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CALENDAR
OF
VIRGINIA STATE PAPERS
AND
OTHER MANUSCRIPTS
FROM
MAY 16, 1795, TO DECEMBER 31, 1T98;
EMBRACING THE
LETTERS AND PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
Committee of Correspondence and Inquiry
\
OF
VIRGINIA AND THE OTHER COLONIES,
From March 12, 1773, to April 7, 1775:
ALSO THE
Journal of the Committee of Safety of Virginia,
From February 7, 1776, to July 6, 1776,
Preserved in the Capitol, at Richmond.
ARRANC4ED, EDITED, AND PRINTED UNDER THE AUTHORITY AND DIRECTION
OF
H. W. FLOURNOY,
Secretary of the Commonwealth and State Librarian.
VOLUME yUK
RICHMOND:
1890.
,Min.
Entered according to an Act of Congress,
BY THE SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH,
For the State of \'irgitiia in the office of the Librarian of Congress at WuBhingtor
JAMES E. GOOUE, Pkiktbr.
SIMONS BLANK BOOK CO., BtNiiKiiB.
PREFACE.
It is necessary to state in explanation of the fact that the subjects embraced in
this volume are not in chronological sequence with the ])receding volumes, that they
were not discovered until the papers of those volumes had been calendared. Their
value need not be impaired thereby, as they ^constitute matters pf C'olonial history,
never, it is confidentl}^ believed, heretofore given to the public.
The letters of the ** Committees of Correspondence" indicate the gradual devel-
opment of the scheme for National Independence, which inspired the minds and
hearts of the Fathers of the Republic. Tn the perusal of these, no Virginian can
fail to feel a just pride in the part acted by his own State, and the position accorded
to her by the sister Colonies for patriotism, resolution and wisdom.
The records of the ** Committee of Safety" show that upon it devolved mainly
the organization and equipment of the army and navy of Virginia, which constituted
so large a portion of the force which wrested our land from the dominion of Great
Britain after a seven years' war. Tn these will be found much that is highly inter-
esting to the descendants of those brave ancestors, who contributed to this grand
result.
It is proper to state that in the copy made, the language and spelling has been
strictly' followed.
The preparation of the Calendar in chronological order is resumed at May 16th,
1795, page 240.
GalendaF ol State JapeFf.
LETTERS AND PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
Committee of Correspondence and Inquiry
OF THK
COLONY OF VIRGINIA,
From March 12th, 1773, to April 7th, 1775.
By the House of% Burgesses, Friday, March 12th, 1J573.
Whereas the minds of his Majesty's ftiithful subjects in this Colony House of
have been much disturbed by various rumors and reports of proceedings Marchl^'
tending to deprive them of their ancient, legal and constitutional Right*} ; 1773
and whereas the affairs of this Colony are frequently connected with those
of Great Britian, as well as the neighboring Colonies which renders a com-
munication of Sentiments necessary : In order, therefore, to remove the
uneasiness and to quiet the minds of the people as well as for other good
purposes above mentioned —
•
Be it resolved, That a standing committee of correspondence and
inquiry be appointed to consist of eleven persons, to-wit: the honorable
Peyton Randolph, Esquire, Robert Carter Nicholas, Richard Bland, Richard
Henry I^ee, Benjamin Harrison, Edmund Pendleton, Patrick Henry,
Dudley Digges, Dabney Carr, Archibald Cary, and Thomas Jefferson,
Esquires, any six of whom to be a committee, whose business it shall be
to obtain the most early and authentic intelligence of all such Acts and
Resolutions of the British Parliament or proceedings of administration
as may relate to or affect the British Colonies in America ; and to keep
up and maintain a correspondence and conmiunication with our sister
Colonies respecting those important considerations; and the result of
such their pro<*eeding8 from time to time to lay before this House.
Resolved, That it be an instruction to the said committee that they do
1
! CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
House of without delay inform themselves particularly of the principles ai
Marr^ri^' ^^"t]K>rity on which was constitute<l a court of enquiry, said to have be
1773 lat(»ly held in Rhode Ishind, with ])ower8 to transport persons accused
offences committed in America to ]>laces l)eyond the seas to be tried.
Resolved, That the Speiikerdo tninsmit to the Speakers of the diflferc
Asseml)lies of the Britisli Colonies on this C'ontinent,coj lies of thesaid R«
lutions and desire that they will lay them before their respective Assei
blies and re<iuest them to appoint some person or persons of their respt
tive bodies to comnnmicat<* from time to time with the said committ
Williams- At a meeting of the Committee of Correspondence and Inquiry,
^""iT ms"^ Williamshurcr, on Satunlay, the 13thof March, 1778:
Present — The honorable Peyton Randolph, Esquire, Robert Carl
Nicholas, Richard Bland, Benjamin Harrison, Richard Henry Lee, Dudl
Di»?ges, Archilmld Cary, Dabney C'arr, and Thomas Jefferson, Esquires.
Resolved, That John Tazewell l)e apjM^inted clerk of this commits
and he is to keej) a fair record of the proc^eedings thereof from time
time. Peyton lUndolph, Robert Carter Nicholas, and Dudley Digg«
Esquires, are appointed a select corresponding committee, and they a
directed to request of the Speakers of the Assemblies for the Coloni
of Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York, a f\
account of the principles and authority on which was constituted a Cor
of Enquiry, said to have been lately held in the Colony of Rhode Islar
together with an authentic copy of their commission and proceedings.
Also to procure a copy of an Act of Parliament passed in the prese
year of his Majesty's reign, intituled "An Act for the better preservi
his Majesty's Dock-yards, Magazines, Ships, Amunition, and Stores," ai
all other Acts of Parliament which now are or may hereafter may
passed relating to the affairs of the British Colonies on the Continent
America, and copies of the Journals of the House of Commons from —
to the present time, as also of their proceedings in future sessions
Parliament.
The corresponding members above mentioned are empowered to c;
meetings of this committee whenever any emergency may require th<
immediate attention.
Ordered, That copies of the Acts of Assembly intituled "An Act i
making it Felony to forge the pa])er currency of the other Colonies,"
immediately transmitted to the Speakers of the several Assemblies on ti
Continent.
Williams- At a meeting of the Select Committee of Correspondence, at Willianc
^'^e'mT^ burg, on Tuesday, the 6th of April, 1778:
Present — The honorable Peyton Randolph, Esquire, Robert Cart
Nicholas, and Dudley Digges, Esqrs.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 3
The committee came to a resolution to correspond with Mr. John Nor- Williams-
ton, of London, merchant, and directed a letter to be prepared requesting ^"^' AP"""
him to send them a copy of an Act of Parliament, i)assed in the present
year of his Majesty's reign, intituled An Act for the better preserving his
Majesty's Dock-yards, Magazines, Ships, Amunition and Stores, the Jour-
nals of the House of Commons from the session in 1765-6, and all other
Acts of Parliament and ])roceeding8 of administration which may affect
this or any of the Colonies on the Continent.
A letter to Mr. Norton being accordingly prepared, was presented to the
committee read and agreed to as follows :
Williamsburg, Virginia, AprU 6th, 1773.
Sir:
•
At a late session of our Assembly, the House of Burgesses judged it
necessary to enter into several resolves, of which we take the liberty of
enclosing you a copy, and at a general meeting of the committee they
thought proper to appoint us three members of their body a select cor-
responding committee, with an injunction that we should take the earliest
opjX)rtunity of procuring such Acts of Parliament and Journals of the
British House of Commons, and all other authentic intelligencies which
may answer the expectations and further the views of the Housed of Bur-
gesses. Upon considering of a person in England with whom we could
correspond with advantage, our attention was presently drawn to you as
a gentleman of integrity and well known attachment to the interest of
this Colony. We, therefore, desire the favor of you to procure and trans-
mit to us, by the first good opportunity, a copy of an Act of Parliament,
passed in the present year of his Majesty's reign, intituled An Act for the
better preserving his Majesty's Dock-yards, Magazines, Ships, Ammuni-
tion and Stores, and of all other Acts or Resolutions of Parliament, or
proceedings of administration lately passed or entered into, or which may
hereafter take place, by which all or any of the Colonies on the Continent .
of America may be, either immediately or eventually affected. The
Treasurer, some years ago, by order of the House of Burgesses, imported
Journals in folio down to the Session of Parliament in the year 1765-6,
inclusive, and as we are directed to have the collection made comi)lete
and continued so from time to time, we desire that you will also send us
the whole Journals at large from the period above mentioned. We shall
hope to hear from you by the first ship, and desire that your letters on
these subjects may be directed to Peyton Randolph, Ksq'r.
We are Sir, your mo: ob't Servants,
Peyton Randolph,
Rob't Carter Nicholas,
Dudley Digges.
4 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Williams- Ordered, That the said letter and a duplicate thereof be sent by the
^""6^1773"^ first 8hii)s.
Ordered, That letters be prepared to the Speakers of the several Assem-
blies for th(j Colonics of Maryland, Rhode Island, Connecticut and New
York, requesting an account of the principles and authority on which was
constituted a Court of P^nquiry, said to have been lately held in Rhode
Island, together with an authentic coi)y of their commission and proceed-
ings.
A letter was accordingly prepared to the Speaker of the House of
Representatives for tlie province of Massachusetts Bay, which being read
and approved of by the Committee, is as follows:
Williamsburg, Virginia, April 6thj 1773.
Sir:
The Sj^eaker of the House of Burgesses of this Colony having trans-
mitted to you a copy of the resolutions entered into by their House at
their last scssioix, constituting a Committee of Correspondence and En-
quiry, permit us to refer you to those resolutions. That committee have
appointed us a select corresponding conmiittee, and in pursuance of
direction we are now to request the favour of you to transmit us a full
account of the principles and authority on which was constituted a Court
of Enquiry, said to have been lately held in the Colony of Rhode Island,
with powers to transport persons accused of Offences committed in
America, to places beyond the seas to be tried, together with an authentic
copy of their commission and proceedings.
We have it also in command, to transmit to you a copy of an Act oi
our Assembly, made at their last session, to prevent counterfeiting the
currency of other Colonies. This Colony having of late years sustained
the greatest injury by having their paper currency forged, and it haWng
been rei)resented to our General Assembly that the principle author oi
this mischief is an inhabitant of North Carolina, they judged it necessary,
as well to prevent such dangerous practices in future, as to show their
regard for other Colonies, to pass this Act.
Our Governor will transmit copies of this law to the different Gover-
nors on the Continent with a request that they would be pleased to recom-
mend it to their several Assemblies to enact laws of the same import
respecting Virginia, and we are to request your countenance and assistance
upon so im])ortant an occasion.
We have the honor to be very respectfully,
Sir, your mo: ob't serv'ts,
Peyton Randolph,
'^ Ro. Carter Nicholas,
Dudley Digges.
CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS. S
Also a letter of the same import to the Speaker of the General Assem- Williams-
l>ly of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations in New ^^1^73"
England.
Also to the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the C^olony of
Connecticut.
Also to the Speaker of the General Assembly of the Colony of New
York.
Ordered, That the said letters be sent by next post.
Copy of a letter agreed to by the Committee and orderetl to be sent :
To the Speaker of ,
Of The Commons House of Assembly of the province of South
Carolina.
Of The House of Representatives of the province of Pennsylvania,
Of The House of Delegates of the province of Maryland.
Of The House of Representatives of the Colony of North Carolina.
Of The House of Representatives of the Government of the Coun-
ties of New Castle, Kent, and Sussex upon Deleware.
Of the Representatives of the Colony of New Jersey.
Of the House of Representatives of the proWnce of New Hamp-
shire.
Williamsburg, Virginia, A2)ril 6th^ 1773.
Sir:
This Colony hanng of late years sustained the greatest injury by
having their paper currency forged, and it ha\'ing been represented to our
General Assembly at their last session, that the supposed principal author
of this mischief is an inhabitant of North Carolina, they judged it neces-
sary, as well to prevent such dangerous practices in the future, as to shew
their regard for the other Colonies, to pass an Act to prevent counter-
feiting the paper currency of other Colonies. Our Governor will trans-
mit copies of this Act to the different Governors on the Continent with a
request that they would be pleased to recommend to their different
Assemblies to enact laws of the same import respecting Virginia. We
have it in command to furnish the Speakers of the different Assemblies
with the like copies, and to request the favour of their countenance and
assistance in accomplishing our wishes upon so important an occasion.
We therefore take the liberty of inclosing you a copy of the Act,
We have the honor to be very respectfully,
Sir, your mo. ob't serv'ts,
Peyton Randolph,
Robert Carter Nicholas,
Dudley Digges.
R CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Williams^ At a meeting of the Select Committee of CorreL^pondence, at Williami
^i^' -V*"* burp, on Thur»<Jav, the l>th Jan. 1774:
Present — The h«>norahle Peyton Randolph. E£i4|uire, Robert Carle
Nicholaf<, and Dudley Digges, EBqrB.
A letter receiveiJ from the Committee of Correspt>ndence in Connecdcu
vrofi laid bef<»re this committee and coni^idered, and the following answe
thereto agree<l U|Km:
Williams- WiLLiAMSBiRCi/ Virginia, Jan. 6thy 1774-
»>ay;J;?'y Gent:
We liave, agreeable to your request, inquired into the proceedingi
of the General CVmrt of this Colony, on the requisition made to them foi
Writs of Assistants to the OflScers of his Majesty's Customs. We fine
two a]i])lications of this S4>rt have been made by direction of tlie Commis-
sioners of the Customs in Boston: One in the vear 1769, the other in th<
yc»ar 1778, and we now inclose you cojiies of their DetemiinationA, and
also a cojiy of the Writ aj>proved of by the judges. By the form of ihu
it appears t4» have been their opinion that the Court was not warranted
by the Statutes to grant the general and standing writs which the Com-
missioners ha<l directed the Attomev-General to move for, but tliat when-
ever the officers thought these writs necessary, u|^>on a motiim to the
Court, anfl an affidaWt pursuant to the Statute, they would direct a pro))ei
writ to issue.
In compliance ^ith the latter fiart of your request, we have attentively
considered this Determination of our Supreme Court, and think it strictly
conformable to the Statutes, ami that the Legislature never had an idea
of giving S4^ dangerous and ojipressive a |»ower as that now claimed by
the Commissioners.
The whole authority for issuing these writs depends on the Stat^ 12,
Caz. 2, chap. 19. For the 14th Caz. 2, chaj>. 11, makes no alteration ia
the manner of obtaining the writ ; the 7th and 8th of Will. Sd, only
extends the laws relative to the customs to the plantations, and the 7th
Geo.. 3rd, directs that the Supreme Courts in America shall have |K>wer
Ui issue them. That Statute is in these words:
"That if any j)erson or |)ersons at any time after the first day of Sep-
teinl>er, KMJO, shall cause any goods for which (.\isttmi Subsidy or other
Duties are due or payable by virtue of the Act |)assed this Parliament
(intitled a Subsidy grantetl to the King of Tonnage and poundage and
other sums of money |>ayablc upon merchandise exported and imported)
U) l>e landed or conveyed away without due entry thereof first made and
the Customer or Collector, or his Deputy agreeil with, that then and in
such case upon oath thereof made lK?fore the liOrd Treasurer or any of
the Barons of tlie Exchequer or chief Magistrate of the port or place
where the offence shall be committed, or the i)lace next adjoining there-
unto to issue out a warrant to any person or persons thereby enabling
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 7
him or them, with the assistance of a Sheriff, Justice of the Peace or Williams-
Constable to enter into anv House in the Dav-Time where such Goods J^*,-?? ^
are susj>eoted to Ixj concealed, and in case of Resistance to break open
such liouses and to seize and secure the same po<Kis so concealed, and all
Officers and Ministers of Justice are hereby required to l>e aiding and
assistinji thereunto."
It plainly intends to prescribe a method to the Ofhcers of Customs how
they may obtain a |X)wer of entering and seaR^hing Houses, Shops, and
Cellars, of breaking open doors, &c.
This they propose to do by instituting a new writ which they empower
the Ban>ns of Exchequer to issue on an infonnation that such and such
things have happened, and on an affidavit of the truth of such informa-
tion. It cannot be doubted that this is a new writ, unknown to the com-
mon law, and one that affect the most essential rights and privileges of
the subject, and therefore ought to receive in all Courts the most literal
and restrained construction. It is well known that the Judges of England
have ever considered general search warrants as illc^i^al and dangerous,
and Officers who have depended on their authority for pmtection have
ever been disapjKjinted.
We may venture then to affinn that the Court of Exchequer or any
other Court to whom this power is transferred in issuing writs of this
kind, without these previous requisites, or issuing writs conveying a power
of doing these extraordinary acts at all times and on all occasions, cannot
be justified under this Statute, nor are they warranted by the judgments
of the Courts of Great Britain in any similar instances.
When the motion was made to the Court for these writs, the opinion
of Mr. De Grey, who was then his Majesty's Attorney-General in England,
was introduced and relied upon. He says:
1. "There can be no doubt but that the Superior Courts of Justice in
America are bound by 7th Geo., 8rd, to issue such writs of assistants as
the Court of Exchequer in England issues in similar cases to the Officers
of the Customs.
2. " He seems surprized that the Chief Justice of Pennsylvania should
think he was not warranted by law to issue a writ commanded by the
Legislature, founded on the Common I^w, enforced by Acts of Parlia-
ment, and in daily use in England, and which from the import of the
7th Will., 3rd, ought to have been set on foot from that time in America,
and which Statute the late Act only meant to explain.
3. " He thinks the form of the writ issued by the Exche<iuer should be
sent over together with the manner of applying for it and granting it by
which they will see that the power of the C^ustomhouse Officers is given
by the Act Parliament and not by this writ which does nothing more
than facilitate the Execution of his power by making it a contemj)t of the
Court ^
8 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
William8- 4. " That it is not granted upon previous information nor to any par-
6^17^4 ^ ^^cular person nor on special occasion. The inconvenience of that was
experienced upon the Act of 12. Can: 2, chap. 19, and the present method
adopted in lieu of what that Statute had prescribed.
We take the liberty to say upon the first point that ttie Courts of
America are not bound to issue writs of so dangerous a nature, let the
practice of the Court of Exchequer be what it will unless they are war-
ranted by law.
To prove that they are not so we refer to what has been said before.
The 7th Geo. 3, does not establish the Legality of the Writs of Assistants
issued by the Exchequer, and in our opinion does only intend to direct
what Courts in America shall be applied to for such writ as the Court in
Exchequer may legally issue, a point which remained doubtful : a doubt
arising in this case may show the propriety of what has l>een observed,
that this Act must be cautiously confined to the letter. For information,
information is to be made to the Court of Exchequer, and there being no
Courts of that sort in America strictly speaking, the liCgislature thought
the end of that Act would be defeated unless they should vest the same
power in some Court that did exist among us. Permit us to ask whether
this power have ever been controverted in the Courts of Westminster, and
whether on such controversy it has l)een conformed by the Determination
of the Judges. We doubt not that Mr. De Grey would have been ready
enough to quote the instances if they had ever hapj^ened.
As to the 2nd part of his argument when he asserts that these writs are
commanded by the Legislature he evidently begs the question. The
question between us is not whether any Writs of Assistants are com-
manded l)y the Statutes but whether the General and Standing Writ he
seems so desirous of imposing on the C\)lonie8 is commanded by any
Statute. This jussertion therefore ought to have followed a proof that
this is the writ i)rescribed by the Statute which he has l)een prudent
enough not to attempt. The position that they are founded on Common
Law, is entirely new, as we know of no ancient I^ws and Customs that
gave Officers of the Customs a right to enter Houses, Shops and Cellars,
to break oi)cn doors, Ac, but have always understood that the secure and
unmolested enjoyment of this kind of property was a great object with
our ancestors when the Constitution of our mother country was framed,
and that whenever any abridgment of this right has been necessary it has
always l)een by Acts of the Legislature, and has been generally attended
with the munuurs of the people.
How they have been enforced by Acts of Parliament has been explained,
one directs how they are to be procured, another directs this Act shall
extend to America, and a third substitutes the Supreme Courts here in the
room of the Exchequer where the application is directed to be made by
tlie first Act. Whether thev should have been set on foot from the 7th
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 9
Will, is not material in the present discussion, but we believe the objection Williams-
would have been thought a good one, that the power of granting these (P'1774 ^
writs is given to the Barons of the Exchequer in England and cannot be
assuraed by any other Court.
In the third point of this Gentleman's opinion he advises the form of
this writ to be sent over to us that we might see the powers given to the
(yUstomhouse Officers were given by the Act and not by the writ. A nice
distinction, very inapplicable to the present debate. Whether these
powers are founded on the Act or the writ is not material in a question
what those powers are. However, it had a very different effect than was
expected ; it alarmed us and made us suspect that it was a poisonous pill
prepared for us which the learned Attorney vnth all his art was laboring .
to make palateable.
We come to the last part of the opinion and here we think he has
destroyed all that he had been endeavoring to establish before. He says
that the inconvenience of granting this writ on a previous information to
a particular person and on a special occasion had been found under the
Act of 12 Caz. 2, and the present method adopted in lieu of what that
Statute prescribed. By which we may learn that this is the metliod pre-
scribed by that Act and the method which the Exchequer followed at first.
Nothing can justify the adoption he talks of but an Act of Parliament
allowing the judges to alter the method before prescribed. As there is no
such Act^ and the whole power of the Court of Exchequer depends on the
12 C-az. 2, which directs the writ to issue in the manner we contend, for
we may safely conclude that the Court has been in error and that the
America Courts will l>e wrong in this instance to follow their example.
We are sorry the subject has occasioned our being so tedious, and are
with great respect.
Your mo. ob't Sis.,
Peyton Randolph,
Ro. C. Nicholas,
Dudley Digges.
At a meeting of the Committee of Correspondence and Inquiry, at Williams-
Williamsburg, on Friday, the Gth of May, 1774: ' ^"e^im^
Present: The honorable Peyton Randoljih, Esqr., Robert Carter Nicholas,
Benjamin Harrison, Dudley Digges, Richard Bland, Richard Henry Lee,
Ednmnd Pendleton, and Patrick Henry, Esquires.
The proceedings of the Select Committee of Correspondence were laid
l)efore this Committee and read together with the several letters which
have been received from the different Colonies, all which were ordered j
to be laid before the House of Burgesses now sitting. jj
2 '
10 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Williams- At a meeting of the Committee of Correspondence and Inquiry, at
^2^'l777 Williamsburg, Wednesday, the 2r)th of May, 1774:
Present: The honorable Peyton Randolph, Esquire, Robert Carter
Nicholas, Richard Henry I^ec, Archibald Cary, Richard Bland, Ekimund
Pendleton, Dudley Digges, and Thomas Jefferson, Esquires.
A letter received from the Ck)mmittee of Correspondence for the Colony
of New Jersey, was laid before this Committee and read.
Ordered, That the said letter be laid before the House of Burgesses
now setting.
J
Williams- • At a meeting of the Committee of Correspondence held in Williams-
^28^1 m^ burg, on Saturday, the 28th of May, 1774:
Present: The honorable Peyton Randolph, Esqr., Robert C. Nicholas,
Edmund Pendleton, Richard Henry Lee, Richard Bland, Benjamin Har-
rison, Dudley Digges, and Thomas Jefferson, Esquires.
Ordered, That letters be i)repared to the several Committees of Corres-
pondence on the Continent requesting their sentiments on the appoitit-
ment of Deputies from the several Colonies to meet annually in general
Congress. According
A letter was accordingly prepared to the Committee of Correspondence
for Maryland, which, being read and a])i>rove(l l)y the Conmiittee, is as
follows :
Williamsburg, May 28ih^ 177^,
Gentlemen:
The inclosed papers will explain U) you our present political
state here with respect to the unhappy dispute with our mouther country.
The propriety of appointing Deputies from the several Colonies of British
America to meet annually in general Congress, appears to be a measun
extremely important and extensively useful, as it tends so effectually t(
obtain the united wisdom of the whole in every case of general concern
We are <lesired to obtain your sentiments on this subject, which you wil
be pleased furnisli us with.
Being very desirous of communicating to you the oi)inion and conduc
of the late Representatives on the present posture on American affairs a
quickly as possible, we beg leave to refer you to a future lett^jr on thes
subjects.
We are with Respect,
Your mo: obt. s'ts,
Peyton Randolph,
Robert C. Nicholas,
DlTDLEY DiGfJES.
To the Committee of Correspondence for Maryland.
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Also letters of the same import to the Committee of Correspondence Williama-
for Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Massachusette Bay, Connecticut, ^1774^
New Hampshire, Rhode Island, New Castle, Kent and Sussex upon
Delaware, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia.
Ordered, That the said letters be sent by this day's post.
31, 1774
At a meeting of the Select Committee of Correspondence, on Tuesday, Williams-
31st of May, 1774 : ^ ^"I^'i^t?
Several letters from Maryland, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts Bay,
lately received by the Speaker, were laid before this (^^onnnittee and read.
Whereupon it is ordered. That a letter be inmiediately prepared and
sent by Express to North C-arolina inclosing copies of the letters and
papers received by this Committee, and also an account of the steps which
had been taken in consequence thereof
A letter was accordingly prepared and being read and approved of by
the Committee, is as follows:
Williamsburg, May Sid, 1774..
Gent:
We take the earhest opportunity of forwarding to you by Express
the inclosed papers, which are copies of such as we received last Sunday
in the afternoon from Maryland. We w4sh most earnestly that the senti-
ments of our sister Colonies could have been known pre\ious to the Asso-
ciation entered into by the late representatives of this Colony, a copy of
which, together with the Resolution of our House of Burgesses was trans-
mitted to you last week by post. Our Moderator upon receipt of the dis-
patches from Maryland, immediately convened as many members of our
late House of Burgesses as could be got together upon so short a notice,
and we yesterday took the important business under our most serious con-
sideration ; the result of our deliberations will best appear from the in-
closed which Ls submitted to your Judgment. It is much to be wished
that it had been in our power to have done anything more decisive at
present but our situation would not admit of it as you easily see from the
reasons suggested. So soon as the late Representatives have fixed their
final resolves we will not fail to communicate them to you in the most
expeditious manner. At present we must beg the favour of you to for-
ward copies of all the inclosed papers, together with such resolutions as
you may think fit to adopt to our friends in South Carolina, with our
joint requests that they will be pleased to forward them, together with
their own sentiments to Georgia. We shall hope to be favored as soon as
possible with the result of all your deliberations, and have the horor to Ik?,
Gent: your mo. ob't serv'ts,
The Committee op Correspondence for Virginia.
The Committee of Correspondence for North Carolina.
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Williams- The following letter was also agreed to and ordered to \ye sent to the
31^*1^4^ Committee of Ci>rres})ondence for Maryland:
Williamsburg, Slst May, 1774-
Gentlemen :
We had the honor of writing the 28th inst. to the Speaker of
your Assembly, inclosing him the resolution of our late House of Bur-
gesses and a copy of the Association entered into by the late Representa-
tives of Virginia u|x>n the dissolution of our Assembly. We suppose this
letter with the other pajjcrs must have to hand and that they have l)een
communicated to you. We liaVe now to acknowledge the receipt of your
favor of the 25th inst., tlie several letters, c\:c., from Bost<:m and Philadel-
phia. Our Moderator, without loss of time, immediately convened as
many of the late Representatives as could be got together upon so short
a notice, and we yesterday took the business under our most serious con-
sideration. The result of our deliberations will best appear from the
inclosed to which we take the liberty of referring you, and beg that it
may be immeiliately transmitted through the hands of our friends in Phil-
adelphia to our friends in Boston in the san>e manner as their sentiments
and resolutions have been conveyed to us.
We wish it had been in our power to have done anything more decisive
at present, but our situation would not admit of it as you will readily
judge from the reasons suggested by our resolutions.
We could wish to have known the sentiments of New York. We foimd
a letter from the Committee of Correspondence in that province mentioned
in the Philadelphia letter, but no co[)y of it inclosed nor the puqjort of it
mentioned.
We shall hope from time to time to l)e favored with the sentiments and
resolutions of all our sister colonies and this in the most expeditious man-
ner.
We have the honor to be with great respect,
Your mo. ob't s'ts,
The Committee of Correspondence for Virginia.
To the Committee of Correspondence for Maryland.
Williams- At a meeting of the Select Committee of Corresix)ndence, at Williams*
^Ti774^' burg, on Thursday, the 4th Aug., 1774:
Ordered, That letters l)e pre[)ared to the Committees of Correspondence
for Maryland and Pennsylvania, inclosing copies of tlie resolutions foi
appointing Deputies on the part of this Colony to meet the Deputies foi
the other Colonics in C4eneral Congress.
A letter was accordingly pre})ared, rejid and approved of, and is as foi
lows:
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WlLLiAMSBiRc;, IN V^iiMiiNiA, Auy. 4th^ 1774' Williams-
Gentlemen: ' ^471774^*
Delegates from the different counties in this Colony, composed
of the Representatives of the people, met in this city, on Afonday last, to
consider and deliberate on the present critical and alarming situation of
the British America Colonies.
As these matters are still the subject of their dclibemtion, we cannot at
present make you so fully acquainted with their determination as we
could wish. The expediency and necessity however of general Congress
of Deputies from the different Colonics, was so obvious, that tlie meeting
have already come to the resolution respecting it which we now take the
liberty to enclose you, and of which they have directed us to give you the
earliest intelligence.
We are with great esteem Gent, your mo. ob't sts.
Peyton Randolph,
Ro. C. Nicholas,
Dudley Dtgges.
To the Committee of Correspondence for Maryland.
Also a letter of the same import to the Committee of Correspondence
for Pennsylvania.
Ordered, That the said letters be sent by express.
At a meeting of the Select Committee of Correspondence, in the city of Williams-
Williamsburg, on Friday, the 7th of April, 1775. ^"t^'iHs"^
Ordered, That letters be prepared to the Delegates for the province of
New York, and to Isaac Low, Esqr., agreeal)le to the resolution of the late
Convention.
A letter was accordingly prepared to the Delegates, which, being read,
was approved as follows:
Williamsburg, Vircunia, Aj)r'il 7th, 1775,
Gentlemen :
The late Convention of Representatives of this Colony judg-
ing it essential to the common interest of America that every proper means
should be used to preserve an union of sentiments amongst the Colonies,
and in case of defection that they should be able to distinguish their
friends, came to a resolution of which we have by this conveyance trans-
mitted a copy to the Committee of Correspondence of New York.
That we may omit no means of obtaining the most authentic informa-
tion, we take the liberty of inclosing you a copy of the same resolution,
and shall hold ourselves much obliged if you will l^e pleased to exert your
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Williams- particular endeavours to enable us to make a satisfactory rei)ort to our
"**I^\;^P"* next Convention or Assembly.
7, 1775 '^
We are, very respectfully, y'r mo. ob't S'ts,
Pkyton Randolph,
Ro. ('. Nicholas,
DllDLKV I)i<;oR^.
To Isaac I^ow, James Duane, John Jay, Phil. Livinj^ston, John Alsop,
Will. Floyd, Henry Wisner, John Herring, and S. Horrum, Ksq'rs.
And also a letter to the Committee of Corresjiondence for New York, as
follows :
Wms'buik;, Vihg'a, April 7th, 1775.
Gent. :
The enclosed resolutions of our late Convention will fully explain
the reasons for our troubling you with this letter.
We have only further to express our earnest wishes that you would be
pleased by the earliest opportunity to furnish us with the most authentic
information, that we may be able to make a satisfactory report to our next
Convention or Assembly.
We have the honor to be Gent., your respectful humble Servants,
Peyton Randolph,
Ro. C. Nicholas,
Dudley Digoes.
To the Committee of Correspondence of New York.
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LETTERS
OF THB
Committees of Correspondence and Inquiry
IN THB
AMERICAN COLONIES,
From April, 1773, to May, 1775.
1773
New York, Ajyril Uth, 1773. New York
Sir: . Apri[ 14,
Your letter of the 19th inst. to the Speaker of the General Assembly
of this Colony I this day had the pleasure to receive, together with a
copy of the resolves entered into by the hon'ble the House of Represen-
tatives of the Burgesses of the Colony of Vii^inia, both which shall be
laid before our Assembly as soon as they are convened, which do not
imagine will be before the latter end of this or the beginning of next
year, unless they should be called upon some extraordinary occasion.
I have the honor to be, with Regard,
Sir, yr. most obt. humb. Servt,
John Cruger.
To the hon'ble Peyton Randolph, Escjr., Speaker of the House of Bur-
gesses of the Colony of Virginia.
New York, A])ril 24th, 1778, New York
Gent: April 24
I had the honor of your letter of the 6th inst, acquainting me
that the Committ(^e of Correspondence had a{)pointed you a Select Cor-
responding Committee, and that in pursuan(;e of their direction you
rcHiuest the favor of me to transmit you a full account of the principles
and authority on which was constituted the Court of Enquiry said to
have l»een lat4^1y held in the Colony of Rhode Island with power to trans-
port [)er8on8 accused of offences conmiitted in America to places beyond
sea to be tried, together with an authentic copy of their commission and
proceedings. As I have received no information of the nature and k
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New York import of the Commission, nor any account of the proceedings thereon
i77<i but such as have been conmiunic^ited tli rough the channel of newspapers,
it is not in my power to give you an autlientic coi)y of either. We have
no committee of corre.si)ondence of the same kind with yours appointed,
but as soon as our Assembly meets shall lay your letter before them.
I herewith transmit you a law of this Colony, which, I imagine, will
answer the good i)ur{)oses intended l)y that passed by your Assembly at
their last session.
I have the honor to be with regard, Gent, your mo. obt. St.,
John Cruger.
To Peyton Randoli)h, Ro. C. Nicholius, and Dudley Digges, Esquires.
[Copy of the act enclosed.]
Chap. CC(-LXXVI.
An act to make it felony without benefit of clergy to counterfeit the
bills of credit of any of his Maji'sty\s colonies which pass in payment in
the colony of New York, passed 8rd July, 17G6.
Whereas many (;vil-disposed and wicked persons have lately counter-
feited and circulated in this colony large i)an*els of bills in imitation of
true bills of credit, struck, emitted, and issued in the colony of New Jer-
sey, and have passecl the same as good and true bills of credit to the great
hurt and damage of his Majesty's sulyect.s of this colony, for prevention
whereof and of other like miscbiefs in future —
1. Be it enacted bv his Excellencv the (Jovernor, the Council and the
(ieneral Assemblv, and it is herebv enacted by the authority of the same,
that if any person or persons shall hereafter counterfeit any the true l)ill
or bill?s of credit now or which shall hereafter l>e struck, emitted, and
issued in the said colony of New Jersey, or the bill or bills of credit now
or herenfter to be struck, emitted, and issued in any other of his Majesty's
colonies, or shall alter any the said bills of credit so that they shall appear
to be of greater value than the same by the law of such respective colony
are, shall, or may be intended to pass for; or sball pass or give in pay-
ment any such counterfeit or altered bill as aforesaid, knowing the same
to be counterfeit or altered.
Every pei'son who shall so counteifeit or alter any the said bills of credit,
or knowingly pass or give in j)ayment any such counterfeit or altered bill
as aforesaid, shall l)e guilty of felony, and, l)eing thereof convicted, shall
suffer the i)ains of death, as in cases of felony without the benefit of
clergy, any law, usage, or c^ustom to the contrary in any wise notwith-
standing.
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New Port, May 15th, 1773. New Port,
Sir: May 15,
1 "T^O
I had the pleasure of receiving your favor of the 19th of March
with the resolves of the House of Burgesses of Virginia, which, with the
letter from your Committee of Correspondence, I laid before the House
of Deputies of this colony at their meeting the last week.
The House, thoroughly convinced that a firm union of the colonies is
absolutely necessary for the preservation of their ancient, legal, and con-
stitutional right*^, and that the measures proposed by your House of Bur-
gesses will greatly promote so desirable an end, came, nemine contrade-
cente, into the resolutions, of which I have the honor to enclose you a
copy.
I am desired to inform you that the committee appointed V)y our House
of Deputies will, as soon as |)ossible, transmit to the Committee of Cor-
respondence of Virginia the best accounts they shall be able to obtain
respecting the Court of Inquiry lately held in this colony.
I am, with great respect, yr. mo. Obt. St.,
Metcalf Bowler.
[Resolves inclosed.]
May 7th, 1773 — In the House of Deputifx
Resolved, That a Standing Committee of Corresi)ondence and Incjuiry Resolves of
be appointed to consist of seven persons, to-wit: the hononible Stephen r5;^^\^-^ ?\r
Hopkins, Esquire, Metcalf Bowler, Moses Brown, John Cole, William Rhode
Til
Bradford, Henry Ward, and Henry Merchant, Esqs., any four of whom ^ *"**
mav be a committee, whose business it shall be to obtain the most earlv
and authentic intelligence of all such acts and resolutions of the British
parliament or proceedings of administration as may relate to or affect the
British colonies in America, and to kee]) up and maintain a corresi>ond-
ence and communication with our sister colonies respecting these impor-
tant considerations, and the result of such their proceedings from time to
time to lav before this House.
Voted pr. Ordr. J. Lyndon, Cler.
A true copy of a vote of the House of Dei)uties or lower House of
Assembly of the colony of Rhode Island.
Teste: Josias Lynix)n, Cler.
May 7th, 1773 — In the House of Deputi>».
Whereas this House hath ap})ointed a Committee of Correspondence
with committees of other colonies in North America respecting the right*»
and privileges of the colonies, &c., it is therefore
Resolved by this House, That his honor the Governor be requested to
deliver the said committees a copy of his commission as one of the judges
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Resolveaof of the ('ourt of Enquin*, c*onRtituted from home and said to he held in
l>eput^ of ^^"*** colony, and of all such other papers as were laid l^efore the said
Rhode court as may he <»onsistent with his honor as (lovemor of this colony.
Island y^^^, pr. Ordr. J. Lynd^in, Tier.
A true copy (»r a vote of the House of Deputies or lower House ol
Assemhlv of the coUmv of Rhmle Island.
• •
Teste: Josias Lyndox, Cler.
May 7th, 1773 — Ix thk H<n:sK ok Depities.
Resolved, That the Speaker of this House he requested to write to th<
Speaker of the House of Burgesses in Virginia, and to all other Speakers
of Asseinhlies in North America, informing them of the j)roceedings o
this House relating to the preservation of the Rights of the Colonies.
Voted pr. Ordr. J. Lyxdox, Cler.
A true copy of the vote of the House of Deputies or lower House o
Assemhlv of the colon v of Rhode Island.
Teste: Josias Lyxdox, Cler.
Portsmoath, PoKTSMorxH, New Hampshire, 27th Mn^j, 177S.
New Hamp-SiR:
* 27*1773^ Messrs. Randolph, Nicholas, and Digges' agn»eahle favor of the iSX
April, 1778, with a coi»y of an act against forging your paper currenc;
and a letter dati'il Mar. 10th, 1773, unsigned, enclosing the Resolves <
the Hononihle House of Rurgcsses of Virginia, I had the honor to rcxviv
And on the first nic(jting of our Assemhly I took the earliest oppo
tunity to lay those interesting papers l»efore them, whose uanimous (lin>
tion 1 have t^^) present their thanks to, and assure your Hon'ahle Houi
that in every constitutional i)lan for securing the Rights of British Anie
ica and removing the present infringement** thereon, our sister colonic
may rely we sincerely join, having no wish for ourselvt^s of an exclusi^
natun; in those matters, ever looking on the whole as emharked in tl
same common Bottom, and so represented it in our address to Lord Dai
mouth at our first meeting after his appointment for American Aiiairs.
The House have appointed a committee for the proposed purpose
(!onmmnication, and flatter ourselves that some means mav vet l)e hit <
for restoring the mutual confidence once subsisting between Great Brita
and the American provinces.
The jict j)roj)08ed to prevent counterfeiting the pajK^r money of t;
colonies of British America the House of Assembly detennine to ta'
into consideration, and wish such laws may be enacted as will effectual
prevent such j)emicious practices in future.
I have the honor to be your most humble servant,
J. WlXTWORTH.
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Province of New Hampshire, Portsmouth,
la the House of Representatives, May 27, 1773. ^^J^^^"^^'
27, i773
Resolved and voted. That a Standing Committee of Correspondence
and Inquiry be appointed to consist of seven persons, viz.: the Honor-
able Ji)hn Wentworth, Esqr., John Sherburne, W'ilUam Parker, John
(fiddings, Jacob Sheaf, Christopher Toppan, and John Pickering, Esquires,
any four of whom to be a committee, whose business it shall be to obtain
the most early and authentic intelligence of all such acts and Resolutions
of the -British parliament or proceedings of administration as may relate
to or affect the British Colonies in America, and to keep U}) and main-
tain a correspondence and comnmnication with our sister colonies respect-
ing these important considerations, and the result of such their proceed-
ings from time to time to lay l)efore this House.
Extracted from the Journals of the House of Repres^intatives of the
province of New Hampshire.
Attest: William Parker, Cler.
Province of Massachusetts Bay, June 3rd, 1778, Province of
Sir: Massachu-
The very judicious and important Resolves entered into by his j^^ 3 1773
Majesty's most ancient Colony of Virginia on the 12th March last, together
with your obliging letter enclosing the same, have been laid before the
House of Representatives of this province.
The wisdom of the measures proposed in those Resolves and the great
and good effects that may reasonably be expected to How from them, not
only to the colonies, but to the parent State, were so obvious that the
House immediately adopted them and appointed a committee to keep up
and maintain a free communication with Virginia and the rest of the
Sister Colonies.
That there has been long a settled plan to subvert the })olitical consti-
tutions of these colonies, and to introduce arbitrary power, cannot, in the
opinion of this house, admit of doubt.
Those who have aimed to enslave us, like a band of brothers, have ever
l>een united in their councils and their conduct. To this they owe their
success. Are they not in this regard worthy imitation? Here it is praise-
worthy to*be instructed even by an enemy.
The object which the conspiritors against our Rights seem of late to
have had much in view has been' either to lull the Colonies into a state of
profound sleep and security which is forever the forerunner of slavery,
or to foment divisions among them. How necessary then, how impor-
tant, is it to counteract and defeat them in the fatal design?
To awaken and fix the attention of all to the common danger — to open
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Province of and maintain an uninterrupt<*d intercourrfo among the colonies that all
^tT^' may be fully apprized of the true st^ite and circiimytances of each, and
June 3, 1773 that the councils of the wliole may be united in some effectual measures
for restoring the public liberty.
That this may be the happy effect of the truly laudable and generous
design of the House bf Burgesses of Virginia is the most ardent wish,
and it shall be the object of the attention of this House.
In the name and by the order of the House, I have tlie honor to l>e
witli strict trutli and regard, Sir,
Your most obedient, humble servant,
Thomas Gushing, Speaker.
Province of Provinck of Massachusetts Bay,
SBa''" ^'^ ^^^' ^^'^^'-^^ ^'^ Representaiivej^, May 27, 1773.
May 27, 1773
Whereas the Si)eaker hath communicated to this House a letter troni
the truly resi)ectable House of Burgesses in his Majesty's ancient Colony
of Virginia, inclosing a copy of the Resolves entered into by them on the
12th of March last, and requesting that a committee of this House may
be appointed to communicate from time to time with a corresponding
committee then appointed by the said House of Burgesses in Virginia;
And whereas this House is fully sensible of the Necessity and Impor-
tance of an Union of the several colonies in America at a time when it
clearly appears that the rights and liberties of all are systematically
invaded, in order that the joint wisdom of the whole may be employed
in consulting their common safety —
Resolved, That this House have a very grateful sense of the obliga-
tions they are under to the House of Burgesses in Virginia for the vigi-
lance, firmness, and wisdom wliich they have discovered at all times in
sup}>ort of the Rights and Liberties of the American Colonies, and do
heartily concur with them in their said judicious and spirited Resolves.
Resolved, That a Standing C-ommittee of Correspondence and Enquiry
be appointed to consist of fifteen members, any eight of whom to be a
quorum, whose business it shall be t,o obtain tJie most early and authen-
tic intelligence of all such acts and Resohitions of the British parliament
or proceedings of administration as may relate to or afl'ec-t the British
colonies in America, and to keep and maintain a correspondence and
comnmnication with our Sister Colonies respecting these important con-
siderations, and the result of such their proceedings from time to time to
lav before the House.
Resolved, Tliat it ])e an instruction t^) the said committee that thev do
without delay inform themselves particularly of the i)rinciples and
authorities on which was constitutiMl a Court of Enquiry held in Rhode
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Island said to be vested with powers to tran8i)ort persons accused of Province of
offences committed in America to places beyond the seas U) be tried. se^^v"
Resolved, That the said committee be further instructed to prepare and May 27, 1773
report to this House a draught of a very respectful answer to the letters
re(*eived from the Speaker of the honorable House of Burgesses of Vir-
ginia and the Speaker of the honorable House of- Representatives of the
Colony of Rhode Island; also a circular letter to tlie Speakers of tlie sev-
eral other Houses of Assembly on this continent, enclosing the aforesaid
Resolves, and requesting them to lay the same before their resi)ective
Assemblies, in confidence that they will readily and cheerfully comply
with the wise and salutary Resolves of the House of Burgesses of Vir-
ginia.
Then the House immediately made choice of the following gentlemen
to be the committee of correspondence and conmmnication with the other
colonies, viz.:
Mr. Speaker, Mr. Samuel Adams, hon'ble John Hancock, Esqr., Mr.
William Phillips, Capt. William Heath, hon'ble Joseph Hawley, Esqr.,
hon'ble James Warren, Esqr., Richard Derby, Jr., Esqr., Mr. Eldridge
(lerry, Jerathmell Bowers, Esqr., Jedediah Foster, Esqr., Daniel Leonard,
Esq., Capt. Thomas Gardner, Capt. Jonathan Grunleaf, and James Pres-
cott, Esqr.
A true copy.
Attest: Samuel Adams, Cler.
Savannah, in Georgia, 5 June, 177S, Savannah,
Sir: Georgia,
I had the honor of yours of the 19th March enclosing a copy of the '
Resolves entered into by the House of Burgesses of Virginia upon so
interesting a subject as that of an attempt to deprive his Majesty's faith-
ful subjects in America of their ancient and constitutional rights by trans- .
]K>rting i)ersons accused of offences beyond the seas to be tried, therel>y
depriving us of that invaluable blessing of determining the same by the
oaths of honest and lawful men of our own vicinage.
I am also favored with yours, Mr. Nicholas, and Mr. Digges' joint letter
of the 6th of April, inclosing the copy of an Act of your colony to pre-
vent the counterfeiting the paper money of other colonies, a practice
hitherto carried on with great success, but highly injurious, and calls
aloud for the interposition of the Legislature; both which matters I shall
ta-ke care to lay before our House of Representatives, and am hopeful
they will join in these and every other measure that may tend to the
benefit and advantage of America.
I have the honor to be respectfully, Sir, yr. mo. obt. St.,
Will'm Young.
Peyton Randolph, Esqr.
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Savannah, Fairfikij), in CoNNK^TicrT, ^4 Jfiiu\ 177S.
iJeorgia^^ Sir:
' ' I have it in com n land from the House of Re|)resentative^5 of thit*
Colony to acknowledge the re(*eij)t of your favor of VM\\ March last,
together with the Resolutions of the ]>atriotie House of Burgesses of the
Colony of Virjrinia, which came to my hand in May last, when the Asseni-
hlv of this Colon V Wiis sittini?, whicli, without delav, I communicated to
the House of Repn^sentatives of this Colony an<l received their com-
mands to transmit to you the Resolutions they came into thereupon, ami
request you, as early as ma}' be, to lay them l»efore that hononiMe house,
hy which they will see how readily they approved of, cht^rfully a<h)pte<l
the mc^jisures pn>posed to them, and have a]>j>ointed a committ^v of cor-
respondence as requested, to and hy whom matt(*rs relative to the ^eneml
interest of the Colonies mav Ik* connnunicated. Thev have expresseil
themselves so fully in the matti'rs as l(*ave me no nM)m to add anything
hut that I have the honor to he with ^rreat tnith,
Sir, your most oht., lunnhle servt.,
Ebenkzer Silliman.
The Hon'le the Speaker of the House of Burgesses in Virginia.
In the HorsE of Ref*rr«^entativp:s of the Colony of Connecticut,
Fridrnj, 21st May, 13 Q\^x 8rd, 1778.
Mr. Speaker having laid before the House a letter from the Si^eaker of
and certain Resolutions entered into by the House of Burgesses of the
Colony of Virginia on the Tith of March last, viz.:
Whereas the minds of his Majesty's faithful subjects in this colony
luive been much disturbed by various rumors and reports of pnxn^edings
ten<ling to dej)rive them of thoir ancient, legal, and constitutional right**;
And wherwis the affairs of this Colony are fre<iuently connected with
those of Great Britain as well sis of the neighboring Colonies, which ren-
d(^rs a conununication of sentiments necessary.
In ord(*r, therefore, to remove the unea^^iness and quiet the minds of
the peoj>le, as well ajs for the other good j)urposes alK)ve mentioned —
Be it Resolved, That a standing committee of corresj)ondence and
Incjuiry be appointed, to consist of eleven persons, to-wit: the honorable
Peyton Randoljdi, Es(ir., Robert Carter Nicholai^, Richard Bland, Richard
Henry Lee, Benjamin Harrison, Ednmnd Pendleton, I^itrick Henry,
Dudley Digges, l)al)ney Carr, Archibald Cary, and Thomas Jefferson,
Esquires, any six of whom to be a conmiittee, whose business it shall be
to obtain the most early and authentic intelligence of all such Acts and
Resolutions of the British parliament or proceedings of administration as
may rebate to or affect the British colonies in America, and to kee[» up
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and maintain a correspondence and communication with our sister colo- Savannah,
nies respecting these imj)ortant considerations, and the result of such T«n ^'^^r'Vs
their proceedings from time to time to lay hefore this House.
Resolved, That it he an instruction to the said committee that they do,
without delay, inform themselves particularly of the i)rinciples and
authority on which was constituted a Court of Inriuiry said to have l)een
lately held in Rhode Island with powers t^) transjKirt persons accused of
offences conmiitted in America to places heyond the seas to be tried.
And further resolving, That the Speaker of the said House of Bur-
gesses do transmit to the Speakers of the different Assemblies of the
British Colonies on this Continent copies of the said Resolutions and
desire that they will lay them before their respective Assemblies and
request them to appoint some person or persons of their respective l)odies
to communicate from time to time with their said committee.
This House taking into consideration the contents of the said letter, the
aforesaid Resolutions and the reasons on which thev are founded, are of
opinion that they are weighty and important in their nature and design,
calculating and tending to produce hapj>y and salutary effects in securing
and supporting the ancient, legal constitutional rights of this and the
Colonies in general, do therefore approve of and adopt the measure.
And thereui)on resolved. That a standing committee of corres|Kmdence
and Inquiry be aj)pointed, to consist of nine persons, to-wit: the honor-
able Ebenezer Silliman, Esqr., William Williams, Benjamin Payne,
Samuel Holden Parsons, Nathaniel Nagles, Silas Deane, Samuel Bishoj>,
Joseph Trumbull, and Erastus Walcott, Es(|uires, whose business it shall
l)(i to ol)tain all such intelligence, and to keep up and maintain a corre-
si>ondence and communication with our sister Colonies respecting the
important considerations mentioned and expressed in the aforesaid Reso-
lutions of the patriotic^ House of Burgesses of the Colony of Virginia,
and the result of such their i)roccedings from time to time to lay ]»efore
this House.
Resolved, That the S[)eaker of this House do transmit to the Speakers
of the different Assemblies of the British Colonies on this continent, copies
of these Resolutions, and request that they will come into similar meai<-
ures and communicate fnmi time to time with said c(munitteeon all mat-
ters wherein the connnon welfare and safety of the Colonies are con-
cerned.
The foregoing Resolutions being sevendly read a third time, were, on
the question put, agreed to l)y the House.
A true copy extracted from the Jouriiiils.
Attest: Wm. Williams, Cler., D. R.
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F^ndon, LoNiX)N, 6ih JiUy, 177S.
July i\ 1773
The hon'l)le Peyton Randolph, Rol)ert Carter Nicholas, and Dudley
Dirges, Esquires:
Gkntlkmen:
I have within these few davs l)een honored with your letter
of the 0th of April, and think myself under great obligations to you for
the confidence you are pleased to rejKJse in nic by thinking me a proper
I>erson to correspond with on the subjwt matter reinted in your letter.
In consequence thereof I have i)rocured and sent you under favor of
my worthy friend, Mr. Benjamin Harrison, the Act of Parliament for
preservmg his Majesty's Dock-yards, Magazines, Ships, and so forth; also
the JouniJils of the House of Connnons from the period of time you
mention as far as can at j)re.sent be had, whic^h shall be continued, and
you may be assured I will be diligent in my enfjuiries after all other
Acts or Resolutions of i)arliament or i)roccedings of administration lately
passed or entered into, or which may hereafter take i)lace, and that may
in any degree affect any of the Colonies of America, and like a faithful
watchman acquaint you therewith. Our i)resent parliament, who are
just }>ron)gued, have made such strides towards despotism for some time
past with respect to the East India Company, as well as America, that we
have too nmch reason to dread bad conseijueiices from such proceedings.
Some of my friends in the India Direction tell me that they have tlioughts
of sending a quantity of tea to Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Virginia,
and South Carolina, which (iovernment seems to api>rove, but they sus-
pect tlieir motives an* to make a cat's paw of the Company and fon-c
them to estal)lish the 3d pr. lb. American duty. 1 advised the gentlemen
not to think of sending their Tea till Government took off the duty, a.-
they might be well assured it would not be received on any other terms
What their Resolution will be time only will discover. When anything
offers worthy your notice I shall take the liberty of advising you again
At i)resent nauain with great respect, (lentlemen.
Your verv obedient servant,
John Norton.
Charles Chaklks Town, 8ou. Carolina, ,////// 0th, 177S,
Town, South Sir:
Carolina, When 1 had the honor of receiving your letter of the 10th Marcl
' ' last th(^ Connuims House of Assembly of this province was under ai
adjournment to the (Hh inst. As soon as a House was formed, whid
was not till yesterday, I laid your letter before them ; iis a j)rorogatio;
was expected, which accordingly took effect at noon, the House lost nc
a moment's time, but instantly proceeded to the consideration of you
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Resolutions which you enclosed me, and, unanimously appro\Hng them, Charles
appointed a committee to correspond with yours, agreeable to your Q^J^lina
recommendation, being desirous to shew their readiness to co-operate July 9, 1773
with your House in a measure dictated by such wise councils and directed
to such laudable ends; A copy of their Resolutions I now enclose you,
by which you will see, Sir, the pleasing task that is assigned me of con-
veying to you svpd the rest of the members of the honorable House of
Burgesses of your province the thanks of the Commons House of Assem-
bly of this province for communicating the said Resolutions, as well as
for their steady attention to the general interests of America by which
your province have so nobly and uniformly distinguished itself in the
great cause of liberty. You will also be pleased to observe that the
House have paid proper attention to the measure recommended and
adopted by your House to prevent counterfeiting the paper money of the
other Colonies by ordering a bill to be brought in for that purpose ; and
though the prorogation has prevented at this time the carrying the same
into execution, yet the House will certainly take up the matter and pro-
ceed uj)on it as soon as they can go upon business.
The obstacle which has for so long a time past prevented the House
from doing business is not yet removed, to-wit: a clause dictated by an
instruction which the House is required to insert in the tax bill, but
which they never will submit to.
I am with great respect. Sir,
Your most ob't, humble St.,
Raw. Ix)wndes.
Hon'ble Peyton Randolph.
[Resolve inclosed.]
South Carolina.
In the Commons House of Assembly the 8th day of July, 1773:
Mr. Si)eaker reported to the House that he had received a letter fn)m
the Si)eaker of the hon'ble House of Burgesses of Virginia inclosing sev-
eral Resolutions of that House, and the said letter and resolves were read
to the House.
And the said Resolutions being unanimously approved of by the
House —
Resolved, That Mr. Speaker and any eight of the other members of
the standing committee of correspondence be a committee to inquire for
and obtain intelligence upon the several matters mentioned in the said
Resolutions, and to corre«|)ond with the committee appointed by the
said House of Burgesses and Committees appointed or to be appointed
in our Sister Colonies respecting the same.
Resolved, That Mr. Speaker do transmit the thanks of this House to
4
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Cbarien the Sj><^ker and riienilierx of the issdd Houtie of Burges^se:* of Vii^nia for
(^iniiwil coniinunifating the said Re:^>lutioD«$ to thL> Hou>?e, as well a.-^ for their
July 9, 1773 aUxuly attention t4> the general intere:^ of Americ^a.
Mr. Sjjeaker alwo rejiorted Ut the HouiH? that he had reeeive<l a letter
fn»ni the coniniitt4*e nientione<l in the Resolutions of the Housi.* of Hur-
gesrieH of Vii^inia inclosing him a copy of an Act of the General Assem-
bly of Virginia to |>rev($iit tJie a>unterfeiting the pajxT money of other
ColonicH, and the ssud letter and Act were rearl to the House.
Ordered, Tliat leave be given to bring in a bill to prevent the counter-
feiting the paper money of other Colonies, and that Mr. Rutledge, Mr.
Gadi^den, and Col. Pinckney to prepare and bring in the said bill.
A true copy from the Journal.
Thos. Fark, JunV, Clerk,
Gentlemkx:
The Speaker of the House of Representatives of this Colony
having transmitted to the Speaker of the House of Burgesses of your
colony a copy of the Resolutions entered into by their House at their
last Hcssion constituting a committee of corresixmdenee and Inquiry, ))er-
mit us to refer vou to those Rei^olutions, bv which vou will see the Hmise
of Representatives of this Colony have fully adopted the mejisures ]»ro-
posed by your patriotic House of Burgesses, and with pleasure follow
the lea<l given, an example set by the fathers of the people in the ancient,
free and loyal Colony of Virginia. That committee have appointed us a
select corresponding committee.
We have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter directed to the
Speaker of our House of Representatives, and in answer say with respect
to the Court of Inquiry said to have been lately held in Rhode Island
vested with extraordinary unconstitutional powt.'rs, that the committee
of correspondence in that ('olony can and doul)tless will give you more
full intelligence respecting that matter than we can.
As to the copy of an Act inclosed in yours, our Governor had not
received the letter you mention from the Governor of Virginia, nor has
he yet receive*! any. We waited for that till it was too late in the session
to move it, in expectation of a motion from that quarter. If no letter
from the Governor of Virginia should be received before next session, the
matter will be taken up without it, and we can imagine no oji})osition
that w411 be made.
We are directed to request of you the favor to inform us wliat has bec^n
done by the Judge or Judges of the Sujierior Court in your Colony on
the Requisition made for writs of Assistants. That matter is now under
the consideration of the Superior Court here, and as it is a matter of very
great importance to the Colonies in general, we wish your answer that the
f)roce(»dings that have been had with you and your candid and free sen-
timents thereon may be fully knowTi here.
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We shall at all times and on all occasions with the greatest i)lea8ure Charles
and readiness execute our commission of correspondence and Inciuirv as Town, South
^ * " Carolina,
we are firmly j)ersuaded of the utility of the measure so seasonably j>ro- July 9, 1773
posed by the Colony of Virginia and, we hope, universally adopted by
the other Colonies, and hope thereby to cultivate and strengthen that
harmony and union among all the English Colonies on the Continent of
America, which daily appears to us more and more necessary to preserve
and secure the safety, peace, prosperity, and happiness of the whole.
We are with great truth and regard, Gent,
Your most Obedient, humble servants,
' Will. Williams,
Silas Deane,
Benj. Payne,
Joseph Trumbull.
Colony of Connecticut, to-wit: Lebanon, 10th Aug., 1778.
GEoiuiiA — Commons House of Assembly, Georgia—
Fnday, the 10th of September, 1773. Commons
House of
A^HSdnl)! V
Mr. Si)eaker laid before the House two letters that he had received from September
the Speaker of the House of Burgesses of Virginia, and also of the House ^^» ^^^^
of Deputies of Rhode Island, inclosing resolutions of their respective
Houses, and also the copy of an act to })revent counterfeiting the paper
currency of other Colonies, which said Resolutions being severally read
were unanimously approved of.
Resolved, nem. con., That that Mr. Speaker and any five of the Com-
mittee of Correspondence be a committee to Enquire for and obtain the
earliest Intelligence of the many Important matters contained in the said
several resolutions, and that they likewise do from time to time corres-
pond with the respective Committees that now are or may be appointed
by the House of representatives on this Continent.
Resolved, nem. con.. That the thanks of this House be transmitted to
the Honorable the Speaker and members of the House of Burgesses of
Virginia, and also the Honorable the Speaker and members of the House
of deputies of Rhode Island, for communicating their Intentions firmly
to support the rights and privileges of his Majesty's faithful and loyal
subjects in America, and also to the Honorable Peyton Randolph, Esquire,
Robert Carter Nicholas, and Dudley Digges, Esquires, for transmitting to
this House a copy of the above mentioned act.
A true copy taken from the original Journals and examined by
Rich'd Cun'ym Crooke, Clk.
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Province of and maintain an uninterrui)t^(l intcrccmrso anion*!: the colonies that all
settslftiiv" ^^'*^^ ^^^ ^"^^-' a])prize(l of the true state and eircunistanees of each, and
June 3, 1773 that the councils of the whole may be united in some eflectual measures
for restoring the public liberty.
That this may be the hai)py effect of the truly laudable and generous
design of the House bf Burgesses of Virginia is the most ardent wish,
and it shall be the ol)ject of the attention of this House.
In the name and by the order of the House, I have the honor to be
with strict truth and regard, Sir,
Your most obedient, humble servant,
Thomas Cushino, Speaker.
Province of Provinck of Massachi'setts Bay,
^tfrBa"" ^'^ ^^^ ^^''"'*^ ""'^ Rcprf.^entatin\^, May 27, 1778.
May 27, 1773
Whereas the Speaker hath communicated to this House a letter from
the truly respectiilde House of Burgesses in his Majesty's ancient Colony
of Virginia, inclosing a copy of the Resolves entered into by them on the
12th of March last, and requesting that a committee of this House may
be appointed to communicate from time to time with a corresponding
connnittee then appointed by the said House of Burgesses in Virginia ;
And whereas this House is fully sensible of the Necessity and Impor-
tance of an I'uion of the several colonies in America at a time when it
clearly appears that the rights and liberties of all are systematically
invaded, in order that the joint wisdom of the whole may be employed
in consulting their common safety —
Resolved, That this House liave a very grateful sense of the obliga-
tions they are under to the House of Burgesses in Virginia for the vigi-
lance, tirmness, and wisdom which they have discovered at all times in
support of the Rights and Liberties of the American Colonies, and do
heartily concur with them in their said judicious and spirited Resolves.
Resolved, That a Standing Connnittee of (\)rresj)ondenceand Enquiry
be apj>ointed to consist of fifteen meml)ers, any eight of whom to be a
(luorum, whose business it shall be to obtain the most early and authen-
tic intelligence of all such act.s and Resolutions of the British parliament
or proceedings of administration a.s nmy relate to or allect the British
colonies in America, and to keep and maintain a correspondence and
communication with our Sister Colonies respeitting these im[)ortant con-
sidemtions, and the result of such their proceedings from time to time to
lav before the House.
Resolved, That it be an instruction to the said committee that thev d(
without delay infonn themselves j)articularly of the principles and
authorities on which wjis constitut^<l a Court of Enquiry held in Rhoih
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Island said to be vested with powers to transport persons accused of Province of
offences committed in America to places lieyond the seas to V)e tried. ^'^ ""
Resolve<l, That the said committee be further instructed to pn^pare and May 27, 1773
reiM>rt to tliis House a draught of a very resp(H'tful answer to the letters
rei-eived from the Speaker of the honorable House of Burgesses of Vir-
ginia and the 8i)eaker of the honorable House of- Representatives of the
Colony of Rhode Island; also a circular letter to the Speakers of the sev-
en\l other Houses of Aasembly on this continent, enclosing the aforesaid
Resolves, an<l reijuesting them to lay the same before their respective
A.s.seml)lies, in confidence that they will readily and cheerfully comply
with the wise and salutarv Re^solves of the House of Burgesses of Vir-
ginia.
Then the House inunediately made choice of the following gentlemen
to Ik* the committee of correspondence and conmmnication with the other
colonies, viz.:
Mr. Speaker, Mr. Samuel Adams, hon'ble John Hancock, Esqr., Mr.
William Phillips, Capt. William Heath, hon'ble Joseph Hawley, Esqr.,
hon'ble James Warren, Esqr., Richard Derby, Jr., Esqr., Mr. Eldridge
Gerry, Jerathmell Bowers, Esqr., Jedediah Foster, Esqr., Daniel Leonard,
Esij., Capt. Thomas Gardner, Capt. Jonathan (irunleaf, and James Pres-
cott, Ksqr.
A true copy.
Attest: Samikl Adams, Cler.
Savannah, in (iKokcua, 5 June, 177S. Savannah,
Sir : Georgia,
I hafl the honor of yours of the 19th March enclosing a copy of the '
Resolves entered into by the House of Burgesses of Virginia upon so
intt^resting a subjwt jis that of an attc'mpt to deprive his Majesty's faith-
ful subj<:^*t,s in America of their ancient and constitutional rights by tmns-
jKirting persons accused of offences beyond the seas to be tried, thereby
depriving us of that invaluable blessing of dc^termining the same by the
oatlis of honest and lawful men of our own vicinage.
I am also favored with yours, Mr. Nichohis, and Mr. Digges' joint letter
of the 0th of April, inclosing the copy of an Act of your colony to pre-
vent the counterfeiting the paper money of otlier colonies, a }>nictice
hitherto carried on with great success, but highly injurious, and calls
aloud for the interposition of the Legislature; both which matters 1 shall
take care to lay before our House of Rei>resentatives, and am ho[)eful
they will join in these and ever}' other measure that may tend to the
l»enefit and advantage of America.
I have the honor to be respectfully, Sir, yr. mo. obt. St.,
WiLL'm YolTN(J.
Peyton Randolph, Esqr.
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Savannah, Fairkikld, in CoXNEcriaT, 2^ Jtmr, 171-^.
Georgia. Sik:
I have it in euinniand from the Mouse of Representatives of this
C'olony to acknowletl*^t^ the reeei])t of your favor of IDtli March last,
toj^ether with tlie Resolutions of the juitriotie House of liur^esses of the
Colony of Virginia, which came to my hand in May last, when the Assem-
hly of this Colony was sitting, which, withinit delay, I communicatc^d to
the House of Repn^sentiitives of this Colony and received their com-
mands to transmit to you the Resolutions they came into thereujjon, and
re<iuest you, as early as may he, to lay them hefore that honorahle house,
hy which they will see h(»w readily they approved of, cheerfully adoj>ted
the measures pro})osed to them, and have appointed a connnittiic of cor-
resi)ondence as recjuestiMl, to and hy whom matters relative to tin* general
interest of the Colonies mav he communicated. They have expressed
th(»mselves so fully in the matters as leave me no room to add anything
hut that 1 have the honor to he with great truth,
8ir, your most oht., humhle servt.,
Ebenkzek Silliman.
The Hon^e the Speaker of the House of Burgesses in Virginia.
In the HorsE of Rei»resentatives of the Cof.onv of Connecticut,
FrhJaij, 21st May, 13 Geo. 3rd, 1773.
Mr. Speaker having laid hefore the House a letter from the Speaker of
and certain Resolutions entered into hy the House of Burgesses of the
Colony of Virginia on the Pith of March last, viz.:
Whereas the minds of his Majesty's faithful suhjects in this colony
have heen much disturhed hy various nunors and rej)orts of jn'oceedings
tending to deprive them of their ancient, legal, and constitutional rights;
And wherejis the affairs of this (-olony are frequently connected with
those of ( Jrcat Britain as well as of the neighhoring Colonies, which ren-
dei-s a communication of sentiments necessary.
In order, therefore, to remove the uneasiness and (|uiet the minds of
the people, as well as for the other good purposes ahove mentionc^d —
Be it Resolved, That a standing committee of correspondence and
Inquiry he a}>pointed, to consist of eleven persons, to-wit: the honorahle
Peyton Randolph, Esqr., Rohert Carter Nicholas, Richard Bland, Richard
Henry Lee, Benjamin Harrison, Edmund Pendleton, Patrick Henry,
Dudley Digges, Dahney Carr, Archihald Cary, and Thomas Jefferson,
Es(fuir(»s, any six of whom to he a connnittee, whose husiness it shall be
to ohtain the most early and authentic intelligence of all sucli Acts and
Resolutions of the British parliament or proceeilings of ailministnition as
may relate to or affect the British colonies in America, and to keep up
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and maintain a correspondence and connnunication with our sister colo- Savannah,
nies respecting these important considerations, and the result of such i^T^^^^i^-7q
their proceedings from time to time to hiy hefore this House.
Resolve<l, That it he an instruction to the said connnittee that they do,
witliout delay, inform themselves particularly of the ])rincij)les and
authority on which was constituti»d a Court of TiKiuiry said to ha\'e heen
lately held in Rhode Island with powers to tnmsport persons accused of
offences committed in America to places l)eyond the sea.s to he tried.
And further resolving, That the Speaker of the* said House of Bur-
gesses do transmit to the Speakers of the different Assemhlies of the
British Colonies cm this Continent copies of the said Resolutions and
desire that they will lay them hefore their res|)ective Assemhlies and
request them to appoint some j)erson or persons of their respective hodies
to communicate from time to time with their said committee.
This House taking into consid(Tation the contents of the said letter, the
aforesaid Resolutions and the reasons on which thev are found(Kl, are of
opinion that they are weighty and im])ortant in their nature and design,
calculating and tending to produce ha])j)y and salutary effects in securing
and supporting the ancient, legal constitutional rights of this and the
CoKmies in general, do therefore approve of and adoi)t the measure.
And thereuiM)n resolved, That a sUmdingconnnitteK'of corres]Kmdence
and Inquiry he aj)pointed, to consist of nine persons, to-wit: the honor-
ahh» Khenezer Silliman, Esijr., William Williams, Benjamin Payne,
Samuel Holden Parsons, Nathaniel Xaglcs, Silas Dcane, Samuel Bishop,
Jos<,'j»h TrumhuU, and Erastus Walc()tt, Escjuircs, whose husiness it shall
1k» to ol»tain all such intelligence, and to kecj) up and maintain a corre-
spondence and connnunication with our sister Colonies respecting the
inqi<»rtant considenvtions mentioned and ox[)ress;ed in the aforesaid Reso-
lutions of the ])atriotic Housr of Burgesses of the Colony of Virginia,
and the re.sult of such their proceedings from time to time to lay hefore
this House.
Rc»solvifd, That the Speaker of this House do traiismit to the Sj^eakers
of the different Assend)lies of the British C()lonieson this continent, co|)ies
of these Resolutions, and retpiest that they will come into similar meas-
ures and communicate from time to time with said connnittee on all mat-
ters wherein the common wcH'are and satetv of the ColoniiN^ are (*on-
cenied.
The foregoing Resolutions heing severally read a third time, were, on
the (piestion put, agreed to hy the House.
A true copy extracted from the Journals.
Attest: Wm. Williams, Cler., I). R.
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New Castle l>y them on the 28th of May last, and requesting that a committee of this
T> ? I ^^ 9-^* House may be appointed to communicate from time to time with the Cor-
1773 res])onding Committees appointed by the said Assemblies and named in
the said respective Resolves;
And whereas, this House is of opinion that the measures adopted by
tlie aforesaid Asseml)lies and proposed to this are very salutary and highly
necessary at tliis time, when the Rights and Liberties of all appear to be
svsteniaticallv invaded,
Resolved, That this House have a very grateful sense of the obligation
they are under to the House of Burgesses in Virginia, for the vigilence,
firmness and wisdom which they have discovered at all times in support
of the Rights and Liberties of the American Colonies, and do heartily
concur with them in their said judicious and spirited Resolves.
Resolved, That a standing committee of correspondence and Inquiry
be appointed to consist of five members, any three of whom to be a
(juorum, whose business it shall be to obtain the most early and authen-
tic Intelligence of all such Acts and Resolutions of the British Parliament
or proceedings of administration, as may relate to or affect the British
Colonies in America, and keep up and maintain a corresjmndence and
(•ommuni(^ation with our Sister (-olonies respecting these important con-
siderations, and tlie result of such their proceedings from time to time U)
* lay before the House.
Resolved, That it be an Instruction to the said committee that they do,
without delay, inform themselves particularly of the principles and
authority on which was constituted a court of Enquiry held in Rhode
Island, said to be vested with powers to transport persons accused of
offences committed in America to places beyond the seas to be tried.
RcsoIvimI, That the said committee be further instructed to prepare and
n^port to this House, Draughts of very respectful answers to the lett-ers
al>()ve mentioned, also a circular Letter t-o the Sj)eakers of the several
other Houses of Assembly on this Continent inclosing the aforesaid
Hesolves, and requesting them to lay the same before their respective
Assemblies in confidence that they will readily and cheerfully comply
with the well concerted and wise Resolves of the House of Burgesses in
Virginia.
To which said resolves the House agreed nemine contradicente. Then
the House immediately made choice of tlie following gentlemen to be the
committee of correspondence and communication with the other Colonies,
viz :
Mr. Speaker, Cieorge Read, Thomas McKean, John McKinly, and
ThoniJts H(>l)inson, Escjuires.
I do hereby certify thci above and foregoing U) be a true copy from the
minutes of the Assembly.
David Thompson, Clk. Ibid.
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Colony of Connecticut, New Haven, Colony of
Nov. 4th, 1773. ^-S^S'n:
Cf ENTLEMEN . November 4,
Since our letters of June last, nothing material has occurred ^^^^
worthy transmitting to you from this distance. The extraordinary Court
of Inquiry, at Newport, in Rhode Island, is closed without effecting any-
thing, nor can we conceive it to have been projected with other serious
view than to establish by precedent the unconstitutional measure.
In our last we took notice of the Act of your honorable House of Bur-
gesses respecting counterfeits of yours and the currency of other pro-
vinces, and informed you that his honor, our Governor, expected a letter
on the subject. That not coming to hand was the reason no Act passed
in our last session of Assembly. The present Assembly at this place
have taken up the matter, and by a general act made the counterfeiting
of the currency of any of the English Colonies on the Continent equally
capital with the counterfeiting our own. The act passed both Houses of
As.sembly this week, and in our next will transmit you an extract of it.
There are no offences in this Colony punished with death except murder,
conspiracy against the Government and others of that kind. Robbery,
counterfeiting, &c., have heretofore been punished by l^randing, cropping
and imprisonment, but the present act sentences offenders of this kind to
to confinement and labor in a copper mine from which we judge an
escape is impossible.
The late Resolutions of the minister to permit Teas to be sent by the
East India Company to Boston, New York and Philadelphia where they
are daily expected, give us the most uneasy api)rehensions for. the conse-
quences, though we have the utmost confidence in the firmness and virtue
of the inhabitants of those capital Towns on this occasion.
It is with the greatest satisfaction we see the seasonable and beneficial
example set by your honorable and patriotic House of Burgesses already
followed by almost all the Houses of Assembly on the Continent and
doubt not that it will be universal soon.
The union of the Colonies is of the last importance and we conceive a
regular correspondence the most certain means to effect so saluturv a
design.
We are with the highest Esteem and respect, Gentlemen,
Your most obliged and very humble Servants,
Ebenezer Sillimax, Will'm Williams,
Erastus Walcott, Sam. H. Parsons,
Silas Deane, Benj. Payne.
Committee of Correspondence.
The Honle Peyton Randoli)h, Escjr., and others the committee of Cor-
respondence, Virginia.
5
84 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1773
Colony of Extract of an act made and passed by the Governor and Company of
N^w^H^ven* ^^^ Colony of C'onnecticut at a General Assembly holden at New Haven
November 4, on the second Thursday in October, A. D. 1773:
Be it enacted, «Src., That whosoever shall presume to forge, counterfeit,
or alter any of the Bills of Credit of this Colony or the Bills of ('reditof
any other of the English Colonies or Provinces on this Continent; or
shall utt^T and put off any forged, counterfeit, or altered Bill or Bills,
knowing them to })e such ; or that shall counsel, advise, procure, or any
ways assist in the forging, counterfeiting, imprinting, stamjnng, altering,
or signing of any false, forged, and counterfeit Bill or Bills, knowing
them to be such ; or that shall engnive any i)late or make any Instru-
ment to be used for any of the purposes aforesaid; or that shall stamp
or any other ways counterfeit any of the several sorts of coin mentioned
in an A(;t of parliament made and passed on the Oth year of the reign of
Queen Anne, <frc. —
Such person or persons so offending shall for the first offence suffer
imprisonment in said Gaol, mine, or Work-House, and there be kej)t to
hard La])()r for a term not exceeding ten years, at the Discretion of the
court before which such conviction shall be had.
Any if any such perscm shall commit the like offence a second time,
and be thereof convicted as aforesaid, he or they shall suffer Imprison-
ment in the said Goal, mine, and Work-House, and there be kept to hard
Labor as aforesaid for and during the Term of his or her natural Life.
Compared with the original Act.
p'r S. Deane, Cler. Com.
Savannah, SAVANNAH, IN Georgia, 20th Nov.y 177S,
Georjria, Sir:
•^^TT.'f^ I have the hcmor to trant*mit the thanks of the Commons House of
Assembly of this province to you. Sir, and the other members of the
House of Burgesses of Virginia for communicating your intentions firmly
to support the Hight»s and Liberties of America on that most interesting
subject contained in your Resolutions.
I am res])ectfully, Sir, your most obedient Servant,
Wili/m YouNfi.
Hon. Peyton Randolph, Escj.
Savannah Savannah, in G?:or(;ia, 20th Xor., 177S,
Georgia, Sir:
^n^TTT^t"^ We have in consequ(»nc(i of an order of tlie Connnons House of
Asseml)ly the ])leasure to transmit to you a copy of the Resolutions
entered into )>v them similar to those of the other Houses uix)n theCon-
20, 1773
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tinent, and although late as we are in answering your esteemed favor, Savannah,
yet, sir, we are not the less warm in comciding with the Sister Colonies xoyg^K^p
in every measure that may tend to the preservation of the Liberties and 20, 1773
privileges of Americans.
We also beg leave to enclose you a copy of an act passed in our last
session for preventing the counterfeiting of the paper currency of other
his Majesty's Colonies in America, and are hopeful that laws of the same
nature being passed in other provinces will effectually put a stop to the
evil so loudly complained of.
We have the honor to be. Sir,
Your mo. ob't Servants,
Will'm Young,
W. Jones,
Joseph Clay,
D. TuBLv, Ju'r,
Wm. CoiITTS.
Resolves enclosed in the foregoing letter:
Georc;ta, C4)MM()Ns Hoisk of Assembly, Georgia—
Friday, the 10th of September, 1773. H*ou™'^of
Assembly,
Mr. Si)eaker laid before the House two letters that he had received September
10 177S
from the Speaker of the House of Burgesses of Virginia and also the *
House of Deputies of Rhode Island, inclosing Resolutions of their resj>ec-
tive Houses and also the copy of an Act to })revent counterfeiting the
paper currency of other Colonies, w^hich said Resolutions, being severally
read, were unanimously approved of.
Resolved, nem. con., That Mr. Sj^eaker and any five of the committee
of corres|X)ndence be a committee to encjuire for and ol)tain the earliest
intelligence of the many important matters contained in the said several
Resolutions, and that the}' likewise do from time to time correspond with
the respective committees that are now or may be appointed by the
House of Representatives on this (V)n tinent.
Resolved, nem. con., That the thanks of this House be transmitted to
the hon<)Ri])le the Speaker and members of the House of Burgesses of
Virginia, and also the honorable the Speaker and members of the House
of Deputies of Rhode Island, for communicating their intentions firmly
to support the Rights and pri\'ileges of his Majesty's faithful and loyal
subjects in America, and also to the honorable Peyton Randolph, Esquire,
Rol)ert Carter Nicholas, and Dudley Digges, Esquires, for transmitting to
this House a copy of the above-mentioned Act.
A true coj)y taken from the original Journals and examined by
Richard Cun'ym C/Ooke, Clerk.
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Georgia— The Act enclosed :
Commons
House of An Act to prevent counterfeiting the paper money of other his Majesty's
Septeniber Colonies and provinces in America:
10, 1773 Whereas the want of a sufficient Quantity of circulating Specie to
answer the purposes of commerce or the Exigencies of Go^^mment hath
induced this and most others of the British Colonies in America to cir-
culate certain paper notes as a necessary medium, the counterfeiting of
which is usually made felony in the respective Governments where they
are emitted; and whereas it is supposed that evil-minded persons may
establish presses in this province for counterfeiting the paper currency of
other his Majesty's provinces or Colonies in America, and by that means
such forged Bills may be thrown into circulation with greater Facility
and Security to the authors thereof, and it being judged reasonable that
neighboring counties having Intercourse in Trade should provide, as far
as in them lies, against the abasing of their medium of Commerce —
We therefore pray your most sacred Majesty that it ma}^ be enacted,
and be it enacted by his Excellency, Sir James Wright, Baronet, Captain-
General, and Govemor-in-chief, in and over his Majesty's province of
Georgia, by and with the advice and consent of the honorable Council
and Commons House of Assembly in general assembly met, and by the
authority of the same, that if any person or persons, after the passing oi
this act, shall within this province prepare, engrave, stamp or print, oi
cause or procure to be prepared, engraved, stamped or printed the coun-
terfeit Resemblance of any paper money which now is or hereafter ma}
be circulated in paiments by legislative authority in any British Colon}
or i)lantation in America with Intention that such counterfeit paper shal
be passed in paiment, w^hether the same be so passed or not, shall b<
adjudged a felon, and shall suffer Death without Benefit of Clergy; an(
if any person or persons shall in this province pay, or tender in pai
ment, any such counterfeit money, knowing the same to be forged o
counterfeited, altered, or erased, every such person being lawfully cor
victed shall forfeit the sum of two hundred pounds, current money c
this province, and shall be imprisoned in the common Gaol for six caler
dar months, and during such Imprisonment shall be publicly whippe
three times.
And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that this act sha
continue and be in force for the term of five years, and from thence 1
the end of the next session of the General Assembly, and no longer.
By order of the Commons House of Assembly.
William Young, Speaker.
By order of the upper House of Assembly.
James Habusham, President
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Council Chamber, 29th Sep., 1773. Geoi^a—
Commons
Assented to. A^^Tbf ^
Ja. Wright. ge'S^^l^r
Georgia Secretary's Office.
A true copy taken from the original in this Ofiice and examined by
Joseph Goldwin, pV D. Sec'ty.
10, 1773
Maryland, December 6, 177S. Maryland,
Sir: December 6,
I took the earliest opportunity after the receipt of your letter of the *''•*
19th of March to lay the Resolutions of your House of Burgesses before
the House of Delegates of this province at their meeting in June last
They then had them under consideration, but before any Resolutions
were entered into an unexpected prorogation took place. At their next
meeting in October they resumed the consideration, and most readily
came to the Resolutions, which I have now the honor to enclose, and
which I have in command to transmit to you, requesting you will lay
them before the House of Burgesses of the Colony of Virginia.
I am. Sir, with great respect your Ob't serv't,
Matt. Tiixjhman.
Resolves enclosed in the preceding Letter :
By the lower House of Assembly, Friday, Oct'r 15, 1773:
The order of the day being read, the House took into consideration
the several letters and other j>apers communicated to this House by the
honorable Speaker and addressed to him by the honorable the Speakers
of the several Colonies of Virginia, Massachusette Bay, Connecticut, and
Rhode Island, and resolved unanimously —
Tliat this House most cordially accept the invitation to a mutual cor-
respondence and Intercourse with our Sister Colonies.
Resolved unanimously. That a standing committee of correspondence
and Inquiry be appointed, to consist of eleven persons, to-wit: the hon-
orable Mathew Tilghman, Esquire, Speaker, John Hall, Thomas John-
son, William Paca, Samuel Chase, Edward Lloyd, Mathias Hammond,
Josias Beale, James Lloyd Chamberlaine, Brice Thomas, Beale Worth-
ington, and Joseph Sim, Esquires, any six of whom to be a committee,
whose business it shall be to obtain the most early and authentic intelli-
gence of all such Acts and Resolutions of the British j)arliament or pro-
ceedings of administration as may relate to or affect the British Colonies
in America, and to keep and maintain a correspondence and communi-
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Maryland, cation with our sister colonies respecting these irai)ortant considerations,
^^rr?*^ ^' and the result of such their proceeding's from time to time to lay before
this House.
Resolved unanimously, That the Speaker of this House transmit to
the Speakers of the different Assemblies of the British colonies on this
Continent copies of the above Resolutions.
Extract from the Journal of the lower House of Assembly of the pro-
vince of Maryland.
p'r Jon\ DriKKTT, CI. L. Ho.
North
Carolina,
I>eceraber
26, 1773
Sir:
North C'arolina, Dec^^r 26, 1778,
I have the honor to acknowledge tlie receipt of your much esteemed
favor of the 19th of March accompanying the Resolves of your House
of Burgesses, which I lost no time in laying before the House of Assem-
bly of this Colony, who very cheerfully rw^eived and adopted them.
I have it in connuand to transmit vou the Resolutions entered into bv
our House, which you will herewith receive, and am with very great
respect and esteem,
Sir, your mo. ObH Serv%
John Harvey.
Resolves enclosed :
North Carolina,
Jt\ the (rciieral Asxvinhbj^ 8th Decem'r, 1773.
Ui)on the Speaker's communicating to this House a TiCttt^r from th
truly ]>atriotic House of Burgesses of his Majesty's ancient Dominion c
Virginia, inclosing a copy of certain Resolves (»nt4»reMl into by them U|k>
the rith day of March last, and nHjuesting that this House woul
appoint a committee to connnunicate from time to time with a corr
sponding committet^ by them then appointiMl.
And also letters from several of our Sister C'olonies expressing the
high appn)bation of and concurrence with so sidut^iry a measure.
This House Resolve —
That the vigilence which the honorable House of Burgesses of V:
ginia have displayed in attending to every encroachment upon the Rigt
and Iiil)erties of America, and the wisdom and vigour with which th
have always opposed such encroachments are worthy the imitation a
merit the gratitude of all their sister colonies, and in no instance m<
particularly than in the measure proposed for appointing corresj)ondi
committees in every colony by which such harmony and communicati
will be established among them ; that they will at all times be ready
exert their united eflforta and most strenuous endeavours to preserve
just Rights and Lil>erties of the American Colonies which appear of 1
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39
to be so systematically invaded; that we heartily concur with their
Spirited Resolves.
Resolved, That a standing conimittee of Correspondence and Inquiry
be appointed, to consist of nine i)ersons, to-wit: Mr. Speaker, Mr. Howe,
Mr. Harwell, Mr. Hooper, Mr. Caswell, Mr. Vail, Mr. Ash, Mr. Hewes,
Mr. Samuel Johnston, any five of whom to be a committee whose busi-
ness it shall be to obtiiin the most early and authentic Intelligence of all
such Acts and Resolutions of the British parliament or proceedings of
Administration a,s may relate to or affect the British Colonies in America,
and to keep u]) and maintain a correspondence and communication with
our Sister Colonies respecting these important considerations, and the
result of such their proceedings from time to time to lay before this House.
Resolved, That it be an instruction to the said committee that they do
without delay inQ)rm themselves particularly of the principles and
authority on which wa,** constituted a Court of Iiujuiry said to have l>ecn
lately held in Rhode Island with j)owers to transport persons accused of
offences committed in America to places beyond the seas to be tried.
Resolved, That the speaker of this House write respectful answers to
the letters above mentioncHl, and also a circular letter of thanks to the
speakers of the several Houses of Assembly who have so spiritedly
adopted the patriotic Resolutions and measures of the truly respectable
House of Burgesses of Virginia and for their obliging communication
thereof to this House, inclosing a copy of our proceedings and request-
ing them to lay the same before their respective Assemblies.
By order.
James Green, JuV, Cl'k.
Sir:
New York, Manh Lit, J77i,
Your letter of th(» 19th of March hist, together with the Resolves of
the honoral)le House of Burgesses of the Colony of Virginia inclbsed
therein, which they entered into on the 12th of said month, I laid before
the general Assembly of this colony at the opening of this present ses-
sion, who being sensible that they are of the utmost importance to the
Rights and T^iberties of the American Colonies, came to the enclosed Reso-
lutions which thev directed me to connnunicate to you and to desire vou
will lay the same l)efore your House of Burgesses at their next meeting.
1 am also directed to return their thanks to the Burgesses of the ancient
colony and Dominion of Virginia for their early attention to the Rights
and Liberties of America.
I am. Sir, your most humble servant,
John Cruger, Speaker.
To the Honle Peyton Randolph, Esqr., Speaker of House of Burgesses
of Virginia.
North
Carolina,
December
26, 1773
New York,
March 1,
1774
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New York, Resolves enclosed:
March 1,
^^^^ Assembly Chambek, City of New York, 20th Jnn% 1774.
The House according to order resolved itself into a committee of the
whole house upon the letters received from the Speakers of several of the
Houses of Assembly on this Continent enclosing the Resolutions entered
into by them res])ectively. After sometime spent therein, Mr. Speaker
resumed the chair and Col. Seaman reported from the committee that they
had directed him to report to the House the following Resolutions, to-wit :
Resolved, nemine contradicente, That it is the opinion of this commit-
tee that a standing committee of correspondence and Inquiry be appointed
to consist of the following persons to-wit: John Cruger, Esqr., Speaker,
James Delaney, James Jauncey, Jacob Walt<m, Benjamin Seaman, Isaac
Wilkins, Frederick Philips, Daniel Kissam, Zebulon Seaman, John
Rapalsi, Simon Borum, John De Noyellis, and George Clinton, Esquires
or anv seven of them, whose business it shall be to obtain the most earlv
and authentic Intelligence of all such Acts aAd Resolutions of the British
piirliament or j)roceedings of administration as do or may relate to or
affect the Lil)erties and privileges of his Majesty's subjects in the British
C'Olonies in America, and to keep up and njaintain a correspondence and
communication with our sister colonies respecting these important con-
siderations and the result of their i)roceedings to lay before the House.
Resolved, also nemine contradicente. That it is the opinion of this com-
mittee that the Speaker of this House prepare Draughts of Letters to the
Si)eakers of the Assemblies on the Continent of America enclosing these
Resolutions and requesting them to lay the same before their respective
Assemblies, and that he do return the thanks of this House to the Bur-
gesses of Virginia for their early attention to the Liberties of America.
Which Resolutions having been read a second time,
Resolved, That this House doth agree with the Committee in the said
Resolutions.
By order of the General Assembly for the Colony of New Y^ork.
Gerard Bancker, Ass't Clerk.
Hartford Hartford, March 8, 1774.
March 8,' Gentlemen:
^' '** We wrote vou the enclosed from New Haven, since which
yours of the Gth of January last came to hand inclosing a form of a writ
of assistants. The Resolutions of your Assembly or General Court since
against granting that general one demanded by his Majesty's commis-
si(mers of his customs, and your argument on the subje(*t, for which we
are much obliged, and consider them at once ingenious and conclusive.
CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS. 41
The Officers of the customs here have declined pursuing their motion for Hartford,
this writ, and it is ex])ected the affair will die in silence with us in this 1^74
Colony. Should it be revived, there is no probability of their obtaining
any, as at best such writs are disagreeable and of dangerous tenden(^y,
and at tliis period when the Colonies are so justly alarmed they would
not be able to obtain one, though should one be granted yours is as full
a« a writ of that kind ever in our opinion ought to be consistent with the
Liberty of the subject or even the act by which it is demanded.
We enclose the act of our Assembly respecting the counterfeiting the
currency of our sister colonies, and take liberty to hint that were the
laws of the Colonies respecting their currencies and other general con-
cerns of one tenor, so far as ])articidar local circumstances would any
way admit, it might have a most happy tendency towards forming an<l
strengthening that union of the Colonies on which their safety and haj)-
piness depends.
We consider with pleasure the stef) taken by your worthy House of
Burgesses in appointing a committee to keep up a regular correspondences
with vour sister Colonies now adopted bv nearlv all <m the Continent as
a l)asis on which the most lasting and beneficial Union may be fonned
and supported.
No Intelligence has been received from (ireat Britain or any part of
Europe by us for almost four months, and we are anxiously expecting
the acc«mnt how the returned Tea is nH^Mved and what measures the
present session of parliament will ad()f)t respecting that and other Ameri-
cun concerns.
We are gentlemen with great resjiect,
Your most obedient and very hum!)le Servant%s,
Wm. Wi LILIANS,
Sam. Holdkx Parsons,
Silas Deaxk,
Bkxj. I\\vnk.
P. 8. — Since the abov.. Intelligence is received from Ijondcm as late as
the 10th of Januarv with which vou are doubtless favoured. A (Uiantitv
of Tea arrived at Boston aijd met the fate of the foniier, the ]>articulars
of which will be with you before this; enclosed is a paragra])h from our
last Gazette.
BvRLlNCiTON, March Hth, 177^. Burliiipton,
Sir: ^^*!:1\ ^^'
The Representatives of the province of New Jersey having been
favoured with your letter of the 19th of March last, inclosing tlie minutes
of the Honorable House of Burgesses of the colony of Virginia, and
having taken the important ])roposals under their consideration, came to
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Burlington, the Resolutions herein (!ontained, wliich they have direct«<l us to trans-
March 14, niittoyou.
They have also given us orders to return their most hearty thanks to
your honorable House for the earlv attention which thev have shewn to
the Rights and privileges of his Majesiy's subjects in America.
The conmiittee of correspondence request the favour of you t^) direct
any letters of Intelligence which you may hereafter have occasion to send
for the information of this House to James Kinsey, Escjt, in the city of
Burlington, New Jersey.
We are, with great res])ect,
Your most obedient servant*^,
J. KlNSEV,
Sam Tuckkk,
Hendkick Fisher,
J. WlTHEKlLL,
Jno. HlNCHMAN.
Resolves enclosed :
New Jeraey, New^ Jersey, House of Assembly,
ISb?y, T,mdmj, Feb'y 8th, 1771.
Febniary 8,
1774 The House resumed the consideration of the seveml letters and Reso-
lutions of the other Houses of Assembly on the subject matter of the
common Rights and Liberties of the Colonies, and
The House resolved itself into a committee of whole House \\\nm the
matters aforesaid, and after some timt^ spent therein Mr. Speaker resumed
the chair and Mr. Crane, chairman of the committei% by order of the
House, reported the Resolutions of the committee as follows, \i/.:
1st. Resolved, That it is the opinion of this conmiittee that tlie House
should heartily accept of the Inxitaticm to a mutual correspondence and
intercourse with our Sister Colonies. To which the House agreed ncniine
con trad icente.
2. Resolved, That it is the opinion of this conmiittee that a standing
committee of correspondence and Inquiry be ap}>ointed, tt> consist of the
following ])ersons, to-wit: James Kinsey, Stephen Crane, Heiulrick
Fisher, Samuel Tucker, John Witherill, Robert Friend Price, John II inch-
man, John Mehelni, and Edward Taylor, Esquires, or any five of them,
whose business it shall be to obtain the most early and authentic intelli-
gence of all Acts and Resolutions of the parliament of Great Britain or
the proceedings of administration that may have any relation to or may
affect the Liberties and privileges of his Majesty's subjects in the British
Colonies in America, and to keep up and maintain a correspondentte and
communication with our Sister Colonies re^j)ecrting those important con-
siderations, and that they do occasionally lay their proceedings befon
the House.
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To which the House agreed nemiiie coutradicente. ^^ Jersey,
3. Resolved, That it is the opinion of this Committee tliat the said Assembly,
coinniitt<?e of correspondence do write letters to the several Speakers of ^^^njjjy ^»
tlie Assemblies on the continent of America enclosing these Resolutions
and requesting them to lay the same before their respective Assemblies,
and that they do return the thanks of the House to the Burgesses of
Vii^nia for their early attention to the Liberties of America.
To which the House agreed nemine contradicente.
A true copy from the Journals.
Richard Smith,
Clerk of Assembly.
Colony of Connecticut, Colony of
New Haven, Nov, ith, 1773. ^^^ Haven
Sir: November 4,
By order of the Committee of Correspondence here I have inclosed ^^^^
the within to you, and the committee for the hon'ble House of Burgesses
of your pro\ince, and am with the highest esteem and respect.
Sir, Your most obedient and very humble servant,
Silas Deane.
Peyton Randolph, Esq.
Extract of an Act made and passed by the Governor and Company of
the Colony of Connecticut at a General Assembly holden at New Haveii
on the second Thursday of October, A. D., 1773:
Be it enacted, tfcc, that whoever shall presume to forge, counterfeit or
alter anv of the Bills of Credit of this C-olonv, or the Bills of Credit of anv
other of the English Colonies or provinces on this Continent, or shall utter
and put off any such forged, altered or counterfeit Bill or Bills knowing
them to be such ; or that shall counsel, advise, i)rocure, or anyways assist
in the forging, counterfeiting, imprinting, stamping, altering or forging of
any iialse, forged, or counterfeited Bill or IMlls knowing them to be such,
or that shall engrave any Plate or make any instrument to be used for
any of the purposes aforesaid, or that shall stamp, or any other ways
coonterfeit any of the several sorts of coin mentioned in an Act of Parlia-
ment made and passed in the 6th year of the reign of Queen Ann, &c.,
siich person or persons so offending shall for the first offence suffer im-
prisonment in said Goal, Mine, or Work House, and there be kept to hard
Labor for a term not exceeding Ten years at the discretion of the Court
before which such conviction shall be had.
