of
course directed to him, because the property was supposed to have been
in his hands by virtue of the first Executions. The property is Lands
& Tenements. If the delinquent will deliver the property, I suppose
the agent may act (but of this perhaps it would be best advise with an
Expositor), otherwise a Distringas must issue ag'st the Estate of Holli-
man in the hands of his Ex'or or Adm'or, on the return of the Vend*s,
and a CerTe must be obtained from the Clerk of the County Court to
ascertain the name of the Ex'or or Admin'or.
J. PENDLETON.
A. Office, 12 April, '94.
In addition to the observations of the Auditor on the enquiries con-
tained in Mr. Davies' letter, which are very apt and proper, I have only
to observe that as ye Estates of the delinquent Sheriffs in Southamp-
ton appear to consist altogether of Lands & Tenements, it will be neces-
sary, according to the 3rd section of the Act of Assembly for the more
speedy recovery of Debts due to this Commonwealth, to make notifica-
tion of the intended sale of the said Lands & tenements in manner &.
form as by the said act is directed. By the 9th Section it is also pre-
sented that in any case similar to those alluded to in the Agent's Let-
ters, all writs which ought to be directed to a Sheriff shall be executed
by the High Sheriff.
I have the Honour to be, &c.
Thomas Mathews to the Governor. April 8th
I hold it my duty to give you every information respecting the steps Norfolk
I have taken to enforce the Act of Congress imposing an Embargo. Last
evening I received information that a fast sailing Boat, which had been
the property of the British Consul, and which was said to be by Him
8oid to Mr. MacCauley, was about to depart the State. I immediately
directed an officer to take charge of the Boat & unbind the sails. This
was done without violence or injury to the property.
On enquiry I find the Boat to be the property of the British Consul,
and have in person offered to restore Her to him on condition that His
word should be given that the Boat should not depart the State. Con-
trary to my expectation, the Consul refused to receive fler, alledging
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1794. tbftt the Boat being bis property and taken from bis care without his
April Ml permissioD^ he would represent the esse to his Govern ment. I told him
be was at liberty to make any representation, bat that I knew of no ex-
emption in the Act of Congress for his Boat or any other. I bare been
tbos particular in this case that information, if necessary, may be for-
warded to the General CrOTemmect. I bare directed the Boat to be
secured, and given orde» for Her safe-keeping. I shall be happy in
receiving any instructions that the Executive may communicate.
I am respectfully. Ac.
April 9th J0H5 STEELE TO THE GOTERSOR.
The mouth of Greenbrier, Walkers Meadow, A Strowd's Country are
points perhaps not effectually secured against incursions of the Savages,
and last year were allowed six scouts.
I am of opinion the business would be well placed in Colo. Stuart's
hands, and propose that he be requested in case of apparent danger, to
adopt such temporary measures as he may think most likely to secure
the Inhabitants against such incursions.
It will be necessary for him to know the Positions taken by the offi-
cers already in service, and the manner in which they do duty.
With, Ac.
April lOCh DaHIEL BbDINGER TO THE GOVERNOR.
Norfblk The cannon in the Borough of Xorfolk A its vicinity
At Norfolk :
2 Brass field pieces (with carriages), of 2 inches calibre.
1 Iron piece, " 4} "
On the Point at the entrance of the harbour:
13 large Iron guns (without carriages), 6 "
4 " '* of equal length, 5}
4 smaller guns, 4} '^
13 short (ship guns), 4 *^
At Portsmouth:
6 Iron pieces, 3} ''
The above the property of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
2 Iron pieces (with carriages), 4 inches calibre.
2 " " 3} '-
6 '* (without carriages), 3i *'
17 '* of different lengths, and from 3 to 4 **
Private property.
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Agreeable to your request I have taken moasurec^ tor drilling 9uch 17^
gUDS (poblic propeitjr) as may be spiked^ and A|>nl lOtb
Sir> <!^c«
At a coart held for the county of Rockbridge the thini day of August, Ai>ril lOth
1779:
John Bowyer, Gent., produced a Commission in Court ftrom his Excel-
lency the Governor, appointing him Encheator for this county, who
took the oath, and with Samuel McDowell and Samuel Lyle, his securi-
ties, entered into and acknowledged Bond in the penalty ot two thou*
sand pounds constituted as the law requires.
Teste:
ANDREW KEID. (Tk.
A circular letter dated Richmond, January 25th, 1794, tVom his Ex*
cellency Henry Lee to the Justices of Rockbridge, with one enclosed to
the Escheator of said county, was received, which is hereby acknowl-
edged.
By the instructions of said county court.
ANDREW REID, C. R. Court.
W. Fenwick to the Qovbrnor. April lOth
Complains of treatment by the committee of Petersburg appointed Kichmond
to guard the town against small-pox.
Willis Wilson to the Governor. April lOth
After receiving orders from Lt.-Gov*r Wood I had information that a Portsmouth
Brigantine belonging to Mr. Fitzsimons of Congress, and commanded
by Mr. Maury, had dropped down from this Port to Uampton Roads in
order to proceed on a voyage to Jamaica, in open violation of the em-
bargo and defiance to repeated orders given him by the officers of the
custom House. It was suggested that be intended to use force in oppo-
sition to his being brought back, which induced mo to embody 30 of the
militia of this Town, got a small schooner and proceeded immediately
after him. I found him mixed with the fleet in the Roads, took posses-
sion, and have moored the Brig'ne in this port.
I gave the fleet a thorough search, but found no other vessel that I
ooooeived to come under the purview of the Resolution. Have dis-
charged the party of militia, and shall try to make this violater oi our
Law pay the expence.
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106
CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
1794. We received information from Baltimore that Mr. Hamilton had pur-
April 10th chased there a fast sailing pilot Boat (supposed) for the purpose of send-
ing intelligence abroad, and entering her on Dunmore's list of pirates.
Gen'l Mathews has put a guard on board, which has put the Scotchman
in a terrible pet. I still have chief of the arms I received from your
Excellency. They want a little work from an armourer. Should be
proud to receive orders thereto. Mr. Bedinger has rec*d orders, and is
about mounting one Cannon. The Doedalus still retains her station.
She, with a letter of Marque Ship since the embargo, ride with springs on
their cables in a very menacing position. The fleet broke ground yes-
terday, but the wind prevented them getting to sea.
I have, &c.
April nth
Samuel Coleman to Superintendent op Point op Fort.
Richmond By advice of Council of the 8th instant, I am directed to request that
you will forward without delay five hundred stand of the repaired arms
to this place. Be pleased to fit the Bayonets, and let the Cartridge
Boxes be in good order for immediate use.
1 am, sir, &c.
April nth
Accomac
Jno. Cropper to the Governor.
Appointment accepted bv Jno. Cropper of agency for collection of
Arrears of Taxes in Brigade District of which Accomack forms part
April 13th
Norfolk
Thomas Mathews to the Governor.
On Wednesday last I received the enclosed letter and papers from
White, Whittle & Co., Merchants, of this place. I immediately directed
an oflScer to wait on Admiral Vanstable. A copy of the orders to the
officer attending Admiral Vanstable you have likewise enclosed. The
Admiral returned for answer that the vessel should be immediately
restored, and that it was his wish to conform to the Laws of the United
States. In consequence of which I wrote to White, Whittle & Co., in-
forming them of the Admiral's wish to restore the vessel. A copy of
the letter you have likewise enclosed, to which I have received no an-
swer.
The British Frigate Doedalus has for some days past been laying with
a spring on Her cable, and attended with a British letter of Marque in
the same position.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 107
This aitoation is rather menacing; but as they have committed nothing 17M.
like hostility, I have refrained making any representation respecting April ISth
the case. Her force is too insignificant to meditate anything serious.
I hope the Executive will establish some Fund to enable us to execute
such plans as will tend to enforce the embargo. At present I can only
remonstrate.
I am, sir, &c.
In consequence of the within orders from General Yanstable, Mr.
John C. Cooper last evening took possession of one Snow Venus. Alex-
ander MeConnell, Master, Slipt the Cable, and at about 8 o'clock at
night got under way, he informed, for Hampton Roads. We deem it
our Duty to give you this Information that you may take such steps as
you deem necessary, as we are Determined to seek redress from another.
Respectfully we are, Gentlemen, &c.,
WHITE, WHITTLE & CO.
Col. Thos. Mathews,
Norfolk, 9th April, 1794.
On board the Tiger,
Monday, being the 7th April, 1794.
Mr. Cooper:
I have repeatedly sent to the Capt. and owners of the Snow
Yenus, now lying in Norfolk, to proceed in Hampton Roads, being
Chartered by F. W. Le Compte & Richard Gernon, agents for the
French Republick, who have shipped on Her Nineteen Hundred Bar-
rels of Flour for account of the Republick, as appears by Capt. McCon-
neirs receipts.
But to this moment I have not seen said Snow, and am informed that
she does not intend to join my Convoy.
1 then request you. Sir, to order her & see her under way; and should
she not obey your orders, I request you to force her to proceed, being
my duty to take all French property under my Convoy.
Your friend,
YANSTABLE.
John Cooper, Esq.,
Comm'r of Ship Yanstable, at Norfolk.
The above is a true copy of General Yanstable's order to me, and in
consequence of which I take possession of the Snow Yenus, in order to
deliver her to General Yanstable, now on board the Tiger, in Hampton
Roads.
JOHN COOPER.
Attest: James Patterson.
108 CALENDAK OF STATE PAPERS.
1794. I, John Cooper, Commander of the Ship Vanstable, lying in the port
April 13th of Norfolk and Portsmouth, Do hereby certify that I have taken pos-
session of the Snow Venus, commanded by Alexander McConnell,
Laden with nineteen hundred Barrels of Flour, on Freight for the
French Eepublick, agreeable to General Vanstable's orders, to proceed
to join his Convoy & to proceed to France. A receipt of the General's
orders being previously shown to Capt. McConnell.
JOHN COOPER.
April 8, 1794.
Messrs. White, Whittle & Co.:
Gentlemen :
On rec*t of your letter notifying that the Snow Venus had
been wrested from your possession and carried down to Hampton Road
with intent to be forwarded to some foreign port, contrary to the Act
of Congress imposing an Embargo, I immediately Dispatched an Officer
to Admiral Vanstable with a copy of the papers you put into my hands,
with a request to the Admiral that the Snow should be restored.
I now inform you, that Admiral Vanstable directed my officer to
acquaint me that the Vessel: should be delivered on Demand. You are
therefore at liberty to take such measures as may best tend to the secu-
rity of your property, and if necessary, I will give any person you may
appoint to take charge of the Snow, instructions for that purpose.
I am, &c.,
THOMAS MATHEWS.
Thursday Evening.
April 14th MEMORIAL TO THE GOVERNOR.
The memorial and petition of the Subscribers, Inhabitants in the West-
tern part of Washington County, and the eastern settlement of Lee,
near Mockison Gap —
Humbly sheweth. That altho. we have been considered as an interior
settlement, yet from various unfortunate occurances it must appear that
we are equally exposed with the most distant Frontier settlements.
That by attending to the Geography of the Southwestern Frontier, it
will appear that from the Western settlement of Russell county, on
Clinch River, and the eastern of Lee, in Powells' valley, there is an un-
inhabited space of more than twenty miles nearly north of your petition-
ers' Dwellings, which makes us for that extent a frontier to the State.
That the predatory parties of the Indians, always industrious in dia-
covering the weakness of our settlement, has for years past made their
inroads through this vacant or uninhabited space, and have committed
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 109
several crael murders in the neighborhood of your petitioners, as will 1794.
appear by the following detail: April 14th
August 26, 1791, a party of Indians headed by a Captain Bench of
the Cherokee Tribe, attacked the house of EHsha Ferris two miles from
Mockison Gap — murdered Mr. Ferris at his house and made prisoner
Mrs Ferris and her daughter Mrs. Levingstone, and a young child to-
gether with Nancy Ferris. All but the latter were cruelly murdered
the first day of their captivity.
April 1792, the same chief with a party of Indians attacked and mur-
dered the family of Harper Ratcliff — six in number, about eight miles
west of the above-mentioned Gap.
March 31st, 1793, the Enemy attacked on Powell's mountain Moses
Cockrell and two others who had horses loaded with merchandize; killed
two men — took all the Goods and pursued Mr. Cockrell near two miles.
July, 1793, Bench, with two other warriors traversed the Settlement
on the North Fork of Holstein for upwards of twenty miles, probably
with the intention of making discoveries where were negro property.
In this rout they find at one Williams, and took prisoner a negro woman,
the property of Peter Levingstone, who, after two days captivity, made
her escape.
And lately, April 6th, 1794, the melancholy disaster which befell Mr.
Leving8tone*s family and property, which has urged this application for
assistance to prevent the depopulation of a considerable settlement.
From the above facts, your Excellency and the Council will be a judge
of the justice of our claim, that such protection be afforded us as the
State may be able to afford and our necessities require.
All which we submit with deference, and your petitioners will ever
pray.
A. BLEDSOE,
GEORGE WILCOX,
ABRAHAM FULKERSON,
JOHN V. COOK, with
JAMES FULKERSON.
April 14th, 1794.
Norfolk, 9th of April, 1794.
Sir:
On receipt of this you will immediately proceed to General Van- April 14th
stable, commanding the fleet of the Republic of France, and inform
him that the Snow Venus, the property of White, Whittle & Co., was
forcibly taken from this port and from the possession of the owners, as
appears by the papers I have entrusted to your care. That I consider
the act as contravening the Act of Congress imposing an Embargo, and
therefore request a restoration of her. I shall expect your report.
I am, &c.,
TH©MAS MATHEWS.
To Capt. S. S. Calvert,
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CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1794.
April 14th
Culpeper
James Williams to the Governor.
Anxious that the Brigade under my directions should be so organized
as to be able to turn out if necessity should require it, on the shortest
notice, I have to request that the Captain commanding the Artillery
company in Fredericksburg, if practicable, may be furnished with two
brass field pieces, six pounders, fifty stand of small arms with the neces-
sary accoutrements complete; Ammunition for the field pieces, say
Grape and round shott, cartridges, and a small tembriil for the purpose
of carrying the ammunition, small arms, &c. belonging to the company.
If those things or any part of them can bo obtained, I should be glad
to have the order of the Executive sent me by the return of Mr. Clay-
ton, who will hand you this.
I am, &c.
April 15th
Richard Cary to the Governor.
If the arms which directed to be sent down for the use of the county
of Warwick are now in Richmond, Mr. Wm. Gray, the Bearer hereof
will take charge of them, and bring them safe to my hands.
I have, &c.
Received of Samuel Coleman three boxes said to contain seventy-two
stand of arms and accoutrements belonging to the public, which I prom-
ise to deliver to Capt. Richard Cary of Warwick, the danger of acci-
dents in transportation by water excepted.
Teste
WM. GRAY.
Jno. Lester.
Rocketts, April 26th, 1794.
April 15th
J. J. V. RiVARDI TO THE GOVERNOR.
Baltimore I received this moment the honor of your letter of the 10th instant
with the enclosures. I beg your Excellency to be persuaded that I feel
the urgent necessity of my arrival at Norfolk, and that if anything
could be able to increase my impatience, it would be the fear of your
thinking me slow in my operations. I have already sent my plans, and
am ever anticipating their acceptation, for 1 had part of the lines
drawn without waiting for answers. General Enox requested me in
his last to have the guns mounted here, and to go likewise to Alexan-
dria, in order to put also the Artillery there in order. However, I took
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the liberty to mentioD to him that I thought I would defer that busi- 1794.
nesB until Norfolk its in a state of defence, and that I intended to set off April 15th
for the above mentioned place the instant it could be done. The hope
of having the honor to meet your Excellency there is highly flattering
for me, and is a sure omen that I shall experience none of the delays
which I met with here.
I have, &c.
An account of the captivity of Mrs. Elizabeth Levingstone, of Washing- April 15th
ton County, Virginia, put down in writing in her presence, and nearly
in her own words:
April 6, 1794. About 10 o'clock in the morning, as I was sitting in
my House, the fierceness of the dog's barking alarmed me. I looked
out & saw seven Indians approaching the House, armed and painted in a
frightful manner. No person was then within, but a child of ten years
old, another of two years, and my sucking infant. My husband and his
brother Harry had just before walked out to a Barn at some distance
in the Field. My sister-in-law Susanna was with the remaining chil-
dren in an out-house. Old Mrs. Levingstone was in the garden. I
immediately shut and fastened the door; they (Indians) came furiously
up & tryed to burst it open, demanding several times of me to open the
door, which I refused. They then fired two guns; one ball pierced
through the door, but did me no damage. 1 then thought of my hus-
band's Kifle, took it down, but it being double-trickered, I was at a loss;
at length I fired thro' the door, but it not being well aimed, I did no
execution ; however, the Indians retired from that place, and soon after
I found that an adjoining house was on fire, & 1 and my children suffer-
ing much from the smoke. I opened the door, & an Indian immediately
advanced & took me prisoner, together with the two children. I then
discovered they had ray remaining children in their possession. My
Sister Sukey, a negro wench & her young child, a negro man of Edward
Callihan's and a negro boy of our own about eight years old. They
were fearful of going into the house I left to plunder, supposing that it
had been a man that had shot at them and was yet within. So our
whole cloathing & household furniture were consumed in the flames,
which I was then pleased to see, rather than it should be of use to the
Savages.
We were all hurry ed a short distance, where the Indians were very
busy dividing & putting up in packs for each to carry his part of the
booty taken. I observed them careless about the children, & most of
the Indians being some distance ofl in front, I called with a low voice
to my eldest daughter, give her my youngest child, & told them all to-
mo towards neighbor John Russell's. They with reluctance left me,
112 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
1794. sometimes haltiog, sometimes looking back. 1 beckooed to them to go
April 16th on, altho* I inwardly felt pangs not to be expressed on account of our
doleful separation. They two Indians in the rear either did not notice
this scene, or they were willing the children might run back.
That evening the Indians crossed Clinch Mountain, & wont as far as
Copper Creek, distant about 8 miles.
April 7. Set out early in the morning, crossed Clinch river at
McClean's Fish-dam about 12 o'clock, then steered northwardly towards
the head of Stonoy Creek. Then they Indians camped carelessly — had
no back spy nor kept sentries out. This day^s journey was about
twenty miles.
April 8. Continued in camp until the sun was more than an hour
high; then set out slowly and travelled five or six miles and camped
near the foot of Powel's Mountain. This day, Bench, the Indian chief,
became more pleasant, & spoke freely to the prisoners. He told them
he was about to carry them to the Cherokee Towns. That in his rout
in the wilderness was his brother with two other Indians hunting, so
that he might have provision when he returned. That at his camp
were several white prisoners taken from Kentucky, with horses and
saddles to carry them to the Towns. He made enquiry for several per-
sons on Holstein, particularly Old General Shelby, and said he would
pay him a visit the ensuing summer and take all his negroes. He fre-
quently enquired who had negroes, and threatened he would have them
all off the North Holstein. He said all the Chickamogga Towns were
for war, and would soon be very troublesome to the White Folks.
This day two of the party was sent by Bench ahead to hunt.
April 9. After traveling about five miles, which was over PowelPs
mountain and near the foot of the Stone mountain, a party of 13 men,
under command of Lieutenant Vincent Hobbs, of the militia of Lee
county, met the enemy in front, attaked & killed Bench the first fire.
I being at that time some distance off in the rear. The Indian who
was my guard at first halted on hearing the firing. He then ordered
me to run, which I performed slowly. He then attempted to strike me
in the head with the Tomhake, which I defended as well as I could
with my arm. By this time two of our people came in view, which
encouraged me to struggle all I could. The Indian making an effort,
at this instant pushed me backward, and I fell over a log, at the same
time aiming a violent blow at my head, which in part spent its force on
me & laid me for dead. The first thing I afterward remembered, was
my good friends around me giving me all the assistance in their power
for my relief. They told me I was senseless lor about an hour.
Certified this 15th day of April, 1794.
A. CAMPBELL.
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William Giles to the Governor. 1794.
I once more take the Liberty to apply for arms sufficient for my Com- April 16th
pany. The Muskets that we have made use of was Borrowed from Captains Richmond
Quarrier and Wilson; and now they have called them in. It places me
in a very Disagreeable Situation, Because a Number of my Company is
now in Uniform and more preparing to Be so. Should We Be disarmed
at present, and no probability of getting others, I am Afraid the men
will Dispose of thmr Clothing. Our Company At all times has Done
more duty than any other in town, Which can be proved by the Differ-
ent Lien tenant-Col's Commandants of this City.
I hope, Sir, you will take the above Bequest into Consideration, And
your Compliance will very much oblige yours, &c.
H. Knox, Secretary op War, to the Governor. April I7th
I have bad the honor to receive your favors of the 7th & 8th instants. War
and to submit them to the President of the United States. ^^ ™®^
The spoliation complained of at Guadaloupe as having been commit-
ted by the French privateer Preus — to-wit, on the Conyngham — is filed
among the papers of the like nature, and is, with the rest, in the course
of being pressed upon the French Minister.
The application of Mr. Hamilton relatively to the British prisoners on
parole, has been verbally adjusted between the British Minister and the
Secretary of State, the particulars of which, however, I am uninformed.
I have, &c.
A Lewis to the Governor. April I7th
I am sorry to inform you that by report on the 6th inst a party of Montgomery
Indians fell on the Family of a Mr. Livingston, murdered and took the
whole. They must have been conducted by a white person, the murder
being done within fifteen miles of Abingdon and a considerable distance
within the Settlement.
I am certain if here my men will overtake them if the number is
large enough to be pursued by their Trails, but am heartily sorry for
the Loss of the people. Apprehending mischief of this Kind was my
reason for employing Express, having a Frontier of 150 miles to guard
with Sixty-Six privates & Eight non-com missioned Officrs, would of
course leave space sufficient for the Enemy to come in undiscovered.
In all probability this unhappy affair would not have taken place had
Capt. ELawkins' Company come into service as directed.
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fmn ti(ffif*\\9*uiiy of iUn munl^r of ibe unfortunate Mrs. Levingston and
nii^nih\ of |»ur ^tilldrnf) by a prudatory party of seven Indians not more
lliNO MfiMitfi rntlMM from AMngdon. It in generally believed tbe Indians
W^f'ii ^ohd(M(li>d Ml tlii> plAOo by a wbite man — it being a considerable
«lllit^HM<((< WiMtlli tliM fioitlomiint where the mischief was committed; they
HIM ruphll)^ piirAlUMt atid I am In hopes will severely pay for their cruelty.
Il U htA(hl,V prnhnhio ihU unfortunate event has happened by Capt.
MHWkhi'ii (^(MM|iiiiiy not buln^ In service, as it is impossible for two com-
|iHliU>« I'M iHifHiiir HMtpl^^ prott^oilon to a dangerous Frontier of two bun-
\ mu ihviHiUirv \\\ hop*** (ho oxtout of tbe Frontier will prevent any
VMHvH*Viou \»M ihi« vl^jilmuH* of lh«» ottwrn,
I am» Sir, &c.
N \y \ m\ \s^YY^ lo lufti^rm your Kxe^eney tbat I have compleated
CALEKIkA^ OfF STaTT PaMSS. ^^
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of Abin^doA.
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ere two wbivt wobmh. ewe bcstt^ «mi and wchmoi ; iliey w«rr »bo hi
poBflCBwop of & nimber of eiiiidmi — tttudr ^«eiiii|: UH^ Bo«i9(«!^ oit F)v^ ih^y
set ibe Chiidran mi Libert v. Tber wene iBi«ie4imii^(y |%iiT^;^)ed oi) Ux^
Timil ; two otber farue^ poghad on to imke fKiHt^^^oD oi^ ceiTtmin t«mp»
tkmi in mil probmbiiitr they woaUi pmmij One of thow^ puriiw^ lasm iim4i-
doned feSl in witb them. &ned on them, killed the white umid Umt con-
ducted the TndimiiP in, mud one Indimn. Ai the iime the ^re w«» iniide
both the ofther pmrtiefr of whitee^ were in hemrinf: ot the giiii$< B\* their
pmfwtng through the StiHie Gmp in Poweir$ mountmin, expect th^y were
the Soothem TndimnR i onh* wmit tout IBxceltocv^ mnswer h\* 0<4<k
Burnett..
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P. S. The prisonerB were retmken mil but the ne^ro man whc run off
with the Indians. Please excuse haste, the Bearer is impatient.
A. li.
R, QrA&LSS TO THE GovEKXOR. .Kprll mh
I received jonrs of the 11th InsU containing a request tor arma, A<^. lUrvnoIci
I have 8601 you 500 Muskets and Bayonets with 500 cartHiige Boxen
and 1,000 Flints, the whole of which are well {>ackoii in Su\>ng l^^xen
and in good order, except the cartridge Boxo^ and thoy are am gt^xl an
may be expected from the length of sorvico they have Rx|>enenc<Hl.
It will be well to make it the business of some oiflcerA to attend to
the arms &c., when they are landed at Richmond, and when the}' ai'e
distributed care ought to be taken in unlocking the Boxoa to prevent
the Bayonets being misplaced from their proper muHkets.
The Boxes in which the Arras, &c., are packet! art> valuable, and
if they are emptied at Richmond they might with eano be nHurned to
this place. It was entirely casual my meeting with mo speixiy an oppor-
tunity to forward the present arms and accoutroments, ami I could wlnh
in case of my particular call for Military Stores hereafter, that you will,
if you think proper, vest me with authority to command the Morvice of
any Boat. William Stalen, who takes charge of the prufieiit Load In
(when he delivers it at the canal) entitled to five Pounds. The want of
money put it out of my power to settle with bltn, tboroforo he will
116 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPEBS.
1794. expect to receive it in Richmond. My not being able to have my ac-
April 18th counts adjuBted when I was last in Richmond, added to the poverty of
the Treasury at that time, has subjected the whole of the people in my
employ to most painful disappointments. The Board thought proper to
give an order for 1,(K)0 Dol. (being about one-half of my demand; for which
I received a warrant, and on its presentation to the Treasurer found it
to be worth less than as much blank Paper as 1 could not get a farthing
on it. Thus circumstanced, I must beg your interposition to sketch out
some source from whence the money may be drawn. I have already
pledged my own credit so far on account of the State in Employing
different characters in its service that I feel considerable embarrassment
on my own account, and their distresses are peculiarly .interesting to mo,
both in an Individual and Public character.
I have received particular accounts both from Philadelphia and N.
York respecting the Musket Locks mentioned in your letter. They
might have been obtained at either place a few months past, but at pre-
sent they are all engaged on public accouht. I have sent one of my
soldiers with the arms, and have directed him to call on you for jour
commands. I will thank — to let me know on his return the state of
— Treasury and the probable chance of my getting money from thence.
I have, &c.
April 18th R. QuARLBs TO Captain Samuel Coleman.
Barracks ^ herewith send the arms, &c. mentioned in ye letter of the 11th ult.
They are well packed in strong boxes. You will find on each Box a
paper tacked to it, the number of muskets it contains. The inclosed I
wish to receive an answer to. . The scarcity of money with me makes
it necessary that you should pay the Bearer of this (Mr. Stalen) five
pounds for transporting the arms, &c. from this place. I send one of
my soldiers with the Boat, and on his return will thank 3'ou to know
the chance of having my accounts settled and paid. Enquire of Mr.
Pendleton it you please, and let me know if he is prepared to adjust
my accounts.
I am, &c.
April 19th Tho8. Chilton to the Governor.
Fauquier Transmits receipts for executions and venditioni exponas directed to
Courthouse j,^^ g^ell, late sheriff of Prince William, against Richard Grayham,
CULLEKDAB OF STATE PJLPSKS. 117
I limTe ikis momest reoMTed voor lettei^ by OoL Bam^t. and aw Mom^nhkvt
sorry too cioiiipbiii of the expense ot £xpi>K$Sk whkh now rou will j^ee
the neeeBsiT of bj bit letters dated iwo days (>a$u in which yoa are
informed d the late mkcrhiet The inhabitants in pursuit of the Indians
retook xhe jfnsoners and killed two of them. The neist run ott O^pt^
Dorton. one of mj scootSL, who was out with a party endeaTounn^t^ to
head them, fell in with those that run off, being thre« in number, two
oi which he killed on the Ground ; the other run off mortallv wounded.
One only escaped without a wound, which he did in the fii^t attacks and
had not fell in with the rest.
1 nm, ^^c.
PSTKR TiNSLEY TO THE GOVERNOR. April l^h
In porsnance of an order of your Honorable Board I have sent en-
closed to your Clerk a statement of the cases, now and lately depending,
on the High Court of Chancery, upon injunctions to stay the sales of
property escheated to the Commonwealth. I should therewith to hare
sent a bill of the costs thereof; but I could not discover fVom the table
of fees an allowance for such services, and to have charged and received
what is allowed by law for transcribing only, would by no moans have
compensated for my trouble. In order that an allowance proportionate
to the service may be made, it is necessary to make known the mode
that I was compelled to adopt in order to accomplish it: Not knowing
the names of the individuals who had filed bills (their cases being en-
tered as other causes and no ways distinguished therefrom), I was
obliged to look leaf by leaf over the order books and some of the dock,
etts in order to that discovery. After taking a list of the cases I had
then to collect the papers and peruse the bills in every one of them so
as to be enabled to state the object of the suits, which otherwise did not
appear, from which it necessarily follows that it must have taken some
time exclusive of the writing. Upon the whole it will be readily dis*
covered that an allowance, as for transcribing only, would not be rea-
sonable compensation.
I am, &c.
Arthur Campbell, Commanding Western Militia, to the Governor. April 21it
The papers inclosed will inform your Excellency of the mischief done Washington
by the Indians in this county on the 6th instant, and the fortunate
relief of the prisoners three days afterwards.
118 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPEBS.
17M. Aliho' this success lessens the apprehensions of the Inhabitants on
ApfO 21flt account of so troablesome an enemy as Bench being killed^ yet from the
declared intention of the Chickamogga party of the Cherokees to go to
war, and their actually having lately 200 warriors out in small parties,
the western settlement of this county and the adjoining settlement in
Lee talk of moving off if there is not some protection by government
afforded them.
A party ot twenty men may be sufficient, as none but small parties
advance to those parts, and these need not be in service longer than
four months. If the ezpence should be thought too great to have this
additional corps, there is reason to believe that six men employed as
scouts to range the adjoining craggy mountain, would lessen the appre-
hensions of the people and tend to their safety, provided a proportion
of the militia of the adjacent companys are in readiness to march on the
shortest notice in case of an enemy being discovered. The scalp of
Capt. Bench I have been requested to forward to your Excellency, as a
proof that he is no more and of the activity and good conduct of Lieu-
tenant Hobbs in killing him & relieving the prisoners. Could it be
spared from onr Treasury, I would beg leave to hint that a present of a
neat rifle to Mr. Hobbs would be accepted as a reward for his late ser-
vice, and the Executive may rest assured it will serve as a stimulus to
future exertions against the enemy.
It is with reluctance that I now send forward these by Express, guess-
ing that money is not plenty in the Treasury. But the opinion of the
Brigadier of the District, with several other officers, urges me to the
measure, and nothing less will satisfy the Inhabitants. The volunteer
companies are not yet complete, nor are they considered this year as
composed of men suitable to the service required — as a dislike to the
service has taken place, so that good riflemen and good woodsmen gen-
erally refuse to engage as soldiers.
The situation of the Inhabitants might be bettered were the care of
defending the frontier entrusted with the commanding officer of the
District. He could act according to orders as well as Capt. Lewis;
would be near in case of an attack, and his services could be obtained
without the charge of a Single dollar.
I am, &c.
April 2l8t ^' P®'^<ll©ton, auditor, prays for remission of a fine imposed erro-
neously on Sam'l Clayton, sheriff of Culpeper.
April 21. Rec'd by John Putoff 's wagon two Boxes containing 87 moi«
kets — put in Capitol.
CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS. 119
April 22. Of Sam'l Swan's Dray, 73 muskets in two Boxes, Do. 1794.
Of Putoff 's waggon two Boxes, 83 muskets — A large Box sup-
posed full of Cartridge Boxes.
Two Boxes muskets — quantity, 75; Two Boxes Cartridge
Boxes, By Putoff; and a small Box of flints.
Two Boxes muskets — quantity 72; By Sam'l Swan's Dray.
Driver's name Isaac.
Two Boxes — qu'y 70 muskets; By Mr. Burgess Dray.
1 Box muskets — q'y 40, and two Boxes of Cartridge Boxes ;
Putoff 's wagon.
WYATT COLEMAN, Sen'r.
Benjamin Du Val to the Governor. April 23d
Having the command of a company of Militia in this city conferred Richmond
on me, anxious to discharge the duties of my office with all possible
diligence, and sensible of the necessity of arms to teach men the use of
them, lead me to make application to your Excellency to be furnished
with Fifty muskets, Bayonets and Cartridge Boxes as the circumstances
of my men does not allow of their furnishing themselves.
I have, &c.
Wm. Patton to the Governor. April 24th
Yoar favour of the 13th of March I have the honor to acknowledge Pendleton
the receipt of a few days ago. But am not able at present to recom- county
mend to the Executive any proper persons to fill the office of Collector
in the several counties you have mentioned, the distance to some of
them being considerable. However, I will use every means in my
power to have it done as soon as possible. I have been informed that
my Bond with some other papers to the Executive have been delayed a
long time on the way to Bichmond, which, together with the lateness
of our first Court after my appointment, has prevented my entering on
the Execution of my office a much longer time than I could have wished,
tor which I hope the Executive will make a proper allowance.
I have, &c.
At a Court of Oyer and Terminer appointed and held for King and
Qaeen County at the Courthouse, on Thursday, the 24th of April, 1794,
for the trial of Essex, a negro man slave, the proper slave of Thomas
Spencer, of the County aforesaid, on suspicion of Felony:
120 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPEBS.
1794. PreseDt: Larinn Smith, William Fleet, Richard Brooke, William
Ai^l 24th Coartney, k William Roane, Gent'n Justices.
Benjamin Dabney, deputy attorney for the Commonwealth of Vir-
ginia, comes into Court and filed an Information that Essex, a negro
man slave, the proper slave of Thomas Spencer, of the county aforesaid,
did, on the eleventh day of April, in the year 1794, in the county of
King and Queen, feloniously and with ill intent prepare and exhibit
certain medicine to be given k administered to George Turner, of the
county of Caroline.
Whereupon, the said Essex, the prisoner, being thereof arraigned,
pleaded not guilty, and thereupon Frederick Noel and Thomas Butler
being sworn, and Isaac and Nan. negro slaves belonging to Richard H.
Corbin, being sworn, and on hearing as well the evidence of the said
Frederick Noel and Thomas Butler, and Isaac k Nan. as the said Ben-
jamin Babney, deputy attorney, and James Webb, attorney for the said
Essex, the prisoner, and the evidence and arguments of the attomies
being maturely considered, it was the opinion of the court that the
said Essex is guilty, as in the information is charged. Therefore it is
considered by the court that the said Essex, the prisoner, be hanged on
the lOtb day of June next.
The court do value the said negro man Essex to forty-one pounds, ten
shillings, which is ordered to be certified to the Auditor of public ac-
counts.
LARKIN SMITH.
RO. POLLARD, C. C.
April 25th HeKRT BaXKS TO LlEirTBXA:iT-6oVERNOR WoOD.
itM4>i«ypMi Begs to exchange thirty muskets unfit tor service for good ones for
company of Grenadiers.
April 25ch J. Marshall to Jambs Wood, Liectexakt-Ooverxor.
RicluDQiid I RiR requested by several of the militia officers of this city to aid
them in an application to the Executive for arms for their several com-
paniesL
In support of this application. I beg leave to observe that the posses-
sion of arms conduces exceedingly to the improvement of troops in the
usual evolutions, and that it is hoped and believed that the public could
sustain neither inconvenience or loss from placing muskets in the bands
of the militia ot this place^ as they can with great ease be re-collected
should the occasion reqnii« it. and as then is every reason to betisva
that they would be kept safe and in good order.
1 kave. 4e.
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121
It 18 advised that no arms be furQished to any company of Militia in 1794.
Towns unless they be in uniform. * April 25th
That Captain Richardson of this city be furnished out of the arms In Council
lately brought from the Point of Fork, with 72 stand on his returning
the arms he now has in good order.
That 144 stand be furnished to the commanding officer of Chester-
field for the use of his militia.
That 72 stand be furnished to Capt. Giles of this city.
That 72 stand be furnished to Captain Thornton's Light Infantry
Company in Fredericksburg.
That 72 stand be furnished to Capt. Whitegar L. I company of P.
Greorge Militia.
That Capt. Bowler of this city be called upon to return in good order
the surplus arms in his hands; and
That Capt. Coleman be directed to take receipts of the officers re-
ceiving such arms, making themselves answerable for their safe return
in good order when called for by the Executive, and to keep an account
of the arms so delivered, and file the receipts given for the same in
his office.
Extract from minutes.
A. BLAIR, C. C.
A Return of all the ordnance in Richmond and vicinity.
5 18 lbs. Double fortified in Richmond, 3 piked with Iron.
1 18 Do. 2 miles out of town at Curries.
((
18 Unfit for service.
4 Short Brass Manchester Carriages, unfit for service.
5 Brass Carriages, unfit for service.
B } inch Morter.
B i inch Shells.
400 lbs. of Musket Balls.
3 Bars of Lead.
2,000 different sizvd cannon Balls.
5 4-double fortified Ship Guns.
3
2
2
1
50
April 26th
Richmond
Wm. Davibs to the GoVbrnor.
The opinions of the Attorney-General & of the Auditor were not so
clear as to be readily understood either by myself or those with whom
I have consulted. If I am right, however, in my apprehension, three
months at least most intervene between the levying of an execution
upon lands, agreeably to the Attorney's opinion, and the day of sale.
16
April 26th
Broadway
122 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
1794. It is therefore impossible to execate the venditionas before the return
April 26th day, even if they had been delivered to the Sheriffs the day I received
them. I have, however, fixed upon the latter weeks of May and the
first of June for the times of sale, principally with a view by fixing
such late days of obtaining such information by that time from your
Excellency as may justify my proceeding, as otherwise I shall not ven-
ture to do contrary to the advice of the Attorney as I have understood
him.
Will it not be best to recall the venditiones and to issue others return-
able to a later court than that of June if it be not so done ? I fear the
present process will be nugatory.
With respect to HoUiman, I am at a loss to determine whether it is the
opinion of the Attorney, that the present High Sheriff should execute
the process, or that it is an unprovided case, and cannot be executed at
all. I shall therefore return the process, and as soon as some person
qualifies as his ex'or or adm'or I shall inform the Auditor. No person
as yet will undertake to collect in Isle of Wight. The present sheriff
informs me if the collection is postponed till the fall, he believes it may
be made, but not otherwise. Of this some assurance seems to be re-
quested, notifying at the same time that no indulgence will then be
given.
I beg your Excellency's attention to the proceeding, and hope for
such directions as will enable me to accomplish the object of my ap-
pointment in the speediest manner.
I have, &c.
Received of Samuel Coleman seventy-two stand of public arms for
the militia of the county of Prince George, which I promise to return
on the requisition of the Executive in good order, or bind myself, my
heirs, executors, or administrators to pay to the Governor, Henry Lee,
Esq., or his successor, for such of said arms as may not be so returned.
Given under my hand at Richmond, this 26th day of April, 1794.
JACOB CALL,
Lt. of L. M. T. Comply P. G.
Teste:
WYATT COLEMAN, Sr.
April 26th Receipt of Wm. Giles for arms and accoutrements for his company of
militia, and obligation to return the same when called tor.
April 26th Memorandum of distances travelled, Express, by Richard Young, con-
veying notices of the Embargo to various county officers:
From Richmond to New Castle, 20 miles; King William, to Frasier'e
Perry, 20; King & Queen, to Col. Young's, 12; King & Queen, to Kingft
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 123
Queen Ct. Honse, 14; King k Queen, to Wood's Tavern, 26; Gloster, to 17W.
Col. Baytop's, 7; Mathews, to Dudley Carey's, 12; Middlesex, to Wm. April 26th
Smith's, 32; Lancaster, to Col. Towles', 13; Northumberland, to Col.
Edwards', 45; Richmond, to Richmond Ct. House, 30; Richmond, to
meet Mr. Mason, 5; Westmoreland, to Westmoreland Ct. House, 16;
Westmoreland, to Capt. Hungerford's, 15; King George, to Col. Talia-
ferro's, 30; Stafford, to Stafford Ct. House, 18; Stafford, to Col. Brent's,
5; Fredericksburg, to Fredericksburg, 17; to Minor's, 12; Caroline, to
Caroline Ct. House, 15; Essex, to Col. Warren's, 37; to Richmond, 62.
ToUl, 463 miles.
Receipts of county officers given Richard Mason for notices sent by
Lieut.-Governor Wood (by Express) of the resolution of Congress
laying an Embargo for thirty days on vessels bound to foreign ports:
King George, John Tayloe, of Mt. Airy; King George, John Talia-
ferro; Northumberland, Griffin Edwards; Lancaster, Henry Towles;
, Ph. Johnston; Mathews, Dudley Carey; King & Queen, H.
Young; Middlesex, Maurice Smith; Spotsylvania, Thomas Minor;
Westmoreland, H. Hungerfbrd; Essex, William Waring; Gloster, James
Bay top; Stafford, William Brent.
H. Knox, Secretary of War, to the Governor. April 28th
1 have the honor to receive your favor of the 14th instant. War
In order to save time in the arranging the accounts of Virginia, a ®^ ^^^
rule was adopted with respect to them, and the accountant ordered to
proceed to an adjustment.
This was considered as preferable to the sending to the Auditor of
Virginia for explanations upon points and objects of no great impor-
tance even if obtained, although the accountant, governed by rules and
forms, might have been unwilling to have departed therefrom.
He assures me that the balance will be ascertained in a few days.
The manner in which the accounts have been forwarded, without pay-
rolls or abstracts, have occasioned him no small embarrassment.
I have, &c.
Arthur Campbell to the Governor. April 29th
Last week, by Mr. Spiers from Kentucky, I forwarded to your Excel- Washington
lency by way of Staunton, an account of the murder and robbery done
by the Indians in this county on the 6th instant at Mr. Levingstone's,
together with the success of our people who pursued the enemy.
124 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1794. By the return of the bearer, who goes by Express from Governor Blount,
April 29th the Executive will have an opportunity to forward such answer as may
be thought proper, which we will be anxious for, as the still more recent
murders of the Indians in the S. Western Territory, and near Cumber-
land Gap on the Kentucky road, show the perseverance of the lower
Cherokees in continuing hostilities.
But what adds to our danger is the accounts from General Wayne's
Army, that the whole of the Northern Tribes, aided by the British, are
disposed for war.
I now send the scalp of Captain Bench, that noted murderer, as re-
quested by Lieut. Hobbs, to your Excellency, as a proof that he is no
more.
I am Sir, &c.
April 29th JOSBPH JoNES TO THE GOVBRNOB.
Dinwiddle A number of respectable citizens of Petersburg have formed them-
selves into a voluntary Troop of horse, which they wish shoujd be known
and distinguished by the name of the '< Petersburg Yolunteer Troop of
Horse."
They are determined to be conformable to the Laws and orders of the
commander of the Brigade. They will equip themselves at their own
expense and will be immediately ready for service should they meet
with your approbation and of the Council.
They have chosen their officers which are unexceptionable and very
good men, and I am convinced should we be involved in a war that the
officers and men of this Troop will distinguish themselves as good sol-
diers and friends to the country.
I should be exceedingly pleased if they could be commissioned and
annexed to my Brigade.
The officers are as follows: John Jeffries, Captain; John Brown, first
Lieutenant; Richard Bate, Second Lieutenant, and Hugh Hunter, Cornet.
This will be handed you by Mr. John Jeffries.
I am, &c.
April 29th John Fitzgerald to the Governor.
Alexandria ^ a^ honored by the receipt of your letter of the 19th Inst., respect-
ing the works contemplated for the defence of this place, which shall be
strictly complied with, and due information of the Progress shall be
regularly transmitted to yo^, The Engineer has not as yet made hia
appearance, however*
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Colo. Darke, to whom the Poto. Company is largely indebted as Com- 1794.
missary, goes down with an order from the Treasurer for the last call due April 29th
by this State in this business. 1 must entreat your kind assistance to
him, and earnestly request that he may not be disappointed, as it would
be extremely injurious to the works, & he goes down on this special
occasion.
The Legislature of Maryland refusing to pass a Law similar to the
one passed in this State, by which we might be enabled to sell the
Shares of Delinquents, distresses the Directors exceedingly. I there-
fore flatter myself that you will, on this occasion, exert yourself for our
relief.
I have, &c.
John Cropper, Jr., to the Governor. May 2d
I received the commands of the Lieut.- Govern or, dated 31st of March,
enclosing the Embargo resolution of the 26th of the same month, direct-
ing me to eniorce the prompt execution of the said resolve by the aid of
the militia in all cases where the same might be necessary; but there
was no attempt within reach of my authority to violate the embargo
then existing, and of course the interposition of the Militia was unne-
cessary.
On the 28th of April I again received a letter frem the Lieut-Gover-
nor, dated the 21st of the same month, enclosing the resolutions for con-
tinuation of the Embargo until the 25th of May, desiring me to give
the aid of the Militia if it should be wanted.
On the day of the receipt of my last orders, I received information
from the Collector of this District, that he had cleared two vessels be-
tween the expiration of the first Embargo and his information of the
second — the Franklin, a schooner of 50 tons, built and owned in this
county, and the Neutrality, a Brigantine, also built and owned here, of 166
tons. In the morning of the 29th of April I sent John Blackstone with
six armed men in a boat to Metompkin Inlet, where he took possession
of the Franklin as she was towing to pass the bar to sea, and in the
evening he, in obedience to his orders, brought me her papers, which
would prevent her proceeding on her voyage. Next morning, the 30th
of April, I ordered Captain John Moore to take twelve armed men and
a boat, and go to Assawaman Inlet, 15 miles north of Metompkin, and
there take possession of the Neutrality, where I was informed she lay
with only one-third of her cargo aboard.
Captain Moore, after being gone from me two or three hours, returned
to the Courthouse (it being court day) and assured me that the Brigan-
tine was at sea, standing for Metompkin Inlet, where she was to receive
the remainder of her cargo. Soon after the return of Moore, John
126 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1794. Wharton, owner of the Brigantine, arrived at the Courthouse, and I
May 2d spoke to him upon the subject of his vessel. He told me that he con-
ceived that I had no right to meddle with her as she was at sea, and
that he intended she should remain without the bar of Metorapkin and
take in the balance of her load. I informed Mr. Wharton that I thought
myself authorized to go to sea with the Militia after bis vessel and in
duty bound to do so, but upon his complaining of my opinion as a sen-
timent of oppression, I called upon Evans & Wise, delegates of Acco-
mac and of legal profession, for their opinion, which coincided with my
own; whereupon 1 begged Mr. Wharton to deliver me his vessePs pa-
pers (which were in his possession) and save the militia the fatigue, ex-
pence, and loss of time which must attend our taking her by force, but
he refused and said she had orders to defend herself and that we could
not take her.
As soon as I received this reply, I called out three officers and 28 men,
had them expeditiously equipped and provided with boats, put myself
at the head of them, and embarked at eleven o'clock the same night,
proceeded to Metompkin Inlet, and at the dawn of day put to sea with
my 4 boats, and took the Brigantine by surprise some time before sun-
rise ; then we placed our boats ahead and towed her into the harbour. At
nine o'clock I discharged the militia, except one man, Beverley Copes,
whom I ordered to remain in charge of the vessel until her papers should
be delivered, which was done last evening.
While I was collecting the men for this expedition at the Courthouse,
a young man of this county, of the name of Samuel Peck, addressed
himself to the men who were summoned to go, and attempted to dis-
suade them from their duty. As soon as I discovered it, I ordered him
out, but he refused publicly to obey me, and 1 considered it impolitic to
carry him in confinement.
I shall be very glad to have the directions of the Executive concern-
ing this man. He is a young man of general good character, and not
of course without influence, and the people consider the determination
of his case as the rule by which they are to be guided in doing militia
duty.
Some little expence was incurred upon those expeditions. I don't
know how it will be paid. I will thank you, sir, to inform me.
I have, &c.
May 2d J- Pendleton TO Jas. Wood, Lieutenant-Governor.
Auditor's ^ have examined the Law respecting the doubt stated by Agent
oflSce Clarke in his letter to the Governor, and confess I am not able to
expound the meaning of the last member in the 6th Section of the Act;
the first section seems to contain all the essential regulations relative to.
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the time and manner of making sale of property purohased by the 1794.
Agent. Possibly the Legislature might intend that where slaves and May 2d
live stock were purchased, the Executive should have power to direct
them to be sold within a shorter period than two months to save expence
and avoid risque, but the first section would appear to convey that dis-
cretion to the agent.
The language of the laws so frequently puzzle and passes my com-
prehension that I hazard a construction of them with the most timid
caution.
I am, &c.
Enclosed in the above is the following letter:
Campbell, April 13, '94.
To the Governor:
By Mr. Richardson, I have rec*d sundry Papers, & on
examining of them I think there is an omission. I hope you will par-
don me in pointing it out; it is this: In the sixth sexion of the act
appointing of the agents, it is there said that the Executive are to
direct in what manner the agent is to sell, & this is not Dun on the
papers that I have Red. If I proseed, will it be Legal? By the post
To Lynchburg or New London, If you think proper, I may here from
you. Knot, I shall proseed.
I am, &c.,
JOHN CLARK.
Wm. C. Williams, agent for Sevbnth Brigade, to the Gover- May 2d
NOR.
Having been appointed by the Executive the agent for the seventh
Brigade, I consider it my duty to lay before tbe board a business which
I must submit to them, whether it comes within the duties of my office.
In the years eighty-five and six, during the period when the taxable
property was taken by the magistrates in the county of Augusta, there
were many who failed to give in their lists, and the deputy sheriffs of
that county collected the money for the taxes according on their prop-
erty, which they ought to have returned to the county court, and ac
counted with the public, for which they have failed to do. They have
also returned (as I have been informed) persons as delinquent whose
names were not on the books of those years, whereby the Common-
wealth bath been deprived of a very considerable sum. The fraud as
to tbe former, I presume, can only be detected by appointing some per-
son to collect the receipts from the holders of them, and there is a Mr.
Bell of that county, who hath offered to do this business for ten per
centum on what may be collected (as I have been informed) which is
128 CALE>n>AR OP STATE PAPEBS.
1794. the eommimion. If it ia properly my doty to attend to this business.
May 2d the law allows me. This sum I will cheerfblly relinqaish to him.
Bat as I suppose a snit must be instituted for the recovery of this
money, Cooncil mast be employed. I must therefore beg leave to sab-
mit it to the board, whether they will not employ one or furnish me
with money for the purpose (the former perhaps would be tbe most eli-
gible), and authorize my employing Mr. Bell to procure the vouchers.
My exertions in this business shall be for tbe recovery of the money.
I am. &c.
May 2d Memorial of Book-bhtdbrs.
Thomas Brend and Archibald Carrie, Bookbinders of the City of Rich-
mond, Respectfully sheweth —
That your Memorialists having been applied to by Mr. Augustine
Davis, Printer, to bind the volumes of the Laws which he is at present
printing for the Commonwealth, they beg leave to submit the following
terms, accompanied with specimens, to your Excellency's consideration,
the said terms being estimated at such a low rate as to admit of a very
moderate profit to your Memorialist.
That the specimen No. 1 is bound in Calf-skin in the manner of the
last Code of Laws printed by Messrs. Purdie & Dixon, who had ten
shillings pr. Volume for binding them, and although every material is at
least 35 or 40 pr. cent dearer at present than at that time, your memo-
rialists would engage to bind the present volume at the same price.
That the specimen No. 2 is bound in strong sheep skin, and would be
eight shillings pr. volume. No. 3 is in half binding, the price of which
would be six shillings and six pence.
That with respect to capability and fidelity in the execution of the
jiaid business, your Memorialists will, if requisite, produce ample testi-
mony of tbe former, and security for the latter.
Tour memorialists respectfully beg leave further to add, that if the
business could be speedily concluded on, it would relieve Mr. Davis from
a groat inconvionce in having a considerable number of printed sheets
on hand, which, if delivered to the binders as soon as printed, might be
put into a state of preparation before tbe printing of the last sheet by
which moans the business would also be in a great state of forwardness.
May 2d ^^ ^ Court held for King and Queen County at the Courthouse on
Monday, the 14th of April, 1794 :
Ordered, That it bo certified to his Excellency Henry Lee, Esq., Gov-
ernor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, that Christopher Stedman, Jr.,
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who W2B at a Court held for this County the 10th day of September, 1794.
1792, recommended as a proper person to be commissioned inspector of May 3d
Tobacco at Shepherd's Warehouse has removed from this County.
Teste :
RO. POLLARD, C. C.
At a Court held for King and Queen County Monday, the 10th day
of September, 1792:
The Court do recommend to his Excellency Henry Lee, Esq., Gover-
nor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, John Kidd, Edward Spencer,
Christopher Stedman, Jr., and John Webley as proper persons to be
commissioned inspectors of Tobacco at Shepherd*s warehouse.
A Copy — Teste:
RO. POLLARD, C. C.
At a Court held for King & Queen County at the Courthouse on Mon-
day, the 14th of April, 1794 :
Present. — Anderson Scott, William Fleet, Anthony Oardner, William
Courtney, John W. Semple, Thomas C. Martin, William Roane, Philip
Pendleton, John Wedderbum, and John Hoskins, Gentlemen Justices.
The court do recommend to his Excellency Henry Lee, Esq., Gover-
nor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Henry Young, Humphrey Wal-
ker, Samuel G. Fauntleroy, Robert Hoskins, William Shackelford, and
Beverley Roy, Gentlemen, as proper persons to be added to the commis-
sion of the peace for this county.
A Copy — Teste:
RO. POLLARD, C. C.
State of Commission of the peace for King & Queen County 14th
April, 1794 :
Declined Acting. — William Lyne, Thomas Coleman, Thomas Roane,
Philip Taliaferro, James Pendleton, Lyne, Shackelford, Jr.
Dead. — Thos. Row, William Richards, Henry Todd, Henry Gaines,
Richard Anderson, Christopher Harwood, William Harwood, James T.
Corbin.
Not qualified. — Thos. Hill, John Garlick, Rob. Price, Thos. Fauntle-
roy, Rhoderick Starling, William Lyne, Jr., Chaney Gatewood, Charles,
Hutchason, Phil. Bird.
Acting. — Anderson Scott, Larkin Smith, William Fleet, Anthony
Gardner, Richard Brooke, William Courtney, J. W. Semple, Thomas C.
Martin, Wm. Roane, Philip Pendleton, John Wedderburn, John Hos-
kins.
Bdward Hill from his ill state of health wishes to decline business.
WiUiam Dudley is sheriff. John Kidd not in Commission.
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17M. M06BS Mass to the Gove&sok.
Mar 4ih In coDseqoeoee of two stations being lately formed on the Ohio and
^Point Kenawba. about nine miles ^m this place. I have thought it highly
necessary, and bai. with the advice and consent of Colo. Lewis, sent six
men for the protection of each post, which gives great satisfaction and
secority to the Inhabitants at the Point, and hopes it will meet with
yoar Excellency's approbation.
With respect to my Instmctions ^m the Hon^ble John Steel for
nin€|^y>three, in keeping eighteen men constantly in the woods, it is
totally oat of power to comply with, as I have not a sufficient number
of men at this place.
Lieut. Van bibber I have thought neoessaiy to send to Belville with a
detachment of sixteen men, and the twelve men I have sent to these
adjacent poets on the Ohio and Kanawha, leaves but twenty men at the
Point. For any information respecting the depredations committed by
the Indians I refer you to Colo. Lewis's letter.
It is my opinion, together with Colo. Lewis', that an augmentatioD
of troops at these posts would be highly neeessary.
I have, Ac
Ifiay^h BoBBRT Brooke to ths GovBRNoa.
In pursuance of the Instructions you have honored me with, I
directed the Escbeator of Shenandoah to have a jury convened on the
12th of April last, to enquire into the Title of the Commonwealth to
that part of tbo Manor of Leeds which lies in bis county, and set out io
order to attend him on that day, but after having progressed consider-
ably on my journey, I was so long detained on the Road by the heavy
Rains, and a sudden Indisposition in consequence of getting extremely
wet, that I could not arrive in Time to effect the business on the day
appointed, which was then postponed on account of my absence.
On my return home, I immediately wrote the Escbeator that I would
attend him on the twentieth of June, and requested that he would be
prepared on that day to proceed on the Business, but I have since been
informed that in consequence of the miscarriage of my Letter, he has
taken bis inquest, and as the Jury have found for the Commonwealth,
I hope no inconvenience will accrue from my absence, as I expect the
inquisition is regularly drawn.
On the 19th of last month, I attended the Escbeator of Fauquier,
when a Jury was impannelled to inquire into the right of the Common*
wealth to the Part of the Manor of Leeds lying in that county, but
^ they found no Inquest, being divided-^IoTen for the Commonwealth
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131
%nd ^re againat her. In consequence of this, I requested the Bsoheator
to convene another Jury on the twenty-fifth of June to take the Buni-
uess again under consideration, and when I shall again attend.
The Inquisition taken in Frederick on the 19th of February last has
been superceeded and quashed by the District Court at Winchester,
and as I suppose it to. be the wish of the Executive to have the whole
of this Business terminated as soon as possible, I have written to the
Executor* in that county to convene a Jury for that purpose on the
first or second of July next, where I shall again attend, and shall from
time to time take the Liberty of communicating to you the result of
my efforts in executing that part of the Business which is intrusted to
me, and Am, &c.
1794.
May 4th
Thomas Lewis to thb Governor.
I have the honor to transmit to your Excellency a Return of the men
for the Winter establishment at Belville, and also a certificate for the
Spiea at this place.
There is two new Settlements lately formed, each about nine miles
from this place, one on the Ohio, the other on the Kanawha. Captain
Mann thought it necessary to allow to each of these stations six men,
and hopes it will meet with your Excellency's approbation. It has re-
duced the number considerably, he was ordered for the protection of
the point, but it appears to be a great safe guard to us to have men at
such advantageous posts, also in settling the country.
There is but twenty men now at this place, which renders it impossi-
ble for Captain Mann to perform the duty required of them by Oovern-
ment.
On the 23d of last month, the Indians, supposed to be about thirty in
number, attacked a Plase about fourteen miles above Belville — killed
foor and took three prisoners. About three weeks ago, they fired on a
boat somewhere about the mouth of Scioto and killed one man. I am
also informed by people passing up the Ohio, that about eight or ten
days ago, there has been at least fifty Indians crossed the Kiver to this
side between the two Sundays. I look on it absolutely necessary that
thoee two posts should be augmented, which can't be done without the
Executive gives Lieut. Mann orders to enlist more men.
I am, Ac.
May 4th
Point
Pleasant
Benjamik Temple to the Govebhor. May 5th
This will be handed you by Mr. Elliott the Gen't I have appointed to King
me in the collection of the taxes. William
*EBcheator probably meant.
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1794. He will inform yoa the situation of the business which has come to
May 5th my hands, and receive any instructions which may be thought proper
to be given respecting it. Mr. Elliott having been Sheriff for some
years past in this county, can give you information respecting the mort-
gages which cover Colo. Richerson's Estate, abstracts of which I left
with Colo. Goode when I was last at Richmond, and requested him to
lay them before the Executive, that they might have no dificulty in de-
termining what steps should be taken respecting them.
I have, &c.
May 5th
Norfolk
OSTBR TO THB GOVERNOR.
1 have the honor to receive your letter dated this day.
The Captain of the Concorde has not found the prizes in question,
nor does he more than myself know that they are gone to Baltimore.
The English Brig which your Excellency has been told was is not
taken.
Accept my respects.
Translation.
May 6th
Norfolk
Robert Borland to Dr. James Taylor.
I hope you will not forget speaking to the Governor about the Hos-
pital and the distresses it has brought upon me.
My Creditors are now getting so exasperated at me that they will
wait no longer, but lay hold of everything I have in the world, without
I show them some way that they may be paid soon. Should they pro-
ceed with these steps, I shall be entirely ruined and put on charity with
my family. When the Governor knows this to be my real situation, he
will certainly feel for me, and I trust will do everything in his power
for my Interest and relief. I waited on the French Consul respecting
the Plank that they have been cutting up, but he would give me no sat-
isfaction about it; indeed he seemed to be offended at my troubling him
on such business.
I am, &c.
May 6th
I
Petition to the Governor of Virginia and the Honorable thb
Members of the Privy Council.
The petition of William Tate, of the county of Washington, for the
remission of a fine for non-attendance as a juror on District Court of
Washington County, October, 1791.
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133
Thb Petition op thb Inhabitants of King and Qubbn County 1794.
TO thb Honorablb Qovbrnor and Council, Maymh
Against allowiDg Pittmao Wiatt to become a pensioner.
J. Holcombb to the Governor.
Petition for the pardon of Thomas Murry, condemned to be hung by
the District Court at Prince Edward for horse stealing.
May 7th
John Hamilton to the Governor.
I now enclose you the deposition of Andrew Machie and Thomas
Mayo, the one Master, and the other seaman ot the Brigantine Ann of
Kingston, sworn to before Thomas Griffin, Esqr., Mayor of York, rela-
tive to an insult and outrage committed by certain citizens of the United
States at Torktown in this State, on the British Flag, and in violation
of Neutrality, Decency and respect.
I think it my duty to state this to your Excellency as Governor of
this State, in order that the perpetrations of such an outrage may be
prosecuted according to Law. I must also state to your Excellency,
that the Armed Ship Chickamague, America built and equiped in this
State, is about to proceed to sea, contrary to the regulations of the
President. I know it is only necessary for you to be informed of this
Circumstance, when proper steps will be pursued by your Excellency
to prevent her departure or any other vessel within your Government
under a similar situation.
With Sentiments of the highest Esteem and Eespect,
I have, &c.
May 7th
British
Consurs
office
Arthur Campbell to the Governor.
May 8th
In the days of republicanism, it seems to be an extraordinary situa- Washington
Uon for a citizen to be accused, and not to have it in his power to con-
front the accusor, nor the Witnesses, if any. That is, in order to mani-
fest bis innocence to the World, be must prove a negative. However,
it is a consolation that truth and innocence, is of such a nature that the
more they are scrutinized and examined they will appear to advantage.
Captain Lewis has wrote, that he believes I could not have received
less than between 200 and 300 dollars for excusing militia Drafts. A
base transaction, truly, if the fact had ever existed. He ought to have
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1794. said at what time, or in what place, and of whom. He has bad the best
May 8th opportunity of any man to know, having commanded on the frontiers
for more than two years, where it is well known pecuniary mistakes of
any kind are always loudly published. I could oppose my assertion to
his with confidence & truth, That his charges is malicious and ground-
less, and that I believe he knew them to be so at the time he pened
them. However, I will endeavour, for the satisfaction of the Executive,
to add such further proofs and arguments as may occur, and the cir-
cumstances of the case admit.
1. Had I received any money from the Militia men to excuse them
from a draft, is there not a strong presumption that some one of them
would have divulged the matter to the Court martial? Of course public
mention would have been made of it and the crime become notorious.
2. Captain Lewis ought to have fabricated the calumny with more
probability in order to be believed in this part of the State. For the
uniform mode for several years past in such cases are for the Captains
to return the list of Delinquents to the Court, and they explain the
cause of delinquency, and on their evidence, with what the delinquent
has to offer, he is either fined or excused.
This Captain Bo wen did in the cases of John Irons and David Young,
as already evidenced in a document sent to the Executive. Toung was
excused on account of inability to serve from a hurt received in his eye.
Irons, because he procured a substitute, which appeared to have faith-
fully served in his stead by a return of Lieut. Willougbby then pro-
duced. Both cases was inquired into strictly, and Young would have
been fined bad not his Captain on oath declared he thought he was in-
capable of service at the time. Now it is obvious that there ought to
have been a combination between the county Lieutenant and the
> Captains, in order to succeed in receiving Two or Three hundred doUarB,
or any other sum of money as bribes, a thing not supposible.
3. If Captain Lewis had believed such a vile transaction had taken
place, ought he not as a watchful guardian of his country's interest, set
on foot a scrutiny on a certain and obvious plan. First, have made ap-
plication to the Clerk of the Court Martial for his deposition, and the
copys of necessary vouchers, and formed thereon a regular charge in
writing, and transmitted the same to the Executive, pledging himsell
that he would openly prosecute the same with effect before any consti-
tutional tribunal. But, instead of this laudible and honorable mode, we
hear of him making enquiry at every insignificant characters, nohow
famed for their truth and honor or love for their country in a trying
time ; writing letters to the Governor from their suggestions, or to gratify
his own malevolence, sometimes saying one thing, at another contradict-
ing himself — a conduct much beneath what might be expected from the
son of a patriot.
The conduct of the commanding officer of the Washington Militia was
simply this: He received his orders from the Governor in RosseU conii-
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ty, shortly afterwards give conformable orders to the Captains to fur- 1794.
nish Drafls to compleat Lieut. Willoughby's command. Some days May 8th
afterwards received a few lines from the Governor, dated in Wythe
county, mentioning that, if practicable, to engage men voluntarily for
the whole time, as monthly Drafts was most expensive. This was com-
municated to Lieut. Willoughby ; A Court Martial was ordered on the
delinquent Militia men, which sat, proceeded on business with delibera-
tion, and rather with unusual strictness, as all seemed impressed with
the necessity of the service.
For my own part I can solemnly affirm that neither in the late nor
no other occasion for twenty years past that I have commanded the
militia on Holstein, that I received a single dollar in the way Captain
Lewis has alleged. The idea was new to me when I received a copy of
his letter. And now believe if he abhorred that kind of profit as much
as I do, there would not have been such a profusion of expence, and so
little personal service on the South Western frontier for more than two
years past.
I am, &c.
A. Lewis to the Oovbrnor.
Enclosed you have the number of troops that are under my com-
mand and in actual service at this time. The reason oi my company Fort Lee
not being compleat is two having deserted, which I have not entered in
the return ; also one or two were received by the muster master that I
afterwards found were unfit for the service. I considered it wrong to
continue them under pay, and discharged them. Since that time, the
officers have been so engaged on the Fiontiers that they could not be
spared to compleat the company. They shall shortly be made up. On
the 7th this instant I received information that the sign of about thirty
Indians were seen on the Black mountain making towards this settle-
ment. On yesterday I sent out my scouts to know the certainty. The
last company that came in being handled so roughly, I expect will make
them cautious of coming into the settlement in small parties, two only
out of seven getting clear.
What was more alarming to them was being fired on four different
Times and on four different days. Twice by the Inhabitants who killed
two of them, and twice by my company, who killed two and wounded
one. One of the scalps we loss by his getting into Kentucky fiiver.
He attempted to make battle untill he received not less than 12 or 15
Balls in him. The scalps of the other two I have got the Favor of the
General to present to your Excellency.
I still consider myself at a loss to know why the Executive deemed
the last Express sent by me unnecessary. I have ever been cautious of
running the public to unnecessary expence, and cannot say but I feel
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I
1794. myself somewhat wounded by the sentiments of the Executive on that
May 9th subject, and earnestly request that I shall be charged with the am*t, which
I will cheerfully pay out of my wages; and for the future, every man
under my command shall die before they call for assistance by Express,
unless I can do it without censure.
I have heard that some persons not friendly disposed towards myself,
have endeavoured to rouse up the people on the Frontiers to complain
to your Excellency of the non-performance of Duty by my Scouts, and
also against myself Whether they may be prevailed on to make a false
accusation, God only knows. As to my Scouts, I can aver that there is
not men on the continent that more fully execute the Duties of their
office than they do. Take them in any part of character, perhaps
stand fairer than any person who may become their accusers. On the
day that the Indians came through the Fool Warriour's Gap, two of my
Scouts passed through the same, perhaps not two hours before the Ene-
my, and before they could go to the farthest part of their Bounds and
return to that Gap, the mischief was done.
As to accusations against myself, they are hard to steer clear of.
The Frontiers being so extensive, that unless every man exposed has
men to guard him he is dissatisfied, and without an officer can be at
every place in time of danger, he has done wrong. No foundation
whatever can justify a comp't unless my being absent, which has not
been much for the present year, and as to the Duty in my absence, I
am willing that my Order Book shall be examined, which orders I
believe were duly executed; for I have never had either Officer or Sol-
dier yet in my company that attempted to disobey orders I gave him.
They people on the Frontiers, or immediately exposed, are well satisfied
with both Officers and Soldiers, but if any Speak fully, its those that
are not in danger nor never knew what it was to be exposed. The
Executive and every other person acquainted with my situation, must
be convinced that it cannot be Interest that prompts me to serve. I
am well assured that where I make one pound by serving I lose two
other ways. I feel a desire, and ever has, to serve my country, but
should the Executive think another person that they might appoint
would execute their Instructions more fully and give a further assistance
to the Frontier, I shall with pleasure retire.
I question if there is an Officer, or any person in Office in the States,
that has a Family, but thinks it his duty to pay some attention to them,
and frequently gets leave of absence from Duty. My situation in that
is singular, for I do not consider myself under the direction of any Offi-
cer but the Executive only, nor would I wish to be. The distance is so
great, that if my Business at home at any time required my attention,
I cannot call on those who are authorized to permit me, and am left to
judge myself if I can take this Liberty consistent with my duty to my
country and to your Excellency.
I am, &c.
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A. Lewis to thb Governor. 1794.
It will be out of my power to leave the Frontier at this time to take May 9th
the necessary Depositions concerning Col. A. Campbell's conduct. I ex- Fort Lee
pected a court of enquiry would have been ordered, at which every
proof for and against him could have been brought forward.
I hope your Excellency will give the Paymaster such instructions that
may authorize him to settle all claims by the officers or the soldiers; if
not, 1 shall perhaps be considerable looser, for, to prevent them from
Trifling their wages away, and for the good of the service, I was obliged
to pay money and assume the payment for both arms and clothing to a
considerable amount.
I am, &c.
H. Kn.ox, Secretary of War, to the Governor. May 9th
Your Excellency's letter of the 14th ultimo has been received and War »
submitted to the President of the United States. Department
Any indulgencies which the St. Domingo fleet, mentioned by you,
may have received contrary to the Spirit of the resolve laying the em-
bargo, are unknown to, and were unauthorized by the Executive of the
United States. Any information, therefore, which you may possess
upon this subject, and which you can with propriety transmit in order
to be submitted to the President of the United States will be thankfully
received.
Letters of Marque being comprehended by the embargo, cannot be
permitted to depart because some unauthorized irregularities have taken
place with respect to other vessels, the conduct of the Officers who have
permitted such irregularities, will be enquired into and made responsible
for any breach of the embargo which they may have committed.
An informal and unauthenticated information has been received, that
Sir John Jarvis's fleet, from the West Indies, said to consist of seven
sail of the line and four frigates, may be shortly expected in the Chesa-
peake, and perhaps at Norfolk. Altho' this report may be without
foundation, yet it is thought proper that it should be transmitted to
your Excellency in confidence, in order that you may take such prudent
precautions for the prevention of misunderstanding, as the delicate state
of public affairs strongly require. And if your convenience would per-
mit you to reside principally at Norfolk during the continuance of the
fleet at that place (provided it should arrive), it would be highly satis-
factory to the President of the United States. As hopes are entertained
that an amicable accommodation may be effected with Great Britain by
the mission of Mr. Jay, and satisfaction obtained for the damages on
our commerce, it would be extremely unfortunate if they should be frus-
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1794. trated by any untoward event which might arise from individual irri-
May 9th tions of temp«r on either side.
By a vessel which will sail in a few days from this place, ammunition
will be forwarded for the cannon which are at Norfolk, and also a num-
ber of carriages and implements for nine eigh teen-pounders, which are
at the head of Elk, and which will also be forwarded. Major Rivardi
will see that these pieces are put in perfect order, and prepare a rever-
bratory furnace or two for hot shot; and as Norfolk, from its situation,
appears to be pre-eminently important, compared with the other places
in the Chesapeake, it may be proper for Mr. Rivardi to continue there
as long as possible consistently with the other objects. A Mr. Yermo-
net may therefor be employed at Alexandria and Annapolis, which is
probablj'' to be fortified.
Some appointments in the artillery will be shortly made, and Recruits
endeavoured to be obtained, some of which will repair as soon as possi-
ble to Norfolk. In the mean time Captain Hannah will be ordered to
Norfolk with twenty Recruits, which he has at Alexandria.
I have, &c.
May 10th Wm. WaLKER TO THE GOVERNOR.
James City Yours of the 29th of April to the commandant of our Militia came to
my hands the 8th of the present month.
I went ii^stantly to York Town with your instructions, and imparted to
Mr. Macaulay the substance of your letter. He appears quite innocent,
in my opinion, respecting the boat alluded to, but that the ship Brandon
sailed after ye Embargo, I have no doubt of The Collector's and Mr.
Macaulay's Certificate, which is here enclosed, will give you every par-
ticular which I can procure.
I am, &c.
Collector's Office, District of York Town,
May 8th, 1794.
Be it known to all persons, that on the 10th day of March, in the
present year, the Ship Brandon, commanded by Patrick Woodcone, was
cleared at this office for St. Thomas with her cargo, consisting of thirty
thousand feet of scantling, thirty thousand staves, thirty thousand feet
of plank, eighty-four thousand shingles, three hundred bushels of peas,
and one hundred pieces of timber; and that on the 28th of April, in the
year aforesaid, the schooner Swift Packet, commanded by Thomas
Bragg, was cleared at this office for Philadelphia, with her cargo, con-
sisting of passengers and their baggage — this clearance being granted
after the embargo had taken place. Bond with sufficient security was
:.kZJS3Di}t3 }^ >rt^H 7v:r»^iu?. tjjjji.
Br:ui*i»:a« C^tsiiir P^^ixn-rifk W.j«/«u:tint}. '.nmu!^ ^ao :SA uhitf- P^/rti tJL>r ^^iw:^A
ALKXAXPKK XACVl lAY
Prrm-^y t»> thi G<»v5jl>x>r jlm> t«c i\h xcit v>r ^t vrit.
We. vour petit ionere. iQ£LibU;iat;<^ Aa«i tn?eki\4\lers s>i ih^ t\Htttiy v^
Princt? Riwainl N*^ leave to repnft»nt. Tb*t ;i( a vtiJi^tftvl cv^uHv h^M M
PriDce Edw:ird Courthoase, on the 4tb day vvf ApriL lT^4v w^ wvr^
elected and sworn a* a Tenire upon the Trial of Th^Huas Murrax' vu^ a^
iDdietment tor Horsestealing; and do pray tv^r a parvton ot th«> ^id
Thomas Murray, on account of his youth and prt^vious ^hhI eharav'l^rx
M^ Wibi
The affidavit of David Toung, in the dispute now de|>emHiv^ t^^r^ \l^ 1^^
the Executive of this Common %vealth, between Oolo> OampK«^U and
Capt. Lewis, deposeth & sayeth:
That some time in the summer of 1792, your deponent wa.H drafttni to
serve tour of duty in PowelPs valley, under the eommaut o( hx^wl.
Wiiloby, but Irom a bad hurt in his right eye, did not serve the tour of
dnty to which he had been ordered, and was aflerwanis aiH|uitiHi by a
eoart-martial summoned for the trial of delinquents in said draft,
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1794. Your deponent further says that he never gave money or anything in
May 12th lieu thereof to Colo. Campbell, or any other perso n, to clear him from
the said tour, or to hire a substitute.
DAVID YOUNG.
May 12th The affidavit ot John Iron, in the dispute now depending before the
Executive of this State, between Colo. Campbell & Capt. A. Lewis :
That some time in August, 1792, as well as your deponent remem-
bers, he was notified by a Sergeant of Capt. Bo wan 's to attend a ren-
dezvoise appointed to be held at Capt. Logan's, in order to serve a tour
of duty in Powell's valley, under the command of Lieut. Willoby. On
the day appointed your deponent set out, but from the helpless situa-
tion of his family and the charge of a Crop, he found it impossible to go
on, and endeavoured to hire Will or Thos. Jones to serve the tour in
his room, & offered either of them ten dollars, a blanket, & a pair of
shoes, but they refused. Your deponent then turned home and intended
to pay his fine, and meeting with Colo. Campbell the next day he made
his case known to him, who informed your deponent that he had offered
too much, & he thought a substitute might be got for five dollars.
Accordingly your deponent gave Colo. Campbell five Dollars, with
which William Dorherty was engaged, as your Deponent was informed.
JOHN IRONS.
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 12th day of May, 1794.
W. TATE.
^
May 12th JaMES A. BrADBY TO THE GOVERNOR.
Surry county Having for some time intended to go to Richmond to see you respect-
ing the Militia Law, but finding it inconvenient for mo to do so shortly,
have assumed the freedom to write you, as it is in my opinion high
Time that every part of the Militia Law should be in operation. To
this letter I will thank your Answer by Captain Crafford, who will
hand it to you.
When I had the pleasure last to see you, which was in Richmond,
you Observed to me that it would be Proper to have a Company of
Cavalry to my Brigade, and that I should have the appointing oflScera
necessary for the Company, at which time I thought I should not
hesitate to execute it immediately, but on reflection I found so many
inconveniencies attending it I thought proper to decline doing so, untill
I should have the pleasure to se^ pr hear from you.
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The fourteenth section of the Militia Law, passed in the Session of 1794.
1792, says that the Governor, with the advice of the Council, shall Issue May 12th
Commissions at their own discression for the Officers necessary to the
Artillery and Cavalry, and concludes by observing that the number of
companies of Artillery and Cavalry shall not exceed one tor each Bri-
«
gade. The inconvenience which suggests itself to me is this : that as
A, B, C, D, E, & F constitute a Brigade, in the County A the Captain
may be appointed, the Lieutenant in the County F, &c. That in no
one county there will be two Officers; they will, of course, be so dis-
persed thro* the Brigade, that very rairely, if at all, they will ever be
convened at one place for the purpose of being Trained. That is, as 1
conceive, as necessary as for them to be enlisted. What appears to me
that would be most Proper, particularly in my Brigade, & as the Coun-
try would incur no inconvenience from it, that a company of Cavalry
might be raised in each county where it could be done.
In my Brigade I have no Scruples but what a company might be
raised in all the Countys except Two, and those two countys might
raise one. I know of no law at present that authorizes this. But have
thought proper to suggest it to you, not knowing but you, with the
advice of the Council, might allow this Indulgence, & would Issue Com-
missions to as many Companys as might be made up.
Should it be improper to do so, & you think it would be right it should
be so, I am in hopes you will use your Interest at the next Assembly
to cause it to take place. In the meantime, be so good as to write me
what must be done (in the) Interim, and it most indubitably shall be.
In consequence of a letter I received some time past from General
Wood, I wrote to the several Commandants in my Brigade desiring
them, as speedily as possible, to ascertain and communicate to me
immediately the number of Baron Stuban's Books of discipline that
might be in their respective countys. To which letters I have only an
answer from one of the Commandants, & he gives me an Account of
only three of the Books in his county.
I esteem it, sir, indispensably necessary that the XXII Section of the
Militia law of 1792 be immediately complied with, as also the XXIII
Section of the Militia law of 1793. I am therefore hopeful you will, as
early as possible, cause the copies in both cases to be immediately for-
warded to me, and I will cause them to be duly distributed.
1 am solicited by several of the Officers in my Brigade to endeavour
to have a part, if not all, the Militia of it furnished with arms.
The utility of its being done must be apparent to you, as we are as
much or more subject to an invasion or insurrection than any part of
the State. In case of the former, we should no doubt be among the
first of the Brigades that would be ordered out, and in our present sit-
uation fifty men well armed and accoutred would nearly take a county.
I am therefore hopeful, if it's practicable, you will order as many arms,
i
14^ ^JtLZS:^^^ OF STATE FAFM^
-v/v**/ ft>^ Vv>if,.v*r yL'iViU% C'^yfibfttXiiStft *>& 'wr Jr>SiTr*T»- wL:ch I make do
'l/yi'jfM !»«% ^/^:>^i n*aA^ kvfjwn w roa l^<ynr ib» tiai4r. li the Tjkcancles
ftfv; /f^A 7<n ^Mj^Vi^. G;T4r flb^ 3«aT4; U> rMrj«:imei>4 Vj rour Excelleccj
my v/Tif, Wilffam Tark^. im m per¥>b 4a3T qiim3ifi«<i to fill ooe of these
f^ljik'^^, I do n^/i U7t\ my»!^li si Lvl^ertr to «ftj aorthm^ more in bis
ti^rf/tn. ^/ot Atfbinit tb« nutiter Uj toq.
I*
I bare. Ac
Mffv f/^i felHion for remiwiion of fine for lailiog to retuni execution against
John Jonen, iben^Aore nhetiff fA Dinmiddie coantv.
Muf tmu 'h Madisoh to the Govebkor.
WMIinr/iA' f am re#|aeMted by tbe Court of Oirectora of tbe Hospital for Lnna-
^^^^V ti/;ii Ui transmit Ut your Excellency tbe enclosed order.
Tb<? diHappr/intment wbicb tbe Treasurer to the Hospital has met
with in proi^uring the necessary sums for the support of the institution
inducer the Court to hope that tbe Executive will direct the payment
of tbe or^ler.
I have the honor to be, sir,
Tour most obedient servant.
Order from the Treasurer of Hospital at Williamsburg, in favor of
Jacob Allen for eleven pounds in part, for bringing John Spencer, Luna-
tic, from Ifampshire.
Mny imh I'ktitfon of Wilmam Qlassell for Remission of Fine.
To Ills Bxciollencr Henry Lee, Ei»q., Governor of Virginia, and the
Honorable tbe Supreme Executive Council:
The Potltion of William GlaHsoil Humbly shewoth. That some time
(luring the last year a certain Crane having opposed the sergeant
of Frodorioksburg in the execution of some civil process, which had
UilfeKl^a? n^ <r^.. Ti V4>«!^ .<^
431 nwi. -lhaL' n t-JV»«N[m!An«9 >% tt»5^ ttv >i}|\icfll' %i%si- |vi^^^ 'v^S HHHV
^S^uc sttt^ mL\L riAMfiu 3itfT«w HYmivM^ V '"•A*?^ ,|vvfUxA*v*- 1^ Svy^^s VX
Tawraxic lint jtf- ji ftsrsinftte wmuott jVmtoK ^r ^><^. wt: M*tn*it^ts>v *^t^.
^rsauL 'V'iniiiuii -stuc ^umta. ^^ivii tnt^iu htkxv |i^(^»»5n^ i^^.^V^^N i\^, rh
«ri«r lif. iiii7<<' iim. irnit. ^ax ^/cr*n?* a: 4^ DWtm i^i,4-K>»a*W^ *a^n^. i^*<^ >^\S^
llie tane w^d^ iiiit9i<«<«£ >K4)Winr. ^^-r^ 4iJ»iA ^*f^ ^5,W; v^" ^>.^^ ifV»M^N¥?% •1^'^
the £iu£ biaw i^ Ctmml vV :^i^ ^W «^ IN^^^-^ ^i^ .W^H- ^SVVy»MV^S ^^
or from <Hker Mi>ureSs wIk> *bK^ ^MvvnM<^) l^^i^m ll^i^^ t^v^ ^^VS^W.^'^^v* V^^v^
prevailed agaunst kirn in OiH^^^ik'Ihv hM' ll^\l5(i ^v^v^n^^^ ^Is^^ ^Sv^ \\nn\^M V^v^V
probably bare a fiur tTial. and ihi^rvl^xri^ ll^v^^x i^v>vi#is> \\m Sss \^V"*\kNvy
which he accordingly did. and did n^n a)^|>^v ls^ ^<^>^%\ ^s^ \\mA, \\\sv\\\\\
the recognisance your (H>Uiion<vr had ^J^nl^^^N^I hM\s >^vv>v^^s>^ lUv-IS^^h^v^
Your petitioner further ^hcwi^h, that oh \\\%^ IHhI \M \\\\s \\\\\\\\ \\\^S'
sons engaged in the alH>vo rtH»il<Hi Imhunolioiu U Wj^j*^»v»> \sss\\\ Kv \\\^
testimony, the opinion of tho i\uirt» aiui \\\^ Y^^S'yiM oMI^t J^V\ Uu^^
the parties concerned had inourrt^tl ho tfMllt» whhu* \\\\^ \\\\\\\Ws\\y \^«i
clearly provin ; nor was thon» any to^llhiohy |ifHi«lM»»M»l Mh ll»Hl 1Sl»^l
that distinguished him, tho Halt! Parko, iVom ih»i Vmm|: nf (Iim |ihHV mmh
corned. That howovor a ioiro tiin\\t\* haN hrimi nM»it miH H|{hIm«I VMHf
Petitioner on bohalf of the Commohwimkh, mm hJM »'MMMjj[»iij^HMi»M HhifH
said, to show cause why oxocutlon Nhoulil not Immmm MgHlMMl hHM< H(mI Hi
the last court hold for thin DUtrInt, a Jiid|^»MMn|. mmImfmiI Hi^MlM*! >»'♦*♦•
petitioner for the sum of two hundrmi pnuwUt t^^ H'ill M|^|»NHf hv ^ ^^^'|'^
of the judgment hereto anni)X<»^l, whiffh flffM ^^h<^ |^mIM|/'Mh^ l^f^^M^
prays your honorable \Hmr4 Up rmiU, hM%u^ ti )« mtjiiM itmi HH H*-^
which was in itaeif m^riuMoun wHU rm^d Ui httit^HHfit^hl, nhiHhi
ever io iu coMeqaewjm \nAmi*i \9i$t$UUmMUi fftm ^ht^^pfHhMh^ fiih h^^
io the preseoi ea«e waa io t'Jtt^m/^i$0cf$4m $4 n** tA4^U*PH^ Ut it^ /##«, Hif^t
aa offeer of JcMftie«; ai»4 lb// ib^r ^/^fn^^t^^tf^^s wm ^f^hHHh^^ ^/^
144 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1794. of the original delinquent, but there are over and above these reasons
May 16th to be drawn from the particular situation of your Petitioner, which he
humbly hopes will be thought sufficient by your honorable board to
induce a remission of his fine; such as the reports above mentioned,
with the fear of the consequent prejudice that might arise, operating on
the mind of the said Parke to induce an abscontion, which otherwise
would not have happened, and which were circumstances arising after
your petitioner had become bound for the said Parke, and of course
unknown to him at that time.
WILLIAM GLASSELL.
We, the subscribers, inhabitants of Fredericksburg and its vicinity,
believe the above statements to be strictly True, and therefore do join
with the petitioner in praying your Honorable Board that the Fine may
be remitted.
ROBERT MERCER,
Attorney for the Commonwealth for the District of Fredericksburg.
CHAS. MORTIMER,
JOHN LEGGS,
DAYID OLIVER,
ROBERT PATTON,
JOHN TALIAFERRO,
W. S. STONE,
• And many others.
Writ of Scire Facias.
Fredericksburg District Court, April, 1794.
The Commonwealth
vs. [ Upon a Writ of Scire Facias.
William Glassell, Def't. j
This day came as well the Attorney for the Commonwealth as the
Deft by his Attorney, and the said Deft relinquishing his former plea,
saith that he cannot gainsay the Commonwealth's having Execution
against him. Therefore it is considered by the Court, that the Com-
monwealth may have Execution against the said Defendant for the Two
hundred pounds in the writ aforesaid mentioned, and pay the costs of
this prosecution, and may be taken, &c.
A Copy — Teste:
JOHN CHEW, C. P. D. C.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 145
Petition op Joseph Jones. 1794.
To the Governor and the Honorable Council of the State: May 16th
The petition of Joseph Jones, late Sheriff of Dinwiddie county, for
remission of fines for failing to return Executions according to Law.
In the House of Delegates, Wednesday, Nov. 14th, 1792. May 16th
Petition of Joseph Jones, late Sheriff of Dinwiddie, for remission of
fines for not returning Execution vs. John Jones, be remitted, granted
on conditions.
David Patterson's Receipt for arms and accoutrements for use of mi- May 16th
litia of Chesterfield.
H. Knox, Secretary of War, to the Governor. Mayi9th
I am instructed by the President of the United States to transmit to War
your Excellency the Act herein enclosed, entitled "An act directing a ^^P*^^"^®°*
detachment from the Militia of the United States."
In pursuance of this law, the President desires that you will take
effectual measures, as soon as may be, to organize, arm and equip accord-
ing to law, and hold in readiness to march at a moment's warning eleven
thousand three hundre<l and seventy-seven of the militia of the State of
Virginia, oflScers included.
The said officers to be either the present militia officers or others at
the option of the Constitutional authority of your State. But it will be
necessary that the organization of the said Corps be conformable to the
act passed the 8th of May, 1792, entitled "An act to provide more effect-
oally for the national defence, by establishing an uniform militia through-
out the United States."
The President deems it expedient to authorize your Excellency to ac-
cept any independent corps of cavalry, artillery or infantry, as part of
the aforesaid detachment of eleven thousand three hundred and seventy-
seven; provided they shall voluntarily engage as corps in the service.
The term of service and allowances to the detachment are mentioned
generally by the fourth section of the said act. But it is conceived
proper that the pay, rations and forage bo more precisely specified, as
follows, to-wit :
19
146
CALENDAE OP STATE PAPERS.
1794.
May 19th
RANK.
Monthly pay.
Dollars.
Rations
per day.
Forage
per month
DoUars.
Major General,
One hundred sixty-six.
Fifteen.
Twenty.
Brigadier-General,
One hundred and four.
Twelve.
Sixteen.
Lieut.-Col. Commandant,
Seventy-five.
Six.
Twelve.
Major,
Fifty.
Four.
Ten.
Captain,
Forty.
Three.
Ten.*
Lieutenant,
Twenty-six.
Two.
Six.*
Cornet,
Twenty.
Two.
Six.*
Ensign,
Twenty.
Two.
Surgeon,
Forty-five.
Three.
Ten.
Surgeon's Mate,
Thirty.
Two.
Six.
Sergeant Major,
Seven.
One.
Quarter-Master Sergeant,
Seven.
One.
Sergeant.
Six.
One.
Corporal,
Five.
One.
Senior Musician,
Six.
One.
Musicians,
Four.
One.
Privates,
Three.
One.
The rations of provisions to consist of one pound of beef, or three-
quarters pound of pork, one pound of bread or flour, half a gill of rum,
brandy, or whiskey, or the value thereof at the contract price, when the
same shall become due, and at the rate of one quart of salt, two quarts
of vinegar, two pounds of soap, and one pound of candles to every hun-
dred rations.
It is the earnest desire of the President that your Excellency would
immediately take the most effectual means that the whole militia of
Virginia, not comprised within the foregoing requisition, be armed and
equipped according to law.
The people of the United States, increasing rapidly in wealth, popu-
lation, and importance among the nations, ought not to indulge the
expectation of being exempt from those agitations and dangers which
seem inseparable from the human character. But it is our highest
duty, that we should be in a perfect condition to preserve and defend
ourselves against every injury to which we may be liable as a nation.
The President therefore hopes for a prompt and universal compliance
with the law, as a measure upon which, under the protection of Heaven,
our freedom and security may depend.
It is requested that you would be pleased to transmit, as early as
may be, the information ot the measures which may be adopted in the
State of Virginia in consequence of this letter.
I have, &c.
Cavalry.
CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS. 147
John Clare to the Governor. 1794^
As the agents is amenable to the Executive for their conduct, it may May I9th
be proper to state you from time to time what steps I have taken in the Campbell
Execution of my office.
Likewise what doubts may arise in the same.
Quary: whether or not is the act of 1787, Intitled ''an act for the
more speedy recovery of the debts due the Commonwealth," appointing
the mode for the Sheri^ selling of lands, m force and to be attended to,
as well as the one appointing the agents.
About the 7th of April I received by Mr. Richardson the following
papers, to-wit: A sup'a vs. the Clerk of Campbell, for a Default in his
officer; Two Ex'ons vs. Wm. Ward, Bx'or of Ro. Adams, L. Sh'ff Camp-
bell, for the Revenue of 1786 & 87; Two ditto vs. William Calloway, L.
Sh'ff Bedford, for the one pr. Ct. & the Revenue of 1784 ; Two ditto vs.
James Lyon, L. Sh'ff of Henry, for the Certificate Tax of 85 & 86; A
yen's to Mitchel, L. Sh'ff of Patrick, vs. the said Lyon, for the Revenue
1787 ; One Ex'on vs. Wm. Tunstall, L. Sheriff of Henry, for the Reve-
nue 1789; & Cap's vs. the Securitys of Ro. Harstono, L. Sh'ff of Henry.
I have delivered to the several Sh'ffs the papers aforesaid, and sent
their receipts to the Auditor. Sales appointed, which will commence in
a few days. Should I become a purchaser of any part of the property
taken in Ex'on, Transmit a state of my proceedings in that Instance
before I proceed to sell, as there was no Indossment on the several
Ex'ons sent me how I was to conduct myself I have reason to believe
that Tunstall, L. Sh'ff of Henry, is Insolvent; the Security, If persued,
are able. Also, it might be proper to persuo the Securitys in Gen'l as
well as the principal ; it appears that the Securitys in several Instances
hath purches up the H. Sh'ffs' property, by which means the Publick
debts within this district will be secured, as well those come to hand as
those have not.
This will be handed you by Capt. Clark, who will wait on you for my
instructions or papers that you may please to send me.
I am, &c.
David Mullens to the Governor and Honorable Council. May20th
Complaint against the court of Goochland for not giving him the Goochland
appointment of major for said county.
E. Lanoham to the Governor. May 20th
Asking for payment of account for furnishing provisions at Point of Fluvanna
Fork to enable him to fulfil bis contract.
J^. '^:^>M/.ii: Uf «/LTt PAPiEife
''>' ^' mLdJu^^:^^^ i« i«ii ^r^jBB^oaL-
^/^vcioey^i v^jy.' «M^ iiiif^i ANTtu ^«^«i»' 4;?«^fr%«i»M:<f^ afiC «iiei^ w)K ifte per-
c^i«,y<y^. y. »^M^. ^ /««4^l. iyj^m^: iH iff i^m^ tis^ imsatOt ^tvnitf: wnieit migiit
/./^ Ki^ y^/Lu^c i#j^ OMM' t«j&^ ^M h^ Vut pmsuat •unKr dkamsMfst: out of
/^ M iAV^A<»^ W >M/f^4Mr ti^ pM9^;«* t«A^|$i«l 4^ tAMdulij iuencrBd tiie more
W^> iS'^^/ W'«"''' ''^ ^"^'^ ^r)//r /*i4/< #«<eMiitas# u> fumkb proritioiis for volunteer
Il^y '4\f^\ floM' I'l^MMTIIt iHfO i/OMKPU JOVKH TO THE GOVBBHOB.
MiMMtflMw HmjumummI- Mml* ^Moi'gu Hrowii, oonvloted of Horse stealing by Dia-
MlMl* MMMr^ ♦*!♦ VvUm^ WIIIUin, U prolmbly of unsound mind, and there-
Imih h MMli|MNl« till* MvmomUvii oltiiniiiuiy.
I^lm au^l ' tluHN (^HUl'l*MH TO THK UoVKRNOR,
w
\'H\\m\>
\\H»v»j>U^g m^jmUUiUi^uV M ligvut ft>r ooUooUou ot arrears of tax in the
*^^^^*^ uimU\ Uvitf^vlsv, ^Mvl rt^rwaisUug boiul tor i^amtv
\^\Uvv«^^ "^vuw liV^V' ^wiv^ua W tb^s> ac4 v.'4 iVa^rv^ ^ym^ an tnubargo oo tk«
'^^V^^^ii wU^iu vb^v^ \^\mVvU ^^Vv<^ ib^ ^i^ ^^rauijk^ Akx^aObi^r Wood>
\V\\vs VXouumv^vMn l<^ui^^\Hl iu ^b<l^ ttam<^ ^^ Al^x»iKi^r Xaciaalar.
\lvxj^\bj4iiv, \vi \v>4'K> )i^<i vlvajbVvi ^>u^ by bim tor Taat^xi bay, in Eai$t
v(\vix wabiu ^bs^ liiuiu v,4 vbiH vvuu^w vhi t>»c^vtu^ th^ ace of Con^roGQ
vvtiih UKUiuvVKUisx ti\^u ttb^^ bbwv*uuvv. I w^mc ^Mi boanl :«9U\i Ship aad
^Kovvwl v'h^Wu Nliv.\\tiv^Miv wbv ;Mi %ilb tuy !Us4rucUoo«k Unsaid b«
l^^q^blv Km* b4U4 k%^ j;y^ W^ ?<iM» ;ihe< b«^ tiwi t»o^ smm«iibk oa boani UwiS wosifi
CAMBSrT>AR or f5TATK PAPT^^S ^^
Itouk. wiwre iie xni|rbt^t his -wia i^t-oT^t? %Tt<\ ho in T^^^inff^ to pr<^^A^d ^fx^ ^%^
an ixk ^fTcm^* wb«n the ©mhitTyo ^hrwld Ko t^kon r»fi 1 tr^'C'o birti t<^r ^n
f?w«r, tb&l I nboald iuive no objw^tif^Ti t-o hts <lA?nt ^<^ ii I «^'^^^1n W
jMsnred ii^ would noi ^ to i*^a. Ho then piro mo bK rr^rd th?ii bo
wcmUi BOt, and tbmkiap Mr. 1liio««}ay ^<y»onntBMo t>»r bis o<^nf^n«M 1
caoaesBtAd to iiss iaaTii^r Ka^t RivAr *T^d ^troinir tr> Hnmpt^Mi >^r»?^(1*. bui
hsve ho«D intonmid within « frw 4«rs tlint ho ^oni lYnmod>?*toh ^^ i^on
I bsve tbraght it my duty to hiy tho «hovo re]r>ort ^oto^^ tbo KVtvn
tive, tluct «ooh slops mny be t»)r^n us they mH> ihini n<*<v^i^^nrv
1 hmvo, A-o.
Thos;. Rkamc Rootk^ to thk Oovki^voi^. Nt^x t^%y
fiuitry in this comity.
t M>^^\tV
Wm. Whttlook to twk Mov«i\Ki>n. Mrty?!lr|
Application for Bmall arms anti accent i*«*»ti«*hiii l^>v Mfii^rtf avtillt^vy t^nm hlrluMMM'!
pany in Petersburg.
PWTttfnN. MHfm\
The Petition of Chnsiophor Htudfuaii^fif iJiw t^imii^y nl Klhie * ^/«M»H,
to his Excellency the Govfirnor ah'l llotiri^stih JM^mlmM nf* ♦l*^ MHft
Coancil, praying for remission of a Arm for hof^sU^H/lsN^^ M«( s ttf-Hfui
juror.
xo seTTit f/u tp%$i4 jftry, mit4^ M>/f<«» Johtt i'nyUrt fUftf/fn, J. P
'Ml .^(micH T/^tHp, TiHvmiKt AiMn. f^<^ry ^MiniiAnt^r ^m^
iL f^ ^0mff% CHr^«««^^>h«flf .^Mttififi AmKr*^^ iHfr<<«!<i. /vf
r
150
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1794.
Edward Archer to Robert Goodb, Esq.
May 24th Praying for further indulgence of time on his bond to June, 1795.
Norfolk Bond for £48 12.
May 26th
Norfolk
British
Ck)nsur8
Office
John Hamilton to the Governor.
I have just been honored with your Excellency's letter representing
to me that, by recent information received from Martinique, it appears
that in the Cap't of the Brig David and George that the British Admi-
ral on that Station subjects the American Citizens to personal distresses
not warrantable by modern usage of nations, even in a state of war.
Fully convinced that none of His Majesty's Officers could be found
capable of bringing a reproach on his country by vindictive cruelty to
the individuals of any nation, and well aware of the great humanity
which distinguishes the character of Sir John Jervis, I do not hesitate
a moment to declare that it is my decided opinion that the Statement
your Excellency has received, which does not less impeach that Gentle-
man's conduct as a British Officer than as a man, is erroneous, and that
upon mature investigation, it will be found to be inaccurate and unsup-
ported by facts.
I am, indeed, informed that the account received by the owner of the
vessel in question conveys no imputation of inhumanity on the part of
any of His Majesty's Officers.
However satisfied I may therefore be in my own mind of the improba-
bility that an officer of any nation could have permitted himself to act
in a manner so derogatory to his character, yet it is a justice due to your
Excellency's representation, and to my own feelings in this matter, that
it should be properly enquired into.
I shall, therefore, without loss of time, acquaint Sir John Jervis with
the outrage alledged to have been committed by him, and require from
him a true state of the Circumstances which attended the Capture of
the Bng David and George, and of the subsequent treatment expe-
rienced by her Crew.
I have, &c.
May 28th
Harrison
County
H
T. Wm. Lowther to the Governor.
Not having any account of the money due to the scouts and Rangers
for their past services, and not being informed by what way it is to
come, the men being neer naked for the want of it, I have taken the
Liberty of Sining Mr. William Martin to your Excellency, with the
Publiok Papers Recommended by the District as a fit Person to Receive
CALENDAR OP STATE PAPEHS. 151
and Pay out the money, and if Consistent, in hopes he may meet with 1794.
the appointment of paymaster, or at least he entrusted to Beceive the May 28th
Money Due to this District. If the above proposition is not Consistent,
Plese to inform me by Mr. Martin our Dependence in Giting of it.
Your knowledge of our Situation Benders it unnecessary for me to Say
anything more on this subject.
There is frequent discoverys made by our Scouts of the Savage
Enemy on or near Banks of the Ohio, opposite the mouth of midle
Hand. They have killed one man a few days agoe, in sight of Musking-
gum Garrison, so that we are waiting to feel the stroke of their cruelty.
I am, &c.
William Price to thb Governor. May 28th
Solicits the command of a Battalion of Militia in the quota ordered Richmond
to be raised by act of Congress.
Henrico County, Set.:
I do hereby Certify that Carter Braxton, Esq., personally appeared May 28th
before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the peace for the said county,
and took the oath to support the Constitution of the United States, and
also the oath prescribed by Law to be taken by members of the privy
Council or Council of State.
Given under my hand this 28th day of May, 1794.
JOHN HARVIE.
J. Pendleton to Jas. Wood, Lieutenant Governor. May 28th
On enquiring into the business which is the subject of the enclosed Auditor's
letter, I find that the Judgment against David Ward, as Sheriff of Bus- ^®^
sell County, for the taxes of '87, was obtained on a bond which makes
him accountable for only the taxes of '86. The Bond given for the col-
lection of the taxes for the year '87 has been very lately transmitted to
me, on which we must now proceed, and the Ex'ons issued. Ward is
not to take effect. In the other case, Judgment against Craig for Wash-
ington, was obtained on a Bond given for the taxes of *88. The bond
under which he collected for '87, has not yet come to hand, and it is
owing to this irregularity in forwarding the bonds given for the collec-
tion of the public taxes, that we fall into the error of proceeding against
those who are not liable.
I am, &c.
162 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1794. Montgomery County, May 13th, 1794.
May 28th Sir;
I acknowledge myself under singular obligations to you for the dif-
ferent favors Received from you and the Executive.
I received an Execution against the Estate of David Ward, late Sher-
iff of Russell. I attended at Mr. Ward's in order to superintend the
sale, But on the day I appointed, the Sheriff or some of Mr. Ward's
friends found that there was an error in the Execution, viz: That Ward
was Sheriff for the year 1786, and the Execution was for 1787. I was
at a loss how to proceed. But, for the reasons mentioned, the Sheriff
did not sell the Property. I am of opinion that there will also be an-
other mistake made in the Judgments obtained or to be obtained against
Robert Craig, late Sheriff of Washington. I expect the Judgments will
be superseded this session of the General Court.
I have not as yet had it in my power to recommend persons qualified
for collectors of the arrears in the 17th Brigade. Was the notices sent for-
ward at once against the delinquent Sheriffs, I think I would in this
Brigade have either their money or their property so as it might answer
the Purpose contemplated by the General Assembly.
I have recommended my son, William Taylor, to his Excellency as a
proper person to serve as Ensign in the Volunteer Militia, there being
two wanting, which, if not commissioned, will be much obliged to you
for your Interest on that occasion.
I am, &c.,
JOHN TAYLOR.
May 13th, 1794.
Sir:
Immediately on the reception of my commission as agent of the
Seventeenth Brigade, I proceeded to execute the duties of that office on
such documents as accompanied it. But am sorry to say I have been
unsuccessful in producing anything to supply the public Treasury. This
arose from a mistake which appeared in the Execution sent against the
Sheriff of Russell. It appeared he was not a collector for the year men-
tioned in the Execution, in consequence he refused to have his property
exposed, and the Sheriff produced none.
I was then, and continued to be at a loss how to act under these cir-
cumstances, and must desire your direction herein.
I have some reason to suppose a similar mistake will arise in the pro-
ceeding against Robert Craig and Securities, Sheriff of Washington,
which I hope will be particularly attended to by the Auditor.
My anxiety to compleat my business as agent^ and to deposit the
monies due to the public in the treasury, has induced me to hint as above.
I trust my fbture exertions will be more productive. I have made appli-
cation to some Crentlemeo to undertake the collection of the arrears due
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
&om the different counties within my brigade, whom I could with pro-
priety have recommended to the Executive, but have hitherto been re-
fused; yet I have a distant expectation that I shall in time be able to
procure some who will engage in the business.
I have, &c..
J NO. TAYLOR.
163
1794.
May 28th
Francis Corbin to the Governor.
Solicits the appointment of Colonel in the Militia of the State ordered
by act of Congress.
May 29th
John Hamilton to the Governor.
In consequence of your Excellency's Request, that I should acquaint
you with the names of the witnesses of the capture of the Schooner
Delight and Ship Charles, I annex them : the names of two of the sailors
Captain Craig does not recollect, and the articles are in bis chest, which
is not yet come up. I will take care, however, that your Excellency
shall be informed of them. The captured vessels are supposed to be
lying within the Capes of Virginia, or carried up to Baltimore, and the
Ship of war to be gone in pcrsuit of more prizes.
It is necessary to observe, that the French Ship of war followed the
vessels she captured out of the Capes.
I have, &c.
Names of Witnesses. Where to be seen.
James Craig, Super Cargo, Norfolk.
John Latham, Master, Do.
William Cable and two names unknown. Of the Schooner Delight.
Citizens of the United States. ^
Lewis Guion (who knows the names of most of the other evidences),
Princess Anne.
Thomas Butler (Pilot, who knows the name of the Friendship), Nor-
folk.
J. H.
May 29th
Norfolk
British
Consurs
office
Allen Prtor to James Wood, Lieutenant-Governor. May 29th
Inclosed I submit to the Board the contract entered into by me with Richmond
Mr. Cavendish, to supply the Troops raised for the defence of Kanawha
with provisions.
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1^,,^ .^^llj J/^«« llAMri/ro/tl TO TIIK (loVERNOR.
f^Klf^illf I hh»'lMNM hf yH|(r MnonllMMny fi imniiivo of the Capture of the British
lll||)Mli i'Mfi M('lMOMU«f' hMll^ld, (Slplfilfl <'mltf, which, to^dthcr with the British Ship
iIiIh hIIIi'I' PliHHhM, PH|tlHitt ImMtthinl, WUK tiiUon by n French Ship of war within
Mui MHMhHl IllMltA
I (hlHit 11 mv »lHi,y in »»i»M»MUinh^ttto thin to your Excellency, as first
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CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS, 155
Capfjdn Lacgford of the British Ship Ch&ries at sarae time, and we 1794.
agreed to haul io for the land, to be within limits of neutrality — which May 29th
we did. About one P. M. observed the French Ship (as we afterwards
discovered her to be) ^ve chase to the ChaHes ; the Charles then being
at anchor within one mile of the land. I saw her, the said French Ship,
onder French Colours, fire one Gon, and about five minutes afler fire
two more Guns ; and in a short time after I saw the Ship Charles' Boat
go on board the French Ship with five men, and return immediately on
board the Charles with ten or eleven men. I then concluded she was
taken, and used my best endeavors to get into the Capes again, but the
wind being Xortheriy and an ebb-tide I could gain no ground. I then
determined to run in close to the land, and came to an anchor within
half a mile of it, which I did at two o'clock P. M., and let go both my
anchors; got my boat out and abandoned the Schooner Delight, and
went on shore with my crew and remained on the Beach until half past
four P. M., when the said French Ship came up close to her, hoisted out
her Boat, boarded her with eleven men, weighed the starboard an-
chor, and cut the larboard cable, and made sail with the said Schooner
Delight, and carried her off, together with the Ship Charles, Captain
Langford, in presence of myself and crew and a number of spectators
on the shore.
JAMES CRAIG.
I confirm the foregoing narative.
JOHN LATHAM,
Master of Schooner Delight.
State of Virginia,
British Consul's Office:
Sworn to before me this twenty-ninth day of May, One thousand
seven hundred and ninety-four.
JNO. HAMILTON, Consul.
i
Hbnry Banks to the Governor. May.'KHh
Solicits an appointment in the Select Corps of Militia of Virginia Richmond
ordered to be raised by act of Congress.
Thomas Nelson to James Wood, Lieutenant-Governor. MaydOth
Having been honored by the Bxecutive with the command of a com- Richmond
pany of Light Infantry in one of the battallions of the 68th Regiment,
which company will be very soon full, but is entirely without arms, by
156 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
1794. which it is prevented in great measure from performing its duties, to
May 30th do which that part which is already formed is very solicitous, I take
the liberty to make this representation to the Hon'ble Board, and re-
quest that I may be allowed to procure for the Company, from some of
the public Arsenals, such number of Arms and accoutrements as the
Board may think fit to allow. This request will perhaps seem the more
reasonable, and I shall appear the more excusable for the liberty I take
in making it, when it is considered that the Company is established in
a part of the State which is very near the sea coast, and open and ex-
posed to all foreign invasion and practical inroad, to which, from present
appearances, we have reason to believe we shall be very subject not long
hence.
I have to inform the Board that the Company is not all as yet in
uniform, but the men are preparing and furnishing themselves with it;
so that before the arms could be sent to them from the Arsenal it will
be completely uniformed. If the Board should think fit to allow arms,
&c., I could wish that a box of light arms could be directed to be fur-
nished from the Upper Arsenal, as I am informed that there are
scarcely any at all, and none in order in Richmond.
I have, &c.
May 80th BbVBRLY ThORNTON TO THE GOVERNOR.
Soliciting an appointment as Major in the Militia expected to be
called into service of United States.
May 30th Mingo, a slave, the property of Richard H. Corbin, of Middlesex
county, convicted in the County Court of said county, on the 28th day
of April, 1794, of preparing and exhibiting medicine, to be administered
to George Turner, of Caroline county, was found guilty of said offence
and condemned to be hanged. ^
%
May 3l8t SaMUBL WaDDY TO THE ExECUTIVB.
The petition of Samuel Waddy, of the county of Louisa, for the re-
mission of a fine imposed on him for retailing liquor contrary to law,
and giving explanation of his conduct in vindication thereof.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPBES.
167
Monthly Statement of Expenditures of Monies on account of Gun Car- 1794.
riages, iftiplements, &c., and the Fortification of Norfolk Harbor by May 31st
Daniel Bedinger, Agent :
1794.
May 10.
21.
24.
On account of Gun Carriages, &c., paid sundries, viz
Jesse Hodges, for Gin Iron Blocks & fall,
complete, - - - - 122 98
John Poster, for nine 24 lb. gun Carriages,
with Iron work, complete, - - 322 50
William Graves, for powder for sealing
the guns, - - - - 164 04
On account of the Fortifications, paid Sun-
dries, viz:
May 2. William Vaughan, for a temporary Bar-
racks & shed for tools, &c.,
Tucker & Calvert, for Shovels,
8. George Wilson, for wheelbarrows,
10. Edmund Powell, for lime,
14. Thomas Jones, for spades,
17. John Jenkins, for lime,
Johnston & Foster, for spades,
22. James Rider, for lime,
24. William Brock, for provisions,
27. Robert Tart, for a Boat, -
30. Negro Dick, for lime, . . -
31. George Wilson, for wheelbarrow,
George Billups, for scantling and plank, -
Advanced to Sundries on Acc't, to- wit :
Max Herbert, on acc't platforms, 100 00
John Foster, " do. 17 00
William Vaughan, do. 100 00
Wm. Graves, Labourer, Labor, 120 00
39 22
40 00
54 00
1 364
5 85
25 20
19 50
17 70
159 92
22 00
3 00
36 00
78 91
337 00
609 52
Norfolk, May 3l8t, 1794.
851 94
1,461 46
DANIEL BEDINGER, Agent.
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CALKSUAR OF STATE PAPEBS.
l>r. Tiie Ufiitod BtAteis, is aoe. wiUi Daniel Bedinger.
Cr.
J7i>4.
1794.
liny 3L — To CuiMk paiid wiDdiiev oo
Maj L— Bj Cash reed
iji«ocoij|jt of iLti FortifioitiojuK of
of William LdDdaaj,
Noiioik Jiiirbor, riz;
Ck>llector of District
Wiliitifli Vi4i|rbao, lor build'
of Norfolk & Porta-
mouth.
1,000 00
Mfid Hh^ t^^r itupi«ai/eoi«y
|>royi«ion«; Ac,, -
^ 22
Tu<;ker & Calvert, ior Shov-
di»,
40 00
Uaorg^ VflinoUf ior wheel-
barrows,
54 00
l^ifiiufid Powell, ior lime,
13 64
1
TbomuAt Jones, lor 8(>ade(i,
5 S5
Johti JerikiiiN, ior lime,
25 20 ^
Johrmton & Foster, for
1
1
1
Hpades, -
19 50 1
J allies Rider, for lime,
17 70 i
William Krock, for provis-
ions,
159 92
Robert Tart, for a Boat, -
22
Nuj^ro Uiek, for lime,
3
400 03
June ist PiiiL. Johnston to thb Governor.
The (joininissions for the Officers of Yirginia Regiment I have the
honor to command, oame to hand some time past, whieh I delivered to
my Mt\|oni, with instructions to them to be delivered to the officers of
their respective Battalions immediately, who informs me that on the
olteiing the commissions at a meeting of the officers for that particular
purpose, on discovery of the Light Infantry officers having the Bank of
many Oontlemen who wore entitled to Bank, refused to accept their
eommlssions, unless the precedent was general throughout the State, of
whieh you will iniorm me.
1 have, &c.
Junelsl
RoilKHT BhOOKK to TUB GOVERNOR.
Wederk^kih ^^^ innuplianeo with the promise contained in my last. I Attended at
^>^^ the Distriei Oeurl at DumlViea in order to sustain the inqnisitions
whieh lia<) been found tor the Commonwealth in the county of Londono,
COiEXBAS OF STATK FAFKi^ |3$
mud ma aorrr to aAi tk»L ii €<oati«49MK>^ of it» kATxi^ W<«i inUi^yrviMU^ ^ <r^
qaiiy into tW Meiite ot tW title to tW Land.
I also toud in tke nme covrt ma iaqiusitio* l^«d ;^i:«i«$l iW :^W
before t^ fise^cmlor lor tlie eoulr d Pairdou and wvEKvivim^ il w^
dotT to mttMid lo tkk mk«K I took sacli exo^iott^ U> il »» indiHXsl iK^i^
Court to qQuh thai likewiso, so that tho bftMWMts^ ia th« aK>x^ naai^l
coonties is mgmin to be eooiBiescedf when I hope il hm^* be ^^ coDidiHH^
as to suffer it to progress lo an altimate deeisioiu
Under my original inslmclion^ I shall attend the &eheator of Pan-
qaier, oo the 25th instant, and of Piedenek on the tst ot Jal^«
I haTi\ *e.
Samtsl a. Otis to thk Qovkrnor, jun^ M
In obedience to the order of Congress^ I do myself the honor to tran«« OiMw
mil to your Excellency a copy of the Journals of Senate ot United ^^|^^^^^
States, at the first session of the third Congress. I'nUe^l
1 shall thank you for a line acknowledging the receipt of the CK>py. *^*^^**
I have, &o.
John Tinsley to Jambs Wood, Libutbnamt-Uovkrnor. jun«i Oil
As the Court of the County of Fluvanna, which is the place of my Ulohmuml
residence, has delayed to send forward their rocommendationH Ibr the
proper officering the militia of said county agreeable to law, and an
there are none of the present officers of the militia who appear to bu
disposed to solicit the command of the Light Infkntry company (re-
quired by law), I am under these circumstances induced to make appli-
cation to your honorable board for the said appointment of Cupt. of tlio
Light Company, and do recommend as my subalterns, Mr. Matt lladun
and Br. John Wills.
If the Board thinks there will be no impropriety in issuing the com-
missions on this application^ they will particularly oblige roe by as
speedy a decision as may be convenient.
I have, &o.
Dudley Woodworth to thb Govbrmor. 4un« M
Solicits an appointment as Captain or First Lieutenant in the militia likhimmA
ordered out by Congress.
/^
l«r> CALESIMR OF STATE PAPEBS.
I7M. Hamvkl Marsh to the Goverxor.
4ti/M; 22^1 H//lf/;itfng ftppoifiiment m Xotarj Public for Norfolk.
4nm Zfl A t/tni 'An\ Company of the finit Battalion of the 54 Regiment of Militia
that went to work on Port Nelaon the 2l8t daj of Jane, 1794, com-
mande<l by William Vanghan :
Per^/fuf names who went to the Fort.
William Vaughan, Henry Williams,
Hugh McPherson, William Atkinson,
John Henderson, William Clark,
Benjamin Payne, James Christie,
(Jhristr^pher Pry, John Abbott,
Daniel McPherson, Thomas Ryan.
Bamuel Marsh,
Those who sent Substitutes,
Herman Redman, John Nivison,
John Taylor, Soudamore Nichols,
John Logan, Richard Burk,
Charles Smith, Thomas Gatewood.
William Pennock,
Those who refused,
John Rlliott, Warren Ashley,
John Saunders, Ensign, Benjamin Lindsay,
Francis Foster, Sergeant, Daniel Dar,
James Barr3% James Dewsbury,
Thomas Miller, Dempsey Casey,
Quinton Clark, Joseph Dean,
John M. Burt, James Hall,
John Raynolas, Adam Lindsay,
Oeorgo Kemp, William Lawson,
Philo Mills, John Southgate,
William Kemp, Phinehas Dana,
George Stewart, William Cooke,
James Heron, John Randall.
Josiah Btgsby,
Cfuard on that day,
Francis Thorogood, Sergt., William Clark (Refused),
John Bigg, Dunbar Sloan,
John Nivison, Scud*m Nicols,
1^ John Klliott cRefUsed), Charles Mortimore.
CAI^ENDAr OP STATE PAPERS. 1*51
Samuel Oolemak to the LrRFTEKAKT-i^ovRRKOR. 1794.
To aid in ^nciiitating the hofiine^ ot or^ni^ing 11,377 of tho Militin Jwtm* M
of Tii^inia, in puTBuanee of the laws of Con^n"t^<5s. I Keg leave to ^tHt<»
for the information of the Executive, thai the Mihtia of Tirginin com-
pofie 101 Ikegimentfi. aB per the enclosed f^tatemer.t. in which is noted
the particular sitaation ol esLvh,
Be pleased to consider the said statement a$i a Report, which hereto-
fore it has heen mv dutv to make to the EKecutive.
1 have. kc.
Statbitekt of THE Mn.TTTA OF Vtei^txta. .Ttine M
Na of Regiment, 1. — Amelia : 855 Free whit<? males of 16 years and
upwards, according to Congress. Brigade 4. Division I. Ot^nieed
hy Commissioning Field Officers and 9 Companies, Light Infkntry ndt
specially Commissioned.
Beg't 2. — Accomack: 1,149 Free white males of 16 year« and up-
wards. Brigade 9. Division 4, Field OfRcera and 12 Companies in-
eluding two Light Infantry Commissioned. The number of iVee white
males of 16 years & upwards here stated is but half ot that oontAined
in the County, as hy the amendatory Militia law pastel at the last 8^-
sion of Assembly this county is to com(>ose an additional Regiment.
Reg t 3. — Orange: 1317 Free white males ot 16 years A upwards.
Brigade 1. 2 Division. Organized as the Second Regiment.
Reg't 4. — Ohio: 1,222 Free white males ot 16 yearn v% upwarits. Bri-
gade 10. 3 Division. OrganiKe<l as the Second Regiment.
Reg't 5. — Culpeper: 1,124 Free whites of 16 years & up ward i(. Bri-
gade 1. Division 2. This County eompt)«ea two Regiments, and the
remark against the County of Accomack an it renpects the nttmber of
Free white males of 16 years and upwards in applicable here. The
commissions to the field & Light Infantry Ot!icot*8 only to both Regi-
ments have been issued.
Reg't 6. — Middlesex & Essex: 1,315 Free white males of IB years &
upwards. Brigade 14. Division 4. The commissionB have Issued to a
Major and four Companies for Middlesex, which composes the flfsi Bat*
talion, and the second Battalion, composed of the Militia of ffissex, has
not yet been commissioned. No recommendation.
Reg't 7. — Norfolk: 884 Free wl^ite males of 10 years ft upwards.
Brigade 9. Division 4. This Regiment is Offlcerefi ; but as ibis county
composes another Regiment not yet organized, and as the free white
males of 16 and upwards in the Borough of Norfolk which composes
another Regiment are included in the number stated in the Oefisus, I
have only annexed ooe-third of the said free white males.
Reg't 8 — Rockbridge: 1^517 Free white males of 16 years and tip-
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162 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
1794. wards. 13 Brigade. 3 Division. Not commissioned. The recom-
Jane 2d mendation has been received but wants some explanation, which is
requested.
Reg't 9. — King & Queen : 995 Free white males of 16 years and up-
wards. Brigade 14. Division 4. Commissioned Field Officers & 12
Companies, including 2 Companies of Light Infantry.
Reg't 10. — Bedford: 893 Free white males of 16 yeara & upwards.
Brigade 12. Division 1. Field Officers. 12 Captains, including two
for Light Infantry, together with subalterns for Light Infantry, only
Commissioned. This County composes two Eegiments, both in the
same predicament ; half of the free white males upwards of 16 years
stated.
Reg*t 11. — Harrison & Randolph : 708 Free white males of 16 y^ears
and upwards. Brigade 10. Division 3. This Regiment is organized
by commissioning a Lt.-Col. Commandant, Major, &c. Companies, in-
cluding one Company of Light Infantry in Harrison & a major and 3
companies in Randolph.
Reg't 12. — Fluvanna: 589 Free whites of 16 years and upwards.
Brigade 3. Division 2. Organized by Commissioning Field Officers &
6 Companies.
Reg't 13. — Shenandoah : 1,205 Free white males of 16 years and up-
wards. Brigade 7. Division 3. Organized by Commissioning Field
Officers and 12 Companies, including 2 Companies of Riflemen, contain-
ing half the number of free white males upwards of 16 years in the
county.
Reg't 14. — Hardy : 1,108 Free white males of 16 years and upwards.
Brigade 10. Division 3. Organized by Commissioning Field Officers &
10 Companies.
Reg't 15. — Sussex: 1,215 Free whites of 16 years & upwards. Bri-
gade 8. Division 4. Field Officers & 10 Commissioned.
Reg't 16. — Spotsylvania : 1,361 Free whites of 16 years and upwards.
Brigade 1. Division 2. Organized, Field Officers & 12 Companies, in-
cluding 2 of Light Infantry Commissioned.
Reg't 17. — Powhatan & Cumberland: 1,508 Free white males. Bri-
gade 4. Division 1. A Major & 6 Companies commissioned in Pow-
hatan, and the other Field Officers and 6 Companies in Cumberland.
Reg't 18. — Patrick : 762 Free white males of 16 years and upwards.
Brigade 12. Division 1. Field Officers & 11 Companies, including 2
Rifle Companies Commissioned.
Reg't 19. — City of Richmond: 912 free white males of 16 years and
upwards. Brigade 2. Division 4. Field officers and 10 companies
including 2 Light companies commissioned.
Reg't 20. — Princess Anne: 1,169 Free white males of 16 years and
upwards. Brigade 9. Division 4. Field officers and 11 companies, in-
cluding 2 companies of Light Infantry commissioned.
Reg't 21. — Gloucester: 799 Free white males of 16 years & upwards.
CALBNDAE OP STATE PAPERS. 163
Brigade 14. Division 4. Field officers and eight Captains commis- 1794.
sioned. Wait for recommendations. June 2d
Beg't 22. — Mecklenburg : 929 Free males of 16 years and upwards.
Brigade 15. Division 1. Field officers and 12 companies, including 2 of
Light Infantry commissioned, (half the free white males, &c).
Reg't 23. — Chesterfield: 1,652 free white males of 16 yeara and up-
wards. Brigade 4. Division 1. Completely organized. •
Reg't 24. — Buckingham: 1,274 free white males of 16 years and up-
wards. Brigade 4. Division 1. Field officers and fourteen companies
commissioned.
Reg't 25. — King George : 757 Free white male of 16 years & upwards.
Brigade 5. Division 2. Field officers and 8 companies commissioned.
Reg*t 26. — Charlotte : 1,285 Free white males of 16 years and up-
wards. Brigade 11. Division 1. Field officers and 12 companies, in-
eluding 2 of Light Infantry commissioned.
Reg't 27. — Northampton: 857 Free white males of 16 years and up-
wards. Brigade 9. Division 4. Field officers and 9 companies, includ-
ing 1 of Light Infantry commissioned.
Beg't 28. — Amherst: 1,028 Free males of 16 years and upwards
Brigade 3. Division 2. Completely organized.
Reg't 29.— Isle of Wight: 1,208 Free white males of 16 years and
upwards. Brigade 8. Division 4. Completely organized.
Reg't 30. — Caroline: 1,799 Free white males of 16 years and upwards.
Brigade 1. Division 2. Completely organized.
Reg't 31. — Frederick: 1,918 Free males of 16 years and upwards.
Brigade 16. Division 3. Field officers and 12 companies, including 2
companies of Light infantry commissioned, (rank not ascertained.)
Reg't 32. — Augusta: 2,048 Free white males of 16 years and upwards.
Brigade 7. Division 3. Field officers and 12 companies, including 2 of
Light infantry commissioned.
Reg't 33. — Henrico: 912 Free white males of 16 years and upwards.
Brigade 2. Division 4. Field officers and 11 companies, including one
company of Light Infantry commissioned.
Reg't 34. — Culpeper: 1,124 Free white males of 16 years and upwards.
Brigade 1. Division 2. See 5th Reg't. This is exactly in the same
situation.
Reg't 35. — Wythe: 678 Free males of 16 years & upwards. Brigade
17. Division 3. This county composes 2 Regiments; 1 has been
organized.