And if any such person shall commit the like offence a second time,
and be thereof convicted as aforesaid, He or they shall suffer Imprison-
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Colony of ment in said Gaol, Mine, and Work-H<^UHe, and tliere be kept to Imrd
Connwticiit, i^abor ivs aforesaid for and diiring tlie Term of his or her natural Life.
New Haven, ^ *^
November 4, Compared with the original a(*t.
177:^
p'r S. Dkaxe, Cler. Coni'tee.
Assembly Assembly Chamber, City of New York, 20th January^ 117 Jf.
(Chamber,
* York ^^ "^^^^ House, according tx) order, Resolved itself into a com'tee of the
January 20, whole House upon the Letters received from the 8i)eakers of several of
the Houses of Assembly on this (Continent, inclosing the resolutions
entered into ])y them, res|)ectively. After some time spent therein, Mr.
Speaker resumed the chair, and Col. Shearman reported from the Com-
niitee that they had directed him to report to the House the following
resolutions, to-wit:
Resolved, nemine con trad icente, That it is the opinion of this com'tee
that a standing com'tee of correspondence and empiiry be appointed, to
consist of the following persons, to-wit: John Ouger, Esq'r, Speaker,
James Delancey, James Jauncey, Jacob Walton, Benj'n Seaman, Isaac
Wilkins, Frederick Phili})s, Daniel Kipam, Zebulon Se^iman, John
Rapalji, Simon Boerum, John Dekoyellis, and George Clinton, Esquires,
or any seven of them, whose hushiess it siiall be to obtain the mostearlv
and authentic Intelligence of all such acts and Resolutions of the British
Parliament or Proceedings of administmtion as do or may relate to or
cH'ect the Lib(»rties and Privileges of his >hijesty's subjirts in tin* British
Colonies in America, and to keep u}) and maintain a correspondence and
connnunication with our sister colonies respec^ting these important eou-
si<lerations, and the result of their proceedings to lay l)efore the House.
R<»S()lved, also nemine contradicente. That it is the of>inion of this
com'tee that the Speaker of this House ])repare Draughts of Letti^rs to
the Speakers of the assemblies on the continent of America inclosing
these Resolutit>ns and re(iuesting them to lay the same before their
Respective assemblies, and that he do return the thanks of this House to
the Burgesses of Virginia for their early attention to the Libertit's of
America.
Which Resolutions, having been read a second time —
Resolved, That this House doth agree with the conrtee in the said
Resolutions.
By order of the (icneral Asseml)ly for the Colony of New York.
(iERARi) Bankrs, As't Clerk.
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20, 1774
At a Meeting of a Number of respectable Inhabitants of the city of Philadel-
Philadelphia on Friday, the 20th of May, 1774— ^9^^7^7a^
It was resolved, That John Dickenson, Dr. William Smith, Edward
Pennington, Joseph Fox, John Nixon, John Nesbitt, Samuel Howell,
Thomas Mifflin, Joseph Read, Thomas Wharton, jun'r, Benjamin Mar-
shall, Joseph Moulder, Thomas Barclay, George Clymer, Charles Thom-
son, Jeremiah Warden, jun'r, John Cox, John Gibson be a committee to
correspond with our sister colonies until some altemtion is made in this
appointment by a more general Meeting of the Inhabitants of the said
city.
That the said Committee be instructed to ap])ly to the Governor to call
the Assembly of the Province.
That the said committee be instructed to write to our Friends, the
Peo])le of Boston, infonning them that we truly feel for their unhapj)y
situation; that we recommend to them Firnmess, Prudence, and Modera-
tion, and that we shall continue to evince our firm Adherence to the
cause of Americiin Liberty.
And that the committee do also inform our Bretheren in New York
and the other colonies of the above Resolutions.
Baltimore, 2oth May, 177^. Baltimore,
Gentlemen : May 25, 1774
On Tuesday last we received l)y Express from Philadeli)hia
a letter from the committee of correspondence at that place, inclosing a
copy of the vote of the Town of Boston, a letter from the said Town to
the Gentlemen of Philadeph'a, advising their present unhap]>y situation
and requesting their Brotherly advice in so Interesting an octtasion;
copies of which vote and letter, the Reply thereto, and tlie Resolves
entered into at Philadelphia, we now take the liberty of communicating
t4> you, not doubting y'r readiness to take a friendly part in a matter so
Interesting to every American.
On receipt of these papers we immediately convened the principal
Inhabitants of this place in order to collect in some measure their sense
of the matter.
The result was that we appointed a conunittee (of which you have the
names annexed) to correspond with the committees of any neighboring
colonies who may consult us on this or any other public occasion, and
j»articularly to promote a general correspondence of sentiments, with our
Bretheren thro' this Province in such measures as mav on mature con-
sideration be thought most advisable to take on this alarming occasion ;
it has been proposed to convene the principal (lentlemen of our county
at large, in order to promote an a})j>lication for calling the assembly of
the Province, but that we have postponed for the |)rescnt until we have
the advice of our Friends in Annapolis on the matter.
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Baltimore, We hope and expec^t that the Gentlemen of your Province w ill dis-
May S.0, 1774 |^i,^guij4]i themselves as the foremost In asserting the cause of American
Liberty and opi)08ing the scheme of Parliamentary Taxation — will now
exert themselves with spirit and boldness in the cause of Boston now so
Wolently attacked for defending the connnon clause of America. And we
doubt not that the Gentlemen of your Town in particular, will heartily
concur in whatever measures may best serve the general good.
We are with much Respect,
Gentlemen, y'r most humble ser*ts,
In behalf of the committee,
Wm. Buchanan,
Sam'l PiTRviANi'K, JunV.
The ('ommittee of correspondence for Batimore Town — And'w Buch-
anan, Rob. Alexander, Wils'n Smith, John Smith, John Moale, Wni.
Buchanan, Wm. I^ux, Thos. Harrison, Rob't Christie, SenV, Dr. James
Bovd, Isaac Van Bibber, Sam'l Pur\'iance.
Annapolis, Annapolis, Afftjf 2oth, 17 7 J,.
May 25, 1774 GENTLEMEN:
We this morning receive<l a letter from the committee of cor-
respondence of Philadelphia, inclosing their Resolutions with a coj)y of a
Letter and vote of the Town of Boston.
We esteem it a verv luckv circumstance that your General Asseml)lv is
» » • 1
now^ sitting, as it affords so good an opportunity of instantly collecting
the sense of your Colony on a point on which the Liberties of America
must turn; and was it not absolutely necessary that measures sh(nild be
instantly taken: we should have waited with pleasure your Resolutioi^s
which we ca,nnot doubt will be formed on the same generous princij»les
which have hitherto actuated your ( -olony on every late attempt against
American Lil)ertv.
That no time may be lost we shall communicate the paf)ers transmitted
to us to every part of our ])rovince and endeavor to give* the strongest
impressions of the Sufferings of Boston in the Connnon cause. We shall
anxiously expect your Resolutions, in the mcmn time we propose the stMise
of the people be taken at their meetings on the following heads:
\. That an immediate stop be put to all Exports to Great Britfiin and
that after a short day to be agreed on there shall be no Imi)ort from (Jreat
Britain till the act for blocking up the harbour of Boston be repealed.
2nd. That the association be on oath.
3rd. That the gentlemen of the law in this province bring no suit for
the recovery of any debt due from any inhabitant of tliis pro\nnce to any
inhabitant of Great Britain until the said act be repealed.
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4th. That this province will immediately break off all trade and deal- Annapolis,
ings with that Colony or province which shall refuse or decline to come ^^*y ^^» ^^^^
into similar Resolutions ^vith a majority' of the Colonies.
We have the most sanguine hope that Maryland will cheerfully co-op-
erate with your Colony to any extent of non-importation and non-expor-
tation. We expect committees will be appointed as soon as possible
through which we hope a cordial and free intercourse will be established
between your Colony and our province and that the value and conse-
quence of these Colonies to Great Britain will be demonstrated by with-
holding our Tobacco.
We are gentlemen, your most obedient Servants,
Charles Carrol,
J. Hall,
Thomas Johnson, Jnr.,
Will'm Paca,
Sam'l Chask,
Matt's Hammond,
Stephen West.
Enclosed in the foregoing letter:
Philadelphia, May 2lHt^ IIH.. Philadel-
Gentlemen: phia, May
21 1774
You will no doubt before the receipt of this, receive a copy " *
of the act of ]>arliament for shutting up the port of Boston on account
of the destruction of the Tea sent out by the East India company, and
we know that you consider them as suffering in the general cause of
America.
W^hat part you may think it your duty to act on the present occasion,
we must leave to your own wisdom and that you may be the better
enabled to come to a determination, we take the liberty to enclose vou
copies of the papers which we received from Boston, and also copies of a
Resolve passed by a number of the inhabitants of this city last evening,
and of the letter we sent to the Town of Boston inclosing the same.
We shall be glad by the first o])portunity to know the result of your
deliberations on this interesting business, and are with great regard,
Gent., your most humble serv'ts.
Signed in behalf of the Committee of Correspondence.
To Peyton Randolph, Esqr., and others, i)rincipal gentlemen of Vir-
^nia.
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Philatlel- PHILADELPHIA, May 21>t(, 1774-
phia, May Gkntlemkn:
21 1774
' We have received your very interesting; letter together with
a hotter t'roin the Town of Boston and the vote they liave passed on tlie
present alarming turasion an(i such measures as have been ])ursued jis
the Shortness of tlie time would allow.
To eollect the sense of this large eity is difficult, and when their sense
is obtiiined they must not consider themselve^s as authorized to judge or
act for this populous province in a business so deeply interesting a*s the
pr<\sent is to all British America.
A very respectjible number of the inhabitants of this city was, how-
ever, lussembled last evening in order to consult what was proper to b<'
done, and after rea«ling the several ])af>ers you transmitt^-d to us and also
a letter from the committc^e of correspondence of New York the enclosed
resolves were passed in which vou mav be assured we are sincere, and
that you are now considered tus suffering in the genend cause.
But what futh(T advice to offer on this sad occasion, is a matter of the
greatest difficulty, which not only requires more matun* deliberations,
but also that we should take the necessary measures to obtain the gen-
eral sentiments of our fellow-inhabitants of this i)rovince as well a.s of
oiir Sister Colonies.
If satisfying the East India company for the damage they have sus-
tained would put an end to this unhappy controversy and leave us on
the footing of constitutional Tiiberty for the future, it is presumed that
mother you nor us could continue a moment in doubt what ]>art to act,
for it is not the value of the tax, but the indefeasilde Right of giving and
. granting our own money, from w-hich we can never retted e, that is tlu?
matter now in ((msideration.
Bv what means this trulv desirable cin*umstancc of a reconciliation
and future harmonv with our mother w)untrv on Constitutional ])rhici-
I)les may be obtained, is indeed a weighty (juesti^n, whether l)v the
method you have suggested of a non-importatimi and a non-exportation
agnH'ment, or l»y a General Congress of Deputies from the different Colo-
nies clearly to state what we conceive to Ix; our Rights, and make a claim
or petition of them to his Majesty in firm but decent and dutiful terms,
so as that we mav know bv what line to conduct ourselves in future, are
ft. ft' '
now the great points to be det-ermined; the latter method we have
great n^OvSon to think would be most agreeable to the p(K)))le of this
])rovince and the first step that ought to be taken, the former may l>e
n^served as the last resource should the other fail, which we trust will not
be the case, as many wise and good men in the mother country begin to
see the necessity of a good understanding with the Colonics u])on the
general plan of Liberty as well a^s conunerce.
We shall endeavor as soon as possible to collect the sentiments of the
people of this province and the neighboring Colonies on these grand ques-
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tionn, and should be also glad to know your sentimente tliereon. In the Philadel-
meantiine with sincere fellow feeling for your sufferings and great regard Pgi^'i--?^
to your persons, we are,
To the committee of corresi)ondence in the Town of Boston.
At a meeting of the Freeholders and other Inhabitants of the Town Boston, May
1 Q ■• 'J'7 4
of Boston, legally (|ualified and warned in PubHc Town Meeting assem- ' '
blefl at Fanuel Hall on Fridav the 13th day of May, 1774—
Vot<?d, That it is the opinion of this Town that if tlie other Colonies
eonie into a joint resolution to sto}) all importations from Great Britain,
and Ex|>ort:ition8 to Great Britain, and eyery part of the West Indies,
till the Act for blocking up this Harbor be re|>caled, the same will prove
the salvation of North America and her liberties.
On the other hand if they continue their ex})ort.s and imports, there is
high reason to fear that fraud, Power and most odious oppression will
rise triumphant over Right and Justice, Social hapi)in<^ss and Freedom.
And moreover that this vote forthwith be transmitted by the Moderator
to all our si.ster Colonies in the name and behalf of this Town.
Att. :
William Co(^pkr, Town cl'k.
I
Boston, May ISth, 177 i. Boston, May
Sir: . 13,1773
I am desired by the Freeholders and other Inhabitants of this
Town to transmit to our Sister Colonies, an attested coj>y of this vote
passwl in Town Meeting legally assembled this day. The occasion of this
meeting is most alarming : we have received the Copy of an Act of the Brit-
wh Parliament (which is also enclosed) wherein it aj^pears that the inhab-
itants of this Town have been tr}'ed and condennied, and are to be pun-
ished by the shutting up of the Harbour and other ways, without their
having been called to answer for, nay for ought that appears without
their ha\'ing been ever accused of any crime conunitted by them, for no
such crime is alleged in the Act.
The Town of Boston is now suffering the stroke of vengeance in the
common cause of America. I hope they will sustain the Blow with a
becoming fortitude, and that the Efl'ects of this cruel act intended to
intimidate and subdue the spirits of all America will by the joint efforts
of all be frustrated.
The people receive this Edict with Indignation. It is expected by
their enemies and feared by some of their friends that this Town singly
will not be able to support the Cause under so severe a Tryal. As the
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BoKton, May being of every Colony, considered as a free People, depends u|X)n the
lo, w/-» event; a thought ho dishonorable to our Bretheren cannot be entertained
as that this Town will now be left to struggle alone.
(reneral Gage is just arrived here with a commission to supercede Gov-
ernor Hutc*hin8<^)n. It is said that the Town of Salem, about twenty
miles east of this metropolis, is to be the seat of Government — that tlie
commissioners of the Customs and their numenjus Retinue are to remove
to the Town of Marblehead, a town contiguous to »Salem, and that this,
if the General shall think pro|>er, is to be a Garrisoned Town. Heportv^
are various and contradictory.
As this Town has no corre8iX)ndence with any Gentlemen in the Colony
of Virginia, I b^ leave to address this letter to you, to l>e conmiunicated
as vour Wisdom shall dictate. I shall receive a letter from vou a.s a
singular favor.
With very great regard, I am, Sir,
Your most humble serv't,
Samuel Adams.
Hon. Peyton Randolph, EsqV.
[Resolutions voted on the same as those sent to Philadelphia May 13tli,
1774.]
Copy of the Letter from Boston:
BoBton, May Boston, May ISth, 17H,
13, 1774 Gentlemen :
I am desired by the freeholders and other inhabitants of
this town, to enclose you an attested copy of their vote ])asse<l in Town
meeting legally assembled this day. The occaijion of this meeting is
most alarming. We have received a copy of an Act of the British Par-
liament (which is also enclosed), wherein it appears that the inhal)itants
of this Town have l)een tried and condemned, and are to be punished by
shutting up the Harbor and other ways without their having been calkKl
to answer for nay, for ought that appears without their having been
accused of any crime committed bv them, for no such crime is allejied
in the act.
The Town of Boston is now suffering the stroke of vengeance in the
common cause of America. I hope they will sustain the blow with
becoming fortitude, and that the effects of this cruel act, intended to
intimidate and subdue the spirits of all America, will by the joint efforts
of all be frustrated.
The people receive this Edict with indignation. It is expected by
their enemies and feared bv some of their friends that this Town singly
will not be able to su|)])ort the cause under so severe a trial, as the very
being of every Colony, considered as a free people, depends upon tlie
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event ; a thought so diHhonomble to our Bretheren cannot be entertained Boston, May
as that this town will now be left to struggle alone. ^ *
General Gage is just arrived here with a commission to supercede
Gov'r Hutchinson. It is said that the Town of Halem, about twenty
miles east of this Metropolis, is to be tlie seat of Government. That the
('omniissioners of the customs and their numerous Retinue are to remove
to the Town of Marblehead, a Town contiguous to Salem, and that this,
if the (teneml shall think proper, is to ]»e a garrisoned Town. Reports
are various and contradictory.
I shall enclose a copy of the Town's vote for each of the Colonies
South wanl of your province, which I beg you to forward with all possi-
ble despatch, together with your own sentiments thereon,
I am with great regard,
Gentlemen, your humble serv't,
Samuel Adams.
To the Committee of corresj)ondence for the City of Philadelphia.
At a meeting of the Freeholders and other inluibitiuits of the Town of Boston, May
• . 1*^ 1774
Boston, legally qualified and duly warned in public Town meeting assem- ' *
bled at Fanuil Hall, on Friday the 18th, day of May, 1774—
Voted, That it is the opinion of this Town, that if the other Colonies
come into a joint Resolution to sto]) all importiitioiis from Great Britain,
and exportations to Great Britain and every ])art of the West Indies, till
the Act for blocking up the harbour be repealed, the same will prove the
salvation of North America and her Liberties ; on the other hand if thev
continue their Exports and Imports, there is high reason to fear that
fraud, power and the most odious oppression will rise triumphant over
Right, Justice, Social Happiness and Freedom. And moreover that this
vote be forthwith transmitted by the moderator to all our Sister Colonies
in the name and behalf of this Town.
Att. : William Cooper, Town Clerk.
Alexandria, May 29th, 177^. Alexandria,
Gentlemen : May 29, 1774
We received yesterday the papers herewitli sent, and con-
formable to the example set us by the Gentlemen of Baltimore, called a
meeting of the principal Inhabitants, who chose a committee to corres-
pond with that and the neighboring Towns, for the purpose of communi-
Oiting to eaoh other in the most speedy manner, their sentiments on the
pRBeat interesting and alarming situation of America.
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Alexandria, Deeply interested as we are, in the fate of Boston now suffering the
May 21), 1//4 j^coiirge of oppression in the common cause, we decline entering into any
HiHohitions, till the sentiments of the representatives of the peoph^ now
met at Williamsburg, are known, when we make no doubt that spirit
which has distinguished Virginia as the intrepid Guardian of American
TiilK»rty, will again shine forth in all its former Lustre.
We likewise transmit you the resolutions of the Inhabitants of AnnajK)-
lis, together with the Extracts of T^etters from London, which came epc])res3
from Annapolis late last night. However we applaud the spirit shown
in the resolutions of the Inhabitants of Annapolis, we cannot help think-
ing that the determinations of the Inhabitants of Virginia, when authen-
ticated by the resolutions of their Assembly, will be more dmsive tlian
any partial and local resolves.
We are with much respect in behalf of the committee,
Gentlemen, Y'r most humble servants,
John Carlylk,
John Dalton.
The committee of corresix)n(lence for Alexandria — ^John Carlyle, Wni.
Ramsay, John Dalton, Dr. Wm. Ilumney, Robt. Adam, James Kisli,
James Hendricks, Robt. H. Harrison, George Gilpin, Capt. Hasper.
Citv of At a Meeting of the Freeholders and other Inhabitants of the City of
Inire M ''v ^^il^J^"^^^^^J>?» h^idly qualified and duly wanied in pubhc Town meeting:
30, 1774 assemblied at the Court House of said city, on Monday, the 80th day of
May, 1774:
Voted unanimously, that it is the opinion of this city that the Resolu-
tions this day entered into by all the late Representatives wlio could be
convened in this city, entirely coincide with their sentiments, and that
they will, upon all occasions, readily co-opc^rate with their countrymen in
everv measure that niav tend to the securitv of their dearest Rights and
Liberties.
A. Davenport, Town Clerk.
At a meeting of 25 of the late Representatives legally assembled by
the moderator, it was agreed that letters be wrote to all our sister Colonies,
acknowledging the receipt of the letters and Resolves from Boston, A:c., in-
forming them that before the same came to hand, the Virginia Assembly
had been unexpectedly dissolved, and most of the members retumcil to
their respective counties. That- it is tin* opinion of all the kite liouse of
Burgesses who could be convened on the present occasion, that the colony
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of Vii^nia will concur with the otlier Colonies in such measures as shall City of
be judged most effe<^tual for the preservation of the common Rights and , J?*'"
Liberty of British America; that they are of o})inion particularly that an 30, 1774
association against Importations will probably be entered into as soon as
the late Representatives cAn be collected, and perhaps against Exporta-
tions also after a certain time; But that this must not be considered an
engagement on the part of this colony, which it would be presumption in
us to. enter into, and that we are sending Dispatches to call together the
late Representatives to meet at Williamsburg on the first day August next,
to conclude finally on these important Questions.
Peyton Randolph, Moderator.
Ro. C. Nicholas, Edm. Pendleton, Will. Harwood, Richard Adams,
Thorn's Whiting, Henry Lee, Francis Lightfoot liCe, Thomas Nelson, Jr.,
R. Rutherford, John Walker, James Wood, Wm. Langhome, Lemuel
Riddick, Thos. Jefferson, Mann Page, Jun., Charles Carter, SenV, Ja.
Mercer, R. Wonneley Carter, Go. Washington, F. Blackburn, Edmd.
Berkley, M. Donelson, P. Carrington, Lewis Burwell, (Gloster).
Dumfries, Slst May, 177 U- Dumfries,
Gentlemen : May 31, 1774
Inclosed we send you the copies of the Resolves of the
cities of Boston, Philadelphia, Annapolis, and Baltimore, as also the copy
of a letter from our neighbours of Alexandria on the important subject
of the late act of Parliament relative to the Trade and City of Boston in
the Massachusetts Bay. We sincerely concur in opinion with the several
Committees on the present melancholy occasion, and fully determined to
join our fellow subjects in every measure to avc^t the fatal consequences
to us and posterity from principals so distructive to American Liberty,
and have not the least doubt but we shall be heartily joined by every
individual- of the community.
As we have not yet heard what our late Representatives have deter-
mined on, our unhappy situation, we have deferred entering into any par-
ticular Resolves until next Mondav, when we have called the Inhabitants
of the County together to warn them of the impending Danger. At
which time we fully expect, and it is the determined Resolution of the
Inhabitants of this town, that a total stop shall be put to every kind of
Importation and exportation to and from Great Britain and the West
India Islands. We have nothing farther to add but to implore the divine
Goodness to fortify our minds and the minds of our fellow sufferers, with
becoming firmness under their great affliction, and that it may please him
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Damfries, not only to change the minds and hearts of our Enemies, but to inspire us
* to withstand their oppression with the fortitude of men and Christians.
We are, Gentlemen, with very great esteem.
Your afl'ectionate Brothers and fellow-Citizens,
The Committke.
Copy p. Order:
Evan Williams, Clk. C.
Damfries, At a Meeting of the Inhabitants of the town of Denifries, in the
" *y ' * ' County of Prince William, in the Colony of V^irginia, on Tuesday, the
thirty-first day of May, 1774 —
Resolved, That it is the unanimous opinion of this meeting, that the
Freeholders and others, Inhabitants of this County, be invited to meet
on Monday, the sixth day of June next, at the Court-house of the said
county, to deliberate on measures the most proper to be taken to avort
the dreadful Calamities with which the American Colonies in General,
and the city of Boston in particular, are threatened fnmi an unconstitu-
tional act of Parliament lately passed, by which the town of Boston and
its Ports and Harbours are to be blocked up by an armed force, whicli
* act, it is the opinion of this meeting, is fundamentally subversive of our
antient, legal, and vital liberties; and that this Resolve be i)ublisluHl by
the Minister immediately after divine Ser\'ice on Wednesday, the first
day, and on Sunday, the fifth day of June next.
Resolved, '^That Messrs. Cuthbert Bullitt, William Grayson, Foushee
Tebbs, William Carr, Richard Graham, John Riddell, Cumberland Wil-
son, Andrew Leitch, and Do'r George Graham be a committee for this
town, to correspond with the different Committees that may be appointed
for this colony or with the committees of any other colony or Pronnce
within America.
Resolved, That Evan Williams be appointed Clerk to this committee.
Resolved, The proceedings of this committee, as well as those of
other provinces laid before them, be fairly transcribed by the Clerk in a
book to be kept for that purpose.
Copy Per order of the committee:
Evan Willlvms, Crk.
Fredericks- At a meeting of the Inhabitants of Fredericksburg, in the county of
""'^*;l""®^' Spotsylvania, and Colony of Virginia, at the town House, on Wednesday,
the first day of June, 1774 —
Resolved, That it is the unanimous opinion of this meeting to concur
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in every pn>i)er measure that may be thought expedient by our Sister Fredericks-
Colonys on this Important occasion Respecting the Hostile Invasion of "'^^'y""® ^*
the rights and libertie^s of the town of Boston.
Resolved, That Messrs. Fielding T^ewis, Charles Dick, Charles Morti-
mer, James Mercer, Charles Washington, William Woodford, James
Duncanson, William Porter, (ieorge Thornton, and Charles Yates 1^
apj)ointed a committee for this town to correspond with the neighbour-
ing towns and countys for the Pur])ose of communicating to each other
in the most speedy manner. Their sentiments on this present Interesting,
Alarming Situation of America.
Resolved, That Benjamin Johnston be appointed Cle'k to this com-
mittee.
Resolved, That the proceedings of this committee, as well as those of
other Provinces and Colonys laid before them this <lay, be fairly trans-
cribed by the Clerk in a Book to be kei)t for that purpose.
Copy Per order of the conmiittee :
B. Johnston, Town Clerk.
At a meeting of a number of res])ectaV)le Inhabitants of the City of Philadel-
PhUadelphia, on Friday the 20th, of May, 1774— ^30*1774^
It was resolved that John Dickenson, Dr. William Smith, Edward
Pennington, Joseph Fox, John Nixon, John Nesbit, Sanmel Howell,
Thomas Mifflin, Joseph Read, Thomas Wharton, Jnr., Benjamin Marshall,
Joseph Moulder, Thomas Barclay, (leorgc Clymer, Charles Themear,
Jeremiah Warden ^ JnV, John Cox, John Gibson be a conmiittee to cor-
rwinrnd with our Sister Colonies, until some alteration is made in this
appointment by a more general meeting of the Inhabitants of this city.
That the said (^ommittee be instructt»d to apply to the Governor to call
the Assembly of the j)rovince.
That the said Committee be instructed to write our friends, the people
of Boston, informing them that we truly feel for their unhap]^y situation,
that we re(*ommend to them firnmess, prudence and moderation, and that
we^hall continue to evince our firm adherence to the cause of Americfin
Liberty.
And that the committee do also inform our ])rethren in New York and
the other Colonies of the above Resolves.
New Castle ox Delaware, ^falf '26th, 1774- New Castle
Oextlemkn : on I>elaware,
The alarm which the British act of parliament for shutting * " '
np the port of Boston has occasioned amongst us, makes it a matter of
doty on this committee to contribute as far as they may to a general
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New Castle union of sentiments and measures in the Colonies as the most effectual
May "^6^17^* method of Relief not only from the present encroachments on the Rights
of the Inhabitants of Boston but from future attempts of the like kind.
We consider each Colony on this Continent as parts of the same body
and an attack on one to affect all. The people of Boston are singled out
upon this occasion by the British Ministry for apparent reasons and if
they can succeed so far as to procure a submission, the like or some such
experiment will be made on each Colony in turn ; if this should hapi)en
there would be an end to American freedom for a century at least.
TmiX)rts and exports are things undoubtedly within the |)ower of
Americans and they are become of great consequence to Britain, a total
cessation of both as to that Kingdom for a time would not only alarm in
turn but procure applications for our relief from those who, in all likeli-
hood, would be more favorably heard than the Americans ; therefore, wo
apprehend a measure of this sort a necessary pre^•ious stej) in the i>resent
Exigency, and from our knowledge of the sentiments of the people with-
in this small government, we can, with confidence say that they would
generally approve and firmly supi)ortsuch an Engagement if adopted by
the principal Colonies.
The conduct of the British parliament on this occasion, so derogatory
to the character which that Senate once had, needs no comment, a shadow
of Justice, a cloak of jKJWcr used for America's scourge, indicates the
necessity of a Congress of Deputies from the seveml Colonies, to deter-
mine and agree upon further measures for redress of present or future
grievances; and we are confident that if such a proposed shall be made
by any one of the principal Colonies, the Representatives of the people
here will adopt it and embrace the first opportunity of carrying it into
execution.
Wc have enclosed a copy of the Boston Resolve transmitted to us from
Philadelphia as a paper omitted to l>e sent by their last Ex])ress to you
for North Carolina.
As the inhabitants of this (iovemment entertain a high opinion of the
zeal and firnmess of those of your Colony in the common cause of
America, we are persuaded that their Resolutions at this important crisis
will have great weight here, and we shall be glad to have your senti-
ments thereon. In the meantime we w4io are of the committee of cor-
respondence for the Deleware Government,
Are gentlemen. Your most obedient servants,
Geo. Read,
Tiios. M( Kean,
John McKinley.
To the Committee of Correspondence for Virginia,
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Province of Massachusetts Bay, Provinwof
May 28th, 1774. ^^^^^
Gentlemen : May 28, 1774
By order of the House of Representatives of this province,
we enclose you an Act passed in the late session of the British parliament
entitled An Act to discontinue in such manner and for such time as are
therein mentioned, the landing and discharging, lading or shipping of
Goo<ls, wares and merchandize at the Town and within the Harbour of
Boston, in the province of Massachusetts^ Bay, in North America.
We think that the archives of C'onstantinople might be in vain searched
for a parallel. To reason upon such an Act would be Idlene**s. You will
doubtless judge every British American Colony deeply concerned in it,
and contemplate and determine upon it accordingly.
We are with great r^ard your friends and. fellow countrymen,
Thomas Clshing,
Samuel Adams,
James Warren,
Joseph Hawley,
Thomas Gardiner,
Wm. Heath.
To the Gentlemen of the Committee of Corresi)ondence api)ointed by
the House of Burgesses of the Colony of Virginia.
Resolve inclosed:
Province of Massachusetts Bay, Province of
In the House of Bepre^saitatires, May 2Gth, 1774. Maspaclui-
May 26, 1774
Resolved, That the committee of correspondence, be and they hereby
are directed to write to the committee of correspondence of all the British
Colonies on this Continent, inclosing a copy of an uni)rece(lented Act of
the British parliament, for shutting up the port of Boston, and otherwise
punishing the inhabitants of that Town; and desire their immediate
attention to an Act designed to suppress the spirit of Liberty in America.
A true copy — Att. :
Samuel Adams, Cler.
Fredericksburg, 1st June, 1774- Fredericks-
SlR: burg.Junel.
1774
By the direction of the Committee of Correspondence for this Town,
I enclose you tiie copies of ReHolves of the Town of Boston, Philadelphia,
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krf/UfrU-k^' Auiiajxiiui. KttJtiitHifv, Alexajidrm and DumfrieB wbicb came \o hand this
^^^'^j/tV^ 'ky. AL^i the HffmAven of a meeting called here on the c«ccasd4»n.
I aiii Wr. Your ven' huinUe ijiervX
B. JoHX?T'»N, T<»wn t'lerk.
To |Vvtf#ij itiiiidoljih. Kwjr.
'The inijM'rH eiir'l<>w^l in theaU»ve letter ^ia>ing l«een already ivivived
hy the (UftuuntU'i* and reonied, are omitted to lie enteivd here, hut tiled
in Uie Ixftter amon^e the jia|>ere of the Committee.
^> '774 <;j.:ntj>:mkn:
We liike the j-arlieKt oj»jKjrtunity to enclose you eoj lies ol
two hilln hrou^ht into )mrliaiiient, and Iw^fore this time probahly enactinl,
which w<* hav<' iiiHt rn^eived hv a vessel in thirtv-six <lavs Inmi Bristol
It in uIm) conlidentty reported that a thinl Bill is t4> Ik* Imm^ht iiit<
paHianient for the hetter n*^iihitinjr the governments of the <»ther i»n>
vinceH in North Ameriea.
Th<*He K<li('tH, cruel and (»p|»r<*ssivc as they are, we consider as but ban
H|M'rinii*nH (»r what the continent are to ex|M*<'t from a parliament wh(
claim a rijzht to make laws binding us in all cases whatever.
We an* your friends and fellow-countrvmen,
Thomas Cishing,
Sami'el Adams,
Joseph Hawley.
Thomas (iakdnek.
To the (Jcntlcmcn, the committee of Correspondence appointed by th
llonst' of hnrgessf's of the colony of Virginia.
North Vimv- Nokth Cakouna, JOth June, J774-
Hiiu, Juno (iKNTI.KMEN:
* •*"' We send you by express copies of sundry Letters an
PapeiN whi<h lanie yestenlay from the Northern Colonies respirting th
arbitniry and oppn^ssive prtK'tvdings against the town of Rt»ston, in tli
ri\»vinee of Ma.**siichust»tts liiiy — PriHTtnlings which must ntMx-ssaril
alViH't t»verv trtH* iidiabitant of Itritish America with tlu- nu»st alarmin
appn'hensi*>ns for their dean^t rights.
We wisli it wen^ in our |K>wer to I'unush you with the united si^nse <
the Inliubitants of this l*n>vintv tK>m the votes of their Kepresentative
h\\{ as thu* cannot U* had on this emei>:enoy, we can only give you oi
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own sentiments and what we believe will be theirs whenever they have North Caro-
an opportunity of expressing them. That the inhabitants of this Pro- iQ'17-4®
vince ought to consider themselves interested in the cause of the town of
Boston a8 the cause of America in general.
That they will concur with and co-operate in such measures as may be
concerted and agreed on by their Sister Colonies on |his occasion.
That in order tliat there mav be a Conformitv and unanimitv in the
Councils of America, it is absolutely necesssary and expedient that depu-
ties \ye ap[)ointed by the Several Colonics to meet and deliberate on all
measures that may be deemed necessary to the support of the general
interests.
That in case the Governors of the different Colonies should refuse or
decline to call an Assembly of the Representatives of the ])e()ple that
they should in pursuance of the laudable example of the respecUd)le
Menil>er8 of the late House of Burgesses of Virginia meet and fonn
associations to consider of the most probable me^ns of defeating and
counteracting every attack on the rights of the Colonies in general, or
any of them, and that in case the act of Parliament, on which our appre-
hensions are grounded, should be carried into execution, they ought as
soon as possible to put a stop to all Commercial intercourse between this
Province and Great Britain until the act is repealed.
We join with the connnittee of Correspondence of Virginia in request-
ing that you will be pleased to forward copies of the enclosed pa})ers,
together with your own sentiments, to our friends in Georgia by express,
and that you will favor us with the results of vour deliberations on this
very important affair as soon as possible.
We have the Honour to be, Gentlemen,
Your mo. obed. Servants,
John Hakvev,
John Ashe,
Cornelius Harnett,
Robert Howe,
Edward Vail,
William Hooper,
Samuel Johnston,
Joseph Hawes,
Conamittee of Correspondence for South Carolina.
New York, June 9th^ 177i. New York,
to?: June 9, 1774
I had the honor of receiving your letter of the 28th ult., but as
the oommittee of correspondence and inquiry appointed by the General
A«8anbly of this Colony, are at present dispersed and several of the mem-
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New York, bera at a coneiiderable distance from thia City, an answer to it must he
June 9, 1774 postponed to a future day. Have already dispatched Letters to convene
the members as soon as j)os8il>le, and the earliest opportunity will be
embraced to take into consideration the im|)ortant matter to which your
I^etter and the papers enclosed relate.
A Declaration of our sentiments must be reserved until that aiu bt?
(lone; Imt thought proper thus early to acknowledge the Receipt of your
letter, and to assure you of my great attention to matters of such impor-
tant concern as those you mention.
Shall be happy to receive the letter in which you purpose to make a
fuller communication of your sentiments, and am with great regard,
Gen., Your mo. ob't serv't,
John Crugkr.
To the Committee of Correspondence for Virginia.
Withers-
field, Con-
necticut,
June 14,
1774
Gentlemen :
The honorable House of Representatives of this Colony at
their last sessions which closed the 4th instant, came into a number of
Resolutions which vou have enclosed.
They also, by a sj)ecial Act empowered their connnittee of Corres]x>nd-
ence and Inquiry, to join the Committee of their Sister Colonies in h(»ld-
ing as early as conveniently might be, a General Congress of the Com-
mittees or Delegates by them appointed to take into consideration the
present melancholy and alarming situation of America in general, and of
our Sister Colony of Massachusetts in particular, i)ursuant to this the
Coinmitt<»e have wrote to Boston, Porti^mouth and New-port on the EaM;
to New- York, New Jersies, Phihwlelphia and Maryland on the West, i)ro-
posing the last week in July or the first in August for the time, leaving
the place to be resolved as mav best suit the Colonies that luav send
Rej)rescntatives to attend, but at the san^e supposing New- York or Phila-
delphia might be the proper centre.
It is, we conceive, of importance that every C-olony should ])e re])resented
at such a general conference and much to be desired, but as the |»resent
Exigency presses, and it appearing very necessary to us that some general
measures should be adopted, seasonably accasioned our taking the liberty
of hinthig at the time and place, though some other will be equally agrees
able to us if more so to our remote bretheni. Your answer in season will
much ol)lige us by which we shall as far as possible, re^^ulate our condu(!t
in this im]K>rtant affair — the wise, spirited and seasonable proceedings of
your truly patriotic J louse of Burgesses, in early pi-oposing a ct)rresjH»nd-
enee between and union of the Colonies, has justly merited and univer-
sally received the approbaticm and grateful acknowledgements of British
America.
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And the manly, pious and humane attention more lately manifested to Withers-
the distresses of the Town of Boston, reflects equal honor on them as field, Con-
^ ^ necticut,
men, as patriots, and as Christians. * June 13,
• 1 77.1
The committee have been pleased to appoint me their clerk and what-
ever letters or commands you shall honor me with, I sliall immediately
lav before them.
I am, on their behalf and with great truth and regard,
Gent., your much obliged and h. Serv't,
Silas Deane, Clerk
of said Committee.
P. S. — A day of general Fasting and Humiliation was agreed on by
both Houses of Assembly; also a general contribution voted throughout
this Colony for the relief of the poor in Boston, the Directions of both
which are left \\4th the Governor and Council and will take place soon.
Withersfield, Connecticut, June 13th, 1774.
To the Honorable Peyton Randolph, Esqr., R. C. Nicholas, R. Bland,
Ac, E^qr.. Committee of Correspondence, Williamsburg, Virginia.
The printed Resolves inclosed are filed among the papers of the
committee with the original Letter.
Sir:
By order of the Committee I forward to vou a copy of the Resolve
• " Philadel-
passed on Saturday last by a very large and respectable meeting of the pjjj^ jy^^
Freeholders and other respectable Inhabitants of this city and County. 13» ^'74
Yesterday our Committee met in order to prosecute the great and
imi>ortant business entrusted to them.
All America look up to V^irginia to take the lead on the [)resent occa-
sion. Our united efforts are now necessary to ward off the impending
blow levelled at our lives, liberty and property.
By our second Rc»solve you will observe it is the general sentiment of
Ibis province that a Congress is the most i)robable and proper mode of
procuring Relief for our suffering brethren, and securing our Rights and
Uberties. This will give weight to every measure that may be deWsed.
Such as it appears is the determination of our adversaries, that we have
no other choice left but to unite or die. Some Colony must step forth and
apiX)int the time and place. None is so fit Jis Virginia. You are ancient.
You are respected. You are animated in the cause.
It is not to be doubted but a general Congress will alarm and offend
^e Minister, and it is apprehended by some that the General has or will
^ve orders to interrupt their proceedings — this should be provided
against in fixing the place.
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Philadel- There are no troops 8tatione<l to the southward of this city, and but
^IS*!?"" ^ few here. However, your wisdom will point out the most proper place.
The necessity of the times calls for a npeeily meeting, nothing cun be
resolved on to effect until it meets.
The two bills brought into parliament shew with what unrelenting fury
the parliament are [Jursuing their Blow given to Boston and the pn)vince
of Massachusetts Bay. The rest of the Colonies cannot be too speedy in
adopting measures for their relief. Despondency or despair are etiually
to be dreaded.
These are my private sentiments which I humbly submit to you.
Bv order of our Committee I am to inform vou that it is their desire
that all letters for them be directed to Charles Thompson, at or near
Philadelphia.
I am, Sir, y'r mo. obt. Serv't,
Charles Thompson,
Se'tv to the committee.
Peyton Randolph, Esqr.
[The above is without date, but as it enclosed Resolves passed in Phil-
adelphia the 18th June, 1774, we may suppose it was written about that
time and from that place.
The Resolves are tiled among the papers of the committee.]
Newport,
June 20,
1774
Sru:
Newport, June 20, 1774.
Agreeable to the directions of the General Assembly, I have the
honor to enclose you a copy of certain Resolutions entereil into by them
respecting the very alarming situation of the Colonies.
I have also to inform you that upon this occjision this Assembly have
adjourned to the fourth Monday in August next.
I am with very great regard,
Sir, your mo. humble servant,
Hon. Pe}^on Randolph, Esq.
Resolutions enclosed:
Metcalf Bow^.er, Speaker.
Newport,
June 20,
1774
At a General Assembly of the Governor and Company of the English
Colony of Rhode Island and pro\idence plantations in New England, in
America, began and holden by adjournment at Newport, witliin and for
the said Colony, on the second Monday in June, in the year of our Lonl
one thousand seven Hundred and seventy-four, and fourteenth of tlie
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Reijni of his most sacred Majesty George the third, by the grace of God Newport,
King of Great Britain, &c.— ' * ^'m^'
This Assembly, taking into the most serious consideration several Acts
of the British parliament for levying taxes upon his Majesty's subjects in
America without their consent, and particularly an act lately passed
blocking up the port of Boston, which Act, even upon the supposition
that the j>eople of Boston had justly deserved punishment, is scarcely to
he paralled in History for the severity of the vengeance executed U])on
them ; and also considering to what a deplorable state this and the other
Colonies are reduced when l)y an Act of parliament, in which the sub-
ject^ in Americii have not a- single voice, and without being heard, they
may be divested of property and deprived of Liberty, do, upon mature
deliberation, resolve —
That it is the opinion of this assembly that a firm and inviolable
union of all the Colonies in counsels and measures is absolutely neces-
sary for the preservation of their Rights and Lil)erties, and that for that
purpose -a convention of the I^epresentatives from all the Colonies ought
to be holden in some suitable place as soon as may be in order to con-
sult uj>on proper measures to obtain a repeal of the said Act, and to
establish the Rights and Liberties of the Colonies upon a just and solid
foundation.
That the honorable Stephen Hopkins and the honorable Samuel Ward,
Esquires, V)e and they hereby are appoint(»d by this Asseml>ly to repre-
sent the people of this Colony in a General Congress of Represcntiitives
from the other Colonics at such time and place as shall be agreed upon
by the major part of the committees appointed or to l)e a]»pointed by the
Colonies in general.
Tliat they consult and advise* with the Rei)resentatives of the other
colonies who shall meet in such Congress uj)on a loyal and dutiful peti-
tion, and Remonstrance to be presented to his Majesty as the united
voice of his faithful subjects in America setting forth the grievancies they
labour under and praying his gracious interposition for their relief; and
that in case a major part of the Representatives of all the Colonies shall
^ee u})on such petition and rem oust ranc^e, they l)e empowered to sign
the same on behalf of this Colony.
That they also consult and advise ui)on all such reasonable and lawful
Pleasures as may be expedient for the Colonies; in an united manner to
pursue in order to procure a redress of their grievances and to ascerUiin
and establish their Rights and Liberties.
That they also endeavour to prmaire a regular annual Convention of
Representatives from all the Colonies to consider of j)roper means for the
preservation of the Rights and Liberties of the Colonies.
That the Speaker of tlie lower House transmit as soon as may be,
copies of these Resolutions to the i^resent or late Si)eakers of the respec-
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Newport, tive Houses of Representatives of all the British Colonies ui>on the con-
June 20, tinent.
1/74
A true copy duly examined.
Witness:
Henry Ward, 8e*tv.
North Car- North Carolina, June 2Jst^ 1774.
olina, June Gentlemen:
21 1774
* We have been favored with yours of the 31st of Mav last,
accompanied with copies of sevenil Tx3tters and papers relative to the
unhappy Divisions which now prevail between (ireat Britain and the
Colonies, and the ruinous condition in which the Town of Boston is
involved i\^ a recent consequence of them.
\Ve sincerely sympathize in the distress of that brave i>eople, and
mourn over it as over the common cause of America. We conceive this
attempt made on their natural and Constitutional Rights as a presage to
a similar or more flagrant violation of the Rights of the rest of the Colo-
nies, and that upon the success of this in a great measure depends the
fate of American Liberty.
W^e are of opinion that the method proposed by you of a general Con-
gress to be held by Deputies from the diflferent colonie.s will be an expe-
dient, calculated to produce that union in practice and sentiment which
is necessary to give success to the. measures which may be adopted a^
Regulations for their conduct at this critical a^ra. As this cannot be
effwted but by a convention of the Representatives of the several imy
vinces from whom such deputation must pn)ceed, w^e think that the con-
duct ])ursued by the late Representativas of Virginia is worthy imitation
when the Governors of the several j)ro\T[nces, in obedience to ministerial
instructions or of their own accord, shall decline to convene the [)eoi>le
in their Legislative capacity.
We had been happy if we had been now fully authorized to speak the
general sense of the people of this province.
Be assured that we will, with all possible expedition, use the best meaiirf
to obtain it. Should not our Assembly meet on the 26th of Julv, to
which time it now stands prorogued, we shall endeavor in some other
manner to collect the Representatives of the people and shall immediately
afterwards transmit to vou what may be the result of their deliberations.
In the meantime we have the fullest confidence that the share which
they may take in this im])ortant controversy will not be unworthy of men
who have ever been sacredly retentive of their Cbiistitutional Rights, and
desirous to hand them unimpaired to posterity.
They will, we flatter ourselves, concur with you that the best exi>edient
to bring about a reconciliation with the mother Country and the Colonies
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will be to X)ut a stop to all commercial Intercourse with her and the West North Car-
IndieSj and thus to carry home to (Jreat Britain the calamitous conse- 2\\774^
quences of her own measunTS.
We Ccinnot enough applaud the generous spirit exhibited by the Colony
of Virginia upon this emergency, and wish the example may l)e as diffu-
sive as it is truly laudable.
We are with great resi)ect,
Gent., your mo. ob't humble serv'ts,
Edw'd Vail, John Harvy,
John Ashe, Robert Howe,
Sam. JoirNsTON, Joseph Hewes,
Corn's Harnett, Will. Hooper.
To the Committee of Correspondence of Virginia.
New York, June 24th, 1774- New York
Gentlemen : June 24,
We had the honor of your letter of the 28th May, inclos-
ing a copy of the proceedings of your House of Burgesses before their
dissolution, and the Association signed by eighty-nine members after the
House was dissolved; the enclosed coj)y of our letter to the committee of
correspondence of the House of Representiitives of the Colony of Con-
necticut, in answer to one of whicli we herewith send you a copy, will
convey to you our sentiments of a General Omgress and of the i)ower8
with which we conceive ourselves invested by the General Assembly of
this Colony. We shall be very happy to be made acquainted with the
opinion of your late Representatives on the present posture of American
Affairs, and shall with pleasure receive their sentiments on these subjects.
We are, with great resj)ect, Gentlemen,
Your most obed't Servants,
John Cruder, . Benjanin Seaman,
James Delanc^^', J. Boerum,
Zeb'm Williams, (late Zeb'm Seaman), John RapaljI',
Fred. Philips, James Jauncy,
Jacob Walton, Dan'l Kissam.
P. S. — Since writing the foregoing, the Gentlemen of our committee
returned to their home. We received the Letter and Resolves from the
Speaker of the late Assembly of Boston and the Sj)eaker of the Assembly
of Rhode Island, copies of whicli we have the honor here to enclose you.
•^This letter and these Resolves were before receive by the Commit-
tee &om Boston, and being already entered are here omitted.
The Committee of Correspondence of Virginia.
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New York, letter to Boston enclosed:
June 24,
1774 New York, 24th Junr, 1774.
Gkntlemen:
Wo have your letter of June 4th before us inclosing the
Resolves of your Assembly, and a Letter t4) the Committee of C*oiTesj>ond-
ence of Boston, and we aj^ree with you that at this alarming juncture a
general Congress of Deputies from the several Colonies would be a very
expedient and saluUiry measure, such a Congress consisting of men of
coolness, ])rudence and understanding, would we conceive be the l)est
means under providence of restoring that peace and hannony between
(rreat Britain and her Colonies, which is the surest foundation of Ha]>pi-
ness to both, and which every good man, every well wisher to his Country,
ought to labor strenuously to establish. We are sorry therefore that we
are not sufliciently empowered to take any steps in relation to so salutary
a measure, for we are a Committee of Correspondence only, and can not
consistently with good order and prosj)erity, interfere in a matter of such
im])ortance without the ai)j)ointment and concurrence of our whole House
of Uepres(»ntatives. After what has been said it would l)e needless to
mention anything al>out the pla(*e of meeting, oidy this, that if the other
Colonies who may have authority for so doing, should meet in Congress
in or near the City, we shall most gladly and willingly assist with our
advice itc, if necessary, which circumstanced as we arc at present, is all
we are enabU'd to do.
We should be glad however to know befoi*e we come to any final deter-
mination on this matter, what steps will be taken by the other Colonies
who are in the same situation with us, by not having an opportunity of
knowing the sentiments of their Houses of Representatives; when the
measures proposed to be adopted by them shall be conmmnicated to us,
we shall be better able to judge what plan will be most likely to i>rocure
a redress of our present grievances, and [)romote the union and prosperity
of the Mother Country and the ('olonies, and we expect daily to receive
accounts of these matters of which we shall send you the most early
intelligence.
We are with great esteem, Gentlemen,
Your most ob't servants,
John Ciutoer, John Rapaui,
Jas. Delancky, Daniel Kissam,
Ja. Jauncey, Zebulon Williams,
(late Zebulon Seaman,)
Fred. Piulipse, Ben.l Seaman,
Jacob Walton, Simon Borrum.
To the Committee of Corres|)ondence of the Colony of Connecticut.
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1774
Annapolis, 26th June, 177^. Annapolis,
Gentlemen: June 24,
The enclosed Resolutions which we are directod to conmiuni-
cate, contain the sense of this province of a union and j^eneral plan of
ex^mduct in defence of the Liberties of America, in the present dangerous
and truly alanning crisis. We feel ourselves liapj)v in tlie linn and steady
spirit which animates the people of this province, to pursue those means
which they judge the most speedy and effectual to prevent the fall of
Boston and the Massachusetts Government, and by such j)revention to
save America from destruction.
It is our most fervent wise and sanguine hope that your Colony has the
same disposition and spirit, and that by a general Congress such a plan
may be struck out as may effectually accomplish the grand object in view.
\\e are also directed to propose that the genenil Congress be held at the
City of Philadelphia, the twentieth of September next.
The limits of our province and the number of its inhabiUmt.s compared
with 3'ours, afforded an opportunity of collecting our genenil sense before
the sentiments of your Colony could be regularly ascertiiined ; and there-
fore as this province had the first o})})ortunity, it ha.s taken the liberty to
make the first proposition.
We request that you will forward our Resolutions and pro[)ositions to the
C^)lonies southward of you. If any circumstance unknown to us should
render the time or place inconvenient to your Colony, you will ol)lige us
by advising us of it as soon as possible, and mentioning a time and place
more agreeable.
We shall be thankful for a speedy connnunication of everything you
may think of consec^uence.
We are gentlemen with the utmost resj>ect.
Your most ob't servants,
Thomas Johnson, Jr.,
ROBT. GoLDSBOROrOH,
Wm. Pac'a,
Saml. Chase.
To the Committee of Correspondence of Virginia.
^^Resolutions are filed with the Letter.
Province of Massachusetts Bay, June 17th, 177^. Province of
Str: Massachu-
Agreeable to the directions of the House of Representatives of this June 17,*
pDvince, I have the honor to transmit you a copy of certain Resolves ^'^**
they entered into in their present session, by which you will perceive
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Province of that it is their opinion that a meeting of Committees from the several
'tte^B Colonies on this continent is higlily expedient and necessary, and that
JuneJ7, 1774 they propose that such meeting beat the city of Philadelphia on the
first day of September next, and that for the purposes mentioned in said
Resolves they have appointed a committee of five on the part of this
province whom they have directed to repair to Philadelphia at the time
before mentioned.
As this appears to be a measure absolutely necessary for the establish-
ment of the Rights and Liberties of the Colonies upon a just and solid
foundation, and for the restoration of union and harmony between both
countries, it is not doubted but it will be agreed to in your Colony; if it
should, it is desired that as early a notice as })ossible might be transmit-
ted
To your most obedient, humble serv't,
Thomas Cvshtno, Speaker.
To the Hon'ble Speaker of the House of Burgesses of the colony of
Virginia.
Resolves enclosed :
Province of Pkovince of Massachusetts Bay,
8ette^ay' ^'^ '^^ House of RepresetUatives, .June 17th, 1774.
June 17, 1774
This House having duly considered and being diHjpl}" affected with the
unhappy differences which have long subsisted and are iucreasin«!;
between Great Britain and the American Colonies, do
Resolve, That a meeting of Committees from the several Colonies on
this continent is highly ex})edient and necessary to consult upon the
present state of the Colonies and the miseries to which they are and
must be reduced by the operation of certain acts <)f parliannMit re.<i)(M't-
ing America, and to delil)enite and d(?t<Tmhie upon wise and ])ro[)er
measures to be by them recomniended to all the colonies for the Uecoverv
and Establishment of their just Rights and Liberties, civil and religious,
and the Restoration of union and bannonv between Great Britain and
- the Colonies most ardently desired by all good men.
Therefore Resolved, That the hononil)le James Bowdoin, Esquire, the
honorable Thomas C-ushing, Escjt, Mr. Samuel Adams, John Adams and
Robert Treat Paine, Esquires, be and they are hereby a])])ointed a com-
mittee on the part of this province for the purposes aforesaid, any three
of whom to lie a quorum to nu»et such committees or Delegates from
other Colonies as have been or may be ajipointed either by their respec-
tive Houses of Burgesses or Repn^sentiitives, or by Convention, or by the
Connnittees of Correspondence ap]>ointed by tiie res[»ective Houses ol
Assembly in the city of Philadeli)liia or any other place that shall 1^
judged most suitable by the Conmiittees on the first day of »Septembei
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next; and that the Speaker of the House be directed in a Letter to the Province of
Speakers of the House of l^urgesses or Representatives in the several ^^^^ "*
Colonies to inform tlieni of the substance of these Rt^solves. June 17,
A true Copy.
AtU^st :
Sam'l Adams, Clerk.
1774
1774
Baltimore, 26th Jvae, 1774- Baltimore,
Gentlemen : '^"511 26,
We take the liberty to enclose you tlie Resolutions of this
Province entered into bv deputies from each Countv assembled for that
pur|K)se at Annapolis. You will observe the Gentlemen appointed Dele-
gates for the General Congress pr()j)osed, have orders to transmit the
Resolves, and to Correspond with the different Colonies. But least so
direct an oj)portunity should not offer from Annapolis, We embrace the
present of forwarding them to you, Satisfied that it will afford real
pleasure to the Gentlemen of your ('olony to have the earliei^t informa-
tion of the Measures proj^osed here to relieve the town of Boston now
suffering in the Common Cause of Americp,.
We are with great Respect,
Your most obedient servants.
Signed in behalf of the Committee of Correspondence,
Sam'l Purviance, JunV.
To the Hon'ble Peyton Randolph, Esq'r, and other principal Gentle-
men at Williamsburg.
Philadelphia, My Id, 1774. Philadel-
Gextlemen : phia, July 1,
Your favor requesting that we would communicate our sen- ^'^^
timents on the unhappy dispute with the mother Country has been duly
attended to.
We cannot consider the late measures in parliament in any other light
than as an additional proof of a Resolution in the mother State to draw
a Revenue iroin the subject in America without his consent. And on this
principle we conclude that every British American Colony will esteem
themselves intimately concerned in it. Under this idea of the intention
of Parliament, it certainly behoves us coolly and dispationately to medi-
tate on the consequences and to leave no rational or probable means
unessayed to avoid them and to obtain that relief which our Rights as
English 8ubjeet49 entitle us to demand.
HTiat these means ought to be, we think the several Branches of the
American Legislatures in which the people are constitutionally represented,
70 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Philadel- and who are vested with their whole powers ought to determine. We,
^'-^74 ^' therefore, only presume to give you our private sentiments which must
ever be subject to the amendment and control of the Body of which we
are only members when we again mix with them.
We earnestly hope and recommend that the great cause of American
Rights may be left to the management of the Representatives of the
j)eoj)le in every Colony, as they alone are vested with a constitutional
power of enquiring into and redressing those grievances under which the
subject may at any time be oppressed. Until this measure shall be fairly
attempted and a failure shall ensue, we cannot conceive the present dis-
pute between Great Britain and the Colonies, can, with any proi)riety or
prudence be assumed by any other persons whatever, or that in other
hands any good consequences can be rationally expected. And as we are
^ in a state of society where Order, Reason, and policy ought to prevail,
every measure which can only serve to irritate and not convince ; every
Act of violence or even the appearance of it should be carefully avoided, as
they cannot, under our present circumstances, obtain us that relief we desire
and have a right to expect, but, on the contrary, may involve all America
in difficulties from which no after wisdom or })rudence can surmount.
A Congress of Delegates chosen either by the Representatives in
Assembly or by them in convention, appears to us the first proper step
to be taken. Nor are we dubious that it may be happily effected in f
short time, should calm and prudent measures be pursued to obtain it
In this Congress, composed of the Representatives constitutionally chosei
of all concerned, and who would, of course, act with weight and autho
rity, something might be produced by their united wisdom to ascertaii
our Rights and establish a political union between the two countries, witi
the assent of both of which, would effectually secure to Americans thei
future Rights and privileges. Anything short of this will leave the Col<
nies in their [)resent precarious state, disunited among themselves, unse
tied in their rights, ignorant of their duties and destitute of that conne<
tion with Great Britain which is indis})ensibly necessary to the safety an
happiness of both.
We are, with great regard, y'r assured friends,
Joseph Gaj.loway,
Sam. Rhoads,
In behalf of the Coranuttee.
To the committee of corresi)ondence for the colony of Virginia.
P. S. — The assembly of this Province are sunnn(med bv the Govemo
Writ to meet on the 18th inst.
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Charlks Town, So. ('arolina, July 8th, 1774- Charles
Gentlemen: Town, South
1 am ordcreil by the most numerous meeting of the inhab- jujy g 1774
itants of this Colony that was ever convened together since our unhappy
differences with the mother country, to transmit you a copy of their
Resolutions.
Under the fullest pursuasion that you will readily concur in every
necessary measure that can be fallen upon for restoring to British America
her just rights and liberties,
I am, Gentlemen,
Your mo. Ob't humble serv't,
G. G. Powell, (liairman.
j^T'The printed Resolutions enclosed are filed with the Letter.
Philadelphia, Jidy 25, 1774. Philadel-
Gentlemen: phia, July
25 1774
As Messrs. Dickenson and Read are both out of Town, 1 '
am directed to inform you that our Assembly met last week and appointed
I)eputit*s to attend the Congress.
T have likewise the honor to enclose you the Resolves and instructions
dniwn up by tlie provincial (Committee by which you will see the sense
of this province.
I am y'r humble Serv't,
C'has. Thompson.
The printed Instructions and Resolutions are filed with the Lettc^r.
To the conmiittee of correspondence of the Dominion of Virginia at
Williamsburg.
Pennsylvania — In Assembly, Pennsyl-
July 22d, 1774— A. M. vania—In
Assembly,
July 22 1774
The House, taking into their most serious Consideration the unfortu- '
nate Differences which have long subsisted between Great Britain and
the American Colonies, and have been greatly increased by the Opera-
tion and Effects of divers late acts of the British Parliament —
Resolved, That there is an absolute Necessity that a Congress of Depu-
ties from the several Colonies be held as soon as conveniently may be, to
consult together upon the present unhappy sUite of the Colonies, and to
form and adopt a Plan for the purposes of obtaining a Redress of Ameri-
can Grievances, ascertaining American Rights upon the most solid, con-
72 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Penneyl- stitutional Principals, and for establifihing that Union and Harnionv
vania— In
vania in |)t»tween Ctreat Britain and the Colonies which Is indispensiblv
Assembly, '■
July 22, 1774 to the Welfare and Happiness of hotli ; Therefore,
necessary
Resolved, That tlie Hon'ble Joseph Galloway, Speaker, Samuel Rhoads,
Thomas Mifflin, Charles Humphreys, John Morton, George Ross, and
Edward Biddle, Escjuires, be and they are hereby appointed a Committee
on the Part of this Pro\4nce for the Purposes aforesaid ; and that they,
or any four of them, do meet such Committees or Delegates as have been
or may be apjiointed, either by their respective Houses of Representa-
tives or by Convention, or by the Provincial or Colony Committees, at
such time and Place as shall be generally agreed on by such committees;
and that the Si)eaker of this house be directed in a letter to the Sj)eakers
of the Houses of Rej)resentative8 of the other Colonies to inform them
of these Resolves.
Extract from the Journals.
Chas. Moore,
Crk of Assembly.
Anna]X)li8, Anxapolis, 10th Aug., 177 i.
August 10, ( ; KNTLKM KN :
1774
Your lettcT of the 4th inst. wtus delivered tx) us earlv this
morning, and that for Mr. Th()mj)son was immediately dispatched with
our c()ncurrence in the time and place proj)osed by your Colony and
South Carolina, for holding, the Congress.
We are with greatest respect.
Your mo. ob't serv'U*,
Thos. Johnson, JunV,
Wm. Paca,
Sam. Chase.
To the Hon'ble Peyton Randolph, Esq., and the Gentlemen of Virginia,
Elizabeth ELIZABETH TowN, Jul}/ 25th, 1774-
Town, July ( Jentlkmen :
"" ' ' Pursuant to an order of the Connnittee of the several
Counties of the Colonv of New-Jersev, convened at New-Brunswick, We
have the honor to accpiaint you that they have appointed us Delegat(»s
to re[)resent tliis ])rovince in the General Congress, and that we nxv
orden'd to attend the same* at the* city of Philadelphia on the first of
September next, or at such other time and j)lace as may l)e agreed upon;
you will be jileased to inform the Delegates of your Colony thereof, and
let any letters intended for us be directed to Stephen Crane, KsqV, at
Elizab(»th Town.
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73
Sincerely wishing the Congress may be productive of the iniiKirtant Elizabeth
end proposed, ^25'°i774''
We are, gentlemen,
Your mo. Ob't, humble servants,
John DeHart, for himself and
Stephen Crane,
James Kinsey,
Will. Livingston and
Richard Smith, the other Delegates.
Sir
Philadelphia, July 2i, 177^, Philadel-
phia, July
25, 1774
By order of the House of Representa.tives of Pennsylvania, I hdve
the honor to enclose a copy of certain Resolutions, entered into by them
rcsi>ecting the present alarming state of the Colonies, and appointing a
Committee to meet the Conmiittees of the other Colonies in Congress.
I am with great respect, Sir,
Y'r. mo. ob't Serv't,
Joseph Galloway, Speaker.
Resolutions filed with the letter.
New York, May 5, 1775.
Gentlemen:
At a time when the most vigorous exertions of Ministerial
power and the blood of our bretheren in the Massachusetts has been
actually shed for daring to maintain the Rights of Englishmen, the inhabi-
tants of this city and county have in the most explicit manner, (as you
may perceive by the enclosed association) resolved to stand and fall with
the freedom of the Continent.
We are confident that our Constituents are sincere in the strong assur-
ances they have given us, that while we continue in office they will be
guided by our advice and direction.
We have thought it necessary to advise the withholding supplies from
the British Fisheries on the American Coasts, and to cease all Exports to
those Colonies which at this alarming Juncture refuse to unite in the com-
mon cause. The expedient is too evident to need any elucidation, and
will doubtless procure us niany hearty advocates in Britain, besides which
we have resolved to withhold all provisions from the army and navy at
Boston.
10
New York,
May 5,1775
74 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
New York, Our late Committee of obftervation thought proper to recommend the
Alay o, i7<5 appointment of a provincial Congress in consequence of which our Con-
stituents have chosen twenty-one Deputies to meet at this city on the
22(1. inst., those who may be appointed for that purpose in the other
Counties of this Colony. For your further satisfaction on these matters
we he hefr leave to refer you to the enclosed papers; we request you to
communicate the substance of this information to your next neighbours
and to assure — that in our Department we shall watch incessantly
for the public safety.
By order of the Committee.
I am Gentlemen,
Your most ob't,
Henry Remsen, DepV Chairman.
The enclosures are filed with the Letter.
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JOURNAL
OF THE
COMMITTEE OF SAFETY OF VIRGINIA.
WiLLiAMSBURc;, February the 7th, 1776.^
Present: Mr. President, Mr. Digges, Mr. Bland, Mr. Tabb, Mr. Walker. Williams-
Joseph Jones, Esq'r, a member of this comm'ee attended and took the Febmary 7
oath of office — pr. Jos. Jones, Esq'r. 1776
Ordered, a warrant to Henry Innes for the use of C'has. Lynch for £100
on account, for the purpose of carrying on liis saltpetre and Powder
manufactorie.
Ordered, a warrant to Capt. Thomas Massie for £72 for the recruiting
service in New Kent county — bond and Sec'y to be given to the chairman
of s'd county committee for proper application on account.
A Warr't to C.'apt. Gregory for £72 for the recruiting service in Charles
Citv Countv — bond 'xe as last.
A warr't to Capt. Mason for £72 for the recruiting service in Sussex
countv — bond 'xe as last.
Resolved, Mathew Anderson and John Lawson be permitted to pass
from hence to Phil'a and from thence to their respective places of resi-
dence.
Resolved, James Wallace and family, Allen Cams, John McGill, be per-
mitted to leave this — , previ — advertiz'g the same according to act of
assembly.
A Warr't to Jno. Tazewell, Esq., for £3.9.2, for lead.
A certificate of the Comm. of Warwick Co. of their recommendation
of five of their members to be a Court of Comm'rs accord 'g to Ordinance
of Convention, ret'd and ordered commissions issue.
A certificate of the comm' of Gloucester Co. of their recom'n of five
of their members to be a court of comm'rs accord'g to Ordinance of con-
vention, ret'd and o'd commissions issue.
Resolved, Upon conside'a'on of Tetters from the comm. Accomack
and Northampton, that this comm'ee refer'd the — Station of the — Ikj
stationed on the Eastern Shore to the Comm'e for the District of Acco-
*The heading to the proceedings of Febraary 14th, shows this year.
76 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Williams- mack and Northamptt)n, this comm'e being unacq — ted with the situation
^ ,^"»"K, of this.
me^ P'r Mr. Vice-President,
A warrant to \Vm. Parker, Express from Accomack, for 12s 6.
A warrant to Greenwood, Ritson and Marsh for £10.3.3 for sundries
furnished the troops at Norfolk.
It app'g from a certificate of the comm'e of Amelia County tha' Wotxl
Jones and 8am'I Hanway have an equal number of votes — the oftii-e of
first Lieutenant in the Regular Service, and they referred it to this connnV
to decide the appointment.
Resolved, that it be remit'ed to the said County Co. to determine the
appointment, this Comm'ee being of — they have no })ower to decide on
this case.
A certificate of the comm'e of the District of York w — before this
comm'e whereby it app's John Cary and Edmu — have an equal number
of votes for the office of Cap — the Regular Service, in w'ch case this
comm'e are the — appointment.
Resolved unanimously that Edmund Dickenson be appointed CajJtain
of the recruits to be raised in the said District of York. From the same
comm'e another certificate of an equal number of votes for the office of
Ensign between James Selate and Thomas Herbert. Resolved, Thomas
Herbert be Ensign of the s'd company, unanimously.
A Warrant to Lieutenant Peter Jones for £72 on acc'nt bountv monev
for the recruiting service in Dinwiddie county — bond with Jose})h Jones
security lodged.
Resolved, Robert Boyd, James Dunlop, and — Graham be resjiec-
tively permitted to leave this colony, previously advertizing according to
law.
John James Beckley having acted clerk pro temj)ore to this conun it-
tee, and being approved of — Resolved, that- he be appointed assistant
clerk. Oath lieretofore administered.
A Warr't to W. P. Martin for £72 p'r acco't set'led by comm'rs lor
arms purch'd by order this committee, and £3.8 for trouble.
A Warr't to Capt. Geo. Nicholas for £72 on acco't for recruiting ser-
vice— bond with security executed.
A War. for £5 for a rifle Gunn.
A Letter from — mm of Gloucester being read and considered —
Resolved, that Warner Lewis, Jun'r, Esq'r, be emp'd to purchase so many
good arms as may be necessary to arm the 3d comj)any of minutenuni
raised in tlie s'd county. When they are completely armed this eomm\e
will consent to their being called into service U[)(m future application:
pM for on his certificate.
A Warr't to Adam Hvrd for £2S.13.7 p'r acco't setled bv counii'rs for
Prov'ns, itc, furnished the (iuard at (,'umberland Town.
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A Warr't to Wm. Harwood, Esq'r, for £49.2.3, the ballance of Pay and Williams-
Exp's of Warwick Militia. p^^l'^^y ^^
A certificate of the Warwick comm'e of their app't of militia off 's, 1776*
ret'd and comm's issued.
A Warr't to Capt. Duvall for £148.17.7 for pay Roll and his other
acco'ts, certified by comm'rs.
A Warr't to Capt. Duvall for the use of John Moss for £3 for a Gunn,
for £3 for the use of Wm. Tvree for a Gunn, and for the use of Miles
(rath right £8.1o for a (iunn.
Absent: Mr. Bland.
Ciesar, a negro man slave belonging t^) Jno. Hancock, a [prisoner taken
at the Great Bridge, was brought before this comm'ee and ex'd. On his
ex'n <leclares that his mas — , liaving joyned LVl Dunmore, sent and
ordered the Dep't and another slave to go to tlie Fort at the Great Bridge,
from whence he was sent w^th a party, who, l)eing attacked by the Pro-
vincials, left him, and he w^as runing to the provin's when he was shott
by one of them. Mr. Seymour Hoe, being swo. and ex'd, saith that he
went with to the party under L't Colonel Scott just after his engagem't
below the Great bridge, and found our j)arty in possession of the Pris-
oner, whom they had wounded and taken. On considera. — Ordered,
that he be valued by Doct'r ({alt, Ben. Powell, Ro. Nicholas, and Hum-
phrey Harwood, or any 3, being 1st swo., and so report to this connn'e.
That the s'd slave be taken — employed for the benefit of this colony in
the I>ead Mi — under the direction of Mr. James Callowav.
A Warr't to Doctor Corbin Griffin for medicines, attendance to troops
at York, m — ^ne and militia.
A Warr't to Ben. Bucktrout for £77.0.9 for sundries for the u — of the
ami v.
A ^^'arr't to Capt. Dickinson for £72 on acc't for recruiting Drivers —
York District; bond with security executed.
A Warr't to Timothy Vaughan for £3.10 for a Gunn purchased by
Colonel Henrv.
A Warr't to Jno. Armistead for £23.14 p'r acco't set'led by comm'rs for
Forage. — to Thomas Skinner for the use Armistead.
Do. to Robey Coke for £8.11.9 — Do. — for Repairing Wagg(ms and
making Rammers.
Do. to Thomas Skinner for £5 — Do. — for Wood.
Do. to Thomas Webster for £4.10.0 — Do. — for Wood.
It app'g from a certificate of the comm'e of the county of Northum-
berland that Thomas (laskins, jun'r, and Thomas Jones have an equal
number of votes for the office of Captain in the regular service, and the
s'd coram, refer it to this comm'ee to decide the appointment — Resolved,
that it be remited to the s'd county comm. to determine the appoint-
ment, this comm. being op'o they have no power to descide in this case.
78 CALENDAR O^ STATE PAPERS.
WillianiB. A Warr't to Thomas Gaskins for £72 on acco't for the recruiting ser-
burg, ^jjj^, jjj Northuni!)erland county; l>ond with sec'y ex'd.
1776 ' Adj'd till to-morrow 9 o'clock.
Edm'd Pkndleton.
Thursday, the 8th February.
Williams- Present: The same members as yesterday.
February 8 ^ Recommend'n of the Oomm'e of James City of five of their mein-
1776 hers to be a Court of C-omm'rs returned and ordered Commissions issue.
A warrant to Robert Hyland, Door Keeper to this Comm'ee for £14.5
p'r account filed.
Resolved, John McTaggert and Thos. Kerr, be permitted to leave this
C'olony, previously advertiz'g accord'g to Act Assembly.
Resolved, Thomas Newman be permitted to pass from hence to Mai!.<a-
chusetts Government, Jebez, Frederick, Jacob, Andoss.
A Warr't to Rd. Bray, i)V use of James Bray Johnson for £11.1'^ p'r
acc't setled bv Comm'rs for Corn.
A Warrant to Joseph Hawkins }>'r use of John Hawkins for £1>0<>. «ni
account as Conmiissary of Proves.
A Warrant to Richard Bland, Esqr., for £50 on acci>unt, for the C«»i.i-
missioners of Salt petre works on James River.
A Pass tt) Wm. Wilson, Robt. Donaldson and John Bruce to gi^ i.» thf
Rockingham.
A Warrant to Capt Robert Anderson for £1(>7,10.3, the l<illV*e •»:" 1 :?
account settled by the Comnrrs for the pay of and nei*es5?'T^ for KL< i ■. -
pany. N. B. — Sundry Rugs, blanketts Arc, to be ret\l when Ir^ I V«:..: eii.;.
is disbande<l.
A Warrant to Colo. John Quarles for £11.3.10, allowed bv ::.^- i*. r,. .'>
f«»r simdry Expences of the Prince Wm. minute l>attalii»a.
A warrant to Griffin Fauntleroy for use of C*apt John Wr-: K >. r t.7-
for the niTuiting sernce in the Es.sex District. Jaiut^ E^i- . :".i^« •' - -*-
tiT l«>ii:i'<l as security for a pR>iK»r application iVo,, U»r.'i ri'^rr..
i ►nL, a Warrant to Dr. John Minson ( Jalt for £.^2.0 :« .r :. r* r -^ i
a -^'liitf and bridle furnished on the Hampton Ex|«t-i::: r.
Mr. J*»lin Calvert is apiMiinte<l to employ pi\»iier J^^^* ^::*^ az«: ~- •' >
i.«r*.>— ^iir\' n.at»Ti:il. and su]H*rintend the building ^*f a r w -•st.V.-r j. . ._:-
•i::.j t-.« j'l^iii d«'liv»/re<l. to be enijiloved in Janu^ ri\t r. c * .t.i: v
:l:.:-:.«^i h»r 'N t*« hav^.- tht* roiumand. and is t«» t:!^:^^' L:> f ■:tr> i. • r*- -
i..*r\. 1.1- ■ *.r.:!'. m!*-* f«»r tbt' \vorkiii«Mrs wa:fes aiid r,t*xrssjkr'-'s "vl »- ' .-.
'*\'.*si. I'T Hjj *A, a:.d tbtr utiii.»>t t*x|HMliti«»n i> nr-k*:.." .-. •' ••. '■ : . ..
< ►: 1' r»-4 A W arrant to Mr. JmIhi lalvrrt lor £-> • :* •' «•:» *.^ \
< »r i-r<:-: :^a! Dr. ^ralt. H»'iijainin Powtll. K.^in^n Ni « c-^ i: i.!«: *:'
i}.r»rv lJ:irw mA ..If ar.v '4. \j*:'ui'j tir>t swo. do aia-rrii?*:- Vi ._! i u^mt^ j
I . . . •
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belonging to Andrew Sprowle, and Dick, belonging to Hezekiah Haider, Williams-
and return their appraisements to this committee. p hurg,
Ordered a warrant to John McCarty ibr SOs. for services as a day 1776
labourer.
Ordered a warrant to Wills Wilson ibr £3.10.0 for a gun fum — for the
anny.
Adj'd till to-morrow 9 o'clock.
Edm'd Pendleton.
Friday, 9th February.
Present: The same members as yesterday. ' Williams-
Ord'd a warrant to Mr. Harry Innes for the use of Mr. James Calloway February 9
for £50, on account to furnish necess'ys for working the Lead Mines, and 1776
to Mr. Innes for £10 on accn't for his expenses com'g down on this busi-
ness and returning, taking charge of the slaves to be sent to the Lead
Mines at Rocky Ridge.
Mr. Harry Innes is empowered to agree with Colo. Byrd for the hire of
two slaves to work the Lead Mines.
Ordered, a Warrant to the Rev. A. Waugh for £24.8.0 for his pay as a
Chaplain to the Army.
Ord., a warrant to George Gardner for £6.7.0 for Freight of Flour.
Ord., a warrant to Colo. Thomas Elliot for use Capt. John Hickman for
£66.15 for pay and Expenses of his voluntier company.
Ord., a warrant to Colo. Thomas Elliott for £4.17.6 for his pay, forage,
&c.
Ord., a warrant to Colo. Thomas Elliott for use of John Quarles,
£7.2. lOJ for his pay and Expenses as an orderly Sergeant at Hampton,
to the min. Batt.
Ord., a warrant to Walter Lenox for £15.9.4, p'r acco't all'd by com-
missioners for board and house rent to sick soldiers.
Ord., a warrant to Wm. Page, Express, for £34.16.6, the Ballance of
his account to February 8th.
A certificate of the appointment of Regular Officers in the county of
Prince William, also of the review of Capt. Leitch's company of regulars
on the 5th Instant, ret'd and ordered to be registered.
Ord., a warrant to the Revd. David Griffiths for use Wm. Grayson for
£11.0.0, for Arms, <tc., furnished the publick, Min. Batt.
Ord., a warrant to Robert Dandridge for £3.10.0 for Gun furnished the
Publick.
Ord., a warrant to Joseph Jones, Esqre., for use Robert Johnston for
for £15.14.0 for sundry medicines furnished the Army.
A certificate of the apjiointment of Regular officers in Fairfax county ;
also of the review of Capt. Fitzgerald's Company of Regulars on the 6th
instant returned and ordered to be registered.
80 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Williams- OrdVl a warrant to Capt. John Fitzgerald for £92.10.0, for the bounty
Februarv 9 ^^**^^^y ^"^ recruiting expenses of his company in Fairfax county.
1776 Adjourned till to-morrow 9 o'clock.
Edm'd Pendleton.
Saturday, 10th February.
Williams- Present: The same members as yesterday.
Febnia?v 10 Ordered a warrant to Littleberry Masby for £23.10.0 for arms furnished
1776 the publick: also £1.12.6 for comm's for his trouble Ac, in purchasing
the same.
Ordered a warrant to William Pearson for £8.5.9 for leather furnished
the publick.
Ordered a warrant to David Jones for £2.4.6 for work done for the
army,
A permit to George Graham to goe on l)oard the Rockingham,
A certificate of the appointnuait of Commissicmers in the countys of
Louisa and Cumberland, and ordered Com's issue.
Ordered a warrant to John Stith for £72 for the recruiting service in
Brunswick countv.
Ordered a warrant to John Hodges for use Sam. Duval Jun'r £22.10,
for waggon hire.
Ordennl a warrant to John Hodges for £84.0.0 for waggon hire.
Ordered a warrant to David (iriflith for use Rol)ert Bowery for £2.2,
for sundries furnisluMl the Hospital at Hampton.
Ordered, a warrant to Capt. Thomas Nelson for £72.0 — for the re-
cruiti — service in the York District.
A Tvett43r wrote to the committee of safetv of Marvland to advise them
of the arrival of a r)0-Gun man-of-war.
Ord., a warrant to Capt. George Johnson for £150 on acco't for dis-
buse — of his company.
Ord., a warrant to Mr. Samuel Boush for £84.12.0 for Hay — of the
Troops at Norfolk.
Ordered, a warrant to James Anderson for £119.8.10^, the ballance of
account for Smith's work settled l)y the Commissioners.
A Letter wrote to Mr. Richard (iraham that the repairs of the arms
for the militia must be done at the Expense of Individuals who are able
— for the i)Oor, the comm'ee are to have the arms repaired and (certify
th — Exj>ence, which will be paid by the Publick.
Mr. Tab!) and Mr. Walker are appointed a commW to agree with Mr.
Jo. Anderson for the Uwse of his Smith's Shop, Tools, Servants, A'c, —
at'counts — the Publick.
A liCtter wrote to Colo. George Mason, in answer to his of 3. — a* fol-
lows: "Sir, &c. —
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Ord., a warrant to John Sandforcl for use of Cieorge Mtuson and John Williums-
Dalt^jn for £1000 on Jiccount for furnishinK prov'8 and necessaries for ,^ , '^' ,,,
^ * February 10,
siindrv vess. 1770
Ord., a warrant to Nathan Bti4?nal for £11.10.0 for a (juantity of l)u —
furnished the publick.
A Letter wrote to the Virginia Delegates in Congress, intimating tlie
arrival of a oO-Giin man-of-war.
The Committee proceeded to allot the stations of the sev(»nil regiment.s
as follows: The first and sixth between York and James river. The
second and seventh between York and Rai)pahan — . The third and
fifth between Potowmack and Rai)i)ahanock. The fou — and eighth on
the southside of James river.
Adjourned till Monday next 10 o'clock.
Edm'i) Pkxdlktox.
Monday, 12th February, 1776. Williams-
burg,
Present: Mr. President, Mr. Digges, Mr. Page, Mr. Walker, Mr. Tabb, ^^^777« *^
and Mr. Jones.
Ordered, a warrant to Mr. Thos. Miller for use Richard James for £90.f>
for amis i)urcha«ed for the publick.
Order upon Mr. Lynch for 10 pounds Gun Powder to Mr. Harry Innes
— to work the Lead mines.
The comm'ee not having an innnediate o])portunity of transporting
the several slaves intended to be sent to the foreign West Indies, and
w\yon Examination the following — applied — and desirous of going to
work at the Lead mines, where the\' mav be — verv l)eneficiallv for the
%f %• %r •r
colony. The comm'ee accordingly Inid them api)raised by — i)ersons on
oatli, and Colo. Henry is desinnl U) send them under the ]> roper escort to
the coxmtv Lieutenant of (Chesterfield, who is to ret^eive and — them
under like Guard of his militia to the Lieutenant of the next county, —
countv to county until thev be delivered to Mr. James — , there to be
employ e<l for the publ —
[The leaf containing the rest of the proceedings of Pith Fe})ruary and
the greater part of those February 18tli (])agei< 9 and 10 of the original
manuscript) has here disapiH^ared. Page 11 of the original commences
wiih the last two orders of February 13th, a« follow ])elow. — Ed.'s Notk.]
Ordered, a warrant to Capt. Edward Carrington for £20 on account for
the recruiting service in the artillery conji)any.
Same to Rev'd Mr. Andrews for £4 for making 4 draftjs of a row (ial-
lev.
Adjourned til' to-morrow 9 o'clcnrk.
Edm'i) Pendleton,
11
I
82 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Williams- Wednksday, HtJi Fehrnunf, 1776.
burg,
*^ *7-7<^ ' PresiMit: Tlie same members as yesterday.
Ordered, a warrant to AlexV Purdie for £2.5 for a Spy Glass funiL^hed
the armv.
«
Same to same for £1.16.0 for books and ])apers furnished the aniiy.
A Permit to Henry Bowcock to goe to Pliiladclphia.
A Letter wrote to Colo. Howe direeting tlie diseharge of the (^ulpejKT
Rattidion.
A Letter of thanks to the C-ulpeper Battalion addressed to Colo.
SU^yens.
Ordered, a warrant to Thomas Keith for £72 for the teeruiting service
in Fauquier county.
Same to same for use Joseph Nelson and Andrew Obanyon for £(52.10.0
for waggon hire min. Batt.
Same to Henry Davis for use John Talbot for £72 for the rec^ruiting
service in liedford county. Bond lo<iged.
Same to same for £L^0 u])on account for the purchase arms.
Same to James Dillard i'or £10 — for the board of a sick soldier, A'c.
A Letter to Mr. John Talbott agreeing to take the 400 lbs. lead sent
with the powder from Mr. Lynch 's, desiring him to purchase Hunting
Shirts, Leggins, and Blankettsfor the regular company in Bedford county,
and inclosing a blank conunission for the Judge in s'd county.
Ord., a warrant to David Minge for £77.18.8 for . provision and wood
furnished the Troops at Sandy Point, a militia guard.
Same to Messrs. Baker tfe Hardy for £2400 upon account, as contractors
for provisions on the S. side James river.
Same to R'd Hardy for use Francis Young for £20 on a certific^ite of
his service by Isle Wight committee as their cl'k.
Same to ('a]>t. Burgess Ball for £20.10.0, the ballanw of recruiting
money in Lancaster District; also for £8.7.6 for arms purchased for the
pu])lick.
A certificate of the review^ of Capt. B. Balls company of regulars, ord.
to be n'gistered; see Mar. 18.
A permit to Charles Alexander to de])art the ( 'olony. Same to Anthony
Roxlmrv for same.
The application of Mr. James Tatc^ for a further sum of money to enable
him to C4irrv on the salt works, is rejected.
Ord. a warrant to Wm. Finnic for £9.4.11, the amount of his account
settled and alloAved by the Commr's.
Same to Afr. Thomas Archer for £50 upon account, for ye outfit of a
Vessel.
Adjourned till to-morrow 9 o'clock.
Eum'd Pendleton.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 83
Thirsday, 15th February. 1770. Williams-
Present: The same members as 3'esterday. ^ *?77H^ '
Ord. a warrant to \Vm. Bullit for £144 for the reeriiting senice in Dun-
more eounty.
Same to William Murray for use Messrs. Gilliam and Grejijory for £272.
13.4, for Captain Yountrhusbands order for the sehooner l\)lly.
Same to Sanmel Boush for use Thomas Bn^ssie for £42.1G.S, for the pay
of himself and company as a guard at ye Great Bridge — militia.
Same to same for use Samuel Butt for £13. — for mare lost in publick
ser\'icc».
Same to John Dandridge for £3.10.0 for a Gun furnished the publick.
Same to Philip Moody fior £10.0.0 for (lUn sticks furnished the army.
Jamc to Lieutenant Charles Harrison for £20 for the recruiting service
in the Artillery company.
Ordered a Letter be wrote to Mr. Wm. Ronald, that his Drafts as far
iu» £2(H) for the purchase of necessaries for the P]astern Shore Battalion,
will be paid in C'ontinental money in three months.
(•ertificate of Captain Davis\s ap])ointment to the command of a regu-
lar company in Northam[)ton county returned. .
Ord. a warrant to John Draper for £S for 2 CJuns furnished the publick.
C)rd., a warrant to Colo. Wm. Harwood for £7.10.6 for horse hire for a
company of Light Horse emploied in Warwick for £1.8 ; an error in the
fonner Provision account — militia.
a
Mrs. Margaret Goodrich, who was formally allowed to depart this col-
ony with her three youngest children, and her son Bridges Cioodrich, is
allowe<l U) take with her such slaves of her husband John G(M)drich the
Elder, as have been usually employed as domestic servant*^, giving notice
thereof to the Cumm'ee of Nansemond i)revious to their removal.
A pa.ss granted to John CJoodrich junior, to go to Suffolk.
Onl., a warrent to Sarah SiM)tswood for £2.10.0 for nursing sick sol-
diers.
Same to Benjamin Fox for £0.1 7.() for Fodder furnished the Troops,
('ulpe|H?r Min. Batt.
Ordered a warrant to Jacob Falcon for use Edmund Wallis for 20s.
for com furnished the army. Wells Min. Comp'y.
Same to Capt. Wm. Goosley for £231.8.4 for th<3 pay and provisions of
hiaS company stationed at York.
Same to (>)lo. Henry Field for £1635 — upon account as Paymaster of
the Culpeper District Battalion.
Same to Daniel Tavlor for £8.0.0 for Fodder furnished the arm v.
Same to Thomas Ridley for £72 — for recruiting service in Southamp-
ton co'tv.
Henrj' Field appeared and contracted with the Committee to victual
84 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
WilliaiiiH- the Forces — 2cl and 7tli regiments to be Htationed between York and
I? 1 "^' ,- Ujip)>jiliannock Rivers as follows, viz't:
177(5 14 oz. Racon, l^ lbs. Pickled jiork or beef, l^- Fresh Beef, IJ Flour or
1 i Sifted Indian Meal — p'r day. 1 Gill salt per week.
2 Rations Hacon, 2 Pickled Pork or beef, remainder fresh pnixisions —
pV week ; at the rate of 7d ^ per ration.
To be varied in case of sick soldiers, as the commanding officer may
direct. This contract to take place on the 15th day of March next, and
to continue until the first day of Decc^nber next, the p^o^i8ions to be at
the risque of tlie contractors, excei)t in case of accidents in the Field of
Rattle all provisions that may be on hand in that <iuarter at the com-
mencement of this business to be taken (if to be spared) by the con-
tractor, and in case of a discontinuance of the war all provision on the
hands of the contractor t4) be taken by the countrv. The s'd Henrv
Field is to enter into Bond with sufficient security to perform the above
contract.
Adjourned 'til to-morrow 9 o'clock.
Edm'd Pendleton.
Williams- FRIDAY, Wth Febman/y 1776.
bing,
February 10, present: The same members as yesterday.
Ord., a warnint to William Bentlev for £4.0.0. on a certif'a of his ser-
vices as cl'k to the committee of Hanover county.
Same to same for £72 for recruiting service in Hanover county. Bond
with security ackn'd.
Same to James Barbour fi)r £25.5.0 for drums furnished the Culjiej^r
militia.
Same to Rob't Prentice for £11.0.0 for four (Urns furnished the publick.
Same to Rob't Prentis tV: (-o. for £7.10.8 for sundries furnished for use
of the armv.
Same to C'apt. James Innes for t*2() on acco't for recruiting service in
ve artillerv company.
Ordered, a warrant to Philij) Richard Francis Lee for £72 for the
recruiting servi(!e in Prince William county.
OrdiT lor 50 (luns and 25 lbs. powder, to be deliven^d out of the pub-
lick nuigazine to ('apt. ('harh»s Tomkies for use (iloster regulars, the s'd
coni}»any to rendezvous at Burton })oint.
Order., a warrant to Capt. Charles Tomkit»s for £50 — upon account to
furnish provisions for his company.
Same? to William Langhonu? for use Jas. Calland £2.1.0 tor pronsions
rurnis})ed the army.
Same to Samuel Roush lor use John Jones for £4 — for a Gun fur-
nished the armv. Min. Hatt.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 85
A Permit to Colo. Gordon to go to Colo. Cbrbiiis, in King and Queen Williaine-
poiintv bw^Vt
^^^^"^y- Febniary 1(J,
Ord., a warrant to Philip Richard Francis Lee for £26.13.4^ for the 1776
pay and provision of his company of minute men.
8ame to John Cosby for £24.13.0 for provisions furnished a (iuard of
militia on duty in Prince George county.
Same U) Jno. Draper for £1.10.0 for chair hire to convey Lieut. Batrett
-to Richmond.
Same U) Lieutenant Joel Sturdivant for £36.19.3 for the pay of him-
self and company jis a Guard of militia in Prince (leorge ci)unty, exam-
ined and allowed by the connn^rs.
Same to Mr. William Barrett for £9.3.0 for Ferriages to the troops.
Same to Merritt Westwood for £27.15.0 for wood furnished at Hamp-
ton.
Same to same for use John CowHng £12.0.0 for Do.
Same to same for use Treas'r Mallory £27.0.0 for Do.
Same to Capt. William Smith for £101.15.0 for 38 (iuns purchased for
the use of his com})any of minute men, for paym't of w'ch money he is
to produce rec'ts from the Individuals of whom he purchai^ed the s'd
GunB in one month.
Same to William Lively for 50s. for a (Urn furnished the jmblick.
Same to John Farquharson for £7.15.8 for the amount of his accounts
a»s publick Gardener. Swonie to in committee.
Ordered, That the Commissarv of Provisions deliver to the Gardener
— ration for himself and the slav'es employed in the Pul)lick service.
Colo. Jame>< Barbour, of Culj)eper, appeared and contracted w'th the
committee to supjdy the 5th reg't of Forces to be stationed at Richmond
court-house, with the stated ration of Provisions at the rate of 8d per
nition. This contract to commence the 1st day of Ai)ril next, and to
cimtinue until 1st December following. The provis'o to bt? at the risque
of the contractors, excei>t in case of accidents in the field of Battle; all
provisV) that may be on hand in that (juarter at the commencement of
this business to be taken (if to be spared) by the contractor, and in case
of a discontinuance of the war, all [)rovis'o on the hands of the contrac-
tors to be taken by the country. The said Jas. Barbour, with Henry
Field his swurity, enttTcd into and acknVl bond in i)enalty of £10,000
for due performance of said ('ontmct.
Ordered, a warrant to Colo. James Barbour for £500 on acco't as con-
tractor for the 5th Regiment.
Same to Henrv Field for £()(X) on acrco't as contractor for the second
and .seventh Regiments.
Same to Wm. Aylett for £52.6.0 for corn furnished the army.
Same for use Geo. Reid for £19.1 7.() for Guns furnished the army.
Same to Thomas Randoli)h for £3(K). — on jwco't as Paymaster of the
Amelia Battalion minute men.
86 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
Williams- Ordered, that Colo. Fleming, of the Ea*<teni Shore regiment, be called
ImiV, jj^i^^ dutv iniinediatelv. N. B. — A letter wrote.
February 10,
1770 Adjourned 'til to-morrow V) o'clock.
Edm'd Pendlkton.
177(J
Williain.s- SATURDAY, 17ih Fchmary, 1776.
burp,
February 17, Presi^it: The same members as yesterday.
Ord., a warrant to Solomon Shepherd for use Lewis Allmand for lis.
for Ferriages min. men.
Same to same for use James Murdaugh .£f>2.17.(j for the pay of his
eomi)any of minute men on duty in Princess Anne District-
Same to same for use Cai)t. Jno. Washington £4.6.0 for his expenses
in (conveying tory [)risoners to Wmsburg.
Same to Thos. Walker, Esciu., for use Capt. Washington for £120.ir).(>
for the pay of his eomjiany of minute men.
Same to Ca])t. Oeo. Gibson for iloT.lT.lOJ for the pay of his ccmipany.
Same to (loodrich Crump for use Augustine Moore for £15.10.0 for
waggon hire.
Same U) Solomon Shei)herd for use (-apt. Jno. Washington for £72 for
the re(!ruiting service in Nansemond county.
Same to Simon Triplett for £2(i — for waggon hire; also for use Joseph
Farrow £1 1 for Do. ; for use Jonatlian Davis £1(5 for Do. ; and for use
Sam'l Evans for £5.1 8.0 for Do.
Same to Wm. Armistead, jun'r, for £4 — for a Gun furnished the puln
liek.
Same to Solomcm Shepherd for use Ca])t. Chas. Conner for £197.11.6,
tlie i)av of his companv of minute mim stiiti<med at Cranev Island.
Same to same for £7.10.0 for his Expenses Jis Paymaster in attending
the eommitUM; to settle sundry accounts.
Same to Wm. Stone for £9.10.0 for wtiggon hire.
Same to Chesley Jones for £2 — for a Gun furnished the pul>lick.
Doct. Wm. Pasterer is ])ermitted to send anv of his Effects by water
carriage from the Collegia Landing to Richmond Town.
Colo. Henry is empowered to reduce the minute men in Hampton into
two companies, and to discharge the Supernumerary oflicers. It is left
to him to determine whether it be proper to make the Entrenchment at
Hampton proposed by Colo, (irayson; if he thinks it necessary he may
direct Labourers to be employed, as the duty is hard uixm the soldiers
now thert^
Ord., a warrant to Edm'd Pendlc^ton, Esq'r, for use Geoi^^e Todd for
£S.U.8 for sundry Expenses to the Soldiers.
Ordered, that John Craig deliver to Colo. Fielding Lewis or order what
Pork or beef be may want for the Vessells emploie<l in the Pub. service
and the workmen emploied in building them.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 87
Ord., a warr't to Capt. Wm. Smith for £24.H).8, the Pay of his Co. of Wiiliams-
niinut€ men for 4 davs' TramV diitv in this month. ^ , huv)^.
^ - February 1/,
Colo. Henry is desired to direet tlie pro[)er officer to lay heforc the I77(i
comnree of safety a state of the arms and accoutrements in the Puhlic
nia<;azine.
Ord., a warrant to Mr. John Cox for use Mr. Joseph Nevill for i:2(MK)
ujKjn account as contractor of provisions for the 8d regiment.
Same t^) siimc for use Josei)h Nevill for £72 for the recruiting service
in Hampshire.