Reg't 36.— Prince William: 822 Free white males of 16 years &
upwards. Brigade 5. Division 2. This county composes 2 Regiments;
1 has been organized.
Reg't 37. — Northumberland: 1,046 Free white males of 16 years and
upwards. Brigade 14. Division 4. No recommendation has ever come
to hand.
16i CALENDAR OF STATE PAFE^.
17M. Reet '% — Gooehlduiri : Li)ffi Free irki^ oi^&Les oc I» jeus 4 vpwsrds.
■He id Briga^ 3. l>I^>ioii i Cocapietcij •>r^^aiz£ti.
Re^^t 3I>- — Ditkwidditt: ^5^ Pr^e wiine iii^'is§ -3^ I«5 jears & apir&rds.
Briga^ I^. DiTkion L Tbf:i e»a&tj e»>aLpo««e( 2 Rejcimeiits.; ooe h&s
teen of^gauiixed.
R^t 40. — Loaiaa: d^T Fn£« irbiie ba^ <>c 1^ ve&rs k apw^rds.
Brijga/ie 3. Ditmod 2. Fiei^i Ofiei^s 4 !•> oo<np«nie§ coaunisaoaed.
Reg't 4L — Biebfnofkd 4 Weataior«iAa«i : L^ld Fi^e irkice m^ies oi 16
3re*f» jukd opwardA. Briga^ie 14. I>iTisi'>ci4. Wes^tmoreUnd Battmlion
ofkir commtMiooed. No reeommettdjuion 6^111 Bichnioiid.
Reg^t 42. — ^PitUjIranuk: LiKM Free irhite m^ks of 16 jears 4 upwards.
BrigaMle IL IHrision 1. This coanir composes two Regiments. Dis-
poie« respeeiiDg Rank bas prevented the organ i ration of either.
Reg't 43. — Franklin : 1^266 Free white males of 16 years 4 upwards.
Brigade 12. Division 1. Completelj organised.
Reg't 44. — Faaqoier: 1^337 Free white males of 16 years 4 ap wards.
Brigade 5. Division 2. In the same situation with the 42 R^ment.
Reg't45. — Stafford: 1^1 Free white males of 16 years 4 upwards.
Brigade 5. Division 2. JReld officers and 14 companies commissioned.
Reg^t 46. — Pendleton: 568 Free white males of 16 years 4 upwards.
Brigade 10. Division 3. Field officers 4 8 companies commissioned.
Reg't 47. — ^Albemarie: 852 Free white males of 16 years 4 upwards.
Brigade 3. Division 2. Field officers 4 10 companies, including 2 of
Light Infiantry, commissioned.
Beg't48. — Botetourt: 1^018 Free white males of 16 years and up-
wards. Brigade 13. Division 3. Completely organized.
Reg"! 49. — Nottoway: ^5 Free white males of 16 years 4 upwards.
Brigade 4. Division 1. Completely organized.
Rcg't 50. — Greensville: 669 Free white males of 16 years 4 upwards.
Brigade 15. Division L Field officers 4 8 companies commissioned.
Reg't 51. — Frederick: 1,918 Free white males of 16 years 4 upwards.
Brigade 16. Division 3. See the 31st Regiment. This is in the same
situation.
Reg't52. — Charles City and New Kent: 1,137 Free white males of
16 years and upwards. Brigade 2. Division 4. Completely organized.
'Reg't 53. — Campbell: 1,236 Free white males of 16 years and up-
wards. Brigade 12. Division 1. Completely organized.
Reg't 54. — Norfolk Borough: 884 Free white males of 16 years and
upwards. Brigade 9. Division 4. Field officers and 6 companies com-
missioned.
Reg't55. — Berkeley: 2,126 Free white males of 16 years and up-
wards. Brigade 16. Division 3. Completely organized.
Rog*t 56. — Loudoun: 1,838 Free white males of 16 years and up-
wards. Brigade 6. Division 2. Field officers only commissioned.
Ileg't 57. — ^Loudoun : 1,838 Free white males of 16 years and upwards.
Brigade 6. Division 2. Field officers only commissioned.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPEES. 165
Seg't 58. — ^Bockingham: 1,816 Free white males of 16 years and up- 1794.
wards. Brigade 7. Division 3. Field officers commissioned. The June 2d
recommendation of Captain and subalterns has been received, but wants
explanation which is requested.
Reg't 59. — Nansemond: 1,215 Free white males of 16 years and up-
wards. Brigade 8. Division 4. Completely organized.
Reg't 60. — Fairfax: 2,138 Free white males of 16 years and upwards.
Brigade 6. Division 2. Completely organized.
Reg't 61.--Mathews : 798 Free white males of 16 years and upwards.
Brigade 14. Division 4. Field officers and 8 companies, including 2
companies of Light Infantry commissioned.
Reg't 62. — Prince George: 965 Free white males of 16 years and up-
wards, Brigade 8. Division 4. Field officers and 11 companies, in-
cluding 1 of Light Infantry commissioned.
Reg't 63. — ^Prince Edward: 1,044 Free white males of 16 years and
lipwards. Brigade 11. Division 1. Completely organized.
Reg't 64. — Henry: 1,523 Free white males of 16 years and upwards.
Brigade 12. Division 1. Field officers and 7 companies, including 2
Rifle companies commissioned.
Reg't. 65. — Southampton : 1,632 Free white males of 16 years and
upwards. Brigade 8. Division 4. Completely organized.
Reg't 66. — Brunswick: 736 Free white males of 16 years and up-
wards. Brigade 15. Division 1. Field officers only commissioned.
Reg't 67. — Berkeley : 2,126 Free white males of 16 j^ears & upwards.
Brigade 16. Division 3. Completely organized.
Reg't 68.— Elizabeth City, James City, Warwick, and York: 1,491
Free white males of 16 years and upwards. Brigade 2. Division 4.
Field officers and 12 companies, including 1 company of Light Infantry
commissioned.
Reg. 69. — Halifax: 1,107 Free white males of 16 years and upwards.
Brigade 11. Division 1. Completely organized.
Reg. 70. — Washington: 1,287 Free white males of 16 years & upwards.
Brigade 17. Division 3. Completely organized.
Reg't 71. — Surry 732 : Free white males of 16 years & upwards. Bri-
gade 8. Division 4. Field Officers and 8 Companies Commissioned.
Reg't 72. — Russell: 434 Free white males of 16 years & upwards.
Brigade 17. Division 3. A Lt.-Colonel, 1 Major and 6 Companies, in- -
eluding 1 Company of Grenadiers Commissioned.
Reg't 73. — Lunenburg: 1,110 Free white males of 16 years & up-
wards. Brigade 15. Division 1. Completely organized.
Reg't 74- — Hanover: 819 Free white males of 16 years & upwards.
Brigade 2. Division 4. Completely organized.
Reg't 75. — Montgomery: 1,018 Free white males of 16 years & up- •
wards. Brigade 17. Division 3. Completely organized.
Reg't 76. — Monongalia: 1,089 Free white males of 16 years & up-
^
166 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS,
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^7M, wftrda. Brif^aAe 10. Division 3. Field Officers coiiuni»ioaed by advice
Jfnne 2d (A Conncil.
Keu^t 77. — Hampshire: 1.^2 Free \rhite males of 16 years k apwards.
Brii(ade 10. Divwion 3. Completely orjzaiiize«i.
Re^t 78, — Grayjwn: ^8 Free white males of 16 years & upwards.
Bri^i^ade 17. Division 3. Field Officers and 10 Companies, including 2
of Riflemen Commissioned.
RejB^t 79. — Greenbrier: 732 Free white maies of 16 years k upwards.
Brigade 13. Division 3. Organized.
Reg't 8. — Kanawha: 731 Free white males of 16 years k upwards.
Brigade 13. Division 3. No recommendation.
Reg't 81^ — Bath: 551 Free white males ot 16 years k upwards. Bri-
gade 13. Divi.sion 3. Field Officers k 10 Companies, including 2 Com-
panies of Riflemen Commissioned.
Reg^t 82. — Madison: 1,124 Free white males of 16 years k upwards.
Brigade 1. Division 2. Completely organized.
Reg't 83. — Dinwiddie: 895 Free white males of 16 years k upwards.
Brigade 15. Division 1. Recommendation received and Commission
issued immediately.
Reg't 84. — Halifax: 1,107 Free white males of 16 years k upwards.
Brigade 11. Division 1. Completely organized.
Reg't 85. — Fauquier: 1,337 Free white males of 16 years k upwards.
Brigade 5. Division 2. In the same situation with the 44th.
Reg't 86. — Montgomery : 1,018 Free white males of 16 years k up-
wards. Brigade 17. Division 3. No recommendation.
Reg't 87. — King William: 723 Free white maies of 16 years k up-
wardpi. Brigade 14. Division 4. This Regiment is entirely without
officers, the Court having failed to recommend according to law.
Reg't 88. — Albemarle: 852 Free white males of 16 years k upwards.
Brigade 3. Division 2. Completely organized.
Rog't 89. — Prince William: 822 Free white males of 16 yeara & up-
wards. Brigade 5. Division 2. No recommendation.
Rog't 90. — Amherst: 1,028 Free white males of 16 years & upwards.
Brigade 3. Division 2. Completely organized.
Rog't 91. — Bedford: 893 Free white males of 16 years & upwards.
Brigado 12. Division 1. In the same situation with the 10th Regiment.
Rog't 92.-*-Lan caster: 635 Free white males of 16 yeara & upwards.
Brigado 14. Division 4. A m^jor k five companies commissioned.
Rog't 93. — Hanover: 819 Free white males of 16 years & upwards.
Brigado 2. Division 4. Completely organized.
Rog't 04. — lioe: 300 Free white malos of 16 years k upwards. Bri-
gado 17. Division 3. A major k five companies, inoluding 1 of Grena-
dlorsi commisslonod.
Rog't 95. — Norfolk: 884 Free white males of 16 years k upwards.
Brigade 9. Division 4. Recommendation wants explanation, which is
requested.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 167
Reg't 96. — Brunswick : 736 Free white males of 16 years & upwards. 17^.
Brigade 15. Division 1. No recommendation. June 2d
Reg't 97. — Shenandoah: 1,204 Free white males of 16 years & up-
wards. Brigade 7. Division 3. Completely organized.
Reg't 98. — Mecklenburg: 928 Free white males of 16 years & upwards.
Brigade 15. Division 1. No recommendation.
Reg't 99. — Accomack: 1,148 Free white males of 16 years & upwards.
Brigade 9. Division 4. No recommendation.
Reg't 100. — Wythe: 678 Free white males of 16 years & upwards.
Brigade 17. Division 3. No recommendation.
Reg't 101. — Pittsylvania: 1,0(54 Free white males of 16 years & up-
wards. Brigade 11. Division 1. See the 42 Regiment. This is in the
same predicament.
Edw'd Carrington to James Wood, Lieutenant-Governor. June 2d
The enclosed letter, from Mr. Peyton, is enclosed to me by Mr. Smith, Richmond
as Inspector of Revenue, as amounting to a draft for four hundred and
eighty-six dollars & 53 cents, which have been advanced to Mr. Peyton
for the purposes therein stated. I will thank you to take such steps as
will give me the money from the Treasury, in order that it may be
placed to Mr. Smith's credit in my Books.
I am, &c.,
R. QuARLBs TO Jambs Wood, Lieutenant-Governor. j^ne 2d
When my Contractor for the Post, under my direction, engaged to Richmond
furnish Rations at 6} per Ration, it was under an Idea that he was not
to be exposed to the trouble of Issuing said Rations. I therefore have
taken the Liberty, as you may perceive, to make an Increase of 5 shil-
lings per month to the wages of my Sergt., & have imposed on him that
office.
If the Board think proper, I will .proceed to have a wheel made and
the necessary articles prepared at the Post for the purpose of polishing
our mountings & Locks; it will greatly facilitate that business, & will
not, I presume, cost more than four or five pounds.
I have, &c.
Tho. Newton, Jr., to James Wood, Lieutenant-Governor. j^ne 3d
The enclosed recommendations for Aldermen 1 have forwarded, that Norfolk
if the Council think proper we may have the Commissions down that
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f#4f.lvf*»i <w^4 y*lrK^hU riwtml^f of mj ^hop^Tia.: Robert Fowler, Arm-
fmfhf, wymff w\i^, ^fiirino^ Km Wtf:, wm ftTloweri to receire a Ration from
HiH l^lMf/f, *f»4 Ma(( now Wt ID rerj iiwiigent circamstaneea^ I have
ihfmiiitl \ff(f\f^ U» iu\^\im irttk the Execattve respecting the continoance
</l ^i^r l(#lf^yr>. Wbat^inref the Board may think proper to determine
hu fHH\fMii\uti tb» r:/intinfjaRee of their Boanty to Mrs. Fowler shall on
UffiMS(mi\ifU Uf m*t ^Hi duly fexecated.
I am, ke.
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h«it(( H<l WuddAM Hammhh, (}ifiORii8 Graham, and John Williams to
TiiK Governor.
MumiMm 'I*'*** **(><^lf'**^^<l '" ^ '^^i*^ ^'^ ''^^^^ ^^^ h^ye formed themBelves into an
llidM|HMMi«tnt< VoliMiloMr ('Om|mny of Infantry, have choseo their own
(iniiMii'N, Mild wild III ('otit'onnity with the third section of the Act of
OoiigriMi. oiitlUud nil Aot direotiiig a Dotaohment from the Militia of
UiM lUilVwl HiaitMi, do kortsby off\»r thamselvos to you as part of the said
CALBNDAR OF STATE PAPBE& 169
Detachment. We should wish to know ai^ soon as poasiblo whelhor or 1794.
not we shall be accepted of and CommissioQed, as it will prevout the June 3d
Company from going to considerable expense. We also wish to know
how far we may be subject to the present Militia Law, and it we are to
attend Battalion & B^mental musters> what Rank we are to take as a
Company, and i^ after a Draughty there are any of the men Draughted
who are willing to Uniform themselves they may not be permitted to
join our Company?
We find great difficulty in procuring musketts there being none to be
bad either in Alexandria or Baltimore.
We are, &o.
In pursuance of a law of Congress of the 9th of May, 1794, entitled
an act directing a detachment from the militia of the United States,
ind in conformity to the third section of the said aut, which authorises
the Executives of the several states to accept of Independent volunteer
oorps as part of the said detachment, we the subscribers do form our-
selves into an independent volunteer company of Intantry, to act under
the aforesaid law, and do hereby also subject ourselves to such rules
and regulations as shall be adopted by a minority of the company for
the Government thereof.
Wm. Barnes, Captain, W. II. (lilbert,
George Graham, Lieutenant, Loltus Noel,
John Williams, Ensign, Mungo Hancock,
Samuel Davis, Thos. Oliver,
John McCrery, James Hayes,
Geo. Williams, John Hronaugh,
John Daniel, Goo. Brooke,
Jesse Williams, James Uuionett,
Asa Blansett, John O'Connor,
William Scott, John BCusohott,
Jas. Triplett, Jaroos Barnett,
George Johnston, William Gunyon,
David Boyle, James Johnston,
Christopher Russell, John Atwell,
Jesse Taylor, Ezekiel Donnell,
Hugh Atwell, Geo. Lane,
Esme Smock, James Deneal,
Peter F. Manger,
f^everal others have promised to sign, but are absent at present.
Uniform of the above company, viz :
Cocked Hats with a black feather tipped with red, and the Cockade
of the United States. Black Stock, long blue court facd with red and
lined with white shalloon. White vest and breeches with black knee
baods, white stodcings. and black spatter dashes.
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170 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1794. Joseph Jones to Lieutenant-Governor Wood.
June 3d Praying that the fine imposed on him as sheriff of Dinwiddie county
bo reduced to £50 or £60, if not remitted altogether.
June 3d The damages on the Judgment obtained against John Jones as Sher-
iff of Dinwiddie county for the tax duo for the year 1788, amounted
to four hundred and eighty-six pounds 8-5, which sum was remitted
by the General Assembly on the return ot the execution satisfied, ex-
cept as to damages by Joseph Jones, his successor.
J. PENDLETON.
Auditor's Office, 7th June, '94.
June 4th Thos. Nbwton, Jr., to the Governor.
Norfolk Inclosed your Excellency will receive an order passed by a court of
Aldermen, this day, which I hope will have a good effect, but if your
Excellency would issue a proclamation forbidding such proceedings,
calling on the good people to aid the Justices in their duty, I am sensi-
ble it would have the best of effects.
I will do myself the honor of waiting on you in the course of the
day, and am with the greatest respect,
Your, &c.
Norfolk Borough :
At a Court oi Aldermen summoned and held the 4th day of June,
1794:
Present. — Thos. Newton, Jr., Esq., Mayor, Richard E. Lee, Esq., Re-
corder, Paul Loyall, James Taylor, Donald Campbell, Baylor Hill Gent.
Aldermen :
The court taking into consideration the riot raised in the town yes-
terday, and being determined to suppress any thing of the kind in
future, came to the following resolutions :
That the Mayor be requested to publish in hand-bills, for the informa-
tion of the citizens of this Corporation, that the Mayor, Recorder, and
Aldermen are determined to exert themselves in preserving the peace
of the Town, and to bring to punishment all who offend against the
Law ; and that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to his Excel-
lency the Governor.
A Copy — Teste:
ALEXANDER MOSBLEY, C, N. C.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPEES. 171
W. F. Peake to the Governor. 1794.
•->
As I am now a residenter of the State of Kentucky, if you think that June 5th
I am In titled to any Land for Services in the late War, as you formerly Richmond
told us we should Receive, I should Esteem it as a perticular favor in
you to inform me how I am to Git it. And as for my acc^ts you was
kind Enough to receive with my Petition that you sent to your Brother
to Congress, I have heard nothing of. Your Brother told me he Rec'd
no papers but the Petition. I hope you will assist me as far as is just.
I likewise should be much Obliged to you for your Interest with Gen-
eral Pickering to get me in the Post Line in Kentucky, as Riding is the
only Business I am able to Perform, Occationed by my wounds Rece*d
when commanded by you. I am now on my way to Philadelphia on
that Business, and should be happy to receive advise from you by the
stage sent to the Post Office in Philadelphia.
Your fav'r shall be acknowledged by •
Your, &c.,
A certificate of this man's services is necessary to obtain his bounty
in land.
Thomas Parker to the Governor. June 6th
The day after I had the honor to write j'ou by Mr. Carter, I received Frederick
ray appointment as agent for this district, and since that time a dupli- ^^i^^y
cate signed by the Lientenani-Governor; but no instructions have yet
come to hand, which induces me to believe that they may have miscar-
ried. I will therefore thank your Excellency to order them on, that I
may proceed on the business which I am auctions to com pleat as soon
as possible. I beg your Excellency's advice with respect to a volunteer
Troop of Horse who arc forming themselves in this neighborhood, &
who have selected me to take the command of them.
They are nearly equipped, and will oblige themselves to march at a
moment's warning. They still continue to do duty in the respective
companies of militia to which they belong. Perhaps they might be
accepted as part of the State's Quota that are ordered to be in readiness.
If this can be done, I will thank you for information, or if there is any
impropriety in forming such a corps, I will thank you exceedingly to
advise roe oi it.
I have, &c.
John , Mayo to James Wood, Lieutenant-Governor. June 6th
As the Bill which was pending before Congress for the establishment Richmond
of a Select Militia throughout the United States has passed into a law,
172 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1794. and as it has ever been my predominent wish to answer the first call of
June 6th my country in a military line, I hope I shall not be thought presumptuous
in offering my services as one of the quota allotted to this State. If
officers who have had the advantage of practical knowledge in military
affairs are to be had to fill those offices, I am too much the friend of my
country to wish to advance myself to the exclusion of them, or the pre-
judice of our common cause; but if in making the arrangements, your
honorable board should find it necessary to travel into the circle of those,
who like myself, know these things only in theory. 1 trust the glory of
our country will never be tarnished, or their confidence misplaced by
the appointment with which they may think proper to honor me.
1 am, &c.
June eth James A. Bradley to the Governor.
I am informed of several of the Brigades being furnished with Artil-
lery^ and in having reference to the militia Law of 1792, 1 find that the
Council are orthorized to commission officers necessary to a Company of
Artillery to each Brigade. Conceiving it consistent to desire you to fur-
nish the Eighth Brigade with which number of cannon that has been
furnished other Brigades, or you may think proper to furnish the one
above alluded to, have directed this Letter to the care of Captain Joseph
Weiserger, who will hand it to you, and if you think proper to have any
cannon furnished, will take charge of it — you being so good as to inform
him whether they are forwarded to each Brigade by the Public or at
the expence of the Brigade. If the former, I must solicit you to have
them sent immediately to Petersburg; if the latter, you will be good
enough to advise Captain Weisiger of it and he will have it done.
Should we be furnished with artillery, which is my opinion we ought
to be, the recommendations of the officers necessary to the company
shall be immediately forwarded to you. Hopeful I have not this, or
have I on any former occasion, solicited or asked for is not at present,
or would not in a little time I am fearfull; But for the quiet and happi-
ness of our Country be proper should take place.
If I have, attribute it not to design, but from a zeal to sea the militia
of my Brigade will — tred. It shall be my studdy to have thom dis-
ciplined.
I am a friend to peace and prefer it, but I am fearfull we have pre-
ferred the latter too long. I am no longer of opinion we should bruke
the Insults of those Pendantick wretches the (Britons), and show them
we have spirit to meet them again in the field of Battle, and Bility to
drub them ; and I am hopefull unless they very soon alter their conduct
it will take place.
With very great respect, 4c,
CALENDAR OP STATK PAPKUa iXa
BOBBBT GrOODB TO GrSBKAL WoOD, LlKVTKNANT-DoVKKNOK. )7U4,
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Mr. Wm. Haj being III, and the difficulty to pi\HHii\> a m(^«^Ung of tho Mww Tlh
Directors of the Poblie Buildings, Induces me (bein^ one of that binly) HMuiumuI
to request a further advance of Two Hundred Uollars to tho Stono
Masons, they being much in want of that sum to pay the Kn^ight ot
the Stone to this place.
Am, &i\
Henrico County, Sc. :
I do certifie that I have this day administered to Tho HonMilo Larkin
Smith the oaths required by the Law of this Statu to ho taken by a
member of the privy Council, and also the oath required by an Aot uf
Congress.
Certified this 7th day of June, 1794.
J. PBNULKTON.
Wm. Lindsay to tub Governor. jmi^ 7tl,
I am jost informed by Mr. Hunter, the dop*y Marshal, that he has rO' N^irfolk
leased the Ship I^aac by an order from the Judge, and that Mr. (*oop«ir
informed him the Ship was about to sail. I formerly ttdvinetfi you that
this vessel was armed and fitted in this Port.
I am, Sen.
J. W. KlVARDI TO THE dhVZUnOH, Juum M$
I was very disagreeably disappofnte^J in iK/t iMring aM« Uf do fuyutAt
the honor to wait apon yoa y««terday. Tb« wtsmiU^r wmtt m$ UuA umA
my breast so very painful that I could wA pomUAy UAUfW my imAi$m-
tiona, and was forced to imbfiiit to ws^ttfiimty,
I reeeiTed yoor letter, and lake xh\» oppxyrKiftitjr Uf Mmmm y^u ^Hff^^
that DO pains shall be waat^ oo my pdirt U0 a«MW«r ym$f tixfttifcUUi^m
and eooiply witk joar isrtestioirt. We ^^14 $ifA ^MUc^A. imy Uu4Ait Uk
dAj. I am afinaad it viU Hkewm fcie tln^ tctum UMt^fftt^w. W^c mjmi try
and make vp tbat lav ^ tiaae mi ^^fm an iAm; h^A$4My^ mst^ <^er. tU^fn^
I eockwe a Plaa d F^/n St^Mt. ikIts^ tf^t^m 'mWi fee PAk^w^ed ^ iiml ^4
the diftiUerj. aa^ ifc^ftir id)«r ior tiie M^'.nnmiry 4f%'mUttiii d ^'frntf
Hand k ita dtftfrf w» T<HBfO«Tvw f titaii m«»4 |4a<M> U/ MrUa4U4f4«», n^
I expeel W kjire t^«B fmaai^td V>4ar.
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$Moyi^4*,i^^ fe0r//f ^4 yr A Ma/ i«<. wjuyiri^ JUM irtiw. ^&i«iL:ii«bi l»:> li^e Pre«sdeDt of
MMf/r Hty^r4i ^AUUr^A^i ii<*t xnt-lrt ti^ij*iT*iC ^jTiMTf' vonld be required
iu %4^Uxi^m t/y ti*K ki^m ikf/proi/gi^uA t/> Jiori^Ak. Mi*d be wjis informed
ihMi \m Utiifhi \tr*ii^AAA ^ym ti^e ynuK\\^*^ of tiukt ^am being mdded.
Y//^^r %i,\MUii4rt$ Uf ihU UufM/rUiUX ohj^i^n it »fskuow]td^td by ill to have
f^ftmiiy fiUiWiiAi^A %$A %0'j'M\Hf%uA lie pro^rrefi«.
f hiiy«^ %\^t iUh hot$//r Uf jn/rkrK/wl^yige tbe receipt of jours of the 31
t/f Mfiy Mt4 \Uh Z$»4 i rifftsnt; auftXfmn^ nnndry papers relatively to the
Ur\i\HU Mtiip ('hurim and the British schooner delight, alledged to have
Uif^iU i'MpUtrM whMu the lirnitM of our protection. The prompt zeal
wUU'U your KxititlUtuay mnuiUinied on this occasion, id highly acceptable
Uf iUti I'rimUlaui ofiha iUttUnl .States.
TiKf Hrftiwh UininUfr has rna^le a memorial on this occasion, to which
youv i^*xml\tsiHiy*H iU)UiUioX will afford the grounds of satisfactory reply.
TJMf Hoviimur of Maryland has bocn written to on this occasion.
A I'lirtlMir MUiit of money shall ho forwarded for the mounting of the
Vtivuwi tm\ In vouiUUmaQ^ to roquost your information as to the prac-
tliuililllly of liulldin|( at Norfolk one of the largest frigates, so as to have
\l ootnploUwl for thci H(<a by the first of May next; the price at which
iloiirnnynioti Hhlp Oiirpnuturs and Blacksmiths will work per diem.
I^hu mumrily of thn pliioo in oaso of a war. If any doubt should remain
HM ill iIiIm pdint it ou^lit to bo removed, for from a general view of the
imvHl ixtatldUM witloh will bo proper on our Sea Coast, the situation and
olhMnuHUhooM of tbo ( niosiipouko, that place must be one of the most
linport'nnt.
I Mimll uIho bo pi^rtioularly obliged by a confidential opinion of the
lu«idU of Mr, Ulvartii as an Hnginoor, and, as far as you have opportu-
iil^Vi of bin ulontM an an artillorist.
Mi\ Vovmonot In omployiH) upon the fortifications at Alexandria,
wbiob will bo upon t^ Miimll sohIo« upon Jonos* point, below the Town.
O^pinlu lUnnab had marohiH) his nHTuiUn tvotbre he received my orders.
IImI I nhall ^^Mv^r I'uptain Kiohard SiH>tt Klaokburn, who is appointed a
Oiiplain ^vf AiiillorVi U|h^^ youv Ur\>thor's nH^ommendation, and others
l\^ i>Mn'\iil tv«r lUo aililU>ry <i^ud !M>ud his rocruiu to Norfolk.
I havo. ^.
CAi^sT^Ai: -o^F <!rATF. rxrKS^, f>jii
cjime to kaiMi u I liaT« apfKdDitfid sax j^oovi:^ <«n iW yVcvhi-i^sr ^-vt ilitii <\v^^\>v
OD the different ^vjinen^ Jts ycoi dii^cvijud. Tl>ey mv^ :ji^^h ^wk^^ ^ ) it^i^
will give satis&ctkA, &&d i>Mid<er a ir(^ jMWWDt Af t^r >ar^r\ikyv.
From a Ute excnrakKD I hjiTe nuuSe iT)t<^ iIm" wok>«1^ I lilht lli^ INnn^-
tiers of this eoanty i&i2ch more oxpi^scHi \xs <i*;Txc:^T xh^hXk \ <^vy^r kn^w K^
fore. It has been geoendly snx^^ft^i^fHi tlw^ :>»cn}oWfMfit3f4 iw Kay^>kKa h^
saffieientlj secured iHir Inhabiiantiv. but thi^ is l>y no w^\\m^ |W
case. As to thosie in thi« county, <iett4«Hi on tlM" K^n^^K hiu ll^^'^V I^W
in every degree exposed as much as the Inhahii4int« of Kanawha <^^lniy^
I foond amongst the former a widow woman. wh\>^ ca^ 1 mi)^\ )Miy^
Her husband is reeently dead, and she livc«^ at tho vory f>ntTan<H^ \\l'a vrar
trail (formerly much used by the enemy\ with a small tanul^\
Tho* we have had no attacks this soas^>n^ if tho war oi>nUnu^ tho ^iv
suing year, I hope we shall be allowed a (H>mmaiul ot mon for tho milx^t^v
of that quarter so much exposed.
I am, &i\,
Francis Corbin to the Honokahlk .Iamka Wood. Jmiiii UHh
Soliciting a commission as Colonel in tho militia oiniorod to lu> mimHl
by act of Congress.
Thomas Nbwton, Junior, to thk (Jovkhnor. ,I,ii,„ \m^\^
But little done at the forts yesterday, and to-day tho fiamo. To'Miot«. Norf^ilk
row I expect a large party and have hopes of soon c^oinplontln^ Kort
Norfolk. I shall be down with thorn.
A vessel arrived from Barbados yostorday, who bririKu afi a^uj't of all
the American vessels at Martinique being condemned, heeaime iht$y (iUt^
owners) were bad men and Enemies U) Great Brittain. ThU U what t
have heard. I have letters but no news in tbern; 4,000 niorM Troo|Hi
had arrived there, and the Cork and Lijndon fli^eU, f think th«^y will
be moving to the continent in the hurricane nionthN, if tlM^y should «(«|l^
ceed at St. Domingo, where some of the in^^m were dentiii^n^i,
I have heard nothing ol the gun« yet, eitb«$r from KIk or th«> CVIM|^#
landing.
I am, 4«.
^
ftiu» ,<yx ^?. 4j <>y>irt. ^ ^rj*sr k Terminer a*^*( i^r 21. ae ^liliam. Coaaij the
' ?"*^ S!:2:f ' ""'^^^ '^^"^ G^nti«i«. Just *.
Oft ^/r#i»/l^rf»ii//ft //f lb* ^t4^!:ne^ ad'io^^ aj^offt Lewis, the Court
/I^^IHfM him ((niliy />f tb« ^/ff^^tie^, charged, and orden that he be hang
//fi ib^ l^b day /d iriljT n«irf,
^/ri /{//finid^ratk/fi ^d tb4^ eridenc^ adduced against Armistead, the
iUmri f\M^%rtm bim gtjfliy^ and ordem that he be hang on the 16th day
ttf Juiy fi*txU
t'ifihUfU for ibi» fiardon of Ia^ww k ArmisteafJ, condemned to be hung
by ibn flU't CViurt for King William:
«
John iCoanei Jack Mitchell,
InaM! Qfiarloii, Thoman Qaarlee,
Ibifij'n Tamploy John HouchiDgs,
Itobori i'oltani, Carter Braxton, Jr.,
Wrn. (Irijgory, William Ellett.
KdwM (^ Ohamborlaync,
^
,liiii,il)il, Aiioirn Wood to Likutknant-Govkrnor Wood.
olilii iMMiiily I i*t*(^'<l y<**i^ KxoollotKiy'H Two LottorB by Capt. McCullock, and by
01100 mMulIng to WInohuNtor aHor Ihu (/iipiain*8 return, roc'd the amount
ol* Twi) HIIIm (Imwn on Mr Smith. Alexandria B. Bills pass here, altho*
thi» InhiihltiuitM do not rooolvo thorn tin fVooly as hard Cash ; for my own
imHi havo no niannor of douht in roooiving them.
*rh«^ hnlli^nii ban not givon na muoh trouble this season as yet. The
InlmhUHnU koi^p an oUmo Ijunrtorn us possible, or as their situation will
It MpptMiit* t^Hnn tho Ut\uit intbrnmtion that our Indian affairs go on
t^rltty \v\^U to tho w<»«^twartl Wo ari^ tolerably well surrounded now by
ti«^i'lHiHmi^. *rU0 dUtduee Udt vaoant by CU^noral Wayne, which he did
luM )|l^rrt»mv ih<e^ Hrtlii^ ha» oiH'upied before him, so that the British
3idka TO :&!> Haihi at 'WvmKntt^ «W(n* '^^v**^ .v**i*i >avHV ^*Hii'»^ ^M>^^ ' - *^
oblige bj oni^ms^ pdkjBMiftl ti^ Ibi^ ^mukh^^I ik^v^th^ Yv'^ >N^ yV^^^"^
Wood) kind eMMgb to ^mKl im^ wv«a b^v )lr. \kvtA^^I^^ ^^^^ SV ^
would send my ait^*KHuii aI lb« ekniti^ i^ b^l iMvMilb ^1 ^v^^M b^ |H^b^
The monoTs reo'd 1^ provWioiv^ a|^ U^ lb\^ Ul \M M^y ^HMl^t^vst ^^^ ^vk
discharge the debts 1 had eontraote^i Kvr thai AHh'U\ vvI ba\ (H^ HSvk^^V
on hand puts it in my power to li^y iu ralUmi^ ^^^ UMU^b bs^mv^^ I^^^HH^i-.
If you or the Uon'ble Boanl. ae^ the iHiiH> ma^' i\H)U(iv, >f(\s\\\\\ y^Y Mu^
present month in advance (whieh will be alH»ul Ib^ iMin\^ aimiMUl^ \^(^ \\\^
Acc't. now sent) it would serve me exaotly^ btHHumo I «^K|ii^^4 I \\\\\nk MU b^
yond the limits of my county tor beef; I thou ouiilil veiihliH^ M« MI^V I
should not again be troublesome to you to the eml «il \\\y iUHmiMii I SiM
tract, and it would only be an advanoo by the |iiili|lo loi* Hbiiiili IM iln^yfii
I Imvd, At<.
P. 8. — I expect the present Am't will hn nhni'KMil )h A mm'! Im Uih
Super't at Point of Fork. Of course, if nii ii«IVfitMMi Is tftfubi Im^ IIim
present month, the whole will be char^ml In tliM nnffin MmfMMtf
Sir:
If the Hon*bl« Boanl d#!«m it h/IvMaMm Ut f^omfttf wUU Mh^h^
Langbam's reqwmt for an ufUM^fm f/t iU^ nH\9\ttm^\ ^fff*h ot iUt* p^t^Mhht
month's isnue, it will muH with my h^tftAmUM$ Ui tfH (^i^fH^ti WHh IfU^
&ame and w aceooftt MfM^/r*t'$tttfiy,
t a#^, ytfHh fsmptf^i,
Jum0t I Kb 17M, H fft'.kMfPs^
&»t yi f:\Mtt0t Kigr^ M««f-r ^ ^>vfHi<«; <*>v*^ V i^^ -vyyiM^' ^.^^ ^4fM ; .*H
^
A
178
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1794.
Jane 11th
Norfolk
Thomas Nbwton, Jr., to the Governor.
I wrote you yesterday respecting an account of six ships being on our
coast, since which nothing further has transpired, and we are at a loss
to know what to believe, as some say they are men of war and supposed
British, others believe that they are only merch't vessels, and some think
there is no ships. Should anything happen that 1 can with certainty
inform you, I shall do it immediately.
The concord sails this day and several other vessels.
I am, &c.
June 12th. The report of the ships appears to be entirely false. The
wind prevented the Concord sailing but is ready. I have been so in-
disposed as to be unable to attend at the fort, but yesterday a large body
of men worked and I have made great progress.
June 12th
West
Liberty
Joseph Biggs to Moses Chapline.
I have enclosed to you a list of charges against Captain John McCol-
lock for misconduct on a Scout which he commanded from Wheeling
creek, beyond Muskingom River, in the Indian Country, in November,
1793, which said charges I wish you to report as soon as possible to the
Executive of this State that he may be thereupon arrested and brought
to trial.
June I2th
Ohio county
m
A copy.
Charles Wells to the Governor.
I am duly favored with an enclosed copy of your letter of the 9th of
April, (the original never having come to hand), the contents of which
amount to a complaint being made to your Excellency by some person
concerning the supply not being furnished in the different parts of the
Monongahalia district.
As well as the general expression of the board, it was, I believe, gen-
erally understood that the Volunteer Militia was to be posted on the
river, except a few at one station on the frontier of Harrison.
Agreeable to this Idea, I made such arrangements for furnishing as
the nature of the case required, and I flatter myself have done to the
satisfaction of the officers commanding at the different posts. Admitting
your Excellency's sense of the contract it is not in my power to furnish
posts that is unknown. Every post yet known is supplied, which I hope
will suffice for my conduct so far.
I have, &c.
CAIiElTDAK OF STATE PAPERS.
17»
J QMS McCOLLOCE TO THE GOVERNOR,
irm.
Thk comee to let your Ercellency know tbat we have not had any Jnne 12tii
mischief done by the Indians on the front«ars of onr county this Spring, Wheeling
but they hare killed four and took three of a family at the little Oana-
way eariy in May, and killed one man at Marata the last of May. They
have killed four and wounded three men on Alleghany river, a few
miles above Pittsburg. 1 have to inform you that I only arrived home
from the woods on Tuesday last from of a scout of twenty days. In
the rought we sawe a good deale of Indian sign, but none that appeared
to be fresher than about three weeks before us. We ware as we sopcw»ed
as far as about one hundred and fifty miles from Wheeling. From your
letter by Mr. Boggs I expected our last year's pay before this time.
But as it has not yet came, I must urge the necessity of its being sent
as its badly wanting. And ammonition we have none, as all I rec^d this
Spring was three Casks of powder, and forty-eight pounds of lead,
whitch I rece'd from Capt. Lowther with orders to Divide it among the
Stations, whitch I did agreeabel to orders.
And should the Indians Invade us, we should not hardly be able to
follow them for want of ammunition, as it is a scarce article in this
Ck>untry. I have expected that Capt. Lowther to have visited the sta-
tions this spring, bat have not had the pleasure of seeing him this
Spring.
I have no more at present, but have the honour to subscribe myself,
Your, Ac.
Benjamin Wilson to the Governor.
June ISth
Recommends William Martin as Paymaster to the troops in the West- HArrieon
em District. Caution against the dangers of the road to any Paymas- county
ter appointed having money in charge.
Harrison County, June 9th, 1794. jmi^ |^li
Inclosed is a Justice Commission and a Becommendation for Malitia
officers. Please to have Elijah Inserted in the Room of William in the
Inclosed Commission. Elijah was the name entered on the minutes of
the Court, and the proper name of the Gentleman Desired to bo com-
missioned.
About the first of March last, I attempted to send to you a copy of
this Inclosed Recommendation for Sheriff. If it reached your hand
your answer thereto has not yet returned to me. I make no doubt but
Mr. Benj'n Robinson can find good security.
180 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1794. A copy of this Recommendation for Malitia officers was forwarded to
June 13th you last fall. You sent in answer that several of the back counties was
simerlarly circumstanced, & that you would present our case to the
Insuing Assembly. Some of our Delegates Informs me you are now
enabled by Law to Issue Commissions. Should it be the case, please to
send by Mr. William Martan the Justices', Sheriffs', & Malitia officers*
Commissions; also send by the Bearer at Least one copy of the sus-
pended acts of the assembly of the year 1792, and one copy of the year
1793. Your compliance will oblige,
Sir, your, &c.
■I
June 13th BENJAMIN BiGGS TO THE GOVERNOR.
Ohio county By Mr. John Williamson, I with pleasure Imbrace the opportunity of
giving your Excellency a sketch of the present appearance on our fron-
tiers. About the first Day of May four persons were killed near the
mouth of Little Kanawha, since which time one man at Mnskingdom,
and two men between Muskingdom and fishing creek, supposed from a
Kentucky Boat, as they were not known when found scalped. Two
Brothers of Capt. Morris was killed opposite Bellville, and on the thirty-
^ eth of s'd month one man killed and two wounded.
On the Alleganey, the same evening, a Kentucky Boat Groing Down
the Kiskaminates was attacked about seven miles from the mouth and
four men killed, and Report say that two men are killed three miles
above Pittsburg, on the Mohongahale. It is also said General Wilkins
had his horse stolen out of a pasture opposite Pittsburg. These Contin-
ued Depredations Lay us under apprehensions of more visits from those
savage enimys.
I cannot but regret the scarcity of ammunition which Prevails at this
time, as there is none of the publick amrfiunition yet come forward to
this county, except those kegs to Capt. McCollock (and that of the
worse kind), Brought down from Morgan Town by Lt. Evans.
Many applications have been made to me by the scouts & Rangers
concerning their last year's pay. 1 am sensible numbers (if not all) of
them are much in want of, and could it be in your power to forward
the money by Mr. John Williamson to some person that your Excel-
lency may think proper, it would quiet the murmer of the last year
Scouts, and increase the confidence of the present, who seem to be in
some doubt concerning their pay.
From your Excellency's to Mr. Chas. Wells of the 10th of April, it
appears that Captain Louther has complained of his Detachment not
being supplied with Rations, in consequence of which I will mention to
your excellency my knowledge of the Business.
After my return from Richmond, I wrote to Captain Louther and
stated as my opinion that it would be necessary for him to attend at
CAI.EXIVAK OF STATE PAPERSv 1^1
West Libnrr m «r WioR iW I3«ii oiif Mai^ ^tW vl^ iktt tW T«v<»f«^ ll^l^
finom him. jufed I mb v^ ^^mviiwieii ke Iijbj^ wh yv^IinI miv |><<«iK| «mi iW
RiTer as v«t-
N. B. — Piesse to send me Mr. SatheHansi s Noie. ;]^ Ih^ v>Hib;»i^ lo |Vj^
me the money whkh 1 pAui jou on his mc^^ouQU
And i^blijs^. :iir.
R a
Charlbs Wells to the Uoverxor, jiuim^ t^h
1 am honored with your Loiter of the ISlh ot ApHK by Mr« Bo|^{«^ OhU c\Hml^
wbereiD yoar Exceiieocy coneeiT^ that I complain of Ii\jjury lu t\iml»h«
ing provisions at the posts on the River.
Tour Excellency will please to observe that 1 did not mean Ihe oi>m-
plaint to extend to poets on the Kiver only, the number on the RiN^r
being Increased since the time of Messrs. Wood's f\irnishing« and the
Rations demanded at each posU 1 only wished the privilege ot f\irniAh«
in^ at the poets mentioned in my letter of the 7th of January,
Captain Lowther's information to your Excelloncy respecting my eon-
stmction of the contract must be very singular, as I have neither seen
nor beard from Captain Lowther since I undertook thocontraeU nor do
I recollect of mentioning my opinion to any Gentleman on the subjoot
In March last, General Biggs mentioned to mo that ho had wrote to
Captain Lowther to meet him at West Liberty to arrange the stations
before or at the time the troops were to bo mustered in Ohio; on which
account I attended to get instructions as to tho supply, but was disap
pointed, and as I have not beard from Captain Lowther, or where his
detachment is posted, I have drawn the conclusion that ho has appointed
a contractor to supply the posts under bis Immediate inspection, which
perhaps was the object he founded his complaint on. If so, I wish him
to continue his contractor, as the furnishing of his post or posts is not an
object with me, and I shall account with him or any other person (or
Quantity of rations furnished under my contract as soon as the money
comes to band.
I shall use every exertion to furnish the Known ports that no incon-
venience may result to the troops, and hope to be able to account at
any time to your Excellency for my conduct in tho Business. Tho five
hundred dollars, as mentioned in your Excellency's Letter, would have
been a sensible relief to me, as the salt provision is exhausted, but was
surprised to find that the treasurer had authorised me to collect it in ^K^^
Arrearages of Taxes of any Sheriff that thought proper to pay monies m^^
i^v <^Aij!r.yuAl U^ ifiATJ P-&HB1L:
4»^'^ui«.<»' iUi^UMf- it Ui- Mur 6i- lie: trxM»ei. I^&xt} Jifiiuss o: tm
;»iuu^^ lU* i>i«iu|;u toil' aii|#* tun: yoo* iLxeekooc^ -wi] <nair' ^titt
j^i c»>«r*<i.; ^' to^^Oiiilftii;' ii OiiK. tu* truopr oem^ ^enecalty oi. tut
i^vv ^^u* .' i0*^fjL» iutfiiUoiHsc lit} opimuj i/^mxiB*^ o: tUK -sxecxitrvt tiioi
VvJUA^i.& ^«^^ Hi^a*'' u< i. ^iviH»* ^Mm»aL utnii|: ,^eiHmJn !^*uaemjeL rj
>'yA4'iU' Ji>^^« J^Vi' Hill tiiii^ |iW^ ^.4ft>»i Otmpfxr Qj ^iii- Sug* IsRitf' ii»d
l»iiMt 4v^ 0 W 4>/4MMVUv i*',ii%tuiA^ h wMt ^tnit:. M;tr iuikd UkkiSL idkcan out,
^M ^v)iSMvU4>4 ^A^ i«i^<mb^ Mi^-U- iMiC liUr <(rui»f w^iiTf: j^jKus iaik«n •<]« board
iMltiA- i^h^' t4M4^M^^m^y ^^ h^-^mj^ tiiiff i iduiw^uad CoikL Xesxoci. and
U^K ^U-yA^^m^'^MUd^f w^ «A«fil '^'/•'Ai Vy ^ttHAJS ii«r. Iwi «Le had sailed a
^vy ^,M/V(^4r M^/^-^ ^/*>^. 'tmyPrtt ^ 4^wu.
^^^^^. (^^(^ 'Vmiti, S^wvtM^ Jii,^ TO Capt. Jko. Coopbr.
^|/lfMll• ' ^*^^^ ^'*'* mtmmi rm't\ infortnation from Major Lindsay that you
Im^t Ul^MM IhM (iMim nil tioiini your vomal again which you had prom-
JMMil lliM (iMVtO'iMir Ml fmiHi. U bo(!omeH my duty to inform you that
yiiM iIh Mill ilM|mi1 iiftlll I hu ilmtUion of thu Pronidont is had, unless you
MdlMjil.y WHli (liM |iniiiiUu you havti mado to Gov. Lee.
1 am, &o.
IkLSBirUuBr «r -^l^.^^K' ^VA>,iSfe. <s^:
-"•^ciPcrvft^ *n» yuf. ivNc»itovrt< «^*
^tii liSk
>%m '*Hfh ^>^
bat Tony tumts^taA ^km^ ^uy fflvou^iM^ :l9v<M^ :^ tfoMw^v y^v^t^^ w^ W^ii^SV^
Ci^t. Hinimli » kcrr . W K^Mi^| ^w^v iftmwr iww»^ ^X Iw^ VJ^Mv^l k ^nvhvs
k I think will recrKt 6tft. H# lui» i^lWr s^VMW^ >M^ A^ ^vk i^v^^ ^^^
business.
jwmv \k}\\, mi
Major Lindsay.
Sir:
Your letter of thi^ day I nH»<iiivtHl, and am ivad) \\\ aid ^ww \\\\\\
the militia of the Borough aa far an In my |M»wt«r liiMii Hhtdl \\\\ ^h^l, (I
convenient, you'd como up to my oltloo A ooimull iho maMMiM' \\\\\\ m\\
be of service. From my inAtnuaioim, I thiitk Ottln, WllmiM nliMiild llH\H
information thereof, which 1 will ihow ynu.
I am, All.,
TllOrt. NWWTMN
The Cutter, by putting 4 throii /;r four poiiiidoM mi hmhi, ^Hh\4
render great service on thean tHU'^wtitmH, k mmi ttimi4 ifnnt^itnmH^ tw
supplied from the militia wb#ri ui$iimmry, aii^l ho ^i^^mmn i^Umh4 M* th
her present sttnation^ Capi. Tayl//f ha« H f^/i i$4 |#i# |/'/w^^' in ft*h4>*f
soek serries as may t»e n»<|iiirsd a^p^iiMi a«^ st^m^I yiv«s^.
i
184
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1794.
June 14th
Mathews
Thomas Smith, Jr., to thb Governor.
Some time since, Mr. Thomas Tabb, the then high Sheriff of this
county, announced to our Court his Determination not to give bond and
security for the collection of the Revenue Tax due for the year 1792.
Of course that tax remains to be collected. Agreeable to the Dictates
of the Law in such cases, our Court did order his refusal to be certified
to your Hon'ble Board, in order that steps might be taken to appoint a
Collector of that Tax. As no such appointment has been made, and it
remains yet doubtful who can with propriety undertake the business, as
no Bond has been given to secure the public against Imposition, it may
not be improper to remind the Executive of the circumstance, as well as
to inform them that it might facilitate the earliest procurement of that
Tax should they be disposed to appoint the pn'sent Sheriff, Mr. Rich'd
Billups, for the purpose of collecting it; who, after complying with the
prerequisites of the Law, may proceed to collect the same with the Tax
due for the last year.
I am, &G.
June 15th
Norfolk
J. J. W. RiVARDI TO THE GOVERNOR.
According to your request and to my promise, I have the honor to
write you an account of my proceedings in the business, which your
Excellency seems to have so much at heart. Since your departure, we
hardly had any assistance, one day excepted, and then indeed we had
rather an over affluence. It would be more serviceable if a general
account was taken of the men disposed to give us their labour, and
divide their number in such manner as would afford us a constant party
of Volunteers, be it ever so small. I wrote to Colonel Wilson a few
days ago, requesting a fresh supply of workmen. His answer was very
polite. He promised me to use his endeavors, but expressed at the
same time some fears not to succeed, for the people of Portsmouth (as
he observes) are much dissatisfied that the whole contribution of the
two towns and county, with the appropriation of Congress, were not
applied to the completion of Fort Nelson. Moreover there are several
of our acquaintances, who by very ignorant and ill natured remarks,
hurt greatly the progress of our works by stifling the good intentions
of a great number of Citizens. There hobby-horse is the difficulty of
manning so many different places. In fact, I stop my ears and proceed
as fast as circumstances will allow. Most of the ground before the bat-
teries A. B. C. D. is removed, the fascines are going on briskly, and the
day after to-morrow I shall survey Crany Island, and shortly after
have the honor to submit the plan of its defences to your inspection.
I took Mr. Courty with me to-day, in order to survey aeveral places
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 185
necessary for the general map of Elizabeth river, which will give a per- 1794.
feet idea of its defences both by sea and by land. June 15th
The brick work and all the traverses which were begun are compleat,
and the whole of my attention will be next week directed towards the
fitting of the batteries. I hope for some assistance on Monday. Col.
Newton gives himself a great deal of trouble about it. Wish to God
there were ten men like him in Norfolk. The plans here inclosed were
ready several days ago, as your Excellency will see by the letter ac-
companying them. Capt. Lee forgot to take them. Any explanation
would be fruitless, as you undoubtedly know them all by heart.
I received no letters yet of the Secretary of war since your depart-
ure, and expect some by this post.
I hope your Excellency will favor me with a few lines whenever you
will think any alteration in the measures hitherto taken necessary.
Mrs. Rivardi presents her respectful compliments to Mrs. Lee, and I
respectfully and with great esteem remain,
Your, &c.
John Hamilton to the Governor. Junei5th
It gives me pain to inform your Excellency of the Departure of the Norfolk
ship Chickamaga with all her Guns and Men, contrary to the remon-
strance which I sent you previous to her sailing; contrary to the Rules
of neutrality, and contrary to the rules laid down by the President re-
specting the equipment of armed vessels to be observed here. I am the
more distressed at this circumstance, as it may, from some late transac-
tions on the continent, give room to doubt the sincerity of the neutrality
held up by the United States, which, in the present stage of affairs,
should be avoided as much as possible by both countries, and I still hope,
from the great abilities and Prudence of the Executive Bodys at the
Head of the Government of Great Britain and the United States, that
Peace and Harmony will prevail between the two nations, in spite of
the artifice made use of by some designing men in each country.
The Concorde, with her convoy, sailed yesterday from Hampton
Roads.
With the most perfect Esteem and Respect, I have, &c.
John Raymond to the Governor. Junel7th
Recommends William Martin as Paymaster for the Scouts and Ranges Clarksburg
of the Monongalia District. Informing of the murder and capture of
Mrs. Armstrong on the Ohio in April last.
24
186
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1794.
Wm. Lowther to Jas. Wood, Lieutenant-Governor.
June 17th Mr. William Marian will apply to you for a Muster Roll for six scouts
Harrison you mustered on the 14th May, 1793, at Clarksburg.
Please Lend Mr. Marian every assistance in your power to effeci the
Business.
Sir, your comply ance will greatly oblige yours, &c.
June 17th
Harrison
county
Wm. Lowther to Gen'l Jas. Wood.
As touching the Present State of the frontier, my Letter to the Gov-
ernor will Inform.
Your Friendly attention to my Business not doubted. Mr. Marian,
who is the Bearer of these lines, is empowered to act for me before the
Council in the settlement of Business put into his hands. He will ac-
quaint you therewith.
I have made out the amount of my demand in a separate list. You
will please to correct it if needed, and should the Executive incline to
consider my service to exceed what is allowed to a Captain commanding
a single company, from what passed between us, I am sure your friendly
aid will be given.
As the Bearer is waiting and very Impatient, Please excuse short
writing,
And believe me to be, &c.
June 17th
John Vermonnet to the Governor.
Alexandria Having had the Honour of being appointed by the Department of
War to fortify Annapolis and Alexandria, I have taken the liberty of
writing to your Excellency to acquaint you that the fund allowed to
fortify Alexandria being small, I have chosen Jones' Point lor the seat
of a good battery, which will protect the place against the onemy by
water, and for which I shall do myself the honor Of sending you a draft
on my return from Annapolis, where I am going ; during which time the
materials will be collecting as well as making a cross way through a
marsh to enable the land carriage for earth, &c., &c.
I have, &c.
Jnne 17th
Wm. James Mayo to the Governor.
Patrick Asking justice to be done him in conferring on him the Commission
county of Ensign, to which he thinks himself entitled, though denied by the
Court.
CAl^EKDAIt OF STATE PAPEKL 1:S7
AmbflTBt ConribaiiM^ J&d^ ITib, ITM. ITM.
We, \he af&oers of ibe Tm fiiitT>Ei£:bih Be^mem oi Amhc^rsa Militia^ June ITtih
Do reeommeiid Mr. William Wedderbnm xo the Erocntive of t^i$ $t«t^
as a proper person u» £11 thf Office of Ci^aaiii t^o ihc ArtiDerc Oom>
paoj under the eommand of GeTiera] :
John Goerraxit, Obarle^^ Jonesi.
Wm. Warvic^ Vm, Teas.
Joseph Sbelum. Jamef^ Andersion.
Pleasant Dawson, Edward Oaner,
Will Ixmng. Alex'r XeAlesander,
TUman Walton.
Commission cA James Cnreton as Captain ol Artillery annexed to the Juim' ITih
Eighth Brigade.
John Etasts, Se., to the Goverxor. JniwiSih
Recommends Wm. Martin as a paymaster for scoats and rangera.
M. Armstroxo to John Pendleton, Esg. June I8ih
In consequence of a jud^^ment obtained in the General Court by the CUrk«bui]g
Commissioners of the road from the State road to the mouth of litUo
Kanawha, against Warman, late Sheriff of Monongalia, Fi. Fa. issued
returnable to last November Term, which was levied by a Deputy Sheriff
upon five negroes, and although the Commissioners officially requested
him to give public notice of the day of sale in Marion, whore they ro*
side, yet he only advertised in the neighborhood, and sold them for £11
odd shillings, as will appear by his return. A second execution issued
returnable to last court. In the interim it appears that Col. William
McCleery and Warman went to the house of Jenkins, who purchased
said Nugroes only to receive a small sum for which he was bound as
security for Warman, and McCleery paid Jenkins the money and de-
manded the Negroes as his property. He refused, but actually delivered
thom to Warman as his property, and they remained, or a greater part
of them, with Warman. I advised the Sheriff to seize them by the last
execution which he did. McCleery advises a Jury to be summoned, and
notwithstanding, Jenkins, who was honest in the matter, swore as above
stated; the jury determined in favor of McCleery, and the Sheriff gave
them up to him. and only two on whom there was no lien were sold, and
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1794, no other property. I am specially directed by the commissioners to give
June 19th you this information as their attorney, as you appear by the law of 92
to be the proper officer to notify the Executive of such fraudulent pro-
ceedings. Although, perhaps the last law appointing agents may have
made a material alteration which we have not yet seen. Mr. Martin,
the Bearer, will pay you £89. 3. 8. in certificates, the nett proceeds of
the sales under both executions.
I am, Sir, &c.
Acts of '92, Chap. 16, Sect. 22, directs that cases like this shall be laid
before the Executive.
Mr. Thomas Yaughan, a deputy Sherifif of Mecklenburg, has for many
years collected the public taxes in the said County; in that business his
precission and punctuality is unparalled; he has requested me to men-
tion him to the Honorable Board on a Supposition that Mr. Goodwyn,
agent, intends to resign.
J. PENDLETON/^
18th June, 1794.
June 19th Phil. R, Fbndall to the Governor.
Alexandria ^ have before me your favor of the 16th of June, and now enclose
you a post note for 78 84-100 dollars at ten days, being the amount ot the
cut silver and price of German Gold received in March. As we neglected
to forward it at an earlier day, the note is made at 10 instead of 60
days' date.
I have, &c.
June 19th MosES Mann to the Governor.
Point Refuses to obey the orders of Capt. Clendenin, and threatens to re>
Pleasant gjg^ jf gy^jj orders are consistent with the orders of the Executive.
Kanawha, June 3d, 1794.
Sir:
It is with extreme distress of mind that I find myself compelled
to repeat my former orders to you in ordering you to the post by me
assigned to you at Belleville. Whether you stay at the mouth of Kan-
awha, and James Yanbibber's removal to Bellville contrary to my order,
was a matter of accommodation between you and him, I aui not at
^"^■^K present able to judge. But if I am to be answerable for the conse-
CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS. 189
qaejices of your conduct, I feel myself disposed to find that you con- 1794.
duct yourselves in conformity to ray orders. If you, sir, had any in- Jime 19th
structions giving your command over the volunteer militia allowed for
Kanawha, Greenbrier, and Bath, it would have been a ver}^ easy mat-
ter for you to have made them known to me, when I so very particu-
larly requested you to do it as you went on with your men to that
point. Sorry I am indeed at the unhappy fate and loss of your two
brothers, not without reason to think that had you been present, this
carnage might have been prevented. I indeed sincerely lament the
loss of those useful men. True it is, that I did not expect nor desire
you to devote the whole of your time at Bellville, but expected as
James Vanbibber was by me particularly ordered to do his duty at the
point, I at least expected that the greatest part of your time would be
spent at Bellville, as it would be very unnecessary for you both to be at
the point.
I find, Sir, that in carrying on the Ranging Business that I have de-
feated the intentions of sundry parties of Indians that have visited our
Settlement — not that I had the Fortune to fall in with them, but the.
Sign or Traces by my Company made has served to alarm them. There-
fore, I hope that this part of duty will not be neglected, either on the
part of you or Mr. Vanbibber.
Sir, it is not possible for me to take leave of you until I express my
sorrow in thinking that there is not that harmony amongst us that
ought to exist. Indeed, I find very little Gratification in commanding
when I find a Tardy disposition to obey. However, having been in-
formed that you have said that you have separate Orders from mine, I
shall make use of the first opportunity to enquire of the Executive why
they have not communicated them to me. In the meantime, shall con-
tinue to repeat my Instructions to you until I am otherwise OfScially
directed.
I wish your health success, and am, &c.,
Your Ob't Serv't,
WM. CLENDENIN, C. Volt.
Kanawha, April 9, 1794.
Sir:
In consequence of the two new settlements that are about to take
place, to-wit: Captain Cooper's and Robinson, I presume it will not be
possible to spare more than a Sergeant, Corporal and twelve privates
for to Guard Bellville. You will, therefore, with all imaginable dispatch,
have them forwarded to that place. These will be Exclusive of the two
Booute, which, I suppose have, previous to this, been appointed by Colonel
Thomas Lewis.
I am, &c.,
WM. CLENDENIN, C. V. M.
Li«9Qtesant Moses Mann.
190 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1794. Thos. Lewis to thb Governor.
June 19th As Lieutenant Mann has in part informed your Excellency of his dis-
Point pute with Capticin Clendenin. Give me leave to add that rather than
Pleasant
Lieutenant Mann shall be obliged to obey any of his orders, he will quit
the service, and every man he brought on will immediately return home
after his resignation.
Lieutenant Mann as an officer has always conducted himself Ex-
tremely well, and has strictly adhered to the instructions given him by
Colonel Steel. He has advised and consulted with me on all occasions.
I was always willing to give him every information in my power, until
Captain Clendenin interfered with his command, who says he is ap-
pointed to the command of the Volunteer Militia in Bath, Greenbrier and
£[anawha. On the ITth of Mav. Lieutenant Mann had two Brothers
killed by the Indians in sight of Bellville Station. They committed no
depredations on our Frontier since that time.
I have. &C'.
JunedOth Wm. FREDERICK, AST., TO THE GOVERKOR.
RkhmoDd Endeavouring to enlist the interest of the Governor in a scheme for
Insurance.
•^
JanedOtli J- IXXESs AtTORXET-Ge>ERAU TO THE GOVERXOR.
RiduDODd Ittdosed I send the mortgages upon Hoh Richeeon's Estate, a fonner
Sbeiiff of the county of King William, which have been submitted to
me tor advioe by Mr. Temple.
The verdicts of the juries form no impediment to an Investigatioii of
the vaKditv of these Instruments in a court of chancerv, which I wouM
nKommeiKl to be resort«d to in these and all similar instaDcc&. If the
mortgages shall af^pear to have been made from cc^losave motiTasv. tbcv
wiU be decreed invalid, and the Jodgments of the Commonwealtli wiO
take their coorse npon any profierty thus tendulently covered : and if
on tihe other hand, tbey shall be foand to have been entered into on bona
Me conditions, t^en the eoart will decree an immediate sale of the mort-
g^u^ effects, the fir«4 prwloct tberM>f to be applied to disekarve i^
del< of the &ir nK>ngageie. and the balance, if aBv.snbjkeied to tlie poblic
excmitioBs. In ico5>i \>f ibe ea^^c^ of tbis Kind, a^iiho^ the mort^ra^^cs may
kave been ^Minded on ttir e{«nfaderai5onSs yet I believe it will vexy tre>
qncatlrke^&ciEyrered lihat tbe considerations are CTeaxhrdH|Moponkmai»
DO file valne of the propmy pied^^ed. This haxriar to p«hlir Ji
CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS. 191
woald be completely removed in all such instances by empowering the 1794.
agents to purchase the property for the Commonwealth, sell it out again, June 20th
pay the mortgagees their just demands, reserving the balance to satisfy
the public claims. li under such circumstances, the agents could be au-
thorized to give a short credit, taking the bonds for the property thus
sold in the name of the Governor for the time being, so that they might
be amenable to the motions of the auditor, I am satisfied great public
benefit would result from the adoption of such a measure. I await the
orders of the Executive as to the official part they may direct me to take
in the present cases and all future ones of a similar nature.
With great respect, I have, &c.
Simon Morgan to thb Generals of Division. June 20th
Inclosed herewith you will receive the General Orders of the Com- Richmond
mander-in-chief of the Militia, which will govern you in preparing the
proportion due from Divisions required to form the Detachment ordered :
Division No. 1, is to furnish 2,816 men, including officers.
Division No. 2, is to furnish 2,478 men, including officers.
Division No. 3, is to furnish 3,041 men, including officers.
Division No. 4, is to furnish 3,042 men, including officers.
Yon will be pleased to make Known to your respective Brigadiers the
quota due from Brigades, who will make a fair apportionment in the
Regiments composing their Brigades.
Returns from them to you of their progress in completing their respec-
tive quotas must be monthly demanded, as I must receive from you
monthly your Division Return, counting the receipt of this letter as the
beginning of the month.
I have, Ac.
N. B. — Your Returns or any other business with me respecting the
Militia will be directed to me in Fauquier county, or Mr. Samuel Cole-
man in Richmond.
o. M.
The foreging are instructions of the Adjutant-General to Division
Crenerals for appointing the quota due from the Brigades of their respec-
tive Divisions.
Petition to thb Governor in Council. Jane20th
For the pardon of Paol, one of the parties condemned to death in the
Coart of Powhatan for participating in the murder of Wm. Bradley, the
overaeer of ColoDel Wm. Mayo, on the ground that bis conviction was
192 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1794. obtained on the testimony of a negro boy 13 years old, of seeing Paul
June 20th ^ith the others go into the house, and from a confession made to Mr.
John Toney when he apprehended Paul, that he was guilty, this confes-
sion having been made on the advice of some one that he would thereby
be allowed to turn state's evidence against the others, and thereby save
himself, this confession subsequently believed to be false.
The following are some of the names of parties who having learned
of a petition for pardon of negro Paul, condemned for participation in
the murder of Wm. Bradley, of Powhatan, are signed to a remonstrance
against said pardon and sent to the Governor :
John Nunnally, John Netherland, Jr.,
John Ligon, Francis Lewis,
Chas. Powell, Frederick Woodson,
James Taylor, Bartlett Sizer,
Jos. Mosby, William Moseby,
Thos. Gordon, Seth Ligon,
William Mayo, John Carter,
Benj'n Woodson, Samuel Steger,
Hickman Spiller, Alex'r Dugan.
June 20th Wm. Mayo TO CoLo. JoHN Steel.
Liberty Remonstrance against the pardon of Paul, convicted in the Court of
Hall Powhatan of participating in the murder of Wm. Bradley, and en-
closing a certificate of Mrs. Toyce Railey to having heard Paul confess
that he was present at the murder.
June 20th At a Court of Oyer & Terminer, held in Powhatan County, at the
courthouse in Scottsville, on Friday, the 23rd day of May, 1794, for the
trial of Joe, a male slave, the property of William Mayo, & Moses, a
male slave, the property of Robert Mitchell :
Present in Court: L. Mosby, Vincent Markham, Rich*d Crump, Will
Mosely, L. Mosby, Jr., Edmund Logwood, Geo. Williamson, and William
Bentley, Gentlemen Justices.
The Court being given to understand and be informed that the above-
named slaves did, on the night of the 7th of May, conspire and murder
Wm. Bradley, of Powhatan, whereupon they were arraigned therefor.
Joe confessed himself guilty; Moses said he was not guilty. Divers
witnesses being examined, and Moses heard in his own defence, it was
CALENDAE OF STATE PAPEES. 193
the opinion of the court that Moses was not guilty. In the case oi Joe, 1794.
it was the opinion of the court that he was guilty, and that he should June 20th
be executed on the 24th day of June next.
The court valued him, said Joe, at £125.
Alexander Campbell, Attorney-General of the United States, June 22d
TO THE Governor.
I have read the representations of the British consul at Norfolk re- Richmoud
specting the violences said to have been committed by some citizens of
this State upon the Bnga. Ann, at York Town; and tho' the Consul
appears to consider them to be of such enormity and extent as to
involve the neutrality of our Government, yet I cannot discern in them
anything more than the features of a common Trespass, committed by
a riotous assembly of men upon the property of a Foreigner. The
reversal of the flag belonging to the vessel was unquestionably a breech
of good manners; but an indecorum of that kind can no more be con-
sidered as imputable to the American Government, or as an affront to
the sovereignty of England, than any ordinary differences which might
occur between the citizens of this country and the subjects of that in
the Territory of either. The vessel is the property of an Individual,
and if any injury has been done to it, the owner has as ample remedy
against the persons who did the injury as any citizen could claim in a
like situation; and more than this, I presume, he cannot fairly ask.
But if he should desire further satisfaction, it seems to me that the
courts of the State are alone competent to afford it. The Peace of the
State, and of the State only, has been violated. It therefore belongs to
the State to punish the violation ; and I know of nothing, either in the
Constitution or Laws of the United States, which requires or would
justify the interposition of their judicial power in such a case. But
whether there be or not, as the Tribunals are competent to the full pun-
ishment of all infractions of the public peace and order committed within
the limits of their jurisdiction, I consider this as a sufficient reason why,
on the present as on every like occasion, I ought to decline any inter-
ference on the part of the United States.
I have, &c.
Richard Gaines to the Governor. Juiie22d
Complains of the recommendation of John Hackley as major of the
regiment, to which complainant's company belonged, also to the recom-
mendation of Samuel Henning i^ captain ot si^id company,
25
194
CALBNDAK OF STATE PAPEES.
1794.
June 22d
Charlotte
Ro. Bedford to thb Governor.
Enclosed you will receive a warrant of Hugh & Cry against the per-
sons who have clandestinely taken from Peggy Howell two of her chil-
dren. The said Woman is a free Mulatto of this County, and is in
very Indigent circumstances.
The crime is of that nature that I need not suggest to you that it re-
quires the public notice. It is requested that you will publish, by way
of proclamation, In the Virginia Gazette, a true state of the case, as
also in the different States within the Union, particularly the Southern
States; or take whatever other measures to regain the children which
you in your wisdom may judge most proper, as it is undoubtedly a cose
wherein the whole community are in some measure interested.
I am, &c.
June 23d
Halifax
James McCraw to the Governor.
Desiring to be informed whether Jas. Dejarnette, a Justice of the Peace,
who removed to Essex and was absent several years, could on return to
the county again perform the duties of Justice under his old commission.
June 23d
Sam. Coleman to the Lieutenant-Qovbrnor.
During the continuance of the contagious fever with which Philadel-
phia was so afflicted in the course of the last fall, the County Court of
Loudoun was directed to pursue such steps as prudence might dictate
for preventing the introduction of that pestilential disease into this
Commonwealth.
The enclosed papers state the expence ineurred in pursuance of the
measures adopted, and are submitted to the Executive for their direc-
tion thereon.
I have, &c.
[Papers not found.]
June 23d
Robert Pacje to the Governor.
Frederick Mr. Thomas Taylor Page will deliver you a Letter fi*om the Bscheator
of this county authenticating a claim which I have against your Excel-
lency acting under the Eesolution of the last Assembly respecting Ee-
cheutors, J^c, for the sum of fifty Guineas, which yg^ wUl bo pleased tQ
jtr ^i=r\n5F i^vptstas- i^.
C Bi^it
it. -mdl '*im III II HUM I rii«r :iw DcfMtttUuw^ > jt ^tmiKl tM4>f%HiRk suk
tuihiaMSw w^U ^£n^ «Hsk iii«etioiu^ jik jnu luur .!»hi«s^v«i !:>t^Hi$ilt^ :%iHi ;^
Drier 4f tt&tt E^tnsikas <ir EBmpiiai :ftC Wiilttuiwlluc:^ \m uchr ^Kt^HH^ ^t4h«^i^
i&r sixteen. famxaA Mad sx ^ibiliinrf^ :uiii -^ixptim^r. pii^:iJl>lu cm^ i;wtj9^^ tf>l^ ^^^^^
son, Siierif *i£ S^ua^iHkiiyi, mr <£sp«HiiM «n: brmcto^ WrUitim ^IS/c«$ik 2$^ tiir
Jobn Sflutk pnr? iior EVAoflsoKL t^ iiie tii^r ai%>asj^l^«»&Misv ^ivi ;i^ ^\K^¥«A s!nAi#^ is^
Juror mt the Katc^ lent ^ tW Ot^^rt :U R^jt^^ Ow^kc^kiwmiFMv h^ ^^v^^j^k^
beittg ilie exfMKcil eo»iitoe« o<r kft^ tMiilr is lib mliM«w 1%^ iW ^nr^^y^x
of ike Indiftikiw to wkkh ke ttd(J« oiuk : »fiM» I W ^mKhUx ii h^ X^it^v'^sn^
Cooper ms to the dMm^er to Im a|>pKkiMiik4 ml iW limi^ «M;^I^ iiH Jis<^M
Smith's neigkborkood, Ifron IndimD iacorsMi^k
Thomas Price to Johx Dawj^ox. nU^h^^M^^
Asking opinion as to the right of agi^nts to ii )H>r tH>uU oUim^n) \\yi
them, which the auditor declines to pay.
D. Hunt to the Govrrxor.
JlHU^^Mh
Belates the action of the Court of Pittsylvania oounty in Uiit iH^pum* IMMnvivmiin
mendation of officers of the militia at the February County Coiui, Hhd «^^mmV)'
196 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1794. the dissatisfaction created thereby, whereupon the court was re-con-
June 26th vened in June to reconsider the said recommendations when the fol-
lowing were recommended: John Wilson, as Col. of first regiment, Wm.
Dix, as Major in the first Battalion, Wm. Harrison, as Major in second
Battalion, and a list ot Captains and subaltern officers recommended by
the Court furnished to the Executive, and commissions for the officers
so recommended solicited.
June 26th At a Court held for Pittsylvania county the 16th day of June, 1794 :
Present. — John Wilson, James Johnson, Gilbert Hunt, William Clark,
William Wilkinson, Stephen Coleman, William Harnson, William Wit-
chie, Vincent Shelton, Joshua Stone, Samuel Calland, William Dix,
Chrispie Shelton, Gentlemen.
Ordered, That the following Boundaries divide this county into two
districts, to-wit: Beginning at Halifax county line where it crosses
Banister river, thenoe up the said river to Hickeys road, thence along
the said road to Henry County line; and that the militia in the South
District shall compose the first Regiment, and the Militia of the North
District shall compose the second.
A Copy — Teste:
JOS. AKIN, D. C. P. C.
June 26th Joseph Biggs ^
V8. - Charges.
Capt. J no. McCullock, )
Prefers charges against Captain John McCullock for conduct while on
a scout on the Muskingon in November, 1793, whereupon a general
court martial was ordered by General Biggs, to be composed of officers
of the Tenth Brigade, the court to state to the Governor the evidence
and facts, together with their sentence, signed by the president of court.
June 26th Thomas Johnson, David Stuart, Daniel Carroll, Commission-
ers TO THE Governor.
Washington You will excuse, Sir, Our importunity; we have calculated on the
City Virginia Donation as a part of the income to defray the current ex-
penses, and we feel that from every other source we cannot supply the
deficiency so as to carry us through with credit, notwithstanding we
have contracted our operations narrower than we should otherwise have
done.
We beg the Executive to consider what a disagreeable situation we
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 197
are placed in, and how mach the public interest is injured by this disap- 1794.
pointment. On the one hand the eye of impatience is fixed on the pro- June 26th
gress of the Business intrusted to our direction; on the other we can
command nothing of what we had calculated on from the engagement
of a State, and lassitude and doubt benumn individuals.
We entreat you that measures may be taken to furnish us with at
least some of this money soon,
And are, sir, &c.
J. Pendleton to John Dawson. June 26th
I confess I have questioned the propriety of the claim set up by the
Agents to an allowance of 10 per cent, on all arrearages paid into the
Treasury subsequent to their appointment, on a cursory supposition that
the Law would not give a reward but for services rendered; in other
words, that where the Agency was not nor could not from the nature of
the business possibly be employed, the Agent would have no right to
the 10 per cent, on payments thus circumstanced.
If the terms Sheriffs or collectors, used in the 6th section of the Law,
were intended (as I conceive they were) to describe the acting officers,
surely the claim cannot be supported, but if they should be construed
to apply to the debtors (which would be strange as the word delinquent
is not used to show that the Legislature meant them), it would require
more technical subtlety than you are master of to weaken their claim.
My opinion is perhaps a singular one, but I must own you are very
much inclined to think from the Law that where the payment is made
by the delinquent debtor before any proceedings are commenced, and
the Agency in nowise employed, the Agent is not entitled to the 10 per
cent.
E. Mason to the Governor. June 27th
As arms have been in some instances granted to Infantry Companys,
and there are but few whose situation more require them than ours
(being immediately on two navigable rivers and surrounded by Towns),
I hope, if respect is paid to locality, that you may believe my Company,
which belongs to*the lower Battallion, entitled to your encouragement.
Receiving arms will create a Military pride, which I hope will induce
young men to offer their services, to prevent the stigma of their fathers
being draughted.
Your answer will be gratefully received.
I am, Sec.
198 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1794. John IIicks to the Governor.
June 27th Having been informed that the Executive of this State have, or are
Richmond about adopting, measures to organize the militia, and establish the quota
to be furnished by Virginia, on such principles as to be enabled to march
at a moment's warning, agreeable to the act of Congress of the United
States, I last evening called a meeting of the Richmond Troop of Horse,
when that subject was laid before them, and have the pleasure, by their
consent, to make a tender of their services as a part of the first detach-
ment from this State, taking the earliest opportunity of making this
communication to you.
I have, &c.
Division Orders.
The requisition contained in General Orders of the I5th for one troop
of Cavalry from the 4th Division, must be complied with by the 14th
Brigade ; the General of which will be pleased to take care that the
troop annexed to said Brigade be accordingly prepared & ready to move
at a moment's warning.
H
June 27th H. KnOX TO THE GOVERNOR.
War I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Excellency's
Department favor of the 18th and 19th instant, the first of which contained informa-
tion relative to the equipment of the Danstable at Norfolk, owned or
commanded by John Cooke, & the last relatively to a British Brig,
which you understood to have been restored upon her arrival at Nor-
folk, she being evidently taken within the limits of the pi*otection of the
United States.
The President being absent upon the receipt of these letters, they
have been laid before the heads of the departments.
The equipment of the Danstable at Norfolk is considered as a serious
evil, & contravening essentially the principles of our neutrality. It is
understood at present that she is in the River Delaware, towards its
entrance. Application is therefore made to the minister of France that
he would instantly cause hor to be divested of her warlike equipments,
under the inspection of an officer of the United States. Little doubt is
entertained of his compliance, provided she should still be within the
reach of his orders. If, however, he should decline his interference, it
is probable that some effectual measures may be used to compel Mr.
Cooper to conform his vessel to the principles which have been pre-
scribed upon this subject.
The original arming of any vessels belonging to the belligerent pow-
CALENDAK OF STATE PAPERS. 199
era, whether designed for offence or defence, war or commerce, is abso- 1794.
lately prohibited within the United States. June 27th
All augmentation of force to any vessels of the above description is
also prohibited. This rule will prevent new Gun Carriages from being
made, new port holes from being cut in any vessels, additional guns
mounted, or the size or calibre of any gun being changed or altered in
any manner whatever. This rule had complete operation upon the
British letter of Marque ship Jane, which came into the port of Phila-
delphia in July, 1793. New Gun Carriages were made for 4 guns,
which the said vessel had brought in her hold, and she had new port
holes cut. All these were considered as unlawful, and accordingly the
additional guns were dismounted, the new gun carriages relanded, and
the new port holes dismounted, and effectually closed up.
Any further explanations of any of the rules heretofore transmitted
to your Excellency shall be promptly given.
I have the honor herein to transmit enclosed an act relatively to the
preservation of our neutrality, entitled an act in addition to the act for
the punishment of certain crimes against the United States, and also a
new rule as to the sailing of vessels of war of the belligerant nations
from the United States.
I shall have the honor shortly to transmit some further rules rela-
tively to neutral vessels, or vessels belonging to citizens of the United
States arming or equipping for war within our ports.
I have, &o.
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CALENDAR OF STATE PAPEES.
June 27lh Return of Laborers employed at Fort Nelson, Commencing the 16th and
ending the 28th of June;
3
12
10
12 i '
6 :
June 29tli, 1794.
WM. GRAVES.
CAIiKyDAR OF STATE PAPERS, Jftl
Retoni of Laborers emplordd *t Fort Xcafolk, ComiDeiicinig tb* l^tii 17)
and ending the 2Sth of June : Jv&e STlli
IS
5 $ i 5
«^ 5^ ^5 1
Jane 16,
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46
17,
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11
18,
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11
19,
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11
20,
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-
-
11
21,
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-
-
10
23,
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-
•
9
24,
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9
25,
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9
26,
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8
27,
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7
28,
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5
June 29th,
1794.
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WM. GRAVES.
RoBBRT Taylor to the Governor. June 29th
When I had the honor of Beeing you here I suggested that I imagined Norfolk
the Common Hall of this Borough would have occasion for the money
borrowed of it for the use of the Distressed French from St. Domingo,
and which I promised should be repaid from the first money received
from the Treasury for them.
A few days since I was called on by the Chamberlain for the sum
two hundred pounds, and of which Colonel Newton, the then Mayor,
promised to inform you, but as he may not have done so, and as I fear the
Hall has great use for the money, you will excuse my taking the liberty
of mentioning it again to you.
I have, ^.
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Ibcir ferrkitf fliuJl iiammM- luioeatasrr
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To tbe cAofsr^ ^•cskiiicf' xbe pkafcRhur and ii<«etfiDl :ui«^ M f>K«>i<(^ir)ti^ ^f'l)!
their loDdeA sQcnnaciii. limiie jnlluv nf nmiDrauU ir^^^nr «fi^ Yilit:^^ij|ii)
feKcitT. Xert i* onr dmj tci Gr»d. » our dmr ^a aut 0«iw^y , w>>^^li
we onlj eompkaahr di^iciiu^ wbtm i^d ii>e cbj^mMefr ^ a <tiX4«Mi) Hiitlif^)
and obedient to ti>e OosiHmsztidii and ii»e Law, we d^it^ tW <^m<'t^
of a soldier, readx asd desermiiMid t^ vindicate and TMiiiitai^R t W 4H^)X>i
and rights of oiir towenr. To irive fall ed^K<t to <^r ♦xwt^Afw^ I W ^\mwi
mander in chief be^ kare to iHipre!» is tbe iai>$it <(JinM^ w^v»«w^ ^Ml^ 1^
General QfficepgL. tbe propriety c4 tbear b«5iowingerer>' att'M^t'K^v^ i>^ t^V^^
power toward tbe doe diseipJine ot tbetr i>e«p<^tire <s^rp^ a\(wl jv^^^^m^^
himself from his knowledge of the Gentlemen whti>m h<^ axM\(V«:^v^ «lt^
well as from the anxious zeal to acquire military knt>w)<si|;t^ >9rh^h \h<^^
vades his fellow citixens, that their endeavors ean not W ^ma>^iUlS|t
If then, thos principled, and thus p^(^pa^Ml, while wi> iidmi\h> ^hi^ w(ih^
and humane policy which influenced the c^>uncils of Am^^HuMi^ (h ih^U'
efforts to preserve to us the incalculable ble^ing^ ot )>^th\ x^'i^ nhv^U ^M\
counter the dangers of war with the consoling refli>etioi\ ih«^t U« x^\\\%
are not imputable to our nation.
Division Ordrrs.
Each Aid-de>Camp will please to provide th«mii«»lviMii with n hiuik lov
the purpose of registering General and division ortlt^rs, and \k\\ dliMitMoHM
from the Adj.-General transmitted by himsolfi tho Mii|ois()tihi)t*Ml, or, In
bis absence, by the Senior Brigadier.
204 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
1794. The circulation of the above orders, & the receipt and transmission of
Jane 30th Brigade Returns, will form part of the duty of the aid-de-camp.
Major-General Lee has been pleased to appoint Thomas Nelson, ot
Yorktown, and Taylor, of Petersburg, his aids-de-camp, who are
to be obeyed & respected accordingly.
The second & 8th Brigade, particularly, are assigned to Major Taylor.
The & 14th Brigades are assigned to Major Nelson.
July 4th. — Division Orders.
The 4th division are required to furnish one Brigadier, three complete
regiments, and nine complete companys.
The Brigadier being appointed in General Orders, it is only necessary
to apportion to the Brigades their respective quotas, which is done by
reference to the laws of Congress & the bill organizing the militia, and
^ by counting each regiment to be complete, there being as yet no returns
from the Brigades of their respective force.
2d brigade consists of six regiments; and will furnish one Brigadier,
a Brigade Inspector, 2 majors, 9 captains, 9 Lieutenants, 8 Ensigns, 35
Sergeants, 35 corporals, 18 Drums & Fifes, 1 Paymaster, 1 Quartermas-
ter, 1 adjutant, 1 Surgeon, 1 Surgeon's mate, 1 Sergeant-major, & 551
privates.
8th Brigade consists of six rog'ts; and will furnish 1 Lt.-Col., 1 major,
9 captains, 9 Lieutenants, 8 Ensigns, 1 paymaster, 1 adjutant, 1 Quar-
tei master, 1 surgeon, 1 surgeon's mate, 1 Sergeant-major, 1 Drum-major,
1 Fife-major, 35 Sergeants, 35 corporals, 18 Drums & Fifes, & 551 pri-
vates.
9th Brigade consists of 7 Reg'ts; & will furnish 1 Lt.-Col., 2 majors,
10 Captains, 10 Lieutenants, 10 Ensigns, 1 Paymaster, 1 adjutant, 1
Quartermaster, 1 Surgeon, 1 Surgeon's mate, 1 Sergeant-major, 1 Drum-
major, 1 Fife-major, 40 Sergeants, 40 Corporals, 20 Drums & Fifes, & 646
privates.
14th Brigade consists of 8 Reg'ts; & will furnish 1 Lt.-Col., 2 majors,
10 Captains, 10 Lieutenants, 11 Ensigns, 1 paj-master, 1 adjutant, 1
Quartermaster, 1 Surgeon, 1 Surgeon's mate, 1 Sergeant-major, 2 Drum-
majors, 2 Fife-majors, 41 Sergeants, 41 corporals, 20 Drums & Fifes, &
754 privates.
The Brigadiers will please to exert themselves to carry into full
effects the General Orders with all convenient dispatch, & will make
report of their proceedings with the required returns to the Major-
General, to whom no satisfaction can be more gratifying than that
which he hopes to derive from the exemplary and soldier-like conduct
of the division which he has the honor to command.
For the General Officers, the dark blue coat, skirts lined with buff,
capes, lapels and cuffs buff, buttons yellow.
Epaulets gold, one on each shoulder, black cocked hat, with black
cockade, black stock, boots and side arms.
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That tho UDiform tor the Infantry be a dark blue surtourt, with half- 1794.
lapels, duffs and capes white, white lining and buttons, vests and over- June 30th
alls white, with black gaiters, black half-boots, black stocks, hat round
and cocked in the lefl side, with black cockade.
That the uniform of the grenadiers be the same with the Infantry,
with the distinction of longer coats and cocked hats.
That the uniform for the Cavalry be a short green coat with buttons,
lining, half-lapels, cuffs and capes white, white vests and leather breeches,
with Jack boots, spurs and black stocks and black leather cap dressed
on the crown with bear skin.
That the Officers of the Infantry, Grenadiers, Riflemen and Cavalry
be distinguished by epaulets of silver, the officers of Artillery be dis-
tinguished by epaulets of gold; field officers to wear two epaulets,
the captains one on the right, the subalterns one on the lefl; all officers
to wear side arms and boots.
That the uniform for the Rifle company be linen hunting shirts of
purple colour, with overalls of the same, leather moccasins, or shoes. In-
fantry hats with black stock.
Alexander Campbell, Attorney-General of the United States, juiy 2d
TO THE Governor.
I observe by the letter of the British Consul at Norfolk that the Richmond
owners of the vessels alledged to have been captured within the mar-
ine limits of the United States, have libelled them in the District Court
of Maryland with a view, I presume, to litigate there the legality of
their capture.
If this be the case, the question is sub judice, and being before the
court of another district, is out of the sphere of my official agency. •
The only case of this sort in which I have acted, was one which I un-
derstood to be depending before the Executive of the United States,
but as the district courts have now exclusive jurisdiction upon such
subjects, the evidence to be taken must be obtained by the parties con-
cerned, in the modes prescribed by law.
I have, &c.
John Trigg to the Governor. July 3d
In consequence of the militia of Bedford county being divided into Bedford
two regiments, and designated by the 10th and 91st regiments, this has county
occasioned a contrariety of opinions amongst the militia officers res-
pecting the raising companys of light Infantry by voluntary enlistment.
206 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
1794. Some of the officers are of opinion that as those companys are to be
July 3d raised by voluntary enlistment, that consequently they have a right to
enlist them from any other regiment other than that which they live
in; while others of the officers think that the enlistment of those men
are confined to the respective regiments of which the officers are an-
nexed to make a part of. Would your Excellency be so good to signify
your opinion as to the latitude which the law gives respecting the enlist-
ment of men of the above description, and in the mean time,
I am, &c.
July 6th John Hamilton to the Governor.
Norfolk I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of yours of the 2d of
July.
Mr. Moore, the clerk of the court of Admiralty, has arrived, and has
taken the interrogatories of the witnesses in the case of the ship
Charles and Schooner Delight, so that business being now settled, your
Excellency will be pleased to decline any further trouble on the occa-
sion.
I am authentically informed that John Sinclair and others of Smith-
field, as now fitting out a large ship as a privateer to carry twenty
guns, and that a Capt. Doharty and a Mr. now in this place and
Portsmouth, are enlisting and recruiting men for the said ship.
This being contrary to an act of Congress passed last session, you will
no doubt take such steps as appears to you proper to put a stop to the
equipment of the said ship contrary to the laws of neutrality, and to
the above act of Congress made for such purposes.
I inclose you an Invoice of my Plate with the first Cost and Charges,
& a State of the lowest price I will take. The payment, either Cash,
Bills of Exchange, Tobacco, or Flour, at the market price. The arti-
cles have never been used, and are now in the case.
I had just wrote this far, when I was favored with your Excellency's
letter of the 3d, with the Attorney -Generars inclosed, and thank yoo
for your attention to this Business, which is exactly conducted as Mr.
Campbell has stated.
With, &c.
July 6th Proclamation of Governor Lbb.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia — A Proclamation.
Whereas, I have received information that some wicked and evil-dis-
posed person or persons, whose names are unknown, did; on the night
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of the 20th of Jane last, feloniously steal and take away Two Children 1794.
of Peggy Howell, a free Mulatto living in the county of Charlotte, with July 6th
a design, as is supposed, to sell them in some of the neighboring States
as Slaves, the name & description of which children are contained in
the Hue and Cry subjoined. And whereas, the rights of humanity arc
deeply interested in the restoration of the Children to their parent,
and the good order of society is involved in the punishment of the
offenders, I do by and with the advice of the Council of State issue
this my Proclamation offering a Reward of Fifly Dollars for the recovery
of each of the said children, and the further 'sum of one hundred dollars
for apprehending and securing in the public jail of Charlotte county
the offender or offenders.
Given under my hand as Governor, and under the Seal ot the Com-
monwealth, in Council Chamber, at Richmond, this 8th day of July, one
thousand seven hundred and ninety-four.
HENRY LEE.
To the Sheriffs and Constables within the Commonwealth of Virginia
to whom this shall come :
Charlotte County, Set. :
Whereas Peggy Howell, of this county (Mulatto free woman), has
this day made oath before me, Robert Bedford, one of the Justices of
the Peace for the county aforesaid, that on the night of the 20th instant
(June) two of her children were kidnapped and feloniously taken away
by persons unknown, who are since fled for the same, and are not yet
apprehended.
These are therefore in the name of the Commonwealth, to charge and
command you, and every — of you, in your several precincts, to search
diligently for the said persons, and to make hue and cry after them from
county to county, and if you shall find the persons by whom the said
robbery was committed, or whom you shall have just cause to suspect
thereof, that then you apprehend and bring him, her, or them, before
some Justice of the Peace of the county where they shall be taken, to
be dealt with as the law directs.
Given under my hand this 22d of June, 1794.
ROBERT BEDFORD.
P. S. The children were both boys, between four and five years old,
stout and well made. One named Peter Toney, of a dark complexion,
is blind of his right eye, having a film over it, and in his lefl eye a small
white speck near the sight; has recently lost one of his finger nails by
a wound ; has a wound in his forehead, occasioned by a burn, which is
not quite well, and may probably leave a scar. His hair (which is not
inelined to be very long) ht^ b^en lately trimed pretty close, i^ll tQ ^
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1794. little on the back part of his neck, between his ears. Had on when he
July 6th was taken away, a coat and overalls of blue plains, his coat (having a
row of small metal buttons on each side and no button hole) was fastened
by strings. The other, named Edmund Booker, of a dark complexion
likewise, his hair short and sun burnt, his fore teeth decayed and turned
black, has a scar on his right knee, occasioned by a burn ; had on when
taken away, an osnabrigs shirt.
July 6th At a Court of Oyer & Terminer held at the Court-house of Spotsyl-
vania County on Monday, the seventh day of July, one thousand seven
hundred and ninety-four, for the trial of Ned, a negro man slave, the
property of Peggy Chew Carter, of the county of Caroline, and of
Harry, a negro man slave, the property of Jerry Morton of- the said
County of Spotsylvania, who stand charged with the murder of James,
a negro man slave, the property of the said Jeremiah Morton.
After hearing the testimony of divers witnesses and of them, the
prisoners, the court found them both guilty of the crime of murder as
charged and sentenced them to be hung on Monday, the 11th day of
August next.
July 8th A. Lewis to the Governor.
Botetourt Inclosed you will have a letter containing Capt. Crockett's resigna-
tion, with his reasons, which I have taken the earliest opportunity by
accidental conveyance to make you acquainted with, and am heartily
sorry for the loss of so good an officer. I hope your Excellency will
consider the disagreeable situation that I now stand in, having com-
mand of three companys and almost without officers. You are too well
acquainted with the command of troops to expect that soldiers will do
their duty fully without under the eye of those they are obliged to obey.
Were the troops garrisoned convenient to others, it might be done, but
where in so many different stations as those are, and at so considerable
a distance from others, it is impossible, and hope that Capt. Ci*ockett's
place will be immediately filled by commissioning a proper person, and
also subalterns for the vacancys now in the companys occasioned by the
resignations of Ensigns Campbell and Adams.
When I left the frontiers the other day all was well. Some time ago
we were amused with the prospect of peace with the Cherokees, by a
talk from the Hanging Man to Governor Blount. At that time, an
Indian among those Tribes, known by the title of Colonel Watts, with
some other of the chiefs, were at Pensacola, since which they have re*
turned, and report says that Watts has sent in a Talk to Governor
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 209
Bloont that he may expect nothing but war; that he is determined to 1794.
have revenge for the blood spilt. If this is true, we shall have plenty to do. July 8th
Having a very considerable harvest on hand, and the misfortune to
lose some hands, occasions me to bo at home a short time. So soon as
possible shall return. Should instructions come forward for Captain
Hawkins to take his post, I fear it will be hard to meet with him, as he
is at present out of the State, nor do I know when he will return.
I am, &c.
Head of Clinch, June 22d, 1794. July gth
Dear Sir:
On the last day ot this month you as the commanding officer
of the Troops defending the Southwestern Frontier, will be pleased to
accept of my resignation as Captain of a company of volunteer militia,
placed under your instructions by order of the Executive of Virginia.
The reasons of my resignation are, that I may acquire the knowledge
necessary for a clerk of the county court, by the instruction of Major
Smith, who intends to remove from the Courthouse next spring, and
eleven of the members of the last court requested me to do the business
in court myself, that a full court should not be wanting in future.
I am always ready to be advised by my friends, but am determined
no part of my conduct shall ever be governed by my enemies.
I should indeed be happy, was it in my power, to accompany you next
fall to one of the Indian Towns, but it will be out of my power so to
do. However, I wish you the same success, and that your conduct may
always continue to meet the appellation of " well done good and faith-
ful servant," as well as pave the way for a trust of greater importance.
Accept, &c.,
R. CROCKETT.
Captain A. Lewis.
R. Crockett to the Governor. July 8th
Having obtained the clerkship of this county, and finding it difficult to Wythe
employ a Deputy capable of doing the business ot that office, urged me
to a resignation of my appointment on the Southwestern Frontier.
On the first day of this month, I left the Head of Clinch and about
the 20th of last, wrote to Capt. Lewis as Commandant of the Troops
defending the Southwestern Frontier, to accept of my resignation, ex-
pecting he was authorized so to do. I expected an answer from Capt.
Lewis immediately after he received my letter, but he having left the
Frontiers a few days before, I suppose is the reason I have not got one.
The other day I saw General Tate, who is of opinion that no person is
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1794. authorized to accept of my resignation but your Excellency. In conse-
July 8th quence of which, and not receiving an answer from Capt. Lewis I shall
without loss of time return to the Frontiers, and there remain until I
have the approbation of your Excellency for my resignation, as I would
be really sorry to do anything as an officer which the Executive might
think improper.
I am, &c.
July 8th At a court held for the county of Wythe on Tuesday, the 8th day of
July, 1794 :
Present: William Davis, John Adams, Leonard Straw, Robert Sayers
James Finley, Gentlemen Justices.
Ordered that John Thompson Sayers, William Thompson and Alex-
ander Buchanon be recommended to His Excellency the Governor as
Sheriflfe for the county of Wythe.
A Copy — Teste:
W. DROPE, D. CPk.
July 9th Arthur Campbell to the Governor.
Washington By intelligence fVom Knoxville, the uncle of Capt. Bench is out with
thirty warriors to take revenge in Virginia. The necessity of having
some men on duty near Mockison Gap, the former place of his haunts,
and now we suppose of his avengers, seems urgent. Were Captain
Lewis* company so arranged as to cover that settlement, and he be act-
ive in ranging the woods, it might in a degree appease the fears of the
Inhabitants. That part of Lee county which turned out so cleverly
under Lieut. Hobbs in pursuit of Bench, is altogether exposed; that is
they have no part oT the guard on duty nearer than forty miles. My
own conjecture is, that Hobbs and his friends may be the sufferers.
All late accounts say that the whole of the lower Cherokees are for war.
I am, &c.
P. S. — I write by a traveller.
July 9th Robert Andrews to the Governor.
Williams- Last Monday the Hustings Court of this city recommended to the
""^ Executive, officers for the company of militia.
The appointment, I think, is judicious, and it has the approbation of
the people. The members of the court desire me to solicit .a small sup-
ply of public arms for this company, which I suppose will consist of
about one hundred good men. If the principles which govern the
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Executive in their distribution of arms will permit a compliance with 1794.
the wishes of the magistrates of Williamsburg on this occasion, I am July 9th
persuaded the public property will be safely entrusted, and into hands
which will at all times make proper use of it.
I am, &c.
Virginia — To-wit:
James Bfonroe, Esq., who was duly chosen a Senator for this Com- July 10th
monwealth in pursuance of the Constitution for the United States of
America, having resigned during the recess of the Legislature of the
Commonwealth, I, Henry Lee, being Governor or Chief Magistrate of
the Commonwealth, have therefore thought fit by and with the advice
and consent of the privy council, or council of State, and by virtue of
the said Constitution, to appoint Patrick Henry, Esquire, to be and act
as a Senator for the Commonwealth, until the next meeting of the
Legislature thereof.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Commonwealth this 10th
day of July, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-four.
HENRY LEE.
Wyatt Coleman to the Governor. juiy loth
From two considerations I beg leave once more officially to represent Capitol
to your Excellency the defective state of the roof of the Capitol, which
by the late heavy rains, has rendered the Council Chamber already
unsafe from the great probability of the plaster falling.
It need hardly be further presented that in a very short time the
timbers which support the roof must decay by being exposed to wet
whenever it rains, and that the consequent ruin of the building must
follow.
The second consideration respects myself, who have in consequence
of these defects, had an extraordinary duty imposed upon me, which I
have heretofore understood belonged to another, to-wit: the keeping in
order the Council chamber.
The duties of my office originally were more than I could execute,
which compelled me to hire a servant, an expense I could very illy
afford to incur from £30 per annum. I shall esteem it a singular favor
if your Excellency will be so good as to define particulaily my duty,
which I will spare no pains to execute.
I have, &c.
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1794.
Samuel Coleman to the Governor.
July nth
Capitol
At the request ot Mr. Minor^ and on behalf of the keeper who can-
not get to the top of the Capital, I have this morning been upon its
roof, and beg leave for the information of your Excellency to state that
in covering the same the sheets of lead have been placed up and down,
and combined by folding the edges together; thus for near half-way to
the top on the northwest side, forming a sheet of such immense weight
that the nails heretofore intended for that purpose could not prevent it
from sliding down and leaving a chasm between this and the sheet
next above, which is laid on and combined in the same manner, and
which from its great weight also slides down, leaving a chasm between
that and a third sheet which roaches to the top. That the southeast
side of the roof is nearly in the same situation. That it appears to me
impracticable to keep the roof tight with the lead put on as it is now,
even with the most faithful workmanship, which I do not believe from
present appearances has been practiced upon it.
I was forcibly struck with the propriety of an observation made by
Mr. Minor while upon the roof, tehich was that the most eligible mode
of putting on the lead would be to lay it in single sheets across the
rafters, beginning at the bottom and nailing them and lapping them
sufficiently to keep the roof secure (explained below). That the alter-
ation thus contemplated would be attended with considerable expense.
That at present for a temporary prevention of the injury occasioned by
the leaks, planks have been introduced into the chasm before mentioned,
which but very partially answers the purpose. That the introduc-
tion of sheets of Lead (if to be had) instead of plank could not be ex-
pected to answer any better for any length of time; and that Mr. Minor
wishes a committee of the Executive to examine the roof in order to a
decision what ought to be done.
I have, &c.
[N. B. — Accompanying this letter is a rude diagram, which cannot be
easily copied.]
July 11th
Norfolk
J. J. W. RiVARDI TO THE GOVERNOR.
I have the honor hereby to forward to your Excellency the Map I
have made of Elizabeth's river; all the distances you requested me to
determine are accurately measured, and any other you should like to
know within the reach of the guns of the forts, can be measured by the
scale which is annexed to the Map. I drew a copy of it for the War
Office, but, unhappily, it is too large to enter the mail; I have therefore
been forced to injure it much by folding it. When I have a little time,
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I intend to make a second chart, inclading the Gapes, but it requires a 1794.
trip of a few days, and that must be lefl for the future. July 11th
Had I not known that accuracy and clearness are the first objects re-
qoired in plans, I would have mine and made a drawing of it but I
hope this answers every purpose.
Mr. Courty has just finished the copy of Port Nelson, which I gave
him to do before your departure. I therefore did the whole of these
myself, and shall request him now to do some other business concerning
Craney Island.
Notwithstanding the bad weather, Port Nelson goes on tolerably well.
Most of the platforms are placed, the new lines more than half raised
towards the land side, and the powder magazine so advanced that if the
weather is more favorable it will be completed in a few days.
Tour Excellency will see by the enclosed return that it was impossible
to keep any hands working at Port Norfolk — a division of our means
would reduce them to a trifle. The guns arrived from Elk are, some of
them, good, some very indifferent, and only proper for short distances.
I therefore shall have them mounted on the battery which commands
the entrance of the harbour.
Mrs. Rivardi presents her respectful compliments to Mrs. Lee, and
I have, Ac.
Receipts given to Alex'r Lary for packets and letters delivered by him
to sundry parties to whom sent on ofiicial business.
Alexander Campbell, Attorney-General U. S., to the juiy nth
Governor.
It having been represented to your Excellency by the British Consul Richmond
at Norfolk, that a Mr. Sinclair and some other persons at Smithfield, are
fitting out a ship to act as a privateer in the present war of Europe; I
shall consider it as my duty if this shall appear to be true, to prosecute
on the part of the United States for the forfeiture and penalties which
have been incurred by this violation of their laws. But before such
prosecution can be instituted by me, I must be certified that there is at
least probable ground for it, and though Mr. Hamilton's information on
this head be respectable, yet it is not legally sufficient. It only fur-
nishes cause for an inquiry into the fact, which it is within the proper
province of the Executive to make.
If upon this enquiry the Executive or the officer whom they shall ap-
point for that purpose, shall be satisfied that the representation of the
British Consul is well founded, I must request that your Excellency will
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1794. in that case direct the vessel to be arrested and detained until means can
July 11th be taken by the civil power to enforce the laws upon this subject.
I am, &c.
July 12th
William Lindsay to the Governor.
Collector's Enclosed is a copy of a letter I have received from Copeland Parker,
office
Norfcak ^"^'^ ^^ ^^^ P^^^ ^^ Smithfield.
I am, &c.,
July 12th
A copy.
Sir:
Surveyor's Office, Smithfield,
July 8th, 1794.
In conformity to your request I have examined the ship Unicorn,
now at this place under a state of repair.
The ship appears to be about 65 feet keel, 24 Beam, and 9 feet hold,
was built during the late war in Maryland, is sharp built, and must sail
fast from appearance; her upper Deck has been cut down. She now
appears to be fitting for an armed vessel, having a slight waist ran up,
with eleven port holes of a side. She is under the direction of Mr. John
Sinclair, a native of this country, who has expatriated himself by law
and calls himself a citizen of France. ECe has many men Imployed upon
the ship, and from appearances she may be ready to sail in three weeks.
A number of Guns are laying by her, which is intended for her, and
from every appearance she is designed for a Cruizing vessel. What may
be Mr. Sinclair's intentions I do not know, but it is generally said she
is to go to sea armed and well manned with citizens of the United States.
It is thought by some, that she has been commissioned by Admiral
Vanstable, by others that she is to go to a French port, and there ob-
tain a commission to act against the Enemies of the French Republic.
I am, &c,
Signed COPELAND PARKER, Surveyor.
To Wm. Lindsay, Esq*r,
Collector of Norfolk.
July 14th
Robert Andrews to Governor Lee.
i%
Williams- ^^' ^*^* waits on you for the purpose of procuring money for the
btug use of the Lunatic hospital, and supposing it might give more weight
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to his application, he has requested me to represent to you the neces- 1794.
sities of that institution. I am sensible that this is not necessary, and July 14th
that your directions respecting the draft will depend on the state of the
Public treasury. When the directors of the hospital last met^ on en-
quiry into the claims on it, they found them to amount nearly to the
sum now applied for, and I believe Mr. Gait has been obliged to borrow
money of his friends for its support.
With, &c.
Samuel Butler to the Governor. Julyi5th
Your letter of the 11th instant sent by express to Brigadier-General Surry
Bradley was left at his seat in this county on the succeeding day. As
the General was then in Powhatan, and his return not expected for a
considerable time, and as I thought it probable that the contents of
your letter might require immediate attention, I took the liberty of
opening it.
Yesterday morning I went down to Smithfield, and immediately on
my arrival there I waited on Mr. James Wells, who is the Colo. Com-
mandant of Isle of Wight county, and who resides in Smithfield, of
whom I enquired respecting Mr. Sinclair's fitting out a ship at that
place for a privateer. Col. Wells told me there had been such a report,
and in consequence thereof he had endeavored to obtain every possible
information concerning it, but that he had not been able to establish the
fact, nor did he believe that it was the intention of Mr. Sinclair, or any
one concerned in the Ship, to fit her out for the above purpose.
After making the fullest inquiry of every disinterested person from
whom I could expect to receive the smallest information, and having
strictly examined the ship (which I found to have been lately cut down,
and on board of which were eighteen wooden guns), I waited on Mr.
Sinclair, and interrogated him respecting the matter. He solemnly
declared to me that the ship wes not intended for a privateer. That he
had sold one>half of her to a Gent., at whose request he had cut her
down, and that they meant shortly to load her for France, where they
expected to make sale of her. Mr. Sinclair farther assured. me that no
commission ever had been obtained for the ship, and that neither he nor
his partner had it in idea ever to make application for one.
Upon the whole, sir, I did not conceive that the grounds of suspicion
were sufiSciently strong to justify my taking possession of the ship.
Colonel Wills, however, has assured me that should he have good reasons
to believe that an attempt will be made to violate the neutrality of the
United States by fitting out the above ship for a privateer, every neces-
sary and legal measure within his power shall be adopted in order to
prevent it.
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1794. Hoping, sir, that my conduct in this business will meet with your
July 15th approbation,
I have, &c.
July 16th
Collector's
office,
Norfolk
Wm. Lindsay to the Governor.
Since my letter to you of the 12th instant respecting the ship arming
at Smithfield, I have received information from Mr. Parker, Surveyor for
that Port, that a vessel has arrived there from Baltimore with 300 four-
pound balls, and a considerable quantity of powder and grape shot for
the further equipment of said ship.
It is said she will be ready for sea sooner than was expected.
I am, &c.
July 16th
Wyatt Coleman, Sr., to the Governor.
Asking instruction as to his duty as Keeper of the Capitol.
July 16th
William Lowther to the Governor.
Clarksburg On my way to visit the posts on the Ohio, at Morgan Town I received
yours of the 9th of April. I am sorry to observe by a letter from Gen'l
Wood, of the 26th of June, that I am suspected of disobedience of orders,
but do not doubt of standing excused when your Excellency is assured
I did not receive the orders prior to Mr. Martin's setting out for your city.
I am at present but a few days returned from the Towns, and am making
the necessary arrangements for a prompt compliance with your request,
and the Troops shall be stationed on the river in the most judicious
manner I am capable of directing.
Although the orders I received from Gen'l Wood are to station the
men between HoUiday's Cove and Little Kanawha, yet I have ventured
to direct Captain Bogard to take bis stand at the mouth of Great Stock-
hocking about 16 miles below the mouth of Little Kanawha, as I am
fully sensible the enemy very frequently pass and repass at and near
that place when they commit depredations in this country. But should
your Excellency <liBapprove of the measure, they shall be immediately
removed. So soon as I take my station on the river I will endeavor to
make returns and forward all material occurrences.
The pay abstracts presented by Mr. Martin were returned as informal.
I shall send others, which I trust will be satisfactory, and beg leave to
request to be notified so soon as the money is ready, as many are uneasy
at its long delay.
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I just receiTed infomuition that I believe muj be relied npon, that ft
party of Indians attacked a part of Captain McCollock's company near 1794.
the month of Cross creek on the north side of the river, and killed three, Jaly 16th
and about the same time three men were also killed on the river near to
the Pennsylvania line.
I have, &c.
Petition of Phillip Williams and R. Paslky to the Governor. July leth
Praying for a relaxation of discipline in Henrico county Goal.
John Stuart to Hon. John Steele. Julyioth
Since I wrote you yesterday the Kanawha man has arrived. He Greenbrier
brings no news — all there is peace. I have enclosed two receipts for the
ammunition I furnished them, viz: 195 lbs of powder. Lead, I could
get none. At the Beginning of this Season our people on the Frontier
of this county were very apprehensive of danger from the Indians, and
as their was much rumor of war I thought it best to provide against dan-
ger, and therefore took a barrel of powder of Ace Ludington of 100 lbs
weight, which I promised to see him paid for, and which I intended to
apply to the use of Militia, provided occasion should lie. The powder
has since been in my possession, where I shall retain it for said purpose
provide the Board should think it necessary. If so, they will be pleased
to grant an order for the payment; if not, I shall be under the necessity
of paying Ludington, making the best I can of it This you will be
pleased to mention, and also have Clendinen's receipts settled, for this he
has received. Ludington's was the only stock of powder in this country,
and I have passed my word for payment of the whole to him. What
may be obtained please deliver to Col. Gamble.
I am, &c.
William Patton to the -Governor. juiy i7th
Explaining the causes of delay in entering upon his duties as Agent Pendleton
in his District ^^^^y
Governor Leb to Captain A.- Lewis. juiy 17th
I received your favor oi the eighth enclosing Captain Crockett's resign Richmond
nation, which I am sorry for, as he was a valuable officer.
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218 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1794. As you express a doubt whether Captain Hawkins could readily be
July 17th met with was he called upon to take his post, being at present out of the
State, the council have advised that Captain Niel and Ensign Cockrell
be required to take command of the men in ye room of Captain Crock-
ett and one of the Ensigns whom you say have resigned, and I request
you will give them immediate notice to repair to their respective stations.
I have, &c.
Rough Orders.
The President of the United States having required a second detach-
ment of Militia from this Commonwealth, amounting to three tliousand
infantry and three hundred cavalry, inclusive of commissioned officers,
to bo prepared for immediate service, the commander-in-chief accord-
ingly directs the same to be forthwith appointed.
The 2d Division will furnish 2,000 infantry, composing, with officers,
two complete regiments of infantry and seven complete companies, with
three troops of C.
The 3 Divisions will furnish 1,000 infrantry, composing, with com-
missioned officers, one complete regiment, with four complete additional
companies and two troops of cavalry.
The Fourth Division will furnish one troop of cavalry.
July 19th D. M. Randolph to the Governor.
Smithfield To describe the particulars of our situation at this moment is impos-
sible. This business has progressed as was expected. We are in pos-
session of the ship, and the military aid is so inadequate to the occasion
that the completion of my errand is out ot the question. Sinclair's
words are these: "he could raise if he pleased 50 men sooner than I
could. No resistance however was made to the arrest of the vessel,
which was made after waiting the whole day in vain for that assistance
from the Colo, which had been required upon our first arrival. We
have now only about eight men in number, and after my personal appli-
cation to individuals we can muster about six guns that may possibly
fire; not a single bayonet. I am well informed of Sinclair's having 50
stand of arras in his sail loft, where his powder, shot, and all his valua-
ble implements of war are deposited. My authority not extending to
reach his houses, I demanded of a magistrate a warrant to examine,
which has not been granted. Neither will my demand be respected till
your further instruction. I have received a formal warning from Sinclair,
I to-wit, that if 500 men attempt to search his house & his life shall be the
CALBNDAK OF STATE PAPERS. 219
forfeit, he will put the first man to death. He just this momeut came 1794.
to the side of the Ship for this purpose, attended by a Capt. Malcomb, July 19th
who was armed with a sword and pistol. The first was wrested from
him whilbt it was exhibited over the vessel's side, and wounded in a very
trifling degree one of the men (by accident I believe). The pistol he
walked oif with, swearing that whoever should take that from him,
should receive two balls through the head first. Since which affair, two
of their men have been seen on the hill well armed — and the Lieutenant
of our Guard returning on board, heard one of his men say in the dark,
that if Capt. Sinclair would give orders they would soon clear the decks.
This much was said to me also before it was dark.
I have written to Colo. Lindsay, per Express this moment, stating
briefly our situation, & requesting the Cutter with an armed force to
come to our assistance. I shall say no more of searching for the arms, sails,
&C.J &e., &c., which are certainly stored, until your further orders. This
part of the business, notwithstanding he peaceably surrenders the ship
for to-night, will be serious. He and the people belonging, swear they
will come on board & go to work on Monday, and this they can accom-
plish when they please.
From present appearances, they have about 15 to 18 men well equipped
& impatient for his orders. Major Taylor & myself shall continue on
guard till we can be relieved. There are many particulars relative to
this business, which we shall endeavour to recollect and communicate at
another time. The power to search & the mode will be expected from
you by Express.
I am sorry to mention the abuse offered Mr. Parker, as well from
Capt. Sinclair, as others of his attendants.
Mr. Parker's conduct seems to have been highly meritorious, and *tis
extremely aggravating that he has great cause to fear assamii nation.
He has been warned by several friends.
I am, &c.
G- K. TaTLOB to the GoVERXOK. Jnly i9ih
I have the honor to inform you that in compJyance with yoar orders, .^mhhfieid
I have accompanied the Marshall to this place, and finding that military ^^ ^^^^ *^
force would be necessary to keep the vessel, which was to be seized, I
delivered your letter to CoL James Wells, the eommaodant of the mili*
tia oi Isle of Wight County.
The dlreetioos contained in that letter have been so illy obeyed, that
at this moment, after giving the commandaAt at least twelve bouni'
notice, we have only 7 or 3 armed men to guard the vessel wbieb tJbe
Marshall tlua eveoiniif took pofisessioa of. We ourselves are guarded by
a much OKnre eofMnderable Dumber devoted to Capiaia Sindair, and
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1794. know not whether the vessel will not be rescued from us before morn-
July 19th ing. His men are all properly accoutred. Our few have nothing
superior, and scarcely anything equal to common fowling pieces. All
ideas of further aid from the county of Isle of Wight appear to be idle,
from causes which I shall detail in a subsequent letter.
In this emergency Mr. Randolph has written to Mr. Lindsay, col-
lector at Norfolk, and (although I had no orders from you to warrant
it), I have requested Brigadier General Mathews to aid Mr. Lindsay as
far as may be necessary. Mr. Randolph's request to Mr. Lindsay is,
that the revenue cutter should be immediately sent up to this place.
Capt. Sinclair has plainly informed us that he will resume possession
of his vessel, and from present prospects, our only chance of preventing
him is by the arrival of the cutter. I have further to add, that we are
informed from sources too respectable to afford room for doubt, that in
a house contiguous, a number of cannon, muskets and balls, and a con-
siderable quantity of powder are deposited. The house, Captain Sin-
clair has informed us, he will lose his life in defending. At the same
time, we conceive that we have no license without the aid of the civil
authority, to attempt force in obtaining them, and therefore I have
written this hasty scrawl to inform you of the circumstances, not doubt-
ing that we shall immediately receive the commands of the Executive
on the subject. I have no time to take a copy of this letter, and there-
fore hope that you will excuse inaccuracies.
I have, &c.
Dear Weisiger:
As citizens and friends we have to request of you that the instant
you receive this letter you will send its enclosures to Richmond. Wait
not the rising of the morning sun, but whenever this letter reaches you,
whether by day or by night, send on an express with the letters to the
Executive.
We are perplexed, and must wait further orders.
We are, &c.,
D. M. RANDOLPH,
G. K. TAYLOR.
Saturday night, 11 o'clock, July 19lh, 179«i.
July 19th John Littlbjohn to thb Governor.
The amount of the claims sent to the Executive for payment from
this county for guards upon the Potomack to prevent the fever so much
dreaded by the inhabitants of this State, amounted to 21. 5. 9. The
board, called in your absence, issued a certificate, now sent for payment,
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to the ftmount oi 17. 9. only. The claimants are not willing to sabmit 1794.
to the loss, and threaten the contractors with suits for their demands. Jaly 19th
The contractors are willing to lose the charges they have made for their
services, but think it hard to be out of pocket. Losing their time and
money does not feel pleasing, as they rested assured the demands of the
claimants would be paid, and they are much censured by the guards,
who say they have received the money and will not pay it. For my
own part, I have paid mine to prevent the reflections of the guards, but
as all the claims were put into my hands to collect from the Executive^
I am now the only person censured. Shall bo much obliged by a state-
ment of the principles upon which the board proceeded to dock the ac-
count, as it may be satisfactory to those concerned.
I am, Ac.
A. QUARRIBR TO JoHN MARSHALL, B. G. July 19th
I had the honor some time since to communicate to you the offer of Richmond
my service, together with the other officers of the artillery, and the rest of
the company to make the first tour of duty that may be required from
the President of the United States.
The company of artillery consists of 44 present, and I have no doubt
I shall be able in a few days to complete the company. I hope there
will be no difficulty in accepting it, as it is at present.
I am, &c.
J. W. RiVARDI TO THB QoVBRNOR. July 19th
1 gratefully acknowledge having had the honor of receiving your last Norfolk
letter. Nothing could afford me more pleasure than the hopes of seeing
your Excellency soon. Your presence will undoubtedly arouse the
sleeping patriotism of the inhabitants here, and put a stop to those vile
little cabalings so detrimental to public good. They disgust me too
much to allow me to enter into particulars, and shall reserve that topic
for one of our first conversations. In the meantime, I am happy to in-
form you that since I had the honor of writing to you last. Fort Kelson
has gone on very well, considering our want of hands and money. The
latter are now well acquainted with their business. The land lines are
all indelibly marked. The platforms all placed. The Embrasures partly
completed. It will now take a couple of weeks more to finish all but
the turfing of the traverses: that business can be lefl then to a small
party, and our main force be transferred to Fort Norfolk. By that
time, I hope we shall have a pittance from the Country and everything
will then go on better.
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1794. I have the honor lo submit to your Excellency'B iDspection the plan
Jo); 19th I drew for Crsny laland. Should Point Comfort be fortified, the battery
of seven guns drawn in the Margin would be sufficient even without the
outworks traced in yellow.
One hundred men would then be enough for the defence of that very
important spot. In ctmo, however, Point Comfort wa« left without de-
fence, I should think eleven Guns necessary as marked in the plan.
If we had been amply provided with money, I should have proposed
a Crown Work, but it would be very expensive and require too numer-
ous a Garrison. Please to send me your orders on that subject, that I
may bring thero into execution as soon as possible.
Mrs. Bivarde returns her grateful acknowledgement to your lady for
her kind remembrance, and longs much to have it in her power to enjoy
tbe honor of her society.
I am in great hurry, having the inclosed plan to finish. I therefore
shall only beg you to believe mo, &c.
P. S. — The money announced by the Secretary of War hae not yet
been transmitted, which faurte us mucb. I intended toeond yonr Ex-
cellency a return of the workmen employed last week, but Mr. Graves
could not'be found this morning.
Return of Laborers employed at Fort Nelson, commencing the 7th and
ending 13th oi July, 1794:
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Thomas Mathbws, B. G., to thb Governor. 1794.
I this day received by express from Major Taylor a letter, of which July 20th
number one of the inclosed papers is a copy. The other enclosures are Norfolk
orders arising from that letter. The tenor of Major Taylor's letter
appears to me of too much importance to be neglected. I therefore
directed the detachment mentioned in my orders to Col. Newton to his
aid, but hope the good disposition of the citizens of the Isle of Wight
will lead them to assist rather than oppose the legal process of their
country.
I hope the Executive will approve the measures I have pursued.
I am, &c.
Norfolk, July 19th, 1794, 10 o'clock at night.
Sir:
I have been sent down by Major General Lee to assist the Mar-
shall in taking possession of the ship Unicom, which is said to be arm-
ing against the laws of the United States, in order to cruise against
some of the European belligerent powers. At the same time I was fur-
nished with a letter to the commandant of Isle of Wight county, direct-
ing him to furnish us with as many men as might be requisite. This
letter has been so badly obeyed that we have at this moment only about
seven or eight armed men on board, and there is no probability of keep-
ing the vessel without further aid.
In this predicament Mr. Randolph, the marshall, has written to Mr.
Lindsay, the collector at Norfolk, requesting his assistance, and I beg
leave, as Aide-de-Camp to Major-General Lee, to request that you will
assist the Collector as far as may be necessary. No further aid from
present prospects is to be expected from Isle of Wight County.
I have, &c.
G. K. TAYLOR.
Brigadier-General Mathews.
Norfolk Borough, 20th July, 1794.
Sir:
On the receipt of this, you will be pleased to order one Subaltern,
two Sergeants, and twenty-five privates of your Regiment, properly
equipped for immediate service. So, soon as the detachment is ready,
you will direct the officer to call on me for orders.
I am, &c.
THOS. MATHEWS, B. G. 9th B.
Lieut.-Col. Thos. Newton.
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exceeding Two Thousand Pounds, as a ftirthor supiM>rt ft^r tli\\w* \¥C^\X' tn^4»
distressed people. I, as one of the agi^nts apivointint by Nortblk .hily 2IM
Borough Court, with Mr. Eobert Taylor and Mr t>i>naKi rHmpMI to
distribute whatever might be sent for tboir roliof»
I, as the acting person engaged with the baker and butohor to tundnU
them with provisions, to the order of Mr. Graves* who wai^aldo appoiiUod
by the said Court as Commissary, to issue provisions from day to tlay hn
it might be wanted, became in some measure rosponniblo to thorn.
At the close of the term which we recommended to the Assomblyi an
we supposed would be sufficient (say the 16th of April,) there was a clo-
ficiency of funds in my hands to pay up the remaining balance to thai
time of Fourteen Hundred Dollars; besides Home money borrowed from
the corporation by Mr. Taylor, which I believe is yet unpaid.
In consequence, the baker and butcher who furniHhed the provisions,
instead of the custom being a profitable one, laying oiit of their money
so long, it has nearly broke them up, as they depend on their labor for
support. Indeed there is scarcely a day that one or the other does not
apply to me in consequence of what you told me when you was hem,
that you would attend to their business on your return to fliohmond,
and forward the needful down. I heartily wish it may soon arrive, as
I can assure you from my own knowledge of the merif they are mtieh
distressed for it.
I am, Ac,
Robert Mit(;hkll to the Governor, ^nly l^fsi
In compliance with your instructions to me f have impress^ the Rock^tts^
Sloop Moiley at this place. She is ahont 35 tons burthen, and will carry ^'^^i^
^>4) men tor this short and intended voyage. She is the property of
Cape James Roberts; the master's name is Thomas Graham. I have
Got pianke from Messrs. Haque k I>ester to make a platform in the hold
ot the Vessel tor the Soldiers to Lye on ; likewise have procured a l>arge
Iron Caboose, as that will be much wanted to Cooke in when there will
b^ -fuch a number of men.
Ton I please, therefore, to send me instructions in writing confirming
the ah<jve. The vessel will he out of the Creek by 10 o'clock A. if. and
ready to iet saiL Give me leave to recommend the troopes Im barking
at R«}4:keta. that is. if the wind continues as it now blows, as the vessel
will xet down to the hundred in the night, if the troopes is on board.
Shti may <;ontinue down, to the contrary if the troops marchingf down
hv Land to the hundred to Imbark there the vessel will there be detained
Lti iay-iiji^t. Another reason that the ground is very wet and the
<l>ieto» and water courses full, which will retard the march of the
Yonm, Ac.
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1794. John Jeffbrs to the Governor.
July 2l8t I am this moment informed that the Executive have thought to order
out ft part of the Militia ot this State for the purpose of enforcing due
obedience to the laws thereof at or near Smithfield.
I conceive it my duty as Commanding the Petersburg Light Horse
to offer the services of said Troop if you think them necessary and shall
be prepared to March the moment this express returns.
I am, &c.
July 22d R. West to the Governor.
W. Grove I take the liberty to enclose a copy of an Inquisition lately taken at
the Court House in the County of Fairfax in virtue of my office as
Escheator.
Upon examination you v^ill discover I apprehend that the Jurors
found every fact v^hich is necessary to constitute an escheat, and yet
they ultimately concluded against the Commonwealth. Under these
circumstances of this case I have supposed it will avail nothing to pro-
ceed.farther in the investigation of the right the C. W. may have to any
property in this County. You will particularly oblige me by obtaining
advice of Council in what manner I ought to proceed.
The business at Matildanelk will be commenced again immediately,
with redoubled vigor. I can not inform you of the nature of the im-
provements. Mr. Greenhof & Nicolson have been up; the latter per-
fectly enraptured with the place. They have both returned to PhiPa
after making considerable purchases. Mr. Nicolson bought of R Gra-
ham Kentucky Land to amount of 25,000£. Greenhof bought Craw-
fords Lands at G. Falls and various other property I believe to amt. of
(in compy with Nicolson) to about 79,000£. Among the rest my Po-
cossen 295 acres at 10£ per acre Virginia currency. Will you be so
obliging as to inform Mr. L. Smith that he may rest assured of being
paid 26 Guineas in November ensuing, at which time I shall be in Rich-
mond.
I expect to receive by that time as much cash as will pay every debt
I owe. Having the means, I shall be promt in that business, and that
gentleman has been extreamely polite and proper in his communications
upon that subject, which makes me doubly anxious to stand fair with
him.