Adjourned 'til to-morrow.
Edm'i) Pendleton.
1776
Sunday, 18f.h Fchntart/, 1776. Williams-
burg,
Prest^nt: Mr. President, Mr. Jones, Mr. Page, and Mr. Walker. ^"^^'^i^-^a ^^'
Tho' there were not a suflicient number of mendjers to make a com-
m'ee, yet important advicei* arriving from North Carolina, the ahove
members thought it necessary for the pu])li(; service to proceed therein,
8u)>ject to the future controul of the comm'ee.
Ordered, that r>00 lbs. powder and 500 lbs. Lead be delivered to Mr.
Wm. Amis for the use of the province of North Can)lina, the i)owder to
V)e repaid in kind, if it can be done, or paid for at the price we give, and
an Escort of 4 men ther(»to is allowed; and the following Lett<*r was
written to Colo. Long, «?i:c. :
W'msbuko, 17th Ff'h., 177(1.
Gent'n :
Your favor of the 14th, came to us late last night, its intelligence is
truly alarming, and seems to be the beginning of a scheme mention'd in
the papers to be formed by admon. of sending Troops (ijirly to attack
your province and ours, which (Jov'r Martin had promised to second by
raising a number of men with yi)U ; however this he, it is prudent" we
should unite in the e.xertion of all our i>owers to supi)ress it as soon as
[>o.ssible. Pow^der Ls scarce with us, we could not, however, avoid sending
you a part of our small stock, and have delivered ye messenger ofXllbs.
to be returned in kind, if sup[)lies enable you, otherwise to be paid for
at ye price we give. Of lead we have no large quantity here, and besides,
aj>i)rehend it would retard your messengers return unnecessarily to send
your projKjrtionate (piantity of that; we therefore onl\' send oOOlbs for
immediate use, not doubting but every house almost will afford assistance
if necessary in that article. Our regulars are raising fast, but none of
them imhodied except ye two old regiments stationed here and at Suflblk,
from whence circumstances will not admit of their being sent, and we can
only assist you in men from Militia or Volunteers of the counties lK)rder-
ing on you, all of whom we are persuaded, you will find ready to afli'ord
you any assistance in their powers from Pitsylvania and Mecklenburg, we
88 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Williams- had recM intimations of their expeetinjij such a call and inclination to go
burg, ^^ y^^^jj, assistiiiicc, and had our orders to be readv for a march, when vou
rebniary 18, ' ' * ' ^
1776 chilled for th(»m; from the former you may expect some of our best Rifle-
men. Great as W(^ consider tlie benefits derive<l to us from the command
of Colo. Howe, we can't think of detaining him a moment when he is so
much wanted in liis own Country, we shall therefore send an express to
him witli your dispatches, and request him to repair to yo. with all
Exi>edition.
We wish vou success and are,
Gent., Yt most obed't serv't,
Edm'd Pendleton, Preside
The Committee also sent coi»ies of the said dispatches to Colo. Howe
in the following letter:
VV'MsnuRG, February 18th^ 1776,
Sir:
We last night rec'e from ye Halifax Town, the dispatches of which
T have now tlie honor of inclosing you copies. We, out of our small
stock of Ammunition, could avind sparing you 5(X)lbs. and some lead,
wc'h their messenger has received. Our counties bordering on y'r Prov-
ince, we are persuaded, will chearfully march to their assistance, the
moment tliey are called on, and are the more strongly assured of this from
having rec'd intimations of what is now doing, from our counties of Pit-
sylv'a and Mecklenburg, and their wishes to be allowed to march to ye
assistance of their neighbors, w'ch we directed them to hold themselves
in readiness for and to go whenever called on, these I hope are already
w'th you, and from the former youl get some of our l)est Riflemen.
You'l observe. Sir, w'th what friendly ])oliU3ness they request yV return.
W(j should i)e wanting in Gratitude, Jis well as every other feeling, if we
impeded this reasonable requisition and cimtVl to retain the great benefit
of your judicious and exj)erienced c(mmiand when y'r own country so
much requires your assistance; this connn'ee therefore cannot hesitate in
beseech 'g y'o to repair to them as so(m as you can make it convenient,
and to accept their reiterated thanks for the eminent services you have
rendered the common cause and this colony, in particular during the time
we have been fav'd w'th y'r assistance, anything you may think of fur-
ther service you'l please communicate to Lieut. Colo. Scrott, u|x>n whom
the command will devolve. You'l also judge whether it is most for the
common good, to have y'r men or any of them, or carry them home; if
you should judge our numbers too small to secure the posts, and on that
account leave y'rs for the present, we hope they may soon V>e relieved, as
we have ordered the regular companies designed for that station to repair
thither as fast as raised. Or Colo. Scott may perhaps call in militia for
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPEIiS. 89
the present, to save the necessity of your men staying, who no douht will Williams-
be anxious to return with you. You'l be so obliging as to give our Com- p k * lo
missary a proper certificate to entitle us to a credit with the Continent, 1776
for any provisions he may have fumishecl your troops. I wish you health
and that you may soon crush those vile wretches, who are endeavoring to
destrov a Couutrv which has fostered them. For and bv order of the
Conmiittee of Safety, 1 have the honor to be with great regard,
Sir, Your most obed't servant,
Edm^i) PKiVDLKTON, President.
The following letter was also written to Colo. Scott:
Williamsburg, Felmmry 18th, 1776.
Sir:
It gives us concern thfit an accident has happened which puts it out
of our power to gratifie your reasonable re<juest to be indulged with a
Furlough for the i>resent. Disturbances in North Carolina have made
Colo. Hows's return there absolutely necessary, and, of course, your stay
to take th(j command unavoidable, in discharge of which we doubt not
you will exert yV usual vigilance and prudence. If the arrival of Troops
to the Enemy should make it necessary, you'l call in drafts of militia
from the neighboring counties, as yo' may judge f)roper, corresponding
regidarly with the comm'ee on that, and every other occasion, where infor-
mation to us may be necessary. The 4th and (jlerman Regiments, are,
when raised, to be stationed in your quarter, and we have required the
officers to repair to it as soon as they can. We imagine it will not l»e
long before Colo. Stephens gets down, and then we shall with pleasure
gTJint your leave of absence, and your future station is betwcHiii York and
Rai)pahannock. For and by order of the Comm'ee of Safety, I am,
S'r, Your most obed't servant,
Ed'mi) Pendleton, P.
Adjourned till to-morrow, 0 o'clock.
Edm'd Pendleton.
Monday 19fh Frbnmry, 1776. Williams-
burp:,
[^•sent: Mr. President, Mr. Page, Mr. Digges, Mr. Jones, Mr. Walker. ^^^"li'iy ^^'
A permit to William Thompson, James Brown, and John Brander, to
leave the colony.
<>nl., a w^arrant to Thos. Haughton for £1.12.0 for Fodder furnished
the Army.
Same to Wm. Langley for £8.19.0 for wood furnished Do.
12
90 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Williams- Same to Jno. liiingley for £10.15.0 for Do.
Febmarv 19 "^ Letter wrote to the Hon. Richard (!orbin, Esq're, as follows: Sir, *V'c.
1770 'filed.
A I're wrote Colo. Stephen to desire he would repair to his Station at
Suffolk as soon Jis possible. Approve of his furnish 'g muscjuets and sent
him £200 on account. A warr't to Anthony Noble for it.
A LVc to Edw'd Snickers that he need not continue to pun*h'e Prov'ns
ex("ept for Pi^t'sb'g, as Ave have ent'd into contracts for those Reg'ts —
pleased he has laid out the £1,000 for arms, and are willing he may
engage for another £1,000 in muscpiets.
A L're to Capt. John Neavil to call in Aids of nunute men or militiu
if any Hostilities by the Indians that his forces can't siii)press, send'g an
acco't thereof to the commVe.
LVe to Joseph Neaville that £2,(XX) was sent him on account as con-
tractor, and £72 recruiting money for Hampshire.
Mr. Anthony Noble, of Berkeley, api>eared and contracknl with tin'
comm't to furnish 1,(XX) cartouch boxes, Belts and Bayonet cases at tin*
jirice of Os. each to be delivered at Dumfries and Richmond courthouse
on or before the 10th day of Ajiril next, to be approved off by eacth of ye
command'g officers at those stations.
Present: Richard Bland, Escjuire.
Richard Bland, Esq're, ])roduced a receipt from Jacob Rubsuman,
manager of the Saltpetre works on James and A])pomattox rivers for the
£50 which was advanced to tlie s'd R'd Bland on account, to be ])aid to
the C^omm'rs for carrying on the same, which is ordered to be re^stered.
Instructions to Colo. Wm. Avlett to purchase sundry articles in Penn-
sylvania or Maryland for the use of the Army, and a letter of credit to
our Delegates on that occasion.
Ordered, a warrant to Doctor Alexander Skinner for £24.5.1. for the
Hospital Expences.
Same to same for £105.5.7 for Sundrie Medicines furnished the armv.
«
A Letter to the comm'ee of Northampton county, requesling them to
employ at the public Ex|)ense one light, swift sailing vessel, io ply on
and oil" the capes, and give Intelligence to the Philad'a Fleet of the
strength of the British navy now here, and to continue the same 10 or
12 days.
4--
Adjourned till to-morrow 9 o'clock.
Edm'd Pendleton.
Williams- Ti'ESDAY, 20th Fehruarij, 1776,
burg.
February 20, Present: Mr. President, Mr. Digues, Mr. V.-President, Mr. Bland, Mr.
Jones, and Mr. Walker.
Ordered, a warrant to Charles Barham for £2*5.17.4. for the pay of
himself and company, a (Juard of militia on duty.
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Messrs. Edward Stabler and Robert Pleasant are permitted to load in Williams-
James River a small vessel with Provisions, to be carried to New ToAvn ^^ "^^^
' February 20,
and Kemps landing, on Elizabeth River, for the relief of the unhai)i)y 1776
sufferers by the Fire at Norfolk, giving notice to the comm'ee of the
county where the Provisions are laden, who arc desired to apjmint pro-
per persons to see that nothing improper is done.
Ord., a warrant to Colo. Geo. Brooke for £oOOO upon account as Pay-
master of the Ist Regiment, and for the pay of the 2d Regiment.
Same to Thomas Carter for £5. for a ritie Gun furnished the public.
Same to Jno. Dandridge for £8. for a Gun furnished the public. *
Same to Wm. Minifees for £2(>.8.3 for Avaggon hire.
Same to Capt. Thos. Peyt^ni for £198.5.1 for the pay of his minute
company on duty in Gloucester. N. B. — 2 musketts, 1 ritie, 5 Potts, 2
fr}'ing pans, and 31 cartridge boxes, to be ret'd by Capt. Peyton when
his company is discharged.
Same to ('apt. R'd Matthews for use Jos. Seawell for £1.7.0 for Diett
furnished Capt. Mathews' volunteer comi)'y.
Same to Wm. Westwood for £9.5.0 for wood furnished the arm}-.
Same to Thos. Hughes for £5.10.0 for a rifle (iun furnished the army.
Same to same for use Wm. Plume £2.5.() for Horse hire.
A Letter written to Colo. Howe as follows: Sir, etc. (vide filed).
A Letter wn)te to Colo. Munford in answer to his of ve Pith Inst., that
we had sent 500 p'd of powder to the comm'ee of N. Carolina, of which
his militia would have ye benefit if called to their tussistance and could
not spare any more, y't we had sent ye militia connn's, and those for the
Judgc^s are desired, and sent y'u £72 recruited money for ye Mecklen-
burg company by Henry Dalaney, junV.
Ord., a warr't to Henry Dalaney, junV, for £72.0.0 for the recruiting
.*«ervice in Mecklenburg county; also £5.0.0 for an Express.
A lA'tter wrote to the Virgi'a Delegates in ('ongress, informing that we
have not yet procured a copy of Fort Stanewix treaty, but expect U) pro-
cure it and send a copy; that a frigate and two other shi()s are arr'd;
tliat Colo. Corbin is gone on board LVl Dunmore's ship to talk w'th him
respecting the Governor's Letter U) him.
OnL, a warrant to Chesley Jones for £8.10.0 for a (iun furnished the
public.
On a representation of the pri)ceedings of the District comm'ee of
Essex and Midd'x counties respecting the choice of oflicers for a com-
j»any of regulars. It api)ears that 8 members were regularly chosen by
yc comm'ee of Essex to act for them in District comm'ee, y't the com-
m'ee? of Midd'x appointed James Mountague, Lewis Mountague, Thomas
St^'g-ar, and Philip Mountague, or any three of them, to act as their mem-
bers in the s'd District commV^j; y't at a mee^ting of the Distric^t comm'ee
rejj^ilarly appointed the 8 members from Essex and 4 from Midd'x all
92 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Williams- met, Mr. Segar demanding his Hcat as ye 3d peraon named in ye Midd'x
buix, nomination, but an erroneous certificate being produced, in w'ch he was
1770 the 4th p'son named, Mr. Segar was excluded from his seiit and Mr.
Philip Mountague admitted in his room; in consequence of which, It
appears that a diftcrent person was chosen for 1st Lieutenant than would
otherwise have been chosen. On consid'n whereof, It is the opinion of
this Board that Mr. Philip Mountague had not nor hath any right to sit
or vot« in the District comm'ee but in the absence of one of tlie other
members; that therefore the proceedings of the s'd District comm'ee, on
ye 2d of this month, were wholly void, and It is reconnnended to the
s'd comm'ee to assemble again and proceed to ye choice of ollicers in
like manner as if nothing had been done at the former meeting.
Ord., a warrant to John Hunter for £2.15.0 for servicer in painting the
carriage, Guns, &c.
Same to Cole Digges, junV, £40.15.0 for Fodder furnished the army.
Same to Henry Brown £33.18.0 for Ditto.
Same t« WiUiam Ratcliff £12.0.0 for Ditto.
A proposition for puting into duty, Capt. Smith's Company of minute
men in Gloster is rejec^ted.
Ord., that Henry King, Miles King, Roe Cowper and Jacob Wray, or
any three of them do appraise th^ sloop Molly, Samuel Sirvant Master,
belonging to \Vm. Turner, Arch'd Brown and James Waldrop, with her
sails, rigging and apparel, that they also enquire into the Quantity of Salt
imported in the s'd vessel and taken by tbe i)ublic, and estimating the
same at 4s. i)er bushel, that they state an ac(;o't of that and the ai)praise-
ment of the vessel, so as to shcAV what will be the amount of the third
I)art thereof.
A Certif'a of appointment of Judges in Accomack and Mecklenburg
counties ret'd and ord. to be Registered, also of Militia oHicers in ye lat-
ter county.
A letter written to Colo. Howe, leaNing it to him to Judge from all cir-
cumstances whether it is bc^st for liim to stiiy or return, until he receives
positive orders for the latter from North Carolina, recjuesting the continu-
ance of the Culpeper Battalion, until otlier men can be got down to relieve
them, and rcconmiending the maintninance of tlie Post at Kemper lan-
ding, as long as he may think it can be done consistant with prudence
and the safety of the Trooi)s.
A letter written to the Councel of Safety in N. Carolina, recpiesting their
ap])robation and consent for Colo. lIowe\s stay here, and intimating
whethcT the arrival of sonjc Troops and Ships of war, may not render it
of the greatest service to the inUjrestsof l)oth, tho' we would not wish him
to stiiy against their interests, however useful we find him here.
A permit to Joseph Wright to depart the colony.
Adjourned -til to-morrow 9 o'cku^k.
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Wednesday, 2lHt Fvhrmirii, 1770. Williams-
Prenent: The same mcniberH as vesterday. rebruary- ,
w/t)
Coniniissions issued for the followhig minute otlieers in Mecklenburj^
District: Samuel (larhind, Captain, John Carland, Lieut., and William
Cilenn, Ensign, also Robert Dixon a Lieutenant and Alexander Winn,
Ensign.
Onl., a warrant to John McLaughton for £11.18.S for express hire.
Certificate of the review Capt. James Johnston's comi)any of rt^ulars of
Mecklenburg County returned, and ordered to be rc»gistered.
Onlered a warmnt t^^ lienja. TomUnson for -lOs. an express from Lunen-
burg.
A letter wrote to the Sev(»r{il Counties, of Amherst, Buckingham, Charles
City, Prince George, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, New Kent, Dinwiddie,
Pitwylvania and Spotsylvania re<iuesting them t») hasten the march of their
Conij>anies allott<Ml to the (ith regiment and to be stationed at this j)lace
(a copy filed).
Ord., a warrant to Martin Hawkins for 5os. for a (Um funiished the
Army.
Sanu? to Same for £72.12.2 for Forage furnished the Army.
Same to Capt. Isajic Younghusband for HW) \\\Hm account for necessar-
arie« fi>r the Vessels in James river.
Same to Robt. (libbons for £7.1.1 i for repairing arms, iVre.
Ordere<l, that Colo. Henry shall direct to be delivered to Apollos Cow-
per forty rifle Guns for the Uvse of Capt. West's company, and that he
diRX^t Capt. West to put them into the hands of such of his company as
l)est unclerstiind the use of them.
Ordered, that Col(». Henry direct tht* sending oCK) ft)s powder for the use
of the Trooi)s at Suffolk.
Ord., a warrant to R'd Hland, Escpiin*, for £(i.0.() for a (lun, two Bayo-
netttf, Cartouch Box, tl'c., <tc., furnished the public.
A Letter wrote to the several Connnittees of Hanover, Henricc), Cht^-
t4Tfield, Caroline, lA)uisa, King William, King cV: Queen, and Spotsylvania,
din»cting the march of their regular companies to this place? as soon as
reviewed.
Onl., a warrant to Thady Kelly for £7.1 '^.il for Expenses, ttc, ab't the
In<Iian host^iges.
Same to same, for £2.0.0 for mounthig the cannon.
Same to Mrs. Kemp for £4.1 7.0 for boarding Bawbe.
Ord., a warrant to Thos. Walker, EsqVe, for £2.12.0 for p'r Leather
breechcH and a Hatt furnishe<l Bawbe.
A Ix^ter wrote to Colo. Henr}' as follows: Sir, iVrc, (vide copy filed).
A letter wn>te to Colo. Howe iis follows: Sir, cVrc;., (vide coi)y filcMl).
A Letter wrote to County Lieutenant of James Citv, as follows: Sir,
94 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Williams- &c., and a TiCtter of the like sort written to the County Lieut's of York,
February **1 ^^^^^^^^» Elizabeth City, Gloucester, Surry, Southampton, Isle of Wight,
1776 and Nansemond.
Adjourned 'til to-morrow 9 o'clock.
Edm'd Pendleton.
Williams- Thursday, 2M Fehruunj, 1770.
burg,
*777(f ' Present: The same members as yesterday.
A permit to John Hambleton to depart the colony.
Ord., a warrant to Jacob Cunes for £40.17.6 for repairing sundry arms.
- Same to Captain John Watkins for £72 for recruiting service in
Surry county; bond ackn'd.
Same to Nat'l Burwell, Esq 're, for £L9.1 for necessaries furnished the
armv.
A commission issued for the Judges of Caroline county.
A certiliciite of the appointment of regular otticers in Surry county
ret'd and or'd to be regist'd.
Ord., a warrant to William Finnic for £2.5.0 for a Gun furnished the
pul)lick.
Same to Martin Hawkins for £286.3.4^ for rum and other articles fur-
nished th(3 Troops at Hampton, as settled by the commissioners; also
IGs. Od. for Express hire.
Same to (*apt. Charles Judkins for £252.19.10 for the pay of hbnself
and company, a Guard of militia on duty in Surry county. Memo. —
About l(X)()lbs. Pork remaining of the Provisions in the hands of (\)lo.
Wm. HroAvn, and some Beef in the hands of Capt. Judkins, to be deliv'd
U) the person who victuals the regulars in that county.
Samt^ to sam(5 for use Wm. Simmcms for ISs. 4d. for sundrias settled and
allowed bv ve comm'rs prior to 1st Nov'r.
The comm'ee l)eing infonned that the officers on duty at Hampton
have considered themselves jis intituled under a former order ()f this
connn'ee t^) draw Rations of rum daily, according to the Provision regu-
lations, have revised the said order and find it to extend no further than
the private soldi(.Ts (with the oflicers whilst on Guard), to whom this
allowance was mad(i on a<*count of the Inclement Season, and wiis never
meant to be an established allowance or to Extend to the Field otticers,
or other ollicers, exce])t for the time they were actually on Guard. All
Rum, therefore, that ha.s Ijceii drawn from Mr. Martin Hawkins contrary
to this resolution by the officers, they must i)ay for on tlieir private
accoimt; and as better weather may now be ex]>e<ited, the allowance of
Rum to the soldiers is to be discontin'd except in cases of mcmnting
(iuard in Imd weather, to be particularly ordered by the commanding
officer at the station.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 95
Ordered, a warrant to Gardner Fleming for £12.0.0, ]>art of the money Williams-
v<>te<l bv convention for the HufTercrH at Norfolk ; also that he be assisted t- i "'^^' oo
' February 22,
with two waggons to remove his efiect^s as far as ('ol>ham. 177()
Same to William Farrows for £.S8.10.0 for waggon hire.
Same to William Pasteur for £15.5.15.1 for medicines and attendance
on the armv.
Mr. Walter Hatton, of Accomac county, being t4iken up tor trial by
the commVii of that county as having written a Letter to Nathaniel
Coftin, Esqu., containing sentiments very unfriendly to the rights of
America, an extract from w'ch was })ul>lished in Mr. I*urdie's (lazettc* of
ye 2d Instant, wjis at his own reiiue^st referM by the s'd conjiu'ee to the
determination of this board. Mr. Hatton accordingly appeared, and
being shown the manuscript Extract from the said T^ettcr transmitted
from Philadelphia, declared himself well satisfied that it was faithfully
taken from the original, and was willing tlu^ connn'ee should proceed to
his Trial ujxm that as his LVe; he at the same time ex])ressed his con-
trition for having written the Lc;tter, and his intention in future to con-
duct himself without c)flence; whereupc»n he wtus desired to retire, and
reduce to writing what he wa,s willing in say on that subject, and deliver
it in the next morning. He accordingly, the next day, gave in the fol-
lowing paper, viz't: Whereas, i\:c. (see it filed), which being satisfactory
to the comm'ee, Mr. Hatton is discharged, and rect)nnnended to ye
friends of America to be restored to the peace and ]>rotection of Society
so long as he observes the rule of conduct he luis promised a>? aforesaid.
And it is ordered, that these proceedings be published in tlu? Virginia
(Jazette.
Orderc<l, that Benjamin Powell, Ricliard Morris, and Lieut, (loodrich
(.'rump do examine the several EffcctvS in the Palace, contained in the
Inventory formerly ret'd, and report to this connn'ee whether any or
what j)art are missing.
Ord., a warrant to Capt. Robert Anderson for £199.5.0 for the pay of
his conii)any.
J<)shua Whitt^hurst appeared before the connn'ee and expressed his
contrition for the part he had Uiken in assisting the Enemies of America,
which lie was induced to do by the persuasion of some neighbours and
the threat*' of I^ord Dunmore. At the same time gave his Parole to give
no assistance or Intelligence to the Enemy; whereupon he is discharged.
Ordered, a warrant to Colo. Richard Morris for John Hawkins for £400
on account as connnissary of Provisions.
. Same to Jane Volee for £20.7.0 for a horse imprest in ye public ser-
vice and lost at Hampton.
A letter written to Colo. Howe: Sir, &c. (vide copy filed).
Adjourned 'til to-morrow 9 o'clock.
Edm'i> Pkndleton.
96 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Williams- Fjudav, 2Sd Fehniary, 1770.
burg, ^^
^ ^177h^ "' ' Present: TIm^ siiine menil)er8 as yesterday.
Ord., a warrant to Arehihald Govan tor £47G.8.0 for wheat furnished
th(^ Troops at JIanij)ton.
A commission issued tor the Judges of Ruekingham County \)\
Reconi'ii.
Ord., a warrant to Capt. Andnjw Leiteli for £59.10.0 for arms furnished
the public.
Same to Timothy lx3ster for £8.10.0 for a Gun furnished the i>ublick.
Same to William Graves for us(* Carter Rurwell for £3 for Fo<ider
furnished the Armv.
Same to Jacob Cunes for £2.1o.O for a (iun furnished the ])ublic.
Same to James Cocke for £4.10.0 for two Guns furnished Do.
Same to Mi's. lk*tty Randoljih for £2.o.() for Fodder furnished Do.
Same to John Blair for £o.5.0 for sundry Barrels furnished ye Maga-
zine.
Same to Timothy l^est^T for £.*).0.0 for a Gun furnished the ])ubli(\
Same to Pleasant Cocke for £19.4.0 for pay of himself and company, a
CfUard of Militia on dutv at Brandon.
Same to Same for us(» B<'njamin Harrison of Brandon for £2().6.0 for
prov'o to a Comi)any of Militia, for use \Vm. Allison for £15.2.2 for tlie
pay of his Com])any of Militia.
Same to Samuel Harwood for £88..').() for his pay c\:c., asa Major of the
Minute Battalion.
Same to Mr. Jacob Bruce for £29.10.0 for sundry accounti^ settled and
allowed bv the Com m Vs.
A connnission issued for the Judges of Albemarle County per cert'e.
A Certifa of Militia officers in Buckinirham Countv ret'd and ord. to be
regist'd.
Mr. John Hardv, Colo. Whitmore Hill and Mr. John Hawkins, this dav
appeared before the Connn-ee and were heard pursuant to a former appoint-
ment, on the subject of Mr. Hill's having sold and delivered to Mr. Hardy,
a (juantity of Hogs \w had engaged t^) deliver to Mr. Hawkms at Williams-
burg for the use of the Army. On bearing the matter, it appears Mr.
Hill acted fairly, and wtis induced to i>art with his hogs, on a misinfor-
mation he had nu.'eived concerning a jiarcel he had formerly sent to
Wmsl^urg. That Mr. Hardy had also j)urchased fairly, and that Mr.
Hawkins had done his duty in the representation he had made of this
matter to the Comm'ee. And upon the whole ye Comm'ee think it will
be just b(jtween the jmblic and Mr. Hill, to accept the t<Tms he mentioned
to Mr. Hardy at the time of sale, to allow the public the advanced ]>rii*c
Mr. Hardy gave. It is therefore ordM that Mr. Hardy do n»tain in hit
hands for the use of ye public, 3s.4d. pVcwt. on all ye Pork he purcliased
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPEKS. 97
of Mr. If ill, and pay him tlu' residue. And that Mr. Hill he at liherty WiUiamt^-
to rtH-eive \v money due to him from Mr. Hawkins, formerly direeted to .^ , '^"''^'
be retiiined. 177G
Adjourned 'til to-morro\y 9 o'eloek.
En' Ml) Pknolkton.
SATlKDAy, ^^-^//< Fcbrnarii 117a. Williains-
Imrj;,
IVesent: The Siune nuMuheiv as yesterday. * ''/™-' '
Ord., a warrant to Le\vi8 JUirwell jun'r for ilS.S.O for wood furnished
the army.
Same to ('apt. Andrew Leitch for £8(M).(M) upon aecount to })eadyaneed
£r>0 to eaeh company of the minute men in Prince William Battalion.
Same to John Hawkins for i*5()() upon account ixs (Vnmnissary of Pro-
visions.
Same to Chrs. Calvert for €20 part of ve money ordered hy ('onyent'«>
for ve relief of ye p(H)r sufferers at Norfolk.
Same to Rev'd. Mr. Dayid Grifiiths for £.*>() — for two monthV pay a.s
Siirjr<H>n to ye l^rince William Battalion.
Same to (irillin Fauntleroy for £5 for 2 (iuns furnished the army.
A Letter wrote to Colo. Lewis of (iloster. Sir tV:e., (as follows.*)
Ord., a warrant to Georf^e Held for £o.lS.O for a (inn furnished ye puh-
lic-.
Same to Thos. Walker Escfre for use Sand. Cahert for 1*21.10.0 for sun-
dries furnished the TnMJps at Norfolk.
A letter writt^'U to the District Comnreeof Safety for Edenton District
in North ('an)lina as follows ((Jentlemen iVc).
Ord., a warrant to Wm. Shepht^rd for t'o.LS.O for Express hire.
A hotter written to John Crockett as follows (Sir, i^'c).
Ord., a warnmt to Mr. William Lewis for use Kohert iiichards for 112.
ir».10 for Proy'o furnished Capt. Johnston's Company of re^adars — prior
t4> 1st Nov'r last.
A Connnission issued to the Judires of Surry County nV Ccrt'e.
A |M»rmit to Jamc^s Stevens of llallifax to d<^part the Colony.
Adjourned 'till Monday \) o'clock.
Eom'o Pkndi.kton.
Monday, 2f>tli FchrHart/^ 1770. Williumj^-
hur^',
Present: Mr. President, Mr. Di^'jr(;s, Mr. Pa^cs Mr. lUancl, Mr. Joni's, ''^^Yry? '^''
and Mr. Walker.
A commission to the Jud^<»s of Westmoreland county. Do. of North-
ampton county, p'r certV.
♦ThiH, doubtless, should have been "a.s tiled."
13
98 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Williams- A certificate of Regular officers, minute and militia officers in West-
Febmafy 26 ^*^^^^^'^^*^^^ county, returned and ordered to be registered.
1776 Ordered, a warrant to Mr. John Pendleton, jun'r, for £2.10.0, paid an
Ex[)res8 hire cm service of this comm'ee.
Same to John (Mayton for 1*4.0.0 for a Gun furnished the army.
A Letter written to Colo. Howe, informing him of the sailing of the
mercury King fisher some Tenders and transports w'th (ieni Clinton and
the Troops who designed as the young officers say to call at Cape Fear
on a visit to Clover Martin, and then to proceed to South Carolina, apj)rov-
ing of Ills intrenchments at Sufiblk and desiring him to discharge the
Culpeper ikitalion a^s soon as 3 companies should arrive to relieve them
of this last. C/olo. Stevens was also informed by L're.
Ordered, a warrant to Elias Pea for £7.0.0 for 2 Guns furnislied the
Army.
Same to (^heslev Jones for £6.0.0 for 2 (Juns furnished the Army.
An appraisement of the Sloop Molly with her apparel, the property of
M(jssrs. Wm. Turner, Arch'd Brown and James Wadrop, being returmMl
amounting to £150, and a certificate of the Salt delivered amounting to
1181 bushels at 4s p'r bushel is £230.4.0.
Ordered, tliat the sloop and apparel be delivered to the s'd Turner and
Brown, and that a warrant iasue for £107.9.4 to them, the ballance due
on account of the s'd vessel and cargo, the comm'ee retaining out of the
price of the Salt 12.S£. 14s. 8d. Waldrop's third of the vessel and cargo,
he having been in arms against the colony.
A permit to Mr. Arch'd Brown to leave the colony.
Pr'sent Mr. Lee.
Instructions given to Capt. Geo. Goosley of the Brig Liberty's, f be-
longing to ye public and ^ to Mr. Wm. Ronald of York Town, as follow\»^ :
You, &c., (vide copy filed), also a Bond for i)erformance thereof, d'c,
ackn'd and ord. to be entered.
Ord., a warrant to Anto. Digge, junior, for £15.7.0 for a horse, saddle
and Bridle im])ressed into ye public service and lost at Hampton ex]>e-
dition.
Same to J. Pearson for 308. for shoes furnished the slaves ord'd to ve
mines.
Same to Wm. Ellison for £4.4.0 for Express hire.
Same to Mrs. Marv Ciiblxm for £2.1).7 for sundries furnished the armv.
Same to Mr. James Davidson, for £o for a riile Gun furnished Do.
Same to James Jarvis for £4.<S.O for Express hire.
Adjourned til' to-morrow V) o'clock.
Edm'd Pendleton.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 99
Tuesday, 27th Fehninri/, 1770. Williams-
burg,
Present: Mr. lVe.sident, Mr. Di^'^'e.v^, Mr. Lee, Mr. Bland, Mr. Jones, ^^^^^tT/ ^"'
au<l Mr. Walker.
A [)erniit is granixxl John Shelton of Richmond to depart tlie colony.
A warmnt to Colo. Jos. Cal^ell for i:2^M) for the |»ureha.se of anus, (on
a<:*co't).
Same to Thomas Wild for £28.o.9J for snndries furnished the armv
prior to 1st NovV.
Same to Ferdinand Oneal for £2(>.18.S for wa^'jxon hire.
Same t*) Thos. Walker for use of Archibald Cary for £200 on acco't
for the pun^hase of arms.
Same to John Fieldsfor £H. 10.0 f(>r wood furnished the Armv. Martlet
Fields for use John Fields.
Same to Thoniius Wooten £14.0.0 for wood furnishe(l Armv.
Same to John Coo})er for £15.1 5.0 for Fodder furnished do.
Same t4> Dieki^nson Shields for £1.0.0 for a (Um furnished do.
A certificate of Minute ()Hi(?ers in Chesterfield countv retVl and ordered
U) 1)0 re<=?istered.
A como. issued to Archibald Cary, Benjamin Watkins, John Archer,
Joseph Ross and Robert Goode, a court of (Commissioners for C-hesterfield
ccmnty — p'r cert'e.
P'sent Mr. Pa^e.
A warnmt to Benjamin Bucktroutfor £r7.S.O for i\ (luns furnished the
public.
An order inclosed to Wm. Ronald on acco't upon tlu* Vir^'a Dele^^ates
in con^n)ss for 5,000 Dollars, out of the nioncy received by them fm the
continental Trea^sury for the use of this colony.
A Blank Como. issued for the Judf^es of Amhei*st County.
Adjourned 'til to-morrow 9 o'clock.
Edm'd Pendleton.
1776
Wednesday, 28tk Fef^ruary, 1770. Williains-
burg,
Present : The same members as yesterday. ^^ Tttc?^ '^^'
A liCtter wrote to the committee of Augusta county in answer to theirs
'^'liitive to the stiition of their regular com[)any, informing them that
"'i« conim'ee are well satisfied with the conveniency of the s'd station,
^^^1 cannot take any order therein.
•■^1 A letter wrote to Colo. W^m. Cabell in answer to his of the 17th
^^*<tant, informing him that this comm'ee approve of his furnishing the
Amherrt r^^lare with arms and neceRsaries, and have furnished Colo.
J'Jseph Cabell with the money ret|uired for so doing. We also approve
100 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Williams- of hin purchasing the Linnens nu'iitioned and of onihracing the ojjjxjr-
burjr, tunity hv Mr. \\'ood'8 wa.<ry;ons of l)rinij:ini^ down the Beef and Pork, A:c.
rebruary 28, » • <-?> t^ t^
177(> A warrant to Tlios. Walker, Escfre, for Benjamin Isbell for .i:l<S.4.S for
liis i)ay, &c., a8 (luartennaster at Hampton, for minute men.
A certificate of the review of Charles City re<j;uhir8 ret'd an<l ord. to
]>e regi.stert^d.
A warrant to ( ■uth})ert Huhhard for 4()s. for house rent.
Same t^) (ico. Purdie for 55s. for a Gun furnisJied ye public.
Same to Rob't Combs £81.0.9 for Wiigpjon hire.
A l^iss to Thomjis Steele to de})art the colony.
A warrant to Adjutant William Johnson for €27.10.1^ for pay and
forage from 2f)th December last.
Same to Colo. Tlieod. Bland for £5.1<S.S for the use and i)ay of the
(luard at City Point (militia).
Same to same for £11.18.0 for Do.
Same to William Hankin for £(S.8.0 for Fodder furnished the annv.
A Letter written to Colo. Howe as follows: Sir, S:c. (copy filed).
A Letter written to Colo. Henry as follows: Sir, tVc.
A Letter written to our Delegat<*s in Congress as follows: (4ent., Arc.
A wan-ant to R'd Cocke for £82.17.2, the amo't of his acco't settled by
the comm'rs for £81.10.0 for waggon hire.
Same to Mr. James Wall for £29.10.0 for waggon hire.
Same to James Sheillnirne for £S.().0 for Fodder furnishe<l the army.
Same to R\l Cocke for £20 for his additional trouble and Expense in
issuing Provis's as well as {lurchasing and delivering out*stores a.*^ eom-
missjirv of Southamp. District.
l*atrick Henry, Escpiire, appeared in consecjuence of the Letter wrote
liim, and being offered his commission, received from the cont. Congress
to be Colo, of ye 1st Battalion, declared he could not accept the same.
William Christian, Escfre, a])peared and accej)ted of his conunission as
L't-Colo. of the 1st regiment.
A warrant to Robert H. Hooe for £27.5.8 for his ])ay, (tc, from 2r>th
Dcc'r last as adjuH to min'e Battalion at LLimpton.
Same to James Shields for £172.10.0 for corn and Fodder furnishe<l
tlie army.
Adjourned 'til to-morrow 9 o'clock.
Edm'i) Pe.ndlktov.
Williams- TurRSDAV, JOfh FcJu'iKinj^ 1776,
^^'^",'i'i'^r^' -•^' Present: The same memlxTS as vcst(»rday.
A warrant to Theo. IMand, Escj're, for use ArchM Cary, EsqVe, for
£15().2.10J, for ncM'essaries furnished for tlie use of the army — elothintr.
Same to John Ellis for £7.10.0 for watrL'on hire. V^oucher mislaid.
CALENDAR OF 8TATE PAPERS. 101
►.
Ord., that (-olo. Fielding L<»wis be dc^sircd tx> purchase ('apt. Lurty'n WilliamR-
vc-ssel nicntitmod in his I/it of the 24th lor puhhc iisi', to W. employed irebrua?y 29
as one of the cruisers for Ra[)pahannoek river. 1776.
Ord., a warrant to Ni(;ho's Faulcon for use Jolni Ilartwell Cocke for
i:r>.l().ll for sundries furnished ve arinv prior to 1st NovV, 75.
Same to sanu* for use same for £0.0.0 for wood furnisliwl do.
Same to same for use Anne Cocke for*i'l..'').4 for ferriages.
A commission issued to the Judjres of Princess Anne county for cert'e.
Sam<* to the Judges of King WilHjim county for cert'e.
A warrant to Thomas Harris for t*7. 14.0 for tlie l)allance of l)is acc't
as I'uhlic armourtT.
Same to \Vm. Laurence for £2.1 5.0 for a (Jun furnished the arm v.
Same to Alex> S. Dandridge for 1*1 1.1. o for his rations ai< aid-fle-camp
to Colo. Ilenrv.
Patrick Henry, Esr|uire, settled his account of numey laid out for con-
tingent Exj>enses; hnlance du(» to him €12.7.0, for w'ch he recM an order
to have credit witl) the commissarv of stores.
A certificate of the rtjview of Capt Holt Rieheson, of King Wm's
regular com J )any, retM and or'd to he registered; also of militia officers
in s'd county. See A[>ril i\.
Wm. P. Martin ret'd to the committee 4C n^c'd hv mistake for a Oun
purchas<'d hy him of Mr. James (Juarlcs for the puhlic use. and for
whir'h Mr. Quarles had hefon* rec'd payment, wch money ^^r. Walker
took and d<(luct<*d out of his warrant for i'2()0.
r^xm considering a Pet'o from Jacoh Elligood, the comm'<'e came to
ye following resolution: Th(^ committee are concerned for Mr. Elligood's
situation, hut cannot think it [proper to piTmit him to visit his estate at
this tiiu(\ Tht;y were in hopes the ])ennission given to Colo. (Jordon
^'<ml(l have produced a proposition on the |>art of 1/d I)unn)ore for an
Rxchiinge of Prisoners, hut as it has not had that ed'ect we have little
rtti.son to cxpiK't success from a secon<l visit of that sort. We are deter-
i^inod in future not to kee|) prisoners in this city, and therefore Mr.
^Hj;()fMl must [»repare for a removal up the country, which, however,
^'ill not retard an Exchange', as he will he sent for on settling a Cart^^l.
'^ wamint t4) Mr. (Jeo. Brown for €4.5.0 for a musquet and Bayonet fur-
m\\v{\ v(. armv.
^amc to Holt Rieheson tor €20.10.0 for recruiting Expenses, d'c, and
^h(*lK)iintv of 2 men formerly omitted.
T^hodrder for the march of Capt. Holt Richeson's compan}- is sus-
ixmlnl until Wednesday next to enahle him to procure IMankets for liis
men.
If the militia oUk-ers in King W'm county will consent to let Capt.
Richan?on have jls many of their county mu.'^quets as will arm liis men,
the comm'ee of safety, on hehalf of the j)ul)li<', engage for their safe
102 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Williams- retuni, or to pay for repairs of such as may receive damage, or the value
Febriu!?v 29, ^'^ ^"^^ ^^^^^ ^^^^^ ^'^ ^^*^^-
177(i John Hurnes, of King WiUiam, Taylor, is empowered to make up the
cloth to he rec'd of Mr. Ri(».hard Banks into suits of cloaths in midlinjr
and large size at 10s. a suit.
Adjourned 'til to-morrow 9 o'clock.
EnM'i) Pendleton.
Williams- Friday, 1st Mtirr.h, 1770.
burg,
Ma nth 1,
1776 Present: The same members as yesterday.
A certificate of the review of Capt. John Thornton's rifle company of
Cul|)eper, returned and ord. to })e registered; also of (-apt. (J(K). Slaugh-
ter, of ye s'd county, his review. See May 17; Mar. 11.
A warrant to Thomas Camp for £4.10.0, the hallance of his wa4^es :is
waggon master.
Same to Tully Robinson for £12.12.0 for wood furnished the army.
Same to same for use Fred'k Housh for £90.1.8 for the pay of ('ai)t.
Boush and company, a guard of militia in Princess Anne county.
Same to (^aj)t. CJeorge Slaughter, 8th Ileg't, for £20.10.0, the hallance
of Bounty njoney and for recruiting exp(»nces.
Same to Capt. Slaughtc^r for £170.10.0 for one month's pay of his
company, to be i)aid them as it becomes due and account<.Ml for by Cap-
tain Slaughter.
Same to Thomas ('amp for use Capt. John ThornU^n for £20.10.0 for
recruiting expenses and the l)allance of bounty money; also for himscdC
£27.10.0 for 5 rifles purchased for tlu^ use of the i)u})lic. Swo. to.
A ccrtif 'a of th<» n^view of Capt. Wallace's company, of King CJeorge
county, the 23d Feb'y, ret'd and or'd to be registered.
A warrant to Mr. Michael Wallace for use Capt'n CI. B. Wallace for
C92.10, the recruiting Expenses and bountey money.
Same to Nicho. Faulcon for use Rob't Pyland for 18s. for sundries fur-
nished the army.
Same to James Hill for use of Dan. P. Custis for £07.17.0 for wood.
A'c, furnished the army.
Same to (xibson C'luverius for £41.9.3 for the pay, il'C, of himself and
com})any, a guard of militia on duty in Glo'ster county.
Same to John Camp for $23.14.5 for Ditto.
Colo. F'leming is emi)Owered to write to Captain Woodson to purcha^^e
a waggon and Team in Goochland county, and to be employed cm tlie
Eastern Shore for the use of the public, and that he also write to Capt.
Woodson to ])urchase any muscjuetts or other good Guns for ye use of
his company.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
103
A warrant U) Jolm Howe for £1.5.0 for hin Provision an a soldier in
(.*ai>t. Campbell's company of regulars ]»rior to 1st Nov'r.
Same to Samuel Newell for £2.2.3 for Ditto Ditto.
Ortl., that Colo. Aylett deliver John Humes the Swan Skin in the [»ui>-
lic store to Ik» made up into Waistcoats for the army.
Ord., that Robert Pollard deliver John Bumes 450 y\ls Oznaburgs, to
l>e made up into Hunting shirts for the army.
( )rd., a warrant to George Purdie for 24s. for thread furnished for the
use of the ]>ublic.
Same to Nath'l Keeling for £4.1»*5.4for wages on board the Sloo[» Swsd-
liiw, and for Andrew Haxter for £2.4.0 for Do.
Same to Capt. Ge(>rge Burwell for £59.8.0 for 297 bushtds of salt fur-
iiisheil ye public.
An account of the Salt landecl from the Sl(K)p Swallow I belonging to
He*-tor McAlester l)eing returned, itapiH'arsthat21.*]()i bushels of — were
the ]>roperty of the said owner, and after deducting £<).17.4 for wjigc^
paid to Keeling and Btixter, there remains due to the s'd Hector McAles-
t<T t;420.8.8 which together with the said vessel are detaine<l till he c^m
satisfie the Comni'ee respecting his conduct.
A warrant U) the Hon. Thomas Nelson Esquire for £28.19.2 for lead.
< )n the Petition of Colo. Alexander Gordon, he is admitted to visit his
family for one month u|M)n his parole not to corres]X)nd with lionl Dun-
ijiore or anv of the officers of the armv or navv, or others on board the
• • • •
ships or vessels lying in the Harbour of Norfolk.
A warrant to Timothy Lester for forty shillings for a (nm delivered to
Col. Christian for the use of the Ann v.
An order given to Colo. Christian for the removal of Colo. Jacob Elligood
to Page warehouse in Hanover County, there to remain within ye limits
of the Town, on his jiarole not to go c»ut of the same or to hold any C<»r-
resjMjndence <m Political subjects, to be conveyed in a chair with two
men as a (iuanl on horseback, and to be dePd to Colo. Svme or the com-
luanding othcc?r of the militia, who may if he thinks i>roper remove him
lo New Ca.'^tle on his like i»an>Ie.
.\djounied "til to-niorr<»w 9 o Vlix-k.
Ei»m'i> PKNDLFrrON.
\Villiaiii8-
burjr,
March 1,
177G
Sati Kl»AV, Mnrrh J(l. 1770. Williams-
bunr,
I'rfsent: The same memlx-rs a.** vesterdav, ("except Mr. Page). 1*3-!. ''
A warrant lo William \Vils<jn lor use (M.^orge Turner for .*>0s. for a Ciun
ftimi-hiHJ ye |>ubli<*. Min V service.
Same tu Wm. Honisby for 7s. for work done by his negro man Eman-
<>ni., a warrant to Hlovet Pasteur for i:l0.18.<» for tlu? maintainance of
104 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Williams- Jacob Elli^ooiJ, a i^risoner t-o he chanired to the said Elligood and n^iaid
xi^^^'o out of his Estate.
Marc^h 2,
177(5 The case of Mr. Arcli'd Ritchie })ein^ suhniitted to ye consideration of
this hoard, bv the Committee of Essex Count v; tliis Committtv cannot
hut consider wliat Mr. Ritchie hjis done as a hreaeli of th(» association,
hut as from the small Vidue of the article, it is more pmhahle that Mr.
Ritchie was induced })v the necessity of the cjise, and not hv anv incli-
nation to injure the Anu'rican cause, it is recommen<led to ye Conim'ee
of Essex to pass ov(.'r tlie s\l importation, admonishing Mr. Ritchie how-
ever not to ju^t in future, uncier the intiuence of ye like nwi'ssitv, with-
out the previous consent of the Conun'cH'.
A Certificate) of .ludj^es also of Militia oHic(»rs hi Essex County, retur-
ned and ord. to he registered. (Judges ( om'o. iss'd).
Ordered a warrant to Sampson and G(M)rge Matthews for t'l()l.*).0 for
arms purchascnl for the puhlic, and nec(?ssiiri(\s, (omitted Nov'r 7th, last).
A i)ermit to James McMurrav and Alex. Ranks U) leave tlie Colony.
Same to IV^ter Sheriff.
The Conmiittee of Ess<'x Distric^t heing divided in opinion in regard t<»
the (choice of a second Licu't to the company of nyulars for that district,
between (iriftin Fauntierov and Charles Reade, referred the same to tlu?
determination of this Committee, whereu])on this Comm'ee d(.'terniine the
appointment in favour of Mr. (iriihn Fauntlen)y.
Ord., a warrant to Landis Patterson for use Capt. Thomas Patterson i'or
£400 upon account for the purchase of (Junsand necessaries tor his com-
pany of rifiemen.
A pass to Mrs. Thomas Russel of Maryland t^> go Sullblk and back.
Ord., a warrant to Colo. Christian for €20.0.0 upon iuxount to answer
contingent charges.
A pass granted John Mc(tcoi*ge to go to Portsmouth and back, alsi> on
board the ships there to transact some business with John Johnson an<l
John Mitchell, i>rovided (^olo. H<>wc sees no objection thereto, and fur-
nishes him with a liag of truce for that pur|)ose.
A warrant to Landis Pattei-son for I'fi.o.O for Express hire.
Same to Simon liiiughlin tor bSs. for [>r(>vV) furnished a guard to Wal-
ter Hatton.
A Vn- written to Capt. Thomas Patterson of lUick'm to purchiuse (iuns
and necessarit's for the use of his Company and to stay a week afl*^r the
messenger returns, in order to furnish them, to have provisions out of the
minute Battalion stock and if necessary to hire 2 waggons U} bring ilown
the ])aggage, cV:c.
A permit to Emanuel Walker and Rol)ert Soinerville to dejiart the Col-
ony.
Same to ArchM Middlemist an<l his negro boy to go to lV»rtftiiiouth
under the like restriction with John Mc(»eorge.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 105
Ordered, that Captain Goosley do return in the Brig LiV)erty to Cum- Williams-
berland Town and there remain until further orders. March 2
Same order to Capt. Howe in the Schooner Sally. 1776
Ordered, a warrant to Bern bridge Godwin for £169. 48. 8d. for sundry
accounts settled and allowed bv the commissioners.
A certificate of Judges in Charlotte county ret'd and ord. com'o issue.
Ordered, that one Ton of the powder to be sent from Phihidelphia to
Freder'g be forwarded to this place and Colo. Feilding Lewis is desired to
procure proper waggons and an escort for the removal of it, the other Ton
is ord'd to remain there 'til further orders.
For reasons a[)pearing to this committee, the following change is made
in the arrangement of the companies formerly allotted into regiments,
viz't: the Pittsylvania company is allotted to the 3d regiment in lieu of
the Ix)udo'n company, which is hereby allotted to the 6th regiment; let-
ters written to the comm'ees of ye sM county s accord 'g.
A warrant to Peter Royster for £22.18.8 for his pay and Expenses as a
militia Captain, Ac, on duty in Chas. City.
Thomaj3 Fleming, Esq'r, Colonel of the 9th regiment, appeared and
qualified to his commission, which was delivered to him dated as of this
dav.
A Pass to Robert Cowan, Robert Proudfoot, Nathaniel Williamson,
William Rutherford, John Smith, John Cunningham, and William Cal-
land, to depart the Colony.
Commissions issued to the Judges of Sussex and Nansemond counties,
p'r cert'es.
Adjourned tiP Monday, 10 o'clock.
Edm'h Pkndleton.
Monday, J^th Marrh, 177G. WillianiH-
burjr,
Marrl) 4,
Present: Mr. President, Mr. Digges, Mr. Pago, Mr. Bland, Mr. Lee, Mr. 177(>
Jones, Mr. Walker.
A certificate of Militia officers in Mecklenburg county, ret'd and ord.
to be registered.
A certificate; of the Review of Capt. Chas. Fleming's company, (Cumber-
land county, returned and ordered to l)e Registered.
A warrant to Mr. Richard Bland, Junior, for £5(K) u])on account a«
Paymaster of the Southampton District.
A commission issued to the Judges of Northumberland county, also of
Norfolk county, pV cert'e.
A warrant to Capt. Charles Fleming for £27.16.3 for Guns jnirchased
by Mr. Wm. Moseley, and £14.10.0 for Guns purchased by himself.
A certificate of Rq^ular and Militia officers, also of the review of the
14
106 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Williams- Regular C()n)|)any in Nortlnnnlierland county, returned and ordereii U> be
Man'if 4, ^'^'^'^'^tiTed. Sec Apr. (5.
177<) Captain Charles Fleminj^ of Cunil>erland, has leave to susj)end tlie
niareh of his (•oni|)any one week aft(T his return, to enable him to fur-
nish them witli arms ami neeessaries.
A warrant to Capt. Charles Fleming, 7th Rcg't for £U9.1*.M) for the pay
of his eom}>any from the time of their enlistment to ye Ist Mareh.
Present, Mr. Carringt-on.
A warrant to Capt. Charles Fleming for £20.10.0 for his recruiting
ExjKUises an<l Hallanc(^ of bounty money.
A warrant to l^ichard Bland, Es<|uir(;, for 24s. paid an Express fn»m
Philadel'a and 20s. [)aid to assist two deserters from the Roebuck on their
journey.
A eonnnission issued to the Judges? of I^nwu^ter county, p'r certV.
The companies of King William, Northumberland and Charles city
being all reviewed the same day (2(>th Feb'y), the committee pn)ceeded
by ballot to determine the rank of ])recedence between them, when the
samt' appeared a«s follows: Charles City, 1st, Northuml)crland, 2d, and
King William, 8d.
Com'o issued to Capt. (laskins (Northumberland) and his subalt<;ms,
dated 26th Fel>ruarv, Tdelivered him.)
A warrjint to Ca|)t. Thos. Gaskins for £20.10.0 for his recruiting
expenees and ballance of Rountv monev.
Same to same for £50 upon account of yv purchji^e of Arms (Bond
ackn'd).
Same to Chas. Fleming for £50 for same, (Bond acknVl).
Certificates of the n^view of Captains Towles and Stubblefield's com-
I>anie.s of regulars in Spotsylvania county, retM and ord. to be Regist<*red.
ComV) issued to Captinn Fleming (Cumbt>rlan<l) and his subalteni.s,
dat(?d FebV 29th TdelVl him), also to Capt. John Brent, (Charlotte), 24th
Fe]»'v.
A warrant to Capt. (Jregory Smith for £7(k'^.H for arms purchased for
public.
Certife of a]>])ointment and review, Ca|»t4nn .b>hn Brent, (^harlotte,
ret'n and o. R'd.
A warrant to Captain John Brent for £64.5.0 for ye purchase of arms
and recruiting expenees.
Same to Paul Car rington, EsijVe, for use Charlotte county for£o7.6.5
for annnuniti(»n an<l a Drum furnished the publick by that county for
their militia.
Same to same for use Isaac Read for £121.1.6 for anns ]mrchased for
ye ])ublie.
Same to same for use Walt^^r Cole for £5.7.6 for public Expenses of
Halifax militia.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 107
A certificate of ye appointment of Regular officers in Isle t)f Wight Williams-
District, ret'd and o' R. „^"7-'' ,
' ... March 4,
A warrant to Wm. Davenport for £74.0.0 for ye recruiting service in
the District of Isle of Wight and Surry.
Same to (ieoi^e Bri)wn for 1*5 on acc't as a manufacturer of Gun-
l>o\vder.
Adjourned 'til to-morrow 9 o'clo<.*k.
Edm'h Pkndi.eton.
TuRSDAY, j\farrh ;>///, 1776. Willianis-
hiir^S
Present: Mr. President, Mr. Digges, Mr. Page, Mr. (Harrington, Mr. l.ee, pL" '^'
Mr. Rland, Mr. Jones, and Mr. ^V^alker.
A warnint to James Slate for 20s. for making a sett of coh)urs for the
M^Kiklenhurg Minute Batt.
Same to Joseph Egglest<m for £4 for a (km furnished the puhlic.
Same to David Clark for £1 for prov's furnished (Captain Dahney's
company min. men.
Same to Mary Digges fi)r £9.2.7^ for house rent and re[>airs furnished
as Barracks for ve arm v.
Same to (jeo. Stuhhlefield for £11.0.0 for arms furnished the puhlic.
Same to Jno. W^illiams, Henry Pendleton for £8.0.0 for a (lun fur-
nished do. min. Co.
Same U) Charles McFaddin for £1.5.0 for provisioUvS, etc., jis a soldier
in Caj)t. Cami)heirs company from the 18th September, t^) the 29th (Octo-
ber.
A permit to Thomas C'rawford and Charles Galhreath to de])art the
colony.
A warrant to Wm. Stokes for £5.0.0 for (lun furnished ye public.
Colo. Hugh Mercer and Lieutt^nant-Colonel Ge<jrge Weedon of the
tbird Battalion, subscribed the articles of W^ar, and took the oath ]m'-
scribe<l bv the Ordinance of (-onvention, after which their continental
conmiissions were delivered them.
Ordi^red, that all the Field olHcers of the third Batiilion be called into
duty immediately and repair t^) their Station at Dumfries.
Colo. Mercer of the third Regiment informed the conunittee that the
officers were inclined to elect the Rev'd Mr. Dand Griffith to the offices
of Captain and Surgeon to ye said Regiment for both which they thought
him very well ijualified, and that his merit intitled him to such Indul-
jrence, l>ut did not care to unite the offices in the same person without
the aj ►probation of this conunittee. On considering the subject the com-
mittee are of opinion that no Inconvenience will arise to the public from
such union.
108
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Williams-
burg,
March '>,
177(5
Ordered, that Mr. — Stadler be recommended to our Delegates in Con-
^rc^s as an Engineer in case sueh a one shall be wanting.
Colo. Hugh Mercer is enii)o\vered to purchase Tent«, Camj> Kettles,
Kant^^cns, Blank'ts and other necessarie.s which, may be wanting in his
rt^ginient, the money for which will be paid on liis certifio^ites.
Ordered, that the Quarter-nuister (ienenil make up an a(»count of
Forage and Fuel expended for the Troops, and all other things within
his department, and settle the s^ime with Mr. Everard and Mr. (bcke, and
return it to this conmiittee.
Ordereil a letter be written to (*olo. Christian, to direct returns tt> be
made of the several Troo[)s now in this C'ity, how they are arnuHl and
w'th what necessaries furnished, also what s})are arms and accoutrements
remain in the Magazine, and that he likewise directed ti> cause to be ret'd
a stfite of the Houses and r(K>ms occupied as Harracks, the size of each
room, its number of soldiers, an<l theijuantity of Fuel delivered for such
room daily, also an account of the number of horses and waggons belong-
ing to the public, and what rule is observed in receiving and delivering
out the Forage by Rations.
A warrant to William Stokes for £7.12.0 for waggon hire and other pub-
lic expenses.
The Committee of the District of Norfolk and Princess Anne^ being
divided in o])inion UiK)n the choice of a Cai>tain to command the Com-
pany of regulars to be raised in that county, })etween Mr. Willis Wil84>n
and Mr. Thomas Matthews, as a}>pears by their certificate, this Comm'ee
proceede<l to dettTmine the same in favor of Mr. Matthews.
The same beween Mr. John Rogers and Mr. John Hunter Holt for the
office of second Lieutenant, determined in favour of Mr. John Rogers.
The same between Mr. John Davies and Mr. Henry Whiting, for the
ottice of Ensign determined in favour of Mr. Whiting.
A warrant to John Rogers for £74.0.0 for the recruiting service in
Princess Anne and Norfolk district (upon account,) Bond jvckn'd.
Same to Ensign John Coffer for £77.9.7 for the pay of Captain Mason^s
minute company.
A certificate of the a])i)ointment of regular officers in Chesterfield
County, also of the review of Captain Faulkner's Company in tiie said
County, ret'd and ord. to be registered.
A warrant to Capt. Ralph Faulkner for £92.10.0 for ye l>ounty money
and recruiting Expenses of his comi)any, also £10.10.0 for 3 musi^uets
furnished the i)ublic.
Same to David Clarke for 24s. G for j)rov'o furnishetl Captain Dabney's
minute company.
Same to Wm. Gordon for £.3,0.0 for a Oun furnished the public Caro-
line min. Batt.
Ordered, that 10 Barrels of Pork out of the Stores at Cuml»erland, lie
delivered to the order of Cai)tain John C-alvert.
CALENDAR OF STATP: PAPP]Rfe.
109
A warrant to ( 'hro. Harwood for use Ste})hen Fields for £2.5.0 for cart Williams-
and Horse hire to niin. men.
Same to Henry Dudley for £2.4.6 for Ferri'j^es, tVre., to min. co.
Same to C'hrV> Harwood for £19.18.() for Provisos furnished Capt.
Smith's company, minute.
Same to Mayner Dison for £8.0.0 for a ( Jun furnished the public.
A conunission to the Judges of Pittsylvania issued p'r cert'e.
A certife of militia officers in Pitts vl van iacountv returned and ordered
ft- ft
to l»e Registered. (Com'o iss'd).
A Petition of David Ross presented and ordered to be defernnl til' to-
morrow.
A warrant to Colo. Hugh Mercer for use Conn nissioners' (Uin manufac-
tory at Fredericksburg for £800 upon account.
Same to same for use Fielding Lewis for £2(M) u|)on account for the
purchiusf of arms.
Adjourned Hil to-morrow V) o'clock.
Edm'd Pendleton.
burg,
March 5,
177«
Williams-
burg,
Wedni^^day, 6th Mnrrh, 1776.
l^resent: Mr. President, Mr. Digges, Mr. Carrington, Mr. Bland, Mr. ^'^^yg ^'
Lei*, Mr. Jones, and Mr. Walker.
A warrant to Cajit. James Baron for £117.12.0 for the |)ay of his com-
pany of militia for the numth of Novend>er last.
Same to same for use William Ballard for £5.10.0 for Horse hire for
the guard at Mile creek.
Same to C-apt. James Baron for £118.18.4 for the j)ay of his company
of militia from 1st to 28th January last.
Same to same for £5.11.0 for pay of hinjself and men on board the
Liberty.
Same U^ same for use ( .'apt. Richard Barron for £59.2.8 for the pay of
him.self and men on board the Boat Patriot to 25th February.
Same to same for £17.11.0 for Forage allowed him as a militia officer.
Same to same for use Rowe Cooper for £21.12.0 for wood furnished
the Troops at Hampton.
Same to Richard Morris for use John Hawkins for £200 upon account
as commissary of Provisions.
Same to James Ball for £46.12.0 for Provision funiished Capt. Falk-
ner's company of regulars, and other necessaries.
On hearing Mr. David Ross on the subject matter of his Petition, the
committee are unanimously of opinion that the l-easons by him ofl'ered
to be discharged from his contract made to su])ply Mr. Hawkins with a
quantity of Pork for the use of the army are totally insutticient, and
that he ought to comply therewith or abide by the consec^uences.
1-
110
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Williams*
bunr,
March 6,
U7(\
A warrant to John Taylor for £11.2.6, a Ballance due him as (juartor-
niaster to the second regiment.
John Taylor, (juarternuuster of the second n^ji^inient, returned his
account of stores n^ccived and delivered for tlie use of the army, an<l
made oatli th(;retx), and y't ye same was just as far as lie knew and
believed, which is ordered U) be re<]jistt^red. AFemo. — Col. Woodford or
th(? new (|uarterma.ster to be charg'd with £Ah.i).0.
A warrant to Colo. JIujjh Mercer for £17.0.G for sundry Instruments
furnished for the use of the army.
Col. Hugh Mercer is desired and empowered to |>rocure proper l^oats
to be built and kept for the Passjige of the Trooi>s at Ocoghhuan, and
that he also, in conjunction with (-olo. Peachy, procure proper lieacons
to be erected for communicating Intelligence from tlie mouth of Potow-
mac U) Alexandria.
A Pass gnintcd to John Levingston U^ go on board Lord Dunmore's
shij), provided the connnanding othcer at Suffolk sees no oljjection to it
and grants him a Flag of Truce for that purpose.
A warrant to Martin Hawkins for £4»*].12.7i for sundr}" certificates for
wood and other necessaries furnished the Troops at Hampton.
It is the opinion of this committee that the Issuing of Rum to the
Troops shall l)e wholly discontinued, it having been only allowed as an
Indulgence during the sickly and inclement season.
The Gommittee of Elixabetli City county are desired to a})}K)int proper
persons io make sale of the Eleven Hogsheads of Run innK)rted in the
sloo}) Agathy, together with the Linen and other goods im|>ort^d in the
Brig Corlett, for ready money, and return an account of the sales to this
commitU^e and the money arising from such sale to the Treiisurer of this
Colon V.
Ord'd, a warr't to John Richards for use of Daniel Payne, for £4. 15.0 for
four Rugs furnisb(Ml Capt. Slaughter's compa. of regulars for Culpeper.
Ord., a warr't to John Richards for £50 upon acco't, part the money
that will be due tx) him on a vessel for the country's service.
OnPd that Mr. Addams furnish (•a|>t. Richards with 4 barrels Pork for
('umberland.
A C^M'tilicate from Ro. C. Nicholas Esqr., Chairman of the District Com-
m'ee o( York, that tliere had been two appointments fi>r the meeting of
a district Comm'ee to rec^eive the review Certificates of the two Regular
Companys raised therein, and that on neither of the days a sufii't num-
ber of members met to make aC'omm'ee, returning at the sjvme time Cer-
tilicates of the revii^w of the s'd Companies by the |KTsons a]»]H)into<l for
tbat purpose, that Captain Tliomas Nelson's Company w^is c(mij)let^ and
reviewed on ye 22d, and Ca]>t. Edward Dickinson's (-ompany on the 25th
of February, the same were received and Ciipt. Nelson and Capt. Dickin-
son subscribed the Articles of War, and took the Oatlis prescribed by the
Ordinance of Conventi<»n.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Ill
Onlert'd that Coiimiamling oilieer be rcniuested to discharjre ('apt. DiivalV
Company of minute men.
Adjourned 'til t6-morn»w 9 oVloek.
Edm'd Pexdlkton.
Williams-
burp,
March (5,
177(i
TniRSDAY, 7th Miirrh, 1776,
Present: The same members a« yesterday.
A permit t4) Robert (/unnin^bam and Jobn Sinelair of Cbarlott^' County,
and Donald McNiccoll of Halifax County* to depart tbe Colony.
A warrant to H. B. r.igbtfoot for use Day id T^eiteb tor £85, for a par-
eel Rui£S furnisbed tbe regular company of Henrico county.
Same to Sanuiel Sparks, £5.10.0 for a Ritle Gun furnisbed tbe army.
Same to Colo. Cbampion Trayis, £77.0.0 for arms furnisbed tbe public.
Same to Edm'd Pendleton, Esquire, for use J no. Tayb)r, for £5 for a
Gun for tbe army.
Same to Pbripp it Bowdoin, for £lo2.5.0, for Gunpo\vder furnisbed ye
army.
A certificate of tbe Reyiew of Captain Samuel Hawes, junV, (Caro-
line) company of regulars on tbe IDtb of February, returned and ordered
to be registered.
A permit to AlexV B. Strachan and James Currie, of Ricbmond, to
leaye tbe colony.
Same to Pn\syin Bowdoin to go to Princess Anne.
Same to (ileorge Watkins to go on board Lord Dunmore's sbip, pro-
vided tbe connnanding officer at Suffolk sees no objection tbereto and
grants bim a flag of truce for tbat purpose.
A warrant to Wm. Huglies for use Tbomas Jobnston, of Louisa, for
£175.0.0, on account, for tbe purcbase of arms and necessaries for bis
company.
Ordered, tbat tbe Louisa comj)any marcb to Dumfries, tbeir place of
rendezvous, and not to tbis city, as formerly directed.
Ord., a warr't to Ricb'd Lee, Esq., for bire of negroes for Lancaster
District MinuU^ Men, £:12.().
Same to Capt. George Stubblcficld for £31.17.6 for waggon bire for bis
and Capt. Towlea' company ; also £73.10.2, tbe ball'ce of bis recruiting
account.
Same to same, for use Jno. Pritcbett, for 2Ss., for provisions furnisbed
ye niinut^i men of Battalion.
Same to same, for use Lewis Willis, for £5.5.0 for Fuel furnisbed ye
Prince William Battalion.
Same to ('apt. Samuel Haws for £15 on a certif^^ of bis services a«
cPk to ye C^Joramittee of ("aroline county; also £20.10.0, ye ballance of bis
n*cruiting money and expenses.
Williams-
burg,
March 7,
1776
J
112
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Williams-
burg,
March 7,
1776
Same to ('olo. Francis Peyton for £1,600, ui)on acc't as Paymaster of
the Prince William Minute l^attalion.
Capt. James Johnson and his subaltern officers appeared and receive<l
their Continental commissions, subscribed the Articles of War, and took
the oath prescribed })V ordinance of C'onvention.
A warnint to Capt. James Johnston for £92.13,l(>i for the ballanee c»f
liis reeruitinjr money and expenses; also for arms, necessaries, and wag-
gon hire for the use; of his (U)m])any.
A warr't to William Willis for £5.10.0 for Guns purchased by Major
Ej)j)S for use of the army.
Same to John Dandridge, £(> for arms ])urch{ised by C^>lo. (*hriHtian.
Same to Capt. Oliver Towles, for £o4.4.4A for the ballanee of his re-
cruiting expenses and j)rovision of his com])any.
Same to same, for use James Tutt, for Tis. (k\, for wjiggonage for Caro-
line Minute Dattalion.
Adjourned 'til to-morrow 9 o'clock.
Eom'o Pknulkton.
Williams-
burg,
March 8,
177H
Fhtday, Sfh March, 1770.
Present: The same members as vest<n'dav.
Connnissioiis issued to the Judges of Henrico and Prince Edward
counties, pV cerCe.
A eertifieate of the lieview of Henrico n'gulars, Capt. Pleasants, dh ye
24th Fein-uary, returne<l and orderrd to i>e r(»gistere<l.
A warrant to Thomas Jolnij^on for £o.S.O for provision furnished Cajn
tain Finitain's regular company ( I'arke (ioodall for use Thos. Jolinson)
prior to 1st NovV last.
Same to William Bibb, Es(|'re, for use Benjamin U'iwson f(»r £10 on a
certificate of his services as vW to the connn'ee of l*rince Eilwan.1.
Sam(; to Col. William Pe;u-hv thr £;;il.l9.(; for use William Miskell for
necessaries furnished Capt. Ball's company.
Same to Col. Wm. IV^ichv for i*2.1 ?>.*.) for necessaries to the minuter
I^attalion of Lancaster district.
Same to Jaquelin Ambler, Es(|uire, for £21.15.0, or to David Janiesoi.-^
for his us(i for wood and Fodder furnisbtHl the army at York. (Mi
laid.)
A commission issu<»d to the Judg(;s of New Kent county p. C4*rt'e.
A Bond from Thomas Ridley and Edwin (iray for £72 for recruitiug'
service in Southam]>ton county returned, ackn'd by the latter and ordt/>
be regist^Tcd.
A warrant to Col. Wm. Peachy for use. Capt. Burgess Ball for £300
upon acco't for the |>urchase of arms and n(M3essarie8 (ftimisheil) for
Capt. liall's com[>any. Bond ackn'd.
CALENDAR OF STATE PATERS. 113
Same to Edwin (Jray for £2.5.0 for a Gun furnished ('apt. Ridley's VVilliains-
^•^>'"1«^">'- Math's,
Same to same for £r)4.(S.6 upon aceount for tlie purehase of arms. 177<)
Hond ackn'd.
Same to Nicho's Faulcon, Estfre, for £150 upon account for the pur-
chase of arms for the n'gular company in Isle Wit^ht District. Hond
and sec. given.
Order on Major Wall for linen for Hunting Shirts for the Surry reguhirs,
also for Sussex and Brunswic'k regulars.
A warrant to Mr. William Hihh fur t;40S.lO.O for (>8 rilles furnished
the Prince Edward Company of regulars, also for 12 mus«|Uets stored for
the puhlic use.
Same to same for use John Morton for £20.10.0 for hallance of bountev
money and recruiting Expenses in Prince Edw'd.
Same to Wm. Hihh fur use John Wat.son for £1.18.0 for the Escort of
slaves from W'mshurg to the JiCad Mines.
Same to ('apt. Wm. (Jregory for £20.10.0 for his recruiting expenses
and hallance of liountev monev in Charles Citv Countv.
Same to Col. David Ma.son £52.H.f) for (luns formerlv lent hv sundrv
|M»npk* t4) the minuti' men of Sussex, now on duty at Suflblk, and which
are to hv delivered to the regular Company from Sussex.
Same to simie for £87.2.() for same lent to Hrunswick company as
above, and to he disposed of in like manner.
Same to same for £7.17.r» for the hallance of his account for anns.
Same to same for £120 upon account for the purchase of anns in Sus-
sex and Brunswick counties. Hond w'th security lodged and ackn'd —
CKio.
Present: Mr. Pagi^
A warrant to Wm. Sv Sclater for £or).l.() tor the pay and j»rovision of
Ills company in duty at York.
^ame to William Acrill, EscfVe, for £2<S.17.0 for arms furnished the
'pillar coui J >any from Charlies City,
^aint" to William Hewit £20 for wood furnished the Troops at York,
^ame to Thomas Walker, Esqre, for £;> for a Gun furnished Do.
^anie to John S. Wills for £l8().8.7i^ for j)rov's, arms, t.\:c., furnished
^^^ Isle Wight minute men.
^ame for use Jno. Tavlor for £1.0.9 for necessaries furnished different
l»artip8of the Virginia Troops from W'msb.urg to Norfolk.
^^nie for use Foushee iV: Orr for £2 for medicines and attendance? for
f^*pt Havid's regiUjirs.
^ame for use John Thomas for £12.S.() for ]>rov's and necessaries fur-
nished an escort of jK)wder from Caroline.
•Same for use Brewer Godwin for £1 1.1 5.7 i for provisions furnished the
militia on guard in Isle Wight.
15
114 CALENDAH OF STATE PAPERS.
Williams- Same for use Capt. Henry Pitt for £27.0.4 for })ay of hin company of
Marl'lf's "^i^JtJa on ^niard in I. Wight.
177(> ' Same for use Capt. WDlis Willis for £lol).10.4i for Ditto.
A commission issued to tlie Judjres of Isle of Wight county, p'r cert.
A warrant to Thcmias Wootten for £ir).i:>.:i for express hire, &l\, set-
tled and aird by ye C'omm'rs.
Same to ^files Taylor for use John Barrett for £18.10.0 for Ruggs fur-
nished the j)risVs at Richmond.
Same for use same for £S.14.0 for Rugs furnished ('apt. Anderson's
company of Regulars (Hanover).
Same for use Nichi^las H. Seahrook for £:».o.() for a (Uni furnished
HenV) Regulars.
Same for use Miles (Jath right for £»».10.0 for Do.
Same for use Benja. Johnst^)n for £<>.().() for Do.
Same to John Pendleton, jr.. for use Wm. W<'ath(;rly for '^>'">s. for l>o.
Same to Dixon and Hunter for £1S.().9 for sundries furnished for the
use of the j)uhlic, settled hy the ConnnVs.
Order «»n the Commissary of Stores for a Bolt of Oznahurgs to he d(4M
Colo. Archibald Cary, and by him applied in the making of Cloaths for
the Soldiers.
A warrant to Capt. Geo. Lyne for £19.4 for pay and prbvis'n of his
minute company, on training duty in ye month of February; also £4.10.0
for recruiting 18 men, in Heu of that number who enlisted out of hi^
company into the regidar service.
Same to Thos. Wootten for use his son for 20s. for h(»rses furnished ve
J as: river guard of militia.
Same to John Eitzgerald for £1.13.(> for public expenses.
The orders for the Henrico company to march here an^ countermanded
and they are allowed a fortnight, when they are to march to Richmond
Courthouse.
A warrant to Cai>t. Wm. Duval for £72.1<).0 upon account.
Same to same for £115.19.0 for the pay of his comi)any of minute men
of the Henrico Battalion 'til Monday next.
Same to same for use J no. Hodges, £4.1 7. <> for waggon hire.
Same to same for use Sam. Duval, jr., £4.17.0 for Do.
Same to same for use John Sharpe for £4.10.0 for Gun fumishe<l the
army.
Ordered that the commanding otticer at this place <lirect the march of
Capt. (iibson's riHe company, also of either Capt. Gregory's company,
from Charles City, or Ca])t. Jas. Johnston's, from l^uncnburg, as ii|K»n a
revi(;w shall a]>])ear to be best fitted, to reinforce the tnjops stutiinied at
Suffolk, as soon as j)ossible.
■
Ord. that the commanding officer also dinx^t the march of Capt. Towlt»s*
company to Hampton, and that upon their arrival there the oHieers and
privat(»s of the minuti' men now c»n duty there be discharge, firHt deliv-
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPEUS.
115
erinjj iij) all the public arms in their posKCssion, and that the command-
ing oflicer also retain ye medicine chest; who is also empowered to
purchase all the good arms in ye hands of private persims as do not
belong to the pni)lic and grant his certitirate for the same, w\*h will be
[>aid by this Connn'ee.
Adjourned 'til to-morrow 9 o'clock.
Edm'd Pendlktox.
Williams-
hutv,
March S,
177«
Saturday, Mnrrh 0th, 1776.
Present: Mr. President, Mr. Digges, Mr. Page, Mr. Carrington, Mr. T.
I^- Lcc, Mr. lUandj'Mr. Jones, and Mr. Walker.
A warrant t<» Jcihn Bec^klev for £4.3.-1 for a certific^ite of his services as
cPk to the connnVe of Henrico count v.
Same to Thomas ('hilt()n for £5 for a Gun sold ('apt. Trij)lM's minute
men.
Same to Matthew Tompson for £5 for Do.
Same to Henry Ayres for £().12.(), his wages as a public armourer.
Same U\ (apt. \Vm. Gregory for £70.S.9 for the provisi<m of his com-
I »iiny.
Same t^) Benjamin Waller for £5.0.0 for two Guns furnishetl the army.
On the Petition of Mary Collins and Maria Dickenson they are per-
mitted to pass to Hampton, and fnmi thence to Norfolk or Princess Anne,
provided the (*onnnanding ofiicer there sees no objection to it and fur-
nish(*s a Flag of truce for that purpose.
A warrant to l{ichard Adams, Escfre, for use Jno. Beckley for £20 on
a <MTtificatc of his services Jis cl'k to the comm'ee of Henrico for the
vear 177-').
Same to Wm. Duval for £0 for a Gun furnished do.
Sanui to Thomits Foster for £2.1.3 for wiiggonage for Capt. Faulkner's
rt^gulars f'm Chest'd.
Same to ('apt. John Cuningham f(»r £175.4.7 for Seamen's wages and
other Expences attending the Hrig Fanny.
Same to Wm. Allen for £4 for wood furnished ye Troops at York.
(HarwcKKl Burt for use Wm. Allen.)
Same t4> Marv Tenham for £2.1 2.() for straw furnished Do.
Same to Robert Hyland for £9.5.0, his wages as Door Keeper to this
conuiiVe t4) vest^^'rdav.
« ■
Same to Thomas Fostt^T for £7. 7.(3 for waggonage to ye Trooj)s on their
way to Norfolk.
Same to Corbin Griftin, Esq're, £80.2.(> for cash paid for sundry neces-
saries^ furnished the Troops at York.
A pennit to Wm. Fairlie to depart the Colony.
A coinm'o issued to the Judges of Prince William county pV cert'e.
Williams-
burg,
March 9,
1770
116 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Willianis- A warmnt U^ Win. Stevenson ibr £4.").19.() for Fonijie fumiahe<l ve
Man'i^'o. tJarrison at. York.
177() Same to Thoina,s Archer for £o for w(kh1 lor Do.
Same to John Cliisman for £2.r).() for straw for Do.
Same to Phili|> Dechnaii for £2.0.0 for Fodih^r for. Do.
Same to Jno. (ieo. (Jibbs for £1.0.0 for Do.
Same to Lau. Smitli, jr., for Coo/J.O for Do.
Same to Stephen Mitehell for £0.11.0 for Do.
Same U> William In^ro for £1.10.0 for Do.
Same t^) Janett Mitchell for £l.o.0 for cart hire for T>o. min. service.
A memo, to charge Mr. \Vm. Ronald for sundries del'd him from the
stores at Cumberland by Mr. Adams, amo't to £87.2.6.
Instructions to Colo. Mercer as tbllows: Sir, iV:c. (vide copy filed).
A Letter written t^) our Delegates in Congress lus follows: Gent., 6lc..
(Do.) \
A lA^tter written to the Council of Safetv in Marvland as follows:
Gent., iV'c. (Do.)
A warrant to Jno. Cuniu'rham for I'^.o.O for 2 Swivel (luns taken bv
Capt. Haron.
Ordered, that the guard at Cumberland by discharged from that duty,
excej)t two men, who are U> serve as a Guard at nights.
A warrant to" Colo, (ieorge Brooke for £201) ui)on account as Paymaster
of the first Regiment.
A permit is granted to Ivocky Collier to go on board l/ird Dunniore's
shi]), j)rovided ye conunanding (illicer at Mampton see.*^ no obJ€H^tion
thereto and furnishes him with a Hag of Truce for that purpose.
Adjourned till to-morrow 10 o'ehuk.
Eom'd Pkndlftton.
Williams- Si'NOAV, f/tr Xfh Murrh, 1770'.
^^'177/;'^' Present: Mr. Prtsi<lent, Mr. Page, Mr. Digge.s, Mr. Canrington, Mr.
Jones, Mr. Wtdker.
Capt. (iregory and lieutenants Dunn and (iregory and Ensign liell, of
the sixth Battidion, attended, received thiMr comm's, t4>ok tlie iwith pre-
scribed bv convention, and subM the Articles of War.
A Letter of Colonel (irayson, command g (»fliccT of the Forces at
Hani|)ton, dated the Sth, eonsidenMl. Ues(»lved, that this counnittee
approv(^ of the answer given to Capt. Hannnond's verbal mesHa^e. The
s(Mitimcnt of convention expressed in their Bcsolution of the 2iHh Dec.
on a similar m(\**sag(* fnun Capt. I»eUen to the C<»m'g oflicer at Norfolk,
the committee would not think tlicn»selvcs at lil)erty to dc{)art from if
they did not ai»prove thein, w'eh is not the cas<». That friendly int^^r-
course of alVeetion and h«»spitality w'eh in times of Tranquility tliii*
I
J
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
117
colony hath been accustomed to interehanjije with the off 'wand seamen of WilliairiH-
the Britisli navy cannot be continued at this time? when we have every
reason U) be convinced their errand here is of a nature far from being
friendly, wVh makes it our indispensable duty to avoid by all means in
our jM)wer their coming on those U|K)n any occasion, or being furnished
with any necessaries w'ch may enal)le them to injure us.
Adjourned 'til to-morrow^ 9 o'clock.
Edm'i) I^kxdleton.
Monday IJth March, 1770.
Present: Mr. President, Mr. Page, Mr. Digges, Mr. Carrington. Mr.
f^ee, Mr. Cabell, Mr. Jones, and Mr. Walker.
A certificat<' of the R(»view of ]*rince Edward comj)any of regulai-s,
Captain Jno. Morton, returned and ordered to be registered. Comm'n
issued.
A warrant to Major Lawson for £5,10.0 for a valuable gun furnished
the pul)lic, del'd in Comm'ee.
Major Robert Liiwson, of the 4th Battalion, a[)peared, subscribed the
Articles o4' War, was sworn, and received his Continentid commission.
A warrant to Mr. John Pendleton, junior, for use Doctor John Reade,
for £9.*.).'> for me<licines anrl attendance on the troops at Norfolk.
A warr't to William Jones for C2()Ai).() for waggonage to the Troops at
Suffolk.
Connnissions issued to the field oHicers, also to 40 captains and subal-
t4'rns, of W<^st Augusta.
A warrant to Th<»mjis Cook for £']7.9.11 for waggonage and provision
for the Indian Treat v.
Same to Ephraim Crittenden for £0.in.O f«>ra(iun barrel furnished the
pid»lic.
Mr. George I^M^tes j»ro<luced the claims of sundry ])ersons for necessa-
ries furnished the Indian Treatv in the sunnner of 177o, certified bv the
romn)itt<H* of West Augusta, which, being adjustetl, amounted in the
wholi' to l*or).').1.2, and fhe Committee being informed by one of their
members that some of the said claimants had drawn orders unon Mr.
RiM»t4?s, the Committee are of opinion that circumst^mces, with his
possession oi the vouchers, sufliciently authorizes the jmnient of the
monev to Mr. Rooters for the use of the several claimants, and ordered a
warnint issue accordingly.
A warnnit to Thomas Cooke for use William Shannon for i'M.fi.S for
«-x press hire.
Commissions issued and ilePd Capt. (ieo. Stul>blefield ye Pith and
Capt. Oliver Towles the KJth of Fel)ruary.
(Ordered it be left to Mr. Thomaa Archer to proceed to direct his vessel
burjr,
March 10,
1776
Williams-
burg,
March 11,
177G
118 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Williams- under the cominaiid of ('apt. Howe to proceed on her voyage at 8iich
Man'll^'ll ^^*^^^^ ^'^ ^^*' ^^^*^-^' think nu»Ht prudent, and that he he at liherty t<> purchase
1770 i'y good nuis(piets or smooth hore guns for the use of the seamen on
hoard, w'ch will he paid for on his certificate, and that Jie he furnished
with 4 Ihs. powder, and if necessary with .*> or 4 harrels of Pork.
A warrnnt to HiMijamin Ramsay for 1*4.0.0 for a nuis(|uet.
('apt. Stuhhlcti(4d, of Spotsylvania, and (^apt. Thornton, of ('ulj)Oper,
hfing reviewed the same day, this ConniiittcH' determine the rank of pre-
cedence hetween them as follows: ('apt. Stuhhlelield 1st, Capt. Thornton
2nd.
A warrant to Henrv Davis for £().!').() for exiirciss hire relative t<» yv
Ath regiment.
A letter written to Colo. John Talh<»t, of Redford, informing that this
Committee cannot advance anv monev for the regidars from that countv,
who must wait 'til the Continentid Pavnuister comes d(»wn, wVh will he
shortly, hut hav(^ paid ye express, ap]»rove of his purchasing musfpiets,
and din^'.t the march of the regulars inunediatelv as thev mav he sup-
j)lied with riH(»s hen*.
On th(» petition of William Shannon, Ca])ta.in Gihson and his <»ttieers
are to attend to-morrow morning in ord(*r t4> settle a dispute about the
of]ie(» of a Lieut, in sM Comply.
[A c<Ttificate of militia officers in Northampton county retunie<l and
ordered that commissions issu(». Error.]
It appearing from c<^rtiCs returned that Captain Morton, l^rince Ed-
ward, and Cai)t. Haines, Carolim', were reviewcMl the same day, the nmk
of pre<'efU»nce is determined hy hallot: for Capt. Morton 1st, Capt.
Haines 2d.
Afljourned 'til t(»-morrow 1) o'clock.
Edm'd PENI)hFMH>.\.
Williams- Tnp><l)AY, Ufh of Murrh, 1770.
hurjr,
^^*^J^il. ^^' Present: ^^r. President, Mr. Page, Mr. Digges, Mr. Carringt4>n, Mr. I^ee,
>rr. Cahell, Mr. .loners and Mr. Walker.
Commission issued to the Judges of Amherst County p'r C-erCe.
A warrant U) Charles Rose tor £10 for his services as cl'k to Amherst
Committ4*e.
Picliard j^and, junV, Esquire, Paymaster of the Soutliampton Rattallion
of minute men returned his accounts. A IJallance due the public .£S.1(),7.
the. same is ordered to he recM.
A warrant to An<lrew M('C]ure for £1.20.0 for a rille Gun funiisheil the
puhHc.
Same to James Rurruss Mitchum for £5.0.0 for DV» found hv him and
l)ursted in ve service.
i
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 119
Same to Win. Ca])ell, E8(iVfor use of John Morrison for £4 for a rille Williams-
Gun furnished ye puhlic, (Ciipt. Fontane). M r^[^'l*?
Same U) Same for use of J no. Barnett for £4 Ditto, (Capt. Fontanel 1770
Company).
Onlered that Capt. Campbell's Company mareh from this place to
Hampton to reinforee the Troops now there.
A permit is granted Robert Sommerville to depart the Colony.
A warrant to Robert Sommerville for £0.1.Ss.0d. for Ferriages.
Order u|»on Col. Fieldinjj: Tjcwis to Thomas Cooke for 2(X)!t)s. Powder
for the use of West Augusta.
A warrant to John Patterson for £9..S.l^, for (^amj) Kettles furnished
i';ij»t. Johnson's Company of Regulars from JiUnenburg County.
A warrant to John T^ouder for £P2.0.() for the earrijige of a Ton of Lead
to the Conunittee of Finc'astle from (^hiswillis mines.
A cei-tificate of the ap[)ointment of regular oftieers in Essex and Mid-
<llesex districts, also of the review of that Ctunpany on ye oth Mar(;h,
retM and ord. to be registered.
Mr. (Jeorge Mater and Lieut. Denny, are ai)p(»inted to examine the
several Shi|» Materials ot1'ere(l for sale by Major Travis at Jjimestown, and
report to the Coiiuji'ee whether they are good of the kind and in their
opinion worth the money he asks for them.
The .same (ientlemcn ap]»oint(Hl to view the Cannon furnished the
C'ountv bv Mr. (iovan at New Kent Court House, and report to the Com-
ft- V 1
niittee whieh of th<Mii are fit for use and the value thereof and their size.
A warrant to Wm. Russell for £21 a.s cFk to the Ccmimittee of York
Count V.
Ord., that the eommanding ofheer of the Forces on the Eastern Shore,
be authorized to purchase or procure to be built, such and so many Boats
for tlic passi\ge of the Troops across the I\iversand Creeks on that Shore,
a.< be may judge ncc'cssaj'v and essential, to the* ]airpos(«s of forming
Junctions of Detachment.s from his Hattalion <»cc4isionallv for defen<e or
annnving the Enemv.
A warrant to Francis I^right for use Wm. Konald for £2,n(X) upon account
ii,< [Paymaster of the Troo[>s on the Ea.stern Shore.
()rd., that the Commanding Oflicer be desired to direct the march of
Capt. (Jregory Smith's Company of regulars to Gloucester Town antl that
iij>on his arrival there Caj»t. Wm. Smith's Comi)any of mimite men be
<lisniissed from dutv til' further orders. Also to direct the nuirch of
Caj)t. StevensonV Company to Suffolk.
A warrant to Goodrich Wilson for £58.7.8^ ft)r ye pay and provision
of a Guard at Warwick Scjueake Hay in Jsle of Wight County.
Same to Robert Cary for £2.10.0 for a Gun furnished the ])ublic. No
voucher.
A Ix^tter written to Wm. Ronald, as follows: Sir, i^'c., (copy filed).
120
CALENDAI^ OF STATE PAPEliS.
WilliumH
Jolin l^rjrjr, a prisoner, iijm>ii hin IVtitioii is di^cluii^od from confinc*-
March r> "^^''^^ U])on <j:ivin;j: his Parole to the Coniniandinjj: ofHcor, nor to j^ivc astfis-
177G tame or Intelli<renee to tlie Eiu^niies t>f Aineriea.
Adjourned Hil to-morrow II crclock.
Williams-
burg.
Manli 1:J,
177(J
\VKnNr>nAY, IM March, 1770.
IVesiMit: Mr. President, Mr. Di^jzes, Mr. Paji:e, Mr. Carrington, Mr. \aw
Mr. Calh*!!. Mr. Jones, and Mr. Walker.
A warrant to Allen Jones for i. 4. 10.(1 for sundries, the militia (Juard at
Skif^ (Yeek.
Smne to John W'ehh for i!ll().*i.5 for provisions fumLshcHl his company
of He«rulars.
Same io James Johnson f(»r C[2J)J^\ for Do. furnishe<l his Company.
Same to Martin Hawkins for use of Thos. W'oolten for 1*8 for wwkI
furnished the Trooj>s at Hampton.
Same to Sanuiel I\owland for £7 for Ditto.
Same to Same for use John Cowlinj^ for 1*7. laO for Do.
('apt. Samuel Hopkins, l.ts. Ohia day, and HutHiins Burton and
Ensi<j:n Wm. Dawson of the Meekleiihur^r regular company, siihscribe<l
the Articles of War, were swo' and received their eonnnissions.
A eertiticateof thea]>pointmentof n^jjfularoflieers, also of the review of
the Mecklenhurjz company on ye 2()th of Ke)>ruarv, rct'd an<l ord. to be
rd.
It appearin<^ from eert's retM that the Mecklenhurg Company, Capt.
PIoj)kins, was reviewed the same day with the Charles City, Northuml)or-
land and Kin*r Wm. com|Kinies, the rank of pr<c<'dence to the Mecklen-
burg is determined to take place of King Wm., and be after tlie other
two (determined bv ballot).
A commission issued to the Jud;ies of Hanover County and Cert.
A warrant to ITd Clough An(lers(»n f(>r 120.10 for the recruiting nioiX'V
and balance of bounty money; also i'D.o.O for provisi<»ns for hiscomiwnv
on their march.
Rieb'd Clough Anderson, Captain, John Anderson and Wni. B<»ntk*y,
liieutenants, an<l Kob<Tt Tompkins, Ensign, to a conij)any of regulars in
Hanover countv, nn-eived their continental connnisj^ions. Oath a(hii<^
juul articles signed befon? ve Countv Comm-ee.
A warrant to Capt. Samuel Ht)f)kins for 170.4.0, balance of recruiting
money, and for necessaries furnished his com[)any of regulars.
Same to Laughlin for use Lack Ian Campbell for l^.lf^.O for four KugK?
furnished Cai>tain Wnj. Washington's (/ompany.
Same to Humphrey Harwood for llOl.G.O for building Barracks, «i't'i
for the Arniv.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 121
Same to Capt. Win. Foiitain for 20^., the exjK'iiHe of advertising and \Villiani8-
recoverinj^ a stolen rilie ^un. March^'l^,
Same to Nathaniel iiurwell, Esifr, for £2111.0.0 for wood furnished tlie 1770
armv.
A warrant to Capt. Ciregory Smith for £4..'5.9 for blankets furnished ye
i'ompany.
Same to Same for use of Reuben Herndon for £l.r>.iy for Oznabri^s to
make hunting shirts furnished said Comj)any.
Commissionij is8ued and delivered Capt. (iregory Smith and his sul>al-
tern officers of the 7th Regiment, dated 7th of Feb'y- Do. to Cajit. Webb
and officers, dated 5th of March.
A warrant to Capt. John Stevenson for £254. 1.0 for nniruiting ex^KMises,
provisions, Blanket, hunting Shirt, and other necessaries for his com-
pany.
Same to Richard Simpson, jnr., for use Richard Simpson, SenV, for
18.2.8 for victualing the Mecklenburg Company, and necessaries furnished
them,
A certificate^ of the review of the regular Company in Southampton
C'ounty returned (11th Inst.) and ord. to be registered.
Do. of the Hanover liegulars on ye 7th Inst., ret'd and or'd.
A warrant to Ix'onard Cooi)er for use PV Mulenburg, Esq'r, for £457.4.0
on account for hunting Shirts and leggins and one month's i)ay of two
Companies of regulars in Dunmore (-ounty.
Comm's issued and delivered Capt. Stevenson W. Augusta and his
subaltern officers, dated 13 Decem'r, also to Capt. Ridley (Southampton)
and his Subaltern officers, dated 11th March.
A permit granted Silas Hewell, George Briscow% Wm. Sellers, John
\ViL<t>n, Wm. Cross, and Wm. Truebody to go to Cand)ridge, in Massa-
chusetts Bav.
A warrant to Joseph Farrow for £22.10.()for waggon hire to the TnK)])s
at Hampton.
Same to Thos. Ridley for £20.10.0 the balance of his recruiting amount
for the Southampton regulars.
8anie to same for use Ikni. Rlunt for 5()s. for gun at Taylor's min. Co.
Same to Silas Hewell, Crco. Hriscow, Wm. Sellers, John Wilson, Wm.
^'ross, and Wm. Truebody, for £12.0.0 to supjH)rt them to Cand)ridge.
Adjourneil to to-morrow 0 o'clock.
Edm'd Pknj)lkton.
Thursday, l^th March, 1776. AVillinms-
biirg,
Present: Mr. President, Mr. Ptige, Mr. Digges, Mr. Carrington, Mr. Lee, ^^^Yttc^^'
Mr. Calxjll, and Mr. Jones.
IK
122 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
Williams- A warrant to Robert Nicolson for use Alex'r Banks for £2.8.2 for (lun
M'^r^'lf'u ^^^'^^ furnished the pubHc.
1776 Colo. Cabell produced receipts from the several chairmans of Cum-
berland and Buckingham Conmiittees for the sum of £72 each by him
carried for the recruiting service in those counties, and having paid the
sum of £74 for the bounty monev to the regulars in Amherst — Ordered,
a warrant issue to him for 4()s. due over and above the monev fomierlv
received.
A warrant to IJeut. Wm. Rowsay for £30.9.11 for the ])ay of Williams-
burg minute men to the 1st March.
Col. ('arringt<m produced to the comm'ee satisfaction that he had
delivered to the several chairmans of Charlotte, Halifax, Prince Edward,
and Mecklenburg for the sum of £72 each by him carried up and delM
for the recruiting service in each County.
It apj)earing that Col, Robert Munford had re<'eived the recruiting
money for the regular Company in Mecklenburg twice thro' mistake, ha.s
to be made Debtor £72 to the public.
A warrant to John Glenn for £0.15.0 for the carriage of arms from
N. Kent to this jdace.
8ame to David Wade for £8.0.0 for waggon hire to Capt, Anderson V
Company.
A permit to Joseph Williamson to depart the Colony.
A warrant to Edward Warren for 17s.ld, for Fodder, <fec., fiimished the
wagon horses with Capt. Stephenson's Company.
Same to same for £2.9.8 for necessarit^s furnished several minute com-
panies from Prince M'^'m District.
Same to Beverly Winslow for £84.11.7^ for waggonage to the Troojis
at Williamsburg.
Same to Joseph Akin for use of Ro}>ert Williams for £800 upon account,
for the ])urchase of anns for use Pittsylvania Regulai*s. Bond with
security lodged.
A c(^rtificate of the at)pointment of Military Olhcers in Westmoreland
County; also of the review of s'd company on 9th Instiint, ret'd ami orVl
to be reg'd.
A warrant to Wafi'cndale Kendal for use (^apt. Richard Bernar<l for
£74 for recruitinsr service in Westmoreland Countv: also £18.1().() for
Expenses therein.
Same to same for £150 upon acc't for the purchase of arms.
Same to Ca])t. John Stephenson, Sth Rcg't, for £l(>4.2.4 for pay his
Company for ye month of February last.
Same to same tor £4(S.5.7i for Ratitms for himself and officers.
Same t^) Capt. Samuel Hawesfor £801.14.5 for arms, ])rovisions. Hunt-
ing Shirts, Blankets, and other necessaries for his Comimny.
Same to Steidicn Mitchell for £r2.11.() for his pay as a quartermaster.
CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
123
Ac, to the minute Troops at York ; also for sundry nece^jsaries furnished
theuj.
Same to C'liarles Harrison for 82.15.0 for a Tent as a Cadet.
Richard Taylor, of (Caroline, is appointed Captain of the armed vessel
fitted out by Col. FitJding Lewis, and he is to recommend to the ('om-
m'ee as soon as possible, i)roper persons to be first and second mutes, a
Boatswain, two midehipmen, 2 (Junners, and that he endeavour to enlist
14 able-bodied seamen to serve on board the said vessell.
Mr. Thomas Hamilton is elected a Lieutenant of Marines in the Poto-
mac River department, his rank to be hen^nfter settled, and that he ])e
dt-sired to enlist anv able-bodied seamen on board the vessel for that
department.
Mr. George Mutor is elected master of a Rowe Galley to be built on
James River under the direction of Col. C-ary, and is to recommend pro-
per i)ersons to be mate, 2 midshipmen, 1 Gunner, and to enlist 40 sea-
men.
Adjourned till to-morrow 9 o'clock.
Eo'mD PKNm.ETON.
Williauis-
buiy,
March 14,
1776
Friday, 15th March, 1776. Williams-
burg,
Present: Mr. President, Mr. Lee, Mr. Digges, Mr. Cabell, Mr. Carring- ^^^VyiL^*"^'
ton, Mr. Jones.
( )nrd, a warrant to \Vm. Keen for £3 for straw furnished 1st and 2nd
Rcj^iments.
Warrant to Mr. Paul Thilman for £73.7.10 for arms and i)r()visions
furnished the Hano. Company new recruits.
Warmnt to George Underwood for £5.15.1^ for his services as clerk to
Connn-ee (Joochland.
Warrant to Thomas Underwood for use of Sherwood Parrish for a gun
furnished the regular company from (Joochland, r)r)s.
The Committee allow cuffs and capes to be added to the hunting shirts
of the regulars at the ex[)ense of the country.
A commission issued to the Judges of Richmond county p'r cert's.
Present: Mr. Page.
ThonuLs M. Randolph and Thos. Underwood, Gent,, appeared before
the Connnittee and mutually desired their opinicm whether the Comm'ee
of i Joochland county had authority and might with proi)ricty proceed
to eiKpiire into the several articles of charge ag't Mr. Randolph men-
ti<:»ned in a summons to Mr. Underwood to a[)pear in Comm'ee the Sth
I nstant.
This Couun'ee are of opinion they have no power to interfere in the
matter, which must be determined by the County Connn'ee according to
their own judgments; but if it will give any satisfaction to them or ye
124 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
WilliamH- parties, this Coinin'ee declare their o])ini<)n to he, that Com in 'ee should
buix, yy^)^ take eoornizance of slanders of private nature which one man mav
March !•>, ^ *
177« pulilish of another, hut these should he left to the ordinary course of
justice. That, however, if any man is charged with what is a hreach of
the association, or ])rove him to have principles inimical to the right.^ of
America, in that casc^ the Comm'ee of the county should enquire into it,
and if they find it to come within the descrii)tion of oiienctn^ eont^intnl
in the hite ordinance, sliould refer it to the Court of their memhers for
reguhir trial; if not, to puhlish the conviction or accjuittal of the party
according to the ruhts j)rescrihed hy the Association. The chaise ag't
Mr. Randolph of heing "a dangerous man" we think should he inquircil
into, and if it was explained hy conviTsation at the time, to re^iHXJt his
j)olitical princi])les or j)arties regarding the present disput<% it will fall
within the jurisdiction of the CommVe; as we are also of ojnnion the
charge does of his engrossing Salt more than is necessary for his family,
to th(? injury of his poor neigh hors. It is therefore recommended to the
Conun'ce of (loochland to appoint a day for inquiring into the conduct
of Mr. Randolph jis to these two charges, and give Mr. I'nderwood notice
to i)e prepared to make good his allegati<m,
A warrant to ('apt. Nathan Cocke for use Isaac Reade, Es<i., for
£r)S.14.10 for rifles furnished the Charlottes regulars.
Same for use of Wm. Morton for £1().1().0 for eleven Drums furnislunl
the Militia of Charlotte.
Same to John Drai)er fc^r £1.0.0 for a (iun.
Same to Nathaniel C'ocke for £20.10.0, the halance of hountv money
and recruiting expense.
Same to Josiah Massenhurg for use* Wilson I^anglev for £o.9.0 for wmxl
for armv.
Same to I.t. Wm. Taylor for use Capt. Jo. Sjiencer for £74 for tlie re-
cruiting service in Orange county.
On considering the application of Gencnd Howe, he is emjK>wered and
desired to direct such surveys, to be made of the ground in the neighbor-
hood of the several posts between V<»rk and James Rivers, intendinl to In?
o<*cu]>ied by the Troo[)s, as he shall judge necessary for the good of the
service, the expense of which will be paid by the Connn'ee.
Andrew Martin a ])risoner, upon his Petition, is discharged from c*on-
linement, iqM»n his parole to the Commanding OHicer not to give Assis-
tance or lnti'llig<»nce to the enemies of America.
.\ certilicatv <»f minute and militia oflicei-s, rtxtM and o. reg'd.
D'o of th(» a[)[)ointment of regular oflicers in TIahfax County, rwHaml
o. R. ; also of the review of sM (\mipany on the 7th Instant, and of the
(ilouct'ster Com|»any recM and o. RM, (7th Instant).
It api)earing fn»m Certificates retM, that the regidar Companies in Hali-
fax. Hanover and (Jloucester were reviewed thesauiedav, to-wit: The 7th
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Instant, the rank of precedence is detennined by Lot, for Gloster 1, Han-
over 2d, Halifax 8rd.
It appearing to the ( ■oinm'ee that the Albemarle C'onipany of regulars
Riftemen, were fonnerly allotted to the (9th) Ea^^tern Shore regiment, but
thro, some mistake hath since been allotted to the 7th regiment. It is
ordered that the said company stand as formerly directed in the Eastern
Shore regiment, and that the Halifax Com))any, which was also allotted
U} ye said P^astern Shore regiment, be now fixed to the 7th regiment sta-
tiontxl at Gloster Courthouse.
Commissions issued and delM to Capt. Cocke, (Haliliix) of the 7th regi-
ment, dated 7th March; to Capt. Leitch, (Prince Wm.) 3rd regiment, dated
i>th February; to Capt Fitzgerald, (Fairfax) 3rd — dated fHh February;
also to Capt Wallace, (King (4eorge) 3rd regiment, dated 23rd February.
Ordered that it be left to the discretion of Mr. Wm. Reynolds, to direct
his vessel under the command of Capt. Goosley, to proceed on her voyage
at such time as he may think most prudent.
On consideration of a pet'o. from the inhalntants of Chas. parish, York
C^ounty, the (Commanding Officer of the Militia is empowered to appoint
a guard, not exceeding ten men of such of the Militia as shall be willing
t<) serve without pay, and relieve them from time to time, in Fish Neck,
and that during the time they are engaged in that duty, they bo exempted
from other service in ve militia, and that thev be furnished out of ve
Magazine w'th lOlbs. Powder, to be carefully used on that occasion.
On the petition of Alex'r Gordon, a prisoner, he is allowed his parole
for one month after the cxpinition of his former parole.
Adjourned 'til to-morrow \) o'clock.
Edm'h Pendletox.
125
Williams-
burg,
March 15,
1776
Haturday, 16th March^ 1776. Williams-
burg,
Present: Mr. President, Mr. Digges, Mr. Carrington, Mr. Lee, ]\Ir. Page, ^^'*'^!?.*^*
Mr. Jones, and Mr. Cabell.
Ordered that a warrant to John McMillon for £34.10.0 for waggon hire.
Major Hjmtswood ap|>eared and received his commission.
Wm. (rreen is appointed Maater of one of the Kow dallies to be
eri)j)loyed in the Rappahannock River.
Mr. Bi^njamin Harrison, jun'r, presented to the Committee a license
gninte<l him by the Comm'ee of Secrecy appointed by ('ongress, which is
ordered to be entered, and is as follows:
"' Pinj.ADEi.pniA, (hmmittee (Ummher, Feb'y 18th, 1776.
"Agreeable to a resolution of th(» (Vmtinental Congre^ss, we, the sub-
s<*ribers. by them apjwinted as a Coriim'ee of Secrecy, do hereby author-
126
CALENDAR OP STATK PAPERS.
Williams- we and impower Benjamin Harrison, of Virj<inia, Esquire, to load the
M ^^"y^'ir Rri^antine Fanny, C'apt. Master, witli the produce of that colony
1776 and t<> exjHirt the same.
8am. Ward,
Thomas McKean,
JoHiN Alsop.
JosiAii Bartlett,
RoBT. Morris,
Jcx^^EPH Hemas,
Francis JiEwi.s.''
''To the Conniree of Safety or ComniVe t)f Inspection and Observa-
tion of the Colony of Virginia.''
'*! do hereby certify that the subscribers to the above order are a
quorum of the Connnit'e of SecrtH\v aj)pointed by Congress, and have
full pt)wer and autlioritv to issu(^ tlie above order bv them subscril>ed.
"John Hancxxtk, P."
Whereupon the Captiiin of the said Vessel is permitted to entcT and
clear out the said vessel, load(*d with Tobacco and Lumber for any port
in (ircat Britain, and thi^ charter party between Jo. Henuis, Esq're, and
Capt. Tokcley, nuister of sM vessel, being read to the s'd Tokeley, he was
sworn and entered into bond fully and faitiifuUy to comply with the
conditions ex])ress(^d in tiie sai(i charter l>arty.
A warrant to Capt. EdwVl Dickenson for .£44.3.S for sundry Cartooch
Boxes, tVrc, furnished tiie j)ublic.
By mutual consent between Mr. Wm. Reynolds and this CommW his
share of the adventure on board the vessel at present under the conuiiand
of Ca}>t4iin (Joosley is reduciul to one-eighth.
A letter written to the Council of Safety at Edent^^^m, as follows: GenT
tV: (copy).
Onlered that Mr. Ad*ims deliver to the order of Mr. Benjamin Harri-
son, jun'r, 10 Barrels Pork out of the st<)res at Cumberland.
A warrant to Chesley Woodward for £2(>.().() for waggonage to ye
Troops at Sutiblk and Norfolk. Voucher mislaid.
Same to Phili}> Bullifant for i'4.0.0 for Fodder furnished the army.
A warrant \k\ John Rieiiards for £20 on acc't in part of a vessel and
cargo in whieh he is concerned with the public.
Williams-
burg,
March 17,
1776
Sunday, Munh I7th, 1770.
Ordered that tlie whole adventure on board the Brigg Lil)erty betaken
for the use and on account of the public. That Capt. Thonias Lilly
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127
repair t(> Cumberland Town and tuke cliarge of the s'd Hrig^and procure
her cargo to he hrouglit to the eity of WilHanishurjr, eitlier by unhiding
it into FlattH at Cumberland, to be sent to the Capitol landing, or by
bringing the Brigg to the mouth of (iueen's creek and engaging Flatts to
V>ring her cargo up the creek from thence, as he shall judge most prudent
and safe, the cargo to be delivered to the commV of prov's for the
public use.
Ordered that General Howe be made d(»btor for £40 for a horse sold
him, which wa^ purcha^^ed by Mr. Ennis.
Adjourned 'till Monday 9 o'clock.
Edm'd Pkndlkton.
Williams-
burpr,
March 17,
177()
Monday, ISth Marrh, 1770.
Present: Mr. President, Mr. Page, Mr. Digges, Mr. ('arrington, Mr.
Lee, Mr. Cabell, and Mr. Jones.
A certificate of the a})|>ointment of Regular officers in Ik'rkcley
County, also of the Review of ^aid Company, ret'd and or. recorded.
Commissions issued and delivered t4) Capt. Heale ( Berkeley ), of the
4th regiment, dated lOth P\*bruarv; also to Capt. Pleasants (Henrico), of
the 5th regiment, dated 24th February; to. Cai)t. Woodson ((ioochland),
9th regiment, dat^^-d 18 March.
It ai)i>earing from (Certificates ret'd that CajU. Brent's company, Char-
lotte, and Capt. PleasanCs company, Henrico, were rcviewe<l on the 24
February, this comm'ee determined the rank of precedence by Lot for
Charlotte 1, Henrico 2nd.
A warrant to Joseph Burnes for use Ch;is. M. Thurst<)n, crk, for £1000
on account for the purchase of arms.
Same to Wm. Eggleston for use Capt. .John Pleasants for £20.10.0. the
balance of bounty money and recruiting expenses, and .l*2r).l(».()for (piar-
t<»ring soldiers at Wm. A. liancaster's and i)rovisions found them, also
for carriage of (iuns and F^uggs.
A certificate of appointment of Ooochland regular officers, also of the
review of said C(»mi>any on L*Uh March, ret'd and o. regVl.
A warrant to Wm. Eggleston for ^rj.T.fj for 48 days' i)ay as (piarter-
ma.«t<*r Sergeant to the minute men formerly on duty at Willinmsburg.
Same to (-apt. Samuel Woodson for £20.10.0 for balance of bounty
money and recruiting Exj)enses ; also £80 for use Elijah Brumfield for
waggon and team furnished for us(; of Ooochland regulars.
It ap|>earing from certificates ret'd that the Lancaster District Com-
]*any, Capt. Ball and the Berkley Company, Capt. Beall, were reviewed
on the \(M\\ day of February, the rank of precedence is detennined by
Ix>t for Lancaster District let., Berkeley 2nd.
WiiliaQi^-
burg,
March 18,
1776
128
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
WilliaiDB-
burg,
March 18,
1776
A warrant to Roger Oats for £24.().(i for carriage of Lead from Fincas-
tle.
l^reseut: Richard Rhind, Esifr.
A lic)nd from Ifenrv Fielding, coniniissary to 2nd and 7tli reginienU?,
and hi« securities, in t*20,(M)(), [»ayal>le to the conmreeand their successors,
retM and o'd registered.
Present: Thomas Walker, Es<|uire.
A warmnt t^i Riehanl Hland, Esquire, for £4 for 28tba. 8alt})etre pur-
chased for use of the })ul>lie.
A certitieate of militia officers in Amelia County ret' and ord' Coin's
issued.
Ordered, that Col. (iriffin deliver IS (luns in hands belonging tt> the
public to Cai)t. Thomas Massey for the use of his comjjany.
A warrant to Frtnlerick Bryan for £2.11.3 Ferriages to sundry inin.
men.
Connni.ssions issued and delivered t-*) Ca]>t. Faulconer (Chesterfield)
and his subalterns of the r)th regiment, dated 1st March.
A warrant to Capt. RicliM C. Amlerson for £28.12.0 for Blankets, one
Gun and other nwx'ssaries furnished his Company.
Same to Same for use of RichM Winn for £3 for 2 Ouns funiisluMl Capt
Anderson's Company.
Adjourned til' t4vniorrow 5> o'clock.
EnM'n Pendletox.
Williams-
burg,
March 19,
1776
Titf:sday, March 19th. 1776.
Present: Nfr. President, Mr. Page, Mr. Digges, Mr. Carrington, Mr. Lee,
Mr. Blantl, Mr. Cabell, Mr. Jones, Mr. Walker.
A warrant to Joseph Hawkins for use i»f John Hawkins for £2(X) u)X)n
account as commissarv of provisions to the armv.
Same Xo Win. Ramey for £40. for waggon hire, and for use of George
Allen for £4(» for Do. to ISth Instant Inclusive.
A certificate of ri'view of Sussex regular comiuiny, Capt. Mason, on
14th Instant, returned and onlertnl to Ix* registered. Also of Prince
Cie<»rge Company, (apt. Rutlin. 11th March.
Connnission issued an<l delivM Capt. Mjisi»n and hii? 8ul>altenit$ (Sus-
sex). 4th ngiment, dated 14th Manh: do. to Capt. Ruffin and his 8i]l>al-
tenis (Prince (uH>r;i:e), Gth n»giment, datinl 11th March.
A warrant to Capt. Thomas Rutlin for £or).2.0. the l>akiuce of bounty,
rcHTuiting, waggonage, pn>v*ns and net'essaries for his coni|mny ((>th regi-
ment): also l'3i».l(U> for arms pun*base<l fordo.
It api»earing fn>m certificates retunied. that Capt. Ruflin^e company.
Prince (uvrgcalst* Cajit. Ridley's company, Southampton, were reviewed
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 129
the siun<» (lav (1 Itli Instant), tlic rank and i)rrc('(l<'n(r (K't(M*niimMl 1)V WillianiH-
lot: tor Prince (Itor^c 1, Soutliampton '2nd. Man:h^'l9
A warrant to ('apt. Nathaniel Mason for l*2().l().(), the halanee of houn- 1776
ty money and recruitin;j: ex]»ensos.
Same to John Wesson for self and others, per ai^eounts filed, for £2Ai).i'^
for repairinir arms for the Surry ('om})any.
Same to ('apt. lsa;ic Heall for £12.10.1), for use of Mahre Maden, for
w:iir>:ona^c to his eoinj)any from I>erkelev, 4th regiment.
Same to same for £20.10.0 for hountv monev and reeruitinir expenses.
Same to ('apt. Holt Richarson for £70.4.10 for Blankets and (luns fur-
nished liis Company.
Same to same for £»>0.8.0 for his rations and Forage.
Same to same for use Lieut. Spiller for £1.1 7. (i for earriaj^e of Hlankets
for hi.s comjmny.
Same to John (Juarles for £o8.4.0 for i)rovisions, lodging, and necessa-
rie.s to ('apt. Richardsoifs Com])any.
('apt. Holt. Riehards(m and his subalt<Tn oflicers api)eared. submitted
to the articles »>f war, were sworn, and reee'd their Colonial commi.ssions.
A warrant to Caj>t. (leo. Stuhl>lefield for £8.0.8 for noeessjiries fur-
nished his Company.
IVrmits granted to James Marshall, James MeCaskie, and Maleom
Hart to depart the Colony. Same to Archibald Williams.
.\ warrant to Wm. Holladay for i!'>7.2.0 for an annnuniticm wagon fur-
nished ve armv.
Colo. John Syme, chairman of Hanover Connn Ve, is desired to deliver
Mr. Wm. Mitchell 75tbs. of the pu))lic Salt[)etre in his hands, for which
he is to be charged os. [>> tt)., to be |)aid for in good (lunpowder at Os.
j»*r tt).
H appearing from certificates ret'd tliat Capt. Slaughter's comj)any,
Culpeper, was nciived the same day with Caj»t. Morton's Ccmipany from
Prince Edward and Capt. Hawe's Company from (.'aroline, the rank of
precedenoe is determined for Capt. Slaughter to be 2nd, the other two
f«»nnerlv determined.
A warrant to Ceo. Slaughter for £24.0.0 for arms purchased for his
r<»nipany.
Same to Rich'd Cla\isel for £*>, for a (Urn furnished Cai)t. Faulcnor's
<oinpany.
A <ertitlcate of review of Caroline District Company of Regulars of
2n(l regiment, 2l)th Septenfr; 7o ret'd and ord. to be registered.
A warrant to Tiiomas Stul>i»s, Cl.2.7. for Diett furnished to Walter
Hatton. Also £1.4.0 to use John New.
A warrant to Capt. (leorge SlaughUT (Culpei)er) for £100.1*10 for ye
pay of his com|«any.
Edm'd Pendlkton.
Adjounied 'til to-morrow 9 o'clock. — E. P.
17
132 CALENDAR OF 8TATK PAPERS.
Williams-. Major Parker, of thu otli Re^imont, a|»|)(\an'(l and r*ul)s<*nhe<l the
M 'll*^'*'! *^**^^<-l^''*^ **^ ^^'*^**? ^^'^-^ sworne, and received Ins Connnission.
177(» A warrant to ('apt. .J\>hn Culver for CoU and 1 Do. tor £-50 u])on
account for the [)urehase of materials for the Row (iallys.
Ordered, that KK) w't of Cannon Powder he delivVl Capt. Calver to
prove the Canon at York or Glo'slA^r Town such of thrni as upon view
he shall think proper.
A warrant to Capt. Calver tor 1*7 for a (iun and Drum for use Ca]»t.
Ballard's Company, 1st Regiment ( C4 and ye (iun).
Same to C!ol. Thet). Rland for 1*174. 14. (» for hire of a wairjron and team,
»5 horses killed (appraised at 1*1 lo), collars, Rridles, cVc. ; also for a saddle
£7<S, :j (luns.
Same to same for use R'd Call for llo.lo.:] for pay of the ( Juaril at
City Point^ — militia.
Same for use Richard Epi»es for llo.l7.') for i»rovs, Arc, to ye (iiiard
at Citv Point.
Same ft>r use Alexander (Iwthn^v for 12.«S.() for hoat hire furnishetl
Ditto.
Same for use Jno. \V(K)dlitt, P.)s. short pM in his acr't, (nianLat City
Point; for the use (»f W'm. Wilkins for 14s. S. error in his aco't, ^uard of
the same place, and for the use of Joel Sturdivant I'i.S.Oan erR»r in his
acc't, for guard at Hoods — also for use Chas. Avery for 9s. 4, a iruanl at
CHtv Point.
A certificate of Ai)pointment and review of Rrunswick Rcj2;ulars, 4th
Regiment. Cert, of review IDth March, reCd and ordered to he registM.
Comm's delivM Lieutenant Stith.
A warrant to I/t Stith for 12(M(K() for halance of hounty money and
recruit 'g Exp's.
Ordt'recl a warrant to John Page. Es<|'r, for the use Mann Page, Es<|V,
£D).().() for 1 KU lbs. Salt Petre, and lor firewood for army.
Adjourned tiT t(»-morrow, 10 o'clock.
Ehm'o Pkndleton.
%
Winiam.s- FiunAY, JJnd Murrh. liVO.
hurj;,
Man-h L-, Present: The iTiemhers of the preceding dav.
Ordered that Capt. Lilly he directed to send 200 RarrelH of Flour of
that unladed from the vess(4s at Cundjcrland, to he sent in the Flatts t<i
York Town, wliere the Connnissary is to see it well stortni on the top uf
the hill, for th<' sup|4y of the Troops at that place and Hampton.
A Pass to \Vm. Pt^m to go thro, the s'd Colonics to Wi»Ht Florida.
D'o to Mr. Lawrence Proudtoot to go to PhiTaand from thence in Brit'n
ailvertising.
{)'(» to \Vm. Kennedy t^> depart the Colonv.
Sam<' to Samuel Rrown and John Samuel.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 133
A warrant to Ednuind Pendleton, Escfr, for use Benjamin S])iller Williams-
£4,P2.f>, and for use Cliarles Jones £1.17.(>, for their Forage to ye 22nd Tyj^'^.]J^'2'>
De<rr last while on service as Ensigns at Hampton in min. Hattallion. 1776
The review of Capt. Davis' Company on the .'>()tli of Septemher last,
retVl and orM re'd.
It a[)i)earing from certificates n'turned that (-apt. Towles Company from
Spotsylvania, and Cai)t Johnson's from lAmenhui*g, were reviewed the
same day, to-wit: The l()th F'tihruary, the rank of prece<lence is deter-
mined hy I^)t for ('apt. J(»hnson 1st, and Capt. Towles, 2nd.
A warrant to Mjij'r Travis ior £74.0. 7i for smidry ship materials fur-
nished the puhlie.
Ordered that the Comman<ling OHicer of the Troops at Williamshurg,
do direct the removal of the eftects ])urchas(Ml of Maj. Travis, fnun James-
t«)wn to Mr. Holt's Mill, in one of the vessels hi' was latelv directed to
(employ, to he <lelivered there to the care of Capt. Calvert.
A warrant to Capt. Cathhert Harrison, for £24.9.10^ for sundry neces-
saries to his Comi»any of minute men of the Prince \Vm. Batt'n.
Ordered that the Comm'ee of Print^e W'm. he wrote to, that the Com-
in'ee will take their powder and lead, and direct that they will deliver so
much thereof to the order of Colo. George Mason and Mr. John Dalton,
as they shfill judge necessary ft)r the naval department in Potomack. and
the residue to Col(». Mercer for ye use of the 3rd Regiment.
Francis Peyton, Estfr, Paymaster of the Prince W'm. Jiattiition of min-
ute men, appeared and settled his accounts. Balaijce due the i)u]>lic
I'^SD.o.O^, which is ordered to he placed to his Dehit.
A warrant to Francis Peyton, EsqV, for use of Thos. l^'wis for £»^()
upon account for waggim hire.
Same for use John Ramsy for £6.5.0 for D'o, for use Oeorge Allen for
£(i.o.O for D'o, for use Fcrdinando Oneal for £1.5.0 short i)aid in waggon
hire, an<l same Samuel I^ove £8().10.10i for waggon hire.
Same to Edmund Cole for £4 lor a Gun, and for use Julius Allen £2
for Ditto.
Same to Charles Tompkins for £1.10.0 for 1 Do., and for use John Chap-
[»el for £3 for 1 Do. to Ca])t. A ndersonV Company from Hanover.
A permit to Henry R. Lightfoot for to leave the Colony.
A warrant to Benjamin Chism for £2.13.0 for a gun, gunlock, itc, fur-
nished the j)uhlic.
John Allison is appointed (-aptain, William Payne, jun'r, First Lieu-
tenant, and James Moodv, Second Ijieutenant of Marines for the cruiser
employed in Potomack River called the American Congress.
A warrjuit to Ensign \Vood.s(m for £.").17.0 for his j)ay as Adj't at
Kemp's.
Adjourned 'til to-nK)rrow 0 o'clock.
Edm'd Pe.nolktox.
184 CAl.ENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Williams- Saturday. J.V/v/ March, 1776.
bnrg,
March 23, Present: The liiembers of the ])rcoe(ling day.
A warrant to ('a[)t. Fitzgerald for £1.2.4 by him advanced for a<ldi-
tional pay to Jolni Butlrr for extraordinary serWet's in supervising and
dirt^'ting the fifes in tlie Prine** \\n\. Patt^dlion.
Major Marsiiall, of the ord liattallion, appeannl, suhscribed the Arti-
el(*s of War, wan sworn, and re<;eived his Continental coninn8.sion.
CoHn ('anipbell is [permitted to leave the Colony.
A warrant to Mr. Ewington Knott for £49.1.4 for the pay of himself
and eompany of niinnte men, stationeil from Pigg Point to Sleei)y hole.
Same f<»r use of James Murdougli for £7.1 1.0 for i»rovisions, itc, for Do.
It ap])earing from eertif's retM, that ('aj)t. Massey's Company from
New Kent, was received the same day with Cai)t. Rutiin, Prince GtH)rge,
and Capt. Ridley's, Southampton, the precedence of Capt. Miussey's (.Wn-
pany is determined to give i)lace to Caj>t. KuHin and tiike rank of Capt.
Ridley.
The review of Capt. Massey's Comj)any on ye 11th Instant ret. and
ord to be regM.
A warrant to Cai)t. Massey for £lo4.1.(), the balance of liis recruiting
ae(^'t and for (Urns, Rlankets, and other neeessanes Xa) his com])any of tlie
(ith Hcgiment, fSO.O.O.
Cai)t. Tlioma,s ^hlssey, N. Kent, .John lloc-kaday, his 1st lA'Ut., and
\Vm. Armistead, Ensign, su}>scribcd the Arti<'les of War, were swoni, and
recM their Continental Connn's. ^M\\ licginicnt. '
A warrant to Charles PoHer for I'^.o.i) f<»r [»rov's and nc^cessaries seve-
ral Companies «>n their march to this Town prior to 1st NovV last.
Same to Maj(»r E|)pes for (.*()0 for waggon hire to this date.
Same to \Vm. Tuttle for C\Ai)() for a Rifle Uun furnished tlie public.
Onlered, That Capt. .los. CarrintrtonV Com]>any of minute men of tlie
Amelia Hattallion be excused from further service at Kemp's landing;
that such of them as are in tlie n*gular service repair to the station of
their Comi»anies, an<l the residue retire to their rc>spwtive homes till fur-
ther orders.
A warrant lo .lames Blaine for £*27.1<M) Ibr sundrv Guns and a Blanket
fiu'nished Capt. Walker's Company, from Albemarle, of the ?Hli R<*gi-
ment.
Ordered, that ( 'apt. Mathews' Com]»any of Hegulars continue at Kemj^V
landing as their |>la<e of ren<U'ZVous 'til complete.
On consideration of the cases of Mr. Battall and Mr. ElligiH)d, prison-
ers who were sent to New Castle, it is ordereil that they be confined to
tlie limits <>f.said Town or Hanover Town. Col. Svme is <le>iired to t;>ke
their ]>arole to comply with this order, and he is also eni|M>wered to ojK'n
and examine all Letters <:(>ing to or from them unless tliey are fninki*»l
bv some meml>er of this Commee.
CAr.ENDAR OF STATE PAPEK8.
135
Win. Nelson, Esti're, Mnjor of tlio Ttli Kattallion, appeared, suhscril^ed
tlie Articles of War, wjls sworn, and reeeived l}is Colonial ( om'n.
A warrant to the Ex'ors of Alex'r C'rai;; for £17o.7.i) for sundry Car-
touch Bt)xes, iVe., furnished tlie arm v.
Same to James Hall and John (ioode for i'oO.lS.H for jirov's and Wiig-
*ron Idre to ('apt. Fleminji's Company of 7th IU^k t ^ also ISs. for Do. to
(apt. Fauleoner's Company of the oth Hejfiment; also for use of Wm.
I^raneh for ISs. IM. for watrgon hire to Captain Fleming's Company.
Same to Wm. Clayhrooke for €4.5.0 for 2 (luns furnished Capt. Ander-
.^onV Company from Ilnnover.
\ letter written to the Vir^in'a Delegates in Congress (vide copy filed).
A warrant to Wm. Clayl>nM)ke for £7.17.0 for servitn's performed for
the county in purchasing and driving Cattle.
Same to James Dillard for IMs. lor |)rov's to Ca]>t. Andei-son s C(»mi»any.
Ordered, that Mr. Richard Hanks, Connnissary of the (iloster Minute
Hattallion, deliver to Capt. Everard Meadi^ 72 Cartooch hoxes, 1 Druni,
1 Fife, and a suit of colors; also C4»nteens and camp kettles sullicient for
his comjiany of the 2nd Regiment: also that Capt. Meade purchase any
g<M)d guns for the use of his Com])any, which will he repaid for on his
certificate.
Adjourned 'til Monday 0 o'clock.
Edm'i) Hp:.NnLEToN.
Williams-
burg,
^larch L'3,
1776
Monday ^-Vh March, 17^0.
IVesrnt: Mr. President, Mr. Hage, Mr. Digges, Mr. Carrington. ^^r.
]ah_\ Mr. Cabell, Mr. Hland, Mr. Jones, and Mr. Walker.
A warrant to TT(Miry King for t'^>.2.<) for his ])ay as Militia OlKcer, tV:c.
Sam(» to same for C71.><.H for wood furnished hv himself and others U)
tlie Troops at Hampton.
Mord<'cai Huckncr, EsqVe, Colo, of the ()th Hattallion, and William
Daingerfield, Es(j*re., colo. of tlie 7th Hattallion, ap})eare<l iu Connnitte<',
subscribed thr Articles of War, were sworn, and Col. Huckuer's conTn was
delivered to him.
Mr. Alexander Nelson, of the city of Philadeljihia, ai)peared in com-
mittee and contracted to furnish for the use of this Colonv six hundred
stand of arms, to consist each of a good muscpiet, M fei't S indies in the
barrel, :f-inch bore, steel rannners, the upjier thind)le trumpet-mcmnted,
the lower thind>le with a spring to retain the ramrod, bridle-lock, brass-
mounte<l: a Hayonet eitrhteen inches blade, with a scabbard : one i)air
bullet-moulds, to mould D) bullets, to every 40 (luns; a ])riming-wire
and brush to each mu.*^(juet; the stand comj)leat, well Hxed and properly
prov<Hl, to be delivered at the Town of Fredericksburg in Virginia, to the
care and approval of the ( -onnn'rs of the Gun Manufactory there, on or
Williams-
burg,
March 25,
177(5
136
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
WillianiH-
burg,
March 25,
1776
Ix^fore the 15th day of June next ensuinp:, at the priee of Four pouncL^
five shillinjrs Vir»riiiia currency, per .stnnd, the money for whicli will be
paid in the city of Willianishurg upon tlie certificate of the Commission-
ers. Bond w'th security entered into for performance of this contrac»t;
penalty, £1,000.
A warrant to Thomas Carter for £2.10.0 for a Gim.
Same to Jo. J<jnes, EsqV, ior use Alex'r Wodrow, £1.18.(> for use Janitts
Allen, los. for sundries for use Spotsylvania militia-
Same to same for use of Mrs. Frances Thornton for £1.19.0 for prov\s
to Captiiin Alexander's C()m))any.
A Demand hein«r made l)efore the Comm'ee for the pay of a Drummer
and Fifer for attendin<r 2 Comj>anies of the Si)otsylvania Militia at pri-
vate musters, the ComnTee are of o])inion that those officers are only
Intitled to pay when the comp'y to which they belong are called into
actual dutv.
ft'
A warrant to Jo. Jones, Es(|'r, for use Renj'm Burb ridge for £2.10.0 for
for a (run.
Same to Col. EdwM Stevens for £4.4.0 for sundry Ex)>enses as p'r acc't,
also for use of John Lon^ for £7.10 for trouble and ex])ense in removing
home sick soldiers of the Culpep(;r minute Battallion.
A warrant for Jolm Murdon for £15 for his extraordinarv ser\'iw*s as a
guide and l>ringing Intelligence to the Troops at the (4reat Bridge.
Same to Major ^hlrshall for £250 upon acc*t for the purchase of arms.
Bond entered into and ackno'd.
Same to \Vm. Willis for £5 u])on acc't as (Jun smith, and £2.15.A for
his acc't for repairs of Guns settled by the comm'rs.
C)rdcred, that the Connuanding ofhcers at Suffolk assist Wm. Willis
with waggons to remove his Blacksmitli Tools and Effects to C^^bhaiii.
A warrant to Thos. Cowles for €5.>s.;l for Ferriages and provisions to
sundrv Comi)anies on their wav to this citv.
Same to ('apt. Jo. Si)encer for £1K'>.7.8 for arms and Blanketts as per
acc't.
Same to Capt. John Chilton for i'tU.lO.O for Ditto, as per acc't.
Same to Edward Bacon for £2.').'^ for prov's furnished .^imdr}' persons
as per acc't and rec't.
Same to Capt, Chilton for use Kich'd Rixey for £2.10.0 for waggoniige
to Capt. Chilton's c«>mp;iny of mimite men.
Same to Ca[)t. Chilton for £92.10 for l>ounty m<mcy and recruiting
Ex|)enses of his Comjjany from Fauquier '\r<\ Bcginient.
Same to Colo. ]\'<1 Morris for use John Hawkins for £200 upon acc't
A com'n issued to the Judg(;s of Spotsylvania, cert'e.
A cert'e of Militia Oflicers in Spotsylvania retM and ord. Com'ns issued.
Do. of appoint. <)f otrKcrs and Review of Amherst Company of Regu-
lars ret'd and ordered to be registered — Review March 4th.
i
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 137
Do. of Review of Capt. Nicho's Cabell's minute cnmj)any on 2nd Fel)- Williauis-
ruary, ret'd and ord. to be registered. M 1^'*>'
Ortlered, that the Commanding Oflieer of the Culpeper minute Ratal- 177(5
lion deliver the Tents and Blankets stored belong, to s'd Rattallion
to the Regular Companies who may want and call for them, keeping a
acc't thereof.
Adjourned 'til to-morrow 9 o'clock.
Edm'd Pendleton.
177(J
Tuesday, March 26th, 1776. WiUiams-
burjr.
Present: The members of the preceding day. 177/1"^'
Isaac Reade, Esq'r, I^t.-Colonel of the 4th Regiment appeared, sub-
serib(»d the articles of war, was sworn, and rec'd his Continental commis-
sion.
A warrant to Lt.-Col. Reade for £118.11.3 for arms for use of Capt.
Brent's company, Charlotte, £5.18.6 for his expenses therein.
A permit t4) John Peterson and (leorge Wright to dei)art the Colony.
A warrant to Isaac Read for use of Wm. Jameson, C-l'k to Charlotte;
C(»mm't>e, £10, and for use Joel Townes, Door Kee])er to s'd (•onmi'ee,
£0, on a cert'e of their services.
Same to Jasper Clayton for £25 on Certificate of his services as cl'k to
Gb)UC(»ster Countv (^omm'ee.
Same to Joseph Lively for £13.12.0 for waggon hire to Cai)t. Cabell's
Company, Amherst.
Same to John Stmtton for £11.15.0 for Ditto.
Capt. Samuel Cabell, of Amherst, and his subaltern oflicers appeared,
suV>scribed the articles of war, were sworn, and rec'd their Cont. Comm's,
dated 4th March.
A warrant to Wm. Heaters for 13s. 4d. for waggon hire to minute
Battal'n.
Same to Samuel Cabell for £52.17.9 for his recruiting Expenses and
sundry necessaries furnished his C!ompany.
Ordered, that Captain Lilly proceed immediately to have the Brigg
Liberty fitted in a proper manner to be em])loyed as a cruiser in York
River.
Ordered, a warnmt to Mr. Michael Gratz, of Philadelphia, for
£2800.13.4^ for sundry Goods purchased of him, Messrs. Young ^
Fowlkes.
Same to Peter Marks for use of Paul Thilman, £6.1f).6 for prov's to
sundry Companies, for use Samuel Kuig £14.19.0, for use Mary Gam-
>»riel, £8.14.0, for use John Jones £10.1.0 for prov's to Capt. Jonet's Com-
pany, Albemarle,
18
188
(CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Williams-
burg,
Manih 26,
177(}
Same to James Gmnt for use of himself and 3 othei*s for £4 as sailors
for Potomac.
Colo. Daingeriielcrs Comm's delivered him, dated 29th February.
A warrant to C'a J )t. \Vm. Smith for i:llo.2.1()^ for pay and prov's of
his Camp min'te m<'n ((ihi'ster Hattarn).
Same to Isiiac Herrin for fi.o.O for a sad<lle lost in tiie liampton Ex|k^-
dition.
Same to ('apt. John Williams for tri for wa^^onajre, for use Joshua
Randolph £(>, David llrrrin^r {•(•>, and for us(» of Wm. Pendleton £1.10.0
for I)itt4).
Sam<» to Jno. Slan^riiter for £0.1 oj; for sundry serviees, A'c.,a8 quarter-
master to ye Culpeper Hattallion it^ per acc't.
The ('onnnVn* haviuf; receivini: information that there is lod^inl in ye
house of one Mr. Akiss, at North I^mdinjr, near Kemp's, sails, rijrging.
Tackle, and furniture said to he tlie|)n»perty of one Blair, a noted Enemy
of this country, The commanding ofVieer in that (piarter is de8irc<l to
searcli for, t^ike possession of, and secure the same till further order of
this ConnnV(», and he is to transmit an Inventory of tlie same.
Commission issued to Captiun (Jreen and suhalt^^nis, dated Jan\v20tli;
to Captain Markham and subalterns, dated JanV 21st; to Cajitain Seay-
ers and subalterns, dated January 22d ; to Captain Davis and subalterns,
dated JanV 28d; to Capt. Fleminj^ and subaltt^rns, dated Jan'y 27th; to
Captain Ballard and subalterns, dated Jany 29th; to (^aptain Cani|>V>ell
and subalterns, dated Feb. J^rd; and to Caotain (libson and subalterns,
dated Feb. 4th — all of the first Regiment.
Same Comm's issued to Ca])tain Johnson and subalterns, dat^ni Jan'y
23d; to Cai)tain Parker and subalterns, dated Jan'y 24th; to Captain
TaliafiTro and subalterns, datcMl JanV 25th ; to Capbiin Nicholas and
subaltenis, dated Jan'y 2^th; to Captain Fontaine and subalterns, date<l
Jan'y 80th; to Ca])tain Meade and subalterns, dat^id Jan'y Hist; and to
Captain Alexander and subaltenis, dated Feb. 1st — all of the 2nd Regi-
ment.
Adjourned 'til tf>-morrow 9 oVlock.
Edm'd Pendlkton.
\f
Williams-
burjr,
March 27,
177f>
Wkdnksdav, }ffirrh :^7fh, 1776,
Present: The samt* members as yesterday.
Sales of the Rum an<l other (loods ordered for sale at Hampton, being
returned, the CommVe allow Mr. Robert Bright, for his trouble for selling
and receiving the money and payini^ it to the Treasun*r, £12.10. Bal-
lan<^e £*4S4.2.1, ordennl to be paid to the Treasurer.
A warrant to Colo. William I)anpTti<»ld for £2f)0 uinm acc't^ for the
furnishing necessaries for the Re<!:imenl under his command.
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139
i
Ordered that Mr. Raleigh C'olstori deliver C/ol. Wm. Peachy, or order, for
the use of the oth Regiment, such necessary articles as they may want,
now in his possession belonging to the Country.
Conmiissions issued to Capt. Burgess Ball and his subaltern officers,
dated 10th February, (of the Lancaster District) delivered Lieut Faunt-
leroy.
A warnint to Mr. Henry Fauntleroy for £54.1 for use Griffin Garland,
for prov's furnished Capt. Burgess Ball's Company of the oth Regiment.
A warrant to Capt. Abram Beauford for £70.18.4 for Blankets and sun-
dries fu. his Company of the Culpeper Minute Battallion, and for use
Robt. Terrall for £89. for waggomige to s'd Battallion, for use Reuben Wall,
lis. 8 additional pay for driving waggon, for use Nathan Elkins £2.17.2
for D'o.
Same to Henry Brown for £16.0.^ for a quantity of Duck ])ureha8ed
by John Hawkins for public use.
A warnmt to Capt. Spencer for use of Andrew Bounie £74 and for use
Wm. Sabrey £74 for waggon hire to the Culpej)er Battallion.
Same to Same for use of Rowland Thoma« for £19 for prov's to Capt.
( f reenslomj), 1st Regiment prior to 28th Feb.
Same to Same for use of James Jameson for £1.10.0 for a (Um and for
use Thomas Freman and Benj'n Bolen, 20s. for 2 musquets taken from the
Knemy and deliv'd for the use of the public.
Same to ( 'apt. Spencer for £150 upon account, for the purchase of arms
and Blankets for his Comi)any. Bond with security given and acknow-
ledged.
Same to Same for use of ( -apt. James Slaughter for £30 upon acc't, as
Quarter Master of ( -ulpeper Batt^allion.
Samti to James McDaniel for 2()s. advanced ])ay as a sailor enlisted for
the Americfm Congress.
Same to Capt. John Jameson for £89.1. (> for Guns for use of the public
and sundries for use of Culi>eper Minute BatUdhon, (£41.2.0 for Guns.)
Same t^:) Same for use of RichM Harvie £37.2.6, his wages as waggon
ina.ster to the Troops at Norfolk.
A warrant to Capt. Wm. Picket for use of Nelson and O'Banion for £27
for waggon hire t4) the Culj)eper Battallion.
Warrant to Capt. Wm. Picket for use Ensign Keith £4.5.0 for a com-
plete stiind of arms bo't by Major Jjawson for public use.
Same to ('apt. Picket for £24.19.8 J for sundries for his Company of the
< "uljieper batt'n.
Same to same for use ( !apt. Jno. Ashby £20.10.0 for recruiting expenses
and Ballance of Bounty money in Fauquier (.'ounty.
Ordered that a letter be written to Col. Clapham in answer to his of
Feb-y 23rd and March 24th, informing him that we have sent him £360
to j>ay for the rifles mentioned by Chro. Perfect, that the Comm'ee agree
Williams-
burg,
March 27,
1776
140 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Williams- to take all the good musquet** that shall be made by the o or 6 hands he
,,*^"r^' mentions bv the Int December next, and desire him to contract for the
March 27,
1776 12 large Ritles also mentioned.
A warrant to Col. Jt)sia8 (lapham by hands of (Miro. Perfect for £8(>0
up(m account for the purchase of Anns.
The Ck>mniittee agree to take of Mr. James Hunter so many Falling
Axes, Spades, Shovels and mattocks as will be necessjiry to supply 4
Regiments, an<l as many Picks as will be necessary for the 3rd Regiment.
Ui>on the recommendation of Capt. R'd Taylor the following officers
are a})p()inted on board the vessel of which he is aj)i)M Ca]»t., vizt: E<hv'd
Woynicott 1st mate, James (rray 2nd mat(^ James Blaws mid-shipman,
and Henrv Lvburn l*ilot.
Philip (*hamberlayne is apjjointed Ist mate of Capt. Outer's Cruiser.
An appointment of minuU^ officers in (rloster District ret'd and o' H'd.
A warrant to Mathew Swan for £4, to be charged to the continent, l>e-
ing in i)art for bringing 2 Brass Cannon from Philadelphia.
('ol. Fielding Lewis is desired to distril)ute the salt sent from Philadel-
phia among the following Counties in the])ro|>ortion stated as folKiws:-
King ik (ineen, (»()() militia to re(^eive 3(K) Bushels.
Essex, - - 550 ... 275
CaroHne, - <S()0 - - - 40()
Sj)oisylvania, fUK) ... i]{)0
Khig George, 450 - - - 225
Richmond, - 3()() - - - 150
Orange, - - 000 - - - m)
(^ulpeper, - 1,2(K) - - - (>00
Fau(|uier, - 1,1(K) - - - 550
Dunmore, - 1,050 ... 525
Stafford, - 5(M) - - - 250
Middlesex, - 250 - - - 125
4,000
A warrant to Mr. Laureni^e Slaughter for £89.().7i for prov's furnished
(.'aj)t. Slaughter's ( 'omijany, of the Cul[)e]»er liattallion ; also for use Henr^'
Mitchell £7.10.1 for sundrvs for the armv; and for use Edw'd Good-
win for £5.10.0 for (Jun furnished Capt. Thorntcm's (/imipany, t3rd Batt.
Same to Win. Waddy for £81.15.0 for waggon hire to Troops at
Ham[)ton.
Ordered, that the Colonels of the minute Battallion in Southampton
District, or in his absence the next commanding officer residing m Prince
George, do dire<?t 25 minute men of that county, under the command of
a Lieut, and other proi)er officers, to be stationed on the south side of
James River, at Brandon or such other i)la<'e as the commanding officer
shall think proj)cr, for the protection of the inhabitants in that and the
counties above it on the s'd River.
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CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
141
Ordered, that the commanding officer of the Elizabeth City minute
Batt'l or in his absence the first officer in the s'd Batt. residinpj in Charles
('itv, do direct a Guard of 25 minule men of that countv, under the
command of a Lieut, and other proper officers, to be stationed on the
north side of James River, at Sandy Point or such other place as the s'd
commanding officer shall think proper, to afford the like protection as
above.
A warrant to Capt. Charles Fleming for £40.15.10^ for rations and
hunting shirts for his company.
Adjourned 'til t4)-morrow 9 oVlock.
Edm'd Pendleton.
Williams-
burg,
March 27,
177(>
TiiUKSDAV, 2Sih March, 1776.
Present: The members of the preceding day.
A certificate of the review of Ca]>t. John Watkins' Company, Isle
Wight and Surry District, on the 21st Instant, ret'd and o. r\l.
Gab. Mau pin's receipt for 22 Guns (smooth bores), purcHased l)y the
Gent, app'd in Andierst county, ret'd and ordere<l \o be registt>red.
A warrant to Thomas Pleasants for use of sundry persons for £40.11.0
for arms and Ruggs for use of Capt. John Pleasants' company, ath Reg't.
Same to Woolwich Westwood for £7 LI 5.0, and for use Merrit West-
woo<l for £26, for wood for the use of Troops at Hampton.
Same to Capt. John Watkins for £20.10.0, the Ballance of bounty
money and recruiting Expenses, and 80s. for the carriage oznaburgs.
Connnissions issued and delM (.'apt. Dickenson and subaltern officers,
dated 2oth Fel)ruary ; also to Ca])t. Watkins and his subalterns, dated
21st March.
The Comm'ee agree to allow in the whole for hunting shirts with capes
and cuft's, leggins and hat binding, l(5s. 6d.
A warrant to (-apt. Ed. B. Dickenson for £4().9.0J for ballance of boun-
ty money, recruiting expenses, hunting shirts, leggins and hat binding
for his company.
A warrant to Philip Chamberlayne for use Philip Carberry for £5.5.0
for wood furnished the Troops at Great Bridge.
Ordered, that it be certified that Wednesday, 28th February, be the
da^' ^neil for the change of the Troops from Provincial to Continental
pay.
A warrant to Capt. John Watkins for use Thos. Wall for £16.9.2 for
proWsions to s'd Watkins' company of 4th Regiment; also for use of
Ethelred I^ane £4.5.9, for making hunting shirts for the s'd company.
Ordered, that the commanding officer of the Troops at Suffolk do re-
lieve the officers and soldiers of the 2nd Regiment, stiitioned at that and
tlie other ix)8t8 below it, by directing their march to this city, as soon as
Williams-
burg.
March 28,
177(J
142 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Williams- the Baniecaii be done with safety to those posts in the judgment of hini-
ikjT li?*oo self and a council of field officers, and that he inimediatelv direct the
March 28, '
1776 removal of such of the sick of tlie 1st and 2nd Regiments aa arc able to
be removed to this ])lace.
Ordered^ that the Commanding Officer at this place direct the sending
of 60 Potts out of the stores here for the use of the Troops at Suflblk.
A warrant to Rob. Boiling for 10s. for Flour furnished (-apt. Meade's
company.
Ordered, that a Letter be written to the Judges of Norfolk Comm'ee
desiring them to enquire according to the directions of the late ordinance,
whether Thomas Hepburne and John Johnson, or either of them, liave
been in arms against this Colony, or have aided the Enemy by Inlisting
Soldiers, giving Intelligence, or furnishing them with arms, provisions,
and naval stores, and return to ye comm'ee the Judgment of the court of
Enquiry thereu[)on.
A certificate of the Review ('ai)t. Jouet's company, Albemarle 7th
Regiment, on the 18th Instant, rctM and or'd to be registered. Ca]>t
Jouet's commis'n delivered him, dated that dav.
A warrant to Capt. Mathew Jouet for £83.8.0 for Ballance of boiint}',
recruiting Expenses, and waggon hire for his Company.
Caj)t. James Cocke is apj pointed and desired to view and examine
Capt. Hutchen's sloop Packett now lying in Baily's creek, near Jordan's,
and if it shall appear to him that She is a proj)er vessel to be fitt^l up
for an armed vessel as a Cruizer in James River, that he, together with
the ])ers()n to be named by the said Hutchings, |»roceed to \'alue the H'd
Sloo]) with her a|>parel and furniture, and report, their proceedings,
togetlier witli his opinion what it will cost to fit her for service, to the
(V)mm'e(? as soon jus possible.
A warrant to John Minson for use Sarah Jones, for £4 upon acc't for
the liire of a slave in the country service.
A warrjint to Mr. .lolm Overton for £64.14.10 for his pay as adjutant
to the Troops at York and Hampton.
Same to John Ferguson for £10.9.2 for Rum to ye Troops in this place.
Tom, a negro man belonging to Mary Jones, having been emj)loyed for
three weeks past as a servant in the Hospital and behaved well, the
Comm'ee (for want of opj)ortimity to transport him) are of opinion that
he ought to l)e n^tained in the service of the public to attend in the Hos-
pital and reasonable hire paid to Mrs. Jones for him.
A warrant to Wm. Phili])s for £50 for Brick work to the Barracks.
Same to Samuel Spurrs for £35.18.8 for Do.
Same to Lewis Hemdon for £6.2.6 for waggon hire to the Goochland
Com])any.
Same to Thomas Pettes for £7.16.4 for Do. to the Tr(X)p8 at Norfolk.
Adjourne<l 'til to-morrow 9 o'clock.
Edm'd Pendleton.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 143
Friday, March 29th, 1776. Williams-
Present: Mr. President, Mr. Page, Mr. Dirges, Mr. Mercer, Mr. Caning- ' ^^nyG" '
t4^»u, Mr. Lee, .\[r. Cabell, Mr. Hland, Mr. Jones, Mr. Tabb, and Mr.
Walker.
A warrant to Capt. Wm. (loosley for £828.6.8^ for prov's furnished the
1st and 2d Regiments at York, and £r2.L8 for pro. to his Company of
minute men.
Same to Hawkins Reade for £28.14.0 for pay of himself and men,
residue of Capt. Gooley's minute Company.
The Commanding Officer at this place is desired to dismi^^s the remain-
der of Capt. (looley's Company from service.
A warrant to George Andeivon for use of Col. Syme for £878 for corn
furnished V(^ army.
Same to (leo. Muter for use Dr. Rob. Hrown for £r)8.r).() for medicines
furnished Do.
Same to Thos. Peyton, £248.n.O for the pay and prov's of his minute
Company.
Mr. Benjamin Pollard is appointed Lieutenant of Marines of the Hiver
Galley, commanded by Caj)t. Muter, but not to enter into pay 'til he
receives Instructions from the Connn'ee.
Same appointment to Mr. Thomas Merriwether, as first Lieut, of Mar-
ines, in the Cniizer for York River, conmianded by Capt. Lilly.
Ordered, that notice be published in the Virginia (lazette, that on Mon-
day L5th April, the Comm'ee will proceed to the apjiointment of oflicers
for the several companies of Marines, to be employed in the Naval Depart-
ment.
A j>erniit to Capt. Waters to [)ass to Maryland.
I'pon th(^ a|)plication of Mr. Dan'l Barrand and Mr. Robert Taylor, they
are i)ermitted to correspond by Letter on board the Fleet. The com-
manding olBcer at Suffolk first examining and sealing such letters, and
sending them by a Flag of Truce.
Ordered, that it be recommended to the Treasurer, to make proper i>ro-
vision for the reception of the Treasury in or near Richmond Town, to
which place the Comm'ee are of opinion it ought to be removed, if
circumst'inces shall hereafter make such removal necessary, which the
Comm'ee do not think will immediately occur.
Tlie Connn'ee do not think it necessary to remove the public Records
immediately, but when it shall become so, they also ought to be removed
to Richmond.
A warrant to James Mercer, Escj., for £45f> for the purchiise of Linens
and sundry necessaries for the arm v.
Ordered, that the committees of the counties of Nansemond and Isle
of Wight be desired severally to appoint a person to take possession of
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CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Williams-
burg,
March 21),
1776
the Estate of John Goodrich, the Elder, that may. be found in their re-
spec^tive counties, causing an inventory and appraisement to be made and
returned to this Comm'ee, and that they agree with each such person to
superintend the management of the s'd Estate so as to yield the best
profit, accountable to this Coram'ee, that the s'd Estate and profits may
remain a security to the County for Mr. Goodrich's accounting for the
money by him rec'd of the Treasurer for the purchase of Powder.
The General Congress having appointed a Paymaster to their 6 Battal-
lions, w hich prevents the comm'ee apjxjinting a paymaster to four, as
directed by the ordinance, Col. George Brooke is appointed Paymaster of
the 7th and 8th Regiments, leaving his allowance to be settled by con-
vention.
A Avarrant to James Mercer, Esq., for £6.10.0 paid Moses Hays for
waggonage of a Ton of Powder from Fredericksburg.
The representation of Mr. John Reveley respecting the erection of an
air Furnace for casting of cannon being considered, Mr. Reveley is re-
(luested to examine the Lands in the neighborhood of the Coal pit* on
James River and make exi)eriments of any clay he may suppose to be
of the Sturbridge, and fit for making i)ricks to erect an air Furnace, and
to attend the Comm'ee as soon as he shall have made such ex|)eriments
with an account of his discoveries and an estimate of the exjwnse of
erecting such a Furnace iis is proposed by him.
It being absolutely necessary that manv of the public stores should be
lodged in the Town of Fredericksburg under the care of some person
who will take care of the receipt, safe keeping and delivery of such stores
from time to time, and keeping pro]>er accounts thereof, Mr. James Hun-
ter, jun'r, is ai>i)ointed to that trust ui)on giving bond and suff't security,
to be approved by Col. I^ewis and Mr. Dick, in penalty of £10,000 for his
faithful discharge of the satne, his allowance to be hereafter settled.
Ord'd, a warrant issue to John Mercer, Es^i're, for his use, for £500, on
account for the j>urchase of Linen of the Virginia Manufactory and other
necessaries for the arm v.
Adjourned 'til to-morrow^ 1) o'clock.
Edm'd Pendleton.
VVilliams-
burjr,
March 1^0,
177r>
Satuhdav, -m/i Mnrrh, 1776.
Present: The members for the pre<;eding day.
A warrant to VVm. Emery for £8.13.2^ for prov's and Ferriagt^s to the
public prior to 1st Nov. and since.
Same to Wm. Cabell, Esq're, for use Wm. Pollard, £23.9.0, for use of
Hugh Rose £10.15.0, for use John Nicholas, Esq., £2.9.2 for provisions
furnished the Amherst Company.
Ordered, that the Commissarv deliver to Mr. Pearson to be tanned the
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
145
Hides in his possession belonging to the j)ublic, provided he will agree to
submit his allowance for tanning the same in money to this comnree.
A Avarrant to \Vm. Amiistead, junV, for use Win. A ylett, for £150 uj)on
account.
* Same to Foulk & Burkhard for £2()f>.ll.l for sundries furnished for
the public use.
*Same to Young & Foulk for £931.14.6 for Ditto.
* Same to Adam Foulk for £119.8.« for Ditto.
Same to same for use John Craig for £40 uj)on account for the pur-
chase of Fuel and forage for the use of the army.
Messrs. Foulk & Burkhard appeared and contracted with the Comm'ee
to furnish for the use of the army fifteen hundred cartooch Boxes with
[proper Belts at the price of 8s.6d each; 1000 Bayonet Belts with double
Frogs at the price of four shillings each; 2000 j)riming wires and brushes
at OS. p'r Dozen, and 500 j)air of shoes at the price 7s.6d. p'r pair, to be
delivered at the Town of Fredericksburg within six weeks from this day,
and approved of by the Commissioners of the Gun Manufactory there ;
and the money for which paid on the Commissioners' certificate.
The comm'ee being infonned that doubt had arisen in the Colony
whether Minute Companies reduced by inlistments intcj the regular ser-
vice ought to meet and perform training duty monthly before they are
again compleat, are of opinion, upon considering the Ordinance, that
such training duty should not be performed until the company so
reduced, shall be recruited to its full number.
Capt. Darke's company, Berkeley, and Capt. West's, Loudoun, being
reviewed the same day, 9th Feb., the rank of precedence determined by
Ix)t for ('apt. Darke 1, Capt. West 2nd.
A warrant to Mr. Adam Foulk for £57.19.4, the Ballance of Young A:
Foulk fonner acc't; also for a piece Broad cloth furnished the public.
A permit to James Bradley to pavss to his mother's in Norfolk county.
James Barbour, as contractor for provisions for the Troops in the 5th,
returned a B'd with Richard and Thomas Barbour, sn'r, penalty £10,000.
The four warrants granted Messrs. Foulk ct Bourkhard ret'd and an
order granted on the Virginia Delegates in Congress for their amount,
iKiiiig 4385| Dollars.
A warrant to Jos. Jones, Escj'r, for use Col. James Taylor for £200
upon acc't as Paymaster of the Caroline minute Battallion.
Same to Capt. Wm. Darke for £200 upon acc't for the i)ay of his com-
pany.
Same to same for £82.1.3 for the ballance of his bounty and recruit-
ing Expenses and sundry necessaries for his comjmny of the 8th Reg'mt.
A certificate of the Review of Capt. Darke's (k)mpany, Berkeley, on
tlie 9th February, ret'd and ordered to be registered.
Williams-
buiv,
March .30,
177G
* These warr'ta returned.
19
146 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Williams- (Vnn'ns issiK^l and delivVl to ('apt. Darke and his subaltern officers
March'30 ^'^'^^'^'^ '^^^^ ^^'^^^y^ ^*^' ^^^' ^^*» Regiment.
177G A warrant U) (apt. Samuel Woodson for £18.3.7 for Guns and prov's
to his Company of the 9th Reg'mt.
Same to Dr. Skinner for £80 upon a(;c't for the use of Hospital; the
sM Skinner rct'd an acc't of the disbursement of former monies granted
him, wliich is (). R.
A Review of ('apt. Walker's Company on the 11th Instant ret'd and
ordcM'eil to be resist VI.
.\ warrant to John Tabb, EsqV, for £55.1.8 for Blanketts and ruggs
furnished the arm v.
Same to same — use F'ran. White for £8.10.0, for use Wm. Brooke for
£5.10.0 for Guns furnished the Amelia minute men.
Same to same — use Ri'd Taylor ik Co. for £81.15.8, Ruggs funiislied
the Dinwi<ldie regulars; also for use same £4.15.0 for Do. to Prince
George regulars.
Same to same for use Neil Buchanon 15s. Sd. for forage.
A jHTmit to Thomas Reid to leave the Colony.
A warrant to Law. Smith, jr., by hands of David James, for £8.8.0 for
coat buttons, etc., for the army.
Same to Cole Digges, jr., £88.2.0 for Fodder to ye army.
A certificate of Militia Officers in Lancaster county ret*d, and ord.
com's issued.
Adjourned 'till Monday 9 o'clock.
Edm'd Pendleton.
Williams- Monday, 1st April, 1776.
burg,
?776 ' Present: Mr. President, Mr. Page, Mr. Digges, Mr. Bland, Mr. Carring-
ton, Mr. Cabell, Mr. Mercer, and Mr. Jones.
A comnussion issued to the Judges of Prince George County, p'r cert'e.
Present: Mr. Ia^c.
A permit to John Grav to leave the colony.
I . V
A warrant to Capt. R'd Taylor for £100 upon acc't, to procure necess's
for his comp'y.
Sanir to James Mercer. Esq., for £12.15.4 for sundries furnished the
army: for use Jarob Whitler for £1.19.1) for Do. to Captain Stephenson's
Company; and ^(^r use Slater it ^^'allis for £5.18.8 for Do. to (!aptain
Btjal's Company, to be charge<l to Captain Beale in ye public Store.
For reasons appearing to the Conun'ee, Capt. Spencer and C'apt. Taylor,
of Oninge, with their subaltt^rn officers, are allowed 'til the 20th inst. to
c()mi»lete their com])anies.
A warrant to Peter Pelham for £1(>8.1.1 for use and support of sundry*
t prisoners.
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Same to John Shepherd for £3.13.9 for sundry nooes.sarioa to sick negro Williams-
prisoner. ^^^^Ff'^^
Present: Mr. Walker. 1776
Ordered, a warrant to the niembcrH and ofiicers of the Coniinitfee of
Safety for £758, for allowance and nervices from the 19th January to the
30th March, both inclusive, as per state, filed.
(•a[)t. Eliezar Callender is a])})ointed to the command of the 2nd
C'ruizer to be eni|)loyed in Rappaliannock Uiver, and Caj>t. Cireen first
mate. Celey Saundei*s is appointed ('apt. to one Kowe (Jalley, to he
employed in Rappahannock, and \Vm. Saunders 1st Lieut, in same
Gallev.
James Markham is a])j)oint«d Capt. of the 2nd Rowe Galley in s'd
River.
Ord., that our Delegates in Congress be desired to send over ten ton of
Saltpetre to Mr. Field. Lewis at Fredericksburg, to be manufactured into
Gun})owder.
A warrant to Francis Riitc^liffe for £2.5.(> for prov\s to ('a])t. Ma-ssey's
Company.
Same to James Mercer, Esq., for use of Mann Page and Fielding Lewis,
Esq 'res, for £5()0 upon account for use Gun Manufactory, and necessaries
for the vessels building in Rappaliannock, £250 each.
Absent: Mr. Lee.
The Conim'ee proceed to settle the wages of the several ofiicers of the
Navy and Marines, as follows: A commodore, L5s. ; a caj)tain, 8s. per
day; first mate, Os. ; second matt^*, 4s.; boat'^wain, 8s., and a common
sailor, 2s. ; a cai)tiiin of ALarines, (is. ; a lieuttuiant, 4s. ; a midshiinnan,
8s.; a marine. Is. (kl.; and that they ought to l>e engaged to continue in
the service so long as may be judged necessary by the General Conven-
tion, Gen'l Assembly, or Comm'ee of Safety of this Colony, but not
compelled to continue more than 2 years from the 10th of this month;
to be subject to such regulations as shall be established for the navy by
the s'd Convention or Assend)ly, and the sea officers to be upon half })ay
from the time of their several appointments 'til tlie re8i)ective vessels
they are to serve on board of, are completely fitted for service, when their
full pay is to commence; and the Marine Officer to be on half pay from
ye sevend appointments 'til the com))anies are reviewed, when ye full
pay is to commence, and the seamen and marines to be entitled to full
wages from the time of their enlistment.
A L're to General Lee as follows: Sir, ttc, copy filed.
Ordered, a Letter be written Mr. Meriw^'r Smith to know whtither his
vessel is appraised and fitting for a cruizer acco. to former order, and if it
is what progress is made therein, but if she is not begun to be fitted, that
he be de.sired not to begin the repairing her, and in that case that Mann
Pi^e and Field. Lewis, Esqrs., be desired to purchase a proper vessel to
148 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Williams- be employed as the 2nd Cruizer in Rappahannock, and proceed to have
- ""I?' her fitted uj) under the direction of Lieut. Win. Green. (A letter writ-
1776 ' ten aecord'v.)
Colo. Lewis and Mr. Page are desired to send to Fort CHimberland for
any cjinnon there belonging to this colony, also for one at Col. Creso])?
and em})owered to j>ur(?hase any other necessaries which may be wanting
for the vessels in Raj)pahannock river.
A certificate of the appointment of regular officers in Ix)uisa and Buck-
ingham Counties, ret'd and ord. Rogist'd; also of the review of s'd com-
panies, liouisa on 21st March, and Buckingham on 24th February, ret'd
and o. R.
It appearing that the regular companies in I/)uisa, (Capt. Thos. John-
son) and Isle of Wight and Surry District, (Ca])t. Watkins) were reviewtnl
the same day March 21 st, the rank of precedcjnce determined by Ballot
for Louisa 1st, Isle of Wight and Surry 2nd.
Absent: Mr. Page and Mr. Bland.
A warrant to Capt Nath. Cocke for £256.8.8 for the i>ay of himself and
men of 7th Reg't to ye 1st March.
Same to Paul Carrington, Esq'r, for use Micajah \^'atkin8 for £187.19.1 1
for anns to Capt. Cocke's Company.
Same to Same for use Nathan '1 Terry for £109.1 4.10f for amis and
necessaries furnished the Halifax Company, C*apt. Cocke.
Same to Same for use Wm. Terry for £2.8.0 for the carriage of Gun-
powder.
Same to Nath. Cocke for use Humphrey Hendricks for £8.18.3 for ye
repairs of Gun to his C'omj>.
Same to James Mercer, Esq'r, for use .John Lewis for £50 upon acc't, for
erecting a powder mill to be rei)aid in powder.
Com's issued and deliv'd Capt. Johnson and subaltern officers of the
8rd Regim't, dated 21st March.
Do. C'ol. (-hristian to be Col. of the 1st Regiment.
A warmnt to Sam. Boush for 10s. for Horse hire, for use Wni. Smith,
£175.8.10 for Fuel and Forage and scantling to>ye Troops at Great Bridge,
and for use Smith and Bressie for £28.19.9 for Do.
Adjourned til' to-morrow 9 o'clock.
Edm'd Pendleton.
Williams- Tu^:sDAY, 2nd April, 1770.
burg:,
1776 Present: Mr. Vice-President, Mr. Digges, Mr. Carrington, Mr. Cabell,
Mr. Bland and Mr. Walker.
A warrant to Capt. Sam. .J. Cahell for £90.9.0 for pay of his Coiujjy of
the 6th Battallion to the 28th Fel)ruary, Inclusive.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 149
Present: Mr. Lee. Williams-
A warrant to Paul Carrington for use of Wight Bond for £21.3.8 for a ^f '•>
waf^gonage to the Halifax Conij)any of Regulars, 7 l^eginient. 1776
Same to Col. Geo. Brooke for use Ambrose Jeffries for £3.8.0 for
making hunting shirts. Same to Benj'n Powell for £590.2. 10 for sundry
work for the Troops in W'msburg.
Present: Mercer, Mr. President, Mr. Jones. Absent: Mr. I^ee.
A warrant to Chas. Derrex for £133.().8 for 4 Ton of T^ead to the
armv.
Whereas in the first arrangement of Companies into Regiments the
Company under Capt. West, of Loudon, was allotted to the 3rd Regi-
ment stationed at Dumfries, convenient to the County they came from,
and the company from Pittsylvania was allotted to the (Hh Regim't;
after Avhich the Comm'ee were informed disturbances had arisen in Ix)u-
<lon which it was feared the 3rd Regiment might be called on to quell,
and on that account it was thought inconvenient to have the Loudon
Company in that Regiment, which was therefore thrown into the 6th
ami the Pittsylvania Company into the 8rd. Since which it has appeared
that the disturbances in. Loudon are quieted, and the Comm'ee think it
best that the first arrangement should take i)lace, and do order accord-
ingly.
A warrant to Alexander Wedderbume for £8.4.7^, necessaries to Cai)t.
Walker and Jouet's Company.
Same to Cai)t. John W^ebb for £44.9.0 for necessaries to his Conip'y;
also for use l^rsula Evans for £27.8.3 for ])rov\s to Do.
A com'n issued to the Judges of (ioochland County and cert'e.
A warrant to James Sheilburne for £8.10.0 for Fodder for ye army.
iSame to Capt. Tomkins for £28G.8.10 for necessary arms, ikc.^ for his
Company.
Same to Edw'd Baptist for £5.5.0 for wood to the Troo]»s at York.
Same to Cathbert Hubbard for £8.11.r) for Do.
Same to Ednnmd Franklin for £12.1.3 for waggonage to the Bucking-
ham Conjpany of the ()th Regiment.
A TiCtter written to Col. Daingerfield as follows: Sir, iVx*. (copy filed).
A warrant to ('apt. Webb for use of Col. Daingerfield for £200 upon
ac<*'t for the purchase of arms find necessaries for his regiment.
Same to Charles Deverex* for £12 for waggonage of 2000 Ifes. lA^ad
from ve mines.
«
Same to Geo. Brooke for £5000 uj)on acc't as Paymaster to ye army.
Same to Capt. Thos. Walker for £280.9.4 for the pay of his Company
to ye 1st April.
Permits to John Avery and John Perkins to go to Suffolk.
Same U^ Walter Buchanan to leave the Colon v.
A warrant to Thos. Walker for £120.8.9 for ve Ballance of his recruit-
ing acc't and necessaries to his Company.
150 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Williams- Same to Wm. George for £1(K).14.9 for arms furnished Capt Wood-
A ?!> ^^^^^^ Comj)aiiy.
1776 Conrn issii'd and deliver'd (.'apt. Walker and his subalterns for ye 9tli
Reg'mt, dated Mar. 11th.
A warrant to Dr. McClurg, of Hampton, for £7.10.0 for attendance on
the army.
Adjourned 'til to-morrow 9 o'clock.
John Page.
Williams- Wednesday, Srd April, 1776.
burjr,
1770 * Present: Mr. Vice-President, Mr. Diggers, Mr. Carrington, Mr. Mercer,
Mr. I^e, Mr. Cabell, Mr. Bland, and Mr. W^alker.
A certificate of the review of (•a|>t. Arthur Smith's Company of Isle
of Wight and Surry dist'ct on the 1st Instant, returned and ordered to be
regist'd.
A warrant to Cornelius Deforest for t'lO for 2 Guns.
Same to Capt. Nath'l Cocke for £30.16.9 for prov's and necessaries for
his company.
Same to Capt. Jo. Cabell for £4.0.0 for Drum and fife to his company.
Same to Capt. James Johnson for £151.7.0 for pay of his company of
6th Battallion to 28th Feb'y.
Mr. Digges and Mr. Mercer are aiijwinted a committee to draw up a
I^iCtter to General Lee representing the present state of the colony, and
make report to this board.
Ordered, that the two Ton of lead formerly directed to be lodged Albe-
marle old Court House, to be trans[)ort€d by waggon to Fredericksburg.
The Comm'ee being acquainted from General Lee that certain necessa-
ries for keeping a Table were not to be ])rocured, do direct that James
Southall and Benjamin l^owell be appointed to view and appraise such
articles of the furniture at the j)alace as the General niay want (which
will be considered as purchased by him) and make report to the com-
m'ee.
A permit to Peter McGill to depart the colony.
A com'n issued to the Judges of Eliz. City county p'rcert'e.
Col. Mulenburg settled his aco't with the Conmi'ee, ballance due the
public £18.10.0, lodged witli the connn'ee, redelivere<l him on acc't.
Colo. Mulenburg, Lt -Col. Bowman, and Major Helphinston, appear' in
comm'ee, subscribed the articles of war, were sworn and received their
C\)lonial Comm'ns dated 1st March.
A warrant to WilHam Stanard for £19.0.7^ tor pay <fec., to 28th PebV,
inclusive.
Same to Robt. B. Chew for £5.19.4^ for Ditto.
Col. Alexander Gordon is permitted to return to his family, on his
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151
parole not to correspond with, give Intelligence to, or in any manner aid
or assist the Enemies of America, that he show himself to the C'ommand-
ing Officer at the Station nearest his place of residence once a fortnight,
and he ready to appear hefore this comm'ee whenever he may be recpiired
so to do.
A warrant to Lt. Thomas Hughes for £7.12.1 H for necessaries and
Express hire.
Col. Woodford appeared and rec'd his commission.
A Comm'n issued to the Judges of \V(\Mt Augusta, p'r cert'e.
A certificate of Militia Officers in Eliza. City County ret. and Coin's
i.ssued.
A warrant to John Jones for 8s. 4 for house rent for the annv.
Same to Capt. Arthur Smith for £127.0.8 for the pay of his company
of the 4th Battallion to ve 28th Fe])ruarv.
Comm's issued and delivered Capt. Smith and his subalterns, Isle of
Wight and Surry Districts, dated 1st April.
The Comm'ee being informed by ('apt. Arthur Smith, on oath, that
AVilliam Goodrich has lately attempted, with the assistance of 2 armed
cutters from Ijord Dunmort»'s Fleet, to take the Slaves and Stock oft* his
father's (John (ioodrich) plantation in the County of Isle of Wight, and
has actually taken two negroes —
Ordered, that the Comm'ees of the counties of Isle Wight and Nanse-
mond do severally cause the slaves on the said phintations of the s'd
Goodrich, in their respective counties, to be secured, and the stock of all
kinds to be sold at public auction, and an inventory thereof ret'd to this
comm'ee.
A representation to General Lee in the words following: Sir, &c. (copy
filed), reported by Mr. Digges and Mr. Mercer, which was read, considered,
amended, and ordered a copy be furnished the General and delivered by
a member.
Adjourned 'til to-morrow 9 o'clock.
John Pace.
Williams-
burg:,
April 3,
1776
Thursday, 4th April, 1776.
Present: Mr. Vice-President, Mr. Digges, Mr. Carrington, Mr. Bland,
Mr. Mercer, Mr. Cabell, Mr. r.ee, Mr. Walker.
A warrant to Champion Travis for £7 for 2 Guns for the Army.
Same to John Pendleton, jr., use Ro. Hogg, for £4 for 1 Do. to Cai)t.
Pleasiints' Comp'y.
Same to Wm. Cocke for £3 for 1 Do. to Capt. Anderscm's CompV.
Same to Capt. Thomas Walker, £5.4.0, for a rifle for his comp'y.
A certificate of the appointment of regular officers in Pittsylvania
ret'd; O. R.
Williams-
burg,
April 4,
1776
152 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Williams- Resolved, That the C'Omm'ee of Northampton county be empowered
A ^^f 4 t^^ build or pun^hase and fit out for the protection of their Coast two such
1776 small-armed vessels as they have recommended.
A certificate of Militia Officers in Botetourt county ret'd and ord.
comm's to rssue.
A ccjrtificate of the review of Pittsylvania company of regulars, Ca])t.
Hutchins, on ye 21st March; also a minute (H)mpany, Capt. Dillard, on
the 2oth March, ret'd, and ordered to be registered.
Ordered, that a|)plic«ation be made to General Lee to order 5CK) lbs.
powder, 1,0()0 lbs. lead, and 20() lbs. l)uckshot to be sent to Ool. Dainger-
field, in (iloster, for the use of the 7th Regiment.
A warrant to Wm. George for £29.8. H for prov's to Capt. Woodson's
Company.
Comm's issued to Capt. Lewis Joynes and subalterns, dated Feb'y 13th;
to Capt. Thomas Davis and subalterns, dated Feb'y 12th; to ('apt. Thos.
Sneed and subalterns, dated Feb'y 14th ; to Capt. John Cropper and
subalttTiis, dated Fel)'y 5th, of Atjcomack and Northampton District,
del'd Capt. Davis.
A com'n issued to C'apt. Thos. Davis to be Adjutant of the 9th Regi-
ment.
A Reimrt from the Council of Oflicers appointed to view and examine
the Beef and Pork delivered Mr. Morris bv the contractor of the Buck-
ingham District returned and considered, and ordered that the whole of
these be immediately returned to the contractor, and in case of his refusal
to receive the same that the offensive part thereof be immediately de-
stroved.
A permit to John McGeorge to pass to the Conmi'ee of Safety of No.
Carolina.
A warrant to Mr. John Ross for £2.15.0 for a Gun.
Same to Andrew Waggoner for use Ca])t. John Nevill for £848.0.0 for
arms and waggon hire, as per account.
Same to Thos. Gibbs for £4.18.9 for repairing arms to G. Smith's Com-
pany.
A Bond from Capt. Arbuckle and security ret'd, penalty £ , and
0. R.
A stiite. of the officers, soldiers, arms, and anmiun'n of Lancaster
Militia ret'd and ord. to be entered.
A warrant to Andrew Waggoner for use John Campbell for £40, paid
James Berwick, cl'k to West Augusta Conmi'ee.
Adjourned till to-morrow 9 o'clock.
John Page.
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153
Friday, 5th April, 1776,
Present: Mr. Vice-President, Mr. Digges, Mr. I^e, Mr. Carrington, Mr.
Cabell, Mr. Mercer, Mr. Bland, and Mr. Walker.
A warrant to Cai>t. Thomas Massey for £116.1.8 for the pay of his
Company to ye 28th Feb*y.
Same tt^ Capt. Lilly for £30 ujx)n acc't for defraying expenses of fitting
Brig Liberty.
Same to James Slate for £6.9.0 for making H. Shirts and Leggins for
Capt. Richardson's Comp'y.
Absent: Mr. Lee.
A Report of the proceedings of the Court of Commissioners for Glouces-
ter county on the Trial of John Wilkie, charged with being inimical to
the cause of America, was returned, whereby it appetirs that the said
John Wilkie is guilty of giving Intelligence to the Enemy, and going on
board the men-of-war intentionally. W^hereupon it is ordered that the
s'd John Wilkie be removed from the s'd county under a proper Guard
to this place, and that the court be di recited to cause a true and perfect
inventory and appraisement of the said Wilkie's Estate within their
county t<i be made and returned to this Comm'ee, that further order may
be taken therein.
A warrant to Wm. George for £17.3.1^ Short paid for prov's to Capt.
M'ocKlson's Company.
Same to C-apt. Sam'L Hopkins for £92.9.0 for necessaries and pay of
liis company to 28th February.
It apj)earing from the Report of Capt. Cooke and other Information
tliat Hutching's Packett is not sufHcient for an anued cutter for James
River, this ('omm'ee decline taking her, and it is Ordered that 2 vessels
l>e provided for the s'd River — one to carry 2 six-pounders and 6 four-
pounders and the other 6 four-pounders, and that Max. Calvert's Schooner
l)e one of them if the comm'ee approve her after the appraisement, i>ro-
vided if she can, in the opinion of ('apt. Richard Barron, be conveyed
lip James River with safety; that both these vessels be fitted out at the
most convenient and safe place up James or A|)poniattox River under
tli<» direction of C-apt. James Cocke and Isaac Younghusbaud, who are
resiK<*tively to command the same, and are empowered to purchase
«»very article necessary for such vessels, to recommend pro|)er officers to
this board, and engage j)roper seamen.
A I^etter written to the council of Safety, North Carolina (see copy).
A warrant for use of Arch'd Cary for £250 upon acc't for furnishing
necessaries for the Roj)e Walk and Gallics.
Hame to AndV Waggener for £92.10.0 for recruiting service in W.
^Vugusta; also £257.10.0 for use Thomas Smallman on acc't for the pay
an<i purchase of prov's and necessaries for the s'd Company.
20
Williams-
burjr,
April 5,
177G
154
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERfe.
Williams-
burg,
April 5,
1776
A i)ermit to Wm. Hunter to go to the Northward.
A warrant to Andrew Waggener for use of Edw'd Snickers for £1250
upon acc't as paymaster and comm'y to the Troops stat'd at Fort Pitt;
also £250 for ye purchase of arms.
Adjourned 'til to-morrow 9 o'clock.
John Page.
Williams-
burg,
Apriie,
1776
Satukday. 6th April, 1776,
Present: Mr. Vice-President, Mr. Lee, Mr. Digges, Mr. ("arrington, Mr.
Mucer, Mr. Cal)ell, Mr. Bland and Mr. Walker.
Commons issued to the Judges of Lunenl)urg County per cert'e.
Ordered, that Mr. Finney, Deputy Quarter Master General be allowed
three rations p'r day to the 28th February.
A warrant to C'apt. Patterson for £90.1.8 for the pay of his company
to 28th Feb.
It appearing from certificate returned that C-apt. Washingtcjn's Com-
[)any, Stafford, was reviewed the same day with Ca])t. Gregory's Company,
Charles City, Capt. Richardson's Company, King William, Capt. Hopkin's
Company, Mecklenburg, and Capt. Gaskin's Company, Northumberland,
to-wit: On ye 26th Feb'y, the rank of precedence as to the s'd Capt.
Washington's Company is determined by Ix)t to be first, the others deter-
mined before.
A review of Capt. Washington's Company, Staflbrd, on ye 26tli Feb'y,
ret'd and o. R.
A warrant to R'd Morris for use John Haw^kins for £140 upOn acc't, as
Commiss'y to the Virginia Troops.
Mr. John Buchanan has the consent of this Comm'ee, to apply to the
Commanding Officer at Suffolk, for such assistance as the s'd officer shall
think proper, to enable the s'd Buchanan toseiaire some effects which he
alledges to be loged at Portsmouth, and on the Western Branch.
A warrant to Mayo Carrington for £11.4.4-^, for arms and his Forage
and Rations to ve 1st March.
The Committee being informed that a vessel formerly allowed to he
purchased by Robert Donald, for the jiurpose of conveying passengers to
(ireat Britain, is about to i)roceed on her voyage, the s'd Donald declaring
upon oath that the said vessel is tw^o thirds his pro])erty, the other thirti
the pr()}>erty of a (ient. in (Uasgow. This Comm'ee are of opinion, thut
since the j)assing of the Act of Parliament for Confiscating American
j)roperty, and the order of Congress relating thereto, the said vessel ought
not to depart this Colony, and it is ordered that Tlieo. Bland, John Ban-
ister and Arch'd Cary or any 2, make enquiry what British property
either in Bullion or otherwise may be on board the s'd vessel, and make
report to this Board.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 155
Resolved, that a copy of this Resolution be immediately delivered to Williams-
Major Geneml Lee who is requested to take such order thereui)on as he AnrlFe
shall judge ex])edient. 1776
A warrant to Messrs. Baker and Hardy for £1,500 upon acc't as corn-
miss' v of Prov's.
Same to Bartholomew Gall for £12 for use of himself and 4 sailoi*s,
also for 1 soldier escaped fn)m the Navy, to support them on their way
to Philadelphia.
A permit to Benj'm Low, James Bower, Joseph Jeffrey, John Patton,
Bartholomew Gall, and Abner Baldwin to go to Philadelphia.
The Comm'ee being informed of the consent of Wni. Mountjoy, first
Lieut, in Capt. Wm. Washington's Company of the 3rd Regiment, and of
John Francis Mercer,' Quarter-Master in the s'd Regiment, to exchange
their commissions which is certified under their hands, and the Colo, of
their s'd Regiment having certified his approbation of sucli exchange,
and that the same is agreeable to the officers of his Cor[)s, and Major
Cieneral I^ee having approved thereof, this Comm'ee do confirm the same
and order Commons issue accordingly.
A warrant to Arch'd Govan for £75.18.9 for 6 dbl. fortified 4 pounders
to ve armv.
Same to James Donald for use John Turner for £15.1 1.4i for Ruggs
furnished Capt. Pleasants' Henrico Comj)any, 5th Battallion.
Conmi'n issued and delivered (^apt. Washington of Stafford, and his
subalterns of the 8rd Battallion, dated 2()th Feb'y.
A wammt to John Lawson for £208.1().0 upon acct., as commissary for
the Lancaster Dist'ct minute Batiillion.
Ordered that Mr. John I^awson deliver all the Tents in his possession
to Colo. Peachy for use of his regiment, and all other Stores to the com-
inisaary of Stores in this i)lace.
A Warrant to John Mayo for £7.13.4 for prov's furnished Capt. Cabell's
company.
A certificate of the review of Dunmore Comi)any, Capt. Clarke, on ye
4th March, also of the appointment of himself and officers.
Mr. Robert Donald having offered his vessel, the Brig. Hope, to this
Comm'ee for £650, the price she cost and the Exjjenses he has been at in
refitting her. The Comm'ee agree to take her to be employed as a Cruizer
for James River, provided Ca})t. James Cooke shall a])prove her and she
can be delivered to him in some safe i)lace up Appomattox River and a
j>roix)rtion of her value for such part thereof as shall apj)ear to l>e British
property, to be deducted out of the above-stated value 'til the further
order of this Comm'ee. And it is ordered that Capt. James Cocke be
empowered to examine such prov's on board the said vessel and take
such part thereof for the use of the Navy in that River as may suit their
purpose at a reasonable price.
156 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Williams- The Comm'ee having rcc'd Information that vessels loaded with prov's
A 'T() frecjuentl y pass down the Rivers — Resolved, that no vessels be permitted
1770 to pass without a i)onnitfr()m the Commanding Officer of the forces or a
County Comnrco, and the officers at the different stations ui)on the
Rivers are required to enforce this Resolution.
Ordered, that the two slaves — Ix)wdy, l)elonging U) Robert l^nglev.
and (i(M>rge, to Samuel Donaldson — be immediately delivered to Mr.
(Charles Deverex, to be carried to Mr. James Calloway and emjdoyed
under his din^ction in working the Lead mines for the use of the i>ubli(\
The Comm'ee, from late accomits from Philadel]»hia being infornie<l i»f
the high price and gre^it scarcity of woollens, agree to take for the [»ublic
th(^ woollens formerly offered by Messrs. ( Jratz and Foiilk and Young at
the price charged, provided the same can be now stopped at Fredericks-
burg.
The comm'ee approve of taking Mr. Archer's vessel to be employed as
a cruizer in York River at a reasonable i)rice, to be apprazed by EdwM
Champion Travis, Estj'n^, the elder, who is to examine her stiite and
condition and make report.
A warrant for Wm. Fauntleroy for use Wm. Lee. Es<|'re, for £84.L0
for [)r()v's and Fodder to the Army.
On considering a lb«t of Ordnance Stores necessary for the use of the
Colony, certified by (leneral Lee: ordered, that the pro[>er officers procure
the same in the speediest manner they can and grant certificates for their
purchases therein, which will be paid by this comm'ee.
L\ THK Evkninh; — 6^ o^clorlc.
Present: Mr. Vice-President, Mr. Digges, Mr. Carrington, Mr. Mercer
Mr. Le(i, Mr. Cabell, and Mr. Bland.
A warrant to P. Carrington, Esq're, for £20, for j>aid Page express hii
on acc't.
Capt. James Rarron appeared and laid before the ('onnn'ee a pac'kett
which he had intercepted, from his Majesty's Secretary of Statx^ to Oo^^
ernor Eden of Maryland, continuing Letters of Instruction *and Advie -^
wliich were read and considered. Whereupon this Comm'ee are of opinii tm
that copies thereof be immediately forwarded with all possible dis])at<^"=
to the District Comm'ee of Newbern, North Carolina, and the Council ^
Safety of Baltimore and Annapolis.
Ordered, a Letter to be written to the Council of Safety for Edent^:-^
District, inclosing the above copies, intimating the situation and stren^*J
of Ix)rd Dunmore's Fleet, now here, and the advantage and convenien-^^J*
of erecting a Battery at the moutli of Norfolk River to keep off* shipj? ^^
war and render a sc^cure harbour for the Continental Fleet, should ilitoy
incline to come here.
Ord., a FiCtter to be written to the Council of Safetv of Marvland anci
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157
Baltimore, inclosing copies of the s'd Dippatches, requesting they would
forward copies to Congress, and intimating that a certiiin Alexander Ross
waft the person charged with those Dispatches, who went to sM Dunmore
atler being denied a permit by this Comm'ee without our knowledge, and
recommending the seizure of him as a susi>icious person-and unfriendly
to the American cause-
Adjourned 'til to-morrow \) o'clock.
John ]*a(;e.
Williams-
burg.
April G,
1770
Monday, 8th Aprily 1770.
Present: Mr. Vice-President, Mr. Digges, Mr. F^t'e, Mr. Carrington, Mr.
Cabell, Mr. Mercer.
A warrant to Dixon ^ Hunter for £2o.ll.o for sundries furnished
Troops.
Same to Robert Donald for use (-harles Duncan for £02.9.6 for sul-
phur to ye public.
Same to Alexander Purdit^ for £102.11. (> for sundries to the public.
Same to Anthony Noble for £49.').15.0 for sundries to the army pur-
suant to contract.
Same to ('a})t. Sam'l Hawes for £152.7.0 for the pay of his com pa 'y to
2Sth Feb'y.
Same to Col. Turner Soutliall fe)r £()8.2.2 for use sundry persons for
sundries funiished the public.
Same to same for use EdwM Millon for £o.lo.O for a (Um furnished
Capt. Pleiisimt's Comi)any.
Same to Capt. Sam'l (nirland for £24.9.4 for [)ay of Hunting Shirts
for his Company of minute men from Lunenburg county, and for use
Capt. John Glen for £12.4.0 for hunting Shirts for Do.
Same to Geo. Pickett for £74.10.0 for waggon hire, and for use of \Vm.
Kansdell £97.11.9 for sundries to the Troops at Suffolk.
Ujion Information given to this Comnree by Col. Turner Southall, of
Henrico, that the prisoners at Richmond had attemj)ted to make their
escape, and that one of them had actually escaped — It is ordered that
tiiey be removed to the Town of Charlottesville, in Atbemarle County,
to be confined within such Limits as the commanding Oflicer of that
County .shall direct, and Col. Southall is empowered to furnish them
with sufficient clothing at the public Kxj)ense.
A Report of the persons api>ointed to a})i)raize Mr. Maxamilian Cal-
vert's SchcKmer was ret'd. Whereujion it is ordered that a Lett^T be
written to Mr. Calvert requesting to know whether he will accept the
appraised i^rice.
A warrant to Caj)t. James Barron for £20.5.0 for 2 swivel Guns and a
To[) Sail for Capt. Calvert's Row Galley, and als' for paper.
Williaiiis-
April H,
177(5
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158 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
Williams- Same to Rich'd Bray for use James B. Johnson for £38.10.0 for wood
Ap^rifs, .totheanny.
1776 A certificate of the review of Capt. King's Minute Company of Eliza.
Citv County, on 30th ^^a^ch, retur'd and O. R.
On considering the api)lication of Robert Donald and others, (who were
formerly permitted to depart the Colony) for leave to go to Portsmouth,
to take their passage to Britain — It is the opinion of this Comm'ee that
no persons whatever be allowed either directly or indirectly, to have inter-
course with Lord Dunmore.
On considering Mr. Dick's Letter to Mr. Mercer, relating to the Small
pox in Oeneral Tree's body Guard — It is recommended to him to take
j)roper care that the Infection do not spread, and the expense thereof will
be paid by the public.
A warmnt to L't VV^aggoner for use Edward Snickers for £1500 for the
pay of ('apt. Arbuckers ('ompany and on acc't for the purchase of arms
&c.
Same to Sam'l Moody for £6.3.9 for hunting shirts to Capt. Watkin*?
Company.
Same to Dr. Sam. Boyd for £24.11 for sundry medicines furnished the
Culpeper Battallion and wounded prisoners.
A Letter from Major Gen. Lee in the words following: Wm'burg, &c.,
together w'th a })etition of sundry Inhabitimts of the Cbuntie^ of Norfolk
and Princess Anne, presented to the (Convention on the 13th of JanV la^^t,
and ))y ('onvention referred to this board, as also a ])et'n froni Anth'o
Walke and others to this CommVe and two Lett^^rs from the Secretary
of State to Governor Eden intercejited last Saturday, were sevenilly read
and taken into c(msideration.
Ordered, that the further consideration thereof be referred till to-mor-
row.
Adjourned 'til tomorrow 9 o'clock.
John Pac^e.
Copied into the other minute Book :
I
WilliaAia- Tuesday, IXth April, 1776.
burg,
^Pii-ll^' Present: Mr. Vice-President, Mr. Digges, Mr. Carrington, Mr. Mercer,
177o
Mr. Lee, and Mr. Cabell.
A warrant to Wm. (Jeddy for £4 for a Gun. No voucher.
Same to Wm. Draper for £11 for 4 Do.; also for use John Draper
£8.12.3 for Express hire.
Same to Philip Brown for £7.16.6 for wood to the army.
Same to Rawleigh Southerland for £4.10.0 for a Gun.
Same to Dixon & Hunter for Thos. Bates for £4 for a Gun tc> ve
(iroochland Regulars.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
159
Same to same for use Laugh. Campbell for £16.17.0 for necessaries to
ye 3d Regiment
The Comm'ee took into consideration General Lee's Letter of vester-
<lay a!id other matters referred according to order respecting tlie removal
of Inhabitants of Norfolk and Princess Anne counties, but conceiving
the same to be of great Importance to the colony, and willing to have as
full a meeting of the members of this comm'ee as possible, the further
consideration of the same is put off 'til to-morrow.
A warrant to Barnabas Gaff for 10s. to support him to Cumberland; a
puss and recommendation given him to ('apt. Lilly as a seaman.
Same to Ed. B. Dickenson for £141.14.8, am't of his pay-roll to 28th
Feb'v.
Same to John Royall for use Eliza Worshara for £4.0.6 for Ferriages.
Same to Lt. Waggoner for £18.10.0 for express hire from Fort Pitt.
Same to Edw'd Carrington and Littlebury Mosby for £44.9.4 for prov's
and Guns to Cai>t. Fleming's Company (Cumberland).
Same to John Farquharson for £18.16.5 services and negro hire in the
Pala^'e Gardens.
Present: I^Ir. Walker.
Mr. ('arrington, Mr. Cabell, and Mr. Walker are appointed a committee
t^) examine into the State of the Magazine and the method of Gabriel
Maupin's disposal and care of the i)ublic arms, ammuni'n and stores.
The proceedings and sentence of the Court of Comm'rs for Nansemond
(V)unty respecting the conduct of the Rev. John Agnew as a i)erson
inimicsil to Americsi, and the s\i Agjiew's appeal from the s'd senteiun^,
were laid before the Comm'ee. Resolved, that this C-omiu'ee will hear
the said ap])ea] to-morn>w, and Mr. Agnew have notice to attend.
The application of Alexander Love and Thomas Browne is rejected,
the Comm'ee having determined that no intercourse whatever shall be
<-arried on with the Fleet.
[The above was marked out in tlie original. — En.]
X<)TK. — The Minutes from this point to A})ril 29th, 1776, are omitted,
and "the other Minute* Book" mentioned above cannot now ]»e found.
Williams-
bure,
AprilO,
1776
Monday, April 2,9th, 1776.
Present: Mr. President, Mr. Digges, Mr. Lee, Mr. Jones, ^Ir. Mercer,
Mr. Bland, Mr. Tabb.