You will never hear, my dear friend, of my losing much money in
that way again. Will you be so good as to present me, in a proper man-
ner, to your Lady and children, and believe me to be
Your &c.
CAUSSI^JLS or STATE fafek^. iJ3
voo certftiniy woaiki kaT« r«c\i tkem >re il^ \«i!^iNr\
It ^ooM decaia naaeeessarihr ike Getttl«tt;&a wko Kno^ yvHir KmiiW^ |^s£i!iitl
to give % detail of t^ siiokUoii ct iW aev*<ottals wtUiia T^Mftr IH^vkH;
lei it ikereiore salBee to ae^ttw joa tiuLt vkefterer Jttd|»WM«l» ar^ ^
tained / which will be attended to with dt:$Mloh^ ibr aar v>l the arrMor^
due in joar dbtriet. Ex«CQtioiis will in doe time be R>r«axded to \\m.
ROBEKT AlCOCKE TO THE GOVERNOE. Jlul^ :i9m
Claiming his right to the Sheriffalty of Madison next to Henry HilK
and complaining of the action of the Court in omitting to i>H\uumend
him.
Appointment of Justices for Madison by LieutenanVGovernor Wixnt^ July :^l
February 12th, 1793: James Barbour, William Walkor» Henry HIIK
Robert Alcocke, William Chapman, Reuben Fry and Merry Walkor,
Justices of Madison qualified on tho 23d day of May, 1793. July gad
Henry Hill commissioned sheriff of Madison, gave Bond A qualiflod July^likl
May court, 1793.
At a Court held for the County of Madison at tho house of John Yoa- July 2Hd
ger, on Thursday, the 25th day of July, 1793:
Henry Hill, Robert Alcocke, Wm. Chapman, Recommended by the
Court as fit persons to execute the oflSce of Sheriff.
At a Court held for Madison County the 26th day of June, 1794: juiy 2Hd
Henry Hill, Wm. Chapman & Jas. Barbour, Recommended as fit per-
sons to execute the office of Sheriff.
228 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1794. Madison County, to-wit :
July 23d Certificate of Jno. Walker, elk of service of Robert Alcocke for ten
days as a Justice of the peace, July 11th, 1794.
July 23d Madison County, to-wit:
Certificate of Jno. Walker, clerk, as to service of Wm. Chapman as
Justice of the peace, July 11th, 1794.
July 23d Madison County, to- wit :
Certificate of Jno. Walker, clerk, of qualification of Robert Alcocke
as a magistrate at first court holden for said county, July 19th, 1794.
July 23d J. Marshall to the Governor.
Smithfield The troop reached this place yesterday morning, between six & seven
o'clock. The ship Unicorn (the supposed privateer), was in possession
of a company of the Isle of Wight Militia, and the revenue cutter lay
below her with a detachment of militia from Norfolk, commanded by
Capt. Woodside.
Every idea of resisting with violence the execution of the laws, seems
to have been abandoned. Immediately on my arrival, the Marshal made
a peaceable request on Capt. Sinclair to allow his house to be searched
for arms supposed to be contained in it, which he did not hesitate to
permit.
The search was made, and thirteen pieces of cannon, with some ball,
grape shot, and powder was fouxid. There were three pieces lying on
the shore. A fatigue party is now employed in getting them on board
the Unicorn, after which the cutter will conduct her to Burmuda hun-
dred, or to Brodway. I despatched a boat yesterday morning, to stop
the vessel which was proceeding down James River with the companies
of artillery & Infantry from Richmond, and directed their return. I
also ordered Capt. Weisiger to return with the infantry of Prince George,
but as the marshal entertains some apprehension of an attempt to rescue
the vessel in the river, I thought it advisable to countermand the orders
I had given, & direct Capt. Wiesiger to continue his march to this place,
with a view to his return in the Unicorn.
The situation both of Major Taylor & of the Marshal has been ardu-
ous & unpleasant. The Marshal has received personal insult, and seems
not to have been free from personal danger. Major Taylor has used
great and proper exertions to complete the business he was upon. He
at first, experienced great difficulty in procuring aid of any kind, but
that difficulty is now removed. Since the arrival of distant militia.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 229
those of the county are as prompt as could be wished in rendering any 1794.
service required from them. Indeed, I am disposed to believe that the July 23d
original difficulty rested not with the men.
The privates (except those residing in Smithfield) have manifested no
disaffection to the Government, or reluctance to support the laws. But
of this, & of every circumstance which has occurred. Major Taylor &
the Marshal have taken memoranda, & an ample report will be made to
you so soon as they shall return to Petersburg.
Captain Sinclair declares that he never designed to violate the laws ;
that the arms found in the house were not intended for the Unicorn, but
were purchased for a gentleman to the Southward ; that the ball will
not fit the cannon; and that though she was originally designed for a
privateer, the intention was changed so soon as the act of Congress pro-
hibiting vessels to be armed in our ports was known; in proof of which
be says that a cargo is now engaged for her. These, however, are sub-
jects proper to be discussed in court.
I am sorry to say that the Surveyor of the Post, who is considered
here as the informer, seems to entertain great apprehensions from some
of those who considered themselves as interested in this business. The
vessel will, I trust, be ready to sail to-morrow, and I shall then set out
with the troops for Richmond.
With very much respect, I am, &c.
Sam'l Coleman to the Governor. July 24th
The death of the servant heretofore hired by my father to assist him Richmond
in keeping the Capitol in order will plead my excuse in seconding his
request, that you will be so good as to define particularly his duty.
The resolution of the General Assembly under which the former
keeper was appointed is in the following words:
'* Resolved, That the Governor be requested to take under his care
during the recess of the Assembly the public buildings; that he employ
some person to take chargo of them, and that he suffer no person to
live in them, or to use them as stores, except for public property."
This resolution was entered into the first of January, 1785, and it is
for your Excellency to say how far it applies to the Capitol and a per-
son necessarily charged with its care by your appointment.
I beg leave to remind your Excellency of Mr. Minor's request respect-
ing the roof of the Capitol, communicated in a former letter,
And have, &c.
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/Mt^M^ M )>* i'l^ *<v iri*k ^jrtjiiej tferfer«ir^ Wlwreopos tfivvn witBanes were
^v^(»M^, ^^^ffu mA ^i^ZiuuitiM M vill 00 k«4alf <it tiie C<mummi wealth,
M fAmSA ]^fhSff, %tA b# WM folij iMard bj Clenest Bead Ge&Ueiiian,
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kin; . laac Ittimau^ iiii^i iUtMRac^ 4^ i%ttm tt Tm^ho: «a»i;a ilvr <«%lMi 4^ 9^il.
cc Siui^ joiL -suK jtf. ^ait iwiL ITiiAiuwi. luc 4fti>ii«aw :iM^ 4^ ;ii4ii«» 4f^ %<{r
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ihtm. 14' lart- iifiBRi fi: -rdaiBes J.xiiktiTSUu^. /ir )J«i A/Us^f^tr ^\^ii$. I^yiti^
were wob^ vm* <i a* -txutn a £W4ii>c!bc»rav.
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wealth of Vire^iaijL i» iht «a«i of o»»< iIkmhsm^ 4«sJ4*r* ^>i«iv4^, hM ni^v^^
repectire goods a^ ciuiiUsK IjAd^ 4i»d k^iw^im^^v^i^ Un W k^XHsi, ^^^ |>s
the Mud Henry Lee a&d h» j^qcomimi^ ttMT iW W»o %Vl' iI^n ^Ns^^^nhS^
wealth rendered, vet apon this cxMidititMi n^^T^rtli^J^MfA, |)miI if |Ih%> «4^^(
Beaslej Han. Thomas Moore^ Archihald O^iupM), Jaivi<Mk ]il«H\r^ \i\i^
ard Boolden, Reuben Trarniim, and WiUiam 8iK»^«^ri^ nk^W m^^ i^^r
personal appearaoee belore the Di«irict i\Hiri U> 1^ \\^\\\ ^% fht^ i\mi^
boase in the Coantj of Prince Bdward, in Sis^pi^mbiH' lit^l t\n \^^ Avwiil
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>i«»i7 4(«aftm^ P«c«r T-w^ i2bi ^^nnmi ^>ik^±r. '*iLL>rrs& «3C P^^gj
li/w«iw s £pw: ■afattCflu aa*i !»:<€ -^swr; iaj£ai*« -vrnB^Tic: jc&t^ o^ ih^ s&>i
wiaJtk m ikt f^aui^ OwrL ^e «ii2%esii^xK v> frasr?* Jum^ Sergeant.
KeteH fSeriipuAt. Lrrmi^ Tovwml Btsjunfm Li9«^. «>T€r5ieier for Ste-
i^pkifMC tW priMMKr.
OHen4, Tbat tW elerk €«nifr U> Hj» Eiceli^agT ik« «jOTenior. that
TkMUM M^.rtn6, Jr^ b tbe person vIh> apOTe&«»i<«i and ^^eaned in the
JM fd tfm eoostr. TkofWMi See van. wko apfi^ear? to be an associate
wHh a eertaiB James Stewart. €€ ib^ State of North CaroHnA. in $teal-
fii|^ aod taking awaj the two moiatto ehikiren of P^ggy Howell ot the
Mad Coantj.
A Copy — ^Teste:
THOMAS READ. Glk.
Jnly2Mt WiLL BoYCB to thb Governor,
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Hnnyefmniy On mj arriiral from Baltimore the 23rd Inst^ I rec'd the pleasing
newn cf( an armed force having, by jour order, arrested a ship from a
man whose coodact for some time passed we have too mach reason to
fear has been repugnant to the proclamation issued by oar dear and
worthy President, and now an open violation to the laws of the Union.
I am also informed that Capt. Sinclair denies any hostile Intention in
mning said Ship. I think it my duty to give every information in my
power to bring such offenders to condign Punishment. About the 8th
or 9th Inst. I was in Mr. Jesse HoUingworth's warehouse in Baltimore,
where I saw Capt. Wm. Gurton (who commanded a schooner belonging
to Capt. Mallory Todd of Smithfield) receiving a quantity of round shot!
of various sizes. I observed that it had the appearance of war ; he re-
plied yes, that it was going to Capt. Sinclair for a Ship he was fitting
out for a Privateer at Smithfield. Should Capt. Gurton be called on,
it's probable he will throw some light on the matter that may be of use.
It's much to be lamented that we have men in high Offices who connive
at abuses committed before their eyes against the Laws of the Land;
but none are so blind as those who will not see, and such, I fear, study
popularity more than the true Interest of their Country. But it's
plosHing to see that we have characters yet in the State of Yirg'a who
have not forgotten the Duty they owe to their Country (which they
learned in their late struggles for American Liberty) and which they
fail not to manifest in cases of emergency.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 233
From my very low State of Health I can not expect to survive many 1794.
years, but while I do live I shall glory in beholding the prosperity of July 25th
the American Union, & her laws preserved inviolate, indulging the
pleasing hope that when I am gone the rising Generation will enjoy the
blessing of Peace.
With sentiments of the highest esteem, &c.
Sam'l Coleman to rnB Governor. July 26th
Soliciting of the Board increased compensation for the Keeper of the Capitol
Capitol.
Wyatt Coleman to the Governor. July 27th
Report of the condition of the Capitol and need of repairs.
Governor Lee to the Secretary op War. July 28th
It is with real concern I communicate a daring attempt lately made
at Smithfield to resist the execution of the laws among a people always
distinguished for the most respectful obedience to legal authority.
Events of this sort excite universal attention, and I trust will receive
universal detestation.
Deeply as I regret this wound to the fair fame of my country, I de-
rive great satisfaction from my conviction that most of the men engaged
in this wicked effort, cannot be properly considered citizens of Virginia.
For the President's information, I have thought proper to enclose
copies of my letters which relate to the transaction, from which he will
readily understand, as well the measures adopted as the motions which
led to their adoption.
The expenses which have accrued will be brought into account
against the General Government and transmitted to you for payment,
which I doubt not will be immediately discharged.
The zeal, love of order, and determination to support the civil author-
ity, which animated the militia in every quarter, manifests in the
strongest colours their sense of the indignity oflPered to their Govern-
ment, and affords the happiest presage of lasting internal tranquility to
our Commonwealth.
The Lieutenant-Colonel commanding of Isle of Wight and a few
others with him, from every information I have as yet received, must be
excepted in this just compliment to my fellow-citizens. Their conduct
will undergo a particular enquiry.
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fitl&^^siHtc ibT'jjux*^ Shooed, ukl *» HfiVii lae Uiuenn. jai ia» ka» priK
«:k7 v> ^Uarmvtm^ K^umnn, jprnrueri :iy *^mc. W-ssai^eer viu Jus eoaqMaj
^Ft^^fO^^ ""4 nzarsung^ Cape W-iiaiirtr -? 'Minpan j in im Uakrom 5§ ¥er\
A^#t *iiiivir fMir «a& iniem zfi^irien hw xratsd men. Hjb apprelitfmwan of
;j^ /«M^t7v>; «i4MiJi tTj U7« arifiea in aofne measvire fimn reports premiGng
ilk '^tmvUkiMd. aiui f«i»s^^ In x nwimr iAaerrin^ some credit, iho' ncKC
4r> an t/> r>e UivC4fiu>n J, bat princxpftHj from ihe coidnew ^nd <ipgi«on of
Capi. Hiiu^UM'Vft dianiSter firooL tiie higk degze« of irriatioo Im iimn>
^Simi^; and from the ireil known tncnl inml>ilitj of the Cotter ta aHofrd
•07 ^tUmttmi md in naiie of anaeir Captain Sinclair tieciaxes his peiteet
mthmimUm to the law<i, and aTen that he had never meditatiBd rBsstance
Up th^^tn, T}w,ns were, however. »troog circamsstances which mi^t
fffsuiiiy lOdiK:^ an optnion that vioUnee waa contemplated. The ni^t
aliUcr th^^ f/nicom waii maze»lf penona were hearl tor a comsiderahie
Ume loadinf( dre armii in the boiMe of Captain Sinelare. The drawing
ftf iron ramrofifi, and ramming down the charge were di:»tiBcdy heard.
Whiffy the nearch wan applied for, which I mentioned in my former letter,
bn fis^^^t A lint of the armii in hiji possession, and among them were fi^een
mtmktiUt, Thene were fbond all cbarge«J. The ^^it nation of the house is
mHih an crimpieteijr to command the Deck of the vesacL I do not think
. that ofMi hundred men placed in the vessel could have protected her ten
miniiten frfftn fifteen placed in the boose, and at this time, notwithstand-
\nf( tbci application to Colonel Wells, and the exertions of Major Taylor
and the Marnball in 8mithfield, only a guard of six or seven badly armed
m^n Um\ been raised.
Cafiiain Htncjlair says that the only resistence he ever contemplated
was against an unauthorized attempt, which he understood was to be
miMln to soarck bis house. This may be the fact, but it would scarcely
soum to bo sf>, since it Was not auknown to bim that the only search
ever dusigned was under the warrant of a magistrate, which was applied
foTi but not obtained* This circurostance^ added to the evidence that
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alij unponod cm Orrkhx. dM» xbem muc^ botMo-.
It is witb cnsftt T«cnQ 1 XDemkarAz »M6a<«t wbk^ WM ^i^e^f llie ¥ViiK^
George Ifl£wiy. Tkt UuMni aIsori taiK^bcii ilie Imi^ TW ^i«Hi]%M^
from Prince Geos^ *«:»$ cm boM^ %s»d wm» CH^dered TM!«ib<c to $^ <^
above:, or to pennt ainr persiMi iixmm tbe sbore to c^MBue <Nii KmukI Ib^
vea&eL A mSitim mui wi»o hmd fa^s^e^ osv jateaipletd to r^Mnu Mk4 <MI
being bailed by tbe sientiiMsl josA&pied lo ntsb bv bim witbivit nn MH^
swer. It wms so ^nirmtir djkrk, tbia ibe pej^Mi coaM ikH W 4i»l4«i-
gaiahed, and tbe seauiiel at tbe aaae tine pasb«d witb bi$ Ki^vihm anti
attempted to fire. Tbe raio wbk-b bad falleii fvMtunalely pr^x^nKsi tbi^
discbarge of tbe mnskeC bat a dangeroos w\>aiHi wa» re<*^Tt<l (K>m Ib^"
Bayonet. Dr. Crawford of tbe Riobmond lroop« witb gT>ciat biimanily
dreaaed bia woands and attended bim tbroiu^ tbe nigbi^ hut coaK) ihH
procore a probe to ascertain its deptb.
I will send yoa to-morrow an aoooont of tbe monies expend^ by m#
on tbe expedition.
With very much roapoct A oftloom, Jhcu
R. QUARLRS TO THE ExBCUTIVS,
The Garrison at thia place is likely to be considerably harrMnod by
the militia officer in whoae District it stands. Under a proaiimptiofi
that neither the Gaard, nor artificers, are Exempt by Law fVom atlond^
ing his musters, he has enrolled them, and will consequently subjoot
them to the ineonyenienoe of attending his mostera or bo oonaUlofOtI an
July SHU^
IVurmoks
236 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
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1794. delinquent. It appears to me, that the Laws of 92 & 93 respecting the
July 28Ui militia expressly consider the Guard at this place as Militia in actual
service, and consequently, whilst in that service exempt from all other
military duty. The artificers I consider as very differently situated, &
for their Exemptions must wait your interposition.
Under the Idea that your Honorable Board will be struck with the
impropriety of the Public artists, who are employed on yearly wages,
being interrupted in their Labors by the necessary calls of the militia,
I shall disregard all militia summons until I can receive your instruc-
tions respecting both descriptions of persons at this place.
My Letter respeoting the purchase of musket Locks have been sub>
roitted to the Board, and until I can know their decision, I shall feel
myself somewhat at a loss how to act.
I have, &c.
July 28th Application of Rich'd Morritt and other artisans at Point of Fork to
be allowed Eations for their wives.
July 28th Memorandum for the Governor by R. Quarlbs.
Wants instructions as to Musket Locks and whether the artizans
shall draw rations for their wives.
July 29th John Bbckley to the Governor.
Clerk's office ^^ obedience to an order of the House of Representatives, I have the
of House of honor to enclose here with three copies of the journal ot their proceed-
Representa- r v r
tives of ings during the late session of Congress, one for the use of the Supreme
^tetfl^ Executive, and one for the use of each branch of the Legislature of the
State over which you preside.
With great consideration, I am, &c.
July 29th Thomas Walker to the Governor.
Princess I have the honor to enclose your Excellency recommendations of the
Anne county QQm.|. qI Princess Anne of officers to fill up the vacancies that have
taken place in the militia since their last recommendations. I also take
the liberty of enclosing you a return ot the 20th Regiment in order to
show you how deficient that regiment is in arms and accoutrements.
This deficiency added to the obvious necessity of our being well
CALENBAE OF STATE PAPERS. 237
armed (being a frontier county and unprotected on our extensive sea- 1794.
coast, which renders us too subject to the incursions and depredations July 29th
of any piratical privateer that may choose to invade us), induces roe to
request the Executive to furnish said regiment with 300 stand of good
muskets and as good accoutrements as can be conveniently spared from
the public magazines.
Your Excellency will also permit me to remind you of our perilous
situation, not only from our being vastly accessible on our sea and bay
shores, but if Norfolk should be invaded, we should in all probability be
the first people directed to its protection from our proximity to that
place ; and unless we are well armed, we can neither defend ourselves at
home nor lend our aid to our neighbors at Norfolk. These considera-
tions as well as some others, such as insurrection, &c., I hope will in-
duce the Executive to grant us the arms and accoutrements necessary
for our defence. If we should bo indulged with them, I should be glad
to get them as soon as convenient.
I have, &c.
H. Knox, Sbc'y of War, to the Governor. JalySOth
I have received your Excellency's letter of the 22nd instant. The War
sum destined for the fortifications of Norfolk, exclusively of the Artil- I^^P^rtm®'^'^
lery but including the purchase of necessary grounds, amounts to Six
thousand seven hundred and thirty-seven dollars and fifly-two cents,
which would appear by Mr. Rivardi's representations to be sufficient,
provided the grounds shall not cost much.
The money will be furnished by the Treasury as fast as it shall be re-
quired. I have requested the Secretary of the Treasury to enter into
immediate arrangements for purchasing the grounds, which shall be re-
ported by the Engineers as indispensible; and I have also written to
the Engineers to make the report immediately.
I hope the outrage you mention will have been repressed by your
laudable decision. An open and violent resistance to the laws has taken
place in the western part of this State, which, while it will exercise the
Government, it is to be hoped may bo terminated without establishing
any pernicious consequence.
I have the honor, &c.
Samuel Coleman to ^^^g jg^
Directed by the Executive, I have the honor to acknowledge the re- Richmond
ceipt of your letter of the 19th ultimo, covering returns of the BattaUions
composing the Regiment of Militia under your command. I enclose for
238 CALENDAR OF STATE ^^APBRS.
1794. the information of the Officers of your Regitnei^t, in bdbttf of th^ Ad-
Aug. Ist. jutant Greneral, blank returns, as forms which ai^ her^fter to govern,
and the course of these returns, according to MiKtary usage, will be
from the Captains to the Majors, from the Majors to the Commandants
of Eegiments, who will please to make their Regimental returns to the
Brigadier Generals, or their Brigade Inspectors, #ho will respectively
make their Brigade returns to the Major Generals of their Divisions,
who will direct their Division returns to be made to the Adjutant Gen'i
or his Representative at the seat of Government.
At present, Mr. Morgan, the Adjutant General, has no representative
at this place, but the business which of right belongs to his office neces-
sarily done here, has been executed by me.
Permit me, sir, as an individual to use this opportunity of paying^ that
tribute of thanks which are so justly due to you, for your patriotic exer-
tions in the late fireneral Legislature, and to assure • you, sir, that the
perfect establishment of your health, by which you will be eaabled with
more vigor to preserve your country's best interest, will afford the
highest satisfaction to, sir.
Your, &c.
1 -
Aug. 2d John Hague, Robert Allyn and John L:?9tpr to Jambs Wqo^
Lieutenant-Governor,
Richmond ^H complyance with your request that we :Bhoul4 ascei^t^i^ tj^e, value
of the service rendered by sundry vessels. liptrau^pprting th^ Militia
from this place to Smithfield, by order of.^h^. JBSpc^CHtive, are. unani-
mously of the opinion that the value pf tfhf Slo<>p> .Molley : BurtheUi
29 63-95 Tons, with Master and three hand^, is 30s, per dfiy,
The Schooner two Sisters, Master and one han()/ bi|rthen,'jt6;l^ons^
16s. 2d. per day. . ; ... : :.:
The Schooner Active, Burthen, 21 25-95 Toi>s,;Sk:ippQr A<|9i[p bapds,
^Is. 3(i per day. .,
Proclamation by the Lieutenant-Governor of the Commpn wealth of
irginia :
Whereas, I have received information that a pestilentious or conta-
geous disease prevails in the West Indies, and it is probable that the
same may be brought into this Commonwealth by vessels arriving from
the port of New Orleans on the Mississippi, or from the ports situated
on the Spanish Main. For prevention of so great an evil, I have
thought fit by and with the advice of Council to call upon the respective
Superintendants of Quarantine at the several ports of entry and delivery
in this State to be pas'ticularly vigilant and attentive to the daties of
their Office in this time of danger; taking care to demand of all Masters
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of veeiels coming fVom the West Indies, or any of the aforementioned 1794.
places, before they enter port a declaration, according to law, as to their ^^- -^
health, &c., &c., and if, apon examination, it shall appear that any vessel
OQght to perform Quarantine, the said Superintendants will immediately
order such vessel to make her Quarantine at the anchorage ground off
Crany Island, near the month of Elizabeth river, for the space of twenty
days.
And I do hereby strictly enjoin and require, that until such vessel
shall be discharged from such quarantine, all persons coming, or goods
imported in such vessel, come not on shore, or go on board any other
vessel, or be landed or put into any other ship, vessel or boat, in any
place within this Commonwealth. And also, that no person go on
board any vessel ordered to perform quarantine, without license first
had and obtained in writing under the hand of Thomas Newton, Jun'r,
Eeq'r, of the borough of Norfolk, who is hereby authorized and ap-
pointed to see such quarantine performed. And all pilots are hereby
desired to give notice to the before mentioned superintendents of the ar-
rival of all vessels from the West Indies or any of the aforesaid places,
in order that they may be duly examined.
Given under my hand as Lieutenat-Governor, in the absence of the
Governor, and under the seal of the Commonwealth, at Bichmond, this
2d day of August, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred
and ninety-four.
JAMBS WOOD.
At a court hold for New Kent county the 2nd day of August, 1794, Aug. 2d
for the examination of Ben, a negro man slave, said to be the property
of Mary Wilsford, on suspicion of Felony and Burglary :
The said Ben was brought to the bar in custody of the Sheriff, and
John Dandridge, prosecutor for the Commonwealth, exhibited the fol-
lowing indictment against him:
That Ben, a negro man slave, the property of Mary Wilsford, on the
21st day of June, 1794, feloniously and burglariously did break into the
mansion-house of Sarah Staughter, in the county aforesaid, and did then
and there feloniously take and carry away forty pounds weight of ba-
con^ one pound of butter, one pair of linen trowsers and one tin measure,
of the value of 40s. current money.
Whereupon it was demanded of the said Ben whether he was thereof
guilty. He said he was in nowise thereof guilty: Thereupon the court
proceeded to examine the witnesses, and the prisoner was heard in his
own defence; on consideration whereof^ it is the opinion of the court
that the said Ben is guilty of the felony and burglary in the indictment
mentioned, and that for such, his offence, he be executed on Friday,, the
5th day of September next.
240 CALENDAK OP STATE PAPERS.
1794, The naid Ben 10 yalaed by the eoart at the price of one hundred
Ao^ 2d poandSy and the said Ben is by the unanimous voice of the Court recom-
mended to his ExcelleDCj, the Governor, as an object of mercy.
A copy — Teste:
WILLIAM CLAYTON, C. N. K. C.
Aug. 4th H. Knox to the Governor.
War Tour favor of the 28th of July was duly received, containing an
Department account of the wise and vigorous measures which you directed to sup-
press the illicit Privateer which was fitting out at Smithfield. The
President receives with great satisfaction this information, and he has
directed me to express the same to your Excellency.
I am, &c.
Aug. 4th Major G. K. Taylor's Report to the Governor.
Petersburg Having at length accomplished the object of my mission to Smith-
field, 1 do myself the honor of detailing to you the circumstances which
occurred to the Marshal and myself during our stay in that place.
In obedience to your orders, dated the seventeenth day of last month,
I set out for Smithfield with the marshal, and arrived at that place on
the nineteenth. The first object after our arrival, was to ascertain from
some person in whose information we might confide, the situation of the
s^ip, and the problibility of Captain Sinclair's resisting the Marshal in
the execution of his duty. For this purpose (as it was deemed prudent
that the Mi^^hal should not at once appear in public, lest it might excite
an alarm and put Sinclair on his guard), I waited on Mr. Copeland
Parker, the Surveyor of that port, who alledged that the ship was equip-
ping fbr the purpose of privateering, and informed me that firom the
bold and enterpriiing disposition of Sinclair, as well as from the ex-
penoe ho had incurred, a passive relinquishment of the object was
scarcely to be expected. On this account, it was deemed expedient
forthwith to deliver your letter to the commandant of Isle of Wight
County.
I waited on that gentleman with the letter on the same day at 10
o^lock in the morning, and required him to furnish a Captain's guard
by six oVlock in the afternoon ; at which time it had been concerted
Ibat the Marshal should lake possession of the ship. The letter he re-
c«iv«d with a coolness boitlering on indiflforenoe, and, after some short
CALBNDAK OF STATE PAPERS. 241
time, said that he would give the necessary orders to Major Benn, who 1794.
resided three or four miles from Smithfield, but feared it would be im- Aug. 4th
possible to furnish the men by the time appointed; and, at length, de-
clared that as his boy was out of the way, he did not know how to con-
trive his order to the Major. Although I conceived it to be rather his
duty than mine to convey his commands to his inferior officer, yet that
the business might not languish from a cause so easy to be removed, I
undertook to forward his letter, and accordingly dispatched a messenger
with it to the Major.
In this situation matters remained til about two o'clock, at which
time no Militia man had appeared, and no answer had been obtained
from the Major. In the mean time, I had understood that this Officer
did not command the Battallion of which Smithfield and its neighbor-
hood constituted a part, and reflecting that orders transmitted from the
Colonel to his Major, and from the Major reverberated to some distant
Captain, would not be complied with in due season, and expecting that
Sinclair had by some means been apprized of the arrival of the Marshal,
he might, unless the ship was seized that evening, carry her out of our
reach before the next morning. I supposed it necessary to be explicit
with the Colonel, and therefore wrote him a letter of which a copy ac-
companied this marked (A). This letter the Marshal was so obliging
as to deliver himself; and shortly afterwards the Colonel visited me in
great wrath, and delivered me in person the laconic answer, marked
(B), at the same time informing me that he had, in consequence of my
letter, ordered Lieutenant Johnson of the Militia from Smithfield and
its immediate neighborhood, to summon his company to our aid. Ac-
cordingly, about four o'clock in the afternoon. Lieutenant Johnson ap-
peared, and with great assiduity applied himself to summoning the in-
habitants of Smithfield, and I wish that an adherence to truth would
permit me declare that their alacrity in performing their duty was
seconded by his industry. So far, however, was this from being the
case, that at six o'clock, the hour appointed by the Marshal for seizing
the ship, he mustered only two men armed with indifferent fowling
pieces, & eight or ten others perfectly unarmed.
At the head of this band, I advanced armed with a pair Df pistols and
followed by the Colonel unarmed to the relief of the Marshal, who had
according to agreement, precisely at six o'clock, taken possession of the
Ship, arrested Captain Sinclair, and ordered him and the workmen from
on board her. Those, on my nearer approach I found highly exasperated,
standing on the wharf to which the Ship was bound, and notwithstand-
ing the appearance of our detachment, & of its Colonel who followed it,
threatening to cast the Marshal overboard if Captain Sinclair would
only give the word. The Captain himself entered into a warm alterca-
tion with the Marshal, and declared that on the succeeding Monday
morning his workmen should resume their occupations on board the
Ship. At length, he retired and bis men followed the example, after
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242 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1794. having indulged themselves with attering a profusion of menaces and
Aug. 4th abuse.
Situated as we were, we thought it advisable to endeavor to obtain
arms for those men on board the Ship who had them not, and for this
purpose, the Marshal and Lieutenant Johnson went about to different
stores and houses in the town, leaving the Ship and guard in my charge.
After the most strenuous exertions, they obtained an addition of five or
six guns, so that at ten o'clock at night we mustered seven or eight
men in arms.
During the greater part of this night we plainly perceived sentinels
armed, stationed on the bluff which commanded the Ship and observing
all our motions and operations. As from this circumstance, from the
gestures and menaces of the workmen, and from our own weakness, we
supposed it not impossible that an attempt might be made during the
night to resume possession of the Ship, and as we understood that the
Colonel was in habits of great intimacy with Captain Sinclair, we de-
termined to keep him on board all night, supposing that as during the
darkness which there prevailed he would be equally exposed with any
other person on board, to the mischiefs, which must have ensued in
case of attack. Affection for him might prevent them from doing what
we feared respect for the laws would not deter them from attempting.
As Captain Sinclair had, as I understood, before refused to permit his
lumber houses to be searched, the Marshal had, during his absence in
pursuit of arms, applied to a Magistrate of the County for a warrant to
search those houses for the apparel, ammunition and arms, which be bad
every reason to suppose to be there stored. This the gentleman to
whom he applied, from an excess of caution and a fear of transcending
the bounds of his duty, declined to give. The idea of a search, there-
fore, was for the present abandoned. But Captain Sinclair having, by
means which we can only suspect, been apprized of the application,
came in great wrath about half-past ten o'clock at night alongside of
the Ship, attended by a certain William Malcolm, informed the Mar-
shal that he had heard of his having applied for the warrant, and said
that he would repel any attempt to search his houses by force, and that
he would kill the first man who should approach them ; at the same
time declaring that he could raise fifty men sooner than we could.
While he was thus haranguing, his companion, who was armed with a
sword, and as we afterwards found with a pistol, exercised the former
weapon in a very outrageous manner, and contrived by accident, wo
presume, to prick one of our guards with it. The man, irritated at the
assault, would immediately have shot him dead, if he had not been pre-
vented by the Marshal, who at the same time endeavoured to wrest
Malcolm's sword from his hand. This he effected with the assistance
of the Colonel, who, to my utter astonishment, immediately after de-
clared tbat the Bword was his, To have seen the Commandant of the
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County during all the former part of the night, amidst the confusion 1794.
and uproar of the scene, tranquil and unarmed, appeared curious, to Aug. 4th
have afterwards found his sword in the hands of one of our bitterest
foes roused sensations, and suspicions which may be easily imagined, but
which, as they may possibly be groundless, I shall not detail.
Malcolm, when disarmed of the sword, retired from the side of the
Ship, and then displaying his pistol to our view, declared, with much
heroism, that he would discharge two balls through the head of any
person who should attempt to obtain possession of that weapon. We
afterwards understood that while the Marshal was attempting to take
the sword from him, he elevated bis pistol either against him or the
man whom he had previously wounded ; and I can not but conceive it
to have been a fortunate circumstance that this manoeuvre was not gen-
erally seen, as I certainly should have thought it a justifiable deed, in
protection and defence of the Marshal, to have deprived Malcolm of his
existence. Having been able, after so long a warning, to obtain seven
or eight armed men, and having been subjected to so many indignities,
seeing plainly from the deck of the ship that the loft of one of Sin-
clair's warehouses, within fifty yards of us, contained a number of armed
men, who from a door on the side next to the ship observed whatever
we transacted on board. Knowing, too, that the force furnished us by
the Colonel was inadequate to repel invasion, and suspecting that his
future exertions would keep pace with his former, we abandoned all
idea of succour from Isle of Wight County, and determined to seek it
elsewhere. For this purpose, the Marshal wrote to the Collector of
Norfolk, requesting that the Revenue Cutter be sent up to him, and I
conceived myself warranted by the circumstances of the case, in re-
questing General Mathews for a detachment of men from that place.
These letters were written about half-past ten o'clock at night, and an
express was immediately dispatched with them, We then wrote you
an account of what we had done, after which we returned to the ship
and remained on board her during the night without closing our eyes.
The next morning as the Marshal remonstrated against the sufficiency
of the guard I determined to make another effort on the Colonel, and
pressed him for more armed men, and his exertions this day produced
twenty-four armed men, who guarded the ship the ensuing night.
This day likewise, to my great surprise, I learned that the day be-
fore, when I delivered your letter to the Colonel and required from
him the guard of the Ship, a Captain Young's Company mustered within
three miles of Smithfield ; that of this Company eighty men were pres-
ent, thirty of whom were armed, and that the muster was matter of
notoriety, as a barbecue was that day given to the men.
At dinner we were insulted by the conversation of the same Mr. Mal-
comb, who had behaved so indecently the preceding evening. . He de-
clared that he could raise fifteen men who should drive all the militia
244 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
1794. that could be raised in a fortnight; that he would retake the ship, if
Aug. 4th ordered, and that he would kill two men before he quitted the town —
immediately after naming Mr. Copcland Parker as one of them, and
plainly intimating that the Marshal was the other. As our business in
Smithfield was of a public nature, we thought ourselves under no neces-
sity of resenting the expressions of an individual, nor at any time should
we have dignified with resentment such a character as Malcomb's. But
Lieutenant Johnson, who was at dinner with us, could not so easily
brook this behaviour. A quarrel ensued between him and Malcomb.
He drew a pistol — Malcolm a case knife; and these weapons were flour-
ished on either side over the heads of the Marshal and myself who sat
between them at dinner. As it was impossible to continue that meal
during such a scene, we arose and prevailed on Johnson (who bad now
put away his pistol, and brandished another knife in order to fight his
antagonist on more equal terms,) to give over the idea of a personal
contest. Soon after, the Marshal, with my advice and concurrence,
swore the peace against Malcomb as a wretch from whom he was in
danger of assassination : in consequence of which, he was that night
arrested ; when the Colo, and another person, whose name I do not now
recollect, became securities for his good behaviour.
As in the course of this day an attempt had been made by two of
Sinclair's men to take away a batteau, which we had found near the
ship when she was first taken, which attempt I was con trained to repel
by force, and as we supposed that similar attempts might be renewed
during the night, and that Sinclair might the next morning endeavor to
carry into effect his threat of the preceding evening, that his workmen
should resume their operations on Monday morning, we determined to
place centinels near his lumber-houses, who might at once guard the
articles on the Strand, prevent others from being conveyed from the
houses, and alarm the men on board in case of the approach of an armed
party. At the same time, we gave express orders to the officer who
commanded, that no person should be permitted to approach the ship
on the strand who could not give the countersign. The first man sta-
tioned near one of the houses informed us, that immediately after he
was placed there, he distinctly hoard the people in the lofl load a num-
ber of muskets. Hence it would appear that they apprehended an
attack during the night, and meditated a vigorous opposition.
On Monday morning at nine o'clock, our express from Norfolk re-
turned, bringing a letter from the Collector to the Marshal, and another
from General Mathews to myself. These letters informed us that the
cutter was ordered to Smithfield, and that the General had j)ut on board
her a Subaltern and twenty-five men, who were to be subject to my
orders. About half-past ten. Lieutenant Lurtie of the cutter, and Lieu-
tenant Woodside, who commanded the Norfolk detachment, arrived,
having landed some distance below the town, and the cutter with the
[ rest of the men came up the same afternoon.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 245
About twelve o'clock we went on board tbe ship, where we found the 1794.
Colo, commanding in person, and where we likewise found the same Mr. Aug. 4th
Maicomb, who had before treated us so cavalierly. This incorrigable,
audacious man, altho' so recently bound to good behaviour, could not
refrain, even in the presence of his security, from insulting the Marshal
by his gestures tho' he had the prudence to restrain his tongue. At the
same time, one of those carpenters who had threatened to throw us
overboard appeared on the deck of the ship, and in an insolent manner
demanded his tools. Insulted thus in the very place where a guard was
stationed to protect him, the Marshal remonstrated to me on the subject,
and Mr. Maicomb and the carpenter were ordered to depart.
Instead of seconding these orders, the Col. entered into a justification
of Mr. Malcomb's conduct, observing that he had given security to be
of good behavior, and therefore had as much right on board the ship as
any other person. This produced an altercation between the Marshall
and the Col., in which the former in terms by no means equivocal, ex-
pressed to the latter his disapprobation of his becoming Malcomb's se-
curity, and the evident conclusions which he drew from their great
familiarity.
The Marshall's remonstrance was afterwards, at my request, put on
paper, and will be found in the papers annexed marked C. In conse-
quence of the remonstrance, and what I had myself observed, orders
were given that no person except the Marshall, the Col., myself, and the
guard on duty should come on board without a passport signed by the
Marshall and myself.
This day, in a letter to Col. Wells, I suggested to him that on my first
arrival I had demanded a Captain's guard, and requested that when it
should be complete he would be pleased to inform me of the circum-
stance. To this letter I received no answer, nor did the Col. during my
stay in Smithfield inform me that be had fully complied with the requi-
sition.
Between four and five this afternoon, an ensign and four mounted
infantry of Captain Weisiger's company arrived. Their arrival, and
the idea that they were the van of a more formidable party, evidently
communicated an alarm and panic to Captain Sinclair's party. One of
the carpenters in particular, whose courage had been excited, and his
wrath inflamed when the ship was first seized, now with every symptom
of consternation and affright, solicited and obtained the indemnity and
protection of the Marshall.
As I supposed that the feelings of the militia of Isle of Wight county
were galled at the sight of soldiers coming from a distance to do what
they were competent and had been first called on to perform, I deter-
mined by no means to increase the irritation. In my orders therefore
to Lieutenant Woodside of the Norfolk, and Ensign Harrison of the
Prince G^eorge militia, I directed them to consider themselves as under
the command of Col. Wells, to whose countymen too, now become jeal-
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1794. 0U8 of their reputation, I continued to entrust the care of the ship.
Aug. 4th The Col. lilsewise beginning to discover that his want of alacrity in the
beginning might furnish cause for censure on his conduct, became now
extremely alert, and declared that this night he would command the
guard in person ; a disposition which I by no means endeavoured to
restrain or repress.
At about ten o'clock this night, I received your letter by express;
informing me of General Marshall's approach, and the next morning,
(Tuesday) the General arrived at the head of the Richmond Cavalry.
On his arrival, every trace of opposition vanished, and some of the
most violent and turbulent of our opponents were no more seen; par-
ticularly the Mr. Malcomb, of whom mention has been so often made,
and a Captain Blaney, who had before been extremely active in attempt-
ing to irritate the minds of the people against the Marshall. From
this time, by the politeness of the General, and the attention of a
few of the towns people, friends of order and of government, our time
glided away with a serenity proportionate to the turbulence we had
before experienced.
The Marshal this day waited on Captain Sinclair, and demanded the
keys of his lumber-houses. These the Captain offered immediately to
surrender, observing that he would have given them up before, if the
application had been more properly and more civilly made.
The keys were taken and search was made, when a number of sails,
and a quantity of other materials for rigging ships, with sixteen pieces
of iron cannon, fourteen or fifteen muskets, and a number of four pound
and grape shot, and about fifteen hundred pounds of powder were found.
Of the muskets several were loaded, and some cocked when they were
taken.
The Militia of Isle of Wight County on duty, began this day to com-
plain that while the Militia from distant parts remained idle, the labor-
ious part of the duty was conferred on them. In order to efface these
impressions, General Marshall directed that the Richmond Cavalry
should the next morning compose a fatigue party, for the purpose of
carrying on board the ship, the various articles prepared for her equip-
ment, a duty in high degree laborious, but which I take pleasure in de-
claring, was executed with the utmost alacrity and cheerfulness. In-
deed, the whole conduct of this corps while at Smithfield, was such as
to inspire all who saw them with a respect for their discipline, and an
admiration of their subordination. By their exertion, all the articles
were put on board except the gun powder, which it was thought unsafe
to ship until the moment before our departure.
On Wednesday morning about 10 o'clock, Captain Weisiger's Com-
pany of light infantry arrived, and being designed by the General to
guard the Ship up the river, they were the same evening sent on board
her. From this time, they exclusively guarded the Ship, and Col.
Wells ceased to be goaded by my importunities & requisitions.
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On Thandmy, the gan-powder was embarked^ and the Ship warped 17M.
into the stream. As Sinclair had the day before gone down in a boat Aug. 4th
to Norfolk, and a current report preiraiied that he intended to raise a
body sufficient to retake his Ship, positive orders were given to the in-
fantry to saffer no person during the night to come on board who could
not give the counter-sign ; an order which was so punctually observed,
a^ to be neariy &tal to one of the men ! For he having either never re-
oeived the word, or having forgotten it, retired from the Ship at a time
when neither of the centinels on duty observed him. On his return,
just as he was attempting to get on board, he was observed, stopped and
challenged. Being unable to give the word, he still endeavored to rush
on board, from a supposition that he was known and would be per-
mitted to pass ; but was stopped by the bayonet of the centinel which
severely wounded him in the lefl breast near the shoulder. The depth
and danger of the wound compelled us to leave the man in Smithfield
under the care of a physician whom I employed to attend him.
On Friday morning, General Marshall with the Richmond Cavalry,
departed from Smithfield, and the same day we weighed anchor with
the design of getting out of the Pagan Creek. This we accomplished
the succeeding Sunday, afler a vast deal of trouble and labor, and the
same day began our voyage up the river to Bermuda Hundred, where
•we arrived on the succeeding Friday morning.
I should be wanting in justice to Captain Weisiger^s Company, if I
did not, in the warmest manner, mention to you the patience and alac-
rity with which they encountered the daily fatigues which they experi-
enced. It is paying them no compliment to declare that without their
aid the Ship could scarcely have been got out of the Creek, as by their
exertions they frequently dragged her through beds of mud, in which
she otherwise would have stuck.
Lieutenant Johnson's conduct was such as to entitle him to our ap-
probation.
Thus, Sir, I have finished a detail, which, 1 fear, is in many instances
unnecessarily prolix and minute. 1 have been the more circumstantial
in my narrative, because it is obvious to everybody that a want of en-
ergy somewhere existed; and because I wished a full and fair relation
of facts to attach the blame to the proper object.
I have, &c,
P. S. In justice to Colonel Welh, I refer you to a certificate which
he delivered to me before my departure from Smithfield, and which you
will find enclosed marked (D).
A.
Sir,
The present call for the militia is so urgent and the directions of
the Governor so explicit, that every possible exertion ought to be made
to furnish the required number of men this evening. At the same time
m^ e^tUtNd.tft rj9 "tr^TK P-.^8B&
;%
V994. n^ fisftH. y«^ if|n«>raiiC ^!MtlKtr ska Lmttrnecioii* fos. iupra^ iarafl^ q» joor
.4»H|i, #h JIlfi^Af hfi^iN^ m«i(h«d iuft ruuuin: joii direfaec I onffeiaauid ciwfi t;kft isi^
riii <>^ thM fAwn avui iOt inwuniiacft oeti^UMrtinfiit jua ooi; oniiffiF iii» com-
fttnucM Chems^HV) jn macs«r» acvi. I tuivii gd 'iemm chac jna will uKae-
(^m. w^ kv iifiM94% ckem rn^ft^f chin ^ff^^nim^ ca caicft ponaMoioa o^ «id
(^fMin^ tlw^ .^Hi^ CiiusfMm.^ Tlift ra«»>a ^ cki» rafyuncuML will be obvioos
t^ ffM ^iMM /4ICI r«4ieec (iittt i;t will iis wn^iam oar cii* W'iwhul u> aerre
G- K- TAY1X)R.
Mr. lujVff,
Hfmf iffflffrmMiion rtfsft^nf; like ouiitxa of %hm town hoc under
it^ (sfprnnrntitd fA J^wj/m Benii^ fi4 2d fWntaJlioo, i* a lie.*
JAS. WILLS, C. C.
*N. B. — (>>lo. Willii AfterwAftli expUuood the He as appljrlDg to the
MM wbo ipii^o Uie foforfnatiofiy and not to mjrselt
C.
Ii^ar Hlf J
Ufirm refmirifig mi (loard tbe Bbip Unicom, at or about one o'clock
\Au\%y^ %\X^xm\^\ by yotimelf, finding appearances unfavorable to mj
pur|Km«, I instantly mentioned tbe same. Ton will be pleased tbere-
lofn Ui rf^^ard tbe following particulars as matters of complaint sub-
mlit(*d Uy your oonsideration^ to-wit:
A funeral dlMorder on board, inasmucb as to bave received insult from
WlllUm Walciomb, wbom I now pointedly forbid to be present on board,
so long as thn Pinld Hhip ihall remain subject to my orders, and from tbe
adfllilonal ulroumstanoos, not only of having been applied to whilst on
boardi In an Innoloni manner by a man (one of tbe five whom I found
Oh Imsrd on the Instant of arrest, and whoso name is yet unknown to
m^^ for his IooIn, hut becauno there wore many other men on board, not
belonging to the guard, whose dispositiouH I am entirely ignorant of, and
Anally heeaune IVom the apparent good understanding of Col. Wells and
WllllAin Maloomb. t am diffident what may ensue from a continuance of
sut^h oontlunt,
I am, &o.,
n. M. RANDOLPH, Marshal.
»mtUiA«ad| ttondtt^i aUt July» % oolock P. M., 17M.
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ci. a; l*Mikmaaii'i^ Ferry. Ai tm mcMiU. a: iHinyHi <>wy< ^vi tt^o Vaysnyi
smhik, li 1^ our wwl liu.: ^rane o: out Hr^HhTMHi n. W>irHt^M> t\N>iY)t\
CountT. Pimy come dcmx: u> tbe iB^(4i«^: miwi hiSihj^^^Yno t>tWr Tt^lln
1 11m, x^\
JoHy Tatwih to Tin: i^vimv^i^. \^^i, ^Y^
Taxes in Brigmde District <rf which !>at wk w |M^ii .
CerdficAt* «c<^mpAnying %t<>hn T\vW*n <i^!!tn-.
We do hereby certify that w« hlivt^ long ht^W ^t^WiiWWM \\\\\s \\\\^,
and do recommend him as a man w^U qnnUrtiMl lUv ihili iMInlnt^Hd.
Charles Foster, CapU Jim. Mni*HH»
Geo. Penn, CoI.-Comd*t, ii)\\\\ Uivhl, Pripf.
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Dabney Minor to rnn Iwiit/tH!i/i!it MMt»ifN«*HH. 411^ i)(j
I have recei red a leit Iff ff cm ih# (Hfftk fft Ihh HHhhhii f'ht^hhi^iiHif | tMiiuniui
would adTine tb« mimi pfffhuhUt f^M ^4 ptmfmii^Hft ih^fittfrtUii hhfH ihHk
82
250 CALENDAK OF STATE PAPERS.
1794. ing and the expence thereof. The principal leaks are in the roof, occas-
Aug. 7th sioned by the lead slipping down, so as to leave the plank bear for sev-
eral inches. These leaks may be prevented, either by plank or Shingles,
or by slips of lead put into those defects, which could be considered as
nothing more than temporary repairs.
The most dangerous leaks are in the Gutters, owing in ray opinion, to
their not having fall enough, and which can not be prevented, but by
relaying the Gutters and giving them more fall. I do conceive very
Great Danger is to be apprehended from the leaks in the Gutters, as very
little air can get to those timbers which are immediately under the
Gutters, & which support the whole roof
As to the expence attending it, I can form no opinion, it being out of
my line of business altogether. I wish some of the Council could view
thereof with me, and give their opinion thereon & I will endeavor to
have the business executed on the most frugal plan.
Having had the misfortune to cut my thutnb, am deprived ot the use
of it at present and am obliged to write with my fingers. I fear it is
hardly intelligible.
I am, &o.
Aug. 7th Thos. Newton to James Wood, Lieutenant-Governor.
Norfolk I received your favor of the 4th with the proclamation, and am ap-
prehensive it does not go far enough, as the expressions seem confined
to the Ports of New Orleans, or those situated on the Spanish Main.
From these places there is little danger, as we seldom have vessels from
them, but from the West India Islands we have great intercourse, and
from accounts brought they already have violent diseases raging. It
appears a great doubt whether I have it in my power to compel any
vessels but from New Orleans and the ports of the Spanish Main to per-
form a quarantine. I shall be much obliged for an explanation, or prob-
ably there may be an omission in the proclamation I have received. I
beg leave to suggest that all pilots should be directed to bring vessels
too below Fort Nelson, and report, that an examination by a health
officer may take place before they are allowed to come up to the towns
of Norfolk or Portsmouth. This mode is pursued the northward and
southward of us, and report made by the health officer of the state of
the crews, to prevent uneasiness in the Inhabitants. The expence at-
tending this would be small, and I believe give general satisfaction. I
have directed 50 copies of the proclamation to be struck, to give the
pilots. Yesterday a vessel arrived from Barbados, which brings an
account of the action of the French and British fleets. The latter
claim a victory, having taken five and sunk three. This, I hear, is Lt.
k Howe's official account, but I still hope it is not right yet.
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French Privateers arrived this morning from Charles Town, S. C. I 1794.
have heard reports that some French men of war are off, hut believe it Aag. 7th
is without foundation. There are five British ships of war in our bay ;
one 50, three frigates, and a sloop of war. Their intentions I know not.
Accounts by a vessel arrived yesterday are that the French stand their
ground in Gaudalupe, and that the British fleets were sailing from the
Island, fearing the hurricane season. Admiral Graves it is said was
killed in the action in the channel, and the ship in general much shat-
tered.
I am, &c.
H. H. Brkckenridge to Tench Cox. Aug.sth
I have received no papers from you. Your letter by the Post is the Pittsburg
first I have heard from you.
I take the opportunity to give you in return a summary of the pres-
ent state of this country, without respect to the opposition that exists
to the Excise Law. It has its origin not in any anti-federal Spirit, I
assure you. It is chiefly the principles and operation of the Law itself
that renders it obnoxious. Be that as it may, the facts are these :
The opposition which for some time showed itself in Resolves of Com-
mittees, in representations to Government, in masked attacks on in-
significant deputy Excise Officers, for only such would accept the ap-
pointment, did at length, on the appearance of the Marshal in this
County to serve processes, break out in an open and direct attack on the
Inspector of the Revenue himself. General Nevill. These circumstances
you will by this time have heard from the General himself, and from
the Marshal, Major Lenox.
Subsequent to their departure from the Country, notice was given for
a meeting on the Monongahela river, about eighteen miles from the
Town of Pittsburg. Six Delegates, of whom I was one, were sent from
this Town. Nothing material was done at this meeting, but the measure
agreed upon of a more general meeting on the 14th of August near the
same place, to take into view the present state of affairs of the Country.
Subsequent to this the Mail was intercepted. Characters in Pittsburg
became obnoxious by letters found, in which sentiments construed to
evince a bias in favor of the Excise Law were discovered. In conse-
quence of this, it was thought necessary to demand of the Town, that
those persons should be delivered up, or expelled, or any other obnoxious
character that might reside there. Also, that the Excise Office still
kept in Pittsburg, or said to be kept there, should be pulled down ; the
house of Abraham Kirkpatrick burnt or pulled down ; other houses also,
that were the property of persons unfavorable to the cause. For this
purpose, circular letters were sent to the Battallions of the Counties, de-
3^ ^^XiJATTJ.^^ iP «LkTa 7:k2WSSL
.^•Hfc '<*H riff/vt«fi!Vi4 .tiPtf VI !:lw» «!<vin«t ti' :lse iiontiL lL '▼n* rnwMfwi. 'Bl die: ^sft
4f y.h** "*i^r»i. -.Hftt rrrwn *he .^i^ if' ^tie lenprn " nvyiiwiup riie aiwn in. c&e
th«! {imrtiof^ 2ivf4 Ui^mr*^ ivsMiiittinn* ii -^le rnvr!! ai nmniiL «»i£ ami mssec
tSnn ^^ i^ ^i^<; imtin^ t«Mm u\ >}te pinpert^r if JLhcaiitiiiL £lzkpacriiek.
/t intii*^ iii UiUiM?' rtidrr»ii. 5;hm»i^ * rimm tmrTiijr tuusr re^niiaiiflixi with
If lw% If^v^rt '^ fltft^Hnrjr '•iil ^Jui ][M%i*i«3aCi» liv nil* imsiHiiii^r '^ tite 14th
vfvftfSAt. Wii<k^ tUi«^ fwinit mU tw^ ff icoivor m^c. I ^Saaxar mjweif wxthing
m^»f A tk>ii^ U¥ lAiwi "UMH^iv-ifviuMUMPTi ty> '^^A: P'nmiteuL wink ftA awidr«»ft pro-
H ^Vi'li lU ^t^Mt ^rurfc^ f^&<i^ mMtitt^dr ^ Cy^sna^ Tbif viO be the
tAfj^ i^mf^y Midi itl^iH^ vitb aiE thdU faiiiy>r tA* &Ten & eiril war.
^M ili^ f^*rt <<^ tl^ ^^/r^rmiiM^fC I w^Maki eauincatlT praj a delaj antil
Tk9# N my /irl)j«)(^ in Wfiifon^ to joo tbu letter, which I desire you to
rnmrnntfUmls ^ih^ f/y the ^^azette or otherwise.
f i irill t^f tmiff^ iMn ittimmfei^on cao be eamlj soppreased. It is but
iimi hi a pAht tfif fimr ^;rnintie#. Be assured it is that of the greater
pHtit^ Hffd t Hfn ififiue^f^t to Miere the three Yirginia counties on this
9i\fi4* ih^ rnminialn will fall in. The first raeasare then will be the
ttruMtimiUrU nf a n«5W Gr/vemmont, comprehending the three Virginia
MONiiil^fl nrMl ibofio of Ponnifylvania to the westward, to what extent I
bfM/W fiot'. *V\%\n oroni) which 1 contemplate with great pain, will be
Ui« r^wMlt of iho ncjcjC5W>lty of self defence. For this reason, I earnestly
Atiit Atmloiuily wiMh thai dotay on the part of Government may give
ilmii to brlfif^ about, IT practicable, good order and subordination. By
IhK \\u\p> Ibf4 (^ort^reM meotn, there may be a favorable issue to the nego-
tJnitoli with rngard tr> the navigation of the Mississippi, the Western
piHdn, Si\ A HMftpnnHion of the Rxcise Law during the Indian War, (a
tttt^MfiMfci 1 propcmtifl In a ptiblicntion three years ago in Philadelphia)
itmy imHmpN Mufllc^o. Hoing then on equal footing with other parts of
ihi^ (Inloti, If \\\^y Mubinliiod to the ijaw this country might also.
t nDth^lpntt^ nil timi oun be said with regard to example, &c. I may
bp inlMnk^n, but I wm dorlmve in opinion that the United States cannot
i^rtVi^i tb^ operation of tbo Imw in this country. It is universally odious
hHhi» tu^i|j:bboHng pAHn of all tho neighboring States, and the militia
\\\\\Wy I ho lM\t \\\ \\w bAndw of the President, cannot be called oat to
l^tiUH^ Hii up|>t)iitUoUt Th« mldUnd oounties, I am persuaded, will not
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tbixNigb tbcm. A^i^Mi
Bot tbe £x;c»e Law is a btrmBfl^ ca \he fsoidizi^ ^x^tstti ^«i^$i|M[ m»4
abboa-TMl hy all tl»e PliDdscfibic »«ai ^a»d xht X^^tcmaoitx o4 Am«rknk
thode wbo bold oenaScix«s excc^iKid.
Tb€re is m growfiftg^ ku^Bg, discKi«t«iit ax ikk $rt«Mft tWt ts rMi4>r
to borst oat ami didcorer itMiif ercsr wbem. 1 «M»did)T Mid d«;ftMUv
teil joo, the ckmiiot of GovemaieAt bfts bae« driven J<4«4ik« «d^ U> %b«
finjmoes. like tbut of Pbeatoa U bji$ d<»9C>»ided i\roii ilie mUMMe pftlliH
and is likely to bora sp tbe AnencuD Eairth.
Sboald an mtteapt be made to soppreiss ibo$e people. I am aftmid tbe
qaestion will ool be wbetber yoa will auLrcb to Pittsbm^^ but wbeiber
they will march to PhiiadelphijL aocnmnlatiiig in their coursie and $welU
iDg over tbe Baoks of tbe Sasqoebannab^ like a torrent irresiMaMe and
deToaring in its progress^ There can be no equality of contest between
the rage of a Forrest and the abnndance. indolence and opalence of a
city.
If the President has evinced a prudent and approved deli^ in tbe
case of the British spoliations, in the case of the Indian Tribes^ much
more faamaoe and politic will it be to consult the internal peace of the
GrovemmeDt by avoiding force until every means of accommodation are
found unavailing.
I deplore my personal situation. I deplore tbe situation of this coun«
try should a civil war ensue.
An application to the British is spoken of which may God avert
But what will not despair produce.
Yours, 4c.
Thomas Xblson to the Qovbrnor. Aug.mh
In answer to the letter from the Executive relative to tt)e corps ot York l\)wu
Light Infantry under my command, I have the honor to inform your
Excellency that there are 50 men thereat this time enlisted and enrolled,
who are (two only excepted) uniformed according to the directions
issued sometime since relative to Uniform, &c, ; and so great is the desire
which pervades all the young part of tbe Regiment to bocorao morabers
of such a Corps, that I have great reason to believe that the Company will
become a very full one, perhaps equal to double the above number, or
to any number which I may be permitted to receive.
The young men of the Regiment exert themselves very muoh to pro-
cure uniform, and as they accomplish this they make their application
to me and are enlisted.
Your Excellency will be pleased to observe, that it is little more than
two months since the company was established, and it is now the largest
264 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
1794. company of the kind (that of Richmond excepted) upon the establish-
Aug. 9tb ment. I have had them in exercise and training for six weeks, with such
old arms as coald be borrowed. The company as it now stands, I pre-
same will be considered as full enough to entitle as to the benefit of the
order of the Executive.
I inast inform your Excellency that I have reason to believe that in
less than a month, there will be in complete uniform from sixty, large
odd to seventy, and request the necessary accoutrements and arms for
light troops.
I have, &c.
Aug. 10th M. Carrington to the Governor.
Cumberland Mr. George Reveley, who will band you this, bas been to the Buck-
ingham furnace, and will explain to you the present situation of that
place. About the year '86 or '87, Mr. John Reveley leased the land to a
man of the name of Scruggs for five years, who let to under tenants who
still remain on it. The land has been very much abused, and the tim-
ber very wastefully destroyed, & if some steps are not taken to stop
them the public interest in the land will be still more injured. Mr.
Reveley can give you more full information as to the waste has been
committed than I can at present.
I am, &c.
Aug. 10th Thomas Newton, Jr., to James Wood, Lt.-Govbrnor.
Norfolk I have this moment received intelligence of the Brig Dolphin, Capt.
Dalton, arrival from Jamaica. The owner of this Brig died the 29th
ult, on his passage, of the fever ratcing there.
The Captain says from 20 to 25 die daily, and among them many
Americans. It is probable that this vessel may go up the river (James)
as she has not come up here. I consider that a boat ought to be em-
ployed to stop all vessels below for examination. If the Executive con-
cur with me in opinion, please advise me and I will have one sent out
immediately.
The fever rages throughout the West Indies, & I think no vessel
ought to be permitted to enter without examination.
The Fort has now several Guns mounted, but I hear of no commander
or men properly belonging thereto. If there was one, he could prevent
any vessel coming up before examination. Captain Hannah is in the
fort with a few troops, but as I understood him, had no charge thereof.
The Engineer is there also, bat I know not whether he has any com-
mand. I will apply to him.
Some British fVigates still in the Bay.
I am, Ac.
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255
Robert Page to Colonel James Innes.
1794.
The Jury having found for the Commonwealth, upon an Inquisition
had some time ago in the county of Shenandoah, upon a large tract of
Land claimed by Denny Fairfax, a British subject, and Traverse as also
a Monstrans de Droit having been filed in the Office of our District
court, It is presumable, especially as the counsel for the Defence don't
appear anxious for a decision, that the Trial will come on at our next
term, which will commence on the first day of next month. As the
decision in the case above mentioned will have an Influence in the de-
termination of the Right of the Commonwealth to other large Tracts of
Land lying in several other counties in the Northern Neck, amounting
to nearly 300,000 acres, all depending upon the same point, I feel such a
degree of diffidence in having the management of a cause so important
to the Commonwealth, as to wish for your assistance, if you can possibly
make it convenient to attend, particularly as I apprehend that great ex-
ertion will be made on the part of Mr. Fairfax.
I conceive it not necessary to furnish you with a particular state of
the case, as I have no doubt you have been informed upon this subject
long ago. However, it may not be improper to mention that Lord Fair-
fax, the former Proprietor of the Land in Question, made his will in
November, 1778, by which he devised those Lands to Denny Fairfax, a
subject of Great Britain, and that Lord Fairfax died in December, 1781,
while the war was yet depending. Under which will, we contend on
the part of the Commonwealth, that Denny Hiartin, now Fairfax, being
an alien, could only take for the use of the State. And on the other
hand it is contended that altho' Denny Fairfax should be considered an
alien, the Treaty of Peace secures him a Eight to those Lands, &c,
I understand there are several precedents of proceedings on Inquests
of office upon Escheats in the General court, including the Traverse and
Monstraus de Droit, &c., and have to request that you will procure a
copy from the Clerk of that Court of Record in one of these cases,
which you will please to forward to me by post or otherwise before the
meeting of the next court.
You will present my most respectful compliments to Mrs. Innes, and
believe me, &c.
Should you come up, which I earnestly hope you will, I shall expect
that you will call upon me.
Aug. 11th
Frederick
county
Barronuier to the Governor.
Citizen Oster, Yice-Consul for the French Republick, has obtain from
bis office a sentence, by virtue of which, in the fault of complying with
Aug. nth
Norfolk
256 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1794. the above sentence (I am to be imprisoned immediately), the purport of
Aug. 11th said sentence is to deposit a certain sam in the chancery office.
My intention has always been, and continues to be, to comply with
said sentence. So, said Vice Consul will deliver me a regular copy of
the process with Bill of Charges duly certify'd, and so as to enable me
to stablish my account of sundry disbursement I have been obliged to
make relatively to this Business, and of which I must have every
voucher in Rule with their Respective acquittances, of what sum I
have paid, to render my account (to the heirs) to whom of wright.
Mr. Oster has Repetedly Refused my Request which is against every
Rule and order. I keep a house here and have my family with me, and
I can, if necessary. Give such satisfaction (as no one but him would re-
fuse) if necessary, I have apply'd to Mr. Jn. Nevenson, Notary Publick,
four days ago, to lend him my request by a summonse to that effect.
Mr. Nevenson is out of town and I do not know the result of this Vice
Consuls answer to my summonse. I must humbly Begg you when said
Vice Consul will make his application to Gett the rigour of the s'd Sen-
tence put into execution. That you will be pleased to order that the
Reasons that I have to allege should be heard by some one competent,
that I may justify my conduct and Expose my just and equitable
grounds, that have kept me from complying with the above sentence.
I flatter myself, that you do not approve of such sommery sentence (and
that you are a ware of them) and that your kind indulgence to a
stranger, will induce you to Grant my Prayers, and I Joine with my
whole family, will be ever penetrated with the Greatest Sentiments of
true Gratitude.
I have, &c.
Aug. 12th Thomas Mathews to the Governor.
Norfolk Circumstances frequently arise at this Port which frequently embar-
rass the Officers disposed to a faithful execution of the Laws. Two late
arnvals are of this kind: one from Charlestown, S. Carolina, loaded
with Flour, Soap, Candles, &c., with a regular Clearance from the OflS-
cers of the Customs of that Port, and destined for Saint Peter, Guada-
loup, and put in here in distress.
This vessel is without a commission, but yet she is equipped with 13
Guns and 72 Men, and from the information that I can procure, has been
equipped in Charlestown.
The other, a small Boat with two swivels. The Captain of this Boat
is in possession of a Com. from the Gov'r of Cape Francois, dated
March, '93. He likewise produces a clearance from the Custom House,
Baltimore, dated May, '94, without mentioning any Guns, or that the
vessel is in any manner equipped for war.
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257
This Iftttmr tombI htm tftkea a Batch Snow, The Borgeen said to have
a valuable eargo on board, and which prixe they ran on shore near O^pe
Charles a few days since.
Vessels have arrived here with part oi the Cargo from the Snow. I
have consulted Major Lindsaj on the snbject, and examined the in*
stmciions relative to bnsinees of this natare. The resnlt has been, that
the goods are hdd in possession of the Collector until the further order
of the Executive. I shall likewise be happj in receiving the instruc-
tions of the Executive relative to the two vessels^ agreeable to their re-
spective cases, as before stated.
I am, &c.
1794.
Ai^.lilh
Wm. Liki>sat to thb Governor.
Aug. 12th
office
Ncwiblk
There arrived here on the 10th inst., a small Schooner under French Cblieclor^
colours armed with two swivels & a few muskets, and it being reported
that a prize to the said Schooner was cast on shore on Cape Charies,
I sent for the master of the Schooner to learn information, and received
the following particulars:
That he is a French Man, his name is Peter Saintgassein, that he has
a commission (which he produced) dated Cape Francois, in March, 1793,
that be brought a cargo of Coffee to Baltimore, that he cleared fVom
Baltimore for Cavenne on the 25th of May last, and that on his return
25 Leagues from thence he captured the Snow Bergeen, Frederick Mat-
tias, Master, a Dutch vessel from Amsterdam, bound to Surinam, with a
valuable cargo. The said prize with her cargo must be nearly lost firom
its present situation, having (by what I learn from the Pilot) now
9 feet water in the hold. A small part of the Cargo being brought up
in a pilot Boat much damaged, I have taken possession of until some
decision on the business takes place.
I have also to inform you that an Armed Ship called the Nonpariel
under French colours, arrived here a few days ago. She cleared from
Charleston for Gaudaloupe, has a cargo on board, mounts 13 Guns, and
has from 70 to 80 men. The Captain says he is in distress, having
Sprung both masts. He has no commission. He purchased the vessel
and armed her in Charleston.
I am, ftc.
John Cropper to
I received the 30th of June, my commission as agent of the Ninth
Brigade district, and the Act of Assembly prescribing my duty. By
the law, the Auditor is to forward to the Agents executions against the
83
Aug. 1 2th
Accomac
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1794. delinquents in the respective Districts. As soon as I shall receive those
Aug. 12th for this, I will proceed to execute the trust reposed in me to the hest of
my judgment and authority. I shall be very glad to receive by the
bearer, Mr. 6ayl> , those executions, and any advice or instructions the
Executive may please to give mo. I wrote you the second of May, giv-
ing an account ot my proceedings as Lieut.-CoL Commandant of the
Militia of this County under the Embargo, in detaining the Schooner
Franklin and brigantine Neutrality, as I have as yet received no an-
swer to that letter, shall now be glad to be favored with your reply and
opinion respecting my conduct on that occasion.
Being much indisposed at present, I conclude by subscribing myselt,
Yours, Ac.
Aug. 12th At a court of oyer and terminer held for the county of Henrico at
the Courthouse, on Wednesday, the sixteenth of Jul}'^, 1794, for the trial
of Emanuel, a negro man slave, the property of Richard Randolph, Esq.,
(of Curls) charged with murder.
Present. — Isaac Younghusband, Bowler Cocke, John Harvie, John
Mayo, and Thomas B. Adams, Gent. Justices.
The said negro man slave Emanuel was set the Bar in custody, and
upon his trial denied the charge with which he stands accused. Where-
upon Sundry witnesses being sworn, charged and examined, and the
prisoner by his counsel fully heard, it is the opinion of the court that
the prisoner is guilty of the charge aforesaid, and for the same that he
be hanged by the neck until he be dead. And it is commanded the
sheriff that he cause execution of this order to be done on Friday, the
twenty-second day of the next month, between the hours of ten and
twelve in the forenoon, at the usual place of execution.
The Court also valued the said slave to eighty pounds.
The minutes of the foregoing proceedings were signed —
ISAAC YOUNGHUSBAND,
JOHN HARVIB,
THOMAS B. ADAMS,
BOWLER COCKE,
JOHN MAYO.
Aug. 13th James Innes to Archibald Blair.
You will inform the Governor that no such papers as those described
in your letter were ever transmitted to me, either from the Executive,
or any other existing body. The only communication I ever received
respecting the commissioners of the land tax since the opinion of the
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General Court on that subject, was a letter from Lieut.-Governor Wood,
enclosing me that decision, and requiring to be informed in what man-
ner Government ought to proceed to recover back again the salaries
which had been illegally, according to the aforesaid judgment paid to
the commissioners. In answer to which letter, I now advise that actions
upon the case be instituted against the said commissioners for the
amount of the several sums they may have respectively received. If
the Auditor however, shall suppose motions against them sustainable (ot
which with great humility I entertain my doubts), let notices be given,
that a summary mode may be tried at the next court.
I am, &c.
259
1794.
Aug. 13th
Jambs Innes to the Qovbrnor.
I return you my thanks for the letter you were good enough to write
for me to the Secretary of State, on the subject of his last night's com-
munication. It was strictly communicative of my situation, sentiments,
and feelings. Enclosed you have my application to the Executive. Please
to communicate to me the result of their deliberations without delay.
Your, Ac.
Aug. 14th
Alexander Campbell to the Governor.
Upon the subjects of your communication to me this morning:
I am of opinion that the French Schooner from Baltimore, which has
come into the Port of Norfolk with a Prize captured at Sea, is not sub-
ject to detention under any Law of Congress, or of Nations. It is not
even suggested that she was equipped for war within the territory of
the United States ; and tho' it is stated that no mention is made of her
Guns in her entry at the Port of Baltimore, yet I do not consider this
circumstance to be a sufficient ground to justify her detention.
It is a respect due to the Government of another State to presume
that a vessel which has regularly cleared out from her Ports would not
have been permitted to equip therein, or have obtained permission to
leave them in repugnance to a well-known and very important Law of
the United States; and this presumption ought to govern in all cases,
where there is not a direct allegation to oppose it. Under this impression
I shall not direct any process to issue against this vessel ; but with re-
spect to that from Charleston, I am equally clear that she is liable to
seizure and forfeiture. I have no doubt as to her character. The num-
ber of her Men is of itself sufficient evidence, in my mind^ that she is
designed for war, altho' she has cleared out from Charleston under the
Aug. 15th
Richmond
atJO CAL8NDAR OP STATH PAPBBa
175H. ^hfird^^t^n* /yf a )f<9mhiint venial. Ser e^iaipment ia due Port betiij^
Anff. i5th th^r^foi^ illicit, f h»ve tflerl a FJhel agaiiuit her in the District Cfmrt
of the nnit4»4 ^Ufteti, dii«i have to rei|ueiit of the Rxeeotrve ti> gire
mtch PnfftnK^tioiM nn will enable the M^mhui of the Carted States to
prrt^nre the ^4 ol the Xilitia in ^san^ wad decarrn^ her, if he shall
fcni it rteeeswary.
The Pffsse U> the Baltimore w^hooner ie not to he reeognized as such
till there flrhaU he a eondemnation oe her ae a Prize. 3^0 reqoeai hath
m y6t heei% mikfe Xa m^U> [>roeeed a^^net her apoa that s^roond. nor is
there Any eom|>ia9ivt respeetins^ her detention, irhieh will authorize any
Kran<^h of ^^ey^erwTMeiit to nociee the drenmacanee of her eapiare.
I hare^ kc.
i
hnn. if^h CoR^ItUCS B0OARI> TO THE GOVERNOR.
hrtml/rlph On reC'^fVJng y</tif Offiem 1 raided a Company of Yolimteers for the
t^tmtiiy fi^f^ttte tit Mf/n/mgalift h\nit\(ii. On the 17th of March last I received
(jttl()tn ttotri (Uf). William Lowther to fitation the troops raised in this
(Jtmtiiy at the head of Ty^aris Valley and Bachannon River. I acted
Agreeslde Uf hln ^mirueHoun, and kept the troops stationed at the head
of TygttHs Valley iind HtKdiannon RIvor, until I received another letter
I'rnm (jol. liowther with orders to march the troops under ray care to
the mcMith of ^reai Itaukhawklng^ or a little settlement about four
milfin fthove llaukhawklng. I received said orders on the 8tb of July.
Ool. tiowther infurmod mo by his letter that be thought I could have
my tnett Iti readlnenH to march in about 2 or 3 wooks from the time he
wrr)ie to me, which was the 6th of July. On consideration of the dis-
laniie I had to march, and the length of time the troops were likely to be
cohtlntied on the big river, t thought it would be impracticable to march
before ih« first Monday in August, against which time my Company
wotilfl have boc^n In readiness to march for the Ohio, but on the 29th of
July t had an oxpress A*om Duchannon, giving the intelligence that the
tmlians ha^l taken a young woman Captive fVom the West fork, and had
mado other Incursions In the same settlement, I immediately marched
pari of my Ot^mpany f\)r the place where the mischief was done, but did
not overtake the enemy* t got l>ack to the Valley the 10th of August,
where 1 frtund the people much alarmed, it being thought that the In-
ttihns were in this settlement, and I am doubtful, fVom the present ap-
peattince ot things, that the Indians is really in the settlement of Ty-
gavts Valley. 1 think it my dntj^ to try to detect the enemy if they
be in the settlement K^foi^e 1 march to the Ohio. I would farther in-
form yo^t fi>ccelKvn<;)' that there is a considerable vacancy on the big
cuianrnAi^ ot i^sTATF. ^At^fjns ^i
TiY^rtetwPMD BoNsHil mmd tiic ^^roat Kamiwliik winch 1 tWttk f^l^e 1T?*^.
inlet to tbe induBBH ttet I Immr f^f lit this t^mf^. Xli$r tl^Y)
*Bir hiiits 1 «otaut to vfwr Km^eHimrr't^ cotintHcnttimi iwni T<«!*t .
• *
Tmir. *r.
K. B. MyTaatPD for vunnhhiir to ^Hrmno flic IiwfhttN thut hnA dotte
the miflcfaief on tbc' West. #i«k. wik^ tiiat I wits nffhrmcKi bv tho BtK«k.
iuumoD Itxfne»i> tbtat Jjomtker^ troops wits ^Min^. nitd th^^^! WitB tto
to ialiow the enaniT.
15th of ^iit>(*h, ITH. Xtnt. im>i
Sir,
I have juat conidderMi ocmMnmliig th<^ mppomtWK^nl of th<* iipl<*!^,
and find that I cannot in Jnstioe tMm oiii t.h^(^ 0<^T>tk^nK^n irho hn\'<»
Sensed tfaroogh the «evority of th^ winter, nnd nokni ^^ff<H^Kh^^ to tho
Instmctione given to tbem. I «iy, to t4im thom out wonW ho tnntt^l ;
tbereicyre I hMve oontinoed those ap{>oint4>d tor owr oofinty. find hm \r\
hopes yon will see with me, and I>o likowi»e>. ^oiWithnttit»dffi|it. tht>
mutter reste with yon, and I rort my»elf awHir^ty >*6n will d^ >^rh^t f^
Kght.
Yon will pleaee to Station yoar mon at th^ ny»f^ H\A tsf iht^ VftttAy
and Backhannon as before, until fenher fiwM m<v. 1t*hy^ S^ft^ y6x\ fh^y
Direct to Range So a^ to «eonre the moi^i exposed pAH OV Jt^WV trrstiyiiy.
Afl for Bationft, Mr. Wils in Ohio oonnly U to unpply. Amt\i\\^1iirtW \fk
to be forwarded by the Governour to MorgantrtWh* wh\^\«* \ i^^Jiert ytiW
may be supplied by applying. I am in ho|>^ that )niu Wi\\ i^MiiiniVrtV trt
send the Rangers yourselves, unless you can s^o hrtW It i*nM l^i^ Hrthl^ hy
some Regelor manner, and perhaps all togoih^r.
I am, An.,
To Colo. Cornelieus fioganl.
1 WM. liOWtHftM
rfMly mh, <T»4.
Sir,
I have just returned from tisHlff^ ib« tiW^Mft HiditfHii tiH Iti^
River Ohio, and find the River c^ympM«rt/ AMed #Hh tfiiitf^^ /(</#// t/y ih^
little Kanawajr ^ tlufn ti»«rf« upptmtn Up im MH tfpHi^Hff «i Iti^ HlHHiii ^
Great HoekboekfikK^ wl^irrs^ ii Mpp^f§ itt fc% Mfy ffiff^ (^ i^^ iH^iHUH,
whieb Do tW gnmUM tHmtt^ Ut ih^ ttpp^ pttti t/t hmiU ymt ()MMy
mmd Owa^ 4 aa I bar«>f«i re«ft«*tsdl %tptmi tft4&Hi ttmt Iti^ thcHjfHN^
to pMt aS tW .%siMi«t Md) Kav^fn oiv ^^<^ /K^^ //j^, HAyhi^^i^, y /^
fM0t 7«« wm aMMKit ;<mf 6<VM^^My WM^^^ffkrf^ly <<vilfWrt f>is6d,M^i&g
Uttk^ ssfthiaac ato«» ^ aMteiy al^y^d tf<H^irnVg^ #M6lkhr^ Mkjt fttHt y<Vt)r
262 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1794. best. I think it will suit you best to go by water, by reason you can
Aug. 16th call on Col. McClerry at Morgantown, and receive your ammunition ;
also, you can call at the mouth of Buffalow, and acquaint the commis-
sary concerning your Rations. If you go by land, you will be under
the necessity of Imploying a pack-horse or two to Pack out your ammu-
nition. Likewise to inform commissary concerning provisions, and as
Sergeant Fells is to Join your Company, Pies to let him know when he
may Depend on meeting you at Morgantown. I have thought two or
three weeks will be as Long a time as necessary to give the men to get
themselves ready in.
I am, &c.,
J. WM. LOWTHBR
Aug. 16th Petition to the Governor.
August 11th, 1794.
Your Humble petitioners Showeth, that the frontiers of Randolph
County is truly in a pitiable condition, as the Indians has of late done
considerable Damage on the frontiers of Harrison County, viz: Killed
one and taken four captive, and made several other attacks, and their
sign has been Discovered in Several places on our frontier, and has at-
tacked one house the evening of the tenth of this Instant, and our Sol-
diers about to start to the Ohio, and every circumstance gives us to
think that unless there is a further protection Granted, that a number
of families settled out on our frontiei*s will Certainly be obliged to
Brake, which nothing but the Expectation of a Guard Induced them to
venture out. Therefoie, we humbly pray you to take our present
situation into consideration and continue the Guard with us. Else we
conceive that some part of our frontier will Sustain perhaps consider-
able Damage. We rest in some measure Contented that our petition will
be heard, while your petitioners is in Duty Bound to pray.
Ferdinand Hamilton, Barton Stolnaker, Archibald Hamilton, James
M. Colain, Wm. Shaw, Rebeckah Haddan and others.
Aug. 16th James Innes to the Governor.
Henrico I have conversed with Mr. Reveley on the situation of the Bucking-
ham Works, Scruggs and all his under-tenants are Trespassers. John
Reveley had never a right to lease out the lands. Ballendine & Reveley
entered into a contract with the State many years since, to deliver a
a certain quantity of pig iron and castings at £7 10 per ton, upon the
i delivery of which, they were to have had the works, negroes, &c.y in fee.
CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS. 263
These were, however, Mortaged to the CommoDwealth. Ballendine & 1794.
Reveley long since fell thro' their contract. Reveley, Ballendine being Aug. 16th
dead, delivered the negroes and implements to Mr. Mayo Garrington, &
wrote to me offering to reconvey the Lands to the State. I showed his
letter to Ballendine's Heir, who agreed to join in the conveyance.
Reveley shortly after lost his senses, and young Ballendine left the
State. These events have prevented the reconveyance of the property
to the State. Mr. George Reveley informs me his brother is once more
compos mentis, unless when deranged by liquor, and that young Bal-
lendine is probably on the Potomack, where he has some Estate. He
also offered his endeavor to get his Brother & Ballendine to make the
proper conveyance to the State. By looking into the records of the
Journal and the Journals of the Assembly a full history of this business
may be seen, & a deed prepared, which will differ in no respect from or-
dinary conveyances, except in reciting the terms on which the lands
were conveyed to Ballendine & Reveley. Their failing to comply with
those terms, and consequently the reversion of the land back again to the
State, and the free assent of Ballendine, Jun., as representative of his
father, and of John Reveley, that it should so revert. Tour Clerk, Mr.
Blair, can show you all the Documents relative to this business, as he
once furnished me with them, and I suppose one of your Clerks may
draft the deed. For as conveyancing is no part of my profession, I do
not suppose it a duty incidental to my office. However, if I was well
enough (which is really not the case) I would make no difficulty about
the matter. It is of consequence to have the deed now prepared, as
Mr. George Revely would take it down with him to Portsmouth, and
then proceed up Rappahannock to get it executed.
If nothing can be done in this affair until I get well, as soon as that
happy event arrives, I will take it up and try to have it finished. I
can hardly see what I write. God knows whether you will be able to
read it.
I am, &c.
A. Lewis to the Governor. Aug.isth
Immediately on receipt of your letter. Dated July 17th Inst., agreea- Fort Lee
blc to your instructions to Capt. Neil & Ensign Cotteral, Capt. Neil re-
fused to serve. Cotteral accepts and takes his post under Lieut. McGa-
vock. The Company formerly under the command of Capt. Crockett
has not a commissioned officer, but Lieut. Taylor. I have directed
Lieut. Robertson, being the eldest of that rank on the Southwestern
Frontiers, to take command of that company as Capt., and as my com-
mand obliges me frequently to be at other posts than my own, or at the
bead of my own company, it is impossible for me to have the duty done
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1794.
Aug. 18th
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without the namber of officers allowed to that particular company and
have directed Ensign Colvill to take rank as Lieut., and James Darby
Serg't, who commanded the detachment that defeated the party of In-
dians that did the mischief at the house of Mr. Lovingston, to take
rank as ensign on the Executive's approbation or disapprobation, to this
regulation should be glad to receive Instructions. I shall then want two
commissioned Officers, a Capt. & Ensign to complete the Companies
under my command, but as the season is now far advanced, and not
wishing to cause further expense to the public, will endeavour to do
without them.
I have, Ac.
Aug. 18th
Norfolk
Thomas Nbwton to the Qovbrnor.
Two vessels have arrived this day from the West Indies. The Schooner
Richmond, from Jamaica — all well and healthy ; and the schooner Ade-
line, from St. Thomas, the same: both out twenty days and upwards.
Under these circumstances, I have permitted them to come up and pro-
ceed to their discharging — conceiving it the intention of the proclama-
tion not to detain vessels after the crews were found to be healthy. If
I have erred, to set me right I have a boat cruizing with a careful man
in her who stops all vessels below, when Doctor Mortimer proceeds and
examines the crews as to their health — a certificate of which is given to
me; and if the least appearance of sickness appears, they shall lie until
their health is restored. But if your Excellency should think all vessels
should perform Quarantine that arrive from the points proscribed, they
shall, tho' I think it unnecessary as the disorder would appear on the
passage if they were infected. Whatever you may please to direct, I
will endeavor to execute. And am —
Your, &c.
The boat and men are at 28s. per day. The vessels pay for the Doc-
tor's visiting them, and I suppose the boat will be at the public expence,
as it is hard to make people pay for the common good, when they suffer
so largely in detaining their vessels.
Aug. 191^
Petersburg
k
Geo. K. Taylor to the Qovernor.
I regret extremely that my professional avocations by detaining me
from Petersburg all the last week, prevented me from receiving your
letter dated the 9th instant, until the last evening. Immediately after
I had received, I began to make out an account of the expenditures of
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 265
myself and of Captain Wcisiger 8 party, including also one or two 1794.
charges against General Marnball, which were not presented to him for Aug. 19th
payment during his stay in Smithfield, which I now do mj'self the
honor of inclosing to you, together with the several vouchers necessary
to establish it.
The horse impressed by Captain Weisigor is not generally supposed
to have been worth more than thirty-five pounds. The owner of him,
however exacts payment of fifly pounds, and threatens suit unless the
ultimate penny ot that sum is paid. But as it unjust that the state of
Virginia or the United States should be encumbered with the payment
of more than his real value, and as Captain Weisiger's friends have
determined to exonerate him by voluntary subscription from all damage,
I have stated his value at the smaller sum, leaving the balance to be
discharged by the contributions of the Captain's acquaintances.
The charges in the account marked with asterisks I have not dis-
charged, either because I conceived them to be exorbitant, or because
I doubted whether I ought to pay them until they were sanctioned by
you. They are tavern keeper's bills, and a Doctor's account. This
Doctor was employed to attend one of the Prince George Light Infan-
try who was grievously wounded with a bayonet by one of his fellow
soldiers, and was incapable for some time of removing. The charge, I
presume, for attendance and medicine is a proper one against the state,
as is also the tavern keeper's bill for his maintenance while under the
surgeon's hands. I have not however presumed to pay the one or the
other before receiving your opinion as to the propriety of the charges.
It will be observed that what swells the account which I render is that
I laid in provisions and spirituous liquours, not only for the soldiers, but
also for the men on board the cutter, and for the seamen whom the
Marshall employed to carry the ship up James River. The reason of
this was that we were both sure that payment of the whole charge
would ultimately be made by the United States, and the mode adopted
superceded the necessity of keeping two separate and distinct accounts.
I have waited this long without sending you my report, in hopes of
previously submitting it to the criticism of the Marshall. But he, I
hear, is sick, and my professional business during this whole month,
presses me so closely that I am not able to wait upon him with it. I
shall therefore forthwith transmit it to you in its present state.
I have, &c.
Proclamation by the Governor op Virginia. Aug. 19th
Whereas I have received information that a banditti from the Western
parts of Pennsylvania have in defiance of law and order, passed into
this Commonwealth, and by threats and other evil doings compelled an
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1794. officer of the United States living in Morgan Town, in the County of
Aug. 19th Monongalia, to abandon his home and seek personal safety by flight;
And whereas I have reason to believe that the said banditti are a part
of that deluded combination of men described in the President's procla-
mation of the 7th day of this present month, who, forgetful of all obliga-
tions human and divine, seem intent only on rapine and anarchy, and
therefore endeavour by their emissaries and other illegal means to seduce
the good people of this Commonwealth inhabiting the Country border-
ing on the state of Pennsylvania, to unite with them in schemes and
measures tending to destroy the tranquility and order which so happily
prevails, and thereby to convert the blessings we so eminently enjoy
under our free and equal government into the most afflicting miseries
which can possibly befall the human race.
To arrest these wicked designs; to uphold the majesty of the law; to
preserve our fellow citizens from evil and our country from disgrace, I
have thought proper, by and with the advice of the council of State, to
issue this my proclamation calling on all officers, civil and military, to
exercise with zeal, dilligence and firmness, every legal power vested in
them respectively for the purpose of detecting and bringing to trial
every offender or offenders in the premises.
And I do moreover specially require and enjoin that all persons com-
ing into this Commonwealth fi'om that part of our sister State, at pro-
sent so unhappily distracted, be particularly watched, and if they shall
be found disseminating their wicked and pernicious doctrines, or in any
way exciting a spirit of disobedience to government, thereby violating
the peace and dignity of this Commonwealth, that they be immediately
apprehended and dealt with according to law.
Given under my hand as Governor, and under the seal of the Common-
wealth, at Richmond, this twentieth day of Augusf, in the year of our
Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety-four, and of the Commou-
wealth the nineteenth.
HENRY LEE.
Aug. 20th J« Dawson to James Wood.
Staunton Wm. Patton was appointed one of the agents to superintend the col-
lection of the monies due to the Commonwealth.
He has not received his commission.
A recommendation of e sheriff was some time since made by the Court
of Bath. Dean was the first nomination, and appears to be much
worked for by the court and county.
No commission has come to hand. I must request your earnest atten-
tion to these things. And am, &c
w^
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Edward Carrington to the Governor. 1794.
I have just received from Mr. Edward Smith, Inspector of the 5th Aug. 20th
Survey in this District, the enclosed letter dated the 17th Instant. Supervisor's
I beg leave to call jour attention, sir, to the intelligence which it con- j^i^hiSond
tains of practices by the Insergents in Pennsylvania, by Emissaries and
open parties, for suppressing the execution of the Excise Laws in the
county of Monongalia, and uniting in the Insurgency the people of that
county; and of the symptoms of defection which have discovered them-
selves in some, though not the generality of those people.
Your Excellency will also observe in the letter of Mr. Smith, a para-
graph mentioning with some degree of uncertainty, that probably Emis-
saries from the Insurgents have been in Winchester, for the purpose of
purchasing ammunition, which you may be of opinion merits further
enquiry.
I have, &c.
Winchester, Aug. 17th, 1794.
Sir,
Tour despatches rec*d at this place, having returned a few days
since without being able evon to proceed to Margan Town with any de-
gree of propiiety. ,
According to my intention communicated to you in my duplicate let-
ter to the Commissioners of Revenue, I sut out for Morgan Town, and
proceed to the neighborhood of the mountains, where I rec'd a letter
from the collector from that county, containing the following para-
graph:
'* I am threatened from all quarters in my own county, and the Penn-
sylvanians came into our Town and ordered me to give up my papers,
or they would come and destroy them with all my property; in the
meantime no collection can go on, as our distillers will not pay 'till they
see the event.''
Having other business in the county I then was, and hearing contin-
ually unfavorable accounts, I waited a few days to determine on future
measures; in that time, I was informed the Collector had been obliged
to fly his home, which proved to be the case; in consequence whereof, I
thought it necessary to have a meeting with the Collector, who had
come below the mountains. He informed me he had received a fictitious
signature to a letter threatening him, that if he did not resign his comm'n,
they would be at his house on a certain night and destroy everything
he had. In consequence, with the advice of his friends, he fled for safety.
They fulfilled their promise on the night preceeding the one appointed.
A considerable party came in pursuit of him, but did not destroy his
property. Weaver ipformed me that they bring whiskey from Peni)-
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1794. sylvania in the most open manner, bidding defiance to a seizure. He
Aug. 20th further informed me that my intended visit was well known, and that
ho is confident that I should have been in the hands of the Pennsylva-
nians in a very short time after my arrival at Morgan Town. Under
these various circumstances, I deemed it needless to proceed, and con-
cluded that the most prudent measures should be taken to prevent any
avowed opposition by the Virginians, which perhaps my presence might
occasion. I have wrote to Mr. Biggs fully on the subject of my intended
visit, and at the same time admitting the justification of the suspension
of the payment of the duties at this time, to communicate fully to the
People the object of my letter, and to caution them against wantonly
engaging in the lawless proceedings of their neighbours.
From the best information I can receive from the counties of Har-
rison and Randolph, I believe the People to be temperate on this busi-
ness, and if prudently managed, I have no fear of their defection, indeed
the influented part of Monongalia I am convinced, are well disposed,
and attribute the threats rcc'd to some of the rabble who have nothing
to lose, as it is natural to expect on such occasions that every worthless
fellow will wish to appear of consequence. I am, therefore, pretty con-
fident, that if proper measures are persuod against the Pennsylvanians,
these People will remain quiet.
I am entirely uninformed of the state of matters in Ohio; my conjec-
tures are, that many are friends to the opposition and perhaps some
have been so imprudent as to associate themselves in it, but I expect
that no officer appearing amongst them, by which they might form a
pretext for opposition, they will be passive until the event of Pennsyl-
vania is Known ; but if this evil is not eventually rooted out, the flame
will spread most readily. Some of the Distillers in Hampshire & Hardy,
which join the boundaries of Monongalia express their doubts of longer
paying the duties, and would embrace the earliest opportunity of non-
compliance if they could calculate on protection in their opposition.
The reports we receive from Pennsylvania infer a continuance of their
rebellious proceedings, and wo have reason to believe that emissaries
have been in this Town who have purchased a considerable quantity of
Amunition. Commissions arc sent by the President to negotiate, but I
am afraid it will add fuel to the fiame, as reason must vanish when a
mob governs.
You will please inform me whether I shall remit you the Cash in
hand, or hold it for its first purpose; if the former, I shall bo glad if
you can accommodate a draft on me for 3,000 dollars, as it is very diffi-
cult to procure Bank notes for remittance.
I am, Ac,
EDWARD SMITH.
P. S. — The Express delivered your dispatches on Saturday noon A
have dispatched him Sunday 8 o'clock.
Col. Edw'd Carrington, Supervisor of Revenue, Richmond.
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John Wilson to tub Governor. 1794.
The recommendation from the Court of this County for the Militia Aug. 20th
Officers, as it met with the disapprobation of the Executive, (being one Pittsylvania
of that Body) I shall take it as a great favor to know by what Informa- county
tion the}'' grounded their opinions, as do set of men ought to be con-
demned without a hearing. (As a citizen I claim itj and hope by Capt.
Clark a Transcrip you will send me of the Information they had to
ground their opinions. Then I shall be able to answer for my conduct
in the Business, and perhaps shew how much the recommendations is
mended, as I am confident there must bo some rong information some
way, or the Executive would not have altered the recommendation as
they did. Therefore, please to receive my Resignation of my Commis-
sion of the 42nd Regiment, as I chose to resign; please to appoint some
other in my place, as I have got old and had a long Tour in the busi-
ness, but shall always bo ready and willing to give my aid and assist-
ance, my poor abilities will admit of in favour of my Country. Col.
Wm. Bix lives in the south side of the 42nd Regiment, which I had the
honor to command, and will have near twenty miles to ride before he
gets in nearest Bounds of the one he is appointed to.
Therefore, you may Judge whether it will not be proper to appoint
him to the Command of 42nd Regiment, and refer you to the recom-
mendation of the Court oi this County for the office of the lOlst Regi-
ment, and
Am, &c.
Charles Alexander to the Governor. Aug.20th
Declines the sheriffalty of Fairfax and recommends Col. Payne for the
office.
Sir:
You will find by the recommendation of the Court of Fairfax, Mr.
Charles Alexander and myself are the next persons entitled to the
Sheriff's commission for said county. You will also discover by Mr.
Alexander's Letter his wish not to accept the same. I have 0T\\y this to
observe, and which I think it is right you should be informed of, that I
am the Surveyor of the County in which I live. Now, Sir, if there is
no impropriety in my holding both offices, as I should farm it out to
good men qualified to do the Business, (as hath generally been the cus-
tom here), I confess 1 shall have no objection in accepting the office of
Sheriff, otherwise, I shall continue in the office I hold at present. This
far I can say during my practice in Surveying, I have considered it a
singular advantage in attending a survey in a double capacity as it i^
^^ c^t4Btx^n or 5fCkXH h^abk
Xime CfmrtL LVM.
^mf^'rfM tH#l^ J?KtM*r \irinwi. ChurtfMt Wmsaandttr and WliliaiiL Pbjme,
p^f«iir>fi^ 10 ft^Ti^^itH the z^HIre 'If .%«rrtf 'if tin* County.
3. W^kQfySWSL Csu CWrk.
1F;t&ft CmniCf r -^OS- ^l*^ ^^^^
^ 4^ M^#^ ^.^iftf iy diM /<Me]^ K«ftt. EM|r^ <!mitnMStor for ike soppl j
PfMtV^f tA ^'^$^^n^ tm UU year I7M, ban <ftilj farawfcH ibe Coibimidj
/yf ^«*f^ )Wi>f»^ fv#4<^ My evMiUMMkl fmi« tbe 9th dmj of March oniil the
BOBERT CROCKETT, Cmpt
\ (\h h^^ mriity thai /oiepb Keoi, Btq^ eboiractor for the Yolan-
Uf^t M)(Ht» fftnpitfy^ in defence of the Soaibwestem Frontier of Yir-
^fitM fffr f'h^ y«lif 1794, ban duly fbrninhed the seyeral companies fW>in
ihti iUiw ift ^rti^rirtg tbo service until tbiii date, with their rations as
t]\fm{'^ft hy (iiititrnniDnt
A. LBWIS, Capt.
Autf;80lh, 1704.
y^tfll^lfll TllOK. riMWIM TO TIIR GOVBRNOR.
MlHm*i^Mb^ t lmvi> Ihi^ htmnr lo (>tirloiio you a list of the men's names enlisted in
H4HHiv ihH ftHtlli»fy ctimpf^ny und«r my command, belonging to the Uth Brig-
fttl^ «I|«i(Hm(. \iWk\U lit^wls WAlii on you to request the favor of field
}^\v>^^ \^w^\ \Mv^ a|ipUH0naniHm and whatever else may be necessary for
I^Hi^lt \\s^ KHid tH^m|mny Into a state of equipment.
I bavey&o.
CUXdENBiLB OF fTTATT: 1»^A^1WS, :g7l
A liH «f SOB hekwifiM^ to ite I4iii Bripule AniMerr 0€m|NitiT : 1?^
Jolm Wyatt. Jjunes Kmr. Ooiyden OuTHmUir, ^^i9«V(d Oriilii. W^lHn^ A^. 5ft>i
Fl6Bihi|r, iiobert Bdob. WilKsn Jones. Thmiuis OharohiU, Oun* K^ifviYv.
John Btukaan, Mmttiieir Chmi. WilHam lirTM^Irhur, ^iUiwieK I^tc, Roh^rt
Mmemey, Joim Wifiimi£. Wminn TJrie. J«ivi9r 1*H^. Jiimi« Th<»n>tmi,
JamflB Buiiil»&, Bsmiiel CoRby. Firnnek; Oocik, Hfvnry Fok. JMivi Ttnui^-
ton, John Perrm. lekm Fox, JcdiTi NicdMi^Miii. IhwiMfis '9lNKf)^6l^^d.
Honitto Wiiitn^. Mnifi Bimrell. Js&miB WliUkq;, WitliMi Fo\, 3f^\\
Ihzon. Gbcrter B. Foataoie. Hugb Honderscm. Johvi T»toR^ H^min* Wlilt-
ifig. Au^^oBtin OHrfer, CMenum BtaMiB, TImmrhis f^Wm^xt^rrs. J<^ti ^Sfmki*
iiig, JsBflP Bbran, Bvarael BioMb. TiiiMBwt Tm^ie, WillinW) K-^mln^-
lukm, JmflMB Ta^FiuBi. Gmt^ Sbaeirattoni. TImmikr Whiting, Willlttwi
WUiiamB, ^Eobsrt finoMicrFB, J«ooi> BumAeim.
THOMAS UEWIS, CVtpt-
Woods to the Oovshnoil ah^. ^m
Tliere wmB a prorision wstuni (for the fiwt pnrt of tlw* l»*t y«ftr\ tof Ohio
Liieul. WeDs' detmc^ment of Sangers, wfaicb waf% dmwn agr9>^bk t^
tbe pmj-roll, wbicfa was retunied at the tame timo. Tliey w^^it^ <mrrHyt
by Mr. C^iarieB WeHs, and when ChpL McOoIlock waft aftorward^ 4<^wn
at Richmond, be saw all tbe otber paiK^TR relative to tbe busimwA hni
tbe said prorision return, wbicb Mr. Coloman was not able tbe^ti %6 lay
bis band on. I sbonld be ^lad to know il it iit fiino^ fbnnd. Tf not, I will
tbank yoar £xcelloncy for fhrtbor inHtmctiom^ in tbe b<i»inoffi^. T^fv»-
vision returns were forwardod by Mr. I>avios' a^nt frowi tbe cowntfo^
of Harrison and Randolph, wbicb I am informed wore impr«^^>erly <^ve
cuted. If so, I will see tbat proper oties are forwarded by tbe de)<^ates
ibis next session. I would be glad il your Rxcelleney wrmM order me
payment for the amount provisioa return before mentioned. IVt^iapi^
if there is not money in tbe treasury, an order on Mr. Smith o! WtW-
chester, given to Capt. McOullock, on bis return be wtHild be able to
procure me tbe money, which would much oblige,
Your, Ae.
Arthur Campbrll to thb Govrhhoh. \\\^, ^\n\
It seems from what will be the operation of the laU MtUiia taw, ibal VVuMhltigtoH
it is defective in its formation. It is a nooetsary attribute of MilltRry
Organization that its operation should have colerlty ahd efttt^tuHi^yi
The old law, had not the acts of the general government tntet*Vtfned« neenis ^
272 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1794. best calculatod for tho iiiilitia of Virginia, when the counties bad a
Aug. 2Ist direct communication with tho Executive.
The chief of tho State could inspire an ardour a military spirit that
none of his subalterns can effect. They may want comprehension and
activity of mind, or they may be too far removed from the objects of
their command.
These reflections occur from observing that the commander-in-chief
has done his part of the duty of having the eleven thousand men, this
Slate's quota, in a train of preparation for actual service; but not a line,
not an order has reached this District from the Major-Gcneral of the
Division, or the Adjutant of tho State. The summer season will soon
terminate. A formidable Insurrection has taken place in adjoining
state. The federal army has made movements that may decide the
question of peace or war with the British, and open war has taken place
with the creek Indians. In all these commotions, our state can not be
indifferent; in short, the militia ought to bo in a capacity for active
preparation, if it were only to keep up that character of respectability
which in former wai'S the Big Knife always maintained.
About two weeks ago, Governor Blunt by a runner of the Cherokee
Nations, received intelligence that some thing upwards of one hundred
Creek Indians were on their march to attack that part of frontier of the
Territory that lay bordering on Clinch River, and that they were bend-
ing their course to cross the Tennessee near the mouth of Hiwassee.
On receiving these, he oi*dered out a Captain and his company, all
mounted, to reconnoitre. On their Scout the Captain took one course to
make discoveries, and the Lieutenant with 36 men another.
On Thursday, the 14th inst., at about 12 or 15 miles from the Fort
called South-west point, (mouth of Clinch) Lieut. McClelland fell in with
a large party of Indians. A furious action ensued, and so close at times
that Tomhakes were thrown by the Indians. Our men stood by — other
like veterans, but was at last constrained by superior numbei's to re-
treat, but with so good a countenance that the enemy did not pursue.
Seventeen of tho Detachment was missing the last accounts, but it was
hoped several would yet come in as thej' were noticed to move off be-
fore tho action was over, supposed to be wounded. Almost all those
that has come in, had bullets through their cloathes. The Lieutenant
had nine and escaped unhurt.
A Mr. Cunningham, late a citizen of this State, was known to have
killed two Indians, and at the instant of the retreat was engaged close
quarters with a third, making a dexterous use of a large knife. This
brave man is missing. The Lieutenant was a Virginian, late from
Botetourt. I have been something lengthy in this account, knowing
that you understand such matters, and to prove that not only in fight-
ing Europeans, but also Indians, to fight in order, to advance in order,
& to retreat in the same way, always contribute to victory or safety.
A few days before oo another quarter, a small party of Creeks were
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defeated by Sergeant Tow nley of the Federal troops who had friendly
Cherokees with him and a few soldiers. They took one scalp. It will
be favorable to us in this war, that the whole of the Chiekasaws and
about half of the Cherokees will take an active part against the Creeks.
A Kentucky Traveller reports, that the advance of the federal army
nnder General Scott, near the Miomi of the Lake had an action with the
Indians, and beat them off the ground, making considerable slaughter.
Our loss consisted chiefly in federal troops on foot. The mounted In-
fantry unexpectedly attacked the enemy in flank and rear.
I am, &c.
273
1794.
Aug. 21st
Miles King to the Qovernor.
Aug, 2l8t
When I was last at Richmond I did inform you the Cash allowed for Hampton
the French Emigrants had been out for some time, & 1 was in advance
for them. I have reduced the number to ten. These want much to re-
turn to the West Indies, where a vessel will sail in ten days. The Cap-
tain is willing to take the whole with him, but will not do it under fifly
pounds. The Emigrants have made of a Friend to pay Half. One *
hundred dollars is wanting to pay their passages and money to lay in
provisions. Will not it be best to pay tbe Hundred Dollars and lay in
provisions and be clear of them, as I fear they will not be much benefit
to this county as they are on the wrong side with us in politicks. If
cash is not to be had, I will pay the passage, &c., if it will meet with
tbe appropriation of your Board, please to have it laid before the
Board as soon as convenient and let me know. If they miss the passage
it may be some time before another offers.
In the destruction of the Noi'folk Distillery the last war, the county
paid for the houses and fixtures six thousand pounds. Of course the
stills belong to the Commonwealth, one of which is now in this county,
and claimed by Alexander Love, and I do suppose be has the otber one.
I think he cannot have the least claim to either of them. The agent
for this District ought to have some information on the subject, and the
still in this county will be put in his possession on bis making applica-
tion. And the *****
With very great respect, your, &c.
Robert Preston to the Governor.
Application for commission as Sheriff of Washington.
86
Aug. 22d
Abingdon
M
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CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1794.
Aug. 22d
Fauquier
county
Simon Morgan to thb Governor.
T am Borry that I am prevented by my indisposition from attending
the Board agreeable to your direction. I shall, however, attend in Rich-
mond at as early a period as my state of health can possibly admit. All
the information that is in my power to give the General Officers com-
posing the Board to settle the rank of Field officcra, can be obtained
from Mr. Coleman; and if it should be considered necessary in my
absence to have a Deputy, I wish Mr. John Stewart to act in that capac-
ity, who will undertake the business. It would give mo much satisfac-
tion to attend agreeable to your orders, and should be much obliged to
you to transmit me by the most early opportunity, a copy of the pro-
ceedings of the Board. Inform me whether I am to attend the detach-
ment ordered out in my official character.
I have, &c.
The Commonwealth of Virginia,
To Charles Teberghin,
Dr.:
1794.
To my services as Provost Marshal upon the trial of
Capt. John McCullock by a Court-Martial in the
Town of West Liberty, six days at 78. 6d. per day
allowed by the Court,
£1. 17. 6.
I do hereby certify that the above allowance to the clerk and Provost
Marshal was approved by the court-martial held for the trial of Capt.
John McCullock the 11th Instant. Given under my hand this 23d of
August, 1794.
MOSES CIIAPLINE,
Prest. of Court-Martial.
The Auditor, Richmond.
Aug. 23d
Norfolk
Thomas Mathews to the Governor.
I acknowledge the receipt of your Excellency's letter of the 18th in-
stant with its enclosure.
It is with great regret that I inform you, that the process issued
against the Schooner Non Pariel has not been served. The Schooner
had for some day's previous to the receipt of the process been removed
to the neighborhood of Crany Island, and beyond the reach of any of
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the cannon at Fort Nelson. At the i*equeht of the Deputy Marshal, I
attended him for the purpose of seeing the process executed, but on our
arrival near the vessel we were forbid to approach — the officer declar-
ing that the orders he had received from his Captain were, to admit no
Boat whatever to board the Schooner. Mr. Hunter, the Marshal, then
enquired if the Captain was on board, declaring that he had a process fi*om
the Judiciary of the United States against the Vessel. The Officer replied
that the Captain was not on board, and again repeated his prohibition that
we should not be permitted to approach nearer. At this time, forty or fifty
men presented themselves on the Gun whale of the Vessel with their
boarding Pikes in hand. I informed them that we should not, as we
were situated, attempt to board them and retired.
I felt very strongly for the indignity offered to the Law, & was de-
termined, if called on by the Coll. or Marshal, to take the most effectual
measures to enforce obedience.
The Collector, the Marshal and myself repaired to the Fort shortly
after for the purpose of sending to Crany Island and Lambert Point
two twenty-four pounders on each to prevent their retreat, but we were
much disappointed when we heard from Capt. Hannah that they had
neither Cartridges, Spungos, Rammers, Prickers or Horns. The Collec-
tor then declined, calling on me officially for the aid of the Military,
supposing it better to decline any effort unless it could be attended with
probable success. In thi« I concurred with him. I have been particu-
lar in stating this business, in hopes that measures will be taken to en-
able the Officers of Government to enforce obedience to the laws.
275
1794.
Aug. 23d
I am, &c.
William Lindsay to the Governor.
Previous to the receipt of your letter of the 18th, the Schooner Non-
pareil had removed towards Crany Island. I delivered the Deput}'
Marshal the process against her on the afternoon of the 20th, & the next
day he attempted to serve it, but was prevented from going on board by
the crew. Immediately on his return, he informed me of the circum-
stances, when I consulted with General Mathews on what measures
were to be taken. He was of opinion with me, that any attempt that
could be made with the Militia would in all probability be rendered in-
effectual, and that to hazard an unsuccessful attempt would be im«
proper.
The schooner went off that evening.
Aug. 23d
Collector's
Office,
Norfolk
I am, &c.
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1794. William Pbnnock to thb Governor.
Aug. 24th Being appointed Naval Agent, I have been looking out the most
Norfolk proper place to set up the Frigate proposed to be built in Virginia, and
finding none so fit as the Public property at Gosport. Having made
some contracts for Timber, it is necessary a yard should be immediately
inclosed. Tou will much oblige me by informing me as soon as possible
whether I may take possession of the property above mentioned that
we may go to work immediately.
I am, &e.
Aug. 25th H. Knox to the Governor.
War Your Excellency's letter of the 2d instant, was duly received; in
Department ^iiich you say, "I wrote to you or the Secretary of State from Norfolk
on the subject of the vessel belonging to the British Consul, and taken
possession of by Gen. Matthews for reasons assigned by that officer to
mo and transmitted to you. This vessel will be ruined unless owned by
some one soon."
It^ does not appear upon the most thorough examination that either
the Secretary of State or myself have received the letter to which the
above extract alludes. I pray, therefore, that you would have the good-
ness to state the circumstances to the Secretary of State, as I shall be
absent for some time, and he will attend thereto. The British Minister
indeed complained to the Secretary of State that a vessel had been strip-
ped of her sails upon some idea of her sailing contrary to the embargo
which then existed.
In case that circumstances unfortunately should more strongly than
at present indicate, the idea of our being involved in a war, the armed
vessels will be resorted to for the protection of our bays. But at present
the President does not conceive himself warranted in going to any
exponce upon that subject.
I have, &c.
Aug. 25th General Orders.
Richmond, August 22nd, 1794.
Lieutenant-Colonel Wells, commandant of the twenty-ninth regiment,
composed of the militia of Isle of Wight, is arrested by oi*der of the
Commander-in-Chief.
A General Court-Martial (consisting of one Brigadier-General^ four
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Lieutenant ColonelB Commandanta, four Majors, and foar Captains) is 1794.
hereby directed to be assembled at the city of Williamsburg, on the Aug. 25th
13th day of September next, for the trial of Lioutcnant-Colenel Wells,
Commandant of the 29tb Regiment.
The fourth division will furnish the members constituting this court,
whereof Brigadier Young is appointed President.
The gentlemen are requested to be punctual in their attendance, as
the President will be ordered to proceed upon the trial at the hour of
eleven in the forenoon.
By the Commander-in-Chief.
Attest :
SAM. COLEMAN, for
SIMON MORGAN.
This copy was enclosed in GenU Young's letter.
Lieutenant-Colonel Wells, of Isle of Wight:
You will receive herewith the General orders of this date, together
with a copy of the charges for which you are arrested.
You will of course consider yourself in arrest, and consequently sus-
pended from the use of every authority vested in you by the commis-
sion with which you have been honored, until the termination of your
trial.
You will also receive copies of blank summons which you will use to
bring forward all such evidence before the court-martial as you may
deem material to yourself.
W. Tate to the Governor. Aug. 26th
I have nearly completed the distribution of the money with which I Washington
was intrusted, and have hopes will be able to give satisfaction to the county
Executive respecting that business. Capt. Lewis' company received
4,228 dollars, which was the proportion due to them, and the Captain
out of favor to his men, suffered them to receive their full proportions
as they were in groat want of the money notwithstanding he had
claims against a number of them for money he had advanced and neces-
saries he had furnished to the amount of three thousand and thirty>nine
dollars, which is nearly the amount of what is now due to Captain Lewis'
Company, for which he has furnished me with orders from the soldiers
and might have demanded the greater part of the money agreeable to
instructions delivered me, but from the solicitation of his men he chose
to wait for his money thus advanced until the next payment But
from an unexpected change in his affairs, he is now very much pressed
for the money he might have had in his possession, and says he fears
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1794. will suffer much for want of it. If therefore the state of the treasury
Aug. 26th will enable him to receive the amount of his claims as herein stated, it
would greatly relieve him from his present difficulty. The soldiers re-
ceive the bank notes with reluctance, and none being of less dignity
than 50 dollars, it is difficult to get change.
Sir, I am, &c.
Aug. 27th John Stewart to James Wood, Lieutenant-Governor.
Adjutant- The orders of the 22d arc complied with in the following manner :
^^flf*^** The four brigades composing the fourth division are each directed to
Richmond furnish one of the Colonels, one major, and one captain, containing in
toto the exact number of members necessary to constitute the general
Court-Martial to be holden in the city of Williamsburg, on the 13th of
the next month.
Seeing that this arrangement goes to a full compliance with the
orders of the Commander-in-Chief, it is humbly conceived that without
usurping the exercise of a very important power, the adjutant general
can go no further; and that if, (to prevent the possibility of the object
being defeated by the non-attendance of a sufficient number of officers
to constitute the court-martial) any additional number of officers is
deemed necessary, a special order of the Commander on the execution
will be furnished him.
For SIMON MORGAN, Adj.Gen.
Aug. 28th E- LaNGHAM TO THE GOVERNOR.
Point of I s®'^^ ^y ^^' Alloway my acc't for provisions furnished till the 1st of
Fork Sept., which I hope will be paid to him. Should it so happen that there
is no money in the Treasury you was pleased to say you would give me
an order to the Sheriff of Fluvanna. Your Excellency will much oblige
me by directing Mr. Alloway what to do with the Auditor in order to
obtain the money or order on the Sheriff (the money will be far most
acceptible).
I would not trouble you so far on this subject had you not promised
your attention when I saw you last.
I think it would be advisable in the Hon. the Executive to think
something of the supplies of the post after my contract ends, which is
the 11th of January next (a very unreasonable time for contracts of
the kind to be made). I am willing to continue the contract till the
10th of June next, which will be a more proper time for such contracts
to be entered into. If the Executive should not think proper to order
a oontinuaDoe of the contract till June next, I think it would be ad-
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Tiaable to open m new one in September or earlr in October to eontinoe 17M.
the 11th oi Janiuunr. This wooM ^re the Contnetor time to lav in Aqf.29lh
his provisions in the cheap season ot the rear. I mentioned the sab>
ject to Major Qnariess who tells me *tis probable that matters will be so
arranged, that each man or each Mess will find themselros.
I am sore in my own mind that the BxecatiTe will not adopt such a
measure for several reasons that might be advanced. I have always
conceived that the object of the board in employing a Contractor was
to prevent any loss of time and attention by the Supt. and the men em-
ployed.
With submission to their bitter judgment^ I have^ Ac,
WiLUAM McClBKRY to THB GoVBRXOR. AQg.2Blh
Your Express arrived here to-day with sundry letters addressed to Morgantown
the care of Mr. Thomas Wilson, who happened Lot to be at home;
thinking it right ^in this alarming time) I received the papers and
Passed a receipt for them. Mr. Wilson will be home to-morrow, and
no doubt will send them instantly forward to their address.
We are all in this, Harrison and Randolph Counties in Peace, and
also Ohio with some exceptions. A state of neutrality is all we are
able to support, and indeed we are, in this town, much threatened even
for Ij'ing still by our Powerful neighbors. However, I trust wo will
support it until Government takes measures to bring about Peace. The
Commissioners who attended at Pittsburg by order of the President of
the United States, and also by order of the Governer of Penn'a have
met, but nothing bath yet transpired that can be relied upon. A com-
mittee of 12 men of the insurgents met them, and it is reported that no
terms but a repeal of the excise will be accepted by the People; how-
ever, this is only report.
I am, &c.
J. Ambler to the Governor. Aug, 28th
The enclosed letter, received by last night's mail from Mr. Secretary Treasury
Kandolph, must, I presume, have been intended to be laid before the
Hon. the Executive. I therefore do myself the honor to transmit it.
Having no information as to the amount of the arrearages of Taxes
now due, nor when they may be expected to be brought into the
Treasury, I cannot even conjecture when we shall be in a situation to
comply with the claim on this State on account of the federal Buildings.
At present we have two thousand dollars in the public Chest, and there
are claims daily brought in to a great amount.
I am, &c.
[Enclosed not found.]
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1794. Cit7 of Washington, Aug. 27th, 1794.
Sir:
Aug. 28th Since the Commissioners Separated, circumstances have appeared
which induce me to trouble 3'ou on the subject of the money payable by
the State of Virginia on the 3rd Donation. These circumstances are of
such a nature as to admit of no delay in the payment without consider-
able risk of material injury to the City.
1 have, &c.
His Excellency Governor Lee.
Aug. 28th Thomas Peter to
Cabin Waiving his right to the Sheriffalty of Surry and recommending Wm.
SurS'iSinty Edwards for same.
%
Aug. 30th John Hopkins to the Governor.
Richmond The enclosed letter was transmitted to me by Mr. Carroll, one of the
Commissioners of the city of Washington, at the same time desiring I
would acquaint him the prospects of payments from the State on the
third donation to that city. It will therefore be very pleasing to me to
be informed when I may expect a payment on the President's warrant
for this object that I may give the desired information.
I have, &c.
Aug. 30th Hugh Caperton to the Governor.
I had the honor to write to you by Mr. Breckenridge, respecting the
trial had on me before a Court Martial, and demanding a rehearing in
Consequence of my not having an opportunity of completely defending
myself, as very material witnesses could not be procured on the trial. I
have the honor now again of repeating the same request, to justify me
in which 1 take the liberty of inclosing certain affidavits which will
show your Excellency my innocence of charges that seemed to be left
in doubt before the Court Martial, not being able to procure testimony
on those points at that time, charges in their nature, if true, are not
only sufficient to disgrace me as an Officer, but go to the destruction of
my character as one of the community. It therefore behoves me to
avoid no opportunity to place my character in that point of view it
ought to stand, for feeling the innocence of my intentions in every of my
conduct throughout the whole transaction, it can not be other than ex-
treme mortification to me, that I should be charged with such criminal
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offences. These feelings then I hope will plead my excuse for the 1794.
solicitude I discover on the occasion. Aug. 30th
The particular charge which was left most in douht. and which most
severely wounds my feelings is, the charge of the extraordinary trans-
fer of certain Sold iei*8, and verifying the dates of their enlistment on
the first day of December, 1792, as if in the County of Kanawha, when
at the same time, I was in the County of Greenbria. Perhaps on first
view of the subject, it may wear an aspect which explanation will disi-
pate. Your Excellency will observe by the affidavit of Reuben
Slaughter, one of the men named in the charge relative to the extraor-
dinary transfer, that on his application to be enlisted I agreed to the
en liftmen t, but on the same, observed that he could only draw pay from
the time of enlistment; but being some time afterwards told by Col.
Clcndenin, the Muster Master, that the said Slaughter had been in ac-
tual service and was Mustered by him as on the 15th of March, this being
the case, and under the idea of Slaughter's being enlisted either by
some of the Sabaltorns or by their directions, I could not give any other
opinion than that the time of mustering would regulate the pay, and
therefore, if any fraud or misconduct has been committed, it was done
by the Muster Master who was appointed by the Executive, and not by
myself. Your Excellency will also observe by the other depositions, that
I proved the enlistment of the soldiers of extraordinary transfer, only as a
list delivered to me by the Muster Master, and as I thought under the
authority of the order of Council, which directed that the muster rolls
must be verified by the oaths of the commanding officers of the several
Detachments. This also was the opinion of Col. Lewis with whom I
advised at the time, having scruples on the occasion; and in conse-
quence of these scruples, made those reservations in my affidavit that
are alluded to in the depositions. Col. Lewis is ready to verify this
conversation, and would have done it on a former occasion, but supposed
that the list he forwarded would fully answer my purpose in relation to
it. After this explanation, aided by the enclosed affidavits, I trust
there will be little doubt on your Excellency's mind of my innocence.
In order more fully to manifest this, I solicit you. Sir, who have always
discovered a promptitude to promote justice and defend the injured, to
direct another Court Martial to take up the subject, before whom I am
so satisfied of my being able honorably to acquit myself, that I feel no dis-
position to shrink from the enquiry. My object, Sir, is to justify my-
self to the World, and a rising family who may be injured by the stigma
that may be placed on me. As to myself, my conscience acquits roe in
every particular. I shall, therefore, avoid any advantage I might have
by the forpier Court Martial, being in part composed of members who
were not in commission, in part junior Officers to myself, and before
whom testimony was received by affidavits that bad neither time or
place inserted, and not taken before a Justice of the Peace.
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1794. I Bay, sir, I mean to take no advantage of these errora and omissions,
Aui;. .'^h but desire a fair and impartial investigation into the business. This I
trust will be denied no citizen of this country who conceives himself
injured, but that the doors of justice will be open to him while he has a
defence.
Under these impressions, I shall rest satisfied till I have the pleas-
ure of hearing from your Excellency.
I have, &c.
August 18th, 1794.
Kanawha County, to-wit :
This day Reuben Slaughter, at the request of Captain Hugh Ca-
perton, came before me, Andrew Donnally, and made oath that some
time on the last of April or first of May, 1792, that he applied to Capt.
Hugh Caperton to list in his company of volunteer militia, which said
Caperton agreed to, but refused (after being asked) that he should have
pay only from the time of enlistment, but shortly after he was in the
presence of Colonel Clendenin and Captain Caperton, and the same sub-
ject was, namely, that of pay trom the 15th of March, which was con-
cluded on as the said Slaughter had been in actual duty some time be-
fore the arrival of said Caperton, and as near as he could recollect, Col.
Clendenin said ho had mustered, and would return him as mustered,
from the said 15th of March, which said Caperton said would regulate
the pay, and then received him as a soldier in his company ; and he further
saith that there appeared nothing to injure or defraud, either Common-
wealth or any individual thereby, and that he never asked leave of Cap-
tain John Morris, or considered himself under any obligations as a sol-
dier in said Morris' company, except on any immediate invasion.
Sworn to before me this 18th of August.
ANDR'W DONNALLY.
Kanawha, to-wit:
This day Samuel Henderson came before me and on his oath do
say he was present at the house of Colonel Donnally on the 3d day of
March, 1793, where he heard Capt. Caperton repeat to Colonel Clendenin
his doubts respecting the way the said Clendenin had made and proved
the muster roll.
Clendenin said it was dun wright, he would maintain, or words to
that effect. Caperton said he feared it would operate against him, and
would much rather go to the point and have Colonel Lewis to do it.
Caperton, he believed, wished to have it dun right from the way he ex-
pressed himself.
Given under my hand 18th August.
ANDREW DONNALLY.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPEl^. 2811
Kanawha, to-wit: 1794.
This day Lewis Booton came before me, a Justiec for said county, Auj:. :U>th
and on bis oath do say that on the 3nl day of March, 1793, at the houae
of Colo. Donnalh-, Capt, Caperton Requested him to call upon a Justice
of the peace to please to come into s\I Donnally's Room — Caperton did
not direct him to call any particular Justice— only as ho wislied to piX)vo
a muster Roll. Your Deponent do say he executed therequCvSt. Lananl
Morriss came into the said Room when Caperton was, in onier to swaro
Caperton to bis muster Roll. Caperton observed to Mr. Morriss bo
could not sware actcarratly to the inlistment stated in said roll, But
could swear from the list on Return made By the Colo's Clondinen and
Lewis, or words to that Effect.
Your Deponent do further say, Caperton informed him previous to
the 3rd day of March, 1793, ho could not swaro to tho Date of tho in-
listment of the men in his company i^olls in tho County of Kanawha,
only from a List given him by Clondinen and Lewis.
Your Deponent Do further say, Captorton allwa3'8 apporod to be very
re.serve in giving Testimony before and at that time so far as his ac-
quaintance extended.
LEWIS BOOTON.
Sworn to before m© this 19th August, 1794.
ANDREW DONNALLY.
19th August, 1794.
Kanawha, to-wit:
This day Andrew Ilatfiold, a corporal in Capt. Caporton*8 Com-
pany of volunteer militia, in 1793, came before mo, and on his oath do
say he was at the house of Colo. Donnally on tho 3rd day of March,
1793, where Lenard Morriss, Esqr., was about to qualify sM Caperton to
a muster Roll. S'd Morriss appered to bo in a great hurry, and men-
tioned something Respecting the oath Caperton should take. Caperton
refused, and said ho would swaro himself. I had often, previous to his
proving said Roll, heard tho said Caperton say ho had not Listed him-
self any part of his company mustered in tho county of Kanawha.
Sworn before mo tho date above written.
ANDREW DONNALLY.
20th August, 1794.
Kanawha County, to-wit:
This day Laban Booton came before mo, a Justice for said County,
and on his oath do say, Some time in 1792 ho was present with Colo.