On considering a Letter from Thomas Parramore and John Humdoin
of Nc>rthami)ton county, respecting four negro slaves, their i>ro})erty, con-
demned to death by the Court of that county for a felonious attempt to
run away with a vessel laden with flour and pork, A'c, Ordered a letter
be written to the Justices of the s'd County recommending them to
Williams-
burg,
April 2*),
177H
160 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Williams- respite the Execution of the Slaves until the convention shall determine
\JJn tlu'lr fate and refer a state of the case to their consideration.
April y,
1770 A warrant to Win. H. Averv for himself and others for £20.12.6 for
a
arms to ('apt. Ruftin\s Company.
On eonsitlerin^ the representations of Messrs. Inglis and Smith resptKjt-
thv (toods of Mr. David Beveridj^e of Philadelphia, Ordered, a Letter be
writt<Mi to the Comm'ee of Accomack recommending it to them to revise
their resolutions restraining the price at which the Goods Should l>e sold,
and at any event not to prohibit their lK>ing taken to any other County
or ( •olony in (;ase sVl Bevc ridge's agent refuses to take their prices for
them.
Capt. Francis Bright is appointed Captain of the first armed Cniizer
directed to be fitted out on ye Eastern Shore, and Capt. Robert Cof^ke of
the Second.
Present: Mr. Page.
A warrant to .Joseph .Tones, Es(|'r, for £11.5.0 for arms to ye 8nl rc?gi-
nient.
Same to Henry Cruncher for 1*5.10.0 for a RiHe for ye public.
An order given ujmhi our delegat<^s in Congress in favor of Mr. William
Ronald for Two Thousand Dollars.
Instructions to Capt. Bright, as follows: Caj^t. Francis Bright, <fec. (copy
filed.)
A warrant to Zacha. (lilliam for £4.5.0 for a rifie.
Same to .John Hicks for C*>.8.0, Gun to Capt. Travis for his Galley.
Warrant to Joseph Seldon for Hi) ft»r wood to trooi)S at Hami>ton.
Adjourned 'til to-morrow 9 o'clock.
Williams- TrESDAV, Aprif -Wth, 1776.
1)11 rv^
"^^IL'i;/*^^' Present: Mr. President, Mr. Digges, Mr. Bland, Mr. Mercer, Mr. Jones,
Mr. Lee, Mr. Tabb.
A warrant to Lieut. (Jreen for £28 for a month's ]>ay and recruiting
money in the marine service; also for use Ca]»t. Richard Taylor for .i'26
Mbr a month's ludf pay and recruiting money.
Same to Robert Fiakestraw for £13() for j)rov's and wjiggon hire, Arc,
to the Pittsylvania Regulars, Ca[)t. Hutchings.
Present: Mr. Pjxge.
On he^iring the cases of John Roane and Wm. Hill, and the examina-
tion of Major John Green and John Crasmond, it is the opinion of the
ComnTee that they ought to be sent to the county of York to Iw tried by
the Judges of that county for their offence of giving assistjmce and intel-
ligence to the Enemy, according tt> the <iirec*tions of the late Ordinance
of Convention.
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A ])as8 to John Hart to go to Mr. Phipps', in Princess Anne county; Willianis-
also to Joseph Scott's, at Suffolk, and to return to this citv. . ii^in
^ ' ' " April. JO,
A warrant to Thomas Tate for £8.8.10 for rej)airing arms to regulars 1776
and minute men.
Same to Jonathan Prosser for £4.0.5 for Ex])re8S hire, &c.
Absent: Mr. Page.
On considering the case of Leonard Terrant, and the Examination of
Mr. Purdie and Mr. Qarkson — It is ordered that be sent to the County
of Elizabeth City, to be tried for having been on board Ijord Dunmore's
Ship, sometime this month without permission so to do, according to the
direction of the late Ordinance of Convention.
In considering the case of Daniel Malborn, as stated by the Court of
Enquiry of officers the 16th Instant — It is the opinion of the Comm'ee
that he ought to be discharged, Jis what he did, seems to have proceded
fn>m his apprehensions of danger from Lord Dunmore, and he appears
now friendly to America.
On considering the Ccase of \Vm. Faller — It is ordered he be sent to the
County of Princess Anne, to be tried for having borne anns against the
Colony, and not having surrendered himself according to the directions
of the late Ordinance of C-onvention. — [This was marked out in the origi-
nal— Ed.]
On reconsidering the case of Andrew Stevenson — The Comm'ee are of
oj»inion that he ought to be conveyed to Princess Anne County, U) be tried
f«)r corresj)onding with the Enemy, by having been on l>oard Lord Dun-
more's FHeet, sinc(j he was discharged, formerly at Williamsburg, according
to the late Ordinance of the ('onvention. •
A warrant to Capt. James (Jrier for £8<S.18.6 the am't of the valuation
of sundry clothes belonj^ing to his comi)any, burnt at Fredericksburg by
order of Fielding I^'wis and Charles Dick, Esij., to prevent the spn^ading
of the Small Pox, with which it was supiMx^^ed they were infected.
Same to John Tabb, Es<j'r, for £G7.10.0 for 900 bushels corn furnished
the Harriot, Capt. Dixon, and £<S2.10.() for —
Same to John Hart for use Adam Hyrd for £6.7.0 for provV S:v., to
Ca|»t. Massey\s company.
Same to Sally Spotswood for £1.10.0 for nursing and lK)arding two Cent,
of the Culpej)er minute batt'n.
Same to Samuel Sim's for £2.5.0 for 9 days Pilotage of ye vessel sent
to seize the Brigg Hope.
Same to Eton Haynes, EsqV, for £100 for his order on ye ("ontinental
Treasurer for the like sum.
Same to Richard Ludlow for use John Welch for £7.2.6 for waggonage
of i)ublic stores from Fredericksburg to this city.
Adjourned 'til to-morrow 9 o'clock.
21
162 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Williaujft- Wednesday, May Ut, 1776.
Ijj^. * Present: Mr. Preident, Mr. Di^e^, Mr. Mercer, Mr. Lee, Mr. Bland, Mr.
Jones, Mr. Tahb.
A warrant to John Hodge for £3 for a Gmi an<l Biiyonet to ye Isle
Wight regulars, C ai)t. Arthur Smith.
On eonsideration of a letter from Benjamin Harrii<on, junV, EsstjV, of
April 29th — the comm'ee are of the opinion that they cannot with pro-
priety engage in the ransome of the Ship Grace, even if the other slooj*
of war wa8 in thin colony which however they are informed she is not.
Present: Mr. Page.
Ordered, a l^etter to be written to the Comnree of Elizabeth City, desir-
ing they would enquire particularly into the cju^e of a large Flat drifted
on shore near Hami>ton, in the month of January last, and re|K»rt to this
(>>nmiittee what has been done w4th her and her rigging, and whether any
person has ever (daimed a proi>erty in them, on whose land she was drif-
W<L and who first took j)ossession of and si^cured her.
On considering a letter from Major James Hendricks respecting a boat
and sails belonging to John Buchanan, ('apt. R'd Barn)n i» ordered to
deliver the sails to Major Hendricks, wdio is enijiowered to deliver them
with the boat to Mr. Miles King, to be by him safely kept until the fur-
ther order of this comnree.
A Letter written to Major Hendricks as follows: Sir, &c.
A warrant to ('apt. (leorge Muter for £100 upon acc't for furnishing
arms and materials for the H^ro (.lalley. Bond iickn'd and ord. reconl.
Same to ('apt. Wm. Mitchell for £60 upon acc't for ])urchasing arms
and recruiting his company of Marines. Bond ackn'd and o. r.
On examining George Friar, who says he was employed as master of
arms on board the other sloop-of-war and was taken at Norfolk, it is
ordered he be detained as a ])risoner of war, but that he be permitted to
walk anywhere within the Capitol Siiuare, and in the Main street from
th(i Capitol as far as to include the house of Mr. James Southall, u[>on
his parole not to depart these limits or correspond with or give intelli-
gence to Lord Dunmore or any of the officers of the navy or their
adherents.
On the examination of John Davis, taken at Norfolk and sent up as a
prisoner, no witnt?ss api)eared against him. He says he is a native of
Portugal, and was at Norfolk employed as mate on board a small v(i,viscl
loaded with West India goods designed for North Carolina, but which
was stopt by order of Lord Dunmore. That some time after the burning
of Norfolk, conjing on shore for recu-eation, he was taken and kept as
prisoner, which latter part was confirmed by George Friar. Whereupon
the s'd John Davis is ordered to be discharged.
On considering the case of John Carmont, it is ordered that hfe be sent
CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS. 163
to tlie county of Norfolk to be tried for having been in arms against the Williams-
( 'olony and not surrendering himself within two months, according to ^^l^i
the directions of the late ordinance. 1776
On examination of Cieorge Farrar, who says he was taken at his own
house on ye 28th February last, and no witnesses appearing ag'st him,
he is discharged.
On the examination of Jose])h White, a pilot, who was taken by Ca})t.
Barron, it is ordered that he be discharged on liis parole not to bear arms
or give intelligence or assistance to Lord Dunmore, tlie officers of the
navy, or their adherents, upon this condition: that if he do not within
U'Ti days give security, to be approved of by one of the Judges appointed
by the ('omm'ee of Gloster county, in the penalty of £100.0.0 for keep-
ing the s\l parole, he shall be liable to be taken up and confined. The
s'd White engaged his parole in Comm'ee.
Adjourned til* to-morrow 9 o'clock.
Thursday, May 2n(I, 1776. Williams-
burg,
Present: Mr. President, Mr. Digges, Mr. Bland, Mr. Mercer, Mr. Lee,. 1776"'
Mr. Jones, and Mr. Tabb.
Certificates of appointment of officers and of the reviews of Captain
James Dabney's company of minute men of Louisa county, on L3th
April, ret*d and ordered that commissions issue.
A warrant to Philip Moody for £9.10.0 for Gun sticks to ye 1st Regi-
ment.
Same to Solomon Tussel for £2.5.0 for a Gun to ye Henrico regular,
Capt. Pleasants.
Present: Mr. Page.
A ])a.ss to David W^atson to go to Carolina.
Mr. Leonard Thompson, second Lieutenant of Capt. Jouett's Company
fmni Albemarle county, appeared in Comm'ee and resigned his commis-
sion in the s'd Company, not being able from his ill state of health to
perform the duties of his office; which resignation was accei)ted and
or'd to be certified.
On considering the cases of Mr. Archibald Ritchie and Captain John
Kobinson, transmitted for the opinion of this board by the Comm'ee of
the county of Essex — It is the opinion of this Comm'ee that the impor-
tsition of the Goods having been prior to the time of passing the late
ordinance of convention for establishing a mode of punishment for the
enemies to America in this Colony, no court of admiralty can be held
for condemning the vessel or (ioods according to the directions of that
ordinance. The Convention, in their last Session, in several instances
condemned Goods imported contrary to the association before the pass-
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Williams-
burg,
May 2,
1776
ing of the ordinance, hut not the vessels ; in one Instance they added a
puhlieation, as the original association directs. Wliether these examples
will incline the C'onnn'ee of Essex countv to condemn the Goods to bo
sold for the use of the public or they will only |)uhli8h the offence, or
adoj)t both, must be left to their own Judgment. On reconsidering the
subject, it being im})roper for this comm'ee to give an opinion on tlu'
matter unless it be brought before them on an appeal.
A warrant to William Foster for £4.5 for waggonage at Hampton.
Ordered, that James Anderson deliver Caj)t. Lilly for the use of his
cruizer J Ton of Iron out of that in his posse^ssion belonging to the
public.
A warrant to James Mercer, Es(i., for £15.8.0 for sundries to the con-
tinentid Troops; also for woimI the P. \V. Hatt'n and cash paid on Ex])ress
hire. No voucher.
On consideration of the Comm'ee of Essex County, the following Let-
ter was written to the C'ommVe of that (V>unty. (Insert it.)
A representiiticm of the like im}»ort with the j )r('ceed ing ])eing received
from Landon Carter, Es(|., cluiirman of Richmond connn'ee, a Lettt»r in
the same words (except what relates to the arms taken at Hobsday's
hole and the cases of Ritchie and Robinson) was written in answer
thereto.
On considering the petition of Wm. Digges, Escfr, by way of a]>peal
from a sentence of the Court Martial i)f Warwick ( -ounty fining him and
his son, Cole Digges, for not attending at muster of the militia — The
('onun'ee are of opinion they have no right to take cognizsme^; of the
subject, no ap|>eal to them from fines laid on ]»rivate militia men being
allowed bv the ordinance of ctmvention.
A pass to Rob't Manning to convey any of the Goods of Wm. Digges,
Esifr, up James and Appomattox river.
A Letter written to (ieneral Lee as follows: Sir, Arc.
The Comm'ee adjourned 'til to-morrow 0 oVlock.
WilliaiiiR-
biinr,
May 3,
177(J
Friday, May Srd, 1776.
Present: Mr. President, Mr. Digges, Mr. Mercer, Mr. Bland, Mr. Jones.
Mr. Tabb.
It appearing to the Conmi'ee that several ]>eoj)le have the Small ]k>x
in the Town of Winchester, to which i)lace the i)ri8oners from North
C'arolina were formerly ordered to be sent. It is directed that thev be sent
to St^iunton, in Augustti county, and orders were accordingly dispatched
to tlie commanding officer of Augusta militia recommended to ye care of
Charles Dick, Esq'r.
Captain Thomas Peyton desired leave to re-sign his Com'n as Ca])tain
CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS. 165
of a minute Company in the Gloster District, which he is allowed to do, Williams-
and the same is ordered to be certified to the Comm'ee of Gloster county y[^^Q
that they may proceed to fill up the vacancy occasioned thereby. 1776
Ordered, a warrant to John Edmondson for use of Henry Dunn for £3
for a Gun, and for use Arthur Smith for £3 for a Gun for ye Amelia
Rejpilars, 2nd reg't.
Ordered, a warrant to Mr. Rich'd Graham for the use of Wm. Cunning-
ham & Co., for £28.5.0 for sundries, Bedding to Capt. Lee's company of
8rd Reg't, and also for £15.4.6 for Bedding to Capt. Russels company of
the oth Reg't.
Ordered, a warrant to Capt. Burgess Ball for £82.16.5 the ballance of
his acc't for arms and necessaries purchased for the army, (£121.15.0 for
Guns.)
Same for use John Guthsy for £20.1.3 forsimdries furnished the army
at Richmond Court house, and waggon hire.
Same for use Hon. Rob't Carter, Es(i'r, for £15.3.0 for Bayonets and
repairing arms to Capt. Ball's company.
Same for use R. W. Carter, Escj'r, for £12.15.0 for wood and straw to
^aid company.
Same for use Henry Fowles for £10.5.4 for prov's to said company.
Present: Mr. Page and Mr. Lee.
Capt. Burgess Ball produced a pay-roll for his company to 28th Feb'y,
amounting to £172.17.0 as settled by the Comm's, which sum is to be
placed to the Cr. of the (/ontinent, being jiart of £300 charged them for
so much rece'd hy Ca|>t. Ball and his Lieut, of the Treasurer, for which
they gave orders on Mr. Harrison, the Continental Pay master.
A warrant to Capt. Thomas Peyton for £254.19.2 for the pay of his Com-
pany of minute men on duty in Gloster and prov's to this day, also for
use of Wm. Hall for 9.1.0 for prov's for himself and Com'y at the time
of review.
Same to Same for use of Sir John Peyton for £300.0.0, Col. Fielding
licwis's order for a pilot boat purchased for the use of the Colony.
Ordered, a warrant to Jno. Edmondson, jnr., for £87.4.11^ for Caj>t.
Archer's order for bread and flour purchased for ye Schooner Sally.
Resolved, that if Major General I^e can spare the 4 pieces of cannon
of four pounders now at James Town from that Post, that those without
the carriages, two others on board Mr. Holt's vessel, and two on board
the schooner Tender now lying in the Glebe creek, be all taken on board
the schooner and carried up the James River to be put on board the ves-
.sel now fitting up for a cruizer under the direction of Captain James
Cocke, and that they also take on board a quantity of Tar belonging to
the public lodged at Cobham, and carry the same to Colo. Arch'd Cary
for the use of the Rope-walk, and that in the return of the vessell the
master of her do call at Colo. Harrison's of Berkeley, and bring from
166 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
Williams- thence the cannon there, supposed t<> be Eight pounders, and deliver
M "^3 t^^^"^ to the TroojKS at James Town.
1770 A warrant to MeSiSrs. Morrias and Richards for £300 for a sloop iKUight
by Geo. Mason and John Dalton, EsqVes, for public service.
A })ass to Richard Noisier to go to Philadelpliia.
Upon a pet\>n and representation from the conmi'ee of the county of
P. Anno in behalf of themselves and the inhabitants of said count v,
setting forth the distresses and ruin w'ch must attend them from the
carrying into execution the resolution of this board of the tenth day of
April last for their removal, and praying that the same might be revised
and rescinded, or in some measure relaxed. On hearing the Gent.
apj»ointed to present the s'd pet 'on, and advised with Major (Jeneral lA*e,
and maturely considering the subject, the Conmi'ee are of opinion that
many inconveniences would arise from carrying the s'd resolution into
execution in its full latitude, and therefore do resolve that Wm. Robinson,
Thos. Reynolds Walker, Thos. Old, John Throwgood, James Henley,
Erasmus Haynes, and William Wishart, Gent, or any 4 or more of them,
having taken an oath before a magistrate or comm'eemen to do equal and
impartial justice and keep each other's secrets, do assemble themselves
together and make strict inquiry into the temper and former conduct of
the inhabitiints of the s'd county of Princess Anne and certifie to the
Hon. Major-General Lee, or the commanding officer at Suffolk or its
neighborhood, which of them have taken an active part in behalf of
America, which have remained quiet at home without taking an active
part on either side, and who liave appeared inimical to America, on which
cert 'ate the General or conmianding officer is desired to suffer all such as
have been friends or neutrals to remain at their habitations with their
families, but to remove all tlieir live stock except such as the Comm'rs
above named, shall judge necessary for their immediate subsistc^nce ; and
that all the enemit^s of America in the said county be compelled t4)
remove, with their families and effects, according to the former resokition,
and the Comm'rs are desired to return their whole proceedings to this
Comm'ee, to be laid before the General C'onvention.
It being ret)resented to the Connn'ee that the wife of John (ioi>drich,
jun'r, Iiad lately gone on board the Fleet at Norfolk with her child, \\\km\
firing the house in Portsmouth : ordered, that her Father, Mr. Wm. Har-
wood, be allowed to employ a boat to send from Hampton on board tlr^^
Fleet for their removal, and the commanding officer at Hampton is
requested to furnish him with a Hag of truce for that purpose.
On considering a verbal proposition formerly made by LM Dunmc
to this Connn'ee, del'd by Colo. Alex'r Gordon, for the exchange of ]>
oners: Resolved, That the following [)rojR)sals for such exchange be seriii
his I^)rdshii) by tlie commanding officer in ye neighborhood of Norft^ll**
viz: Colo. Alex'r Gordon and Colo. Jacob Elligood for Colo. An thorny
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Lawson and Colo. Joseph Hatchings. All other officers of like rank to
be exchanged on equal terms, private for ])rivate; and if there he not
officers on either side to give for such on the other, in order to effect a
full exchange as far as may be, that the following rule be observed: In
such case to give for a Colonel 8 privates, a Lt. Colo. 7, a Major 6, a
Captain o, a Lieut. 4, an Ensign 3, a Sergeant 2; all other non-commis-
sioned officers to be considered as privates. The prisoners to be
exchanged in the order of their captivity, without respect Uj pereons.
However, it is to be understood that no prisoner on either side be com-
pelled to return who shall voluntarily desire to remain with the party
they are with at present.
Adjourned 'til to-morrow 9 o'clock.
Williams-
burg,
May 3,
1776
Saturday, May 4th, 1776.
Present: Mr. President, Mr. Digges, Mr. Lee, Mr. Jones, Mr. Page, Mr.
Mercer, Mr. Bland, and Mr. Tabb.
The CommVe agree to take Mr. Maximilian Calvert's vessel lying at
Hampton, io be employed as an armed Cruizer in James River, and Capt.
Y'ghusband is directed to repair to Hampton immediately, and either
engage seamen there to carry her Uj) the river, as he shall judge best,
and watch a safe opportunity for carrying her up the river, there to
be fitted up for her intended purpose, taking on board 2 Six pounders for
defence, and putting on boaixl all the cannon at Hampton unfit for use to
be conveyed to the falls of James River, that he apply to the two Ca[)t.
Barrons' for their a.ssistance, and to the Commanding officer at Hampton,
for a few soldiers if necessary for escorting the s'd vessel so far u}) the
river, as to be out of danger from the Enemy's tenders.
A warrant to Capt. Massie for l()s. for a blanket to his comp'y, also for
use Rob't Bowis 18s. for prov's to Capt. Scruggs company.
Same to Lieut. R'd Taylor for £43 the pay of himself and comp'y, a
Guard at Sandy Point to 2Bth April.
Same to Hugh Walker for Andrew Gastwood for £3 for a Gun for
^'apt. Meade's company, Amelia.
Same to Capt. James Johnson (Lunenburg) for £2L12.0 for arms, &c.,
^ his Com}>any.
'Same to Fielding Lewis, Esq'r, for £500 upon acc't for the Comm'rs of
^"^ Gun Manufactory, and £400 for the outfit of Sundry vessells, &c.
Same to Same £1059.17.11, Ballance of his acc't for the Sloop Patsey,
'^^- Schooner Hannah, and the pilot boat and their cargoes' adventures
^^ the Importation of arms and ammunition.
^^rdered, that 1200 lbs. Powder remain at Fredericksburg for use of
^^ Vessels in Rappahannock River, and 100 lbs. for proving arms at
^^ manufactory and at Mr. Hunter's.
Williams-
burg,
May 4,
1776
L
168 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Williams- Ordered, a warrant issue to Mr. James Hunter, Fielding Lewis, and for
Miiv^'4 ^^^ ^^ James Hunter £132.3.0 for intrenching Tools for use of Colo.
1776 Mercer's R<3giment; also for use of James Hunter, ass'ee of Rich'd
Richards, for £-5 for a Gun furnished 3rd Regiment.
Same to Fielding Lewis, Esq'r, for £1.16.0 paid on Express hire p'r
acc't and ret'd.
Ordered, that Colonel Aylett, or his agent at Hobb's hole, deliver to ye
order of Colo. Fielding Lewis 40 bolts Duck lodged there for the use of
the public.
A warrant to Colo. Fielding Lewis for use James Kerr for £3.8.0 for
nursing and providing for sick soldiers — Capt. Westfall's Com])any, 8th
Regiment.
James Holt, John Wilson, John Portlock, Cornelius Calvert, Thomas
Nash, jr., Arthur Boush, and John Willough by are appointed commiss'rs
to make the like enquiry in Norfolk County as was directed by the order
of yosterday respecting Princess Anne county, and certify the same to
the (fcneral or Commanding officer at Suffolk, who is to observe the
same order resj)ecting the removal of the Inhabitants and their effect,s as
is directed for the ])eo})le of Princess Anne.
Mr. Wm. Heale, paymaster of the Lancaster Battallion, ret'd his acc't
of the money formerly by him rece'd in that office, w'ch being settled,
})allance in his hands is £()2.12.(), which is to be charged to him for
further dis])ursement, and or'd a warrant issue for £137.7.0 upon acn^'t
for the like purpose, and for £17.10.0 for \ year's salary and his travelling
Expenses on this occasion.
Same to Cajit. Burgess Ball for use of Griffin Garland for £148.0.2 for
jirov's furnished sundry Com])anies of the 5th R(^giment.
Same to John McGeorge for use Wm. Edwards for £12.8.0 for sundries
furnished the armv.
Same to David Jones for £3.15.0 for his services as a Hostler.
A pass to John McGeorge to go to Walter Keeble's, (taines^ Islan<l,
and n^turn.
A warrant to Wm. Page for £24.18.GA, his acc't as a public express.
Same to Andrew Ru'^sell for £132.2.8, the j>rov's of his company to
Fe])'y 28th, 5th Keg't.
A Letter to the Delegates in Congress and one other to the Hon. J no.
Hancock, PresVPt of the Congress, written, read and approved, and ord.
R'd.
A warrant to Rob't Hyland for $8.15.0 for his services to 4th Instant,
(May).
A review of the Amelia Regulars on March 8. (Capt. Meade), ret'd and
ord'd R^d.
The Connn'ee adjourned 'til to-morrow 9 o'clock.
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Sunday, May 5th, 1776. Williams-
Prenent: Mr. President, Mr. Lee, Mr. Jones, Mr. Mercer, Mr. Bland, 1770^'
Mr. Tabb.
On considering a Letter of the 4th, from Major General Lee, the follow-
ing answer was written and sent to him. Viz: Sir, &c.
Ordered, that General Lee be requested to give directions for furnishing
waggons and a proper escort from Kem])'8 Landing to Capt. Deane for
removing the cannon left by the Enemy at Norfolk.
Ordered, that Capt. Samuel Han way do Rendezvous his marines at
Sandy Point as soon as his proportion of the company is complete, that
he repair to and continue at that station for the protection of the Inhabi-
tants until the vessel he is to go on board of is ready, and thereupon the
militia stationed there be discharged — of w'ch notice is to be sent to the
Countv Lieut.
Ordered, a warrant to Capt Sam'l Hanway for £29.10 advanced pay to
recruits' inlisting expenses, and J i)ay for himself for one month.
Adjourned 'til to-morrow 9 o'clock.
Monday, May 6th, 1776. Williams-
burg,
Present: Dudley Digges, Escj'r, President pro tempore, Mr. Carrington, yr^
Mr. Mercer, Mr. Cabell. Mr. Bland, and Mr. Tab!).
*
X warrant to Richard Hogg for £14.5.10 for one month's pay advanced,
and the recruiting money in the marine service. Bond acknow'd and O.
H'd.
Present: Mr. President and Mr. Jones.
A warrant to Capt. James Cocke for £125.0.0 upon acc't for the outfit
of and pay of seamen and workman's wages of the cruizer under his
command.
A certificate of Militia Officers in Norfolk and King George comities
TvtW and com'ns issued.
A warrant to Mr. Flanny Strattan for 40s., the expenses of conveying
a deserter of Navy from Chest'd to W'nisburg.
Same to same for £18, advanced money for Iiis cjuota of men as a
Lieut, of Marines, recruiting ex])enses, and one month's half pay advanced
to himself.
Same to James Mercer, Es(]'re, for use of Mason & Dalton, for £100,
upon acc't for ye purchase of Tobacco.
Present: Mr. Page and Mr. Lee.
Same to Colo. Syme for £147.19.3^ for flour furnished the public on
board the Harriet and other purjjoses.
A pafis to Mr. Jonathan Reade to visit his brother, of the 4th Reg't.
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170 CALENDAR OF 8TAir. ..
WilliamfH £2,38K Virginia i>a|>er money received from the Delegates in Congress.
Mav^6 ^^r^l^'red to he entered to their credit and |>aid to the TreaHurer.
1776 A warrant to \Vm. Cary for Messrs. (Whran Sc Pearson for £l34.Io.(>,
Mr. Thos. ArcherV order for flour purchased for. the Schooner Sally.
A warrant to the members and clerks <»f this comm'ee for £883.10.0
for attendance from 31st Marc^h t^) 5th May, l>oth inclusive, as |>€r aec't^s
adjusted and fih*d.
James Foster is appointed Lieutenant of Marines in C'apt Marsden's
Company.
A warrant to Lieut. James Foster for £21.15.0 for advance and recruit-
ing expenses of his proportion of Marines and one month's half pay of
himself.
A warrant to Mr. Joseph Nevill for use Wm. Mountjoy for £1L11 upon
acc't as Quarter-Master of the 3rd Virjrfnia Battallion.
A rec't from Robt. C. Nicholas, Esq're, Treasurer, for £2,388 rec'd from
the Continental Treasurer by this C^mm'ee and ordered to l^e paid to the
Treasurer.
A warrant to Capt. Webb for use Colo. Brooke for £100 upon acc't as
a [)aymaster.
Same to Colo. Joseph Nevill for £381.0.5i, the Ballance of his acc't .:j
for sundry amis and necessaries for use Capt. Westfall's company f£171 _^
for arms).
Same to Capt. Anderson for £22.7.9, the ball'ce of his acc't i'orrmtrmi
sundries.
Same to Charles Lewis, Esq're, for use John Wilkinson, £3.4.0 foF^ ^r
Blankets to Capt. Walker's ('ompany, 9th Rep't.
Same to Colo. Joseph Nevill, for use Andn?w Lynn, for £11.13.6 foM >r
sundries to Capt. Gibson's Company of 1st Keg't, and £9.14.0 for u>. .je
sundry persons for express hire ord. by J/d Dunmore in 1774.
Same to Colo. Joseph Nevill for use Colo. Huffh Mercer for £35.1(v _.5
for sundries for 3rd Reg't, and the expenses of fixing alann j)o.sts cii>n
Pot4)raac.
On considering a I^jtter from Colo. Hugh Mercer, the Comm'ee appro "^'e
of having a pilot boat with oars, furnished at the joint expense of t^ii«
Colonv and Marvland, and stationed at ve mouth of the Potomac riv^<:^i"i
for the purpose of giving intelligence, w\*li Colo. Mercer is desired to
communicate to the Comm'rs of Marvland.
A warrant to T. M. Randolph, Esq'r, for use sundry j)ersons, fi"»r
£20.15.0 for arms to Capt. Woodson's company, 9th Reg't.
The Comm'ee having reviewed the Journal of their proceedings, fn>'*
the 6th of December to this dav, inclusive, each ordered that thev bt^ ^*^^
before the General Convention.
Adjourned 'til to-morrow 8 o'clock.
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1776
Tuesday, May 7th, 1776, Williams-
burg,
Present: Dudley Digges, Esq'r, President pro tempore; Mr. Carrington, i^^^
Mr. Mercer, Mr. Lee, Mr. Cabell, Mr. Bland, Mr. Jones.
A commission issued to tbe .Judges of Southampton.
Present: Mr. President and Mr. Page.
Ordered, that all the public arms on hand or which may be hereafter
received for the use of the public, be delivered to the Jth, 8th or 9th
Reg't, only 'til they are completely furnished.
A warrant \o Edward Snickers for £5028.7.11^, the Ballance of his
account for arms and necessaries furnished sundry companies.
Same to Richard Barrand for £3 for express hire from Norfolk.
Absent: Mr. President.
Same to Edward Snickers and Abigail Morgan for £75, being for addi-
tional pay in f)art due to her husband, Capt. Daniel Morgan, of a rifle
company, a prisoner in Quebec, allowed by a resolution of Convention.
Same to Edward Snickers, for use sundry persons, for £5(>.4.4^ for
sundry prov's to different companies, ferriages, and other public charges.
Same to Edw'd Snickers for use John Stevens for £7.6.5 and for £1.16.0
for public expense in conveying Indian captives, &c.
Adjourned 'til the evening.
In the Evening.
Present: Mr. President, Mr. Digges, Mr. Carrington, Mr. Mercer, Mr.
Lee, Mr. Cabell, Mr. Bland, and Mr. Jones.
A warrant to Wm. Booker, Esq'r, for use Chas. Allen for £6L4.5 for
pay of, and hunting Shirts furnished his minute company of Prince
Edward Countv.
8ame to Paul Carrington, Esq'r, for use Simon (Jlen for £1.2.6 for fer-
riage to Cai)t. Hutching's Company, Pittsylvania, 6th Reg't (error).
Same to same for use Joseph Moore for £3.1.0 for halberts, fifes, and
staffs to his company of militia in Cliarlotte.
8ame to Wm. Cabell, Esq'r, for use Philemore Frayser for £4.5.0 for
Prov's to sundry Companies.
A comm'sn issued to the Judges of Middlesex county.
Same to the Judges of Halifax County.
l^ols. Buckner and Christian and L't-Col. McClanahan, or any two,
appointed to review such part of Capt. Crockett's company as were not
^^viewed by the County Comm'ee of Fincastle.
It appearing to the Comm'ee that John Barksdale, who was appointed
I ^*y the Cilmm'ee of Fincastle to be 2nd Lieu't of Capt. Crockett's com-
i V^ny, has declined that oflfice and had not enlisted any men — Whereupon
E '^ohn Buchanan, who was app'd Ensign, had raised the men necessary
■ tor the 2d Lieu't, and that Thomas Quirk had raised the number re-
1
172 CALENDAK oF STATE FAFEKS.
Williaiyw- ^loirwJ ^/r an Eim$ni: II t? thrf- M|>!iii«*n i>f tlwr f '••rufu'<ee that Mr. Buch-
yt^!^" ariari >i*r apf»VJ 2 lif-a't and Mr. iioirk En-im ••f said CominnT; and
iTjfp fjt'fl Ofmjrii'- L**ae ar-fTi>nJin<dy.
A warrant to Fet^rr P«mliie* for ase (. has. Avery for £7.1011 ibr 2
Ciua-- U> i apL K. Kidder MeadeV Ci>nij>'v. 2nd R«r^'l.
Same to I.ieut. Peyton for u^^ <*a|»t. An«L Ijeiteh fi»r £l->9.-S.5, jjay <»f
hi- Com II V to 2Hth Feh'v.
Same Up ^nie for u.-«e Capt. Fitz^endd for £lllM2-6, |^*y of his Coin-
pV Uf 2Hth Fel/%-.
Same t/> i^me for u>e ('apt. Andrew I^itch fi»r C25.S.0, ItaU'ce of his
Ufiint^' monev and for recniitin:; Exi»enses and neeiTSsaries?.
Same to same for use John iMmes 1*10 for tirewood to ye Troojis at
Hampt^^n.
Same U} Henr\' Annistcail for use of Sundr\' iier^ms for £2tW>.8.0 for
divert Exjiense?? for ye I^ncaster minute Itattallion as |»er acc't settlerl
hy ye (.'omm'rs.
Same U) John \V<K^xL^>n for use Tucker \V«jiMJson £7.7.0 for prov s to
Capt Si.-ru^'s CompV, '')th He^'t.
AdjoumwJ 'til to-niorrow 9 o'clock.
Willianw- Wed.nesday, 3//n/ 8(h, 1776.
hUFK,
May H
17*7^; PrcHcnt: Mr. Vice-President, Mr. Carrinirton, Mr. Mercer, Mr. Diggi
Mr. (Jahell, Mr. Jones. Mr. I^ee.
A warrant to Nath. Norman for Wni. Graham for £2.0.0 for Gun tL^i
(^apt. li. ('. Andennni's C'omp'y.
Same to Thomas Keith for £38 for anns, ttc, to Capt Chilton's coim":i-
jwiny of Regulars.
Same to James Scott, Esq., for £o8.12.0 for arms to the Cul[>eper B^m^t-
talion; also 10s. for necessaries to a soldier in Capt. J. Ashhy's compV <^f
K<;gulars.
A warrant to Jane 8cott for £2.19.6 for necessaries and support to b>
sick soldier in the Cul|>ej>er Batt.
Same to John Bi^ard for use Herbert Claiborne for £4.3.3 for prov'^s
and forage to Capts. Pleasants and Faulconer's comp's on their march.
A common issued to the Judges of King and Queen.
A warrant t(j Capt. Willis Wills for £280.15.10 for j)ay of his minute
comp., Princess Anne Wfxit. to 29th April inclusive.
Same to J. S. Wells, Esifre, for use of himself and sundry person^*
£174.0.1 for sundry prov's, ferriages, arms, and other jmblic expense? t^^
the army.
Same to Ca|»t. Simon Hollier £107.12.4 for the pay of the Elizabeth
('itv Militia under bis commnnd in actual service.
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Same to Mr. Geo. Booker for use John Langley for £8 for wood to ye Williams-
Troops at Hampton. Mav^8
Same to Thomas Keith for £10.10.0, his service as clerk to King George 1776
Comm'ee.
Same to James Montague for use of I^do. Jones for £4, for his services
as cl'k to Middl'x (.'omm'ee ; for use of Maurice Smith £6.8.0, for ])ay of
Middlesex Militia under his command ; and for use of Phil. Montague
for £9.15.2, for Do.
Present: Mr. Bland.
Mr. Stiidler ap})eared and rec'd his Continental comm'n as 1st Engineer
of the Southern Department.
A certificate of Militia Officers in Prince Edward county ret'd and
comm'ns issued.
A warrant to \Vm. Watts, Es(|'re, for use John Nash, Gent., for £5.7.4J"
for Rugs, Blankets, and other necessaries to (.-apt. Morton's CompV of
Prince Edward.
Same to Roht. Mathews for use Absalom Kable for £6.12.0, for convey-
ance of soldiers to tlie Eastern Sliore.
Same to John Avery and Jno. Jackson for £21.18.0 for same.
Same to Roht. Williams, EsqVe, for £189.10.6 for the ball'ce of his
acc't for arms and other necessaries to ye l^ittsylvania comj). of regulars.
Same to Thos. Blacknall for use Sarah lilacknall for £0.12.6 for ferriages
to C.'apt. Woodson's Company of 9th Reg't.
Same to Capt. Thomas Bullet for £2.10.0 for ex})enses advanced in
<^oiiveying })owder from Carolina.
Same to Arch. Cary, Esq're, for use sundry persons for £6.5.0, express
hire and guard to the negroes sent to ye lead mines, and prov's furnished
^'a|)t. Scruggs' comp.
»Same to Chas. Patterson, Esq're, for use Ant'o Christian for £1.2.6. for
Pi'ov's to Cai)ts. Knox and Crockett's comj)anies, Fincastle.
C)n the rej)resentations of Mr. Benjamin Powell, the Comm'ee agree that
'^^x slaves now in the i)uhlic jail, the property of certain Tories, may be
^^*iJ»loyed under the directiim of Mr. l^owell upon the prison lot for the
^'*5<^ of the public, they being confined under a sufficient guard to })revent
"^^ir escape.
-fV warrant to John Hicks for £3.10.0, a p'r pistols to Capt. Lilly.
Same to James Robertson for use Gilmour & Camp £226.6.10, and for
^^^ John Woodcock for £20.3.0 for necessaries, &c., to Lancaster Minute
On considering the further reports of Archibald ( -ary and John Banister,
Efcjq'r, respecting the Brigg Ho})e, and it api)earing that the outfit of the
^^<1 Brig, together w'th the whole stores and prov's, amounting to
*^^1.0.10J, in which is included stores vfil'd to £48.6.3, which the said
^^^^iniissioners think not necessary for public use, and others taken by
174 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Williams- C'apt. Jiinias (\K'ke for his own use, valued at £l().18Ji — ^This Comni'et*
burjr, jj^j,^, j^i' opinion that Robert Donald, proprietor of two-thirds of the said
177*) Bri^, oujijlit to b<» paid the sum of £3()8.9.1) for two-thirds of the whole
exptMise of outfits and Stores after deducting the £4S.().8 for unnecessiirv
stores, and the rest being eonsidei*ed by this connnVe as the Interest of
the Proprietor; of the other third of the said Brigg, which is deeine<l
British property, be retained subject to future order of the convention.
And the conjinVe being of opinion that 3() waterc^isks, valued at £l9.o.(>.
|)art of the £48.(>.3 al)Ove inentiontMl, will be useful to this colony for the
other armed vessels fitting out, and, Mr. Donald consenting, the ConunVe
sh<»uld liave them at the value afon^said. It is ordered that they be
retained for the use of the colony, and that the remainder of the articles
mentioned in that account be ret VI to the s\l Donald, and the sum of
£3.3.0 be paid to him to make up his two-thinls of the said articU^s.
And it is further ordM, that C -apt. James (Wke be chargtid with the
arti(;liv he has t^iken on acc% and tliat he take into his possession all the
stores and prov's now on Injard of tlie wiid Brigg (»xcept those now
ordered to be delivered to the said Donald, and return an Inventory
thereof to tliis board.
Ordered, a warrant issue to Mr. Hob't Donald for £371.13.2 pursuant
to the above resolution.
Adjourned 'til the evening.
In the Evkmno.
Present: Mr. President, Mr. Digges, Mr. Harrington, Mr. Mercer, Mr-
Lee. Mr. Cabell, Mr. Jones.
A warrant to Lieut. Wm. Murray for i'3(>.l().o} for arms to the Prince
(icorge Regulars of the Gtli Reg't; also for Drury Worsliam for £2. HUN
for call liire in l>ringing arms from Pet(*rsburg to the said company. X<^>t
issued.
Same to Benj'n Putney for use of Mrs. Bailey for £l.r>.0», for com anJ
fodder to the (kilpeper Minute Battalion.
A warrant to Wm. (treene for £5.10.0 for a riHe to the public.
On consideration of a Letter from the Hon. John Hanco(-k, Presidei"* '^-
of the (Jeneral Congress, of A|»ril 27th, Capt. West, the me^^senger, i^^
desired to pay into the Treasury the oO^CXX) Dollars therein mentioiiK^-
upon account, to be exchanged for sp(^cie, to be remitt^ to Michat**
Hillegjis, Esi|Ve, Continental Treasurer; and it is the opinion of t\\i^
Comnfce tliat Comm'rs should be appointed in different part« of tli**
C(»lony to endeavor to etTtM^'t such exchangi; at the rates following, to wit*
for half Joes, weighing 9 dwt.. Eight Dollars; for pistolt^, weighing ^ \
dwt. 0 grains, Tlinv and 12-10 Dollars; for (tuineas. Four Dollars anJ
2-3ds.
A warrant to Edw'd Snickers for waggon hire from ye 23rd Nov. to ye
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 175
2Sth Feb'v and for returning, and for use (too. Allen £12, the hire of his WilUams-
wajrgon and team from Nov. 23rd to 18th Dec. for ('apt. Alexander's m'^c
comiiV. 17"7H
Same to Lieut. Wni.Iiane for use John Berkeley, for waggon hire,
hunting shirts, Arc, to ('apt. RussePs rt^gulars, from Loudon, 5th Reg't,
also for sundry necessaries to the Prince William Minute Batt., the sum
of £5.
Refer to th^ other Book.
[Which has not been found.]
Tuesday, May 14th, 1776. Williams-
May 14
Present: Mr. IVesident, Mr. Digges, Mr. Page, Mr. Carrington, Mr. Lee, ' 177(3 *
Mr. Mercer, Mr. (^abell, Mr. Bland, Mr. Jones.
A warrant to Capt. Holt Richardson for £o9.11.6 for himting shirts and
legixins to his company ; also for bounty money and recruiting expenses
for 3 soldiers.
Same to Wm. Cabell, EsqVe, for 50s. paid an express concerning the
Carolina expedition.
Same to Mr. Solomon Shepherd for £848.10.5 for his acc't for the pay
of sundry' minute and militia guards on the south side of James river.
Ordered, that Mr. Mathew Anderson deliver to the Keeper of the
^fagazine a barrel of powder in his })ossession, which was delM him by
the Delegates in Congress for the use of this Colony.
A warrant to Solomon Shepherd for use T^ewis Almond for £1.8..'5J for
ferriage to sundry Troops at Sleepy hole.
Commons issued and delivered Capt. Berry and subalterns, dated 27th
March — Sth Regiment. [P>ror; issued before.]
\ war't to J. Pendleton, jnr., for £27.8.0 for use of Thos. Martin for
Drums and Fifes to ve country — the former at 50s., the latter at Bs. each.
Pursuant to order of convention. Ordered, that 2,250 lt)s. i)owder be
ill) mediately forwarded to the Frontier Counties of this colon v to be
<icposited in the hands of the respective county comm'ees, who are to
lodge it in convenient Districts, but not to distribute it exce])t in case of
actual invasion, the said Comm'ees being considered as accountable for
the expenditure of the same; that the said quantity of powder be divided
in tlve following ])roportions, to-w4t : West Augusta, 500 lbs., Fincastle, 500,
Botetourt, 500, Augusta, 500, and Hampshire, 250, And it is ordered
that 1.50 lbs. now in the hands of Augusta (^omm'ee be purchased by the
public and retained as a part of the5(X)now allowed to that county; and
It is further ordered, that Mr. Richard Adams deliver for the use of the
above mentioned counties 10,000 Flints, being 2,(X)0 each, out of those in
his j)Ossession at Richmond, and that the manager at the Lead mines
176 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Williams- deliver U) the order of the respective coram 's any quantity of lead they
-^^^{a niay require, not exceeding 2 lbs. for each pound of powder now allotted
1776 to the respective counties, and that (leneral Lewis be desired to stoj^
500 lbs. now at Alexandria for the immediate supply of West Augusta.
A warrant to Thomas Moffett for £9 for Express hire from Mr. Lux.
A pass to Enoch Jones and Major Jo. Mitchell to go to Suffolk.
A warrant to Capt. Brent for £37.9.4 for pay of his comp'y to 28th
Feb'y, (4th Reg't), also for £8.10.0 for baU'ce of his acc't for sundry
Exj)enses, cart hire, &c., at ye march of his comp'y.
Adjourned till the evening.
In the Evening.
Present: The same members except Mr. President, Mr. I/ce, and Mr.
Jones.
A warrant to Richard C (t raves for £15.5.0 for arms for the marine
service.
Same to Capt. John Brent for £S4.4.5i for support of his Comp'y fn>m
their Enlistment to ye day of thcit* march, also for 30 ruggs and Blankets
(4th reg't).
Same to Mr. John Dixon, jr., for £180 on account.
Present: Mr. Jones; Absent: Mr. Bland.
Same to Capt. James Barron for £44.10.8 for the pay of the Hampton
militia under his command to the Tith April.
Same to same for £108.1 l.f> for the pay of the men belonging to the
Boat Tiiberty to the 25th April.
Same to same for use Rich'd l^arron for £62.12.0 for do. for Boat
Patriot to the 25th A]>ril.
Same to same, use Wm. Watkins for £3.0.0 for work on lK)ard the Boat
Liberty.
Same to same for use John Sinclair for £3 for a musijuet to Cai)t.
Arthur Smith's compV.
Same to Ca|)t. James Barron for £l(».10.10^ for sundry nec^saries Ui
the Boat Liberty, also for usc! Capt. RichM Barron for 5.8.9 for 435 lbs.
junk to Capt. Calvert.
Same to Cai)t. James Barnm for use I^atimer & Parish, and for £140
for ve boat Patriot.
Same to same for use Ballard 6z Bayley, £2(K) for ye boat IJberty.
Same to ('has. Lewis for £3()4.10.0for one month's j)ay of 2 Albemarle
Companies on the Carolina exi)edition, and his own pay the same time.
;j
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 177
Wkdnksday, i\fay 15th, 1776. Williams-
bur^',
Present: Mr. Vice-President, Mr. Di^jges, Afr. Ciibell, Mr. ('arrinjijton, *77(; ^'
Mr. Bland, Mr. Mercer, Mr. Jones, Mr. Lee.
Edwin Gray, Escj're, having accounted for tlie money advanced him
to purchase arms, ordered, that the hond l>e delivered him.
\\'arrant to Capt. Brent for 80s. short allowed in his acc't for Ruggs
and Blankets.
Warrant to J. Pendleton for use of Bernard Todd for £28.9.0 for diet
and corn to Capt. Meade's Comp'y.
Warrant to G. Thomjis Pollock for use Rich'd Curd, £8.10.0, for use
Wm. Ed. Curd £8.10.0, for use Benj'n Duvall £8.10.0, for use Thomas
(*authoni £2.5.0, and for himself £14, for sundry arms to Capt. Wood-
son's Comp'y of 9th Reg't.
A warrant to (^ab. Maupin for £11 for waggonage to the Troops at
Williamsburg to 28th February.
Same to Capt. Lewellen Jones for £89 for forage for himself and Lieut.
An way and Ensign Foster of the Amelia minutt^ men.
Same to David (iarland, Esq're, f(»r use Major John (Jlenn for £2Sr>^
for one month's pay of himself and 2 companies from Luni^nburg,
orden^l to (Wolina; also, 20s. by him advanced for express hire.
Same to John Richards for use Edw'd Moore for £21.5.0 for hunting
shirts; and for use Geo. Hamilton for £0.1 2.G for Ruggs for Caj»t. Wal-
lace's C/ompV of 8rd Reg't; and for use Wm. Allason for £2.10.0 for 100
lbs. Brimstone furnished the public.
It is the opinion of this Comm'ee that where any ofljcer shall not have
drawn his full ration, that the connnissary of provisions l)e directed to
rate 2 rations of flour to be equal to one of meat.
A warrant to John Hawkins for £o00, and one do. for £500, upon acc't
as commissary of provisions.
Ordered, that 55 stand of the best arms now in the Magazine be deliv-
ered to the Rev. Mr. DaWs on his order for the use of the 9th l^att'n, and
if such a number cannot be had there, the deficiency to be made up out
of the carbines lately brought from the Eastern Shore.
A warrant to Robt. Mathews for pay of himself and men, a guard on
dutv at Gwinn's Island, £5.4.6.
Same to Nath'l Terry, Esq 're, £270, for one month's pay of 2 comp's
ordered to North Carolina from Halifax.
Same tx) Robt. Williams, Esq're, for use lA Col. Haynes Morgan for
£422.15.0, for one month's pay of 8 com])anies from Pittsylvania to No.
Carolina; also £4.8.6 for express hire.
Same to Bennett (loode, Esq're, for £270, for do. to 2 companies from
Mecklenburg.
23
178
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Williams-
burp,
May 15,
177«
Same to Thos. Reade, EsqVe, for £13o for do. to one com p. from
Charlotte.
A Bond of Ral|)h Wormley, jun'r, with Ralph Worniley secy, j)enalty
£10J)0(), exeeiit4'd out of Coiiim. in |>resenee of the clerk, conditioned
ajrnM'ahle to resolution of ('onventic>n, n»tunied and ordered to l>e filed.
Adjourned 'til the evenhig,
In tife Evening.
Present: Mr. President, Mr. Digjres, Mr. Cabell, Mr. Carrington, Mr.
Page, Mr. Mercer, Mr. Bland, Mr. Jones, Mr. l.ee.
A warnint to Henry King for use King Jluniplit ill. 11.0 for a saddle
lost on the Hampton expe<liti(m.
OrdVl, a warrant to Colo. John RuHin £1'k».1o, including hi8 own |»ay,
for on(» month's pay to r)inwiddie CompV, ord. to No. Carolina; also
adjutant, QuV master, and Surgeon -I'^a, 1st Battallion.
A warrant to Nat. Terry, EsqV, for i'O.lOs.Od. i>aid for moulds and
wipers to (Urns in Capt. Cocke's Ctmip., 7th R(»giment.
A warrant to Nathaniel Terry, Esq., for use James Turner £22.8.6; for
use Wm. Terry 1*28.10.7 for pay of the H'x militia acconling to resolu-
tion of the Convention; also 82s.8d. for use Humphrey Hendrick by or.
convention for repairs of Guns .to Cajit. Cocke's compa.. 7th R^'t.
A warrant to Colo. John Rutiin 1*8.10.2 for sundry public Exi>enses
paid for Southampton Battallion M. Men as p'racc't; also for use Samuel
Jonoi for 28 days' wages omitted on settlement of the pay Roll of
So'hampton Minute men £1.17.4.
Commissions issued to the Field officers of the two minute Battallions
ordered to march U) North Carolina, dated KKh May.
Ordered, that the commissary of Provisions here do furnish the wjig-
gtmers employed by Col. (\iry in removing the Inhabitants of Norf<»lk
and Princess Anne counties with a sutliciency of provisicms and Forage
t4» last them to Suffolk.
A warrant to Colo. Archibahl Cary for loO ujHJn acc't for waggon hire
in removing thu Inhabitunts of Norfolk and Princess Anne.
A warrant to Mer. Smith, EsijV, for use John Upshaw for .1*4 for the
Gun to Amelia regidars, Cai)t. Meade.
Adjourned 'til to-morrow 8 o'cl<.>ck.
Williams-
buiv,
May Ki,
177<i
Thi'ksday, lath May, 1776,
Present: Mr. Vice-President, Mr. Digges, Mr. Carrington, Mr. Mercer,
Mr. Cabell, Mr. Bland, Mr. Jones.
A warrant to Charles Lynch, Es<fr. for ll.*i5 for a month's j)ay of the
Be<lford Comp y ordered to North Carolina.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 179
A warrant to L't Edward Venable for £30.5.0 for pay and i)rov's to Williams-
hiui and Co. as a Guard at Sandv Point. vf«"^^i\.
May 1(»,
Same to L't David Perry for £88.18.10^ for do. to do. 177<J
Same to ('harles Lynch, EsqV, £84.8.9 for his aec't for manufacturing
powder.
Same to Capt. John Calvert for £2r>() upon ace't for furnishing matt*-
rials and fitting out the Galley under his conunand.
Same to Charles Lynch, Ksq'r, for use Jessie Patey, and Stephen
Clements for £5.6.11 for repairs to arms for Cajit. Hutching's Company,
6th R^'t.
Order'd, that the conmiissary of stores deliver to Capt. Calvert, or his
order, L50 yards Slaver's Duck and 100 y'ds Oznaburg for the use of his
(iallev.
Resolved, that any person who shall furnish the connnanders of the
C'niizers or Galleys now fitting out with rigging or necessaries for tliat
purpose, he i>aid the full value thereof in money or rej)aid in kind out of
any public stores which may be hereafter procured.
A warrant to Wm. Booker, Es(jV, for £185 for one mo. pay to Prince
Edward Company (ordered to Carolina.
Same to Wm. Robinson, EsqV, £L14.0 for hoes furnished ye Troops at
Norfolk.
Capt. Calvert is empowered to procure a Il'h'd Rum for use of his
Galle}* at 7s. 6d.
A warrant to John Banister for £481.1).7^ for flour furnished the com-
missary of prov's for the use of the army.
U}>on the rejiresentation of Col. Wells, one of the j)ersons appointed
l)V a former order to sell the Estate of John Goodrich in Isle Wight
county: ord., that the young fellow lately deserted from 1/d Dunmore
ha hin'd out to such person as he ma}' choose, and the young mulatto
trirl servant be also hired out to some humane person, who shall give bond
and security not to remove her out of the colony.
A warrant to Capt. Ralph Faulconer for £8.14.0, ball'ceof his ace 't for
hunting shirts to his Comp. of 5th Reg't; also 15s. 6d. for the ex})ense
for the Ameha M. Minute Men.
Colo. Buckner settled his acc't of disbursements of the £40 formerly
advanced to him for contingent charges and jmrchase of arms, bailee
<lue the public 15s., and ordered a warr't issue to him for £40 for the
same purjMjse.
A warrant to Wm. Robinson, Esq., for use Tally Robinson for £8.14.0,
for <<»rn t^) ye Southampton Minute Battalion.
Same to David Minge for £8.16.10^ for ferriage of soldiers ord. to guard
X\\v Carolina prisimers fr<»m Petersburg, to be charged to the Cont'e.
Present: Mr. President.
A warrant to Colo. John Ruffin for use John Vallancier for £12.3.9 for
IMO CAI.KNDAH OF HTATE PAPERS.
WMIhimn I/«wIm« Ui ('iipt. MiiHdiiV ('(iriii»y, and for £14.15.0 for Ixjggirw to Ca})t.
(Mirj/, WiiII'm ('ofNh'v; iiiid for iiHi* Jolm I,H\vn*ii(!(» <Xr ('o. for £5.12.10 for Leg-
iVIiiy 10, . ,
h/0 ^/JiiM In ('ii|H. (Joodiii'H ( 'oinp'y -- wliictli HiiiiiH the ConimVc art^ induced
lo mIIi»w, Iho' tln'V II liUli' 4<xc<M'd the UHiial allowance, in consideration of
|Im< Mnddi'MiH'HH i»r iJH' rmirrh and the nfcosmty of those things heing
hnMH'diiilnJv rnrniHJHMl.
Ph'Hi'nl: Mr. Kpc.
A piThdl grantrd to J<ihn WalliUM* to go to Sutt'olk on a visit, to transact
Honii^ linMhiPHM with his hrothrr, and to n^turn t4) this citv.
thui l.t'tti^r from tluM'Icrk of the Court of Conun'rs for Middlesex
eounty, Wni. PuHtein* ami .lohn Dixoi^ R^cfres, are appointed Comni'rs
and hMpn»Hte«l to tnke the depcw'n of Andrew McCann in hehalf of
(*harh^ Nt»ilson» to hv n^ul in evidence on Ins trial before the si\id Court
Con\nrix
A warmut U\ .huH»h Hruee tor use Knsign Sani'l Coleman for £10.1 1.11 J
for his jmy and pi\»v*s us Knsign in the Sth lU>g't,
SiUne to Colo. Willis Kiddiek tor CMMK t^or the use of tlie eonim'ee
appM lo assist tho r^^moval o( the ^Hx>ple of Nort'olk and IVincess Anne,
\\\y\\\\ aee't, in i^'Ui \\( CUHM* vottnl hy the Convention for that purpose.
AUmmU: Mr, Viee-Piw^dent ami Mr. Hland.
\ warnmt to Hhvs, N\*rvell f\»r Uenj'n Fox tor CT.riJi for pn»vV to
S^ue to \\ u^ Ux^hiusxMu F.s»j*n\ for U5*t^ \Vm. Hunter, for I'll.T.ll ft»r
vvpnvvs huv j^ud prv*\'>4 t\*r IVinw^ss Anne Militia.
S.i»o\^ tv^ I'^pt J{4uu^ Hulvi!\l tor i4.,<vaml for u-^^ Wiu. Hadl for
lu I M^ UM prv^V to Oipt. UtdviniV I'onaviny ^%f Militia.
VxlNnntvxxi iiJ tlu v\\^uni:
l\ vuv K\K\:v.
^Vnvv -; M^ IN^.K^.;. Mr l«x. M- \5i^!:, Mr l»ii,x>v. Mr. Mrn>r.
CALENDAR OF STATE P.Al^BKS. IKl
prr>ceed to enioiiiire tuj^ many ^hip CarfM^iiiersac^^ b^ (Uii, \vlK>si' ahililics sh;ill WilliauK-
be satu*^etoriIy made known ti> tiie ('*>uimVe U» onjscu^o in lUv jHiblk- u ^^"^iV
:^nriee for at leatft ^me year, and employed iu building vistiols for t ho iflii
colony at snch piaee ik* shall ^>e apf>oint^l by thi* I oiunTiHi o( SaiVty or
other exet*utive pjwer, and when- .JO t>t' the said personct >*hall bi' so
emnured, they proce^i tn Oibhauuin JMirry County, there U.> wuil tor fur-
ther direetiott*, the waijesf to be agreeable to a late advertij^euieut o( Uiu.
L«ee ?.
Adjoameii 'til to-morrow >^ o clock.
Friday. I7th Mmj. 17 }0, VVilliumH
Present: Mr. President, Mr Viee-l*resident, Mr. l>igi;es, Mr. Curriugloa, *f^7(i '
Mr. Mercer. Mr. Lee, Mr. Cabell, Mr. Bland, tuul Mr. Jonos.
A warrt to Capt. Campbell for U5>e Capt. Jona, Clarke of Si\\ tU^iuuiit,
for £49.2.10J for the j>ay of bailee of his iwruiting aee't and for UiVA'.s-
saries.
Same to Capt. Campbell of Sth Keg't for 1*247.5.0 for i>ay and |>ri'v'ti
of his company to ye 1st May.
Same to Capt. Westfall of the Sth Ui^H for i'219.2.0f(U' tlu» |»hv of Idci
Company to ye 5th May Inclusive, and for IllunkotH.
Same to Mr. John (libson for i'21M.r>.2, and fiir iitie ,h»riii|ih Nit'luilriiiM
for £42.5,0 l>ein»r for sundry E.xpenHcH h) thr Indiitn Triuily uiid bringing
back the white prisoners fron) among them.
Cert' of ajip'n of officers and a review of Ca|»l. Cunipht^irn vum\i'y, H\\\
Re^'t, (Dunmore), on llHli Feb^y, relM and nr'd rii'd.
A warrant to James frwin, John Anderson, and Wilkie ))odg> for lOft.
each, U) defray their exiM'nseH to Phihulelphia.
It api>earinjr that Cajit. Mort^iuV I'rin/i' Kdward /t'ompany, i apl. ' 'u^t^f-
Ijell'** Dunmore. Capt. liawen' Caroline, au'l Capt. J^laWj^fbl^f, Culpepef.
were re\'iewe'l the naiue day. I'Hh Keb'y, rank of preii/i<.n^-'* iU'ity^ iis
to CampbeU'j? wni|jany. by I>/1, U) Ur 'Znti, */Oi*'i> forii^^Hy d^Ord
CoriiMiii L^nerj <'apt- <'aiijpWJ 'djini t^nhalU'rat' (i>mthiAti^) t/f i^h nyl.
Adjouni*5d *tiJ ti>'Uiorrow.
Vid*^ minute*' fr»»ixj thi/^ <iate lij UjHr ^-iMJj likA/m iiu *MiA'i jojjjmU ^Um}^
[The uther uiinuV' b<j*.ik meutiouij^J ha** nol Umuj touiid ;U xhi!- dal^ J
bur/
PreM^t: Mr. Pr»«fid*nit Mr iJi^ta- Mr Ca/nn^^wu Mi hi*t^A:i. Mi C-^Jt
I>r«e. Mr. ^JaUilL Mr. Jlilaud. au^i iir JiHtkr
182 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Williams- A warrant to Mr. George Abyron for £150 for Colo. Woodford's orders ;
Mav^^*^ also £4 for a stand of arms for Capt. M uteres rowe Galley.
1776 Ordered, that the Colo, of the minute Batten of the I^ncaster district
do call into duty the three companies in North'd county so soon as they
can be furnished with arms, to be stationed in such part of that county
as he may judge most likely to protect the Inhabitants and their stock
from the ravages of the Enemy; and ordered that 100 lbs. powder l>e
del'd to the Delegates from North'd, to be forwarded to the Colonel or
the Commanding officer of the Batt'n, and by him applied for the use of
the comply.
A warr^t to Col. Henry Field for £900 upon acc't as paymaster of the
Cul|)eper minute Batt'n.
Ordered, that 50 lbs. powder be del'd to the Delegates from Richmond
county, to be forwarded to Col. Peachy for use said County; also 50 ll)s.
lead.
A warrant to Mr. Thos. Archer for £490.10.2, the ball'ce of his acc't
this dav settled for sundries for ve adventure on lK)ard the SclK>oner
Sally, and the purchase money for the said vessel.
A warrant to Capt. John Talbot for £4.5.0 for Drums and colours for
his Company of militia of Bedford.
Same to Paul Philman for £6.15.0 — being £8.10.0 for a Gun to Caj)t.
Anderson's ('omp'y, 5th Batt'n, 50s. for tro|)hies for ye Hanover militia,
and 15s. for proves to Ca])t. Terril's compV, 5th Batt'n.
Same to Wm. Russell for £8.5.0 for horse hire to convev L't Battute
to New Castle.
.James Mercer, EsqV, settled his acc't of expenditure of money receM
from the Treasurer, which is ordered to be entered to his credit.
A warrant to Edward Tnivis for use Geo. Brett for £100 U})on acc't
for building the Galley under his direction.
Same to Win. Drew for use Gasper Seever for £7.9.0 for prov's fur-
nished Capt. Darke's Company of 8th Reg't.
Same to Geo. Mason, Esq'r, for £8.10.0 for a musquet to 8rd R^'t.
Adjourned 'til the Evening.
In the Evening.
Present: Mr. President, Mr. Digges, Mr. ( -arrington, Mr. Mercer, Mr.
Lee, Mr. Cabell, Mr. Bland, Mr. Jones.
Pursuant to a resolution of c*onvention — Ordered, that the march of
the several miruite men and miUtia to the assistance of North ('arolina
be immediatel}'^ countermanded by Express, and that the s'd several
companies be ordered to march to the several stations, -following respec-
tively, there to wait for further orders from this Comm'ee — viz.: The
Comj)'ys from Amelia, Charlotte, Meck'b'g, Lunenburg, Pittsylvania,
b Dinwiddle, and Halifax to Petersburg; those from Louisa, Albemarle,
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
183
and Hanover to Hanover Town ; those from Prince Edward, Bedford, Williams-
iVniherst, and Buckingham to Manchester Town; that from Cumberland
t4) Manchester or Richmond, and Sussex and Brunswick to Sussex court
House.
Cai)t. Arthur Sinclair is permitted to depart this Colony to the Island
of Nevis, advertising himself according to law.
buiy.
May lii),
1776
Saturday, thine Ut, 1776.
Present: Mr. Digges, President pro temi)ore; Mr. Cabell, Mr. Mercer, Mr.
( arrington, Mr. Bland, Mr. Lee, Mr. Jones, Mr. Tabb.
r|>on information t^> the Comm'ee by Colo. Syme that Jacob ElligoiKl,
a prisoner, has behaved in a suspicious manner, and that he has bettome
very obnoxious to the inhabitants of Hanover Town and partes adjacent,
it is ordered tliat he be removed to Winchester and confined upon his
parole, to be taken by Colo. David Kenedy, within the limits of the sVl
town.
Permits granted to Thos. Evans and I^ichard Hanson to depart the
Colon v.
On the re])resentation of Colo. Syme, it is ordered that Lieutenant
Battute be permitted to go to any place within 3 miles of either of the
s'd places, on the same side of the river, upon his parole, to be taken by
Colo. Svme.
Ordered, that Mr. Wm. Brent be empowered and re<juested to remove,
in such maimer as he shall judge best, the slaves lately condemned by
Stafford Court to the 1^'ad mines.
A warrant to \\\\\. Diggs, EsqV, for use Thomas CJibbs, for £S.7.(> for
re[>airing arms to Capt. Smith's comp'y, 7th Reg't.
Sam<* to Col. Southy Sim|)son for £70, for pay of the Accomack Milita
on <luty in Northam})ton (bounty; also for £27.4.2 for his expenses to and
from Philadelphia to purchase arms for the public; also tor two guns
furnished the 0th liivtt.
Mr. John Herbert, a master shipbuilder, is empowered by this C'om-
ni'ee to engjige any number of ship carpenters he can procure upon
reasonable terms, and he is directed Uy view and examine all such places
upon James River or its branches as he may think proper and convenient
for erecting shi|>-yards at, and re]>ort to this Comm'ee.
I^esent: Mr. President.
Ordered, that Capts. Dean and C«alvert and Arthur Sinclair, or any 2,
do view and examine all the ciinnon lately brought to James Town, and
refjort to this Comm'eii their value and whose property they are.
Com'ns issued to the Judges of Fincastle.
An acc't of the Expenses of tlie let and 2nd reg^ts from the Ist Nov.
Williams-
burg,
June I,
1776
184
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Williams-
burg,
June 1 ,
1770
'til the 28th Feh'y, having l)een niade up and certified by the commin-
si(mers, was examined l>y the CXmini'ee and ordered to he transmitt-ed to
tlie Delegates in (ieneral Congress. Ani't to 108,484 Dollars.
A warrant to Capt. W'iHiam Duval for use Samuel Duval for £25, for
500 b'ls coal furnished James Anderson for public use.
James Foster is ap[»'d captain of the (tomp'y of Marines on James
River in the room of James Marsdon, Charles Bush 1st Lieut., Jacob
Valentine 2nd, and John Da vies 3rd.
A warrant to Capt. James Foster for £7.15.0 upon acc't for recruiting
service for his comp. Marines.
A warnint to Lieut. John Daviess for £14.5.0 upon acc't for rex^ruiting
service in the comp. of Marines whereof James Foster is Captain and for
1 mo. half pay (Jas. River).
A warrant to (lah'l Gait for use Lt. Jacob Valentine for £15.15.0 for
recruiting service and [)urchase of arms.
A Letter writtc»n to the Virginia l)elegat<^s in Congress inclosing the
acc'ts for the 1st and 2nd Reg't*< as cert VI by the Comm's.
Pursuant to a resolution of the (ieneral Convention, a Letter was
written to Mr. Richard Harrison of the Island of Martinico enclosing
copies of sundry Resolutions of CongR^ss, also that of the convention
made the 15th last month relative to Independence. Another of the
same Import enclosing other cojiies of the said Resolutions wjus also
written to , of the sjud Island (co|>ies filed and ordered to ])e
recorded), the said Letters w^ere sent enclosed to Jacob Wray, Esq'r, of
Hampton, requesting him to put on board the first boat l:M)und for tlie
Martinico, and a Letter of Instructions for the Capt. of such boat, to be
directed by Mr. Wray, was also enclosed to him requiring the s'd Cai)t.
to sink the packett in case of danger.
Adjourned 'til Monday 8 o'clock.
Williams-
burg,
June ?,
1776
Mo.NDAY, June 3d, 1776.
Present: Mr. Digges, President i)ro tempore, Mr. Carrington, Mr. Mer-
cer, Mr. Cabell, Mr. Bland, Mr. Jones. Mr. Tabb.
Ordered, that Major Hendricks be ordered to furnish Mr. Andrews
with the Boat lately put into the possession of two members of the
Comm'ee of Eliz'th city to assist him in taking a survey of the country
about Hampton.
A warrant to French Strother for £45.4.0 for use of himself and others
for [irovisions to Capt. Thornton's Comp'y, 3rd, and Capt. Slaughter's
Comp'y, 8th reg't, and for w^aggon hire to Culpei>er Batt'n.
Al)sent: Mr. Bland.
A warrant to Ralph Booker for use Wm. Dudley, for 198. for Ferriages
to Capt. Flemming's comp'y, Cumberland.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 185
Ordered, that (leneral Lewis he re^juested to give orders to furnish the Wilhams-
Conuirrs app'd to erect salt works with such spare shovels and spades at j„ne*^3
anv of the stations convenient to such works, to aid and assist them in 1776
carrying on the same.
A warrant to Wm. Caul for £n.l(U) for three Guns furnished the
[»ul»lic by himself and others.
Present: Mr. President, Mr. Lee, and Mr. Bland.
A pass to John McGeorge to pass through the Colony, on his way to
Philadelphia.
A warrant to (lab. Gait for £5.4.0 for nursing and attendee, prov's, iVrc,
to two sick soldiers of Capt. Patteson's com p.; and for use of John
McKeand £3.U).3 for Linen furnished the prisoners at Richmond.
Ord., that ('apt. Wm. Washington's and Capt. Wm. Tahb's companies
of minute men of the Lancaster Batt. be called into duty and employed
in the county of Westmoreland for the protection of the inhabitants
there at such stations as the comm'ee of that county shall direct, and
such as want arms pnx'ure the bejst they can from ye militia.
Ord., that 25 men out of Capt. Berry man's and 25 men out of Capt.
Tavlor s Com pan v of minute men in I^ncaster county l>e called into
duty under the proper officer and stationed as the comm'ee of the said
county shall direct for the protection of the inhabitant**, provided the
said minute men can be properly furnished with arms.
A warrant U^ David Garland, Esq'r, for use sundry persons for £32.3.6
for arms to Capt. Garland's Comp'y, Lunenburg, ord. to Carolina.
On consideration of a rci>ort from Col. W^oodford, it is ordered that the
chariot and harness, a bay horse, a chestnut sorrel mare, now in W'ms-
burg, two mares and colts in the possession of Jlenry Herl>ert, and a
cl(K-k in the j)OSsession of Mr. Anthony Walke, taken as the proj)erty of
Mr. (iei>. F-iOgan, w^ho joined himself to Lord Dunmore's Fleet upon our
Troops entering Norfolk, be appraised — ^the mares and colts and clock by
three i>ersons to be app'd by the Comm'ee of Princciss Anne, and sold at
public auction for ready money by any person the Comm'ee shall
appoint; which Comm'ee may also have ap{)raised and sold any other
perishable eftects belonging to the said Logan in that county or Norfolk,
and are further desired to cause four negroes in the ]>os8ession of Mr.
Walke to be hired out until the 4th of December next to the highest
biclder; the chariot, harness, horse, and mare to be apj>raiseil by Dr.
(ialt, Mr. Nicolson, and Mr. l^owell, and Mr. Harwood, or any three, and
sold by Col. Aylett, and that the s'd appraisments and acc'ts be ret'd to
the Comm'ee and the money paid into the Treasurer.
Mr. William Lindsey is appointed and empr)wered to collect all the
ciinnon in different parts of the country, except such as the commanding
officer in (Gloucester mav detain out of those in that countv for the use
of the Troops there, and forward them in such manner as he may judge
24
186 CALENDAR OF STATE PATERS.
Williams- safe and convenient with all dispatch to tliis city, and the . commanding
Tune^'*^ officers at the s(»v(M-al stations are desired to furnish him w'tli wagons
1776 for that purpose, if to i)e spared; if not, fie is directed to hire waggons.
A warrant to Wni. Hill and Wni. I'arsons for £ll.l(i.4 for their pay,
i^'c, as cadets in ('apt. Ruffin's company, r)th Re^'t, 'til ♦Jth May.
Adjourned til' tx>-niorrow 0 o'clock.
Williams- TukspaY, Jnnr ^th, 1776.
burg,
1776 ' Pre^sent: Mr. Digges, Presitlent pro tempore; Mr. Carrington, Mr. JorK\s,
Mr. Mercer, Mr. Tabh, Mr. Cabell, Mr. Walker.
A warrant to John Bat« for use .John and (leorge Towler for 1*275,
Messrs. Mason k Dalton's order for the sloop liberty.
Same to Thos. Walker, EsqT, for use \Vm. Lewis for £o.l(>.0, and for
use Wm. Sims for £o for two ritle guns to Capt. Walker's con ip., 9th
Reg't.
Same to Samuel McDowell, Esq'r. for use of Jos. Moore for £5, for a
rifle (lun to Fontaine's comp., 2nd Reg't.
Same to Wm. Moore for use Rowland Thomas tc)r £8.0.9, for sundries
to minute and regular companies; and for use Wm. Bell for £2.15.<>, for
prov's to Capt. Taylor's Company, 2nd Regiment,
A warrant to John Newell for £12 for waggonage of 2(MXJ fts. lead
from Fincastle.
Capt. Nicholas Lewis and Roger Thom|>son, of the Albemarle minV
comp., ord. to Carolina, ret'd their acc't^ of the expenditure of one mo.
pay advanced to eacfi comp. by Col. f^ewis; ball'ce due from each £6;
ordered to be placed Xai their debits.
A warrant to Thomas Walker, E<q., for use Nich's Lewis for £57.10.6
for prov's, hunting shirts, and other necessaries to his comp. from Albe-
marle, ord. to Carolina.
Same to Elijah Craig for use ('has. Smith for £5, for a rifle to (.'apt.
Walker's Comp., 9th Reg't.
Present: Mr. Hland and Mr. Le(».
On considering the proceedings of the Court of En(|uirv of Middlesex
county on the Trial of Charles Neilson and his petition to this boanl, it
is ordered that his a|»peal bo heani on Saturday next ujum the n»cord of
the s'd proceedings.
Ordered, that (Umeral Lewis be reipiestecP to apjK>int proper persons
to view and examine the rith\s brought to Town by Mr. Madison and
make re|»ort to this board.
A warrant to Frasier Story for .C^ for woo<l to ye Tn)ops at Hampton
prior to ye 2Sth Feb.
A Letter enclosing a copy of the resolution of Convention respecting;
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
187
Gov. Eden, written to ('has. (^irroll, Esq'r, President of the Maryland
(V)nvention, as follows: Sir, (Siv. A copy filed.
Present: Mr. President.
A warrant to John S. Wells for Roht. Miller for £H for two (luns to
Smith's conip., 4th Reg't.
Same to Wm. Randolph for €11.10.0 for waggon hire.
Same t4) John Tahh, Escfr, for use Jno. Pride for i:S4.10.0 for prov's,
house nM>m, and firewiMxl to EdwM M(»ade's Comp., Amelia, 2nd Reg't.
Adjourned 'til to-nmrrow, S o'eloek.
Williams-
burg,
June 4,
177()
Wkdnf^dav, June 5th, 1776.
Present: Mr. Digues, President pro temportv, Mr. Carrington, Mr.
Bland, Mr. Mereer, Mr. Jones, Mr. Cahell, Mr. Tahb.
A warrant to Jno. Robinson for £'2.10. H for waggonage to sailors of the
Potomack Department.
Same to David Jameson tor 4'lo.5.0 for wood furnished the Troops at
York.
Same to John Mayo for £21.16.<l for H ritles, 1 musket, a Blanket, and
pott (21s. furnished the Cumberland minute* eomp. or'd to Carolina).
Present: Mr. Lee.
A warrant to Jos. Winn for use sundry persons for £71.8.0 for arms
and i^rov's furnished the Lunenburg Comp'y or'd to Carolina.
Same to Allen Stokes \\)Y use sundry persons tor £21.12.9 for arms and
prov's to do.
Same to John Mayo tor use Jos. Harris for £10.2.0 for prov's to Knox
i\c CroeketCs eomp.
< )rd., that (Jen. Lewis be re<|uest(Hl to give direetions to deliver to the
orders of Mr. John Calvert tw(» eighteen-}»ounders out of those at James
Town for use of his Gallev.
I're.^ent: Mr. WalkiT.
A warrant to Mr. McCarty for use J (»hn Saunders for £8.1.0 for Express
hire from Riehmond and carrying ammunition for the said eounty.
Saiiie to .**ame for nse Wm. Miskell for 13s.9d. for 5^ lbs. saltiietre.
Same to John T. Mer<-er tor £8 for his Forage as adju't to ye Caroline
Halt.
Same to John Bainl, jr., for £l.0.r», Express hire on ye Carolina Expe-
•lition.
Pre.sent: Mr. President.
A warrant to Dr. Walker for use John Boswell for £17 for waggon hire
^'' ye 7th \{i^\.
Same to Argyle Herbert for use (^apt. Calvert for £100 upon aec't to
^*^y the Carpenters employed on his Galley.
Williams-
burg,
June 5,
1776
188
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Williams-
burg,
June 5,
1770
The Comm'ee agree to take so many of the Guns mentioned in Mr.
Wastes letter at his price as shall be approved of and received by Major
Marshall or the commanding officer at Alexandria, or any further anns
he may hereafter oifer at the same price that shall be so approved of—
any new arms he may procure to be of jthe sort mentioned in a fornier
resolution of this comm'ee.
A warrant to Capt. Philip Taliaferro for £58.1.11 for the pay of his
Comp. of minute men of the Gloster District for their training duty in
April and May and for hunting Shirts and Leggins for the new recruit^;
also £5.14.9, ye Expenses of a Guard on J. T. Corbin.
As many of the Soldiers, Marines, and Seamen are frequently passing
through the Town of Fredericksburg and are accidentally taken sick
there without the assistance of the Surgeons of the Reg't or cruizer to
wliich they belong — The C'omm'ee think it prudent to accept the propo-
sition of Dr. John Julian to attend all such sick and furnish medicines
at 10s. i)er day, to be paid only for such time as there shall actually Ik"
some persons si(;k under his care, and that he also be empowered to ])ro-
vide an Hospital and other necessaries proper for such sick, and he be
desired to keej) an acc't of the regiment or department to which each
si(;k person under his care may belong.
A warrant to Colo. Hugh Mercer for £180 upon acc't for the pay of his
3 comp's at Alexandria to the 28th Feb'y.
Same to James Hansborough for £2.5.0 for a Gun to 8d Reg't.
Same to Nath'l Terry for use Chas. Boils for 6s.8d., his pay as a soldier
formerly marched to Carolina from Halifax Countv.
Same to James Mercer, Esq., for use Rich'd Jarvis for £8.18.9 for
Express hire from Fredericksburg.
A Letter was written to Col. Lewis, of Gloster, in answer to liis of the
3rd Instant, desiring him to forward 4CMK) lbs. powder, all the Balls, ami
half the sheet lead to W'msburg, agreeing U) take all the Goods of i>ri-
vate persons at common selling price; continent powder to remain under
(iuard 'til (.^ongress give directions; vessel to be retained for public list*
and employed as a Tender or on a voyage similar to her late one.
A Letter written to the Hon. Delegates in Congress as follows (a c<»py
filed).
Adjourned 'til to-morrow 8 o'clock.
Williams-
burg,
June (),
177(»
Thursday, June 6th, 1776.
Present: Mr. President, Mr. Digges, Mr. Carrington, Mr. Mercer. Mr.
Cabell, Mr. Bland, Mr. Jones, Mr. Tabb.
A warrant to Thomas Prosser tor use John Hodge's E.st. for il!5 f«»r
wagiron hire to Charlottesville with prisoners from Richmond.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 189
Same to Fred. Martin for use of Fred. Briggs, £3 for Gnn to Garland's Williams-
Comp. Linen. Ord. to Carolina. j «
Same to James Madison for himself and Wm. Morton for £48.5.0 for 1770
sundry Blanketts furnished the Culpeper minute Batt.
Present: Mr. Lee.
Mr. Chas. Calvert is appointed to superintend the huilding of the two
row Gallies ordered by convention to be omployed in Oorocock for the
protraction of the Trade of this colony and North Carolina; he is to
cnjrage a mai^ter builder to act as director of the Yard and as many
workmen as ho may judge necessary for jjrosecuting the work with Exj)e-
dition, and having the vessels finished as soon as possible; he is to pro-
cure all necessaries for building — Iron, Cordage, Rigging, and i>rovide for
the workmen upon the best terms he can, keeping an exact account of
all his disbursements, which, with the workmen's wages and a reason-
able allowance for his trouble, will be repaid by the public. It is left to
Mr. Calvert to fix the yard at such place as he may judge best on Black-
water or Nottoway, recommending it to him to keep in view the con-
vt'niency of transporting cordage and Iron to it, which shall be brought
down James River.
Ord., that 50 lbs. i)owder out of the public stock at Fredericksburg be
delivered to Colo. Brokenbrough for the use of the Militia of Richmond
county, he having engaged tc^ be accountable for the ex])enditure
thtTeof.
Ord., that the commanding officer of the Lancaster Minute Batt. call
into duty 25 minute men of one of the Richmond companies, under the
command of a Lieut., to be stationed as he shall think best for the pro-
tection of the inhabitants of that count v.
ft-
A warrant to Major Thomas Johnson for £48.9.4 for anus and sundries
for public use.
Same to Mr. Rob. Williams for use Samuel Calland ifc Co. £12.10.0 for
Leggins furnished Capt. Hutchings' Company, Pittsyva.
• ft
Three comm'ns issued to militia officers, Chas. City.
A warrant to Capt. Robt. Tompkins for £150 ujion acc't to ])ay the
carpenters employed on his Galley in Gloucester and other expenses.
(!)rd., that Captain Tompkins be permitted to take two eighteen-
pounders now lying at York Town for use of his Galley.
Ord., that the Commissary of Stores deliver Caj)t. Tompkins 20 lbs.
Twine for use of his Gallev.
A warrant to Capt. Henrv Tavlor for £70.15.0 for sundrv and other
Exjienses of Southampton minute men; and for use John Taylor
for £28.13.0, his wages, tVrc, as (|uarter-master to s\l Batt.; for use of
.Vhraham Jones 5s., for horse hire; for use Wrn. Ridley £10.4.4i, his
pay as surgeon\s mate, and for use W'm. Miller £23.12.0 as (juarter-master
5fei-geant to s'd Batt.
IIK)
CALVISDXH OF STATE PAPERS.
Thf iV#riHnW (xriiu: infoniie*J tliat th«- (tumnianding officers* of the
ijfiJitiii in wv^rmJ r-s^untit^ }ia\v ne«;l<^'te<J tu allot the men into di\ision:«,
n^'ly U* Ur (.-aiUr^J into duty in |»rri|ier n*tdtions. fn^m a uik«iaken opinion
that rur\t alkitni^-nt wsui* not t4i i»e iiia^ie until U|ion the want of their
a^'tual >t:r\uri' it f^hiiuld a|»|jear there wi-re n^^t jsuflicient volunteers to
answer tin- |fUr|io?«*'. Wherea-^^ thi?* t/omnree are of opinion that i^ueli
amin^fnit'nt*' hIkiuM have li^^n made in the iiionth of Mardi last, altlio'
the divi*iionK w*-n.' not to U* rrail^l on in ca.«*e of lnva.<ion and Insnrrei*-
tiofi<( if the nef^essarv nunil^fr <*«>u]d lie made up l>v volunteers. It is
tln-n-fore n^-ommendeil to the S4' venal otfieer? who have not alreadv done
it. t^» imft.-iHtl to make such alk»tnients as the on linanee of Convention
n'<|uir<*s without delay. Onl. to l»e published.
Adiounie<l 'til to-morrow 8 oVUjek.
wnii.iiiijf*
hiirjr,
June 7,
I77«
Fkii>av. J*fiu 7th, 1776.
Presinit: Mr. Pn-sident. Mr. Dijrges, Mr (arrrngton, Mr. I..ee, Mr. Mercer,
Mr. Tahh. Mr. Bland. Mr. Jiine.'^.
A warrjint to Nicholas Faulconcr. jr.. Es^^.. for £39.^5.0, ballance of his
ac<'t for 54 <^Junr» funiislied ('apt. Watkins' conip. (acc't for money
arlvanred settled;: also for use .•sundry persons for £5.14.0 for sundries
funiislied the jiuMic. (Mr. Faulconer's Bond ord. to be cam*elled. )
Same to CajU. (.'ahell for £37.17.0 fer subsistence of his company
before their rendezvous. Comnrns issued and deliv'd.
(aj»t. Patterson and officers of the r»th Hatt.. he beintr revieweil the
same day (io wit, 24th February) with ('apts. Brents and Pleasants'
companies, his. rank determined by Lot to give place to them. Others
determined before.
A warrant to Mr. Yelverton Pevtoii for £5.1.9, ballance of his acc'l
resettled for )>rov's, l^)dging, and necessaries to sundry' minute men of
Princ<* Wm. Batt.
Same to Mrs. Frances Williams for £11, out of the money ord. by
(Convention for the sufferers bv the fire at Norfolk.
Same to Win. Sj>ellman for 20s. for bringing' some seamen up Jaiue.s
Hiver.
A ]):iss granted Geo. Kerr to go to Edenton.
A warrant to Apollos C(Mjper for £187.10.0, to ]>ay ('apt. West's Comi>-,
:]rd \\a^\iX from ye 9th U) ye 28tb Feb'y ; also £10.2.6 for wa^on hire
due to Capt. W<^t.
Comnrns issued and del'd ('apt. West and officers (except Ensigt"* ^«
<lated9tli Feb'y (8rd Reg't).
A warrant to .John Talbot, Estfr, for use John Hunt, for £8.1.6 I* '^
sundry medicines and attenVe to KnoxV ami Crockett's Comp's of 1^^
an<l Sth l^eg'ts.
J
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 191
/,
Same to Bame for £55.15.5, baPnce of his acc't for money formerly Williams
lulviinced to [nirchase army. Jnile^'i
Same to same for use John Philjjs for £11.8.0, for waggonage of lead 1770
and powder from Bedford.
Same to same for use Jsham Talbot for £15.0.0. for do. to Capt. Scruggs'
Comp., 5th Batt., to lOth A])ril. '
Same \x> siime for use James Davis for £13.10.0 for Do. to Do. to Kith
A[»ril.
Orderc^d, that the Treasurer enter to the credit of the P^state of John
Robinson, Esq r, £10.4.0, for I^ead purelui^ed of tlie lead mim^ eomjiany
and charge the same to the jmblic.
A warrant to John Talbot, E.sq'r, use Clias. Lynch, Esq'r, for £50,
upon arc't to carry on the Saltpetre work.
Same to (leo. W'eeden, Esq'r, for use Jenifer i'i: Hooe for £230, for 100
tbs. l^ark furnished the arm v.
The Comm'ee of (Jloster are desired to take such measures as to them
shall seem [)roper respecting the vessel in which Mr. Cann was tnken an<l
the other vessels taken there.
A warrant to Colo. Werdon for £75.10.S, the pay of sundry cadets in
ye 3rd Reg't to this dav.
Ord., a warrant to Colo. Banister for use Thomas Scott for £11.10.0,
for waggon hire.
Same to Messrs. Howard it Hewitt for £50 upon acc't. to enable tiiem
to carry on the Salt Works as ('omm'rs app'd by convention in York
county. Bond ex'd, ackn'd, and ord. re'd.
Ordered, that Caleb Herbert be retained as a nra^'^ter builder of a ship-
yard upon Rappahannock, and Reuben Herbert for such yard on York
River, and each of them are desired as soon as jiossible to engage a proper
number of workmen for building two Rowe Gallies, to be employed in
each of the said Rivers for the purpose of transporting Troops across
them, according to resolution of convention.
Ordered, that the three deserters from the Roebuck, latelv brouuht to
this pla<^e and confined by a former order, be now discharged, as there
rfJiiains no danger of their communic^iting the small-pox or any other
rnaligiiant di.sease to the inhabitants of this colony.
Ord.. that the large Rifle Gun purchased of Mr. John l^ryor be deliv-
^^^A to Maj'r Nelson for th(* use <>f the 7th lUtt.
A warrant to Col. Bassett for £21.4.S for 3 Beaves to Capt. Lilly for
^^'\yL. Liberty.
A warrant to William Madison for £31.1b.9, BallVe his acc't for i)ur-
^base of arms, having rendered his acc't for £1000 advanced liim for
^^^t purpose; also £5 for 2 drums purchased for Capt. Posey and Steph-
Same to Pat. T/x^hart for use Wm. McLelin for £10 for waggonage
^^*>ni Bote't w'th arms purchased by Mr. Maddison.
192 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Williams- Sanio to J. PeiuUoton, jr., for use of Wm. Beardley, £3.12.0 for making
Imiy.^ and fitting 0 Bayonets to Pleasant's conipV, oth Reg't.
1770 ' Same to Roh't Smith for £0, waggon, to RuHselFs conip., 5th, and
12s.()d. waggon, in removing eaimon.
Same to Jamet> Hunter for £150 for 25 Guns purchaseil for public use
by order of convention; also £250 upon acc't for purchase of arms,
lntren<'bing Tools and Iron.
Ordered, that the Quartermaster deliver Ro[)'t Smith 5 days' prov'sfor
himself and j)rovender for his horses, waggon being employed for the
public.
Mr. Richard Taylor is emj cowered to furnish the minute men on the
Carolina expedition, sUitioned at Petersburg, with prov's while they
remain there.
Adjourned 'til to-morrow S t»'cloek.
1776
Williams- Satukdav, Jinie Sth, 1776.
btirg,
i77#:^' Present: Mr. Digges, President pro temp., Mr. Carrington, Mr. ^fereer^
Mr. Lee, Mr. Cabell, and Mr. Bland.
A warrant to Jos. Clapham for £82.18.H for Drums and Fifes fur—
nishe<l the London Militia and for sundries furnished the public.
Same t4) Colo. Frances Peyton for 1*^5.10.0 for arms furnished ('apt- -
West's compV of the Prince William Batt.; also £5.8.0 for use Wn^m. .
Johnson for a stand of colours to I^oudon militia, and for use Isaa^^t
Humpluies £8.12.0 for 18 days' service <as Lieut, to Russell's Comp., 5t:*l:i
reg't, not having n}ade uj> his quota, altho' he reiTuited 7 men, was diss—
placed.
Same to P. R. T. Lee for £138.1.9i, pay of his compV of 8rd Biitt. t.o
28th FebV.
Same to Silas C(x>per for £54.15.0 for hunting shirts and hat bindinjc:
to Russell's comp'y, 5th Reg't.
Same to Wm. Aylett, Es(['r, for £2;MG.() for Bread and Flour furnisHocI
( -apt. Travis and his (lalley.
Same lo Rev. Thomas Davis for £31.18.9 for 2 boats purchase<i V»y
Northampton Connn'ee for use of the Troops on the Ejistern Shore.
A commission issued to the Judges of liOudon County.
Present: Mr. President and Mr. Jones.
Ordered, that 50 lt)s. powder from Fredericksburg be dePd to theor<.l<?r
of the County Lieut, of Essex, to be by him safely kept for use of i*^^^
militia.
Mr. John Lyne, of King and Queen County, is employed to ftinii^^
the 2 niin. comi)ys to be sent from that county to Middlesex w'thpro"**'^
at 7A-d. pV ration, provided he will agree thereto .and give Bond.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 193
A warrant to liient. Jas. Quarles for £49.1.0, for pay and proN^s of his Williams-
l)art of ('apt. Cocke's Comj)'y of Mariners, and for use Jno. Qnarles, sen'r, j^JJe^j!;
for £5.11.0 for prov's to Do. 177() '
Ord., the Keeper of the Magazine deliver Lt. Quaries 100 lbs. lead for
his Marines.
Wni. Saunders is app'd master of the Adventure pilot hoat, to he
('ni])loyed as a cruizer in the Rap])ahannock.
A warrant to Lt. Wni. Gregory for £8.0.2, for pay and prov's of a guard
to negroes sent t<3 Mr. Lynch from Chas. (^ity to Warwick.
' On consid. the petit'n of the deserters from L'd Dun more, they are
permitted to leave the naval service and enlist in the land service, j)ro-
vided they return the bounty money rec'd of Capt. Westcot, and until
such Inlistment the commissary to furnish vni w'th i)rovi's.
Mr. Faulconer having settled his acc't w'th the Comm'ee of money
advanced to purchase arms, ord. his bond be cancelled and del'd him.
Ord., that the commanding officer of the minute men rendezvoused at
Petersburg be directed to march them to Cobham 'til further orders.
A jiass to Thomas Fisher to go to Suffolk.
A warrant to Sergeant Kelley for £6.16.0 for 84 days' pay as Adj't to
4th Ratt.
( )rd., that the General be requested to give it out in orders that all the
officers in the Continental service who have not rec'd their comm'ns
ap[>ear before the Comm'ee to receive them.
A warrant to John Green, jr., for £56.12.6 for Wm. Ronald's order in
his favor, to be charged the said Ronald as paymaster of tbe 9th Ratt.
Same to James Gordon, Escj'r, for £4.0.4^, for Expenses paid for Tnms-
portation of powder to Lancaster.
A Ix*tter t^) Virginia Delegates and one other to the Council of Safety
of North Carolina were written (copies filed) and ord. to be recorded.
A warrant to Major Spots wood for £24.6.6 for his Forage to 28th Feb'y.
Same to John Ferguson for £16.8.4, his acc't for negro hire and attend-
ance, i^'c, in the Palace Garden as j)ublic Gardener.
Absent: Mr. Mender.
A iia^s to Alex'r Thompson to go to Portsmouth, and to John Mclntire
to go to Gloster Town.
Same to Wm. Alexander to go thro' the Colony on his way to Piiila-
(lelphia.
Same to Mr. Wilcason Barsdy, of Urbanna, to go up the Ray in his
v<»sseL
David Mason, Esci'r, having accounted for £120 advanced him to
purcha.sc arms, ordered that his Bond be delivered to him.
A warrant to Wm. Pitt for £o.l.4 for bunting furnished Capt. Travis;
also £8S.10.0 for 18 Guns furnished do. for his Galley.
On hearing the appeal of Mr. Charles Neilson from the Judgment of
25
194
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Williams-
burg,
June 8,
1776
the CoxiTt of Comm'rs for Middlesex county. It is the opinion of the
C'onini'ee that the said proceedings and the verdict thereon are sufficient
to proceed to judgment on. Therefore the (bmm'ee do resolve that he
be confined w'thin the li raits of the county of Fauquier 'til the further
order of Convention, Conim'ee of Safety, or other executive power, and that
he be committed to custody until he give security in the penalty of £UMM»
for keeping such limits, and with condition to repair to the said county
withhi 20 days, that he do not depart without the s'd limits until he shall
l)e permitted so to do by the Convention or others having the executive
powers of Government during their recess, nor give intelligence to or in
any manner aid or assist the Enemy.
John Agnew, cl'k, not being able to procure personal security for his
future good behavior, according to a former order of the Comm'ee, volun-
tarily proposed to convey his lands and slaves to the use of the colony
as a security for such good behavior, which is accej)ted by the Comm'ee
and the conveyance executed. 'Tis hoped all remembrance of his former
conduct will be forgotten, and that his future will be such aj3 to reconi-
mend him to ye enjoyment of peace and harmony with the society.
Col. Riddick (a witness) took the deed to have it recor'd in Nansemond
court and to return it when recor'd, with a certificate of its being admit-
ted to record.
Adjourned 'til Monday 8 o'clock.
Williams-
burg,
June 10,
1776
Monday, June 10th, 1776.
Present: Mr. Digges, President pro tempjore; Mr. Carrington, Mr. Bland,
Mr. Lee, Mr. Cabell, and Mr. Jones.
A warrant to Benjamin Watkins, Jr., for use of Robert Donald for
£1.0.8 for Ferriages to certain Troops of the Navy at Warwick.
Same to Alex. Spotswood for £4 for a Gun.
A j)ermit to Joseph Eggleton to go to Hampton.
Same to Lt. Col. Scott for £8.9.5^ for the ballance of his acc't for
rations to ve 28th Feb'v.
Same to the members and officers of this Comm'ee for £470.15.0. fu^
their attendance and services from 6tli of Mav to this dav inclusive.
Same to Nath1 Hurwell, Esfj'r, for £6.10.0 for a Spy Glass to theanw^.
Same to Major John Glenn for £20.12.6, for pay of his minut43 coinv*'y
in the month of March, of Mecklenburg district.
Same to Abram Crosswright for £0.11s., for Corn and Fodder.