Clendenin, Colo. Lewis, and Capt. Caperton at Point Pleasant at a time
/
284 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
\
1794. a Deed ware acknowledged, Lewis to Stewart. The Colo's Clendenin
Aug. 30th and Lewis Delivered to s*d Caperton a list that he understood contained
the names of Andrew Donnally, SenV, Andrew Donnaliy, Jn'r, Ruben
Slaughter, and Edw'd McCleery, togather with those Lewis had mus-
tered as part of s'd Caperton's Company, being Lt. Cooper's Detach-
ment. Your Deponent thinks he had often heard Colo. Clendenin inform
Capt. Caperton he had Listed and mustered s'd four men as part of his
Company on the 15th of March, 1792. Your Deponent hoard Capt.
Caperton say, if they wore mustered on that day it would Regulate
their pay.
Your Deponent further say, he has heard s'd Caperton say he could
not prove his roll only from the Returns made to him Respecting the
enlistment. This 1 have offen heard Capt. Caperton say previous to his
proving any of his muster Rolls.
Your Deponent always thought Capt. Caperton very reserved in his
conduct in every respect as an officer before and at that time.
LABAN BOOTON.
Sworn before me, the 20th da}'' of August, 1794.
GEO. ALDERSON.
Greenbrier, to-wit:
This day James Eelly came before me, and on his oath do say, he
was first Sergeant in Capt. Caperton's company in 1792; generally had
his list in possession; never knowed any kind of transfer in said com-
pany; never heard of it till Colo. Steele came. Your Depo't has often
heard Colo. Clendenin say he had mustered Andrew Donally, Sen'r, An-
drew Donally, Ju'r, Reuben Slaughter, and Edward McCleery as part of
Capt. Caperton's company on the 15th of March, 1792; and has heard
said Clendenin say Capt. Wm. Morris wished him to muster four men,
he, your deponent understood, said Morris had engaged. Clendenin said
them four men he would not receive into Capt. Caperton's company, and
further said the four men never came before him for that purpose. Your
deponent was at the house of Colo. Donnally on the 3rd of March, 1793,
and heard Capt. Caperton repeatedly express to Colo. Clendenin his
doubts respecting the way said Clendenin had made and proved his
muster Roll, and said he would much rather go to the point and have
Colo. Lewis to do it, and thinks he heard Capt. Caperton ask said Clen-
denin why the Rolls, he the said Caperton had Delivered him did not do.
Clendenin said one Roll was fully sufficient. Capt. Caperton said there
ought to be two, and made agreeable to a precedent gave to him by the
Executive.
Capt. Caperton still expressed an uneasiness, and said he feared it
would operate against him, and said he would not for a thousand pounds
have any derangement in his Business. Clendenin in Return said : My
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPEKS. 285
Dear Sir, I would not do anything wrong for the same, or words to that 1794.
effect, and said Colo. Lewis gave him a power to do so, and said Col. Aug. 30th
Lewis had been up a few days before and Requested him in a particular
manner to do anything in his name Respecting said Roll, and said he had
a right to do it his own way as he was muster master and know how to
do business as well as the Executive, and had transcribed Rolls in the
same manner. Often your deponent has heard Capt. John Morris say
he did not know how many men he commanded in his Company, as
Colo. Clendenin Inrolled who he pleased. Your deponent's reason for
asking was, he heard Col. Donnally say, the two subaltern officers, Lewis
and Shaw, Informed him they did not know that they had a Captain,
or that John Morris had any command of them until the muster Roll
was made, which I understood was about the Expiration of the Service.
He understood the said Roll was made out by Colo. Clendenin, notwith-
standing they were stationed within a few miles of where said Morris
lived, and the said Morris informed me he drew Captain's pay in said
year, which was previous to 1792.
The two rolls before mentioned, delivered by Capt. Caperton to Col.
Clendenin were made by Robert McKee and your deponent previous to
the third of March, 1793, and said Caperton directed said McKee and
your deponent to be very careful in fair duplicates of the original rolls
which we then had before us, as he would not for the amount have any
derangement in that business. He said they were fair duplicates of his
original rolls. Your deponent was present at a time depositions was taken
between the Commonwealth and said Capt. Caperton, when said Caper-
ton asked Colonel Clendenin what conversation passed when he proved
bis original roll before A. Prior, Esquire. Clendenin mentioned that
Capt. Caperton had scruples, and Lewis and Caperton walked in the yard.
Then Clendenin observed to your deponent that he would do a damned
clever thing, or words to that effect; and take in the Executive by con-
solidating the two companys, to- wit: Caperton's and Morris', and swore
he was touching them hard, though on a different subject, as he was
giving testimony between the Executive and said Caperton. Your de-
ponent mentioned the same to Caperton the same day. Caperton ob-
served to your deponent and said let him go on, he is a cursed rascal.
The Executive will discover what Clendenin is, before all is done. Your
deponent discovered a disposition to make Clendenin the militia busi-
ness look more respectable, than to do justice to the subject, to which
he was sworn.
Your deponent is of opinion that Capt. Caperton wished to do noth-
ing but impartial justice.
Sworn to before me this 30th day of August, 1794.
G. PEARY.
286
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1794.
Aug, 30th
30lh August, 1794.
Montgomery, to-wit:
This day James Laeey came before me, a justice for said county,
and on his oath do say he was a corporal in Capt. Caperton's company
of Volunteer militfa in 1792, was mostly stationed at Capt. John Mor-
ris'; often had the opportunity of seeing and inspecting said Morris'
list of soldiers; never see the name of Andrew Donnally, Sr., Andrew
Donnally, Jr., Reuben Slaughter, or Edward McCleery on the said list;
but see the above names on the list of said Capcrton. Your deponent
always thought Caperton truly impartial in all his conduct as an officer.
On the contrar3', always thought Col. Clondenin designing and parshal,
and had grate influence with Capt. John Morriss.
Your deponent has heard said Morriss say he could not write a word
or letter.
Sworn to before me,
G. PEARY.
Aug. 3l8t
Norfolk
OSTER TO THE GOVERNOR.
I have the honor of representing to you that an English Frigate, the
Terpsichore, is actually anchored in Hampton Roads, having with her a
French pnze, and that this refuge is absolutely contrary to Article the
XVII. of the Treaty of Friendship and Commerce between France and
the United States. It is my duty as Vice Consul of the French Repub-
lic, earnestly to request your Excellenc\' that you will order that the
Frigate, the Terpsichore, go without delay from Hampton Roads, and
oven the limits of the United States. I will observe to your Excellency
that this Frigate has not been forced to enter that river by any tempest
or danger at sea, and that she has no more the right of remaining here
than she had of taking refuge here.
Accept my respect.
Aug. 31st
Fre<lerick
n
C. M. Thurston to the Governor.
I find some of the Escheators are proceeding to collect the rents on
lands claimed by the Commonwealth, even where no office has been
found, and this under the resolution of Council of the 15th instant. I
shall be glad, therefore, of advice whether this be the meaning and in-
tention of the Council with respect to that part of the Manor of Leeds
and other lands within my jurisdiction as Escheator, and whether I am
to proceed to the collection accordingly and by legal compulsory
methods.
I have, &c.
CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS. 287
Edward Carrington to Lieutenant-Governor Wood. 1701.
Since my interview with the Executive on Saturday on the subject of Sept. Ist
the militia ot this state destined against the Insurgents in the Western Supervisor's
part of Pennsylvania, it has occurred upon conversation with Brigadier- Richmond
Gen'l Marshall that a considerable alteration may be made in the
arrangement of which we have spoken, greatly expediting, and, perhaps,
reducing the expence attending their arrival at the places of General
Hendezvous, viz: Washington and Fort Pleasant.
Instead of establishing the sub-rendezvous at New London, Staunton
and Culpeper Court House, it appears to me that it would be best for
the several Brigadiers from whose Brigades detachments are to be
drawn, to be furnished each with a sum of money to be estimated ac-
cording to local circumstances of difference and numbtra, and that they
be severally instructed and relied upon to cause the necessary provision
in Rations, forage, and transportation to be made for forwarding their
respective detachments to such of the places of General Rendezvous as
the Executive shall think proper to direct.
The Brigadiers may be authorized to employ each a person as an
agent in the double character of a quarter- master and commissary, who
accounts for purchases and issues and wagon hire, lie may correct and
countersign for settlement by the auditor here. A certain latitude may
be precribed as to baggage wagons — one for each completed company in
a detachment will, in my opinion, be amply sufficient for carrying both
baggage and provisions for the agent, as there will bo no tents which
make the principle weight of baggage in armies; nor indeed do I sup-
pose there will be more of camp equippage than will accommodate the
detachment to the General Rendezvous where I expect tents and other
camp equippage will be issued from the continental stores. It will be
borne in mind, and it might be well to mention to the Brigadiers, that
80 far as camp equipage carried from home is meant to be debited to the
public, duo return thereof must be made when application is made for
continental supplies in order that it may reduce the drafts from that
source.
I expect this evening's mail will bring me a remittance in Bank post
notes for the purpose of providing for the march of this militia, and
should the place above proposed be adopted I shall be ready to advance
to the Executive upon account sufficient for the advances to the Briga-
diers, and for the purpose of a full consultation on the subject, I shall
do myself the honor of calling on the Board this forenoon as early as
the members will be assembled.
I am well assured that it is the wish of the Executive to take every
precaution for securing a faithful fulfilment of the calls which have been
made for militia on this occasion, and also establishing economy in the use
of supplies of every kind, and in the due return to the continental stores
288 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
1794. of such arm« and military stores, tents and camp equipaic^e as may be
Sept. l«t drawn from thence for this service and will not have been consumed.
For these objects it anpears to me that two appointments should attend
this militia throughout the service,or at least until some officers charged
with the same duties be met under Federal authority:
Ist An inspector, whose duty it shall be to take post at Winchester
in the first instance and to appoint a deputy at Fort Pleasant, should he
find it necessary, to inspect the detachments as they come and the regi-
ments and other corps once a week afterwards, not only as to members
and grades, but as to equipments of every kind weekly; to compare his
rolls with the books of the contractor or commissary of provisions to
check the issues. The like comparings may be had between his In-
spector and the Quartermaster hereafter, who I bog leave,
2d'ly. To pn)pose shall bo vested with the double character of Quar-
termaster and Commissary of Military Stores, and to pass alone all re-
ceipts to the Continental Agents for whatever may be purchased from
the United States for the equipment of the whole body of Virginia
militia going out, and who shall be held accountable for the due return
thereof, so far as shall not have been consumed at the end of the service.
The Secretary of the Treasury requests me to obtain from the Execu-
tive an accurate idea what arms and accoutrements, if any, are wanted,
and is desirous that the demand may be narrowed as much as possible.
I shall be much obliged by as early information on this point as can be
had, that there may be sufficient time for supplying the deficiency.
I have an order on Capt. Holt, the store-keeper at New London, for
all the arms, ammunition, and accoutrements, and camp equipage in
his possession, or so much thereof as shall be necessary; and shall take
measures for their being delivered to your officer as soon as I am
informed what will be wanted.
I have, Ac.
Sept. Ist Petition of John Jones for remittance of tine for non-payment of
revenue tax in due time.
Certificate of S. Shepard that the interest, principal, and cost on judg-
ment against John Jones, sheriff Dinwiddie, was paid prior to July 1st,
1793.
Sei>t. Ist Samuel Hopkins to James Wood, Lieutenant-Governor.
1 was this day honored with your IMspatoh ol 30lh ulto., covering the
oi*dcrs of that date. 1 shall not lose a moment in having them as fully
exoouled as I can.
With great regard, I have, &c.
N. B. — This dispatch was delivered rac 100 miles from Richmond.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
289
William Lindsay to the Governor.
A British Frigate called the Tirpsichore, arrived in Hampton Roads yes-
terday morning accompanied by a French Privateer Schooner called the
Montague, a prize to the said Frigate. I have also been informed that a
British Merchant Vessel, recaptured from the French, put into the
Roads last evening, and that the master or super cargo of said vessel is
now in town endeavoring to procure seamen to prosecute their voyage
to England. What stay these vessels mean to make here I know not.
I understand that part of the crew of the above Privateer consists of
Americans, and that they are now confined in irons on board the Frigate.
I am, &c.
1794.
Sept. Ist
Collector's
oflBce,
Norfolk
Bbnj. Wilson to the Governor.
Yesterday Capt. John Raymond favored me with a sight oi your letter
to our County Delegates, with your Proclamation on the subject of the
BebellioD in the State of Pennsylvania. For my own part, I am highly
pleased with your procedure, as it is Instant Balm to the few who speak
their sentiments free and open in favor of Government. I believe there
is but few in the Counties of Harrison, Monongalia and Randolph who
will dare to appear in arms when the Standard of the United States is
Displayed at the head of our Federal Army. I find the greater part oi
the Influential Carracters in the County's above Named, in favor of the
Excise Law — and none but Col. Geo. Jackson (our County Delegate)
that have appeared to give Strength or Comfort to the Disafected part.
Therefore, in duty to the Government and laws that I esteem, To the
Executive of the State to which I belong, and in answer to a good con-
science, I must crave your Excellency's Patience until I make a State-
ment of Circumstances and facts, and in so doing, I shall do my Duty
and leave the matter with yourself.
Shortly after the Excise Law was enacted, Mr. Edward Smith, one of
the Excise Officers, came to this County, at which time I understood by
Col. Geo. Jackson, he was friendly to the law. Some time afterward he
declared his intention to hold a pole as a candidate to represent this
District in Congress. I was informed about this time that some of the
people in Monongalia and Ohio County were displeased with the Excise
law. Col. Geo. Jackson after declaring himself, took a Tour making In-
terest in said two County's, and shortly after his return, I heard he was
opposed to the Excise Law — which Immediately struck me, his inten-
tions were to make a bridge of the Excise Law upon which he would
walk into the house of Congress. When the election came on he was
within five or lUX votes of being Elected. He has again declared him-
87
Sept. 2a
Harrison
county
290 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1794. self, and has been lately down in the said County's of Monongalia &
Sept. 2d Ohio making Interest against the election to be held in March, 1795,
and that your Excellency may judge for yourself, I refer you to the In-
closed papers No. 1 and No. 2, and to the bearer, Mr. Elias Stillwail,
who I believe has heard Col. Jackson repeatedly express himself on the
subject of the Excise Law — his own declared intention should he be
obliged to lift arms — his bringing paper No. 1 into this County, and the
effect it had on Mr. Black in his Discourse with a Gentleman in this
place, and the Col. saying ho would, or wished to bo, at the Grand
Council mentioned m paper No. 1.
After a survey of these papers, you can judge whether Col. Jackson
(our County Delegate) is the proper person into whose hands the peace-
ful Reign of Government ought to be Intrusted, Either in the State or
General Government.
Should you discover a propriety, and feel a disposition to have the
conduct and principles of Col. Jackson Investigated, 1 would not wish
to appear as Informer or Prosecutor; as my personal security requires
secrecy, as my name, and the name in paper No. 2 can be concealed,
and a sufficiency obtained from the Bearer to put the Business in
motion. I should apprehend that Col. Wm. McCleery, who is the
Deputy States Attorney in this District, and is well affected, would be
the proper person. He could be directed to call upon me for the copy
of papers No. 1 and the Deposition of paper No. 2, together with all other
Testimony that could be obtained to do the laws of the United States
and Col. Jackson Justice.
Please excuse my prolixity.
I am, &c.
I expect Col Lowther will write the news of the times.
[Enclosures not found.]
Sept. 2d R. QUARLES TO THE GOVERNOR.
Barracki< Petition of Sergeant John Maddox, Blacksmith John Hicks, and
Drummer John Dillard, at Point of Fork, to draw Rations for wives.
Sept. 2d Petition of Baker Pkgram.
Praying remission of fine for failing to render an account of Tobacco
shipped from Barksdale's warehou.se to Oct., 1793.
Sept. 2d Petition of George Pegram.
Praying remission of fine for not returning the account of To-
L bacco shipped from Barksdale s warehouse to Oct 1, 1793.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 291
Charles Hay to Lieutenant-Governor James Wood. 1794.
The printing of the Revised Code of Laws pursuant to an act of as- Sept. 2d
sembly passed at the October session, 1792, is nearly completed, and I Richmond
believe will be finished before the meeting of the General Assembly in
November next; but before it is concluded, 1 must solicit the advice and
instructions of the Executive respecting some difficulties which have
occurred in the business.
One of the laws passed in 1792, is entitled ^'An act for reducing
into one the several acts concerning executions, and for the relief of
Insolvent debtors." This law was to continue in force only until the
1st of January, 1794, but as it is one of those which was submitted to
the Assembly by the Revisors, and contains a variety of matter of great
and general importance to the Community, I presume it was intended
to form a part of the Code.
At the last session it was repealed, and re-enacted with two or three
alterations of considerable Consequence. This law is also a temporary
one. By the act for the republication of the Laws, I am bound to have
the Acts of 1792 printed as they were then passed, without regard to
anything which may have since taken place; but if this is done with
respect to the act above mentioned, it is evident that many inconve-
niencies may result from it. I hope, therefore, that the executive will
say whether I shall leave it out of the Code altogether, or have it prin-
ted with a note that it has been repealed, and referring to the act repeal-
ing it, or whether I shall substitute in lieu of it the act of 1793 on the
same subject.
The Laws passed in 1792 for regulating the militia, for regulating the
inspections of Tobacco, and of flour and bread; concerning Juries, &c.;
concerning the fees ol certain officers ; for ascertaining the salaries of
the officers of civil Government, and to oblige vessels in certain cases to
perform Quarantine, were severally amended by acts passed at the last
session.
The Executive will perhaps think it proper that these acts should be
printed with those passed in 1792. If this should be their opinion, they
will bd pleased to give me instructions to that Effect.
I have, &Q.
8am. Coleman to the Lieutenant-Governor. Sept. 3d
The papers alluded to in the '^'inclosed letter is not to be found in the
bundle of papers containing the remainder of Claims against the Public
for the defence of the Western frontier. I suspect that it has been for-
* Enclosed letter not found.
292 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
1794. warded to the Secretary of War without retaining a copy. Perhaps it
Sept. 3d may bo yet in the Auditor's Office. I will enquire.
I have, &c.
8ept 3d Alexander Hamilton to the Governor.
War As it will b^ highly necessary that the Militia called out by order of
Deiuirtment ^j^^ Prosidont, agreeably to the Secretary of War's letter of the 7th of
August last, should be mustered and inspected at their respective ren-
dezvous, I have to request the favor of your Excellency to appoint some
suitable character in your State to perform that service, and that the
roles of Muster and inspection be transmitted to the War Office as early
as possible.
I have^ &c.
Sept 4th William Carter to the Governor and Council.
Several of the Indians being taken sick since their arrival in this City,
and quartering in the house I live in, I have attended them and famished
them with medicine agreeable to their complaint and Reqaeet; there-
fore I hope youMl see me satisfyed.
8ept 4lh CaRRIN0«T0N'S ESTIMATE CoNCBRNINQ MaRCH OF MiLTTIA FOR THE
Suppression op Whiskey Insurrection.
1st division. — Hopkins: To furnish S33 men at a distance upon an
average fK>m Winchester 200 milef^ for which allowing them to march
^^ mile^ |>er day, will require 10 days, and five days may be added for
lost time; say 15 days in the whole to g^t to Winchei^ter after being on
public ej^pence. Allowing a waggon for every sixty men. 13 waggons
at 15s. per day, and find themselves :iO day^ out. and returning empty.
may travel twenty-five miles per day. which will require eight days.
2S days in the whole will cost, £±M
$S3 men at 7d. per day each, 15 day^ oS^
Kogers Brigade: To furnish t^^; distance, say 170: 9 day« marching
ami 3 days kvs ot'time will require 1. days.
As pnnctpli?t»of e«aimaiion for the expence that will attend the march-
ing vvt the militia m>m the diilerent Bn^dcs in Vinnnia to Winch<«eter
and OM Fort Fleftsaat or its vicinity* the following may he taken :
(Z^&iuxiii^s: <inr i^D^in: rj&ffSBS. :S0{
l!hac T&s jiiiiiiiiuaiing^ if mssat nsmt. tms^. ciiltnwmp r^wnHr ihon^ivrt- ll?#lil.
tiuBF n auiniii0aiiiBi& sikc juinir 77t thxt ub^ 'Haxi ^iiu^ nn^ rimmtl t^ -i^iiit 4Ciii
iir ^nwHTx- »fll mran :iimtudnu:*aiit ':n«ii!fnrr*iitiinr in TfTnTrminro;. 'imctiiupMt
ipatem» ilfonir ii :nazim: Haiini:x. nusr -sim^a J5> rniiiei^ lYuir hutv' im^ tihtft
HI -vaigzniub. HI* tiKPcv iiuL - - ~ « -> « tCHIfJiilt
idfJiri3i!f>
Kinir^ MDFaaumt 3krici&Qiap^MaiflaAl SliqzfF nii am ^Htsmuar <n3 Ki^iaiioh,
^^lUL nanr imtlMtikr r|tt .mnMiwuin inr gimonfflmi lisi asaafdbiig^ iNH^ mmti
±nMtL am SIxticmqi' it»y Mi«oBt&iiid. Iminc athiiifi *i)f» miiiBi^ iu^^iiwiifi tut <iifiiii l^i.
4 Tbiif^run SBkC ^srroniHiiiiL ir«i;;iFio» £iiiihic iibfiiiiMikmi> -I «fimi.
Ji«j?f<i^ T^-3. ITS' Txi: Olol£ 'f^ mix O^nprsDU S^^ Mi
£xst&srr. libe ^^ctw^mvu Jb}t EBcftlvMJk Oir «imutl ITItt: nAaa Sir.
bsl trG«k mmtt tMSfOL^rr tibd act «oaBfiAi- wi^Jk like K«<fi!iftQ<Mi nT Lawt
iiEUi Afnil tiMiru 3736: firc^ viie^ P«mi4 be katfi oMituitMil iW mctamf:
i^ai ki» rvo jean «pe iMarlj expired.
Too viH te f4cawid w fofvify tlie jJb»T« IsfenutM* Kd iW H<Mi>A»
EHizmbeili Citj ocmiitj conru TbarMlav, Jolv f4llu 17M: ^^^^^ ,|l)i
FmrmoMai vo the Ad of AjennblT in ihmt caw hu^ m»d prmr^liML iW
afic« <if Skefif of Baid co.
294
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1794.
Sept. 4th
John Haymond to the Governor.
I had the pleasure to receive yours of the 20th August with its in-
closure, and happy to inform you that although some people in this
county, it is said, have spoken in favor of the distracted Pennsylvanian's
proceedings — a very great majority are averse to proceedings so
destructive to good order, and subversive of the rights of a free, inde-
pendent people. I have lately travelled through that part of Pennsyl-
vania so unhappily engaged, and find almost a total neglect ot their
common interest, merely to gratify that spirit of opposition which de-
prives them of common civility, as they scarcely let a stranger pass
without insulting him, violating their own liberty pole inscription, the
first word of which is liberty.
For the conduct of the emissaries of those unhappy people, I refer
you to Mr. Stilwell, who, I am informed, was a witness to dissemina-
tions for which some doubt whether the persons deserve to be punished
with rigour or not. I hope at least they have met with a check which
will for the future, deter them from the like conduct. Mr. Stilwell, I
am informed, is sent by Capt. Louther for money due the poor soldiers
on our frontiers. I know many of them are in great need of money, and
as they have hired a man to bring it, I hope, if possible to avoid it. your
Excellency will not send him away empty. •*
I have, &c.
Sept. 5th
British
Consurs
office,
Norfolk
John Hamilton to the Governor.
I have this day received a letter from Vice Admiral Sir John Jervis,
a copy of which 1 have the honor to enclose, in answer to one I wrote
him containing the representation of the complaint which your Excel-
lency informed me in May last was laid before you.
I have the honor to be with great respect, Sir,
Yours, &o.
Sept. 5th Sir:
Ph
Boyne off Gaudaloupe, 22d July, 1794.
I have received with a considerable Degree of Surprize the copy of
a letter you have lately received from the Governor of Virginia.
I am so well known to one of His family, I did not think it possible
he could have given Credit to such an unfounded Calumny. Until 1
received the Representation, I was ignorant of the Detention of the
Brig in Question. Upon enquiry^ I learn that she was adjudged at St.
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Pierre, but the Cargo was not appropriated to the use of His Majesty's 1794.
Ships, nor to my knowledge has any thing been taken out of an Sept. 5th
American Vessel since my arrival in these Seas. On the contrary, the
Masters and Crews have been treated with kindness, and the same as-
sistance given to them as to the subjects of Great Britain. St. Pierre
having been taken by assault in the night, some irregularities may have
been committed there, but having never received a Complaint upon the
Subject, I could not possibly apply redress, which I am always disposed
to do.
A ship was appropriated for the residence of the Masters and Crews
of the American vessels, upon a Complaint from them of their Inability
to bear the expence of living on Shore. They were under no restraint,
and allowed to go at pleasure to the Continent of America, or to any
British or neutral Island in the West Indies
I am, &c,
J. JERVIS.
John Hamilton, Esq., His Britannic Majesty's Consul, Norfolk. Sept 5th
We, the subscribers being chosen and appointed by Robert Boarland
to value and appraise the damages done to ye Public Hospital in the
Town of Washington, in the Commonwealth of Virginia, by the French
who has occupied ye said Hospital since July, 1793, to this date, to- wit:
To Damages done in the East wing, ye rooms being seperately
valued, £17.16.6
To 500 feet of flooring plank, planed and grooved, fit for
laying (o} 30s. per 100, now missing and lost - - - 7.10.0
To 4 Work Benches destroyed @ 24s. 4.16.0
To Bricks & Lime destroyed & Loss to Mr. Boarland - - 20.00.0
To one Pump and Boxes, &c. 2.06.6
£52.09.0
To Damages done to 6,200 feet of Flooring Plank, which the
French has laid as a floor, ye plank being already wrought,
planed & Grooved at 208. per 100 - - - - - 62.00.0
Signed by us this 5 day of Sep., 1794.
£114.09.0
ONRY S. DAMERON,
PAUL D. LUKE,
GEO. BILLUPS,
EDMUND ALLMANCE,
THOMAS REED,
LEM CARTER,
FINLAY FERGUSON,
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1794.
Thomas Chilton to the Governor.
Rept. 5th Promises to press the Collection of debts due the Commonwealth with
Fauquier all possible speed,
county
Sept. 5th
Allyn Prior to the Lieutenant-Governor.
Richmond I am sorry to inform your Excellency that I am under the necessity of
requesting a second advance from the Public funds to enable me to com-
plete my contract. I am sorry to add, that it principally arises from an
unfriendly opposition of Capt. William Morrisey, who had it in his
power to have supplied me with as much Meal as I should have wanted
for the Troops, had he been a man actuated by good Principles — so far
from it, he has denyed me the privilege of his Mill, and has intercepted
my letters sent forward from Green briar in order to defeat me in the
execution of my Office. This circumstance has given me additional
trouble and expence — have to transport my provisions altogether from
the point, excepting beef, in consequence of his conduct. I hope and flat-
ten myself that I may be considered and that this representation may
have due weight with your Excellency and the honorable Board and
will therefore see cause to grant me a warrant of one hundred pounds,
which will enable me to perform my office independent of the unfriendly
part of mankind. The money due the Officers and Soldiers of the
Volunteer Militia remaining unpaid to whom I have advanced consider-
able property is also a disappointment I did not expect.
I have, &c.
Sept. 5th
Berkeley
county
Abram Davenport to the Governor.
Having last month held an inquisition as Escheator of the county of
Berkeley, upon four thousand and odd acres of land said to be the prop-
erty of Mr. Denny Fairfax, it became necessary for me to employ coun-
cil to advocate the cause of the commonwealth, none being assigned me
by any existing law. I applied to Messrs. Robert Page and William C.
Williams, and agreed that if they would attend in Martinsburg for the
purpose above mentioned, that they should receive twenty-five guineas
each, which I considered as a reasonable fee, considering the import-
ance of the cause, and the distance they had to ride, which exceeded
sixty miles. They both attended me accordingly, and advocated the
cause. The jury did not agree, there being eleven jurors in favor of
the Commonwealth, one against. Then permit me to observe that there
were three gentlemen oi the bar opposed to the commonwealth, and the
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argament of the cause took up the whole day, and the executions of the 1794.
council employed by me were such as to give me intense satisfaction. Sept. 5th
I am, &c.
Daniel Morgan to the Governor. Sept. 7th
Your letter of the 1st instant was handed me by Express. I per- Saratoga
lectly understood the orders from the Executive, which Major Parker
will explain to you.
I am sorry to tell you that the men don't turn out as I expected, to
quell this dangerous riot over the mountain. I wished to raise the num-
ber called tor from the third Division by volunteers, and I yesterday
made an attempt in Col. Smith's regiment, but did not get the quota.
Some joined the volunteers after leaving the parade. A few are still
wanting, but they will be made up. The 5l8t regiment musters to-
morrow, whare we make a second attempt. If we don't succeed, we \
immediately proceed to a Draft. I have not been informed how the
other Brigades of the 3d Division succeed, but have given orders for an
immediate draft in case the number is not made up by volunteers, but
am led to believe that we shall get near the number wanting. I have
given orders to rendezvous at Winchester the 15th, and wish the arms
to be sent on that we may be training the men, and withal to serve as a
cheek upon some parts of this quarter of the country, who seem in-
clined to favor this revolt. I do assure you, sir, that a number of the
leading characters in some parts of this country seem very easy about
quelling this riot, and am told that a number wish to throw cold water
on this expedition. The people in the frontier of Maryland are very
refractory. 500 assembled at Hagerstown on Monday last, and set up
some of their liberty poles in defiance of the well disposed people of
that place.
It is my sincere opinion that a delay in this business will be very
dangerous, therefore the arms ought to be sent on.
Dr. Scott wishes to be appointed a surgeon in the detachment from
this state if there is a vacancy.
I have, &c.
Thos. Parker to the Governor. gept 7th
I bad the honor to receive your letter of the 19th ultimo, directing Frederick
me to furnish you with a report of the progress made in the collection county
of debts due to the Commonwealth from my district the first week in
November.
88
CALESlfAR CjW 3TaTK PAFEBS.
I7M. Ait fu> «ze<niCMHift ha^e e^€r eome fnto nij banda^ I ihink proper to
^48f^ 'cb {iii4»ntu>o it D> you. ts di«sr« pmbmoij ha^ve been aa omunoa in ibe ofiee
fiTim vbt^nee tbey were c^ iswui*. or x nii:*#3irr!ai£e on tbe w»r.
If ^i^^aenU Morzan ^hoalii nuu^h a«r^af»t r.be ioaarscentd I db^Q mccom-
pany bim, in wbicb ^^sute I ^ba«i depate & proper penoa lo transact my
hoAiiUMii M sM^enc fi>r the .^CAte La my absieiice, wh«>ie Aii*ire85 I will
trftAAUit to yon in 'ine uaus.
I ba^e. Jke.
\
.Vpc ^^ Wm. Lowthr to the ^Tovmson.
Toort by exprena came to band, and I am bappy to inform yon tbat
ib# peof>ie Off ibid county bave discovered ao di^ipomtlon to aid or abet
tbe lawlcflH PenaffylTanianii. bat §till continue tbeir attacbment to our
bappy ^nremment.
In a letter from General Wool I wm:i desired to forward accurate re-
tnnM of tbe tituation of ibe Po!§t», kr-. Tbe posts on tbe river are not
yet all fixed. I wrote different times to Captain Bogard to mareb to
tbe post ssAigned for bis company at Newberry, a few miles above tbe
moutb Great Hockbocking. and be bas not complied, and I know not
tbe reason, but expect it is owing to alarms in bis own county. How-
•ver, I learn be is now on bis way.
I bad appointed tbe moutb of Middle Island for Ensign Cobem's sta-
tion. Ue accordingly roarebed. but tbe place being uninbabited, and be
destitute of camp kettles, axes, Ac., be was under tbe necessity to return,
and is now stationed on a very exposed part of tbis county till be can
be fumisbed witb implements to erect a garrison at tbe place destined
for bis station, and I beg tbat your Excellency will point out tbe way
and manner to procure tbem.
I am advised we are not justifiable in impressing tbem. Tbe upper
settlement on tbe West Fork of the Monongalia in this county, is the
only part tbat bas suffered this season, and in order to prevent tbe peo-
ple from abandoning tbeir habitations, I have been under tbe necessity
of granting tbem a guard of 10 men. I will further add in justification
of my conduct tbat were all the posts designed, actually established, yet
thift part of the county will remain uncovered, as the enemy cross the
Ohio far below the lowest place designed for a station.
I have also left tbem two of the scouts for their safety. Should my
conduct in tbis particular give displeasure, I hope to be speedily informed
thoroof. During the absence of Cobern and men, the Indians made dif-
ferent attacks in the settlement above alluded to; took prisoner a young
woman at one place; at another, killed a lad and took three others; at-
tacked a third bouse, were repulsed, and returned after killing a number
of cattle, Ac. — taking no horses, and observing the greatest caution in
tbeir retreat.
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The party that attempted to pursue them could not. I immediately 1794.
sent an express to Ensign Jenkins at the mouth of little Kanawha, who Sept. 8th
discovered where they crossed the river below Belvilie; pursued, over-
took two Indians — killed one and wounded the other, and recovered the
scalp of the young woman mentioned above to have been taken.
I have lately visited all the stations already fixed on the Ohio, and to
my great satisfaction, found no defect either in spirit, discipline, provis-
ions, or anything else, but believe the men do their duty like alert sol-
diers.
The Bearer, Mr. Elias Stilwell, is duly empowered by me to receive the
money from the public due this county for 1793. I hope the papers are
in due form. Ton will please to consider that we received none of that
money sent by Gen'l Tate, and it is very expensive to send so great a
distance and be disappointed, and demands of those interested are
urgent, and if nothing else can be done you will be so obliging as to
order warrants to be issued to the general claimants.
I have, &c.
About the middle of Nov., 1793. Sept 8th
Being on a scout with Capt. John McCuUock on the waters of Lick-
ing Creek, a branch of Muskingum about 60 miles from the forks of
Muskingum, as near as I can guess, was found two Indian camps. Capt.
McCullock had 30 men including himself. He divided his party equal,
and sent Lieut. Biggs to the upper camp with one-half the Men, and
went to the lower one himself, where he divided his party in three par-
ties, and sent Ensign Morgan to his right round the camp, and sent
three men over the creek, and ordered both parties to go as near the
camp as they could without being discovered, and lay on 'til it was day-
light; and he himself advanced within about forty or fifty yards of the
camp, and we lay until about sunrise, when there came out an Indian
on the side of the camp that the captain and this deponent was on, when
the captain fired at him, and called to his men to rush on and fight,
when the capt. and his party run to the camp, and on the other side
met Ensign Morgan with four prisoners. The capt. immediately ordered
out some sentinels, when Capt. McCullock said: I wonder what is the
matter that Lieut. Biggs has not fired on his camp, and gave order Im-
mediately to start to join Lieut. Biggs. We started, and went about
two hundred and fifty yards, as near as I can guess, when we met James
Ryan and Martin Craw, two of Lieut. Biggs' party. The capt. asked
them what was the matter; they said the Lieut, had ordered a retreat
without firing on his camp, and said there was Indians enough at the
camp he was at to whip us all to pieces. When the capt. gave orders
for us to turn back to the camp he had taken, to take care of what had
arjO CAhESbAH OF f^TATE PAPERS.
ITJ^I hf!0iai uJkeci. v« bad DOt bwD «& tbi§ krver camp but a lew nonenta,
^M9|4. Mj wj^fi firibj^ be^CKO. Tbe eiif/t. imDediatelr cffxierai us u> tbrow down
aUi tb^ ifiutA*ir, uud mn Uj ibe feM«iu>ce ol Lieot. Bigigs. We ran
V/waH* tb^ firiftif a^XHJt u ilnMner of a mikr. as near as I ean recollect.
•»L»:fi iL(b cape iA\\fA oot to tree. Wbec we saw Lieat. BisQgsand eome
tji bi* part J Ob our wrigbt, we torDtd aod ran op to bim. wben some of
tbe party a*ked Lieuu Biggs wbat wa6 tbe reaeoa be bad not fired on
tbe eaiDp. bw aDf»wer wa«. tbai be ftaw too maoy Indiana, or be said be
ftaw at l^:aftt forty at one «gbu and fnrtber said tbai be saw Indians
enougb at tbe camp be was at to wbip dooble oar number, and some of
bi<9 party uAd bim tbat tbey saw anotber camp. Tbe captain gave or-
ders lor u« to ran ior oar Blankets, and to tye ap everytbing and to
retreat for borne, and ordered Lieut. Biggs to keep up tbe rear, and this
J>ej>onent f>tayed witb tbe Lieut^ and CapL McCnIlock ordered tbe men
Us keep as close together as tbey could so as not for two of tbem to
walk in one track, and to make as little signs as possible. At every
halt the capt« sent men back on their trail some Distance. When we
had returaed to where we had left a party on Muskingum encamped, I
hapfiened to be passing by where Capt. McCuUoek was, wben I beard
some words between him and Lieut. Biggs. Capt. McCuUoek said he
could sware it. Lieut. Biggs reply ed that if you wanted, you could
sware false. The capt. said to Lieut. Biggs: Give me none of your Id-
Wilence, for that he would have him before his betters. This deponent
sayeth that on the Retreat home he beard Capt. McCullock order tbe
men not to give any Insolence to Lieut. Biggs, as they were often throw-
ing up his bad conduct to him, and the Capt. and Lieut, messed together
all the time of this scout.
ALEXANDER MITCHEL.
Hworn and subscribed before me this 20th day of Aug., 1794.
ROB'T McCHOES.
Hept. Hdi To all whom it may concern:
Wo certify tbat Capt. John McCullock has been an Inhabitant of
this county for many years, and conducted himself becoming an officer
and soldier, and has demeaned himself as a peaceable citizen. Given
under our hands this 19th day of August, 1794.
DAVID SHEPHERD,
EBENEZER ZANE.
West Liberty, August 20th, 1794.
Sir:
Agreeable to orders I received from Brigadier-General Biggs, I sum-
moned a General court martial to meet at tbe Town of West Liberty,
on tbe lltb day of this Instant, for tbe tryal of Capt. John McCullock.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 301
The opinion of the court, together with the several depositions of the 1794.
respective witnesses I have herewith inclosed. ^^pt. 8th
Not having it in my power to send those proceedings to you in any
other way than hy express, I have employed the bearer, Mr. Zacheus
Biggs, for that purpose. I therefore expect the Executive will make
provision for satisfying him for his service.
I have, &e. ^
MOSES CHAPLINE.
1 do certify that Capt. John McCullock, at his tryai on the 11th day
of August, 1794, moved the court martial for leave to take the deposition
of Alexander Mitchell before a justice of the peace, who was summoned
to attend as a witness in behalf of said McCullock but could not on
account of said Mitchell being sick, which motion was submitted by me
to the said court for their consideration who were of opinion that they
were not authorized by law to grant the same.
Given under my hand, this 23rd day of August, 1794.
MOSES CHAPLINE, *
Pros't Court Martial.
I do hereby certify that Mr. Joseph Biggs, at the trj'al of Capt. John
McCullock, on the lltb day of August, 1794, moved the court martial
for leave to take the deposition of Serg't Loroy Morgan before a
justice of the Peace, who was summoned to attend as a witness in behalf
of the Commonwealth, but could not, on account of the said Morgan
being sick, which motion was submitted by me to the said court for their
consideration, who were of opinion that they were not authorized by
law to grant the same.
Given under my hand, this 23rd day of August, 1794.
MOSES CHAPLINE,
Preset court martial.
Richmond, 8lb Sept., 1794.
Dear Sir:
In consequence of my doing my duty in arresting Lieut. Briggs,
and his being cashiered for his misconduct last fall, I iind that I have
caused some of the first officers of Rank in Ohio county to be my
enemys, and have been arrested and tried by a court marshall by order
of the Executive, in consequence of charges alledged against me by
Lieut. Biggs, and as I did not conceive that I had a fair trial, the court
marshall refusing to admit me to take the testimony of some of my
witnesaes that were sick and not able to attend the trial before a justice
/^
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%
1794. of the peace, or any other way except before the court. When I applyed
Sept. 8th to them for leave to do it, and being told by the president of the court
martial that a brother of Lieut. Biggs was to come forward as express
to the Executive with the proceedings of the court marshall, I did not
think proper to send my papers with him, therefore came forward to
Richmond myself, thinking to be here when the proceedings of the
court martial came to hand, so as to lay before your Excellency some
papers with the testimony of one of the witnesses that was sick, and
whose testimony I procured before a justice of the Peace after the trial ;
but do find altho' the president of the court told me that the proceed-
ings of the court martial would be sent ofP on Saturday, the 23rd of
August, which was the day I left home. Their not coming to your
Excellency yet, gives me reason to believe that they are kept back on
purpose, since it is seventeen days since they were to have started.
Being satisfied that I have done my duty to the best of my ability
since I took command of the Rangers, but finding that my character
might be in danger by being misrepresented by some people that would
wish to injure me, I have enclosed a certificate for your Excellency's
information about my conduct for these many years past, and am bold
to say that I can support as good a character as a citizen and a soldier
as any officer in Ohio county. As for the di^ty of an officer, I do not
know that I am a judge; but do think that I can make it appear that
1 have done my duty as well as any officer in the Ranging service, if not
better. Therefore look on the charges alledged against me by Lieut.
Biggs to be Malitious, and do hope when your Excellency comes to take
any review of the whole that you will see that it has been done out ot
resentment.
I conclude, not doubting but you will do justice to
Yours, &c.,
JOHN McCULLOCK.
Governor Lee.
West Liberty, August 25tb, 1794.
Dear Sir:
I was duly honored with your letter by Mr. Williamson. I
must beg leave to trouble you once more with a few lines on different
subjects. As to Indian affairs, which is the common topic with us, we
have had little damage of late — one man was killed on Muskingum
above Wolf creek, on the 15th inst. No damage since.
The detachment of Troops ordered on the river from Harrison, came
on to Charlestown the 3rd inst., and there detained until the llth, on
acconnt of no tools to build block houses on Middle Island, that being
the place they were to take post.
Afler their departure, I have it from good information, that the officer
reported that the contractor could not supply provisions neither at
Charlestown or Middle Island, and instead of remaining at the post
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ordered to, is gone on the MaskiDgum, aad perhaps home to Harrison 1794.
again. Sept. 8th
I take the liberty of enelosing, or rather annexing a copy of provision
receipts given at fiuffaloe, as I have the honour to transact the business
for Mr. Charles Wells, one of the contractors; that in case any report to
the prejudice of Mr. Wells should be sent forward. Tour Excellency
can better judge of the authenticity of such information, which will, if
any, be forwarded through Col. Louther.
I have, &c.,
JOHN CORNELL.
Received August 11th, 1794, ot Chas. Wells, contractor, twenty-one Sept. 8th
hundred and twenty complete rations for the use of my detachment.
JONATHAN COBURN, Ensign.
(A Copy.)
Received Aug. lltb, 1794, of Chas. Wells, contractor, seven hundred
and sixteen complete rations for the use of my detachment on their
way to Middle Island.
JONATHAN COBURN, Ensign.
(A Copy.)
In addition I furnished three barrels of flour, ten gallons of whiskey,
cheese. Bacon, &c.; also one large canoe to assist the transportation to
Middle Island.
I am, &c.,
JOHN CORNELL.
George Jackson to James Wood, Lieutenant-Governor. sept. 9th
I do myself the honor to inform you the riotous party in our sister Harrison
state against the Excise Law seems as if they are disposed to give up county
their violent opposition, and become good citizens, but the truth of this
I am not certain, but was yesterday informed by a gentleman of char-
acter immediately from there, and the officer of Morgantown, who I am
informed are very, scaray, is got home again.
The Indians is, and continues to alarm us very much. In the cource
of last month they killed and took 5 people out about 18 or 20 miles of
Clarksburg, and attacked a man and his family in his house with a very
heavy fler fVom the Indians, but was repolst, Ac, and they have killed
more cattle in our country this season than ever they done of a sum*
mer before.
304
1794.
Sept 9th
CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
I will take the liberty to recommend Mr. Stillwell to your notice, a
gentleman of my acquaintance who is come upon business of Colonel
Lowther's. Any services you can render this gentleman shall be highly
acknowledged by me.
I would thank either of you gentlemen to drop me a line informing
of me when the Assembly is to meet this fall, as I do not no the day,
but have heained it the 2nd Monday in November next. I intend to be
there on the day.
I am, &c.
Sept. 9th
Harrison
county
Geo. Jackson to thb Governor.
I received your letter and proclamation by Express relative to the
rioutous party in Pennsylvania, and am happy to inform you there
appears to bo no Disposition in our parte of this State to use violence
against the Gen'l or State Government or the laws thereof. The great
concern we are in at present, is the crualitys the savages commits upon
our frontiers, &c. In cource of last month they killed and took five
people in about 18 or 20 miles of our Court House and don other damage
considerable. I fell in with a gentleman on Sunday last directly from
Limestone in Kaintucky, who sas Gen'l Scott with his Militia beseged
and took Glasstown, a noted harbor of the Indians — Killed and took 300
of them with the loss of about 70 of our men, and that Gen*l Wain was
within about 4 miles of the town where Scott lay. The truth of this I
expect you will soon be informed of.
I understand the rest of our Western Breathern have received sum of
their money for their Scouts and Rangers.
I am sorry to inform you I am afraid we may suffer by our county
not getting theirs, &c., as good men is hard to procure for our defence,
and them we must have or giv up our country to the Indians until we
have peace with them, &c.
<*
I have, &c.
Sept. 10th
Norfolk
Thos. Newton, Jr., to the Governor.
Having applyed to the Treasurer for the money lent by the Boro. to
supply the French distressed from St. Domingo, we have engaged to
build a work house and depended on being reimbursed for payment.
Tour Excellency will oblige us much by having the amount paid Mr.
Brough.
The Canal will also want the payment now called for, which we shall
also be glad to be paid him.
Yours, &o.
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Thos. Newton, Jr., to the Governor.
1794.
Agreeable to promise, I now write you, the artillery company have Sept. lOth
mounted guard ever since you left us and have engaged for a month. Norfolk
We are at a loss how to supply them with provisions, &c. I have wrote
to Mr. Graves to do it in the same manner he has the labourers hereto-
fore, which you'll please to inform me if right, and they request to
know whether they are to be paid by the U. S. or State.
Two company's of our Militia worked one day on Fort Nelson, but
none of the country have as yet. I shall give every encouragement in
my power to the expediting of the Fort, and,
I am, &c.
Sam. Coleman to the Governor.
The repairs needed to the Capitol again reported.
Sept. 11th
Richmond
Petition of Hugh Caperton to the Governor.
As the business which now comes before you both with regard to its
nature and tendency is a matter of the utmost importance to me, it
ought to be (and I make no doubt but will be the case) discussed with
all that wisdom, reflection and fellow-feeling which becomes so honor-
able a body. If my request, which I am about to make, shall appear
inconsistently with the laws of my country, or with the laws of justice,
I wish it not to be granted ; for if I am not mentally a stranger to my-
self I would not, were it in my power, supersede any of my country's
laws by any measure whatever to serve my own purposes.
With respect to the charges alledged against me, I trust you will seri-
ously reflect from whence they came and the cause thereof I had Col.
Clendenin's certificate to govern me in the affair of what is called the
transfer, and he was Muster-Master. I am fully persuaded that I can
prove there was no kind of transfer. I think the accusation setting
forth the extraordinary transfer of Donnally and others, says that I
received them as soldiers in my company since the 6th day of May,
1792. You may find by the testimony of Col. Donnally that he consid-
ered himself as belonging to my company from the 15th day of March
foregoing, and never knew that he belonged to Morriss' company at all,
and consequently the charge respecting him must certainly be ground-
less. The testimony of Reuben Slaughter amounts to the same effect,
which may be discovered on examination thereof.
You will please also to have Reference to the Testimonies of Eelley
89
Sept. 11th
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1794. and Lacy, who have proved also that they never knew of any kind of
Sept. 11th transfer. Booten and olhers declare to the same purpose.
The testimony given by John Morris to support what is called the
Transfer, is without date and place, and is not taken as the law directs.
I think with his Excellency, that no attention should be paid to such
Depositions, and I trust that your honorable Body will discover the Ille-
gality of such procedure generally ; if so, the Court Martial had no
..proof to govern them in their decision.
The law directs that there shall be at least thirteen commissioned
officers to constitute a Court Martial. Some of those who composed
that by which I was tried wore not commissioned; then surely their
judgement ought to be arrested. If I were a Militia Officer, why not
subject to the commanding Officer of the county ? If a regular, why
tried by inferior Officers? If neither, why tried at all?
As it may be easily discovered, I have not been dealt with according
to Law. I humbly presume your honorable Body will grant me a Re-
hearing, and that at my own expence.
Should this request be allowed me, it will enable me to bring forward
such evidences of my innocence in intentfon, as will not only console me
for what I have suffered, but also, I trust, prove to yourselves that you
did not err in your compliance.
I am, &c.
Sept 11th Geo. W. Smith to John Warden, Esq'r.
An explanation of Dunn & Phillips of the reason of their failure to
render their account of tobacco inspected at Bowler's warehouse accord-
ing to law from October, *92, to October, *93.
Auditor Pendleton's certificate thereto.
Sept 12th James A. Bradley to the Governor.
Surry county Having received Division Orders as late as Friday, the 13th of the
present month, and on account of my being unfortunately out of my
Brigade, I was unable to issue my Brigade Orders for furnishing the
quota required from it until the 18th instant, when I issued them with
all possible expedition — Orders to the several commandants for their
apportionment of men, and directed them to meet at Cabin Point on
Monday next (the 15th instant), from which place I intended (without
I received further orders) to proceed on with them myself to Biehmond,
where I expected to receive further orders.
But with much pain and concern do I advise you of an apparent
mutiny in my Brigade, and am doubtful from the information I have
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received, and part of which, and that too of a very serious nature as I 1794.
conceive, I take the liberty of enclosing to you a copy of a letter from Sept. 12th
the commandant of this county, which I acknowledge to be a true copy;
also a copy of a piece signed *'An Old Soldier," which the bearer of this
drew from the original, this being the day it was set up, and it corres-
ponds with the language of a man in this county, which ho made use of
to two respectable gentlemen of my acquaintance to-day.
He mentioned that if a man complied with the Laws of his country
nothing more could be expected of him, and quoted the 52nd page, sec-
tion 5th of the Congressional law.
The name of this man is Major William Boyce of this county (Surry).
You will examine the letter sent from the commandant of this county,
as also the piece that was this day set up, that I mentioned above. I
had a copy taken. You will find it to correspond with my suspicions,
and unless a change takes place, which will bo more sudden than any-
thing usual, I shall not be able (unless armed with authority and means
to enforce obedience to the requisition, to furnish my quota by the time
I am desired to do. if ever I am.
Mr. William Nicholson who will bear this to you, a gentleman of
information, who I have thought it expedient to send it by with its enclo-
sures, as an express, will inform you of several sircumstances very per-
tinent to the business.
Excuse, if you please, inaccuracies, as I much concerned and write
in immence haste. In your answer to me I will thank you to be very
particular, and advise me how I am to act ; and if I am to inforce your
orders, arms and men I am fearful will bo necessary to move into my
Brificade.
However, you can judge from my letter, it's inclosures, and from the
information Mr. Nicholson can give you what is the situation of this
county, and what he has heard from other counties of my Brigade res-
pecting the business.
With, &c.
While men are not born slaves in 'Virginia, but must like other free Sept. 12th
men be governed by Law and punished accordingly for a breach of the
same; but let no man attempt to acceed the Law in his punishment;
when free men are ordered to begin a march of five hundred miles at
only two day's warning, and that to a cold climate, equip themselves
for such an expedition, to make their service tollerable and their lives
comfortable, therefore, I think they have a right to enquire into the
Datare of the Law by which they are thus to be forced. First, what
oompeosation they are to receive for their services, and secondly, what
penalty is annexed to that Law for not attending the call. Whether
they are to be shot, whether they are to be whip. Whether they are to
m
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1794. be imprisoned, or whether they are to pay a sum of money and how
Sept. 12th much. And I think that those who comply with the Laws of this
country a good citizen. Every man was not born a soldier, so that the
man who pays his fine, complys with the Laws of his country as fully
as he that fights the Battles.
AN OLD SOLDIER.
A true copy.— WILLIAM NICHOLSON.
Sept. 12th Lbmubl Cocke, Col. Commandant, to Qbn. James A. Bradley.
Surry There was a matter happened yesterday, such a one as is not com-
mon in this part of the world, and God forbid that there ever should be
such an one again.
Agreeable to orders, Capt. Nathan Jones met his company in order to
have them laid off into Divisions, to furnish his quota of the twenty
men ordered from this county, of which his proportion was three, and
after mustering his men according to appointment when they were
drawn in the ranks and he informed them what he was about to do, a
certain Benjamin Billeo stepped out of the ranks and told the Captain
if he was done his speech he had something to say to the men, and then
told them, all that was for liberty to follow him. After that the Cap-
tain had about 9 or ten men left him.
They then proceeded to enroll themselves, and positively forbid the
captain to draw for his men that was wanting to do their duty, even
after their directing it to be done, at his peril, and would not even suf-
fer him to set down their names unless they first examined them, to
know whether they had directed it to be done or not ; but the bearer
hereof, Mr. William Nicholson, can inform you more particularly about
the different scenes of their manners, as he was there in person a great
part of the time, but shall be able to make you a full return of it on
Monday next, as the captain hath informed me he shall have his report
made out by that time.
I have, &c.
A true copy acknowledged by
JAMES A. BRADLEY.
September 12th, 1794.
Sept 12th Daniel Bbdinger to James Wood, Lieutenant-Governor.
Norfolk Agreeable to promise I herewith transmit to you sundry papers, which
will I trust place in a proper light the charges Mr. Hammond has been
pleased to bring against us. These papers are chiefly relative to trans-
actions which occurred during the stay of the Frigate Doedalas in our
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harbour. But about three weeks ago, another Frigate (Thetis perhaps) 1794.
sent her boats to this place for water and obtained it without difficulty, Sept. 12th
as will be made to appear by the certificates of several respectable char-
acters, which shall be forwarded in a few days.
I am, &c.
Reubbn Qborge to the Qovbrnor and Council. Sept. I2th
I am sorry to inform you that on the night of the 5th of June, 1794, Henrico
I had the misfortune to have thirteen muskets and bayonets and twenty-
eight cartridge-boxes, belonging to the public, burnt in the house of Mr.
James Heron. I had them stored in the lumber house of the said Heron,
thinking they might be more secure than taking them to the country,
as I gave them out to the men only as they paraded in uniform ; there-
fore, as it was unforeseen accident, I hope that your Honours will release
me by giving me credit on my receipt, which you have, for fifty stand
of arms (for the said guns, &c., burnt).
I have a part of the barrels, bayonets and locks, which I will return
when directed. The reason I have not got the full number is, that
before I knew of the fire, they had been taken away by person or per-
sons unknown to me.
Therefore, the petitioner begs leave to subscribe himself, &c.
J. Marshall to the Governor. Septisth
I enclose you a statement made by the Captain ol the Artillery com- Richmond
pany of this town of the articles required for the preservation or use of
the artillery under his care.
I have, &c.
Sir:
I take the liberty of addressing you on the state of the artillery
under my care. The wheels and axle-trees are worn out; no harness.
I shall want three pair of strong harness, three hundred of gun
powder, 150 round and double-headed shot, 4 lbs., 150 canisters and shot
to fit them, 300 tubes, 2 copper ladles, and 2 copper hammers, one am-
munition wagon with 4 harness, 60 swords, 10 taints, and 10 camp-ket-
tles. I wish to have everything in order that when, I am called for I
may be ready.
I have, &C.,
A. QUARRIBR, Captain of Artillery.
General Marshall, September 6th, 1794.
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1794. William Nelson to the Governor.
Sept. 13th Intercedes for the pardon of John Vaiden, convicted of horse-stealing
Richmond in the District Court, on the plea of weakmindedness.
Sept. isth Charles Hay to Lieutenant-Governor James Wood.
Richmond The printing of the Bevised Code of Laws pursuant to an act of as-
sembly passed at the October session, 1792, is nearly completed, and I
believe will be finished before the meeting of the General Assembly in
November next; but before it is concluded, I must solicit the advice and
instructions of the Executive respecting some difficulties which have
occurred in the business.
One of the laws passed in 1792, is entitled "An act for reducing
into one the several acts concerning executions, and for the relief of
Insolvent debtors." This law was to continue in force only until the
1st of January, 1794, but as it is one of those which was submitted to
the Assembly by the Revisors, and contains a variety of matter of great
and general importance to the Community, I presume it was intended
vo form a part of the Code.
At the last session it was repealed, and re-enacted with two or three
alterations of considerable Consequence. This law is also a temporary
one. By the act for the republication of the Laws, I am bound to have
the Acts of 1792 printed as they were then passed, without regard to
anything which may have since taken place; but if this is done with
respect to the act above mentioned, it is evident that many inconve-
niencies may result from it. I hope, therefore, that the executive vrill
say whether I shall leave it out of the Code altogether, or have it prin-
ted with a note that it has been repealed, and referring to the act repeal-
ing it, or whether I shall substitute in lieu of it the act of 1793 on the
same subject.
The Laws passed in 1792 for regulating the militia, for r^ulating the
inspections of Tobacco, and of flour and bread; concerning Juries, &c;
concerning the fees of certain officers; for ascertaining the salaries of
the officers of civil Government, and to oblige vessels in certain cases to
perform Quarantine, were severally amended by acts passed at the last
session.
The Executive will perhaps think it proper that these acts should be
printed with those passed in 1792. If this should be their opinion, they
will be pleased to give me instructions to that Effect.
I have, &c.
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The qiMttioBs stas<si I7* Mr. flar 1^ ih^ Exm«:xit«l os 1 W o^Wr «Me :^<(f<t. UHIi
ot this gfcegc reiaie rmtbcr w 9Bb»<^e^ o( «xpedM»CT tkaa Wifrftl ittqwfV>
Win it be expedictit ior 1^ £x<c«liT>e 10 dinem tW <4Mi: %>l Ik^ikm^ tM
dele^ales u> deparc isouaeradiT ^>ai Uieir oriers. ior iW fHtT^'H^ «if
obsenriAc eonsisKiMj in the pnbikaiioB cf the Lakwti?
I snppoee it would K& iMv-tf^n-. ^m theff«^>T^ think that the iTOTt^rvor
and Coaseil b^t, vith crcat prv^vrietr, diriMi the iiTiair ^^^ <^ l«92t^
alluded to hj Mr. Hay. to be printM in lieo at ihe dead oae of 17^
and that the other arts ennmeraied bT hioL eoaeied in 17^ aini aiended
in 1793. ought to be engiafteid into the Code in the K>nn in which they
came last &om the hands of the le^:tslatiine^
JAMES INNK^v
BiLBT H. Avert t>l> the Govee^or. :^«c I4ih
Having been near six weeks confined by an indisposition, pr^TetiU me Wilk^ber
from being acquainted with the sentiments of the people of Surry, "
It gives me pleasure to hear that thoi»e ot Prince George are n»ady to
defend their Laws, and that they may be always so, is my sincere wish,
I am sorry that I cannot comply with your request of seeing General
Bradby UMlay. being unable to travel that distance, but hope to see him
to-morrow at Cabin PoinU when I will do everything in ray power to
bring them to a sense of their duty.
I beg you will accept my best wishes for the recovery of your lady
and son.
I have, Ac.
Willis Wilson to B. G. Bradbt or Colonel C-ocke, Sept. iMh
Asking for the exemption of Jesse Clark from military service in tbo
army being nused for the march to Pennsylvania, on account of an old
wound received in war of the Revolution.
William R. Fleming to thb Governor. Sept. iMh
Recommends Dr. James Carter for a snrgeon^s position in the army Hock l^tlo
about to march against the insurgents in Pennsylvania. /
Jonathan Clark to Jambs Wood, Lieutenant-Governor, St>pt» I5th
I received yours of the Ist and 5th instant, and immodiately com- Jfl!
plied with their contents. W^l
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1794. General Blackwell writes me (8th inst.) that he expected to be com-
Sept. 15th plete in a few days. That some of his regiments were ready, but that
from the deranged state of the militia in some of the counties, he could
not have his quota in readiness so soon as he could have wished. Gen-
eral Mason not being at home when the express was at his house, I have
not been informed as to his forwardness. 1 have just heard that a letter
from General Williams to me is in the county. I flatter myself that
(one county excepted), Lis brigade is ready, and am in hopes some of
bis companys are in motion, tho* cannot say with certainty that this is
the case. The regiment in this county furnished its proportion mostly
of volunteers, and I have just been informed are to move on Wednes-
day.
I sent an express to General Guerrant immediately on receiving your
commands, and he writes me that some of his family were so extremely
sick when he feceived my orders for furnishing his brigade quota, that
several days elapsed before he could possibly attend to the orders, but
says that he had proceeded on the business, and that now nothing on
his part shall be wanting in having his quota ready as soon as possible.
I have been to Fredericksburg, and find that the troop of cavalry
does very little exceed twenty, exclusive of officers. There are very
few in General Guerrant's Brigade, and General Blackwell writes me
that the troop in his Brigade is very far from being complete, but that
he had not procured a return of its real strength. There seems to be
an exceeding backwardness in some of the counties. Where the fault
lies I cannot say, but I fear that those counties will not furnish their
proportion in time.
When Mr. Lary was at my house on his way above, I directed him to
see me on his return, if not been more than four or five miles out of his
way, if so far.
With, &c.
Sept. 15th James River Company.
Resolved, That public notice be given by the clerk that the annual
general meeting of the James River Company on the first Monday in
October next, be held at the Eagle Tavern in the city of Richmond, and
a request be added, that the meeting may be full as the triennial elec-
tion of a president and directors then takes place agreeable to Law.
Resolved, That the sum of ten pounds on each new share be paid to
the company's treasurer on the first day of October next.
Extract from the minutes.
ROBERT POLLARD, Clk.
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PoTOMACK Company. ^794.
The stock holders of the Potomack Company are required to pay to Sept. 15th
William Hartshorne, Treasurer, twelve pounds sterling on each share
by them held on or before the firat day of September next.
By order of Directors,
WILLIAM UARTSHORNE,
Alexandria, July 16, 1794. Treasurer.
Requisitions on State Subscriptions for the Respective Canals:
Potomack £12 ster'g on 100 shares - - - - - $5,333 33
James River £10 com. on 100 shares 3,333 33
Dismal Swamp £9 curr. on 50 shares 1,500 00
910,166 66
S1,000 are supposed still unpaid of a former requisition from
the Potomack Company 1,000 00
$11,166 66
Daniel Carroll & Gus F. Scott, Committee, to the Governor, sept. I6th
It is with great concern we address you on a subject which has Washington
thrown the affairs of the city into great perplexity. Resting upon the ^^^^
Donation of your State as ceitain, at or soon after the limited times of
payment we have calculated on our affairs so as now to have no other
Bourse for the payment of our workmen, and unless the whole or a con-
siderable part of the 40,000 Dollars due from Virginia is soon paid the
public buildings must suffer very considerably.
If no other expedient more productive can be adopted we beg you
will interest yourself in procuring from the council an order on the col-
lectors of Fauquier, Loudoun, Fairfax and Price William counties from
whom we may have hopes of receiving not less than seven or eight
thoasand dollars.
We are confident that no exertions will be wanting on your part to
facilitate the payment of this Donation^ when it is recollected how much
the public buildings must be delayed by a disappointment so much un-
looked for on our part
We have, Ac.
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1794. James A. Bradby to the Governor.
Sept. 16th Your favor with its Inclosures by Mr. Nicholson I duly received, and
dated the 13th inst., but not until Sunday the 14th inst., about 4 o'clock;
to which letter and its enclosures I paid due attention. It was too late
in the day for me to attend at church or any other public meeting that
might be in the county, but learning at the same time I rec'd your let-
ter, by the bearer, who was Mr. William fiuffin, a Lieut, in a company
of Light Infantry, that is nearly completed in this county. The cause
of Mr. iiuffin's taking charge of the Letter, was from the apprehensions
there were of the disorderly people that were then in this county, meet-
ing and taking them from Mr. Nicholson — in fact such were the threats.
By Mr. Huffin I was informed, that Mr. Benj. Bilbro and a British
Deserter, one Kelso, partly who opposed the having the men drafted,
had augmented to the number of one or two hundred. Fearful that the
men I had ordered to attend at Cabin Point on Monday (being yester-
day the 15th inst.) from the several counties in my Brigade meeting
with those Insurgents, and perhaps forced to return as they were not
armed, I wrote immediately to an active officer and informed one or two
who were with mc, of the necessity there would be in having a few
armed men at Cabin Point, lest any outrages or abuses might be offered
by those daring and lawless men.
The officers immediately turned out — this being nearly sunset a Sun-
day. I met at the place I had appointed for them to assemble at neit
morning, where I promised to meet them, and proceeded on with them
to Cabin Point.
The officers from their activity (Capt. Faulcon, Lieut. Cocke, and
Lieut. Ruffin,) collected about 40 or 50 men, with the best arms they
could command with a necessary quantity ot ammunition, and I believe
every man would have lost his life before they would have been drove
by the lawless or insulted. But to my great satisfaction, about 12
o'clock on Sunda}^ night, Mr. Nicholson came to my house from the
house of the Commandant of the county, and came through the neigh-
borhood of those outrageous people, and met with one or two of them,
from whom ho was informed the Loaders began to discover their error,
and those they had embodied and enrolled were fast dispersing. I then
thought it unnecessary for the volunteers to proceed any further and
discharged them, and I went on to Cabin Point where I met with two
of the Leaders, Clinch and Bilbro, very penitent indeed, and a number
of their followers — all of whom were countenancing corresponding with
men who bad been acting their unwarrantable part, and solicited to be
drafted, and that they would conform willingly, and whose ever lot it
might turn out to be they would be ready and march when ordered.
The other Gen'l Officers were equally active with Mr. Ruffin in rais-
ing volunteers to suppress the daring business in this county; but per-
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mit me to inform you, that Mr. Ruffin is a very active spirited young 1794.
man, who has behaved as such over since there were men ordered to be Sept. 10th
raised from the Brigade, and was yesterday beating up for volunteers to
join you at Pittsburg, but was not able to enlist or get more than 8 or
10. He manifests a military turn and from his attachment to his coun-
try and his disposition to be in the service, I should be glad he could
have an appointment should it be in your power to give him one, and
say what may be done with the few men he has enlisted. I am hopeful
the thing with us will die away and we shall have no more of it, but
true it is that many have returned from Cabin point home in conse-
quence of your letter, and do not appear to value the disgrace they
bring on themselves by it, provided they can stay at home. I am fear-
ful we shall make but a bad show from this Brigade, but I do assure you
I have done and shall continue to do every thing in my power to have
the quota furnished. I have directed the commander of the troops at
Cabin point to continue at that place until Friday morning, by which
time, I expect the several counties apportionment will be there if they
ever intend to come, when I shall direct them to proceed on to Winches-
ter unless otherwise ordered by you, and on that head I wish to be par-
ticularly advised. Major Williams, of Pr. George, I had appointed to
take charge of this Brigade's quota, but I rec'd a letter from him yes-
terday that he was too ill to perform the Tour and that he would if he
could resign. That I would not allow him to do at any rates. If he is
too unable to perform the Tour, inform me if I must order the Troops
on under the command of the Eldest Captain, or order out another
Major and let him go after the Troops with all possible expedition.
I caused everything to remain peaceably yesterday at Cabin Point,
but very much to the dissatisfaction of many respecting those Leaders
in this county, and unless somethi:ig is done with them — some example
is made of them — it will be discouraging to men to do right. It can be
proved that they have bought powder, &c. j imbodied themselves; were
setling preliminaries, and going on rapidly ; but they at last found they
would not have money and sense to carry it on, and with all was a little
frightened. And this Mr. Kelso ought immediately, I think, to be got
and treated according to Law, which will, if done, swing him, as it will
also do the other two men. Mr Kelso is the British Deserter.
I am in hopes you will excuse my not having wrote to you on this
subject earlier, but I wished to get everything fixed before I did so.
I have, &c.
Daniel Morgan to the Governor. Sept. I6th
Id consequence of my orders to Rendezvous at Winchester on the Winchester
15th, the Troops of Dark's Brigade assembled; but having neither arms,
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1794. aramunitian, or any kind of military stores, I thought it best to fur-
Sept. 16th lough the men till next Monday, which will bo the 22n(l. This day, Mr.
Fisber, a conductor of stores, arrived at this place with an amount of
stores coming on which will bo here in a few days, which will be ample,
except arms and ammunition, which is the very thing needful in our
present situation. In the waggons under his care is 400 stand of arms
and no ammunition. We are not informed of any more coming on. We
expect 1500 stand from New London — the total amount is 1900 stand.
We are not sure of any more from Philadelphia.
I therefore wish the Executive of Virginia to send us a further sup-
ply of 3,000 stand of arms, with a proportionable supply of ammunition.
These supplies will be highly necessary for the salvation of our Govern-
ment, as the people in the frontier of Maryland is getting into large
bodies, in order to favor the designs of the insurgents. Col. Carrington
writes you fully on these matters. However, they are throwing up
works round the magazine in Frederick Town in order to defend it.
This is what I feared, and what I could have prevented if I had been
supplyed with arms and ammunition in time. No time ought to be lost
in furnishing the supplies.
I have, &c.
Sept 16th Edward Carrington to James Wood, Lieutenant-Governor.
Winchester I have just received the invoice of military stores on their way from
Philadelphia to this place. Others are mentioned as being about to bo
sent, but no invoice thereof is sent. The stores coming on have with
them only four hundred stand of arms. These then are the only sup-
ply we can depend on being here in time for the armament destined
against the insurgents.
We are told the commissioners have returned to Philadelphia, and
that the result of the reference to the people from the committee of con-
ference is not expected to be favorable. In addition to this circum-
stance, troubles are rising in the upper parts of Maryland and Penn-
sylvania below the Alleghany.
Upon the whole, it is the opinion of (xcneral Morgan, and in it, I
under the fullest conviction join him, that it will be best, nay that every
principle of prudence and good policy dictates that we ought to rest the
arming of the Virginia militia upon the National arms, so far as New
London and the four hundred already announced from Philadelphia fall
short. Should they be rendered unnecessary, they will not bo issued,
and no inconvenience will be felt but the expence of transportation,
which will accrue to the United States.
The General and myself do therefore unite in our application for three
thousand stand of arms, accoutrements, and a proportiODate quantity
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of ammanition to be forwarded from the State magazine at Columbia to 1794.
thia place immediately. Major Langbam comes with this in order to Sept 16th
obtain jour order to the keeper of the stores, and to see them off.
Waggons are sent from here that there may be no delay.
I shall immediately write to Philadelphia to press, that a sufficient
supply be forwarded. The appearances however are such that it would
be risking too much to place the success of our armament upon that
proapect, while the certainty within oi;r reach at Columbia can be re-
sorted to.
Confident that our application will be complied with, we have incurred
already all the expence of transportation by sending down the wagons
which will be at Columbia by the time Uajor Langbam can get to that
place with the order of the Executive.
I have, &c.
Hon. Gren'l Wood, Lt.-6ov. of Virginia:
Accounts from Maryland are such that wo cannot even be certain
that the stores would get here in safety. 1 think it would be well not
to make the contents of this letter public.
Daniel Bbdinqbr to Gbnbral Wood. Sept. i7th
The inclosed are the certificates alluded to in my letter of the 12th Norfolk
inst., which I hope will be sufficient to do away the imputations we stand
charged with.
I am, &c.
Portsmouth, Sep. 10, 1994.
Being informed that complaint has been made by the British Minister
to the Secretary of State, and from him to the Governor of this State,
that the people of Norfolk and Portsmouth have been guilty of inhos-
pitality to seamen of the British Navy, in refusing them supplies of
water, I do hereby certify and declare, so far as the matter comes within
my knowledge, that the charge is unfounded in truth, and that it has
been a very gross misrepresentation to that Minister.
I well know that those people have had, and still have an impartial
access to every public well in this Town, and that they have been offered
water from a private one that would afford from one to two hundred
Hc^heads a day.
I further know that in the part of Town of my residence we have but
one street well to supply a large number of citizens, and the pump of
that well by the crew of a British Frigate has been kept sucking sev-
eral days to the great inconvenience of the Inhabitants. Tet I am well
assured they were never refused any water it would yield, but have
been aided in procuring supplies thereof as will appear by a certificate
of Samuel Davies, Esquire.
WILLIS WILSON.
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1794. Norfolk County, Town of Portsmouth, Sept. 10, IIM,
Sept. 17th I hereby certify that Colonel Willis Wilson did apply to me about the
middle of Au/^U9t last, with a young man of the British Consul's re-
questing that I would furnish a supply of water from my distillery
pumfis to the crew of a British Frigate then below. I informed Col.
Wilson and the j'oung man, that I bad already offered Mr. Thomas
Hamilton water for the purpose upon better terms than it could be pro-
cured on James River. But as Mr. Hamilton had given me no answer,
I had not at that time my pumps in order — that it would take two or
three days for that purpose, and then they would produce a hundred
hogsheads a day.
SAMUEL DA VIES.
Sept. 19th Henry Lee, Governor to General Wood, Lieutenant-Governor.
Boiling By letters which I have received from the Secretary of War since I
Green ^^^^ Richmond, I find the event of resistance or submission still doubtful.
The former is much to be apprehended, and consequently no precaution
on my part will be omitted to meet that issue.
The whole fighting force of the insurgent counties is put down for ray
information, and amount to 16.000. The division of sentiment among
them will greatly diminish this force, and 8 or 9,000 will probably be the
ultimate point they can reach. The}" abound in rifles, and are good
woodsmen. Every consideration manifest the propriety of hurrying the
march of the troops, and I pray your particular attention to this object.
From the sickness of the season and other causes, I fear we shall fall
short considerably, and therefore wish to receive the concurrence of the
Council to the two following proposition**, which will be executed only
in case circumstances should justify the same. The first is to authorize
me to call out two additional regiments of volunteers from the upper
country, to be officered by the militia officers ; and the second is to use
the volunteer militia in the Monongalia District, provided safely from
the Indian enemy is certain.
I am persuaded you and the Council too well know me to suppose I
will resort to these additional moans unless absolutely necessary, and as
the power will bo only eventually used, I hope no difiiculty will occur
in giving the advice suggested.
By the first proposition I shall bo able with celerity to make good
any deficiency in our quota ; by the second I shall be able to furnish
General Morgan with a small useful corps, well acquainted with that
part of the country through which, perhaps, I may determine to pass a
column under his command.
You know, sir, that communications like the present ought not to be
divulged.
I have, &c.
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le following is a statement of the account against the United States 1794.
.rms, &e., lent in the late insurrection : Sept. 19th
Original Loan.
kets and Bayonets, ...... 3,000
ere and Brushes, ..... 400
ket Worms, ....... 500
w Drivers, ....... 150
ridge Boxes, ....... 3,000
•els Oun Powder, ...... 15
of Lead, --..... 19
us of C/artridge Paper, ..... 30
"els of Musket Flints, ...... 5
Qds of Ball and Buck Shot, ..... 1,650
Musket Slings, ...... 3,000
o Cartridge Box Belts, ..... 3,000
Articles returned, and their order.
kets and Bayonets, much defaced, .... 2,943
ridge Boxes, greatly injured, - - - - - 2,571
ket slings, many useless, ..... 1,4G7
ridge Box Belts, much damaged, .... 2,723
Articles now due the State.
kets and Bayonets. ...... 57
;ri<lge Boxes, ....... 429
ket Slings, --..... 1,533
;ridge Box Belts, ...... 277
:er8 and brushci?, ...... 400
ket worms, ....... 500
w drivers, ....... 150
rels of gun powder, ------ 15
\ of lead, ....... 19
ms of Cartridge paper, ----- 30
•els of Musket Flints, ------ 5
nds of Ball and shot, ...... 1,650
ROBERT QUARLES,
Supt. State Arsenal.
William Da vies to the Governor. gept. 19th
expected to have been favored with the decision of the Executive Broadway
1 ray memorial, but have been hitherto disappointed. I have noth-
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1794. ing to add to what is contained in that representation, but that from
fiept. 19th the information of Mr. Brown, Senator from Kentucky, the balance due
to Virginia upon her private account, upon inspecting the book A, to
which the commissioners referred, appeared te exceed that due to Mas-
sachusetts upwards of a million of dollars, tho' in consequence of the
act of apportionment the latter is eventually the greatest creditor in the
Union. I am truly sorry to be troublesome to your Excellency on this
occasion, but as I conceive my claim as founded upon the strictest jus-
tice, I hope to be pardoned for pressing for a speedy decision. It was
my intention to have attended personally before the Executive on its
discussion, but the frequent avocations, which as I understood called
your Excellency from Richmond, added to my own engagements, have
hitherto prevented, and at present an indisposition which confines me
to my house, will still continue to deprive me of that opportunity. As
the matter has been submitted long enough for full investigation, and
as your Excellency I am informed is shortly to be absent from Rich-
mond, I must entreat the favor of a prompt decision. A discount in
my collections either in certificates, warrants, or tobacco will be thank-
fully acknowledged. I hope for a speedy answer, and am. Sir, &c.
Sept. 19th E. Langham TO Jambs Wood.
I have contracted to furnish the post at the Point of Fork with pro-
visions till the 11th day of January next, and have given good security
for the faithful performance of that contract.
I am now called into service at a distance, and can't give my personal
attention at the Point of Fork, but have a careful young man to furnish
provisions in my absence, and it is now goting time to lay in meat to
complete my contract.
Noting the above statement, will you apply to the Hon*ble the Ex-
ecutive, and if you think it reasonable, give me your aid therein to ad-
vance two hundred and thirty dollars, which will be sufficient for about
two months' rations — meaning payment for about two months. This
would enable my young man to lay in the provisions, and make my
mind easy on that score while absent. As I have given good security,
I think there could be no impropriety.
Respecting the military stores applied for to arm the Virginia Detach-
ment, assure the Board that every attention in my power shall be given
them, not only in the field, but also for their safe return.
I have, &c.
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321
Thomas Newton, Jr., to the Governor.
•
I rece'd your Excellency's favor by Mr. Brough. The artillery still
do duty at the Fort, though soma of them have refused, and as this was
a requisition of yours, I consider such as liable to ten dollars fine under
our militia Law, and shall be glad of your opinion on this case as I wish
tx> compel such men to duty. I was down in the Quarantine lookout
boat on Friday and Saturday, when two British Frigates arrived, which
now make four lying in the mouth of this River. What may be the
cause of so many coming here at a time, we must Wait with patience to
know, but have heard that the Sun's crossing the line is the reason
given.
We much want a person to take charge of Fort Nelson. I think a
subaltern and 24 men too few for it, and conceive that an officor of ex-
perience and rank is necessary there with at least one hundred men. I
am sorry to inform your Ex*cy that the work goes on slowly, and I
think it will not be finished by volunteer labourers. Our pilots do not
pay that attention to the proclamation I could wish. Yesterday one
took a capt of a Brig from Jamaica and brought him up. I could wish
the Law inflicted a penalty on such pilots. The accounts from Jamaica
are alarming. The sickness there rages to a great degree, but we have
been very fortunate in the vessels which have arrived — their all being
healthy. We have reports of its being very sickly in Baltimore also,
and Charleston, S. Carolina, but not so alarming as to prevent inter-
course with them.
Should any appearance of danger come to my knowledge, I will
inform your Ex'cy. I still shall continue the lookout boat, unless your
Ex*cy and council shall direct otherwise.
I am, Ac,
1794,
Sept 2Ut
Norfolk
John Cropper, Jr., to the Goverkor.
He^.224
Accidentally meeting with lir. J. Gootee, the \jet^reT^ on bin way to AAmnMw;
Richmond, I inform yoo that your favor ^directing me to go to NoHblk
and aeqaaintiDg me that I might probably see you there; came to baiMl
15 days ago ; that next day the ague and fever seized me, and thai I am
but JQBt now potting it off. Too have do doubt received a letter fifjm
me telling the Executive that it appears to me to be no use for me to
go to see the deUnqoeDts withooi process* to ael apoo.
Tour letters commonly come to band mx montiM afcer diUe by pone
I wonder who ia to reioiborve the poalAge.
Send any coMiandn or leiten by the bemrer, ibey'Il eome mie with'
out expeoee.
lam. Ac.
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1794. William Lindsay to thb Governor.
Sept. 28d On Sunday last arrived in Hampton Roads the British Frigate
Collector's Quebec, commanded by Rogers, & a Spanish Schooner retaken
Norfdk ft*om a French Privateer by said Frigate.
The schooner is loaded with Flour and is reported in distress. Ap-
plication has been made to know whether the Schooner can be brought
up into port, repaired or sold here. Her name I have not learnt.
I am, &c.
Sept. 23d Thos. Nelson, Jr., to Qbn'l Wood.
Alexandria I am directed by the Governor to request that you will be pleased to
forward a statement of the Rank of Lieutenant-Colonel Little, of Fair-
fax, & Lieutenant-Colonel Lane, of Loudoun. You will be pleased to
send them to Aiajor-Genoral Morgan, who will of course, forward them
to the Governor, who leaves this place to-morrow morning.
I am, &c.,
Sept. 23d Henry Lbe to General Wood.
Alexandria Your letter of the 19th came to hand last evening, and with its in-
closures is this day transmitted to the War department. The conduct
of yourself and my friends of the council merit eveiy good man^s appro-
bation, and I feel myself particularly thankful for the prompt and perfect
succour given, but I have the pleasure of informing you that the last ac-
counts announce the disturbances in Maryland to have yielded to the
vigorous measures adopted by Governor Lee, of Maryland.
The State arms shall be taken proper care of and returned with our-
selves. My letters of last evening indicate progress to the expedition,
but nothing yet is known of the ultimate decision of the Insurgents.
Present me with great regard to all around your green table.
Your, &c.
Sept. 23d Henry Lbe to Lieutenant-Governor Wood.
General Morgan by a letter received from him this Day, is Bclicitous
for the Adjutant-General to join his Detachment I have written to the
General and Col. Morgan that with the concurrence of yourself and
council, his request shall be granted.
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Be pleased to Bignifj by the first opportunity to Colonel Morgan yonr 1794.
will. Sept. 23d
I learo with ^reat pleasure that the 3rd Division has lurnished more
than its quota, and that the men are in high health and spirits. I ob-
served the most animated oonduct through the country whereon I have
passed, and therefore am persuaded that I shall not find it necessary
to recur to the expedient proposed in my last, yet it may be wise to vest
the power.
I am, &c.
Edward Carrington to Libutbnant-Govbrnor Jambs Wood. Sept 24th
Having upon previous occasions given you from report, disagreeable Winchester
news respecting a spirit of insurgency in the upper parts of Maryland,
it behooves me now to give you the result of my immediate presence for
three days at Hagerstown — the very seat of the alleged mischief.
I arrived at that place with Col. Moses Hunter, Major Stephenson and
Capt. Glen, of Berkeley, who were kind enough to go over with me on
the 17th Instant. It was then a conceded point by the Friends of Gov-
ernment that the insurgents had complete ascendancyy and that nothing
could be attempted with them before the arrival of a body of Troops —
about 800 which were expected from Frederick Town, and had been
ordered up by the Governor for the particular purpose of suppressing in-
surgency.
Liberty poles were standing at Williamsport and sundry other places,
that at Hagerstown had been cut down, but apprehensions were felt
that a party would again invade the town to replace it. We imme-
diately set about to convince them that there must be a mistake as
to the superiority of the insurgents, and we declared that we would cut
down the Liberty Poles if the people of the place did not set about it.
The effect was that by Thursday evening, the 18th, their insignia of an-
archy were all felled, and about twenty citizens armed with our pistols,
and such others as could be gotten, went out that night in quest of
what were called officers and leaders of the Insurgents. On Friday
morning they returned with about 20 including those characters, & be-
hold no followers could be found to render the operation at all danger-
ous. On Friday a called Court was setting the whole day examining
and committing to jail, which business was renewed on Saturday when
we left the place as free from active insurgency as the city of Rich-
mond.
In the evening of Friday, General Bailey with the Frederick Militia
and three Troops of horse arrived, but the Monster had been previously
destroyed by the natural force of the place which ought sooner to have
acted.
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1794. Thus endeth the first chapter of lamentations of the people of Kagers-
Sept. 24th town.
I hope the Governor who I have heard arrived there on Saturday
will commence the second by instituting the necessary enquiries.
Would that it will end in the breakage of those officers who neglected
their duty. I very much suspect that the troubles in Pennsylvania be-
low the Alleghany are nearly of the same complection. The disaftected
in both places are composed of stupid Germans and the foreigners who
were tories in the Revolution.
I am, &c.,
You may make this letter as public as you please, but do not let it go
into the papers.
P. S. — The people of Morgan Town and the Vicinity have come to
Resolutions declarative of their determination to support Government.
Our armament will go forward.
Sept. 24th John McCullock to the Governor.
West This comes to let you no that I got here safe, but have the mortifica-
Liberty ^^^^ ^^ inform you that the Indians have done Mischief in different parts
of our frontiers while I was at Richmond. They killed three children,
and wounded two others, leaving one of them scalped alive, and took
their mother prisoner, and wounded their father, who made his escape,
and is like to get over it. This mischief was done in Ohio county about
twelve miles of Wheeling, and on the 6tb of this instant. And they
took one man prisoner on the west side of Ohio near Wheeling, not
long since, and have killed a man near the mouth of Little Beaver
Creek. I cannot give you so satisfactory an accotint as I could wish
about the troubles in this country, but have reason to believe they will
end without bloodshed. Our county has been, I am told, in some con-
fusion, but it appears it is all over and the people seem to be generally
disposed to be still.
We have just received information by Lieut. Peter Gayson that is
just from foi*t Washington, that General Wayne has had an engagement
with the Indians, and has took one hundred scalps with the loss of one
hundred and twenty-five men killed and wounded, and our army made
the enemy Retreat. We have had accounts that the Oorn*planter has
ordered the officer that commands the fort at Lebeuf, fifteen miles from
Presqulle, to move immediately off, or he should have to move him.
I hope that our government will exert their powers against the In-
dians and the British forces about the Lakes, as it is said that oar
army lay in sight of the British garrison that is on the Maumee, for
two or three days before the Battle with the Indians*
I have nothing more, but conclude with esteem,
Your, tto.
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Thomas Nbwton, Jr., to the Governor. 1794.
On receiving the enclosed report, I had Capt. Ainsworth arrested for Sept 24th
the penalty incurred under the Quarantine Laws. It appears to me Norfolk
from the information he received, that he has been led into the error.
He appears fully convinced that he has done wrong and is sorry for it.
I considered it my duty to act as I have done — the case being of a public
nature. I conceive I have no right to dismiss the suit without your
consent, and await your directions therein. For my part I freely forgive
him. His crew were in perfect health.
Your, &c.
Governor Lee to the Lieutenant-Governor. Sept. 25th
I have had two communications with the President and Directors of Alexandria
the Bank of Alexandria on the subject committed to me by the Execu-
tive. They have manifested the best disposition to accommodate the
commonwealth, but from the situation of their funds, and the prassing
daily demands of the stockholders for loans, they have declared to me
the projected loan cannot possibly now be granted. I hope you will
continue to prevent sale of our shares by some means or other.
I received last evening orders to join the army forthwith, & to move
forward towards the enemy — intelligence from the insurgents as late as
the 13th having manifested that compulsion must be resorted to to pro-
cure submission to law.
All my expectations of soon seeing you fail entirely. Farewell.
Mr. Oster to the Governor. Sept. 25th
Being informed that an English Frigate has entered into Hampton Norfolk
Road with two prizes taken from the French, I in my quality of Vice
Consul of the French Republic request your Excellency to order that
this Frigate may depart immediately from Hampton Road, and also
from the limits, as it is expressed in Article the XVII of the Treaty of
Friendship and Commerce between France and the United States.
This Frigate not having been forced by any danger to take refuge in
that River, your Excellency may well judge that she ought not to have
entered there, and consequently that she can not be suffered to remain
there without infringing the Treaty.
I am, &C.
326 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
1794. Commonwealth vs. David — Record.
Sept. 25th At a Court of Oyer and Terminer held for King William County, the
19th day of July, 1794, for the trial of two negro Slaves — one Polley, the
property of Drury Ragsdale, and Davy, the property of Wm. Dao-
dridge for Felony.
Carter Braxton, Jr., Gent., who prosecutes in this Court on part of
the Commonwealth, filed an information against the said Polly and
Davy. Be it remembered that on the 19th day of July, iu the year of
our Lord, 1794, that Davy, a slave, the property of Wm. Dandridge, and
Polley, a slave, the property of Drury Ragsdale, on the — day of in
the year of our Lord, 1794, felloniously and with ill intent, did prepare, ex-
hibit and administer medicine or poison contrary to the peace and dig-
nity of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the said Carter Braxton,
Jr., Attorney for the Commonwealth in the county aforesaid, prays the
judgment of this Worshipful Court upon the premises according to
Law. Whereupon the Court proceeded to examine sundry witnesses as
well on behalf of the Commonwealth as the prisoner at the Bar. Od
consideration whereof, the Court are of opinion that the prisoner, Polley
is guilty of the charge in the indictment mentioned, and for that offence
it is ordered that she bo hanged on Friday, the 22d day of August next.
It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that other proof and cir-
cumstances may be had, it is ordered that the said Davy be remanded
to the Goal of this county for further trial, & that the Sheriff do sum-
mon a Court to meet for that purpose.
At a Court of Oyer and Terminer hold for King William County, the
26th day of July, 1794, for the trial of a negro slave, Davy, the property
of William Dandridge, for Felony.
Carter Braxton, Jr., who prosecutes in this Court on behalf of the
Commonwealth, filed an information against Davy. Whereupon the
Court proceeded to examine sundry witnesses as well on behalf of the
Commonwealth as the prisoner at the Bar. On consideration whereof,
the court are of opinion that the prisoner is Guilty of the charge m the
indictment mentioned, and for that offence it is ordered that he be
hanged on Friday, the 29th day of August, at this Court House.
Test:
ED. BERKELEY, Clerk.
Sept. 25th Petition.
To his Excellency Henry Lee, EsqV, Governor of Virginia, in council:
The petition ot the subscribers of King William county court
and others, humbly sheweth : That at a court of Oyer and Terminer
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held for the said county, on the nineteenth of July last past, to-wit, in 1794.
the year 1794, David, a negroe man slave, a prisoner committed on sus- ^pt. 25th
picion of preparing, exhibiting, and administering poisonous medicines,
was arraigned on information of the public prosecution charging him
with that crime; and it appearing that further evidence might be pro-
cared, he was remanded for a further trial, notwithstanding that the
prisoner had pleaded not Guilty to the charge. Witnesses had been ex-
amined, and an opinion of the court had been partly taken, when one
of the Justices conceived the evidence insufficient to prove the charge.
Bat upon further evidence to the court being afterwards introduced, the
court did remand the prisoner David to jail.
And on another day, to-wit, on the twenty-sixth day of July afore-
said, at another court of Oyer and Terminer, hold for the trial of the
said slave, he was condemned on similar information ; but your petition-
ers being advised that Doubts have arisen respecting the legality of the
said second trial, beg leave to state the above circumstances to your
Excellency in council, that if it should be your opinion that the said
second trial was had contrary to Law, the execution of the prisoner
may be respited until a further day, (the same being appointed for Fri-
day the twenty-ninth day of August, 1794).
And your petitioners as in duty bound will ever pray, &c.
BenJ*n Temple, Robert Pollard, Thomas Nelson, John Eoane, Jr.,
James Quarlos; Carter Braxton, att'y for King William county; James
Johnson, D. Sheriff; Drur}* Ragftdalc, Lewis Blake, Tiilly R. Wise, John
Warden, John Drewry, Thomas Ellett, John Whitworth, Aiatthew Glenn,
James Smith, Anthony Bron, John Pomphry, Thomas Littlepage.
West Point, 19th Sep., 1794.
Dear Sir,
Enclosed you will receive a transcript of the record of King
William county court, on the subject of the slave now under sentence of
death in the prison of said county. This is furnished to the council in
consequence of their request that the same should be laid before them.
Some doubts have been suggested with respect to the legality of trying
Davy a second time, when the first court of Oyer and Terminer which
sat on his trial, gave no decision or conclusive opinion — inferring that it
is the duty of a court of Oyer and Terminer to hear and determine
whenever convened: so having pronounced nothing as to Davy, be was,
and ought to have been, by consequence of their silence, liberated from
his confinement.
From that tenderness in favor of Life which the law inculcates, and
from an anxious wish that the court's proceedings resulting from my
advice should be corrected, if erroneous or illegal, I represented the
business to court as developed to you, and requested for the tranquility
of my mind that they would sign the statement of the case already
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1794. transmitted to the Executive, praying that if there was any illegality
Sept. 25th in the condemnation of Davy, that he might be pardoned. It was very
foreign from my intention, and from that of the court, too, I know, to
intercede for a pardon from any idea of Davy's innocence, nor do I con-
sider that the cavils made against the legality of the court's proceedings
are well founded. They originated, I hope, from humanity; but they
are unsupported by reason, and had the authors of them adverted to
the record, and not been misled by false relations, I suspect nothing of
these doubts would have so far impeded the course of Justice. The
first information, you will observe, alleges a charge of preparing, ex-
hibiting, and administering, &c. The latter alleges a charge only of
preparing and exhibiting poison.
I am, &c.,
CARTER BRAXTON, Jr.
8ept. 25th Petition op Sarah, negro woman slave of Ellyson Young.
To the Hon. the Governor and Council of the Commonwealth of Vir-
ginia :
The petition of Sarah, a negro woman slave of Ellyson Young, lately
condemned in the county court of Prince Edward, under the charge of
having feloniously administered poison to her mistress Elizabeth Young
and Judith Young, humbly sheweth that your petitioner had always
supported a good character as a dutiful and obedient slave ever since
she belonged to her said mistress, as mentioned above, which has been
for many years past. That your petitioner was never suspected by her
said mistress, or any other person for administering poison or combining or
confederating with any person in administering poison until the pres-
ent charge. That there was no positive or presumptive evidence
against her, except what is set forth in the copy of the record thereto
annexed, which said confession therein mentioned was extorted from
your petitioner with the promise of being set at liberty, which your
petitioner humbly conceives insufficient to convict her, and hopes that
she will meet with a pardon from your hands, and as in duty bound
will ever pray, &c.
Signed by the following persons:
G. Green, John Caldwell, Jr., T. Watkins, Archibald McRae, C. Tay-
lor, John Watson, Thomas Molloy, D. Sims.
I do approve of the within petition, &c.
PETER LE GRAND, (Judge.)
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Disbursements and Discounts made at the Treasury by Jacqueline 1794.
Ambler, treasurer, from the Ist of July, 1794, to the 30th of Septem- Sept. 25th
ber inclusive, Dated since 1st of March, 1787:
Warrants payable out of the aggregate Fund,
Judges' Salaries, expenses of courts, &c.,
For salaries to officers of civil government,
To commissioners and agents, ....
On the contingent Fund, .....
In favor of Poto. and James River companies,
To the Directors of the public buildings, -
For the western defence, - - - - - '
For the Lunatic Hospital, .....
For expences of public warehouses,
For reimbursement of interest to stockholders.
In favor of pensioners, .....
Advances made for the Greneral Grovernment,
40,422 43
Dated prior to the 1st of March, 1787 :
Military. — Militia certificates and warrants for supplies, - 54,422 24
$94,844 67
$7,995 09
8,960 53
6,099 63
878 85
4,289 08
1,222 23
320 78
1,611 68
1,333 33
182 55
137 82
220 00
7,170 86
Capt. Tarpley Webb of the boat Yenus, appointed as a lookout boat Sept. 25th
to prevent the infectious diseases prevailing in the West Indies, &c.,
bein^ brought into the state, reported that he spoke the Brig Hope on
the — day of — , 1794, and informed the Capt. (Ainsworth) that he had
the Governor's proclamation and the Superintendent of Quarantine's
orders to direct all vessels to stop below the fort to be examined as to
their health.
After this, he discovered a boat moving up the river, which he sus-
pected belonged to the Brig Hope, and which he proceeded to and
hailed, when he found his conjectures to be true, and the Capt. informed
him he was coming up to town. Capt. Webb says that he informed
Capt. Ainsworth the consequences, who told him that the Consul had
been on board his vessel, and that he might go where he pleased. Afler
this Capt. Webb told Capt. Ainsworth if he would come alongside he
would read to him the Grovernor's proclamation, on which Captain Ains-
worth answered he had got so far, and should proceed.
Next morning Capt. Webb found Capt. Ainsworth in town at Mr.
Whittle's coun^ng-house, where he spoke to him on the occasion, when
he told Capt. Webb so many boats were speaking to him that he was
not obliged to know who he was. Mr. Whittle's clerk spoke light of
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^794.' the case, and told Capt. Ainsworth that nothing could he done to him.
Sept 2.)th Capt. Ainaworth spoke nothing disrespectful in his conversation, and
has since said that it was Capt. Hamilton who told him he might go
where he pleased, and not the Consul.
Report taken before me,
THOMAS NEWTON,
Supt. Quarantine.
Sept. 30th Governor Lee to Colonel Cockb.
Having not time to write to you fully, I must refer ^'ou to my letter
to Gen. Bradby, and I must entreat you to unite with him at once in
exertions to stop the infamous temper displayed by a few oi the people
of Surry the other day. It disgraces our common country and is preg-
nant with mischief of the blackest dye.
Gen. Bradby will communicate to you freely my letter and the latest
news from the insurgents.
[The address of the two following letters can not be determined, but
they are evidently by the same author:]
Sir:
On my way this evening to see my sick wife and take leave of
her for my tour of duty, I met Mr. Nicholson with 3'our letter of the
12th & its enclosures, to all of which I have given due consideration.
To express the deep regret I feel on hearing any occurrence which
carrys with it testimony of any portion of our country being so ignonmt
or 80 wicked as to oppose the laws, is not in the power of my pen, and
the present occasion of all others, I did presume was the most unlikely
to excite such a temper, tor it must be self-evident to all who will think,
that if the people will not support their own constitution or their own
laws, that the equal and happy political condition for which we fought
and conquered, must soon be exchanged for despotism in some shape or
other.
This distressing truth ought to make all who love true liberty to re-
flect betimes, and unite in preserving it, by maintaining inviolate that
established system which so happily protects it in this our land.
Wishing to give to this outrageous little attempt a turn which may
destroy it without the interference of Govt., I beg you to contrive to
get at once twenty volunteers from the county of Surry for the pre.sent
occasion. This you can readily do I am sure by exerting youi-self, es-
pecially as you may promise them particular accommodation from me,
in case you shall find it necessary to enter into such stipulations to pro-
cure the number.
CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS. 331
To give to this attempt proper pretext, I enclose you my letter of the 1794.
9th inst., which circulate by many copies thro* the county, & I also en- '^P^- 30th
close the last intelligence from the insurgents which you must circulate
in like manner. I must leave to-morrow evening, the result of this at-
tempt so far as goes in one day.
At church will be a good opportunity to tr}" its eifect, where pray go, &
I shall wait here for your messenger, which I hope will be sent in secrecy
to me, & in time to get here in the course of the night.
You shall afterwards receive from me orders of another sort if occa-
sion demand them.
Keason with the wrong-headed, and talk to them of the disgrace they
bring on their county, and ask them if they believe the people of Vir-
ginia will permit such indecency and wrong.
I have written letters to Col. Cox, Major Boyce and Mr. Kuffin, all of
which must be sent. The one to Mr. Boyce, the bearer will contrive, as
I wish it to be known only to your confidants that I have as yet heard
of the transaction.
Sir:
The zeal and patriotism displayed by our countrymen in all the
upper eountys render any force from below unnecessary, nor would the
same be received did I not apprehend to refuse the co-operation of the
small detachments required would be unpleasant to our worthy fellow-
citizens as all good and virtuous men must take a pride in yielding their
personal aid towards suppressing the wicked attempt made by the
Pennsylvania insurgents to destroy our Government, and with it to de-
stroy that liberty for which we so nobly fought. If, however, you
should experience a disposition so base as to be indifferent to the
present call, or any set of men so cowardly as to fear the rabble, let
them stay at their homes. Tell them they shall not be received into
the ranks of the gallant defendei's of their country » who are now mov-
ing under Gen. Morgan to vindicate its wrongs, and with whom I shall
soon have the honor of marching, as it is my lot to have been drafted
by the President of the U. States.
At the same time, send to me a list of their names and places of *
abode, specifying the single men and the married men, that they may
be published to their country & otherwise noticed in due season.
332 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
idered,
-
£ 7
10
0
3
2
6
7
6
16
13 4
10
0
2
4
0
1
0
2
6
4
6
18
0
1
3
3
0
1
13
5
1794. Dr. The Second detachment from the Eighth Brigade on an ezpedi-
Sept 30th
St^pt. 30. To cash paid for sundries pr. ac. rendered, - £97 17 Oi
15 Gals. Rum, 10s.,
50 lbs. candles, Is. 3d.,
6 quires paper. Is. 3d.,
500 Bacon, 8d.,
10 lbs. Brown Sugar, Id.^
8 Camp kettles, 5s. 6d.,
1 paper Ink powder, •
1 Lanthern,
1 Butcher's carver,
3 Axes, 6d.,
Spike Gimlet, •
1 cock with key,
50 lbs. Soap, 10}d.,
33 11 0
Admit it will take the Troops
16 days to arrive at Winchester
on the following calculation:
160 Troops at 1 lb. Beef per.
day is 2,560 lbs. at 2id.)
To 2,560 lbs. Flour at 2id.,
40 Gallons Brandy at 4s. 4d., •
Rations issued for 20 men at
Cabin point, left on guard 8
days, - - - 1 13 4
160 lbs. beef at 2}d.
160 lbs. Flour at 2d., - - 16 8
10 quarts Brandy, at Is. Id., • 10 10
60 0 0
Cash paid 322 lbs. Beef at 2 id., - ■ 3 7 1
The hire of 2 waggons 35 days going and re-
turning to Winchester, - - - 40 0 0
26
13
4
21
6
8
8
13
4
£234 15 li
CALBNDAB OP STATE PAPERS. 333
tion to Winchester, in account with Edward Fauleon, Agent, Cr. 1794.
r iz^-=^zz:j— - — - — _=rj=zz=== Sept. 30th
Sept. 30. By Bank Notes, received of GenU Bradley, $450, £135 0 0
130 Gallons Brandy on hand,
at 4s. 4d., • . - 28 3 4
5 Bbls. Flour, at 338. - - 8 5 0
4 Bbls. Com, at 158., - - 3 0 0
39 8 4
By balance, - - 60 6 9J
£234 15 U
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334 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1794. Papers prepared by Governor Lee while waiting orders from Presi-
Sept. 30th dent Washington to proceed with the army to Pennsylvania for the
suppression of the Whiskey Insurrection.
Whereas a few weak, wicked and wrong-headed meh have as tar as
they could, injured the character of our county and disgraced oar
county by refusing to obey the law of the land which governs the
Militia —
We the subscribers anxious to wipe away the stain cast upon our
county, and desirous of proving' to our country that the people of Surry
abhor as they do the late wicked and daring attempt to destroy our
Government and with it our liberty, do hereby voluntarily otfcr our-
selves to serve under Governor Lee, the tour to which he is called and
on the issue of which everything dear to freemen depends.
Sept. 30th Governor Lee to Col. Avery.
While I feel the highest gratification in hearing of the very proper
conduct of your county in their obedience to the late call, I acknowledge
my extreme distress in learning that a different temper prevails in a
part of Surry.
Pray, Sir, unite at once with Gen. Brad by in restoring a right dis-
position, for which purpose I wish you would see him this day. He
will be at the church in Sussex not far from you, and will communicate
to you the last news which I have from the P. insurgents, which I have
not time to mention. As bad men always struggle to make others so, I
fear attempts may be made on your Drafts. To prevent any effect of
this sort, I beg you to tell your worthy lads that I am drafted as well
as themselves, and I mean to march hand in hand with them, leaving
behind me a sick wife and a very sick only son. Tell thom they shall
be well treated, honestly paid and that they will find the excursion as
agreeable as it is honorable and necessary ; and pray write to me your
opinion freely relative to the disposition of the people in Surry.
If we permit our laws to be violated with impunity, farewell to order,
farewell to liberty and all the political happiness we enjoy, and for
which we so prodigally bled and paid.
Oct. iBt Report of Edmund Harrison and Larkin Smith on the condi-
tion OF State Treasury.
The Treasurer being enjoined to close the Public Accounts of his
of&ce on the 30th day of September, annually, we, the underwritten,
(thereto appointed by the Executive) repaired to the Treasury in the
morning of the first of October, in order to ascertain the amount of
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 335
specie, Tobacco, and facilities actually in the Treasury received on pub- 1794.
lie Account, and constituting the balance due thorofrom on the said 30th Oct. let
day of September, 1794.
Having examined and carefully counted and weighed the Specie, we
find it amount to ten thousand two hundred and nine dollars and 19
cents; part of which, viz: the sum of iive thousand four hundred and
ninety-eight dollars 26 cents being the proceeds of the sales of the pub-
lic Tobacco, made under the* direction of the Executive on the 23d of
October, 1793, is reserved as the act directs, to be applied in discharge
of registered aggregate-fund warrants. We tind also on examing the
sales made on the said 23rd of October, 1793, a loss sustained on the
Tobacco then sold, to the amount of four thousand six hundred and
sixty-four dollars and 85 cents. Wo tind likewise, that another sale of
the public Tobacco was made under the direction of the Executive on
the 11th day of July last, on a credit of three months; which Tobacco,
at the rates it was received by Law at the Treasury, amounts to the
sum of eighteen thousand two hundred and seventeen dollars 10 cents.
This sum is to be considered as making a part of the balance due from
the Treasury, as the Tobacco is yet unpaid for. We find also Notes in
the Treasury received since the last sale, viz: for 138 hhds., ghy. 146,
716 lbs. of crop, and 1,291 lbs. nett Transfer; which, at the rates received
by Law, amount to six thousand two hundred and eighty-four dollars
46 cents.
Wq find also Indents to the amount of twent3'^-nine doliara and 36
cents, and 1 for 40. Money to the amount of one hundred dollars, which
have been paid into the Treasury in discount for certain Taxes as the
Law directs.
Examined and Certified.
KDMUND HARRISON.
LARK IN SMITIL
Treasury Ist ol October, 1794.
To TUK KXECUTIVK. Oct. let
When the Executive thought proper to confer the superintendency of
the Public Arsenal on me, the duties of the office were confined to eight
smiths and three soldiers, with a salary for this service of one hundred
pounds per annum, with the a<lvantrgeH of a ration for myself and
another for my horee.
Very soon after I came into office, the Hun'ble Board thought proper
to augment the number of smiths to eii^hteen, and the soldiers to thir-
teen; in consequence of which, the duties of my office became propor-
tionately increased, without any additional compensation therefor. 1
feel myself Justified in suggesting this subject to the Board from a con-
336 CALBNDAE OF STATE PAPERS.
1794. viction that they had uniformly proportioned the emoluments of this to
Oct. 1st the cares and trouble attendant on the discharge of its duties; for when
Capt. Peyton resided hero with an Inferior Garrison to the present one,
his salary was £300 per annum, and allowed a clerk with many other
advantages. His successor, Major E. Laugham, with less than half the
present Garrison, received £150 for his services. I trust the hon'ble
Board will readily perceive the additional duties of my office, and will
credit me when I assure them that I anv not only closely tied to the
Superintendence of the shops, but am also obliged to act as officer of the
Guard, Pay-master, clerk, and clothier to this increased number.
I presume it is entirely unnecessary to make any further comments
on the subject, and with a perfect reliance that the Board will from the
1st of Octo'r, 1793, make such additional compensations for my services
as to them may appear Just and right,
I have, &c.,
R. QUARLES.
Oct. i8t Governor Lbb to Lieutenant-Governor .Wood.
Martinsburg I get out this morning for Fort Cumberland, crossing into Maryland
and then re-crossing to Virginia to view the advanced partys from the
two corps. To-morrow 1,000 men more from Winchester. The main
body will follow in six days, and the rear division as soon as the last of
the troops assemble.
I do not expect to leave Fort Cumberland before the 15th, which
unavoidable delay I lament extremely, but must submit to. The insur-
gents keep profoundly secret their intentions. When we draw nearer,
we shall know accurately their plan.
A dispute has taken place relative to rank, between Lt. Col. Little of
Fairfax, and Lt. Col. Lane of Loudoun. Be pleased to forward an ex-
tract applicable to this case, authenticated of the decision of the board
of General officers, under cover to Lt. Col. Little at Fairfax, and send
to me, if not very inconvenient, a copy of the proceedings of that board,
that in the many disputes which may arise we may appeal to the au-
thority which has already acted upon this subject.
I am, &c.
Oct. 2d Petition to the Governor.
Arthur Campbell of Washington county, prays for a remission of a
fine for non-attendance as a Grand Juror at the October term of the
District court of the county of Washington, and reasons therefor.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 337
WashingtoTi Coanty, oc. :
Arthur Campbell made oath before me, a Justice of the peace for 1794.
the said county, that the facte set forth in the within petition arc true. Oct. 2d
Given under my hand, this 21st day of October, 1794.
JAMES STACKEliSON.
A. Lewis to the Governor. Oct. 3d
The other day when I left the Frontiers nothing worth relating had Vanses
happened since I wrote you last. I imagine the attention of the Enemy
has chiefly been taken up with General Wayne's army, and I expect will
be the case for this season out. Much opposition is made in many of
those back counties against the Drafl ordered to be made — supposed for
the purpose of quelling the Insurgents; indeed I am sorry and ashamed
to inform your Excellency that I fear there is so many in favour of them
that those drafted cannot be made go, and as the Danger at present on
the Frontiers does not appear great, I take the Liberty of recommend-
ing the Volunteer Militia that are under my command to serve on that
expedition for two reasons. In the First place they are under pay and
in readiness; and Secondly, I think them better than Drafted Troops.
To shed the blood of our fellow citizens appears hard, but in my opi nion
their conduct has been such as ought to rouse any person that is a friend
to his country and a soldier. Any orders that you may think proper to
give me on this occasion I am ready to receive.
Sir, on a settlement with the paymaster for services done by my com-
pany for the year 1793, there was due me for money advanced, three
thousand and thirty-nine dollars, which General Tate informs me he
made you acquainted with in a Letter by Mr. Kent. Necessity obliges
me to send down for it. Certain it is, when Gen'l Tate brought out
only part of the money for that year's service, I could have received
this money agreeable to your instructions to him, but had I have done
this the soldiers would have got none, and they were in want of every
necessary which they could not get without money, and being discour-
aged and uneasy about only a part of their money coming, which they
had then been kept out of a long time, and to make them easy and do
their duty with more chearfulness, I agreed if General Tate would in-
form your Excellency of the sum due me, that I would wait as long as
my situation would allow me. The vouchers for this sum are now in
the hands of the paymaster, and nearly settles up the whole sum due
my company for that year's service, and for which sum I have enclosed*
an order to be paid to Mr. James Bryan, the bearer. If the treasury is
not in a situation to advance the money, I hope a warrant on the treas-
ary will be given him, which perhaps I may make answer my purpose.
How extremely disagreeable must an officer feel that has advanced his
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338 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1794. money for the support of the Pablic credit, and execations against his
Oct 3d property, and the Pablic ears stopped against his complaints.
The first is actually my case, and I dread the latter, for an order was
formerly given by me to Mr. Hopkins for the purpose of paying a debt,
which he was authorized to settle, and the consequence of which is now
by its not being accepted, the Marshall is now here with an execution
against my propert}"^, which altogether rests in your breast to let me
suffer or not. The justness of my claim I refer you for to General
Tate's letter by Mr. Kent.
I am, &c.
Please to pay to Mr. James Bryan, three thousand and thirty-niDC
dollars due me by settlement with the paymaster for money advanced
the volunteer militia for the year 1793.
1 am, &c.,
A. LEWIS.
Oct. 3rd, 1794.
£500 in part, Oct. 9th, 94.
To the Governor.
Oct 3d Edmund Randolph to
Philadel- It is with great mortification that intelligence has been received at
P^^'^ the Department of State from the minister of the French Eepublic, that
the British Frigate Terpsichore has carried as prize into Norfolk, or
some of our ports in its neighborhood, the French privateer La Monta-
gue. Our treaty with France positively forbids the admission of a for-
eign ship of war under such circumstances. The rules which have been
adopted by the President are pointed on this particular subject. What
is due to all nations, we ought faithfully to render to the British; what
is beyond the rights of the law of nations, wo are under no obligations
to perform, especially towards the British shipping, which is hourly de-
stroying our trade, and more especially in defiance of a treaty which
ought to be held sacred.
It appears, sir, by a letter from Governor Lee to the French Consul
at Norfolk, on the 12th of September last, that he had undertaken to
make the necessary inquiries into the fact, and to do what the nature of the
case demanded. The Minister of the French Bepublic is uneasy at the
delay of the Governor's answer, and is led to apprehend from thence a
more injurious delay in the effecting of the Business.
I have given him my Ideas of the cause of this affair; trusting and
beheving that the patriotism of the Executive of Virginia will not suffer
this gross insult to our Treaty.
CALBNDAB OP STATE PAPBKS. 339
Let me entreat year, sir, to exert the attachment which I know year 1794.
whole body to poeeess to national faith, and to cause to be rendered to Oct. 3d
the French Republic that justice to which it is intitled, upon the pre-
sumption that the facts as stated shall be found to be accurate.
I have, Ac.
Thomas Yerby to the Lieutenant-Governor. Oct 4th
Protesting against the appointment of Col. Wm. Peachey to the Sher- Richmond
ifEalty on the ground of his having enjoyed it previously.
county
To the Governor or Presiding Member at the Council Board. Oct 4th
Letter of Col. Wm. Peachey designed as a preface to his memorial
which follows.
Memorial of William Peachey of the County of Richmond. Oct 4th
Col. Wm. Peachey in this memorial defends his claim to a second
enjoyment of the Sheriffalty on the ground of a longer active ser-
vice in the commission of the Peace than any of his competitors
since his first term, & adducing in proof the records of the County Court
of Richmond.
Thomas Newton, Jr., to Jambs Wood, Lieutenant-Governor. Oct 4th
I have received information that an infectious fever prevails at Balti- Norfolk
more, and that the communication to Annapolis is stopped. We are
alarmed at it here and shall take every precaution in our power to pre-
vent its coming this way. A vessel is below here from Baltimore,
which I have directed to perform quarantine until I hear from you,
which I hope will be by return of the post.
I enclose the Doctor's Report on her case, viz. :
" Having visited on board the Schooner Adeline, Capt. BurwoU, from
Baltimore, I find four of his people very ill with symptoms very alarm-
ing— as to forbid their coming on shore or communication except by
quarantine mode.
CHAS. MORTIMER."
From this I considered it proper to direct the Capt. to Quarantine
until I hear from you. I think if a general proclamation could be issued
it would answer, but at present it is considered that vessels coming
it4f) C ALES D AH OF STATE PAPKgS
n^- only Ih/fo iLe pbees taentioDed id raur prDdaamuon mre liable, bot
iMA. Uh 4^/iumou tmiviy Lmv Ueeii my moUTe for directing Uiis vcpccl to lie. mod
1 «b»ll exjiiaifie jJI oc^ming frcnn ibeiioe & Philadelphia, as report aajs
it m tLcre ako.
I am. Ac
\U:f:*:\wi'A at WirjcLeHtcr. Oct. 3d. 1794. fifly-four stand of arms and
f</rty-rjiije Cartridge l>oxc«.
THOMAS FISHER,
Conductor of Stores,
ELIAS LANGHAM, C. M. S.
Major LuDgbam, Conductor Military Stores :
Sir:
PlcaHc accept in your caro two Guns, three Bayonets and one
CJartroucb box, k oblige your friend & humble servant,
WM. GILES, 4th Oct., 1794.
Roce'd the above. One of the Bayonets broken.
E. LANGHAM, C. M. S,
Kanawha, Oct. 6, 1794.
I do hereby certify that John Shepherd and John Carter were
wounded hy the Iiwlians in the year 1792, at which time they were sol-
diuPH ii) my company then on duty by order of Col. George Clendenen.
John Shepherd was wounded May the eleventh, 1792, and John Carter
wttrt wounded July 4th, 1792, of which soldiers were cured of their
woundH by Klixabeth Alsbury who desires compensation therefor.
Given under my hand the above day and date.
JOHN MORRIS, Capt.
Kanawha County, Oct. 6, 1794.
1 do hereby certity that the within mentioned service was performed
by Cnptuin John .Morris and company in conformity to my orders,
(liven under my hand the above day k date.
GEO. CliBNDENlN, C. L. K.
G4LEXDAK OP STATE PAPKKSL ;||1
FATCHKf 10 TBI Gii>TUUIi>ft. I^H.
Joeeph VwmAtH, Mimtcr PleaipolMtiaiy from the Fi^^sck Ke|mMii^ vV^ «h
to the Uniied Stalc% to Mr. Heniy Le^ Goveraor of Tur^ftviL
Sir:
It was not antfl my rHam firom New Tork to Philadelphim tki^l I
received the Letto* whieh you hmre done me the honor of writiii$ qk^
relative to the reehunation of a citixen of the State of Virginia. I i^m
earnest to require of the Tiee-Consul fX Norfolk Information re«pocUn$
that aflair, and to anare yon that Justice the most scrupulous shall K>
promptly rendered to the <ntixen for whom you internet younielt«
Receive, Sir, the aBsnranceB of my Respect.
R. Q0ABLSS TO Jakes Wood, Esq. ivt^ih
Sir:
Accompanying this Letter you will receive tho customary Quar-
terly Return from the Arsenal, and an account of the Bxponsos attend-
ant on the late Draught of arms, omitting stores on account of tho
United States, for which I have debited the United States agreeable to
direction from the Board.
The Militia Guard has come into tho Garrison, and I am rmiuoMted tu
know through what channel they are to receive compensation for tkoir
services. The superintendant having contracted with several persons to
carry on the Gun stocking business, and I believe, with a Brass Pounder
to supply him with mountings, feels himself at a considurablo loss to
determine in what manner he is to procure Musket LooIch to curry un
the work. I trust the Honorable Board will favor mo with such Instruo
tions on the subject as they may deem expedient.
I have, ftu.
Thomas Mathews to Libutbnant-Qovbrnor Wood, im, mh
I have taken the liberty to addess you, supposing It would be agrmi« wUwUtmU^r
able to the Executive to receive every information respecting tbe move-
ment of the troops from this State.
The troope have been considerably retarded for want of arms. TIhmki
expected from the Northward have in a great mesJiure (aiUt^i; and such
of them as came forward were incomplete.
The Sute Arsenal has furnished us with :i,(m stand. This siipi^ly
enabled us to forward 2,000 men eompleuly e^iuipped on Haturday laet
342 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1794. They marched under the command of General Dark. General Morgan
Oct. 6th follows to-day. By his orders I shall remain here to arrange and carry
forward the remainder of the State's qaota. My movement from this
place depends on the arrival of the troops from Young's, Brad by *s,
Jones*, Meade's and Bowyer's Brigades.
From the best information we have received, we are led to hope they
will join in three days. Should this be the case, I shall leave this in
the course of the present week.
The supplies expected here for the equipment of the troops have fallen
far short for their convenient accommodation. They, however, submit
with great cheerfulness, and appear actuated by true Republican zeal
for the service in which they are engaged.
Colonel Carrington deserves great credit for his attention to the army.
He has spared neither trouble nor expense to procure every thing neces-
sary to make the tour agreeable. This, however, requires more time
than he can well spare.
I am, &c.
Every account we receive from the insurgents breathes peace.
Oct 7th Thomas Newton, Jr., to Lieutenant-Governor James Wood.
This will be delivered you by Capt. Calvert, one of the Commanders of
the Company under the requisition of the President. I refer you to
him respecting the arms we have which were sent down some time ago.
1 showed them to Governor Lee when hero. They are worn out and
unfit for service. Some have bursted with powder loads.
The militia at Fort Nelson are discharged by a corps of the Gcn'l
Government taking their place.
From the death of Lt. Grayson, the command of the Company
devolves to a Sergt., who now is at the Fort.
Two vessels arc lying below, under apprehensions that they have the
fever on board. They arc from Baltimore.
I am, &c.
Cash in the Treasury 9th Octo., 1794, $9,001 85.
Officers of Government still to draw about 2,000 or 2,500 dollars
WILLIAM BERKELEY, C. Try.
Oct. 9th Application by the treasurer of the hospital at Williamsburg to the
executive for warrant for £300 for use of hospital.
zjkLOssfDJka OP >rjtr^ ?vPfeflfcN 3^<
heriaotL rnics zbaae, int^ 'Jom icAacutii]Mna> a>iiii X>ii^«; >. J'.^av^ . ^^i
from ^a» fciae. T!m mnta^ i^ni ;aw ^«^c%^ ^^^fci*» i^ 4i^^>* 'x*vc
appeami as ia« 7UKifr nf 7«iiiiiirT*i%ii«' itiitNi 'hi i«?do«taM i» *j:i;a)^ Uvva
the appii-rSKiLiDRr: ns&Of iy tm ^s»twtT^, M^fAii? * i^ v\wrciu^i;^vNak s
BrigBties ar* «r^f^ Tir7*n!f re liij* — ai»ft.T ^*A.s»b> :ifcrctv<u. yocj^s^xvi^v.
and hmre ssreatcxtesMis sf Von i^^^ ^ci^i7«f«ii nvofc KViit Btrt^ieck Cicoc
aedre ferri«L Thrjr bus:! arift^ ftwia a waai otf ^i^^t^y iu vH^r l^^i^w^i
for reflating tlie Miliiia : if «k>. \ht Ij%w odiii n.xi W l*xi> eQii\v aitt^:usKxl
The maoner in which ihc vrix«p» hare appeviuv»J ^alp|M\) ha^ K^^u
extremelv distressing — many of them J^iitoie oi \x^ld. humiug :ihiri.
shoes, and hlankets. Some mode mav be sugg^^i^t to eiuhle tho iS>iU'
manding officers, either of Regimentii or Brigade^ to t\irnUh tho iv^ui-
sitioDs from their respectiTe corps with those edaential nocessaries.
Until this be done the senricc mast be additional)^' severe ou the sol-
diers and irksome to the officers. Desertions have become too Ireijueut.
Some expedient most be fallen on to enforce obedience. This can only
be done by a reference to the commandants of Regiments thro their
respective Brigadiers.
The citizens remaining at home, who hold eommissious in the Militia,
should give no rest to a deserter in their neighborhood, the people on
proper representation to them, would feel it tbeir interest to compel
every man equally to contribute his portion of service. This appears
to me the only mode. To send detaobiaeuts trom ibe Army after ibein,
would be lessening our strength and be of no probable advantage. I
have taken the liberty of enclosing for the information of the Executive,
a general return of the Troops as they have arrived from Ibeir respec-
tive Brigades. This will give you, Sir, some idea of the probable
strength of our quota. This return bos been made by the Inspector
General, who also performs the duty oi Muster Master. 1 find bis at-
tention and assiduity to tbc discbarge of the duties oi bis appointment,
a great means of promoting that order which in so desirable in the or-
ganization of an army. Great credit is due to <'ol. Carrington for bis
exertion to supply the army. 1 can say with great Truth, tbat we are
indebted to him for every convenience, every necessary we enjoy, and
that from his efforts we shall be enabled to discbarge our duly with
more satisiaction than I at first expected, ills zeal can only be re-
warded by his country. Ue ban the good wishes oi tbi^ Army with
him. From the information 1 have received ironi the <lel;^chnienl.M ol'
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1794. Young's and Bradby's Brigades, I entertain a hope that they will join me
Oct. 12th to-raorrow. If they do, I shall proceed on Tuesday to join General
Morgan at Fort Cumberland, leaving at this place some trusty officer to
collect and forward what stragglers may arrive after that period.
I am, <&c.
Oct. 12th I do hereby certify that at a Court held for Buckingham county on
Monday, 13th of October, 1794, thirteen members present.
The Court proceeded to recommend a Colonel Commandant for this
county in place of William Perkins, who resigned his commission, being
of full age, Charles Yancey, Gent., Sam'l Allen, Gent., and James Dil-
lard came before the Court as candidates. The Court proceeded to bal-
lot, accordingly after examination, Sam'l Allen had six votes, James
Dillard none, & Charles Yancey, seven votes. Ordered that Charles
Yancey be recommended to the Executive to be commissioned as Col-
onel Commandent for this county.
Note. — It so happened that I did not make the entry on the Minute
Book through hurry of business.
Given under my hand this 14th day of Octobei, 1794.
ROLPB BLDBRIDGE, C. B. Con.
Oct. 14th Arthur Campbell to the Governor.
Washington Claiming Sheriffalty for 1795.
county
Virginia, to- wit :
At a District Court held at Washington Courthouse the 4th day of
October, 1791:
Arthur Campbell was fined for non-attendance as a grand juror.
Oct. 14th George French to Lieutenant-Governor Wood.
Fredericks- Information having been lodged with me that a most malignant fever
Durg prevails at this time in the town of Baltimore, in the State of Maryland,
and that there are large quantities of goods shipping from that place for
several towns in this State (some of the vessels are now in this river on
their way to this place), in consequence of which I have had a meeting
of the Common Council of this corporation, who have determined to
place a guard about one mile below the town to prevent all vessels com-
ing from Baltimore from coming up or landing goods until we have your
orders how to proceed, which shall be strictly adhered to,
I have, &c.
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J. K. Rbad to James Wood. 1794.
In obedience to your directions, I have been on board the schooner Oct. 15th
Federal, Captain Dennington. Ho sailed from Bowler's wharf (two Richmond
miles from Fell's Point), Baltimore, on the 30th of September; brought
but two hands from Baltimore, both of whom, with the Captain, are
well, and no infectious disease on board.
I am, &c.
Thomas Newton, tfR., to Lieutenant-Governor Jambs Wood. Oct. I5th
Your favor of the 9th inst. received. The French Privateer La Mon- Norfolk
tague and a retaken vessel wore brought as prizes into Hampton Boads
by some of the British Frigates, which I know not. As I understood
that the Govesnor had information thereof, I thought there was no occa-
sion for further notice. I have also heard since I received your letter,
that two Spanish vessels which were retaken, were brought in there also,
but made no delay. I have ever considered my command did not extend
farther than the limits of the Town, but have at all times given you the
the earliest intelligence of arrivals and reports that came within my
knowledge, and shall continue so to do; and should any infringement of
the treaty between the French Republic and us happen, you may de-
pend, if it comes within my knowledge, you shall have early notice of
it. By the treaty, I consider the British ships of war ought not to be
supplied with any articles whatever, for all of them have made prizes
of the French and their property. (Article 17th.) It is sore against
my will to show them any favor, as they daily capture or plunder our
vessels.