Ord., the Keeper of the Magazine deliver Capt. Mitchell a Drum ^^^
his Marines.
Present: Mr. President.
Col. Syme is desired to provide provisions for the minute men ^'"^
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
196
militia at Hanover Town during the time of their stay there, and Col.
( )vert<)u for same at Richmond.
A warrant to Isaac Smith, EsqV, for £40.5. 7A, for sundries furnished
the Eastern Shore Batt.
Same to same for use Edw'd Curtis for £7o, for 250 lbs. powder for use
of the public.
Same to John Mayo, Esq'r, for use Anto. Christian for 22s., for nursing
Avk soldier of* Patterson's comp., Gth Reg't.
Same to Alex'r Bessie for £4, for a Gun to Capt. Ruffin's comp., (Uh
Batt.
Same to Smith Bleakey for £8.13.4, for making oars for the Hero
(iallev.
Ord., tliat the two comp's.of minute men in I^udon who are complete,
he marched to Alexandria and continue on duty there 'til further orders,
to relieve the three comp's of the 3rd Reg't now on duty there.
A warrant to James Marshall for use Hon. Jno. Tayloe, EsqV, for
£70o.S.3, for sundry cannon Ball, plank, and Pigg Iron furnished for the
Navv in Portsmouth.
ft-
Same to Same for £30.6.8 for a quantity of shot for the navy in Rappa-
:'hannock river.
(fCHii^e Mason and John Dalton, Esq'rs, are requested to view a Blanket
made at a Manufactory lately set uj) in Pennsylvania, and if they approve
thereof, that they contract for the purchase of 2000 upon the best terms
they can, to he delivered agreeable to such sample.
A warrant to John Muschett for use John Riddel for £3.6.0, for rugs to
Prince \Vm. Batt. min. men, also for use I^ewis Hipkins, £4.10.0 for a
Kifle (Jun to 3rd Virg'a Regiment.
The CV)mmVM* of Elizabeth C'ity, are desired to agree w'th proper per-
sons to convey the several vessels now in Hampton River, to some safe
l>ljue uj) Appomattox river, to bedeliv'd into the care of Dinwiddle ('om-
in'ee, and by them safely kept 'til the further order of this board, and the
^'oininVe of Eliza. (Mty are further requested to send up by the said ves-
"^^l. 4 of the 18 pounders at Hampton, to be landed at Burwell's Ferry,
a-nd if any of them burst in proof, they send the pieces by the said vas-
^^h to Appomattox.
Ordered, that the Commanding officer at Hampton be requested to prove
^'1 the cannon at that place and report to this board.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to George Reid for seventeen pounds five
^hilliiigji for arms furnished Captain Travis, and Thirty-<me pounds ten
•*^'' killings for anns furnished Captaui Mitchell.
^ )rdered, that a warrant issue to Mr. Edward Champion Travis for
'Nineteen pounds ten shillings for a Top Sail, main Sail, and Jibb sold to
^ ^* 1 )tain Travis.
Williams-
burg,
June 10,
1770
196 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Williams- Ordered, that the KeejKT of the Puhlic Magazine do deliver to Lit*u-
burg, tenant Mereer fifty-eidit Guns and sixtv-six ])av'netH lor t]ie nne of Cap-
177<) tain WaHliington's eonipany, of tlie third iJattjilion, and Mr. Mercer is to
return sevenU^en Guns in the hands of the said Company which are unfit
for use.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to William Booker for tlie use of Thomas
Ilamblett for five pounds ten shillings for a Ritie Gun purchased of
Adam Jones for the Prince Edward minute men.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to William Reynolds for Two Hundre<l
and Fifty-Three jmunds one shilling and nine pence half penny for sun-
dry disbursements in fitting out the Brigg' Liberty.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Boiling Starke, Esijuire, for the use of
sundry persons for twenty-nine ])Ounds, ten shillings, for arms furnished
Captain Ruflin's company, of the Oth Battalion.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Mr. John PLatley Norton for sev(^n-
t(3en pounds fourteen shillings for Rum furnished the (lUard to the Prize
vessell at Cumberland Town, and for six pounds seventeen shillings and
six pence for waggonage of arms from Winchester.
Ordered, that the Keeper of the Public Ma^razine do deliver to Captain
Walker two hundred and four cartouch boxes, seven hundred and
fifty pickers and brushes, a Rheam of (Cartridge Paper for the use of the
ninth Bat tall ion.
Ordered, that warrant issue to Captain Walker for eleven pounds, six
shillings and four i>ence for necessaries furnished his company.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Cai)tain Walker for the use of Samuel
Carr for five ))0unds for a RiHe Gun furnished his company.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Joseph Morton for the use of William
Morton for one pound, for two blankets furnished the ('harlotte minute
men, and six shillings for a Fife furnished Captain Morton, his militia
('omi)any.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Captiiin Walker for the use of William
Ronald for two thousand five hundred pounds on account as Paynin.'^ter
to the Eastern Shore Battiilion.
A certificate of the review of Captain Collier's minutt^ C-ompany, in tlie
County of Charlotte, on the 27th of May, was returned and ordered to
be filed.
The Committee adjourned till to-morrow eight o'clock.
Sitnied :
Edmund Pendlkton.
Williams- TiEsDAY, lUh June, 1776.
burg,
'^"i"-^rJ^' Present: Mr. President, Mr. Digges, Mr. Cabell, Mr. Bland, Mr. Carriiijr-
tx)n, Mr. I.ee, and Mr. Jones.
1776
CALENDAR OF 8TATE PAPERS.
197
Ordered, that a warrant isHue to Caj)tain James C'oeke for two hundred
and filly pounds on aeeount. to f'urnisli necessaries for the outfit of his
Cruiser, and to pay the wages of the woi-knien.
Ordered, that WilHam Ivey and Rohert Brett he permitted to pass
from hence to Kemp's Landing.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Joseph Morton for the use of James
Venahle for one pound, fourteen sliillings and three pence for provisions
furnished Captain Collier's Minute Company of the county of Charlotte.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Richard Covington for nine shillings,
for ]>rovisions furnished a Guard with the arms sent to this city hy Mr.
E<lward Snickers.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Bartlett Anderson for the use of sundry
persons for eight pounds sixteen shillings, for arms and other articles
furnished for the puhlic use.
Ordered, that Mr. Richard Taylor do deliver to (Japtain James Cocke
out of the provisions at Petershurg, such as he may want for the use of
his Cruiser.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Dr. George Gilmour for the use of
Thomas Simpson, for twenty-three pounds, three shillings and five pence,
for Rugs furnished Captain Anderson's company of the fifth Battalion.
Captain George Johnston, of the second Battalion, attended pursuant
to (leneral Orders from Brigadier General Lewis, and being offered his
Continental conunission, refused t(^ accej>t the same, audit is ordered that
the same be certified to the Brigadier. Lieutenant Markes, of the second
Battalion, and Lieutenant Russell, of the same Battalion, attended and
received their Continental commissions.
A certificate of the review of Captain Taylor's (Company from Orange
on the 8th of May was returned, and Captain Taylor attended with his
subalterns and received conmussions dated accordingly.
Ordered, that the Commissary of Stores do credit Captain Massie in
at'count for sixty-one j)ounds five shillings and six pence, the amount of
a stated allowance for hunting shirts, leggins, and bindings furnished his
^'oinpany.
Ordered, that the Keeper of the Public Magazine do deliver to Mr.
•^^>hn Ballandine one hundred j)ounds of powder for the use of the
^^last Furnace.
Resolved, that Brigadier-General Lewis be requested to order the
^^ iister-Master-Cieneral to repair immediately to Gloucester county to
^•*\ister the seventh Battalion and report the same to this Board.
Kesolved, that George Mason, Esquire, be authorized to draw^ on the
^ *>inmissarv of Provisions here for rations to such seamen as may come
^-* this city engaged for the Potowmack River Department.
l>rflered, that a warrant issue to N'inson Johnson, John Short and
^^ illiam Lively for one pound t<jn shillings each, to support them to
Williams-
burg,
June 11,
177(i
L
198 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Williams- Philad(»lphia; and it i.s ordered that thev be permitted to ])ass accord-
177() ()rder<Hl, that a warrant issue to John (lardner tor the use of Abraham
Warminirton for twenty-one shillings, for horse hire and harness lost in
the public servire.
Resolved, that William Oarroll and Isham Edwards be permitted tn
pass with provisions trom the counties of Isle of W'itrht and Surry tn
this (!itv and to return.
A letter to Mr. William Ronald on the Eastern Shore, wa.s read, approved
of, and ordered to be Recorded.
Absent: Mr. liC^;.
OrdcTed, that a warmnt issue to Samuel AfcDowell, Esq'r, for sevrn
pounds, sevent4H»n shillin<rs and (Mght iK'iice for a <lrum and e4)lours fur-
nished the August^! Militia.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Charles McCarty, Es(|uire, for the use
of William Colston, for seventeen shillings, for provisions furnishe<l tin*
Richmond Militia.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Lieutenant Joseph Curd for the use
of Nathaniel Jetfries for one pound, for express hire.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Charles Gregory for the use of Joseph
Poythress for six pounds, for two mustjui^ts.
Resolv(Kl, that the Committee for the countv of liancaster b(» author-
ized to call into actual service, if thev think it necessarv, the whob* of
the two minute companies in that county, f)rovided they can be armfnl.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Parke (joodall for twenty-tive pounds,
fifteen shillings, for arms furnished the Hanover minute men; and thre<'
pounds eighteen shillings and six pence for the use of Edmund Taylor,
for provisions furnished Captain Walker and Cai)tiiin Jouette, their
companies.
Ordered, that a warrant issue U) Cn])t4un Wallace for two hundre<l and
eighteen ]»ounds nineteen shillings and seven pence half-penny, for the
pay of his company to the 28th of February.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Lieutenant Mercer for the use of
Cai)tain Washington for two hundred and five pounds four shillings an<l
nine p(Mice half-penny, for the j)ay of his comi)any to the 28th of
February and for four hunting shirts*.
Mr. Parke Goodall produced a sample of Gun Powder manufactunHl
under his direction at a Mill belonging to Samuel Hardgrove, and it_^
having been tried and found tobegmnl: Resolved, that it be recoiii —
mended to the Committee for the county of Pfanover and all indivi<luaL rs
r(\'<iding upon the branches of York River, who may have eollectetl i-:^
manufactured this article for the j>ublic use, U) deliver the name, wit-_-1]
such sulphur jis may be in their hands, to the said Mr. (^lotKlalJ to k -me
manufactured into powder for tVie use of this (Colony at the rate of 8=^5 x
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 199
shilliufre per pound, discounting for the saltpetre and sulphur what the Williams-
same co-st tlie public. And the said Mr. Goodall entered into bond with j "^^|i
M'curity to comply with this Resolution. 1776
It appearing to the Board that Thomas Gibbons, Second liieutonant of
Murines under Ca[)tain Mitchell, cannot recruit his quota of men, and,
l>i'ing willing to resign,
Resolved, That Gabriel Madison be appointed to that office in the
room of the said Thomas Gibbons.
Captain William Mitchell having declined manufacturing Gun Powder,
jucording to a foriner proposition to this Board, returned the order he
ol)tained on Colonel Syme for seventy-five pounds of saltpetre, and it is
ordered that the same be cancelled.
Ordered, that the Commissary of Stores do deliver to Captain Mitchell
six pottK, three quires of Cartridge Paper, twenty-five pounds of Powder,
one iiundred pounds of lead, fi Ity-six ciirtoueh boxes, and a few pair of
Imllet moulds for the use of marines.
( )r(lered, that the Guard stationed at Bnindon, in the county of Prince
( icorge, be discharged.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Mathew Andersim for one hundred
and eightv-one r)ounds for iirovisions and otlier necessaries furnished the
trooj)s at Hampton in the months of October and November last, ami
nine pounds one shilling for cyder furnished them.
The Conmiittee adjourned till to-mormw eight o'clock.
Signed :
El)M r N D PENDLETt )N .
WeDXRSDAV, Uth Jnii(\ 1770. Willianis-
burjr,
Pnsfnt: Mr. Digges, Mr. (^abell, Mr. C^arrington, Mr. Bland, Mr. I.ee, •'"ij?^"'''
Mr. Jones.
Ordered, that a Avarrant issue to William Watts, Esquin*, for the use
«»r Captain Charles Allen for twenty pounds for a further allowanc^e for
thr training duty of his minute company in the months of April and
May.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Ca})tain Allen for the use of (i(M)rge
r>ooker for four pounds ton shillings, for a Rifle (lun.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Corbin (irilHn, Escpiire, for one hun-
i\vvi\ and seventeen pounds, for thirty-nine Cums furnished Captain Ball's
Coinjiany of the fifth Battalion.
Ordered, that the eonnnissary of stores at Fredericki^burg, do deliver
to Colo. Washington of Westmoreland or to his order, one hundred pounds
of powder for the use of the said county.
( >rdered, that a warrant issue to John Pendleton for the use of Robert
200
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Williams-
burjr,
June 12,
1776
Warren, for three j)oiinds, nineteen shillings and six pence, for provisions
furnished Captain Stevenson and Captain Hayes, their Companies.
Ordered, that the Comniissarv of Stores do deliver to the Deput\'
Quarter- ]\Last<T (General, so much of the Linen purchased of Mr. Mathews,
as is of a fit quantity for Tents.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to David Campbell, for seven pounds,
ten shillings, for his [)ay as waggon master to the 28th of February.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Lieutenant John Clayton, of Captain
Hallanrs Company, for twelve pounds, nine shillings and eight pence far-
thing, the ballance of his aci^ounts for rations and Forage to the 28th of
Februarv.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Ensign Lawson of Captain BallarfPs
Company, for twelve pounds, sixteen sliillings and three pence, the bal-
lance of his account for rations and Forage to the 28th of February.
Beller Claiborne, Secwid Lieutenant in Capt. Richard Meade's Com-
pany, of the Second J^attalion, attended, subscribed the articles of war,
and received his Continental Commission.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to William Clayton, EsqV, for the use oi
(leorge Poindexter for one pound, for two musquets.
Ordered, that the (^onnnissary of Stores do deliver to Captain Thomas
Walker one Rheam of Cartridge Paper for the use of thenitith Battalion.
Present: Mr. President.
Ordered, that John Hopkins and Richard Croshia Graves be permitted
to transport. CI rain and Flour l»y water from Chickahominy to the Cireat
Bridge.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Captain Leitch for the use of William
Dunn for one pound twelve shillings and six pence for a boat ])urcha.sed
for the use of the troops at Hampt<Mi.
Ordered that a warrant issue to Mr. John Herbert for fifty i)Ounds on
account to defray his expenses in directing and managing the building
two Row Gallies.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Captain Christopher Calvert for two
hundred j)ounds on account to exi>edite the building two Roe Gallies in
North Carolina.
Tt appearing: to this Board tlmt large (juantities of Iron and considev-
able number of nails have been collected from the ruins of Norfolk i>>'
the j>eo]>le in the neighborhood of that i)lace, man\' of whom have vv)
claim to then), and as those articles are much wanted for Public use It
is ordered that Captain Christopher Calvert be authorized and re(iuest:»*3*l
to collect all such Iron and nails for the use of this ('olony, having tb^:^i»
appraised l)V two or three honest men upon oath ; and that he do a-l'*«>
return with the appraisement, a list of the names of the persons inwh<^*^
hands those articles shall be found, that justice may hereafter l>e don^ to
the respective Proprietors.
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CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 201
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Nathaniel Littleton Saviij^e, Esquire, Williain.s-
for twi) hundred and Hcventv-five pounds, to be paid to the committee june^l*2
for the County of Northampton on account for fitting out two Cruisers 177G
and for advanced pay to Seamen and marines.
Thoroughgood Smith, Esquire, appeared before this Board and con-
tracted to furnish the Marine Dei)artment on the Eastern Shore with pro-
visions at seven ])ence lialf penny per ration.
Resolved, that Thoroughgood Smith, Esc^uire, be ap])ointed Paymaster
to the Seamen and marines on the Eastern Shore, and that he l>e allowed
aft^r the rate of twenty-five pounds per annum for his trouble therein
and all reasonable expenses in travelling to and returning from this
Board on necessarv business of his oilice.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Francis Peyton, Es(]uire, for the use
of Thomas Lewis for forty-five pounds, ten shillings, the ballance of his
account for waggon hire to this Day.
Ordered, that the commanding officer of the troops on the Eastern
Shore, be rcHjuested to give the Commissioners of the Salt works there,
any assistance he can spare from the soldiery by such as shall be wiUing
to engage therein, who shall be allowed one shilling per day additional
pay during their contiimance in that employment.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Captain Vounghusband for one hun-
dred and ninety-two nounds six shillings and ten pence half penny, the
!>allance of his account for sundry disbursements for the vessells fitting
out under his direction.
Ordered, tliat a warrant issue to Captain YounghusI)and for the use of
George Hoj)e for four pounds five shillings for Junk, an<l ninety -one
pounds two shillings and sixpence for sundrN* necessaries furnished the
Hero (iallev.
rj«'utenant Hughes and Ensign Robinson, in Captain Fontaine's Com-
pany, c»f the second Battalion, att<*nded this Board, and l)eing offered
their continenUil conunissions refused to accept the same; and it is
'>rdered, that their refusal be certified to Brigadier-General Lewis.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Lsjuic Smith, Esrjuire, for fifty pihmds
^*>r the use of tlie Commissioners of the Salt W(jrks on the EiisU;rn Shore
<^i> account to forward the said works.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Claiborne I^awson for the use of Lieu-
^^-iiant Cunningham for eleven pounds nine shillings and eleven pence
'^<t^lf jj<?nny, the ballance of his account for Rations and Forage to the
^^th of Februarv.
Onlered, that a warrant issue to William Wilkins and William Ken-
'^i^ll for one pound ten shillings each to support them from hence to
^^^iladelphia; and it is ordered that they be permitted to pass accord-
^«^^lv.
Ordt'red, that a warrant issue to John Young for the use of Captain
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202
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Williaras-
buiy,
June 12,
1770
Travis for one hundred and sixty-nine pounds eighteen shillings and six
l^ence for the pay of his Seamen.
The Coinniittee adjourned till to-morrow at eight o'clock.
Signed :
Edmund Pendleton.
Williams-
burg,
June 13,
177«
TnuKSDAY, ISth nf Jmie, 1776.
Present: Mr. Digges, Mr. Carringti^n, Mr. Lee, ^^^. Cabell, Mr. Bland,
Mr. .Tones.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Thomas Ilines, for five pounds, five
shillings for his pay as waggon driver for the second Battalion to the 28th
of February.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to John PoUet, for four pounds, six shil-
lingSj for his pay as waggtnier for the second Battalion to the 9th of Feb-
ruarv.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Richard Bonner, for two pounds, nine-
teen shillings, for his })ay as a waggoner for the second Battalion t-o the
28th of February.
Ordered, tliat John Graves be permitted to pavSS from hence to Ports-
mouth.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to .Tames Taylor, Es(]t, for two pounds,
thirteen shillings and eight pence, for the pay of a Quarter-Master Ser-
geant, disallowed in the settlement of his accounts as Paymaster to the
Caroline Battalion, and fourteen shillings for the use of Mr. Hubbard, for
necessaries furnished Captain Beale and Ca])tain Stevenson, their Com-
panies.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to John S. Wills, EsqV, for the use of
William Chapham, for three pounds, ten shillings for a Gun; seventeen
pounds for the use of William Jordan, for four Guns furnished Captain
Arthur Siriith of the fourth Battalion, and four pounds, two shillings and
six pence for the use of John Derring, for blankets furnished Cajitain
Davis's Company of the first Battalion.
Ordered, that James Calloway, Esfjuire, do deliver to John Davis^
(waggoner) a wagon load of Lead to be brought to this city for the pub-
lic use.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Richard Bland, Esquire, for six j)oun(
for a Telescope sold to Captain James Cocke.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to William Lindsey for one jKJUnd, eig
teen shillings and six ])ence, for his expenses and trouble in collecti"
cannon, according to a fonner order oi this Board.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Field and Call, for two pounds, X^^^iro
shillings and four pence, for ten pott,s furnished Captain Shenem's n^ A/-
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
203
lite Company in Amelia county; one inmncl, seven shillings and three
pence, for i^eyau pott^ furnished Captain Collier's minute company in
Charlotte county; six pounds for a Ritle and two pounds five shillings
for a musciuet furnished Captain Ballard's minute company in Mecklen-
burg County; respectfully ordered to North Carolina.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to James Holt, Esijuire, for four j)ounds,
ten shillings; and four jMmnds, ten shillings for the use of John Wilson,
each for a (tun furnished Captain ^hlthews' Company of the fourth Bat-
tallion, and four pounds, ten shillings, for the use of Maxanjilian Marley,
for a Gun sold to Lieutenant Colonel Scott.
Present: Mr. President.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Robert Williams, Esq'r, for the use of
James Roberts, for four pounds and six pence, for provisions furnished
Captain Hutchins' Company.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Richard Squire Taylor, for eight ix)unds,
ten shillings, for threes Guns furnished Captain Ritcheson's Company.
Charles Neilson having entered into Bond, with James Mills, Nathaniel
Carpenter, his securities, agreeable to the sentence of tl\is Board, it is
ordered that he be discharged out of custody.
Lieutenant^Colonel Crawford of the fifth Battalion, attended and took
the oath prescribed by an ordinance of convention, subscribed the articles
of war and received his commission.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to John Hollowav for the use of John
«
Briggs, for thirty-nine pounds seven shillings and seven pence farthing,
for a main sail and jibb sold to Captain Younghusband.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to David Jamieson for fifteen pounds
twelve shillings for the Freight of Flour and Cora, and fifteen pounds for
the Freight of cannon.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to George Mason, Esquire, assignee of
John Gibson, for two pounds ten shillings, for twenty yards of half-thick
furnished Captain Johnston of the Second Regiment.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Colonel William ' Lvne for the use of
King and Queen county for eight pounds and three pence and three
farthings, for repairs to arms.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Mann Pjige, Esquire, for the use of
Reuben Zimmerman for twenty shillings, for wood furnished the minute
tnen on duty in Spot'^ylvania county.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Archibald Cary, Esq'r, for foily
pounds on account, to forward the removal of the inhabitants of Norfolk
iind Princess Anne counties.
The Committee adjourned till to-morrow eight o'clock.
Williams-
burg,
June 18,
177()
Signed :
Edmund Pkndleton.
204 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
WillianiH- Friday, 14th Juiie, 1776.
1776 * Pn\S(?nt: Mr. Pnfsident, Mr. ])i<rges, Mr. Carrington, Mr. Cabt^ll, Mr.
Hland, Mr. Jones.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to James Hill for the use of William
( Jlover for four pounds five shillings for a Gun sold to Lieutenant Quarles
of Captain John Catesby Cocke's Company of Marines.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Doctor Dmper for twenty-four pounds
eighteen shillings and nine pence for his pay a,s Surgeon to the tnx^ps at
liampton.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Ensign Worsham for the use of C'apt.
Everard Meade, of the Second Hattalion, for one hundred and tiftv-seven
pounds sixteen shillings and nine pence for the pay of his Company to
the 2Sth.
Resolved, that Maurice Smith, Lewis Dudley, Beverly Daniel, Lodin
wick Jones, and John (k^rge, gentlemen of the county of Middlesex, or
any three of then), he appointed and are hereby authorized to take pos-
session of th(f estati% both real and }>ersonal, of (.'harles Neilson, and
cultivat<> the same to the l)est advantage. That out of the profits* thence
arising, they supply his family from time to time with such necessaries
for their maintenance ju5 they shall judge pro|)er, and pay the resiilue into
the hands of th(^ j»ul)lic Treasun»r, to be subject io the payment of the
just debt^ of the said Charles Neilson, to be ;iscertained by this Boanl,
and the overplus to be laid out in such manner as the said Boanl shall
think nH)st for the advantage of this Colony.
Ordered, that a warmnt issue to David Mason, Esquire, for the use of
sundry persons, for twenty -one pounds, fifteen shillings and four j>ence,
for Blankets, l{uggs, and Pottv^ furnishtHl the comj>anies ordered from
Sussex count V to North C^irolhia; and one other warrant for twentv
• • •
pounds on account, to purchase jmnisions for the said companies.
Resolved, that John Goodrich, junior, be examined l>efore this Board
on Fryday, the 21st of this month, ancj it is ordered that he do attend
acci^nlingly.
OrderiKl, that Humphrt\v Massenburg and John Stephens be surn-
mond to attend this Boanl on Frydav, the 21st of this month, to jjive
evidence on the examination of John G<K)drich, junior.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Ennlerick >rartin, Es<fr, for the u.<e
of Captain James Mason and his sidmltenis for nine jKiunds two shill-
ings and four pence half |H»nny. the ballance of their account for rations
while thev wen' on dutv at Norfidk.
Onlen'tl, that a warrant issue to Frederick Marlin. Esquire, for thirty
|K>unds. on accvumt, to pun*hast» |»n»visions for the men onlereil from
Brunswick Count v to North Carolina.
C)nlcnHl, that Jamt^ Robinson 1h» {HTmitttHl to [wi8S thnm^li tliit>
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
205
('<»lony with his negro man Abraham on his way to Phila(lel]>hia, and
that Simon French he ptTmitted t4) i)ass in like manner to Nlaryland.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to James Robinson, a Deserter from
I^ird Dunmore, for three pounds to Bui)port him to Philadel}»hia.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Simon French, a Deserter from Lord
Dunmore, for two pounds to sujiport him to Maryland.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to John Pendleton for the use of Jacob
Carter for four pounds for a Gun furnished Capt-ain Pleasants, of the
tifth Hattalion.
Present: Mr. Lee.
Ordererl, that a warrant issue to William Cooju'r, EsqV, for fifteen
pounds for thirty days as Major of the militia of — County in actual
service ; twenty-one pounds twelve shillinjjrs for the use of Samuel
(/ohoon for medicines and attendance to the second Hattalion; one
pound two shillinji:s and six penc(» for the use of Sparling Laurence iV:
Company for (lardcn Spades and line.^; one pound seven shillings and
six pence for the use of Elisha Coupland for Ruggs furnished the fourth
Hattiilion, and ten pounds for the use of John Vallancier for forty hoes
j)urchased for the public use.
Caj>tain Fontiiin, of the second Hattulion, attended and took the oath
prescribed by an ordinance of convention, subscribed the articles of war,
and received his Continental commis.sion.
Ordered, that the connnissarv of stores do deliver to the order of
(ieorge Afason, Esquire, so many blankets or Ruggs as he may apply for,
for the use of such seamen and marines as shall rendezvous at this |>lace
l>elonghig to Potowmack River.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to John Philipson for seven pounds for
two Draughts of a Roe Galley and for his exj^enses in attending this
Hoard u\um public business.
The Committee adjourne^l till to-morrow eight o'clock.
Williams-
burg,
June 14,
177()
Signed :
.Dri»LEV DlGOES.
Saturday, Juitr l/jfh, 1776.
Present: ^fr. Digges, Prest. pro-temi)ore, Mr. Carrington, Afr. Lee, Mr.
C'abell, Mr. Mercer and Mr. Bland.
A warrant to Samuel Garland for £23.10.10^ for hunting shirts fur-
^lisbed his minute company ; also £17.8.6 for four days' duty in April
f^liis ccmip'y of Lunenburg) ; also for use Capt. Robt. Dixon £18.9.2 for
l3t). his comp'y of same county in Afiril; for use of Jos. Hillups £6.5.0,
tV)r waggonage to Ca})t. Garland's minute comi>any ; and for use to Wm.
Poster for £4, for waggonage to Capt. Stc^vens' min. com p., Amelia.
Williams-
burg,
June 15,
1770
206 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Williams- Same to Win. Booker, Esq., for use Capt. Chas. Allen for £18.3.9 for
June^l5 Bli^i^kets and Kettles furnished s'd Allen's min. comp., Prince Edw'd.
177f» Same to same for use Micajah Anderson for £4.2.(), for a Gun to Allen's
min. comp.; also for use Sam'l McGarret for £4, for Ditto.
Sam(» to Robt. Williams, Esq., for £97.10.0 ui>on Jicc't, for purchase of
arms.
Present: Mr. President and Mr. Jones.
A warrant to Capt. Sam'l Garland for use John Epps for £2 short
allowed for two (Juns furnished Ca})t. Garland's min. men.
Ord., that Mr. Hawkins furnish the min. men at Cobham with prov's
'til further orders.
An order upon the Delegates in Congress in favour of Michael Gratz
for £708 and 78 Dollars, for sundry Broad Cloaths furnished the public.
A warrant to Jas. Mercer, Esq'r. for use Wm. Mead and John Chapman
for £8, for taking up two deserters of 8th Batt.
Same to Robt. Nicolson for use Comm'rs Fred'g Manufactory for
£7.12.2, for Brass, (tc, purchased for the use of the Board.
Same to Brig'r Hugh Mercer for use Lt. White, of Capt. Thos. John-
son's Comp., for £6.8.0, tor 8 Blankets to 3rd Reg't.
Same to Abraham Bird, Esq'r, for use Fred'k Stoner, for lis. 3d. for
prov's furnished a soldier of the 8th Reg't.
Same to Mr. Sampson for £1368.18.0, balla'ce of his aa;'t. now settled,
for arms, Linen, and other things purchased tor the public.
Same to Lt. John Pettus for £12.2.2^-. ball'ce of his acc't for rations
and Forage to 28th Feb'y— 1st Reg't.
Same to Sampson Mathews for use Capt. Pat. Buchanan for £6.11.9, for
Trophies to Augusta Mihtia.
Same to same for use Wm. Madison £5.10.0, for a Gun to Capt. Dab-
ney's min. comp., Hanover.
Same to Samp. Mathews for use of Augusta county, £60.16.6 for powder
and lead, etc., purchased of them.
Same to S. Mathews upon acc't 100, to furnish prov's for the prisoners
and pay of the guard at Staunton.
Same to John Severins, Indian Interpreter, for £5, for the present
expense of himself and the three Indian captives with him.
25 Commissions for officers Mil. Pitsylvania issued and delivered Robt.
Williams, Esq'r.
Absent: Mr. Lee.
Permits granted Charles Bailey and Samuel Watts to Trade on board
their pilot boat, the Molly, loaded with Tobacco and Flour, in any of tht*
Foreign Islands.
Same to Capt. Richard Taylor for £50 upon ac^c't, for pay of seamen
on board his cruizer in the Rappahannock.
Same to Capt. Alex'r Dick, for £198.1.1^ for one month's pay of his
comp'y of marines to 16th Inst, Inclusive.
CALENDAR OF 8TATE PAPERS.
207
Col. James Barbour agroe<i to supply the marines employed on Rappa-
hannock, while on shore, with prov's, at 7W. p'r ration.
Mr. .hinies Hunter is desired to furnish s[)adesand shovels, for the use
of the connn's of the salt works, to he paid for on delivery.
Pursuant to order of Convention, a duplicate of the former letter writ-
ten to Mr. Frarrison, of Martinico, enclosing other copies of the Resolu-
tions of Congress, «fcc., addressed to Mr. James Dalt<)n, merchant in 8t.
Pierre, Martinico, was sent by the Molly, pilot boat: Messrs. Bailey and
Watts.
Adjourned Hil Monday 8 o'clock.
Williams-
burg.
June 15,
1776
Monday, Jimp 17th, 1776.
Present: Mr. Vice-President, Mr. Digges, Mr. Carrington, Mr. Lee. Mr.
Mr. Cabell. Mr. Bland, and Mr. Jones.
Ordered, that the Committee of Gloucester deliver to the Couinrrs
api:)'d to manage the Estate of Charles Neilson such effect*^ belonging to
the s\l Neilson a.s are in their possession.
A warrant t^» John Harvey, Esq'r, use of Major Jrto. Nevill, for £500
upon acc't for remitting to the Frontier service.
Ord., a warrant to John Harvey, Esq-r, for use of Silver Heels, an
Indian chief, £12 for to repay him tor the loss of sundry Goods, of
which he was plundered by some person on the Frontiers.
Same t4) Henry 1 shell for £8.1.0 for waggonage to 1st reg't.
Ordered, that Capt. Dick's and L't Thornton's proportion of the 1st
(iompV of marines in Rappahannock be allotted to serve on board Capt.
rallcn<lers Cruizer.
(apt. Johnson, of 2d reg't, attended and declared he wa*^ willing to
accept his conro, which was a(Jcord. delivered him.
F*resent: Mr. President.
A warrant to James Hunter for £84 for 14 musquets and Bayonets;
also £10.8.9 for Ferriages to the public.
Same to Ben. Harrison, Esq'r, of Brandon, for £68.17.10 for prov'sand
Fuel to the guard at Bmndon; also £14.1. H for a driver and Team to a
wagiTon 88 days for u.se army, and for use Ben. Boisseau £2.9.6 for a
\vagg<»n the like time.
Orrlered, that the Kee[)er of the Magazine or Public Store, deliver Capt.
Dick oO cutlasses for his company of marines.
( )rd., that F^t. Wilson be added to the Gent, app'd to view the cannon
at Cobham, and that thev, or anv two of them, view the same and make
re[>ort.
A Letter written to the Delegates in Congress. (A copy filed.)
A warrant to Phipp & Bodoin for £24.11.8 for Gun powder, Oil, and
Flour to the army.
Williams-
burg,
June 17,
1776
208
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Willianis-
June 17,
1776
Same to Brig'r-General Mercer for use Charles Tyler for £13.4.9 for
Siniilvs work for a Skowhy at Ocaqhon.
Same to B'r-Gen'l fiercer for £8.4.0, a Tent for the cadets of the third
Reg't.
Same to Micajah Watkins for use Geo. Boyd for £13.1. lOJ for prov's
to the Halifax min. men on dutv.
Same to John Overton for use Thos. Gibbs for £1.12.6 for repairing
arms to Capt. Alexander's C-omp'y, 2nd Regiment.
Same to Lieut. Wm. Sundford for £13, for two Guns and a matrass to
the army ; also John Hough £6, for a rifle.
Same to Lewis (-ardwell for £5.15.6, for Express to Potomack to Capt.
Boucher.
Stafford Lightbourne is app'd first mate to the Galley commanded by
Capf. Celey Saunders, and Samuel Hadley 2nd niate (Rappa.)
Henry Lightbourne is ai)pVl 2nd mate to Capt, Markham's Galley.
Richard Lightl>ourne is ap[)'d mate to pilot boat cruizer, Capt. Wni.
Saunders, Rappa.
A warmiit to Ca|)t. ('has. McCarty for £8.6.0 for pay of part of his
comi). miUtia, on dutv in Richmond countv.
Ordered, that the Keeper of the Magazine deHver Capt. Taylor, of Ui
Reg't, 10 Rifles, for his company; also to Capt. Meade, of 2nd Reg't, 40
Guns.
Adjourned 'til to-morrow, 8 o'clock.
Williams-
burjr,
June 18,
1776
TuKSDAV, June 18th, 1776.
lires(!nt: Mr. Digges, Presidtuit pro tempore: Mr. Carrington, Mr.
Rhmd, Mr. Lee, Mr. .Jones, Mr. Cabell, Mr. Tabb.
A warrant to Wm. (Joodchild for £LH0.O, for a Gun to Davis' Comp..
1st RegH.
Same to John Pleck for £5, for a rifle to Col. Christian.
Same to Lewis Herndon for use Deverex Janet for £9, for two Guns to
Major James and the Amelia Minute Battalion.
Same to James Gordon, Es(jV, for use Thos. Pickard 188., for 8 tbs.
powder to Lancaster Militia.
Same to Jos. MilU;r for use Robt. Donald c^' Co. 17s. 6d. for horse hire
to an Express.
Same to Dr. Carter it Co. for £7.11.10, for medicines furnished Dr.
Sharplet for cruizer Tiiberty, Cai)t. Taylor, Rjii)pa.
Same to Henry Delony for £2, for express hire from Mecklenburg.
Same to Capt. Edw'd Meade for £(>, paid for a musquet to his company.
Ord., that ( -olo. Aylett be request<}d to receive of General Mercer such
goods as he may have purchased for the third regiment, to be safely kept
for the use of the {public.
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A warrant to Benuet Goode, Escjt, for use of John Burton for £2.10.6, Williams-
for Ferriage and j)rov-s to the minute men from Lunenburg. , ^"^^s
Same to Henry Delony for use of sundry persons for £(>7.1 1, for sundry 1776
arms furnished the Mecklenburg minute men now on duty.
Same to Jacob Wniy & Co. for £1L11 for 154 y'ds ozna." to Capt.
Lyne's min. com p.
Same to Alice Pegnim for £1.5.0, for curing an ulcer on a private of
Capt. Si)encer's min. comply.
Ord., that all the arms in ye possession of the respective min. compa-
nies intended for North Carolina, now in actual service, which have been
paid for by the public, be retained and safely kept by the captains of
the .said companies, when disbanded, for the use of the public; and it is
the opinion of this Comm'ee that the several captains be accountable for
such arms.
A warrant to John Winn for use (jriflin lAunpkin for £3, for a Gun;
and for use Jonah Womac £3, for a Gun — both to Cai)t Jones' minute
com[)any of Amelia.
Lt. Conaway, of C-apt. Hutching^' comp., (Jth Reg't, subscribed the
articles of war, was sworn, and recM his Cont'l com'n. Ensign Perkins,
of said com])., rec'd his com'n, sworn by the county connn'ee.
A warrant t^) Benn. Goode for use C-apt. Jno. Burton for £8.7.6, for a
Drum to his comp'y, Mecklenburg militia.
Present: Mr. President.
A warrant to L't-Colo. AlexV McClanahan for £*>175.7.4 for pay of the
7th Reg't to Ist June, per Rolls filed.
Same to Paschall Grenhill for £5 for a Gun (rifle).
A warrant to Wm. Bernard, Esij., for use Peter Jett, lOs. for a Drum
and colours to Westmoreland militia; also 3(>s. for building a house for
lookouts.
Same to same for use Capt. Wm. Washington for £04 upon acc't, for
prov's for his comp'y min., s'd county.
Same to S'r John PeyU)n liart, £30.1 9.() for prov's and 4 Guns (£9) to
Glostor mi., 8 on actual service.
Same to James Scott, Esq'r, for Wm. Norris for IGs. for meilicines to
CuljK'per min. men.
A j^ermit to Jos. Donaldson, a deserter from the Roebuck to go thro'
the colony on hLs way to Philadclj)hia, and a warrant to him for 20s. for
his supiK)rt.
A pass to Geo. Hamilton to leave the Colony.
A warrant to Capt. John Ballard, Mecklenburg, for £50.0.4 for hunt-
ing shirts, proves, and nec^essaries to his comp. min. men.
Same to Henry Delony for £15.16.6 for prov's to Capt. James Ander-
son's min. comp., Mecklenburg; also for use Capt. James Anderson for
£21.10.6 for hunting shirts for his comp'y.
27
210
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Williams- Same to Capt. Saml Stevin for £44.0.7 for hunting shirts, prov's, <fec.,
J ^"^18 ^^ ^^® ^'^"^P'Yj Amelia.
1770 Same to Brig.-General Mercer for £19.6.3 for his pay, rations, and
Fonige as Colo, to 8rd Reg't till 28th Feb'y ; also £8 paid Drum Major
and his wages.
Same to same for use Jno. Gibson for £7.7.6, 59 vards Sail Duck to
8rd Reg't.
Same to Lt.-(-ol. Geo. Weeden, of the 3rd Reg% for £15.1. lOi, his pay,
(tc, to 28th FebV.
Same to same for £28.18.10 for rations of sundry cadet* of 3rd reg't,
per acc't.
Same to Jno. Royall, a soldier, for 48s., additional pay as a waggoner
to 28th Feb'y.
Mr. Windsor Brown is app'd 1st Lieut. Capt. Lee's CompV of marines
on the Potomac departm't.
Mr. I^aban Goffagan is app'd Ist mate of Capt. NV^estcott's cruizer
Potomack.
Mr. Peter St^inburgen ha\4ng failed to recruit his quota of men as
Capt. of a comp'y of marines in Potomack, and not having assigned any
reason or excuse for his failure in so doing, he is displaced, and Mr.
Valentine Peers is appVl Capt. of the said Company in his room.
Mr. Robt. Connoway is appo'd master of the 1st Galley in Potomack
in r(X)m of Capt. Geo. (loosley, who has resigned.
A warrant to Geo. Mason, Esq'r, for use Geo. Mjison, juV, for £3.5.0
for 2 Guns to a detachment of his min. comply marched to Hampton.
Joshua Oldner and Thos. Oldner, with a Barrel of Flour, are pennit-
ted to pass in a Boat down James River and up the Eastern Branch of
Eliz'a River.
Ordered, 2 warrants to Jno. Hankins for £500 each upon acc't as com-
mis'y of prov's.
Adjourned tiV to-morrow.
Williams-
burg,
June 10,
1770
Wednesday, the 19th of June, 1776.
Present: Mr. Digges, Mr. Carrington, Mr. Cabell, Mr. Bland, Mr. Jones^
Mr. Tabb.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to John Bowyer, Esq'r, for the use a
John Moore, for eight pounds, seventeen shillings, for provisions furnish
Captain Posey's C'om}>any.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Southy Simpson, Esc^uire, for one hun_—
dred and forty-eight [)Ounds on account, for the bounty money to tw^^:^
companies of regulars to be recruited on the E^astem Shore.
Resolved, that Henry Brown be permitted to export in the achoon^^
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211
boat General Washington, whereof lie is master, provisions and tobacco
to any of the foreign islands.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Captain Thornton of the third Bat-
talion, for two hundred and lifty-six pounds two shillings and five pence
half penny, for the pay of his company, and for his rations and forage
to the 28th of February.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Dunbar, for the use of Jolin Tiikely,
for nine pounds eight shillings, for ten blankets and provisions furnished
Ca])tain Lee's Marine CJompany.
Ordered, that three blank Militia Commissions be enclosed to the com-
mittee for the county of Westmoreland.
On the recommendation of the Committee for the County of North-
ampton— Resolved, that Mr. Samuel Carr be appointed a captain of
marines on board one of the cruizers to l)e fitted out on the Ekstern shore.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Captain (>arr, for sixty-two pounds ten
shillings, on account, to recruit a company of marines on the Eastern
Shore, and for one month's half [>ay in advance to himself.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to John Henry fornix pounds, for a Rifle
Gun.
Captain Hutchings of the Sixth Battalion, attended and took the oath
prescribed by an Ordinance of Convention, subscribed the articles of war
and received his Continental Commission.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Nathaniel Terry, Esquire, for one jK)und,
for so much l)ounty mon(\v paid to a soldier in Captain Cocke's company
of the seventh Battalion.
Present: Mr. President. Absent: Mr. Bland.
A certificate of the review of Captain Shervin's Minute Company in
Amelia District, on the 7th of this month, was returned and ordered to
be filed.
Mr. John Hawkins this dav settled his account as commissarv of ]>ro-
visions : the ballance whereof is one hundred and eighty-one pounds and
*^leven ])ence, three farthings due to the said Mr. John Hawkins to be
»*t.>inibursed hereaft^T.
Resolved, that Brigadier-Cieneral Lewis be desired to distribute the good
^^rins in the public Magazine, among such of the regulars as he shall think
^* i*e most in want of them ; and that he be also desired to (*ause such of
^l^e arms that have been heretofore delivered out of the Magazine, as are
* ^ Tifit for use, to be returned and repaired, directing the keeper of the
*^ magazine, to take an account from whom he shall receive the arms so
«~^^ilivered.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Thomas Wall, for seventeen pounds,
*^>ur shillings and ten pence, half i>enny for provisions furnished a Guard
[ ^ ^> Public. Powder up James River and for provisions and Fuel furnished
I Captain Watkin's Company of the fourth Battalion.
Williams-
burg,
June 19,
1776
212 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
VVilliamH- Ordered, that a warrant isHue to Captain Miirdaugh for three pounds,
bun?, for a (Jun furnislied his minute company.
June \\), * •
I77rt Rt^solved, tliat Benjamin PoHard be authorized t<^ purchase for his quota
of marines, j^)od arms, blankets, and any other public necessaries, which
will be paitl for by this lioard upon his certificates; and he is also
authorized to employ a cart with two horses to convey the baggage of the
said men from Orange county to the placi* ap})ointed for the rendezvous
of the company to which they belong.
Ordennl, that the Commissary of Stores at Fredericksburg do deliver
to (^a[)tain Westcott, for the use of his cruiser, twenty-four bolts of duck
out of the pan^el sent there fn>in Hobb's Hole.
Onlennl, that a warrant issue to Captain John \Ve!>!), of the Seventh
I^Utalion, for twelve |>ounds, twelve shillings and six jvence, for waggon
bin* to the first Battalion.
OnieriHl, that a warrant issue to William Norton for nine shillings, for
additional |>ay as waggoner.
OrdertHl, that a warrant issue to Willis Riddick, E«j'r, for the use of
(iil>si>n, l>i>naldson «S: Hamilton, for thnx* |H>unds nine shillings and three
|>enct\ for wine Ainiished a sick soldier in the Cul|K*j>er Minute Battalion
m\d tf>r shot furnished C^aptain Washington, of the fourth Battalion.
Onlered, that a warrant issue to Willis Riddick, EsqV, for the use of
Me4\ileV Driver, for one |x>und, eighteen shillings and one [lenny half
jHMiny, for Tools furnished the Seci>nd l^ittalion.
Ordere<l, that William Reid be iH^nnitt^ni to leav^ this Colony, adver-
tizing the sume a^Viiniing to ac-t i»f Assembly jirexious to his dejwirture.
Oni<^re<l. that a warnmt issue to l><x^tor Antbonv Dixon for twelve
l>oun<is, two shillings, for additional |iay allowed by the (General Conven-
tion as SurgtH^n t4> the Trix^]»s at the (m^t Bridg**.
Onlon^l, that a warrjmt issur to (\*iptain Wallain*, of the thirtl Battalion,
for forty innnids, thirteen shillings an<l six ]K-nc(\ the hallanc^ of his
accimnt for Hunting Shirts and Ix^rpns funiishe<l his cxmipany.
<>r«h*n^l, tliat a warrant issut- Xa% Hnmphn*y Richards for four |^>unds,
elevrn sliillings. and thrtx* |H»nnds, t'iglit^'rn shillii^gs and nine jience for "
thr ns<' oi Andn^w Johnston, thr former ft»r sundrv necessaries ami the -*
latter f*>r ]>ottK* fumish<^i a jmrt ni the minut** men ordereti to North^a
CAn»lina.
OrderiHi. that a warranl issue lo Donald Triplett for the use of Thonia:^
Brf>wn li>r tliri.^:- ]K»unds three shillimrs and three pemv for Ferriages i<-*
sundry trt"H>|is at Faln^outli.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Rol»t'rt Williams, Esquire, for thirte
I H"»unds for so much advanced by him t4» tin- minute men ordered fri»i
l^ittsvlvania ci»untv to North i'arolina.
The Committei' adjounKNi till t^v-morrow 8 oVlock.
SiciK^l :
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 41S
Thursday, Ji^ar :^#fA, /;;f>\ WiUUiim.
Present: Mr. Prtt?klent, Mr. I'arrii^rton, Mr. 1ah\ Mrl'uWKMr, Jonos. *'^\^77,f^*
Mr. Talili.
Orilereil, that s<i much s;ilt as inav In* mHH^ss;irv for the usi* of tho
Marines on Rappahannock may Ik* taken fn>ni the puhlie Salt at HohhV
liole.
Present: Mr. Digges,
A warrant to Rev'd Mr. Dunlop for use Phil. H(H)t<^ for Cti t\>r a riHe
of which he was disarmed.
Same to Wm. Mountjoy for £8.14.0, his j)ay, Foni^\ and Rations as
quartermaster of 8rd Rejriment 'til 2Sth Feh y.
Same to Alex'r Do\ie for use Wm. Randall 40s. for a (Jun (o l\\\\
Same to Jno. Randolph for use Wm. Randolph, CS.15.0 for wiifrjron
liin* and n^turning home.
Permits to Colo. James Barlxnir and James Smith to jjo lo Norfolk.
A warrant to James Scott, EsqV. for use of Jno. Ktlmonds, jOs. fornix
1110. use of a rifle to the CulpV Hatt.
Same to Thos. Whiting, Esq'r, for use commVs (ilostiT Salt works for
i:50 u])on acc't.
Ord., tliat the six companies of militia directed hy the R(»solulion of
eonvention to he employed as Rangers for the ])rotection of th(^ Inhahi-
t^iiits of Fincastle county he drawn from the following counties — that is
to say, from the said county of Fincastle* four eom[)ani(?s, fniin Augusta
<ine company, from Botetourt on(^ comy)any, and that (»rders he dis-
|>atohe<l to the sc^veral county lieutenants or (•ommanding oflicers to
raise and direct the man'h of such compani(;s accordingly.
Onl., that the commanding officers of the hM six ('ompani<*s (»f Militia,
in case of an actual Inva.'^ion or the aftproach of an Knemy, which in
his jn<lgment makes it necessar>' to havf; further asnistance, shall cnll
VI I KHi the connnanding officers of the militia in the neiglihoring (Vhui*
ti«»s. to st'ud so many men as the Exigency of affjiirs may rerpiire Ut
oppose, repel, or jmrsue the Enemy. Rut if liostilitifrs an; not cf>rn-
incnced and Colo. Ru.sscll hath op|H>rtunity of s^'uding a talk Ut the
f„hiefs of the Cherf>kee nations, which may pr«;vcnt an [nva^irm from
tlieni, the Comm'w tliink such a measnr*^ miglit he very f>rof»er.
i Jrden^l. that the (Vminree of P'inca'tle (Viuntv do deliver to (Vi)o.
Russ^.41 or onler, so much of th#» Powder lately sent to that CrMjrity fts
may ^>e ne<*es^ar>* for th»* use of s'd (Virn|»ani^;s, and that ro|f>. f nlloway
•lelivt-r friim the I>*a<] mines a.** much f>'a'l as mav l>e ncc^'j^sarv.
(ViTumV L*saed to the Field Officers of the .VorthfIm^K:^Iand f V>iintv
t'
militia.
t.'omm'ee Capt. Wm. \jf^, Lieut Richard Pf>pf;. and Efi.'<ifirn A ngTiiMiine
214 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
Williams- Copege of a company of min. men in North 'n County, of Lancaster dis-
^ ^"%' trict.
June 20,
1776 A warrant to Ensign James Berwick for £15.19.6 for his rations and
Forage as Ensign and cadet in Capt. NeviPs comp'y to 17th FebV. His
com'n as Ensign of s^d comp., dated 22d Nov., delVl him.
Ordered, a warrant to Capt. Wm. Crogham, of 8th Reg't, for £282.5.2,
the balPce of his acc't for the bounty and recruiting expense of hi.s
Comp. ; also for their pay to 16th June and some ])rov's found them.
A review of Ca|)t. Croghan's comp. on 19th April ret'd and or'd R'd;
his com'n deliv'd him same date.
Adjourned 'til to-morrow 8 o'clock.
Williams- Friday, June 21st, 1776.
burg,
June 21
177(5 ' Present: Mr. President, Mr. Digges, Mr. C/arringt(m, Mr. Lee, Mr. Cabell,
Mr. Jones, and Mr. Tabb.
Ordered, that a commission do issue to Henry King, Es({'r, to be
County Lieutenant, and one other to Francis Mallory, Esq., to be Lieu-
tenant-Colonel of the Militia of Elizabeth City county.
Ordered, that Brigadier-General Lewis be requested to direct the
(Continental C'ommissary of Provisions to supply the minute men and
militia lately ordered into service, and to keep a separate particular
account thereof, which will be paid by this Colony ; and it is ordered
that Colonel Richard Morris be discharged from the office of Commissary
of Provisions for the said Troops.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Augustine Moore for the use of
Thomas Nelson, Esquire, and Company for forty-eight pounds, fifteen
shillings and three pence half-penny, for anchors furnished the Row
Galleys fitting by Captain Tompkins and Captain Travis.
Ordered, that Mr. James Hubbard be appointed to assist Captain James
Barron in taking an Inventory of the eftects on board the ship Oxford,
lately made prize by the said Captain Barron, and that all the Papers on
board the ship be secured and sent with the Inventory to this Board.
Absent: Mr. Lee.
The Committee took into consideration the case of John Goodrich,
junior, referred to them by Convention, and agreed to the following
report :
The Committee of Safety, to whom the case of Mr. John Goodrich,
junior, taken up and charged with conduct inimical to the rights of
America, was referred, have appointed several different days for his
examination, and have inquired for witnesses of the officers in tlie
neighborhood of Norfolk, desiring them to have summoned such as they
should be informed were acquainted with the conduct of the said Good-
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rich, but Dt.Hie have app^arviL \Vherv*u|K«\ the iVuuuuuv ihiiik ii wuii^Htek-
unnecesfi$ary and unreasonable to kee|> him longer ui su5^|khu^\ aiul Ih^il . JXu
he ought to be discharge^l from that aiVUj<ation: but. jk* he is umier a \7^\i
general suspicion of beins; untriendly to the intert^t^ of the roloi\\\ the
Committee are of the opinion thiit he ou)(ht pn^vious t\> his dis\'hHrv[e U»
enter into bond with sufficient stHJurity in the |H*ualty v*f one thousaiu)
pjounds, with condition not to jjive intelligemv to or in any nuumer aid
or assist the enemies of Amerii'a.
Resolved, that the foregoing re|>ort bt* fairly tn^nseribtHK si^n^nl by the
President, and laid before the Convention bv a menxber of this lUiani.
Satvhdxw Jinn ^Jiui. I77ti. WillUmn
luirg,
Present: Mr. Digges, Pirsident pn> toiu}). ; Mr. Carrinj^ton, Mr. Calu^ll, ' ^^"Vl *
Mr. Lee, Mr. Jones, Mr. Tabb.
A warrant to Capt. Gregory Smith fi)r i'7 fi^r 2 (inns, and Cl.ir».0 Ibr
2 Blankets to his compV.
Same to same for use Dr. Gardner .1*1. o.t), for mc*di(in<* and iittehdiuicn
to sick soldier.
Same to Jas. Montiigue for use Law. iNhjucliom .C17.'J.t>, pay ol' unani
of militia at Urbanna and for guarding priHoners to thin rity.
Same to same for use Maurice Smith, SherilV MiddleMcx, lor I'l/i, 'i
(lavs attendance on the Court of ConnnVs.
Present: Mr. President.
Same to John H. C'ocke for use of Mrs. Anne Corkr for CMJ. 10,0, ihr
sundry Ferriages; also £4.4.0 for 14 Mis. fiowder funiinlied ('apt. Jiidliifm'
8urrv militia bv him.self.
Same to Philip Ijghtfoot, a (;arpent4r, 20h. for work af tli<' Gnat
ftridge: also to E<lw'd Parker ITs. Od, for I>o,
Same to James Cash for £f>.10.0 for waggona^'' ^' .M<^;kleiibiirg min.
CMien.
Same to Soutliy Simj^^^n. f^j'r, for Ui¥*, dKrrjuinw.k Cfftfiiit'rfi HhU
Works £o<», ujion aec't.
Ord.. that the 24 jK^nnderf and oim: IH j^>iiii/|ef ;it Aaui^r^t *\'tt^u. Si*'
immediately f«jnv#-ye*l up Jam«^ \i\\'*:tUt liirhiiioiid, i%ut\ frou$ ib^'-iM'^r Uf
I-*oUiwniack Kiver for ve u^r of the G»lli#;» iU*rrt:,
A warrant Vf Knrwer Gri^lnid and 'rtl»*rf>, O/iiih/a t/f ih*' (aP; \M'/id
^>^t workr for UAf uj^^n a/.-*;*!. Upt t-a^rryUiff th<r tuf^tttd^
A warraiit u» M<:wr», Jr*f>, mA J*^. WsV:Uitrj^ Utt K'I^% U*f H ^ii4^t^H$
f »»Jrr:liaiMHd fffT pubii^: -'i*<t-
216 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Williams- A warrant to J. Pendleton for use Abraham Cowley, £128.3.0 for board
June^2*> ^^ sundry prisoners at Richmond, provisions, pay and necessaries to the
1776 guard.
Same for use ('has. Price for £5.18.0 for negro hire to 2nd reg't.
Same for use Turner Southall £16.18.0 for sundries furnished prisoners
at Richmond, and guard to D'o, also for trophies for Henrico militia.
Same to Capt. Wm. Taliaferro, 2nd reg't, for £63.17.10^^, for 73 pair
Leggins, and like number of hunting shirts to his comp'y, also for cuffs
and Ciipes and hat binding.
The Amelia and Prince William Companies being re<ie'd the same day
to-wit: 8th March, i)recedence determined by JjOt in favour of Capt. Lee
(Prince William.)
Capt. Lee, (3rd Reg't,) subscribed articles, was sworn, and rec'd his
Coram'n.
A warrant to Ed. Pendleton, Esq'r, for use .Jno. Watkins for £14.14.9
for corn furnished the public; also for James Fortune for £3 for a Gun
to Capt. Dabney's min. company.
Same to Jno. Baird, j'r, for £1.13.9 for express hire to the Tnxips
ordered for Carolina.
Same to Jno. Bowyer, Escj'r, for use IVter Wallace for £4.6.H for prov's
to Posey's Comp'y, 7th Reg't.
Same to David Gariand, Esq'r, for £10.17.0. for 3 Guns and £7.2.0 for
prov's to Capt. Sam. Garland's min. comp. ; also £5 for 1 D'o to Capt
Dixon's min. comp.
Col. Aylett returned acc't of sales of sundry effect*^, the j)roperty of
Geo. Logan, sold by him accor'g to order of this board (his commis'ns of
5 per cent, allow'd by the ctmim'ee including the expense of sale) with
Treasurers rec't for ye am't thereof paid into the Treasury.
Ordered, that Colo. Chas Lewis be desired immediately to march 4
companies of the min. men of his Battalion now m ye neighborliood of
W'msburg, to join the camp near Gwinn's Island in Gloster, and ye
other companies to Burwell's Ferry, and that he give orders for the march
of the remaining companies as they shall arrive to ye following ]>laces,
to-wit: 2 comp's to Burwell's Ferry, 3 to Jamestown, and 2 to ye north
side of Pianketank in Middlesex county, to relieve 2 companies now statM
there, that the 3 comp's of the 1st Batt., now near this place, do immed-
iately march to Hamj)ton, and that Col. Meredith be desired to march 4
other comp's of that Batt. to Hampton, and the remaining 4 comp's to
York Town as soon as they arrive.
A warrant to C^pt. Thos. Collier, for £33.15.6 for hunting shirts, prov's
and potts to his min. comp. (C. E.,) 2d Batt. min. men.
Ordered, Colo. Aylett deliver Capt. Collier 25 yards Oznaburgs for liis
comp.
A warrant to Jno. S. Wells for use Lt. Boykin £11.14.4^ ballance of his
acc't and rations to 28th Feby.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 217
Same to ('apt. Tin »s. Ridley, of 4th Rt-izX tor 1:40.1.4, fo.r |uiy his romp. Williams-
to *>>;th Ffl>\- ^***'^''
SaiiK' to Dr. Cuh^k (lihiiour for i:27.11.«>, lor iiu'dioinrs Xo \Hh P»iitt. 177(>
Same to Fred. Brvan for 1*'^.1S.:>, for suiulrv FerrV.
Same to Capt. Jamet* Turner, Halifax min. men., 2d l>iitt., for i*o0.2.(»,
for hunting shirts and other neee?*.s;iries for his eom]).
Same to ('apt. Peter Rtwlgers for t'oO.O.o, Yor lUankets. huntin*u shirt.s,
and necL»ss4iries to his comp., 2nd Minute Batt.
Same to Capt. Roht. Dixon for £14.11.1), hunting sliirts and some
neee.ssaries to his comp., 2nd Minute Hattallion.
Adjourned 'til Monday 8 o'ckx?k.
1770
r
Mo.NDAY. 24th June, 1776. WilliaiiiH-
Pre,sent: Mr. President, Mr. Carrington, Mr. Lee, Mr. Cabell, Mr. Jones, V??*?^'
Mr. Tahb.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to James Holt, Escj'r, for two pounds
and sixpence, for provisions furnished a company of the militia of Nor-
folk county.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Capt^iin Crocket for thirty-five pounds,
six shillings and six pence, for provisions furnished his company previous
to their rendezvous.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Captain Crockett for the use of Thomas
(loodson for ^\^ pounds, and five pounds for the use of Jacob I*ate, (»ach
for a Rifle furnished the Seventh Battalion.
A certificate of the appointment of regular c>ffi<'ers in the county of
Finca.stle and of the review of Captain Crockett's company on the 7th of
May wjis returned and ordered to be filed, and Captain Crockijtt attended
and took the oath prescribed by an ordinance of Convention, subscribed
the articles of war, and received his commission.
Lieutenants Helm and Whiting, in (.'aptain Lee's comiiany of the
third Battalion, attended and t<x>k the oath pr(?scribe<l by an ordinance
of Convention, subscribed the articles of war, and riKreived their (Commis-
sions.
Onlered, that a wammt issue to John Mayo, EsrjV, for twenty-two
fM^unds. for four Rifle Guns.
Ordere<L that a warrant issue to Thomiis Read, Es<|uire, for the usc» of
Mary Read for two pounds, fift^^en shillings and six pence, for six hun-
drcfl and thirty-four jiounds and half a p<mnd of Flour furnisJH'd Capt.
Colliers Minute C^^mpanv, fn)m Charlotk* count v.
A certifir*aU* of the review of Oj>tain Shervin's minute Com|>any, in
the county of Amelia, on the 7th of this month, was returned and
ordered to be filed.
28
218 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Williams- Ordered, that Colonel Stephen be desired to send immediately from
June1i4 Norfolk to James Town four of the eighteen-pounders sent by mistake
from Hampton to the former place.
Present: Mr. Dijij^es.
Ordered, that James Bannister, Esquire, do deliver out of the Rifles
which he contracted to furnish for the public use to Captain Walker, of
Dimviddie, twenty-three for the use of his Company.
Ordered, that two of the eighteen-pounders at James Town to Cai)tain
C^alvert for use of his Row Galley, and that the former order for sending
them to Alexandria be rescinded.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to William Ballard for one pound, one
shilling and six pence for Express hire.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to the Rev. Mr. John Dixon for the use
of William Poindexter for one pound five shillings for provisions fur-
nished Captain Dabney's minute Company from Tjouisa County.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Frederick Marlin, Esq'r, for six
pounds for a rifle Gun furnished Captain Ballard's minute Company
from Mecklenburg county.
Colonel Christian laid before this Board a General List of the High-
land Prisoners taken by Captain James and Richard Barron in the Ship
Oxford, and also an allotment of them into fourteen divisions, to be dis-
tributed according to the direction of the General Convention. And it
is thereupon ordered that they be immediately sent to the respective
counties hereinafter mentioned in the fi^Uowing proportions, to- wit:
No. 1 — To Albkmarle County.
Angush McDonald, John Morrison, Finlay McC'uag, Duncan Ballou.
Roderick Merchard, Ronald McDonald, John Eraser, Roderick McCIan-
nan, Archibald McCiillviray, Murdock McCjillviray, Roderick McCoud,
Alexander McPherson, Alexander McCavskill, Duncan McDonald, and
Archibald McDonald — 15.
No. 2 — To Amelia.
John Canipl)ell, Roderick McCrumen, Kenneth McDonald, Finley
Chism, John McKenon, Donald Morrison, Angus McCaekel, Donald
Lamon, Donald Cameron, John Lamon, Normand McKenon, and Kenneth
McClennon, 2 women — IS.
No. 8 — To Amherst.
Allan McCaskel, Murdon Campbell, John Morrison, Ronald McCuapg,
Patrick McCleod, Neil Mcintosh, Tinlay McLenin, Alexander McDowell,
Kenneth McCleod, and Neil Beaton, 1 woman — 13.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 219
No. 4 — To Berkeley. Williams-
burg,
Donald McDonald, Alexander Buchanan, John McDonald, Malcolm "1776 *
McQuan, Roderick McNeil, Duncan McDonald, Murdock McLeod, Neil
McPhee, John McSwain, John McT^eod, John McPherson, Archibald
McSwain, and Andrew Lamond — 13.
No. o — T( ) B r ( K I NO ham.
Donald Mclxjod, SenV, Donald McliCod. Jun'r, Malcolm Morrison,
Angus C-ampbell, Malcolm McLean, John Ferguson, Hector McLean,
.John Smith, Murdock Campbell, Duncan Morrison, Alexander McKenzie,
Kenneth Ferguson, Micliael McMuller, Laughan McAntirc, and Alexander
McPhee— 15.
No. G — To CrLPEPER.
Donald McKennen, Alexander McMan, Angus McDonald, Donald
McDonald, Angus McKennon, John C'odden, Alexander McLeod, Angus
Pedden, Charles McLean, James McCfilleray, Jolin McLeod, William
Matheson, Donald McDonald, and Donald McCraw — 14.
No. 7 — To Cl'MBERLAND.
Donald Cameron, Roderick McLeod, Murdock McVie, John (iilles,
Angus Mc Vie, John Shaw, Angus Campbell, Donald McLean, John Fergu-
son, Angus McNeil, Donald Ross, Angus Shaw, John McCiwkell, Markham
Gilles, John McDonald, Archibald McMullen — IH.
No. 8 — To FArQiJiER.
Donald Fraser, William Fraser, George Monroe, Donald Mclntire, James
Miclntire, James Mclntire, James Rolf, David Monroe, Alexander Low,
•James Donaldson, Robert Stewart, John Wishart, Angus McPherson, Cor-
|X3ral Gordon, Corix)ral McLean, Corporal Cunmiins, 3 women and 1
child— 16.
No. 9 — To Frederick.
John Grant, John ('rawford, William McDonald, John Masterton,
A.ndrew Wardlaw , Donald McKenzie, Peter Mort<.)n, Alexander McKenzie,
•J^ohn Anderson, Joseph Stewart, James Mann, Donald McDonald, and
C^eorge Giles — 13.
No. 10 — To Goochland.
Alexander McBain, Angus McBain, ^^'illiam Stewart, William Grant,
*^oiiald Smith, John Fraser, William McPherson, Duncan Fraser, Ken-
220 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1770
Williams- neth McLennen, Thomas Mcintosh, Hector McLean, Angus McBain,
JnnP24, ^^^'^^ (George Keith— 18, 2 women.
No. 11 — To liOUDox.
Donald McLeod, Donald Keith, John McLcod, William Kelley, Alex-
anrlcr Mcintosh, John McL(H)d, jr., Peter Rol)insonj John Gunn, Mur-
dock Morrison, Hugh McKay, John Forhes, William Robinson, John
McKav— 18.
No. J^2 — To Ix)uisA.
Robert Whitepeper, Donald Urquard, John McDonald, Milles McMul-
len, James Fraser, William Falconer, John Grant, jun'r, Roderick Mc-
Donabl, Donald McKenzie, Angus McDonald, Donald McGregor, Alex-
ander McKenzie, Alexander Marr — 18, 8 women and 2 children.
No. 18— To Orange.
Donald McDugall, Collcn Campbell, Neil Ciumingham, William Dunn,
Paul Mctfinnes, Duncan Munn, Dugall McArthur, Archibald Downey,
Archiljald McArthur, Allan McPhee, Donald Shaw, and Neil Sinclair —
18, 2 w^omen.
No. 14 — To Sussex.
Robert C'amj)bell, Andrew Harconer, James Melvin, James Henderson,
Duncan McKenley, James Dick, John Love, Fergus Kenneday, Williatn
Core, Robert Hunter, and John Turner — 11.
Cadets — W i Ncn rster.
Aneas McLeod, Magnus Mnrchison.
SeUI i K ANTS — W I .NCH ESTEK.
George McCoy, Hugh Fr.iser, (leorge Munroe, Donahl Grant, Alexan-
der McClean, William McIiCod, Rory MeOiman, Nonnan McLeod, and
JiUiies Campbell.
And it is ordererl, that they j»roceed from hence in two Divisions, each
under a suflicient Guard, to be I'urnisbed by Brigadier-General Lewis out
of the Regulars at this stMion; those for Cuml)erland, Amelia, Bucking-
ham, Andxjrst, and All)emarle nre to i>roceed to Cumberland Court
House, leaving those for (ioocbland in that County as they pjiss through;
aiid the county Lieutenant of CumlMTland is desir(»d to place a proper
Guard over those for that countv until the (-ommittee shall have (lis-
posecl (»f tliem, a.s ihvy will be hereafter dire(*ted, and to send a (luardof^
the militia with the lot for Amelia County, and to send one other GuarcL-
for those for Andierst, Albemarle, and Buckingham Counties to tb(
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 221
county Lieutenant of Buckingham, who is desired to send i)roper Guards Williams-
with the other lots to their respective counties. That those destined to j ^%\
Culpeper, Fauquier, Loudon, Berkeley, and Frederick proceed to Cul- 1776
peper Court House, leaving those for I/juisa and Orange as they i)ass
through these Counties, and the County Lieutenant of Culpeper is
desired to place a proper Guard over the Ix)tt for that County until the
Committee shall have disposed of them as they will be hereafter directed,
and to send those for the other counties under a proper Guard of the
militia with the Sergeants and cadet*? designed for Winches^r to the
county Lieut<?nant of Fauquier, who is desired to secure the lott for that
County, and to send those for Loudon, Berkeley, and Frederick under a
l)roj)er Guard of the. militia to their respective Counties, and to send the
l)risoners destined for Winchester to the committee there, and they are
to l)e confined within the limits of the Town as prisoners of war, giving
their parole to the said committee not to depart without permission ;
and it is ordei-ed, that the lott destined for Sussex County be sent under
a Guard from hence innnediately to that county, and that to each of the
said Divisions be allowed two waggons. A circular Letter to the com-
Diitt^e for each of the counties named in the foregoing distribution of
the Scotch-Highland Prisoners and one other to the Committee of Fred-
erick respecting the cadets and Sergeants, were read, approved of, and
ordered to be recorded.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Captain Walker, of Dinwiddle, for
forty-five pounds, ^ve shillings and five pence half-penny, for advanced
|>iiy to four men and for necessaries furnished the whole company.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Patrick Henry, P^Sipiire, for the use of
J^ohn Winston, of Hanover, for eleven pounds, seventeen shillings and
f<r>ur pence, for training duty of his minute com])any in the month of March.
Ordenxl, that a warrant iasue to the Rev. Mr. Bland for eight pounds,
=^i ict^en shillings and ten pence half-i>enny, for the ballanceof his account
*<>r rations and forage to the 28th of February.
Captain James Barron informed this Board that he had been charged
^"^"ith several things inconsistent with his duty as a public officer by Major
J Hendricks and Doctor Draper, and prayed that this Board would make
^^m inquiry into the same. Resolved, that Tuesday next l>e appoint^^d for
^Viat purjwse, and it is ordered that the said Major Hendricks and Doctor
^ draper do attend on that day to supjjort their allegations.
Ordereii, that a warrant issue to John McDugall and John Trevntt for
^*iie hundred and twenty pounds, in exchange for their Draught on the
^ *<^ntinental Navy Board, e.stal)lished at Philadelphia, for four hundred
J dollars.
Onlered, that John McDugall and John Trevitt, with eight seamen
'H^longing U) the American cruiser Andrew Doria, be permitted to pass
^bn»ugh this colony on their way to Philadelphia.
222 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
WilliamM- Ordered, that a warrant i^sue U) Mrs. Starke for one pound, seventeen
Jtini?24 *<'i'J'J"R« ft^'l «ix pence, for express hire, minute service.
177<t Th(t ('oriiinitt<*e adjourned till to-morrow eiglit o'clock.
Signed :
Edmund Pendleton.
WillifliiiH- Tuesday, Jvv^ 25th, 1776.
* "i'tto Present: Mr. President, Mr. Digges, Mr* Carrington, Mr. Lee, Mr. Cabell,
Mr. Jones, and Mr. Tabh.
Ord., a warrant to Philij) Compton for £6 for a Rifle.
Same U) Stc^phen Owen for £4.7.0 for wages as waggoner to the 1st Batt.
previous to 2Sth Feby.
Sanie to Wni. Hunt for £3.10.0 for a Gun and for use Jno. Cox, £1.7.6
for a (tun both to Capt. Anderson's conip. Mecklenburg militia, and for
use ('has. Ilutdiinson £1.17.(> for a Gun to Capr. Ballard's comp. Meck-
lenburg militia in service.
Same to Robt. liakestraw for use sundry persons £9.16.6 for hunting
sliirts and tomahawks to Capt. Hutchings comp. 6th R^'t
Same to Thos. Lewis, Ksq'r, for use Peter Wilson for £5.12.6 pursuant
to a rtwolution of eonventicm.
Same to Dr. Alexander Skinner, for £75.18.0 for the pay, rations and
forage of himself and 1 mate p'r acc't, also for use Daniel Doherty for
£16.ia.7i for ditto.
Same to Herbert Rutherford, Escfr, for use sundry persons £225.4.11,
for pn>v s to Capt. Darke and Beales eomi>s, 8th R^'t, also £3.10.0 for
jM>wder ami lejid to Dt>.
A warrant to Robt, Rutherfortl, R?qV, for use Capt. Hugh Stenson and
his sulmlterns, now in the Rifle liattalion under General Washington, for
£140.(kS additional |my allowtnl by Convention.
J<anu» \o Jno. lUvkley for use of Lt. Wm. I-ewis of Capt. Fleming's
Comp. 1st Rt^H for £11.19.V)|^, his rations and forage to 28th Feby.
Onlertnl, that several Stafl* ofluvrs who have received Forage for more
than one horst\ Ih» ohargtHl with tlie ditVerenet* in their at^counts.
A warrant to Janu^ (irubb lor £5.HM) balPce his accounts for pay, «$:c.^
as Quarter-master to a detachment of 1st Rejr't, 'til 28th Feby.
Sanu* to David CiK'kran for €14.10.8 for flour and craft hire to
I.iWrtv.
AgnH!«rt Wo to tlie Refi^>lution of Convention, John Goodrich, jr., appeared
Wfon^ the l\>nunilttv %>( Sjifely. and w:\s tendereil the oath prescribed b
l\>nvontit>n, whiih he niuj^^nl to take, whenHip*>n it is ordered that th*-
said John tnHHirioh. in> Iv forthwith di^cmueil. Boud w*th securi^::
enlM into and aeknM at\^v to onler of iVmventiim and ordered to
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
223
A pass to Terence Conolly and Jacob Williams to Kemp's Landing.
A warrant to Mrs. Mary Gibbons for £3.18.0 for Ferriages.
Same to Jos. Speed for Wm. Hudson for £5, and for Wm. Booker for
£4, for 2 Rifles to Mecklenburg min. men.
Same to Wm. Booker, Esq'r, for use Sam. Baker for £5.10.0 for a Rifle,
for use Joshua Baker for £4 for 1 Do., and use Geo. Shellody for £4.10.0
for 1 Do. to Capt. Allen's min. comp., Prince Edward ; and also for use
Douglass Baker for £5.10.0, for 1 Do. to Capt. Brent's comp., 4th Reg't.
It being represented to this Comm'ee that the county of Brunswick
have lodged a quantity of salt at the Town of Petersburg, and that the
comm'ee of that county wish to exchange part of the s'd salt for a quan-
tity l)elonging to county now in Brunswick. The Comm'ee therefore
agree to make the exchange, provided the same number of bushels is
delivered to the care of Mr. Rich'd Taylor in Petersburg.
Adjourned 'til to-morrow 8 o'clock.
Williams-
buiy,
June 25,
1776
Wednesday, 26th June, 1776.
Present: Mr. President, Mr. Digges, Mr. Carrington, Mr. Cabell, Mr.
Jones, Mr. Tabb.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to William Bernard, Esq'r, for the use of
Captain Bernard, of the fifth Battalion, for one hundred and fourteen
pounds, thirteen shillings and four pence, for the pay of his company
and for rations and forage to himself and his subalterns previous to the
28th of Februarv.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to William Cabell, EsqV, for the use of
Hugh Rose for thirty-eight pounds, seventeen shillings and one penny,
the ballance of his account for arms.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Henry King, Esquire, for the use of
Kdward Mallory for one pound, eight shilhngs for fodder, and thirteen
shillings and six pence for the use of the Reverend Mr. Selden for negro
l"iire.
f)rdered, that a warrant issue to William Cabell, Esq'r, for thirty-seven
Jiounds and ten pence for Bacon and Flour; seven pounds, eleven shil-
lings and three pence for the use of Joseph Cabell, for a Rifle, a Gun,
5*.nd one hundred Oun flints; three pounds ten shillings for the use of
the estate of ('ornelius Thomas, dec'd, for a (lun; four pounds nineteen
schillings for the use of Sanmel Woods, for six Ruggs; and fifteen shil-
lings for the use of Richard Prichett, for provisions furnished Caj)tain
Nicholas Cabell's minute company.
Ordered, that a warrant issu^ to Richard Taylor for one hundred and
tAventy pounds, sixteen shillings and four pence half-penny for provisions
furnished the minute men at Petersburg; and one pound, ten shillings
Williams-
burg,
June 26,
1776
224 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Williams- ^^^ three ruggs furnished Captain Hopkins' cami)any of the fifth Batr
burg, talion.
1776 ' Ordered, that a warrant issue to James Wray for nineteen pounds,
twelve shillings and five i)enee half-penny, for Ruggs furnislied ('aptain
Shervin's minute com pan}'^ in Amelia county; one pound fifteen shillings
for the use of Taylor and Newsum for a Gun furnished Captain Rogers'
minute company in Halifax county; and fifty pounds for the use of
Silvester Adams, for arms furnished Captain Perkins' minute comi)any
in the county of Pittsylvania.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Captain Gabriel Jones for three hun-
dred and twenty-one pounds, three shillings and two pence, for the pay
of his company of marines to the 29th of this month, for recruiting
expenses, and for sundry necessaries furnished the company.
A certificate of the review of Captain Jones' company of marines on
the 22(1 of June was returned and commissions issued to Captam Jonei?
and his subalterns, dated accordingly.
Present: Mr. Lee.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Beverley Stuhblefield, a cadet hi the
sixth Battalion, for four pounds, ten shillings and one penny, for pay and
rations to the 20th of June.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Joseph Byrn for the use of Edward
Snickers for four hundred pounds on account, to purchase arms and
other articles for the public use.
Ordered, that the Keeper of the Public Magazine do deliver to John
Young, for the use of Captain Travis, one hundred i)ounds of powder,
one hundred pounds of lead, twenty-five two-pounds ball, and fifty swivel
shott, and that the Commissary of Stores do deliver him two bolt'^ of
oznaburgs.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Captain Thompson, of Albemarle, for
fifty-one pounds thirteen shillings for provisions, Hunting Shirt*s, and
Leggins furnished his minute company.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to (!ai)tain John Cocke for fifty-three
pounds nineteen shillings for the pay of his company of marines to the
25th of this month for recruiting expenses and for seven blankets.
Ordered, that the Keeper of the Public Magazine do deliver to Cai)tain
John Cocke fifty-four muscpiets with either bayonets, spurs, or cutlassen,
and fiftv-four cartouch boxes; and that the commissarv of stores do
deliver him one drum and F'ife, fifty-six Hatt.s, fifty-six pair of shoes,
two hundred and fifty yards of Oznabriggs, eighty-four yards — , fifty-
six dozen vest buttons, nine clozen coat Buttons, four pounds of thread,
and one hundred and ninety-six yards of shirting.
Ordered, that a warrant issue to Henry Tazewell, Plsq'r, for the use of
Captiiin James Mason, for fourteen pounds, four shillings and four |)ence
half j)enny, the ballance of his account for rations and Forage while on
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
225
buiy,
June 26|
1776
duty at Norfolk ; ten pounds for waggon hire to his minute Company WilHams-
now on duty, and seventy-two pounds, eleven shillings and two pence
half penny, the ballance of his account for blankets and other necessa-
ries furnished his said company.
Ordered, that the Keeper of the Public Magazine do deUver to Captain
Mason, of the first new raised minute Battalion, two (tuus for the use of
hL< company, and that the commissary of stores do deliver him ten
blankets and four potts, and to Captain Pelham, of the same Battalion,
nine blankets and six pott« for the use of his company.
The Committee adjourned till to-morrow at eight o'clock.
Signed:
Edmund Pendleton.
Thursday, June 27th, 1776.
Present: Mr. President, Mr. Digges, Mr. Carrington, Mr. Cabell, Mr.
I^ee, Mr. Jones, and Mr. Tabb.
A warrant to Henry Tazewell, EsqV, for use Wm. Polason for £2.5.0,
for corn furnished (^aj)t. Pelham's comp. min. men, from Brunswick.
Same to Daniel Triplett for use Thomas Brown for £8.1.5.0 for a (run
to 3rd Reg't; also for use Dr. Geo. French for £5.9.0 for inedic-inos and
att-end'ce to Cai)t. Taylor's cruizer.
A commiss'n issued to the Judges of Frederick county.
A warrant to Wm. Booker, EsqV, for use Capt. Charles Allen, £1.1(>.8,
for prov's, &c., to his comp'}' from Prince Edw'd ; for use Nicholas Broad-
way £11.10.0, for waggon, to Do.
Same to Wm. H. Avery for £14.4.2, for making hunting shirts for
RuflRn's comp., and for wood, &c., to Do.
Same to Wm. Acrill, Esq'r, for use James Christian, £2.1 8.(5, for sun-
dries to the Troops at Suffolk.
Same to Capt. John Winston for £H1.8.(i, for hunting shirts, Leggins,
Blanketts, &c., to his min. comp., Hanover, 1st Batt.
Same to Henry Tazewell, EsqV, for us(; Wm. Mason 1*12.10.0, for
att4»ndanre as commissarv to the min. men at Sussex Court House.
Same to Capt. John Winston for use Capt. Chas. Dabney for £14.1 H.9,
fi>r hunting shirts. Leggins, &q., to his min. comp., Louisa; also £25.11.8
for training duty in March and April.
Same to C-apt. Nicholas Cabell for £18.1 1.1 H, arms, hunting shirts,
provV, tx) his min. comp., Amherst.
Same to Capt. John Winston for use John Norvell for 1*4.0.0. for prov's
t<* ('has. Dabney's comp.
Same to Robt. Warren for £2.9.6 for removing cannon from New Kent
Court House to Chimb'd Town.
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226 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Williams- Same to Chas. Fulgham, Esq'r, £5, for 2 swivel Guns to Capt Calvert
burg, 1- i^: ('oll^v
June 27, "^ "*^ ^Taut} .
1776 Same to Nich's Faulcon, Esq'r, for use Thos. Watt for £2.10.0, for a
(lUn to Watkins' Comp., 4tb Heg't; also for use John Hutchings £1, for
provisions to a guard of militia in Surry.
Same to Robt. Kerr for use Capt. Geo. (Gibson tor £44.19.0, for hunting
shirts to his comp.
Same to Capt. James Mason for £8.18.4, a further allowance for Leg-
gins to his min. comp. It appearing to the Comm'ee he was imable to
procure other Linen or at a cheaper price, and the inclemency of the
season required they should have Leggins.
Permits to James Hartman and Francis Mashoc, his Lady and child,
to go t<j Philadelphia.
A warrant to Litt. Mosby, jr., for £2.0.0, for a Gun to the Artillery.
A warrant to Capt. Simon Ijaughlin for £10.13.11^, pay and prov's of
his company of militia, on duty in Middlesex county.
Same to Isaac Zane, EsqV, for use Angus McDonald, for £14.11.10, for
sundries furnished Indian captives by order of Fred'k Committee.
Same to Col. Wm. Clayton for use John Tyree for £6.16.6, for prov's
to Colo. Meredith's Batt.
Same to Lt. John Billups for £35.4.8, for pay of his comp. of militia
on duty in Gloster.
Orders granted Capt. Calvert to Com'y of Stores for 50 cutlasses, 1 Drum
and Fife, 350 yards Oznaburg, and 10 lbs. pump Leather; to Mr. Maupin
for 500 lbs, powder, 150 lbs. eighteen-pound shott, and 500 lbs. lead or
shott; to Mr. Adams for 20 Barrels Pork, out of the stores at Cumber'd.
The Comm'ee agree that as soon as the Blankets lately bro't to this
place, w'ch were taken on board the Oxford prize ship, are appraised,
they may be exchanged w'th Colo. Weeden for an equal number of Ruggs
now in possession of 3rd reg't, to be lodged with the Commissary of
Stores; and Rob't Nicolson, Benj. Powell, John Minson Gait, and Hum-
phrey Harwood, or any three, being sworn, are app'd to appraise the
same and the other effects taken on board s'd Prize.
Ordered, that the Linen purchased of R'd Woods for use Colo. Mere-
dith's Batt. be del'd Colo. Aylett, as the same is not wanting for Colo.
Meredith's Batt.
Ordered, a Letter to be written to Majors Snickers and Thurston, re-
questing them to desist from any further purcha»se of Rifles or Guns.
The field officers of the two Minute Battalions lately ordered to North
Carolina appeared and ret'd their comm'ns, the same being superseded
and rendered void bv a resolution of Convention and the order of this
Comm'ee for calling them into service here. Whereupon other comm'ni*
were drafted, read, approved, signed by the members, and delivered to
the respective officers as aforesaid, dated this day.
Adjourned 'til to-morrow, 8 o'clock.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 227
Friday, June 28th, 1776, Williams-
buiy,
Present: Mr. President, Mr. Carrington, Mr. Cabell, Mr. Jones, Mr. ^77^ '
Tabb, Mr. Digges.
Ordered, that 50 bushels of the public salt at Hobbs' hole be delivered
to the order of (^olo. Field.
A warrant to John Woodson, Esq'r, for use James Pleasants for £9.8.0,
for arras (3) to Capt. Carrington 's rain, comp., (^um l)erland ; also for use
John Madison £1.11.0, for prov's to Capt. Thompson's min. comp.
Same to Lieut. Ed. Garland for £14.5.7^, balFce of acc't for rhtions to
28th February, 1st Reg't.
Same to David Mason, Esq'r, for use George Rives, for £51.16.2^, for
prov's \jo sundry minute comp's at Sussex Court House.
Capt. ( -alvert settled his acc't for Disbursements for his Galley. Bal-
lance due him, £24.19.6^. Ordered a warrant issue to him for the same.
Present: Mr. Tjce.
Pursuant to Resolution of Convention, the Comm'ee proceeded to the
appointment of a Surgeon, Quarter- Master, and Adjutant to the 1st
Minute Batt.. as follows: Resolved, that John K. Reid be Surgeon, Wm.
Meredith Quarter-Master, and John Overton, Adjutant.
A warrant to Capt. John Calvert for £95.15.0, for his board, wages,
travelling expenses, &c., in fitting his Galley.
Present: Mr. Page.
Absent: Mr. President.
Ordered, that ('apt. Hannway, with the quota of marin^recruited by
him, repair immediately on board Capt. Calvert's Galley, to enable him
to ent^r into actual 8er\4ce.
Ordered, Mr. Maupin deliver John Livern, for use Indian captives, 6
lbs. powder and 12 lbs. lead.
A warrant to James Southall for £23.2.6, for lodging, prov's, and sundry
necessaries furnished prisoners, <fec.
Same to Major Eppes for £119.0.0, for sundries to the army j)er acc't
settled and allowed by Comm'rs.
Same to Capt. Rich'd Parker for £30.8.6, for hunting shirts, Leggins,
nd prov's, Ac, to his comp.. 2nd reg't.
Same V) Mrs. Cooley for £12.10.0, for attendance of herself and negro
nurse to 1st Regiment.
Same to Lieut. Hughes for £22.2.(), for a (quantity of Brass purchased
the public; also £2.9.0, for waggonage and corn to Southampton Min.
»«itt.
Order to Mr. Maupin to deliver Capt. Smith, of Gloster minute men,
*^>r his company, 25 lbs. powder, 75 lbs. lead, 25 cartridge boxes, 50 flints,
^^^d f) canteens.
Order to Colo. Aylett to deliver Capt. Smith 252 y'ds oznaburgs for
^^is comp.
228 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Williams- Order to Mr. Maupin to deliver Capt Nich's Cabell, Amherst minute
J^"'^28 conip., 56 canteens, 9 cartridge boxes, and 1 Drum; also, 4 Rifles, to be
1776 replaced by 4 other Guns.
Same to deliver 25 Musquets and Bayonets to Capt. Mitchell, for his
marines.
Same to Wm. Fog for £1.4.0, for 4 days' duty as adjutant to 2nd Min.
Batt.
Same to Capt. Wm. Smith for £168.5.7J, for pay and prov's of his min.
comp. to 25th instant.
Adjourned 'til to-morrow '8 o'clock.
J<iHX PA(iK.
Williams- Saturday, June 29th, 1776.
burg,
1770^' Present: Mr. Digges, President pro tempore; Mr. Carrington, Mr. Lee,
Mr. Cabell, Mr. Jones, and Mr. Tabb.
A warrant to Capt. Jos. ('arrington for £8.6.3, for j)rov's and necessa-
ries to his min. comp., Cumberland.
Same to J. Beckley for use J. Pendleton, for £17, his Wiiges from the
10th to the 27th instant inclusive; also £1.12.0 paid George Donald for a
room and firewood 3 days, for the Comm'ee, when at Richmond.
Same to J. Mayo, Esq'r, for £41.5.8 for prov's to the 1st new. raised
min. Batt.
Same to Wm. Woodfin, Esq'r, for £27.16.0, the pay of John Cannon,
Thos. Robinson, S])ence Monroe, William Sniggers, and Valentine Harri-
son, cadets in his reg't, to 28th May.
Same to Lodwich Farmer, Esq'r, for use Elisha Easter, £3 for a Gun
furnished Capt. Dixon, of the Lunenburg min. men; for use Hugh Nox,
£3.10.0 for a Gun furnished Capt. Garland, and for use Elisha Easter,
£1.7.6 for a Gun to Capt. Dixon.
A warrant to Jona. Dye for 8s.6d. for prov's to four prisoners.
Same to Jacob Huntsman for £15.15.0 for waggonage to Capt. CoUierV
min. Comp., Charlotte.
Same to Colo. Woodford for use Wm. Brown, Surgeon to 2nd Reg't.
£22.15.0, add. pay all'd by convention.
Same to Mr. Wm. Whitfield for £15.8.2^ for the j)rison fees and sun-
dries furnished prisoners condemne<l to Nansemond Jail.
Present: Mr. Vice-President.
Same to Lt. Oi)adiah Woodson for £114.10.0 for hunting shirts.
Blankets, arms, cfcc, for Capt. Morton's company, 4th Reg't.
Same to Mr. Henry Taylor for £17.7.6^ for prov's to Southampton
min. Batt.
Present: Mr. President.
Lt. Monroe, of Capt. Parker's comp., 2nd Reg't, resigned his continenl
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 229
comm'n, which was accepted and ordered to be ent'd, the General having Williams-
given his consent. j^^^^^
A warrant to John Clay for £3, his pay as Cadet in 6th Reg't to 30th 1776
June.
Same to Jos. Claphani, Esq'r, for use Eliza. Baker for £20.7.6 for proves
to Capt. Russell's comp., 5th Reg't; also for use Daniel Lush for £2.3.0
for proves to said Comp., and for use Josiah Moffit for £30 for waggon
hire to the arm v.
The commiss'y of the Continental Forces representing to the comm'ee
that he is under difficulties to procure a Deputy commissary to go to
>^'orth Carolina, and tliat Mr. Rueben Lindsey is a very proper person to
discharge that duty, but is now in the service as a min. man in the com-
pany from Albemarle, the Comm'ee think it would be for the good of the
service, and accordingly request of Mr. Lindsey to perform the business.
Ordered, that Capts. Gregory and Phipp be requested to appraise the
Carboose, sails and other articles on board the Oxford prize which may
be wanting by Capt. Cocke for his cruizer, and that the same, as soon as
appraised, be delivered to him.
A warrant to Capt. Thos. Dillard for £41.15.8 for training duty and
jprov's for his comply in April and May of Pittsylvania min. men.
Absent: Mr. President.
A warrant to Robt. Sanford for £18.16.0 for waggon hire to Capt.
Turner's min. Comp'y, Halifax.
Same to Wm. T^wson for £7.10.0 for Do. to Capt. Roger's min. Comp.,
Halifax.
Same to Col. Willis Riddick for £101.0.6 for prov's, wood, (frc, to
Kansemond militia; also for arms and sundry articles. N. B. — Colo.
Kiddick U) i)roduce cert's, otherwise to be charged with the am't of this
warrant.
Adjourned 'til Monday next.
Monday, 1st July, 1776. Williams-
burg,
Present: President, Mr. Carrington, Mr. Cabell, Mr. Jones. Mr. Page, 177A
Mr. Tabb, and Mr. I^e.
A warrant to Capt. Thos. Dillard for £88.12.3 for prov's, hunting shirts,
Leggins, Blankets, <Src., to his Comp. min. men.
Same to Rodham Kenner for use (ieo. H. Opie, £4.19.8, pay of a
guard at mouth of Cone River.
Same to Jos. Speed for use Jeremiah Lanekin, £3 for a Gun, and for
use Norvel Hunt Burton £2.10 for 1 Do., both furnished Capt. Ander-
son's min. Comp., Mecklenburg.
Same to Sam'l McDowell, Esq'r, for use Wm. Rutherford, 38.3d. for
forage for a horse to Capt. Posey's comp.
280 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Williama- Same to Mr. Valentine Peyton for £8.5.0, forage for 1 horse as sur-
1776 Same to Capt. Everard Meade for £6.8.6 for med. to his comp'y.
Same to Jno. Tabb, Esq'r, for use Alex'r and Peter'd Trent for £3.9.8
for 2 brass kettles for the public; also £5.8.8, colours for the Amelia
militia; also for use Jno. Pleasants, £4.10 for a Gun.
Same to Wm. Foster for £8 for waggon hire to Capts. Shervin and
Campbell's Comp's min.
Same to Litt. Mosby for £3.8.0 for acting as an adjutant to a detach-
ment of Amelia min. men.
Same to Mrs. Hodson for £49.5.2 for sundry medicines furnished the
Troops at Kemp's Landing.
Same to Jno. Tabb, Esq'r, for use Capt. Rob't Ballard for £70.13.1 for
hunting Shirts, 2 Guns (£7), waggon hire, &c., to his Company.
Same to Henry King, Esq'r, for use Sam'l Allyne for £38.10.4 for Iron
and |)lank for public use and for a boat pressed into service and lost.
Ord., that the General be requested to deliver to the order of Colo.
George Mason the 2 pieces of cannon, 18- pounders, now before Gwirm's
Island, as soon as the same can be spared from thence, and to* engage a
proper person to convey them to Mrs. Webb's landing, on Piscataway
creek, for the use of the Rowe Galleys on Potowmack River.
A warrant to — Bickerston for use Abraham Murray, 6s. for a fife to
2nd new raised min. Batt.
Same to Arch'd Cary, Esq'r, for use Chesterfield County, £15.0.0 for 1
p'r colours and 2 Drums Capts. Markham and Faulconer's Comp's ; also
£25 for 2 suits colours to the Amelia min. Batt.
Mr. James Hubbard having returned an Inventory of the ('argo on
board the Oxford Prize — It is ordered, that he proceed to sell the s'd
Goods as soon as appraised, at public auction, for ready money (except
the Blankets and Tent and all of waistcoats and Barrel of powder), ren-
dering an acc't of sales and paying the money into the Treasury subject
to future order.
Mr. Hubard ret'd to the Comm'ee the 54 Guinneas found on board the
Oxford j)rize, w'ch are or'd to be sent to the Treasury to be exchanged
for continental currencv.
A warrant to Arch'd Cary, Estj'r, for £400 upon acc't for the building
Rowe Galley, and for use Chester'd County, £57.10.0 for powder fur-
nished the public.
Same to Cutbert Bullit, Esq'r, for use John McMillon for £2 for four
days' waggonage to Prince Wm. min. Battallion ; also for use Mai^ret
Rawlings, £2.13.0 for care and attendance and a Blanket found a sick
soldier of s'd Batt.
Same to Wm Cabell, Esq'r, for use Jos. Cal)ell for £10.17.9 all'd by
convention for collecting sundry sums for the public.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 231
Colo. Cary is desired to deliver 300 lbs. of the powder purchased of Williams-
Chester'd county to Capt. Muter for his Howe Galley. T i^i
Present: Mr. Digges. 1776
A warrant to Jos. Jones, Esq'r, for use Col. Fielding Lewis for £1,800
upon acc't, to enable him to pay the private adventurers their share of
the goods lately imported in Rappa. and taken into the public store.
£1,000 upon acc't, for the expenses of the Navy in Rappa.; also £500
upon acc't, for use Commons Gun Factory.
Same to Capt. Peter Perkins for £110.14.6 for sundry expenses of his
company of min. men. Pittsylvania.
Same to Capt. Nath. Fox ^r £46.5.6 for support of his men of 6th
Reg't, late Capt. Ruffin from Inlistment 'til Rendezvous'
Same to Same for £24.7.6 for hunting shirts, leggins to his comp.
Same to John Lawson for £53.6.0 ballance of his acc't, as commis'y of
stores for Lancaster minute Batt.
Colo. Fielding Lewis is directed to average the wages of the officers
and seamen belonging to the vessels that sailed from Rappa. on the pub-
lic acc't, as well as on the acc't of the private adventurers.
A warrant to Mathew Marable for £10.10 for rugs to Capt. Dillard's
min. comp. Pittsylvania; also £10.10.0 for Do. to Capt. Perkins min. comp.
same county.
Same to George Meriwether, Esq'r, for use Dr. J. K. Reade for £13.10.7^
for sundry medicines and attendance on sundry min. comp's at Man-
chester.
Ord., that the Commn's appointed to manage the Estate of Charles
NeUson, permit Charlotte Neilson, his wife, to continue in the use of such
part of the Estate, as shall upon enquiry appear to have been her prop-
erty by marriage contract, 'til further order, and that they take possession
in consequence of the former order of the remainder of the Estate.
Order on the Comm'y of Stores to Capt. Perkins, for 27 blankets, 37
p'r leggins, 35 shot bags and 11 hunting shirts.
Same to Capt. Dillard for 25 Duffee Blankets, 10 Kettels or potts and
7 pouches.
A warrant to Dr. \Vm. Fouchee for £58.0.10^ for medicines to 9th Reg't
A warrant to Capt. Thos. Nelson for use David Thompson, for £15.6.1,
for sundry rigging and other necessaries furnished Capt. Robt. Tompkins
rowe Gallev.
Mr. Mathew Marable produced sundry claims against the Estate of John
Goodrich, which are ordered to remain filed until order shall be taken
therein.
Capt. Nelson, of 1st Regiment appeared and rec'd his continental com-
mission.
Adjourned 'tU to-morrow 8 o'clock.
232 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
WiUiams- Tuesday, 2nd July, 1776.
burg,
1776 ' Present: Mr. President, Mr. Page, Mr. l^igges, Mr. Carrington, Mr.
Cabell and Mr. Jones.
A warrant to Thos. Whiting for £18.9.0f for sundry Ferriages on pub-
lic acc't.
Same to Colo. Willis Riddick for use Lieut. Bembridge Goodwin for
£172.13.10, pay and prov's of a guard at Barret's point.
Same for use Sani'l Hunt £2.10.0, for wood and house rent to said
guard; for use Nicho's Jones £2.18.6, for express and horse hire; for use
James Bates £(j.l2.0, for wood to 2nd Regiment; and for use John
Asbury £1.8.G for proves to Nansemond militia.
Same to John Banister, Esq., for £92.16.4, the ball'ce of his acc't for
arms and other articles furnished the public.
A rec't from the Treasurer for 54 Guineas, sent acco. to order of yes-
terday: rec'd and o. r'd.
Same to Capt. Sam'l Hopkins, of Hth Rt^'t, for £35.4.9, for hunting
shirts and Tj<»ggins to his comp'y.
Same to Capt. Willis Wills for £281.13.3, for pay of his min. company,
Isle W'ight, to 29th June; also £1.3.6 for Ferriages and Ts. 6d. for wood
to s'd corap'y.
Sanje for use John Litt. Wills for £103.8.5 for prov's and 2 Guns (£7)
to same company.
Same to Caj)t. Wm. Russell for £1179.5.2, for the retTuiting expense
and pay of 100 men in Fincastle under his command from Sept 6th to
January 22d.
Conmi'ns issued to Capt. Edmonds and his subalterns, of Tjancaster
Min. Batt., dated 2nd October.
Ordered, that Rich'd Taylor, of Petersburg, deliver to Ck>l. Russell, for
use Thos. Madison, contractor of prov's to the Frontier Rangers, 50 Bu.
Salt.
Upon the representation of Colo. Adam Stephens, it is ordered that the
two miTUite companies stationed at the (ireat Bridge be discharged, that
the militia at Pig point and minute comp'y at Chuckatuc be dischargetl,
and that CajU. Hufflers com])V at Craney Island be reduced to a guard
of twelve men under command of a sergeant. Also that Capt. Willis
Wills' comp. min. men statio. at Smithfield be discharged.
A waiTant to Col. Adam Stephen for £24.1 3.9 J, expense of Indian
Treaty in 1774, £ — for arms for 4th Reg't and fuel prior to 28th Feh'y.
Same to Kich'd Adams, Escj., £21.4.0, for a Gun to Henrico Pleasants
and for freight of sundry prov's from Cumberland.
Same to Robt. Williams for £21.2.0, for use John Morton, for waggon-
age to Capt. Dillard's min. comp., Pitt^ylv'a; for use of Jesse Duncan
£2.10.0 for do. to Ballard's comp., Mecklenburg, and for himself £174.17.9,
ballance of his acc't for arms purchased for the public.
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A warrant to Col. Win. Russell for £300 upon acc't for advanced pay Williams-
to the Rt^ment under his command. JuU^^
Ordered, three warrants to John Hawkins for £1(X)0 each, and three 1776
others for £500 each, upon acc't as Commissary of Prov's.
Same for use Isaac Herin for £78, waggon hire.
Same to Rodham Kenner, EsqV, for use North'd county, £88.18.11,
for powder and ball furnished the public.
Same to James Scott, Esq'r, for use Wm. Blackwell £18, for arms and
waggon hire to Culpeper min. Batt., and for use Elias Edmonds £5.10.3,
for Linen for Hunting Shirts to do.
Henry I^ice and Francis Peyton, Esq., are app'd to purchase the horses
and arms for Capt. Lee's Troop of horse and ord. a warrant to them for
£750 uix)n acc't for that purpose. Bond ack'd and o. r'd.
A warrant to W. R. St. Carle for £50 upon account, for the use of
Eliz'h Citv Comm'rs Salt Works.
Same to Da v. Mason, Esq'r, for use Dr. Jenkins £1.10.0 for a rug to the
sick at Kemps.
Same to H'ble Bart. Dandridge, Esq'r, for use John Muir for £9.3.2 for
plank and riaiLs to 3rd Batt.
Same to Rich'd Jarvis for £20 in fiill for his claim to 8 casks of nails
brot. to Suffolk.
Same to Dr. Griffiths for £47.8.1^ for the deficiency of his pay, rations
and Forage as Surgeon to 3rd Regiment, and £10 for Surgeon's Instru-
ments.
Present: Mr. Lee.
A warrant to Major Spotswood for use Lieut. Sanford for £11 for bounty
to 9 men of 2nd Reg't, re-enlisted and 2 new recruits.
Same to James Anderson for £142.16.0 for a quarter's wages of him-
self, workmen, and use of sliop, per agreement.
Same to Benj'n Powell for £104.8.3 for sundry services on public acc't ^
and articles to Do.
Same to Jas. Holt, Esq'r, for use John Whiddon for £105.08^ for sun-
dry services of himself and servants in mounting cannon and ab't the
Fortifications at Portsmouth..
Same to Francis Peyton, Esq'r, for use Thos. Humphrey, £12.12.0 for
Tomaliawks furnished Capt. And. Russell's comp'y, 5th Re^^'t.
Capt. Rodger Thompson, of Albemarle county, having informed the
Conim'ee that Sherod Bugg, James Cray watt, Edmond Moody, Thos.
Spn>use, Richard Melton, James Sprouse, Henry Sprouse, and James
Johnson, soldiers in his min. Comp'y stationed at Burwell's Ferry, had
deserted last night, he is empowered to advertize a proper descripticm of
them in the public papers, with a reward of £2 per man for apprehend-
ing them, and the Comm'ee of Albemarle are requested to take proper
gtepH for effecting the same.
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CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
WilliamB-
burg,
July 2,
1776
Ord., that any yhott which may be provided by General Lewis at the
Continental expense, for the cannon employed at Portsmouth or else-
where, w'ch may remain on hand, ought to be paid for by this country,
whenever the said cannon are taken out of the possession of the Cont'l
Troops.
Dr. Pasteur is desired to visit John Goodrich, the elder, and enquire
into the state of his health and report to this board.
Lieut. James Burnett of Capt. Patterson's comp. in ye 6th Reg\ appe'd
and resigned his con't com'n, which being accepted by the General is
approved and ord. to be cert'd.
Ensign Wm. Thompson, of Capt Chas. Dabney's minute comp'y in
Colo. Meredith's Batt. also resigned his com'n which is accepted and 0.
R.
Ord., a wiirrant to Capt. Ben. Temple for £750 upon acc't, for the pur-
chase of horses, arms and accoutrements for his troop of horse. Bond
ex'd, ackn'd and O. R'd.
Adjourned 'til to-morrow 8 o'clock.
Williams-
burg,
July 3,
1776
Wednesday, Jxdy 3rd, 1776,
Present: Mr. President, Mr. Digges, Mr. Carrington, Mr. Cabell, Mr
Jones, Mr. Page.
A warrant to Dr. Robt. Rose for £15.10 for Chirugical Instrument
furnished Brig Liberty.
Same to Colo. Wm. Russel for use James Dysart for £1.7.6, for prov"
to the Fincastle troops.
Same to Jos. Speed for use Noah Dorth for £6 for a Rifle Gun to Cap'
Ballard's min. Comj)., Mecklenburg.
Same to Thos. Whiting, Esq'r, £50 for use Gloster county for so muc?
formerly paid into the Treasury for 2^M) lbs. powder.
Same to Geo. Brooke, Esq'r, for use Ed. Hill, £200.9.7 for a quanti
of corn furnished Wm. Revnolds for his adventure.
Same to Geo. Brooke for £1.7.9 for Ferriages to 8th Reg't.
Same to Henry King, Esq'r, for use Wni. Randall for £20.9.0 for Im ^^
services in conveying vessels from Hampton up James River p'r acc't.
Same to Capt. Inland for £750 upon acc't for purchase of arms, horsc^^^''
and accoutrements for his Troop of horse. Bond ex'd, ackn'd, and ^^-
R'd.
Same to Richard Adams, Esq'r, for use Thos. Watkins £2.10.0 for
prov's furnished Capt. Crockett's comp'y of 7th Reg't, and for use George
Parke, £29.7.4^ for prov's to Brig Liberty.
Same to Jos. Nevill for use sundry persons for £9.19,6 for prov's, Ac,
furnished Capt. Westfall, 8th Reg't; also for use Hampshire County,
£20.10.0 for conveying powder to Pittsburg.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 285
A comm'n issued and deliv'd Wm. Russell, Esq'r, to be Lieut.-Colo. of Williams-
the 6 conip's of Rangers to be employed in Fincastle, dated 14th June, jyuj^jj
Sub'd articles and took oath. 1776
Mr. Robt. Rakestraw is app'd Quartermaster to Col. lewis's min. Batt.
on service.
A warrant to Jos. Nevill, Gent., for use James Parsons, £8.4.6 for sun-
dries fiirn'd for building a furnace for 3rd Regiment; also 19s. for repair-
ing arms to 3rd Reg't.
A certif'te of appointment of Mordecai Throckmorton, Gent., to be
Capt. of a minute comp. in Gloster district, was ret^ and a comm'n
issued, dated 6th May.
A warrant to Benj'n Ward for £2.10.0 for a M Gun flints furnished
the public.
Same to (!apt. S. J. Cabell, £3 for recruiting 3 soldiers, and £14.12.6
for Tomahawks, Hoppases, &c., to his comp'y, 6th Reg't.
Same to Capt. James Barron for £121.18.10 for pay roll of l)oat Lib-
erty to 25th June; also for use Cai)t. RM Barron for £1(X).7.3 for Do. of
lioat Patrit)t to 2oth June.
Present: Mr. Lee.
A comm'n issued to the Judges of l)inwi<ldie County.
Ord., tliat the Boat formerly taken by ('apt. Barron, late the property
«)f John Mitchell, now up James River, be delivereil to Capt. Barron or
Fiis order, to be by him employed in the j)ublic service.
A warrant to C-apt. James Barron, £96 upon ac^c't in part of the prize
niioney of Brig Fanny, to be distributed in equal proi)ortions among the
iiien concerned in taking the s'd Brig.
Same to Capt. Thos. Hutchings for £107.15.0 for support of his men
<z>f 6th Reg't whilst in the county, and for Blankets, hunting shirts, Horses,
Hoggins, i\:c.
Same to John Draper for £8.11.6 for Express hire.
Same to Capt. Throckmorton for £154.5.7^ for pay his min. comp.,
X^te Peyton's, on service in Gloster to 1st Instant.
Same to Thos. Stanley for £6.12.6 for his services as waggoner.
Ord., the Comm'y of Stores deliver Colo. Weeden, on his own account,
XDuck sufficient for the sides of a Tent.
A warrant to D. Jameson for use Capt. John Nelson for £750 on acc't
^r the purchase of horses, arms, and accoutrements for his Troop of
^orse. Bond ack'd.
Same to Capt. Thos. Lilly for £162.19.3 for pay of workmen on Brig
liibertv.
Same to Isaac Holday for £20 on account, for mounting cannon in
Oloster.
Resolved, that Dr. Walter Bennett be appointed Surgeon to 2nd Min.
Batt.
Adjourned till to-morrow 8 o'clock.
236 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
Williams- Thursday, 4th July, 1776.
burg,
1776 * Present: Mr. President, Mr. Page, Mr. Digges, Mr. (^arrington, Mr. Lee,
Mr. Cabell, and Mr. Jones.
A warrant tc> John Jordan for £3.14.8, his pay as a cadet in the 6th
Reg't to 2nd July.
Same to Benj'n Patterson £11.15.7^, for Do. and rations to 28th June.
Same to Wm. Clayton, Esq'r, for use Rich'd C Graves for £24.12.0,
for sundry articles and work for Brig Liberty.
Same to Larkin Smith £4.6.2, his pay and rations as cadet in the 6th
Reg't to 20th June.
Same to Marden Perkins for £5, express hire for 6th Batt.
Same to Edw'd Irving £12.11.4, his pay and rations as a cadet in 6th
Reg't.
Same to Gab. Penn for use Wm. Penn, Lieut, in Capt. Jameson's troop
of horse, for £250 upon acc't, for purchase of horses, anns, and accou-
trements. Bond ex'd and o. r'd.
Same to Capt. Geo. Muter, for use James Lyle for £1.8.6, for 6 iron
potts furnish'd Capt. Chas. Allen for Prince Edw'd min. men ; also £6.17.0
for shalloon for capes and cuflfs for Capt. Jos. Carrington's comp., Cum-
berland, and three iron potts.
Same to Thos. Everard and James Cocke £74, their salary as coram'rs
of accHs to this day, inclusive.
Same to Arthur Campbell for use Thos. Madison £500, upon acc*t as
Comm'y and Pavmaster to the Militia on dutv in Fincastle.
Same to Sam. McDowell, Esq'r, £55 upon acc't, for recruiting a comp.
Rangers in Augusta.
Same to John Bovvyer, Esq'r, for £106 upon acc't, for Do. 2 comp's in
Botetourt.
Same to Abram Hite, Esq'r, £55 upon acc't, for Do. 1 comp'y in
Hampshire.
Same to French Strother, Esq'r, for use Capt. Jolin Jameson for £500,
upon account for recruiting service, purchase of horses, arms, &c., of
Capt. Jameson's Troop of horse. Bond ex'd, ackn'd, and o. r'd.
A review of Capt. Spencer's comp.. Orange, of 7th Reg't. on 8th May,
ret'd and o. r'd.
Comm'ns iss'd and del'd Capt. Spencer and subalterns, dated same day.
Capt. Samuel Evans, master of the Friendship, taken as a Prize by
Capt. R'd Barron is all'd his ])arole.
A warrant to Colo. John Lyne for £674.16.10, for Flour and bread
furnished Brig liberty.
The Comm'ee fix the allowance of officers for a Tent at £4.10.0 each.
A warrant to Duncan ^IcPherson for £2.10.0 for Fodder.
The Comui'ee, taking into consideration the services of Colo. William
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 287
Aylett as Commissary of Stores, which he has discharged with great Williams-
fidelity and diligence, to the entire satisfaction of the Comm'ee, are of j^jw
opinion that he ought to be allowed for the same after the rate of £300 1776
p'r ann'm, exclusive of all expenses.
The Comm'ee being of opinion that it is absolutely necessary to employ
some person to close their proceedings by finishing the orders raising a
new book of accounts, and to perform sundry other services requisite for
that purpose', do agree to employ John Berkeley ass't clerk to this Com-
m'ee, to perform the s'd services, with an allowance of fifteen shillings
per day.
A warrant to the members and officers of the Comm'ee for £288, their
attendance from June lOth to July 4th, and for travelling expenses in
returning home.
Same to Capt. Sam. J. Cabell for £4.10.0 for a Tent.
Ordered, Commis'y of Stores deliver Dr. (jriffith, for use 3rd Reg% 20
fhs. Bark.
A warrant to Lt. Alex'r Rose, Benj'n Taliaferro, and James Bamett, of
eth Reg't, £4.10.0 each for Tents (officers in C^ibell's comp'y).
Same to John Lyne, Esq'r, for use Elisha White £25, for conveying
EUigood to Winchester.
Same to Jos. Nevill for use sundry persons £36.1.11, for arms, &c., to
3rd Re^'t.
A pass to John Henshaw to go to Portsmo'.
A warrant to John Sek. Wells for £500 upon acc't, as manager of salt
^rorks on so. side James River. Bond ex'd, ackn'd, and o. r'd, to be paid
on giving security to the Treasurer.
Same to Colo. Thos. Elliot for £1.19.8, for pay of 2 volunteers in Hick-
man's company, not before all'd.
Same to Ed. Pendleton, John Baynham, for £11.8.0, for Trophies to
Caroline militia.
Same to Leonard Volouni for 15s., for making 3 centry boxes.
Same to Richard Henry Lee, Esq'r, for £500, upon acc't, for use of
Richard Parker, Sen'r, manager of salt works in Northern Neck.
A warrant to Capt. Wm. Washington, of 3rd Reg't, for £4.10.0, for a
Tent; and for Reginald (graham £3.10.0, for Barracks to 3rd Reg't at
Alexandria.
Ord., that horses, anns, and accoutrements be purchased by Captains
^f the several Troops of horse with the money advanced them by this
M)mni'ee, being first approved of by such persons as shall review the
Tioopers respectively enlisted by such officers.
A warrant to Robey Coke for £16.14.4 for mounting cannon, <Src.; also
for use Sarah Coke £2, for house rent to army.
A warrant to R'd H. I^ee for use Ex'ors Phil. Lud. Lee for £45.3.1, for
sanity pieces of Duck furnished the Navy in Portsmouth.
The Comm'ee adjourned 'til to-morrow 8 o'clock.
238 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Willuinw- Friday, oth July, 1776,
burg.
1776 Prej*ent: Mr. President Mr. Page. Mr. Digges, Mr. Carringion, Mr. Lee,
Mr. Cal^ell, and Mr. Jones.
A warrant to Gen. Penn for use Wm. Penn for £250 upon acc't^ for the
imrclja.*<e of horses, arms, and accoutrements for his quota of Capt.
Jameson's Troop horse. Bond ack'd.
Same to Lieut. Amiistead for use Rob. Tompkins, for £20 upon acc't,
for purchai?e of materials for his Galley.
Ordered, that the Comm'ee of West Augusta deliver Mr. John Camp-
bell order 5 lbs. Gunpowder out of that in their hands belonging to the
public.
A warrant to B. Dandridge, Esq'r, for use Pet Barrow, 8s. for nails
furnished the public.
Same to Lt. Joseph Scott for £13.5.0, ball'ce of his acc't and rations,
A'c, Ist Reg't.
Same to John (.'anipbell for £49.14.5 for sundries to Capt Arbuckle's
Comp. ; also for use Benj'n Pelton, 33s. for work on Batteaus for same
Com p., and use Jno. Anderson for £8.4.6 for Express hire and sundries
for use Garrison at Fort Pitt.
Same to Jos. Nevill, EsqV, for use Thos. Craft for £13.10.0 for Tents
furnished Major Marshall, Doctor Griffith, and Capt. IjCc, of 3rd Keg't.
Same to Sylvanus Stokes for use sundry j)er8ons, £16.5.0 for arms to
Capt. Dixon's comp., Lunenburg; also £20.0.6 for prov's to Do.
Ordered, that the Keeper of the Magazine deliver Lt Armistead, for
use Capt. Tompkins Rowe Galley, 100 lbs. powder and 200 lbs. Lead.
A eertif 'a of ai)|)ointment of Rob't Cary to be capt. of a minute com-
pany in Gloster ret'd and o. cert'd; comm'n issued and dated 10th June.
A Letter written James Callowav to forward all the T^icad on hand
with exped'n.
Ordered, that Capt Cary's comp. min. men in Gloster be called intop-
duty, and that one Comj)any of militia now on duty there be discharged^
A comm'n iss'ed to the Judges of Berkeley.
A warrant to James Pulliam for use R'd Stone Sn'r, £3 for a Gun to
Capt. Dixon for his comp. Lunenburg min. men.
Same to Francis Peyton for use Capt. Henry I^e for £750 upon aci^'t,
for purchase of horses, arms and accoutrements. Bond ack'd, &q.
Same to French Strother, Esq'r, for use Capt John Jameson, for £500
ui>on acc't, for same puq)Ose. Bond ackn'd, &c.
Same to the members and officers of the comm'ee for £10.15.6 being
for this day's allowance.
— Harrison appeared in Comm'ee and contracted to fiim. Wheeling,
Little Kanawha and Great Kanawha at — at — pitt for 8d. p'r ration, at
Wheeling, for 8d. at Little Kan — at Great Kanawha for 13d., the rations
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 289
of the Quanti'y — prov's as per established ration, settled by this Com- Williams-
m'ee — is dePd him, and he is to be paid for all prov's taken by the j**^*^-
Enemy, when moved from one garrison to another under guard, or any 1776
taken in garrison, and that Burr Harrison is appV! Paymaster to the troops
at the above stations, and is to be alPd £30 p'r an'm for the two upper
stations, and £50 pV an'm for the two lower stations. Bond w'th security,
penalty £10,000 ex'd ack'nd and O. R'd.
A warrant to L't Thomas Armistead for £41.14.6 for pay of his
marines to 1st July.
Geo. Brooke, Esq'r, settled his acc't with the comm'ee for disbursements
of money advanced him, for pay of 1st, 2nd, 7th and 8th Reg'ts. Bal-
lance due him £18.18. A warrant issued for same.
A warrant to P. R. T. I..ee for use \Vm. Carr, for £3.2.6 for camp oven
l:,o 3rd Reg't.
Same to Capt Wm. Washington for £14.14 for a Gun, waggonage and
<)rage of horses for the min. Service, Caroline District.
Same to Valentine Peyton for £16.12.0 pay, forage and rations as sur-
eon's mate to 3rd Reg't.
Same to John Craig for £220.2.8, ballance of his acc't as commissary
t Fred'g, and for £3(X) upon acc't for same purpose.
Same to D. Lester for £24.12.7^ for Ferriages per acc't.
Same to Jos. Jones, EsqV, for use Chas. Carter for £24.1.6 for 160 lbs.
altpetre deliv'd Fielding Lewis, Esq'r.
On considering the pet'o. of Henry TiOchhead, and the depo. of Joel
ewett relative thereto, the Comm'ee are of opinion that the opening
t^lie Letter was an offence of a very presumptuous, dangerous nature, but
as it was done in a public company, it appears rather to have proceeded
from curiosity than any criminal intention, and as he appears from his
petition, which is confirmed by the information of John Banister and
Boiling Starke, Esq'rs, to be sensible of his error and sincerely contrite
for his offence, the comm'ee are inclined to pass it over, upon his enter-
^ into security in the sum of five hundred pounds, to the Comm'ee of
Knwiddie, for his good behaviour.
The Comm'ee adjourned 'til to-morrow, being dissolved by the adjourn-
nient of Convention. This constitutes the — of their pix)ceedin8:s.
240 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
ST^TE PA.PJERS
[Continued from page 405 of Volume Seventh J
1795.
Coundf' Sam'l Coleman's report on Scouts' Claims sent to Secretary
oflBce OF War.
The enclosed pai)er8 intended to establish claim for the pay of six
scouts, ordered into service by the County Lieutenant of Randolph for
the year 1790, go fully to their object, but the Executive of Virginia not
having authorized any defence for the Northwestern frontier for the time
therein mentioned, have uniformly declined an}'^ adjustment of the claims
for service then rendered. The mode prescribed by the Greneral Govern-
ment for the settlement of such claims was an application to the then
commanding officer of the Western army.
I have, &c..
May 18, R. WeST TO THE GOVERNOR.
Alexandi4a
I wrote to you shortly after the receipt of your letter in answer to one?
I had previously addressed to you, relatively to certain difficulties I met^
with as escheator of Fairfax county. Owing I presume to some acci-
dent, the letter never fell into your hands. I will therefore beg leave to
renew the subject of it, and request the favour of an answer as soon
thereafter as convenient. In the opinion that Mr. Marshall gave upon
my first letter, it appears to me to be founded upon a wrong construction
of my meaning : at least it wa.s different from what I intended.
I there stated that the finding of the Jury was returned by me to the
District Court, but that notwithstanding I thought the Commonwealth
was entitled to the escheat, altho' they found against it. The Jur>', I
believe, was regularly constituted, and they found against the ComVth,
which finding was returned to the Court, as by law I was directed to do.
I now ask whether I can or ought to proceed further, after what I wrote
you in the first letter.
I am, &c.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
241
A muster roll of six Scouts called into service pursuant to instructions 1795.
of the Executive of Virginia for the protection of Randolph County for ''^^ ^^
the vear 1790:
No.
1
3
4
0
6
Names.
When
Entered.
Age.
Size.
1790. Years. Feet. In.
Valentine StalDaker.. .1 March 1..
Phinehas Wells , Do. Do-
.las. Stewart Elliott Do. Do..'
Jas. Westfall Do. D0..1
Jacob Pryor Do. Do..f
Jas. Schoolcraft I Do. Do..
30
30
22
22
23
20
5
5
5
5
6
5
9
9
10
11
8
Nation.
Where
Employed.
Virginia.., Randolph Co.
N.York... Do. Do.
Virginia.. Do. Do.
Virginia.. Do. Do.
Virginia.., Do. Do.
Virginia.. Do. Do.
Virginia — to-wit:
In pursuance of the ninety-sixth section of the act of the Gen-
oml Assembly, "Establishing District Courts and for regulating the
(ieiieral Court/' I do, with the advice of Council, hereby appoint Charles
Moss, gentleman, Public Jailor for the District of Norfolk, Isle of Wight,
Princess Anne, Nansemond, and Southampton.
(riven under my hand as Governor, at Richmond, this — day of Feb-
niarv, 1789.
Beverly Randolph.
May 19
Arthur Campbell to the Governor.
As my statements dated in March and April last, of danger api)rehen- May 22,
Med fnun the Indians on the frontiers of Lee and Russell, may have had ^^ County
an influence with the Execution to order out Scouts, 1 conceive it now to
be my duty to give further information that the public may not incur
unnecessary expense.
When I wrote, it was believed by everyone that the Indians were
u[)proaching to do mischief; it has been siiu^e discovered that the author
of these alarms, was of the infamous combination that shortlv afterwards
murdered M. Turbuff. We are assured by one of the agent*^ in the
Cherokee country, that no Indians has been on our frontier this Spring.
One reason assigned for the pacific temper towards us is, that a diflference
has taken place V>etween the ('herokees and Chickasaws, so much so that
blood has been shed — another restraint mav hv that the Cherokees wish
first to receive their annual donation from the United States, which [)rob-
ably now cannot be delivered before next August.
The intended treatv North-west of the Ohio will have an influence
with the Southern Indians. No people are more fond of such meetings,
and there is no doubt if there is not public Deputy's at Greensville in June
next from the Creeks and Cherokees, there will be envoys from different
31
242 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1795. Towns to act the f)art of Hpys. Old men are p:cnerally chosen to act as
.lay — iini])as8{i(lors for peace — Young vindictive warriors as Runners or si>ys.
While we are watchful lest the Indians should incroach upon us, our
complaints would de uiadc with an ill grace, were we to countenance con-
duct in jur own (dtizens worse than the injuries we complain of.
It is with no small regret, I mention that a number of the inhabitants
of this county, ha» lately passed the boundary established by the treaty
of Holstein, and are making settlements South-west of the Cumberland
Gap. These peoi)le made the attempt last fall, but were checked by the
threats of the Superintendent and moved off. They are lately gone with
increased numbers, and talk of resisting all authority that may attempt
to remove them.
Before I close this letter, I can not refrain mentioning to your Excel-
lency a late atrocious attack made bv one Berrv, a Sheriff in the South-
western Territory on a citizen of Virginia.
One of those unfortunate and perhaps depraved men who are now in
Jail on susi)icion of being an accessory to the murder of M. Turbul!', left
behind him a sickly wife and eight small children in indigent circumstan-
ces. The unfeeling Sheriff of Hawkins county, took his opportunity to
pass our boundary (Walker's line) and violently carry off the few cattle
the woman had to give n)ilk to her children, for meat they had none, and
of bread very little, on pretence of some, old claim of fees. The neigh-
bors say the claim is unjust; be that as it may, surely a citizen of Vir-
ginia has a right to a hearing; has a right to a civil process, being first
sworn by one of her own officers, before he is mulct to his ruin.
It seems strange why congress, without any substantial reason, should
so long delay ratifying the boundary agreed on betw^een our State and
that of North Carolina. A number of less striking inconveniencies an».
frequently taking place both in Washington and I^e, both in execution
of the Militia Law, and the serving of civil process.
Men frequently injured and without hope of redress, may resist and a
commotion be the consequence.
I am, (frc.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
243
A muster roll of six Scouts called into service pursuant to instructions 1795.
o( the Executive of Virginia for the Protection of Randolph County, in ^^^ ^^
Vin?inia, in the year 1790:
No.
Names*.
— —
_ — —
— — - - -
- -
When DIs- i
charged.
Age.
Size.
Nation.
Whore
Kmployt'd.
1790.
Feet. In.
April 30..
do. 30..
30
5 9
Virginia..'
N. York..
Randolph Co
30
i 5 9
Do. Do
do. 30..
22
5 10
Virginia..
Do. Do
do. 30..
22
1 5 11
Virginia..
Do. Do
do. 30..
23
i ^>
Virginia...
Do. Do
do. 30..
20
5 8
i
Virginia..'
1
Do. Do
1 Valentine Stalnaker...
2 Phineas Wells
.3 Jaa. Stewart Elliott
4 ' Jaa. Westfall
5 , Jacob Ragor
fi ' JaB. Schoolcraft
Randolph (Wnty:
This day Jacob Westfall, county lieutenant for said county, c^me
before me, Willianri Wilson, a Justice of the peaee for the county afore-
said, and made oath that he mustered the scouts as named and described
in tlie within muster roll,
(iiven under my hand this 28th day of November, 1793.
William Wilsox.
May 22
A pay abstact for 6 Scouts employed for the defence of Randolph May 22
County as per instructions of the Executive of Virginia:
Xo.
Men'8 Naine8.
When
Entered.
When Dis-
charged.
I 1790.
1 ; Valentine Stalnaker.... I Mar. 1..
2 Phenehas Wells " 1..
3 Jaa. Stewart Elliott t " 1..
4 Jas. Westfall ** 1..
1..
1..
No. of
Days
in Ser.
1790.
5 Jacob Reger
6 JaB. Schoolcraft.
<t
u
April 30..|
" 30..
" 30..1
" 30..|
" 30..
" 30.. I
61
61
61
61
61
61
Z
Wages
Per T)ay.
Amount of
Pay.
5s
' £15.5.0
58.
15.5.0
5g.
1 15.5.0
5fi.
15.5.0
58.
15.5.0
58.
1 15.5.0
£91.10.0
1 do hereby certify that the above service was dulv executed bv mv
orders. Given under my hand this 28th day of November, 1793.
Jacob Westfall, C. L.
Jacob Westfall was the County Lieutenant of Randolph county, in the
J^tate of Virginia, in the beginning of the year 1790, and the proper
officer to decide upon the defence of said county.
Richmond, May 18th, 1795.
Attest :
Sam. Coleman, A. C. C.
244 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1796. Randolph County, Virginia:
May 22
This day came Edward Jackson, late Colonel of said county, before
me, William Wilson, one of the Justices of the county aforesaid, and
made oath that the within mentioned Valentine Stalnaker, Pheneh&<
Wells, Jas. Stewart Elliott, Jas. Westfall, Jacob Reger, Jas. Schoolcraft,
were calltMl into service bv the advice of a council of the field and com-
missioned officers of said county of Randolph, held some time in
February, 1790; that they were under the direction of the County Lieu-
tenant, and that he verilv believes thev served the full term of tmit^
mentioned in the within abstra(^t faithfully and truly.
Given under my hand this 27th day of April, 1795.
William Wilson.
At a Council held at the Court-House of the county of Randolph ot:
the first Tuesday after the fourth Monday in February, 179(), for th
pur])ose of cont<)inplating on the present dangerous circumstances of thl
said county, consisting of .Facob Westfall, County Lieutenant; Comeliu
Bogard, Colonel ; Edward Jackson, Colonel; John Wilson, Major; Ja:
Westfall, Peter Cassity. and William Wilson, Captains; and Jacob Kitt^ft. ^-
an<l Matthew Whitman, Lieutenants:
Resolved, That it is the opinion of this Board that it will be expedicL — » ^
for the ijresent defence and safetv of this countv that six scouts shouM. <. i
be admitted to range.
Resolved, That Valentine Stalnaker, Phinehas Wells, John Elliott, Jj^ ^•
W(»stfall, .Jacob Hegen and Jas. SchooU^nift be apjK>inted scouts U^ ser ^^'*"
three months, eonnueneing from the first of March next; and that t^i<-'
scouts serve on the prineij)les of drawing no pay from this order of Xh^^i^
appointment except it be allowed them from the Treasury of Virginia • »r
the Tnitod Stiites, and that they be considered as volunteers and tl*i>'
Board under no obligations in conse(|uenc(» of this resolution.
Resolved, That th(i said scouts, before they enter into service, go befort*
some Justice of the Peace and make oath that they will truly, faithful i.^'»
and diligently serve as scouts.
jAa)B Westfall,
President of the Council.
I, John Wilson, Clerk of the Court-Martial and of the present Boanl
of Otticers, do hereby certify the above to be a true copy.
John Wilson.
At a Court held for the county of Randolph, in the State of Virginia,
the 24th day of June, 1793:
Ordered on motion, that it be certified to the Secretary of War that
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 245
Jacob Westfall, County Lieutenant of thifi county, was legally invested 1795.
with the authority of County Lieutenant by commission under the hand ^^^ ^^
and seal of the Governor of Virginia, bearing date the 28th day of May,
1787, to the due and faithful execution of which office he, the said Jacob
Westfall, was legally qualified at a Court held for the county of Randolph
on the 28th day of August, 1787, and that he continued to act in that
office until some time in the month of October last past, at which time
he removed to the State of Kentucky, about five hundred and fifty miles
<Aistant from this place, and that the said Colonel Westfall called into
irictual service six scouts in the vear 1790.
A copy — Teste:
Jacob Westfall, C. R. C.
I, Jacob Westfall. ('lerk of the Court of the county of Randolph, do
liereby certify that there is not now, nor ev(»r heretofore hath been, any
t*t»ale provided for the county of Randolph.
Teste :
Jacob Wkstfall, C. R. C.
I, Cornelius Bogard, presiding Magistrate of the county of Randolph,
do hereby certify that the above certificate of Jacob Westfall, Clerk of
the Court of said county, and his attestation thereto is in due form.
Ciiven under my hand this 25th day of June, 1793.
Cornelius Bo(4ard.
The foregoing documents, contained in five pages, are copies of originals
ft^TOarded to Colonel Steele, at Philadelphia, May 20tli, 1795.
Attest:
Sam Coleman, A. C. C.
^ythe Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia — A Procla-
MATION.
^^Tiereas, from information to be relied on, it appears that the Yellow May 22
P^ver has spread its baneful contagion so generally over the whole West
India Islands, as to excite just ground of apprehension that, without
Much caution, the disease may be brought into this Commonwealth by
vessels arriving from the said West India Islands, including the Bahamas
and Bermuda; or from the port of New Orleans, on the Mississippi, or
those situated on the Spanish Main : I have thought proper, by and with
the advice of Council, to call upon the superintendents of quarantine of
246 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1795. the different ports of entry and delivery of this Commonwealth to uso
*^ every exertion on their parte to prevent the introduction of ho great a
calamit}' among the good people of this State. To effect which they are
hereby particularly enjoined to demand of all the masters of vessels
coming from any one of the West India Islands, or ports, the requisite
declaration of the state of health of their respective crews, <fcc., accord-
ing to the law in that case made and provided. And if the result of such
inquiry shall satisfy the superintendent that the j)ublic safety requires of
any such vessel the performance of (juarantine, he is hereby required to
see that the same be done and made at tlie anchorage gnmnd off Craney
Island for the space of 20 days. And I do hereby most strictly enjoin
and require that until such vessels shall be discharged froni their quar-
antine, all persons coming or goods importc^d therein, come not on shore
or go on board any other vessel, or be landed or put on board any other
vessel whateoever within this Commonwealth. And moreover, that no
person or persons go on board any vessels ordered to perform quamntine
in pursuance hereof, without permission first had and obtained (in
writing) from Thomas Newton, Esq'r, in the Borough of Norfolk, who is
hereby authorized and empowered to see such (piarantine j)erforme<l,
and to j)rocure a proper l)oat and crew to obtain the most early and
accurate* infonnation of the situation of all vessels coming within the
Chesapeake, with an intt^ntion of entering any of the ix)rts, rivers, or
harbors within the jurisdiction of this Stiite. And all Pilots are hereby
required and enjoined to give notice unto the above-named superintend-
ent, of the arrival of all vessels from any of the aforesaid Islands or
ports, and are inhibited from conducting the same into any of the port^
of this State until due examination is made as aforesaid.
Given under my hand as (Governor, and under the seal of the Com-
monwealth, at Richmcmd, this twenty-first day of May, in the year of
our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninetv-five, and of the Com-
mon wealth the nineteenth.
[Skal.] Robert Brc>c>kk.
Thos. Newton to the Governor.
May 24 Three French ships arrived here last night from Gaudalupe. There
Norfolk y.^^ ^y^ jj^ ^Y^^ fleet, but met with the Thetis and another British nhip
off our coast, who captured two of them after a severe action.
The Continental trooj)S leave this on Wednesday next, and only a
Sergeant's guard is to remain at one of the Forts. I really consider our
situation criti(Uil, having so many seamen and French negroes among
us, and our militia unarmed. A place of so great resort of shipping, in
my opinion, should never be without a garrison of 100 men, with
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n expewQiiced officer commanding. We now lay at the mercy of any 1795.
adden invader; neither of the forts are finished, and the guns may be ^^*^
piked hy a very small force, as it will be impossible for only a sergeant's
uard effectually to take care of both Forts. This movement will compel
le to keep a boat as a look out, which will cost 5 dollars a day ; had the
arrison remained the boat would have been discharged. Col. Walke
kull deliver this to your Excellency; to him I beg leave to refer as to our
ituation. and am,
Yours, &c.
KO. QUARLKS TO THE GOVERNOR.
In conformitv to vour instructions 1 proceeded vesterday to T>et the May 25
contractor's office for the Supply of Rations at the arsenal for the ensu- ^*" ^
ing year. It wsis taken by Mr. Wm. Weaver at i^^\. j)er Ration and 8d.
lK?rgill for spirits.
It has been customary with the Honorable, the Executive, heretofore
to make some small advance in cash to the Contractors when first com-
mencing their office, in order to enable them to discharge with ] punctu-
ality the duties thereof. I will therefore take the liberty of suggesting
the net^essity of advancing on the j>resent occasion about one hundred
dollars.
You will do me the favour to express your oj)inion on this subject,
^^^ if the advance required meets with your approbation, I will notify
the contrador therewith, and forward him to Richmond to receive the
iiionev.
I am, c^'c.
Tnos. Xew^ton to the Governor.
I receivefl your Exc'ys letter in(^losing the i)roclamations, which are May 26
prf>mulgated. Some of the vessels have arrived in port ten days, whose Norfolk
^'^ws are healthy, and think hard of lying ten days more, as I wrote
your Excellency that I should confine them to 20 days from leaving
their last porta. I shall not disjjense with it unless with your leave, and
ID inanv cases I think it mav be safelv done.
I have misplaced your Excellency's letter with the petition of More-
'^nd and the other 8eamen ; if not too troublesome, I shall be gla<i of a
copy in case of any ships coming I may demand the men.
A vessel from Bermuda reports that some oi Adm'l Murray's Squadron
are there.
I am, &c.
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Daniel Bedinger to the Governor.
1795. Rei)lying to charges against him made by (Jeorge Hammond, British
Norfolk Minister, in a letter to the Secretary of State in regard to the manner in
which the deposition of Thomas Butler, a pilot, was obtained. Also
inclosing several affidavits :
No. 1.
T do here])y certify that on the 28th ultimo. 1 accompanied John Cow-
per and Daniel Bedinger, EsqVs, on board the British Frigate Hussar, on
business of a public nature, and that among many other things. Captain
Cochrane liinted to Mr. Bedinger that he (Cochrane,) had taken a decla-
ration from Butler the Pilot, which contradicted ii dei)Osition which it
seems Butler have given before Mr. Bedinger — That the lattc^r gentlemen
pressed Captain Cochrane U) explain himself fully, which however he did
not comply with, but only said that Butler denied the principal part of
said Deposition, and had been forced to give it. Mr. Bedinger then
re<[uesttHl that Butler might lie confronted with him, (a^ tlie said Butler
was at that time on board the Thc^tis, Captain (-ochrane's shij), which lay
very near the Hussar): this Captain Cochrane refused to do, and finally
that Mr. Bedinger demanded it as an act of Justice, which he thought he
had a right U) exj)ect from Captain Cochrane but without effect.
Given under my hand this 25th day of May, 1795.
John Lirty.
This day Captain John Lurty, Commander of the Revenue Cutter, the
Virginia, appeared before me, and made oath to the truth of the foregoing
certificate.
Thomas Nkwton.
Norfolk Borough, May 25th, 1795.
Xo. 2.
Personally appeared before me Thomas Newton as alderman of this
Borougli, Robert Borland, and voluntarily, without compulsion, made
oath that he was on board the British ship of war Thetis, Captain Coch-
rane, some time in Ai)ri] last, when Captain Cochrane asked the Deponent
to go into the eating room and witness a paper, said to be a declaration
of the Pilots relative to some ship being taken, as the Pilot could not
read or write. A i)aper was produced, but no pilot vva*s present, nor did
the de]M)nent sec any mark as he recollects to the paper, neither was
Captain Cochrane j)resent, nor was the ctmtents read of the declaration,
the deponent did not conceive that the paper was any consequence, and
only a matter of form, and signed it as required by Captain Cochrane.
Robert Borland,
Norfolk.
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No. 3.
Daniel Bedinger, Esquire, having furnished me with an Extract of a 1795.
paper said to be the Declaration of Thos. Butler, Pilot, taken on board *^ "
the British Frigate Thetis, on the 23rd of Aj)ril last, stating that the
Mayor of the Town also spoke to him on the same subject* and said,
*' we must have you before us to take yoUr deposition." I do hereby
declare that the transaction alluded to in that declaration, was never
known to me until mentioned by Mr. Bedinger, and that so far from my
speaking, Butler, I do not recollect, nor do I believe ever spoke to Butler
upon that or any other subject but once in my life, and that was when
he i)iloted the French Republic's ship the Concord. \
Witness my hand this 22nd of May, 1795.
James Ramsay,
Mayor of Norfolk Borough.
Sworn to before me 23rd May, 1795.
Jas. Taylor.
* P. S. — ^This subject was the obtaining Butler's deposition respecting
the capture of the ships Harmony and Lesperence.
J. R.
A true copy — Attest :
Sam. Coleman, A. C. C.
Anonymous — No Address.
In October last came to ITrbanna from South (^'arolina a man who May 27
formerly lived in this State, called French Peter alias Peter Marshall,
wai< in the militia service, and is (I believe it can be pmved) a citizen of
the United States. He brought with him a good deal of specie and some
gold in Ingots. He there said he had been fortunate in privateering,
from which source his money i)robably was derived.
He purchased in Nov. of Mr. Jonathan Denison, of Urbanna, a schooner
called the Delight, and went up the river and got a new register from
Mr. Muse's office and then went around to Kingston and fitted her up
in the best manner. After this he proceeded to Baltim(.)re, whether to
fit her out in a war-like manner or not I cannot aflfirm.
He is now in Severn River in a fine privateer, as Captain Addison
Lewis informed the writer last week in conversation (he knew Marshall
formerly in the militia), and he said morover Marshall told him he had
been successful in privateering and had taken 82 prizes. It is supposed
that vessel, tho' differently rigged, is the schooner he purchased of Deni-
son, and that he, a citizen of the U. S., is, contrary to the Laws, under a
82
250 ( ALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
179o. FroiK-h eomniispion, acting ag'st the powers towards whom it is the pres-
May '2i ^.^^^ ijolicv of America to observe the strictest neutrality.
Mr. Christopher (larland and other persons in Gloster, 1 apprehend,
can prove his citizenship.
John Steklk to the (Iovbrxor.
May 28, Yours of the 22nd inst., and one of a former date enclosed rolls of
1 a e p la v^^^^^^q^ ]^^ i^^^jj received.
Pryor's account has been suspended for the present, tho^ not finally
rejected. The account of General Tate has also been suspended until it
can be rendered more specifically.
Two or three small accounts have been rejected, and I will make
another effort with your letter to aid me.
The account is now copying, and on Saturday will pass thro' the
accountant's office. Little time will then be wanting to obtain the
Drafts. By having recourse to some papers fonuerly settled, I was
enabled to establish our claim for the 10 cents p'r ration allowed Mr.
Pryor.
With very great respect, I have, &c.
W. Tate to the Governor.
May 28, Your letter of March last came safe to hand, requiring me to send
ii8 in^ on g^Q^|g ^y^ ^^ frontiers of my district if it was thought necessary. Also
a duplicate to the same effect, which was immediately carried into exe-
cution.
The Scouts were mustered on the 5th instant, viz: four in the count v
of liCe by Major Neil, four in the county of Russell by Colo. Cowan, and
the same number in the county of Wythe by Major Maxwell. They
were made responsible to the officers already mentioned, and am inform<'d
do their duty jmnctually.
I have taken the liberty to order small detachments of militia on the
frontiers, to be held in readiness to march if the approach of the Indians
should be discovered.
A number of our heart v backwoods bovs have voluntarily offered their
»• • ••
service on this occasion, which made a draft unnecessary.
The people of the frontiers are generally pleased with the plan of
defence, and no signs of Indians have as yet been discovered by the
Scouts that I have heard of.
The officers and soldiers in service last year are anxious al>out their
money. If they are to receive it this year through my hands, I shall do
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myself the honor to pay you a visit when I get notice for that purpose. 1795.
At all events, 1 have hopes to see my old friend.** at the meeting of the wasHinJton
General Assembly.
I have the honor to be with much personal respect and (jsteem,
Yours, &c.
P. S. — Mr. Te])uff, a French gentleman, and part of his family, who
lived in Ru.ssell county, were lately murdered by a set of rascals, sup-
posed for his money, three of whom are now in tlie public goal of this
district.
For i)articulars I refer you to the bearer, Mr. Carson.
Jacob Kinker to Jas. Wood, Lieutenant-Governor.
I recollect reading in the Journals of the House of Delegates of their May 31,
Hefcissions, either in the year 1782, '88, '84 or '8^), where Denny Fairfax
petitioned the General Assembly of Virginia, for a compensation for the
Northern Neck, confessing that he could not inherit (as being an alien),
and the General Assemblv then took his case into consideration and
di<l what they thought was right.
Query : Was not the General Assembly of Virginia competent to
determine on his case (which I believe they did at that time). Why is
^lie matter brought on again before another tribunal ? I took the liberty
*^^ mentioning this to you, thinking that if the said Journals were
^^fem»d to, it might perhaps throw some hght on the very important
^lUestion which is to be argued before the Federal C'ourt this week, for on
^he dw'ission of this (juestion, in a great measure, depends tlie wellfare
^^t confusion and destruction of the Northern Neck of Virginia, notwith-
standing some think but light of it.
I am, <fec.
^■■' I
Sam. Coleman to Capt. Caruthers.
I am directed by the Governor to inform you that an order of Council June 2,
liaa l»een made directing 72 stand of the Public Arms at the Point of ^^^*^"^<>"^
Fork to be delivered to you or your order, upon your transmitting to the
(jovemor an obligation, witli General Bowyer as security, that the said
arms ghall he returned in the like good order tliat you receive them,
when caUed for, or that you will pay their vahie to the Commonwealth
in case they should not be so returned.
1 am, sir, your obed't servant.
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W. Price to Governor Brooke.
1795. The slight and unsafe manner in which the Doors and windows of this
LandToffice ^^^^ ^^^ constructed occasions much risque in the keeping of a great
increase of money which passes thro' my hands as Register, for which
reason I hope the Honorable the Executive will instruct the • Directors
of the Public Buildings to have the Office secured similar to the Treasury.
I have the honor to be, sir, your most obed*t servant
Henry Banks to the Governor.
June 4, Being applied to yesterday by an Honorable member of the Board to
ic mon gj^^ information respecting a suit — Hunter Banks & Co. against Mr.
Jefferson and others — I do now, in obedience to his request, give the
information.
The suit is founded on a claim for some vessels which belonged to
Hunter Banks, which were taken into pubHe service, and while in service
were captured. Mr. Cunningham's vessel, the Wilks, was among the
vessels which were in this predicament; he has prosecuted his claim to
effect, and has been paid. My intention was rather to have pressed
Congress, but in that I was delayed by the absence of Major Claiborne,
who at the impressment was Quartermaster for the State; but he has
lately returned from Loudon, and nothing has been done, but as the evil
flowed from the instrumentality of the State officers, the claim upon the
State was more direct, and hence the persons who were the immediate
agents have been resorted to.
I do not suppose it necessary that I should here enter into the whole
subject. The tale would be long, yet I will most readily do so, provided
it will be taken up and considered by the Executive, or if this should be
specially delegated to one or more of their own body. I am disposed to
have a fair and candid inquiry into the whole subject, which I could
better do verballv than bv Letter, and if it could be done before all the
members, it would be more satisfactory to myself — more explanatory to
the Board; and to incline the Board more to this, I am disposed at this
time to invest a greater part of the whole claim in Land Warrants, and
perhaps the whole. This I have mentioned that the accommodation so
favorable to the State mav induce the Honorable Board to have the sub-
ject investigated.
1 have, 4!fcc.
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John Clarke to the Governor.
I had a sale of three tiaots of land in Patrick County, the property of 1795.
James Lyon, late Sheriff of Henry, on the 29th of last month. My ^^^^ ^
assistant, who attended the sale, found that they would not sell for
hardly anything Except he forced the sale, and in so doing one of said
Tracts fell on our hands at the price of nine pounds in Certificate. It
was valued to forty pounds by the CommiHsioners.
I now wait your instructions (by the bearer) how I am to proceed.
Notwithstanding the many obstructions within my district, I am in
hopes the balances will be recovered.
I am, &c.
Wm. Lowther to the Governor.
The payment of the money due the Scouts and Rangers for the years June 7,
1793 and 1794 has been so long retarded that they are become very Clarksbug,
impatient. Many, depending upon punctual payments on the part of
Government, have incurred debts, for which they are daily threatened to
be harrassed, and indeed some have been sued. And what adds to their
disappointment and mortification is, that they have been frequently
flattered to expect it in a very short time.
Permit me to entreat your Excellency to uae'your influence to forward
it as speedily as possible, more especially to this county, as partial pay-
ments have been made to every other in the district, but not a farthing
for either year has come to this. The necessary papers, and, as I under-
stand, in due form, have long since been transmitted.
Should you think it expedient to forward the money by any other
person than the paymaster, as I am informed one has been appointed, I
could mention none other better qualified than the bearer, Capt. Hay-
mond.
You will confer on me a singular favor if you would be so good as to
inform me at least, by Capt. Haymond, at what period we may with
certaintv look for it.
I am under the necessity of begging your indulgence a few weeks
longer for a compliance with the order of ('ouncil of the 2nd March, 1795.
The extensiveness of the bounds of my Regiment, and the difi'erred sit-
uation of the officers, have put it out of my power fully to effect it as
yet, altho' I have made several attempts. - But 1 flatter myself I shall
compleat the business shortly.
I have, <tc.
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1795.
Jane 8,
Philad'a
John Steele to the Governor.
I now have the pleasure of announcing to you a close of the account
so far as the vouchers have been rendered and admitted, and tliat the
ballance due to the State under the laws of the United States is seventy-
eight thousand six hundred and odd dollars. Fifty thousand dollars will
be paid immediately, in the following manner, viz: 10,000 dollars in thb<
place; a draft on the Collector at Alexandria for $14,000, one on Tappa-
hannoek for $8,000, and the remainder in Richmond and Norfolk. The
three first sums I will bring with me, provided I can readily negotiate in
Fredericksburg the bill on Tappahannock, and have also a prospect of
obtaining from three to five hundred dollars in five cent uieces. As soon
as the Secretary is advised that the collectors in Virginia are in pos8e,<-
sion of so much (after paying the present drafts), he will take mea.sures
for discharging the ballance.
I had hopes of setting out to-morrow, but am too much indispased to
do anything to-day. You may rest assured I will exert myself to come
on with all i)ossible dispatch.
With great respect, 1 have, &c.,
June 9,
Norfolk
Thomas Xewton to the Governor.
Your ExcV's favors I received, and am sorry I cannot obtain the
information you required of the vessels which have been taken bv the
British Ships on our Coasts. It is generally believed the Thetis and
Hussar Frigates captured the two French Ships. The former, it is well
known, re|)aired here, and the- latter has been in and out of our Capes
from the reports I have had for some time. I shall still endeavor to get
information. 1 will transmit it without delay when obtained. I know
of no vessel at present belonging to this port, except the Maria, owned
by Mr. Pennock, being taken by Admiral Murray's squadron, and she
was captured under the convoy of the Concord on their first arrival
Most of the vessels were from the Northern States, which were taken
loaded here on freight.
The Commission for Mr. Reynold is right, and beg it may be sent. Mr.
Page has removed from this same time.
Two days ago arrived here from Dominick a vessel with 19 white
French citizens and 26 negroes, which they claim as domestic servants
and have sworn that they do not intend to remain here. The ve«sel
being out of my jurisdiction, 1 hiformed a county justice thereof, who
did his duty as I conceived, but we have doubts that as traveller thej
have a right to their servants ; but under a sanction like this, if 100
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whites come in, 2(H) blacks may attend them. I should be glad of your 1795.
r>pinion on this subject. N Tlk
1 liiive hopes the (leneral Goveninient will give lis some force in our
exposed situation, for we have too many of the blacks from the Islands
among us. I have heard that there is a Murray's Squad, at Bermuda and
New York. Some Frigates cruizing off* our capes. We have news of
the French having got footing in Ireland and of great slaughter in the
\V. Indies. I keep the look-out boat daily cruizing.
I am, &c.
Thos. Newton to the Governor.
1 wrote you yesterday, since which a vessel arrived — the Sloop Indus- June 11
try, Elisha Baker, Master — who brought one man and two negro women
slaves from Boston ; as he was bound to Richmond have desired him to
call on your ExcV for information. He pleads ignorance of the Law,
and unless some mode of j)romulgating it in the Islands and Northern
States is fallen on, it will be constantly the plea. The expenses of an
individual to publish and attend to these matters are such that it cannot
be done without injustice to himself. My time is almost wholly taken
up with public affairs, to the great neglect of my private business. It
•
IS my wish to serve my country, and I will so long as I can without
sacrificing two much.
The 26 Negroes I mentioned are landed here, and those brought by
^apt. Baker he has taken to your place; he calls them domestics of geri-
feien coming on by land from Boston. The determination on this case
^\l fix a rule to proceed by hereafter, and I hope the State will direct
4e Attorney for the District to prosecute for any evasion of the Law. I
wave paid Clerk's fees, &c., for this business of prosecution, and am
abused that I cannot longer stand it. I expected to have had the
pleasure of seeing you here before this, that your Exc'y might see many
Acuities we are under as a Seaport — the constant resort of Foreigners.
"6 now have six French Ships with a number of negroes on board,
4reeof which arrived latelv from the W. Indies. The others have not
oiany, but I expect they will be troublesome, as they are lately freed,
*nd our own negroes are very impertinent, as I believe is generally the
fase throughout the State. Inclosed is an affidavit of one of the French.
I am, respectfully, Ac.
HTiereas, William Fedell hath hist day made oath before me, one of
the Aldermen of the Borough of Norfolk, that he is a transient person
and not a citizen of the United States of America, and that his present
removal into the State of Virginia, was with no intent of evading a cer-
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\7Mi9. tain Arft of AwHornbly itaHncA in the year 1792, for preventing the farther
JiiiM! II irnportiitinn <»f nlaves, fand that he hat^ not brought with him any slaves
if) tin* hI(><»p (froyhound of Boston, whereof James Parsons is master,
now riding at anchor in the fiort of Norfolk,) with an intention of selling
them and thai hin only motion for bringing slaves into this Common-
wealth in for doinf^ticH and necessary attendance, and to carry them out
a^^ain.
Sworn U) hcforc mo this 9th day of June, 1795.
Sam'l Moseley.
I iK'.loHod in the treaty between France and Prussia, which came by a
vessel in 4H hours from New York. Several vessels are arrived from the
West In<lies hut no news, they are all well and most of them bring
ne^rot»s, which are not permitted to land here, but immediately shipped
except in the* case 1 before recited to you. All since are to be sent off.
I am, Ac,
Timothy Pickering to the Governor.
Juno i:i. xhe application to this office for patents for bounty lands surveyed on
th<» Northw(^st side of the (^hio, for officers and soldiers of the Virginia
line, tm Coiitinental establishment, or their heirs or assigns, oblige me to
tnnible you with a short detail of the proceedings here on the subject,
and i>f the ditViculties which still opi>o8e the execution of the Laws of
fouirn^ss jmssetl the UHh of August, 1790, and the 9th of June, 1794.
pnniding for the issuing of such i^atents.
lx\ ei^ustMpienct* of the first law, the Secretary of War on the loth of
SeptemlMT, 1790, tr^uismitttnl to the Governor of Viiginia, a list of the
otVuvrs and sv>KUers of the line of that State on continental establish-
ment, and of the quantity of land they were entitled to, by the Acts of
t'ongrtw< instead of the l*»ws of Virginia,
This mistake was noticed bv tiovenior Iah? in his letter of December
the P.^Ok !7*U, who at the same time re*]|uested the return directed in the
s^HXMul stvtion of the Act t*f t\»ngivss of the 10th of August, 1790. After
the iwvipt »W* this letter, the S<vn*lar}* of War on the 9th of January',
17^>„\ inforin^Hl the tJoven^orof Virginia, that the muster roll and returns
in the war otlU^* uer\» delVx^tive: that the Tnited States promised lands
otdy to >^>l\l}ers etdist^nl duriiv; the war: but that Virginia appeared to
!tavx' oxteiuhsl tier Ikhuuv to A^Miers engaged for moi^ limited periods:
.^>\d thi ?\^:Ur\^ Tx\{Ui^t*Nl the inwemor to fumi^ the authentic documents
'u )^A^ )H)tM)e oituv iu thai SiaU\ which would exhibit the names of the
i^^^rr-itHki lyi iwuiueiital t>sl;ji^Uishmem entitled 1»t the laws of Virginia to
"«hc *^iViJs u) viut'ts^tK^i. T^* thi> Wtter no aiiswifr ap|w«jR» t4> have been
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The following observations will show what steps are to be taken i)re- 1795.
dous to the issuing of patents and why they have hitherto been denied. war^Office
1. The act of the 9th of June, 1794, re<]uires that besides the (land)
.varrant, or a certified copy thereof, there should be i)roduced to the Sec-
•etary of Wat " a certijimte under the seal of the office where the warranto
ire legally kept; that the same, or a part thereof, remains unsatisfied."
2. There must be produced "a survey, agreeable to the laws of Vir-
^nia, for the tract or tracts to which the applicant is entitled."
3. The Secretary of War must endorse upon each patent before the
;eal of the United States is affixed to it, "that the grantee therein named
)r the person under whom he claims, was originally entitled to such
bounty lands."
4. Several warrants, or certified copies thereof, accompanied with sur-
veys, have been produced to the War office for the purpose of obtaining
patents, and Colo. Anderson, who is fnippo^ed to be the proper officer, has
certified that the same warrants, or parts thereof, remained unsatisfied ;
hut thU certificate vxih not under the seal of hin office.
5. Because the Muster Rolls and Returns in the War office are defec-
tive, the Secretary of War cannot certify on the back of the patents that
the grantees, or those under whom they claim, were originally entitled
to such bounty lands.
6. To supply the defect mentioned in the fourth observation, I have
proposed that Colo. Anderson should provide himself with an official seal,
and that he affix the same to all the Certificates he shall give in future
of warrants wholly or in part unsatisfied; 2ndly, that if he can ascer-
tain the certificates which has already given, he should make a list there-
of, describing the warrants on which they were endorsed, and to this
K^neral list subjoin a certificate applying to the whole and affix his offi-
cial seal thereto: or 3rdlv, and which wouhl be more in order, tho' more
laborious, make out coj)ies of all the warrants on which he has already
?^ven such certificates, and on each make a new certificate under his
official seal.
Of the Executive of Virginia the Secretary of War is obliged to
r^Uest —
1. A Certificate where the land warrant«< in question are legally kept,
*ndof the name of the officer authorized to give the certificates, that
the same, or any parts thereof, remain unsatisfied.
2. Authentic lists of the officers, non-commissioned, and soldiers of
her line on Continental establishment, who bv her laws are entitled to
hounty lands, the lists to specify the ranks, the time^ of service, and the
(pwntity of Land to which each indiridval was entitled.
The various requisites now mentioned, it is hoped, may before a long
time be obtained. There is a fair prospect of peace with the Indians
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1705. Northward of the Ohio, and afi Hoon an that event takes place the per-
War* Office ^^^^ interenU-rl will be importunate in their applications for patents.
With great re«f>ect, I ara, <fec.
June 15 At a (.'ourt held for Prince Edward county June 15th, 1795, present:
'^DiomaH Scott, Peter I>e Grand, John Morton, Thomas Floumoy, William
Woc^ton, Kichard Foater, Samuel W. Venable, Richard Bibb, James
Morton, John Pennall, and Robert Kelfk), GrenUemen Justices.
Orderwl, that it be certified his Excellency, the Grovemor, that John
NoHh, junV, ThoH. Haskin^, Charles Venable, and John Clarke have
declined acting in the office of a Magistrate; that William Bibb hath
reni(»ved from this State, and Benj'n Haskins from this county; Joseph
M(H»re, .Jamrn Allen, sen'r, and John Fontaine have departed this life,
and that Thomas Gibson and John L. Crute refuse to qualify to the
Com mission of the Peace.
A copy — ^Tester
F. Watkins, C. a
June 15 At a ( 'ouri held for Prince Edward, June 15th, 1795, present: Thomas
Scott, Peter l^e Grand, John Morton, Thomas Flounioy, WiUiam Wooton,
Richard Foster, Samuel W. Venable, Richard Bibb, James Morton, John
Purnall, and Robert Kelso, Gentlemen Justices —
Archer Allen, Samuel ('arter, Charles Scott, John Booker, Alexander
Marshall, Samuel Bauldwin, (icntlemen, are recommended to his Excel-
lency, the Governor, to be added to the Commission of the Peace for this
county.
A copy — ^Teste:
F. Watkins, C. C.
Thos. Nkwton to the Governor,
.Inno 21, Inelostxl your excellency will receive the deposition of Francis Mars-
Norfolk ,.|^.j] relative to two brigs taken oft" our coasts by a Bermudian privateer.
1 have not heani o( British men-of-war lately. W^e have had no arrivals
within this wet^k, but one from Tobago. The crew all wdl.
1 am, &c.
I, Francis Marschalk, late master of the Brig Washington, of New
V«>rk.tlo st>lemnly swear that I was a i)assengeron Ixiard the Brig Betsy,
William IWvS master, bound to Philadelphia frum Bordeaux; that the
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said Brig sailed from the latter place on the 2nd day of May last; that
she was the property of William Penrose, of Philadelphia, and wa,s laden
with wines for and on account of the said Penrose, as I wa** informed hy
Capt. Bass, and as appeared by the bills of lading and other papers
which Capt. Bass gave me the perusal of; that I have jio rciison to sup-
pose any part of the said proi)erty belonged to persons other than citizens
of tlie United States. That on Monday last, the 15th instanf (being then
about 45 miles E. by North from Cape Henlopen, in 28 fathoms water),
the said Brig Betsey was captured, together with the Brig Molly, Cai)t.
Messard, of Philadelphia, by a schooner privateer belonging to Bermuda,
commanded by Capt. Hutchings, mounting six guns ; that the said Brigs
were ordered for Benuuda. That shortlv afterwards thev fell in with
and spoke the sloop Greenwich, Capt. Edwards, from Rhode Island
bound U) Norfolk, on board of which vessel I was put, and in her arrival
at this ])lace on Thursday last.
Given under my hand at Norfolk this 20th of June, 1795.
Francis Marshalk.
N<^rfolk B<jrough, to wit:
Personally appeared before us, James Ramsay, Mayor, Thomas Newton
an<l Daniel Bedinger, Aldermen of the Borough aforesaid, Francis Mar-
schalk, and in our presence took and suljscribed to the above recited oath.
Given under our hands this 20th day of June, 1795.
James Ramsay, Mayor.
Tiio. Newton.
Daniel Bedinc.er.
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1795.
June 21,
Norfolk
John Chisholm to the Governor.
I have it in charge from his Excellency the Governor of the South-
w€^st<^m Territory, that on my arrival in this city to acquaint your
Excellency with my having in care ten Indian warriors, five of each the
<'hicka*<aw and Choctaw Nations, on their way to Philadelphia to visit
the President of the United States, to negotiate business of importance
to their nations and the United States, and am directed to present them
ti> your Excellency in case you think proper to receive them, and have
the honor to wait your commands in executing my orders whenever you
may think proper after this day, as they are resting and cleaning them-
selves after their long and fatiguing journey.
I have, &c.
Jane 22,
Richmond
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Thos. Newton to the Governor.
1795. The report of a British Fleet's arrival false. I have heard nothing of
Norfolk ^^^^^ ^^^ believe they are not nearer ns than New York. I am willed
on for payment of the wages for the q'r boat men employed. Your
Ex(;'y will oblige me by sending down about two hundred dollars for
the purpose. The former boat I gave an order favor of Mr. King, the
owner. We have some fears of the French negroes being troublesome,
and are now incjuiring into the case and will inform you the result. The
negroes have the scpiint of freedom among them, and they are ac(iuainte<l
that our laws are in the favor of those who have been a year here.
There are some jealousies among the whites, which I expect tnay I)e
the cause of the above l)usin(;ss, every inquiry shall be made to get at
the truth, tho. I am thoroughly satisfied that they must be sent off in
some short day.
We have had no arrival these several days; therefore nothing new.
Mr. James Heron will contrive the 2(X) dollars down to me.
I am, &c.,
John Steele to the Governor.
June 23, I have the honor of laying before you a copy of the account of the
Richfnond t^^^^g against the United States, as stated in the War Office, with some
remarks thereon. The vouchers for charges rejected and suspended.
Su(^h pai)ers as were found unnecessary in the establishment of the
claims, and copies of such written communications as I had occasion to
make relation to the public business I was engaged in, all of which are
submitted for inspection and information of the Board, under a hope that
my conduct will meet with their entire approbation.
Of the twenty nine thoasand dollars already received, there is 18,10()
in (lold, 3,800 in Crowns, and the remainder in Bank Notes of the Uiiit^nl
States and Alexandria.
The Drafts which I have i^ayable to myself or order, I am ready to
endorse over according to the direction of the Board. The ballance still
remaining due from tlie United Stiites, I presume may be drawn for after
the end of the j)resent Quarter.
With every sentiment of res]>ect, I have, &c.,
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W. Wilson to the Governor.
The inoculation of the Small pox, and the spreading of the infection 1795.
of that disorder in its natural way, has made this county a mere Hospital p'^li^® ^\y\
in so much that it has prevented my making a board of Officers, pur-
suant to your Excellency's instructions of the 2nd of March 'til a few
days past.
I now enclose for your Excellency a numerical Rank Roll of the Officers
of the 7th Regiment of Norfolk County, together with the wrong num-
bered connnissions of all officers except those whose absence or other
disability prevents me from obtaining them.
I must here beg leave to trespass upcm the time and patience of your
Kxcellency, while 1 make a momentary remark upon the conduct of the
ciclevant minister of Britain, so far as his Don Quixotte attack upon me
re<|uires notice as exculpation. When he — (leo. Hammond — complains
to the Secretary of State *' of the illiberality of expression applied to the
conduct of Lieut. Skene" in the deposition of Captain Robert Hatton, I
aii^ really at a loss to know with what propriety, (unless he is one of the
(let*cendents of the Knight above mentioned), he can apply to me the
words of Capt, Hatton in his deposition. He says it " excites neither his
siir|>rise nor resentment as coming from Wilson." He will very much
excite my surprise if he is in a proper state of sanity.
But perhaps he would insinuate, as he has more than once done, with
other gentlemen, that the deposition of Hatton is a forgery of mine; to
ward off' a blow so replete with falsehood and calumny, I have taken a
certificate of Mr. Sanmel Shore, who was seated at the table from the
^nning to the ending of the deposition.
I should feel pleasure in " exerting " myself, as the Secretary of State
^^uires, in procuring further proof of the persons detained being actually
citizens of the United States, did I conceive it would have the salutary
effect in emancipating those unhappy victims, or did I not know that the
^JK)8t ample and unequivocal proof has been already adduced, and is now
l^ged in the hands of the Secretary of State, that John Underwood and
John Loyd are impressed and now detained on board the British Ship
Lynx, who are actually citizens of the United States as they were im-
pressed from Capt. Hatton, who Identically knew them, and in his depo-
sition he swears they are natives of America. Capt. Hatton is a man of
reputation, and I conceive his oath is entitled to credit.
I have not as yet been able to obtain proof of any repairs being made
to the Thetis in her implements of war. If it can be had it shall be
transmitted.
I have the honor, Ac,
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1795. I hereby certify that at the request of Capt. Robert Hatton of the
Portsiiiouth ^^^^^ Harriett, I called on Colo. Wilson to attend him, the said Hatton,
(who wa.s then under inoculation), to take his deposition of the cruel
treatment he had received from a Lieutenant Skene of the British Lynx
Sloop of war. Colo. Wilson was at the time I called on him just going
to court, but upon my earnest request he went with me to Capt. Hatton,
who in my presence deUvered to Colo. Wilson the words contained in the
dejjosition resi)ecting the impressment of three of his men, (two of whom
he declared to be natives of America,) and among other things further
declared that he could not recollect one half of the ill treatment he had
received from the said Skene, but concluded that his conduct betrayed
the greatest malignity to the American flag, and his actions were of a
piratical nature.
(livcm under my hand at Cosport, this 26th of June, 1795.
Samuel Shore.
[Aj)parent error in date of (Certificate. — En.]
Alexander Campbell to the Governor.
June 25, I have the honor to enclose you a letter which I received this night
Richmond £j.^j^ ^[^ Whitaker at Williamsl)urg, by which you will observe that the
ship which was formerly libeled and is still under prosecution as a priva-
teer, is in a state of equipment which renders her character and purpose
no longer doubtful.
Tbe verdict of acquittal which was rendered at Williamsburg, has been
set aside and the ])rosecution against the vessel is i)roceeding anew, but
even if this were not the case, the present situation of the vessel and the
proceedings of those who have charge of her, bring her evidently within
the meaning and operation of the act of Congress for the fitting out of
])rivat<'ers in the ports of the United States. As an ofiicerof tluj United
States, therefore, it becomes my duty to communicate to your Excellency
tbe information which I have received on this subject, that you may tiike
such tneasures thereon as U) you may appear pr()i)er. For myself, I
cannot avoid expressing to you the indignation which I feel, knowing
the circumstances of this case, in seeing an attempt to array private
enterprize against the force and authority of the laws. The act of Con-
gress invests the Executive departments of the State (lovernment with
the power of detaining vessels in sui^h circumstiuices as the present, and
it is with a view to this that I have the honor to submit this intelligence
ti» vour consideration.
1 am, ike.
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I liave tViisi moment arrived from Gloucester. Obedient to vour
n^iuest, I now give you such inforuiation relative to the ship Unicorn as
a personal interview with Mr. Warner Lewis has enabled nie to obtain.
The ship is now in Gloucester, but expected to sail as soon as the
officer returns from Norfolk, whither he had gone for recruits. In York
I understood he had returned yesterday. It is, tho', highly probable she
will not sail in less than eight days. She has 75 men and 16 four-
pounders. Mr. Marshall, who commands, informed Mr. Lewis he had
heiird of the design to seize the vessel, but that any force which might be
sent should most certainly be opposed; he states, also, that he means to
fjay no resi)ect to the colours of any nation — that it is his intention to
take Americans as well as others. There exists not a doubt, from the
language he held out, but that he means to play the pirate. This
circumstance, Mr. Lewis tells me, is so far impressed on the minds of
some of the crew a^ fact, that there apjjears a considerable disaffection
among them, particularly the mate, who has in direct terms expressed to
Mr. Lewis his abhorrence of the conduct and probable designs of the
Captain.
The stage is now setting out. In haste, I am, with sentiments of
ro«pect and esteem,
Yours, ttc.
Wm. Whitaker.
a
P. S. — Sinclair continues to visit the vessel. I have no doubt but that
<--onsiderable i>art, if not the whole of her belongs to him. W. W.
1 795.
June 26,
Williams-
burg
JaMKS BrECKINRID(JE to (tENERAL TaTE.
1 was |)rivy to a settlement made between (ien'l Tate and ('apt. Ixiwis June 26
^^^x- |)ay due his company for services done on the frontier in the year
^'^^)8, and am confident that in ascertaining and paying off the propor-
tions due to each officer and soldier, Capt. Lewis refused receiving any
l*sa.ri in order that the proportion to the soldiers might be the greater.
I also remember that (Jeneral Tate granted a certificate showing the
*^Jilance due, which I once had in my possession, and may now be
'*^vnongst my papers in Fincustle.
John Hamilton to the Governor.
I have just received information of two privateers liaving come down June 26,
•roni Baltimore with an intention of proceeding to sea, and being now in „ ^,^*^? p'
*he waters of this State. They are both armed and mount guns. The aurs Office
*>ne a ship (supposed to be the Unicom, built by one Sinclair, of Smith-
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1795. field), commanded by a man called French Peter, lies in Wicomico
Norfolk ^^^'^^- '^^^ other, a brig, is in Severn River. The name of the Pilot to
British Con- the latter is Elijah Marchant, of Portsmouth. I have to request that
your Excellency will be pleased to take such steps as you may judpe
proper to prevent these vessels from sailing, they having, as I am
informed, been equipped contrary to the laws of the United States.
I have, &c.
John Steele to Robert Goode, Esq'r.
June 27, I arrived here this evening too late to receive payment on the
Alexandria Tr^^asurt^r's Draft on Colo. Fitzgerald for 19,000 dollars, consequently must
wait for the next return of the stage.
I received 10,000 dollars in Philadelphia, a Draft on Lindsay for 14,0(.M),
one on Col. Heth for 4,000, and one on Muse for 8,000 dollars. The la^t
as I wrote you already, I will endeavor to negotiate in Fredericksburg,
and will probably be in Richmond on Monday evening.
With great respect, &c.
Thos. Newton to Governor Brooke.
Jane 29, We all continue well and no arrivals with any disease. We thivS day
Norfolk i^j^j .^ meeting of Mayor and aldermen respeeting our situation with the
French pei^ple of color; came to no final determination thereon, but liave
requested a meeting of the County Justices (as many of them arc within
their boundaries) that we may act in concert on the occasion. Two gen-
tlemen arrived this morning from N. York, who bring accounts that the ^
treaty is adopted by 25 against 5 in the senate. They left that place last^
Thui-sday.
I am, &c.
Ab. Prior to the Governor.
June 29, I have lodged in the hands of Mr. Blair a Rec'tfrom Mr. Cavendish of
Kichmond ^ number of orders lodged in his hands in my favor, for advances made
to the officers and soldiers in the Volunteer Militia well authenticated-
On the strength of their being paid, Mr. Blair has advanced me 1,000
dollars, which sum I most ardently wish might be paid to him, should 1 j
be under the necessity of waiting till the Paymaster came for^'ard; but
flatter myself that I shall meet with a more favorable dedaion of the
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Board. That the amount of my orders will be directed agreeable to Mr. 1795.
Cavendishes Rec't to be paid. Richm^d
I have, ike.
RO. QUARLES TO GOVERNOR BrOOKE.
Inclosed you will receive the customary quarterly return of arms and June 30
other militarv stores at the arsenal. I have likewise Jis usual forwarded
the pay rolls for the different characters in the employment of the State
under my direction. I have deposited, at the request of the honorable
Board, the contractor's bond for the due performance of his office; he
now attends for the purpose of receiving the advance formerly requested.
My contractor, thro' me, wishes to represent to the honorable Board
the hardship under which he labors from the sudden and to him unex-
j>octed rise of the constituent parts of a ration since he became bound to
/Vimish the garrison at the arsenal, and solicits that the Board will take
the? subject into their consideration, and either make such additional
all<:>wance to him for his rations, or suffer the office to be let again.
The htjnorable board will do me the favor to notifv me of their deci-
s ion on this subject.
I am, sir, yours, &c..
A^ <Juarterly Return of the Ordnance and Other Military
Stores at the Toint of Fork Arsenal, June 30th, 1795.
l^inch Mortar, 1; (>- Pounder, 1; 4-Pounder, 1; Howitzer, 1; Long June :iO
^rf>n Pieces,!; Muskets in complete order, 2,182; Muskets with Iluff
"^yonet**, 2,282 ; old Muskets out of order, 877; Muskets stocked since
^^t quarter, 1J6; Musket Locks made since last quarter, 208; French
^^U«ket« returned from the late expedition, now clcjining and repairing,
*^)0()8; Musket VV^orms, 2,989; Pickers and Bushers, 400; Screw Drivers,
^^2; Artillery Swords, 80o; Grenadier Swords, 293; Cartridge Boxers,
V212; barrels. of Gunpowder, 7^; pigs of Lead, 40; case Shot of differ-
^^tflizes, from 4 to 6 pounds, 181; round Shot, 263; reams of Cartridge
^'aiKT, 30; (^annon Tubes, 436; jmunds of loose Ball and Shot, 165;
barrels of Flints, 18; Muskets fitted with Bayonets and Ramrods and
^^pairedj except grinding their Bayonets, since last quarter, 95.
Rob. Quarles, Sup't S. A.
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John Hamilton to James Wood, Lieutenant-Governor.
1795. By this day's post I am favored with the letter you did me the honor
N^^^f Ik ^ write me, dated in Council the 30th ulto,, and I have to express my
British Con- acknowledgement for the prompt attention shown by the Executive
Council to my representation of the 26th of June. I take the liberty to
request, sir, that you will have the goodness to acquaint me with the
result of the inquiry respecting the legality of equipment of the vessels
in question.
I have, &c.
buYb Office
Timothy Pickering to the Governor.
July 3, I have laid before the President of the United States, vour letter of the
War Office
19th of last month, representing that the concourse of strangers of every
description at Norfolk and the neighboring ports, under strong impressions
of jealousy and enmity to each other, naturally keep the inhabitants of
those places under a general anxiety for the public peace, as well as for
the safety of their property, which the withdrawing of the garrisons from
the forts in that country has not had a tendency to alleviate. And that in
consequence thereof you have been requested to throw a small garrison
of militia into those works as a cautionary step, to check the petulence
and ebullition of parties, and secure the public property from some risk,
which measures you suggest for the decision of the President of the
United States.
I am now directed by the President to inform your Excellency, that
he does not conceive himself authorized to call out the militia for the
preservation of the peace of any place, hecmme the inhahiiantH entertain
apprehemhiis that it /Vj /?«, danger. If the security of j)ublic property
required a guard of militia, the service of the guard would be confine<l
to that object. Had the federal artillerists remained at Norfolk, their
duty must have been equally confined. To suppress a riot, it is presumed
the magistrates of Norfolk would have judged it expedient to call forth, not
the regular troops, but the citizens, the posse of the place or county — in
arms if the occasion should so require.
The power of the president to call forth the militia is limited to the:^e
objects.
1. To repel the invasion of an enemy.
2. To 8Uj)j)res8 an insurrection in any State against the government
thereof, upon the application of the Legislature of such State, or of it^
Executive when the Legislature is not convened.
3. When the laws of the United States are opposed, or the execution
thereof obstructed, by combinations too powerful to be suppressed by the
ordinary course of judicial proceedings.
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But even these cases of insurrection, when the President should judge 1795.
it necessary to call forth the militia, tlie law requires that he forthwith w«!! ?)ffi
issue a proclamation commanding such insurgents to disperse.
This statement founded on the law^ of the United States passed on the
28th of February last, demonstrates that the case exhibited by your
Excellency does not fall under the cognizance of the President of the
United States.
I am, &c.
LbRoy Edwards to Gen'l H. Lee.
The privateer ship you allude to, left Wicomico about fifteen days July 5
past. I never could find out her name, or the name of the Captain. I
am informed that 10 or 15 men shipped for a bounty of 100 Dollars and
30 Dollars per month.
I was confined to my bed the whole time the ship was stationed in
the River.
I have, &c.
Henry Lee to the Governor.
The enclosed leVr will explain the cause of my failing in my endeavors July 6
to execute the command conveyed to me by the Lt. Governor. Not a
moment was lost in my adoption of the measures necessary' on the (x;ca-
alon, and I very much regret that ofienders so daring and unprincipled
Hbould have escaped the vigilance of Gov't.
I deferred acting at all, respecting the privateer reported to have been
in some of the Rivers of Gloucester, inasmuch as I learned from good
authority that Brigadier Young had applied his attention to that object,
in pursuance of orders received from the Executive.
One express has been employed by me; he rode forty miles, which
with his return makes eighty miles. I have paid him for the 8er\ace in
conformity to the established usage, and have, &c.,
Thomas Wilson and John Raymond to Governor Brooke.
In conformity to the Act of Assembly passed in the year 1792, page July 6
), Revised Laws, and from the distant situation of the counties of Ohio,
Monongalia, Harrison, and Randolph, we request that the Laws appro-
priated to those counties may be conveyed to the clerks of each county
*t the expense of the State.
Your attention to the above will be thankfully acknowledged by
Your obed't servants.
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Rob. BRoroH to the (tovernor.
1795. Tliere is a call on the holders of shares in the Dial Swamp Canal for
July 6, 3(j (loiiars on each share, to be paid the Ist instant, and if the Executive
would order the payment on the 50 shares belonring to the State to be
paid by an order on Major Lindsay, the collector at Norfolk, it would l»e
very convenient to the Directois.
1 have, Ac.
Thos. Newton to Jaqi elin Ambler, Esq.
July 7, The State's payment of the sul>scription to D. S. Canal being now due
^^ ^ (since the 1st instant), and being requested to call on you for the same,
you'll much oblige by getting k order from the Executive and send it
down. Mr. Heron will assist in getting it down. United S. bank notes
will do, or an order on the Collector here. Probably Colo, (^arrington
can n^otiate this sum with you for us.
I am, <fcc.
50 Shares at $30 each is «1,500.
July 7 At a Court held for Fluvanna county on Thursday, the second day of
July, 1795, present: Joseph Haden, Samuel Richardson, Robert Quarles
Benjamin, Dr. Wells, Michael Atkisson, and Peter H. Ware, Gentlemen
Justices.
This Court doth nominate to his Excellency the Governor, John Ware.
Duncan McLau<£hlan, and Robert Quarles, Gent., as pro})er persons t<»
execute the office of J^heriff of tliis county; and doth represent Uiat
John Peyton, (Jent., who stands in the commission of the peace as an
older magistrate than Duncan Mcl^auchlan, came into court and dt^ire<i
that he might not be named in the s'd nomination, urging for reason that
he conceives himself entitled to the office of Sheriff.
A copy:
J. TiMBERLAKE, CPrk Court,
Jno. Peyton to Major Robert Quarles.
July 7, Your starting a few hours yesterday before I got to Columbia, occasions
riuvanna j^^^. Brother a ride to Richmond to take with him the necessarv docu-
ments in order to compel our Court to render that justice which I think
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they withhold from me respecting the late nomination. My principle
ohject is to remove Joh. Haden from a seat on the bench, and do away
with the effect of the recommendation of Sheriffs and order a second
nomination. I wish it represented to your Council that only 7 mem-
bers composed the Court on that day — 2 were sons to Johnny Ware,
and that Joh. Haden was thought ineligible by two members at Court,
who refused to sett on the bench with him on that account. My objec-
tion to stand 2nd in the nomination is not so fully explained in Timber-
lake's copy of ye order as expressed by me. However, you being so
fully acquainted with my pretentions renders it unnecessary repeating
them to you ; do in the premises what appears best and reasonable, and
I shall be contented.
I am, ike.
1795.
July 7,
Fluvanna
H. YouNo TO TUB Governor.
The morning afler the receipt of the order of Council of the 29th of
last month, I set out for Gloucester, and the next day arrived at the
house of Mr. Warner Lewis (who was at Norfolk), from whence 1 saw
the Ship Unicom at anchor just within the mouth of the river Severn,
where she arrived about six or seven weeks ago (and without guns).
She remained a short time and then removed, but whither I could not
learn. About ten days after she returned to her former station and was
armed with sixteen four and two nine-pounders.
St. Clair is frequently on board the Ship Unicom, and the general con-
junction of the neighborhood is that he has been the chief instrument
in arming, <tc., said ship.
I procured an interview with Peter Marshall, who is on terms of the
most cordial amity with the most respectable persons in the neighbor-
hood of the ship. As* a proof, I will only observe that Marshall has
l^ft at Mr. Warner Lewis's his wife and only child, where they are to
'^main until the return of Marshall. I have mentioned the last circum-
8t.ance to strengthen Col. Page's conjecture that there must be a mistake
^Xk Mr. Whitaker's communication.
Marshall informed that Capt. Lerty, of the Norfolk Cutter, had been
on board the Unicorn, and that Lurty had examined the Ship's papers;
^Iw that the cutter from Baltimore had frequently been alongside.
^Tom the best information I can get, the crew of the Unicom are all
French, and the number does not exceed forty-five men. Marshall says
he is not a citizen of the United States.
I demanded of Marshall a surrender of the Ship, He answered that
he was nothing more on board the Unicom than a Passenger, and as a
pioof that he was not, showed me the enclosed papers, which are literal
July 7,
King &
Queen
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1795. copies of the originals. I would have resorted to force to detain the ship
King & ^' ^ic^^*" ^^^^ fro™ a conviction that any attempt that I could make with
Queen the means in my power would have been fraught with extreme temerity,
and would have ended in nothing but disappointment and disgrace. I
once thought of detaining Marshall, but finding the charges exhibited
against him not substantiated, and fearing an encroachment on a power,
with me the most sacred (I mean the civil), I declined it
I shall feel the highest gratification if the steps I have taken in the
above business, should meet with your Excellency's approbation.
I have, (fee.
Maryland, |
Port of Baltimore, 6th May, 1795. j
These are to certify whom it may concern, that Lt. Baron, Master or
Commander of Ship called Unicom, burthen 180 tons, mounting No.
Guns, navigated with ten men, American built, and bound for the
port of Aux Cayes, having on board ballast and provisions, and hath
here also delivered a manifest thereof according to law.
Given under my hand and seal of office at the aforesaid port of Balti-
more this 6th day of May, in the year of our Ix)rd one thoasand seven
hundred and ninety-five, and in the nineteenth year of the Independence
of the United States of America.
R. PuRViANCE, Collector,
Edward Langworthy, D'y Naval OflScer.
I do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of a clearance in the
possession of the Cap. of the Unicom.
July 3rd, 1795. John W. Semplk.
Warner Hall, Sevem River, July 3rd, 1795.
Sir:
I am just returned with General Young from collecting information
respecting Peter Marshall's vessel ancTfrom examining her situation. As
to the information, as the General will communicate it himself, I shall
only observe that it is such as would lead me to endeavor to prevent her
sailing had 1 the means of doing so; but as I have both small arms and
cannon, with proi)er ammunition, to seek for before I could |H>ssibly
detain her, and her distance from the shore is such that lens tlian
18-pounders would probably not command her, I conclude that it is
impracticable in our situation to carry into effect the standing orders of
Government respecting the detention of such vessels.
I had once thought that the detention of Peter Marshall might con-
tribute to the detention of the vessel, but on enquiry I have found that
it would have no such effect, but would probably expedite her sailing,
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and might drive the officers and crew to some acts of violence which it 1795.
would be out of the power of the Government to chastise or compensate. kIJJL &
To suppose that his detention would stop the ship, is to suppose that his Queen
death would prevent her cruise, which we have good reason to believe it
would not; besides, the information respecting Marshall's Threat of
Piracy appears from the testimony of Mr. John Lewis, who was present
when the conversation passed between Mr. Whitaker and his brother
Warner, founded on a mistake, as he says that his brother spake of
exj)rosyions which he had heard the second Captain or Mate use, and
not what were used by P. Marshall — the Mate and not Marshall having
said that it was Marshall's determination to disregard the Flags of any
Nation ; and Mr. Lewis adds that this Mate had quarrelled with and been
dismissed by Marshall, who solemnly denied the charge, and has threat-
ened to chastise his accuser if ever he can find him. Added to this
circumstance, Marshall has landed his wife and only child here, to be
left in this State, whilst he shall go on his voyage to the West Indies, or
his cruize, as we term it. Leaving property, it is said, and such pledges,
I am apt to suppose he can have no thought of connnitting piracy.
Were there any proof of a piratical design, I should not be disposed
to plead a doubt of legal authority to ai)prehend him; though T have
fallen in with him to-day by accident, under the protection of the sacred
laws of hospitality, and in the house of my friend, and the wann friend
of the authority, peace, and honor of the ITnited Sttites.
My indisj)osition confined me at home till I ventured out yesterday
iv^ith General Young, so that till then I could not personally examine
into the case of the other vessel, the object of your fonner enquiry, but
I have issued my orders to the Major of the Battalion most convi^nient
the place where the vessel was said to lie, directing him to com])ly
rith the orders which you had enclosed to me, and which I transmitted
him. Major Cary's patriotism and other qualifications, and that of
is officers, led me to rely on him for a due execution thereof Having
"^it^ived no information from him, I could not write to you ; but now, sir,
t have been assured that no such vessel has been in the waters of
-:» loucester, but that there was in East River, in the county of Mathews.
I hope 3'ou will excuse this hasty scrawl, and that as my health and
X^Tiblic avocations are of a nature incompatible, in my opinion, with my
^>fiice as commandant of the militia of Gloucester, and will not permit
^^e with promptness to discharge the duties of my office, you will be
pleased to accept my resignation thereof.
I have, &c.,
John Page.
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Thos. Xewtox to the Governor.
July 8, I have now fitted out a lK)at for superintending the quarantine, finding
Norfolk ^^^^^ J could not depend on the pilots, and also that some vessels might
slip up James River, and as it is impossible to guard against such alto-
gether without the assistance of the Custom House, your Excellency will
please to write to Colo. Heath and the officers at Richmond and Peters-
burg, if any vessel should ap|>ear without a certificate of health from
Capt. Jno. Baret, t4> have them examined, he having orders to suffer none
to go up without it, but some may get by in the night unperceive<l.
The sickness begins to rage in the West Indies b}' the accounts I have
had, and you may depend every precaution shall be taken here t^) pre-
vent iti* being brought in.
I have not been able to fix on the land vet. I wrote vour Excellencv
and inclosed a copy of a bond. I shall be much obliged for your deter-
mination thereon.
I am, <tc.
Edward Carrington to the Governor.
July 8, The unfinished situation in which my agency accounts remain, so far
Supervisor's ^ relates to the expenditures of the Brigadiers of Militia, in forwarding
Office their several (juotas to the places of general rendezvous for the late expe-
dition, is to me a disagreeable circumstiince, and it is contrary to the
punctuality exacte<l by the ac(»ounting oflficers of the United States as to
monies advanced for account. A few days ago 1 called on Mr. Pendleton
on this subject, and found that as many as hve or six of those officers
are still delihtiuent in settling their accounts. 1 am persuaded that the
Executive have been urgent with them on this business, but apprehend
that nothing less than personal application will shortly bring forward
full settlements with them. Under this impression, 1 am led to recjuc^st
of your Excellency that an express may be dis))atched on a circuit Uy
such as remain delinquent in order to obtain their accounts, the expense
whc^reof I will allow on account of the United States, and I b^ leave to
submit to y<^ur judgment the propriety of a conditional notice going at
the same time, of motions at the next term of the Court having cogni-
zance of such cases against such as shall continue delinquent
1 have, &c.
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George Clendbnin to the Governor.
On yesterday I received information from sundry Gentlemen, that came 1795.
down the Ohio from Fort Pitt, that twentv-five Indians had crosvsed the r^u ^ ?'
' ^ ^ CharieRton,
Ohio at a place called Amhuson's Island, forty-five miles above the Kanawha
mouth of the Great Kanawha, and fifteen miles below Bellville.
They had crossed the River in four Bark Canoes, and two Raft*^, the
canoes they had cut holes into so iis to render useless, and the Rafts they
had cut the vines by which the logs were tied together — The persons who
give the information, passed so immediately after the Indians landed, says
they presume the Crafts had not time to float away. The perogues and
boats that made this discovery were ably manned and put to the shore,
and found the Indians had made no stay, but appeared to have directed
their course towards our settlements. This happened on Wednesday
week — There has also been a considerable bodv of Indians with horses
t.
in the Green Bottom on our side, about twenty miles below the mouth of
Kanawha for upwards of four weeks ; have frequently been seen by pas-
sengers, and have endeavored to bring boats to shore at the mouth of
Siotha. They have lately fired on the ])acket, killed one man, and
wounded three others, one of which has since died of his wounds. How-
ever, it is unnecessary for me to go on to innumerate the late depredations
they have committed, as I sup})ose they will be rei)orted from every
quarter of our Western country.
The Treaty, under some pretence of the Indians not being able gener-
ally to collect, is postponed for two months. Sundry persons have
arrived from the Treaty, or the place ajjpointed for holding thereof, and
are now present at my house, all of which appear to have extreme
doubts respecting its confirmation. I expect hourly to have information
from Col. Thomas Lewis, who is at the Treaty, and will not return until
he knows the issue. In conso(iuence of those circumstances, which I
have innumerated to your Excellency, iis well a^ many others, I have,
with the advice of the officers of this ('ountv. and thro' the solicitations
of the exposed inhabitants thereof, ordered two men under the denomi-
nation of Scouts, immediately to proceed uj) Pocatalico River, to cross
the headwaters of Mill Creek, and round by the lieadwaters of the Little
Kanawha, to find if the Indians are determined for K\k settlement, the
settlement at the falls of Kanawiia, or Peter's Creek, or Stroud settle-
ment, in our county.
Mr. Maze, from Stroud's, was at my house (on busini.*-?s) wl)en those
different unfavorable informations arrived, who immediately petitioned
me to jjermit two sjues from that ijuarter. This I was indueiMl to do as
my own judgment, as well as liis, tliat I could in a great measure depend
on, led me to think* that the [)arty that crossed at Ambuson's Lsland,
either intended for his settlement or Peter's Creek. I have also ordered
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1795. two others from Point Pleasant to go and endeavor to find out and rei)ort,
rv 1 t' ^^ ^^^^ ^ ^^^^^ ^^^ able, the disposition of those that have so long continued
Kanawba in the aforesaid Green Bottom, all of which I have strictly enjoined to
carry on no hostile or offensive operation, unless they should find the
Indians pressing this way towards our settlements.
I have found an opportunity to forward this report to-day by a jKjrson
as far as the post-office at Greenbrier Court House, from which place 1
hope it will meet with its intended destination.
I hope your Excellency and honorable Hoard will take the situation
of our affairs under consideration, and grant the present relief, if consist-
ent with the policy of Government, and as soon as possible approve ur
disapprove.
I am, (fee,
July 11 £186.9.6. Richmond, July 15, 1795.
Rec'd of Mr. Augustin Davis one hundred and eighty-six pounds, Ds.
6d. on acc't of Arch'd Currie for binding a part of the Revised Code of
Laws, as per agreement. Having signed two receipts for the above sum,
both of this town and date.
Alex. Brydie & Co.
James Innes to the Governor.
July 17, For the restoration of my health, which has for more than eighteen
Hennco months been much impaired by a combination of acute disorders, I am
advised by my physicians to pass this summer and part of autumn at
the various watering places on the other side of the moimtains. I think
it ])r()per to give you this information, and at the same time to acquaint
you that, during my absence, I shall get the favor of my friend, Mr.
Warden, to discharge the duties of my office.
With the most perfect respect and esteem, I have, &c.