A sloop arrived this day from Madeira that was plundered of a quarter
cask of wine a few days ago by a brig under Spanish colors, but sup-
posed to be from Bermuda or Halifax. Her name, or the place, I am
informed, could not be obtained.
The brig Abigal arrived yesterday from Grenada, but did not bring
too, according to orders from persons employed to examine vessels from
infected places. I ordered her down and to undergo an examination,
which the Captain complied with, and says the pilot, Wm. Bennet, of
Hampton, with a branch, boarded him and took charge of his vessel with-
out ever informing him of the proclamation. Such men deserve punish-
ment, but I do not know how to inflict it unless the pilot law will. I
have given every caution in my power to the pilots, and am sorry to
say they paid but little attention to your orders or any cautions. I con-
sider them more to blame than the Captains who arrive. The vessel
was examined and found healthy, and is discharged, having had twenty-
five days' passage. I will thank you for a copy of the President's in-
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structions; those I had were so often called for that they arc of
or mislaid, and rely that my endeavours shall not be wanting to enforce
them in all eases that comes to my knowledge. I have wrote to Mr.
Oster, a copy of which I enclose, which I hope may be approved of, and
communicated your letter to Major Lindsay.
I am, &c.
Oct. 15tlj
Norfolk
OsTER, French Consul, to Lieutenant-Governor Wood.
1 received the letter you have done me the honor to of writing mo of
the 9th of October, on the subject of complaints that at many times I
have carried to Government respecting the enemies of the French Re-
public bringing into and keeping in Hampton Roads prizes which they
have taken from the French.
As you did; sir, 1 presumed that orders had been given for the Eng-
lish Frigate the Terpsichore mentioned in my letter of the 31st of
August, to the Governor, to leave Hampton Roads, but on the 25th of
September, the tfhie at which I renewed my expostulations, that same
Frigate and some others, nevertheless brought in other prizes, which
they kept until their departure, and my letter on that subject remained
without an answer.
In future, if such a case should again occur, I will have the honor of
informing you of it, and of applying to the Colonel Commandant of the
militia of Norfolk, as you desire.
This disposition being fully satisfactory, I shall immediately acquaint
with it the Minister Plenipotentiary of the Republic.
Oct. 15th Thos. Xewton to Mr. Oster, Vice-Consul French Republic.
Norfolk I have received a letter from the Lieutenant-Governor, James Wo<xi,
Esq., containing a complaint from the minister of the French -Republic
to the Secretary of State, viz: that the British Frigate Terpsichore had
brought in the privateer La Montague a prizo to Norfolk, or some of
our ports contrary to our treaty with France.
Should anything of this kind come to your knowledge, you'll oblige
me by letting me know it, that immediate measures may be taken to
prevent an infringement of the treaty, and should any case come within
my own knowledge, I shall take every step in my power to ensure a
compliance of the treaty. 1 shall hold myself ready whenever you
may think proper to inform me of any violations, and shall also inform
you of any that may come within my own knowledge or information of
others.
I am, &c
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Opinion of General Marshall. 1794.
An agent appointed under the act for the more effectual collecting Oct 15th
certain arrears of taxes and duties, has purchased at a sale made in pur-
suance of that law, a tract of land, which he has since sold for a sum
more considerable than he purchased at, and it is inquired whether the
surplus is a gain to the Commonwealth, or ought to be credited to the
sheriff.
The Act of Assembly is by no means explicit. It will admit of either
construction, and there is some weight in the argument in favor of
either. ^
The object of the Commonwealth is not to speculate, but to secure
the collection of debts due to itself. The purchase of the agent there-
fore may be considered as a medium of collection. This idea derives
aid from the clause directing the agent to soli for specie, commutables,
or certificates as the arrears of taxes could or were to be discharged by
law. It would seem probable that a discretion would have been left
with the agent to have sold for either article as should be most advan-
tageous for the Commonwealth, if the product of the sale was not to be
credited to the sheriff.
But on the other hand, if the Sheriff should be credited with the
profits of the sale, he ought to be debited with the loss. It is by no
means certain that this would be the judgment of the court, for the act
speaks of the purchase of the agent as an absolute purchase, and not a
mere substitution of himself in the place of the acting sheriff for the
sole purpose of selling the property. The act too directs the amount of
the sale to be endorsed on the execution. This forms an immediate
credit to the sheriff, and the law nowhere authorizes a recharge of the
deficiency should one arise.
I am therefore of opinion that the agent ought not to credit the
Sheriff for the proceeds of the sale made by himself, and I give that
opinion with the less reluctance, because should, the law be otherwise,
the party can immediately bring it before the court, and the Common-
wealth will be assured on losing the profit of this sale, that she is secure
against loss on a future occasion when the property may sell for less
than the sum given by the agent.
J. MARSHALL.
Oct. 16th, 1794.
General Marshall's Opinion.
■
Ques. 1st. Are those delinquent who have failed to obey the requi-
sition lately made on the Militia, liable to the fine which is not to exceed
one year's pay by the Federal law, & also to ten dollars for not appear-
ing at the place of rendezvous by the State law ?
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1794. 2Dd. Are subjeots or citizens of foreign powers liable to the penalties
Oct. 15th from Militia laws?
Ans. Ist. I rather incline to the opinion that only the fine imposed
by the Act of Congress ought to bo collected.
The words of our Act of Assembly are general, and 1 have no doubt
of the power of the legislature to give additional penalties for the breach
of any law of the Union, but I rather suppose the act of the Virginia
Assembly would be construed to apply to cases to which the Congress-
ional Act could not apply.
Ans. 2nd. I do not think the subjects or citizens of foreign powers
liable to the penalties of our Militia law. The Act of Congress plainly
excludes them from the Militia, and the Act of Assembly is expressed
to bo enected for the purpose of carrying into effect the Militia system
of the Union.
J. MARSHALL.
Oct. 16th, 1794.
Oct. 15th ^^' J« K. Read's Report.
Sir:
Inclosed you have the report of Doct. J. K. Eead from on board the
vessel lately from Baltimore.
He, with myself, do not think there is any occasion for performing
Quarantine. But if your opinion should be otherwise, please to inform
Your most humble servant,
JOHN HAGUE, Superintendent
October the 16th, 1794.
Oct. i7th William Davies to James Wood, Lieutenant-Governor.
I thank you for your promised attention to my memorial on the 21st
instant. On the 20th and 22nd 1 have public sutes to attend in South-
ampton by appointment, but I hope my absence may not be deemed a
reason for postponing the decision.
I am, &c.
Oct 19th George French to the Lieutenant-Governor.
Fredericks- I have the honor of your letter of the 15th instant; being out of town
^^^ till the 17th instant prevented me from writing you sooner. I beg leave
to nominate Mr. Jas. Allan, Jun'r, as a fit person to be appointed as Super-
intendent of Quarantine for this Port. Ho has done that offioe last year,
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and this with greal yigilance. There is a veesel now from Baltimore
loaded with gooda for this pbice, that is stopped bj the guard one mile
below this town. Mr. Allan, who attends the guard morning and even-
ing, informs me that the people on board said vessel appear to be
healthy. She has been fourteen days on her passage trom the aforesaid
port.
If Mr. Allan should be appointed superintendent, it would be well to
give him some instructions re this vessel.
I have, &c.
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Oct 19th
R. QuARLBs TO Jambs Wood, Likutenant-Qovbrnor.
Oct. 20th
Captain Tinsley waits now on the Board to receive their sanction to Columbia
draw the money for the last quarter's wages and disbursements at the
arsenal. The warrant I obtained when last with you is still unsatisfied,
by which the public not only suffer by a loss of its artists, but I am my-
self peculiarly mortified in not being enabled to fulfill contracts entered
into on behalf of the state.
Permit me, therefore, to solicit your friendship in relieving my dis-
tresses, & you'll oblige,
Your, Ac.
J. Ambler to the Lieutenant-Governor.
The extremely embarrassed state of the Treasury compels me to
solicit the advice and direction ot the Hon'ble Board.
We have at present in the public Chest $6,882 97 cents only, and we
have had for some time past the most pressing demands made on us, on
account of the State's subscriptions to the several Canals; the Federal
Building; for the support of the Lunatic Hospital, and the public Arse-
nal, to the amount of more than fifty thousand dollars — besides num-
berless warrants hourly presented by individuals, and payment pressed
in the most urgent manner. Should we attempt to discharge these as
they come in, the Treasury will be exhausted in a few days, and of
course the first-mentioned claims remain totally unprovided for. Under
this extreme embarrassment, I must entreat the advice and direction of
the Hon'ble The Executive, who alone are authorized to determine what
claims the present exigencies of Government may render it necessary to
give a preference to.
I am, &c.
Oct. 20th
Treasury
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1794.
George Lee Turbbville to the Lieutenant-Governor.
Oct. 20th Protesting against the appointment of Col. Wm. Peachey as Sheriff
Richmond of Richmond Co., as contrary to Law.
County
Oct. 2l8t
George Salmon to the Governor.
Baltimore ^J l&te letters and other plausible information, we learn that under
an idea of a contagious Fever raging in Baltimore with great mortality,
measures have been adopted under the sanction of your proclamation,
to restrain the intercourse with this place, whereby persons carrying
Goods and Travelling from hence to Virginia, are subjected to detention
and inconvenienoy Injurious to commerce, and to Individual Interests
in both places. We therefore think it our duty to address you on the
subject, and state to you candidly and truly our real situation.
A Fever did prevail in Baltimore during the months of August and
September, and in the early part of the present month, which was
attended probably with more than the usual degree ot mortality for the
season ; but on the late favorable change of weather the disease abated,
and for eight or ten days past has entirely disappeared, so that we can
truly say the Inhabitants now enjoy their usual Health ; and we con-
ceive that no danger can reasonably be apprehended from the freeest
intercourse with this place, or from Goods transported from hence to
other parts. Scarce any of our Fall Goods were arrived, and we believe
none were opened untill the Town became Healthy, and it is still a
doubt whether the Fever was Infectious — many of the Physicians posi-
tively denying that it ever was so.
These facts, which if necessary can be ascertained on the most satis-
factory evidence, will, we hope, be sufficient to induce a discontinuance
of measures which prudence had urged you on this occasion to adopt
for the safety of the citizens of your state.
In behalf of the Committee of Health, with great consideration and
Respect,
I am, &c.
Oct. 2i8t Thomas Brend & Archibald Cdrrie to James Wood, Lieutenant-
Governor.
Richmond Engaged in binding the Laws of the State solicit an advance of money
to enable them to perform their contract.
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351
Thomas Nbwton, Jr.-, to thb Lieutbnant-Qovbrnor.
A vessel arrived yesterday from Jamaica, whose Captain & Mate died
on the passage. I have directed her to perform quarantine until I can
with certainty know whether any other of the crow may be infected
with the fever. Two others have laid quarantine, one is gone to sea,
the other discharged, the crew being in health. I really am of opinion
that the State should purchase Crany Island for this purpose, as it
might in all probability be the means of stopping infectious diseases be-
ing spread in this country. At present we are obliged to trespass on
the owner to bury the dead, and in many other instances. I hope you
will excuse me for mentioning this case, but as the Assembly are shortly
to meet, I thought if the case was laid before them they would not
hesitate to purchase it, as humanity dictates that those unfortunate
people who are compelled for general safety of the public, should have a
place on shore for recreation. It is the case in Pennsylvania. They
have I am informed two houses — one for the diseased, and another for
those in health to remain in a few days.
Three British line of battle Ships are in Hampton Road. Supposed
Admiral Murray's squadron. The Frigates expected, are ofP.
I am, &c.
1794.
Oct. 21st
Norfolk
Edmund Randolph to tub Governor.
It gives me pain to inform your Excellency that Mr. Fauchet, the
Minister Plenipotentiary of the French Republic, believes that he has
reason to complain of the treatment which French Prizes have too often
received in our Ports.
He represents, that by the machinations of the enemies of his country,
the captors are harrassed by seizures, arrests and detentions the most
vexatious and cruel. That as soon as the claimants are foiled in one
attempt they betake themselves to another. On my part, as from the
confidence which the President reposes in the Executives of the States,
they have been requested to fulfil the general rules laid down by him.
I could only undertake to address your Excellency upon the subject.
Mr. Fauchet is anxious that a bond should be given by the Claimants
before the Executives shall interpose in any case of a Prize. Doubting
the legality and expediency' of this suggestion, I have it not in my
power to recommend it. But, I have assured him that none of the
Chief Magistrates of the States will ever interfere without a strong pre-
sumption of title. A late circumstance has, however, brought to view
the practicability of oppression, unless precautions be adopted by the
Executives. The claimants maj* often pursue a double chance, by first
procuring a trial before the Governors, and if defeated, by next resort-
Oct 22d
Phila-
delphia
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17M. ing to the CoortB of Law. It is desirable, therefore, thmt wheresoever
iJei. 23d an applicatioo shidl be made to yoor ExeeUenej with respect to a
prize, voQ shoaid cause it to be examined well, whether the Coarts have
jariadiction to enquire into the aJlair. U thev have, then it seems
proper that voar Excellency shall not interpose. If the Courts have
not jurisdiction, and you are convince*! that there is good ground lor
detaining the prize in onier to comply with the rules established by the
President last year, then, and then only, your Excellency will so pro-
ceed. By these means, the vexation complained of will be avoided as
far as lies in the power of the Executive oi the United or Individual
States, and the construction of the Treaty will be left to the Judiciary,
who are more peculiarly the expositors of it. By these means also, the
article of that Treaty will be best preserved from violation, and the
honor of our nation sustained.
But nothing which I have now taken the liberty of offering to your Ex-
cellency's consideration, is intende<i to check the succour which at any
time you may find it necessary to give to the officers charged with the
execution of legal process.
I have, Ac.
Oct. 23d Robert Brooks to James Wood, Libutexaxt-Goterstor.
Fredericks- Permit me to inform you that in the months of June and July last, I
^"^ (as counsel for the Commonwealth), attended the Escheators of the
counties of Fauquier and Frederick, when juries were a second time
empanneled to inquire into the ri^ht of the State to such parts of the
Manor of Leeds as lye within those counties; but as the juries did not
agree and nothing decisive was done. I thought it then unnecessary to
trouble the Executive with any communications on the sabject.
I however now have the satisfaction of informing yoa thai on the
29th of August last I was more successful with a third jury impanneled
tor the county of Fauquier, who unanimously found that the Common-
wealth is entitled to ninety thousand acres of land, being that part of
the Manor or of Leeds which Ives in that county.
This inquisition was regularly returned to the last District Court hold
at Dumfries, on the 21st inst.. where I also attended on the part of the
Commonwealth, and am happy to add that after a lengthy and lull argu-
ment of the ease, the Court sanctioned the finding of the jury by ren-
dering a judgment pursuant to it.
From this judgment the claimant of the land hath appealed, which I
supposed it proper immediately to communicate that such steps are
deemed proper to sustain the right of the Commonwealth in the Court
of Appeals, may be directed.
The Governor's letter directing me to attend at the last district court
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held at Winchester in aid of the Deputy Attorney there (in consequence 1794.
of my absence from home), was not received in time to enable me to com- Oct. 23d
pl^ with its contents, or they would have experienced every attention
on my part.
I have, &c.
Sir:
Mr. Pollard will be content at present with a warrant for nine
hundred and eighty dollars 18 cents, in behalf of the James River Com-
pany.
Your obed't servant,
J. AMBLER.
Treasury, 23rd Octo., 1794.
John Carter to James Wood, Lieutenant-Governor. Oct. 23d
In consequence of a report which was communicated to me by the
Auditor, tending much to my disadvantage, I now take the liberty of
enclosing to you such documents as I can at present obtain, in order to
contradict an assertion fraught with malice and design. The low state
of the Treasury, together with Mr. Ambler's request to accommodate
some Gentlemen who had demands on the Treasury, & my friendship
for particular characters, I was induced to advance them the nominal
amount of their claims, wh — was thankfully acknowledged. These
friendly transactions have been commented on by men who are unwor-
thy of my notice, and whose suspicions merit your contempt. They
have attempted to convert these friendly exertions into negotiations of
profit and gain. My acquaintances who live in distant parts of this
State, have frequently required my assistance in the disposal of their
public and private papers, which I have always attended to without
receiving any emolument whatever, and should have conceived myself
unworthy of their acquaintance had I withheld my friendly assistance.
This may have given rise to the prevailing report, and shall esteem as
a singular favour if you will communicate it to the members of your
honorable Board, and flatter myself they will agree with me that it is a
malicious and groundless assertion. Had I time I could procure many
other documents in support of my friendly aid, which has been so gross-
ly misapplied by some censorious persons.
Relying on your disposition to redress the wrongs of an injured per-
son, I rest assured you will have that justice done wh — 1 hope you will
conceive I deserve.
Am, &c.
P. S. — The indisposition of Col. Goode, prevents me from obtaining
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1794. his certificate shewing I advanced him in part of his salary, and refus-
Oct 23d ijxg at the same time making any discount wh — he proposed.
J. C.
Certificate of Wm. Gait of the generosity of Jno. Carter in advancing
money on his claims without charge.
Certificate of same by W. Fenwick.
Certificate of Wm. Berkeley of advance of money to him by Jno.
Carter.
Certificate of Jno. Hopkins of advance of money by Jno. Carter
without charge.
Joseph Prbntis to Mr. John Carter.
Oct. 23d JOSEPH rRBNTIS TO MR. JOHN UARTER.
Williams- Certificate of Jos. Prentis of money advanced to him by Jno. Carter
burg without charge.
Oct. 23d Governor Lee to General Wood.
Head -^1^ hopes of my return to Richmond in time for the Gen'l Assembly,
Tp^rvi"*' being done away, you will of course tako the part assigned to you by
berland the Constitution, and make all necessary communications to the Gr. As-
sembly belonging to the Executive Department.
I enclose two Letters, which plase to present, and a copy of General
Orders which will announce our situation and progress with everything
worthy of notice at present. My best respects and regard attend ail
my friends with you.
Farewell.
Oct. 23d General Orders.
Head Quarters, Bedford, Oct. 2l8t, 1794.
Parole, Virtue. Countersign, Perseverance.
To-morrow at the hour of eight in the morning, the light corps will
advance. Major-General Morgan will lead the one acting with the lett
wing, and Major-General Frelinghuysen the one with the left wing. On
the next day at the same hour, the army will move in two columns, the
right wing composed of the New Jersey and Pennsylvania lines^ form-
ing the right column under the immediate command of his Excellency
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Governor Mifflin^ the left wing composed of the Maryland and Virginia 1794-
liDOB, forming the left column with the commander-in-chief. The Qaar- Oct 23d
tennaater-General will coDtinue with the right wing, and the proper
officers in his department, and the department of forage, attended by a
sufficient number of axemen, will accompany the light corps, under
whose protection they are to prepare all necessaries for the army.
Abundance of straw must be ready for the troops, inasmuch as their
health greatly depends on their sleeping dry and warm. The utmost
regularity must be preserved on the march and in the mode of encamp-
menty which must be alwaj^ in three lines, the cavalry in the centre,
unless prohibited by the nature of the ground. Dragoons are dreadful
in light, and impotent without light, there safety during night must
therefore be regarded; the artillery to move as a park and march in
the centre.
Constant communication must be preserved between the light troops
and the main body, and between the respective columns with all other
precations necessary to protect the troops from surprise or insult.
Whatever may be the professions of the insurgents, they are not to be
regarded. Men who have acted a part so atrocious will cheerfully add
to their guilt, if it can be done with impunity. Carelessness in the
conduct of the army will invite attempts upon it, and produce war,
while vigilence in the conduct of it, will arrest the one and inhibit the
other. The different columns will be precise in the execution of the
daily marches assigned to them respectively, and if from unavoidable
accidents either should fall short one day, the deficiency is to made up
the next day, otherwise the mutuality in operation will be lost, and the
army will be exposed to the disgrace and evils of discordant movements.
The particular routes with the necessary instructions will be given
to the commanding Generals, and will of course form the rule of their
conduct.
When the right wing reaches it will divide into two columns,
the New Jersey Line and Brigade of Cavalry under Brigadier White,
forming one column, to be commanded by his Excellency Governor
fiowell, will take a direction to the right, while the Pennsylvania Line
with the elite corps will pursue this original route under the orders of
Governor Mifflin. When the column divides, the right will move from
their right and the left from their left, chosen parties of horse must fol-
low the rear of each wing to arrest stragglers from the line, and protect
the property of individuals, to the due preservation of which in every
respect the utmost attention is to be paid by officers of every rank.
The President of the United States being about to return to the seat
of Government, has been pleased to direct the commander-in-chief to
present to the army his affectionate wishes for their welfare and happi-
ness. In no way can the very grateful command be so fully executed,
as by publishing the very words of the President which are accordingly
subjoined :
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1794. « United SUtee (Bedford), October 20th, 17»4.
Oct. 2;M "To Henry Lee, Esquire, Comraander-in-chief of the Militia Army on
its March against the Insurgents in certain western counties of Pennsyl-
vania.
"Sir:
"Being about to return to the seat of Government, I cannot take
my departure without conveying through you to the army under your
command, the very high sense I entertain of the enlightened and pa-
triotic zeal for the Constitution and the Laws, which has led them
cheerfully to quit their families and homes and the comforts of private
life, to undertake, and thus far to perform a long and fatiguing march,
and to encounter and endure the hardships and privations of a military
life. Their conduct hitherto, aflFoi'ds a full assurance that their perse-
verance will be equal to their zeal, and that they will continue to per-
form with alacrity whatever the full accomplishment of the object of
their march shall render necessary. No citizens of the United States
can ever be engaged in a service more important to their country. It
is nothing less than to consolidate and preserve the blessings of that Revo-
lution, which at much expense of Blood and Treasure constituted us a
free and independent Nation. It is to give to the world an illustrious ex-
ample of the utmost consequence to the cause of mankind. I experience
heartfelt satisfaction in the conviction that the conduct of the troops
throughout will be in every respect answerable to the goodness of the
cause and the magnitude of the stake. There is but one point on which
I think it proper to add a special recommendation, it is this, that every
officer and soldier will constantly boar in mind, that he comes to sap-
port the Laws, and that it would be peculiarly unbecoming in him to
be in any way the infractor of them ; that the essential principles of
free government confine the province of the Military when called forth
on such occasions to these two objects:
"First, To combat and subdue all who may be found in arms in oppo-
sition to the national will and authority.
" Secondly, To aid and support the civil magistrate in bringing offend-
ers to justice. The dispensation of this Justice belongs to the civil
magistrate, and let it ever be our pride and our glory to leave the sacred
deposit there unviolated.
"Convey to my fellow-citizens in arms, my warmest acknowledgements
for the readiness with which they have hitherto seconded me, in tho
most delicate and momentous duty the Chief Magistrate of a free peo-
ple can have to perform, and add my affectionate wishes for their health,
comfort, and success. Could my further presence with them have been
necessary or compatible with my civil duties, at a period when tho ap-
proaching commencement of a session of Congi*ess peculiarly urges me
to return to the seat of Government, it would not have been withheld.
In leaving them, I have less regret as I know I commit them to an able
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and fiuthfnl direction^ and that this direction will be ably and faithftiUy 1794.
seconded by all.'* Oct. 23d
To this parental council of our beloved chief Magistrate, the com-
mander-in-cbiei begs leave to add the flattering hopes he entertains,
that the conduct of the army will justify the favorable anticipations
formed of it. Thus shall we establish to ourselves a character the most
amiable, and exhibit to posterity a model for all future armies.
Lest, however, some individuals may have crept into the ranks, cal-
lous to all the feelings of honor and virtue, and consequently the fair
character so justly due to the great body of the troops, may be snatched
from them by the licentious tresspasses of a few, the commandants of
Divisions, Brigades, Regiments, and corps, are required to examine
minutely their respective troops before the army moves, and to dismiss
all whom they may deem unworthy of participating in the honorable ser-
vice in which we are embarked.
Six rounds of ammunition are to be issued to all corps as yet unfur-
nished; the troops are to draw two Day's provisions on alternate Days
during the march; the Pennsylvania and Maryland lines to draw on one
Day, and the New Jersey and Virginia lines on the next day; this sys-
tem will be convenient to the superintendants of provisions, and conse-
quently tend to secure punctuality in the supplies.
The Commander-in-chief has been pleased to appoint Major Alexan-
der and Major Thomas Nelson, Deputy Adjutants-General, Dr. Welford,
Surgeon-General, Majors Heard, Morgan, and Ghetwood, aids-de-camp.
They are to be respected accordingly.
It is to be understood that no appointments in the line of the army
are to affect appointments of any sort heretofore made.
James Hankins to James Wood, Lieutenant-Governok. Oct. 24th
Resigning commission as captain of volunteer militia.
Charles Cocke to Samuel Coleman. Oct. 24th
Authorizing him to draw his pay as commissary of Capt. Hawkins' Lee county
company.
James A. Bradby to the Executive of Virginia. Oct. 26th
The pain and concern I have experienced since seeing my letter to his Sarry
Excellency, Henry Lee, Esquire, dated the 12th of September last in
Jlr. Daviee' paper, with the remarks oi a man whom I shall make free
f
358 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1794. to mentioD to the world at a sabsoquent period, ia more easily conceived
Oct. 26th than expressed. What strikes alarm in my Breast is to discover a let-
ter written by a civil & military officer, and from the purest of principles,
and to one of the pillars of our Government, published to the world
without an inquiry being made whether what was contained in the let-
ter was true or not, or whether he was justifiable in giving the informa-
mation he did.
The cause of my assuming the freedom to write you is from a desire
of being informed whether a copy of my letter was given out by order
of the Board. If it was given out by order of the Board, I suppose it
must be correct, for I have ever entertained a high opinion of the Exec-
utive of Virginia, and never had an idea that they would do anything
that was either repugnant to the common usages or law of the lacd.
But pardon me; should this letter have been given out by order of your
Hon'ble Body, it cannot, as I conceive, Gentlemen, have any good effect.
Rely on it, that it puts a stop to many, and perhaps necessary, commu-
nications to your Board, for if they are made as appears, the informanta
must prepare to answer plain Blackgardism either by the pen or some-
thing more harsh. And if men are compelled to use either for doing
but their common duty, altho' they may not be less averse to fighting
than men generally are, yet there are few, very few indeed, that are dis-
posed to personate the State or Union.
I have not presumed (as I am of an opinion) to writ« anything to your
board but what I conceived it my duty to do.
Was the highest officer in the State or Union to do or say what I
thought derogatory to the interest and happiness of either, I would
have informed against them. But I am to be thus rewarded for the zeal
I have at all times manifested for my country, & on the late unfortunate
occasion I can and will publish to the world affidavits of my conduct
Should these things, Gentlemen, be sanctioned, jealousies will hover
around men, and who are actually the despots will become a question.
The most of your honorable Body have been acquainted with me in
the character of a legislator for several years. You can determine how
much of a despot I am. I despise the name Gentlemen. I love peace,
liberty, and equality. I would step forward at any moment to support
it. It is, and has been, my principle to do everything to support my
country, & reclaim any feverish humors that designing men may wish
to infest a country or even a county with. But, Gentlemen, those senti-
ments will soon grow feeble and dwindle to nothing if they are to be
rewarded by the publication of letter or letters. Reflect for a moment
when this letter was wrote — at a period when the whole American
world represented in the strongest colours an unhappy civil war. Emis-
saries, it was said, were going through our country with British Gold in
their pockets, and that it might have found its way into my Brigade
was a matter not very questionable. At the time I thought it prudent to
write, & send an Express to the Governor. I considered it my duty,
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being charged and honored with the offices. I am to let not the Bmall- 1794.
est attempt that might be made to disturb the minds of men by any act Oct. 26th
or declaration, pass unnoticed, and was ready myself to have gone for-
ward, and would have done so cheerfully had it have been my lot in the
support of my country & its laws. But rewarded I am, indeed 1 The
circuniBtance must alarm every man who regards quiet, and wishes to
preserve the laws of our country.
I am hopeful, Gentlemen, you will excuse (if it may be so termed)
the prolixity of my letter. I have no other apology to offer than the
importance of the cause which has induced me to write.
lir. Eowland Holt will hand this letter to your Hon'ble Body when
setting, and the favor will be forever gratefully remembered if you will
take the same immediately under consideration, and favor me with an
answer by him.
1 have, &c.
At a Court of Quarterly Sessions continued and held for Patrick county, Oct 30th
on Thursday, the thirtieth day of October, 1794: Winchester
Thomas Whitlock recommended as a proper person to serve in the
commission of the peace.
E. Lanoham to James Wood, Lieutenant-Governor. Oct. 30th
I am this moment about to leave this place to join the army with two Richmond
waggon loads of Cartridges which I have been detained to get made.
All accounts that I have lately received from the westward assure that
there will be no fighting, and that our militia will shortly return.
You was kind enough to say when I last had the pleasure to see you,
that my representative at the Point of Fork should not want money to
carry his purchases for me into effect, oven if you was obliged to nego-
tiate so as to procure the money for him until the quarterly returns
came on to reimburse it.
I have remitted him (with the assistance of funds from this place)
200 dollars, in addition to the 200 that the Executive was good enough
to advance when I was down, through your favorable interference. I
judge that he will require about 200 dollars more to complete his pur-
chases, as I wish meat and corn laid in sufficient to carry my contract
to an end, which is the 1st of June next. You will therefore oblige me
by getting 200 dollars advanced to my brother, to whom I have sent
this letter to be forwarded to you by some person that he can depend
on, which with the moneys sent him will lay in my provision. If it
can't be advanced, if you will please so to negotiate for me as to send JM
him the money, it will be a singular fkvor, and you will further oblige
360 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
1794. me very much by getting an advance by negotiation or otherwise, so as
Oct. 30th to furnish Mr. Archibald Magill with forty-seven pounds, ten shillings,
provided he leaves Richmond before the 1st of January next. At that
time there will be considerably more due me than will reimburse the
whole, and will lay me under additional obligations.
I got to this place with the stores Irom the Point of Fork before any
stores of consequence arrived belonging to the United States.
I have, &c.
Oct. 30th Charles Yancey to James Wood, Lieutenant-Governor.
Richmond Your favor of the 29th inst. is gratefully received, wherein I learn
that you, with advice of Council of State, have advised that the com-
mission of Colonel Commandant for the County of Buckingham issue to
Sam*l Allen, Esq., contrary to the order of the worshipful Court of
Buckingham. Conceiving him entitled by rotine, & further having un-
derstood that there was a very thin board of council on the determina-
tion, I request of you not to issue a commission to Mr. Allen until a
second & full board can be had to reconsider the Recommendation be-
fore mentioned.
You will please advert to your records and you will find that I bore a
Lieutenant's Commission & then a Captain's several years since, and
further on examination you will find that Mr. Allen got a Major's Com-
mission about three months since when the Court recommended all the
Militia Officers to complete the Roll agreeable to Law by Grades, Ac.,
but you will find this case is a vacancy (wherein the Law gives the
Court a latitude). I shall, therefore, rest assured the business will be
reconsidered and no commission issued until then. After which time
you will be kind enough to inform me by letter.
I am, &c.
P. S. — You will find that I was a resident of Louisa County when I
was commissioned many years ago. Since moved to Buckingham.
Nov. ist W. GoosLEY TO Samuel Shield, Esq.
York Promising to pay the amount of an execution in the hands of Shield,
Sh'ff, against him for deficiency of Rev. of 1791, due by Sheriff Smith
with costs and damages if required.
Enclosing a bond for £80 & an execution to be exchanged.
Remember the Business of the orphans whose income will not support
them.
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The fine recoTered agunst Mr. Shields, Sheriff York, for not return* 1794.
ing according to Law an Bx'on against his immediate predecessor, Mr. Nov. let
Gooeley, amounts to Bight Dollars 98 cents. The Ez'on is returned &
satisfied & Mr. Shield has paid the costs on the judgment for the fine.
J. PENDLETON, Auditor.
Auditor's Office, 14th Nov., 1794.
Gborge Revelet to the Governor. Nov. let
I received the Deed for me to get signed by Ballentine and Reveley, Portsmouth
which I should have got executed long before this, but at that time I
was taken sick, and has continued so to this time. I am now well and
fit for Business, and will proceed about it Immediately, but am at pres-
ent not furnished with money to bear my expcDces. Reveley lives near
Fredericksburg, and Ballentine in LoudouD county. I intend going by
Land; the ezpence of travelling I suppose to cost about thirty dollars,
which, if you will please to give me an order for on any Gent'n in Nor-
folk or this place, I will immediately set off on y'r Business and return
to Richmond in three weeks.
I am, &c.
At a court of Directors oi the Hospital for the maintenance and cure Nov. let
of persons oi unsound minds, held at the said Hospital in Williamsburg
the first day of November, 1794:
Jas. Ruffin recommended for vacancy in court of Directors caused
by resignation of Joseph Hornsby.
At a court of Directors of the Hospital for the maintenance and cure
of persons of unsound mind, held at the said Hospital in Williamsburg
the 29th day of October, 1794 :
Ordered, That Greo. Carter be recommended to fill vacancy in court
of Directors caused by death of Chas. Hunt.
W. Wilson to Lieutenant-Governor James Wood. Nov. 2d
I am honored with your letter of the 25th of Octo'r, and beiir leave to Portsmouth
inform you your requisition therein shall be complied with so far as lies ^^^
in my power. #>S
That the laws of Nations, neutrality, and Justice are regardless bars T >
46
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1794. to the depredation of those tyrants are unquestionable facts, as we have
Nov. 2<i both proof and existence under our noses in this very port. In making
this declaration, however, I may incur the charge oi a breach of duty,
but it is not the case, sir. What power I have has been exerted. I
bave made frequent remonstrances to the refractors respecting the im-
pressment of our native seamen, &c., &c.
Many letters have been handed me from these unhappy citizens thoD
on board the British ships under impressment, and the iron hand of op-
pression, begging their country to interpose in their releasment.
It is true I did prevail on Commodore Kogers to deliver up two, but I
have reason to believe they carried off ten times two. We are at pres-
ent rid of the gentry ; they proceeded to sea last week.
Please forward the enclosed to Governor Lee, and it will oblige me.
I have, &c.
Nov. 3d John Evans, Jr., to the Governor.
Resigns commission as Lieutenant in company of volunteer militia.
Proclamation.
By the Lieutenant-Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia:
Whereas satisfactory information has been received that the ma-
lignant fever which unhappily prevailed at Baltimore, in the State of
Maryland, has subsided, I have thought fit, by and with the advice of
the Council of State, hereby to revoke my proclamation of the 7th day
of October last, directing the performance of quarantine in certain cases
by vessels arriving from the port of Baltimore.
Given under my hand, as Lieutenant-Governor, in the absence of the
Governor, and under the Seal of the Commonwealth, at Richmond, the
4th day of November, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hun-
dred and ninety-four, and of the Commonwealth the nineteenth.
[Seal.] JAMES WOOD.
Nov. 4th William Ap. Thomas Parsons to Jambs Wood, Lieutenant-
Governor.
Elizabeth I" your letter to me of the 25th (October), as commandant of the
City county militia of this connty, you desire me to be attentive to seventh ariiele of
the Commercial Treaty with France; also to the correspondent rules of
the President of the United States, said to be communicated lo me in the
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Govemor'B laUer of the 5%li of Deoomber. I must beg lenTe to infora 17M.
you that the said letter has never eome to hand, nor do I know what Nov. 4lh
those roles are.
I have, &c.
J. Amblbr to Jambs Wood, LiBUTSNANT-GoYUtifOR. Nov. 4th
OfTering to pay the demand of the Court of Directors of the Lunatic Trtasury
Hospital, on the order of the Board, by issue of a warrant for three
hundred pounds.
John Pendleton to James Wood, Lieutbnant>Oovbrnor. Nov. 4th
The enclosed letter, from Agent Bavies, alludes to an ex*on issued in
behalf of the Co'wealth against the securities of Wm. Robertson, for-
merly Sheriff of P. George, for a balance of the taxes due for the year
'89, about 350 dollars, exclusive of costs, and I am surprised that lands
should have been taken and sold for so small a sum, as the securities
must possess goods and chattels more than sufficient to have paid the
debt; and, presuming the fact to be so, it would appear to mo that the
execution was not served according to law. (Acts of '92, chap. 16, sec-
tions 9, 11 and 16.)
I presume too that the lands taken were the property of Robertson,
which were not liable to the operation of that Ex'on, and bonce surmise
that they were taken and sold to relieve the securities.
I am, &c.
John McCullock to James Wood, Lieutenant-Governor. Nov.eth
I wrote to you since I saw you in which I informed you that the In- Ohio county
dians had been very troublesome on our frontiers while I was from homo.
Shortly after I wrote to you, I had the Mortification to hear of the In-
dians taking of three horses within a half a mile of my station, and my-
self without any command to have them followed.
At this time it appears to be a doubt whether General Biggs will go
to the assembly or no; if he should attend the sessions we shall be at a
loss for a Muster Master to Muster our Ebingers when their times is ex-
pired, as be was appointed to do it; therefore, I hope the Executive will
give me such orders as will be necessary on the occasion, so that there
will be no difficalty in our pay and muster Rolls. If the Bangers should Jfl
be continued another year it would be of advantage to the officers who f^
364 CAliENDAR OF STATE PAPEBS.
1794. is to command them to have their orders before the present time is ex-
Nov. 6th pired. I hope the Execatiye will, if in their power, send us the Balance
of our last year's pay. If it please the Executive to honor me with a
command next year in this service I shall incline to continue. I am tt
a loss to no whether the spies that is under my command is to be dis-
charged with the Bangers or no, and hope that the Executive will give
me instructions what to do in that case. I shall in a few days take mj
post with the Bangers as the time of my suspension is nearly out.
I have, Ac.
Nov. 7th Daniel Carroll, Gust's Scott and William Thornton to thk
Governor.
City of We have been compelled to trouble you before on the subject of the
Washington third Donation granted by the Commonwealth of Virginia towards
erecting the public buildings for the Congress of the United States. The
late commissioners we find had relied on receiving the amount before
this time. The disappointment places us under very considerable diffi-
culties. We trust that on a due consideration of all circumstances, the
Executive or honorable Legislature of the Commonwealth will take
such measures as will discharge immediately the order which has been
given by the President of the United States in December last, conform-
able to the resolve for that purpose.
We have, &c.
Nov. 8th W. Pbnwick to Augustine Davis.
Richmond Requesting payment of amount due £607 5. 4., money advanced for
State.
Nov. 9th Charles Yancey to James Wood.
Buckingham By this instant you have had a second board of council. You will
please to inform me by favor of Colonel Cabell, who will deliver yoor
letter to some waterman who will deliver it to me. The first decision
of Council has caused a great Tremour in this county, inasmuch that a
very great contempt is offered to the Court, and expect that an appli-
cation of some nature will be brought before the present Assembly rela-
tive thereto. Having understood that Mr. Allen's letter to the Executive
is of a Pusillanimous nature, therefore request a copy at your Instance;
I hope the clerk will have notice to send me a copy with his charge
CAIiBNDAB OP STATE PAPERS. 365
aniraxed, ^hich shall be forwarded to him. If it has so happened that 1794.
the Bxecutive have not decided between Mr. Allen and myself by the Nov. 9th
reception of this letter, I request of yon, Sir, for a postponement until
the 25th inst., at which time will be present, if yon will be so kind as to
inform me thro* the channel of Col. Cabell, who will forward a line to
me), at which time circumstances may still appear much filler before
your honorable body.
I am, &c.
Buckingham, 14th October, 1794.
Dear Sir:
In consequence of the acquaintance which I have the honor to
have with you, I take the liberty to trouble you with a few lines.
The office of Col. Commandant of this county becoming vacant by the
resignation of William Perkins, Esq., I did think as I now do, that be-
ing next in commission regarding grade and seniority in the Militia of
this county, I was entitled of right to be appointed to the vacancy.
The majority of one of this Court has thought proper, however, to
recommend a certain Mr. Yancey, a Gent., as will appear by our records
never bore any military commission in this county, to the Executive as
person proper to supply the vacancy.
I beg leave, therefore, to trouble you, as the only acquaintance I have
in Council, to lay this matter before your- board, and if it is my right to
obtain a Commission for. Sir,
Yours, Ac.
Thomas Newton, Jr., to Jambs Woods, Lieutenant-Governor. Nov. 9th
Inclosed is an account of the charges of the look-out boat employed Norfolk
to prevent diseases being brought into this State. There are some other
charges which I could not come at now. which shall be hereafter sent on :
Such allowance as you and the Council may think proper for my ser-
vices will be perfectly agreeable. I have been at some expences, which
I kept no account of & shall be contented for them in the allowance
made. The season being so far advanced that I think there is no danger
of any disorder being brought in, if you think proper I will discharge
the boat; I shall await your order for it. A British Ship of War is in,
from whence I have not heard.
We have been at a groat loss respecting our general musters, not
knowing who was to order them, and a misconstruction of the Law in
some of us. Sec. 17th of the Law requires the Brigadier- General to order
the muster, and in his absence the commanding officer of the Brigade,
we know not who he is, having never been furnished with our rank. I
366 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
1794. have also misunderstood the Sec. 34tb, haviag ordered a Court Martial
Nov. 9th in November, considering that if the muster was held in May or Oc-
tober that the Court for assessment of fines could be held any time after
in fifteen days. I shall be exceedingly obliged by your advice on these
subjects, as they have happened for want ot knowledge who's duty it
was.
I am, &c.
Nov. 9th John Morriss to the Governor.
Kanawha Give me leave once more to renew my application for the pay and
subsistance for my Company for the year 1792. How it is that so moch
contention and disappointment have happened in this business I am at
a loss to determine, as I am sure Col. Clendenin give no orders withoat
authority, nor did I exceed the orders he gave me, but am led to be-
lieve that some disappointed persons have been doing every thing in
their power to Prove to the Executive that s'd Service was unnecessary
and that it was not performed, but convinced I am that there never was
more service rendered in this country than there was in that year, and
particularly by my Company. Indeed they rendered almost all the ser-
vice that was for the defence of that country. I have lately been in-
formed that some wicked persons have insinuated that I signed a cer-
tificate for ammunition tor William Christian which was not furnished.
Some time ago, Mr. Caperton's friend, Mr. Eelley, was down Trying
in an underhand manner, to establish this false Report, however, he
found himself disappointed.
I am, &e.
Nov. 9th Augustine Davis to the Lieutenant-Governor.
The time designated for the completion of the revised Code of Laws
having elapsed, I am necessarily constrained to inform your Honorable
Body that the primary cause was a disappointment of a supply of paper
from England last spring ; the vessel having put into Guadaloupe thro'
some unaccountable cause, in which 128 Reams were shipped & the
paper totally loss, at least nothing since ever heard of it.
To obviate which difficulty, and no other chance existing of a farther
supply from that quarter until the arrival of the fall vessels, I immedi-
ately sent to Philadelphia for 100 Reams, but there being none of that
size and quality then to be had there, impeded the progress of the work
till the paper could be got ready, which was not effected Ull four or five
weeks after the stipulated time, and with this supply I have with un-
remitting assiduity prosecuted the business, and had not the sioknefis of
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 367
my workmen operated as a secoDd oause, the work would have been ac- 1794.
complished by this time. Permit roe to assure your Honorable Board No?. 9th
that no exertions have been or shall be wanting on my part to the ac-
complishment of the undertaking, and to add that I hope to lay the
publication before your Honorable Board in a few weeks ; that not be-
ing now more than four or five Laws and the Index wanting to com-
plete the whole.
Mr. Feowick has handed mo his account for the paper imported,
which I herewith enclose to your Honorable Board, together with his
importunate Letter to me yesterday for immediate payment of the
balance, which, agreeably to our contract, he has a right to expect. I
therefore flatter myself that your Honorable Board will take the same
into your immediate consideration, and make such provision for the pay-
ment of the balance agreeably to the account Noted as the necessity of
the occasion requires.
I have, &c.,
John Hague to . Nov. lOth
The Superintendent for the ports of Richmond and Manchester hav- Richmond
ing been informed that the small-pox was in Petersburg, and a vessel
having passengers on board from that place arriving last evening, he
thought it his duty to call on the health officer to accompany him on
board the said vessel for the purpose of examinmg the state of health of
Passengers and crew.
He begs leave to report to the Executive that the crew and passen-
gers are healthy, and that no danger seems to be apprehended of their
having the infection of the small-pox on board.
II. Knox to Lieutenant-Governor Wood. Nov. loth
I have the honor to inform 3'ou that it is the intention of the Presi- War
dent of the United Sutes to establish within the Commonwealth of ^^P*'^'^®^^
Virginia an arsenal or magazine for the United States. It is, however,
first necessary that the consent of the Legislature of Virginia should be
obtained for the purchase of the necessary ground for this purpose in
pursuance of an act passed the second of April last, entitled an act to
provide for the erecting and repairing of arsenals and magazines, and
for other purposes. It is, sir, the request of the President that you
would be pleased to take the proper measures for obtaining the consent
of the Legislature for the purchase of the land, which is not contem-
plated to exceed in quantity six hundred and forty acres.
I have, &c.
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1794. In the House of Delegates,
Nov. 10th Wednesday, the 12th of November, 1794.
Resolved unanimously that the spirit, alacrity, and promptitude with
which the militia of this Commonwealth obeyed the necessary call of
their country to support the constituted authorities by enforcing obedi-
ence to the laws of the United States, present a bright example of
patriotism, and ought to bo held in effectionate remembrance.
Teste :
CHARLES HAY, C. H. D.
November 18th. 1794, Agreed to by the Senate,
H. BROOKE, C. S.
Nov. 12th Kanawha County, to-wit :
This day George Fitzwaters came before me, George Clendenin,
a justice of the peace for said county, and made oath that he was ap-
pointed by Captain William Clendenin a corporal in his company for
the defence of Greenbrier and Kanawha, and that his said Captain as-
signed him with three men to keep the post at the ford of Galley river.
That since Allyn Pryor and John Reynolds became contractors, they
have never been furnished with the ration established by law, nor has
any of the said gentlemen entered into any contract that the said Cor-
poral Fitzwaters or any of his command to his knowledge, but furnish
themselves.
Sworn to before me this 12th day of November, 1794.
GEORGE CLENDENIN.
(Signed) GEORGE FITZ WATER.
Nov. 12th Jambs McCraw to James Wood, Lieutenant-Governor.
Resignation as escheator of Halifax.
In the House of Delegates,
Thursday, November 13th, 1794.
Resolved that the Executive be requested to lay before this House
the reports of the agents appointed to superintend the collection oi
arreages of taxes pursuant to an act of the last session of the General
Assembly.
Teste :
CHARLES HAY, C. H. D.
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BoBKRT Mitchell to Jambs Wood, Lieutbnant-Governor.
Your favor came to my hand last night. By being from home was
the cause of your not having an answer by return of the messenger.
You observe that alarm is gone abroad respecting the small-pox being
within this city. I do assure you that it is without foundation, and
that no such disorder has been in this city since the inoculation in last
January and February to my knowledge. Perhaps this report might
arose from a negro coming from Petersburg with the small-pox last
Saturday, but he is not in the city or within a mile of it.
I am, &c.
1794.
Nov. 13th
Richmond
city
Thomas Newton, Jr., to James Wood, Lieutenant-Governor. Nov. I4th
The Brittish ships, Lynx and Cleopatra, are in Hampton Boads; the
latter took a schooner belonging to Portland from St. Marks bound to
New York. They put on shore three men belonging to her, except one
which I have requested the consul to have released.
Be pleased to forward the inclosed.
I am, &c.
Norfolk
R. Quarles to the Executive.
When the Executive thought proper to confer the Superintendency of
the Public Arsenal on me, the duties of the office were confined to the
direction of 8 smiths and 3 soldiers with a salary for this service of £100
per annum, with the advantages of one Ration for myself and another
for my horse. Very soon after I came into office, the Hon'ble Board
thought proper to augment the number of Smiths to 18 and the soldiers
to 13; in consequence of which, the duties of my office became propor-
tionately increased, without any additional compensation therefor. I
feel myself justified in suggesting this subject to the Board, from a con-
viction that they have uniformly proportioned the Emoluments of this
office to the cares and troubles attendant on the discharge of its duties;
for when Capt. Peyton resided here with an inferior Garrison to the
present one, his salary was £300 pr. an., and allowed a clerk with many
other advantages. His successor, Major Langham, with less than half
the present Garrison, received £150 for his services.
I trust the Hon'ble Board will readily perceive the additional duties
to my office, and will credit me when I assure them that I am not only
closely tied to the superin tendance of the shops, but am obliged to act
as officer of the Guard, Pay-master, Clerk, and Clothier to this increased
47
Nov. 14th
370
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1794. number. I presume it is entirely unnecessary to make any further oom-
Nov. 14th ments on this subject, and with a reliance that the Board will from the
first of October, 1793, make such additional compensations for my
vices as to them may appear just and right,
I have, &c.
In the House of Delegates,
Nov. 13ih, 1794.
Resolved, That the privy council or council of State be requested to
lay before the General Assembly the Journal of their proceedings during
the last year.
Teste :
CHARLES HAY, C. H. D.
1794 — Nov. 17th. Agreed to by the Senate.
H. BROOKE, C. S.
A copy — Teste :
CHARLES HAT, C. H. D.
Nov. 15th
Tappahan-
Dock
John Bkokenbrouoh to the Governor.
Inclosed is a small acct. as Superintedant of Quarantine. This vessel
was at Philadelphia when the Yellow Fever raged there. Capt. Bnd-
by and all his crew (except one negro) died there. Some hands were
hired to bring the schooner round to this Port. On examination I
thought it prudent to order her to perform quarantine, but they bad
neither provisions, water, or boat. I therefore furnished them with
necessaries to proceed to Craney Island, and sent them off.
I am. fte.
Nov. 16th John Blackwell to James Wood, Lieutenant-Govbrnob.
Fauquier
coantv
Your's of the 30lh of September I acknowledge the rec't of on ibe
4th of this Inst., and have given orders accordingly.
Major James Wright will hand you an accompt of the expenses of
the detachment of Militia from the fifth Brigade to the Gen'l rendexvoas
at Winchester, with the neces^ry vouchers, who is empowered to settle
and receive ihe ballance that may be found due. The unavoidable deUy^
GAIiSKVAK OV ^SL^
S ?•
3SM
of dMCoaa^
tlMMilitiA
BomiMr flf
I gmTe him
3*jnBex mat imTtQg
I& sJfcc fifioac of I^kgateo,
MflM^j. ci* I7c& o# yoTember, 17
Booiv^ed. that the ExeentiYe be Ri{Btfsic«d w leU the mace now
kf tkm Hooae, and thai the ptoemit of tke sate* be deposited in
payie Treaffary.
94.
used
i tho
CHARLBS HAY.O. H, IV
Nov. tuth
SaMUKL CoLBMAH to THI LlBrTB5ANT>G0VBRN0R.
TW eodoeed paper is the only voacher which Captain Caporton ran
Mw proeore to eetablish the claim of his coinpanj to pay tVom tho lAlh
tf Xarch, 1793, uDtil the 25th of July following, on which day (^aptniii
^Vadcnia took command of the said company.
I be^ leare to ref er to Colonel Steele for tho best information whlnli
M be bad on this subject, and
Have, Ac.
Nov \MU
Pea. Whttixg to Nicholah Blatb, Km,
I hare been indocedr at tlie iaataoee of numb^rr ttf y*mn% O^nithfHi^H
^earoos of ferring tiMir connlrj on aoy lotur* ^mtffumt^y ^h ih^ ntt^
^tver of diagnni, to oadertaka to nim fmn effmphUt Vf6^^. Uf M
^aroterf a^d c«|«pc at emr pvtftf^r expea^t^^ aa4 tm ffm4f fft i^f AHilf /^
Mi^iiaL, ioL. TtavlL tfcafEtom. nay ffoar ?Hr^ ^ m^ M<f IMii^ />Ai^4M^VAts
^ ^agwtar davw bf — frvay kaoira r^vf wiiitMa 1^^ tM l&>#^^AfVAy f^
fgmir, ^ad the EMMcabia iumfri, aaH Mt ma Iriwv^ i4 4wmfH^4tft^M««
be aHOdft oir ckia pnrp4ea mui^^ nM litM^4 am t^y ^wy^r 4fvif^4,
It anc be giwiasd Gi^ Uw1i|b rny aant* A«ii«m!f my fVi«H^«f« avt4 Art/fiHi^Hf
if i3ie bfiaffrt Tf an*' laxir .4uvi4<i K4« ^m^^M t;HW «««ii1^ /i^fivi^
nigbiB SjHMfleoir^. Jbe». tlu» p^»«»^ 4f mmk^^ any fW><^ ;if|^fi4fHr»fi««
f
372 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPBBS.
1794. as it's believed by best judges that such will be done, seeing allmost all
Nov. 18th the cavalry o^ the State are on this Tramontane expedition.
Visiting Winchester in the time of the Greneral review of the Troop,
roused some sparks of military ardour that were not entirely extin-
guished in my breast, which being encouraged by my friends, induced
me to make this arduous, and perhaps may hereafter turn out a danger-
ous undertaking.
Mr. Tate, who brings this, will charge himself with any answer yon
may be pleased to favor him with, and believe me with my best respects
to the ladies of your family, to be,
Yours, &c.
P. B. W. and family leave iis to morrow. F. W.
In the House of Delegates,
November 19th, 1794.
Resolved, That the Executive be requested to furnish this House
with all the information of which they are possessed, relating to the
request made by the President of the United States, that Henry Lee,
Esq., would take the command of the army raised for the purpose of
suppressing the insurrection in the western counties of Pennsylvania,
and of the time when the said Henry Lee notified the president of his
acceptance thereof
Teste :
CHARLES HAY, C. H. D.
Nov. 19th William Lowthbr to James Wood, Lieutenant-Governor.
Clarksburg In performance of your orders, Capt. Bogard with his detachment
took his post at Newbury, 12 miles below little Kanawha, and as he
informs me the commissary failing to supply provisions, was under the
disagreeable necessity of leaving it; he returned a few days since. En-
sign Jenkins remains at NiePs station, Lieut. Morgan at the mouth of
Fishing Creek, and Lieut. Evans was posted at Fish Creek, but, as I
understand, has lately left it and discharged his men. Ensign Hedg«
continues at the mouth of Grave Creek, Capt. McCullock at the mouth
of Short Creek, and Lieut. Wells opposite the Mingo Bottom.
The savages have made no incursions on our frontiers since my last.
r yesterday was informed by Mr. Williams, a Gentleman of reputation,
that a few days ago he saw Lieut. Morgan on his return from an incur-
sion into the Indian country.
He with 30 men, near 200 miles up the Muskingum, destroyed a small
CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS. 373
Town, took one soalp, and brought in 5 priBonera, viz: 3 squaws and 2 1794.
children. Nov. 19th
I puq>ose in the course of a few days to take a Tour around the dif-
ferent posts, and if anything worthy of communication occurs, you shall
have it by the first opportunity.
I have, &c.
Jambs Innbs to the Governor. Nov. 20th
When I left Virginia I did myself the honor to inform you that it was
my intention to go immediately to Philadelphia, from whence should I
proceed to the state of Kentucky in pursuance of the object which had
produced several letters between Governor Lee and myself in the months
of September and October last. I should forthwith announce the same
to the Executive.
I have now to inform you that 1 have proceeded this far on my jour-
ney to Kentucky. The subject of my absence from the duties of my
office having been settled by the correspondence above alluded to, I shall
take the liberty of stating the reasons which have induced me to sup-
pose that my present undertaking does not bring me within either the
letter or meaning of the law, which Governor Lee referred me to in his
first communication on this subject.
I hold no office of profit under the United States, nor am I mediately
or immediately concerned in the administration of their government,
but am merely the bearer of certain communications from the Executive
of the union to the Executive of Kentucky. I receive no appropriated
salary from the General Government, nor do I hold any commission
under it. No nomination respecting me has been made by the Presi-
dent to the Senate and approved by that body. In fact I possess neither
perpetuity of emolument, duration of employment, nor any one attri-
bute which can constitute me an officer, or even the appendage to any
office belonging to any department of the Government of the United
States.
This being a true history of my present situation, I know not how I
can be considered as having contravened the Act of Assembly which
inhibits the union of offices established by the State of Virginia and the
Government of the United States, under the latter of which I bear not
the semblance of one official qualification. I act under a conviction
flowing from the source of my own judgment. That my present pur-
suit is a violation of no law of my native country, in affectionate attach-
ment to which I trust I am second to none of her citizens.
If, however, my construction of this Act of Assembly be deemed un-
sound, and shall become the subject of public investigation, I must pray
you. Sir, that you cause this, together with all the preceding communi-
cations which have been reciprocally made between the Executive and
ff
374 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
1794. mTself, relating to the object of my present journey to Kentucky, to be
Nov. 20tb Hubmitted to tbe Legislature, that an inquiry, if one shall be deemed
necessary, may be bad upon my conduct before the proper tribunal.
I have the honor to remain with sentiments of perfect consideration
and respect.
Yours, Ac.
In the House of Senators,
Thursday, November 20tb, 1794.
The House proceeded according to the order of the day by joint bal-
lot with the House of Delegates, to the choice of Goyemor or Chief
Magistrate of this Commonwealth for one year from the first day of De-
cember next; and the members having prepared tickets with the
names of the persons voted for, and deposited the same in the ballot-
boxes, Mr. B. Temple, Mr. Meade, Mr. Chinn, Mr. Bassett, and Mr.
Maund were nominated a committee to meet a committee from tbe
House of Delegates in the conference chamber, and jointly with them
to examine the ballot boxes and report to the House on whom the majori-
ty of votes should fall. The committee then withdrew and after some
time returned into the House, and Mr. Temple reported that the com-
mittee had according to order met a committee from the House of Dele-
gates and jointly with them examined the ballot-boxes and found a
majority of votes in favor of Robert Brooke, Esquire.
Teste :
H. BROOKE, C. S.
August 14th, 1794.
Governor Lee,
Sir:
By last night's mail it was notified to me by tbe Secretary of
State that the President was pleased to depute me to go on a mission
of great national import on the part of the United States to the State
of Kentucky.
I feel an anxitude arising from motives I trust of a laudable nature
to undertake the discharge of so honorable a public Function. As the
servant, however, of this Commonwealth, I have postponed a decided
answer to Mr. Secretagr Randolph's communication until I shall learn
how far such an undertaking might meet with the assent of the Grovero-
ment of this State. During my absence, which will not I presume be a
very lengthy one, I will take care to be properly represented in all my
official Departments, so that the business of the public shall meet with
no delay or obstruction.
CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS. 375
I must request your Excellency immediately to submit this letter to 1794.
the Honorable Board over which you preside, with a request that they Nov. 20ih
would honor me with a speedy decision on the subject of it.
With proper sentiments of respect,
I have, &c.,
JAMES INNES.
The Honorable James Wood, Lieutenant-Governor of Virginia:
Sir:
I apprized the Executive early in August last of the call I had
received from the President to undertake a mission to the State of
Kentucky. Their answer to my letter of that date having granted to
me the permission I requested under the limitation therein expressed,
I now take the liberty to inform you that I shall set out for Philadel-
phia on to-morrow, and that should I proceed from thence to under-
take the agency proposed to me by the Executive of the United States
I shall duly inform you of the same.
In my absence General Marshall has had the goodness to undertake
die discharge of my official duties.
I have, &c.
Ooi. 3d, 1794. JAS. INNES.
In the House of Delegates,
December 18th, 1794.
A member in his place having informed the house that he has reason
to believe that James Innes, Esq., the Attorney-General of this Com-
monwealth, had accepted a Lucrative Office under the General Govern-
ment whereby ho is disqualified to hold any office under the Govern-
ment of this State.
Resolved, That the Executive be requested to lay before this house
all Information which they may possess on the subject matter aforesaid.
Teste:
CHARLES HAY, C. H. D.
Matthew Page to Jambs Wood, Lieutenant-Governor. nqv. 2ist
I have the Honor to transmit enclosed* to you an extract from the Hanover
proceedings of the court-martial on the tryal of Colo. Wells, containing Town
their attendance and mileage as stated on the minutes of the court-
martial, which would have been sent over long since, but considerable
indisposition has for some time past rendered me incapable of attending
to business.
I have, Ac.
*£ncloeare not found.
376
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPEBS.
1794. Thomas Nbwton, Jr., to James Wood, LisuTENANT--GoyERNOB.
Nov. 21gt
Norfolk
I received your favour, and am of opinion that the lookoot boat may
be discharged with safety, and shall accordingly do it in a few days.
The proclamation as to the West Indies I judge best to be kept in force,
and if any suspicious vessel arrives, she may be compelled to lie antil
her case is known. This can be done without expence of a boat, and
the port will compel a compliance.
I am much obliged to you for the warrants given to F. Newton. I
will send up an account of the remaining charges in a few days, hire of
the boat, and some necessary printing to give the pilot which will be
continued to them.
I am, &c.
Nov. 2l8t
J. H. Stone to the Governor.
In council We have received information from the Justices of Dorchester county
court, on the Eastern Shore of this State, that a free mulatto woman
and her two children, have been unlawfully transported out of the State
by a certain William Goldsmith (alias William Smith) and Elijah Devoll,
and you will perceive by the copies of the Proceedings which are here-
with enclosed, that they have been indicted for that offence in the court
of that county.
Our information states that those men have gone to the state of Vir-
ginia, and are now in Jail at Petersburg on account of this Transaction.
Being extremely desirous that these offenders should be brought to trial,
we request that your Excellency will, with all convenient dispatch,
direct that the above-mentioned William Goldsmith (alias William
Smith) and Elijah Devoll be delivered up for the purpose of being re-
moved to this State, to be tried on the Indictments found against them
agreeably to the provision contained in the second section of the fourth
Article of the Constitution of the United States.
We have, &c.
Nov. 22d
Mathews
Dudley Gary to
I received your letter of the 5th instant on the morning of the 18th,
and immediately went down to Queen's Creek where the vessel men-
tioned in your letter was said to be fitting, but she was finshed and
gone about four days previous to the receipt of your letter, but on the
strictest inquiry among the neighbors and carpenters that repiured her,
I have not the smallest reason to suppose she was intended for a priva-
CALBNDAB OP STATE PAPERS. 377
teer, as she is oot fitted to carry guns, nor, as they informed me, had 1794.
she one when she left the rirer; nor more hands than were necessary Nov. 22d
to carry her to Urbanna on the Rappahannock, where I am informed she
still lies.
Be assured, Sir, that I will pay the strictest attention to all the ves-
sels equipping within the Harbours of this county, and should I have
reason to suppose any of them fitting for the purpose of privateering,
will take the necessary steps to detain them till I can inform the Execu-
tive of such fitting.
I have, &c.
HbNRT LbE to the QoVBRNOR. Nov. 26th
As the enclosed letter cannot reach Richmond before my successor Pittsbui-g
(whoever he may be) must have entered on the duties of his office, I
have thought proper to address it to the Governor of Virginia.
I beg leave to ask his attention to the same, and to present to him
my best wishes for a happy and honorable administration.
With, Ac.
William Davibs to Libutbnant-Govbrnor Wood. Nov. 26th
Tour favor of the 18th I now have the honor to receive. I beg my Broadway
acknowledgments may be presented to the Executive for their attention
to the justness of my claim, which tho' late is still very acceptable. I
am not indifierent to the approbation of government. I endeavored
faithftilly to discharge my duty in the business entrusted to me, and
from a consciousness of having deserved well of my country, have in-
dulged the hope that ere this, I should have been gratified with the
honorable testimony of the Executive, to the success and merits of my
services.
Inclosed I send you an additional report respecting my present agency,
and with the greatest respect have, &c.
Westmoreland County, set.: ^ov. 26th
Inquisition indented taken in the county aforesaid, this 28th
November, 1794, before me, Greorge Garner, Gent., coroner of said
county, upon the view ot the body of Capt. John Rochester, late sher-
iff of the county aforesaid, found .on the main road leading from West-
moreland Courthouse to Nominy, and there lying dead, upon the oaths
of John Peake, Hugh Quinlan, John Porter, Christopher Jackson, Rich-
48
378
1794.
Nov. 26th
CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
ard Lowe, William Jeffriss, John McClanahan, William H. Parker, Dan-
iel Sanford, Seth Starr, Edward Stone, and Charles Sanford, good and
lawful men of the parish of Cople and county aforesaid, who heing
charged and sworn to enquire how and in what manner the said John
Rochester, Gentleman, came by his death, upon their oaths do say that
he was accidentally killed by a fall from his horse. The Jurors afore-
said in testimony whereof, as well as I the said coroner as the Jaron
aforesaid, to this inquisition have severally put our hands and seals this
day and year first above mentioned.
JAMES BLAND, C. W. C.
Nov. 28th
John Hopkins to James Wood, Lieutenant-Governor.
Richmond I am instructed by the Commissioners of the Federal buildings, to
request a further payment from the State on the President's draft for
the 3rd instalment of the State's donation to said Buildings.
The state of the Treasury from the enclosed report in some measure
justifys this application. I have, therefore, to request an order for the
sum of six Thousand dollars, which, with the sum lately paid, will make
up one-fourth of the President's draft.
I have, &c.
Twenty-tour thousand Dollars in the Treasury.
WILLIAM BERKELEY, C. T.
28th Nov., 1794.
Nov. 28th
Council
office
Samuel Coleman to Mr. Dawson.
In pursuance of your direction I have seperated the claims for west-
ern services rendered in 1794, from those rendered in 1793, and, as in-
structed, beg leave to report upon the latter as follows:
No. 1, Is a pay-roll of Capt. William Clendenin forwarded to the Ex-
ecutive about the first of September last, in conformity to a muster-roll
on which I reported the 23rd Dec., 1793, the original bein^^ soon after
sent to the General Government with the other claims then reported on.
A copy retained by the auditor is now in this office. This muster was
made on the 25th of November, and four scouts in the Pay-roll are not
in the muster-roll. Pay is claimed under Captain Clendenin from the
25th of July, the day on which he took command of the company, to
the Ist of December, 1793. The whole company consists of the Com-
missioned Officers, four sergeants, 4 corporals, 4 Scouts, a Drummer and
Fifer and 67 privates.
CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS. 379
No. 2y is a claim of Thomas Jones and Philip Hall for semces ren- 1794.
dered as scoots in Bath and Greenbrier, 123 days in 1793. Nov. 28th
This voacher declares this service to have been performed by order of
Col. Steele, to whom I beg leave to refer it.
No. 3, contains a pay-abstract for Captain Lowther as Commandant
of the volunteer militia raised for the District of Monongalia, from 2nd
of Dec., 1792, to the 1st of Dec., 1793, including his rations, proven only
by bis own oath. In this number will also be found muster and pay-
rolls of eight scouts under Captain Louther, most of whom claim pay
from the 14th of May to the 1st of December. The muster of six of
these men makes no mention of the time they began to serve, nor is
there any proof of it on the Pay-roll — of course the papers are not duly
authenticated. The other two are said to be mustered by Ensign Jona-
than Coburn on the 2.3rd of June, 1793, when their services commenced,
ind on the Ist of Dec., when they were discharged; of this Jonathan
Coburn makes oath. One of these scouts in the muster-roll is called
Joshna Fleeharty; in the Pay-roll he is called John Fleharty.
No. 4, A pay and muster-Roli of Ensign Levi Morgan's Detachment
part of Capt. McCuUock's Co., consisting of the said Morgan, 2 Ser-
geants, 2 Corporals, and 30 privates, proving their right to pay from the
6th of Oct>, 1793, to the 6th of Jan'y, 1794.
N. B. — The Pay of this Detachment to the 6th of October is included
In the pay-roll of Capt. McCullock's, which has been forwarded to the
General Government.
In this number will be included a pay abstract of Levi Morgan's eight
Scouts, claiming pay from the 19th January, 1793, 117 days, without any
proof of service being performed; also a ration account, claiming 186
rations tor himself from 12th of January until 16th of April, 1793, and
also from the second day of January, 1794, to the 6th of the said month
for himself and 34 men, 180 rations; no proof of these rations being
issued but Mr. Morgan's certificate.
No. 5 is muster and pay-rolls and ration account of Ensign Jonathan
Coburn 's detachment of Captain Bogard's companj^ consisting of the
ensign, a sergeant, corporal and 31 privates, claiming pay from some
time in the month of May to the 2d of December, 1793. These are the
only papers which I have yet examined that are duly authenticated.
No. 6, a pay abstract of Ensign Jenkins' detachment of Captain Low-
ther's company, claiming pay from the 20th of October — two months
and twelve days — consisting of the ensign, two sergeants, two corporals
and twenty privates; no muster rolls nor any proof of those services
being rendered.
No. 7 is a claim of Arch'd Woods for 4,400 rations, furnished Lieu-
tenant Mills* detachment in 1793. A copy of the muster roll of the said
detachment is now in this office. This paper is duly authenticated, and
does not appear to have been included in the claims which have been
already paid, amountinc; to $2,088 70 cents.
^
380 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1794. ]^o. 8 is a ration account of Nathan Springer for rations fumiBbed
Nov. 28th Lieutenant Evans' detachment in 1793, not otherwise sapported than by
the receipt of Lieutenant Evans. The pay and muster rolls of this de-
tachment have been before presented and forwarded to the General Gov-
ernment.
No. 9 is a pay and muster roll of a Francis Baldwin, who was omitted
in the muster and pay roll of Ensign Jenkins' detachment of Captain
Lowther's company, which is proven by an examination of the said rolls.
The said Baldwin appears to have been mentioned on the 12th day of
June, and his services are certified by Jenkins to have commenced on
the 20th of May and ended the Slst of December, 1793. He was not
mustered on his discharge.
No. 10 is a muster roll of part of Captain Hawkins' company, by Rob-
ert Sayern, on the commencement of their service in 1793. When first
presented it was defective, Mr. Sayres not having been sworn to the
muster. The musters of the other parts of the company and the pay
roll, complete, was forwarded to the General Government.
No. 11. The sense of the Board, expressed on the back of this paper,
will be complied with, as Ensign Eelley will draw pay under Captain
Caperton until the 25th July, when Yanbibber took place under Clen-
dinen.
No. 12 contains claims of James Johnson and Robert Butcher for ser-
vices as spies for 3 months and 10 days, by order of Captain licwis, pre-
vious to the 14th of June, 1793, when they were discharged by Ensign
Colvill, and their discharge attested by William Neil, muster master for
Andrew Lewis, captain commandant on the frontier. During the greater
part of the time, to- wit: from the 16th of April to the first of June,
which these two men were in service, Captain Crockett commanded a
patrol of twelve scouts on the Southwestern frontier. These two men
are not included in that patrol, and do not therefore appear to have been
authorized by the Executive to serve at all. On the consideration of
this claim by the Board, the delegate from Lee county wishes to give
some information.
No. 13 is a claim of Lieutenant Hall and nine privates of the Mont-
gomery Militia, who, with a party from Greenbrier (who have already
been paid), pursued a party of Indians in the months of March and
April, 1793. The service was meritorious, and pay is claimed from the
25th of March to the 4th of April, 1793.
These papers generally are very defective in point of authentication,
but the claims they exhibit are authorized by the Executive, except No.
12.
The enclosed papers, put into my hands by the Honorable Mr. Daw-
son, are a muster and pay roll of a single individual, Francis Baldwin,
who is said to have served in Ensign Bartholomew Jenkins* detachment
of Captain Lowther's company from the 20th day of May, 1793, until
the 3l8t day of December following.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 381
Upon examining a copy of the master roll of this detachment (re- 1794.
tsined in this office) by which it appears that their services commenced Nov. 28th
the 16th day of May, 1793, I do not find the name of Francis Baldwin
inserted therein. The original pay roll has been forwarded to the Gen-
eral Government for settlement corresponding with the said copy of
muster roll.
A certificate of Lieutenant Bvans of the number of rations furnished
his detachment in 1793. It does not appear that this claim has before
been presented. A copy of the muster roll is in this office.
A pay abstract of Ensign Jenkins' detachment from the 20th of Octo-
ber, 1793, to the end of the year, still leaving out Francis Baldwin. No
master roll accompanied this pay abstract.
And a muster and pay roll of Lieutenant Evans' detachment of Cap-
lain Lowther's company, for services in 1794. It is humbly submitted
whether this had not better lie over until the whole are brought for-
ward and one general report directed.
Sam'l Coleman to the Lieutenant-Governor. Nov. 28th
In pursuance of your direction, I have separated the claims for west- Council
em services rendered in 1794 from those rendered in 1793, and, as in- office
structed, beg leave to report upon the latter as follows :
No. 1 is a pay roll of Captain William Clondenin, forwarded to the
Executive about the first of September last, in conformity to a muster
roll on which I reported on the 23d of December, 1793, except that four
scouts in the pay roil were not in the muster roll. The original muster
roll has been forwarded to the General Government, and the whole com-
pany consists of the commissioned officers, 4 sergeants, 4 corporals, 4
scouts, a drummer and fifer, and 67 privates. They claim pay from the
25th of July to the Ist of December, 1793. No muster at the com-
mencement of the service has been forwarded.
No. 2 is a claim of Thomas Jones and Phillip Hall for services ren-
dered as scouts in Bath and Greenbrier — 123 days in 1793. This voucher
declares this service to have been performed by order of Colonel Steele,
to whom I beg leave to refer il.
No 3 contains a pay abstract for Capt Lowther as Commandant of
the Volunteer Militia, raised for the defence of the District of Monon-
galia from the 2d of Dec., 1792, to the ist of Dec, 1793, including his
rations — proven only by his own oaths. In this number will also be
found muster and pay rolls of eight Scouts under Capt. Lowther, most
of whom claim pay from the 14th of May to the 1st of December, 1793.
The muster of six of these men makes no mention of the commencement
of their service, nor is there any proof of it on the pay roll ; of course,
the claims are not duly authenticated. The other two are said to be
f^
382 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
1794. mustered by Ensign Jonathan Coburn on the 23d of June, 1793, when
Nov. 28th their services commenced, and on the first of December following when
they were discharged. Of this Jonathan Coburn makes oath. One of
these Scouts in the muster roll is called Joshua Fleeharty, in the Pay
roll he is called John Fleharty.
No. 4 contains a pay and muster roll of Ensign Levi Morgan's De-
tachment from Captain McCuiiock's Company, consisting of the said
Ensign, 2 Sergeants, 2 Corporals and 30 Privates who claim pay from
the 6th of October, 1793, to the 6th of January, 1794. No muster of
this Detachment, when their services commenced as a Detachmeut has
been forwarded, but they were mustered as part of Capt. McCullock's
Company. In this number is included a pay abstract of 8 scouts under
Levi Morgan, claiming pay from the 19th of January, 1793, 117 days,
without any proof of the service being performed ; also a ration account
claiming pay for 186 rations, to which Ensign Morgan wab entitled,
from the 12th of January until the 14th of April, 1793, and also an ac-
count claiming pay for 180 Rations furnished himself and 34 men from
the 2d to the 6th of January, 1794. There is no proof of these rations
being furnished, but Mr. Morgan's own certificate.
No. 5 contains muster roils, pay roll and ration account of Ensign
Jonathan Coburn's Detachment from Capt. Bogard's Company, consist-
ing of the Ensign, a Sergeant, a Corporal and 31 privates, claiming pay
from their enlistment in the month of May to the 2d of December, 1793.
These are the only papers which I have yet examined that are duly
authenticated.
No. 6 is a pay abstract of Ensign Jenkins' Detachment from Capt
Lowther's Company consisting of the Ensign, 2 Sergeants, 2 Corporals,
& 20 privates, claiming pay from the 20th of October, 2 months and 12
days. No muster rolls nor any other proof of these services are for-
warded.
No. 7 is a claim of Arch'd Woods for 4,400 Rations furnished Lieu-
tenant Wells' Detachment from Capt. Bogard's Company in 1793. A
copy of the muster roll of this Detachment is in this office, which is the
only check upon the ration account. It is otherwise duly authenticated
and does not appear to have been included in Mr. Woods' account,
which has been already paid, and which amounted to 2,088 Dollars & 70
cents.
No. 8 is a claim of Nathan Springer for Rations furnished Lieutenant
Evans's detachment from Capt. Lowther's Company in 1793. This
claim may be checked by a copy of the muster roll of this Detachment
which is in the Office, but it otherwise wants authenticity, being sup-
ported only by the receipt of Lt. Evans.
No. 9 is a muster and pay roll of an individual, Francis Baldwin, who
was omitted in the muster and pay roll of Ensign Jenkins* Detachment
from Capt. Lowther's Company. He was mustered on the 12th of June,
and his services are said by Ensign Jenkins to commence the 20th of
CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS. 383
May, and to end the 3l8t of December, 1793. He was not mustered on 1794.
his discharge. Nov. 28th
No 10 is a master roll of part of Capt. Hawkins' Company. The
muster was made by Robert Sayers on the commencement of their ser-
vice in 1793. When first presented, this muster roll was defective. Mr.
Sayers not having been sworn to the muster — it is now authentic. The
muster rolls of the other party of this company and a pay roll for the
whole, have been forwarded to the General Government.
No. 11 the sense of the Board as endorsed on the back of this paper,
will be complied with, as Ensign Kelly will draw pay under Capt. Cap-
erton from the commencement of his service until the 25th of July,
1793. At that time the services of Ensign Yanbibber commenced under
Captain Clendenin.
No. 12 contains claims of James Johnson & Robert Butcher, who by
order of Captain Lewis were employed as Scouts in Lee County for 3
months & 10 day's provisions on the 14th of June, 1793, when they were
discharged by Ensign Colville, and their discharge attested by William
Niel, Master Master, for Andrew Lewis, Captain Commandant on the
Frontier. During the greater pait of the time (to-wit, from the 16th of
April to the Ist of June), which these two men were in service, Captain
Crocket commanded a patrol of twelve Scouts on the south western
Frontier, which I believe were all that the Executive intended should
be employed.
These are too extraordinary, and on the consideration of their claim
by the Board, one of the Delegates from the county of Lee wishes to
adduce some verbal information.
No. 13 is a claim of Lieutenant Hall and 9 privates of the Montgom-
ery Militia, who with a party from Greenbrier, which has already been
paid, persued a party of hostile Indians in the month's of March and
April, 1793. Their service was meritorious and they claim pay and
rations from the 25th of March to the 4th of April, 1793.
The papers mentioned in the foregoing report are generally very de-
fective in point of authentication, but except Nos. 12 and 13, the claims
they exhibit are authorized by the Executive. No. 13 is a just claim
under the invasion law and from the merit of the service, I humbly pre-
sume ought to be paid as are those of the volunteer Militia.
I have, Ac.
Opinion of Genbral J. Marshall. Nov. 28th
It is stated that Mr. White was commissioned as Sheriff on the 13th
of August, 1794.
That the proceeding Sheriff continues in office till the 6th of Novem-
384 CALBNDAE OP STATE PAPBBS.
1794. ber so that the oommission expresses that the power of Mr. White is to
Nov. 28th commence on the 6th of November.
Several accidents prevented his giving bond and security according to
law within two months after the date of bis commission, bat in the third
month he appeared in Court and offered to comply with the law.
It is enquired whether under these circumstances the court ought to
have received the bond, or whether the Executive ought to proceed to
make another appointment.
The case of Mr. White is a hard one, but the law seems to leave no
discretion with the Executive to judge of those circumstances which
shall dispence with a compliance with the law. The law admits of no
dispensation, but positively requires the execution of the bond within a
limited time, or directs a new commission to issue. The circumstances
then do not alter the case, but the sole question seems to me to be whether
the date of the commission or the commencement of the commission id
effect shall be considered as the appointment. I think the date of the
commission must be considered as the appointment because everything
to be performed by the Executive is then completed.
J. MAESHALL.
I certify that EHsha White was appointed sheriff of Hanover the
thirteenth of August last.
A. BLAIR, C. C, Oct. 17th, 1794.
Hanover, to-wit:
I certify to the Executive of Virginia that Elisha White has not
executed bonds with security as required by law of persons commis-
sioned as Sheriffs.
WILLIAM POLLARD, C. H. C.
Oct. 18th, 1794.
Nov. 30th Thomas Newton, Jr., to the Governor.
Norfolk This day information was made unto me that an officer of a French
privateer had inlisted 16 men and was carrying them off. I immediate-
ly inquired into the case, and went to the boat where it was seid they
wore on board and stopped her, examined the people who all informed
— they were not citizens of these states. Most of them appeared to
be Frenchmen. A Captain Miller of the Brig Sisiphone, an American
vessel, had shipped some men and were on board the same vessel, which
I suppose gave rise to the information ; however, on a further informa-
tion, I found one, John Burke, a citizen had enlisted. I demanded him
and he was given up and brot. on shore, and tben entered with Capt
Miller to repay the bounty he had rece'd from the Capt. of the privateer,
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 385
16 I>ollart. Thiis privateer, I was informed, was the Carmagnole, Capt. 1794.
Marien, one of those proscribed (I suppose), fitted out of Delaware. Nov. 30th
Please refer to yoar letter in Council, 22d August, 1793.
I also enclose you a deposition of Thomas Butler, a pilot, relative to
the capture of a French prize taken near our Capes. I have received
several letters fVom a David Rayborn, on b'd the British Sloop of War
Lynx, who says he is an American citizen pressed at sea out of a Dan-
ish ship bound to Boston. I applied to the British Consul for this man
& another that was on board the Cleopatra. The latter was delivered
without delay, but the Consul informed me that Raybourn had entered
on board the Lynx and received the bounty, since which I have roc'd
another letter from Raybourn persisting he was pressed, which he also
told Botler, the pilot who says he is a native of Carolina. I shall again
write to the British Consul about him.
I am, &c..
Henrico County, to- wit:
I do hereby certifie that I have this day administered to his Ex'y
Robert Brooke the oaths required by law to bo taken by a G-overnor or
Chief Magistrate of the Commonwealth, and also the oath required by
tn Act- of Congress.
Given under my hand the first day of December, 1794.
J. PENDLETON.
William Morris to the Governor. Dec. let
Inclosed I have sent your Excellency and the Honorable Board a let- Richmond
ter of Mr. AUyn Pryor, which was directed to Mr. John Raynolds, and
came into my hands broken open. I am induced to do this as I have
been creditably informed that said Pryor has made complaint against me
therefor, and also that I had refused to suffer my mill to grind for him.
True it is that I sayod so, but not until he supplanted (In taking the
Contractor's place) Mr. John Yanbibber, to whom he had promised not
to interfere, as he, the said Yanbibber had gone to the expence of pro-
viding everything necessary. However, your Excellency will discover
by an affidavit herewith inclosed, that had I been even so disposed to
oblige Mr. Pryor, it was not in my power.
On seeing Mr. Pryor's Letter I plainly discovered that, poor as the
soldier's ration was, that his principle desire was to speculate thereon,
wherefore I sent copies thereof to the officers commanding at the differ-
ent posts, in order that ho might not avail himself of those advantages. _
Tou will also find by another affidavit that sundry soldiers have not wf^
been hitherto Furnished, but certain I am that he will not have it in bis T ^^
49
38S CALEXDAB OF STATE PAFEES.
1794« power to obUun ao ab»trmct therefor, nnieas he giTes approved secmity
Dee. lit to make good Raid deficieocj at the contract price.
1 would not wish yoar Excellency nor the Honorable memben of
Council to understand that I mean this as a complaint against Mr.
Prjor, having no other intension or desire other than that of iustifying
mjself to jour Excellency.
I have, &C.
I>eciflt Petition to the Goteekor.
The Petition of James Dabnej, late Sheriff of Louisa Ck>untyy prajing
the remission of a fine which had been imposed on him for failing to
return an execution ; and also for the balance of Bevenue taxes collected
by the said Dabney in the county of Louisa, for the year 1791 ; also 114
pounds, 14 shillings, and 11 pence, for damages recovered against said
Dabney.
Virginia, to-wit:
At a general court held at the capitol in Bichmond the 13th day
of November, 1794, judgment was rendered against James Dabney,
rtheriff of Louisa county, for failing to return the execution within law-
ful time against Wm, Phillips, sheriff of Louisa county, for revenue
taxes for year 1791.
Dec. 2d In the House of Delegates,
Dec. 2nd, 1794.
The House according to the order of the day, proceeded by joint bal-
lot with the Senate to the choice of a Judge of the Court of Appeals,
in the room of Henry Tazewell, Esq'r., who hath resigned; and the
members having prepared tickets with the names of the persons to be
ballotted for, and deposited the same in the ballot-boxes, Mr. Lee, Mr.
Boyer (of Rockbridge), Mr. Cheatham, Mr. Hatcher, Mr. Hancock, Mr.
Ponn, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Baytop, Mr. Hoomes, Mr. Willis, Mr. Braxton,
and Mr. Andrews, wore nominated a committee to meet a committee
from the Senate in the conference chamber, and jointly with thorn to
examine the ballots, and report to the House on whom the majority of
votes should fall.
The committee then withdrew, and after some time returned into the
House, and Mr. Loo reported that the committee had according to order
mot a committee from the Senate in the conference chamber, and jointly
with them had examined the ballots, and had found a majority of votes
in favor of Spencer Hoane, Esq'r.
Teste :
CHARLES HAT, ۥ H. D
CAUDIKIK or STATS FJlPKKS. {MltT
folk BonM^iv MCr IT^
>' afofOAid, ThoB. Attkr. pdoc. a»i Moiit smm ii{^>« iK^ K^
DgelisI of Ahugktj God. fieposatk ami ;isuili tkM <mi Tlinnw^jr^ ik^
NoT'r lasl, he Iwin^ o«t otf" fite Cipe» at Tir^«ia kKi^iii^ 1^ v^M^
discovered a sbip ahead which he Mad<» tor mkI hail^t lo> kn^i^w
L whence ehe cmme; whcfcvpoo. he boafdcd her. He wa» lh<N\ tl^
led by the prize master thai the said ship was a BriUi«h »hip v^^^
ks) called the Pamela, priae to the Hawke French {uriraleer; Ihal
.he deponent, took charge of the s*d ship as pih>t^ and was sliH>riMjt
>r Cape Henry, which was then in sight and about six lea^tu^Hii tUf ;
when the ship approached to the distance of about tV>ur I^ku<hi» ho
rved the Brittish Frigate Cleopatra coming out of liynhavon Ha)'
ding for the prize; that when the French people {H^riH^lved iho
tisb Frigate neaiing them, they put as many gooiis as thoy ot^uUl Kn\
>f the pilot boat and left the ship in charge of this deponent anil
.her man, who immediately altered the ship's course and stocMl Air
th's Island; that in aboat one hour and a half thereafVor, tho KriKattt
e along-Side and brought her too — she being then between ( 'apo
ry and Cape Charles within three leagues of Smith's Island, which
then the nearest land, bearing N. in 6} fathom water; that the nald
was immediately boarded by part of tho Cleopatra crew, who ear
her off together with the man (an American oitison) who had Initin
on board with this deponent, but that the deponent was put on
-d the Cleopatra and then kept until Saturday. And further this
>nent saith not.
bis
mark,
BTom to before me this 2nd day of Dec>, 1794*
TUm. NKWTON, Jh
P. Gofrfj-WTJ to THE (loirzKffon. fpt^ '//§
on^jraahir to the request of yowr prwt^Miyj^, HM/M hy a U4Uff Hi^hfttMfA
ring date AosriMt IMi, llfi^, I ha;r« a/vw f/> \hftfrm y*m tA mf pfff
m hi cfllieetin^ the amtaragi^ 4t%^ tkA (if^^^m^mw^rnkth wHIvi^ fM
eenth Brfaiie.
hree tx^xOMkn in behaif of Urn f>wiiiikvaw^th lwt^4 ^m^ fA my
da, 4a« a^UMC ^r^ni^rd J'Viftph Jmu^ii M fMivwl^Mi^, eiv^ ^aa^vvwI
[nst ^ihtan yijknrj ^ ^/mthamp«>va. and elM^ th«ir4 a0imM( ^p^^mf^\
o. Bfor Trrrstm >r -Ju^ii^ ^,:x^AiurMm t aa^^ a#«niMi4ly fiM4^ <IM iinm &f
' ikfjammoii -lOH anmtr^l md My *.m^ iollan a«i4 47 a^mm Ml«f * M
388 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPBBS.
1794. feroDce to the executiooB themBelves as returned to the Greneral Court
Dec. 2d office will more minutely show what have been my proceedings under
them. From Brunswick county seven hundred and five dollars and 35
cents have been paid inio the treasury, which, with four thousand one
hundred and fifty-two dollars and 67 cents, collected as aforesaid, also
paid into treasury, make four thousand eight hundred and fifty-eight
dollars and two cents, the sum total collected in the Fifteenth Brigade.
As yet I have been charged with no other executions but those already
mentioned, and from tbe tardiness with which the suits now pending
against delinquent sheriffs and their securities within my district are
prosecuted, there is no immediate prospect of making farther collections.
Nothmg could give me more pleasure than to complete the collection
of those debts which you have been pleased to confide to my care. One
circumstance, however, induces a wish that I had never undertaken this
business. The General Assembly have determined that this is a lucra-
tive office within the meaning of our Constitution, and that by holding
it I am disqualified from serving as a representative for the county for
which I have been elected. To me there could be nothing more distress-
ing than this determination, however just it may be, and had I been of
opinion that such could have been the result of accepting the office, I
certainly should not have solicited it. I would forego almost any ad-
vantage rather than relinquish the idea of serving those who have done
me the honor of choosing me their representative, and for that reason
only must hope I shall be permitted to i*esign my office as agent, and
especially I shall flatter myself with this expectation as the Common-
wealth will suffer no injury from my resignation, because, from the en-
closed letter, it will appear that the office will not remain vacant for
want of a successor.
I beg leave to add that the gentleman who will be a candidate in the
event of your accepting my resignation, has transacted the chief of the
business which has been done since the appointment has been oonferred
on me.
I am, &c.
The payments mentioned in this letter are truly stated.
J. PENDLETON.
Auditor's office, 2nd December, *94.
Auditor recommends Thomas Yaughan as collector of arrears of taxes
. in case of resignation of Mr. Goodwyn.
Dinwiddie, Nov. 25th, 1794.
Joseph Goodwine solicits appointment as agent for tbe oolleotioo of
arrears of taxes in the 15th Brigade district in lieu of present agent who
is expected to resign the office.
CALENDAR OP STATE PAPEES. 389
In the House of SeDators. 1794.
The House proceeded according to the order of the day by joint bal- Dec. 2d
lot with the House of Delegates to the choice' of a Judge of the court
of appeals, in the room of Henry Tazewell, Esq., who hath resigned,
and the members having prepared tickets with the names of the per-
sons balloted for, and deposited the same in the ballot boxes, Mr. An-
derson, Mr. Benjamin Temple, Mr. Chinn, Mr. McCraw, and Mr. Peyton
were nominated a Committee to meet a Committee from the House of
Delegates in the conference chamber, and jointly with them to exam-
ine the ballot boxes and report to the House on whom the majority of
votes should fall.
The committee then withdrew, and after some time returned into the
House, and Mr. Anderson reported that the Committee had according
to order met a Committee from the House of Delegates in the Confer-
ence Chamber, and jointly with them examined the ballot boxes and
found a majority of votes in favor of Spencer Roane, Esquire.
Teste :
H. BROOKE, C. S.
George Clendenin and William Morris to the Governoil Dec. 2d
In our representation of the state of our Frontiers we made known to Richmond
the Executive the last session of Assembly, that we conceived the
Guards allowed for the defence of Greenbrier and Kanawha were more
than necessary. That one Company complete, if well distributed, was
equal to the Task.
On experience, it appears that this opinion of ours was well grounded.
However, we suppose thro' the great zeal of the Executive to afford the
most ample protection, more men and officers were continued. Wo have,
therefore, nearly to offer to the consideration of your Excellency and
the Honorable Board our Former opinion. Impressed with the desire
that at this Important period, no unnecessary expence may acorue to
Union. We have further to urge or to mention, that since the success
of our arms in the Westward, we have not experienced the same Hostile
disposition in the Indians — therefore, we conceive that little or no
winter establishment is necessary.
Under these impressions, we submit oor opinions to your Honorable
Board, convinced that your determination will tend to the public well-
fare.
We have, Ac.
390 CALEXBAE OF STATE PAPERS.
17M. SAJffTKL COLEMAS TO THE
Der. 31 lo pamuuice of a diiection. which I hare reeeiTed from the Exeentlre.
Coanril I beg leare to report to roa for the infonnatioo of the Board, that the
eoelosed aceoiint« for ammooitiofli procured by Captaao Hagh Caperton
lor the use of hu Companj of Volanteer Militia, one amoooting to
twenty-three pounds and foar shiJlingSL and another amoanting to six
poondSy eighteen shillings and six pence appear to be supported by
Toochersw The Auditor of Public Accounts will be the proper judge ot
their validity.
That upon a thorough examination of the Auditor's Books it appears
that the f<^owing warrants have issued from the Auditors Office for
ammunition for the use of the said Company, vix. :
1792, Oct. 19th to William Cook for Powder • - £15.16.6
23rd Hugh Caperton for Lead and Powder 25.00.0
1893, Feb. 23ni ^WUIiam Morris k John Jones for Powder
and Lead 37.02.0
July 6th ♦Allen Prior for Powder - 4.0LO
Aug 23rd Thomas Edgar for Lead . . 13.0S.6
1793, Dec 24th, Allen Prior for Powder and Lead
28th, John Reynolds for Powder and Lead -
1794, May 31st, Allen Prior for Lead -
Aug. 5th, John Stewart for Powder
£95.11.0
«318 50
112 50
130 83
24 99
72 50
$659 32
It is somewhat doubtful whether the warrants marked thus ^ were
not for Capt. Morris* Company of Militia.
Papers Marked So, 2, are a muster roll made in pursuance of a review
i^Captain Caperton's Company by Colonel Steele, a pay roll in conformity
thereto, claiming pay from the date of enlistment of the Company, in
pursuance of the following order of Council on the 24th of I>ecember,
1792, A 12th of November, 1792.
It is advised that two companies with four scouts to each be consid-
ered in service as soon as the men shall be raised and mustered. One
under the command of Captain Lewis and the other under the oonunand
of Capt. Caperton.
The usual allowance of powder and Flints to be furnished from the
Point of Fork and Lead from the mines.
This pay roll is defective in leaving a blank for the time to which pay
is claimed and in having no signature. These defects may be remedied
by Captain Caperton who is here.
CALENDAR OP STATE PAPEBS. 391
Accompanying iheoe papers will also be found a ration abstract for 1794.
provisions furnished the said company from their enlistments respective- Dec 3d
ly to a certain amount of rations until the 26th of February, 1793, when
William Morris began to supply the Company.
I beg leave to refer to Col. Steele for further information on these
papers, and have the Honor, &c.
Dec. 3, 1794. Purchased of the Hon'ble John Dawson and Hardin
Burnley, Esqrs., 1 mace, weighing one Hundred and one ounces at 6s.
p'r oz.
WM. & GEO. RICHARDSON.
«
Auditor's Office, 3d Dec. 1794.
Received of the Hon'ble Jno. Dawson, &c., &c., the Treasurer's receipt
for one hundred and one dollars, &c., on account of the sale of the Mace
sold under a resolution of the present session of Assembly.
S. SHEPARD.
David Saunders to the Executive. Dec. 4th
Charles Guatkin, Coroner of Bedford, failure to return an execution Bichmond
in his hands in due time. Causes therefor.
Certificate of Auditor of payment of principal, interest, and costs on
same.
Judgment for fine of sixty-one dollars 16 cents against Charles Guat-
kin.
Certificate of S. Shepard of payment by Henry Buford, sheriff of
Bedford of principal, interest, and cost of judgment against him.
Fine against Charles Guatkin, coroner Bedford, remitted.
Congress of the United States, Dec. 4th
In the House of Representatives,
Tuesday, the 4th of December, 1794.
Resolved unanimously that the thanks of the House be given to the
gallant officers and privates of the Militia of the States of New Jersey,
Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia, who, on the late call of the
President, rallied round the Standard of the laws, and in the prompt
and severe services which they encountered, bore the most illustrious
testimony to the value of the Constitution and the blessings of internal
peace and order, and that the President be requested to communicate
<^ CATJtNIVAa Off rCxTt PiPHBft
V7/^ YhA Pfm^tUmt fA tK^ Vntt^A HtSbtAn iuw inatm^^ted me to transmit to
fff^ymfffft^M ytif%f f^r^^W^ift^y fhA f^x^Xfifi^ renoJTe. contaiiung the aodknimoas thanks
/if ^.M HMum f4 tUfffrfsf^^.rkU^tx7e>^ to the Militia in actual service for the
mtppfNmfm ^ ih^ \%Ui \nimmf:tArm, with a reqtieflt that joo will please
Uf mnk^ fhA Aam^ knfmti Uf the Militia of Yirginta.
Th^ Pf^/I#ffy| harin^ p^mcmMy heen a witneis to the military merit
tft ih^ etn\fff(Uw\ militia, experiences the highest gratification in eommu-
uU»Hi\fifi Ufiff hottorMe a^yprobation, the most precious recompence that
t*(tuU] \m otttm^tl Uf enlightened Freemen. It is his devoat hope that
Iht* MlllMaof iho IJnit<3d Htatcs may ever be found to be the faithful
find )nr)no)bln protijotors and vindicators of the great principles ot Law
nnd lillmrfy.
Tlif* ultlftenn ol America fixing in their minds as an indelible troth,
I lmf< (ilMMJIntico to till) tiawH and the defence of their country, are sacred
and IndlfipMnfiahIo dtition, will render its freedom and happiness per-
pniiml.
I have, &c.
m,,, ,,^|^ »Iamw8 Taylor, 8r., to thk Qovernor.
Ntsi-n>IV '^^ ooimt^^ut^hoi^ of an act of aHsombly passed some years ago, an Hos-
\s\\{s\ \W wii'k ai\d dii^nMvHl s<>amon was erected in the neighborhood of
\\s\n 1\m^^. \\ iho timo iho act was made, the commissioners supposed
1^^^ Utnds \\w\\ WW hand and arising from the Tax on seamen, would be
(^nM^'i\^nl tx> \MmpM<^ tho building which they had agreed to erect; but
n)\\^n lh\^ aU^tiit\on \M <4\^ ^Kvv^mmeiilx thai Tax on seamen ceased, and
tKxM>M>^^v th^MV was a deAoienoy to <\>mplete the work. A memorial
t\N^««^ t^x^ <HWM««^««M\N|i\^n^ was Usi iic^sKmi laid hc^Kvre the aseemblv, and
\h^ ^svt^y<^\\t<^ ti> wKx>«a it was re)«^n>Ml $iip|>dsed it reasonaUe, and
K^sst iKa< a i^nw^ ik>wvu)d K^ aff4\>fnat<Ni tv^ ^aish ihe b«u)duig, but it
K«^n|it; )a^^ tn t^i> MjwfNNn. aTt^i a m^iUii^k^iy oi Kosnes^ keioire tbe boBi«L
wvrtt 1^ >D tvr^k^ t<^ haxv" 4^ vnMti^ia^ again hrr«Qpbi iicnm^ard, but was
twt )ai^. Th^ wwNimn<Q^'^D<tn^ w-h^v a^ ia a v«Qk' disagrasalxie juoaxioB
or ^ypATF T*AW5R?; JJSJE^
ii: nffi iumnrii in tiiuii wurcr tosHike4!«w«d the f^MtWiN ^Y^<^if^i tl«ii:
viiifi ^rfli lie -go Ml licMliio to tli»f»4Pid ^wn* -«*•*<•. -^hi^l*: HrM**ff>^>K;
xt- St' "tr- WTBflk GufBiuurljeo "ws ^wril s<vpNitnfwl "w^fti t-Hr i»«^»Miwr«tiir
neb jmE Tiramneci v* ezcn iiiaHiidf m: thY> nronmoiit. «tw; I nfii <*i<«H'^^f^Kh
rr ht ii' no; iJiewmx v* mjiiewint the nuOUrr 1:0 rem M\\ .
Ix Mbak of the* fCTmniniuimer&.
BzRfiT TiLZaWXU. TYi tht ^v«iwnii. iVo >^t>.
Tht aarmngatkBom nwwBTy to he mad<^ ivi inv 4)AitH«(Mk' nlHiff^ ^^'f^'tv V^vktV V^Yi
I ocmid Iflvvc bam£. hsvr ckommed mr until thvi Yiiii^ TIh^* liiv n^% >^
far nmdt mf' to mmbk* me to ma om on ThuTudi^v nr rri4i^ m>\%. Y^^Y^
I ffo. howfjrer. ii cxmoetn» me 10 pmotire tht^ iwyywwiTj ^>M<Mrvt^J^ fNr
m J AdmiflBioc mu> t> «fliistc. Nm haxiiijr th<«ie 1 4i%(^ nfv^ "^^hK^ tho\
d«pMKt 1 aamm bkt wbstiicr the iii«dfin«l:)ra) M in>^ i^f!^)*f»i mAni 1K<^
me bj the lnfnit.jGnvernar. » alcme lOificQMiV Thm 1 nWi |v*«»»%Mi*M ^\
bat JI5 I fmcoDod m member who hmf^ miiir't^ th Vi>p?T)Yl^, HY^^ ^-Ihs>^
resignAtaoii is not officmlhr fcnowTi to ]r> 1^Tlla<^. f^r^M^ i^ 1iNl\> W
proper that I fihtmld l« fiimif^ied with t^H" Jonr^mhi y^ thy^ .\vmv^M>
containing the resigiialkai. the aooepiUnoe ot ^^t Ty«q«\|2:lfvi^<^'m« ^^^ tsV
mj appointment in the place ot Ool. Ttykvr.
In all probability I oould not rooeive thoM^ pap«^ M^w \ \Hk\^ Kvvmf^
Will yon therdbre be 90 obliging as 10 <»)o)o«<^ ibuHM l<> W^^ \^ V^Mn.y, ntS
that I may receive them on my amval Uw^rcs. T^\^ tK\ys\\y >^^\\ h^
acknowledged aa shall any request* or communt<N^lu>hii ^-^m^ v^^{\V b^^
pleased to make to me in Phila.
Samubl Coleman to tun OovNttNon. Iw, Mih
The services of the scouts claiming pny, M siniml ttt IliM iMtt'limHil
papers, were not authorised by the Kxecuiivo, ttiM ilMlntitjii dC (Iiii IViMi.
tier for tbe year 1790 having been assumed by ihi« flMtiDlnl C4ii¥Ht'iUH»«t)t(
to which the claimants in like cases lisvo unlftirmly liMifri fMtVi^hitl
60
994
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1794.
Dec. 8th
Council
office
Id the House of Delegates,
Dec. 10th, 1794.
Resolved that the Executive be requested to furnish the House with
a statement of the money expended in the defence of the Frontiers
during the last year, and which has not been reimbursed by the General
Government.
Teste :
CHARLES HAY, C. H. D.
Dec. 9th
Hugh Caperton to thb Governor.
Richmond A short time ago I presented a memorial to your Honorable Board
praying Revision of a hard, illegal, and unprecedented Decision of
Governor Leo against me as the former Capt. of Yolunteer Militia. I
conceive my character to have been much injured, and it behooves me
to use all possible means to reinstate it. If the Hon'ble Board shall
suppose the object of my memorial not within their reach, I solicit that
they will direct the clerk to certify accordingly upon the memorial and
return it to me. If on the other hand, by recommending to the officers
who formed the Court Martial to agree to meet and resume the business, I
will pay all the expence and save the public from charges.
I am bold to say, that the officers will execute my wish with such a
promised plan with great pleasure, and I am equally bold to predict that
eveiy kind of stigma will be wiped away.
I have, &c.
Dec. 10th
IIuGH Caperton to the Governor.
Richmond The proceedings of the Court Martial respecting my tryal were re-
turned to the Executive. Having never had a copy of them, I am
under the necessity to request you will order copys to be made out, and
I flatter myself that your Excellency and the Hon'ble Board will find
no reluctance in promoting objects which may tend to do justice to an
injured fellow citizen.
I have, &c.
Dec. 11th
Frederick
county
Robert Page to Robert Brooks.
I take the liberty to enclose you my account for attendance at Win
Chester and advocating, together with yourself, the important case of
the Commonwealth against Denny Fairfax, relative to the Manor of
Leeds.
It will not be necessary for me to make any observations to you rela-
CJO^fiKBAS or STATE rAFRUS. 3^
live to tbe labor vDqidxiMi in tli^ inpani^siam of ibmt <|Mjitkiii. lt«<ciii»ie IfH.
your own mfommiaoti upm tln» putsmlar ^bK»t< frill kdid yvm \o Mitici- IVc. WH^
pate ereiytbiiig wlkic^ xni^t be nid to ^jusoifr i4»e nM90iuibkm!i9» <^tlie
aeooont. I hare tberefore to reiqiMst that after it shall baro bc^n lak<»n
into considersDoiL tob inH gfvvllaxthew Page^ Bsiq^aTi order n|>oii tb<*
Treasury for ibe amX wbow peeeipt sball operate as lay owti,
I bare, Aic
H- Capektox to the GOTERyOlU IVO. lUh
In the year 1795, 1 was deUined on Rich Croek beiler Iban two Hk^himnta
weeks at Mr. Cbeater Peters' in Greenbner, by very cold, snowy
weather with about forty of my eompany* On tbe Hib d«^ of Feb«
ruary, I set out frcNn there in order to march to Kanawha. The r^
oeipt I gave Mr. Peter^s for Rations proTious to that di^, amount<H) to
twelve pounds, for which I am bound to pay. In consequence ot v«ry
high water, I was detained on the way and did not get to t^pU Morriss*
until the 26th of the same month. The Rations we roceii^ tVom the
14th unto the 26tb, I am also bound to the people for, & will Ih> pimhofl
for the same if I do not give satisfaction when I return homo ; thorofoiv
trust your Excellency & the Honorable Boanl will direct some moile l>y
which I shall be safe.
I am, Ac.
To the Honorable the Executive,
Gentlemen :
Please to observe that on the 18th of December last, the Court
Martial was held on me. About the 12th or 15th of January fbllowing,
I came to Richmond in order to obtain a copy ot the proccodlngM of the
said Court Martial, and to request an appeal, but the papers had not
been transmitted from the Court Martial at that time.
A general Inoculation of the small pox was about to take place, nnd
I on that account could not wait, having never had the small pox myHolf,
I informeid His Excellency the Governor of my Business and Sittmtlon ;
be said I could obtain a rehearing without a copy of the proceedings of
the Court Martial. I wrote to him on the subject and returned homo.
About tbe first of March, I wrote him again on the same subject by
Capt. Gatleff. About the first of April, I wrote him by James Brocken*
ridge, Esq., who delivered the Letter to his Excellency in Norfolk. He
informed Mr. Breckenridge that be would write to me f\illy on the
occasion.
In August last, I wrote to him by Capt. Vanbibber, and enclosed
some aflidavits.
I have, &c,
U. UAPKBTOK.
396 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1794. Benjamin Tbmplb to the Qoybrnor.
Dec. 12tb I am just Informed at King William Court a compromise had taken
Richmond place between Col. Holt Richeson and William Dandridge, Executors,
and on the last day of the court, Richeson went into court and acknowl-
edged he was indebted to Dandridge's estate, on a mortgage upwards of
seven hundred pounds. A decree was entered for the above sum, and
commissioners were appointed to sell the property, which is to take
place in a short time. This is the second attempt that has been made
to change Richeson*s property. I cannot help supposing it is meant to
defraud the public out of the debt due from Richeson to the Common-
wealth, as he has often told me that on a settlement Dandridge's estate
would be considerably in his debt. Considering this property bound to
the Commonwealth, I thought it my duty to give you this information,
hoping that some step may be taken to secure the interest of the Com-
monwealth.
I have, &c.
K
Dec. 12th Thomas Vauqhan to the Governor.
Mecklen- Your favor by Mr. Eennon, dated Council Chamber, December 2d,
hurg 1794^ I have with its enclosures safely received, and am very thankful
to the Honorable the Executive for the appointment alluded to by you
in said letter. The Bond for the faithful performance of the trust you
will herewith receive inclosed in a letter from Mr. Eennon, with his
opinion of the sufficiency oi the security.
Mr. James Wilson is the bearer of this. By him you will please
transmit to me the commission and other papers necessary for my in-
struction, &c. I flatter myself that my conduct in the business will be
very satisfactory to the Executive. I very much fear that the arrear-
ages duo from Mr. John Murray, sheriff of this county, for the year
1782, is irrecoverably lost to the Commonwealth, he being dead, and his
estate nearly or quite exhausted. One of his principal securities, in
order to get out of the way, moved a few years ago into Georgia, where
he has since died and left his estate, as I am informed, in such a manner
that it will never be subjected. The other security (I am informed bat
two were given) lives in this county and has considerable property here,
but the talk of the people is that no part of it can be made liable. Mur-
ray has left a considerable tract of land which, if ever subjected, will
raise the greater part of the debt. This land is mortgaged to Col. Al-
len, late of Surry county, for a considerable debt due from said Murray.
Allen is dead, and his executor has not done anything in the business
that I have heard of. Mr. Allen, in his life time, brought a suit against Mr.
Murray's ex'ors, in the High Court of Chancery. The principal deputy
CALBNDAB OP STATE PAPEES.
397
of Mr. Hurray is run away, but has left a few very able securities here.
It is probable that the now sitting Assembly will pass some other law
upon the subject of this business. If they do, I shall be glad to receive
a copy oi it as soon as possible.
Any papers necessary to be transmitted to me will always come safe,
and meet with speedy conveyance under cover addressed to me to the
care of Messrs HoUoway & Birshett, merchants in Petersburg.
I wish the securities of Mr. Mun*ay's principal Deputy could be pro-
ceeded against. I know nothing of the Debtors In any other of the
counties composing the District.
I have, &c.
Agreeably to the instructions contained in the Resolution of the Ex-
ecutive of the 20th of Octo. last, I have set apart as the money came
into the Treasury the balances of the last Calls due to the several Canal
Companies.
J. AMBLER.
Treasury, 16th Dec. 1794.
1794.
Dec. 12th
A List of persons who have migrated into the State of Virginia, and in Dec. 16th
the court of Washington county, given satisfactory proof by oath
that they intended to reside in the said State, and also have taken the
oath for giving assurance of fidelity to the said Commonweath:
The court at which
the oaths were
taken.
Persons* Names.
Nation.
Occupation.
1794— Aug. 19, - .
William King,
Ireland,
Merchant.
James Bredin,
Ireland,
House Carpenter.
Sam'l Bredin,
Ireland,
Farmer.
1794— Dec. 17, - -
James Caldwell,
Ireland,
Merchant.
Teste :
JOHN CAMPBELL, C. W. C.
Dec. 17th.
H. Caprrton to the Governor.
Dec. 17th
Yon will please to direct a warrant to G. Shell for the Rations due me Richmond
for '93, and for the ammunition. If your Excellency should ^^isb
398 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
1794. farther proof, you will let me know, and I will send for Coi. Glendeniu,
Dec. 17th Capt. Morris, and Capt. Hutcheson, who can satisfy your Excellency
and the Honorable Board.
Your attention at this time will much oblige,
Your, &e.
I do certify that I believe the within to be a true statement of facts ;
that in the month of February, 1793, I came home from Gallipolis and
found the Spies appointed by Captain Caperton ingaged in the discharge
of their duty, and likewise a number of soldiers as stated in the within
by William Morris.
Given under my hand this 13th day of December, 1794.
GEO. CLENDBNIN.
I do certify that some time between the 15th and 20th of December,
1792, two of the Scouts appointed by Capt. Caperton were by me quali-
fied to the duties of their office. That sundry other persons were by
him Inlisted as soldiers from the sixth to the 15th of said month, and
were furnished with Rations from the dates of their enlistments as
stands by my accounts stated before you. That sundry Receipts for
Rations furnished in the month of January and February in said year
have been forwarded to me which were furnished in the county of
Greenbrier. I presume great injuries will be done to the Holders of
said Receipts or Capt. Caperton unless they are allowed.
Likewise to the Scouts that were in service, as I am satisfied they
performed their duty at a very Inclement season.
Given under my hand this 13th day of December, 1794.
WILLIAM MORRISS.
Dec 17th Richmond, December 3d, 1794.
I do certify that some time about the first of January, 1793, I wrote
to Capt. Hugh Caperton, Requesting him to receive of my Plantation m
Greenbrier from James Garritt and others, Rations for such of his Com-
pany as were in Greenbrier. That I also furnished Rations to sundries
of his Company in Kanawha from the dates of their Inlistments.
Given under my hand the date above written.
WILLIAM MORRIS,
Late Contractor.
Dec. 17th Received December 13th, 1792, ol William Morris, contractor, 60 ra-
tions for six men, enlisted the 6th instant, for the defence of Kanawha
county, under the command of Captain Caperton.
Given under my hand.
DAVID MILBXJRN, Serg^t
CAliBNDAR OP STATE PAPBBS. 399
Beeeived of William Morriss, oootractor, rations for ten men at Bun- 1794.
dry times from the Uth of December, 1792, till the 26th of February, Dec 17th
1793, both days inclusive, amounting to 750 rations.
Given under my hand.
DAVID MILBURN, Serg't.
Men enlisted by Captain Caperton, December 6th, 1792: William
Morris, Junior, David Milburn, John Cavender, Edward Hughes, John
Bailey, Thomas Castor.
Men enlisted by Captain William Morris, authorized by Captain Ca-
perton December 14th, 1792: Stephen Teays, John Neugen, Henry
Montgomery, James Sbirkey, who have received their rations at the
house of William Morriss from the day of their enlistment.
DAVID MILBURN, Serg*t.
In the House ot Senators,
Wednesday, December 17th, 1794.
The House, according to the order of the day, proceeded by joint bal-
lot with the House of Delegates to the choice of a Treasurer of the
Commonwealth for the ensuing year; and the members having prepared
tickets with the names of the persons ballotted for, and deposited the
same in the ballot-boxes, Mr. Trigg, Mr. Peyton, Mr. Eyre, Mr. Wilson,
Mr. Temple, and Mr. McCraw were nominated a committee to meet a
committee from the House of Delegates in the conference chamber and
jointly with them to examine the ballot-boxes, and report to the House
on whom the majority of votes should fall.
The committee then withdrew, and after some time returned into the
House, and Mr. Trigg reported that the committee bad according to
order met a committee from the House of Delegates in the conference
chamber, and jointly with them examined the ballot-boxes, and found a
majority of votes in favor of Jacquelin Ambler, Esquire.
Teste:
H. BROOKE.
In the House of Delegates,
December 17th, 1794.
The House, according to the order of the day, proceeded by joint bal*
lot with the Senate to the choice of a Judge of the General Court in the
room of Spencer Eoanc, Esquire, who hath accepted the office of Judge
of the Court of Appeals; and the members having prepared tickets with
the names of the persons ballotted for, and deposited the same in the
ballot-boxes, Mr. Bentiey, Mr. Tate, Mr. Clay, Mr. Baytop, Mr. Cham-
berlayne, Mr. Harvie, Mr. Evans (of Accomaok), Mr. Braxton, Mr. Wil-
400 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPEBS.
1794. kinson (of Henrico), Mr. Cocke, Mr. Baylor, Mr. Falcon, Mr. Bamett, Mr.
Dec. 17th Shearman, and Mr. Machin were nominated a committee to meet a com-
mittee from the Senate in the conference chamber, and jointly with them
to examine the ballot and report to the House on whom the majority of
votes should fall.
The Committee then withdrew, and after some time returned into the
House, and Mr. Bently reported that the committee had according to
order met a Committee from the Senate in the Conference Chamber,
and jointly with them had examined the ballot boxes, and had found a
majority of votes in favor of Paul Carrington, Esq.
Teste:
CHARLES HAY, C. H. D.
In the House of Senators,
Wednesday, December, 17th, 1794.
The House according to the order of the day proceeded by joint bal-
lot with the House of Delegates to the choice of a judge of the Gen-
eral court to fill up the present vacancy therein ; and the members hav-
ing prepared tickets with the names of the persons balloted for, and
deposited the same in the ballot boxes, Mr. Cabell, Mr. Preston, Mr.
Birchett, Mr. Meade, Mr. Bassett, and Mr. Anderson were nominated a
committee to meet a committee from the House of Delegates in the
Conference Chamber, and jointly with them to examine the ballot
boxes and report to the House on whom the majority of votes should
fall.
The committee then withdrew, and after some time returned into the
House, and Mr. Cabell reported that the committee had, according to
order, met a committee from the House of Delegates in the Conference
Chamber, and jointly with them examined the ballot-boxes, and found
a majority of votes in favor of Paul Carrington, Jr., Esquire.
Teste:
H. BROOKE, C. S.
Dec. 17th A. Prior to John Steele.
Notwithstanding I have recited my case to you verbally, hope I may
be excused in committing it to writing to avoid any neglect thro' mis-
take of my request to the board in my former address to the board.
As there is no money in the Treasury, flatter myself that I may be
indulged to receive a warrant, which I will risque collecting the money
upon, from the sheriffs in the country on the contingent fund or any
other fund, tho' it should be at my expence, sooner than be without
1^ some relief at this time, and that I may be indulged the opinion of the
CALBNDAK OP STATE PAPBBS. 401
Board in regard to the claim of the officers and soldiers for issuing salt 1794.
to every hundred rations of salt provisions, in writing, unless it should Dec. 17th
be considered unnecessary and not worth claiming the attention of the
Board. Doctor Pettit's bill, Dr. La Moynes*, the winter protection at
the Point and Belleville, and my ammunition account may have its
deserved effect on the minds of the board.
I am, &c.
Eichmond, December. 12th, 1794.
Sir:
I beg leave to lay before your Excellency and the Honorable Board
my local situation from this place, and the difficulty and fatigqe attend-
ing a journey from the point at the period of the year the services of
the militia will end at. In coming forward to close my accounts as a
claim for partial payment for my services as contractor for the militia
in Kanawha county, I consider it unnecessary to say anything more on
the subject, as Col. Steele, and probably some other gentlemen of the
board can more fully inform your Excellency of my distant and difficult
situation. I therefore most earnestly request your Excellency and the
Honorable Board to consider me in the most favorable light, and grant
me at least three parts of the sum due for the rations furnished the
militia, which can be ascertained from returns which will be laid before
the Board by Mr. Cavendish. I also request your Excellency and the
Honorable Board to determine the propriety or impropriety of issuing
salt with salt provisions, and request it may be given me in writing the
opinion of the Board. I also request the payment of an order for Dr.
Pettit's attendance on the sick and wounded in 1793, also for the win-
ter establishment last which will be justified in a letter from Colonel
Lewis to Governor Lee last summer.
I have, &c.,
A. PRIOR.
John Pbndlbton to the Governor. Dec. isth
I can not but think that the returns on the Executions mentioned Auditor'i
within, afford sufficient ground for suspicion of fraudulent sale, and I ^^^
lay the subject before the Executive pursuant to the 22nd sect, of the
16th chap, of the Acts of '92.
I ought indeed to have done this before now, but it escaped attention.
I am, &c.
On a fi. fa. issued the 23rd July, '92, for the C'wealth against Robert
Craig, formerly Sheriff of Washington county, for a balance of taxes
due for the year '87, the Sheriff made the following return:
51
402 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1794. 1792, Oct. Ist.
Dec. 18th Executed od one tract of Land, two fields of corn grain thereon, a
quantity of Rye, oats, and Flax in a barn, the propei*ty of Robert Craig
by virtue of the within Execution.
ANDREW COLVILLE, D. S.,
For ALEXANDER MONTGOMERY,
Sh'ff Washington County.
OcVr 10th, 1792.
Two pounds 5s. 6d. made by the grain, and the Land not sold for
want of bidders.
A. COLVILLE, D. S.,
For ALEXANDER MONTGOMERY,
Sheriff.
The 7th day of March, 1793, a Vend. Exp*s issued, on which the
Sheriff made the following returns:
By virtue of the within writ to me directed, I have exposed to sale
the Land and tenements therein mentioned, which produced the sum of
three pounds 6s., which I have ready in my hands as within is com-
manded.
A. MONTGOMERY, Sh'f.
To the Hon'ble the Executive of Virginia:
Gents,
I do myself the honor to answer your last, ruquesting to know
what Public Monies are in my hands, or what prospect I have to collect
any. Only two Executions have been sent to me; in one of which
against Ward, Sheriff of Russell, was an error that I could not proceed
on it. Since that, some money has been paid into the Treasury on this
Execution. The other was against Robert Craig, late Sheriff of Wash-
ington, which, from several causes proved improductive to the public;
a statement of which business, I do myself the honor to Inclose and
hope for your Instructions in what manner I am to proceed in future.
No monies have come into my hands under my agency.
I have, &c,
JNO. TAYLOR
A statement of facts respecting the Land whereon Robert Craig, late
Sheriff of WashingtoD county, now lives, and on which I did as Agent
direct the now Sheriff ot Washington to levy an execution for the arrear-
ages ot taxes due from s'd Craig and securities for the year 1788:
CALENDAR OP STATE PAPBES. 403
In Hfty, 1792, ibis Land is said to have been sold by virtue of an 1794.
Ezecntion issued against fiobert Craig for arrears of taxes due from bim 1^- 18th
as Sberiff for the year 1787. It is said this land contains about 180
acres and has yaluable improvements thereon, and was sold at said sale
for eleven dollars (which is less than three-fourths of its value), and
credit for three months, was not offered at that time.
It appears from the oath of Alexander Montgomery that only about
thirty days' notice was given of the sale of said land ; that no commis-
sioners attended to value said land, or were summoned to attend. He
was then the Sheriff of Washington.
It appears by the oath of Walter Preston that Robert Craig either
advanced or offered to advance the purchase money then bid for said
land. These proceedings I conceived were illegal, and therefore I prose-
cuted the business in the following manner, which was put into my
hands as agent by the Commonwealth, viz:
I delivered the execution against said Craig to Robert Campbell, now
sheriff of Washington, and directed him immediately to levy it, which
he did upon the afore-mentioned land. A claim was then set up to said
land by David Carson, one of Robert Crig's securities, who called him-
self the purchaser. A jury was then summoned to try the title of said
land, agreeable to law. Witnesses were called on; the jury divided in
opinion seven to five, the majority for the Commonwealth.
I again appointed another day for a jury to meet a second time, viz:
the third of October; they accordingly meet to ascertain the title. In
the meantime Alexander Montgomery, the late sheriff who sold the
land, executed a deed of conveyance for the same to David Carson in
the court of Washington, for the above consideration of eleven dollars,
and after the first execution was levied thereon.
On the second meeting of a jury on said land but one witness appeared,
though several were directed to be summoned. He was objected to by
some of the securities as being interested. The case was stated how-
ever to the jury, who were again divided eight to four, a majority for
the Commonwealth.
JOHN TAYLOR, Agent.
Nov. 3rd, 1794.
The sale made by the sheriff, under the execution which was levied
in 1792, seems to me to be void in consequence of the irregular proce-
dure of that officer. He has in nothing obeyed the law. If no provis-
ion was made for the case I should have no hesitation in advising the
sale of the land under the second execution, even although a verdict of
the jury had been rendered against the Commonwealth. But the 22nd
section of the 16ih chapter of the Acts of 1792, which is copied from
the Act of 1787, directs the Auditor, when he shall suspect fraud in the
service of an execution, to make report thereof to the Executive, whose
duty it shall be to direct the Attorney of the Commonwealth for the
404 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPEBS.
1794. district, oountj, or corpormtioD to file an information thereupon, and if
Dee. 18th it shall appear that the sale was firaadulent, the property shall not pan
thereby.
In this ease, the sale is in my opinion not only void throagh its firaad,
bat its irregolarity likewise. Yet as the irregnlarity seems mingled
with fraud, it may be most proper to porsae the precise mode pointed
out by the law.
J. MARSHALL.
The service of the execution vested the property in the Sherii!^ so that
it became legally his for the purpose of satisfying the execution. lo
my opinion it passes to his representative, who may and is bound to sell.
The question however came on before the last General Court, and was
not decided.
J. M.
Dec. 18th Paul Cabrixgtoh to the Oovbrhor.
Richmond Your Excellency's letter inclosing a Commission to me as a Judge oi
the General Court conformably to the election of the (reneral Assembly
is this moment received.
The appointment is readily and gratefully accepted, and in return for
the confidence of the Legislature, I can only assure them of my earnest
disposition to discharge the important duties of the office with care and
diligence.
I have, &c.
Dec. 18th By the Governor op the Commonwealth op Virginia — ^A
Proclamation.
Whereas, the information respecting the infectious disease which pre-
vailed in the West Indies, and which induced the proclamation of the
Lieutenant-Governor of the Commonwealth of the second day of August,
one thousand, seven hundred and ninety-four (directing the performance
of Quarantine in certain cases), concurs with the present season of the
year, in rendering unnecessary a continuance of the precautions therein
directed, with respect to vessels arriving from certain ports in the said
Proclamation mentioned, I have, therefore, thought it proper by and
with the advice of the Council of State, hereby to revoke the same.
Given under my hand as Governor, & under the seal of the Common-
wealth at Bichmond this 19th day of December, in the year of our Lord
one thousand, seven hundred and ninety-four, and of the Commonwealth
the nineteenth.
R BROOKB.
OALBNDAK OP STATE PAPBES. 406
Warrant of search by Hue & Cry issued by Thomas Watkins, J. P., of 1794.
Halifax, for the arrest of Thomas Tuck, charged by a oorouer's jury Dec. 18th
with the murder of Thomas Daniel, and who has fled from justice.
Deposition of Thomas Nash at a coroner's inquest concerning the
murder of Thomas Daniel by Thomas Tuck.
Deposition of Tapley Daniel conceruing the murder of Thomas Daniel
by Thomas Tuck on the 13th of Nov., 1794, at the house of John Nash,
in Halifax.
Inquisition of twelve good and lawful men taken before Thomas Wat-
kins, Coroner, of Halifax, on the 26th day of Nov., 1794, over the body
of Thomas Daniel, murdered by Thomas Tuck on the 13th of Nov.,
1794, at the house of John Nash, in the county of Halifax. Verdict,
that the said Daniel came to his death as stated, viz. : by being stabbed
with a knife in the hand of said Tuck.
George Clendenin to the Governor. Dec. 20th
On yesterday the Honorable Mr. Steele informed me that my letter Richmond
respecting the pay and subsistence of a certain company employed for
the defence of Greenbrier and Kanawha would this day undergo an in-
vestigation. I therefore consider it a part of my duty to lay before your
Excellency and the Honorable Board a schedule of the allowances made
by the General Government for the year 1791.
Your Excellency will please to have a reference to the law of '92, in
virtue of which certain ranging companies were appointed, and that by
the act of the Executive the militia (if the necessity of the case required)
should aid them. If by this order of the Executive they should have
acted in conjunction with this ranging company, or in other words,
done the whole of duty themselves, I beg the Executive to inquire
whether they ought not to have equal pay (at least).
This schedule is meant to inform you that if militia pay should be
concluded upon by the Executive the militia will be in a worse situation
than they were before the interference of the State Government.
I am, &c.
N. B. — You will please, with your statement of decision on the afore-
said business, return to me the enclosed sehedule.
GEO. CLENDENIN.
Richmond, December 18th, 1794.
Sir:
I beg leave to represent to your Excellency that in vain have I for
a considerable time endeavoured to have the pay and subsistence of
406 CALSKBAB OF S^ATE PAPESS.
I7M. Oik]ytftai Ji^n MoniB' eompanT. empkijed for tlie dekjooa of GuBcuhrief
Bbc 30di ikiid Emnawiia, TDOonsidflred. Tb^, Sir, vnder tbe hsvwman law, war
called ont on tiie lifth a£ March. 1792. and were ia aesrioe in tlie mamtk
of Maj when Gaptaiii Ka^ CaperioD came forward, who wae^ appointed
the olBoer of a ranging oompacv for the protectioD of the aforewd
couxities the same Tear. When he appeared on the irontaen he informed
me that in ooneequtmoe of the default of the oontcacUH!. Co1(hm] Boon,
it iiaid wA been in hi^ power to bring fin-ward bk oompaaj, as no pro-
TiBon had been or was abom t^ be made for them : therefore in vutoe
of a power which was delegated to him by the ExeeotaTe, he direetad
me to cautinne tbe said John Morric;" CoaipaBj ia wiriOL^ they beinj^.
nr. in a gnat meaBure tiie onbr f!Tiflt,ing power wbeivbj the Eoemj
might be xcfkelled. for by the Beason af arBsaid. I beiie^v hcu ibe nid
Oapoinon. ooold not bring forward his oompaair. Tbe aaid eoaipaiij
w«pe eontnined in serrioe dnring tbe whole tzme tor wbieii tii^ A^mn^mA
par and subsistance. br mv LietteirB of the ^Ist and 22&d of Sryifiiaber
IT!^ I gare the Exeeotive notice thereot who retnrDed me for an-
swer that they beard with great pileasnre of my exisnioi» to defend tbe
Frontieir&. and approved of my condnct in oo-opecadng with Cm^i
Oaperton. by detaching to hif aid tbe afareBaid company of Militia: tbtt
they wonld be paid for ibe serrioe ^o soon ae the paupea pafiert reacbeo
l^»em. Tb» actnowledcreanemt beaas date the twettth dax of Ocuiber.
17H2: bat. Sir, wbcsn Oapt. John Xacire comes lorward fas* bi«i pay for
iaamtM and eompainr, and al«> ^th 1^ abRtrara ior Bataonf^ aetaalhr
tornifibcd. tbe EraoomY answer t^at ii»ev kaow iionidiu; <3f ii^
caDon . thai thi$> mnsi bare been tbe act of tbe <&E>reniar— wrt of tke
^sroremor and ixinnciL
H«re. flir, gwe me leave to rcfoeBi year ExfioIkBinr and tte boa ye
Boapd «> panseior a moment. I>d L sir. especi libai libe Sbcecaiaiv vi9
indiridnally addreafi me ? I^ it n A liie pzacoaoei^aa ibe«men^ kneeled
£mm ynir Board tc* bar^e tbe Signaxnre at xbt Governor? Am I in «t
flffioial fiftataon to knc'W any cither than bim at tbe bead ^tf* tht depaii-
TDBBi ? S^e. sir. by bk said lieoer of tbe XStb m OotobeE. l?9t2L iafiirsf
me ibat my JjBOta^ oJ i^ Ha and 22d bad ben snbodUad to tht
CRUDMnl «r Stale, and l^aa their ^flMDmanabim was ae I iunpe abum ^^
cited.
Sir. idiere wa^ no Omnxactar. cnnsegnenthr I wa^ oompcdlad tc» iiaaifib
Batirms far sud Oampaxy, par: of wiacb wa^ am of my cwn pnriK
puipej'tji and pan I parcSiased for w^^ I am libbgnd to pay if it takes
tbe last stjrea- 1 ba^^e on Ean^
It wall perbi^ be asked by tbe Execntivr why i did nm iniona tbea
that tbeM* men were it serrioi' Tirenrinf i^* mr ktzser^ of ibe lif4 asd
.22d of SugiiBmhec, 17B1. If xbif^ qnesxaon axise i^mw will jtktase to itkr
tr> their prniie«dings^ Tef^^ecung tbe expsndirain» ai IT^L wbeutta tbcr
me v* inrward tbe angina] pigiorF a»^i^<6flBead GcfVEameBt
af mteab labiBildamineidiaMbriTaiHmriiaaiiiiiai Uiiardtf
CAIiBNDAE OF STATE PAPBBS. 407
I most promptly obeyed. Mr. Joseph Howell at the head of the ac* 1794.
ooaDtant's department informed me that he had paid my express. The Dec. 20th
Bzecuiive of Virginia informed me that the business of executing their
orders did not authorize an express, (or to that amount), wherefore, the
Board advised that it should not be paid, consequently 1 could not after-
wards procure any public conveyance, and when private ones are made
use of, the papers seldom meet with their intended destination. I trust
that the Honorable Board will not conceive that I intended to reflect
upon them, when they thus determined, but being compelled to make a
full statement and thus led to mention how I was restricted. The
power was not vested in me as was in the ranging officer. If his Com-
pany could have come forward, perhaps this extraordinary expence
would not have been incurred.
I hope your Excellency will pardon the trouble I give, when I beg
you to have a particular reference to the uLany papers which transpired
on the aforesaid occasion — ^and well knowing that some members of the
Executive have never acted on this business, hope a decision will be
found in my favor, if consistant with truth and justice.
I am, &c.
GEO. CLBNDENIN.
Gboros Clendekin to the Governor. Dec. 23d
I am confined to my lodgings in consequence of a most inveterate oold Richmond
that appears to affect my lungs. 1 do not expect to get the better of it
in this place. Have therefore, to request your Excellency to collect a
Council to-day, and determine on the business which I have laid before
the Honorable Board. As I have laid myself liable to many on account
of the business (obeying; must on my return render some satisfactoiy
account. Therefore, I hope for an immediate decision — ^that those to
whom I have showed the letters of the Executive, particularly the one
subjecting me to the order of the Ranging Officer, and that of approv-
ing my conduct so late as the 12th of October, in virtue whereof (and
in default of the then existing contractor), many individuals give me
credit, to whom I have been, and am at present liable. I wait the de-
cision, suffer me to repeat it.
I am, &c.
W. Tate to the Governor. Dec. 24th
In a former communication to you I stated the reasons which <>om- Richmond
polled me to employ Mr. Wilson and Mr. Cavendish to aseist in paying ^^f
408 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPEBS.
1794. off the Yolanteer Militia of this State, by which I have iQCurred a con-
Dec 24th siderable ezpeDce, which I am incompetcDt to discharge, by the ad-
vance of two handred and fifty dollars which was voted me by the
board on account, and as I understood, was intended to bear my ex-
penses while I travelled over our Frontier country.
If, therefore, the subject could with propriety be again resumed and
such further compensation as to the Executive appears just and right,
it will be held in grateful remembrance by
Your, Ac.
Dec. 24th To the Honorable the Governor and members of the Privy Council :
The petition of William Mitchell, late Sheriff of the county of
Patrick, respectfully showeth, That previous to the division of the
county of Henry, a certain James Lyons having acted as Sheriff thereof,
and fallen short in the collection of the certificate Taxes for the year
1786, a judgment for the amount thereof was entered up in the Greneral
Court on account of his delinquency, and the execution issued thereon
put into the hands of your petitioner as sheriff of the county of Patrick
returnable to the November Term of the said court in the year 1793;
that in virtue of the said Execution, he made of the Goods and chattels
of the said Lyons, the sum of £31. 5. 6. in certificates, which, agreeably
to Law, ought to have been paid into the Treasury on or before the 9th
day of December thereafter.
The above-named petitioner offers in extenuation of his failure to
make payment of the above-named Judgment, the fact that he and aU
other persons from the country were prevented from coming into Bich-
mond by the existence of the Small-pox in the city at the time he would
have come for that purpose.
Judgment in the Gen*l Court at Richmond entered against Wm.
Mitchell, sh*ff of Henry, for £31. 58. 6d., am't of an Ex'on against Jas.
Lyons, late sh'ff of Henry, for certificate of Taxes for 1786, and a forieit
of £128. 12s. 6d., with int at 10 pr. ct. from 9th Nov., 1793, on £31. 6. 6.
Damages and Int.; also $5 26, charge for notice and costs of motion.
Auditor's certificate of payment of above.
Dec. 27th WiLLIAM MoRRIS TO THE GOVERNOR.
Richmond In the presence of Col. John Steele, Capt. Hugh Caperton, and myselfj
agreed that the Eations furnished his Company in the year 1793, from
the 15th of February to the 26th of the same month, should be paid to
myself. At present the Order stands in his name. He is gone, and ex-
CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS. 409
pects me to draw the money. Claims of the same nature are paying 1794.
np. I therefore trust that such measures will be taken by the Execu- Dec. 27th
tive as will direct a payment to me.
I, sir, was your contractor, and am Lyable to the people for said
amount of Rations — part was found in Greenbrier by Capt. Caperton
thro' my directions.
I am, &c.
A. Lewis to the Governor. Dec. 28th
Not receiving instructions from the Executive respecting the discharge Montgomery
of the troops under my command on the Southwestern Frontiers, I
acted agreeable to their directions to me under which the troops were en-
listed, Dated December the 3d, 1793, in which you will find they were
to serve until the last day of the month, if deemed requisite. Whether
from their instructions they intended I should judge the time necessaiy,
I cannot tell, but knowing by inference that this being a time of year
that our frontiers are least exposed to the Indians, and that it would be
a small expence saved to the public, I took the liberty to have the
whole of the Troops under my direction Discharged on the 20th day of
this Instant. It's not convenient for me to attend at Richmond with
my public acc'ts — have forwarded them in the care of Mr. Kent, by not
receiving the Instructions as Dated above. The Troops are discharged
for the service of ninety-three. It made the recruiting Business very
Difficult, and put it out of my power to have my company, which was
destined for the winter Defence, to be mustered in a regular manner. I
was under the necessity of immediately sending them so soon as enlis-
ted, to keep up the different Garrisons, and it was some time before they
could be mustered ; and others, again you will find as pr. Roll, were
mustered on the very day as entered the service — so that I think it full
as saving a plan to the public as to have had them mustered at one time
and to draw pay six Days previous to their muster. My instructions
in that point, as well as every other Directions given me in charge by
your Honorable Body, I should have most cheerfully complied with had
the nature of the service admitted. The Troops allowed for the summer
defence, the officers had a sufficient time to raise them, and enabled them
to be mustered in a regular manner, but my not receiving my Instruc-
tions for the defence of the Frontier until some time in December last,
when the Troops were all dispersed, I was obliged to supply the different
Garrisons as I could, and unless the muster-master would have attended
at the different stations, it was impossible to have them mustered within
the time allowed ; but so soon as a sufficient number were in service to
protect the part most exposed, I had them enlisted as the necessity of
the Frontiers required and called into service, which I hope your Excel*
lency will be satisfied was the most saving plan.
52
410 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
17d4. The officers' time and pay I have in the pay roll left blank, bat think
Dec. 28th their pay ought to commence on the fifth day of December, 1793; for
since that time they have been fully engaged in the Business. I have
settled with my company for their service for the year 1794, and made
them full payment for which they have assigned their discharges to me,
and as it would save the trouble and expence of a paymaster for that
Company, I have sent the whole of the discharges by Mr. Kent, and
hope your Excellency will, as I have advanced the money and given
my own obligation for money to be paid them, which was their choice,
that you will direct the amount of said discharges with my own pay, to
be paid to Mr. Kent. If the Treasury is not in a situation to advance
the money, warittnts for the amount will be given.
The public arms are lodged at Mr. John Smith's, Russell county. Of
the ammunition allowed for the Troops for the year 1793, there is
now on hand of the lead, three hundredweight. I was in hopes to have
made the powder allowed for the same year to have also done the Troops
for the present year, but it failed, and I was obliged to purchase a quan-
tity Forward the account by Mr. Kent and hope he will reoeive
payment.
Our fellow citizens who live exposed to the mercy of a savage enemy
are much alarmed, least Troops may not be allowed them for the next
year. Their situation, from my own knowledge, I must lament, but
hope and trust that as the Executive have stretched their hands out to
assist them, that everything will be done to render their safety complete.
I am, &c.
Dec. 28th To THE QOVBRNOR AND THE HONORABLE THE MEMBERS OF THE PrIVY
Council.
The memorial of William Pickett, late sheriff of the county of Fau-
quier, Humbly Sheweth —
That your memorialist was appointed and commissioned as sheri£P of
the county of Fauquier for the years 1788 and 1789, and agreeable to
the usage of sheriffs, farmed out the office to John Blackwell, who took
upon himself the excution of his said office. Tour memorialist expressly
states that he never had in any manner interested himself in the collec-
tion of the taxes due for those years, considering that the said John
Blackwell and those who collected with him as being entirely responsi-
ble for the payment. That the succeeding collections for the year 1790
devolved upon Thomas Bronaugh, who also farmed out the office to the
said John Blackwell ; that during the collection which was to have been
made under the said Thomas Bronaugh, judgments were obtained by the
Commonwealth against your memorialist for a considerable balance of
the Bevenue tax upon which said judgment executions issued and put
CALENDAR OP STATE PAPEES. 411
into the hands of the said Thomas Bronaugh to be executed, and the 1794.
said Thomas Bronaugh delivered the said Executions to the said John Dec. 28th
Black well) as he has been informed, who was entirely responsible as your
memorialist then thought; that the said John Blackwoll, without giving
any notice to your memoriahst, returned the same to the General Court
office, "that he had executed it and it was ready to satisfy."
Your memorialist further states, that be was advised and did verily
believe, that by the said return he was entirely discharged from the
Judgment of the Commonwealth, and that the said Thomas Bronaugh
had become responsible for the same in consequence of the aforesaid re-
turn. Tour memorialist further states, that the taxes to be collected by
the said Thomas Bronaugh have been paid into the public Treasury, as
he has been informed, and the collection was made by the same persons
that made the collection under your memorialist, and he has reason to
believe that the money collected for the years 1788 & 1789 were appro-
priated in discharge of the taxes collected under the said Thomas
Bronaugh. Your memorialist further states that the execution returned
by the said John Black well was quashed by the General Court, without
having received any notice, and that an execution has issued against
the estate of your momoralist, the whole or greater part of which has
been taken in execution at the suit of the Commonwealth, and has been
exposed to sale and at different times, the greater part has been actually
sold and purchased by the Brigade Agent in trust for the Common-
wealth. Your memorialist further states that the said agent has adver-
tized the lands which he purchased, to be sold for the benefit of the
Commonwealth on the 10th of next month, that your memoralist has ob-
tained a judgment against the said John Blackwell, and has issued an
execution by which he expects to recover from him the amount of the
judgment obtained by the Commonwealth, and by that means have it
in his power to redeem the lands and other property purchased by the
Agent in Trust for the Commonwealth.
Your memorialist further states, that the Commonwealth's execution
against him has been returned to the General Court office by the direc-
tion of the agent, a copy of which return is hereto annexed, to which
he refers as a part of his petition.
Your memorialist further states, that he supposed the agent could
not legally purchase the property at less than three-fourths of the
valuation of the Commissioners, and before the land whereon he lived was
exposed to sale, your memoralist tendered the balance of the said
execution, supposing the Merchant Mill had been sold at three-fourths
of the valuation of the Commissioners, which was refused.
Your memorialist further prays the interference of the executive to
give directions to the Agent for the Commonwealth, to suspend the sale
of his land which is advertised, to some future reasonable day, so as to
give him an opportunity of collecting from the said John Blackwell and
the other Deputy Sheriff's their several proportions of the taxes for
412 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPBES.
1794. which his property has been sold, all the said Deputies being men of
Dec. 28th real and personal property, which admits of little doubt, but that their
several proportions of the taxes may be raised, and if no indulgence is
granted to your memoralist, he prays the opinion of your Honorable
Board whether the sale of the Merchant Mill as mentioned in the
Sheriff*s return and purchased by the Brigade Agent, was not illegal
and therefore void.
And, &c.
WILLIAM PICKETT.
Fauquier County, December 28th, 1794.
Executed on two slaves, Jupiter and Scipio, seventeen head of cattle,
twenty head of sheep, eight head of horses, three beds and furniture,
and one looking-glass, which were sold to Martin Pickett for one hun-
dred and sixty-throe pounds fourteen shillings and nine pence ; and a^er-
wards executed upon a merchant mill on Carter's run and fifteen acres
of land, the land whereon the said William Pickett lived, supposed to
contain three hundred and seventy-two acres; also a tract of land near
the said mill, supposed to contain one hundred and eighty-three acres,
and a lease in the Leeds' Manor, containing one hundred acres. The
mill and fifleen acres of land on the 11th of November, valued by the
.commissioners summoned agreeable to law to 1850; the Brigade Agent
reflised to give three-fourths of the value, and directed it to be immedi-
ately set up and sold for what it would bring, as there was no bidder
at that time, and was purchased by said agent for eight hundred pounds;
the land whereon the said William Pickett lived, supposed to contain
372, was, on the 19th of November, valued by commissioners of the
county, summoned agreeable to law, at 40s. per acre, and purchased by
the agent at three-fourths of its valuation. The land near the mill, sup-
posed to contain 183 acres, and the lease was advertised to be sold on
the 6th of December, but only two commissioners attended; it was after-
wards advertised to be sold on the 13th ot the same month, and only
two commissioners attended ; it was again advertised on the 20th of said
month, and no commissioners attended. There could be no sale. I was
then directed by the agent to return this execution, and the balance of
the land remains unsold.
I have retained in my hands thirty -three pounds and eight shillings
out of the first sale, for my commission upon the whole sales oi William
Pickett's estate that was actually sold, and twenty-eight shillings for
the commissioner's fees, which I have paid them, and the balance,
£12a 18. 9., I have ready to satisfy.
The above is a copy of the return made by me upon an ExecuUoo
from the General court in favor of the Commonwealth vs. WilliAm
Pickett,
AYLETT BUCKNEB.
CALBNDAE OF STATE PAPBES. 413
Jambs MgGavogk to thb Governor. 1794.
well
I made application to Mr. Moses Austin according to your request for Dec. 29th
the Load due to this Commonwealth. He told me that he had at pres- Fort Chis-
ent very little on hand, but so soon as he could get the quantity made
which is due he would deliver it.
I am, &c.
Thomas Miflin to the Governor. Dec. 29th
I have the honor to transmit to your Excellency the copy of an affi- PhiU;
davit made by Stephen Girard of the city of Philadelphia, Merchant, © P >*
before a magistrate of this state, stating that Joseph Larelle had taken
or caused to bo taken a certain Mulatto boy of the name of Crispin,
aboQt sixteen years of age, from the service of him, the said Stephen
Girard, with an intention of selling, or disposing or of keeping and de-
taining or causing so to be, him, the said Crispin, who at that time was,
and still is a servant for a term of years to him, the said Stephen
Girard. And the said Stephen further says he verily believes that the
said Joseph Larelle has by fraud seduced, or caused to be seduced, the
said servant from him the Deponent being an inhabitant of the state of
Pennsylvania, and has carried or caused so to be the said servant to
parts beyond the state of Pennsylvania, to-wit, into the state of Yir-
ginia, without the knowledge or consent of him the said Stephen."
This offence is made highly penal by an act of the General Assembly,
passed on the twenty-ninth day of March, 1788, fh>m which an extract
is subjoined for your Excellency's more particular information.
Under these circumstances, I request that your Excellency will be
pleased to direct that the above described Joseph Larelle shall be deliv-
ered up (if found within your State), to be removed to this state, having
jurisdiction of his offence agreeably to the provision contained in the
second section of the Fourth Article of the Constitution of the United
States.
I am, &c.
Extract from an act of the General Assembly of Pennsylvania, passed
at Philadelphia the twenty-ninth day of March, 1788, entitled "An act
to explain and amend an act entitled an act for the gradual abolition of
slavery " :
Section 7. And be it further enacted by the Authority aforesaid, that
if any person or persons shall from and after the passing of this act, by
force or violence take and carry or cause to be taken or carried, or shall
by fraud seduce or cause to be seduced any negro or mulatto from any
part or parts of this state, to any other place or places wbatsover, with
414 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
1794. a design or intention of selling or disposing, or causing to be sold, or of
Dec. 29th keeping and detaining, or of causing so to be as a slave or servant for a
term of years, every such person or persons their aiders and abettors
shall, on conviction thereof in any court of Quarter sessions for any
city or county within this commonwealth, forfeit and pay the sum of
one hundred pounds to the Overseers of the Poor of the city or town-
ship from which such negro or mulatto shall have been taken or seduced
as aforesaid, and shall also be confined at hard labor for any time less
than six months nor more than twelve months, and until the costs of
prosecution shall be paid.''
City of Philadelphia, ss. :
On this twenty-seventh day of December in the year of our Lord
one thousand seven hundred and ninety-four, before me Matthew Clark-
son, Mayor of the city of Philadelphia, state of Pennsylvania, peraoo-
ally came and appeared Stephen Girard of said city, merchant, and
being duly sworn, on his solemn oath deposes, declares, and says that a
certain person of the name of Joseph Larelle has taken or caused to be
took a certain mulatto boy of the name of Crispin, about sixteen years
of age, from the service of him the said Stephen Girard, with an inten-
tion of selling or disposing, or of keeping and detaining, or causing po
to be him the said Crispin, who at that time was and still is a servant
for a term of yeai*s to him the said Stephen Girard, and the said Ste-
phen further says he verily believes that the said Joseph Larelle has by
fraud seduced or caused to be seduced the said servant from the service
of him this deponent, being an inhabitant of the state of Pennsylvania,
and has carried or caused so to be, the said servant to parts beyond the
state of Pennsylvania, to-wit: into the state of Virginia, without the
knowledge or consent of him the said Stephen.
STEPHEN GIRARD.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and
caused the seal of the said city to be affixed.
MATH. CLARKSON, Major.
[Seal.]
A true copy :
JAMES TRIMBLE, Dep. Sec.
Secretary's office, Philadelphia, Dec. 28th, 1794.
Dec. 29th III Council, Dec. 30th, 17M.
The General Assembly at their last session having passed an act en*
titled an act authorising the Executive to remit the damages and final
CALBNDAB OF STATE PAPBBS. 416
incurred by Sheriffs and collectors in certain cases, whereby a discretion- 1794.
ary power is vested in the Executive. The board took the same into Dec. 2dth
consideration, and advise that the circumstances of each case, on appli-
cation lor remission of damages or fine, where the principal, interest,
and cost shall be paid prior to the first of May next, shall be received
and particularly attended to, and that applications subsequent to that
day will most probably be negatived.
Extract from the minutes.
Attest:
A. BLAIR, C. C.
At a Court held for Sussex county the 1st day of January, 1795 : 1795.
Present — Robert Jones, John Massenburg, John Mason, Green Hill, Jan. let
and William Massenburg— Gent.:
The court proceeded to nominate and recommend proper and fit per-
sons to be commissioned Justices of the Peace for said county in addi-
tion to those now exercising that office. Whereupon Charles Nicholson,
Thomas B. Rives, John Smith, and Robert Booth are recommended to
his Excellency the Grovernor.
Teste:
M. BAILEY, C. 8. C.
British Consul's Office, Jan. 2d
Norfolk, January 2nd, 1794.
Sir:
His Majesty's ships, Thetis and Cleopatra, having received some
damage it will be necessary for them to have repairs before they can
again proceed to sea. I have to inform you that both ships are expected
here first iair wind for that purpose, and I presume they will l>e per-
mitted to pass the forts into this harbor.
I am, &c.,
JOHN HAMILTON.
William Lindsay, Esq.
Edmund Randolph to the Governor. Jan. 3d
I do myself the honour of transmitting to your Excellency six copies Department
of a Proclamation issued by the President of the United States, recom« ^ ®***®
mending a day of thanksgiving. I must take the liberty of requesting
yon to cause it to be promulgated in any manner which you may think
likely to render it most public.
I have, &c«
#^ vsiXKiai. vr ^fULis^ j'i^saB
£71^ Vii«:j^ Wu4f««F ^ ^!iBi infrmsmnL.
i'vrMii&r^uu iHii< ^>t«f««tt. K lift Oubveittr u^ l^iiAiUiitt o^ lus pas. Tufr CialiBCur l
m^m^t Ui6fugar. inSMiei: t4iiw»rsanzi«c 14 at ainrmiuf il ^ut innmifl^ I
HrttijfiiMr Iff Urt. I''tin* uin u milUi; Uk f tjdBTr *» jhb msL yme 3Lz-
VMM viJ iMir ^u|«t(fi^ . «bC ixiauifuoil inypwwmrtnn* it xucjx^ ssajusL
p'/nu V/ kM|i> 'tirdkr or pnM4<t tMcr ifeMOsuhr. I ub «c?e h s cot the
^«M; whk tlijm.
if tl^kftttf^Tk %i0ty mnt ^fOUtkd W reftan Lb on* port. I kcmU j cooeeire
Y^^i/kUfWm, m muy *^i0^ fon whtn xhett maj wa, be to lar^ge a con -
*jmnH '4 Vf^cmAi tAux^cwk^ % noeb m^/re: dligiUe pbee liyr tliem.
f v«ll (^ ir«f7 ikftokful to jour Ezeeikoej for jMlfiee vhether tbe^
Hfiit/iuii^cint kiiv« U9i exmiiug ecrmmaBd orer the rtspettkre eountiei, or
wb44lMrr ilNfti ^fmrnmnd m ratted io the Lt. CoIa. A the Brigadier Geo. -
«f»to^ «r/f»Ao«d t^ the Brigades.
I have, Ac.
l\ H.-^inn^ writing the above letter, Mr Biddiek delivered you -
KuiUiUiifUiy'Hf the r;oriteriU of trbich fihall be most cbeerfolly compliec-
wilb,
W. W.
iMhftiU ^* QUARLEH TO THE EXECUTIVE.
AnnompAiiyin^thlMyoa will rocoivo the customary quarterly retnru^
of inililiiry NtoroN and the pay rollH for the different persons employed
III thii mirvifio of llio State under my direction, and likewise the oon-
tHMitor'N aeoountfor rations furnished the Post.
CALENDAR OP STATE PAPBHS. 417
Yoa will observe that the wages are not extended in the pay roll for 1795.
the militia guard lately ordered by the Executive, which proceeds from Jan. 5th
a want of information respecting the exact monthly wages allowed them.
The Honorable Board will remark in the return of military stores that
there is a considerable number of muskets which might be returned all
in complete order if their bayonets were ground and polished. This
number is daily increasing, and renders a machine for grinding and pol-
ishing the bayonets peculiarly necessary. The superintendent thinks,
if the Board should deem it expedient to have this machine erected,
that it will not cost more than 150 dollars, and perhaps less.
The peculiar circumstances of the people employed by me as gun-
stockers renders it a part of my duty to name them to the Executive.
They have progressed so far in their business as to have nearly the
whole of their wood work in readiness, and have set a number of the
barrels into the stocks, and in this situation, from the want of gun locks,
their business is obliged to stand. Therefore I feel myself in want of
the advice of the Honorable Board to determine me whether I shall stop
the artificers now engaged in repairing muskets and fitting bayonets to
those already stocked, and depend on purchasing locks for such as may
be hereafter stocked, or that I shall discontinue this employment of the
smiths and direct their attention to the manufacturing of locks for pre-
sent use.
I am directed b> a petition from my artificers to request that they may
be aUowed in future to furnish their own provisions, in place of being
supplied by a commissary, and that they may have the amount of the
same, at the present price of rationp, annexed to their pay.
The Honorable Board will observe an application, lodged in the cham-
ber some time past by sundry persons in the garrison, for a privilege to
draw rations for their wives. I am solicited to call their attention to it.
The names of the applicants are John Heekle, blacksmith, John Maddox,
John Sillian and Will Hipkins, all old and deserving soldiers. Trusting
that the Honorable Board will furnish me with their decisions on such
parts of this communication as to them may appear material,
I have, &c.
TiMOTHT PiCKBRIMa TO THE GOVERNOR. Jan. 6th
A ship called Les Jurneaux, (or the Twins) Captain Buault, armed War
and equipped in the port of Philadelphia as a cruiser, contrary to our l^P«tment
neutrality and the law of the United States in such cases provided, has
lately escaped from the river Delaware. It appears by the report of the
officers employed to seize her, that she sailed from Bombay Hook the
2d instant.
The proof is positive that the ship has been unlawfully fitted out as
58
ifj^ 'j^hK»ijti: ^/¥ mjtrnL rjjiiis.
yt*^ 4Uk^« Ai«*iMt*viM/1} k iU«^#^i^<.rtct ^ ii«r iM inr fiifljifiitiu so £ur as
y^uCi^y JUji^ 4/^Ui)^MMMiU lAi «wdii luMiiifr aft u» <fnubffaiee aa uamediau
A^Vi/A: M ji# ^^AhM^ U<M i* vrdirr V# 4Hiiykt<' t^tsai t^ will pat ioto
i»<<M/Mf ^^Hfi> m Uj^ ^yk^tm^mkA' *ff ^Ak^w pwt ia tW Uaited Slates.
U. if it^iff^/TK iim r^i^Mfm, <4 iht Frtiadeat oi t^ Uaited States that
yfM4 wUt *mim»i \km rtttf^nmUf mmmtrm tci be lakca for teixiog the ahove
^#^Ar^M>/^^ #til|/^ wiib Utff la^k, furoiiore, aad stores, and also for
t^UfftiU^^^UftH ih** ^'yU^HMin^ u^igiher with aueh of his officers and men
HM Uh*^^ fmrUi^iimUt^i wUU him io Tiolatiog the laws of the United
I have, &c.
ImII f\U •1<>MM MfjOULLOOH TO THE GOVERNOR.
MlilM tiMMHif MliMUi I wnilo liiNt 1.0 tho Kxocutivo, tbo Indians killed two men and
WMiMiiliul HiHitliiir on our IrontiorH. They were killed on December the
'fill U{^\ I liiivu iIImmiUiiimI all tho men that was under my command at
\\\s^ M^jiiraUoH or (ho old yi'ar agrooblo to my instructions, and have
ti^MU \\\\^ pa)' Mlmirni^U and muiitor rolls on to your Excellency, and hope
(Iml I ho K^oouMvo will nornl us our pay if possible, and if the rangers
U hM>^^^UU^o HMothor i^oi^son, it would be of infinite service to have
\\m\\ \^\\ wUtioh oarltor than tht^y have the two years pasu as the lo-
\\\^\\^ ha\( ovoi\\ S|\riu|{ Innni huutiug near our frontier, and have oAen
\(s^^o ^^U\'hl\v|' Wftviv Uu^ mi\^rs could be r«ady to take a scout cot any
I conclude^ ^«
\X ^Vs^^iS'^x t ^VvvAvU a» 4«jKMt;^;^MW Av«t <wqL>iga£ Tsde w^> 5<rrr«d
vi^.\..it .\w\\v ^ ^\^i♦«^iw^^^l^ >U3tj» it aix:»av>r >/ 5/cw:ar'£ ZM ^mupcs I
^y^<s% 4Miii^ .<Kc%«jftH\ t.'^ta!iK 'i)««(«t ;:ir»«wi«eM%.'«a I is?r*! runixrin
CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
419
R. QUARLBS TO THE GoVSRNOR.
Under the ombarraBsing eircumstanees of the Trea8ury*8 want of
money, I have made application to the Treasurer to interpose and
paliate as he can the inconvenience of my disappointment, by
authorizing any person who has monies to pay into the Treasury to re-
ceive my warrants in lieu thereof.
The Treasurer hesitates and wishes the advice of the Honorable
Board whose decision on this subject will readily determine the value
of my warrants.
I am, &c.
1795.
Jan. 7th
Edmukb Pendleton to the Governor.
My neighbor, Mr. Garret, has requested me to introduce him to you
for the purpose of procuring a testimonial that Mr. Chapman & Mr.
Broadders who certify his deposition as Justices of Caroline, with the
State seal, to render them useful to him in a Southern State, whither ho
is going in pursuit of some slaves which he suggests have been wrong-
fully carried away.
I have, &c.
Jan. 8th
William Hartshorn to the Governor. jan g^h
In conformity with the law for establishing the Bank of Alexandria,
I now enclose you a statement showing the balance of the books of
said bank.
I am, &c.
Balance of the Books belonging to the President, Directors and Com- j^^^ g^h
pany of the Bank of Alexandria, taken January 8th, 1795 :
Dr. Cr.
To Bills and Notes, dis-
counted, - . - 289,059 05
Cash, 119,165 14
Bank House, - - 3,293 72
$411,517 91
By Stock,
Deposits,- - - -
Bank Notes issued,
Post Notes issued,
Dividends — No. 1,
Ditto 2,
Ditto 3,
Profit and Loss, -
Discount, . - .
150,000 00
51,396 19
156,780 00
44,815 75
16 00
180 00
5,895 00
2,113 39
321 58
$411,517 91
Bank of Alexandria, January 8th, 1795.
GURDBN CHAPIN, Cashier.
420 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
k
1795. Thomas Mathews to thb Governor.
Jan. 9th I ^^ myself the honor of enclosing for the information of your Ex-
cellency the correspondence that has passed between the British Consul,
resident at this place, and myself, respecting the admission of two ships
of war into the harbour of Norfolk. From the instructions lodged with
roe by the late Governor Lee, I have been induced to grant the requests
made by the Consul. I hope it will meet your approbation.
I am, &c.
Norfolk, January 3rd, 1795.
Sir:
The instructions I have received make it necessary that you
state, as far as the circumstances of the case will permit, the repairs
that will be wanting to the ships you mention to complete them for sea.
Tour information on this head will be necessary before I can grant
the permission you require.
I have, &c.,
THOMAS MATHEWS.
The Honorable John Hamiton.
Sir:
Not having received any positive information of the damage sus-
tained by his Majesty's ships — Thetis and Cleopatra — I am unable to
state to you what repairs they may require; tho' it is possible as the
Thetis was on shore and lost her rudder, she may have sustained much
injury, and as the Cleopatra was aiding the Thetis in getting out her
guns, that she has also received considerable damage which cannot at
present be described. However, Sir, you may rest assured that nothing
but the most absolute necessity will compel them to come up to Norfolk.
I have, &e.,
JOHN HAMILTON.
British Consul's OflSce, Norfolk, Va., 4th January, 1795 — General
Mathews.
Sir:
His Majesty's sloop of war Lynx is arrived, and is brought to at
the Fort. As she has on board a number of stores, Ac, belonging
to the Thetis, I have to request that you will order her to be permitted
to pass by the Forts, that she may land the articles above mentioned,
after which she will proceed immediately to Hampton Boads, as I bavo
not heard that she has suffered any damage.
I am, &c,f
JOHN HAMILTON.
G&LZXPAK OF 5TJlT£ PAFESS.
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01 like Lrftx «Ia|' ^^^ «^r
hdHiMNB of p« Wc «la|« «if infer «umiT iM«4 lib^ «|^
pnttc^ <€ SBT miflw is cmiv oc :&j«xx siBttitJ : la ««(4 <ifcw» <«^
«f RfAir.
THOMAS MATaSH^
HofionMe John WmMihrfwi
!«*.
Thoxas Xewto5, Je., to THB GOTBRXOm.
Eoclosed are copies of lett«n I receiTed from tbe Pi^nch mud Bnll^
Consuls. The animoeitj ftobmsUng between lh<«e nations i» in> |(ftifel
that I ^vprehend disturbances maj arise among them« whicji the etTi)
power maj be inadequate to qoell. Tour Sxoellencj's adrie^ will eoii«
fer an obligation on me in what manner we ai>e to acu the SCi^r having
been »ck as next eldest aldermen at present, I have acted* which was
the cause of mjr baring the above letters.
If we could be allowed a subaltern guard, I think it would bo a means
of keeping peace and order.
I am, <kc.
Mr. Calvert will deliver this. I bog to rofor 3'ou to him.
JUas Uih
Norfolk, the third year of the French Republic ono and indivisibUv
7th of Januar3\ 17M.
Sir:
The people composing the crews of the English Prigatt)s at pnuioni in
this river, having last night repeated the insults of which I havo t>om-
plained to you last Monday, together with the commander of the divln^
ion of the ships of the French Republic moored in this harboiiri I am
compelled to reiterate my most pressing prayers, that the most offioa*
ciouB precautions may be incessantly taken against the provooatlonn ol
the English, accustomed to violate the rights of nations. It Is not
known if passing as they did last night on the cable of the Flute ho
Cocke, they bad tbe intention of cutting it or of setting the ship on lire;
but we can but ill-conjecture of such proceeding, wo are more so author-
ised to blame it, that the century of the Flute Le Cocke seeing the
English boat coming on, hail her 3, 4 & 5 times without wanting to an*
4ai\, Ulh
422 CALBNDAE OF STATE PAPERS.
1795. swer, whioh obliged the oentury to fire his shot on the boat, who at last
Jan. 11th went off uttering all the injuries which characterize this nation enemy of
the human kind.
This conduct of the English crews, making us forsee accidents ior
both parties and for the town of Norfolk itself, it is the duty of my
office to participate to you my fear on this subject, and to solicit all your
care to avoid the unhappy consequences that we have to fear for the
general tranquility.
Please, Sir, I beseech you to take into consideration my representa-
tion, and to be well persuaded that on my side I shall neglect nothing
of what may depend on me for contributing to respect the neutrality
of the United States.
My respects, &c.
OSTER
Citizen Nowton.
Sir:
I have received your letter containing the complaint made to yoa
by the French Commandants of the ships lying here which is perfectly
groundless. There was no British officer absent from his ship on the
evening alluded to, except Capt. Cochran, who came on shore in a four-
oared cutter in company with the harbour master (Gapt. Proby) and my-
self. A small shore boat rowed by two negroes, whioh took me off to
the Thetis, returned at the same time, but had only on board the two
negroes, and should you think it necessary to inform yourself further
on this business, I have to refer you to Capt. Proby. I am well satisfied
of the good intentions both of the British officers and seamen to pre-
serve the peace of the Borough, and I beg you to bo assured that no
endeavours shall bo wanting on my part to promote the public order.
I hope that on your's, you will use every exertion to prevent insults
being offered by the French to the British in this port, a conduct which
has been too often repeated.
I am, &c.
JNO. HAMILTON.
British Consul's Office, Norfolk, Virginia, 7th of January, 1795.
Jan. 14th ThOMAS NeWTON TO THE OOVBKNOR.
Norfolk A David Raybourn whom I formerly wrote your Excellency about, a
seamen taken by Lynx, British ship of war from on board a Danish
brig bound to Boston, having claimed the right of an American oitiaen,
CALBNDAB OP STATE PAPERS. 423
F
General Mathews applied to the oonsul and has had him brought on 1795.
ihore to prove himself ao American, bat is so unfortunate as to have no Jan. 14th
aoqaaintanoes here that knows him. A Thomas Black swore before
me, that he was well acquainted with a place called Nelson's Ferry on
the Santee, S. Carolina, where Bajboum says he was bom. and knows
that there are several oi the name there, but knew not Raybourn.
Bayboum was sworn in the most solemn manner and cautioned not to
perjure himself, and much deliberation used on the occasion, declared
that he was bom in the parish of St. John on the Santee, S. Carolina,
and that his father's name was Richard R. He was questioned about
ritoation of places which he described with accuracy. A Mary Tuft
swore that he lodged with her about four years ago in this place, and had a
qaarrel with English sailors about his being an American, but did not
know whether he was or not. In my opinion, from his own oath, I be-
beve he is, but the British Consul thinks the proof insufficient.
You Excellency will please advise me what I am to do on this occa*
ROD. The man I keep confined in gaol until I know your pleasure,
which I hope will be by Tuesday next at farthest. My own opinion is
that the proof should lie on them that he is a British subject, as many
American's can not, like this poor man, prove his nativity in a strange
place.
This opportunity offering suddenly, I have hastily committed this,
ftod beg yon send me a copy as I have not time to take it with your
advice thereon.
I am, &c.
James Wood appoints Wray Moss, Public Jailor, for the District of
Prince Edward.
In Council, January 14th, 1795.
It is advised that the auditor be desired to prepare as soon as possi*
ble the account against the United States for the Western Defence, in
order that they may be presented to the Secretary at war by Colonel
Steele, who is going to Philadelphia, and will attend to the settlement
thereof.
February 6th, 1796.
It is further advised that the auditor be directed to prepare a state^
ment of the expenses incurred by the state for the Smith field expe^
dition, to be presented to the Secretary at war for reimbursement.
March 23d, 1795.
On consideration of Col. Steele's report of the terms on which cer^
tain printing work may be done in Philadelphia.
424 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
1795. It is advised that he be empowered to contract apon the best terms
Jan. 14th he can for translating one thousand copies of the acts directed to be
printed in the German language, and for the printing of three thousand
copies of the military regulations for the use ot the militia, and that he
be authorized to apply so much of any public moneys which may come
to his hands in defraying the expense of the aforesaid work and his own
expenses as may be necessary.
Extracts from the Journal.
Attest :
A. BLAIR, C. C.
In Council, March 18th, 1795.
It is advised that an express be immediately dispatched with orders
to Brigadier-Greneral Bigf^s (if he conceives it necessary) to call into
immediate service eight scouts for the protection of the county of Ohio,
and six for the county of Harrison. That the Brigadier give the most
pointed instructions to the scouts against offensive operations for the
present, but that they be vigilant in discovering the approach of the
enemy, in which event, he will call into service a sufficient number of
the militia to oppose them effectually under the invasion law.
It is also advised that similar authority be given to Brigadier-Gren-
eral Tate to order out fourteen scouts for the defence of the frontier of
his district.
Extract from the minutes.
Attest:
A. BLAIR, C. C.
Jan. 14th PROPOSALS FOR PRINTING.
Proposals by Mr. Kamerer :
1,000 copies. Translating the Acts of Assembly, printing, &c. at 12
dollars per sheet. They will take between six and eight sheets.
Baron Steuben's Military Instructions on a small type, 90 pages;
half bound 35 cents; with the articles of war annexed, 51} or Ss. lid.
Pen'a Cur. 7. The whole to be completed in two months from the
date of a contract, if required.
By Cist :
Steuben's Military Instructions. 3,000 copies, containing 160 pages.
Printed in a conspicuous manner with eight copper-plates, half bound,
at 50 cents each copy. Blue Boards, 46 cents each copy. The same
printed on a small type, more crowded, containing 90 pages, with eight
copper plates, half bound, 40 cents ; Blue Boards, 36 cents*
CILUEHDAS OF f^ATE PAl^fif;. «%
3L#M oopm. On m lai^ ^rpe in lialf binding or TDui' IVim^ KK .Inn. "f^^h
eeDt««ftcdi: an m tnnall trpe witb eigbt copper p]ai«a. 45 oMitf^. TSn^
ished IB twomiRitii&.
In Ooonofl Juhr 14Jr4i, 1?^
Ob ooBsidanEtiaB ctf a memonBl iWm a nninber (4 tli^ JnjUkM^ aT X^r
folk mod mldemiBB of Norfdlk Boronxrli. i^rewtntinir t)>^ pc^cnliar t^itna-
tion of tbe inhafaluailii of tbe pimoe on aooonnt of Uk" A^N{iK^t m^^^
lions of tbe Bf^^iueB and people of ooloor, and sttaiing t^ iiioaiaii>Mi t)K^y
intend to porane for Molding thfim ont nnder tbo law.
It Is adTised tiial tlie Brigadier cfl tbe Difttrict be dirert^d t^ <^rd^T
out thirtr ndlitia ior tbe Town of Norfolk, and twentv fWr PoTi^vn^>«l)i
nnder proper oSoers. in order to prerent any disorder or in^rreeU<vn
that might arise from ihe measures propoMd.
Extract from tbe JoBmaL
Attest:
A, BLAIR.
W. PmicB TO Jaxbb Wood, Ltkutkkant^Hovrrkoiu j^i^, \Mh
Agreeably to an act of the General Assembly passed at their last se«^ X^t^xi x\^<^
sion, the Executive are authorised to allow the Reipster two d<!»rks in
addition to his former salary. To prove the great necessity of its beinfit
done, it need only to be observed that the business of the office has
actually increased more than double within the last year to that of an)^
within three prior thereto, and in all probability will continue so to <lo
from the number of Land warrants which have been granted within
twelve months past, amounting to upwards of eight million of acivs.
By having recourse to the report made by the committee that oxaminod
the Land office, it will shew the number of surveys unacted on at that
time; the whole of which I am to carry into gran ts^ Ac. Since tho
first of December (which was about the time the oommittoe ttnlshinl
their examination,) 620 surveys have been received into the ofliooi ex-
clusive of other business which must naturally occur. Those circum-
stances alone, I humbly conceive, will Ailly Justify the allowance which
is left discretionary with your Hon'ble Body.
I am, Ac.
The auditor's respects to Lieutenant-Oovernor Wood, and begs to
know whether the fixecutive judge it necessary to retain copies of the
vouchers relating to the Western Insurrection and the Smithfleld Kxpe«
dition.
Auditor's office, 19th Jan'y, 1795.
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426 CALBNDAE OP STATE PAPERS.
1795. Alexander Campbell, Attorney-General op United States, to
THE Lieutenant-Governor.
Jan. 19th I received your letter of yesterday respecting the mariner at Norfolk,
Richmond who complains of unlawful detention by a British vessel of war. I
must observe in the first place, that as yet this case hath not assumed a
National aspect. Neither Mr. Newton nor the British Consul appear to
have anything to do with it. The injury, so far as it hath proceeded, is
of a private nature, and may be redressed by*private means; indeed, it
can be redressed in no other way. Any citizen of this or the United
States, complaining of an unlawful detention by any person of private
or public character within the limits of the commonwealth, is entitled
to a writ of habeas corpus, which the chancellor or any judge of the
district court is empowered to grant in vacation. The complainant is
thereupon brought before the judge, and the Party detaining him is
commanded to shew the grounds of his detention.
The evidence before the judge will determine him, either to enlarge
or remand the prisoner. If the prisoner hath not evidence sufficient at
the time, and supposes that he can obtain such evidence at a future day,
be may, upon giving surety, obtain a writ de homine repiegiando which
will bring the case regularly before a court in the form of an ordinary
action, and, in the meantime, the plaintiff will be at Liberty. The only
event in the progress of these remedial proceedings, which can involve
either this or the British nation in the controversy, would be a refusal
on the part of the officer of the British vessel to obey the process of
the civil authority ; but this is not to be presumed, and indeed in the
present case cannot happen, as the Mariner is already out of the power
(tho' by ray improper means) of the officer who detained him.
I have, &c.
Jan. 24th ALEXANDER CaMPBBLL, AtTORNET-GeNERAL OF U. S., TO JaMES
Wood, Lieutenant-Governor.
Richmond I am honored with your letter of yesterday. The papers transmitted
to the Executive by Governor Miffiin, require the delivery of the person
therein described as a fugitive from justice. He can not be bailed here
because he is in no respect amenable to the civil authority of this State
for the offence which he hath committed. Both the Law of Congress
and the Constitution in pursuance of which it was made, require that
he be delivered over to the State demanding him, or its agent. Bail
therefore upon both grounds is inadmissable.
As to the case of the deserters from the British ship of war at Nor-
folk, I have at present only to observe that it is a subject which does not
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427
beloDg to the aabordinAte magistrate. It is a branch of imperial right 1795.
pertaining^ as I conceire^ to the Sapreme Executive department of the J&n. ^th
State. The magistrate cannot apprehend a deserter upon the applica-
tion of a foreign power or its officer from whom he is said to have de-
serted, bat the application of sach foreign power or officer ought to be
made dtreetij to the Sapreme Execative Council.
My opinion is that if such an application were made by the proper
authority, the State would be bound bj the principles of the law ol
Nations to deliver up the deserter. But this opinion is not formed upon
any potiitive dictum, but is merely deduced &om general principles. It
therefore would seem best to wait until a direct specific application for
a decision upon the subjecL
I have, Ac.
Thomajs Xewtok, Jr.^ to James Wood, LiEUTzxAXT-GoTULSom. Jan. 25th
Your favor enclosing Mr. Campbell's opinion I received. It will save
me much trouble to have nothing to do on such occasions^ but I will
venture to say if no other mode of relief is to be given to the American
seaman (than by a habeas corpus), who is impressed in the British ser-
vice, that we shall have none left to man our vessels if the war continaes
two years. It is now difficult for a person to give information of his
being on board a British ship of war, and how will it be in the power of
any to complain to a judge of the District Court, without money, with-
out friends, the poor citizen seaman will languish, and in many instances
be obliged to assist in oppressing his country by taking our vessels. I
hope some speedy mode may be adopted for their relief. Whenever a
complaint has been made to the British Consul before this of Baybourn,
he always returned the complainant, but in this instance a proof was
required of his native place.
I am, Ac.
The Cleopatra and Lynx sailed from this port yesterday. I have
heard nothing of the L. Jeaneanx ; suppose she is at sea.
NoHblk
JOH^C PrXDL£T05 TO THE LlEUTRNA2n-60VSRN0R.
The claims of the State on the General Government for further ex-
penses incurred and paid in the defence of the frontiers for the year 1793
and part of the expenditures for 1794, will be ready for transmission
to-morrow.
I am, &C.
Jan.2Slh
Aoditor^i
office
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1795.
Jan. 30th
Wm. C. Williams to thb Governor.
Mr. Blair handed me to-day a copy of a resolution or advice ot the
Executive, allowing me ninety dollars for attending an Esoheator's in-
quest in the County of Berkeley, which I must now beg leave to return
you, and at the same time permit me to observe, that when I agreed to
attend the Escheator's as council on behalf of the Commonwealth, I under-
stood him as agreeing to pay me twenty-five guineas, as that was the
lowest that I would agree for, it being at the distance of fifly-five miles
from my house, and at a time when it was very inconvenient for me to
leave my other business, it being a few day's preceding the District
Court holding at Winchester and the commencement of the chancery.
I therefore can not accept any smaller allowance, but would rather
prefer receiving no compensation for that, (as in future I shall be at lib-
erty to act as I please), than to receive what I consider as inadequate
to compensate me my time and trouble, as also a less sum than what I
stipulated for.
I am, &o.
Feb. ist Thomas Nbwton, Jr., to Jambs Wood, Libutbnant-Govbrnor.
Norfolk I received your letters of the 25th and 28th ultimo with Mr. Camp-
belPs opinion. Mr. Larelle is ready to be delivered, but in my opinion
detained contrary to Constitution of United States. As no uniiSQal
punishments are to be inflicted by that (therefore bail allowed), except
in certain cases, this man may lie six months in goal, and where can ho
get redress for such an injury?
I agree with him in the case of the deserters, and shall never more
trouble myself with complaints from the British, but must observe that
if the principles of the law of nations is to bind us, they should also be
bound. They take our men out of our ships by force in many instances,
and if any one should desert our service and enlist with them, they are
sure to find protection.
This, sir, is a matter (with the case of Kaybourn) of so great conse-
quence in the commercial line, that I could wish it represented to the
general government for some rule to go by.
I shall send the pay roll as soon as I get it from the officer.
^ I am, &c.
Feb. 2d
Norfolk
Thomas Newton to John Hamilton.
I should before this have answered your letters respecting the sea-
men, but waited for advice thereon, which I have since received, where-
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in I am informed that I have no power to act, being a national concern. 1795.
The law only provides for mariners in the merchant service, in which Feb. 2d
the power of justices is described.
I am, &c.
"As to the case of deserters from the Brittish ships of war at Norfolk,
I have at present only to observe that it is a subject which does not
belong to the Subordinate Magistrate. It is a Branch of imperial right,
pertaining as I conceive to the supreme Executive department of the
State, the magistrate cannot apprehend a deserter upon the application
of a Foreign power or its officer from which he is said to have deserted,
but the application of such foreign power or officer ought to be made
directly to the Supreme Executive Council."
D'r Sir,
You now see that it is not the duty of a magistrate to appre-
hend deserters as you conceived; the above is the opinion of the Attor-
ney-General for this state.
Yours, respectfully.
Sir,
I have this moment received information from Capt Cochrane that
four seamen belonging to his Majesty's Ship Thetis, who have deserted
therefrom, are now secreted at the house of one Scott at the corner of
Church street; their names are inserted in the margin — David Master-
ton, James Stoover, John Ermett, Robert Bonn.
These men having received His Majesty's Bounty, and having ab-
sconded in a neutral port, I should conceive it to be the duty of the
Magistrates of this Borough to exert themselves in seeing them
restored to the ship to which they belong; and I therefore beg leave to
request that you will be pleased to direct the Constables to search the
house of the above-mentioned Scott, in order that the British seamen in
question, if they were so concealed, may be produced.
I am, &c.
Council Office, Dec'r 12th, 1794. peb 2d
Sir,
Inclosed are the muster-rolls which were required to support the
ration abstracts of Mr. John Yanbibber, who had furnished the troops
defending the District of Greenbrier & Kenawha with ratioLS, from the
15th of March until the 7th of June. 1794.
The number of rations are stated to be 10,305 as set forth in the en-
closed abstracts.
I have, &c.,
SAMUEL COLEMAN.
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1795. Council Office, February 4th, 1795.
Sir,
Feb. 2d The enclosed muster and pay rolls of the volunteer militia, com-
manded by Lt. James McGavock, being the company formerly under
the command of Captain James Hawkins, are now duly authenticated.
I have, &c.,
SAMUEL COLEMAN.
Council Office, Fob'y 5th, 1795.
Sir,
A certificate of Thomas Lewis, Esquire, annexed to the enclosed
papers, being claims of four scouts, a sergeant, and 7 rangers on the
winter establishment for the defence of Kanawha, is the only voucher
to support the same; which is respectfully submitted by, sir,
Yours, Ac.,
SAM»L COLEMAN.
i
Feb. 8th Edward Carrinqton to the Governor.
RichmoDd The Executive of the United States having entrusted to me the
agency of co-operating with the Executive of Virginia, in getting to the
General Bendezvous of Winchester and Moorefield the militia required
for the late expedition against the insurgents, and a plan having been
concerted between the Executive of Virginia and myself for that pur-
pose, deriving the whole expenditure of the business fVom the United
States through my hands, I conceive it incumbent on me to communi-
cate to your Excellency any failure on the part of the militia officers,
on whom the execution of the business rested, from which expenditures
have proceeded without the intended service.
It is on this consideration, that I beg leave to trouble you with some
facts relating to the quota of militia called for from General Martin's
Brigade. It is known to myself that no part of these troops arrived at
Winchester until after the 22d of October, and at that time the expe-
dition was so far advanced, that the Commander in-chief from a convic-
tion that they could render no service, ordered them to be discharged
and paid off. The expence for this object alone was $1,240 65; provis-
ions were also issued to a great amount to carry them home; to these
expenses are to be added General Martin's agency account settled with
the auditor; the whole expenditure, therefore, has been great to the
United States. On the other hand, the service rendered has been none
at all thus far as to fact, within my own knowledge. These appear to
create a ground sufficently ample for the institution of an inquiry into
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the causes of the &ilare of service, and I have no doabt the Execatiye 1795.
would be of the same opinion had we no further information. From Feb. Sth
General Martin himself, however, 1 received this further information,
that the delay and a considerable deficiency in the number sent out
even at the late date, arose from a mutiny or mutinies which happened
in one or more of the counties composing his Brigade. The particulars
of these mutinies I suppose had better be left to be ascertained irom an
actual enquiry. It seems that no fines have been imposed in those
counties. This appearance arises from this circumstance, that Campbell
and Bedford, two of the counties in the Brigade, did proceed to drafl
their quotas without meeting with difficulty — in these two counties
Court's Martial have been held, and the few who failed to rendezvous
for marching have been heavily fined, as by reports made according to
law to my office — ^from no one of the other counties have reports been
received. The object of this letter is to request on the part of the
United States, in virtue of my agency, that an enquiry may be instituted
in such way as may appear proper into the causes of the failures which
took place in General Martin's Brigade, in relation to the quota of
militia required for the late expedition against the insurgents in as
much as that the same ought to have been at Winchester by the first of
October, and did not in fact in any part get to that place before the 22d
of that month.
I am, &c.
Thomas M ipplin to James Wood, Lieutenant-Governor. Feb. loth
I have received your letter of the 26th ultimo, informing me that in Phila-
comformity to the application made to the Executive of the State of "®lph>a
Virginia in my letter of the 29th of December last, Joseph Larelle, a
fugitive from the justice ot Pennsylvania, has been apprehended and
committed to the gaol of the burrough of Norfolk, in order that he may
be delivered to an agent duly appointed on behalf of this State.
And have now the honor to request that the said Joseph Larelle may
be delivered to William Douglass, of Petersburg, in Virginia, for the
purpose of being brought into this State, having jurisdiction of his crime.
I am, &c.
Alexandria, 3d Febraary, 1795. peb. 10th
Dear Sir:
I received from the Executive some time ago sixty stand of
arms for the use of a company of Light Infantry under my oommandi
and on the late requisition against the iuHurgents, the company marched
f
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1795.
Feb. 10th
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as far as Winchester with those armS) and were then ordered to change
them for others, which was done, and on our return home we did not
come by Winchester, and of course could not exchange our arms again.
I wrote to Governor Brooke for leave to keep those we brought home,
but have received no answer, and therefore suppose leave will not be
granted. Tou will much oblige me by inquiring whether on my depos-
iting the arms with the proper officer at Winchester I can get leave to
take up the bond I gave for the safekeeping and returning those arms.
Tour answer will confer an obligation on.
Yours, &c.,
G. DENE ALE.
Feb. nth
A. Blair to G. Dbneale, Esq.
Richmond Tour letter of the 3d instant I laid before the Executive, who desired me
to inform you that your request to retain the arms you received at Win-
chester could not be granted, because they belonged to a complete set of
French muskets, which they chose should be kept in ye public arsenal.
They therefore request that you will return them and take back those
you gave in exchange for them, or if you prefer it, your bond may be
cancelled, provided you satisfy the Executive that the arms you now
have, as well as those you gave in exchange for them, are delivered to
those whose duty it will be to return them to the public. The expense
of returning the arms will be a proper charge against the General Gov-
ernment.
Yours, 4c.
Feb. nth
Southamp-
ton
6sN. Blunt to the Governor.
As there has lately been a cruel and wanton murder committed in my
neighborhood by John Williford on Josiab Worrell, and the said Willi-
ford having made his escape so that he cannot be apprehended by the
officers of this county, I have taken the liberty to enclose to your Ex-
cellency a copy of three affidavits. If you will take the trouble to read
them as they are numbered, the matter will be dearly befbn^yoo. The
last that I have heard of Williford was about five or six days after the
murder was committed. He was then about eighty or ninety miles on
his way (as is supposed) to the State of South Carolina or Goorgia, or
perhaps he may stop in the State of North Carolina.
As this is an atrocious otFenoe against all law, I hope I shall stand ex-
OQSed fbr soliciting your assistance in apprehending and bringing to %
ftiU and fair trial this otFender. Whether this will be best afforded by a
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prodammtioii and reward oftered in the public papers, or otherways, 17%.
joa will be beet able to determine. Feb. 11th
I send yoQ also a description of baid Williford.
I am, &c.
The affidavit of Jacob Turner of full age, who being sworn on the
Holy Evangelists of Almighty God, deposeth and sayeth, That on the
2l8t day of the present month, January, a warrant in behalf of the
Commonwealth of Virginia was put into his hands to execute upon the
body of John Williford, in order to compel him to find security for his
personal appearance before the next court to be held for the county of
Southampton, and there to abide the ficntence of said court, in a mat-
ter concerning a base born child which EliKabeth Pope had on oath
charged him, the said Williford, with begetting on her body, and that
by virtue thereof, he Jacob Turner did summon Simon Pope, Josiah
Worrell, and Benjamin Worrell, Jr. to aid and assist him in executing
the said warrant, and in the evening of the same day ho with his assist-
ants did got near the house where Williford lived (it being then nearly
dark), and in order to prevent any disputo that might arise, sent Benj.
Worrell to see and converse with Williford, but as he tarried at the
house, he with the other two men wont up. The door was shut, and on
Williford's asking Worrell who was with him, he, Turner, replied, *<I am
here." Williford made no reply. He was then going round to the end
of the house to get to a window in order to speak to Williford, and be-
fore any other word was spoke cither by himself or any of this com-
pany, just as he got to the corner of the house, a gun was fired fVom an
upper window, and heard some person say "damn you, take that,"
which he believes to be the voice of John Williford, and immediately
Josiah Worrell complained of being wounded.
This deponent further sayeth that he saw part of the person who fired
the gun, but cannot say positively who it was. But as the voice came
from the said upper window he verily believes it was John Williford.
This deponent sayeth that no violence was used, or any attempt to
force open the door or any part of the house ; nor any threatening
words used by himself or any of his assistants.
This deponent further sayeth that all care and attention was paid to
Josiah Worrell, who was carried to the house of a man who married his
sister, at tkhfut three miles distance; that a surgeon wasapplyed to who
attended, and that he was informed that Worrell died of his wound on >
the 23rd instant; and further this deponent sayeth not.
(Signed) JACOB TURNER
Done before me this 27th day of January, 1795.
(Signed) BEN. BLUNT, J. P.
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434 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
1795. The affidavit of Benjamin Worrell, JunV, of full age who after being
Feb. nth gwom on the holy Evangelist of Almighty God, depoeeth and aayeth,
that on the 2l8t day of the present month — January — he was Bom-
moned by Jacob Turner, a constable for Southampton county, to aid
and assist him in executing a warrant upon the body of John Williford.
And between sunset and dark on the same day they got near the house
where Williford lived. The officer with Josiah Worrell and Simon Pope
who were with him stayed behind, and he went up to the house to see
Williford, supposing (as they had had some conversation about Eliza-
beth Pope's bastard child a few days before) that he could prevail upon
him to compromise the matter in an amiable manner, and on his get-
ting to the house, the door being shut, he called to Williford who was
in the house, and Williford asked him if he was come on account of
Betty Pope's child. Worrell said he was. Williford replied: "I will be
damned if I do not kill any man that comes upon that account," and
said to some person in the house, "Hand me my powder and shot.*'
And by the rattling of a gun with the ramrod, &c., Worrell believed he
then loaded the gon. Some conversation however took place between
this deponent and Williford, and at length Williford asked him if be
had any person with him. Just at that time the officer came up and
said, "I am here." No other words passed after the officer spoke, but
he (Worrell) heard some person step hastily across the floor of the
house, soon after which he hoard the report of a gun at the end of the
house. Josiah Worrell complained of being wounded. This deponent
went to him, and immediately the officer, with Josiah Worrell and
Simon Pope, went off.
This deponent further sayoth that as soon as the gun was fire<i be
hoard some person say, ** Damn you ; take that," which he verily be-
lioves to be the voice of John Williford, who he was well acquainted
with, and that tbero was no attempt made to force open the door or
any part of the house, nor any threatening words used by the officer or
any of his assistants until they had got about 15 or 20 yards from the
house. Simon Popo said: "I will be revenged for this." Williford re-
plied: "Come back, and I will give you more." After this he (Worrell)
left the house and went with Josiah Worrell to William Newton's, who
lived at a distance of about three miles.
A surgeon was applied to, who attended and extracted several of the
shot, and that every attention was paid to Josiah Worrell, but that be
died on the 23rd instant; and he believes and is fully sat>s^ed that he
did die of tho aforesaid wound. And further this deponent sayeth not
his
(Signed) BENJAMIN B. X WORRKLL.
mark.
Done before mo this 27th day of January, 1796.
(Signed) BEN. BLUNT, J. P.
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The afOidavit of Simon Pope of full age, who, after being sworn on the 1795.
holy Evangelist of Almighty God, depoReth and sayeth : That on the Feb. 11th
2lBt day of the present month, January, he was summoned by Jacob
Turner, a constable of Southampton county, to aid and assist him in
apprehending John Williford, who was charged with having begot a
bastard child by Elizabeth Pope, and between sunset and dark of the
same day, himself, together with Josiah Worrell, Benjamin Worrell, Jnr.,
and the officer got near the house where John Williford lived, when
Benj. Worrell was directed by the officer to go and see Williford and
have some conversation on the subject. Benj'n Worrell was gone some
small time, when they all went up to the house. The door was shut,
and on hearing some person step hastily across the floor of the house,
he, Pope, ran around the house expecting to find another door or win-
dow thro' which Williford might make his escape. On finding neither
door nor window on the back side of the house, he was returning to
the front side, when he saw the flash of a gun from an upper window
in the end of the house, and heard some person say "damn you, take
that.'' He could not see who fired the gun, but is clear in the belief
that the person who spoke was John Williford, with whom he is well
acquainted. Immediately after the firing of the gun, Josiah Worrell*
who had not before spoke a word (after getting to the house), com-
plained that he was wounded, when the officer and himself retired with
him, and after getting a small distance from the house he (Pope) said,
"I will be revenged for this," and spoke loud enough to be heard to the
bouse. John Williford replied: "If you are not satisfied, come back and
I will give you more."
This deponent sayeth that there was neither foroe nor threatening
used until after the gun was fired, nor then only as above related. He
then assisted in getting Worrell to William Newton's, whose wife was
sister to Worrell, and that though every assistance possible was rendered,
Josiah Worrell did die on the 23rd instant, and that he is clear of opin-
ion that he died of the wound received on the 21st instant.
(Signed) SIMON POPE.
Done before me this 27th day of January, 1795.
(Signed) BEN. BLUNT, J. P.
• A Description of Jphn Williford.
He is of a fair, tender complection, gray or blue eyes, brown hair,
about twenty-three years of age, and about ^ve feet, ten inches high,
well formed and is thought to be strong and active. He has followed
teaching school for a livelyhood; he is fond of being well dressed.
436 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1795. Thomas Newton to John Hamilton, Esq.
Feb. 17th I have sent Gapt. Calmot and Mr. Brannan unto you to relate the
circumstaDces of last night's outrage, it is of such a nature that I request
the officers and men may be delivered to our laws, the part I saw of it
was late after they got into the boat when I heard several times the word
fire called out.
I am, &c.
I
Feb. 17th Monday Night, Feb. 16th, 1795.
About half after nine o'clock, after the watch had lefl me, I continued
at the Market house, and a short time after I saw a number of men
passing near Mr. Tucker's Store, and from appearance were ail armed.
I followed them until they came near Mr. Farrer's Store, when I fell in
near the rear of them and asked them what their business was and
what they were about to do, they made no answer, but I heard an
officer in fi*ont say come on. I was then shoved by one of them into
the Ditch. After this I followed them to the corner of Church Street,
where they stopped, and set a Guard on one end and in front of Gavin
Scott's house, and then one of them knocked at the door, and was asked
by the people of the house, who was there and what he wanted. He
said he wanted a glass of grog. I did not see them go in the said door,
as I had left them and ran to Mr. Watlington's to command assistance.
I returned immediately and a part of them with their officers were in
the said Scott's house and about to go up stairs. I asked Mrs. Scott if
she admitted them to search her house. She answered no, and seemed
much alarmed. I made answer that I would know whether they had a
right or not, and going out of the door a man who I believe was an
officer ordered the men who guarded the gate to stop me, and two of
them immediately took me by the collar and drew their swords and
fixed them near my breast. I told them I was Captain of the Watch,
and insisted to be set at liberty, but was kept prisoner until an officer
came and gave them orders to set me at liberty, which they imme-
diately did. Mr. Jessey EwoU coming up at the same time and seeing
them armed and very abusive and making use of the words, '^damned
Yankee Boogers" to all who spoke to them, be immediately ran to inform
Mr. Savage Calvert, but they had set off on their return to Mr. Burke's
wharf. Mr. Calvert, Mr. Ewell and myself and others came down to
Col. Newton's and informed him of the mob and their behaviour.
Aflei* this I went on my duty. Nothing else material happened.
Watchmen on duty, Thomas Baker, Alex M. C. Daniel and Daniel Me-
Darmand.
JOHN BRANAN,
Capt. of the Watch.
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Sir: 1795-
I was favoured with your's and am sorry that the man who died Feb. 17th
on board his Majesty's Ship Thetis lay out of your jurisdiction. I have,
however, wrote to Capt. Bavis, of Portsmouth, on the subject, who I
dare say will do what is proper on the occasion. I have just received a
letter from Capt. Cochran in answer to mine of the 17th current, re-
specting the delivering up the officers and seamen, who it is said, com-
mitted an outrage in the Borough on Monday night — he refuses to de-
liver up either, and holds himself responsible for their conduct having
acted entirely under his orders and instructions.
I am, &c.
JOHN HAMILTON.
British Consul's Office, Norfolk, Fob. 19th, 1795, Thos. Newton, Esq.
The deposition of John Marnix of lawful ago — being sworn, he sayeth,
that on Monday night, the 16th inst., about the hours of nine and ten
o'clock, he was stopped by a party of British seamen in the lane opposite
Mr. Dricol's door, who violently seized him, swearing that he was an
Englishman, that they had often seen him before and that he belonged
to their ship, the Thetis, and should go on board with them ; that on his
opposing them, they beat him very much and he persisted in endeavor-
ing to take him on board, but ho made his escape in the crowd.
JOHN MARNIX.
Feb. 17th, 1795.
The Deposition of Alex'r McConnel, of lawful age^— being sworn, he
saj^'eth, that he was at the house of a Mrs. Sheldrake looking afler his
men, when a party of men armed from the ship Thetis came in and
told Mrs. Sheldrake that they understood some of their men was in the
house. They took the candle and went up stairs and searched the house.
ALEX'R McCONNEL.
Feb'y 19th, 1795.
The Deposition of Robert Steed — being of lawful age and first sworn,
he deposeth and sayeth, as he was going up to his lodgings he saw a
party of men at Scott's door, and heard Mr. Branam of the watch say,
he would soon make them, and in a short time I will know who you
are — the^ having him by the collar at the time; he then advanced up,
when he found them armed. He discovered the officer lifting up his
arm to strike Scott. The deponent seized him, drew him down into the
Ditch, and asked him what he meant by being there in the manner he
438 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1795. was. He said he was after some of his men who had deserted from the
Feb. 17th ghip Tbetis, and intended to insult no man ; that the Capt. had ordered
him on the expedition — he having applyed for a warrant to Colo. New-
ton, which was refused. Capt. Bramble then came up and directed the
Drum to beat, and to send for Capt. Calvert; on which the officer flour-
ished his sword over bis head, and said, come on, my boys, we defy the
Town to take us, and marched down the street. He saw nothing after
this — which was about ten o'clock.
ROBERT E. STEED.
Fob. 19th, 1795.
^
Feb. 18th JOHN HaMII^TON TO THE GOVERNOR.
British Con- Some time ago, Capt. Cochrane, of bis Majesty's ship, Thetis, now re-
suIb oflace pairing at Gosport, made complaint to me that several of his seamen
had deserted or absconded from the service of the said ship, and were
Haboured and concealed in different houses is this Borough, particularly
by one Scott; in consequence of which, I wrote a letter to Col. Newton
as Chief Magistrate — a copy of it is enclosed No. 1. His answer to
mine is also enclosed No. 2, for your Excellency's perusal and informa-
tion ; by which it appears that the Magistrates of the Borough have no
right to take cognizance of the complaints made by any of his Brittan-
nic Majesty's officers in such case, or to grant them the aid of the civil
powers in securing delinquents from any of the ships. This doctrine is
to me novel, and I submit the matter to your Excellency's consideration,
and I beg to be informed whether the state of Yirginia grants protec-
tion to such men, or whether I am obliged to apply to the Executive
Council in Philadelphia for a warrant to apprehend a sailor who may
desert from a ship in the Harbour of Norfolk.
In order to have a full explanation on those points, I will be happy to
have the honour of an interview with your Excellency accompanied by
His Majesty's officers here, and such of the magistrates of the Town as
you may think proper to convene, that some mode may be adopted to
prevent misunderstanding, and to do away all party matters which I
am sorry to find have prevailed so long here.
It ever has been the strict rule of my conduct and inclination in the
discharge of my duty to act on all occasions in the most conciliatory
manner, and I should be happy that some line could be drawn so as to
unite the officers of both countries in the impartial discharge of their
duty, that peace and tranquility might be established in the borough,
which is so essentially necessary for the happiness of all concerned,
I have, &c.
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Joseph Jones to the Qovebnor. 1795.
I received jour letter of the 7th instant yesterday, requesting me to Feb. 19th
transmit the account of the expenses of my Brigade for the Western Petersburg
Expedition as soon as possible. It would have been done before this,
but I have had the scarlet fever, and so has the whole of my family, and
as soon as they get so that I can leave them, I will immediately come
over and settle, which I hope will be in a week or ten days.
I am, &o.
Thomas Newton to the Governor. Feb. I9th
On Monday night last. Captain Cochrane, of the British ship of war Norfolk
The Thetis, sent a party of armed men with an officer into this borough,
who committed many outrages by entering the houses of the citizens
and searching them, for some of their men as they said. They also
seised the Captain of the Watch, and took him into their custody for
some time, and impressed a native of this place in the street, violently
beat and wounded him. A copy of his deposition I enclose. Their con-
duct was such as alarmed many of the inhabitants, and called me out of
bed about 11 o'clock, when I found they had run off and got into their
boat, with a number of sailors and others throwing stones at them, many
of which I beard strike the boat and oars, and I am informed that one
of the seamen is since dead of his wounds. I demanded the men who
committed the outrage, but Captain Cochrane will not deliver them. A
copy of the Consul's letter on that subject is enclosed. I shall be glad
of your Excellency's advice on so important an occasion. A party of
frenchmen, armed with muskets, were coming down on them, who im-
mediately withdrew at my request. I heard the word fire given in the
boat several times. By Mr. Ben net Boushe's description, a party was
on shore on Sunday night.
I have, Ac.
Gosport, February ISih, 1795.
Sir:
I had the honor to receive your letter of yesterday's date cover-
ing one from Col. Newton, the acting chief magistrate of Norfolk, com-
plaining of an outrage being committed by some of the officers and sea-
men belonging to his Britannic Majesty's ship, Thetis, under my com-
mand, and requesting to have them delivered to what he calls our laws.
Previous to receiving your letter, I intended coming over to Norfolk
in order to complain to the magistrates of the attack made upon a party
of my people, whom I had sent over in order to look afler some of my
seamen that had absented themselves from their duty, and from infor-
440 CALENDAK OF STATE PAFEBS.
1795. mMtion I had receired. were drinking in some of the Pablie Hooses in
F^. 19th this town ; which senrice they executed without auiT insult being giren
to the inhabitants of Norfalk. and had got into the boat to return to
the ship when thej were violentlj assaulted with stones by a mob that
I now find was headed by the acting chief magistrate of Norfolk; the
consequence of which has been that one man has lost his life and three
more are severely wounded. Ton may judge of my astonishment at
also being informed that this magistrate <^Colo. Newton} was heard io
direct the mob to murder all the people in the boat, and it is said aasisteii
in throwing stones at the party.
I have therefore to reqoest that you will apply to the coroner oi the
county of Norfolk to have the body of the deceased examined preTioQ5
to interment, that those guilty of the murder or accessory thereto may
suffer the punishment they deserve. Colo. Newton says in his note he
repeatedly heard the word ^ fire *' given. In this he is ri^hu One of
the seamen in the boat did call out ^fire'' in order to make the mob
retreat, and it had a good effect for a few seconds to procure a cessation
of hostilities. But finding that no resistance was made, the Colo, and
mob returned to the charge in a manner that will ever do him the high-
est honour.
I have further to observe on this head that there was not a musket
in the boat, nor any fire-arms except a pistol in the possession of each
officer.
It is hardly to be credited that the chief magistrate <^ a borough,
whose duty it was to keep the peace, should be the first to break through
those very laws it was his province to enforce; nor can I account for it
in any other manner, than suspecting he wished to fiekvor those villians
called crimps that infest this town, and who have already seduced away
near thirty of my seamen and mariners. His conduct on a late occa-
sion evinces this very cleariy, no punishment having been inflicted on
that constable who had in possession Bobert Bowan, one of my seamen,
when taken up by a warrant from Dr. Taylor, and wilfully allowed to
escape.
CoL Newton declares to you in his letter of the 2nd instant, that he
has no power as a magistrate over deserters from a foreign power. By
what he terms a foreign power, I suppose he only means Great Britain.
He most be ignorant of the laws which unfortunately he is made a
judge of, not to know that the treaty between this country and France
expressly stipulates that deserters are to be given up, and he also must
be also totally ignorant of the laws of nation.^ not to know that it has
ever been an invariable custom where no treaty exists between two
powers, all matters similar to the present are determined in conformity
to any treaty then extant ; indeed it is often been more pointedly carried
into execution with respect to those powers not having treaties, the
custom of other nations determining the points in controversy.
It is a notorious fact that when the French Fleet were here, some
CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS. 441
English seamen, then prisoners on board, made their escape on shore. 1795.
CoL Newton then conceived himself vested with sufficient power, not Feb. 19th
only to grant a warrant for their apprehension, but went himself and
saw them bound hand and foot, earned down on Frenchmen's backs
and actually delivered into the boats, a conduct unparalleled in the
history of the most savage nation, much more a country so enlightened
as this is. Before this one instance, I never heard that protection had
been refused to a prisoner making his escape, particularly a prisoner of
war.
With regard to delivering up the officers and men, that is out of the
qaestion. They acted from my orders in looking for those men who
were absent from the ship, and no complaint has been exhibited against
them of having transgressed the laws of this country while employed
on their duty within the limits of this town. If Col. Newton claims
no power over persons of the above description, I take it for granted
that he can have no power to prevent me from using my endeavours to
bring the said persons back to their duty, unless he publicly declares to
all those in the service of his Brittannic Majesty, who choose to desert
or leave their duty, that they will be protected by the Magistrates of
Norfolk. In the event of this, I shall beg to be informed by what law
he offers such protection. If the men I had in view were not deserters,
but merely putting off their time in rioting and drinking in a public
honse, do you conceive I was not doing my duty, and duty, he as
magistrate, ought to be sensible of, to send for to restore those men to
their service and the duty of their stations.
Colo. Newton states to you that application must be made to the Im-
perial power; pray does he mean the Government of this State, or the
Supreme Government of the United States; if the latter, which I sup-
pose he must mean from the term Imperial, which I never knew to be
made nse of before in a Republic, in order to have a man who absents
himself from his duty taken up, I must memorial the Secretary of State
at Philadelphia, which, from the distance and the usual delays of office,
would at least require one month before an answer could be received ;
daring which period, it is unnecessary for me to say that the warrant,
if granted, would come too late to be of any service.
I am exceedingly sorry to take up so much of your time on this sub-
ject, but the shameful conduct of Colo. Newton in so avowedly stepping
forward to persecute those belonging to Great Britain, who are so un-
fortunate as to fall within his power, while he winks at every outrage
committed by the French, who are here just now or have been in this
Harbour, demanded of me — being so explicit as I have been, and I shall
be very happy now that the Governor of this State is in Town — ^that
56
442 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPEHS.
1795. jou would forward to him a copy of this letter, that he may see matters
Feh. IMi in their proper light, and not through the medium of Colo. Newton.
I have, &c.,
ALEXANDER P. COCHRANE.
John Hamilton, Esq'r, His Britannic Majesty's Consul for Virginia, at
Norfolk.
Sir,
I did myself the Honour to address you yesterday. I have now
the honour to enclose to you, at the request of Capt. Cochrane, a copy
of his letter to me for your perusal.
It is with great pain I mention to your Excellency the Death of one
of the Seamen belonging to His Majesty's Ship Thetis, occasioned by a
wound he received on Monday night while in that Ship*s Boat, from one
of the inhabitants of Norfolk; and that another seaman lays danger-
ously ill.
1 have, &c.,
JOHN HAMILTON.
British Consul's Office, Norfolk, Feb'y 19th, 1795.
To the Governor.
Feb. 19th WiLLIAM ClENDBNIN TO THE GOVERNOR.
Agreeable to your Excellency's Letter, which I had the honor of re-
ceiving the 20th of Jan'y last, have discharged my company. The ne-
cessary papers relative to their services will be transmitted to you by
Mr. Edward Tupper, who I expect will be paid as express — having been
detained a considerable time by my request for this particular purpose.
I hope, sir, the mustering of the men at different Periods will not be
an objection to their drawing wages from the date of their enlistments.
I can assure your Excellency, that I made use of every possible exer-
tion in my power to complete their muster for entering into service at
as early a Period as possible.
I hope, sir, and do flatter myself, that the money for our services will
be forwarded to us as soon as the state of the Treasury will admit.
The men are much dissatisfied that they remain so long unpaid ailer
the service is rendered, and complain further that the money ought not
to be left in Greenbrier, but brought into the county and paid to the
officers and soldiers residing in it by the Pay-master. If this difficulty
18 not removed, the soldiers will have to travel some two hundred miles,
none less than 80 for his just due. I hope your Excellency will take it
CAUEKDAK OP STATE PAPEK&
443
into
where iheT
,4^
ThC«JL45 Wll^.5 IVk TBS Gv^TKE^^OE.
I enclote to too xht ratSoa mK«9nictft. Nos. 1, ±. 3l 4, 5l I hare n^e^^d
no ration ahstracts for rh^ <kfA»<ots commanded br Lienienmnt»
Evans and WelK nor that pan of C^itain Bi>caid*» company iXHnoK
manded bj himselfl I Hkewifip enrloaic Ciptain Lowtker> pay aKMraol
and master rolK Xa 1. Knsi|i:n Oobiim*s I>cc Xa 2. Ensi^ Jenkins'
Do., No. X a pay ahstraet and muster roll for eight seoat». Xo. 4, Oap>
tain Lowther*s accoont t^ Conioe« Xo. 5 ; Lieutenant Erans* pay ah>
stract rolls, Xo. €.
The other retnms shall be tonrardcd as soon as they come to hand.
I have been informed that too hare reeeiTed the nHoms from Ohio.
I am. fo^
FeK 3l>lh
IV>va
William McClkaky to Jambs Wood, Lieutknant-Govkknoiu FeK 2i*i
1 am requested by Lieutenant Lewis Morgan to inform you that the
five Indian prisoners that he took last fall on that expedition he and his
men made to the Indian Town, are yet in his custody, and he knows
not what Government means to do with them. The oxpenee of main-
taining them hath yet been defrayed by him. He prays that you, as a
member of the Executive Council, would lay this his application lH>fore the
Board, and that their resolves respecting the whole of this business, as
well how they are to be disposed of. as also how the exponco of their
maintenance is to be paid, may be sent him by the bearer, Mr. Joshua
Warman. One of the women ofTers to go to her own country this
spring if permitted, leaving the others hostages until she returns, at
which time she promises to bring an equal number of white prisoners
from the Indians to exchange for the Indians that are led ; but this,
Mr. Morgan could not comply with without the advice of the Rxecutive
Council, being at the time they were taken an officer in public service,
and therefore considers them as state prisoners.
I am, &c.
Moivaii
T6wn
William Lowther to thb Governor.
Fob. 21st
I rec'd your £xcellency*s instructions dated the last of December, Harriiion
and have noted the contents thereof. In conformity thereto you will <^ui^v
^
444 CALEXDAR OF STATE PAPEBS.
1795. herewith receiTe the neceaaary papers mud docomeola, in order thmt the
Feb. 'Jli^ money may be forwarded. I discharged the Scoots and Bangers imme>
diatelj under my command on the first of this instant, and as Colonel
George Jackson, who was appointed by the Executive to muster the
Rangers of Harrison was on the Assembly, I called upon Capt. John
McCally to perform that duty which he did. This I thought would be
more proper than to continue them in service till Colonel Jackson re-
turned.
I have sent you also though Thos. Wilson, Esq.. Jonathan Cobum's
papers as well as my own, together with the papers of eight scouts of
this county, and also two ration abstracts, one for Ensign Cobum and
his men, and one for myself and eleven men including our own addi-
tional rations as officers. Tou will discover they are made out in our
own names, as there was no person who was authorized to famish us
with rations bj' the Executive within one hundred miles of us, except
while on the Ohio river, therefore we had to become contractors our-
selves. 1 flatter myself the papers are all properly authenticated. If
there is substance, I hope 3'our Excellency will not be so particular as
to form. They are indorsed and numbered. Xo. 1 contains my pay
abstract, muster rolls of eleven men immediately under my own com-
mand. No. 2 is Ensign Jonathan Cobum's and thirty-two men's pay
abstracts and muster rolls. No. 3 is the eight scouts pay abstracts and
muster rolls. No. 4 is the ration abstract for myself and eleven men.
No. 5 is Ensign Cobum's ration abstract for himself and thirty -two
men.
I beg leave to mention that our scouts and rangers have rec'd no
compensation for their two last year's services. Whereas, those other
counties in the district have received a partial payment. The papers
for 1793 for this county, both for Scouts and Rangers, have been al-
ready forwarded to the Executive and I have understood they were in
form, &c.
In the course of last summer, I was under the necessity to procure a
large Canoe or Penragua to carry ammunition to the different ports on
the river Ohio, and have accordingly charged the same to the State.
The paper containing the account thereof, and the certificate of Ensign
Coburn on oath is marked No. 6. I hope your Excellency will see the
propriety of allowing me for the same, Ac.
1 have, &c.
Feb. 2oth JoHN HAMILTON TO THE GOVERNOR.
British ^ have just had the honor to receive your Excellency's letter of this
ConmiVB date, informing me that my communications of the 18th and 19th in-
Norfolk stant to you shall immediately on your arrival at Richmond be sub-
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mitted to the oonnderation of the Executive Council of the State, and 1795.
that the result shall be transmitted to me. Feb. 25th
In reply to that part of your Excellency's letter which respects the
conversation betwixt us on the subject of deserters from British ships
in this port, I can only repeat what I then observed that I should con-
sider it a part of the duty of the Magistrates to grant warrants at my
request for the apprehension of seamen absconding from ships of my
nation which may be within the ports of this State, since it is certainly
consistent with the laws and customs of nations, that a Foreign Public
Officer resident in a State from the Supremo authority of wbich he has
received his Exequatur should be supported by the Magistracy thereof
in the execution of his official duties, without which aid he can not ful-
fill them, and any attempts that he may make to perform the requisities
of his appointment may be rendered nugatory. In order, however, to
have so important a point more fully ascertained, I shall transmit a
copy of your Excellency's letter to His Majesty's Minister at Philadel-
phia, that he may, if he thinks proper, enter into some determination on
the subject with the Executive, and that some definite line may be
drawn to prevent any further misunderstanding of this nature. I shall,
therefore, for the present take leave of this subject, by assuring your
Excellency that I am convinced it is no less the wish of all His Majesty's
Officers than my own, to pay perfect obedience to the laws of the
United States whilst within their jurisdiction, and to avoid every act
which tends to violate them or to disturb the public peace.
In respect to the complaint lodged with the Executive of the United
States wbich has been transmitted to your Excellency, relative to the
capture of the French Corvette L'Esperance by His Majesty's Ship
Argonaut, I must observe that according to the best information with
wbich I am furnished, no contravention of any existing Treaty of the
United States has taken place by that capture, as the Corvette was
taken ten leagues from the land, and the Argonaut was forced by stress
of weather to return to the Chesapeake with her prize, in which bay
the continuance of the stormy weather compelled them to stay some
days, but from whence they departed as soon as possible. Had not this
been the ease, the desire to release on parole the French prisoners taken
by the Argonaut on board L'Esperance (which has been done), would
surely have been admitted as a very unobjectionable motive for the
coming of those ships into the bay.
I have, &c..
Isaac Zane to the Governor. Feb. 28th
Tour letter of the 7th inst. came to hand by last post, which arriving
but once a fortnight, I suppose prevented my receiving it earlier. The
446 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1795. quota from the 7th Brigade being called for in small detachments to
Feb. 28th rendezvous at Winchester when severally ready, has caused the vouch-
ers for their supplies to be dispersed in different hands with which I
have not yet been furnished, and my confinement by a continued indis-
position for upwards of eight weeks past, during which time have not
been down stairs and rarely able to walk across the room, has prevented
my personal attention, otherwise the amounts should have been for-
warded some time since. I shall immediately send a messenger to have
said vouchers collected and the accounts closed and forwarded as soon
as possible.
My first commission as County Lieutenant of Shenandoah (then Dun-
more county, concerning which you wrote me when in Richmond) bears
date the 28th day of May, 1794.
I have, &c,,
Mar. 2d J. MARSHALL TO THE GOVERNOR.
The contest between the Commonwealth and Mr. Fairfax, depending
in the Court of Appeals, will come on of course for decision at the
next term. As I am not certain whether the title of citizen purchasers
may be considered as precisely the same with that ol Mr. Fairfax, I
deem it incumbent on me as the counsel of that gentleman, and hold it
a duty to those purchasers not to be dispensed with to assist their title.
I have therefore prepared the enclosed bill, which I am to file in the
Court of Chancery. As expedition seems to me to bo unquestionably
the interest as well of the Commonwealth, as of those who think their
plain rights improperly suspended, I take the liberty to enclose the
bill to you. Sir, for your perusal, with a hope that the officers of the
Commonwealth will be directed not to await the process of subpoenas
and attachments, but to bring the question to a fair decision on its mer-
its at the next term. I should not venture. Sir, to make this proposal
if 1 did not suppose it to bo the wish as w^ell as interest of the Gov-
ernment to have the immediate use of the property in contest if its title
shall be good.
With, &c.
Mar. 3d ^- LbWIS TO THE GOVERNOR.
Gkmpbell I ^m now on my way to Richmond to settle my public accounts, but
county hearing by Capt. Bowyer that Mr. Steele had not returned from Phila-
delphia, I have thought it most prudent to return home and wait until I
hear of his arrival at Richmond, hoping that your fixcellency will give
me early notice of it. If necessary that General Tate shoold be noti-
CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
447
fied, if forwarded to me, I shall immediately send it to him. I am much
distressed on accoont of the money I have advanced for the benefit of
the troops.
I am, &c.
1795.
Mar. 3d
J. Dawson to the Governor.
The long expected and glorious news is at length arrived. Success
has attended the exertions of men fighting for freedom in every quarter.
The enclosed papers detail many important events which have taken
place, particularly in Holland and Spain, and leave us at a loss which
most to admire, the invincible courage or the magnanimity of our Re-
publican allies.
It is not difiicult to foresee that these events will have great influence
on the politics and commerce both of Europe and America.
With much respect,
I have, &c.
Mar. 3d
Philadel-
phia
To THE Governor.
Josiah 7ick, collector of Southampton, prays remission of fine of
$57 13 for failure to return account of Revenue Tax of 1793, owing to
his sickness.
Will Harris asking for indulgence to Josiah Tick in his settlement of
Rev. Tax for 1793, and remission of damages on account of sickness.
Robert Goodwyn asks indulgence for Capt. Vick in his settlement of
Rev. Tax of 1793, and remission of Damages on account of sickness.
Mar. 3d
J. Dawson to the Governor.
The papers enclosed to my care on my leaving Richmond were, soon
after my arrival in this city, delivered respectively. A copy of those to
the Sect'y of State, has, I learn, been sent to the Minister of the French
Republic. It is presumed they will be satisfactory to that gentleman,
tho' no answer is yet received.
On to-morrow I expect to have a personal interview with Mr. Fau-
chet, and then shall be able to give you more particular information.
A few days ago, Colo. Steel delivered to me the advice of our board
relative to this business, which had been forwarded to him by the Lt.
Gov'r. This has been given to the Sc't'y of State, but as it is not signed
by the Clerk, nor stamped with anything which gives it authenticity, it
Mar. 5th
Philadel-
phia
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iM r *jt lit * ^\M» Y(f 7'mr li^vtilnm*^ •sgrnawBut .xl jour jusux.
i'vnupMU*^ K9^ C^KfC Lrvvittda- i'^ 1B0: 'jS ziut Carse^ g<ir>fffii: Ea&gs. C>
f^nim %$A nOAffh tiMn^nk if^r % 4euidkiBM«t 44 Cspi. L«!>wtker » company.
^^H^f^Pt»AAU% fA th^ «*id Vjmf^z^. tvo StTztaBU. tiro eMpormliL and tve&ty-
M9^r fmvM^aitf wImm^ tkflM; ^if JMnic^e waift tb« aause jh« mbore; aji'J the paj
i^#/J i»iMt«^ wAh fA (^Mf^ LowUmt ft MiaiiMr eookBuuid of ei^t Scoot«.
whtmn i%nut iA Mrrkafr wm aliio tfae aamey are all dnly aoiboiued mnd
Tb#; //iber Mi^f^tmpAnymg papen are ^r^eoant'* exhibited bj Doctors
Kaird, While, ai»d If iiliard— all raFpecUally sabmitted by
Your, Ac.
HittfA-. my Cfnidunion of this report as abore, I hare discoTcred an
fftiii^mtou oi Lieutenant Kiranft' detachment of Capt. Lowther^s company
ftit th^ fray and muster rr^lU, of which dnl^* anthenticated are also en-
t'Unuui^ by which it a|i|ieam that the said Detachment consisting of the
l/iotit#5narit, two HcrgeanUi, two corporals, and twenty-six privates, were
in m^rvU'n from the l&th of March until the 1st of November, 1794. The
dal4i of the certificate of muster on discharge is dated on the 9th of
Kubnmry, 1795.
SAM'L COLEMAN.
f^rt,., 01.), MoHRiH Austin to John Steele.
HUtiiiitott Pardon the liberty I have taken in Transmitting to you the Decision
(if Uin (ionunil Oourt- Martial of the 32nd Reg*t on a case of review, in
L not having |>orformod the late Tour of Duty against the weatern Insur-
CALSNDAS OF STATE PJlPEBS. 4^
^Bts, tog«tliAr with Capt. Robert GratUa's depoMtioo wbich I haT<» 17%.
caused to be taken before a Magwtrate, as there was no Judge AdTocate M^ir. tiih
at the Coort-Martial to take down his eTtdeoce there. I consider mv-
self much aggrieved by the sentence, and I trust the r>e[H>sition of Capt-
GraUan will be sufficient inducement tor vou to view it io a similar
Light. If therefore, under the militia Laws, or Substantial Justice, I
can obtain any redress, I hope you will be so obliging as to lay my case
before the Executive, and if the fine cannot be remitted. I trust another
Court-Martial will be ordered when I may have it in my power to oifer
such defence as the nature of the case requires, which will confer an
additional obligation on —
Your. 4c.
At a General Court-Martial of the 32nd Reg t of Virginia Militia in
the county of Augusta^ holden the 12ih day of December, 1794 :
Morris Austin of Capt. Robert Grattans company of cavalry; his
situation with respect to performing his Tour of Duty in the late expe-
dition against the insurgents being somewhat conditional, and he not
appearing to make any defence, the court, atter hearing a statement of
the matter from Captain Grattan, are of opinion that he be fined in the
sum of sixteen dollars.
An appeal prayed for — Captain Grattan, witness.
From the journals of the court.
A Copy — Teste:
VINCT. TAPP, C. C. M.
Sometime in September last previous to my going on the expeilition
against the western insurgents of Pennsylvania, I called a meeting of
my troop of cavalry to know how many could turn out as volunteers to
accompany me in case we should immediately get marching orders. At
that time Mr. Morris Austin spoke to me when I first mentioned it, and
told me previous to the men's turning out, that if he could get a suita*
ble person to do bis business as a shorilf, ho would go, but otherwise he
could not possibly do it, as his business and of couixo his secuntios
might suffer by his absence. I mentioned to him to turn out at all
events, and if he could not get the person he mentioned, I did not sup-
pose it would make the least difference; neither could I suppose
him bound further than conditionally, and I afterwards know that he
made endeavors to procure a man to go in his place, as ho could not go
himself, and did I not think I was at that time bound to return the whole
of my company that did not go, I should not have made the return.
And I do not remember, but I might have made at the time some mis-
take concerning the day on which the oourt-martial was sat, when I
spoke to Mr. Austin about it.
R. GRATTAN.
Capt. Staunton Cavalry. ^
SUunton, March 6th, 1795. ^H
67 ^ ^
460 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
1795. John Steele to the Governor.
Mar. 8th A letter from my friend Col. A. Campbell to me dated the 23d of Jan-
uary last, contains the following observations, which I take the liberty
of submitting to you, viz:
^^ I am told that the Executive of your state is to appoint fit persons
in conjunction with the state of Kentucky, to run the boundary line
between the two states."
" If the sense of the Legislature of Virginia of 1776 bo sought for,
there are no persons now living that I know of can better explain that
than Judge McDowell of Kentucky and myself And perhaps Mr. Jef-
ferson may remember something that passed in the committee that
brought in the bill. Mr. George Mason and Mr. John May (although
no member), were acquainted with the reasons for fixing the limits of
the then county of Kentucky."
With, &c.
Mar. 9th J. DawsON TO THE GOVERNOR.
Since the letter which I had the honor to address to your Excellency,
I have had frequent interviews with the minister of the French Repub-
lic, and have just reason to conclude that he no longer doubts of the
good wishes of the Executive of Virginia towards his nation.
A supposed, or perhaps a real neglect in answering the representa-
tions of the Consul at Norfolk, may have been construed into an inimi-
cal disposition.
The treaty which has been made by Mr. Jay for this country with
Great Britain, was on Saturday evening delivered by Capt. Blany to the
Secretary of State, and its contents will, I presume, remain in the Cab-
inet until the 8th of June, when they will be submitted to the Senate
for their approbation or rejection.
I have, &c.
At a court continued and held for Loudoun county on Tuesday, the
10th day of March, 1795:
William Ellzey, Junior, Gentleman, Surveyor of this county, came
into court and resigned his office as such. It is therefore ordered that
it be certified to the Masters and Professors of William and Mary Col-
lege that William H. Harding is a person of honesty, probity and good
demeanor, and a proper and fit person to be by them commissioned as
surveyor of this county, and that he has for some time acted as a deputy
to the said William Ellxey.
Copy — Teste :
CHAS. BLNNS, C. L. C.
CALMSDAR OF STATE PAPEBS. 451
The neiBorial of the inhabiteato of Rnasell eoaatr to H» Bxc«UeacT 1796.
the €kyvemor. And the Hoaorahle PHtj Coancil of Vir^Dia^ M&reh ^(^* 9tb
the llth. Anno Domini 1795:
We bee leave to laj before joar HoDorable Body oar unhappj situa-
tion. CO whom atone we have reasons to hope ibr reliet The seasoo of
the year » now approaching in which we have reason to expect our
frontiers to be invaded bj our avowed enemv« the Indiand^ Siuce the
first settling ai oar coontrr we have not escaped their scourge tor one
jear without seeing oar countrj laid waste, and our helpless women and
children a prey to their vindictive rage. It would be too tedious for to
call yoar attention to the number <^ us who has experienced that never-
ending melancholy sight of returning to our houses firom our labours
snd finding our &milies lying breathless^ and yet bleeding from the
scalping knivesw until our late Governor and Council wisely « and happy
for us. covered oar frontiers with their troops, known by the volunteer
militia, in the spring of 1792^ and were continued to December. 1794,
during which time peace, in a great measure, blessed our land, tor, by
the vigilance of those troops, the approach of the enemy were generally
discovered, or if any ol them by any unavoidable aecident got into the
settlement undiscovered and accomplished their perpetrated murders^
never escaped without rendering life for lifo and restoration ot property.
Not hearing of the return of those troops^ and the setison near at hand
that we may expect to experience the unhappy misfortunes too recent
yet to many of us, tho* prior to the year 179S, we are induced to trouble
your Board with this memorial, hoping that« tho' our situation is not
personally known by many of your Honorable Body, you will not lend
a deaf ear to us. nor put our lives in competition with money. In a
very short time the defenceless position of our fronties will be known to
the enemy, on which we have every misfortune to dread. Experience
has taught us by the many attempts that has been made to protect the
frontiers, that none has proved so effectual in procuring us peace as that
of the Tolonteer militia.
Hoping that your Excellency and the Honooable the Privy Council
will take us under immediate consideration and grant a return of the
same kind of troops, conducted by the same officers, under whose pro<
tectioD we can put confidence, and we in duty bound will ever pray.
Caleb Friley, James Dickerson. Richard Long, John Morton, Henry
Donnighe. Oliver Hughes, Silas Delanary, Wm. Smith, John Marshall,
John Flannary, James Flannary and others.
Andrew Cowen to the Governor. Mar. uth
1 beg leave to acquaint your Excellency of the situation of our county. Abingdon
We now lay prostrate to savage cruelty which annually they proceed to gM
commit depredations on our frontiers. But I hope our doubts will be w
452 CALEXDAB OF STATE PAPERS.
17Sp$. rtmffT^sd^ from tbe a^re«ftble ntw% cxwrnmiicmlMl t4> ne b^ oar lepr^
Mjir 37tk MrfiUitirep^ oi tbe b^t Maafioik. tLat vcnr Ex<«U«Aej b*ri iwaM jEraaoo^lj
coride^scebdtii lo b»Te » cy>inpiest prouictiOQ od oar frosuct^. in which I
h^/pt: your EzcelieDCj wUI pol io prKtk«i. There is only ooe doabt in
nay mibd the afonawd viil be omhted >. ihMicrh I hope when too weigh
thill nuitUrr il wi]i be do objeciioo. There jippeoff^ by refort * generd
ewtablLihinent of peace with the Indian tribes, bat. <ir. it hms erer been
our uohappj lot. either in war or peace, to be »obj|e<rt to sarage eroeltT.
FniTided the majoritjr of the nation be in peace, there will be a party of
tbo»e Mirages that will not beftubjeet to their rales^ and knowing we are
unguarded will proceed to commit depredations on oar fellow ciiiaen«.
1 farther beg leare to acquaint joar Ezcellencr my c^Mnion what pn>>
tection would be adequate to our relief: One company ot volunteer
militia, the commanding officer a citizen of onr county, in which I con-
sider his vigilance would be more attached to his fellow citizens; in
which the citizens of this county would conceive themselves highly
honored in your Excellency's condescending to their reqaest in the
privilege of nominating their officers, on this ease, as they conceive there
has l^een great neglect in our former officers not paying due attention to
their office. Provided your Excellency thinks it not expedient to grant
the aforesaid redress, I further pray to grant us scouts on our frontiers.
I think six would answer the purpose. I further think it advisable to
acquaint your Excellency that there is a petition in contemplation for a
guard for our frontiers, in which are these words, '-to continue the
former officers," in which the people seem much displeased, although a
number bath signed the same at a public place where the people was
assembled together, some being intoxicated with liquor, others not un-
derstanditig but we were to have tbe officers in our own county, in
which a number appears to be imposed upon; they have thus urged
upon me, being the commanding officer of this county, to apply for
redress upon just and equal rights.
I am, &c.
Mar. 18th JOHN McCULLOCH TO THE GOVERNOR.
Ohio county ^ received your letter of the 23rd of December, but not until the first
Monday of this month, but had previous thereto sent by Mr. McCIuDg
pay abstract and muster roll so far as I expected it was needful, but
now have sent to Mr. Wilson tbe muster roll of the muster of my men
into service by General Biggs, who was appointed to muster them, and
have kept a duplicate of each, agreeable to your Excellency*s instrac-
tions.
We have bad accounts bore that the Indians have killed a man this
Spring between Muskingum and Little Kanawha, and killed another
and took a prisoner somewhere about Scioti,
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 453
I hope that the Executive will forward our pay as soon as possible. 1795.
I do subscribe myself, &c. Mar. 18th
N. B. — If it can be done, send my money by Thomas Wilson, Esq.,
and oblige your Excellency's, &c.
The petition of Joseph Chew, late Deputy Sheriff, under William
Mills, of the county of Spotsylvania, prays a suspension of an execution
against him till the 15th of May for a further examination of the books
returned by Commissioners to Auditor's Office.
Edward Herndon, Deputy Sheriff of Spotsylvania, certifies that he
held an Execution vs. William Mills, for balance of taxes for 1789; that
the same was assumed by Joseph Chew, another Deputy, whose land was
sold for the debt and bought by said Cbew on a credit ot three months,
and bond and security given for which he holds Execution for Principal,
Int. and costs.
Certificate of John flerndon as to the sale of Joseph Chew's land
bought in by said Chew, at which sale Herndon was present.
John Steele to the Governor. Mar.20th
Your's of the 12th inst. and the papers enclosed with it were received Philadel-
yesterday. P"**
Your letter to Colonel Monroe I put into the bands of Mr. Swan, who
promised to send it by a vessel of his bound for France in a day or two.
The settlement of our accounts progresses slowly. The gentleman
specially employed on the business frequently meets with difficulties —
and which I have hitherto been able to explain away.
. With, &c.
Philadelphia, 8th of March, 1795.
Sir:
Your letter to me of the 28th ult. and the several papers inclosed
with it were received yesterday. Permit me to assure you that I will
take pleasure in making the enquiries wished by the board, and report-
ing the result as early as possible.
The settlement of the accounts progresses slowly. The Secretary has
now under consideration a report from Mr. Howell relative to objections
arising from informality and deficiency in vouchers, and I flatter myself
he will so dispense with the rules of the office on that head as to remove
every difficulty. They will then be taken up from the commencement
of 1790, exhibited in one general statement, and rescued from that con-
4o4 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1795. fnmoD from which perhaps has arisen most of the objections made to
3iar.20th them.
I mentioned in a letter to Mr. Biair, that the orderH of Council coald
not be foand. Of coarse it was in some measure asserted that they
never were in the office. They, however, on a suggestion of mine, have
since been found filed in the Governor's letters which covered them. It
is probable that by the next post I will be able to give you more certain
and more satisfactory information.
I have, &C,
JOHN STEELE.
Philadelphia, Feb. 25th, 1795.
Sir:
I rec'd the public papers by Mr. Dawson — ^^immediately laid them
before the Secretary at War. and this morning obtained the promise of
the Accountant Howell that all possible attention and dispatch shall be
given by him to the business. General Wood's letter of the 15th inst
came to hand this morning. Its contents shall be attended to.
I am, &c.
JOHN STEELE.
The Governor.
Philadelphia, 13th Mar., 1795.
Sir:
A slight indisposition has produced a delay of the report promised
in my last letter to General Wood.
I can now only inform you that the Secretary has in a great measure
dispensed with the strictness of form in the vouchers required by his
predecessor, for the establishment of our account. He seems to think
that as the Executive of Virginia were fully authorized to act, that all
claims allowed by them, correspondent with their own system, ought to
bo admitted as good against the General Government.
You may expect to hear from me by next Post some information rela-
tive to the printing referred to me.
With very great respect, I am, &c..
JOHN STEELE.
To the Governor.
Philadelphia, March 16th, 1795.
Sir:
The enclosed papers will show you the terms on which the print-
ing referred to me can be done, and it only remains for yon to be in-
formed that Eamner, a paper maker, and Stiner are now employed by
CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS. 455
the Legislature of this State in printing in the German Language. That 1795.
Charles Cist was formerly employed in that Business. That the same Mar. 20th
person who translates for Kamner and Stiner, if Cist is employed, will
translate for him, and that from every thing I can learn they are equally
to be relied on.
Cist's copy of Military instruction at 46 cents, I think is the same as
that formerly furnished by him to the State of Virginia. That at 36
cents is crowded and dull, and is the same which Kamner offers at 35
cents.
I am, Sir, &c.,
JOHN STEELE.
Governor Brooke.
Proposals by Kamner:
Translating, Printing, &c., the Acts of Assembly at twelve dollars per
shejet, in blue boards for 1,000 copies.
Baron Steuben's Military instructions, 3,000 copies on a small type,
90 pages with copper plates half bound, 35 cents each; with the articles
of war annexed, Ss. id. or 38. lid. Pen. 7, Cur. 7. To be completed in
two months from the date of a contract.
By Charles Cist:
Steuben's Military Instructions, 3,000 copies, containing 160 pages,
printed in a conspicuous manner, with eight copper plates, half bound
at 50 cents; in blue boards, 46 cents.
The same printed on a small type more crowded, containing 90 pages,
half bound, 40 cents.
By Baily:
For 3,000 copies on a large' type in half binding or blue boards, 55
cents. In a small typo, &c., 45 cents. To be finished in two months
from the date of contract, March 16th, 1795.
N. B. — In the papers of this date signed by Charles Cist, containing
proposals for translating, printing, &c. the Acts of Assembly, he refers
to Specimens A & B. By specimen A he means a large type; by B a
small one.
Kamner supposes the Acts will take six or eight sheets. Cist seems
to think they will take up from fourteen to twenty. It is probable the
estimate of the latter is most correct.
JOHN STEELE.
No. 1. An act for appropriating the public revenue, passed 20th De-
cember, 1794.
No. 2. An act for further continuing and amending the act entitled
4m6 CALE5IIAB OF .STATE PAPERS.
i1i0i, m$$ Mffi Uff nAwan^ inUp fn^t iImt aererBJ ads eooeeminir exccotionfty and
Mur. STMtli ffff ib«!; r«lM;f c/f ionolrent debton* paMed lOih of lAecember, 1793.
So. *L An a'^ U> €//ntinue and amend the act C^No. 2. 1793; passed
So, Z. Au %0tl re/\wMi^ mUt one tbe several acts concerning the fees
fA 'certain r/fficem, and declaring tbe mcKle of discharging said fees and
t'jfuniy lerttmf pntm^l December 19th, 1792.
No. 3. An ar;t for amending tbe act entitled i foregoing act), passed
\hu'Mtf\\H'.r 4tb, I7fl3.
No, i. An tU'X Up rt-Anc^ into one tbe several acts directing the course
of d<;iK;entM, panned December 8tb, 1792.
No. 5, An act amending tbe act, No. 7, passed December 5th, 1794.
No, fi. An act for regulating conveyances, passed December 13tb,
1792,
No, {). An a^;t to amend tbe foregoing act, December 25th, 1794.
No, 7. An act reducing into one tbe several acts concerning wills, tbe
distribution of intestates estates, and tbe duty of executors and admin-
istrators.
Tbo translating, printing, and binding in boards is charged at the rate
of 40 cents; specimen A., same; 35 do., specimen B. The number to be
dotiit 1,000 copies.
CHARLES CIST.
March 16 th, 1795.
Mar. 2lHt Thomas Mifflin to the Governor.
l*hllnd(*l 1 have the honor to inform your Excellency that William Douglas
'* * ^ having doclinod the service, I have appointed Lawrence Maher, of the
oliy of IMiilatlclphia, as agont on behalf of the State of Pennsylvania,
for the purpose of bringing Joseph Larelle into this State, having juris-
diotion of the crime for which ho was apprehended in Virginia on my
nM|uisition on the 21Hh day of December, 1794.
Your Kxrolloncy may be assured that on principles of justice and
1nnuaniiy« I will do everything in my power to expedite a decision on
this case; and 1 have no doubt the prisoner will receive in Pennsylvania
all the tndulgouco that the law permits.
1 have, &c.
Mar, 1*8^1 U.M.ril WORMBLKV TO THE GOVERNOR.
Ht^viU My indi«poaition prevented me from holding the sheriff a court in per-
iKMi on tho ItUh to oloot a reprosentalive tor congress. I was obliged to
fel Mr. William Roane to fvprMonimeonthatoooaaioii. He will attend
CALKNBAB OF STATE PAPERS. 457
to-BKRTOw tbe cdMr fllierii^ fWvni the diffRront confitktft ivi the ^ifttrkil ITffii.
mt King k (^rneifm Coaniioiifie to compare the poll jtrni will imorm voar M«r. dS4
RxceileDCT wbo wms tbe eiec*t<<l pe^rston in this dif^riol.
With every tsommdcnjacm ci rescpcct. I nMiiain. kc^
DaSI£L BEniNtSCS TO THE GOVERNOR. Mar.SSlh
I coinp1ijm(*e with your request when I last had the pl^iasnre of piecing N<«^k
yoa, Mr. Cowper and mjseli caliod upon the captain of the French
Corvette rtaken off tbe capes last January ., and request^ from him a
etateroeot relative to tbe circumstances of bis being cjtjnured. He at
first ap|>eare>d wilJin^ to cc»mply with our wisbt'ts and promisc<i to meet
as the next day for that purpose, but did not however appear. He was
afterwards again applied to severally by Mr. Oowpor and myself, when
he discovered a degree of unwillingness for which we i*t>uld not readily
account, observing at the same time that he had immediately on hid
arrival at this place, rendered to the French Consul a full and circum-
stantial account of that transaction.
The enclosed paper may perhaps throw some light on this subject.
This deposition would have been taken and forwardeii sooner but thai
I had not before an opportunity of seeing the deponenu
1 am, ^.
Borough of Norfolk, set:
Personally appeared betore me Daniel Bedinger, an Alderman of th«
Borough aforesaid, Thomas Butler, pilot, of lawtul age, and being duly
sworn on tbe holy Evangelist of Almighty God, dei>o8eth and sayoih :
That some time on or about the beginning of January last ^he does not
recollect the particular day), he (this deponent) went out to sea in his
pilot boat in quest of vessels; that on the second day aAer passing Cape
Henry, be spoke and boarded the ship Harmony oi Baltimore, tVom
France, bound to Norfolk ; that soon afler he had taken charge of her
as a pilot, tbe British ship Argonaut came up with and made a prise of
tbe said ship Harmony; that be (this deponent) remained on board tbe
Harmony and piloted her (under tbe direction of the captors) into Lyn-
haven Bay, where tbe Resolution (commanded by Admiral Murray) and
several other British vessels were riding at anchor; that Admiral Mur.
ray ordered the said ship Harmony to be carried to Bermuda from
Lynbaven Bay aforesaid, when she had been brought to an anchor, and *
that be (this deponent) saw written instructions to that effect; afler
which he was carried on board tbe Admiral's ship, where he was
detained four da3*s in order (as he was informed) that ho might not give
timely information of the foregoing particulars.
And this deponent further sayeth : That on bis arrival in Lynbaven
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4o^ OaLHTDaR 'jV ffTATH PAFWW
I7d5. Stfty sii he£nr» relateri. be there ^imii pmpoiir mcMirad the FTcneh sloop
Hflr JTith of -var I>MOerMiee s orixe aian -ji ihe Arzonmat : tiias he iiii«iersU)od
■V'-vm r,he ofl«^#»r« aiui people on rwmm tAe Aeflotadon chas the ^mid sloop
•it :v&r oail been tiAken <«onie iav^ nefbre. orouidiL to where she then Iaj
and ther^ Talned or sopnuzed that The Aiimiral took her uy himself at
the 4«i«l raiuation or Appnuxemenc ami thac the w«i prixe 4(«K>p ot war
f..e«peranee wm then ;ui«l ther^ manneti and dcxed for a emiiie.
Ffe farther 'ieeiarisff thac otfers were made to him. this deponent < bj
the Admiral himrteit !«> ^n-zx^, an a pilot tor ^d ^iioop ot war daring
her intended ^mixe on the coaec which offers he this deponent" re-
jet^ted : and that when he wah at ien:rth permitted to leave the Resolu-
tion In order u^ retnm h<)me the •mi*! prize sloop of war Le:»perance was
-rtiil moored in Lvrt haven Bav.
And further thin deponent ^flj,»th not.
f^iven ander mv* haml this :24th <iav ot Warch. 1796.
DA^LEL B£DI>'GER.
A Qnarterlj Bet am ot the ordnance and other military stores at the
Point of Fork arsenal ander the direction oi Robert Qoaries. March
25th, 1795:
16 inch mortar. 1; 6 poander. 1: 4 poander. I: Howitzer, 1 : Piece of
iron cannon. 1 ; Moskets in goo^i repair. 2.138; moskets with rough bay-
oneu. 2,7Z1\ old moskets oat of repair, 972: muskets stocked since last
quarter, 102 — total newly stocked, 4X7; number of French moskets re-
turned from Winchester which want cleaning and some repairs, 2,450;
number of cartridge-boxes retnmed from Winchester, 2,221; pickers
and brushes, 400; musket worms, 2,939; screw-drivers, 132; artillery
swords, 805; Grenadier swords, 293: cartridge-boxes in good order,
6,212; old cartridge-boxes. 928; barrels of gun powder, 7}; kegs ot lead,
40; case shot of different sizes, 181; round shot, 263; reams of cartridge
paper, 30; cannon tubes, 436; barrels of flinls, 18; pounds of ball and
shot, 1,650; number of musket locks manufactured, 417; number of
stocks spliced and repaired, 30; number of wooden canteens, 76.
ROBERT QUARLES, Sup't.
Mnr. m\\ ^' Wilson to the Governor.
P(»rtsnioiith Tcstorday arrived within our Capes two British ships of the line snd
some others. These ships have made prizes upon the American flag-
one from Bourdoaux with specie to the amount of £50,000 sterling, and
no other cargo on board, belonging to merchants at Baltimore. Thej
1^ have takon also from MLr. Pen nock, of Norfolk, to the amount of
CAIXKDAS OF STATE PAPBES.
459
£&4,0(N). I sm told that the offieeTB are now in these towns contracting 1795.
lor considembie sopfplieB of proriBioBik. I will thank your ]EIxcellency -Max, 20th
for any orders that may be though i neceaaairy respecting these ships,
which with promptitade shall be obeyed by me.
I have. ^c.
'S. B. — ^It is to be onderstood that the £»^Q00 were coDsignments to
Mr. Pennock, but the J£50.00f» war thtf actual property of a house in
Baltimore.
•Tony Steelf t^- the Gtivkekok.
Your letter of the instant, which accompaoied Mann's and Clen-
den in 's rolk. was reoerved by the last post.
Under an impresmoi) that your tetter resf>ectiuir the western defence
for the present year had been receiTed b^' (jreoeral Knox and not seen
br his successor. I took the libertv soon after mv arrival here of address-
• • •
ing a letter tc> him oii tht' subiect. reierriug him to your s, which I since
found he had not seen.
This led to several ccmversations with him on the business, and a iew
dars since he informed me lihat tie had answered TOur letter fullr: it is
tiieretore unnecessarv for me t^* oar anrthiu^r iarther.
It will require more time than 1 at first supposed to arrange our ao-
eoont. and I am obliged u* be almost constantly with the gentleman who
is ongaged in it.
I have. &C'.
Mar.2dth
Philadel-
phia
Wm. LUCIISAY Tf' THE GoVBRKOfi.
Mf^r.Sath
Oij Wednesday last amveu in JEiampton Koad^ three British Ships of Norfolk
War. vizt Besointion. 74 (xun^ ; Argouaui. 64 (runi*. and tlie Cleopatra
Frigate— there are tteverai cvtherb off the coast.
I aui. 6a:.
We understand tha- they hav«.' taketi several valuable priaeb. among
whicti are the Bhi|* (Jens^. ot Baltimore, irom Amsterdam tC' Surinam.
T-tay richty iaden. and another shif* belonging U> Baltimore, havinir on
board Frr«- nunon^d lhou<iaud dollars under the charge of John Purvi-
aDce. late ot thif^ place Thi»s last ship i^ taken u» Ualitax for adjndica-
ticviL
I am. 4c.
W.L.
460 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
11^
1795. John Steele to the Governor.
Mar. 29th I find that Captain Hawkins' company was mustered on the 20th of
Philadel- May, 1793, and the pay and ration abstracts are made up for the Officers
P"^* from the first, and for the non commissioned officers, Scouts, and privates
trom the 14th of the same month, consequently a deduction of fourteen
days* rations from the Officers, six days' pay and rations trom the non-
commissioned officers and privates, and six days' pay for the scouts,
amounting to for pay, sixty-five Doll. 80 cts., for Rations, forty-six Dol-
lars will be made.
The order of council allows the officers six days' pay previous to the
muster of the men, but I do not recollect that any allowance is made for
the men betoi*e the muster. Capt. Lewis has two sets of rolls and
abstracts for 1793 — one set from the 4th of Dec, 1792, to the 25tb of
June, the other from the 26th of June, to the 4th of Dec., 1793. His
receipts for rations during the former period amount to 762 more than
by the rolls he is entitled to draw, and for the latter only one moro than
be was entitled to. I remember that he either verbally or by letter in-
formed the Board that as often as he sent out patrolling parties, he gave
them as many rations as would lastthem during the command, that by coo-
veyiog they soon became unfit for use, and that in every case where the
parties returned before the expiration of t^ie term for which they had
drawn, he allowed them fresh rations. This the Board thought reason-
able, but there being oo evidence on the papers showing the number, or
that any rations issued on this principle, he cannot allow the charge.
If there is any letter, order of Council, or anything in Mr. Coleman's
reports which would explain or establish these claims it would be well to
send it on. I want also a list of the pay rolls put into Gren^l Tate's
hands, specifying the number of officers, non-commissioned officers, pri-
vates, and Scouts on each (not the names) to enable me by^ refering to
the rolls here to say whether payment has or has not been made by the
State.
In doubtful cases, the secretary is disposed to allow claims where it
appears the State has paid them.
The vouchers for Doctor Barrett's claim tor dressing Newell is only i
bare statement of his acc't without any certificate or order of the Board.
Capt. Bogard's pay roll from the first oi April to the 4th ot Oct., 1793,
is supported by only two rolls of the 6lh and 9th of May, signed by
General Wood, and both intended for the first muster. 1 have bope«
that another will j^ot be found among the papers — however, it may DOt
be amiss to enquire if Mr. Pendleton has a copy of the roll for Bogard
of the 11th of October, or any subsequent date; if he has, send a copy-
I have, Ac,
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
461
John Roanb, Jr., to Governor Brooke.
1795.
Applying for copies of the revised laws for King William Court and Mar. 30th
for bis own use. King
William
Order from directors of hospital at Williamsburg on the executive for
four hundred pounds for use of hospital.
R. QUARLBS TO THE GOVERNOR.
Enclosed I forward the customary quarterly returns to the Honorable
Executive, consisting of a general return of the arms and military stores,
with pay rolls for the superintendent, artificers and guard, also a halt
yearly return of clothing for the guards, with a pay roll for the gun
stockers. My account current for the disbursement for the quarter,
and the contractors account for supplies during the quarter.
Your Excellency will discover that the last item in my account cur-
rent, is expressive of the sum supposed to be requisite to erect the
Bayonet Mill, and as we are peculiarly in want of that machine, I trust
yoQ will deem it expedient that this advance may be made.
1 am, &c.
Mar. 3l8t
State
Arsenal
Benjamin Coplin and Joseph Davisson to the Governor.
Giving the information that on proceeding to the discharge of their
dotiee as commissioners of the tax for Harrison county, they find from
the clerk that there are no land tax books to be found. The lands of
the county having never been assessed since 20th of July, 1784, when
the county was formed.
A large proportion ot the lands belong to non-residents who can
not be consulted. The commissioners ask instructions from the Execu-
tive in the premises.
[The following endorsement is found on the foregoing paper without
signature, but apparently in the handwriting of the Auditor.]
^The lands in the county of Harrison ('tis true) have not since it
was erected, contributed any thing to the public revenue. No land roll
has ever been returned to the Auditor. He supposes the commission-
ers are embarrassed and have difficulties to meet in the execution of
their duty. He thinks they must assess the lands according to the
standard belonging to the classes in which that county lies, upon the
beet knowledge they can acquire of its locality, and the Auditor sup-
April Ist
Harrison
county
4^2 OALRNDAR OP STATE PAPEBS.
17t)5. pfm^m the nme ^onrcef^ of intormacion are Cii che land holders in
Apftl l«t county or f.h#% rei^i^rt^*!^;* olflna and the otBce ot cha elerk of the General
and TA^trifX <"'ourtH. '
Ar. a CAurt of oyer an«1 urminer held at Kathew!^ Coanty Coorthonse
on tb« Thnrsday, the rwoond 'lay of Apnl. 1795. for che ui«i of a negro
man ^lavft named Geora^e. the property ol William Tn^peaa^ for open-
ing and entering^ the i^tore-houi^e of Leven «Tayle«, on the '*eventh day of
Mar^h, 17f>5:
Prfwient — Thoman Smith, jnnior, Armifltead Smith. Dudley Carr, Wil-
liam Buekner, and Holder Ffndafins — Gentlemen.
The above -^aid George, who wza led to the bar in custody of the
sheriff of thifl county, and bavin ar been arraigned, plead not goflty to
the information; whereupon I-reven Gayle, witness, having been »worn
on behalf of the criminal, and f4 the Commonwealth and the argnmenU
^d the conn<^eI on both ^ide^ being fnlly beard, it i* the opinion
of the court that the aaid George be hanged by the neck until he be
<Jea/^l. Therefore it \a orrlercl that the sheriff of this county do execa-
fion of the name on Friday, the first day of May next, at the common
f(fi\Ut¥^n (A thift county, and it in the opinion of the court that the said
George ift of the valrie of eighty pounds^, and that the clerk certify it
accordingly.
f Ordered, That it be certified to the Honorable the Executive that the
said f George is an object of mercy, and it is certified accordingly.
A true transcript:
fHeal.l K- ^- JONES, D. C,
For PATBRSON, C. M. C.
^pi.H 2rf John Stewart to the Governor.
HIrhninnd ^ ^^^^ ^'><' liberty to communicate for the information of the Honor-
able^ tho Kxocutivo that conformably with their determination to com-
mit th(^ rompilntion of thu manuHcript Journal of the proceedings of the
llotmo of Dologatos for the year 1794 to me, I have employed a person
for thv ptirpoKo, who under my direction has made considerable pro-
gn»ns.
I find it will take 3K0 to 400 pages of folios, part written in the usual
i»ngtH>Miiig hand, and um the person engaged in the business has applied
to mo tor monoy, I liopo to gain the aHsent of the Executive to an ad-
vnnro of tho i<utn, thoy nhall in their judgment grounded on the state-
ment hon^in nm(K\ because I have confined myself to tho smallest quan-
tity of Pages tho Journal can require, deem adequate to the work.
I have, Ac
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Bekjamin Bills to the Governor. 17d5.
I have this morDing received your letter (official) containing the in- \pril 4th
struetions of the Executive on the suhjecl of the western frontiers* sit- West
uation, and am of opinion that their protection is at the present very oh^^^^"^' t
necessary by reason of the disposition of the Indians to hostility, as
manifested by recent repeated acts.
About five weeks past a man was killed at Sciota, and nearly at the
same period another at the mouth of Little Ken ha way. On Tuesday,
the twenty-fourth of March, a small party of hunters fell in with a com*
panj of savages, about sixteen miles from the mouth Wheeling, and
killed one of their number and put the rest to flight Had it not been
for this circumstance, the frontier must have suflered. They were steer-
ing towards the inhabitants, and were equipped for war, and we are
likewise well informed that the Indians that come into headquarters
give accounts of forty warriors who, they say, have left their towns in
the usual manner.
Under these circumstances (jho' we must regret the failure of a Fed-
eral provision according to the expectation of our Legislature), I think
an appointment of scouts necessary, and I shall execute the authority
given me and wait till the necessitj* shall cease with the greatest anxiety.
The expected negotiation of a treaty will make it our duty to restrain
and prevent encroaches, and act in the defensive only, and my orders
shall be accordingly.
I am, sir, &c.
A Petition to the Governor. April dth
Calo Moore, sheriflT of the county of Berkeley, prays a remission of
damages for non-payment of revenue of 1794, on account of his deputy
being called into military service in the insurrection in Pennsylvania, the
said revenue, interest and costs being since all paid.
Charles Hay to the Governor. April 6th
Recommending the payment of Mr. Kind's account for transcribing
the Index oi the Revised Code as reasonable.
James Joins to the Governor. April 7th
William John Tbweatt, the person found guilty of horse stealing in Richmond
the within proceedings, has been tried improperly in the city of Rich-
4M
1795.
April rth
CALB^TDAR <3F 3TATE PAPEBS.
mond for an oiTence commitcefi in the coanty ot Dinwiddie, to which
place it JH requisite hy law that he <4houl«l be ^ent for leipai trial.
I think it mv dntv to <4tate chi» oircami»tan«re to voo. that Govern-
ment may direct che nef!esu4ary stepH t«) be taken respecting it.
I bave. «kc.
April 9th
)Cr>rj|ianfl
Town
WM- Mc^-'LBERY to the <^VRB.!(0E.
I ha^e been honoreti with the receipt of joar letter expreasiTe o^ joor
deaire to have the abAtRLec.-* and muster roIU of the militia service for
the last year r^nt on to you. Mr. WWt^jQ. to whom thiif basinesA waa
committed, i;* now in your l:^oanty. 'xnd I presume either hath or will be-
fore he retnmi» call upon you with thocte papen, having collected the
whole of them from thii^ coanty before he iset oat a.^ I understood.
A letter from the Executive addrest«ed to Colo. Sam'i Han way wu
committed to my care by ICr. Courtney, he [ Colo. Han way ) not being
in Town which f will 'Ky «afelv deliver.
Lieutenant Morgan anxiously wait» your resolutions respecting the
Indian Pri.'H>ner9 in h\A care. .Sofl^r me. on hi;* behalC to solicit you to
forward your orders respecting them as soon as possible as he is now
(the season becoming warm; obliged to attend upon them least they
should mn oW and make their way thro* the woods to Indian Towns ii
not met and killed on the rout by some of our foolish People.
I have. kc.
April 10th J. Pendleton's certificate of Hr. Temple Elliott's merit aa a collector
Andftor'if of public monies.
oAce
Eicbmond, April lOth, 1795.
Benjamin Temple recommends Temple Elliott as collector of arrears of
Taxes in Brigade District, to which he had been appointed, and ofiers to
become his security.
April 12th
Phila-
delphia
John Steele to James Wood, Liectbsajtt-Qovbbnok.
Yours of the 4th instant with its enclosures was received yesterdsy-
The adjustment of the accounts has gone on pretty much to my satis-
faction. Mr. Howell, the accountant, resigned on Friday last, and if
his successor sboidd happen not to be so accommodating, we will prob-
ably have to tread a great part ot the same ground over again. 1 re-
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member that the board advised that the officers should be allowed pay 1795.
six days previous to the muster of the men. This Mr. Blair mentions April 12th
in his memorandum to me. But no mention is made of any allowance
made the men before muster. I have some faint recollection of a pro-
position for allowing three days* pay before muster. But Mr. Blair s
memorandum respecting Lewis* and Caperton's companies for 1793, says,
^'tbe men shall be considered in service as soon as mustered.'* The offi-
cers Lewis, Crocket, and Mann made up their pay-abstracts for the men
from the dates of their musters, and I am inclined to think that in this
they conformed to the spirit of their instructions. Hawkins made up
his commencing six days previous to the muster, which six days has
been deducted. Several other deductions have been made both as ti>
pay and rations. The muster rolls are made the ground work, and every
cent that can be claimed upon them, both as to pay and rations is
allowed.
Ton cannot conceive how slow the business progresses, nor can I give
any guess when we will get to the end of it.
Ton may expect in a few days some information as to the printing of
the laws and the military instructions.
I have, Ac.
Samuel A. Otis to thb Governor. April isth
In obedience to the order of Congress, I do myself the honor to trans- Office of
mit your Excellency a copy of the Journal of the Senate of the United ^n^oTthe
States at the second session of the third Congress. Unitt>d
I shall thank you for a line acknowledging the receipt ot the copy. fc»tAtea
I have, &c.
Andrew Woodson to the Governor. April I3th
The messenger by whom I forwarded the last order of our court re- Romnev
specting the appointment of a sheriff returned a few days ago, but as
he brought no information respecting that matter, I presume there was
no board while he was at Richmond. If it has been thought expedient
to issue a new commission, hope it will be soon forwarded to me by the
ordinary conveyance of the post via. Fredericksburg and Alexandria.
The commissioners books for the tax of 1794 cannot be acted upon un-
til a new sheriff is appointed, and the present sheriff's deputies are, by
their agreement with him, only to serve until April court, which is on
Monday next.
Your Excellency's letter of March 2d, and the order of Council sub-
joined is received, and shall be particularly attended to as soon as I can
convene a board of officers.
I have, Ac.
59
4t>6 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPBKS.
1795. iDformatioD given to the Gk>vemor of the escape firom jail of Eesez
April 13th of Thomas Butler, charged with felony.
April 17th Thomas Nbwton to the Governor.
Norfolk Capt. Hague of your place delivered me a list of American citizens
detained on board the Resolution, British ship of war, one of Admiral
Murray *s squadron, now lying in Hampton Roads, viz:
David Cuff, of Connecticut; John Campbell, Charles county, Mary-
land; Michael Hackett, Pennsylvania; Joseph Griffith, Pennsylvania;
Henry Megary, born in New England, his father now lives in Loundon
county, this State, and has been an overseer to Colo. Carter. It is ex-
pected many others are on board this fleet.
A privateer, I have heard, is now lying in Hampton Roads, belonging
to Bridger Gutridge, commanded by Daniel S. Morgan, come in to refit
after an engagement with a French privateer off Charleston bar. I have
heard she is chiefly manned with negro slaves from Bermuda.
Capt. Hague, if he is at Rocketts, will particularly inform you of the
citizens detained on board the Resolution.
The alarming accounts received from the West Indies of the yellow
fever makes it necessary to have some precautions used here, of which
your Excellency and Council will please to direct. It appears from all
accounts received here, that all the Islands are infected — Martinique
and Jamaica more than any. If the pilots were directed to bring all
vessels too before Fort Norfolk, it would answer the purpose for this
port, but not for the others. A good lookout boat might do for all the
State by cruizing in the bay, though if there were twenty, some would
pass. Of this you'll be the best judge. But the pilots should be gener-
ally ordered not to carry any vessel from the Islands to the towns beforo
examination. Many here are alarmed at present, but I think there is
little danger yet. It is too cold for the infection to be brought in; when
warmer weather sets in there may be danger.
Inclosed is a letter from Thomas Megary.
I am, Ac.
Resolution, April 10th.
Sir:
I hope your honour will be so kind to get me clear this time, as we
expect to sail very shortly. On the thirteenth of July last sailed out
in the Flour Fleet and was taken by this, and kept on board for
the want of a protection or some person to speak for me. Sir, I never re-
ceived the bounty or entered, but keeps me against my will. Sir, I can
swear myself American ; born in the State of New England, far, fkr
from my friends and cannot get to them. They live in Loudoun county,
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 467
Yirginia, within forty-five miles of Alexandria. Mj father has been 1795.
overseer for Colonel Carter and Colonel Mercer and several other gen- April 17th
tlemen ; has been under Geneiid Lee, Grenerai Morgan, General Wear,
General Blackford, and General Green.
No more at present.
From yours, Ac.,
HENRY MEGARY.
Hampton Roads, April 9, 1795.
Sir:
I am sorry to inform you that I attempted to swim away last
night, but was unfortunately catched by one of our ships' boats, for which
I am now in confinement and am afraid it will tend to a bad conse-
quence. If it is in your power to be of any service to me I beg you'll
do it as soon as possible as I do not know how soon they may punish
me. By so doing you'll for ever have the prayers and good wishes of
Your, &c.
DAVID REBURN.
N. B. — Sir, at the receipt of this you'll be so good as to send me a few
lines that I may know my doom.
*The above man was retained some time past from the Lynx, which
Mr. Campbell was of opinion should have been done by Habeas Corpus.
I know not which ship he is on board of.
At a Court of Oyer and Terminer held in the county of Mathews by
appointment of Richard Gregory, Gent., the twenty-first day of April,
one thousand, seven hundred and ninety-five, at the Court House of
said county, for the tryal of a negro man slave named Currell, the prop-
erty of Benjamin Marable committed by virtue of a warrant from
Richard Gregory, Gent., for feloniously and burglariously breaking and
entering the store house of a certain Lewis Gtin in the night of the 14th
of March last.
Present — Thomas Smith, Jr., Richard Gregory, George Armistead,
William Buckner and Houlder Hudgens, Gentlemen.
The above named Currell was led to the bar in custody of the Sheriff
of this county, and an indictment being made up preferred against him
by Mann Page, Deputy Attorney for this county, and it being made
known unto the said Currell he was arraigned and plead not guilty,
whereupon Matt, a negro man slave, being solemnly charged and sworn
^^This is i4>parently in the hand writing of Colonel Thos. Newton.
468 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1795. as an evidence, as well on behalf of the prisoner as the Commonwealth,
April 17th and the substance thereof and arguments thereon being fuUv heard and
considered, the court is therefore of opinion that the aforesaid negro
Currell is guilty of the offence of which he stands charged, and in con-
sequence thereof shall be hauged at the gallows of the county aforesaid
until he is dead.
Ordered that the Sheriff of this county execute the same on Friday,
the twenty-second day of May next, and the Court is also of opinion
that the aforesaid negro Currell is worth three hundred dollars and that
it be certified accordingly.
It being represented to the Court that the aforesaid negro man slave,
Currell, has generally supported a good character previous to his corn-
mitting the aforesaid offence, it is their opinion unanimously, and doth
order that it be certified to the Honorable, the Executive of this Com-
monwealth, that the aforesaid negro Currell is an object of mercy, and
that the clerk certify the same.
Teste :
JOHN PATTERSON, C. M. C'ty.
To the Governor:
Sir:
I have received instructions from Mr. Benjamin Marable, owner
of the negro man slave named Currell, under sentence of death as will
appear by the proceedings of the Court hereunto annexed, requesting
me to transmit the same under cover addressed to your Excellency, re-
questing that the proceedings may be laid before the Honorable the
Executive for their consideration. Should the recommendation of the
said Court be an inducement to grant a pardon for the said slave, you'll
be pleased to forward the same by the bearer hereof, or the first safe
conveyance.
I am, &c.
April 2i8t William Lowthbr to the Governor.
Clarksburg Assigning reasons for docking John Jackson 19 days pay as scout for
time taken in attending to his private business and for his discharge
from the service.
Randolph County, to-wit:
We do hereby certify that John Jackson, who was appointed a
spy for the defence of the county of Randolph by the officer of the said
county, which proceedings were notified to the Executive, served faith-
fully as a spy in defence of the said county fVom the 2l8t day of March,
CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
469
in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-two, until the 19th
day of September in the same year, and that he has not received his
pay for the whole time, as will appear by the vouchers returned to the
Auditor.
CORNELIUS BOGARD,
EDWARD JACKSON,
JOHN HADDAN.
Pay abstract for scouts ordered into service under instructions from the
Executive in the year 1792.
CoantlM.
HarrisoD.
Randolph.
Monongalia.
NftmM.
Commencement of
Senrioe.
Time when
discharged.
No. of
days.
Ellis Hughes 1792.
Robert Lowther
David Carpenter
Jonathan Cobum
John Hall
Thomas Herbert
Watflon Clark
William Haymond
Christopher Carpenter
Obedian Davison
Valentine Statnaker
Charlie Parsons
George Westfell
John Jackson
William Gibson
William Westlall
Thomas Carney
Edward Pindale
Morgan Morgan
3,755 days at Ss. per day,
X938. 158.
Mar. 15th..
Dec. Ist
262
u
((
262
<(
<•
262
" 29th..
u
248
May 28th..
«
188
(1
<t
188
June 22d..
ti
163
ti
"
163
" 20th..
tt
165
<(
tt
165
Mar. 15th..
tt
262
tt
tt
262
" 27th..
"
250
i(
Sept. Ist
159
June 12th..
Dec. 1st
173
<(
tt
173
Sept. 19th..
tt
74
June 16th..
Nov. 30th
168
u
tt
168
3,755
days.
The original of this abstract contained 6 scouts, but as the Executive
ordered that 4 only should be paid, and this copy was prepared to accom-
pany the account against the United States, I took the four first named
in the abstract. The Executive however afterwards directed that the
original abstract should be sent, and therefore the names of two addi-
tional scouts ordered to be paid 19th of Aug. '93, are taken from James
Haynes and the Hon. Mr. Steele.
1796.
April 21st
James Innes to the Governor.
April 23d
The symptoms of a flying gout, which in a considerable degree affect Goochland
my head, have prevented my attendance at the Court of Appeals for
several days past, and I am apprehensive from my present feelings I
shall not be able to apply to business for some time to come. Yet I do
470 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
1716. mm sa^poAe iw tJie ExecutiTe have eoiilid«d tke emoae of Fairikx w. tk«
April 23d Comnooweaitb Co gendeouMi 40 drntLngamketi ior tiietr taiiMiM jm M^
Cftmpbeil and Wiekham. tiuic the pabiic LAtercaa caa iofler In mnj
4peet by inj abbdence.
I b&^e. Ac
April 23d JoH3r GuHLRAST, Jft.. TO THI 6
fjQoehlazki I lubve receiveci a letter from Lfetit.-CoL Ware of the 9»>tii regiment.
^^^^^^ i&tonnriiig me tbat ainoe the Mfietwmetit of dji€« oa those deiinqoentA in
ht» regiment, who failed to perform the toar oi datj to repreaM the late
incHirrection. it appears that ^T«;ral ot the person:} fined eoald now
shew sfood cacMe whv tboe^ dnei» •^hooid be remitted, bat a» the law
teem:} detective apon thL^ subject, he Ls at a Wjm what dtep» to par»ie
for their reliet. and ret^aej^t^ adTiee tbereopoo. As I presume snular
ea«ea have occurred or may probably ocear in the ocher diairietfir to all
oi wbicb !«ome uniform rale dhoald ^piy. I take the liberty to solicit
joor direction aa to the mo«ie of relief.
And am, Acl
P. S. — I preaame my former letter to yoar ExceUencr oo this sabjeet
haa not reached yoa. J. G.
Aprfl 24th J. O. Wood to the Gotsksoe.
My sitoation has induced me to troable yoar goodness to redress my
pfvsent unhappy case, which I shall relate in few words. In conse-
qoence of my principles being opposed to the British GoTcmment, I
bad for some time meditated to leave the service which I had been in
for some length of time. I left the Frigate I was in. and came to
Hampton and settled myself as a practitioner of physic and sorgery.
Since that I married a yoong lady of very respectable family, and par-
chased a hoase and lot. and expected to have been happy, bat several of
the naval officers have frequently disturbed my domestic tranqoility.
and in consequence of two seamen belonging to them being rescaed by
the citizens in Hampton, they are determined to revenge themselves by
taking me dead or alive. This they publicly declared. I adrised with
some friends what would be the most prudent step to take. Thej
thouicht it best for me to retire into the country, and I have been under
the disagreeable necessity of leaving my wife, home and practice. This
is my situation, which I have simply staled. My personal safety is not
secure unless you kindly undertake to secure it by those measures yoo
may think most effectual. Hope you will excuse the great liberty I
have taken, and give me leave to subscribe myself^
Tours, Ac.
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At a court held for the county of Southampton the 11th day of De- 1795.
comber, 1794: April 24th
Henry Barrow was recommended by the court as a fit person to fill
the surveyor's office.
John Becklby to the Governor. April 25th
Id obedience to an order oi the House of Representatives, I have the Clerk's
honor to enclose herewith three copies of the Journal of their proceed- office,
ings during the late session of Congress — one for the use of the Supreme Representa-
Bzecutive, and one for the use of each branch of the Legislature of the ^^^®®» ^- ^•
State over which you preside.
I am, &c.
Jacob Rinker to the Governor. April 26th
I some time past received under cover from Mr. A. Blair, G. C, a reso- Shenandoah
lution of the Executive under General Lee's administration in pursuance
of the advice of the Council, directing mo as Escbeetor for this county
to collect all the back rents due Mr. Denny Fairfax in this county, in
consequence of an inquest of office which had been taken by me in pur-
suance of the act of General Assembly concerning Escheators, which I
omitted to answer till now, supposing that the law authorized me to do
so, as the Executive had directed it. and in that event, supposed the law
had provided the mode by which I could attain to the knowledge of the
sums due and in arroar. But, upon investigation, find the law hath
no such provision; and therefore for mo to undertake to collect those
arrearages would be vain and idle, as I have no data to act upon, and it
appeareth to me 1 am authorized only by the law above referred to, to
receive the profits after the lands are seized into the hands of the Com-
monwealth by its officers; and those lean readily ascertain by referring
to the leases from Fairfax to the tenants in possession (which mention
the annual rent) and the inquisition. But should you think that in this
I am mistaken, if you will advise me of any means by which the busi-
ness can be done, I shall be ready to comply with the directions of the
Executive above referred to, provided, upon investigation, they may
think the law will justify me in so doing.
I am, &c.
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1795. W. Wilson to Rear Admiral Murry.
April 27th I have the honor to inform you that I am charged with instructions
Portsmouth from his Excellency the Governor ot this Commonwealth, in the follow-
ing words:
" When any Fleet, Squadron, Ship or Vessel of any belligerent nation
shall clearly and unequivocally use the waters of Virginia adjacent or
near your county as a Station, in order to carry hostile expeditions from
thence, you are hereby required to cause it to be notified to them that
such conduct is deemed contrary to the rights of neutrality, and that a
demand of restitution will be made by the Executive of the United
States on their Government for all prizes which may be proved to be the
consequence thereof."
I am further directed by his Excellency the Governor to require of
all commanding officers of all such Fleets, Squadrons, Ships or Vessels
to depart forthwith.
In consequence of these instructions, sir, and from the conduct of the
commanders of the Squadron of Ships belonging to his Britanic Ma-
jesty, under the command of Rear Admiral Murry, I conceive it to be
my duty to notify to you as commander of the Ships of his Britanic
Majesty now in our waters, the instructions which I have received, and
at the same time to inform you that a demand will be made by the Ex-
ecutive of the United States upon your Government for all the captures
which Admiral Murry 's Squadron have made since they have used the
waters of this State as a station from whence they have carried on hos-
tile depredations.
I must also request that you, and all the ships composing the said
Squadron, will forthwith depart.
It is possible that I may not bo exactly informed of the Ships which
are under the particular orders of Rear Admiral Murry, but that you
may clearl}^ underhtand the ships which I reqtiest to depart, I have sub-
joined a list of them at the foot hereof.
This letter will be handed you by John Cowper and Daniel- Bedinger,
Esquires, two of our citizens, in whom I have confidence, and who will
make on our part such explanations as may be required and proper to
make. I take the liberty of suggesting to you the propriety of libe-
rating all American citizens which may be forcibly held on board any
of the Ships of your Fleet, as no measure is more calculated to inflame
the minds of citizens of the United States than detaining any of them
in your service against their inclinations. I have received numerous
complaints on this head, some particular instances of which Mr. Cowper
and Mr. Bedinger will communicate to you, and I trust, sir, that motives
of humanity and regard to our sovereignty will induce you to immedi-
ately release all American citizens now on board any of your ships.
CALBNDAE OP STATE PAPBES. 473
I rely on yoa to communioate the contents of this Letter to all the 1795.
commanders of bis Britanic Majesty's ships, named at the foot, which I ^pril 27th
conceive come within the description of vessels who have used our
waters as a station, from whence they have carried on hostile depreda-
tions.
I have, &c.
List of Ships alluded to in preceding letter: Resolution, Argonaut,
Africa, Hussar, Cleopatra, Thetis, Lynx, Louise.
Dan'l Bedinger and John Cowper, Esquires:
Having received a letter from his Excellency the Governor, order-
ing the commanding officer of this county to cause it to be notified to
the commanders of all vessels of the belligerent nations, who make use
of our ports as a station to sally from to commit hostile depredations,
that '^such conduct is deemed contrary to the rights of neutrality, and
that the aggressors be required forthwith to depart."
It has been, gentlemen, clearly and unequivocally proved that a Brit-
ish Squadron said to be under the command of Rear Admiral Murry
now in or near Hampton Roads, comes precisely within the description
of those intended to be required to depart.
I have therefore to desire you, gentlemen, to act as commissioners in
carrying into effect the Governor's orders. Please then to repair imme-
diately on board Admiral Murry's ship, or on board the officer's ship
commanding in the absence of the Admiral, and deliver to him the in-
structions from the commanding officer of the county, requesting withall
a liberation of any American citizen who may be detained on board that
Fleet, and be so kind as to make any explantions that you may think
proper to make.
I have, &c.,
W. WILSON, LtCol.
Norfolk, April 29th, 1795.
Sir:
Agreeable to your instructions of yesterday's date, we proceeded
to Hampton Roads in the Revenue Gutter of the United States, com-
manded by Gapt. John Lerty, and about seven o'clock in the evening
called along side of his Britanic Majesty's Frigate the Thetis, when we
were informed that Captain Cochrane of the Thetis, was the commander
of His Britanic Majesty*s ships in Hampton Roads, and that he was then
on board the Hussar Frigate, Capt. Berisford. We accordingly repaired
on board the Hussar, where we found Capt. Cochrane, and in the presence
of Capt. Berisford, delivered to him the letter entrusted by you to us,
directed to Rear Admiral Murry, or in his absence the commanding
officer of his Britanic Majesty's ships in Hampton Roads.
Capt. Cochrane having perused your letter, addressed himself to us
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474 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1795. and said he had no answer to retarn ; but demanded to know of os if be
April 27th was in a neatral port? which being answered in the affirmative, he re-
plied that he should not depart ia consequence of any letter or orders
from you. We desired him to observe that the request for his departure
did not flow from you, but from the Executive of the Commonwealth of
Virginia, by whose orders you acted.
He replied, it made no difference ; that he should remain where he
was as long as he pleased, any orders from the Governor, or all the
Governors of the United States to the contrary notwithstanding; that
he should remain and obey no instructions, nor would he comply with
any request to depart, but such as should come from Mr. Hammond,
whose authority only he should acknowledge. Being then asked by us
if either of the ships were in distress, be replied he hoped not. He
then entered into subjects foreign to the object of our mission, such as
our general partiality in favor of the French — the equipment of priva-
teers in the ports of Charleston and Baltimore, &c., to which we, of
course made no reply, but called his attention to the particular busi-
ness upon which we had come, and formally demanded of each of the
Commanders (Cochrane and Berisford) to liberate all American citizens
who were detained on board of either of their ships — particularly Wil-
liam Stephens, a native of New York, who was impressed from on board
the bark Peggy of Georgetown, and who (as we were informed) was
then on board the Hussar. To our general and special demand they
replied, they knew of none on board, but in a manner which conveyed
to our minds the idea of a refusal to our demand rather than a direct
unequivocal disavowal of such citizens being on board. We now took
our departure and proceeded to the ship of the Commodore of the
French Division, and agreeable to your instructions delivered your let-
ter, an answer to which we herewith present you.
In making to you this report, Sir, it cannot be expected that we
should relate the conversation which passed in exact words, but we have
endeavored to confine ourselves strictly to the spirit and substance
without suppressing any circumstance which might be deemed neces-
sary to be communicated.
We remain, &o,
JOHN COWPER,
DANIEL BEDINGER
Willis Wilson, Esq., Lt. Col. Commandant of Norfolk county.
Translation.
Liberty. Equality.
On Board La Flute of the French Republic,
La Cocke, the 9th floreal, 3rd year of the Republic
Joseph Drew, SenV, commanding the Flutes of the French Repablio in
CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS. 475
Chesapeake, in the United States of America, to citizen Willis Wilson, 1795.
Lieut. Col. Commit of Norfolk county : April 27th
Citizen :
The unworthy proceedings of armed vessels having at length
wearied the patience of your countrymen, merit the steps which have
lately been taken by your Executive with respect to them.
Conforming myself always to the principles of republicanism common
to our two nations and being sensible of the justice and dignity of your
proceedings, I receive with much pleasure your official communication.
Health and Fraternity,
JOSEPH DREANO, SenV.
Thos. Newton to the Governor. April 28th
Tour Excellency's favor of the 24th I duly received, which shall be Norfolk
attended to with every exertion in my power.
Two British ships now lie in Hampton Roads, which in my opinion are
truly stationary. Col. Wilson having sent on board, will give you the
result. Admiral Murry's squadron, by all accounts, have laid in large
quantities of provisions, and I have reason to believe that they are now
shipping large quantities of flour, &c. to Bermuda for supplies for those
ships. Nothing but an embargo will prevent supplies to them, for so
long as otir vessels carry out provisions, they will take what they please,
and we have no other way to prevent it.
A vessel will clear for Bermuda or any place. No bonds are given to
return a certificate of having landed tboir cargo. They may deliver it
to any of these ships off the Capes.
1 am preparing a boat for quarantine, and will soon have her out.
Every preparation shall be taken to prevent any disease from coming
in. I have had 50 copies of the proclamation printed to distribute to
pilots, that they may not plead ignorance.
A vessel arrived here a few days ago with 40 French negroes from
Antigua. They were not permitted to land, but have hired a vessel to
carry them to North Carolina. Altho' the law authorizes the civil
magistrates to oblige those who bring them in to carry them out again,
yet, if they are permitted to stay for the loading of the vessel, many
will run off. More are daily expected. Strangers generally bring them
in, and plead ignorance of the law. I sincerely wish all we have among
us could bo sent off, as I apprehend they may be troublesome some time
or other. I am much at a loss how to return the rank of the artillery
officers, not knowing whether they are to act with the militia of this
Borough. I shall be glad to know whether they are subject to tl^e
same fines, &c. as the other militia, and if I am to receive returns from
the Captains of delinquencies.
1 am, &c.
476 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPEES.
1795. Yessels are chartered and fitting oat for Bermuda at this time, I am
April 28th informed, with provisions, it is supposed for the British ships.
April 28th JoHN HAMILTON TO ThOMAS NeWTON.
British Con- A boat upon his Britanic Majesty's service has been stopped from pro-
^'^ ® ^ ^® ceeding to the place of her destination.
I demand of you, sir, to know by what authority, on what principles,
and for what purpose this has been done.
I am, &c.
Answer:
Sir:
I I'eceived your letter of this date, and doubt not the officer who
stopped the boat will give you the satisfaction you require, on appliea-
tioD to him.
I am, &c.,
THOS. NEWTON.
John Hamilton, Esq.
\
April 29th JOHN StEBLB TO THE GOVERNOR. .
Phila- I am tired repeating to you the tardy progress of our business, but am
delphia consoled in the hope of its terminating favorably. Summay abstracts
of both pay and rations are to be made in almost every instance. By
some we gain, by others we loose, and spend more time than I could
reasonably have expected. I find no rolls for Clendenin*s company for
1794, and only the first muster rolls for Lieutenant Mann's. The account
of rations issued by John Van Bibber to both these companies up to a
day in June is among the papers, and charged at eight cents. Prior's
account for the remainder of the time I have not seen, and remember
that Cavindish contracted with him at 10 cents per ration. When the
rolls come on it will be necessary to authenticate this fact. I remember,
too, that on a former occasion he was allowed 10 cents by a special order
of the Board that I have not seen ; perhaps it was 1792, and is already
settled.
I have got the printing business in a train which I flatter myself will
give satisfaction, and was 1 not a little indisposed would now give you
a detail of it.
The accountant is anxious that the business be finally closed before I
leave this place. If I wait for the rolls, before mentioned, my patience
will be well tried, unless they come very shortly.
I have, &e.
CALBNDAB OP STATE PAPBES. 477
Philadelphia, April 15, 1795. 1795.
Sir: Apiil 29th
Yours of the eighth instant, enclosed with several rolls and pay
abstracts, I had the honor of receiving yesterday. Simmons was yes-
terday appointed to succeed Mr. Howell, and we go in the usual way
again — very slow.
I believe the business of 1794 is more regular than that of the pre-
ceding years, which we have just got through, and I flatter myself will
not take up as much time.
I have, &c.,
JOHN STEELE.
Hon. James Wood, Lieutenant-Governor.
W. Wilson to the Governor. April 29th
I have the honor to inform your Excellency that upon receiving your Portsmouth
letter of the 24th instant I got Mr. D. Bedinger and Mr. John Cowper
to repair to Hampton Boads, and there notify to the commanders of all
vessels of war of the respective belligerent nations the instructions con-
tained therein.
Copies of the above .notification with the French Commodore's answer,
(who only commands a division of commercial Ships), and a report of
the declaration made by the British commander, I beg leave to trans*
mit to your Excellency.
I shall now, in obedience to my instructions, proceed with the most
effectual means in my power to prevent the violators of the neutrality
of the United States '* receiving any aid, assistance or comfort from the
inhabitants of this Commonwealth."
For the accomplishment of this purpose, I beg leave to submit to your
Excellency the expedience of fitting out an armed boat for Hampton
Head, and patrolling parties for the shores adjacent, as it will be difficult
to carry the instructions into effect otherwise. From the numerous
complaints we have received at this port of the violation of our neutral-
ity by the British in tyranical (indeed I may say piratical) conduct of
them towards our native citizens I thought it my duty to make a de-
mand of liberation of all those who were impressed on board Bear
Admiral Murry*s squadron. In Mr. Bedinger & Cowper*s report your
Excellency will sec the result of that.
I beg leave to transmit you a copy of Capt. Hatten's deposition upon
that head. Many letters from impressed citizens I have put in the hands
of Geni Mathews begging of him to use what influence he might have
with the British consul to procure their release but without effect.
I have, &c.
478 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPEB8.
1795. Deposition op Robert Hatten, Master op the Ship Harriott,
Solely Owned bt Nathaniel Anderson, Esq.
April 21Hh Being first daly sworn, deposeth and saith :
That he, the deponent, sailed the 27th of March last from Jamaica;
that on the 16th of April, in 24 fathoms water, off Cape Heniy, he was
boarded by a boat from the Lynx, a British sloop of war; that after his
papers were examined by a Lieutenant Skein, ot the aforesaid sloop of
war, he examined the crew of the Harriott and declared that they ail,
as well as the deponent himself, were British subjects, and that he could
prove it, and seized three men, John Underwood, John Loyd and Lewis
Moore, the two former of whom were natives of America with protec-
tions, who, he said. Skein impressed and took on board the Lynx. Pre-
vious to Skien's leaving the Harriott, he demanded the wages that might
be due, upon which the deponent remonstrated, and told Mr. Skien that
he should comply with the laws of his country, and the articles under
which he had shipped his men did not authorize them to draw their full
pay until the voyage was ended. Mr. Skein then replied that he should
comply with the laws of Great Britain, which was superior to America;
he would put a prize master on board the Harriott, send her to a British
port, and there sell her in order to pay off the men their wa^es, if the
deponent did not then do it. Mr. Skein further swore that if the depo-
nent did not immediately advance the wages to the men, that he would
cut his sails f^m the yards and let the ship go adrift, and ordered the
deponent into the boat, who he abused with epithets of damned scoun-
drel," &c., &c.
This deponent further saith, that it was with the utmost difficulty
that he saved his mate from the impressment of Mr. Skein, and that the
ship Harriott was left in the utmost distress, having but three men left
on board.
Upon the whole, this deponent declares that the scurrilities he received
from the aforesaid Skein, and the tenor of his whole conduct, were of a
piratical proceeding, and betrayed the greatest malignity to the Ameri-
can flag.
Further this deponent sayeth not.
(Signed) ROBERT HATTBN.
Norfolk county, set. :
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of Robert Hat-
ten's deposition, to which he swore before me the 20th of April, 1795.
W. WILSON, J. P.
CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS. 479
Philadelphia, April 20th, 1795. 1795.
Sir: April 29th
In consequence of some scruples entertained by the accountant, he
has taken all the correspondence relative to our business in order to
make himself well acquainted with it before he proceeds any further,
and little or no progress has been made for some days.
The Secretary of the Treasury has informed me that he can give
Drafts payable at sight on Virginia; on Garrington, Lindsay, Heth and
the Collector at Alexandria for the amount of the balance that will be due
the State, and that he would prefer this mode to sending money out of
the Bank on account of its security.
I shall be here long enough to hear from you, and could wish for some
information as to the propriety of receiving such Drafts, Bank Notes,
or Gold or in what proportions.
I have, &c.,
JOHN STEELE.
Philadelphia, April 29th, 1795. April 29th
Sir:
«
I find some of the people of Monongalia have charged seven cents,
and some eight; others have no specific charge for the Rations. In the
second case, the Auditor has made out the account for eight, and in the
third case I suffer them to be made up here at 10 cents. Wells con-
tracted at seven cents, and if the Board has made no alteration there
will be an error in favor of the State — ^tho' perhaps not more than will
counter balance the deductions on account of Rations over charged and
disallowed. I will leave it with the Board to correct this error. If it
was a private transaction I would readily determine what to do with it.
I have, &c.
JOHN STEELE.
James Wood, Lieutenant-Governor.
To the Honorable the Governor and Council of the Commonwealth of April 29th
Virginia :
The remonstrance of John Jones, late sheriff of the county of
Dinwiddie, prays for the remission of a fine against Joseph Jones, his
successor as sheriff, who had made himself responsible for an execution
against the remonstrant for taxes collected by bis deputy and not re-
turned, the principal, interest and costs having all been paid by Joseph
Jones.
480 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPBBS-
1796. Petition to the Governor.
April 2l8t The petition of Joseph Jones respectfully sheweth that the refusal of
the Executive to remit a fine imposed on your petitioner for failure
to return an execution against John Jones, his predecessor, was founded
on a belief of a collusion between your petitioner and John Jones,
which he can prove to the Executive was erroneous and unjust. He
therefore prays a remission of said fine, as he cannot hope for reim-
bursement from John Jones, and as his delinquency proceeded from an
error of judgment, and not of criminality.
April 30th JOHN WiSB TO ARCHIBALD BlAIR, C. C
lam requested by several members of the court of this county to
procure from you a copy ot a letter written some time during the last
year to the Executive by James Spiers and William Drummond relative
to the appointment of militia officers. I will therefore thank you to
send it enclosed to me by the Eev. Mr. Jones, who is so obliging as to
promise to take charge of it, and who will also pay you for it.
I am, &c.
Copy sent by permission of the Governor, Mr. W , Mr. Dare, Mr.
Branlout, Mr. Smith, May 12th, '95.
i^y ig^ John Steele to the Governor.
Philg. I must take the liberty of suggesting to you the propriety of enclo«-
delphia \ng to the Secretary of the War Department all such vouchers for mili-
tary claims as you may yet have to send on.
If the few that remain should not come to hand during my stay here,
I flatter myself a settlement will readily be obtained, provided they are
tolerably well authenticated.
I have, &c.
MtkySd William Davies to Edmund Harrison, Esq.
Blandford '^^^ account rendered long since to the Auditor was for contingeneieB
of office entirely after closing it in Virginia and removing ii to New
York, excepting perhaps an item of salary fVom the let of Jaij, 1793,
till the latter part of that month, when my agency was fully completed,
and the public books and documents delivered up. As the auditor had
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 481
supposed, more money had been drawn before I left Virginia than was 1795.
due on account of salary. I have since furnished him with an account May Sd
of salary and expenditures, embracing the whole period prior to or
not included in the former account. The statement referred to in my
memorial to the Executive, related wholly to the deduction of salary
which had taken place with the commencement of the year 1791, and
is wholly unconnected with any contingent account or of salary during
the rest of my agency. Nothing therefore is wanting to enable the
auditor to close my public account but an order from the Executive
directing him to act upon it. I had thought it was his duty ex-officio,
but be says he has no authority to audit it but under a reference to him
from Government. As Col. Steele and myself dissected all the drafts
made by me while to the Northward, so as precisely to distinguish the
objects for which monies were drawn, there remains nothing for the
Executive to act in, but to empower the auditor to proceed to close up
my account finally. I shall be extremely obliged to you to have this
subject taken up as soon as may be convenient, for tho' the matter is in
itself clear and simple, yet possibly an accident to myself might render
that doubtful which now might easily be explained.
We are in usual health, and hope your family are so too. Mrs. Har-
rison and your little daughter are, more particularly with yourself, the
objects of our best wishes.
Remember us all affectionately to your family, and believe me.
Yours, &c.
A. Lewis to the Governor. May 4th
Having understood that General Tate is unwilling to continue in the Richmond
office of paymaster for the troops on the Frontiers, I will take the lib-
erty to propose myself, presuming it will suit me, as I have an intimate
knowledge of the whole transactions, they being generally under my
direction.
Should the Executive approve me, they may be assured of the busi-
ness being performed with dispatch and punctuality, having regard to
the interest of the public, as well as to the soldiery.
But perhaps as the Executive are not informed of General Tate's
indisposition to continue any other way than through myself, I would
not wish the appointment on any other terms than that the (reneral
would not wish to continue, which be made known to the Executive as
early as possible.
A letter accompanying the money if the Executive thought proper,
would be handed him by me. If he wishes to continue in the office, any
appointment as to myself would be considered void.
. I have, Ac.
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Z^/ yt.. A. J^JBTJ* Ti TEi
i^^i^^yi^^ ^ «uvr* v^ jku'.^iriir tiuaic «:3 «.i;jftaMi. Tj*e T^:«eMi» of tbe sum
$^A 0Mfi*Ufi^ dM; «rf4«u« 'S.M; ifH is^j owu mt'w'^Jtm ubi tittt ot laeaieDMit
U^A^fiM^m M; ^/^ ^JCdUKb^ifxAid^. f «iaiT4!: ft/x ftTQftt^t vit^ flie the tudmncee
nn^ Ui iMtt fM^i^ffu, f ^r« flui^ ti»* «U(tM»eflit oaIj to iliow the Bxec-
«Hvy« tUttJl, I '\fi it* A, ^ntU t// ^l up^/b the fablic for more thjui was due
I am, 4e.
Kiebmond, May 5th, 1795.
'lUti (UtthtnouwauhU of Virginia, Dr., to A. Lewi8.
IHiM fi'tnu uhii'iiOiitm'itmUtUisil offieom, iicout«and soldiers for
iliii y«sar ITUli, an |iur MtaUsrnont from paymaster, $2,698 51
1'lMt |fnf|Hirtloti ol IH to 31 of Lieutenant Robison's pay received by
hiifi, thii lfuluh(Ms iliiu to nut by verbal order to paymaster.
KitoitiviMl of tliii imyinaMter lor my sorvices for the year 1793 the sum
(it twtnity Hvo pouiiilM, not having a copy of the roll only for Don>com-
iiiiiiMidiiud oRioei'M, Mcoutn and soldiers, am at a loss for the above bai-
aiiiHiH.
A. Lewis, Dr., to the Commonwealth.
Hy lUO wvigbt of powder, sold cost and carriage, • - £ 8. 0. 0
hy wurruMl ivoolved iu October, l79-i» • - 600. 0. 0
Hy an oiiUu* pi'cttenteil by Mr. Froeland, 1 believe, lor • 400. 0. 0
£BQO. 0. 0
A. LBWISw
CALBSBAB OF STATS PAFM& 4jS^
Thomas [S'bwtozi to thk i:tovit&2iojL ^«^
I h&vQ not at^ vet iMeD able to hir« a boiU ibal L ;kt^i>rvv^ oi' tor th^ \Uv Wi
qamraacme busineHtK but expect one trom Eaiu(>cou to^uai,y ov vo^iuorivw^ \urift>Ui
tho* I :uii almufit of opioioQ the boAt amy bo diH{h»tiMU wiUi ;)iW{|>K(b<r.
a^ I hskvn ^t the boat boloogiog to Fori SoHolk wtib tho Doctor to
board :ill veoeols and briag th<)ui too uudor tbo ^uutiL ol^ ubo Kort toi*
exam i nation. Do4!tor Br«w?^»r ot tbt^ Artillortt^ attoudn iuimoJiatoN
ai$ a T«98el appears^ with a or^w that belong to Fort Nori^k^ w about
aaj expense to the :»tate« aiid ^nret» ai^ a ^uard at tbo s^^uiio timo% I
hope yoar Excellency will approve of thi^ tnodot iw^ it !»avc<it muvh aud
answers all porpoises^ Doctor Brcw^^ter i» al^o v^^ry attv^ativ^ IVctor
Mortimer the Ia:»t two years attended tbi(^ butNiue^s with carv' aud attva-
tion, bat to have the conveniency of the boat aud handn s>i tbo tibi% I
thought it best to do a!» I have done in employiu^ IKK'tor HroMKtitvns
I shall make trial of a lookout boat a wbile^ aud if I Hud tbaV w^ vau
do without one, and your Excellency approvet^ v>f vt» I wilt vli«cbavgo
her. and save the expen:»e.
I have fixed on 20 day» tor a ve88el to be t\vm her )K^*t b\^tVro ^h^ ia
allowed to come up, and by that time it c^he in iutlH'ted» it will ^v^nm^Vx
but this rule will vary according to circuiutttaucea, Thv^ KriUah ^bv^ia
are all gone out.
I am« Ac
Al Philadelphia, the time fixed for healthy vtmiielti id ^ d^'ii» H(* alnwv^.
Daniel Bbdinoik to thk Uovhrnoh. Ma>' Mh
I submit to your judgment the propriety of torwanliug the oMuUuied Niurfiilk
(or a copy thereof) to the Secretary of iStnto. Had (Captain ('OohraMu
at our iuterviews been more explicit, 1 mako no doubt but that 1 nhuuhl
have been able to disprove cvorytbing which Hutler'it uouiiter^iiuolarH-
tion was calculated to establish ; but Coohrano'M oxtrema uuwilliiiguiMn
to communicate to me fully the oontontH of that declaration, togutluu'
with his refusing to let fiutlor be oonfVonted with me, are oirmunHtanuuM
which forcibly indicate that his conduct in that traniiaution wan not
influenced by motives of unquestionable purity.
If I could obtain through your mediation (fVom the Hticretary of Htatu)
a copy of the paper extorted from Butler by (Japtain Cochrane, 1 should
esteem it a singular favor.
I am, &c.,
Norfolk county, to-wit:
Personally appeared before us, Wfiliam Newsum, Robert Jirougbi
and Thomas firent, Justices of the Peace for the county a/oresaid, John
Cowper, Esq'r, who, being duly sworn, depo»etb and sayeth ; ^
4IM CMLXSVxm or SWXTE tMFWMA.
t7M. TImc <Mi Tmtmttsjr umc r^hut l^tJL if A^riL ftaur fiii» 4a board tke
lAtf "i$k Htmnee, KrisiM Ffhpitfn^ <» tMMiatuift ^ s yn^Mbe: idCiora^ \ut wim presesi
e&« ^p&fUimf fd t&i» ^lufft Bj(ni«HtT jAii L'«vpiaaa«»ft^ 4»miii» diiM is Jab-
muj hm; t&dA tW mmt BcBSi^ wm ^hinA lone Twmtttr oa bo«ri o€ kis
^>«i tW moA Btvgfer iiriw4 W wmU uk^t tare t* sml oa to Mr. Haid-
fn/frnA^ TWi Mr Bftfiirii^vr tUbtnoEyiMi [iiiiiMiif C«fC Coe^^BOpe ikat the
4^;yi^M(rt«rm ifcTtekii u^ wtm tidlc«B. b^tfvr^ kfat j* jn AUerona of tiie bor-
oiil^ <^ X^'^rfatk »iM< wyki^ fee ft fan. «xfiiaiafiiiMi from Cspcjun Coeh-
nuM;^ wikii h^ 4i!:^wid, mJtj *i\mL\ \\\m^ tiot be wvlentoooJ that the
mA feiiier had h<«»k tJLraaetufL %aA tkbS th^e act ui hxa was hv no
iWKrtina T«>loatar]r. Mr. Bei^agwr tliea rtqmevted that as Thofsaa Bailer
van theft ^.« hoaH Caf^aia CoehruMr''* thip. he aiight be Famcdiatelv
hrrmgfn tynr^H mud tmiirfmuA trith hiaiL whkh re^^oot Captaio Cocb-
imfwt rcihiiii^ ti!> eofaply with. Aod farther Mr. Cowper aajeth not.
Th^Mttaii Batler hei og alM ^worti, depoteth that his fbnoer depositioa
r«i^feetiAK the eaptore f^ the thipi Hannooj aad L'cspereoce. as
taken before; Mr, Bediappn; waa ^▼ea oo hi* part fredj, Tolontarilj,
withoat iear f/r e&oipokioD, and withoot bein^ aader aaj andoe or
impn>per iofloefiee. That with a riew of giring the floid deposition, he
of hift OWD fre« will weat Aereral times in quest of Mr. Bedinger for tbe
parpofte aforesaid before his deposition was actoallj taken. That when
he afterwards nf^ttA as Pilot on board the British Frigate Thetis, Capt.
CV/cbrane in Hampton Roads charged bim with being a spj, which this
deponent denie^l ; whereupon Capt. Cochrane observed that he had in
his fKissession sufficient evidence to prove that he had acted as a spy,
and then produced and read a copj of tbe said deposition as taken be-
fffft Mr hedmger on the 24tb of March last. That this deponent was
greatly alarmed and terrified at tbe said charge, and apprehending be
should be carried away and treated as a spy, be from motives of self
prefiervation, was induced Tin tbe presence ot three carpenters) to sign
a pftper, with tbe contents of which be is entirely unacquainted, nor was
he indulged with a copy thereof, but was informed it partook of tbe
nature of a counter-declaration, tho' Capt. Cochrane did not offer to
a<lmintster any oath. He further declares that circumstanced as he
then was, should without hesitation have subscribed to anything which
Capt (/Ochmne might have dictated, rather than be forced from his
countr}% bis wife, and family, which he is firmly persuaded would have
been the case had he not complied with Capt. Cochrane*s proposal.
And further Thomas Butler sayeth not.
It also appears from the concurrent testimony of Samuel Morrel,
John (roorge, and Joseph Chargan that no force or other improper
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERSL
means were need in obtaining Butler 8 depoeition as taken belore Mr*
Bedinger on the 24th of March last.
Given under our hands this fourth day of May, one thousand seven
hundred and ninety-five.
WILLIAM NEWSUM.
ROBERT BROUGH,
THOMAS BRKNT.
486
1795.
XUyMh
David Mbade to
The Sira, a schooner belonging to Baltimore, homeward bound tVom
Charleston, was, about the latter part of Octobor, boarded by men tVom
the British Frigate Thetis, from which vessel they took two passengers
and four men belonging to it, and detained them until the night of Fri-
day, the fifth of this month (May), when Samuel Tull, a young man be-
longing to Somerset county, in Maryland (^from whom this information
was obtained), one of the two passongera. alone made his escape by
means of a pilot boat, and left in the Frigate more than twenty Ameri-
can citizens detained by force in the service. Tull was plundered of all
his clothes and £400, capital, which he had received from Mr. Francis
Symonds, merchant, of Charleston, being the price of an estate of land
in South Carolina sold by his father.
May mh
Mayct>x
Thomas Xbwton to the Governor.
Your Excellency's favours of the fourth I received, and have given
the British Consul notice of the revocation of the instructions therein
mentioned. All the ships arc out at present, but a cutter is arrived who
had permission to take wood, water and provisions they wanted. If
any ships of Admiral Murry's squadron returns I will enquire after our
citizens that are detained and inform your Excellency the result.
I have this day employed a fine boat for a lookout, but hope we shall
save the expense of her, as I think the Fort answers all the purposes.
I am, &c.
May 7th
Norfolk
John Hamilton to the Governor.
May 8th
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Excellency's British Con-
letter of the 22nd of April, and pay due attention to the contents. I " NorfoUc'^
should have answered sooner, but was then absent, and since my return
have been much indisposed, which I hope your Excellency will accept
as an apology.
^
486 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPBB8.
1795. In answer to yours, I have to observe that in respect to an armed force
May 8tb appearing from the British Ships of War to interrupt the tranquility of
the United States, was first communicated to me by your Exoellency.
Admiral Murry made several complaints to me of the insult offered
to his officers and Boat's crews who went on shore at Hampton, by the
inhabitants of that place, particularly by a Mr. William Brough and a
Mr. Rogers. Two of the seamen belonging to the Fleet who were on
Shore watering got drunk, and were induced while in liquor to leave
their Boats. The Gunner of His Majesty's Ship Argonaut being the
only officer on shore, and knowing the good conduct of the two Seamen,
went in search of them, found them, they were ashamed of their beba*
viour and readily with him returned to Hampton and proceeded on
Board a schooner Boat to be carried to their ships, but before they
could get under way a Body of men headed by the above-mentioned
Brough & Rogers, forcibly boarded the Boat, and took the men out —
this is a fact which can be substantiated by some of the principal Gen-
tlemen of that place. Four more seamen were also induced away, and
men of excellent character; the officers being sensible, they would
return to their duty when sober, a Boat was sent to York Town to over-
take them, while the surgeon of one of the Ships of War and only one
servant went by land, and found the seamen as they expected ; they re-
turned to their duty penitent for their misconduct, and without the
least violence being offered either to the seamen or any of the citizens.
These are the only two circumstances that have come to my knowledge
since your Excellency was here. Three British subjects was all that
was on shore in quest of the absent men and those unarmed, conse-
quently could not frighten or alarm any of the citizens of the United
States on any just grounds, nor have I heard of any intemperance being
committed but what proceeded from the citizens themselves. The case
of Mr. Ward I never beard of; he has certainly left the British service,
but it was as a deserter, and the King's officers have too contemptible
an opinion of such characters even to have a wish or an idea of permit-
ting them to return. It is said he was very active in inducing the sea-
men to absent themselves, and conscious of his own Guilt he dreaded
that an attempt might be made to take him and punish him for bis per-
fidy.
As I cannot suppose that the Government of the United States wishes
to encourage or protect deserters from His Majesty's service, I have
stated all matters as fully and as clearly as I could to His Majesty's
Minister at Philadelphia, who, I make no doubt, will arrange the busi-
ness fully with Mr. Secretary Randolph as in future will prevent any
misunderstanding and establish some kind of rule for the future govern-
ment of the officers interested on each side, particularly respecting sea-
men. For myself, I can only repeat what I have often declared and
practised since I had the honor to reside here as his Britanic Majesty's
CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS. 487
GoDsul, that every exertion has been made on my part to keep the peace 1795.
and tranquility of the country on every occasion, and which I am cer- May 8th
tain most of the Magistrates who have acted here will do me the jus-
tice to confirm what I have asserted. I lament the many acts that have
lately taken place here which have not a little disturbed the public tran-
quality, and 1 am afraid founded on certain depositions taken here not
altogether authentic, but I trust that by a timely and proper remon-
strance, and all matters being explained, they will be amicably adjusted
between the two countries. I can only assure your Bxcellency that as
far as it rests with me, every aid shall be given to preserve the peace
and tranquility of the country while I reside in it, and with the most
perfect esteem and respect,
I have, &c.
Edmund Randolph to the Governor. May 8th
I do myself the honor of enclosing to your Excellency copies of two Department
letters of the 5th instant, with the papers which accompanied them ^^ ^^te
from Mr. Hammond, his Britanic Majesty's minister plenipotentiary.
As my answer, of which also a copy is now forwarded, refers to two letters
from this department of the 9th of September, 1793, and the 7th of
July, 1794, 1 take the liberty of presenting them to your consideration.
You will readily suppose that Mr. Wilson's order to a person called
Harvey is unintelligible of itself, and that the explanation from Capt.
Cochrane to Mr. Hammond cannot be yielded to on our part without
some inquiry.
Your Excellency will therefore be pleased to cause the matter to be
examined, and to enable me to give a proper reply to Mr. Hammond's
requisition.
My circular letter of the 16th ult. does not request that vessels using
our waters as a hostile station should be ordered to depart. It requires
only that notice should be given to them of our intended demand upon
their government.
An order to depart would be inconsistent with the letter of the 9th
of September, 1793, which concedes to them our ports as a refuge in
case of necessity, and a resort for comfort or convenience, without
limiting the time of their stay.
The case in which British vessels may be ordered to depart is where
they bring into our ports French prizes, as was prohibited by the fol-
lowing instruction to the collectors on the 4th of August, 1793: ''If any
vessel of either of the powers at war with France should bring or send
within your district a prize made of the subjects, people, or property of
France, it is immediately to be notified to the Grovernor of the State, in
order that measures may be taken pursuant to the 17th article of our
486 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
1795. treaty with France, to oblige such vessel and her prize, or such prise
May 8th when sent in without the capturing vessel, to depart."
The letter too which I had the honor of addressing to your Excel-
lency on the first day of February last, enclosing a representation from
BCr. Fauchet of 31st of J&nuary, related to British vessels which had
come in with prizes. It is true that he has contended that if a British
ship of war shall have captured a French vessel anywhere on the high
seas, she is not to be admitted into our ports during the war. But the
instruction above mentioned shews that our Government restricts the
construction of the 17th article of our commercial treaty with France,
to ships bringing in French prizes.
Your Excellency must be sensible that the conduct of one nation
towards another requires delicacy, temper, and discretion. The Presi-
dent therefore cannot doubt that the persons whom you may select for
the execution of your orders in respect to foreign ships of war, will
possess these qualities; and while they perform their duty with firm-
ness, will observe perfect impartiality.
It will be painful to be compelled by a sense of propriety to disavow
any acts which may go beyond the intentions of Government.
The reference in one of Mr. Hammond's letters to Mr. Bedinger will
be explained in a subsequent communication.
I have, &c.
May 8th Philadelphia, May 5th, 1795.
Sir :
The letter, of which I enclose a copy, and which I have received
by the post ot this morning, from Captain Cochrane involves in its con-
siderations of such magnitude and importance, that I am under the ne-
cessity of desiring you to inform me explicitly whether W. Wilson was
authorized by the Federal Government to assert that a demand will be
made by the Executive of the United States on the Government of
Great Britain for all the captures which Admiral Murray's squadron have
made since they have used the waters of Virginia as a station from
whence they have carried on hostile depredations, to require the Thetis
and the other ships composing the said squadron forthwith to depart
from the waters of the State of Virginia; and by extending this requi-
sition to ships which he knew had proceeded from Lynnhaven bay to
sea nine days before, to prohibit their return to the waters of Virginia.
I cannot but hope that you will favor me with an answer to this letter
at as early a period as may be convenient; for, having already comma-
nicated to his Majesty's Ministers in England the dereliction on yoar
part of the principles announced in your predecessor's letter to me of
the 9th of September, 1793, and your refusal to designate the particular
Ik. cases under which ships of war entering the ports of the United Statee
CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS. 489
would be regarded as using them as a station, in order to carry on hos- 1795.
tile expeditions from them, it will be farther expedient for me to apprize May 8th
my court by the earliest occasion, of the proceedings of Wilson and bis
associates be sanctioned by this Government, of the virtual retraction
of the assurances contained in your letter to me of the 7th of July,
1794, under the faith of which the commanders of his Majesty's ships
have hitherto deemed themselves entitled to enter the ports of the
United States without restriction, so oflen as their necessities or conve-
nience should render it requisite for them to resort thither.
Before I conclude this letter, I cannot avoid adverting to some cir-
cumstances which particularly respect Wilson, and the other two indi-
viduals whom he selected as the bearers of his Mandate to Capt. Coch-
rane. The character of Daniel Bedinger is, in my estimation, suffi-
ciently illustrated in my other letter of this date. John Cooper was (as
I have reason to believe) commander of the privateer, the Vanstable
illegally fitted out in-the port of Norfolk, and dismantled by order of
this Government in the river Delaware; and Wilson himself was the
officer who (as it is represented in my letter to you of the 7th of June,
1794,) so successfully opposed the laws of this country in facilitating
the departure of the merchant ships under tbe convoy of Rear Admiral
Vanstable in the month of April, 1794, and in even directing the com-
mander of an American Ship to join it; notwithstanding the provisions
of the embargo imposed by the resolution which was passed by the two
houses of Congress, and approved by the President on the 26th of
March, 1794.
I have, &c.,
GEO. HAMMOND.
The Secretary of State.
Philadelphia, Ma} 5th, 1795.
Sir,
Having received information from Mr. Hamilton, his Majesty's
Consul at Norfolk, that a vessel which he had engaged to proceed on
the evening of tbe 27th ult. to his Majesty's ship Thetis, then lying in
Hampton Road, was prohibited from departiuj^ at that time in conse-
quence of an order signed W. Wilson, of which I enclose a copy. I re-
quest that you will be pleased to inform me of the authority under
which W. Wilson has been enabled to exercise this act of sovereignty
that is not delegated to any branch whatsoever of this Government, tbe
power of imposing an embargo on any vessel employed in prosecuting
a lawful commerce.
I have, &c.,
GEO. HAMMOND.
The Secretary of State.
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460 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPEKSl
fS
17K. PorMBoatb. April ^th. 1736.
Sir,
May nh T h^^e the booor to iaforiD joa th^t I Am charged with ia«tniciion»
from bi« Rze^llener the Govem#>r of th» Com raoa wealth, in the foDow-
jfisr woni* : •• when xnv fleet, «quA»ir»>o, *hip. or vessel oi any belligerent
nation 4b^i clemrij and aneqaiTocallj a<e the w%ten of Virginia adja-
cent or near joar cr^fintv aA a station in order to cany on hoi&tiie expe-
ditions from tbenee. joa are hereby required to cause it to be notified
to them that ftoch condact U deeaie<i contrary to the rigbtd of neatral-
itv. and that a deman«l of retribution will be made bv the Execotire of
the United States on their Government for all prizes whieh may be
prove*! to be the consequence ihereof.*"
I am further directed by hi* Excellency the Governor, to require of
all the commanding officer* of all ^ueb fleets. «iquadron9, »hipi3. or vessels
Uf depart forthwith.
In con«equence of thes«e instruction*. Sir. and trom the condaet of the
commanders of the squa^Jron of ship* btrlonging to his Britanic Majesty
under the command of Rear Admiral Murray. I concmve it to be my
duty to notify to you a^ commander of the j^hip^ of his Britanic Majesty
now in our waters, the instructions which I have received, and at the
same time to inform you that a demand will be maile by the Executive
of the United States upon your Government, for all the captures which
Admiral Murray's squadron have made, since they have used the waters
of thl4 State as a station from whence thev have carried on hostile
depredations.
1 must also request that yon and all the ships composing said squad-
ron will forthwith depart.
It is possible that I may not be exactly informed of the ships which
are under the particular orders of Rear Admiral Murray, but that yoa
may clearly understand the ships which I request to depart. 1 have sub-
joined a list of them at the foot hereof.
I take the liberty of suggesting to you the propriety of liberating all
American citizens which may be forcibly held on board any oi the ships
of your fleet, as no measure is more calculated to inflame the minds of
the citizens of the United States than detaining any of them in your
service against their inclinations.
I have received numerous complaints on this bead, some particular
instances of which Mr. Cowper and Mr. Bedioger will communicate to
you, and I trust, sir, that motives of humanity and a regard to our sov-
ereignty will induce you to immediately release all American citizens
now on board any of your ships.
I rely on you to communicate the contents of this letter to all the
commanders of his Britanic Majesty's ships named at foot, which a cod-
ceive come within the description of vessels who have used our waters
as a station from whence they have carried on hostile depredations.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 491
This letter will bo haDded by John Cowper and Daniel Bodinger, Be- 1795.
quires, two of our citizens, in whom I have confidence, and who will May 8th
make on our part such explanations as may be required and proper to
make.
I have, &c.,
W. WILSON, Lieutenant-Colonel.
List of ships alluded to in the preceding letter.
Resolution, Argonaut, Africa, Hussar, Cleopatra, Thetis, Lynx,
L'Ouise.
True copy:
GEORGE HAMMOND.
Harvy :
You are not to depart from Norfolk till to>morrow morning, at
which time I will see you upon business of importance. If you depart
from hence before that time, ye do it on your peril.
(Signed) W. WILSON.
Monday evening, 27th April, '95.
A true copy:
GEO. HAMMOND.
The foregoing two letters of the 5th instant, from Mr. Hammond to
the Secretary of State, together with the two enclosures of the 27th of
April, from Mr. Wilson, are truly copied from the originals on file in the
office of the Department of State.
GEO. TAYLOR, Jr., C. Clerk.
Department of State, May 6th, 1795.
Sir:
As far as your two letters of yesterday which I received this morn-
ing, relative to the conduct of Mr. Willis Wilson, will admit of a defini-
tive answer at this moment, I shall readily give it. But it must occur
to you that the order said to be signed by him is inapplicable to any
precise case, bears so few marks of an official act, and stands so much
in need of extrinsic explanation, that we must take some time to ascer-
tain the facts. In doing this, no delay shall unnecessarily intervene.
Perhaps however, the declaration which will be now made may apply
to this case.
The first brtinch of your inquiry is, whether W. Wilson was author-
ized by the Federal Government to assert that a demand will be made
by the Executive of the United States on the Government of Great
Britain tor all the captures which Admiral Murray's squadron have
made since they have used the waters of Virginia as a station from
whence they have carried on hostile depredations. I must refer you to
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^\uu>\ ht fht^H\^fi nU^iHt fft Wf$r i**ti Mfiiri»ic U% priz^m, to depart from our
"^Hihffi M \n hHHhH^'f Ui \>Ut* iMUtm oi iU$i K««/;utive, and the significa-
h}ih wWI^mI hi nn^ hHmih^*Pfi\i^\ irttfiiy with Franco.
TliH MHmI l^fHM»'l« Iff VMfM' f|M^«iloM U aiiNWorod undor tho second. I
>Im iimI Mom lliHl fui^ HliMMi'VatloiiN will III tliU plaoo and at this time
liM H#hM^|M»l IMMH IMM M (M lliM iMMhm0ntM tHmpodtlng Mr. Bedinger and
M» WlluMMi HMil I ftlmll i»mI,V mltl iliMl a loltor will be written to the
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iotm ha» b«ittn nouni sp^tiily tu ^o^r ibul tm iU\n>uvtou\i%i Q\>uiu Uuvti
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efuftt •>£ chi» lutn; in our harhuunk L ^itiil uu^ pr«i\}^Md lo iuor*i :j«)u«^rtu
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•MikiGi — ti nt^hc auc dunvMii tltiiu our {ntrttiit^cHuu* but: tr^m. lib^i Itk^ ^i
■ACore. T«j nsndur Lhi» mure ;idv:uiui|^iUK If ttiiiiN Utity ::i«)cun)d. 14^ lmt>
Mh: bjr cnmty with u» ^itt^ ^u bua^duitii ini^iu by ^ Ct^miio' ^ak U^^m«^
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ri^is — Idft udmiMHun cur bur prtsuc^^^md prtv^tAMra^ iubo our puiHt:^ Cbi^
hj ihut ITtb and :22nd activiut^ m :i«K!urttd tio b«ir «t;!iMlumvgl\( Kft bi^ i^^\^
siietk aii- m •iunii tbr btfr in tkbu likt^ cmM by i:»i*«iiitiU $iHUj|i)t, vift%)t>t> bor
pff«ii«Hiii w;ur with ui^ iniRutui <il^ Grtnili t$nUun» 'iMyi% :»dimt^oir tvr bot^
pobiie ^r^oMbf of wur into our purtis^ in ^ik^tm ol*^ ^AtMtw^ ol' wtM(jLbtn!> pii^^jLig^
esiefliijetiv orochur ur^ac nuvtmiHty. tiu c^ixuidi. vtvtiUiiJ, t^ptiiiir,. J^n Xbi^
» HOC exduiHTif. :k( wii :im bound by tnmcy to r^*oiv\i tibo ^u.bliu iUt*iito4.
Tesitf(tf of Fraac«. and ;ini noc Co exviuKl^ Qbom^ of bor ouomiot^ ; ubo Kbv
ecunre hATii iwver dk^oi^ the :$tini< rt^t o£ dhE$y{u.iti iit our {h/ri^ t(0 ^bo
pubtie armed Tefiwelfi* ot your QacioQ. Tb^y, ik». wvU ;m^ ibo l^^^uvbv iltitv
tree to cooLe inuj them in ail eafMtf of w^n&tb^r. pilirukti^«K ^uotttii^ Oi! Oiib^i;
argent EMCiMtfity. and to n?fi>**h. victuaL wtHW.r. Av.-. ;tft4 :jo iiM^i*^ jmj^
tlio«e argent aeceiiMtietf to vetMeiif tartlroQi tbcir owit ^r^. iib<at wv biiikvo^
throogh inqiiLrie» into the nature ad> well asi^ t^e^ d^^^^rev^ of ^b«Rr i^^ivmc^
ties which drive theoL hither* a» eadlet$6 a» they would b«^ Ifirut^WcM^ tMM^
therefore hare ooc made them^ and the rmther be^'uus^ ibtor^ hsu ^ thkird
right Meure«l to neither by treaty, but doe to Wth o«t the )^^4|(^vt^ of
boepitality between triendly natk>a$ — that ot ciHU^tt^ i^to OMr |K^^^
not under the preasore of argent necet$s»ity. but whenever iheir vxH^iN^^ir^
or convenience induced them. On this ground ai^> the two> K^tiv>«k» <Mr^
on a footing.
As it has never been conceived that either would detain their ^i|M^ ^^
war in our ports when they were in a condition lor action^ we haw
never conceived it necessary to prescribe any limit to the time o4 their
stay, nor can it be viewed as an injury to either pnrty> to let theiir «^ii^
494 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
1795. mies he idle in our ports from years end to years end if tbey chuse it.
^y 8th Thus then the public ships of war of both nations enjoy perfect equality
in our ports — Ist, in cases of urgent necessity; 2nd, in cases of comfort
or convenience ; and 3rd, in the time they chuse to continue. And all
a friendly power can ask from another is, to extend to her the same in-
dulgencies which she extends to other friendly powers. And though
the admission of the prizes and privateers of France is exclusive, yet it
is the effect of Treaty made long ago for valuable considerations, not
with a view to the present circumstances, nor against any nation in
particular, but all in general ; and may therefore be faithfully observed
without offence to any ; and we mean faithfully to observe it.
The same exclusive article has been stipulated, as was before observed,
■ by Great Britain in her treaty with France, and indeed is to be found
in the treaties between most nations.
With respect to the usurpation of admiralty jurisdiction by the Con-
suls of France within these States, the honor and rights of the States
themselves were sufficient motives for the Executive to take measures
to prevent its continuance as soon as they were apprized of it. They
have been led by particular considerations to await the effect of these
measures, believing they would be sufficient, but finding at length they
were not, such others have been lately taken as can no longer fail to
suppress this irregularity completely.
The President is duly sensible of the character of the act of opposi-
tion made to the service of legal process on the Brig William Tell, and
he presumes the representations made on that subject to the Minister of
Frauce will have the effect of opening a free access to the officer of jus-
tice when he shall again present himself with the precept of his court.
I have, &c.,
TH. JEFFERSON.
Mr. Hammond, Minister Plcnlpt. of His Britanic Majesty.
True copy from record :
GEORGE TAYLOR, Je.,
C. Clerk Dep't State.
Philadelphia, July 7th, 1795.
Sir:
Altho' I have it not in my power to answer your letter of this
morning under the immediate instructions of the President of the
United States, yet in his conduct have 1 seen so unvaried a course of
invpartiftlity towards the belligerant nations, that I may venture to
assure you (if indeed it can be necessary to repeat such an assurance)
CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS. 495
that the letter of my predecessor of the 9th of September, 1793, will be 1795.
adhered to. May 8th
I have, &c.,
EDM. RANDOLPH.
Mr. Hammond, Minister Plenipo'ry of His Britanic Majesty.
True copy from the records of the Department of State :
GEO. TAYLOR, Jr.
8th May, 1795.
W. Wilson to the Governor. May 9th
I beg leave to inform > our Excellency that I have received the in- Portsmouth
structions of the Executive, countermanding that part of my former
instructions which require " the departure of the vessels of war of the
belligerent nations coming under the predicament therein described, and
in case of refusal to use the most effectual means to prevent their re-
ceiving or experiencing any aid, assistance, or comfort from any of the
inhabitants of this Commonwealth," and I have in conformity thereto,
made known the same to all within my jurisdiction who come within
its purview, with a notification that the former part of that communi-
cation (which I recited at large) is not to be dispensed with, but will
be vigorously enforced. I will with great pleasure communicate to
your Excellency every occurrence that may happen upon this or any
other public business.
I have, &c.
Edmund Randolph to the Governor. Mav 9th
I do myself the honor of requesting your Excellency's attention to Department
the enclosed copies of a letter from Mr. Hammond, of a declaration of *®
Thomas Butler, and of his original affidavit. Justice to Mr. Bedinger
is a sufficient motive for an enquiry, and that inquiry I take the liberty
of recommending to your instruction, he being a magistrate of Virginia,
and the act complained of being in that character.
You will oblige me, sir, by as speedy a communication of the result
as may be convenient.
I have, &c.
Extract of a letter from Hammond to the Secretary of State, dated
May 5th, 1795.
The paper marked 1 is the voluntary declaration of Thomas Butler,
the pilot, subscribed by him in the presence of seversl witnesses. From
this declaration, which in my opinion satisfactorily refutes the princi-
496 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPEBS.
1795. pal part of the statement contained in the pretended atfidarit mgned
May 9th Daniel Bedinger, inclosed in yoar letter of the 8th altimo, jt appears,
that the ship Harmony was in the possession of seamen belon^ng to
his Majesty's ship Argonaut* at the time of her being boarded by Thos.
Butler, and was not made a prise aAer he had taken charge of her as a
pilot. That in contradiction of the assertion in the pretended affidavit,
he ^Butler^ had never any knowledge of the appraisement or equip-
ment of L'Esperance, nor was any offer made to him by Admiral Mur-
ray to serve in her as a pilot. That he (^Butler) never deposed to many
of the articles said to have been sworn to bv him: and that as he can
neither read nor write, he presumed from what he had heard read to
him. that Mr. Bedinger has perverted his deposition as he saw fit. Id
regard to this last circumstance, o^ a man invested with the sacred
character oi a magistrate, having abused the confidence of an illiterate
per»>n so tar as to represent him as swearing to the truth ot tacts, of
which he was entirely ignorant. 1 can only express my hope that for
the honor of human nature, vou will be furnished with evideoee sul-
ficent to repel the solemn voluntary deeiaraiion of Butler. If, however.
Bedinger should be incapable of exhibiting to voa such exeulpatorr
testimonv as will exonerate him from the cnminalitv attached to his
conduct as a magistrate. I take the liberty of farther i>emarkiii^ to yoo.
sir, tliat he is employed by the Federal Government m the collection of
customs in the port of Nortolk. Ton will permit me also to observe on
this affidavit transmitted to me hx ron, that as it is not snhsenbed bi*
the person of whom it pretends to be the deposition, and is signed bj
Daniel Bedinger onlv, I am inclined to believe that this omissaon wis
premeditated by him. for having asserted in the body of tlie affidavit
that Butler ^saw written instructions'* to a ci»iain effect, and knowing
that that per»>n could neither read nor write, it is posedbie that Bedin-
ger was apprehensive led the caraunsxance of Bailer's mark alone
might have a sospieous appearance. If this omissaon had not escaped
my notice at the time of ay writing my letter of the IMi nh... I sbooM
Doquestionably have animad verted on your transaiasion to me of i
document porporting to be a depoRtkm before a maguuate, which wti^
deficient in its mo«< essential formality — the sabscripuon of the person
bv whom it is asiserted to have heeti made.
GEORGE TAYLOR. Jr.
1-.
IXeclaiaiSon oi Thomas Butler. Branch plk4 at Xorfolk.
I>eclaresi. that he had never any knowje^r <9f the apf«rais«Beni or
equipment of L Es^Mrance, and that no oAer tio fin on board her as t
pikt ior the onan was made to him by Admiral Msmy.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 497
Od bearing his deposition read to him as transmitted by Mr. Ham- 1795.
mond, declares that he never deposed to many of the articles said to May 9th
have been sworn to by him; that he can neither read nor write, but
from what he has heard read to him, he presumes Mr. Bedinger has
perverted his deposition as he saw fit. He positively declares that the
Harmony was in possession of the British when he boarded her, whether
it was on the day of her detention or a day afterwards, he cannot deter-
mine. Declares also that on boarding her, the only Americans he found
were Capt. Robertson and one man ; the others were a British officer
and several British seamen. That he piloted the ship next forenoon into
the Chesapeake, when he anchored in Lynham bay about 11 o'clock.
The same day he was sent on board the Argonaut, he there saw the
American Seamen belonging to the Harmony — several of whom he was
acquainted with, and associated much with them whilst together in the
Argonaut.
Declares he is now on board his Britanic Majesty's ship Thetis, in
order to pilot her to sea.
That what is hereinbefore specified, has been read to him before wit-
nesses; in whose presence he makes his mark to the truth (of his) the
preceding declaration.
Done on board his Majesty's ship Thetis, in Hampton Roads, this 23d
day of April, 1795.
his
THOMAS XI BUTLER.
mark.
Witnesses: A. Pavot, 3rd Lieutenant Thetis; Andres Mackie, Master;
John Williamson of Norfolk, Shipwright; Warren Hopkin of Hampton,
Shipwright; Robert Borland of Portsmouth, House Carpenter.
He further declares, That Mr. Bedinger waited on him and told him
it was the Governor s desire he should depose to what he knew relative
to the ship Harmony. The mayor of the Town also spoke to him on
the same subject, and said we must have you before us to make your
deposition.
his
THOMAS X BUTLER
mark.
W^itnesses: Thomas Phelps, Purser, Thetis; John Williamson of Nor-
folk, Shipwright.
True Copy:
GEO. HAMMOND.
True copy:
63
GEO. TAYLOR.
498 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPEES.
1795. Norfolk Borough, act:
May 0th Personally appeared before me, Daniel Bedinger, an Alderman of
the Borough aforesaid, Thomas Butler, pilot of lawful age, and being
duly sworn on the holy evangelists of Almighty Grod, deposeth and
saith : That some time on or about the beginning of January last, (he
does not recollect the particular day), He (this deponent) went out to
sea in his pilot boat in quest of vessels; that on the second day after
passing Cape Henry, he spoke and boarded the ship Harmony of Balti-
more, from France, bound to Norfolk; that soon after he had taken
charge of her as a pilot, the British ship Argonaut came up with and
made a prize of the said ship Harmony; that he (this deponent) re-
mained on board the Harmony and piloted her (under the direction of
the Captors) into Lynhaven bay, whore the Resolution (commanded by
Admiral Murray) and several other British vessels were there riding at
anchor; that Admiral Murray ordered the said ship Harmony to be
carried to Bermuda from Lynhaven bay aforesaid, where she had been
brought to anchor, and that he (this deponent) saw written instructions
to that effect — after which he was carried on board the Admiral's ship,
where he was detained four days in order (as he was informed) that he
might not give timely information of the foregoing particulars ; and this
deponent further sayeth that on his arnval in Lynhaven bay, as before
related, he there found (properly moored) the French sloop of war L'es-
perance (a prise also to the Argonaut); that he understood from the offi-
cers and people on board the Resolution that the sloop of war had been
taken some days before, brought to where she then lay, and there valued
or appraised; that the Admiral took her to himself at the said valuation
or appraisement, and that the said prize (sloop of war L'esperance) was
then and there manned and fitted for a cruize. He further declares
that offera were made to him (this deponent) by the Admiral himself to
engage as a pilot for said sloop of war during his intended cruize on the
coast, which offei*s he (this deponent) rejected; and that when he was
at length permitted to leave the Resolution in order to return home the
said prize sloop of war L'esperanoe was still moored in Lynhaven bay.
And further this deponent sayeth not.
Given under my hand this 24th day of March, 1795.
(Signed) DANIEL BEDINGER.
A true copy :
GEO, TAYLOR, Je.
May 9th
E. Langham to the Governor.
Columbia ^7 contract for supplies of provisions at the arsenal ends the Slst in-
stant. I am willing to continue the contract till the first of October, at
CALBNDAK OF STATE PAPERS.
4d9
which time (being a proper season) the contract may be renewed, or
the business again let to the lowest bidder, as may be agreeable to the
Honorable the Executive, the Superintendent, &c.
The time to the end ol my contract is but short, therefore your sen-
timents on the subject to Major Quarles can't come too early to hand.
I have, &c.
1795.
May 9th
Thomas Wylds to the Governor.
In the month of September last, being at that time commissary for
the troops employed on the fortifications of Norfolk harbour, I was de-
sired by Colonel Thomas Newton, of this borough, agreeable to orders
from his Excellency, the late Governor Lee, to furnish Captain Laud.
Carter's company of artillery with provisions, agreeably to law, while
the said company were employed on the fortification of Port Nelson.
I complied with Colonel Newton's requent, and have made out my
return accordingly signed by Col. Newton and Major Wm. Graves,
which has been sent on to the late Governor and Council some months
past, and having never received compensation as yet, I hope the
length of time will be a sufficient apology for troubling your Excellency
by wishing you to have enquiry made respecting the business, and be
kind enough to let me hear what prospect I may expect.
I am, &c.
May 9th
Norfolk
Robert Quarles to the Governor.
Until this moment I never recollected that the term for which my
present commissary has contracted to supply this post with rations,
expires on the last day of this month. I must therefore solicit the
advice of the honorable board on this subject, and hope to be furnished
with their instructions time enough to advertise the letting of the office,
so as to guard against any inconvenience respecting the regular supplies
of provisions, &c.
I shall have no objection to the continuance of my present contractor,
provided it is agreeable to him, on the terms heretofore existing be-
tween us.
I have, &c.
May 9th
State
Arsenal
At a court held at Chesterfield County Courthouse on Monday, the May 9th
11th day of May, 1795, for the trial of Sam, the property of Charles
Burton, charged with having committed a rape on the body of Sally
600
CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
1795. Wise, a white girl of this county, on the night of the second of the
May 9th present month :
Present — George Markham, Roger Atkinson, John Hill, Archibald
Walthall, Archibald Baugh — ^Justices.
The prisoner being led to the bar and arraigned of the premises,
pleaded not guilty; thereupon sundry witnesses wore sworn and ex-
amined, and the prisoner heard in his own defence, upon consideration
whereof, it seems to the court here that the prisoner is guilty of the
charge aforesaid in manner and form as the same against him is alleged,
therefore it is ordered that the said prisoner be hanged by the neck
until he be dead, and it is said to the sheriff that execution thereof be
done on the 12th day of June next.
Memo. — The Court valued the said Sam. to £75.
(Signed)
Copy — Teste :
GEO. MARKHAM,
ROGER ATKINSON,
ARCH. WALTHALL,
ARCH. BAUGH,
JOHN HILL.
T. WATKLNS, C. C.
May 11th
Phila-
delphia
John Steele to the Governor.
Your letter of the 4th instant and a number of vouchers enclosed
with it were rec'd. I shall attend to them with pleasure, and flatter
myself that a very few days will complete the business. Mr. Pendleton
has not specified for what year Mr. Pryor was allowed 10 cents per
ration ; and there is no abstract of his here except for 1793. That
allowance was by a special order of the Board, and not contract, as Mr.
Pendleton has charged it.
By next post I will be able to write with more certainty on the sub-
ject; and
Am, sir, &c.
May 12th
Wyatt Coleman to the Governor.
Praying that ho may not bo deprived of the office of the Keeper of
the Capitol, and detailing the duties dischai'god by him in connection
therewith.
May 12th
Samuel Coleman to the Governor.
Richmond Praying that the office of Keeper of the Capitol may not be taken
from bis father, Wyatt Coleman, in view of his age and poverty.
CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS. 601
John Steele to the Governor. 1795.
In my labt I promised to write with more certainty on a particular May 13th
subject. This I cannot do, as no progress has since been made in the Phila-
business. ^«^P^^*
Mr. Preston informed me that some of the Western claimants were in
Richmond waiting for my return. If I thought partial payments would
be made by the Board I would endeavour to obtain and send partial
drafts to meet their demands. As some deductions and alterations have
been made, it will be proper not to pay in full until a copy of the settle-
ment comes on in which all the alterations will be noted.
I have, &c.,
John Bowyer to the Governor. May I3th
There is a compleat company of Light Infantry Inlisted by the Cap- Rockbridge
tain and his under officers for the second Battalion in Rockbridge county.
The officers have made every exertion in their power since their appoint-
ment to compleat the same, which they have done, except Muskets and
Bayonets, which are not to be had here. If your Excellency would
please to order the above company to be furnished with the above arti-
cles from the Magazine belonging to this state, the Captain who com-
mands the company will give you sufficient security, if Required, for
the safe-keeping and return of the arms when demanded. Capt. James
Carutbers is a man of undoubted character, and may be depended upon
for anything he undertakes to do.
I am, &c.
William McKee to the Governor. May uth
The bearer. Capt. James Carutbers, hath enlisted a Company of Light
Infantry in the Eighth Regiment of Militia, consisting of about seventy
active young men who seem very capable and desirous of learning Mili-
tary skill. But one difficulty lays in the way — that is, the want of
proper arms; without which it is impracticable, and it appears out of
their power to obtain them of their own. Should the honorable the
Executive deem it proper to furnish the Company with a sufficient num-
ber of Muskets, Bayonets, and Cartouche Boxes from the Magazine, I
should think it would be employing them to a valuable purpose. The
Captain would be careful of the arms, and give such receipts and com-
ply with such directions as your Honorable Board would direct; and if
my vouching for his strict compliance would add to the board's confi-
602
1795.
May 14th
CALBNDAR OP STATE PAPBHS.
dence in bim on this business, I roost cheerfully pass my word on his
behalf.
Your circular letter requesting the ranks of the several grades of offi-
cers in this Ileg*t to be adjusted, came to hand, but had been delayed.
I have appointed a Board for the purpose, who meet the first Tuesday
in next month, and will as soon as possible send their proceedings.
I have, &c.
I consent that Captain Eoger Gregory should have arms for his com-
pany of Light Infantry upon the same terms that the other companies
have been furnished, and that it be entered in the proceedings of the day.
JAMES WOOD,
ROBERT GOODB,
CARTER BRAXTON,
LARKIN SMITH.
Colonel Coleman will please deliver the arms agreeably to the within
order.
ROBERT BROOKE.
Received of Samuel Coleman forty muskets without bayoDots or car-
tridge boxes, which I promise to return in equal good order when called
upon for that purpose, or bind myself, my heirs, &c., to make good such
as may not be returned.
ROGER GREGORY, Je.
Richmond, May 14th, 1795.
Teste:
ELISHA PRICE.
May 14th
Philadel-
phia
Thomas Mifflin to the Governor.
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the
fourth instant, and a copy of the Revised Laws of Virginia, for which
I request you will accept my best thanks.
I have, &c.
May 14th
Norfolk
B. Green to the Governor.
This moment arrived from Baltimore Captain Deogrel, in whence
came passenger Major Rivardie, who informs me the Federal troops are
to proceed to West Point Fort. Should that take place, I hope year
Excellency will station me at Fort Norfolk in preference to Fort Nel-
son, it being more convenient for the company (^having no water to
cross). The Grenadier company of Portsmouth is sufflcient for Fort
CALBN0AR OP STATE PAPERS. 503
Nelson, if I done give my opinion, and the company of artillery under 1795.
my command are ready and willing to do duty at Fort Norfolk if it May 14th
should meet with the approbation of your Excellency.
With, Ac.
Thb Auditor's Report on Colonel Davibs' Account.
The Auditor does not know of any obstacles to the settlement Of Mr.
Davies' account (it would seem indeed as if a final settlement never
should take place), that gentleman having received his appointment
from the Executive, and all the expenses of his office being of a contin-
gent nature, the Auditor thought it would be proper for the Honorable
Board to direct him to settle any account exhibited by Colonel Davies'
relative to that business. This was al! he mentioned to him. He claims
now a balance due on the account rendered in October '93, No. 1, and
a further balance on one just now rendered. No. 2. The Auditor ex-
pected when the dissection was performed all complaints would conse-
quently subside, but it remains for the faculty of Government to apply
further remedies, and the Auditor is ready on the order of the Honor-
able Board to examine the case and administer another anodyne — an
antidote is not to be found in the whole Materia Medica.
John Steele to the Governor. Mayisth
in a former letter I mentioned that part of the rolls of Clendennin Philadel-
and Mann's companies could not be found among the papers. The were P^^^
since found upon the table of the Secretary, and I will now be able to
close the account, except General Tate's pay and such accounts as may
yet be presented for ammunition.
There is a strong disposition to reject the account of one hundred
and sixteen dollars paid in advance to Major John Pryor for bringing on
the papers. They think the charge enormous compared with postage or
express hire, and as no settlement was made will not admit it, on the
score of his attention to that object. The ground of confidence only is
left on which to urge the admission of it.
With, &c.
Thomas Newton to the Governor. Mayieth
Doubts having arisen whether your Excellency's proclamation extends
to the Bermuda and the Bahama Islands, a sloop arrived from the
former, which has caused this enquiry, and the enclosed letters will
604 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1795. show what has passed thereon. I beg leave to observe that there is as
May 16th much danger from the Mississippi and those Islands and the Spanish,
French and Dutch Settlements on the main as the Islands, and find that
Pennsylvania has particularly guarded against them. Your opinion on
this subject will oblige me.
I have a boat employed, and am afraid from circumstances I shall be
obliged to keep one. Orders I hear are come on to withdraw the gar-
rison from our Forts. If this is the case the boat will be necessary, if
not I shall discharge her. No news.
Yours, &c.
Sir:
Since writing this a vessel has arrived from Providence who missed
the lookout boat, she being hero to report to me, and came immediately
up without stopping. I have ordered her down again, and shall be ex-
ceedingly obliged for your Excellency*a opinion by next post what I am
to do with vessels in this predicament. Many are of opinion that the
Bahamas are not included in your proclamation. The crew is in health
and small, not being above five in number.
I am, &c.
14th May, 1795.
Sir:
The sloop Prince William Henry is arrived at the Fort from Ja-
maica, last from Bermuda. She left Jamaica 25th of February and
Bermuda the 4th instant. The people are all healthy, but we are in-
formed she is detained to perform quarantine. If there is no good
ground for detention we shall be glad the necessary permission is
afforded this vessel, or that we are informed under what predicament
she is considered.
We are, sir, &c.,
SILBERT, ROBERTSON & MUNRO.
May 14th, 1795.
Mr. Gilbert Robertson :
Before the arrival of the Prince William Henry
20 days was fixed on for all vessels to lie before admitted to come up to
the towns, including the days of sailing and arrival.
The Governor has been informed thereof, and I cannot dispense with
the rule. This vessel was spoke with by the officers commanding the
lookout boat, and treated uncivilly by not answering his demands as the
law directs. The 23d instant she will be discharged according to the
rule laid down. The Captain infringed our laws by coming up yesterday.
I am, &c.
THOS. NEWTON.
ABBOTT, JOHN 160
ACCOMACK COUNTY.
Number of Militia 161,167
ACTIVE, Schooner 238
ADAMS, JOHN, Vice-Preflident United States and President Senate W, 210
ADAMS, MORDECAI 85
ADAMS, RO 147
ADA>L< THOS. B 258
AINSWORTH, CAPT 325,329
AKIN, JOS., D. C, P. C 196
ALBEMARLE COUNTY.
Destruction of Records.. 10
Number of Militia 164,166
ALCOCKE, ROBERT.
To the Governor : complaining of omission of Madison county court in not recom-
mending him for sheriffalty 227
ALDERSON, GEORGE 284
ALEXANDER, CHARLES.
To the Governor ; declines sheriffalty of Fairfax, and recommends Col. Payne for
same 269-70
ALEXANDER, MAJOR 357
ALEXANDER, W 1
ALEXANDRIA.
Fifty-five vessels entere<l by Dr. Dick daring the contagion in Philadelphia 1
Bank of. 6,34,325
Fortification of. 93-5,186
Statement of Bank of. 419
ALLEN, JAMF>;, Jr 34&-9
ALLEN, Mr , 365
ALLEN, SAMUEL 344,360
64
506 INDEX.
ALLEN, THOS.
Prays for remission of fine 149
ALLAL\NCE, P:DMUND 2^)5
ALLOWAY, Mr l?7i<
ALLYN. ROBERT 238
ALSBURY, ELIZABETH 340
ALVEY, BILBY H.
To the Governor ; is unacquainted with the sentiment of the people of Surry county, 31 1
AMBLER, JACQUELIN, Treasurer.
To the Governor ; relating to the arrearage of taxes now due 270
Report of disbursements and discounts 3'3
To the Lieut-Governor; relating to priorit}^ of payments at the treasury i»40
To ; relating to warrant for James River company 3.W
To James Wood ^
To the Governor; relating to balances of the last calls due to the canal companies, .'>i'7
Chosen treasurer 399
Reports a payment into the treasury by John Syme to the credit of Farrel & Jones, 4H2
AMELIA COUNTY.
Number of militia 1<J1
AMHERST COUNTY.
Number of militia 163,166
Militia oflScers of 18"
ANDERSON, BARHELOT, Escheator.
To the Governor ; transmitting list of escheated property 1^-6
E8t»heator for Hanover 86
ANDERSON, JAMES 187
ANDERSON, Mr :iS^,m
ANDERSON, NAT.
Solicits an agency 21
ANDERSON, RICHARD.
Dead 125)
ANDERSON, WILLIAM ^'^
ANDREWS, Mr '•^'^
ANDRKWS, ROBERT.
To the (lovernor; forwarding the ret^ommendation of Hustings courts of Williams-
burg for officers of militia 21')
To the Governor; Relating to procurement of money for Lunatic Hospital at Wil-
liamsburg 214-1'>
ANN, Brig.
i:r.»
APPRAISEMENT.
Of damages done to public hospital by the French 2'J5
ARCHER, ABRAHAM \^
ARCHP:R, EDWARD 86
To Robert Good e ; prays indulgence of his bond 1'^^
ARMISTEAD, (GEORGE 4G7
INDEX. 607
ARMISrEAD, WILLIAM 54
ARMORY.
Statement in relation to Si^Mi
Statement regarding 369-70
ARMS.
Manufacture of 36,81,88,341
Expense of State manufacture of. 88-9
Sent to Richmond 106
From State manufactory.. 115-16
For Prince (xeorge county 122
Cannon at Richmond 148
r^nt by Virginia to the United States in the whiskey insurrection 319
Fumisned from State arsenal 341-2
AUCiUSTA COUNTY.
Number of militia. 163
ARMSTRONG, M.
To John Pendleton; relating to judgment against Warmal, late sheriff of Monon-
^lia 187
ARNOLD.
Papers det»troyetl by 45
ARTILLERY.
OflScers of, at Fredericksburg, to the (iovernor ; relative to prices of ordnance for
the company 60-61
ASHLEY 160
ATKINSON 160
ATKINSON, ROGER 500
ATWELL, HUGH 169
ATWELL, JOHN 169
AST, WILLIAM FREDERICK.
To the <Tovemor; relating to his scheme for marine insurance 190
AUDITORS REPORT.
On Colonel Davies* account 503
AUSTIN. CHAPMAN.
Solicits an agency.. 20
AUSTIN, MORRIS.
To John Steele; relating to general court-martial on a case of review 448-9
AUSTIN, MOSES 413
AUSTIN, KEUBEN 36
AZOR, a free negro man 23
B
BAILEY, JOHN 399
BAJLEY, Mr 425
508 IXDEX.
BAILEY, THOLVS - ^ 42-3
m
BJORD. Dr ^ 448
BAKER, THOMAS- ^ 4.%
BALDWIX. FRANCIS 3S0
baijlex«;er, DUI^LEY- ~ rS
BALLEXGER. JEREMIAH - ^ iS
BALLEXGER, JOSEPH -^ d>
BALLEXnXE - „ ^ :«l
BALTIMORE.
Conta^ioQB feTer in — y^
BAXK OF ALEXAXDRIA.
e5.tiO
BAXKS, HEXRY.
To lieoteittnt-OoTenior W<»i : js^s to exctunge bwi ma^ec^ for co»>i ofiee for
comfWiiT of greiudief^ - .' 13)
To the Goremor : solicits a|:'f^ntzDent in n&ilitia ].>3
BARBi>rK JAME? ~ - 227
BARBOinC RICHARIK
17
BARKSPALE. PETER.
- - «.H
BARXETT- ~ ~ W
BARXEIT, COLOXEL.^ — - ^ kH).li:
BARXETT. Mr ~ Mt)
BARXES, WM.
To the Goyeroior : encteme Urt of men componnc iaJepeiMieiit vofamteer com-
puiT. ~ I«vM
BARRETT. DR- -k*)
BARRETT. JOHN. Mmjorof RidimoiKL
To the IvOTeroor: relfttin^ to Fivorh esni^nnt? firom >C I^Knib^o 14
BARROW. HEXRY.
ReoommeDded for oAot of sur^ertv 471
BARRi.iXIER.
To the GoTeraor : ivlatn^ to jl threit of imf^riaaDnieiit _ ■ .. ■. S»-*>
BART. JEAX. Fnnch ship <4 wv — - — :«
BATH OjUXTY.
Xamber of zcdlitiju - . Itt
BASSETT, Mr- - -. - S74.*0
BATE, RICHARD. SMood Li^Qtcttmat.. ~ 124
INDEX. 509
BAUGH, ARCHIBALD^ 500
BAUGH, RICHARD 36
BAYLOR, Mr 400
BAYLY, Mr ^8
BAYTOP, COLONEL 128
BAYTOP, Mr.. 386,399
BAYTOP. JAMK^ 123
BAYONET.
Manufi^tare of. 202
BAYONET, MILL.
Letter relating to 88
BEALE, RO.
Solicits agency 17
BEC^KLEY^ JOHN.
To the (Governor; forwarding copies of Journal of House of Repreeentativee 236, 392
To the (jovemor; transmits three copies of Journal of (^ongress. 471
BEDFORD, ROBERT.
To the Governor; relating to warrant of Hue and Cry against the persons who
stole the children of Peggy Howell ' 194,207
BEDFORD WUNTY.
Number of militia. 162, 166
Militia of- 205-6
BEDINGER, DANIEL 81, 106, 157, 472, 488, 490, 495-8
To the Governor; list of cannon at Norfolk and Portsmouth 104-5
To James Wood, Lieutcnant-(iovemor; relating to certain charges of Mr. Ham-
mond, the British Minister, against him and others 308-9
To General Woo<l ; relating to a refusal of privileges to a neutral in our watere. ... 317
To the Governor; relating to the Frt»nch Corvette taken otf the Capes. 4.^7
To the Governor; relating to the deposition of Thomas Butler 483
BEN, a negro man slave.
Convicted of felony in New Kent County Court; recommended for mercy 23J>-40
BENCH, CAPT., Indian Chief. 109, 112, 118, 124
BENNETT, CXJLONEI 115
BENNET, WILLIAM 345
BENTLY, Mr 386, 399
BENTLY, WILLIAM. 192
BERISFORD. CAPTAIN.... 473
BERKELEY, WM., Clerk to Treasurer 342
BERKELEY, EDMUND, Clerk 326
BERKELEY, WILLIAM '. 354,378
BERKELEY CX3UNTY.
Number of militia~ 164-5
610 INDEX
BIBB, MAJOR.
Recommended as agent 21
BIBB, RICHARD.
Solicits agency 25
BIGGS 160
BIGGS, BENJAMIN.
To the Governor; a controversy between Capt. John McCuUock; and relative to
Lieut. Jos. Biggs, and a court-martial on Lieut. Jos. Biggs 11^19
To the Governor; relative to scouts and rangers on winter establishment 19
Orders court-martial on Lieut. Jos. Biggs 89
To the Governor; relating to the posting of rangers for the defence of the Western
frontier 95-<)
To the Governor ; relating to murders at various points on the frontier by Indians, 180
BIGGS, BRIGADIER-GENERAL 181,363,452
Authorized to call into service eight scouts for the protection of Ohio county and
six for the county of Harrison 424
BIGGS, JOSEPH, Lieutenant 7,18,299
Court-martialed 89
To Moses Chapline ; enclosing charges against Capt. John McCollock- 178
Prefers charges against Capt. John McCullock 196
Court-martialed by John McCulloch 28
BIGSBY 100
BLLBRO 314
BILLS, BExVJAMIN.
To the Governor; relating to the situation of the western frontiers 403
BILLUPS, GP:0RGE 157,295
BIRCHETT. Mr '. 4a)
BIRD, PHIL.
Not qualified 129
BLACK, JOHN 249
BLACK, Mr 290
BLACK, THaS 423
BLACKBURN, COL. RICHARD 05
BLAKE, LEWIS '. 327
BLACKSTONE, JOHN 1^
BLACKAVELL, JOHN 410-11
To James Wood, Lieutenant-Governor; expenses of the detachment from the fifth
Brigade to the general rendezvous at Winchester 370
BLAIR, ARCHIBALD, C. C 55,57,74,121,258,384,423-5,454
To G. Deneale; informs him that his request to retain arms received at Winchester
could not be granted 432
BLAND, JAMES, C. W. C 378
BLANSETT 109
BLANY, CAPT 450
INDEX. 511
BLED80E, A 109
BLOUNT, GOVERNOR 124,208,272
BLUNT. BENJAMIN.
To the (lovernor; relating to a murder committed in Southampton county by John
WilUford on Jo8iah Worrell 432-5
BOANS, CAPT 140
BOARLAND, ROBERT 295
BOGARI), CAPT. CORNELIUS 68, 216, 298, 372. 379, 448, 4(U), 443. 469
To the Governor; relating to company of volunteer raised for defence of Monon-
galia district 260
B<J<JGS, WILLIAM 59, 179, 181
B(JHANNON, J08EPIL
Prays for remisnion of tine 149
BOND, BONORALL 65
BOOKER, G... 293
BOONE, COL 406
BOOTON, LAB^VN 284
BOOTON, LEWIS 283
BORLAND, ROBERT 4^7
To Doctor James Taylor; relating to hospital at Norfolk 132
BOTETOURT COUNTY.
Number of militia v* 164
B(JUN, ROBERT 429
BOUNDARY.
Arthur Campbell, relating to that between Virginia and Kentucky 450
BOUSHE. BENNETT 439
BOWEN, CAI»T 134
BOWLER, V\VT. RICHARD 121
Return of his company of 19th regiment; also arms of same 100
BOWYER 342
BOWYER, CAPT 446
Bond as agent 35
BOWYER, JOHN.
Appointed escheator for county of Roi'kbridjje 105
To the <iovernor; relating to a company of light infantry in Rockbridge county... 501
BOWER, Mr 386
BOYXE, MAJOR WM 307
BOYCE, WILL.
To the Governor; relating to arrest of ship Unicom 232-3
BOYLE 169
512 INDEX.
BRADBY, GENERAL. 224,330,334
BR.\DBY, JAMKS A.
To the Governor; soliciting liis opinion on the militia law 140-2
To the Governor; relative to the oppo«ition in Surry county to the intended draft
of men to serve for the suppression of the whiskey insurrection 314
BRADBY 342
BRADBY'S BRIGADE 343
BRADBY, JAMES A.
To the Executive; relating to the publication of his letter in a newspaper 357-9
BRADFORD, Mr., Attorney-General U. 8.
Relating to settlement of public accounts between Virginia and the ynited States, 22
BRADBURY, CAPTAIN, of ship Harriot of Newburyport 23
BRADFORD, DAVID.
To John McCally, Kinney Robinson, Tho8. Cottral, and John Black ; relating to
the opposition to the excise law 349
BRADLEY, JAMES A.
To the Governor; relating to division orders received by him ...••• 306-7
To the Governor ; soliciting for the Eighth Brigade an equal number of cannon
with the others 172
BRADLEY, WM 191-2
BRAGG, TH08 138
BRAMBLE, CAPT 438
BRANAN, JOHN 436
BRANDER, JAMF:S 36
BRANDON, Ship 138,148
BRANI/)UT, Mr 480
BRAXTON, CARTER 502
Qualification as member of Council of State 151
BRAXTON, CARTER Jr., Commonwealth's Attorney 176,326-7
BRAXTON, Mr 386,399
BRFX3KENR1I)GE, JAMES 91,3^
To the ( f ovemor ; transmitting bonds of Capt. Bowyer and John Taylor or agents... 33
BRECKENRIDGE, GEO 85
BRECKENRIDGE, H. H.
To Tench Cox; relative to opposition to excise law 251-3
BRECKENRIDGE, Mr 280
BREDIN, JAMES.
Took the oath of fidelity in Washington county 397
BREDIN, SAMUEL.
Took the oath of fidelity in Washington county 397
INDEX. 513
iEND, TH(KS. and .Vrchibald Currie.
To the Governor; solicit an advance for binding the laws of the state '350
iENT, COL 123
tENT, DAN^L CARROLL.
To the Governor ; recommends Enoch Mason as agent 9
To the Governor; relating to a murder in Stafford by Powell on Mountjoy 68
LENT, THOS 483
lENT, WILLLVM 123
lEWSTER, DR 483
tIGADIER OF THE DISTRICT.
Directed to order out thirty militia for the town of Norfolk, and twenty for Ports-
mouth 425
LIGANTINE ANN, of Princeton 133
M8TOW ESTATE.
Relating to suits against the tenants of 20
Tenants of: ('has. Ewoll, Alexander Compton, John Jackson, David Renor, William
Flagus, Bond vale Brown, Jeremiah Ballenger, Alexander Ross, Wm. Milstead,
Dudley Ballenger, Dudley Betty, Ezikiah Dunnington, Jos. Ballenger, Gustavus
Scott, John Peyton Ilorton, Wm. Clinkscales, Margaret Foster, Catherine Davis.
and Benjamin Posey 65
Papers relating to 63-6, 79
tlSTOW, ROBERT 63,65
aSTOW, MARY 63
tISTOAV, RICHARD 63
HTISH.
Attack on sailors by citizens of Yorktown 133
Outrage on Americiin citizens* 150
Feeling against the 172
Sailors conflict with citizens of Hampton 486
Ships at Norfolk, correspondence regarding 420-22
lOADDUS, Mr 419
lOCK, WM ■ 157
tOKENBROUGH, JOHN.
To the Governor; sends account as superintendent of quarantine 370
ION, ANTHONY • 327
iONAUGH 169
lONAUGH, THOS 410-11
lOXJDE, Mr 15
lOOKE 169
lOOKE, E.
Recommended as agent 17
lOOKE, EDMUND.
Recommended as agent 18
65
614 INDEX.
BROOKE, GOVERNOR 432,502
BROOKE. H., C. S 368,370,374
Recommends Thoe. Chilton as agent 3
Solicits agency 17
BROOKE, RICHARD 120
Acting 129
BROOKE, ROBERT.
To the Governor , relating to his attendance on escheator in the county of Fred-
erick 4
Recommends Edmund Brooke as agent 18
Recommends I^wrence Muse as agent 25
To the Governor ; relating to the title of Commonwealth to Manor of Leeds in
Shenandoah county 130
To the Governor; relating to inquisition in county of Fairfax 159
To the Governor; relating to inc^uisition found for Commonwealth in county of
Loudoun, quashed for informality 158-9
To James Wood, Lieutenant-Governor; informs him that he attended the escheat-
ors for the counties of Fauquier and Frederick, relating to the Manor of Leeds, 352-3
Elected Governor of Virginia 374
Qualified as Governor 885
BROOKING 271
BROUGH, ROBERT 483
BROUGH, Mr .- 321
BROUGH, WM 486
BROWN, J.
To the Governor ; sends list of inquisitions of escheat 66
BROWN, J., C. C. A 101
BROWN, JOHN, First Lieutenant 124
BROWN, JOS. C 36
BROWN, Mr., Senator from Kentucky 320
BRUNSWICK COUNTY.
Number of militia 165-7
BRYAN, JAMF^ . 337
BRYANT, JAMES 83
BUCHANAN, ALEXANDER •. 210
BUCKINGHAM (BOUNTY.
Recommendations for Col. Commandant 344
Relating to Colonel C/ommandant 360
Number of militia 163
Relating to Colonel Commandant 3W-5
BUCK1N(;HAM furnace 354
BUCTCXALL, JOHN ASKILL fB
BUCKNER, AYLETT , 412
BUCKNER, AVM 467
INDEX. 616
FORI), HENRY 391
LLITT, Mr 20
R(iESS, Mr 119
RK 160
RKE, JOHN 384
RNLEY, HARDIN 391
RT .»... 160
RTON, CHARLP:S 499
RWELL 271
RWELL, CAIT 339
RWELL, N.
Solicits agency 6
TCHER, ROBERT , 380
TLER, SAMUEL.
To the (iovernor; relating to a vessel believed to be fitting out by Sinclair for a
privateer 215
TLER, THOS 120,163,385,483,495
TLER, THOS., Pilot.
Atfi<lavit relating to a capture 387
Escaped from jail of Easex county 466
Declaration made on board the Thetis, (British ship) 23d of April, 1795 496-7
Dejwsition taken before Daniel Bedinger, Alderman 498
c
BELL, COL 364
BELL. Mr 400
BELL, AV.
Recommends N.Stewart and A. Crawford as agents.. 22
BLE, WM 153
LDWELL, JAMES.
Took the oath of fidelity in Washington county 397
LDWELL, JOHN Jr 328
LL, JACOB 122
LLAHAN, EDWARD Ill
LLAND, SAMUEL 196
LLENDAR, CAPT. JOHN 61
LU)WAY, WM 147
LMET, CAPT 436
516 INDEX.
CALVERT, CAPT. S. S 109
CALVERT, CAPT ! 342
CALVERT, Mr 168
CALVERT, BAVACiE 436
CAMNER, a paper maker 454
CAMPBELL, A 112
CAMPBELL, ALEXANDER. U. S. Attorney 428
To the (xovemor; referring to instnictions of the President of United States 10
To the (iovernor ; relating to chanres of violence upon Brigantine Ann 193
To the (lovernor ; relating to certain vessels alleged to have been captured within
the marine limits of the United States 205
To the Governor ; relating to suspetVied privateer fitting out at Smithfield by Mr.
Sinclair 213-14
To t he Governor ; opinion as to detention of French vessel brought into port of
Norfolk with a prize ^ 251>-60
To the Lient.-(jovernor; relating to the detention at Norfolk of an American citi-
zen by a British ship of war 426
To James Wood, Lieut.-(TOvernor; relative to the lequisition of Governor Mifflin
for the delivery of a fugitive from justice- 42*5
CAMPBELL, ARTHUR.
To the Governor; replies to accusations of Gapt. A. Lewis vs. Lieut. Willoughby..-. 14
To the Governor, relating to the mischief done by the Indians on the 6th inst 117-18
To the (iovernor ; relating to the murder and robbery on the 6th instant at Mr.
Livingstones ". 123-4
To the (iovernor; relating to an accusation made by A. Lewis of his receiving
money for excusing militia drafts 133-5
To the (n)vernor; relating to a reported expedition of an uncle of Capt. Bench
into the State 210
To the Governor; relating to defects of the late militia law 271-3
To the Governor; prays for remission of fine 336
To the (iovernor ; claims slierifi'alty of Washington county for 1795 344
CAMPBELL, COL 139-40,450
CAMPBELL COUNTY.
Number of militia 164
CAMPBELL, DONALD 168, 170,225
Commission of French emigrant lund 12
CAMPBELL, ENSKiN 83
CAMPBELL, JOHN 466
CAMPBELL, Mr 206,467
CAMPBELL, ROBERT 403
CANAT^S.
State's subscription to 313
CAPERTON, CAPT. HUGH 371, 380, 390, 406,40i^i^
To the (fovernor; relating to court-martial of December last for his tnal - 43
To the Governor; asking for rehearinj; before another court-martial « 90-1
To the (iovernor; asks a rehearing before a second court-martiaL 280-<)
To the Governor; petitions for a rehearing before a court-martial at his own ex-
pense 305-6
To the Governor; requesting return of memorial to him in case the council decline
to act on it 3JW
INDEX. 517
To the Governor; desires copy of the proceedings of the court-martial on his case
sent to him 394
To the Governor; relating to his efforts to procure a second cx)urt-martml on his
case t 395
To the (fovernor ; relating to his claim for rations for h is company 395
To the (Governor ; asks pay for rations and ammunition 397-8
CAPERTON, Mr 366
CAROLINE CX)UNTY.
Light infantry company in 149
Number of militia. ' 163
CARPENTER 271
CARPENTER, CHRIST(JPHER, Scout 469
CARNEY, Scout 469
CARR, Mr : * 20
CARRINGTON'S ESTIMATE.
Of expenses during the march of militia for suppression of whiskey insurrection, 292-3
CARRL\(rrON'S BRIGADE 343
CARHINGTON, COL ' 81,316,342
CARRINGTON, EDWARD.
To James Wood, Lieut.-(iovernor; relating to a draft for $486 53 advanced to Mr.
Peyton 167
To the <TOvernor; relating to insurgency in Pennsylvania 267
To Lieut.- Governor Wood ; relating to the militia of the State destined against the
Pennsylvania insurgents 287-8
To James Wood, Lieut.-Governor ; relating to military stores on their way from
Philadelphia to Winchester 316-17
To Lieut.-Cfovemor James Wood; relating to his presence at Hugerstown 323-4
To the Governor; relating to the plan of getting the militia required to the gen-
eral rendezvous of Winchester and Moorefield 430-1
CARRINGTON, JOSEPH.
Appointed collector 27
CARRINGTON, M.
To the < iovemor ; relating to the Buckingham furnace 254
CARRINGTON, PAUL.
Security for James McCraw 88
To the Governor; accepts commissiuu ad judge of general court '.. 404
Chosen judge of the general court 399-400
CARROLL, DANIEL 196
Federal C>)mmi8sioner 22
And (fus. F. Scott, comniistjioners, to the (iuvernor; respecting the payment of
donation by Virginia to the public buildings 313
( lUfitavus Scott, and William Tnomton, to the Governor ; relating to third donation
by Virginia for public buildings of the United States 364
CARSON, DAVID 403
CARTER, CAPT 371
CARTER, CHARLfIS, Herk of County Ck>urt of Lee County.
Bond of. 177
CARTER, EDWARD 187
618 INDEX.
To the- Governor; recommends Thomas Chilton as agent 2
Recommends E. Brooke as agents 17
CARTER, GEORCtE.
Recommended to fill vacancy in Court of Directors in Williamsburg Hospital 361
CARTER, JOHN 192. m
To James Wood, Lieut-Governor; relating to malicious reports concerning him... 353-4
CARTER, LEM. 295
CARTER, Mr 171
CARTER, PEGGY CHEW 208
CARTER, WM.
To the Grovemor and Council ; asking payment for attendance on sick Indians 292
CARUTHERS, CAPT. JAMES 501
CARY, DUDLEY 123
To the Governor; relating to the violation of hiH promise by Alexander Woodrowe,
Capt. of ship Brandon, in going to sea 14^9
To ; relating to a vessel in Queen's Creek, suspected to be fitting for a priva-
teer 376-7
CARY RICHARD.
To the Governor; relating to arms and accoutrements for the county of Warwick, 110
CASEY 160
CASTOR, THOMAS 39i)
CAVENDER, JOHN 399
CAVENDISH 470
CAVENDISH, Mr 153,407
CAVENDISH, W. H.
To the Governor; respecting rations for troops in Kanawha and Greenbrier 33-4
CERES, Ship, of Baltimore.
And another, richly laden, captured by British ships Resolution, Argonaut, and
Cleopatra 459
CERTIFICATES.
Relating to Capt. Caperton*s company 39M
CHALETT, Widow 23
CHAMBERLAYNE, E. P 176
CHAMBERLAYNE, Mr 399
CHAPLINE, MOSES 178,274
To the Governor; relating to the court-martial held at West Liberty for the trial
of Lieut. Joseph Big^ 89-90
President of court-martial, to Wm. I>owther ; sends opinion of court with deposi-
tions 300-1
CHAPMAN, Mr > 20, 4W
CHAPMAN, WILLIAM 227
CHAPIN, GURDEN, Cashier 6.00,419
INDEX. 519
CHARGAN, J08EPH 484
CHARLOTTE COUNTY.
Number of militia 163
CHARLES CITY AND NEW KENT.
Number of militia 164
CHATELE, Mrs 24
CHEATHAM, Mr 386
CHERANT, French ship of war 76
chert; I, MONS. P. A., Vice-Consul French Republic.
To the < governor; exhibited his credentials- 5
CHESTER, PETER 395
CHJ-XrERFIELD COUNTY.
Justices of 30,500
Militia armed 145
Number of militia 163
CHETWOOD, Aid-de-Camp 367
CHEW, JOHN, C. F. D. C 144
CHEW, JOSEPH, D. S. Spotsylvania.
Prays suspension of an execution against him 453
CHICKAMAUGUE alias Isaac 69
CHICKA]VIAU(;US 75
CHILTON, THOS.
Recommended as agent 2
To the (iovemor; transmitting executions and venditioni exponas against Rich-
ard (trayham 116
To the < rovernor ; relating to collection of debts due Commonwealth 296
CHINN, Mr 374,389
CHRISTIAN, WM 366
CHRISTIE 160
CHURCHILL 271
CIST, Printer 424,455-6
CLAIRFORD, Mr 23-4
CLARKE, Agent «. 126
CLARK, CAPT 147
CLARK, JOHN 127
To the Governor; relating to the collection of taxes. 147
CLARK, JONATHAN.
To James Wood, Lieutenant-( iovemor; respecting the assembling of troops for the
march to PennHylvania 311-12
CLARK, Scout 469
'fi^ fxr^Ei.
iA.WM, Of JNTON ^^ leo
^f\\^\U ftKfi^y ~ 11, 1«0, 196
(t.AHKf^fS Xr r>AVr.-^ ~ 84
<J,.\KK^ON, VfATHP.W, Mayor 414
r:|,AV, Mr 3»9
ri/AYTOV, Mr 110
CI. Arms, HSMi KU. . 118
(^hKMKNTK, HKNkV.
I'rny« for rmniwiion of flm?. 149
Cl.KNhKMN 37,217
To John Hti'WAri nw\ Thtm. F>lf(iir, P^fH.; relating to powder and lead for Kana-
whfi iumI Urrmiibrli'r roiinticn 73
(UONhKNIN. TAfT. WM 368,378
(1I.KNIMCNIN, WM.
To MoMit^ Mann : rolathiKto h\n dmobodience of orders 188-9
T«» Mi'iilfimnt mmim Mann; nwnecting u^iard at Bellville 189
'hi till* (lovornor: inf'orniH him tnat he had dischargecl his company 442
n.KNOMNIN, (H)| y 43,91,281,305,366,398
d.KNhKNIN. (iKH 340,368,398
And Wllllinn Morrln t«i tho (iovcrnor; consider the guards allowed for Greenbrier
tnul Kinrnwha mon» than ncH»cw«ary 389
To Iho («nV(MiU)r; aptkinu that the nuHtia called out in aid of the ranges should
h»viMM)\u\) |Hiy with Uicni 405
'\\\ tho tuivi^rnor; ii^kH that the HuhJiM^t of the pay and subeistence of Captain John
^lon'if>' ciMU))atiy for tho dofonce of lin'onbrier and Kanawha be considered 406
tSnho t»ovi»rnor : nHjmN»tiiui a HjwiMly answer of the Kxecative as to the equal
|Miy of tht* militia and rangorw *» 407
n.^:<MV\TI* \. Uritif^h »»hip 369
rMMK 314
rnNKs\ \M>s WM t>5
t10H>A\ WM 86
\\\m I^N, KNSUA 2MS, 449-4, 44S
OMU KN. vMN VTHAN ~-«t,Sr9,444
\>V1^K\NK i^VrV -^421 42S^ 4Sr^ 4rs; 4SS. 487-^
^>V KK t^^Wl VK --- 2S^
\\\^, ^\M
W
indp:x. 521
COCKE, COL. CHAS.
To A. I^wis; relating to John Watte' (Indian) threat of revenge 32
COCK, JOHN 86
COCK, LEMUEL.
To JameB A. Bradley ; relating to conduct of Capt. Nathan Jones' company 308
COCKE, LIEUT 314
COCKE, Mr 400
COCKRELL, Mr 109
COOBILL, JESSE 26
COLAIN, JAMES M 262
COLEM.VN, CAPT 121
CX)LEMAN, DANIEL, of Caroline.
Recommended as agent 3
COLEMAN, SAMUEL 110.122,191,277
To the Lieut.-(fOvernor; sends returns from Superintendent of Point of Fork 2
To the Governor; relating to claim of Mr. Graham as scout in Greenbrier county, 12
To James Wood ; informing the board of the number of copies of act of Coneress
for national defence, and of General Assembly of Virginia for regulating militia, 67
To General Wood; relating to 19 additional regimente recently constructed 78-9
To the Lieut.-(iovemor; relating to quarterly return from Point of Fork up to 3l8t
March, 1794 88-9
To the Superintendent of Point of Fork ; requesting him to forward to the city of
Richmond 500 stand of repaired arms 106
To the Lieut.-Ciovemor ; relating to number of regiments of Virginia militia 161-7
To the Lieut.-(tovernor ; relating to expence of prevention of introduction of con-
tagious disease into Loudoun county 194
To the (iovernor; relating to the roof of the Capitol 212
To the Governor; relative to the duties of the keeper of the Capitol 229
To the (fovernor; solicits increased compensation for keeper of Capitol 233
To ; enclosing blank returns for the use of otiicers of regimente to be made
to the Adjutant-(ieneral ., 237-8
To the Lieut.-Govemor ; relating to certain papers not found in a bundle contain-
ing: a remainder of claims for the defence of VVefctcrn Frontier 291
To the Governor; reporting a^in repairs needed to the Capitol 305
To the Lieu t.-( fovernor; relating to vouchers to be furnished by Capt. Caperton... 371
To Mr. Dawson; relating to pay rolls for services on W^estem Frontier 378-81
To the Lieut.-Govemor; report of claims for western services for 1793 381-3
To the Governor; report concerning Capt. Caperton's aocounte for ammunition
for his company 390
To the Governor*; relating to claim of pay of scoute 393
To ; relating to muster rolls of John Vanbibber 429
To ; relating to claims of scouts, sergeant, and rangers..' 430
To ; relating to p>jay rolls of James MdJavock 430
To the Governor; relating to Captain liowther's pay-abstract, muster rolls, and
ration account 448
To the (iovernor; prays that in view of the age and infirmity of his father, the
office of keeper of the Capitol may not be taxen from him 500
COLEMAN, Mr 460
COLEMAN, STEPHEN 196
COLEMAN, THOS.
I>ec1ined to act 122
66
522 INDEX.
COLEMAN, WYATT 122
List of arms, &c. stored in the Capitol 119
To the Governor ; relating to the roof of the Capitol 211
To the Governor ; asking instructions as to dut^ as keeper of Capitol 216
To the Governor; reports condition of the Capitol 233
To the Governor; prays to retain the office of keeper of the Capitol 500
COLES, ISAAC.
Security for James McCraw 88
COLES, WALTER.
Security for James McCraw 88
COLVILLE, ANDREW 402
COLVILLE, ENSIGN : 96,264,380
COMMISSIONERS OF PLTiLIC BUILDINGS.
To the Governor ; application for third donation by State of Virginia 280
COMPTON, ALEXANDER «5
CORNICE 443
CONNER, MAJOR , 183
CONYGHAM, Ship 113
COOK 160
COOKE 271
COOKE, JOHN 198
COOK, JOHN V 109
COOKE, STEPHEN.
Solicits agency 25
COOKE, WM 390
COOPER, CAPT 189
COOPER, JOHN 108, 489
COOPER, JOHN C 107
COOPER, Mr ^ 1»8
COPES, BRONLEY 126
COPLIN, BENJAMIN, and Jos. Davison, Commissioners.
To the Governor; inform him that no land tax Itooks for tlie county of Harrison
can be found 461
CORBIN, JAMES T.
Dead 129
CORBIN, FRANCIS.
To the Governor; solicits appointment of Colonel of militia 153
To James Wood; solicits a Colonelcy in the militia 175
CORBIN, RICHARD H 120,156
CORNELL, JOHN.
To the Governor ; relating to affairs on the frontier.. 802-3
IXDEX. 523
C08BY 271
COTTRAL, THOS 249
COTTERAL, ENSIGN.. 2(i3
CX)UNC1L OF STATE.
Carter Braxton qualified 151
Larkin Smith qualifies 173
COURTS.
Places for holding court of appeals f>2
Verdict against commonwt»alth in district 100-2
Spencer Koane elet!ted to court of appeals 386
Paul Carrington elected judge of general court. 31MM0O
COURT-MARTIAL.
Ordered in case of Lieut.-Col. Wells 276-7
COURTNEY, Mr 464
COURTNEY, WM 120
Acting 129
COURTNEY, WM., J. P 12^)
COURTY, Mr-.. :....15, 184, 213
COWEN, ANDREW.
To the Governor ; expressing satisfaction with the protection afforded to the fron-
tiers 451-2
OOWPER, JOHN 472, 4aS
And Daniel Bedinger to Willis Wilson, Lieut.-CoL; report of the response of Capt.
Cochrane to instructions as to the use of Virginia waters by belligerant vessels, 472-3
OOWPER, Mr 467, 490
tX)WPER*S VESSELS 39
CRAFFORD, CAPT 140
CRAIG, CAPT., Supercargo 163
CRAIG, DR. JAMES 23
CRAIG, JAMES 153
Narrative of events at the capture of schooner Delight and ship Charles 164-5
CRAIG, Mr 97,100
CRAIG, ROBERT 402
Merchant in Manchester 26
CRAWFORD 226
CRANE, Mr 142-3
CRANY ISLAND.
Defences of. 184
CRAW, MARTIN 299
CRAWFORD, A.
Recommended as agent 22
624 INDKX
k
CRAWFORD, NELSON.
Recommended as agent 25
CRISPIN, Mulatto boy 413-14
CROCKETT, CAPT 27, 83, 208, 2(G, 380
CROCKETT, R.
To the Governor ; relating to the supfKised murder of Mrs. Livin^ton and chil-
dren 114
To Capt A. Ixiwis; sendH his resignation 209
CRCK^KETT, ROBT.
Certificate that Jos. Kent, contractor, furnished Crockett's company with rations... 270
CROPPER, JOHN.
Commissioned 27
To the (jovemor ; accepting agency for Accomack Brigade district 106
To the Governor; relating to the embar^'o 125-6
To the Governor ; accepting appointment as agent 148
To ; stating receipt of commission as agimt of Ninth Brigade district 257-8
CROPPER, JOHN Jr.
To the ( iovemor ; reasons for not meeting him in Norfolk 321
CRUMP. RICHARD 192
CRUTCHFIELD 85
CUFF, DAVID 466
CULPEPER COUNTY.
Number of militia 161
CUNNINGHAM, CAPT 71
CUNNINGHAM, CAIT. JOHN 39
CUNNINGHAM, Mr 272
CUNNINGHAM, SAMUEL BARRON 101
CURITON, JAMF^.
Commission as Capt. of artillery 187
CURRELL, Negro man slave.
Property of Bei\jamin Marable, condenmed to be hung by a court of Oyer and Ter-
miner in th0 county of Mathews * 467-8
CURRIE, ARCHIBALD 350
CUT SILVER.
Declined 96
D
DABNEY, BENJ., Deputy Attorney for C.mmon wealth 120
DABNEY, JAMRS, Sherifl' of I/^uisa.
Pra)r8 remission of fine 386
DALLAS, A. J., Secretary of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
To the Governor; transmitting copy of laws of Pennsylvania 31
INDEX 525
DALTON, CAPT 254
DAMERON, OXEY S 295
DANA 160
DANDRIDGE, B 53
DANDRIIKiE, WM 326,3%
DANIEL 1(19
DANIEL, ALEXANDER M. (' 436
DANIEL, TAPLEY 405
DANIEL, THOMAS 405
DARBY, JAMES, Sergeant 364
DAR 160
DARE 271
DARE. Mr 480
DARK, (tENERAL 342
DARKE, a>L.
Desires an order from the Treanurer for the last call due by this State to the Poto-
mac company 125
DA YEN TORT, ABRAM.
To the Governor; relating to inquisition as escheator on Fairfax land in Berke-
ley county 296-7
DAYID AND GfX)RGE, Brig 150
DAYIS, AUGUSTINE.
To the Governor; relating to extra copies of revised Code 67
To Archibald Blair; trannmitting account for printing revised Code 74
To the Lieut.-Governor; relating to revised Code 366-7
DAYLS CATHERINE (i5
DAYIS 169
DAYIES, a)L. WM 55
DAYIES, COL 63
DAYIES, \YM 210
To the Governor ; solicits agency 9
To the Governor; relative to the settlement of accounts between Yirginia and the
United States 43-57
To the Governor: relatin^j^ to sundry executions vs. delinquent sherififa 87
To the Governor: asking instructions as to two of the venditiones vs. Rogers, late
sheriff of Southampton 102-3
To the (lovernor; acknowledging receipt of commission as agent of district of
which Dinwiddle forms part 78
To the Governor; relating to certain writs of venditioni exponas. 121-2
To the Governor; relating to his memorial 319-20
To James Wood, Lieut-Governor; thanks him for attention to memorial 348
To Lieut.-Governor Wood ; thanking him for the recognition of his claim 377
To Edmund Harrison; relating to account for contingencies of office 480-1
i
AaG INDEX.
PAVIKM. Mr 503
hAVlK^, HAMUKh 317-18
hAVIHON, JU% CVimnlwlonor 461
0AVl8t>N\ S«Hmt 409
hAVYX
v'^vttfi iHiil MiovtHi tobeiUrgal 327-«
0A\V8i>N. .1.
1\> Jiim<>9 NV\^: rol«lin|c to coiiimi«i»ion of Wm. Belton ~ 266
1\> Ihtp v^n\>rtH>r; oiK^Uiwng pupent with fomign new»- .^ 447
t\\ \h^ K\%\xpft^yr: n^Ul)\>> to oerUiin pApen confided to his care i>r d^veir 447-8
Ty> tho ^n^x-^itu^r : n'Uitinir to JnyV TnMity betm-^^n this coontfy aad Grest Britjun, 4-'i0
tUVC>^>X, 4011N 391
tVK\\>5l>N\ Mt ~ - 4H0,4M
I^^^^VMMIWNhM «$ 4^pr«it 6
IM^AXK ^ 1»
l^n^X'W My*^ 5C
I^bI^XKv^AIS, Mr -. S
ViKl^Ayx^V 5IS
W^^ANN'AliV, >aU\S ^ 4Sl
WMsXI, 1#
HT 4S-2
T^-VSnVi^lV'^N, OaTT
T^KXWirU vnxixifi. ^ W
A^<^ ^r%mnMv«fitimi as^ Sitpcn^m^diQit and 1*li5«rim
TOi^VK!ffc^'A;, ;.aVKs
T*nfl--Al5Ti. .NOTTS' ^
T^Haj'CSS -.—— .— .— ...i^^.^.^.^, if
.lrt^>T; .'rtfl^. "^^fWPTifT fkl —.......«.•-.««,».>,-»,.—,«.••.. .iS-
Snfu^y^. ^im^s^Jy^lif^ fkf . — ^ ^
T^nrn^fj" 1*1 ififnt^ • • •«»««»«««»..»»«»»»»»»»■■->». .»■■..—»— Jfe "
INDEX. 527
DL^MAL SW.V>IP COMPANY.
AaBeflBment of £9 currency on 50 sharw 313
DIX, WM 196
DIXON, JAMES 271
DIXON, JOHN 271
DIXON A NICHOLSON 84
DOEDALUS, English ship of war- 29,38, 75-6, 106
Shot fired by 39
DOHAKTY, CXFT 206
DOLPHIN, Brig 254
DONALD, ANDREW. 26
DONALD, JAMES 26
DONALD, WM- 26
DONALD, SCOTT & CO 84-5
DONNALLY, COL 305
DONNALLY, ANDREW 282
DONNALLY, ANDREW, Jr 286
DONNELL 169
DONNIGHE, HENRY 451
DOHERTY, WM 140
DORTON, CAPT 117
DOUGLAJSS, WM- 481,456
DREANO, JUBEPH- 474
To citizen Willis Wilson ; expressing gratification at the letter delivered by Messrs.
Cowper and Bedinger 474-5
DROPE, W., Deputy Clerk W. C- 210
DRUMMOND, WM 480
DRURY, JOHN 327
DUBOIS, Mr 14
DUCROCY, Widow- ^
DUDLEY, WM., Sheriff'- 129
DUGAN, ALEXANDER 192
DUMFRIES.
Roll of volunteer company at 168-9
PUNBAR, JOHN.
To the Governor; relating to repairs of Aquia Warehouse 96
0»1 INDEX.
IMJNMOHK.
iAniof \nrnien. 106
IMfNN A I'llMJPH 306
PUNNrNOTON, KZKKIAII 65
nUNHCOMH, Mr * 65
nnriN, widow 23
I»fH/!rF>«NAY, Mr 24
IMMi!rK>4NKHT, Mr.. 23
Dimiir (H)L|).
f>wlliie<l 96
nnVAI.L. nKN.IAMIN.
Tn the Governor ; fukitiK for o() Htand of arms, <&c. for his company 119
HiAWiiH uiirnoy 17
I>YKK^, J AM IX
To the Utiveriior; nolicita agency 2
K1H^AK» T1U>8 73,390
KUWAKl^. OH 128
K.mVAHIV^, f^KlKKIN 123
Kl.bKHU^R I^M.FK 344
KIJZAUKTH 1 n Y i»rNTY.
NumtH>r of militia 165
Kf^^^tt\WH^dati^vn?» ft>r ?Kh«ttf. 293
Kl.l.KTr. riUVi 327
KLtKTT. WM ITrt
KU.10TT ~ leo
Kl^HOrr. HKNKY -^ 36
KI.MOT. Mr -.-. !»-*
KUIOTT. TVMri.K ¥4
VM7KY. WM, .If
K^wtfiRi «"^'^ <^ w^nvviv of ljOwd<«ii cPiHii^ 4tO
KM KMnn. a \>CTo man ?aave.
i\>n4<*n'ifKs1 t^ he haneM tf*r winwler ~
KMBKK<^\
TVi>'*l»m»t>ATi rrhirinc tO' — S3»-4
4>» ?ihips an^ \^««»H m |v^itF <rf tlie Vniw^ Sial««^ ftv^ thiitT dare- !>5-4
»c<ponrio?i at Norfiilk
C
K^cwHifJoti ai Bi^mwKla HnffKlpNi ••■- - ..^ .-.«-^. — >r
INDEX. 629
Violation of. 105,108
Violation of on Eastern Shore 125-6
General Knox's opinion respecting 134
Violation of at Yorktown 148-9
ENOS 271
ERMETT, JOHN 429
E88EX, a slave.
Property of Thomas Spencer of King and Queen county, convicted of felony by
county court of King & Queen ; condemned to be hanged 119-20
ESTEN, JAMES 85
ESCHEATOR OF FAUQUIER COUNTY.
Relating to title of Commonwealth to Manor of Leeds in that county 130
ESCHEATOR IN SHENANDOAH COUNTY 130
EVANS, Delegate : 126
EVANS, JOHN, 8r.
To the Governor; recommends Wm. Martin as paymaster for scouts and rangers... 187
EVANS, JOHN.
To the Governor; resigns commission as Lieutenant in volunteer militia 362
EVANS, LIEUT 73, 180, 372, 380, 443, 448
EVERARD, THOS 86
EWELL, CHAS 64^
EWELL. JESSE 436
EWELL, JAMES 116
EWELL vs. COMMONWEALTH, A Bill.
Tenants on Bristow tract pray an injunction to stay the sale of. 65-6
EXCLSE LAW.
Opposition to in Washinston county 249
Opposition to in Penns3[lvania 251-3
State of feeling in Harrison county relating to 289-90
EXECUTIVE JOURNAL.
Extract from , 121
EXECUTIVE.
Requested to furnish all information they possess relative to the mission of Attor-
ney-General to State of Kentucky 375
Order that arms be issued for the company of Capt Rc^r Gregory 502
EYRE, Mr 399
F
FAIRFAX, DENNY.. 265,394
FAIRFAX COUNTY.
Number of militia 165
SheriflBj of. 26^70
67
530 INDEX.
FAIRFAX EkSTATE.
Proceedings to escheat 255, ?,»)
FAIRFAX, LORD 255
FAIRFAX, Mr ; 255, 44«
FARLEY, MATHEW.
Scout in (ireenbrier 12
FARREL & JONES 482
FAUCHET. JOSEPH, Minister Plenipotentiary.
To tbe Governor; relating to the reclamation of a citizen of Virginia .'Ml
FAUCHET, Mr 351-2, 4S8
FALCON, Mr M^)
FAULCON, CAPT 314
FAULCON, EDWARD, Agent.
Account of expenses of second detachment of eighth brigade on expedition to
Winchester 332 3
FAULKNER, ELIZA 39
FAUNTLEROY, SAMUEL G 129
FAUNTLEROY, THOS.
Not qualified 129
FAUQUIER COUNTY.
Number of militia IfU-*^
Sheriff of. 410- ^^
FENDALL. Mr ^
FENDALL, PHIL. R.
To the Governor; relating to cut silver and price of German gold received at bank
of Alexandria % ^
FENDALL, PHIL. W., President of Hank of Alexandria.
Relating to the dei)Oflit of certain monies of the stale 34^ ^'^
FEDERAL Bl'ILDINGS.
Virginia donation to 22, 27, 1VK» ^j.
Request for payment of Virginia donation to 313, :i^^
FENWICK, Mr 72, 3i ''
FEN WICK, W.
To the Governor; complains of treatment by committee of Petersburg appointed _^e,
to guard the town against small-pox l(l^^[.
Certificate of 3.V' —
To Augustine Davis; requests payment of m(»nev for purchase of paper for the _^
State .^ 3<i--^^
FERRIS, ELISHA lOi ^
FERRIS, Mrs 101-^
FERRIS, NANCY 10i>
FIGG 271
INDEX. 531
FINLEY. JAMES 210
FISHER, Mr 316
FISHER, THOS., and Elias Langhara.
Receipt for arms at Winchester 340
FITZGKRALD, COL »5
FITZGERALD, JOHN.
To the Governor ; relating to the defence of Alexandria. 124-5
FITZSIMONS, Mr., M. C Itti
FllZWATER, GEORGE.
Affidavit that he was appointed a corj>oral in his company for defence of Green-
brier and Kanawha 3(>S
FLAGUS, WM 65
FLANNARY, JOHN 451
FLANNARY, JAMES 451
FLEEHARTY, JOSHUA 379
FLEET, WM 120, 129
FLEET. WM., J. P 129
FLEMING 271
FLEMING, WM. R.
To the Governor ; recommends Dr. James Carter for a surgeon's position in the
army 311
FLUVANNA COUNTY.
Number of militia.. 162
Militia officers of 159
FONTAINE 271
FORD, JOHN.
Convictefl in Court of Prince Edward for murder of James Rowton 91
FORT NELSON ^ 213
Return of laborers employed at 200-1
Officers needed to take charge of. 321
FORT NORFOLK 213
FORTIFICATION.
Of Norfolk Harbor; expenses of. 157
FOSTER 160
FOSTER, CHARLES, Capt 49
FOSTER, JOHN 157
FOSTER, MARtJARET 65
FOX, JOHN i, 271
POX, HENRY 271
532 INDEX.
FOX, WM 271
FRANKLIN, A Schooner.
About to go to sea in violation of the embargo, taken possession of by J no. Cropper, 125
FRANKLIN COUNTY.
Number of militia lf>4
FRAZER, JAME8 36
FREDERICK COUNTY.
Number of militia.. 163-4
Troop of horse formed 171
FREDERICKSBURG.
Artillery company in 00-1
Light Infantry company 121
Quarantine at 349
FREELAND, Mr 482
FRELINGHUYSEN 354
FREE NEGROES.
Thos. Stewart charged with stealing 231-2
Proclamation of Governor Lee relating to stealing of , 20&-8
Unlawfully transported from Maryland 376
FRENCH.
Refugees 5
Emigrants in Norfolk 12-13
Emigrants in Richa)ond 14
Emigrants in Alexandria 23
Fleet in Hampton Roads 76-7
Spoliation by privateers 113
Snip of war captures British vessel 154-5
Emigrants aided in Norfolk 201
Emigrants aided by General Assembly 224-5
Privateers at Norfolk 257
Emigrants at Hampton 273
Workhouse for emigrants at Norfolk 304
Privateer enlist men at Norfolk 384-5
FRENCH EMIGRANTS.
Money for 12
From St. Domingo 14-15
From St. Domingo; aid asked for their support 28-9
FRENCH, GEO.
To Lieut-Governor Wood ; relating to a malignant fever prevailing in Baltimore.... 344
To the Lieut-Governor: recommends James Allen, Jr. for Superintendent of Quar-
antine for Fredericksburg i 34S-9
FRIGATE.
For the United States, suggested to be built by the people of Virginia as a donation, 38
FRILEY, CALEB 451
FERGUSON, FINLAY 295
FRY IfiO
FRY. REUBEN 227
FULKERSON, ABRAHAM 109
FULKERSON, JAMES 109
INDEX. 533
a
GAINES, CAPT.
R^x>minended as agent.
GAINES, HENRY.
Dead 129
GAINES, RICHARD.
To the Governor; complains of recommendation of John Hackleyas miy'or 193
GAINES, WM. F.
Recommended as agent 18
GAINES, WM. FLEMING.
Solicits agency 7
GALT, Mr 214-15
(fALT, WM 364
GAMBLE, COL 217
GAN, LEWIS 467
GARDNER, ANTHONY.
Acting ". 129
GARDNER, ANTHONY, J. P 129
GARLICK, JOHN.
Not qualified 129
GARNER, GEO.
Coroner 377-8
GARRAT, WIDOW 24
GARRETT, JAMES 398
GATEWOOD 1(K)
GATE WOOD, CHANY.
Not qualified 129
GATLEFF, CAPT 395
GAYSON, PETER 324
GEORGE, Negro man slave.
Property of Wm. Trespess, condemned to be hanged in Mathews county court 462
GEORGE, JOHN 484
GEORGE. REUBEN.
To the Governor; relating to muskets, bayonets, and cartridge boxes burnt in the
house of Mr. James Heron 309
GIBSON, Scout 469
GILBERT 169
GILES, CAPT 121
634 INDEX.
GILES, WM.
To the Governor ; applies for anns for his com|)any U^
Gives receipt for arms and accoutrements for his company 122
Returns armn 340
GIRARD, STEPHKN 413
GLASSELL, WM.
To the Governor ; prays for remission of fine 142-4
Scire facias against 144
GLENN. CAPT.,of Berkeley 82
'^
(;LENN, MATTHEW 327
GU)UCESTER (^OUNTY.
Number of militia 1(52
Artillery company formed 270-1
GOLDSMITH, WM., alias Wm. Smith 37*?
(tOOCHlani) county.
Number of militia 164
GOODE, COL 353
GOODE, ROBERT 502
Direi'torof Public Buildings, to Gen. Wood, Lieut-Governor; asking an advance
of |?200 173
GOODE, THOMAS 41
GOODWIN, COL 73
GOODWINE, JOSEPH , 388
GOODWYN, P.
To the Governor; soliciti» agencv as oollet^tor of arrears of taxes 1
To the (fovernor; relating to collections of taxes in the 15th Brigade 387
GOODW^W, ROBERT 447
GOOSELEY, W.
To Samuel Shield; promises pay of execution in hands of Shield 300-1
GORDON, THOMAS 192
GOSPORT.
Frigate to be built at 276
GOVAN, JAMK=i.
Ro. Pollard, Thos. Nelson and J. Nelson recommend Wm. F. Gaines as agent IS
GOVERNOR.
Election of Robert Brooke 374
Robert Brooke qualifies as 385
GRAHAM.
To the Governor ; rei'ommends Samuel Todd as agents 9
GRAHAM, GEORGE.
To the (iovemor; enclosing list of men composing independent volunteer com-
pany IG&-9
GRAHAM, LIEUT 169
iNJ)EX. 536
GRAHAM, R 226
GRAYIIAM, RICHARD 116
GRAHAM, \VM.
Scout in Greenbrier 12
(iRATTAN, CAPT. ROBERT 449
(GRAVES, ADMIRAL 251
GRAVES, MAJOR WM 4W
GRAV1':S. MAJOR 40
GRAVES, Mr • 222,305
GRAVES, WM 157,200-1
(iRAVKS WM., I^lwrer 157
GRAY, VINCP:NT.
Surveyor of port of Alexandria 1
(tRAV, WM 110
<;rayson county.
Number of militia 166
GRAYSON, LIEUT 342
(GREGORY, RICHARD 467
(;RE<iOKY, ROGER, Captain 502
(JKECJORY, WM.,J. P 176
GRENADIERS 97
GREEN, B.
To the Governor; requests to have hiH company stationed at Fort Norfolk rather
than Fort Nelson 502
GREENBRIER COUNTY.
Nunil>er of militia 1(56
(iREEN, (J 328
GREENHOF, Mr 226
GREENSVILLE COUNTY.
Number of militia 1(J4
GRIFFIN 271
<iRlFFIN, THOS., Mayor of York i;«
GRIFFITH, JOSEPH 466
(JRIMPREL, M 24
GRIMPREL. Mrs 24
GRlMI^OOLE, M 24
GRIMSVERAL, M 23
636 INDEX.
GUARRANT, JOHN 187
GUATKIN, CHARLES 391
GUERNON, RICHARD 107
GUERRANT, JOHN.
Recommends Thoe. W. Royaler as agent 11
To the Ciovernor; relating to fines imposed on militia men in the 90th regiment... 470
GUION, LEWIS 153
GUIONETT 169
GUNYON ;. 169
GUYN 271
HACKETT, MICHAEL...^ , 466
HADDAN, JOHN 469
HADDAN, REBECCA 262
HAGERSTOWN.
Disturbances at 297,323-4
HAGUE, CAPT 466
HAGUE, JOHN.
Robert Allyn, and John l^ester to James Wood, Lieut-Governor; report the value
of service rendered by sundry vessels in transporting troops from Richmond to
Smithfield 238-9
Superintendent of quarantine; thinks quarantine unnecessary B 348
Superintendent ports Richmond and Manchester, to ; relating to the small-
pox 367
HALIFAX COUNTY.
Number of militia 165-6
Delinquent lands in ^ *. 61-2
Escheator appointed 88
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY.
Number of militia 166
HAMPTON.
People attack British sailors 486
HALE 160
HALL, LIEUT 380
HALL, PHILIP 379
HALL, Scout 469
HAMILTON, ALEXANDER.
To the Governor ; relating to inspecting troops called out.for suppression of insur-
rection in Pennsylvania 292
HAMILTON. ARCHIBALD 262
INDKX. 537
HAMILTON, CAPT 330
HAMILTON, COL 74
HAMILTON, FERDINAND 262
HAMILTON, JOHN 155,437
To the CTOvemor: relating to insult to British Flag at Yorktown 133
To the Governor; relating to imputation of cruelty by Sir John Jervis at Martin-
ique 150
To the Governor; gives names of witnesses of capture of schooner Delight and
ship Charles 153
To the Governor ; relating to narrative of capture of schooner Delight and ship
Charles 154
To the Governor; relating to the capture of vessels Charles and Delight 195
To the Governor; relating to the sailing of the Chickamauga in violation of the
Captain's promise 185
To the Governor; relating to vessels Charles and Delight 206
To Wm. Lindsay ; informing him that ships Thetis and Cleopatra were expected
in the harbor of Norfolk for necessarj repairs 415
To Thos. Mathews ; asking permission for British ship Lynx to deliver supplies to
the Thetis 420
To Thos. Mathews; stating his inability to describe the repairs needed by the ships
Thetis and Cleopatra , 420
To Thos. Newton, Jr.; denies the accusation of the French Consul of insulting con-
duct towards the French in the harbor of Norfolk 422
To the (iovemor ; informing him that the subject of the arrest of deserting sea-
men had been referred to the British Minister 445
To Thos. Newton, Jr. ; relating to the stoppage of a boat engaged in his Britannic
Majesty's service 476
To the Governor; relating to certain disturbances between some citizens of Hamp-
ton and some British seamen 485-6
British Consul, to General Thos. Matthews; informing him that the ship Chicka-
maugus is in Hampton Roads taking guns on board contrary to regulation 75
British Consul, to the Governor ; enclosing letter of Vice-Admiral Jervis 294
HAMILTON, Mr 106,213,489
British Consul 71,113
HAMMOND. GEORGE 497
British Minister, to Secretary of State; complaints answered in letter of Edmund
Randolph; Secretary of State of May 8th, 1795 488-9
British >iini8ter, to Secretary of State; inquiring as to the authority of W. Wilson
for forbidding a vessel to proceed to the British ship Thetis 489
HAMMOND. Mr., British Minister 474,484,487
To the Secretary of State ; relating to affidavit and declaration of Thos. Butler 495-6
HAMMOND, Mr 495,497
Letter from Mr. Jefferson 30
HANCOCK 169
HANCOCK, Mr 386
HANGING MAN, Indian 206
HANNAH, CAPT 81, 138, 183, 254, 275
HANOVER C^l'NTY.
Escheated property in 84-6
Number of militia 165-6
Sheriff of. , 383-4
HANSFORD, CARY H 168
HANWAY, COL. SAMUEL 464
68
638
HARDING, WM. H-
HABPKK, RATCLIt'F...
HABRIH, WILL
HAKBI80N COUNTY.
Hilitut of. lift
Indians commit marden in ;103
HARBISON, F.DMUND -tSO
To the Governor- informing him of a de|>o«it he was prepared to mftke into the
Iri'usurvforCol.Dariea lO
To the (Jovernor ; asking to be excused from Board meetings S8
To the Governor; endoeing bond of Col. Goodwin as agent "H
And Larkin Smith report on the condition of .State treasury 334-5
HARRISON, WM- IHfi
HAR8T0NE, BOBEBT 147
HARTSHORNK, WM., Treamrer ..
la
HAKVEY ■•«
HABVIB, JOHN 258
HABVIE, Mr_ KW
HABVY «"
129
HATCHER, Mr- S88
HATCHER, BENJAMIN , 36
HATTES, BOBEBT, Master of Ship Harriott.
Deposition as to the iinprwBim'tL of John Underwood, Julin IJoyd, and Lewis
Moore, American citizens 478
HAWKINS. CAPT 83, !«, 100, 113-14,309,380, «»
HAWKIN8, CAPT. JAMES- 430
INDEX. 539
HAWKINS, JAMES.
To James Wood, Lieut-Grovemor ; resigna his commission as Captain of militia... 357
HAY, CHARLES.
To Lieut.-Govemor James Wood ; relating to printing of revised Code 291
To Lieut.-Governor James Wood ; asking mstractions as to printing the Code........ 310
To the Governor; recommends payment of Mr. Kind's account for transcribing
Index of revised Code 463
HAY, CHARLES, C. H. D 368,370,372,376,386,394
HAY, WILLIAM.
To the Governor; recommends Charles Yancey as agent 3
Resigns as Director of Public Buildings 11
Recommends Benjamin Oliver, Jr., of Hanover Town, and William Hines, of
Southampton, as agents 16
HAYES.
169
HAY>:S, JAMES.
To the Governoi ; relating to controversy with authorities of Manchester on account
of small-pox 40-2
HAYES, Mr 68
RAYMOND, JOHN.
To the Governor ; recommends Wm. Martin as paymaster for scouts and rangers
for Monongalia district 185
HAYMOND, CAPT. JOHN 289
To the Governor; relating to the Pennsylvania insurrection 294
HAYMOND, Scout 469
HAYNES, JAMES 469
HAYWARD, S. C. S 4
HEAKLE, JOHN 417
HEDGE, ENSIGN 372
HENDERSON 160,271
HENDERSON, SAMUEL 282
HENRICO COUNTY.
Number of militia 163
Justices of. 258
HENRY COUNTY.
Number of militia 165
HENRY, PATRICK.
Appointed Senator for this Commonwealth in the Senate of the United States in
place of James Monroe, resigned 211
HENRY, P.
To the Governor ; recommends Francis James as agent 23
HERBERT, Scout 469
HERNDON, JOHN 463
HERNDON, EDWARD, D. 8. of Spotsylvania.
Certifies that he held an execution against William Mills for balance of taxes for
1789 453
540 INDEX.
HERON 160
HETH. COL 47
HICKS, JOHN 290
To the Governor; tenders Richmond troop of horse 198
HILL, BAYLOR. 108,170
CommiBBioner for French emigrant fund 12
To the Grovemor ; relating to relief of French em igran ts in Norfolk 224-5
HILL, EDWARD.
Declines 129
HILL, GREEN - 415
HILL, JOHN..... 42-3,500
HILL, HENRY.
Robert Alcocke, and Wm. Chapman recommended by the court of Madison for
office of sheriff 227
Commissioned sheriff of Madison county 227
HILL. TH08.
Not qualified 129
HILLIARD, DR 448
HINES, WILL, of Southampton County.
Solicits agency 3
HINES, WM.
Recommended as agent IG
HIPKINS, WILL 417
HOBBS, LIEUT. VINCENT 112
HOBBS, LIEUT 118, 124
HODGES, JESSE 157
H0D80N. Mrs. M.
To ner son ; expressing fears that cannon will be used in Manchester in the small-
pox controversy 68
HOLCOMB, J.
To the Governor; petition for pardon of Thos. Murry 133
HOLLIMAN 122
HOLLIMAN, Mr 87
HOLLIMAN, ^aCAJAH, late sheriflF, now dead 102
HOLT, CAPT 288
HOLT, ROIAND 359
HOOE, HENRY DADE.
Recommended as agent 17
HOOMES, COL. 60
HOOMES, Mr (52,386
HOPE, GEO ^
INDEX. 541
HOPKINS, JOHN 364
To the Governor; requeeting payment of last instalment due by Virginia for pub-
lic buildings in Federal city 27-8
To the Governor; enclosing letter of Mr. Carroll, enquiring when Virginia would
pay the third donation for public buildings 280
To James Wood, Lieut.-Governor ; requests further payment on Virginia donation
to public buildings 378
HOPKINS, MAJOR-GENERAL 203
HOPKINS, Mr 22,338
HOPKINS, SAMUEL, Jr.
Recommends Thos. Vaughan as agent 10
To James Wood, Lieut-Governor 288
HOPKIN, WARREN 497
HORNSBY, JOSEPH 361
HORTON, JOHN PEYTON 65
IIOSKINS, JOHN.
Acting 129
HOSKINS, JOHN, J. P 129
HOSKINS, ROBERT 129
HOUTCHINGS, JOHN 176
HOWARD, JOHN 85
HOSPITAL AT WILIJAMSBURG.
Order for £400 461
HOULDER, HUDGINS 467
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
Resolution relating to collection of arrearages of taxes 368
HOWE, LIEUT 250
HOWELL, JOSEPH 407
HOWELL, Mr. 463, 477
HOWELL, PEGGY 207
HERBERT, MAX 157
HUBERT, Mr 23-4
HUBERT, Mrs ^ 24
HUE AND CRY.
For arrest of Thos. Tuck 405
HAGGARD, GEO 73
HUNTER, HUGH, Comet 124
HUGHES, EDWARD 399
HUGHES, OLIVER 451
HUGHES, Mr : 98
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iM^KX, 543
Cbeit^cses b^in boAilitieEu. 210
Attack McCoflock* company- 217
Capture a womaii on Bochaimon river 2W
C>airages in WashinirUin coontT 3K2
Lieiit.-McOellHnd had fieveup action with 272
Cre^V defeated — 2r2^^
Ideated by General Scott near ^liauii 27^
Make an attack on Vert Fork of Monongalia- ».. 21^-9
Ensi^ Jenkins* command fi^it with- 2^
OapL McOollock attacks Camp of, on licking Creek 29i>-300
CVimmit marders in Harriaon count v~ S08-4
Treated by General Sct»tt at GlaaB town- ,^>4
OntraceB in t>hio county- Jv24
TrcmUeBome in Ohio county- H88
INGRAM, JOHN- 88
IXNES, JAMES, Attorney-General- 102, 2VS
To the Governor ; relating to the mortgages on Holt RicbesonV estate UK'^
To Airbiliald Blair: informing him that the papers mentioned by him wi^ro ne>*er
received 2?>S
To the Governor : retmmF thanks for letter written by the Go>x^nH>r for him to
Secretary of Stale 259
To the l^vemor; relating to the Bockingham works 282^
To the Governor; relating to qoestions propounded bv Mr. Hay concern in^r Ibe
Code- Sn
To the (.Tovemor ; relating to his official chancter in his journey to Kentucky S7S 4
To Governor Lee; relating to a mission to the State of Kentucky ^4->S
To James Wood, LieQt.-Govemor; relating to permiasion of executive to accept
the miaaon to Kentnckv-- , Ji7»5
To the Governor ; relating to his inability to attend to the cane of Fkir&x \^ the
ConmKmweahh- .'. 469-70
INOCULATION.
In January and February, 1794- ,..„, S^
INQUISITION.
Taken in Frederick quashed- - .,„ IXl
IRONS, JOHN- 134
IRON, JOHN.
Affidavit in dispute between Col. C^ampbell and dpi. A. I^ewis «,,« 140
IRVINE, VrSl 53
ISAAC. Ship- 182
ISLE OF wn ;ht.
Number of militia- ......«» U?3
LieuL-Colonel commanding chaiyed with misconduct- « *.....«. 233
ISLE OF WIGHT CK)UNTY.
Militia ordered to aid State authorities- ««» 223-4
JACK.
Property of Ralph C. Anderson, convicted by the court of Chesterfteld of an
attempt to poison Wm. Claiborne and wife; recommended (or morcy 30
JACKSON, CHRISTOPHKR 377
JACKSON, COL 00
544 IxNDEX.
JACKSON, CX)L. GEO« 289.444
JACKSON, EDWARD 469
JACKSON, CiEORGE.
To James Wood, Lieut.-Goveraor ; inforras him of a change of sentiment among
the insurgents 303-4
To the Governor ; informs him that there was no disposition to resist the excise
law- : 304
JACKSON, JOHN 468-9
JACKSON, Scout 469
JAMES, CAPT 39
JAMES, FRANCIS.
Riecomniendcd as agent 28,25
JAMES RIVER COMPANY.
Notice for meeting the first Monday in October; assessment of £10 per share to be
paid 312
JAMESON, JOHN.
Recommends Daniel Strother as agent 7
JANE, Ship 199
JAVAIN, Mr 24
JARVIS. SIR JOHN 137
JAY, Mr 137
JEFFERS, JOHN.
To the Governor ; offers services of Petereburg Light Horse to go to Smithfield 226
JEFFERSON, Mr.
Letter to Mr. Hammond 30
JEFFERSON, Mr 48, 450
JEFFERSON, THOS.
To Mr. Hammond, British Minister ; relating to the rights of belligerant nations
in the waters of the United States 492-4
JEFFRIES, AMBROSE.
Prays for remission of fine 149
JEFFRIES, JOHN, Capt 124
JEFFRIES, WM 378
JENKINS, ENSIGN 73, 299. 372, 379, 443, 448
JENKINS, JOHN 157
JERVIS, ADMIRAL 294
JERVIS, J.
To John Hamilton ; deuving charges of ill treatment of American vessels and sea-
men by him at Gaudaloupe 294-o
JOE.
Convicted of the murder of Wm. Bradley 192--3
JOHNSON ^ FOSTER 157
INDEX. 545
JOHNSON, BENJAMIN.
Recommends liichard Barbour as agent 17
JOHNSON, JOHN 85
JOHNSON, JAMES 196, 327, 380
JOHNSON, THaS., David Stuart, and Daniel Carroll. Federal Commissioners.
To the Governor; relating to the payment of last instalment due by Virginia for
Federal Buildings 22
Ask payment of Virginia donation for Public Buildings 196-7
JOHNSTON, GEORGE 169
JOHNSTON, JAMES 169
JOHNSTON, PHU..
lo the Governor; acknowledging receipt of commissions for officers of his regi-
ment 158
JOHNSTON, P. H 123
JOINS, JAMES.
To the Governor; relating to the conviction of Wm. John Thweatt in the city of
Richmond, for an offence committed in Dinwiddle 463-4
JONES' BRIGADE 343
JONES 271,342
JONES, CHARLES 187
JONES^ JOHN 85, 145, 390
To the Governor ; prays remission of fine • 142
Relating to damages on judgment against him as sheriff of Dinwiddle county 170
To the Governor ; prays remission of fine 288
Prays for remission of fine against Joseph Jones 479
JONES, JOSEPH 387
To the Governor; informing him that a company has been formed in Petersburg,
who desire to be designated as the Petersburg Troop of Horse 124
To the (iovemor; prays for remission of fine 145
To the Governor; represents Geo. Brown, convicted of horse stealing to be of
unsound mind 148
To the Lieut.-(Tk)vemor^ prays remission of fine 170
To the (iovemor; relating to the expenses of his brigade on the western expedi-
tion 439
Prays for remission of fine 480
JONES, Rev. Mr 480
JONES, ROBERT 415
JONES, THOMAS. 157, 379,381
JONES, WILL or THOS 140
JOURNAL OF PRIVY COUNCIL.
Called for 370
JUSTICES.
For Madison 227
69
546 INDEX.
KAMERA, Mr 424
KANAWHA COUNTY.
Number of militia.. 166
KEAN, JOHN 53
KELLY 305
KELLY, ENSIGN 380
KELLY, GEORGE 168
KELLY, JAMES 2jq
KELLY, Mr 366
KEIiK), British Deserter 314
KEMP, WM 160
KENNINGHAM 271
KENNON, RICHARD.
To the Governor ; recommends Thoe. Vaughan as agent 11
KEMP 271
KEMP, GEO 160
KENT, Contractor 59
KENT, JOSEPH 270
Recommended as paymaster 71
To the Lieut.-( tovernor ; applies for an advance as contractor for troops on South
West frontiers 418
KENT, Mr 337,409
KENTUCKY.
James Innes sent on a mission to, by the President 373-5
KEY, JOHN.
To the Lieut.-Govemor ; relating to the obtainment of a second deed for a tract of
land 10
KIDD, JOHN.
Not in commission 129
Recommended as inspector at Shepherd's warehouse 129
KIND, Mr 463
KING GEORGE.
Number of militia 163
KING, MILES.
To the Governor; fund for French emigrants exhausted 273
KING, WM.
Took the oath of fidelity in Washington county 397
INDEX. 647
KING & QUEEN COUNTY.
Justices of. 120,129
Number of militia 162
KING WILLIAM COUNTY.
Number of militia 166
Justices of. 176,327
KIRKPATRICK, ABRAHAM 251
KNOWLES, CAPT.
Shotted gun fired in a salute accidentally 38
KNOWLES, SIR CHARLES W 39,75-6
KNOX, IL, Secretary of War.
To the Governor; relative to the advance of money for services of the Viiiginia
militia a 19
To the Governor; relating to the fortification of Norfolk- 30
To the Governor; relating to mounting heavy cannon on the Fort at Norfolk 69
To the Governor ; transmitting copy of a law relative to fortifications of harbors
therein mentioned 80-1
To the Governor; Daniel Bedineer of Norfolk recommended as Superintendent of
construction of gun carriages lor use at that place 81
To the Governor ; relating to the spoliation committed at Gaudaloupe by the French
privateer Preus 113
To the Governor; informing him that Major Rivardi has been appointed to for-
tify Baltimore, Alexandria and Norfolk 87
Instructions to J. J. Ulrich Rivardi 92-6
To the Grovernor; relative to settling accounts of Virginia with the United States, 128
To the Governor; relating to certain indulgencies to the St. Domingo fleet proposed, 137-8
To the Governor; relating to act directing a detachment from the militia of the
United States 145
To the Governor; reply to his letters respecting ship Dunstable and restoration of
a British Brig captured within limits of the United States 198-9
To the Governor; relating to fortification at Norfolk and the British vessels Charles
and Delight 174
To the Governor; relating to the sum destined for the fortification of Norfolk 237
To the Governor; expressing the satisfaction of the President of the United States
at the arrest of ship Unicom at Smithfield 240
To the Governor ; relating to a vessel belonging to the British Consul taken pos-
session of by General Mathews... 27&
To Lieut-Ciovernor Wood; relating to arsenal or magazine of the United States
proposed to be established in Virginia 367
To the Governor; transmit!} thanks of House of Representatives of the United
States to the militia in actual service for the suppression of the late insur-
rection 392
KNOX, GENERAL 110,459
L
LACEY 306
LACEY, JAMES 286
LADY WASHINGTON, Schooner.. 139
LEE, FRANCIS LKmTFOOT.
Recommends James Pierce as agent • 8
LA MOYNES.. 401
548 INDEX.
LANCASTER COUNTY.
Number of militia 166
LAND OFFICE.
Additional clerks allowed 4%
LANE 169
LANE, Lieut-Colonel 322
LANES, Mr 14
LANGFORD, CAPT 155
LANGHAM, E.
To the Governor; sends account for proviHions furnished at Point of Fork 98
To the Governor; asks payment for provisiouK furnished at Point of Fork 147
To the Governor; relating to his account for the provisions for Point of Fork — 177, 27S-9
To James Wood ; relating to contract to furninh provisions at Point of Fork 320
To James Wood, Lieut.-Governor ; informs him that he will soon join the army in
charge of cartridges 359-60
To the Governor ; relating to his contract for supplies of provisions at the arsenal, 498-9
LANGHAM, ELIAS, C. M. S 340
LANGHAM, MAJOR E» 336
LANGHAM, MAJOR..« 317,369
LARELLE, JOSEPH 413,431,456
Apprehended and committed to prison 15
LARELLE, Mr 428
LARY, Mr 312
LARY, ALEX 213
LARTY, CAPT 224
LATHAM, JOHN 153
Master 155
LAWRENCE, JOHN i... 85-^
LAWS.
Cost of binding 128
LAWSON 160
LE COMPT, F. W. E 107
LE GRAND, PETER, Judge 32S
LEE, CAPT 185
LEE, CHARLES.
To the Governor ; recommends Alexander Smith as Flour Inspector for Alexan-
dria 68
LEE COUNTY.
Threatened b^ Cherokee Indians ^
Number of militia 1^
Charles Carter clerk of. 177
INDEX. 549
LEEDS, MANOR.
Relating to escheat of. 4,130-1
Collection of rent in 286
Relating to escheat of. 352
LEE, GOVERNOR 5, 35, 105, 128-9, 206-7, 211, 338, 342, 357, 362, 392-3, 499
To Capt. A. Lewis; appointing Capt. Neil and Ensign Cockrell to take command of
the men in the room of Capt. Crockett 217-18
To Samuel Coleman; instructions to keeper of Capitol as to his duties 230
To the Secretary of War; communicates attempt made at Smithfield to resist the
execution of the laws 233-4
To General Wood, LieuL-Governor ; relating to the fighting force of the insur-
gents 318
To (General Wood; thanks him and the council for their approbation 322-3
To the Lieut.-Goveruor; relating to the accommodation asked of the Bank of
Alexandria 325
To Col. Cocke; relating to insubordination in Surry county 330
To ; suggesting the beat methods of arousing the patriotic feelings of the
people of Surry 330-1
To C. Avery ; urging him to co-operate with General Bradby in restoring the patri-
otic feeling of the people of Surry 334
To Lieut.-Governor WockI ; relative to his march to suppress the whiskey insurrec-
tion 336
To General Wood; urging him to the discharge of the duties assigned to him by
the Constitution in the absence of the Governor 354
LEE, hp:nry.
Resolution that P^xecutive furnish all information relating to request by the Presi-
dent of the United States that General Lee would take command of the army
raised for suppression of whiskey insurrection 372
To the (Jovemor 377
LEE, MAJOR-GENERAL 204, 223-4
LEE, Mr 386
LEE, RICHARD.
Recommends Joseph Pierce as agent 8
LEE, RICHARD E 168
LEE, RICHARD E., Recorder.. 170
LEE, RICHARD HENRY.
Recommends James Pierce as agent 8
LEE, PHILIP.
Recommends James Pierce as agent 8
LEE, THOMAS 66
LEE, THOS., Jr.
Recommends Henry Dade Hooe as agent 17
To the Governor; relating to certain lands of the Commonwealth claimed by ten-
ants of the same 20
To the Governor; relating to staying sale of Bristow land 79
LEE, THOS. Ll'D.
And W. Alexander, to the Governor; recommend Enock Mason as agent..* 1
LECHt, JOHN, Lieutenant 61
LECJCfS, JOHN 144
LEIGH, J. S. H. C 4
LEKDER. Orphan boy 24
650 INDEX.
LEEKE, PAUL D 295
LENNOX, MAJOR, Marshal Kl
LENOIR, WM., S. S 4
LERTY, CAPT. JOHN 473
LESTER, JOHN 110,238
LETTER.
To the Executive; relating to the office of Ck)l .-Commandant of the county of
Buckingham 365
LEWIS, A 270
To the Governor; Lee county threatened by the Cherokeee 2
To the Governor ; relating tx) his company 27
To the Governor; enclosing letter of Col. Oocke, with the opinion of the latter
that the safety of the frontier depends on driving the Indians from the woods
between Cumberland and the Tennessee 3^3
To the Governor; relating to the inadequacy of his company to protect 150 miles
of frontier lK>-7
To the Governor; relating to the importance of Capt. Hawkins' company coming
to the relief of the troops guarding the frontier W-100
To the (iovernor; relating to the murder and capture of the family of Mr. Li^ng-
ston of Washington county 113-H
To the Governor ; giving particulars of the mischief done at the house of Mr. Liv-
ingston • 115
To the Governor; relating to the recapture of prisoners taken by the Indians in
Washington county 117
To the Governor; relating to number of troops under his command 135
To the Governor ; relating to his inability on account of his duties at Fort Lee to
take depositions concerning Col A. Campbeirs conduct 137
To the Governor ; forwarding resignation of Capt. Crockett 208
To the Governor; relating to the various companies under his command 263-^
To the Governor; suggestins; volunteers instead of drafts from the militia in this
repon for suppression of the whiskey insurrection 337-8
To the Governor ; relating to the time when the troops conmianded by him should
be discharged 409-10
^ To the Governor; informs him that he was on the way to Richmond to settle his
public accounts 440
To the Governor ; soliciting the appointment of Paymaster for the troops on the
frontiers in place of General Tate, expected to resign that position 481
To the Governor; enclosing statement of monies due him for the year 1793 482
LEWIS, ANDREW.
To the Governor; relating to his expedition from Fort Lee on the 19th of Feb-
ruary to explore the routes of Indians and ascertain their camping grounds 81-3
LEWIS, CAPT 14, 71, 118,133,139,380,390,460
LEWIS, COL. THOMAS 37
LEWIS, COL 130,281
LEWIS, FRANCIS 192
LEWIS, TH08 189,430
To the Governor; transmits a return of men for winter establishment at Bellvill,
and certificate of Spies at Point Pleasant 131
To the Governor; relating to dispute between Col. Clendenin and Lieut. Mann 190
To the Governor; relating to artillery company under his command 270
LEWIS, WARNER.
Recommends Peter B. Whiting as agent....: 7
UGON, JOHN 192
IXl^EX,
UG^JN, SETH we
LINT^AY — — ~«. . >-— - — — ..-^^^ .^. .. ,.^^^^ i">$
To the GoveriMr: inJonsis^ him Uoi the Nonptiiel fasaJ B&oonKi U>v^u\^ O^mit
UXDtiAY. MAJOR— -..35^ 3^
UXDe^AY, Mr ~ »K
UXDSAY. WILLIAM. CoUcctor.
To the ^jovenior; inlonnui^ him of the arming of the iships Chickmmanisa And
Sftllv. and jLD^:«ther. contruy to refuUtioos. in ChesoipeAke E^t~ S7
To the <jOTcmor : endaacs £ecter from Copeland ftirker-. •..^ IH
To the <jovenior: informs him of release of ship Ikmc •. !7^
To the Governor; resting to «ix gun« of the ship Isaac IS3
To the Governor; relating to veseel toaded with ammnnition designed for ship
fitting oat at Smithfield ^ ••.*«•• 21fi
To the <jOTemor : relating to schooner nnder Frmch colors cast on shc«« on Oftpe
Charks. ^ 357
To the riovemor; relating to the process against schooner Nonpariel ....... — «« ^5
To the <jrovemor : informing that the British Frigate Qoebec has arrived in Hamp-
ton Boads .^ S22
To the Governor ; informing him of the arrival of three British ships in Hamp-
ton Boadfr. ^ ^ ^ 439
UPSOOMB, AMBBOeiE- ^ 96
LIST OF COMPANY OF niTY-FOURTB BEGIMENT.
Wm. Vaogfaan, Gaptain, connected with woriL on Foil Ndson I6D
LITTLEPAGE, THOS- ^ S:?7
UTTLE, LIELT.-OOL. $22
UVIXG.STONE. Mr- 109, US, U5
UVINGST«JNE, Mre- 109, 114
LIVINGSTON, Mre. ELIZABETH, of Washington county.
Giving an account of her capture and detention by the Indians ....IU-12
LIVINGSTONE- :.. 12S
LITTLEJOHN, JOHN.
To the Governor; relating to claims for guards on the Potomack^ 339-1
LOGAN 160
LOGANS, GAPT 140
LOGWOOD, EDMUND 192
LONG, RICHARD 45I
LOVINGSTON, Mr 2W
LOVE. ALEXANDER 273
LOUDOUN a)UNTY.
Number of militia- 104
562 INDEX.
LOUISA a)UNTY.
Number of militia 164
LOVELL, ELIZABETH.
Asks for a new pension warrant 23
LOVING, WM 187
LOWE, RICHARD 377-8
LOWTHER, CAPT 179-81, 21M, 379, 443
LOWTHER, COL 290
IX)WTHER, J. WM.
To ; requesting him to post his company at Great Hocking 261-2
To Col. Comehus Bogard ; thinks it wrong to discharge the men who have served
as spies through the winter months .• 261
LOWTHER, MAJOR 73,95
LOWTHER, WM 28,260
To the Governor; relating to rangers in Harrison county 09-70
To GreneralJames Wood ; relating to present state of frontier.. 186
To Lieut-Governor Wood; relating to muster roll for six scouts 18*)
To the Governor; relating to stationing troops on the Ohio river 216-17
To the Lieut.-Govemor ; relating to the company of Capt. Bogard 372
To the Governor; reports the loyalty of the people of his county 298-9
To the Governor; informs him that he had discharged the scouts and rangers of
' his command on the Ist of February 443-4
To the Governor ; relating to docking John Jackson in his pay, and his discharge
from the service 468
LOWTHER, T. WM.
To the Governor; relating to money due tothe soouta. 151
LOWTHER, Scout 409
LOYALL, GEORGE 168
LOYALL, PAUL 168,170
LLOYD, JOHN 478
LUDINGTON, ACE 217
LUNATIC ASYLUM.
Funds for support of. 142
Funds of 214-15
Recommendations for diret^rs 361
LUNENBURG COUNTY.
Number of militia 165
LYLE, SAMUEL.
Security for John Bo wyer 105
LYNHAM, GEORGE 87
LYNE, WM.
Declined to act 129
LYNE. WM., Jr.
Not qualified 129
LYON, JAMES 147,408
LYNX, British ship 369
INDEX. 553
M
MABUY. ROBERT 387
McALEXAxNDER, ALEXANDER 187
Mc-CALLY, JOHN, Captain 444
McAULEY, ALEXANDER 85
Mc€AULEY 103
McCA^LEY^ Mr 138
MACAULEY, ALEXANDER 148
McCALLEY, JOHN 249
McCHORS, ROBERT 300
McCLANAHAN, JOHN 378
Mc<:LEERY', EDWARD 284
McCLEERY, COL. WM 290
McCJLEERY, WM.
To Lieut. -Grovernor Wood; relating to Indian prisoners taken by Lewis Morgan 443
To the Governor; relating to the distribution of ammunition 73-4
To the Governor; relating to the efforts of the insurgents to distorb the peace in
Randolph, Harrison and Ohio counties 279
To the Governor; relating to abstracts and muster rolls he desired to have sent to
him 464
McCLEERY, COL 96
McCLERRY, COL 262
McCXURG, TOL 70,80
MK;LUNG,Mr 452
McCOLUK^K, CAPT. JOHN 18-19
Incursion into Indian country 7
McC( )LIX)CH, JOHN.
To the Governor; arrest of Lieut. Biggs for trial by court-martial 28
Mc€f)LU)CK, CAPT 73, 180,217
McCOLI/X^K, JOHN.
To the Governor; relating to matters connected with his company 79-80
To the Governor ; relating to Indian murders on the frontier 179
McCONNEL, ALEXANDER 107-8,437
McCRAW, JAMES.
Appointed escheator for Halifax county 88
To the Governor ; relating to the commission of James DeJamette as a justice of
the peace 194
To James Wood, Lieut.-Govemor ; resigns as escheator of Halifax 368
McC^RAW, Mr 389,399
70
554 INDEX.
McCREEDlE, GEORGE 36
McCRERY 169
McCULLOCK, OAIT 182,299,372,879
To the Governor; coniplainB that the finding of the court-martial in his case was
malicious 301-2
To the Governor; relating to mischief done by Indians on our frontier 324
To James Wood, Lieut.-Ciovernor : relating to Indian troubles on our frontiers 363-4
To the Governor; informs him that the Indians killed two men and wounded
another on our frontier 418
To the Governor; states that he had sent pay abstract and muster rolls. 452
McC^LELLAND, LIEUT 272
McDARMANI), DANIEL 436
McDowell.
Security for John Bowyer 105
McIX)WELL, Judge 450
McGAVOCK, JAMES 430
To the Governor; relating to lead due to commonwealth by Moses Austin 412-13
McCiAVOCK, LIEUT 83,263
McKEE, ROBERT 285
McKEE, WM.
To the Governor; solicits arms for company of Captain Caruthers 501-2
McKlNLEY, WM.
To the Governor ; resigning bis commission as Justice of Peace for Ohio county 90
Mcpherson, daniel leo
Mcpherson, hugh leo
McRAE, ARCHIBALD 328
MACE USED BY HOUSE OF DELEGATE^.
Resolution for sale of 371
Sold by order of same 391
MACHIE, ANDREW 133
MACHIE, ANDRES 497
MACHIN, Mr 400
MADDOX, JOHN 290. 417
MADISON COUNTY.
Number of militia 166
Justices and sheriff qualify 227
MADISON, J.
To the Governor; requests order for £11 for Lunatic Asylum at Williamsburg 142
To the Governor; relating to order of directors of Williamsburg Hospital 105
MADISON, THOS.
To the (Governor; recommends Joseph Kent as paymaster 71
MAGILL, ARCHIBALD seO
MAHER, LAWRENCE 456
INDEX. 565
MALCOMB, CAPT T 219
MANCHESTER.
Disturbancefl threatened in 34
Guard established 35
Small-pox in 35
Regulations concerning small-pox 35-H
I >i.sturbance relating to 8mall-pox 40
Chesterfield court orders guanl in " 42
Disturbances in 57
MANN, CAIT 131
MANN, LIET'T 131
MANN, MOSES.
Tothe(TOvernor , 37
To the Governor; relating to the establishment of two stations on the Ohio and
Kanawha 130
To the Governor; refuses to obey the orders of Captain Clendenin 188
MARABLE, BENJA.MIN 4(57
MARCHAND, Mr 15
MARINE INSURANCE.
Ixjtterof William F. .\8t relating to 190
MARKHAM, BERNARD 36,42-3
MARKHAM, (iEOR(JE 500
MARKH.\M, VINCENT 192
MORREL, SAMTEI - 484
MAR8IK)N, JA.Mt>J T 85-6
MARSH 160
MARSH, SA.MUEL.
To the Governor; solicitn appointment as notary public for Norfolk 160
MARSHALI 60
MARSHALL, BRKrADIER 203,287
MARSHALL, BRKiADIER-GENERAL 234
MARSHALL, GENERAL 265
Opinion relating to the purchase and sale of lands for arrears of taxes and duties, 347
Opinion relative to fines and penalties under the militia law 347-8
MARSHALL, J.
To James Wood, Lieut.-Governor ; applies for arms for several companies of Rich-
mond militia 120
To the (lovernor ; recommending shelter for the artillery 148
To the (Jovemor; relating to the arreet of the ship Unicom 228-9
To the Governor; report of circumstances attending arrest of ship Unicom 234-5
To the Governor ; relating to certain articles required by the Capt. of artillery of
Richmond 309
Opinion that the commission of F^lisha White, sheriff of Hanover, is forfeited for
failure to qualify in time 383-4
Opinion as to wile of Craig's land 403-4
To the Ctovemor; relating to the contest between the Commonwealth and Wm.
Fairfax 446
656 INDEX.
MARSHAL!^ JOHN 4ol
Attorney for S. B. Cunningham 10*2
MARTIN'S BRIGADE 343
MARTIN, GENERAL.. 430-1
MARTIN, JOS 249
MARTIN, Mr 216
MARTIN, THOS. C, J. P.
Acting 129
MARTIN, WM~ 151,179-80
MARNTK, JOHN- 437
MARYI^VND.
Legislature of, refuses tu pass a law to j»ell the shares of delinqaents in the Poto-
mac company- , 125
MASON, E,
To the Cfovemor ; solicits arms- 197
MASON, ENOCK 1
Solicits agency ^ 8
Recommended as agent 9
MAS(JN, GEORGE 450
MASON, JOHN 415
MASON, Mr 123
MASSENBURG, JOHN 415
MASSENBURG, WM 415
MASSEY 271
MASTERTON, DAVID- 42J>
MATHEWS Cr>UNTY.
Number of militia. 165
Thos. Tabb, sheriff of. 184
Revenue tax in 1S4
Justices of. 4*52,467
MATTHEWS, BRIGADIER-GENER.VL 220
MATTHEWS, COL. THOS-- 107
MATTHEWS, GENTIRAL. 97, lOH, 276
MATTHEWS, THaS 108. 100
To the Governor; informing him of vesselt^ loading and sailing before the official
notice of embargo reached him 9^?*
To the Governor; relating t«» a boat belonging to the British Consul aboat to sail
to New York, stopped and taken posKession of by General Matthews- IU5-4
To the Governor; relative to the restoration of a vet^sel improperly captured by
Admiral Vanstable *. J, 1(16-7
To G. K. Taylor: revenue cutter .sent to his aid 224
To the < fovemor; relating to two vesseL* arrived in the port of Norfolk so^)ecte«i
to be privateers 25*»-7
To the <.rovemor: relating to the tn^atment of Mr. Hunter ami himself by the
officers of the schooner Nonpariel - 274-5
INDEX. 557
To the Liieixt-^!k)^^mor ; relaliiBfe to mio^Y'eixieiit of troofK trom VirgiQia tx> sa^ppr^^
the whigfoqr inwif net'tiiiDn ^t >?
To lieirt.-* k>vi*rTior Woo^i ; npfcrtin^ to d«taeltZE»eitt oi eaTmlnr mad infimtrr swit to
Fort rumberiAEui - T. .' 3»IS
To the fkHremi}r : F«s$pcctiBc the adsLfi^oa of two »hip« of war into the barhor of
Norf;:>tk- ^ — .1. ^ ^ -lA^
To John Hamiltoii ; T^§aBmg pefnkfisiea to the Ljnx to deliver supplietf to the
Thetis- — ~ «..*. 421
MATHEW.S TUfJ^^ R ♦> 2iS
MATTHEWS. WM. P.
To the < k>Tenior ; relating to a Tewel sappoeed to be preparing for prtTateenon^ — 74
>L\TnAS, FREDERHTK- :»7
MAUGER l(r»
MAUXDE, 31r S:4
!kL\rRY, Mr- 105
MAY, JOHX- 450
5IAY0, JOHN 25S
Solicits military appointment 171-2
MAYO, TH4JS 183
MAYa WM U>2
To Col. John Steel; remonstrance a^inst the pardon of Paul 192
MAYO, WM. JA3IES.
To the Governor; solicits commission of ensign in the militia ISO
MEADE 342
ME.\DE, BRIGADIER 203
MEADE'S BRIGADE- 343
MEADE, DAVID.
To the ; relating to the capture of schooner Sira of Baltimore, by the
British ship Thetis, and taking therefrom Samuel Tull and three others ". 4Sr>
MEADE, Mr 374,400
MECKLENBURG.
Number of militia ia% l(i7
MEGARY, HENRY 4150
MEGARY, TH()S 4(W
MERCER, ROBERT.
Attorney for commonwealth 144
MEIFRIEN,Mr 14
MEMORANDUM.
Of distances travelled by Richard Young conveying notices of embargo to various
county officers 122-3
MEMORIAL.
Of A. Bledsoe, George Wilcox, Abraham Fulkerson, John V. Cook and James Ful-
kerson to the Governor; relating to murders petpctrated by Indians in WanhingtoD
and I>ee counties 1()8"9
558 ixoEX.
NERI WETHER, T.
SolietUf mtgenfy ~ ~- — -.-.^— >
To the Ocnrernor; tend* bood m colkctor of Iazm ^
NEBRIT, RICIfARfi,
And fAhf^ zrtlaum at iV/int opf Fork, asking ratiom 1^ their wtTes. ~ i^
JfERTOX, RICHARD ^ ^
MIDDLESEX AND EK«EX COUNTIES.
Xmnberaf cuHitia- ~ 1^
f»
3nFFIJX. GOVERNOR, of FennajlT^ia. 15. 355,4^5
To the ^»o%'€-mor; rts^^nhn^m for Joseph l^arflle 4Ii^I4
To Jaroes Wood, IJeot.-Ooremor ; infornw bim that Wm. I.ioagIa« of Peiersbiiig,
Va,, ha#» been appointed aisent to receive Jo^ph Larelle- 431
To the Governor; inforriri« him that he ha» appointed Lawrence Maher in place of
Wm. Drm^daM. derlined. to receive •loneph Larelle. 456
Ackm/wiedg€« receipt of re^'iaed lawA of Virginia- - 502
MILBURX, DAVH>. SerjeeanU 399
MILITIA.
Aoo>anti§ with United .States.. 19
In Greenbrier and Kanawha-. 33
In Washington ronnty- 50
In FredericfcRlforg- GO
Artillery in Norfolk- 63
Regolationi! for officen 67
Muifter rolls for secretary of war tJ?
Offi^-ere of Monongalia- 68
Additional regiments formed 78-9
Fredericksbarg artillery, armii for 110
Of Richmond- 120-1
Of Frederickabui^- 121
Troopaof Horae in PetereboTg- 134
Aid in enforcing embargo 125-6
In fienrice on Ohio and Kanawha- 130
Jamea A. Bradby, relating to hia brigade 140-1
Of Clierterfield, armed- 145
Called intofservice by United States 145-6
Pay and ration in U'S. Hervioe- 146
Light infantry company in Caroline : 149
Artillery company at Peterebnrg 149
C4>mmiflBionR solid till 151, 158, 155. 156, 171,175
(yf Flavanna 159
Employed on Fort Norfolk 160
Statement of number of Virginia 161-7
Roll of company at Dumfries- 168-9
Troopof Horse in Frederick county 171
In service on the Ohio 181-2
Officers of Amherst county- 187
In service on Kanawha 188-9
Number of men in brigades called out 191
Officers of Pittsylvania 196
General orden* to 202-5
Of Bedford countj 205-6
Company in Williamsburg 210
Post on Ohio river- 216
Powder for, on Kanawha. 217
Additional force called out by President United States- 218
Richmond Artillery company 221
Sent from Richmond to Smith field 225
Service at Smithfield 228-9
iiovemoi I-«e, relating to misconduct of commander of 233
Service in seizing privateer at Smithfield- 234-5
CoPt of transporting to Smithfield 238
INDEX. 559
Light infantry company at Yorktown 268-4
In service at Tygart valley and Buchannon river 260-1
Expenses of Capt. Weieiger's company at Smitbfield 264-6
Roll of artillery company in Gloucester county 270-1
Arthur Campbell's opinion of laws relating to 271-2
Arrest of Lieutenant-Colonel Wells of Isle of Wight 276-7
Court-martial orderedat Williamsburg 278
Muster rolls to be prepared for United States War Department 292
Estimate of march to Pennsylvania 292-3
Of Surry county opposed to serving in Pennsylvania 306-9
Muster of Morgan's brigade at Winchester 297
Equipment of llichmond artillery 309
Organization of Gen. Guerrant's brijrade 312
Organization of (fen. Blackwell's brigade 312
Draft opposed in Surry 314-16
Dark's brigade assembles at Wincha^iter 315-16
Expenses of Eighth brigade on expedition to Winchester 332-3
Opposition to draft in western counties 337
Ivetter of Thos. Mathews relating to force at Winchester 343-4
Complimentary resolution of (Jeneral Assembly in regard to 368
Claims for services in 378-83
Complimentary resolutions of Congress relating to 391-2
On southwestern frontiers discharged 409-10
Light infantry company formed in Rockbridge 501
MILLER 160
MILLER, CAPT 384
MILI> 160
MILLS, LIEUTENANT 379
MILLS, WM 463
MILSTEAI), WM 66
MINGO, Slave.
Condemned to be hanged 166
MINOR, DABNEY.
To the Lieut-Governor ; relating to preventing leaks at Capitol 249-60
MINOR, JOHN, Jr.
To the Governor; informs him that Mr. Brooke has gone to Shenandoah, Fred-
erick and Fauquier counties to attend coroner's inquest 37
MINOR, Mr 123,212
MINOR, THas 123
MITCHELL, WM., late sheriff of Patrick.
Prays for remission of fine 408
MITCHELL, THOS 249
MITCHELL, ALEXANDER.
To ; relating to a scout on Licking Creek 299-300
MITCHELL, JACK 176
MITCHELL, ROBERT.
To the Governor; relating to impreesment of sloop Molley 226
To James Wood, Lieut.-('iovernor ; small-pox rumor of prevalence unfounded 369
MOLI/)Y, THOS 328
StKJ INDEX.
MONriNfJALIA CT)UNTY.
Number of militia^ 165
MONROE, COL. 453
MONROE, JAMES 211
MONTGOMERY, A~ 402-3
MONTGOMERY COUNTY.
Number of militia- 165-6
MONT(K)MERY. HENRY 399
MOORE, CAPT. JOHN. 125
MOORE, CATC).
To the Governor ; prays rem isBion of damages 463
MOORE, CAPT. JOHN ' 406
MOORE, LEWIS , 478
MOORE, Mr 206
MOORE, WM 293
MORGAN, Aid-de-camp 357
MORGAN, DANIEL.
To the Governor: informing that the men do not turn out ae hoped for for sup-
pressing the whiskey insurrection-. 297
To the Governor; relating to General Darke's brigade 316
JIORGAN, DANIEL S 466
MORGAN, EN8IGN 299
M()RGAN, HAYNES.
Recommends Peter Barksdale as agent 18
MOR(iAN, GENERAL 298,316,318,342,344
MORGAN, LIEUTENANT 372,464
MORGAN, LEVI, Hlnsign 379
MORGAN, LEWIS 443
MORGAN, MAJOR-GENERAL 322,354
MORGAN, Mr., Adjutant-General 238
MORifAN, SP:RGEANT LEROY 301
MORGAN, SIMON 277
To the Generals of division ; relating to general orders of the Commandei^in-Chief
of the militia 191
To the Governor; asking the appointment of John Stuart as his deputy, if one is
needed 274
MORGAN, Scout 469
MORRIS 37
MORRIS BROTHERS.
Killed near Bellville 180
INDEX. 561
MORRIS, CAPT 395, 398
MORRIS, CAPT. JOHN 406,340
MORRIS, JOHN 282,305
To the Governor; asking pay for his company for year 1792 366
MORRIS, Mr 305
MORRIS, WM ; 284, 390, 398
To the Governor; relating to a complaint of Allen Pryor against him for breaking
open a letter 385-6
To the Governor; relating to rations furnished Capt. Hugh Carperton's company, 408-9
MORTIMORE 160
MORTIMER, CHAS 144, 339
MORTIMER, Dr 264, 483
MORTON, JERRY 208
MORTON, JOHN 451
MOSBY. JOS 192
MOSBY, L 192
MOSBY, L., Jr 192
MOSEBY, WM 192
MOSELEY, ALEXANDER, C. N. B 168,170
Call for money lent for relief of French emigrants 202
MOSELEY, EDWARD 42-3
MOSELEY, WILL 192
MOSS, WRAY 423
MOSES.
Charged with murder of Wm. Bradley, acquitted 192-3
MOUNTJOY 68
MULENBURG, FREDERICK AUGUSTUS.
Speaker House of Representatives^ 84
MULLENS, DAVID.
To the Governor; complains of the court of Goochland 147
MURRAY, ADMIRAL 457,475,486,496,498
MURRY; REAR ADMIRAL.. 472-3, 490
MURRY, THOS.
Condemned to be hanged 133
Petition of the venire for his pardon 139
MUSCHETT 169
MUSE, LAWRENCE.
Solicits agency 18
Recommended as agent 25
MYERS, MOSES, French Agent 77
71
562 INDEX.
isr
NANSKMOND.
Number of militia 165
NASH, THOMAS 405
NASH, JOHN 405
NED, Negro man slave.
Si^ntenced to be hung 208
NEIL, CAPT 263
NEIL, WILLIAM 380
NELSON, J 18
NEI^ON, THOS 18.327
To the Oovernor; solicite arms for his company 155-6
Of Yorktown 2W
To the Governor ; relating to his company 253
NELSON, THOS., Jr.
To General Wood ; relating to Rank of Lieutenant-Colonel Little of Fair&x, and
Lieutenant-Colonel Ijine of l^oudoun 322
NELSON, MAJOR THOS 357
NELSON, WILLIAM.
To the (lovenior; intercedes for pardon of John Vaiden 310
NCTHERLAND, JOHN, Jr 192
NEUTRALITY.
Opinion of Attorney-Cieneral relating to vioUtion of 10
H. Knox, Secretary* of War relating to 30
Threatcnetl violation of. 106, i:i3-5
Violated by French ship of war 153
Violated by English Frigate 286
Violate<l by Engli.^h Frigate bringing French prize into Norfolk 338-l>
Letter of F!dmund Randolph relating to British violation of 351-2
Ix^tter of W. Wilson regarding 49U
Letter of Edmund Randolph in regard to 401-2
Letter from Thos. JefTerson to British minister regarding 492-4
A bri^ntine of Kki tons about to go to sea in violation of the embargo, taken pos-
session of by John Cropper — 125-6
NEVENSON, Mr. JOHN 2
NEVILL, GENERAI 251
NEW 271
NEWELL 460
NEWSUM, WILLIAM 483
NEWTON, (01 12, 182, 18^,223
nt:wton, col. thos m
NEWTON, Mr 42t»
TVitin 318S
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T< lilt *.-»«nT«»ar Trwrmr \* TaMsn^ a: «l jmi^iery mnoiHEn^ — .^ fe^
Tt tn^ tTOvmuir FemniL' in ' siotsec. .^m. &nc iron liv ^ivmiPq^ .^
Ti -Qtt Mr>Tv^TBor ofiEtTTar mstnistuai^ as t<i mnsMCb^ lor lbs utiiisii*- <'
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Tc .idmt*^ Vi*c 1j«i: "•^HTPciiMir Tyiamm: i* Te!miiiiiM!&daiirm> for al«ik«nnw <at
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Tc- tiHr •T,.veni*^ r^mtae: i* ex tsinrfc- TPit-rnt-c. i« i*€ at i>ir rsnKss i^
Tl' *.jKpL ^oin. '. i«iKr. ftusuurriii m* prfiiiii«t'ti uoic. thc^ciu^ tcshu }>wii4 . . 1^*>?
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Tf' JuiHff Vo*«c- Liem -•governor : Tvitfniic tr- muvmaxioi: o: frrfir fmir. ''^«>t
Indiflh !._ ^.M
Tt- ibt- •wavcTDor rebainr ic Hh- jEmvMi is jicir; of Xoxfolt: of ^nhooimii^ IRichvnoM^
iroiL .lanijus;. ouc Ad^^iint' fn>iL *^ Tiiamss 3m
Tf- titf- *:fi'V*fniur . rexaiinr ii •!. warkbooive |irr^io-«c u- >k- hnih iVnr Fron»^>j iiMiB^s^pi^s.. i^
Tt* Ibe •.TOv»-Tnfr reiatiiir it- |lr^»riaiall^ for ardlienr conxnany ai Fon N*»b«oik ^*^
Tc» zitt 'nti-^jnur . reiiciiix: u Tht ■rtilierT doinr dtcr ax Fon Norfolk .^1
iSe^snn^ u tnysR o: ' MpL AjnFwartx. for violmjozi cd qosimiithic- laws J^**»
Tt- JmnHft Vt*(Ki I-ieui.-*jcrv-emar. rebttinr u> the infertioiis lewr |«re«iiiUi|f: in
BtfatininRr- .^%f^ 40
Tt. Li«n-«Ti»\>2Tiur .liinM* Vutid : n^atiiic !(• woni ooi anns fiant to hm J^;^
To LKfni.-«jrt»v«i#ur Jamee Vck»c . reptirfc- arriml of sevcoml v««*pk at fvwt of Nor-
folk ,^S
Tcf Mr < «*2r. ^'lne-Clll»ui, F. IL ; cffniarninp a complaiDi of Fftmch ^intsHeQ* to flie
Jisecratorr of Suttt^ ^ ,^^4^
To liHr Laent -* Ttr\'enior : n^^inc u» gnaniiitiiie ~ JtM
ToiMiii€» WfK»d. T>^iHHii£ iL> exjienre erf kiok^oa; boat- ^S i^
To Jaiw^ WckkL, Lied.'' *4.»v«nKir : infaimiii^ him that Hrit»h «hi]t!: I.ynx a«i^
CksvpmiTh ur^ hi HMmjnoii Ilaads^ ' :W<^
To Janice Wood. LJeiit-«jrciTroiMir: o|iiiiiaii that tlK'lookHWt hoal may be* dw^ohat^pNi^ S>»
To tixr <joTerDor : infomic him tiial a Trtatdtt privtaeer bad od)««nI MicIsM'T) ii«k%
and va^ carnixkf thou off- ~ x Jfc^ ,S
To the Gt^v^fTDor : arikini; lor a snbataieni ffoard a? a xneanji of k«i«|iji^ lb<' pe««v b<^
ta«ai the Euelisdi and French- — 4i^1
To thcr < k^r^^roor ; relaUxiE u* Ilavid Bailimuuft, an Amenoaa «itiaMi, h«i|«^NiN»<^ o«^
board the Lrnx Brititih iihip of war ^ *.-^ ^.*,. ,.,.,>x>xx* 4^*5^
To Jamet Wood, LieoL-GorenKir : rEtUtiiii: tc tbe opinion of Mr, Oii«ii|>b<4V. .\lt>or^
iMfr-4 central at Vir^iiiia. ait to an impTHisied Amerkian r9t«aMi....x.. ,.».. 4i^7
To JanH9F Wood, LMsaL-Govemar: informing him that Mr. 1 Archie iK» rMhiy tvt W
deDr^rred on the re(|iiifixtion of the iTOvemor of IVniunrlTMiia >...,,. 4^
To John Uamih/jD : inScinniiig him that his pom^er^ ax^p vt>!$4Tk4)od to vnarinorR of
the merchaDt ewrioe ...., 43S ^
To John Hamilton ; relating to an ootrapp committM in th^ oily of XoHotk by
officerF and auanaen of the British Aip Theiis - >\4.^ 40
To the «>r,T€mor : reUiing to American dtiams detained on board the H«iolttti<Nn»
British ^hip of war ^ .....»x.n 4^
To the «k>Temor; rekcdng to tvo Britieh ships supposed to be ««iiitionar>^ ...,.v.,. 4^^
564 INDEX
To the Governor; informing him of the arrival of a ship loaded with French
negroee from Antigua, not permitted to land, but proceeded to North Carolina... 475
To John Hamilton ; refers him for satisfaction to the officer who stopped the boat, 476
To the Governor ; informs him of his inability to hire a suitable boat for the quar-
antine service 483
To the Governor; relating to revocation of instructions 485
To the Governor ; desiring to know if the existing proclamation extends to the
Bahama Islands 503-4
To Gilbert Robertson ,' relating to vessel Prince William Henry 604
NICHOLS leo
NICHOLSON m
NICHOLSON, Mr 226,314,330
NICHOLSON, THOS ; 100
NICHOLSON, WM 307
NIVISON leo
NOEL m
NOEL, FREDERICK - 120
NONPARIEL, Ship.
Arrived in port of Norfolk in distress; suspected to be a privateer 257
French schooner 274
NORFOLK BOROUGH.
Number of militia. 104
Riot in 12
NORFOLK.
Artillery company in 81
Artillery in 38
British ship at 39
Artillery company 63
Fortification of. 09,80-1,87,184-6
Letter from engineer in charge of fortification 91-2
Number of cannon at * 104
Enforcement of embargo at 103-4
Cannon and soldiers for fortification at : 138
Expenditures for fortifications 157-8
Recommendations for Alderman 167-8
General Knox, relating to building u frigate at 174
Fortification of Fort Nelson and Crany Island 173
Work on the forts at 175
Riot at 170
Work on forts 183
Number of laborers employed at forts near 200 1
Progress of work on forts 212-13
Progress of forts 221-2
Amount appropriated by United States for forts at 237
Artillery company on guard at forts 305
Hospital for seamen 392-3
Danger of conflict between English and French at 416
Outrage in, by English sailors 436-42
Arrival there of negroes from Antigua 475
Federal troops to be removed from "forts 502
NORFOLK COUNTY.
Number of militia — 161, 166
NORTH CAROLINA.
Resolutions of, relating to suability of slates 3
iKjmx. 56B
i>i'iiiiiber of miltTia* ■ Ifv^
SOETHTMBEliLANI • (^hI:ktY.
^iuniber of miiiiii^ Itw
ffo
5<*!rc»x, mt- ^
5limil«ft of niiiitiiu. 164
3rr&.Ti3^'. .loHN J«I9
5TKJi;Aliy. JOHN\- 192
oxXiK^Ei: lap
ludamf' ocjiectef] lf»
Isimiiier ul miiitui 161
ludiBDf {iiitni^(t» ill S24
?wimii*t5T of miiitiii ~ 161
1«LI*. JAlff>:. uf Aliieniark- i/ouutv.
fSoiiuitf tin^ sjijiomtiiHan u7 « coniniMBiazi fen- iht Tftccirdaticin (if a d«ftd destroyed
by tbtvuBwy - ~ 10
C^gectioiih ti> ulM^rinptUe tail- to mj^irem the wliiflkey infiinTectirm SOT-^
frtJTQ: ^ 1«J»
OUVIEE ^ ^... ^ 271
OUTEK. BE5:JAM15, ;It.
Keaummeiided ah afRiiii « 16
OUVEIL 1»AVII» _ 144
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(•ia#£RS. GcMnJ ^ ^ M^
LiemcoiHifi'^ •'.il'QHil Wtilk iff llie tventr-^unth ngnxnflDt jcn«!<Qied hv order <it the
conmiftuditT iu-c^ucsf ^ -*.,-. 27^-7
B«la23iir to Hmt ni{n-«mfaite of 12ie joa&jr in IVmuirKaauAr ^ i^S4 -7
ORI*ElS?!% I«iiiurij — ■ . . ,^,^^„^.^ — — ,.,— — -..^,...w,^*» -v^. j)^-9»
B<iqiiirmf u MxxAd dcnAciuneni ctf nulitiB fipom tkif oomxDcatvwkhli ^ 21^
OBDNA3ff/E.
ilutJlcTiT reLuzB c^ al PmhI of Forilc ■ -^.,^^,,»,^, ,««^...,^.^,«..,,v««v«^ 4«^
OSTER,1It- French OuobbI 1;^ 71,76, Syi5-*,;<^«^
To tike <>>ir€n<jr; n^jEdii^ to li>e prian soq^ fcv by tlie t\)3K\c>^ i;!^
To lb« * vcA-^nwr ; owocdaiiif </ vioiaxioii of tmaxr isi trinMlshi|« aim! <v»imvi«iv>^
IxiM^r^tfH FnAoe jiAd L lutad dUSee br fliup TMp»dK)ff>^ ;2:^
To lieBL-^jorcrDor Wowl: rdbUB*: to the liohitinn of thti Imm^ of ncNMmJity bT
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INDEX. 567
To the Governor ; relating to the peace of Manchester, asking whether Militia shall
be called out 34
To Lieut.-Governor Wood; militia in readiness to enforce embargo at Bermuda
Hundred 97-8
PATTERSON, DAVID, L. C. C.
To the Governor ; relating to calling out a guard to prevent an infraction of peace
in the town of Manchester 57-8
To the Governor; relating to interview with Mr. Hayes during the small-pox con-
troversy 57-8
PATTESON, JAMES 36
PATTON, ROBERT 144
PATTON, WM.
To the Governor; promising to recommend a tit person for agent in the Pendleton
brigade district 119
To the Governor; states causes of delay in entering on duties as agent 217
Solicits agency 8
PAVOT, A 497
PAUL.
Petition for pardon 191-2
PAY ABSTRACT.
For scouts 469
PAYNE 160
PAYNE, WM 270
PRACHEY, COLONEL WM 339, 350
PEGRAM, GEORGE.
Prays remission of fine 290
PEAKE, JOHN 377
PRAKE, W. F.
To the Governor; relating to claims for land for services in the late war 171
PEARCE.
Illinois commissioner 54
PEARY, G 285
PECK, SAMUEL 126
PEG.
Negro woman condemned to death in county court of Louisa. 9
PEGRAM, BAKER.
Prays remission of fine 290
PENDLETON COUNTY.
Number of militia 164
PENDLETON, EDMUND.
To the Governor; preferring the Bowling Green at which to hold Court of appeals.. 62
To the Governor; asks his certificate that Messrs. Chapman and Broadders are jus-
tices of Caroline county 419
PENDLETON, J., Auditor 103,170,361,385
To the Governor; fleeing from small-pox 16
568 INDEX.
To the Governor ; ioformiog him thai the Common wealth 'it execntionfl onder the
Acta of 1793, will soon be ready to go out. 61
To the Governor; relating to judgment of Cunningham & Co.; asks instructions as
to appeal- 10O-2
To the Governor; pravs for remiseion of a fine erroneously imposed on Samuel
Clayton, sheriflf of Culpeper 118
To James Wood, Lieut.-Govemor ; relating to the law regulating the sale of prop-
erty purchased by the brigade district agents.. 126-7
To the Lieut.-Grovemor ; relative to judgment against David Ward, sherifif of Rue-
sell county l.il
To John Dawson ; relating to claims of certain agents to ten per cent. commiBsion, 197
To William Patton; relating to executions 227
To James Wood, Lieut.-Govemor ; relating to enclose«l letter from William Daviee,
agent 363
Certificate of the merit of Temple Elliott as a collector of public money 464
To the Governor ; suspects fraud in sales under certain executions- 401
To the Lieut.-Govemor ; relating to the claims of the State on the General Govern-
ment for defence of the frontiers 427
PENDLETON, JAMES.
Declined to act 129
PENDLETON, Mr 116,460,500
PENDLETON, PHILIP, J. P.
Acting 129
PENN, GEO., Colonel Commandant- 249
PENN, Mr 386
PENNOCK 160
PENNOCK, Mr 459
PENNOCK, WM., Naval Agent.
To the Grovemor ; suggesting Goeport as a proper place to set up the frigate propoeed
to be built in Virgmia 276
PENNSYLVANIA INSURRECTION.
Governor I^ee's proclamation relating to 265-6
Disturbances in Morgantown 267-8
State of affairs at Morgantown 279
Edward Carrington's opinion relating to operations of militia 287-8
Estimate of march of militia for suppressing 292-3
Governor Lee's account of. 318
Goverlior Lee's general orders to troops- 355-7
Governor Lee's forces at Martinsburg- ^ 336
Commands of Generals Darke and Morgan take the field 342
Letters relating to conduct of troops. 430-1
PERKINS. WM 344,365
PERRIN 271
PETERSBURG.
Troop of Horse formed in 124
Artillery company 149
Quarantine against small-pox 71-2
Light-Horse volunteer service for Smithfield 226
PETERS, Mr 395
PETITION.
Of the jury which tried John Ford in the court of Prince Eklward for the murder
of Joseph Rowton «... 91
INDEX. 569
For pardon of I-^wis and Armstead, condemned to be hung by a court for King
William county 176
To the Governor; for additional troops to be posted on the frontier of Randolph
county 262
PETTIT, Dr /. 401
PETTY, DUDLEY 65
PEYTON, CAPT 336,369
PEYTON, Mr 167, 389, 399
PHELPS, THCXS 496
PHILIPS, WM 386
PHILLIPSON, REUBEN 6:i
PICKERING, TIMOTHY.
To the Governor; informing him that the Jumeaux, or the Twins, armed and
equipped as a cruizer has escaped from Delaware contrary to our neutrality laws, 417-18
PICKETT, MARTIN 412
PICKETT, WM.
To the Governor; memorial relating to his liability as sheriff of Fauquier 410-12
PIERCE. jaSEPH 8
PINDALE, Scout 469
PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY.
Number of militia 164, 167
Justices of. 196
Recommendation of militia officers. 196
PLATE.
Devised by John Tucker, captured by French privateer 39
POINDEXTER JOHN, Jr., AND OTHERS.
Petition for pardon of negro woman Peg 9
POLLARD, Mr 353
POLLARD, ROBT 18,129,327
POLLARD, ROBERT, C. C 120, 312
POLLARD, ROBERT, J. P 176
POLLARD, WM., C. H. C 384
POLLY AND DAVY, negro slaves.
Condemned to death and sentenced to be hanged 326
POMPHEY, JOHN 327
POPE, SIMON 433,435
POPE, EIJZABETH 433
PORTER, JOHN 377
PORTSMOUTH.
People of, charged with refusing water to British seamen 317
72
670 INDEX.
K^RTEKFIELD, ROBERT.
BolidtM agency 25
KiKEY, BENJAMIN- 65
POTOMACK COMPANY.
AmeMHwent of £12 Bteriiog on each ebare to be paid- 313
fH/TTER. GEORGE- 85
HiWHATAN COUNTY.
JoMtices of. 192
POWHATAN AND CUMBERLAND.
Nnniber of militia- 162
POWELL, CHARLES- 192
mWELL. 68
POWELL, EDMUND- 157
I-OWELL, LEVIN.
To the Governor ; accepting the appointment of agent and sending bond for same, 02
POWER.
Conferred on Ciovemor to remit damages and fines incurred by sheriffs an<l col-
lectors in certain cases 414-15
POYTHRI^XS. Mr 63
PRENTI8, .KJHEPH 354
To ihe (iovemor ; repreffents George Brown, convicted of horse-stealing, to be of
unbound mind 148
PRENTI8, WM., Mayor of Petersburg.
To the Governor ; relative to quarantine measures adopted to protect Petersburg
against small-pox 71-2
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
To General Ixje; on turning over the anny to his command before returning: to the
the seat of Government - 35<) 7
PRESTON, CAIT. WM 96
PRtXTON, Mr 400,501
PRF>4T0N. R(JBKRT.
To the Governor; application for commission as sheriff of WaHhington county 273
PRICE, ELISHA 502
PRICE. ROBERT.
Not qualified 129
PRICE ,TII0S.
To John Dawson; asks opinion as to percentage of certain agents 105
PRICE. WM.
To the Governor ; solicits connmind of battalion of militia 151
To Jamei) Wooil, Licut.-Govornor; requesting to have two additional clerks for
regihter's office agreeably to provision of last General Assembly 425
PIMNCIXS ANNE COUNTY.
Nnuiber of luilitiu Ifi2
State or militia of. 2:^6-7
INDEX. 571
PRINCE EDWARD.
Number of militia- 165
PRINCE <tEOR<;E.
fTOvernor Lee compliments people of- 334
Number of militia- l^
IVople willing to do militia eervice- 311
PRINCE WILUAM COUNTY.
Nnmber of militia- llSS* lHt>
PRIOR, A 285
To John Steele; askin)^ for a warrant to collect money from shertti^ -400^1
To the Governor; asks pay as contractor for rations furnisheil militia in Kanawha* 401
PRYOR, ALLEN »58, 385,390
Bond for furnishing provisions for militia in Kanawha 148
To James Wood; encloaing contract with self and Cavendish 153-4
To the Lieut.-! iovemor; request a second advance of money- 21H>
To the ivovemor; relating to the money conveyed by him to the Bank of Alex-
andria U)
^RYOR, Mr— 500
PRYOR, MAJOR JOH.V 503
PRYOR. MAJOR- ^
PRETS, French Privateer.
Complained of. 113
PRIVATEER.
Fitting out at Smithfield- 206
Attorney-<Teneral Campbell, relating to one at Smithfield— 213
Description of vessel at Smithfield- 214
Fitting out at Smithfield...... 215-16
At Smithfield, seized by State authorities 21»-20, 228-9
Ammunition for, at Smithfield- 2:Vi
Conveyed from Smithfield to Bermuda Hundred 2:54
President's satisfaction at capture of. 240
Major G. K.Taylor's report of capture of. 240-8
Alexander Campbell's opinion relating to a French 259-60
proby, capt 422
pr<x;lamation by governor.
For apprehension of thieves of negro children of Peggy Howell 206-7
Relating to quarantine- 238-0
Relating to Banditti in Western Pennsylvania. 265-6
As to quarantine revoked 404
PROPOSALS.
For public printing 424-d
PURVIANCE, JOHN- 459
PUTOFF, JOHN 118
P .
Recommends Nelson Crawford, Alex. Stuart, and Francis James as agents 26
^4ii jjfi'zx-
Q
^ifj^itsnme&dfBix ciC aiAlaaaidna ~ 1
^^xaartsML fatuiu»t± ttk^- 231M
J^ivtitfimrkgi ctf lifxiL^jrtJveciKr re^acnip to ^ 23^-*
SotIuUl --. ,^5^ 3M
ArreA iur rji^atius of ~ - 325>
ikiai ^Qj^dovf^ jtt Surfcilk 4SS
<^'Aiaj0B. KAAC . J. K I7t;
4^ h KJ 4!^. JAJtfJEj^ — — -.— — —- — — -.^— ....-^^^ ^ -^ — _-. 327
<irjiia-£g, Br>KEirr~ ^ I77,S3*«
To tiie ^jrvrerzHA' : isformiiif liisi iie bw flem 9(H» iiimiiti and lamBcOE, liQB canl-
n<%e UuK<» ttDdlvM^fiinle 1 lll^-16
To Ciiptiiis fiftxiioel Gukouais : Iuk «exii Imn arme luentiaDed in ksOor of tiie Uiii
ullioKi - ^ 116
To iannBi Wuud. LieixL.^ioremor . reUoinf to jDss^aamt of «t for Tnrmtn^: iHIimii Kn-
To JaiiM« Wocpd. Lient'GvrcnKvr : relaxing to the Icmf of Bc^iot FoirleranBoiirer. J^
To tbe GoTtsriKir : aenda naoal qnanerlT remms from barracb-
To tbe GoT«9iKir: relatioflotbeex^mpdaDaf isKriaaDat Bmitt
^atT ~ - «- — .^ .«--i-««- _..-.— .
To tiftf; OoTtaxkor: arics iffltmctkisiE a^ to mnskel^loclcs, aliiD ac Id ixtionE for tbe
trivef of artizajifi — ..^
To ih/t GoT^nKT : petitiaD of diree artizaitf at Fmot cf Fai^ for nEdone Sor tbor
W3V« ^ ^ *<»
Toliie Ewj^titire ; perrtaonf lor an increaae of hk flalary 3S5-6
To Jaiikes Wood, Eaq^ auartcdr return frum araeaial — I SU
To Jani€» WocidL lieaL^Gofemor : n^iiting to last qoanen aagt* and AdmneaieotE
at tbe ataenal Vf^
To tiie Exewitive; relatiug to an incTreaae of iiis aalarr ^ «..,38&-rO
To tbe £z49etniT^; aendfi qoarterij retorns of onlitaij fltom and paj-rallR 416-17
To tbe Governor : return of orduiaioe anJ other militaTT fOcvH at t^ouit of Fark_ 456
To the OoTtTDor: asking tbat wamntEbeld br hirn tiniilil tir 11 nfJTril ■! tin In 11
iirv from parties bairm^ to paj moDer tbensn 419
To ti^ ^ioveriKir : Ibnrardb tbe ajstuni^j qnarterlT resoms from State ««»«»*<*f 461
To tbe <ioTeriK/r ; muq^csting bn<« nKToniinj?^ for um^ketf: - 36
To Jiiaiet; Wocid, LdefiL-GoTerDor : tnnsoutting cofttoiiiarr qnarterlT itilmnfe fi\an
Point <jf Fork aiaenal- ~ I ! SS
To <;aptaln Haninel Coleman: rehit ire to pav of Cji|.«fain John Tinpley 8i>
To the Govfiruor : relating to letting tbe nev oontrart foit fnmisbing' pi\>Tiska» to
State amfijjJ -. '.. ^ . 4W
QUAKLF>, M.UOK ^ ^ W
if U A K fUJEiiy .\~..-....— ..... -...«.... .«.^,«-.. ...... .^.....,... 309
To John MarebalL B. G.: ciffBrs lii^own and tbeoerrii-ieF of other officers of artil-
lery to make the first tour of duty... 221
QUAKHIEK, CAPTAIN ..113, 14S
QUI6KEL, AND CXjMPAX^* 387
QUISLAKD, HUGH-- ~ 377
INDEX. 573
R
RAGSDALK, DRUUY 326
RAn.EY, Mrs. TOYCE 192
RAMSAY. DENNIS, Mayor of Alexandria.
Encloees statement of French emigrants from Haint Domingo> 23
RAMSAY, MAJOR 40
RANCOURT. MATT 15
RANDOLPH CX)UNTY.
Indian outrages 262
RANDOLPH, D. M., United States Marshall.
To the Governor ; relating to his mission to Smithfield concerning the ship Unicorn ,218-19
RANDOLPH, D. M., AND G. K. TAYU>R.
To Captain Weisiger; urging an immediate transmission by express of their letter
to the Governor 220
RANDOLPH, EDMUND, Attorney-General of the United States.
To the (jovemor ; relating to settlement of public accounts between Virginia and
the United States 22
RANDOLPH, EDMUND.
ToW. D 56
To ; relating to violation of treaty with France by a British frigate carrying
a prize into Norfolk harbor 338
To the Governor; relating to treatment of French prizes in our ports 351
To the Governor; relating to the conflicting views of himself and the British min-
ister as to the right of belligerant nations in the waters of Virginia 487-8
To the Governor ; transmits six copies of President's proclamation recommending a
day of thanksgiving 415
Tu the Governor; relating to a declaration and affidavit of Thomas Butler 495
RANDOLPH, EDMI'ND. Secretary of State, United States.
To Mr. Hammond, British mmisttT ; subjects treated in Secretary Randolph's letter
of May 8th. 1795 492
To Mr. Hammond, Britinh minister; informing him that the letter of his prede-
cessor of 9tli of September, will be adhered to 494-5
RANDOLPH, GOVERNOR B.
ToW. D.; relating to salary.... 57
RANDOLPH, Mr 220
Marshal 223
Secretary 279,486
RANDOLPH, RICHARD, of CurPs 258
RANDALL, JOHN 160
RAYBOURN 428
RAYBORN, DAVID 365
RAYBOURN, DAVID 422
BAYNOLDS 160
674 INDEX.
RAYNOLDS, JOHN 385
READ, Dr. J. K 348
READ, J. K.
AndJames Russell to James Wood; ask for compensation as health officers 2
To James Wood ; relating to the health of crew of schooner Federal 34o
READ, THOS.
Recommends Col. Thos. Spencer as agent IG
REBURN, DAVID 467
RECOMMENDATIONS.
Of county court of Sussex for Justices of the peace 415
REDD, JOHN, Capt 240
REED, THOS 295
REID, ANDREW.
Solicits agency 9
REID, ANDREW, Clerk 105
REDMAN ., 160
REVELEY, GEORGE 254
To the Governor; relating to a deed to be signed by Ballentine & Reveley 361
REVELEY, JOHN 254
REGNAULT, MAD 23
RENAULT, CAPT 417
RENOE, DAVID 65
RENNOLDS, JOHN 33
RESOLUTION.
Of Council; relating to reduction of Col. Davies' salary • 57
Of House of Delegates; commending the patriotism of the army in suppressing the
whiskey insurrection 368
Of thanks of House of Representatives of United States to troops raised for sup-
pression of whiskey insurrection - 391-2
Of House of Delegates; asking for statement of sum expended in defence of fron-
tiers for the last year 394
REVISED CODE.
Letter of Charles Hay relating to 291, 310
Printing of 366-7
REYNOLDS, JOHN 368, 390
RETURN.
Of all the ordnance in Richmond and vicinity 121
RICHARDS, WM.
Dead 129
RICHARDSON, CAPT 121
RICHARDSON, HOLT, J. P 176
RICHARDSON, Mr 127,147
INDEX. 675
RICHARDSON, SAMUEL.
Solicits an agency 17
RICHARDSON, WM.
To James Wood, Lieut.-Governor ; informs him that the Richmond Light Infentry
have determined to change their red uniform to blue 99
And George 391
RICHKSON, HOLT 190, 396
RICHERSON, COL 132
RICHMOND.
Small-pox in , 16
Return of militia company in ' 100
Capt Giles' militia company in 113
Captain DuvalFs militia company 119
Grenadier company in 120
Number of militia.. 162
Troop of Horse tender services to State 197-8
Artillery company 221
RICHMOND AND WESTMORELAND COUNTIES.
Number of militia : 164
RICHMOND LIGHT INFANTRY.
Relating to change of uniform 99
RIDDICK, Mr 416
RIDER, JAMES t 157
RINKER, JACOB.
To the Governor; relating to resolution of Executive directing, escheator for Shen-
andoah, to collect all the back rents due Denny Fairfax in tnis county 471
RIOT.
Apprehended on Hospital at Ferry Point 13-14
RIVARDI, J. J. ULRICH.
To the Governor; informing him of his appointment as engineer to construct for-
tifiaitions at Baltimore, Alexandria, and Norfolk 91-2
RIVARDI, J. J. U.
To the Governor; relating to progress of the work on fortifications at Norfolk 184-5
To the Governor; statinj^ reasons for being in Baltimore instead of Norfolk 110-11
To the Governor; relating to the fortifications of Fort Nelson and Crany Island 173-4
To the Ciovernor; relating to work on Fort Nelson 221
To the Governor ; forwarding a map of Elizabeth river 212
RIVARDI, MAJOR 87,138,183
ROANE, JOHN, J. P 176
Prays for remission of fine 149
ROANE, JOHN, Jr 327
To the Governor; applies for copies of revised laws for King William court and for
himself. 461
ROANE, SPENCER , 399
Chosen judge of court of appeals 386, 389
ROANE, THOS.
I>eclined to act 129
ROANE, WM 120,456
Acting J. P 129
676 INDEX.
ROBERTSON, CAPT 497
ROBERTSON, LIEUT 263
ROBERTSON. GILBERT 504
ROBERTSON, WM 363
ROBINSON. BENJAMIN 179
ROBINSON, CAPTAIN 189
ROBINSON, KINNEY*. 249
ROCHESTER, CAPT. JOHN, of Westmoreland.
Inquest on the body of. 377-8
ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY.
Escheator appointed 105
Number of militia 161
Company of Light Infantry formed 501
ROCKINGHAM.
Number of militia 165
RODERIGUE, Mrs 24
RODERIGUE, Widow 23
ROGERS *. 102
ROGERS, COMMODORE 362
RONALD, ANDREW.
To the Governor; relating to lots in Manchester claimed by Andrew Donald 26
ROOTES, THOS. READE.
To the Governor ; solicits arms for Light Infantry company 149
To Samuel Coleman ; relating to receipt for arms 154
ROSS, ALEX 65
ROSS, DAVID 54
Recommends Benjamin Day as agent. 6
ROaS, jaSEPH 68
ROSS, Mr 88
ROW, THOS.
Dead 129
ROWAN, ROBERT 440
ROWTON, JOSEPH.
Munieredby John Ford 91
ROY, BEVERLEY 129
ROYSTER, THOS.
Recommended as agent 11
Solicits agency 15
RUFFIN, EDMUND.
Recommends Francis Ruffin as agent 26
INDEX. 577
RUFFIN, FRANCIS.
Recommended as agent 26
RUFFIN, JAMES.
Recommended for vacancy in court of directors in Williamsbarg Hospital 361
RUFFIN, WILLIAM.
To the Governor ; informing him of the departure of Mr. Brooke for Frederick
county on State's business 36
RUFFIN, WILLIAM, Lieutenant 314
RUSSELL 169
RUSSELL COUNTY.
Judgment against sheriff of. 151-2
Number of militia 165
Memorial of inhabitants of. 451
Memorial of inhabitants praving for a return of the volunteer militia under the
same officern as guard for that cx>unty 451
RUSSELL, JOHN Ill
RU&SELL, JAMES 2
RYAN 160
RYAN, JAMFi^ 299
1
s
ST. CIAIR, JOHN , 206
ST. CLAIR, ALEX.
Recommends Wm. Patton as agent 8
SAINTGASSEIN, PPTTER 257
SALLY.
Brigg 87
SALMON, GEORGE.
To the Governor; requests a discontinuance of quarantine against Baltimore 350
SAM.
Negro man, the property of Charles Burton, condemned by the county court of
Chesterfield to be hanged for rape 499-500
SANFORD, CHARLES 378
SANFORD, DANIEL 378
SARAH, Negro woman slave of Ellyson Young.
Petition for pardon, numerously signed 328
SAUNDERS 160
SAUNDERS, DAVID.
To the Executive ; states failure of Cbas. (luatkin, coroner of Bedford, to return an
execution in due time 391
SAUNDERS, JACOB 271
SAUNDERS, ROBT 271
73
678 INDEX.
SAUNDERS, THOMAS 271
SAYERS, JOHN THOMI'SON 210
SAYERS, ROBERT^ 380
SCOLL, GUS 364
SCXXTT 169,437
SCXXTT, ANDERSON, J. P.
Acting .*. 129
scxyrr, general 273, 3rM
SCOTT, GUSTAVUS 6^>
SCOTT, Mrs 4»)
SCOTT RICHARD MARSHALL.
To the Ciovemor; sending memorial of Richard Brigtow of Great Britain 03-4
SCOUTS.
Pay-roll of. 469
SCRUGGS 254
SELDON, WILSON CARY 293
SEMPLE, JOHN W,
To the Governor; polidts agency^ 1
Acting justice of the peace- 129
SENATOR OF UNITED STATES.
James Monroe resigns- 211
Patrick Henry appointed by Governor 211
8ILBUT, ROBERTSON AND MUNRO 5(V4
SIZER, BARTLETT 192
SHACKELFORD, FRANCIS 271
SHACKEI^ORD, GEORGE 271
SHACKELFORD, LYNE, Jr.
Declined to act 129
SHACKELFORD, WM 129
SHAW- 285
SHAW, WM 262
SHEARMAN, Mr- '. 400
SHELBY, OLD GENERAI^ - 112
SHELDRAKE, Mr 437
SHELL, G 3!>7
8HELT0N, CHRISPIE 196
8HELT0N, JOS- 187
8HELT0N, VINCENT 19r.
L^JIHX J©^'
5iiinbttr>)i miiitUL.-. - liiCf, in
<EEP-LRD. Mn. :«i
SBTEPffSIli:*. DAV^ID- W
aTILWELL. ELlAir- "A*^
SHEPEEEED. J«>liN mi
SHIELI', ^AJCinSL- :)b^l
>EERKEY. .rAJ(CE&- :<W
gturrw. .wHZif ^ u?
^DDCt'5? ^ tUi^
5iI3f3C«.»>fi*. Mr ^ ^ > V?^
SESOLS COL., of Alesimiim. ^ ..^ :^
SQtf. D ii:^
^ ^iJv*. *^ -- ^ % "^1 '^ ■'V a !».»•••«» ••••••••• ••«*«•«•• •••«*••»• •«*«.*««.*« •«,•*••*••••«&»&••>-•>•••.*•**•>»»• ■■■ •••• a*^.** 4^X^^ A^^ w20^
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SLArGHTEE, RETBES ..« ;«; :WUt, iM^
SLAUGHTER, BOBEBT.
Appointeii «!ollector of taxes in Colpeper cooatr ...s v ^,.^.... U
SLAVES?.
PetttkHi for pAnJOQ of woman »>. \^
Jack, i^entenced fio *leath. reoommcnded for iueff\*v^ ^ .^^.^.^K^..^.^. ^
Thomj0 Spencer, tried for feiony. .-^.v. ..^ s....»r {\^ A^
MiniKO. coniicted of pobaoning .«.*.. ^ ^^..,^^,.,^»^..,^ |^^
Lewis and ArmstetA aentenc^ to death for bui|:UrY^.v. .^..^.x.....^^^<^ ^ {Txi
Petition for pardon of Lewis and .Vrmistead '... *. ^..,.... \7^
Petition for pardon of ftiul v......v.v.*. .,^.,.,.,^, \\^
Joe. convicted of morder- ..»»^.vx.*^..,.^ »., \\^
Ned and Harnr convicted of morder^ »»,,».,,*,»** ,^^»^...,^,^., )X^
Ben iientenced for borglarj and recomniemted R>r UMMvy. ».»**»•» ....»* .^.^.t)W^* H^
Kiuanuel convicted of niorder «««%.^«<«•.^..<.........^v. )X\H
Polh- and Davy sentenced to death for poiscmin^ ««««.^ < H^k 7
Petition for pardon of Sarah. * »..o,,»»,,,v, .....i, ^jCd^
George sentenced for borglary and recommended «>r \MlkX^\i%n^.^^^^^.^^ MU
Garrell sentenced for barglary and recommendei) dur |)anUm» .«%%%«««««%<%t«%%.i.i.^- •« < M\l M
Sam sentenced to death for rape.. «,..,««,« ...,.,.,, i\^^ MHI
SU)AN-.
m\
SMALL-Pf)X , ,„ ,M»M..M^ m
Prevalent in Richmond ..,.,.,. , m 1*, Itt
In Manchester ......,,.,. .......itMiM in WS
Meeting of jostices of Chesterfield relating to. ...M......M<,i«<..M.«iMMttin« i^ W
SNOW VENUS ...., IU7 «
SOUTHGATE , ., l«0
580 INDEX.
SPALDING 271
SPENCER, EDWARD.
Recommended as inspector at Shepherd's warehouse 129
SPENCER, COL. TH08.
Recommended as agent 16
SPENCER, THOS 119
SPIERS, JAMES 480
SPIERS, Mr 123
SPILI.ER, HICKMAN 192
SPRAlilNS. MELCHIZEDECK.
Solicits agency 27
SPRINGER, NATHAN 380
SMITH 160
SMITH, ALEX-
Recommended as floar inspector for Alexandria. 68
SMITH, COLONEL 297
SCOIT, Dr 297
SMITH, EDWARD.
Relating to insurgents in Pennsylvania.. ^ 268
SMITH, Mr. EDWARD., 289
SMITH, GRANVILLE 42-3
SMITH, GEO. W.
To John Warden ; relating to tobacco inspected at Bowler's warehouse 306
SMITH, JAMES 327
SMITH, JOHN 85,410
Prays for remission of fine 1J)5
SMITH, LARKIN, J. P 120, 334, 502
Actinjj 129
Qualined as member of the Privy Council 173
SMITH, MAURICE 123
SMITH, Mr 167, 226, 480
SMITH, THOS 85-6,467
SMITH, THOS., Jr.
To the Governor; relating to Thos. Tabb's refusal to give bond as sheriff of
MathewH for 1792 184
SMITH, WILLIAM 123,451
SMITHFIELD EXPEDITION.
Auditor directed to prepare statement of expenses for 423
SMOCK, JAMES, Second Lieutenant 61
SMOCK 169
INDEX. 681
SNEIi^N 271
SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY.
Delinquency of sheriffB 102-3
Nambier of militia 165
SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY.
Namber of miUtia. 162
8TACKERS0N, JAMES 337
STAFFORD COUNTY.
Number of militia. 164
STAGCt, JOHN, Deputy Clerk 392
8TALNAKER, BARTON 262
STARUNG, RHODERICK.
Not qualified 129
STARR. SETH 378
STALEN, Mr.. 116
STALEN, WM 115
STATE CAPITOL.
Defective condition of roof of....> 211-12
Duties of keeper of 230
Condition of roof.... 249-50
SURRY COUNTY.
Number of militia. 165
Hheriffa of. 280
Opposition by militia of, to service in Pennsylvania 306-9
Opposition to draft of militia 314-15
Letter of Governor Lee relating to disturbances in 330-1
STATE LANDS.
Condition of Buckingham furnace 254
Buckingham furnace 262-3
STATUKER, Scout. 469
STEDMAN, CHRISTOPHER.
Recommended as inspector at Shepherd's warehouse 129
STEDMAN, CHRISTOPHER 149
l^ys remission of fine 149
Inspector at Shepherd's warehouse, removed from county 128-9
STEED, ROBERT 437
STEED, ROBT. E 438
STEELE, COL 371, 381, 390, 481
Report for terms for public printing 423
STEEL, HON. JOHN 130,192
To the (iovemor; the mouth of Greenbrier, Walker's Meadow, and Strowd's coun-
tiy, points not secured against savages 104
To James Wood ; informs him that the settlement of the public accounts progresses
to his satisfaction 464
STEELE, CX)L. JOHN .400,408, 477
682 INDEX.
STEELE, JOHN.
To the Ciovemor ; relating to the appointment of commissioners to run the bound-
ary line between Virginia and Kentucky 450
To tne Governor ; informs him that his letter to Col. Monroe had been forwarded
through the hands of Mr. Swan 453
To the (fovernor; relating to the settlement of public accounts 454
To the (fovernor; relating to public printing in Philadelphia 454-6
To the Governor; relating to settlement of pubKc accounts 459
To the Governor; relating to Captain Hawkin's company 460
To the Governor ; relating to the tardy progress in the settlement of the public
accounts 476
To James Wood, Lieut.-Governor ; relating to the appointment of Mr. Simmons to
succeed Mr. Howell 477
To the Governor ; informs him that the Secretary of the Treasury can give drafts
on Virginia collectors of the revenue of the United States 479
To James Wood, Lieut .-(fovernor; relating to different rates of charge for rations.. 479
To the Governor : suggesting the propriety of sending to the war department all
vouchers formiiitary claims 480
To the Governor ; acknowledging receipt of vouchers pertaining to settlement of
public accounts 500
To the Governor; no progress made in the settlement 501
To the Governor; relating to the rolls of Clendinen's and Mann's companies 503
STEELE, Mr 405,446,469
STEGAR, SAMUEL 192
STEPHENSON, MAJOR 323
STEUBIN'S MILITARY TREATISE 31
STEUBIN'S MIL. EXERCISE 90
STEWART r 160
STEWART, JOHN 390
To the Governor; relating to his appointment of six scouts on the frontier 175
To James Wood, lieut.-Ciovernor; relating to court-martial on Col. Wells 278
To the Governor; relating to the compilation of the manuscript Journal of the
House of Delegates for 1794 462
STEWART, N.
Recommended as agent 22
STEWART, THOS.
Charged before county court of Charlotte county with stealing two children of
Peggy Howell, remanded for trial to the next district court to be held in IMnce
Edward county 230-2
STILLWALL, ELIAS 290
STILLWELL, Mr 294,304
STINER, Printer 454-5
STOCKDILE, C 23
STONE, EDWARD 378
STONE, JOSHUA 1%
STONE, J. H.
To the Crovernor; relating to the delivery of men charged with the abduction of
a negro woman and children from Maryland 376
STONE, W. S 144
INDEX. 583
STOVER, JAMES 429
STRAW, LEONARD 210
STROTHER, DANIEL.
Recommended as agent 7
8TR0TIIER, DAVID.
Recommended aa agent 7
STUART, ALEXANDER.
Recommends William Patton as agent 9
Recommended as agent 17, 25
STUART, ARCHIBALD.
Recommends William Patton as agent 8
STUART, DAVID 196
Federal commis^doner 22
STUART. JOHN 73
To John Steele; peace on the frontier of ( Jreenbrier county , 217
STUBBS. COLEMAN 271
STUBBS, JAMES 271
STUBIiS, SAMUEL 271
STRICKER, CAPT 95
SUABILITY OF STATES- 3
SUKEY, Sister Ill
SUSSEX COUNTY.
Number of militia 162
Recommendations for sheriff. 415
SUTHERLAND, Mr 181
SUSANNA Ill
SWAN, Mr 453
SWAN, SAMUEI 119
SWItT" PACKET, Schooner 138
SYME, JOHN 482
T
TABB, JOHNSON.
To clerk of council ; relating to Mr. George Booker's continuance in oflSce of sheriff
of ElizalKJth City county 293
TAPP, VINCENT, C. C. M 449
TATE, W 140
To the Governor; Kent contractor asks for $1,500 for rations for volunteer militia
on frontier .59
To the Governor; praying for a remission of fine 132
To the Governor; relating to the disbursement of money for the payment of troope
on the frontier 277-8
584 INDEX.
To the Governor; reciueets f^y for Mefisrs. Wilaon and Cavendish as assistant pay-
master of the volunteer mihtia 407-8
TATE, GENERAL 299, 337, 446, 481, 503
TATE, Mr 372, 399
TAXES.
Collection of, in Augusta brigade district 127-8
Collection in Mathews 184
James Innes relating to land 258-9
John Marshall's opinion relating to 347-8
TAYLOR 100,169
Of Petersburg 204
TAYLOR, CAPTAIN 182-3
TAYLOR, C 328
TAYLOR, Dr ., 440
TAYLOR. 0. K 220
To the Governor ; military force necessary to hold the vessel 219
TAYLOR, GEORGE 497
TAYLOR, GEORGE. Jr.. C. Clerk 491
TAYLOR, GEORGE, Jr., C. C. Dep't State 494
TAYLOR, GEORGE, Jr « i 496,498
TAYLOR, GEORGE K.
To the Governor; account of expenditures on expedition to Smithfield.. 264-5
TAYIX)R, JOHN 152^
Bond as agent 35
To the Grovernor; relating to two resignations of officers on the frontiers- 142
Relative to date of judgement against David Ward sheriff of Russell 152
To the Governor; recommends Thomas Mitchell as a^ent 249
To the Executive; informs them what public money is in his hands 402
Of Mt. Airy 128
TAYLOR, JAMES 168,170,192
TAYLOR, JAMES, Sr.
To the Governor ; relating to a hospital for disabled seamen in the neighborhood of
Norfolk 392
TAYLOR, LIEUTENANT 263
TAYLOR, MAJOR «219, 223, 224, 228
TAYU)R, MAJOR G. K.
Report to the (iovernor ; detailing the events connected with the arrest of ship Uni-
com 240-9
TAYLOR, WILLIAM « 142
TA YIX)R, ROBERT, Mayor of Norfolk.
To the Governor; relating to French emigrants 12
To the Governor; asking instructions on tiie power of magistrates in aiding in the
arrest of deserters from ships of war 28-9
To John Hamilton, British Consul ; relating to seamen escaped from British vessels
of war 29
INDEX. 585
To the (xovernur; relating to a letter from the Commander of the ship DoedaluH
and the reply of said Taylor 75
To Sir Charles Henry Knowles; res^HJcting an understanding had between the offi-
cers of the French fleet and Sir Henry Knowles, as to the sailing of the ship Doeda-
liis out of Norfolk harbor 7() 8
TAYrj)R, ROHKUT 168
To the (iovernor; relating to the money borrowed for use of French emigrants 201
TAYI^)R, Mr 40,88
Brass founder in Richmond )56
TALIAFKRRO, COLONEL 123
TALIAFERRO, JOHN 123,144
TALIAFERRO, PHILir.
Declined to act 129
TARLTON.
Capture re|X)rted 63
TART, ROBERT 15
/
TAZEWELL, HENRY 386, 389
To the (Governor; desires his credentials as Senator of United State** 393
TEAS, WM 187
TEAYS, STEPHEN 399
TEBERGHIN, CIIARLFX
Accounts against commonwealth as provost martial on trial of Capt. John McCul-
lock 274
TEMPLE, B , 374
TEMPLE. BENJAMIN 176,327,389
Solicits agency 7
To the Governor ; respecting the collection of taxee 131-2
To the (Governor ; relating to a compromise between C^l. Holt Richardson and Wm.
Dandridge .'. 396
Recommends Temple Elliott as collector of public taxes 4(>4
TEMI'LE, Mr 190, 399
TILLBALL, JOSEPH 74
TIGRE.
French ship of war 76
TKiER.
Ship 107
TINSLEY, CAPT 349
TINSLEY, CAIT. JOHN 89
TINSLEY, JOHN.
To James Wood, Lieut.-Governor ; solicits appointment as captain of militia 159
TINSLEY, THOS 86
TINSLEY, PETER, C. H. C. C 66
To the < iovemor ; relating to cases depending in the High court of chancery upon
injunctions 117
74
586 INDEX.
THANKSGIVING.
Proclamation for, by the President of the United States 415
THOMAS, GEORGE 85
THOMAS, PETER.
To ; waives his right to sheriffalty of Surry, and recommends Wm. Edwards
for same 280
THOMPSON, PHIL. R.
Recommends David Strother as agent 7
THOMPSON, WILLIAM 210
THORNTON 271
THORNTON, BEVERLY.
To the (lovernor; solicits api)ointment as major in the militia 156
THORNTON, CAPT.. 121
THORNTON, WILLIAM 3M
THOROGOOD 160
THRUSTON 271
THRUSTON. C. M.
To the Governor; relating to his duties as escheator 21
To the Governor; relating to the course of escheators in collecting rents on lands
claimed by commonwealth 28()
)
THWEATT, JOHN 463-4
TODD, SAMUEL.
Recommended as asent 2
To the Exei!utive soliciting agency 9
TODD, HENRY.
Dead» 129
TOMLIN, WALKER.
Recommends James Pierce as agent 8
TONEY, JOHN 192
TOWLES,COL 1215
TOWLES, HENRY 123
TOWNLEY, SERGEANT 273
TREAKLE 271
TREASURER.
Election of Jaquelein Ambler :W
Of hospital at Williamsburg; application for £300 342
TREASURY.
Amount of money in 279
Statement of disbursements and discounts ^.., 329
Report on condition of. 334
Statement of cash balance 342
Embarrassed state of 349
TRIMBLE, JAMES 414
INDEX. 587
TRIGG, JOHX.
To the Ciovernor; relating to raising companies of Light Infantry in Bedford
county 205-6
TRIGG, Mr 399
TRiPLprrr i69
TRUINS, Mr 14
TUCKER & CALVERT 157
TUCKER, ELIZA 39
TUCKER, JOHN ; 39
TUCKER, Miss 71
TUCK, THOS 405
TUFT, MARY 423
TUNSTALL, WM 147
TUPPER, EDWARD 442
TURBEVILLE, GEO. LEE.
To the Lieut.-Governor ; protests against the appointment of CoL Wm. Peachey as
sheriff of Richmond county 350
TURNER, (iEORGE 120
TURNER, JACOB 483
TWO SISTERS, Schooner^ 238
TYLER, JOHN.
Recommends Hamilton Wilcox as agent 16
u
UNDERWOOD, JOHN 478
UNICORN, Ship 223,228
De^icription of. 214
UNITED STATES.
William Davies relating to the claims of Virginia 43
Amount of debt of. to Virginia with account 53
Virginia militia called out for service of. 145-6
Clamifl of Virginia against 319-20
To establish an arsenal in Virginia 367
URIE 271
VANBIBBER 380,385
VANBIBBER, CAPT 395
VANBIBBER, JOHN 33,429
588 INDEX.
VANHIBHKU, JAMES 188-9
VANBIBHER, LIEUT 130
VANSTABLE, ADMIRAL 76,106,214
To John (Vopper; relating to Snow Venus 107
VANSTABLE, REAR ADMIRAI 489
VANSTABLE, Ship 108
VAUGHAN 160,271
VAUGHAN, TIIOS 188,388
Recommended as agent 10-11
Solicits agency 2o
To the Governor; relating to bond for collection of arreare of taxes 396
VAUGHAN, \VM 157
VERMONET, JOHN.
To the Governor; relating to the fortification of Annapolis and Alexandria 186
VERMONET, Mr 138
VERIKER, J.
To the Governor; relating to Day-rolls and rations for scouts on the frontiers 67
VICK, JOSIAH, Collector of Southampton.
To the Governor ; prays for remission of fine 447
WADDY, SAMUEL.
To the Executive; prays remission of fine 156
WAIN, GENERAL 304
WALLACE, CAPT., AND CREW.
Carried to Algiers 38
WAGONER, S 270
WALKER, HUMPHREY 129
WALKER, JOHN, Clerk 228
WALKER, MERRY 227
WALKER. THOMAS.
To the Governor; forwarding recommendations of court of Princes Anne for
militia orticers soliciting arms, &c., for 20th regiment 23(>-7
WALKER, WM 227
To the Governor ; relating to instructions to commandant of militia of James City, 138
WALTHALL, ARCHIBALD 500
WARD 402
WALTON. TILMAN 187
WARD, Mr 486
WARD, WM 147
INDEX. 589
WASHINGTON, COKBIN.
Recommend 8 J am 08 Pierce as agent S
WASHINGTON COrNTY.
Indian outrages in ni-l,>
Number of militia lt>5
Indian incursions 108-9
Opposition to excise law in • 249
List of persons who settled in 397
WASHINGTON, (iEORGE, President United States g4
To (general Henry I^e; in relation to the Pennsylvania insurriH^tion 3.V>-7
WARDEN, JOHN X27
WARE, LIEUT.-COLONEL 470
WARIN(i, WM :.... 123
WARMAN, JOSHUA 443
WARREN, COI 123
WARWICK, WM 187
WATKINS, JOEL.
Recommends Peter liarksdale as agent 18
WATKINS, F.
Recommends Major Bibb as agent 21
WATKINS, T 328
WATKINS, T., C. C 500
WATKINS, THOS 405
Recommends Peter Barksdale as agent 6
WATSON, JOHN 328
WATTS, COL.. Indian 208
Progress last fall small 7
Marching into the enemy's country 34
WEBB. CAPT. TARPLEY, of the Venus 32t)-:W
Relating to violation of quarantine niles by Captain Ainsworth 329-30
WEBB, JAMF.S .'. 120
WEBLEV. JOHN.
Recrommended as inspector at Shepherd's warehouse 129
WEDDERBURN, J. P 129
WEDDERBURN, JOHN.
Acting 129
WEDDERBURN, WM.
Recommended as Captain of .\rtiller\' 187
WEISKJER, .JOS.
To the <iovemor; sergeant and eight men to assist Mr. Randolph... 224
WEISIGER, CAPT 228,265
Sbif iyyEJL
w§:ijj-. f:uAUU> i^^j8
^ttstitrj ~ — ^ — . — 7
T/ thi^ ^r'MT^^n^rt : vjmziiAitaf ch^c ^i^^v» T«r<^ wjc ^miJiitKd no sii^ •iiffiere&t parts
^T/i tA(t .Wr,R«vfl!«i:ia wTTurt — — - — — 17^
►, coi- jamks as*
KU>f, f JETT.-^ Mf»\EL -~ iT7
WEUA IJELT ~ — Srt 3!52
To tfwK * »OT€Txv>r : n&laliiiir to BenoeC> ricbt to hoM propcity in Fairfrx S7
To tb#^ OoTeny/T : ecvrkjecA o&f^ of iik|aL«tkra taken ^ cAdkcator in Fairfitx ooanty, ^Sit>
WBSTEK.V DEFENCK.
to aeeoont agftinst the United Stmtei- 423
WE^TFaU^ Q¥J)., ?y»fiU ~ 460
WKCTFAIJ-, WM. ?waU - — Am
WHAKTOX, JOHX- ~ ~ - 12^^
WHI«fKKY LVfcTRRFXTIOX.
Relating to ~ 372
WHITE, ELIi?HA ^ 383-1
WHITF>i.%R, CAPT ^ ^. 121
WHITE, Dr -.-. 448
WHITE, WHITTLE A CO lOH-9
WIHTTLE, Mr. 329
WHITIXO, HEXRY 271
WHITIXO, HORATIO ^ 271
WHITIXii, LEWLS- 271
WHITIXO, raAXCI.S.
To Xichola^ Blair; propoein^ to raise a troop of Cavalry- ^ 371-2
WHITIXii, PETER B.
Recommended at) agent 7
WHITIXiJ, TII08 271
WHITL4X'K, TIIOS.
Recommended as a jnatice of the peace 359
WHITI/X'K, WM.
To the (rovemor ; Bolicits email arms and accoutrements for artillery company 149
WHITWORTH, JOHN ^ 327
INDEX 591
WIATT, PITTMAN.
Petition of people of King & Queen against his becoming a pensioner 133
WILCOX, GEORGE 109
WILCOX, HAMILTON.
Recommended as agent 16
WILKINS, GENERAL 180
WILKINSON, WM 196
WILKINSON, Mr 399-400
WILLIAMS 109,100
WILLIAMS, BRIGADIER 203
WILLIAMS, ENSIGN 109
WILLIAMS, GEORGE 169
WILLIAMS, JAMPX
To the Governor ; asking cannon and arms, &c., for the artillery company at Freder-
icksburg 110
WILLIAMS, JESSE 169
WILLIAMS, JOHN 271
Encloses list of men com[X)6ing independent volunteer company l()8-9
WILLIA>LSMr .-. 372
WILLIAMS, MAJOR 315
WILLIAMS, PHILIP, AND R. PASLEY.
To the Governor; petition for relaxation of discipline in Henrico county jail 217
WILLIAMS, WM. C, Agent for 7th Brigade.
To the Governor; asking that an agent be appointed for ascertaining the amounts
collected by the sheriffs on account of revenue for 1785 and 1786 not returned... 127-8
WILLIAMS, WM. C.
To the (lovernorj declines to receive the allowance made by the Executive for ser-
vices in attendmg an escheator's inquest in the county of Berkeley 428
WILLIAMS, WM 271
WILLIS, COL. HENRY 65
WILLIS, Mr 386
WILS, Mr 261
WII>ON, BENJAMIN.
To the (lovernor; recommending Wm. Martin as paymaster for the Western dis-
trict 179
To the Governor; relating to the proclamation of the Governor concerning the re-
bellion in the State of Pennsylvania 289
WIUSON, CAPT 113
WIUSON. Gt>)R<iE 157
WIUSON, COL 99,183-4,475
692 INDEX.
WILSON, JOHN 196
To the Governor; relating to recommendation by the court of Pittsylvania of
militia officers disapproved by the (Jovernor 269
WIIi§ON, Mr 3Jm, 407, 4r>2, 46*
WILSON, THOS 279,45:^,444
To the Governor ; relating to ration abstracts .. 443
WILSON, W 478,488
To the Governor; informs him that two British ships of the Line and some others
have arrived within our Capes 459
To Lieut.-Governor James Wood ; relating to impressment of American seamen... .%l-2
To liear-Admiral Murry ; relating to instructions when belligerent nations shall use
the waters of Virginia as a station 472
To the Governor; relating to the delivery of instructions to the commanders of the
vessels of belligerent nations in Hampton Roads • 477
To ; tliis letter is a copy of that found on page 472 to Admiral Maury 490
To Harvy; forbidding his dei)arture from Norfolk 491
To the Governor ; relating to the instructions respecting the rights of belligerent
nations in the waters of Virginia 495
WILSON, WILLIS 317,475
To the Governor; relating to the capture of a brigantine in Hampton Roads belong-
ing to Mr. Fitzsimons, member of Congress, for an attempt to violate the embargo, 105-6
To B. G. Bradby or Col. Cocke; asks for Jesse Clarke's exemption from military
service 311
To the Governor; asking instructions as to permitting the British ships Thetis and
Cleopatra to enter the port of Norfolk for repairs 416
WILLIAMSON, (JKORGE 192
WILLIAMSON, JOHN 180,182,497
WILLIAMSON, ROBERT.
Solicits an agency 21
WILLOUGHBY, LIEUT 134,140
Tried by court-martial 14
WIMBISH, J.
To J. Pendleton, Auditor; asking instructions as to second offering of common-
wealth's lands for sale 61-2
WAIDER, Mr o(y
WINSTON, EDMUND.
Recommends Alex. Stuart as agent 17
WISE.
Delegate 126
WISE, J()HN.
To Arch. Blair, C. C; requesting copy of letter 4vS0
WISE, TALLY R 327
WITCHIE, WM 196
WOOD, ARCHIBALD.
To Lieut.-Ciovernor Wood ; relating to condition of affairs on the frontier 176
WOOD 123
WOOD, GAB 14
WOOD. GENERAL 70, 141, 216, 298, 464. 460
INDEX. 593
WOOD, J. G., Surgeon in British Navy.
To the Governor; asks protection 470
WOOD, JAMES 502
WOOD, JAMES, Lieut.-Govemor 105, 123, 259, 316-17, 336
Kevokes proclamation of quarantine against Baltimore 362
WOODS, Messrs 59
WOOD, Mr 181
WOODBURY, LANGDON 53
WOODCONE, PATRICK 138
WOODROWE, ALEXANDER 148
WOODS, ARCHIBALD 379
To the Governor; relating to provision return of Lieut. Well's rangers 271
WOODSIDE, CAPT 228
WOODSON, ANDREW.
To the Governor : relating to appointment of sheriff for the county of Hampshire, 465
WOODSON, BKNJAMIN 192
WOODSON, JOHN.
Recommends Stephen Cooke as agent 25
WOODSON, FREDERICK 192
WOODWORTH, DUDLEY.
To the Governor; solicits captaincy or first lieutenancy in militia 159
WORMLEY, RALPH.
To the Governor; relating to sheriff's court to elect a representative to ('ongress... 456-7
WORREL, BENJAMIN 433
WREN, JAMES 270
WRIGHT, MAJOR JAMES 370-1
WYXDS, THOMAS.
To the Governor; relating to an order to supply Capt. Laud Carter's company with
provisions 499
WYATT, JOHN 271
WYTHE, COUNTY.
Recommendation for sheriff. 210
Number of militia^ 163, 167
R. Crockett app)ointed clerk of. 209
Justices of. 210
WYTHE, (iEO., Judge of High Court of Chancery 65
WYTHE, (J 66
Y
YERBY, THOMAS.
To the Lieut.-Govemor; protests against appointment of Col. Wm. Peachy as
sheriff of Richmond county 339
75
594 INDEX.
YANCEY, CHA8.
Recomnipnded as agent 3
Recommended as colonel-commandant of the county of Buckingham 344
To James Wood, Lieut.-Govcrnor ; relating to commission of colonel-commandant
of Samuel Allen 3(10
To James Wood ; relating to decision of the CJouncil between Mr. Allen and him-
self. 3&4-5
YANCY, Mr 3tio
YATE8 271
YORKTOWN.
Violence committed upon English vessel by citizens of. 19:i
YOUNG 342
YOUNG'S BRIGADE : 343
YOUNCJ, BRIGADIER, President of Court-martial 277
YOUNG, DAVID 134
Gives deposition in dispute between Colonel Campbell and Capt Lewis 139-40
YOUNG, HENRY 129
YOUNG, RICHARD 122
YOUNGHUSBAND, ISAAC 258
YOUNGHUSBAND, Mr 41,58
YOUNG, SMITH.
Prays for remission of fine 149
YUILLE, THOS.
Recommends M. Spragins as agent 27
z
ZANE, EBENEZER 300
ZANE, BRKJADIER 203
ZANE, ISAAC.
To the Governor; relating to the Seventh Brigade 446
ZANE, COL. EBENEZER 96
ERRATA.
On pages 21, 271 and 286, for "Thurston," read "Thruston."
On page 193, for " Alexander Campbell, Attorney-General of the United States," read " Alex-
ander Campbell, District Attorney of the United States for Virginia."
On page 205, for "Alexander Campbell, Attorney-General of the United States," read "Alex-
ander Campbell, District Attorney of the United States for Virginia."
On page 213, for "Alexander Campbell, Attorney-General United States," read "Alexander
Campbell, District Attorney of United States for Virginia."
On page 236, for "Walker," read " Walke."
On page 426, for " Alexander Campbell, Attorney-General of the United States," read " Alex-
ander Campbell, District Attorney of the United States for Virginia."
On page 516 of the Index, for Alexander Campbell, U.S. Attorney," read " Alexander Campbell,
District Attorney of the United States for Virginia."
On page 586 of the Index. "Thomas, Peter," should be "Peter, Thomas."
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