A. (JVARRIER TO THE GOVERNOR.
July 18, I ^^^*^ leave to represent to your Excellency that on the return of the
comj)any of artillery under my command in August last, I depositee! by
the order of General Le(^, then (iovernor of the State, two hundred and
seventy-five weight of ])()wder in the old Guard House, the property of
the State; also two cjisks of one hundred each, of my own property.
They were safe and untouched at the time tliat Ensign Nice gave up the
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keys to Mr. Richard Courtney. That on the 1st instant I had occasion 1795.
to take out some powder, and after examining the casks, I found that the ^ ^'
one left of the two last mentioned, had been broken open and the whole
to about five or six pounds taken out, as well as eight or ten pounds out
of one of the casks belonging to the State. I would therefore request
that your Excellency will CAUse an inquiry relative to this loss, and bike
such other steps as may to the Council appear proper, so a^ to guard me
from the loss.
I have, ttc.
Wm. Hays' respects to the Honorable Col, Goode, and begs leave to July 18
inform him that he has left with Mr. Pendleton the account of the
Oirectors with the Commonwealth, and the vouchers, and he promises to
eortify it on Monday. The balance of the fund yet to ])e drawn is
£T1.4.0, of which £9.10.0 is due to Mr. Dobie, £18.3.8 to Charles Pur-
c^ll, and £43.10.4 to the Directors for balance of commissions as stilted
im^ the account. You will therefore be kind enough to get an order on
tti c Auditor to grant warrants for these respective sums.
Jas. Keith to the Public Printer.
J have dispatched the bearer, Enoch Wingfield, for the late Revisal of Julv 20,
^t^ ^ Iaws for the use of this county by order of Court, and shall be ^county *^
^V>liged to you to deliver the same to him, as also one volume for the
^l^rk. You have enclosed a statement of the commission of the peace,
^^liich points out the number.
I am, &c.
Hugh Holmes, Mayor of Winchester; George Kiger, Recorder; Thos.
^^aderick, Frederick Conrad, William Ball, Nathan Anderson, Aldermen;
f' Pe}ion, Cl'k C't Hust'gs.
^ Chas. Cameron to the Governor.
On the 13th Instant, on Buckhannon, in Randolph County, the Indians July 24
Wy Two daughters and took the wife and two sons prisoners of a Mr.
Boryarth, which is the cause of the enclosed I^etter to me from Lieut.
Charles Buck. The person who brought me the letter was on the ground
within two hours after the murder was done — that this information may
be relied on. They also burnt his House and Bam and other Imple-
ffleats. and even endeavored to set fire to the fences.
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I7yv, That fiart of the county where Mr. Buck writes me frora. is altogether
' " ^ a (rouivtT. and ha« tf(?nerallv h^*en one of the inroads of the enenav to
the HirsA and Little IxjvcIh of Greenbrier. Should vou conceive it neces-
>«ary U> order out any persons to act as spies for a short time, and leave
the choice r>f them to me, I .*«hall he fiarticularly careful in fixing on
tho?*e whom I cfjnceive will d > their duty i)ointedIy.
I have, &c.
July 24 I>, Sir:
The i>r(jHc»nt appearance of Danger frora the savages constrains us
U) rwiuest tliQ favor of a coui)le of spies for a short time. Reports from
gofKl authority show that our fears are not groundless. BiUy Briger has
hmm eve-witness of some of their mischief and Barbaritv, as he will
inform you. We ho}»e, tlierefore, as you are acquainted with our situa-
tion and danger, you will please to grant the above request and oblige,
Your verv humble servant,
Chas. Buck.
22nd July, 17^5.
The (Commonwealth of Virginia,
To Thomas Brend, Dr.
July 2Sth. — To binding 110 volumes of the Revised Code of
the Laws in sheep (§; 8p. p'r volume, - - £ 47.12.0
To ditto 10;n ditto hall bound @ 6d.6s., - - 335.01.6
(V. £382.1 3.(>
Hy Cash advanced by the Executive, - - 45.00.0
£337.13.6
Richmond, July 2Hth, 1705. — Received of Augustin Davis the above
sum of three hundred and tliirty -seven })ounds, los.fid., being the Bal-
ance due me from the public fior binding a ])art of the Virginia Code of
Laws agreeably to the above account, having signed duplicate receipt for
the same.
Thos. Brexd.
Jxo. Hamilton to James Wood, Lt.-Governor.
, , .,., 1 have anxiouslv waited a replv to mv letter of the 3rd Instant, in
Jiilv ,»(), • . • • ' ^
Norfolk, wbirb I riNiuestrd to be informed of the result of the inquiry made into
suKs omoo"**^^' etiuipnient of the two vessels, represented by one as armed contrary
to the retrulatioiis of the President of the United States in my letter to
tlie (loveruor of tlie 2ntli of June. N»>t liaving heard from you on the
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subject, I must take the lil)erty to call to your recollection that request, 1795.
for having every reason to believe that my information on the subject of ^ .^.7 ^?'
the improper equipment of the vessels complained of by me was correct, aurs Office
I must be allowed to say that T felt much surprize at learning that not-
withstanding the instructions dispatched by the Executive Council to
Major-General Lee and Brigadier-Gen '1 Young, the vessels had been per-
mitted to sail, and that one of them, the Unicom (now Bouillon), was
not only cruising for some time off the Capes of Virginia with twenty-
four Guns mounted, but that during that Cruise she had plundered a
vessel under Danish Coulors of a large sum of money.
I have, &c.
Greensville County Court, July, 1795.
Hecommends John Pritchett, John Roper, and Benjamin Goodrich as July 30
J>irc3])er persons to execute the office of Sheriff for the ensuing year.
From the Frenchmen Refugees at Norfolk.
Norfolk, Jnly^ 1795, July 30
^1*0 the Governor and Council of the State of Virginia:
You are acquainted with the misfortune of the unhappy inhabitants
^^ St. Domingo — you have known their distress and its cause, and you
^^^•e not forgot their arrival in this Country, almost naked, wanting every
^■^iiig, and having nothing but a small number of faithful slaves who have
"Allowed them.
In that occurence every thing which might be expected from a people
*^ humane, as generous, was exercised towards us, and our souls filled
'^ith gratitude; will never forget how much we are indebted to the good
^tizens of this town. We were not only assisted with money, vituals
^^d clothes, but moreover with regard to our negroes. The Governor of
^^^is State, and the Magistrates of this town, looked on us as being in the
^^ception of the I^w which grants a shelter to those who are in a state
^^ shipwreck, and they thought that the moral world, overthrown as it is,
^d not allow them to follow strictly the ordinary rules which have been
^ade for the common case. ♦
But in the mean time, they have been anxious to provide for the safety
^^ the Country trusted to their care, and by a good policy they have pro-
•^ibitecl the n^eeting of the negroes which were customary every Sunday.
We observe that we are not liable to every regulation for ourselves and
our n^roe«, but moreover we are extremely pleased with the good order
^d policy maintained in tliis town by its Magistrates. Nevertheless
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1795. we are told that there exists a committee of the members of the CJounty
July 30 Counceal, and Aldermans of this town, which has made a Referrance to
you and the Counceal in order to let you know the necessity of sending
back our negroes to St. Domingo.
Let it be allowed to us to say, that such a plan is as inhuman as diffi-
cult to l)e executed. At first let us observe, that we get our living by the
means of our negroes, and were we deprived of them we should remain
helpless and destitute of everything. Thus if it was the case, in order to
be just and humane, it should become necessary to give us an allowance
erjuivelant the money we shall be deprived of by sending away our ne-
groes, otherwise we should become beggars, unless you should intend to
back both whites and blacks all together. But we cannot 8upiK>se such
a thing without offending the generous sensibility of the American citissens.
But let us suppose the French Consul should be requested to do such
a piece of Exe(nition. do you think Gentlemen, our Minister to whom
your Requisition should be sent, should not be offended at it? And tho.
he should not be so, the citizens of this town from whom we have experi-
enced so much goodness, should be themselves too afflicted at such a
violence. No Gentlemen, no such hardness after so much kindness, can —
not be supposed. We would rather believe you w ould continue to befrienc^l
us till the end of the war, than to suppose any other procedure: at whicb^*
time we take the engagement to return to our own home.
In this occurence we put our plans under the protection of your hunm. -
anity, and we hope you would not disgrace the Generous welcome witM:^
which you have relieved us.
What^iver may happen, Ave w- ill continue our vows for the prosperity «r^f
the American Nation.
We are, &c.
[Here follow twenty signatures of Frenchmen. — Ed.]
July 30 Rockingham, July Court, 1795.
Ordered, that Say ton Yancey, Ezekiel Harrison, and John Ewin, Sea''»
be recommended to the Governor and Council as fit persons to act ^
Sheriff for the ensuing year.
« Teste:
S. M. Williams, crk.
July 30 The C^nnnission of the Peace stands thus June 15, 1795, for Pittsyl-
vania : John Wilson, 1 ; Benj'n I^angford, 2 ; William Witcher, 3; Williaiu
Todd, 4; Stephen Coleman, 5; Wm. Ward, 6; Wm. Harrison, 7; Da\id |
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Hunt, 8; Joshua Stone, 9; Wm. Dix, 10; Jaiiaes Johnson, 11; William 1795.
Clark, 12; Gilbert Hunt, 13; Vincent Shelton, 14; William Wilkinson, ^"'y '^<^
15; Sani'l Calland, 16; George Adams, 17.
John Hamilton to the Governor.
T had the honor to receive yesterday your Excellency's favor of the Aug. 13,
10th instant, acquainting me with the steps that were taken relative to Britieh^Con-
the vessels mentioned in my letter to 3'ou of the 26th of June. I beg sul's Office
leave to return you mv thanks for the information contarined in vours,
and I have the honor to be, with great respect, sir,
Yours, &c.
John Hamilton to the Governor.
I have the honor to inform you that I have received intelligence that Aug. 15,
there is now in Mobjack Bay a Brig lately come down from Baltimore, r^^'^'^IH'
coxiunanded by one Joseph Brady, which has on board fifty men and sul's Office
^ants twenty-five more. The presumption that this vessel is fitted out
as a privateer is so strong that I nmst request your Excellency will take
neoessary steps to prevent her departure, if her equipment should be
found (as I am informed it is) illegal.
I have, &c.
J. Dawson to the Governor.
Some time since I did myself the honor of informing your Excellency Aug. 17,
^^ a private letter that some murders had been committed on Buchanan, Harrison
' . ' Court-house
^^ the county of Randolj>h, by Indians. On the last evening I arrived
*t this place, and this being the court day, I have collected infonnation
ffotti this and Randolph counties. There remains not a doubt but there
a^ several parties within the settlement.
^)n Buchanan tliey murdered the family of one Bowzierand destroyed
the whole of his property. They have frequently been seen in that
'luarter since, and have committed a number of robberies. About one-
third of the inhabitants have moved ofl", and the rest are forted. Col.
Edward Jackson, who lives on Buchanan, has ordered out two scouts,
the payment of which will no doubt be authorized by the Executive.
On Wednesday last they destroyed the house and property of a man
by the name of Carpenter on Big Elk, and were seen seven in number
about ita ruin. On Friday morning Capt. Tanner, with twenty volun-
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1795. teers, marched in pursuit of them, and it is expected will give a pretty
HafriMm 8^^^ account of them. Since then other trails have been seen in differ-
Ck)urt-house ent parts of this and Randolph Counties, and the people are unanimous
in declaring that they apprehend more danger than for many yciirs.
I believe their apprehensions well founded, and most heartily join
Cols. Jackson and Lowther in recommending that the latter may be
empowered to call out a Lieut, and Ensign's command untill the danger
is over, which will be either increased or diminished by the treaty, the
event of which, from what we learn, is very doubtful.
On application from Col. Lowther, I have recommended to him to
continue the two scouts in Rand()li)h, and if on going into that county,
which I shall do in a few days, I find an increase necessary, I shall order
it, well knowing how highly the lives of our fellow-citizens are estimated
by every member of the Executive. .
The persons to whom money is due as rangers, are exceedingly anxious
to receive it, and think it very hard that the payments to them should
be delayed by the negligence of the paymaster.
If he has not come down, it really seems right that some other mode
should be adopted for the conveyance of the money.
With much respect, I have, ttc.
James Monroe to the Governor.
Paris I have lately received your favour of the 6th of February respecting
^^' the Statue ot General Washington voted by the assembly of Virginia in
commemoration of the important services rendered by that citizen in the
course of our revolution (the execution of which resolve was committed
by the Executive to the care of Mr. Jefferson whilst he was Minister
here, but left unfinished upon his departure), and requesting my atten-
tion to that object for the purpose of forwarding the original views of tlie
Legislature.
The delay of your letter on the passage, is the cause that an earlier
answer was not given to it. I give one at present merely for the purpose
of assuring you that I will with great pleasure make the encjuiries su|:-
gested, and in other respects perform everything you have requested, and
advise you afterwards of the result as soon as possible. Permit uie
further to assure you that I shall at all times be ha]>py to seize every
oi)i)ortunity which occurs to testify the ])leasure I feel in forwarding the
views of those whom I have so many reasons to regard with sentiments
of the highest gratitude and esteem, and that
I am, ttc.
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J. Dawson to the Governor.
In a letter which I had the honor to address to your Excellency from 1795.
this place, Informed you of the situation t>f the country. The return of ^^^\ ^'
"^ , *^ Harrison
Capt. Tanner without effecting the object of his scout has confirmed the Court-house
apprehensions of danger from the Indians, he having discovered un-
doubted signs of many being in this and Randolph counties. Two days
since, Col. Louther, with several of his officers, met at this place and
resolved merely, I think, to call out a full company, to be commanded
by Capt. Raymond. They meet here to-day, and in the morningmiarch
for Buchannon, in the Valley; for a more full account of the proceed-
ings and the existing danger of the country I refer you to Col. Jackson,
who will do me the honor to deliver this letter, and who is perfectly
informed.
On application from Col. Lowther and many citizens, I recommended
to him to call out an additional spy in this County for the security of
the pt^ople at Vienna; the payment will, I am persuaded, be readily
made by the Executive.
This afternoon I shall set out for Randolph Courthouse, where I
expect to be by the njorning. The inhabitants of that county are no
doubt making similar exertions to this, as they are the most exposed.
How I shall get from thence to Kanawha I cannot say; the fiath is bad,
long, and dangerous.
I cannot fail to mention again the great anxiety of the people to
receive the money long since due to them as rangers, &c. The neglect of
the paymaster surely ought not to withhold from them what is justly
due when we have received it from the continent. Col. Jackson, who
has their entire confidence, has offered to take on hinjself the care of
bringing it up. No person can be more j)roper, and should General
Tate not have received it, I presume there can be no objection to entrust-
ing it to him.
With much respect, I have, (fee.
City of Richmond, ) Aug. 27
In Common Hall, Aug. 27th, 1795. )
Resolved, That the committee appointed at the last meeting, be imme-
diately authorized to engage a proper vessel and guards, and to lay such
restrictions on the entrance of Passengers, Carriages, or goods by land or
wat^r into this city, from Norfolk or any other place infected with the
|)estilential fever now raging at Norfolk, as to them shall appear necessary.
Resolved, That so soon as a boat and guard shall have been procured,
information be given to the Governor in order that such directions may be
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1795. obtained in relation to the future service thereof, as the Executive may
Aug. -7 think proper to give.
Resolved, That the Mayor be desired to apply to the Governor for such
order to the Commanding officer of militia as will procure any aid from
thence which may be found necessary by the said Committee.
The above are true Extracts from the minutes of the Common Hall of
the 27 th Instant.
Aw. DuNscoMB, Mayor.
Aug. 28th, 1795.
Richmond, August 25, 1795,
Sir:
I beg leave to enclose to you the proceedings of the Common Hall
of this City on this day, and to inform your Excellency that should you
wish any communication with me I will wait on you at any time you
will mention.
I am, &c.
Aw. DuNSCOMB.
P. S. — I also accompany this with the letter from Col. Newton.
A. D.
To the Governor of Virginia.
Aug. 25 City of Richmond, \
In Common Hall, August 25th, 1795. )
From various informations received, it appears that precautions have
become necessary for preventing the introduction to this city of a malig-
nant fe\"er now raging at Norfolk, which there is great reason to believe
is infectious. Therefore,
Resolved, That it be recommended to the heads of families in this city
and the vicinity, particularly the keepers of taverns and houses of enter-
tainment, u[)on any strangers or late comer within their families being
ill of any disorder whatever, immediately to communicate the same to
the Mayor, in order that he may make such further inquiry and take
such 8tei)s therein as may be thought necessary.
Resolved, That Mr. Mayor, Mr. Recorder, Mr. Barret, Mr. McRobert,
Mr. W. Marshall, ancj Mr. Cohen, or any three of them, be appointed a
committee to engage a proper house to which any person ma}'' be sent
who may be seized with a disorder considered as contagious, and also if
it be necessary to employ health officers, whose duty shall be to exam-
ine and report to the committee the state of all travellers who may come
to the city, especially by the public stages, and to perform such other
duties as the committee may require.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be transmitted to the Gov-
ernor, accomj>anied with a request that such measures may be taken by
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establishing a guard boat at Hood's or otherwise as to the Executive shall 1795.
seem advisable for the purpose of guarding against the communication ^^^^ ^^
of any infectious disease by water.
Copies — Teste :
Adam Craig, C. Co. Hall.
City of Rk hmond, |
In Common Hall, August 27th, 1795. )
Resolved, That the Mayor be desired to apply to the Governor for
such order to the commanding officer of the militia as will procure any
aid from thence which may be found necessary by the said committee.
Extracts from the resolutions ])assed this day.
Teste :
Adam Craig, Cl'k.
Wm. Lowther to the Governor.
From the repeated depredations committed by the hostile tribe of Aug. 24,
Indians I have been under the necessity at sundry times to call out par-
ties of the militia, but, by the delay occasioned by that round of order,
find it still ineffectual. Therefore, by counsel of others with myself,
have thought it best to call out a Lieutenant and company for Harrison,
and Ensign and compan}' for Randolph, and have also augmented the
number of scouts from six to nine for Harrison and Randolph, and keep
them stationed in the most exposed part of each county, to be ready at
any call, and to continue while necessity may require, or until I have
further instructions from your Excellency, and I flatter myself to meet
with your approbation in what I have done. Please to inform me by
the bearer, &c.
I am informed by Capt. John Haymond that the mtmey due to the
Scouts and Rangers of the Western frontiers is now ready, but through
accident or neglect of General Tate is not brought forward, w hich occa-
sions amongst us (the claimants thereof) a great complaint, who have
now to suffer by contracts made on that dependence; therefore, having a
good and speedy opportunity, do take the liberty to request your Excel-
lency, with the Council, if propriety will admit, to send by Colo. George
JacktiOD the money due to the different claimants in this country, or at
least those who have signed the power given to him ; his not having an
opportunity of seeing every claimant in this place has, as I think, pre-
vented their sending (not any scruple in the fidelity of Col. Jackson).
I have, &c.
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Q.. Pbachey, Mayor, to the Governor.
1795. Two cases of persons infected with the yellow fever having been within
p^t"^ h ^' ^ ^^^ ^^y^ P^^ discovered in this town, and it being well known that
these people brought the infection with them from Norfolk, the inhab-
itants of this place are greatly alarmed by the apprehension of its spread-
ing, and have requested me to write to you to solicit the appointment of
health officers, and to establish such regulations to prevent the fiirther
introduction of that miserable disease into this place as the Executive
of the State may have power to make.
The law for incorporating the town, gives the })ower to the Common
Council to erect hospitals, and to remove to it persons infected with con-
tagious diseases, but it seems that this i)ower cannot be exercised until
such disease has made its appearance within the town. This is the
construction which some put on the law, while others are of opinion that
the law authorizes the Common Council to make use of any means in
their power to prevent the introduction of any infectious disease into the
town, and to use force for effecting that purpose.
Will you, sir, be so good as to afford us your friendly advice in this
alarming situation.
I am, etc.
J. Ambler to the Governor.
Aug. 27, As Gen'l Tate is now arrived, it is j)robable the Ilono'ble The Execu-
TreaHury ^^^^ ^^^^y yf[^\^ ^ j^^e a statement of the expenditure of the mone}*
brought from the general Government by ('olo. Steele for defraying the
expenses attending the defence of the Western Frontiers. I therefore
beg leave to lay a copy of the statement before the Hono'ble Board.
I am, &c.
Money received by Colo. Steele.
From himself, $27,091 96
From Colo. Ileth, 4,000 a)
From Colo. Lindsay, - - - 14,000 00
$45,091 96
Draft on Mr. Muse, - - - - - - - - 3,<XX) 00
$48,091 90
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Warrante discharged out of the money hrought by Colo. Steele.
1795.
r ^ly 3.— Charles Wells, - - - '- « 2,164 96
14.— Gen'l Tate, 1,000 00
15.— Gen'l Tate, 1,115 49
27.— Charles Wells, .... 6(J9 28
Geo. White, - - - - - 9 90
S^xjg. 6. — Moses Mann, . . . . 312 00
Andrew Lewis, ... - 1,372 33
25.— Andrew I^wis, - - - - 32,898 74
839,482 70
27.— Cash remaining, - - $5,609 26
Draft on Mr. Muse, - 3,000 00
8,609 26
848,091 96
Amount of new claims per abstract herewith, - - - 24,729 03
Balance on the old claims exclusive of those delivered to
Capt. A. Lewis, 2,580 78
827,309 81
Auditor's Office, 27 Aug., 1795.
«
Ca\)t. I^wis receit for new claims, 830,101 74
" " *' for old claims, 2,797 00
832,89S 74
T. Pendleton.
Copy :
S. Shepard.
A. 0., 27 Aug't, '95.
285
1795.
Aug. 27,
Treasury
Jeremiau Strother to the Governor.
Through me you will receive the Petition of John Strother, Joseph Aug. 29,
^ther, and John Strother, Ju'r, Praying for remission of damages on ^^ichmond
^ given by them to Jas. Gaines, Dep'y Sh'ff, Culpeper.
David Meade to the Governor.
night no doubt a[>|>ear to you a blameahle omission in me not to Aug. 29,
nswered sooner your letter dated so long ago as the tenth of June, Macox
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1795. but the truth is I did not receive it until within a few days, and when at
^j^lj^' some distance from home, nor has it been in my power before now to
comply with the Secretary of States' request, by furnishing you with my
affidavit relative to Samuel TuU's case, not having sufficiently i)erfect
recollection of the few particulars which were communicated to you. It
has been necessary to obtain them from Mr. Prentis, the Petersburg prin-
ter, to whom I had rather inconsiderately given them for insertion in his
Gazette. I say inconsiderately, for altho. I was impelled as well by zeal
for the (Srallican cause as for the honor of my country, the motives (laud-
able as they may be in the opinion of true Republicans) will hardly jus-
tify my venturing the publication of facts from no better evidenct* than
the tale of a stranger; but his youth, good affect and artless manner
would perhaps have given him credit with those who are much better
acquainted with human nature than I am — ^notwithstanding the story of
TuU accords well w^ith the flagitious conduct of many British Command-
ers, particularly the ('aptain of the Thetis Frigate. I am induced from
a single circumstance to think it rather questionable, which is, that the
Thetis was several months of the time Tull says he was on lx)ard, in Nor-
folk harbour, and in that time underwent thorough repair when all her
men were taken out — how then could more than twenty Americans in
bondage be concealed? this question the Patriotic Go venior of Virginia
may perhaps think furnishes grounds for investigation. It may be super-
fluous to mention to you that a British guard-house or prison was estab-
lished at Gosport, where armed men ^wearing the livery of the British
Monarch mounted guard, and were regularly relieved agreeable to mili-
tary usage. This it may be was done by license of the Executive of this
State, or of -the President of the United States, but however it may have
been, I will confess to you sir, that the fact appeared to me to be no less
an enormity than the march of an armed party of njcn sent by the Cap-
' tain of the Thetis from Hampton several miles up the Country, in pursuit
of i)eople whom they call deserters. I am not qualified to afford any
additional evidence to that contained in my affidavit herewith transmit-
ted to you.
I am, &c.
Samuel Tull, a young man belonging to Somerset county, in Maryland,
made his escape from the British frigate Thetis, then at anchor in Hamp>
ton Roads, in the night of Friday, the fifth of May last past, by means
of a pilot boat. Having been sent to Charleston by his father to receive
the proceeds of an Estate in Carolina which had beeti sold some time
before, he was actually in possession of four hundred pounds paid him
by Mr. Francis S^^monds, merchant of Charleston, when on his {>assage
homewards in the Ca-ira, a schooner belonging to Baltimore, about the
latter end of October, 1794, the vessel was boarded by men from the
aforementioned British Ship, who deprived him of his freedom and
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treasure at the same instant; they likewise made slaves of another pas- 1795.
senger and four seamen belonging to the schooner, all of whom were ^^* ^'
American citizens.
Tull after being in bondage more than six months, had the good for-
tune to recover his liberty, as above related, leaving behind him on board
the Thetis his five companions, and altogether upwards of twenty Ameri-
cans, violently detained in service, subjected to the severest duty of the
ship, and most inhumanly exposed to the greatest dangers in the time of
action, as he had himself experienced.
Maycox, in Prince George's County and State of Virginia, )
August 29th, 1795. )
A young man who said his name was Samuel Tull, being at this place
on Monday, the fourth day of May last, on his way to Richmond, did
then relate to me the foregoing particulars, not in the manner of formal
a3.rrative, but by connected answers to my different interrogatories.
David Meade.
Sworn to before me this 29th day of August, 1795.
Edm'd Ruffin.
W. FousHEE and And. Leiper to the Governor.
In consequence of your letter of last evening to us, we have gone down Auj?. 30,
^ the vessel mentioned by Wadrop. From actual inspection of the sick l^"-hmond
^^an, and also of the dead body on board, as well as from every other
information we have been able to obtain on the sjmt, are decidedly of
<^pinion that the disease is not the yellow fever, but a remittent fever,
attended with nervous and putrid symptoms, which we conceive have
^en greatly increased by the crowded situation of the people (seven on
^^(^ a small schooner) this hot season.
The total want of medical assistance, and of the usual attentions and
^^niforts, indeed almost of common necessaries, all which combined will
^dily account, we think, for the fatal efi'ects of the disorder in this
instance.
However, we by no means undertake to say that such accunmlated
disease may not have produced infection on board this vessel, and altho'
^e do not consider the disorder by any means infectious as its ravages
^ould seem to justify, yet we beg leave to recommend all the usual pre-
^utions on such occasions to be taken with the people on board (now
^nly two in number), the vessel and cargo ; aud to suggest that a guard,
*Wle it aids individual interest, will be most likely to secure that of the
public, and serve to calm the present alarming apprehensions.
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1795. Some medical gentleman, with proper persons to attend the sick and
Aug. 3(), ^jj^, necessary refreshments, will no doubt be immediately furnished.
Kicbmond * ' "^
With much respect, &c.
Aug. 30 These are to certify that Mr. Charles Cist, of this city. Printer, has this
day delivered to me in good order, four large cases (marked as per mar-
gin), said to contain, viz: Nos. 1 and 3, 1,000 copies each, is 3,000 copies
of Steuben's Military Exercise, and No. 4, 991 copies Acts of the State
of Virginia in German.
John Baunes.
Thos. Newton to the Governor.
Sept. 1, Inclosed your Excellency will receive the opinion of the Doctors here ^:^m^i
^ ^ respecting the decease which has raged among us. I apprehend the ^^^ .€
same cause will occasion it to prevail very generally throughout the-^^ je
States (heat). Many persons at a distance from this place have had the!^j^ me
same decciise, and who have had no communication with this place. It:#" ZMt
has been most among those who were exposed to the sun; very feyn.^'^^
women or children have been sick. The nurses and carriers have no^^'^ut
been infected, which causes me to conclude that the decease is not con— .^k^i-
tageous. Strangers to our climate have mostly fallen victims, and man^;^;!^ J
by inj prudence and want of timely assistance. Whatever cause the dis-
order may have sprung from, I believe cannot be ascertained with cer
tainty, but I am sure it has not been imported, as the vessels have bee:
very healthy which have arrived during this summer. The rains w^ ^^
have had, I am in hopes, will soon set things right again. For my o
part I am not apjircihensive, nor c^n I think the decease is c^tchin^s
From every observation, it is abating fast, and hope ere long to info
you that all are well, and be assured that if anything should ever haj*E^ "^^
})en here that would endanger the health of my fellow-citizens, that you -^•''
Exc'y should be informed of it that proper precautions might be take
to prevent its spreading.
n
With, &c.
On application to us by Seth Foster, Esq'r, Mayor of the Borough
Norfolk respecting the Fever now prevailing in this Town, we give it
our opinion that the Fever is in some degree Epidemic, originating, ho
ever, in the lower part of the town, where from the confined situation ••-•^
the houses and the uncleanliness of narrow streets, such diseases are aj^^
to generate.
From the certificate of the Superint^^ndent of the Quarantine and ou^
own observations, we are satisfied the complaint is not an imported on^-
.f
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The confined situation of the houses, close rooms, with little or no admis- 1795.
sion of pure air, number of sick, and want of cleanliness, render it perhaps ^rfollc
more infectious than any primary principle or putrid tendency in the
Fever itself. The deaths are now less frequent, and the attacks of the
disease less violent than heretofore. Many families have totally escaped,
and it has not always been general, even in those houses where ite fatality
was most conspicuous. The markets are as well supplied as usual, the
surrounding country [)eople being accustomed (yearly) to see the same
disease (which now prevails in the counties of Princess Anne and Norfolk,
tho' i>erhap8 not in so violent a degree), are apparently little apprehensive
of it Most of the deaths which have taken place have been among
strangers and that class of people who are commonly destitute of neces-
saries and proper attendance, or live in temperately. The same disease
prevailed here last autumn, and a number of strangers died of it.
r
Signed: Taylor & Hansford,
Perry & O'Grady,
F. K. Read,
James Ramsay,
(•HARLEs Mortimer.
At a meeting of the Committee of the Common Hall for the city of
Richmond for the purpose of preventing the communication of the con-
.Ui^dous disease prevailing in Norfolk to this city, at Cleorge Green's Tav-
ern, in the said city, on Tuesday, the first of Sejit., 1795:
Resolved as the opinion of this committee, that in consequence of the
R-cent and more alanning information received from Norfolk and else-
where relative to the said disease, that it is necessary in order to pre-
serve this city from the danger of said disorder extending its baneful
effects \k> this place, that the communication between this place and Nor- ,
folk should be restrained by land as well as by water.
Resolved, therefore, that it is essentially necessary that all persons
destined from Norfolk to this place by land should be prevented from
coming within this city; to carry which into effect —
Resolved, That the Mayor be requested to apply to the Governor for
such number of the militia of this State to act as a guard as he may
deem sufficient to prevent the entrance of the stages from Portsmouth
and Hampton within this city without previous examination, and if on
such examination it shall a})pear that any of the passengers in either of
the said Stages are from Norfolk, that such persons be by the said guard
prohibited from entering the city.
Resolved, That the Mayor be requested to desire of the Governor that
the said guard should be placed at a sufficient distance on the north side
of James River from this city to prevent such person destined to this
place from Norfolk from coming on foot and in secret after they shall
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1795. have been prevented coming in either of the aforesaid stages or other-
Norfolk ^^'^^•
Resolved, That if the Governor should from any cause whatever refuse
to order such a guard , that this committee will, at the expense of the
city, employ a guard, consisting of — men, to be stationed at such places
as may be deemed necessary Uy prevent the entrance of the aforesaid
stages within this city, and all passengers from Norfolk, if any there be,
shall be discharged therefrom.
Resolved, That the })rec^eding resolutions, except the last, be published
in the papers of this city for the general information of all concerned.
Robert Barret, Chairman.
Chas. Cameron* to the Governor.
Sept. 2, Under the law which provides for calling forth the militia in case ot
invasion or insurrection for the following reasons, I have ordered on dut};-
a Rifle Company of the militia of this county, of which I have conceive
it necessary to give you the most speedy information, that you wouIct"^
point out to me in what manner they shall be furnished with provision^- ^r
&c. For the present I have directed the Captain to endeavor to bille - t
the men amongst the inhabitants, who are at present badly situated tcrrD
furnish them, being all collected at a few houses, without almost beinpfr^*
able to provide for their families. I have given those assurance tha- '^■
can furnish that they shall receive the customary allowance.
On the 29th last month I went on my own business to the plantatior^^
of Mr. Jacob Warwick, on the head of Greenbrier. He informed m^^
that from apprehensions of danger from Indian enemies he had remove
all his negroes from the Clover Lick except two men, and that he hai
that day came from there himself. And that from some apprehension =*
that there was some horse-thieves in the neighborhood, that there wa--=^
two of his neighbors to go the same day over on Elkwater, about tex^
miles from the Lick, in order to bring in some horses they had therc:^-
The men accordingly went, and about nine mile^ from the Lick m^^'^
three Indians lat<' in the evening. The two parties discovered each othcf^r
about the same time. The men, being on horseback, saw the Indians si^*
the distance of about sixty yards preparing to fire, fled, and came t,o
the Lick in the night, and found that the two negro men from something
that they had discovered, had thought it advisable not to lie in the hous^?
for the first time they had left it this summer.
The negroes heard the men and knew them, and came out from where
they were hid. The men informed them what they had seen and direct<?<^
them to go immediately to their master and request him to collect wb^^
men he could and meet them the next day as early as possible at th^
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Lick, and that they would go and collect what they could the other 1795.
course. Accordingly they came to Mr. Warwick late at night, where I ^Funk
was, and I sent off immediately, and by the next day 12 o'clock, I had 16
men collected at the Lick, with which I went to the place where the "
Indians were seen, and very plainly discovered wliat they had told was
true, for tliey were men that I was well acquainted with, and could have
placed confidence in their report had I not seen the signs, which were
very plain. We got to the place late in the evening and camped on the
ground that night. Next morning made a very vigilant search, but could
j'ee nothing but their tracks in different places. I then divided tlie slnall
company and sent nine to come in thn>' the mountains in search one way,
and myself with the balance would take another route. After we had
traveled till about the middle of the day and discovered no sign, having
gone down the river at least five miles, I directed that the two scouts
with four men should take one course, and that Mr. Warwick and mvself
would take another and return by the Lick, which we did, and got there
about two hours in the night, where we found the Indians had l)een and
burnt every kind of building on the place — even drew up a wagon that
stood at soine considerable distance from the house and burnt it, laid
open the fields, and committed every kind of devastation in their power.
Their sign have been seen in several places since, and I now wait
hourly expecting to hear of some unhappy person falling into their
hands. We supposed the number at the Lick to be about six, as there
appeared sign of that many.
From good information, iiie Indians have been and are yet on the water
of Tygair ^'alley, Sweet Fork. I have given the two scouts very particu-
lar instructions to keep constantly out, and unless they should discover
tlje enemy approaching, not to come in more than once a week, and then
immediately to return to their duty. It's my opinion that one company
is as many men as can well be furnished with provisions out there, for
the people are generally in low circumstances and grain very scarce.
Meat can be had the greatest plenty, and think that one company, when
divided and stationed along the frontier, tho' u})wards of thirty miles,
will answer every purpose. I do not think it would be in my power to
contract for rations with any person in this part of the country at the
fonner price of 8 cents the ration, and for those reasons Liquor is
very scarce, which they would be entitled to, and also grain, and consid-
erable distance of carriage. However, I hope you will direct me in what
manner they shall be furnished, and that the company be continued
until the appearance of real danger should abate.
I have forwarded this by Express, and informed him he would receive
the customary allowance for his service. The distance he will have to
travel from this place is one hundred and eighty miles.
I have, &c.
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John Ciiisiiolm to the Governor.
1795. On the 22nd of July la«t I left Philadelphia with ten Indi^nB of the
8ept 2, Chickasaw and Chactaw Triben, l)onnd to Knoxville, On the same day
sundry goods, to the amount of six wagon loads, were Bhip|>ed from
thence principally in one vessel, and a small part in a second. It was
expected that these vessels would arrive here as eariy as my part}', and
that I should pnxjeed taking the gcxnls with me immediately, and my
exj>enditures were calculated accordingly. It has, however, so happened
that both these vessels, by the late storms and hisjh waters, have been
delayed in their ))assage, that which contained the great bulk of goods
until the 27th of August, owing to her l)eing <lriven ashore at Norfolk in
the first storm, and when she was got off, being prevented from proceeil-
ing up James River by the second storm and an high fresh. Tlie other
vessel did not get up the River until the 29th, but I should not have
waited for her had I not heard of her being near at hand when I had
got the goods from on board the first.
When I found the vessels, particularly that which had on board the
great bulk of goods, were detained on their passage, I judged it best,
with the advice of Colo. Edw'd Carrington, to remain here with the
Indians until at least the principal one got up, as it would have been
equally injudicious to separate myself from either the Indians or the-
goods; nor, indeed, was it at first foreseen that repeated impediment^,
would extend the delay so long as they have.
The consequence of these events has been that the Indians and inter—
prett^rs with their liorses havc^ been more than one month longer on,
expence ln;re than was estimated, and occasions a deficiency of mone>'
in my hands to the amount of 10(K) dollars. It being imi)OS8ible for me^
still to remain here with so great a charge, to obtain a remittance from
the War Office, and there being no authority under the feileral Govern^
ment within my reach to which I can resort, 1 am reduced to the neces-
sity of submitting my situation U) your Excellency and the JIxecutive-»
re<iuesting that, from the urgent necessity of the case, a sum equal tc^
that which 1 hav(; statc^d may be advanced me on account, which I wil I-
give such receipts for as will obtain from the Secretary of War an imme^ —
diate reimbursement.
Should it be the wish of tlie Executive t^> be furnished with an3^
further information or exjilanation on the subject, I shall be ready
attend for that purpose^ to any extent that shall be satisfactory.
1 have, &v.
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John Barnes to Jambs Wood, Lt.-Qovbrnor.
On th^ 14th ult'o I did myself the pleasure of addressing you in i796.
answer to your favor of 3rd (to which please refer), and have now the phiit^iei^ina
satisfaction of advising you that the annexed four cases were yesterday
shipped on board the said Schooner Betsey (a well-fomied vessel),
already sailed, and by whom I addressed a letter covering Bill of lading
to Capt. John Lester at Rocket's landing, to whom consigned.
Yon will perceive by the statement that 9 copies Acts of the State
are wanting. This deficiency was owing to so many being soiled or
imperfect. The rest, as well the Military Exercises, have been duly
inspected — ^the former by F. A. Mulenburg. Esq., whose certificate to Mr.
Ciet I have seen ; the latter by Colo. Pickering. For the rest I flatter
myself with your approval also, and if at any future period I could be
useful, I should be happy in receiving your commands.
With perfect Esteem, I am, &c.
Edward Carrington to the Governor.
The case of Capt Chisholm is one which falls into no latitude of gen- Sept. 3,
eral authority possessed by me, nor has any special instruction or request (5ffice'^ ^
of the Secretary of War extending to pecuniary advances to him in any
event reached me. It would, therefore, be highly improper for me to
make him an advance upon any other than a private ground. The only
rwjuest ever made of me in regard to Capt. Chisholm was, that I should
spur Mr. Ball in procuring the wagons for transporting the Indian goods
to Knoxville; but so far from being requested to advance money, I was
informed that Capt. Chisholm had been fully furnished with that article.
li appears to me that discretionary interposition should rest with the
best attainable authorities, and that this principle directs Capt. Chisholm
U) the Executive in this case is certainly not to be doubted. There is a
confidence existing between that body and the Federal Government in
discretionary instances, which ouglit not to be calculated on as to the
local oflBcers, whose duties are defined. It is highly probable that had
the detention of Capt. Chisholm been foreseen, the Secretary of War
would have provided for his receiving the further monies thereby re-
quired. The detention was not foreseen, and of course no provision was
made; the fact, however, is, that he has been detained from the causes
mentioned in his letter to your Excellency at least one month longer here
than was expected or calculated on; it is also cortain that the causes
by him stated are within the knowledge of the Executive. That there
would be a want of more money than was calculated, appears an inevita-
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1795. ble conclusion ; that he cannot here obtain an advance from the War
Sept. 3,^ Office is equally evident; a discretionary interposition from somewhere
Office follows of course, and that discretion will certainly be more acce[)tAbly
exercised by the Executive of the State than by a local officer of the
Federal Government.
Agreeably to what passed between your Excellency and myself yester-
day, Capt. Chisholm is in readiness to exhibit the sum advanced him at
I^liiladelphia and his expenditures, with vouchers. He will also exhibit
the objects for which he requires a further sum. I have no doubt that
if, upon examination of Capt. Chisholm's account, it shall appear to the
Executive that the advance he requires is a reasonable one, as founded
upon the circumstances of his case, their judgment thereon will be fully
credited by the Secretary of War, and the money advanced, cheerfully
refunded.
I have, &c.
Know all men by these presents, that I, John C-hisholm, of Knoxville,
in the Southwestern Territorv of the United States, firmlv
bound unto Robert Brooke,
Commonwealth of Virginia, to his suc-
cessors, for the use of the ealth, in the just
and full sum of two Dollars, and for the pay-
ment of wdiich I bind myself, my heirs, executors and administrators
firmly by these presents, sealed with my seal, and dated this third day
of September, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-five.
The condition of the above obligation is, that whereas the Executive
of Virginia have on the written request of the said John Chisholm ad-
vanced to him one thousand dollars in addition to the advances made to
him by the General Government for the purpose of defraying the
expenses incurred and to be incurred by the said Chisholm in conducting
certain Indians of the Choctaw and Chickasaw; tribes to their respective
counties, and in the transjKjrtation of certain goods and merchandize
from Philadelphia to the said counties; and for the said one thousand
dollars the said Chisholm hath draw^n a Bill on Timothy Pickering,
Escj., Secretary for the Department of War of the United Statics.
Now if the said Timothy Pickering shall i)ay or cause to be paid the
said Bill of one thousand dollars according to the tenor thereof, then the
above obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.
Signed, sealed, and delivered in presence of Sam. Coleman.
[The blanks in the foregoing bond are caused by the mutilation of the
original from which copied. The name of John Cliisholm, originally
written here, torn out. — P]i).]
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 295
WiLLOUGHBY TbBBS TO THE GOVERNOR.
The Light Infantry Company belonging to the 1st Battalion of the 37th 1795.
^^g't being complete, are desirous through me to procure of the Execu- Dumfries
tL "^^ e arms, if they can be obtained. Shall esteem it a particular favor to
b ^5^ informed as soon as conv't.
With, &c.
Timothy Pickering to the Governor.
Colo. John Steele left in my hands nineteen hundred dollars to pay Sept. 14,
C^^fcarles Cist, of this city, for 3,000 copies of the Regulations for the Order Ph^^a^e^Pl^a
S'^^d Discipline of the Troops of the United States, and one thousand
cc>j nes of certain laws of Virginia which were to be translated and printed
•
1*"^ the German language. The former have been neatly executed agree-
^^ly to contract, and the certificate of F. H. Muhlenberg inclosed will
s^^tiigfy you that the latter also are entitled to the same ai)probation. I
'^^Te, therefore, paid Mr. Cist according to Colo. Steele's request, as by his
^^^cs't and receipt inclosed. But the defect of nine copies of the laws
*^^-ves three dollars and sixtv cents still in mv hands subject to order.
Is'ot knowing Colo. Steele's residence, I address you on the subject, as
**^« business wholly concerns the State of Vii^inia.
T am. &c.,
P. S. — I wish my receipt to Colo. Steele may be sent me.
At a Court held for the County of Augusta, August, 179.3:
*^e Commonwealth vs. William Greever, SenV, Philip Greever, and Wil- Sept. 15
liam Greever, Ju'r, Def 'ts. On an Information for Killing Deer out of
Season.
-^Ugusta County — to- wit:
Be it remembered, that Archibald Stuart, Gent., who prosecutes
'^r the Commonwealth in this county court, comes and gives the said
^urt here to understand and be informed that by two acts of the Gen-
^^1 Assembly — one passed in the ninth year of the reign of George the
Second, in the year 1738, Intitled an **act for the better preservation of
^he breed of Deer and preventing unlawful hunting," and one other
passed in the 12th year of the reign of George the third, intitled an act
^0 amend an act intitled an " act for the better preservation of the breed
^f Deer and preventing unlawful hunting" — the killing of Deer is lim-
ited to certain times under certain penalties.
And the said Archibald Stewart gives the court here further to under-
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17^. Htand that William Greever. Sen'r, Philip Greever, and Wiliiam Greever, -.
^^^' ^'^ JunV. on the — of Juh% in the year 1792, at the pariah of — and ^
Count V aforeHaid, did unlawfdllv and wickedlv kill and defftrov three — «=^
Deer to the evil example of all other? in the like caae, ofiK^nding against • -^
the fonii of the Htatuten in Kuch cst^e made and provided, and against ther==L
|>eaci.' and dignity of the C^>mmonwealth of Vii^ginia.
Alexander Crawfoid, of Augusta Count\% £&rmer, is the prot«ecutor.
To this Information the Defendants, by their attorney, plead no^^
Guilty. Whereupon there wa« a trial and verdict — that the Defendant&Kr
are guilty of killing two Deer within the time prohibited. It is thei
fore considered by the court that they forfeit and i>ay to the Commoi
wealth five ix)unds to the use of the county of Augusta towards lessei
ing the jiarish levy thereof, and that they pay the costs of this prosecu
tion, and may be taken, &c.
Teste :
Ja(x>b Kinney, C. A. C.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia — A Pil o-
CLAMATION.
Sept. 15 Whereas I have received information that the city of Philadelphia?
the Grenades, and the Island of Tobjigo are infected with the Plague, <r:>r
other infectious Disease, and it is jirobahle the same may be brou^l"**
into tliis Commonwealth — I have therefore thought fit, by and with tl»^
advice of Council, to direct that all vessels coming from either of tl^^
aforesaid places do make their quarantine at the anchorage ground off
Craney Island, near the mouth of Elizabeth River, for the space of
twenty days ; and I do hereby strictly enjoin and require, that until such
vessels shall be discharged of such quarantine, all persons coming, or
goods imported, in such vessels 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 Conmion wealth; and also, that no person go on
boanl any vessel ordered to f)erform quarantine without licence first had
and obtained in writing under the hand of Thomas Newton, in the town
of Norfolk, who is hereby authorized and appointed to see such quaran-
tine performed. And all Pilots are hereby desired to give notice to the
above-named Superintendant of the arrival of all vessels from the afore-
said places, and to conduct them to the place assigned for their perfonn-
ance of quarantine.
Given under my Hand as Governor and under the Seal of the Com-
monwealth, at Richmond, this 17th day of September, in the year of our
Lord 1798, and of the Commonwealth the eighteenth.
Henby Lee.
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Edmund Winston to the Governor.
The late Sheriff of Compbell County informs me an Execution is sent 1795.
up against him for about £200 the balance due to the public for Taxes ^^^' ^^
of 1783, and nearly the same sum the Damages on about £1,400, the
amount of the Judgment in June, 1784.
The Gentleman first appointed in this County resigned his office after
one year; the two next declined it altogether, on a supposition the Pub-
lic Reveuue could not be collected. The severity of the winter of 1784,
and the general scarcity the next summer, greatly retarded the transpor-
tation of our Tobacco to market; besides, the latter circumstance lessened
the ability of people who were compelled to give a treble price for grain,
and go a great distance for it.
I am entirely persuaded the default of the late Sheriff was occasioned
by the utter impossibility of making the collections, and not by the
negligence or dishonesty of his deputies, and I should not take the
liberty of addressing your Excellency on this subject, but that I am weU
acquainted with the men and the condition of the county.
Mr. Hunter tells me the judgment, except as to the damages, he has
rciison to think has been provided against some time ago, but was not
paid from some circumstances not foreseen.
I have, &c.
Wm*. Simmons to the Governor.
The Treasurer of the United States will remit to Jaquelin Ambler, Sept. 17,
Treasurer of the State of Virginia, the sum of twenty-eight thousand six ^^Jf*\v^J^"^
hundred and twenty-two dollars and eighty-four cents, being in full for
the balance of the account of the State of Virginia for the pay and sub-
sistence of the Militia, pay of the Scouts, ammunition furnished for their
use, and contingient expenses in the protection of her frontiers ; also for
the pay and incidental expenses of the Militia ordered to arrest a priva-
teer fitting out at Smithfield in July, 1794, and for pay and subsistence
of a detachment of Militia Artillery stationed at Fort Nelson, 1791, for
which sum you will please sign the receipt the Treasurer of the United
States will remit you, and have a duplicate thereof forwarded to this office
sw soon as possible.
I am, tfec,
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298 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Aw. DUNSCOMB TO LlEUTKNANT-QoVERNOR WoOD.
1795. Sundry of my fellow-citizens have communicated to me that divers
Richmond ^^^ negroes, who have come from the West India Islands and other
places to this State, are ranging at large through the same — a circum-
stance which forehodes no good, but may he productive of much evil by
effecting a change in the views or conduct of the domestics and others of
this State.
ITpon an examination of the laws I find that the General Assembly
has anticipated the subject, and I judge from well-grounded apprehen-
sions have ])assed a law prohibiting the migration of such persons into
this Commonwealth. This law, as it is not confined in its influence nor
partial in its effect, requires a general remedy. Permit me, therefore, to
refer the Executive to the *law, in order, should they view the matter in
the same light as those who have conversed with me, they may cause the
same to be published for a limited time for the general information of all,
and also judge of the propriety of furnishing each proper officer at the
ports of entry in this State with a copy of the law, that none may plead
ignorance, the law be respected, and our people remain uncorrupted.
I remain, sir, &c.
P. S. — It might be mentioned that it would be extremely difficult if
at all practicable, to find either the imj)orted master of vessels, or to
recover the expense attending any act of a justice under the law.
A. D.
*Page 328, Collection of Laws.
Aw. DUNSCOMB TO LlEUTENANT-GoVERNOB WoOD.
Sept. 18, In reply to the communication you made to me yesterday, I have to
Richmond Q^g^ij-ve that orders had been given by the Committee of the Hall on
Tuesday last for the burial of the man who died on Monday night at
the anchorage ground, but that through the inattention of those who^
duty it was it was not done until Wednesday.
I have also to inform vou that I communicated to the Committt»ethc
desires of the Executive relative to the permitting those belonging to th^
vessels under quarantine to go on shore, and was told that if done, i*
must have been by stealth. The officer is strictly enjoined to observe
the orders given in writing, one of which does pointedly forbid the pnvi-
lege to any but the guard, and the necessary supplies are directed to b^
sent by them.
I am, &c.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 299
Wm. Price to A. Dunscomb, Esq.
From the number of applications which have been made to me by the 1795.
captains of the patrols of my battalion, to procure for them a house to Richmond
confine vagrants and disorderly persons which they may take up in the
course of the night, in order that they may be brought to justice the
next morning.
I now solicit your aid (being the proper person) in that business, for
a house of that kind I conceive to be absolutely necessary from the
number of disorderly persons which this place is infested with.
Upon application to the Governor, I have not the least doubt the old
l)rison under the hill might be obtained, which would answer exceedingly
well. If you succeed, I will use my best endeavors to have constant and
well-regulated patrols kept up by the militia under my command.
I am, &c.
Jno. Hamilton to the Governor.
I have several times had occasion to trouble your Excellency on the Sept. 24,
subject of vessels coming down from Baltimore and arming in the waters British Con-
of the Chesapeake as Privateers in contravention to the regulations pro- sul's Office
raulgated by the President of the United States to prevent illegal equip-
ments.
1 must again solicit your attention on that head, as I have just received
information, the correctness of which it is not allowed nie to doubt, from
Baltimore of the sailing from thence about ten days ago of a vessel in
every respect equipped as a Privateer save in the article of Guns, which
it is intended to put on board her in some part of this Bay, and that
three similar vessels, with like views, are about this time ready to come
down for the same purpose. As by such means the Proclamation of the
President of the United States is contravened, and the before-mentioned
regulations are eluded, I must b^ leave to request that your Excellency
will be pleased to give such directions as to you may seem proper to the
officers of the militia of this State, and which may serve to |)revent any
violation of the strict Neutrality to be observed therein by the illegal
Hjuipment of any vessels as Privateers in any of the waters thereto
appertaining.
I have, &c.
Memo. — The Books and Laws printed in Philadelphia are arrived. I
have desired Mr. Lester to send them to the Capitol — get an order for
payment of Freight, Drayage, and Storage, tfec.
300 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
J. Ambler to the Governor.
1796. I beg leave to lay before the Honorable Board for direction, copies of
Treasury ^ letter and receipt which this day came addressed to me from the Treas-
urer of the United States.
I cannot of myself with propriety sign a receipt expressing that the
sum therein mentioned is the balance due on a settlement, of which net-
tlement I am entirely ignorant, nor will the Law, I think, justify me in
admitting drafts into this office in lieu of money unless sanctioned by
superior authority..
I am, &c.,
Sir :
The Secretary of War having issued a warrant for 28,622 84 cents,
which is directed to be transmitted to you, you wiU find that amount
enclosed in sundry drafts in your favor as p'r List below. I have, there-
fore, to request you will sign the enclosed Receipt of the accountant of
the War Department and forward it to me by earliest opportunity.
I am, &c.,
Signed: Sam'l Meredith,
Treas'r U. States.
To J. Ambler.
No. 7101, draft on D. Harris, Esq., Baltimore, - - - $ 4,422 84
7102, E. Carrington, Esci-, Richmond, - - 1,000 00
7103, J. M. C. Lingar, Esq., George Town, - 1,500 00
7104, W. Lindsay, Esq., Norfolk, - - - 8,200 00
7105, W. Heth, Esq., B. Hundred, - - 1,000 00
710G, L. Muse, Esq., Tappahannock, - - 1,500 00
7107, Jno. Fitzgerald, Esq., Alexandria, - 11,000 00
$28,622 84
Copy.
Received — , 1795, from William Simmons, Accountant of Department
of War, through the hands of Samuel Meredith, Treasurer of the United
States, the sum of Twenty-eight thousand six hundred and twenty-two
dollai*s and eighty-four cents, in full of the balance appearing due the
State of Virginia, on settlement of their account for the pay and subsis-
tence of the Militia, Pay of the Scouts, ammunition furnished for their
use, and contingent expenses in the protection of her Frontiers; also for
pay and incidentjil expenses of the Militia ordered to arrest a privatiuT
fitting out at Smitlifield in July, 1794, and for the pay and subsistence
of a detachment of Militia Artillery stationed at Fort Nelson in 1791,
and for which I have signed duplicate receij)ts.
Dollars 28,022 84-100.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 801
J. P. TO Mr. Blair.
ease to favor me with the sum p'd by G. Gov't for printing our Laws 1795.
\ C^erman language. T^^ur^y
Report of Committee to Examine Treasurer's Office.
Tlie Treasurer being enjoined to close the Accounts of his Office on the Oct. 1
!^Oth day of September, annually, we the underwriters (thereto appointed
t>y the Executive at the request of the Treasurer), repaired to the Treasury
on the morning of the First of October, in order to ascertain the amount
of Money. Tobacco and other facilities actually in the Treasury received
on j>ublic account, and constituting the balance due therefrom on the
^Oth of September, 1795.
Ha\'ing examined and carefully counted and weighed the money, we
find it amounts to Eighty-six thousand six hundred and thirty four Dol-
ors and sixty-nine Cents — part of which, viz: the sum of Eleven thous-
and three hundred and sixty dollars thirty-three cents belonging to the
^gregate fund, is reserved as the Law directs for the discharge of aggre-
gate fund Warrants.
We find also Tobacco Notes in the Treasury received on public account
since the last sale, viz: for 37 hhds, Quantity 40,514 lbs. of crop, and
1/203 lbs. nett Transfer, which at the rate received by Law amount to
One thousand seven hundred and forty-eight dollars and forty-eight cents.
We find also Indents to the amount of Twenty-nine dollars and forty
^nts, and of one for forty, money to the amount of one hundred and
seventy-six dollars, which have been paid into the Treasury in discount
for certain Taxes as the I^w directs.
Examined and Certified.
*
Edmund Harrison,
Carter Braxton.
Treasury of the let of October, 1795.
Bag No. 1
Bag No. 2
Bag No. 3
Bag No. 4
Bag No. 5
Bag No. 6
Bag No. 7
Bag No. 8
Bag No. 9
800 Crowns, $ 880 00
1,133 Half Crowns, 625 90
800 Crowns, 880 00
800 Crowns, 880 00
1,000 CVowns, 1,100 00
1,000 Crowns, 1,100 00
900 Crowns, - - 990 00
1,215 00
1,000 00
BagNo. 10, 1,000 00
302 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1795. Bag No. 11, 1,000 00
^^ 1 Bag No. 12, 1,000 00
Bag No. 13, 1,000 00
Bag No. 14, 465 Crowns, 51161
Bag No. 15, 576 55
Bag No. 16, 500 00
Bag No. 17, 17S 00
Bag No. 18, 105 00
Bag No. 19, 311 00
Bag No. 20, 238 70
Bag No. 21, Bank Notes, --.---. 21,135 29
Bag No. 22, (bllection Tappahannock, ... - 3,000 00
Englisli and Portugal Gold, 1519 oz., 1 dwt, 5 gr., - - 27,005 51
French and Spanish Gold, 1,141 oz., 11 dwt., 3 gr., - - 19,998 06
«86,230 62
Eight })arcels Half Dimes, equal to - - - . - 400 00
$86,630 62
Add 1 M Cents, 10 00
$86,640 62
W. True to the Governor.
Oct. 2, Having gone through and compleated the records and papers belong-
in C ce .j^^ ^ ^j^^^ ^^^^ ^^ ^j^i^ office called the Northern Neck, or late* Proprie-
tor's office, agreeable to a Resolution of the Gen'l Assem})ly, passed the
22nd of December last, must beg leave (in order to compleat the other
part of the business) to lay before the Executive tlie said Resolution,
and recjuest that the work may be imputed and such compensation
allowed as may be thought deserving.
Your most obed't Servant.
Jno. Hopkins to James Wood, Lt.-Governor.
Oct. 3, I am reciuested to purchase for account of James Watson, Es<jV, of
Richmond i^^^^^, y^j.^,^ ^^^^^^^ ^iv^ Hundred Thousand acres of Land Warrants, for
the payment of which I have bills on New York, but these bills cannot
be immediately disposed of. I have, therefore, to request j)ermission to
take out these warmnts upon making an ample dej)osit to pay for them
in a reasonable time. The deposit will consist in Military C-ertificates of
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPER&. 303
this State and in the several species of stock of the United States, and 1795.
in all cases the deposit shall exceed the amount in value. t>.^^* ^'
Richmond
I have, &c.
Tiios. Newton to the Governor.
I have now the pleasure to inform you that very few are sick here, and Oct. 3,
I am of opinion the town never was more in health of a fall than at Norfolk
present.
A vessel arrived from New York, the crew in health : the reports from
there are alarming, but suppose exagerated. I should be glad to know
whether they are to perform a quarantine of a few days or not; as they
are not comprehended in the proijlamation, I am at a loss how to proceed.
Your advice will oblige me much.
. I am, &e.
At a Court held at the Court House for the County of Princess Anne, Oct. 3
the 5th day of October, 1795, in the 20th vear of the CommonweeUh of
Virginia — James Blamise and James Dawley are recommended as pro-
per persons, one of whom to be appointed Sheriff in the room of Thos.
Wishart, Ju'r. who failed to give security.
R. QUARLES TO THE GOVERNOR.
Inclosed I send the usual (juarterly return of military stores under my Oct. 5,
direction. The Honorable Board will observe that there is still a con- P^i'^tof^^ork
siderable number of the military stores which were I^ent to the Conti-
nent that are not yet returned.
I have Major Langham's jiromise that his exertions shall be used in
forwarding them, but he apprehends that many of tliem are irrecover-
ablv lost. As soon as I have obtained as manv as the commissar v of
Military Stores can command, I will transmit a statement thereof to the
Board.
1 wish to remark that the Executive have heretofore granted rations to
Mid. Jordan (a soldier at the arsenal), and likewise to his wife and
daughter. The said Jordan is now becoming too old and infirm to dis-
charge thfi duties of a soldier, and under tlie circumstances, I wish the
advice of the Executive. The man has been an old and, I believe, a
faithful soldier in the American Revolution, in the cause of which he
received a number of wounds.
I am, tfec.
304
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1795.
Oct. 6,
Richmond
R. QUARLBS TO THE GOVERNOR.
I have to solicit your Excellency's recurrence to my former applica-
tion to the Honorable Board respecting an increase of the salary of my
office. I state no new pretentions on this occasion, ha\dng fully exhib-
ited them in my former letter, nor would I trouble the Hon. Board with
this Petition were it not from an apprehension that my former applica-
tions have not commanded their attention. Under a reliance that the
Hon'ble Board are sufficiently acquainted with the fatigue and confine-
ment attendant on my office to determine at first view that my services
are at least equal to a captaincy under the Congressional establishment,
I trust they will direct that my pay and emoluments be made equal also.
I have, &c.
Oct. 6,
Norfolk
John Hamilton to James Wood, Lieutenant-Governor.
I have to acknowledge the receipt of your very polite favors of the
2()th ultimo and the 1st current, the last of which informs me that the
Council of Stat43 are of opinion that the orders heretofore given to the
commandants of the Militia, in conformity to the regulations laid down
by the President of the United States, are fully adequate to prevent the
illegal equipment in the waters of this State of any vessels of the descrip-
tion of those pointed out in my letter to the Governor of the 24th ultimo.
I need, therefore, only express my hopes that no vigilance will be want-
ing on the part of officers of the militia, in the carr3'ing into execution
those orders when circumstances require it.
The clandestine measures made use of by the persons concerned in
the Baltimore vessels alluded to, have hitherto frustrated anv endeavors
to ascertain the places where they propose to take their guns on board.
As soon as I am furnished with sufficient information on that subjec't I
shall not fail to communicate it to the Executive of this State, with a
reliance that the proper steps will be taken to prevent their purposes
from being effected.
I have. &c.
J. Ambler to the Governor.
Oct. 6,
Treasury
There are in the Treasury 37 hlids. of Crop, and about 1,200 weight of
Transfer Tobacco, which have been received in part of the old arrearages
of Taxes. Some of the notes are growing out of date, and there is little
prospect of our receiving soon a quantity sufficient to justify incurring
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 805
the expense of a public sale. I therefore beg leave to suggest to the 1795.
Honorable Board whether it will not be advisable to dispose of this small rJ^^^' ^'
quantity of Tobacco at private sale on the best terms that can be pro-
cured for it. to be paid for either m specie or segregate fund warrants.
I am, &c.
Aw. DUNSCOMB TO THE LlEUTENANT-GoVERNOR IN COUNCIL.
The inclosed letter was just handed to me from the Committee of the Oct. 6,
Common Hall. As I concur in opinion with them you wdll be pleased *^ ™^"
to lay the same before the Council, that their opinion may be ascertained.
I should have waited on you in person, but am confined to the house
with a bad cold in my bones.
I am, &c. .
Richmond, Oct. 6th, 1795,
Sir:
The Committee agreeable to the orders of the Lieutenant-Governor, ^^t. 6
have given orders to the officers commanding the Guard ship to let all
ve^jsels from Norfolk proceed up to Rockets or Manchester without delay,
but the Committee think it necessary that the Guard should still continue
to HU)p all vessels from New York to this place, as they find by the
Enquiries they have made, that the fever still rages in that city. By a
private letter from a Gentlemen to his brother who is now in this Town
we are informed, that on the 20th of Sept., 31 persons died ; we observe
also that by the rej)ort of the Committee of Health of New York as pub-
ILshod in the Philadelj)hia papers, that on the 27th, twenty-seven persons
died, and on the 28th, 31 died. We also are inforuied by a passenger on
Ward a vessel from New York now ])erformiug Quarantine, that the dis-
order had not abated when he left that place 12 days since.
We are, &c.
Wm. Richardson,
Jacob I. Cohen.
A statement of sundry services performed by the Register of the Land Oct. 16
Office under a Resolution of the Gen'l Assembly i)assed the 22nd of
December, 1794, Together with his suj)posed value of the work, Includ-
ing his attention to the examination, c^^c. :
To the Transcribing and Examining a Record of conveyances
from the late Lord Proprietors to Individuals from the year
1694 to 1700, containing 240 pages of uncommonly bad
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306 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1795. writing. In consequence of copying the courses, distances,
^'* ^^ and dates at length, it took 821 pages of the largest size
paper, $125 00
To comparing the General Alphabet with the different con-
veyances (being upwards of 8000), correcting and adding
the quantity of acres to each name. In order to make this
examination, the conveyances contained in twenty-three
large Books were severally referred to, - - - - 120 00
To copying the same into a well-bound Book, including three
other Alphabets (belonging to the Records compleated since
the removal of the above-mentioned Books into this office),
and Examining the same, - - - -- - - 95 00
To making an Alphabet to each of the above-mentioned twenty-
three Books separately and examining them, - - - 80 00
To attending and directing the Binding and rei)airing the
above-mentioned Books, 35 00
October, 1795.
We, the committee appointed to examine the extra services perfonned
by the Register of the Land Office in pursuance of a Resolution of the
last Assembly, have examined and compared the same with the within
charges, and think them reasonable.
Hardin Burnley,
Carter Braxtox.
Petersburg, October SOth, 1795.
Received into my custody from the hands of David Organ, as Agent
of this State, the body of Mathew Gordon alias Goodwing, a fugitive
from Justice, as per State warrant.
Rich'p Klaumax, Serg't T. P.
Teste :
Hector McNeil.
Alexander Wells to tub Governor.
Nov. 2 Impelled by a sense of the indignities that have been offered to the
Ohio County Government under which I am protected, and every good citizen, I feel
in a measure constmined to present this address to your Excellency, in
hoi)e that these griefs, which we so sensibly feel, may be removed. It is
with the greatest pleasure that I can assure your Excellency, that when
Riot and Misrule prevailed in this Western country that men of any
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degree of good character or understanding were not found among them, 1795.
and that the number of such was much larger than might be expected. QjijQ^countv
We were then the suffering objects of compassion; our feelings as men
of delicacy were insulted ; our lives, our property, were the first victims
that were to become a sacrifice to this enraged, unruly Monster. But
thanks be to the Great Director of all Events, by the vigorous exertions
of our Government, we have been delivered from those fears, in part.
For what do we now see? Do we not see men who has issued their most
pointed threats against individuals for their attachment to order and
good rule, and marking their persons and property as the first victims of
their fury and revenge, sitting as Judges in our Courts of Justice, and
brandishing the Military sword of power over our heads, and judging
and commanding the men that were obnoxious to them for their attach-
ment to Government — by the authority of that Government they have
contemned and despised I
What hope can there be, should the like tumult be again about to take
place, for any opposition to be made by the internal powers of these
counties, while the power of the sword, or any part of that power, is in
the hands of avowed insurgents, or how will any citizen dare to give
information of any attempts of the kind — while it may be with propriety
said that the insurgent streaks and the good citizen sneaks ; while the
insurgent is dignified with the offices of the county, both civil and mili-
tary, and these men who have been most pointedly obnoxious to them
must obey their commands and abide by their decision. Good sir, these
things ought not to be so. It may be said that there has none l)een found
^ilty in this State. How they have escapefl the punishment of the
Civil Law we cannot tell. But their actual guilt is too well known to us
to need either evidence or discussion. We therefore humbly hope your
Excellency will remove all such from all offices of i)ower or trust in these
counties, as we who have distinguished ourselves as tlieir o[)po8ers are
not safe in our persons or properties, setting aside the disagreeable sen-
sations it produces in our feelings. But above all the rest, Wm. McThenley
and Wm. Sutherland, these men being naturally overbearing and insult-
ing, and at all times scarcely sufferable, but under the present circum-
stances most intolerable.
The facts asserted need no illustration of argument, or helps from
evidence; they are notoriously known. The consequences attending
even- one who will give themselves the trouble to 8Ug8;est themselves in
our case will naturally feel the force of our complaint. I si>eak in the
plural tense, for it is not the complaint of one but many. Altho' I have
ventured to address your Excellency in my own person, yet if necessary
every one who felt their insults will express themselves in the same
manner if required. Mr. Wells, a member from this county, can perhaps
give some further intelligence, if required.
I remain, (fee.
308
1795.
Nov. 2
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The Committee appointed to examine the Auditor's accounts from the
Ist of January to the 1st of April, 1795, have examined and compared
the warrants issued with the vouchers, and find them to be correct.
Hardin Burnley.
Carter Braxton.
Edmund Harrison.
Nov. 4,
Norfolk
Thos. Newton to the Governor.
By accounts from N. York, and the vessels which arrive from the West
Indies being generally healthy, together with the advanced season of the
year, I apprehend there can be no danger of infection from the late pre-
vailing fever being brought into this State, and that the look-out boat
may now be safely discharged. Should your Excellency be of opinion
that she may, be pleased to write Mr. Theo. Blanchard, who will have it
done, as I shall be on my way to the Assembly.
I ain, &c.
Captain Holloway has put into a Committee room in the Capitol sixty-
five muskets, fifty-nine Bayonets, and sixty-two C'artridge Boxes, which
had been drawn by Major William Price, who then commanded the
Com|)any.
These arms and accoutrements are placed in the care of the K(H»per of
the Capitol, until the pleasure of the Executive is known with respect to
them.
Samuel Coleman.
KicHMoxi), Nor. 5^ VAJ.
The balance of the arms delivered Major M'm. Price are now in the
care of Capt. Holloway, ready to he delivered. •
Nov. 5,
Norfolk
Thos. Newton to the Governor.
Since writing your Excc^Ueut^ of tlie 3rd, a vessel is arrived from
Martinique with an infectious disease, which I have directed to perform
a (quarantine of 20 days. The Capt. is dead and the crew all sick.
Capt. Baret, who attends the (i'r, has directions to see it properly per-
formed, and I have direc^ted all necessary supplies. This vessel is a
British Bottom called the Betsey, or Capt. Shays, which I have duly
published to jirevent any persons going on board.
From this circumstance I think a discretionary power should be left
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to Q'r to oblige vessels infected to lie some days. I have informed Mr. 1795.
Thos. Blanchard to attend in my absence, and in a few days I hope to ^^^]^
scHi yV Excellency and give you a fall account of all things necessary in
this case.
And am, &c.
W. H. Cavendish and Thos. Lewis to the Governor.
As we feel some degree of anxiety for the payment of the militia sta- Nov. 7
tione<l in the Counties of Greenbrier and Kanawha in the years 1793
and '94, it is with some regret we learn from Gen'l Tate that Instructions
are given him which, if strictly adhered to, will produce great embar-
rassment in settling the claims of those persons who have given credit
to those soldiers in expectation of receiving their demand out of those
soldiers.
As we are in some degree acquainted with the circumstances of Trans-
actions in these parts, permit us to lay a statement thereof before you.
The soldier gives an order to the Creditor on the paymaster for the sum
due, amounting some time to part, some time to the whole of the pay
due him ; as there is no prescript form for drawing these orders, no uni-
form mode has been observed in this respect, nor can the })aymaster
from the order know whether it be genuine or not; to supply this defect
we directed the holders to get these orders proved before a magistrate by
some person who saw the giver of such order acknowledge the justice of
it. This, we think, will in some degree obviate the inconvenience, but
another arises which can by no means be so rectified as to enable the
l>ayma8ter to judge with precision, and in which he must act from the
information of others. The case we mean is that the soldiers employed
were at the several periods of their services dismissed without any dis-
charge being given them. They are now generally dispersed into various
States and Counties, so that requiring the claimant to produce a dis-
charge of the person under whom he claims will be little less than a
denial of payment, and even admitting a discharge had been given them,
it could not answer any purpose where the money due the soldier is the
proi)erty of sundry claimants.
As we understand, the Executive are minded to reconsider this busi-
ness, and if proper to extend the discretionary power of the paymaster
in admitting claims which may appear to be Equitable, tho' not strictly
conformable, to the wislies of Government. We have taken the liberty
to suggest these hints, and to assure you, Sir, that unless sucli latitude is
allowed, the greater part of those who have made advances to the Soldiers
will lose their monies.
We are, &c.
810 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
Arrivals Since Oct. 31st, 1796.
1795. Sloop Brothers from Philadelphia, out 8 days; all well. Sloop Broth-
ers' Adventur from Bermuda, out 12 days; all well. Schooner Oliver
from Boston, out 10 Days; all well. Ship Martin from Liverpool, out
54 days; all well. Sloop Melriver from Philadelphia, out 3 Days; all
well. Ship Jane from Burdon, out 51 days; all well. Sloop Betsey
from Martinick, out 25 days ; the Capt. Dead and another of the men
sick. Brought her to Quarantine in the bit of Craney Island.
John Barret.
Nov. 7th, 1795.
John Hamilton to the Governor.
Nov. 8, I am sorry to have occasion again to trouble your Excellency in regard
B itish Con- ^ ^^® vessels arriving as privateers in the waters of the Chesapeake, but
Bul's Office the present instance is too glaring to be passed aver. A small schooner,
purchased by a Frenchman, was cleared out at the Customhouse in this
town as French property, and her register being delivered up to the Col-
lecti^r, she proceeded to Mobjack Bay, where she now lies. For several
days passed a Pilot Boat has been attending upon her, by which means
she has been supplied with four or six carriage guns.
It may also be necessary to mention that a party of Frenchmen were
])cating up here for volunteers to man the aforesaid vessel. I anj, there-
fon>, to request that your Excellency will be plejised to take proper 8t<?ps
to prevent her from sailing.
I have, &c.
Mathew Neal to the Governor.
Nov. 10, A late step of the purchasers of the Manor induces me for and on
Fauquier Co. behalf of the tenants of that part of the Manor lying in Fauquier county
to apply to your Excellency for information and advice in an affair of
such apparent consequence. Advertisements, of which the inclosed is a
copy, are posted up in every [)ublic place, and the Collector, William
Clarkson, has recently proceeded to the collection and began to diptrain.
Your Excellency's o})inion of, and advice in this momentous business, is
most earnestly wished for and will be most thankfully received.
I am, ikc.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 311
October Court, 1795.
Fauquier County, to wit :
A Bond from Charles Marshall, attorney in fact for John Marshall, 1795.
Nov 10
Charles MarshnU, Martin Pickett, and Septimus Norris to the Govenior,
ft-as acknowledged by the said Charles Marshall, attorney in fact for John
Marshall, Charles Marshall, IMartin Pickett, and Septimus Norris, to he
their act and deed, ami ordered to be recorded. The said bond is condi-
tioned for the faithful c(dlection of the rents in that part of the Manor
of Leeds lying in Fauquiet*
A copy:
F. Brooke, C. C.
The subscriber having, agreeable to the Act of AssemVjly, entered into Nov. 10
Bond, with security for the faithful collection of the rents in that part of
the Manor of Leeds lying in P'auquier WHinty, gives this publick notice
to all those in arrears, that the collector, Wm. Warkson, has directions to
proceed immediately to the collection. It is most earnestly hoped the
tt'nants will make immediate provision, and save the collector the pain-
ful necessity of distraining.
CHAtiLEs Marshall.
October 30th, 1795.
Wm. Reynolds to the Governor.
Enclosed you will receive a copy of a letter from the collector at Nov. 12,
Norfolk to me, informing of a privateer fitting out in my district. In Yorktown
consequence of which I have made inquiry and am told there is a
schooner in Severn River, mounting 14 Guns, commanded and manned
by French citizens. By a letter from the Secretary of the Treasury of
4th of August, 1793, written by direction of the President of the United
States, I am ordered if any occur within my District, to acquaint your
Excellency of the same.
I am, &c.
Norfolk, Collector's Office, Nov. 7th, 1795.
Sir:
Information has been lodged with me that there is a privateer fitting
out in Mobjack Bay. As the cutter is at j)reHent unfit for duly, and
Mobjack Bay is within your District, I have thought it proper to lodge
this intelligence with you.
I am, &c.
Wm. Lindsay, Coll.
312 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
H. Young to thb Governor.
1795. I acknowledge the receipt of your favor of the 11th, together with Mr.
Hamilton's to you of the 8th instant I shall immediately repair to the
bay, and if it is in my power will prevent schooner iVom sailing. It
may not be amiss to observe to your Excellency, that there is not a man
either in Mathews or Gloucester, armed, and if they had arms, from the
last return they are totally destitute of ammunition. I acknowledge
mvself under considerable embarrassment. To embodv men without
arms or ammunition to put into their hands, appears to me to be doing
nothing. However, your Excellency mav- de|)end that every exertion in
my power shall be used to carry the order of the Executive in effect.
I have, &c
Levi Morgan to tub Governor.
Nov. 14, May it please your Excellency, thinking as I do that every attempt
Morgantown ^lade against the Government, or the particular interest of any of my
fellow-citizens should be attended to, and the person or persons who
would dare to be guilty in either case ought to be punished agreeably to
their demerit. Under these impressions . I am constrained as an officer
and a citizen (who hath been honored with your confidence,) to inform
you Sir, that when I was on my way home from escorting the Indian
prisoners, I met with two men who live in Ma^on County in the State of
Kentucky, on the Ohio near a place called Limestone, who told me they
were on their wav to the Indian Countrv to steal horses from the Indians.
I strove to dissuade them from it, telling them we and the Indians had
now made peace, and a conduct like that they were about to engage in,
might irritate the Indians, and likely provoke them to distress some help-
less families on the frontiers, but they i)ersisted and went on, and before
I left that country which was two to three weeks after, (having taken sick
and detained there) I saw one of the same two men, who then told me
they had taken off three of the Indians, valuable horses, two of which
they got into Kentucky and sold them: and they had pushed up the river
until the allarm (if any should be made) was over. The men's namci*
are Alexander Buchanan and I think Charles Schoolcraft, both inhabi-
tants of Mason County. I don't suppose that Virginia can punish them,
and bring a stranger to the Officers of the General Government, as also
to those of Kentucky. I have taken the liberty to state this business to
you not doubting but you'll make the proper use of it.
I have, ^Src.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 313
Geo. Clbndenin to the Governor.
These comes to acknowledge vour Excellency's letter which men- 1705.
" " Nov 14
tioned that you had received my letter ginng information that 1 had Kanawha'co.
ordered out six scouts for the protection of Kanawha the present year,
and that on the receipt of your letter I was ordered thereby to dis-
charge those I had ordered, telling me at the same time you had wrote
to Colo. Lewis to appoint others ; that from his situation in the county
(or words to that effect) he was more competant to s'd appointment.
This polite favor of yours I received on the fifth day of last month, two
days after I had ordered such of them as were in my reach to be discharged.
Colo. Lewis, Sir, attended the Treaty with the Indians, I presume, as
well to satisfy himself as to the validity of the Treaty as to recover such
prisoners and other property as had been taken from the county that
might be given up agreeable to the articles of the expected Treaty. This
fav'r, as above mentioned, I fortunately received in presence of sundry
respectable characters, which can justify me in not having most promptly
obeyed them. However, had I received them in due time, and had
Colo. I^ewis been at home, I query if he had been so very oflicious ; but
let that be as it may, the curious may easily satisfy themselves, as he
will shortly be in Richmond.
But as I always was of a condescending nature, and a wink is as good
to a blind horse as a nod, I have herewith enclosed vou the commission
under which I have acted since I lived in this county in a military cajia-
city, and trust you will most cordially receive it, wax and all, and so
dispose thereof as may be most conducive of the happiness of the citi-
zens and the public good.
For my part it is an office I never solicited, and have found it both
unthankful and unprofitable, having never received a single Farthing
from the public coffers, but on the contrary, have for the protection and
.support of my country expended many hundred pounds, which the
public have shewed very little or no disposition to refund.
Therefore, having the unsj)eakable Happiness of seeing my Country
once more in a peaceable situation, can with great cheerfulness with-
draw my.self from those public offices as only serve to give the most
Extreme trouble and concern without the least shadow of reconipence.
You will herewith find enclosed a certificate of the names and time of
.service of Four of the Scouts that served the present year. The time of
.service of the other two I cannot tell. However, perhaps Colo. Lewis
can, as in all probability Captain Cooper informed him, as he had the
ordering of them. But whether he knows or not, I will be shortly
informed, and as soon as 1 have made some domestick arrangements
will be in Richmond.
I am. &c.,
40
314 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Thos. Newton to the Govbritob.
17^3. The enclosed letters will show vour Excellency the aitiiation of the
XT V 1 7 * *
Kirhmond •^lo<ip BetiW?y, now performing quarantine. In my opinion the Doctor's
refx)rt \» a convincing proof 8he ought yet to lie many days. I wrote
Mr. Hlanchard to continue her until vour instnictionB could be sent
down. This is the onlv instance that I have known of the vellow fever
being brought in.
Your Excellency will please inform me the result of your opinion that
I may forward it. Every care was taken before I left Norfolk that neces-
sary supplies should be forwarded by the look-out boat
I am, &c.
The French have crossed the Rhine and pursuing their enemies to the
interior of Germany. By a vessel 48 days from London.
British Consul's Office, Nwfolk, 10th Nov., 1793.
Sir:
Nov. 17 It has been represented to me that the British Sloop Betsey is l>ei
forming quarantine at Craney Island without being examined by th^^
officers appointed for that purpose. I am, therefore, to request that th ^
necessary inquiries may be made as soon as possible relative to th ^
health of the crew, in order that measures may be taken to assist the»^
should they be found in a sickly situation. It may also be necessary fo^
me to mention that the sloop is very leaky and otherw^ise in great distress-
I am, <frc.,
John Hamilton*.
Thomas Newton, Esq., &c., &c., <fec.
Norfolk, 10th iVorV, 1795.
Sir:
Nov. 17 The master of the Quarantine boat has reported that the Captaii^
and one of the Crew of the sloop Betsey have died on board of th^
infectious yellow fever, and that one man on board is now ill of the?
same disorder. The said sloop was therefore ordered to remain neaC
Craney Island until such time as the Doctor ap|)ointed to examine her-r
should conceive that no inconvenience would be experienced from he^
being permitted to come up.
I expect a report of his opinion to-day, as he is gone down to tht^
Sloop. In the meantime the Quarantine Boat is ordered to supply the*
people on board with every necessary Refreshment, Provisions, or Medi--^
cines they may be in want of.
I am, (fee,
T. B.
John Hamilton, Esq., &c., Ac, &c.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 315
Nov, 10, 1795,
Sir:
I have examined the people on board the Sloop Betsey, from Marti- ^'^^^
nique. They are all in good health except one man, who has been ill (I
believe) with the yellow fever, but is now recovering and capable of
walking about. There is not a doubt existing in my mind but that the
Captain and Supercargo have both died of the yellow fever. This makes
it necessary that the vessel shouhl be purified previous to her being
admitted to come up. I have given the commander instructions for that
purpose. After this precaution, as the weather is cool, it appears to me
there will not be the smallest risk in permitting the Sloop to come up in
the course of three or four days.
Wm. B. Selden.
The Superintendent of Quarantine.
John W. Sbmplk to the Governor.
In the 7th section of the Act of Congress entitled an act for making Nov. 26
further and more effectual provision for the protection of the frontiers of
the United States, passed in the year 1791, a Brigade Major is allowed in
addition to his pay in the line 24 dollars per month, and a Brigade Major
under all the laws on the subject of regulating the militia in this country
has the rank of Major, therefore it may be thought reasonable that he
should have the pay of a Major in the line; but if the Executive should
not think so, I bear the commission of captain in the line; the pay of a
Major in above recited act is 50 dollars per month, and that of a captain
40 dollars; as to rations and forage, the 8th and 9th sections of the said
law refers to other laws passed previous to that, which said laws I cannot
obtain here; therefore I hope the Executive will have them examined,
and see whether I am right in my account, which I have made out by
recollection. The character I acted in will be considered either as aide-
de-camp or Brigade Major. In either case, the additional pay is the
same. I wish my claim should be laid before the Board, and whatever
I am entitled to, that I should have an order for.
I am, &c.
In the House of Senators, )
Thursday, November 26th, 1795. )
The House according to the order of the day, proceeded by joint bal- Nov. 26
lot with the House of Delegates, to the choice of a Governor or Chief
Magistrate of this Commonwealth, for one year from the first day of
December next, according to the Constitution of Government; and the
316 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
1795. members having prepared tickets with the name of the person to be
Nov. 26 appointed, and deposited the same in the ballot boxes. Mr. B. Temple,
Mr. Eyre, Mr. Trigg, Mr. Richardson and Mr. Birchett were nominated a
committee, to meet a committee from the House of Delegates in the Con-
ferance Chamber, and jointly with them to examine the ballot boxes, and
report to the House on whom the majority of the votes should fall.
The Committee then withdrew and after some time retunied into the
House, and Mr. Temple reported that the committee had according to
order, met a committee from the House of Delegates in the Conferance
Chamber, and jointly with them examined the ballot boxes and found a
majority of votes in favor of Robert Brooke, Esq'r.
Teste:
H. Brooke, C. S.
Henrico County, sc:
I do certifie that I have this day administered to His Ex'y, Robert
Brooke, the oaths required by T^aw to be taken by the Chief Magistrate,
and also the oath required by an Act of Congress.
Certified under my hand the 1st day of December, 1795.
J. Pendleton.
William Hay to the Governor.
Nov. 28, Agreeable to your request I have examined the account which Mr.
Samuel Dobie hath exhibited against the Commonwealth, attest^^d by
his oath before Mr. Dunacomb, the 23rd of this month.
I know of no claim which Mr. Dobie hath against the directors, except
for the balance of his last contract for superintending and directing the
execution of the steps to the outside of the Capitol, and the stair case,
the confrence and the other work done on the inside of the Capitol in the
years 1793 and 1794, which balance amounts to nine j)ounds ten shillings,
and which I received for him when the final settlement was made with
the Auditor of Public Accounts. On that dav I called on Mr. Dobie tliat
I was ready to pay the Balance due him and requested him to call at my
office to receive the money and pass a Receipt for the same. Mr. Dobie
never has called on me and I have neglected to carry the money to him.
When Mr. Dobie pleases to call on me for the £9.10 and pass a receipt
therefor, it will be in full of all demands which he hath against the Direc-
tors, during the time I transacted the Business for the Directors.
►Samuel Dobie in acc't with the Directors — Dr. and ('r.
1793.
Ai>'il 30.— To Ca.sh p. Hec't, .... £ 7.0.0
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERfe. 317
1795.
Nov. 28,
Richmond
inne
14.-
—To Do. per Do.,
— — •
7.0.0
Aug.
1.-
—To Do. per Do.,
- - _
14.0.0
u
27.-
—To Do. per Do.,
- - _
12.0.0
Sep.
2.-
—To Do. per Do.,
- - -
4.3.0
Dec.
24.-
—To Do. per Do.,
- . -
20.0.0
By paymentto the workmen digging the
foundation for the steps,
- - -
By 3 p. cent, on the following amounts,
to- wit:
John Collins' work.
£518.15.1
John Hart's Do.,
380.02.4
Michael's Do.,
105.18.4
James Carney's Do.,
571.04.0
Charles Pu reel's Do.,
138.09.2
George Winston Do.,
289.06.6
Alex'r Kays, Do.,
29.00.0
)5.
Rich'd Voss, Do.,
84.00.0
£2116.15.5
175
\Ujr.
•
—To warrant for the Balance
now in the
£10.3.0
63.10.0
hands of Will Hay to be paid to S. D.
when called for, - - - - 9.10.0
£73.13.0 £73.13.0
8m:
Inclosed is the amount of balances due me for my services to the
Public as architect and surveyor of the Capitol, and from your known
candor and love of Justice, induces me to beg the favor of you to present
andjritt niy account passed, that I may receive what is due to me from
the puldic of so long standing.
And the favor will ever be gratefully acknowledged by your &c.
Samukl Dobie.
Hon. Robert Ooode, Esq'r.
Nov. 23rd, 1795.
I also b^g the favour that I may have a receipt againt a bond of mine,
l»aideto Mr. T's Buchanan by Mr. Smith Blakey, in part as he told me
of his suscription for Building the Capitol.
The bond was drawn for a hogshead and a half of Tobacco, I think
in the year 1780, and in the year 1782 I had paid to Mr. S. Blakey in
articles he had of me, £10, and the balance was settled by Mr. James
"Uchiinan, and charged to my account with the public as Mr. Wm. Bla-
key can testify.
818 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1795. I know of no rt*ceijit on the l)on(l, and it is, or was last in the hand of
tj\ A^' I *^^r. Sarn*l Paine; he savH he (h>eH not know how he came by it, and would
liKilllKilKl .... ^ '
j.'iv(? it up if he <jould fin<l it. knowing it of no account, but it is a matter
of conHCMiuence to rnc, as it may come against me with accumulated
interent for tlie whole sum.
UoJMTt (Joode, E8(|'r, Acting Director in the Building the outside steps
<>f the Capitol, Dr., To Samuel Dobie, by his promise to me, made for
my (lin'(!ting and extra attendance on the workmen as the attested cer-
tifieate of th(^ two witnesses he called on will shew; he agreed to pay me,
h\\ Dohie, forty dollars for the same if I could gitt any man to say I had
a ri^ht to such extra pay, and on these terms being confident of my riglit<
being supported, 1 immediately attended the works and afterwards jfot a
eertifieate of my right signed by Mr. Edw'd Voss and WlUiam Giles,
bricklayers.
179a— Due to 8. Dobie, as above, .- £12.()(KO
The State of Virginia to Samuel Dobie, Dr.
Hy order of the Directors of the Public Buildings.
( )n a disputed order of James Buchanan, - - - - £10.<A^— ^
1790 — For a plan of the Pediment Roof of the Capital, and
dirtH^ting the framing of Do., lo.WK^-
Allso iigrtHxi with Esq'r Hay for my directing the building of
the vaults under the Portico, to which Mr. Hay cai'd Mr.
Dabnev Minor to witness I was to have £30, - - . 3(UiO. ^
£5;x(ilLtl
1791 — Jan y 7th, of the above receiveii in part, - . . 20.02.*^
Remains, £34.lS^O
Meajiur^»ment Knng no \^Ti of duty in the above partial employ-
ment to dm^t tlie work, it is but jist and right it should be
paiil for. Feb. Hth, by onler of Wai. Hay, &q'r, I mjeasured
the brickwork of the vault under the |>ortico. Aznoont of
the Bricklavers' bill tor the same was £t>7L10J).oG the which
one p. et. for measuring is H.l4.*^
An(.l by or\ler of Dik measured the Mason worit: in portico and
General lN>urt. the bill of which is £4<>8.i:l.S. at 1 pr. et is, 4.01-^
Feb. 1 9, by or^^ler of IX>- measured all the plaisterifrs^ work done
ill the Capital tix^m the besrinniKig to this date, and made tmt
the bill and delivered it to Mr. Hav Mav 3rd. The amount
was ^'>6:>.15.2. and 1 pr ct. f«>r measuring, is - - - "ij:*-*
N«>ri?:. — The al:><:>ve plalsterini; was measure«l and the aceoiuiChf
made -Hit several times befi.>re the ab*»ve bv ordvr and for the
sati^^tketioii of the direct«>rs. and 1 never had aoy pay for it
t'r».)iu them or the plaisterer, as he was in debt AH. the which
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measurements the directors have a right to pay me for, as the 1795.
plasterer was excused by them. Richm^d
1792 — C\*t. 24th, by order of Do., measured the plaistering in
the vault under the portico, and charge for Do., - - 0.12.0
£51.18.6
1793 — ^Jan'y 8th, received in part, 16.16.0
Remains, £36.02.6
The State of Virginia to Samuel Dobie, Dr.
By order of the Directors of the Public Buildings.
For drawing plans to do the works by, and an estimate of the
work to Jet it by, and directing the workmen in the years
1798 and 1794 in building the stone steps and stairs, and
finishing the conference —
For the estimate, £ 6.00.0
Amount of all the workmen's bill, £2,110.9.8; my 3 p'r ct. on
same, 63.06.0
For extra attendance on arches of steps agreed for, - - 12.00.0
For measurement of 84,380 bricks layed by Mr. Purcell, by
order of Wm. Hay, Esq'r, 2.00.0
And by order of Do. measured the plaster of Dome, - - 6.0
£83.12.0 '
Received in part, 54.00.0
Remains of the above, £29.12.0
Brought up, 35.02.6
Err's Except'd, balance, £64.14.6
City of Richmond, ss :
Samuel Dobie this day made oath before me that this account as
stated is just and true.
Given under my hand this 23rd of November, 1795.
Aw. DuNscoMB, Mavor.
Sir:
As it is to you I must look for the payment of your engagement
with me, for my directing and shewing the bricklayers how to turn the
arches of the (.'apitol ste])s, inclosed in this you have my acc't figainst
you, and hope, as it is of so long standing, you'll see cause to pay or
order to me payment without further application to you, as I want the
money, and you know it is my just due.
Sir, in complying with the above you'll much oblige.
Your, &c.,
Samuel Dobie.
Sept. 26, 1796.
320
171)5.
Nov. 28,
Kic'hDiond
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
It ap|jean< that the Paymaster did not remve a copy of the pay
abstract for Clendenin's conii>an y £rom the 25th of July to the end of
tlie vesir *93, and of course cannot have drawn from the treasun' the
amount. I can't account for the omission. I send up a copy of that
ahfstract, and the receipts taken from the Paymaster and Capt. Lewis for
the vouchers delivered to them. These papers will be returned when
the Executive have done with them.
Nov. 30, 1795.
J. Pexdleton.
E)ec. 4,
Richmond
8am'l Colbman to the Governor.
It is respectfully submitted to the Executive whether any and what
compensation shall l>e made to me for making out a list of the offia^rs?
non-commissioned, and privates of the continental line, to whom a bounty
in land has been granted, which list has been forwarded by Colonel
Anderson to Philadelphia for the information of the Secretary of AVar.
This was a lal)orious piece of business, and, I humbly conceive, ai^
extni duty, for which I shall be thankful for proper compensation.
I have, &c.
Dec. 5,
Richmond
J. Pryor to the Governor.
Agreeably to an order of Council authorizing the Treasurer to put into^
my hands for collection several drafts drawn by the Treasurer of the
United States in favor of the State of Virginia, viz't: One for Eleven
thousand Dollars on John Fitzgerald, collector at Alexandria; another
for fifteen hundred Dollars on James M. C. Lingan, collector at George
Town; and a third for four thousand four hundred and twenty-two Dol-
lars and eighty-four cents on David Harris, cashier of the Bank of di:?-
count, ifec, at Baltimore; and being furnished with those drafts with no
other instructions than to procure as much si)ecie in payment as posj^i-
ble, I proceeded with as much expedition as my ill state of health would
then j)ermit, calling on and apprizing Colo. Fitzgerald of the Dnift on
him as I passed through Alexandria, requesting his readiness to insk^
payment in specie on my return. I also by letter acquainted Mr. Lin-
gan of the Draft on him as I passed through George Town, abiding »•
like reijuest that payment in specie might be ready on my return. M>'"
arriving at Baltimore on Saturday evening too late to do business mtlm
the Bank, compelled me to wait till the returning stage of Wednesday
following. In the mean time I presented the Draft on Mr. Harris, re^ —
questing specie in payment, but could not obtain it, and was obliged U. »
receive Bank notes. On returning to George Town, Mr. Lingan gave m<^
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Richmond
a check on the Bank of Columbia to the arhount of the Draft on him. 1795.
That Bank refusing to pay Specie, I concluded to take Alexandria Bank |^j,.^^'„
noten, which I convertetl int-o Specie on prenenting them at that Bank.
Considering the magnitude; of the Draft on CV)lonel Fitzgerald if paid in
silver, Gold not being to be had, would have been out of my power to
have brought down, and unwilling to receive Bank notes, prevailed with
me to take drafts on merchants of this city at a few days' sight, thinking
thereby to procure more specie in payment than I could have brought
from Alexandria. A list of the Drafts are enclosed, together with the
receipts of my deposits at the Treasury of the several payments, which
will shew as much punctuality as was consistant with the difficulty of
procuring specie, which I insisted on in every instance where it was to
l)e had. Hoping that my tmnsaction of this business may be satisfac-
tory to the Executive,
I have, &c.
Drafts delivered to Major Pryor from the Treasury by order of the
Hon'ble The Executive for collection — viz. :
One on John Fitzgerald, Esq'r, $11,000 00
David Harris, Esq'r, 4,422 84
J. M. C. Lhigan, 1,500 00
$16,922 84
Received from Major Pryor:
1 795.
Si>v. 5.— The sum of, $5,922 84
16.— The sum ot; 1,108 00
18.— The sum of, - - - - - 2,390 00
19.— The sum of, 1,500 00
2^80,31.— The sum of, - - - - - 6,002 00
16,922 84
Treasury. E. E.
J. Amblek.
31 Nov'r, 1795.
H. YouN(j TO THE Governor.
In obedience to your orders of the 11th of last month, I proceeded to Dec. 6
^lathows county, w'here I could find no vessel of the description you
Mentioned. From Mathews I proceeded to Severn, in Gloucester, where
I found a schooner answering the dascription given you by Mr. Hamil-
^Q- To use any means in my power to detain a vessel completely
^uiped for war would, I conjecture, be deemed an act of timerity rather
^n of prudence. I therefore, in compliance with my best judgment,
^^d by the advice of several of the best-informed officers of Gloucester,
41
i
^?i2 rALENIMR OF STATE
f '•i*. f.
i;f«> r •/fyrlnd^i to airjM{»t th^- dn.-alar iii:»tnictioiis dat^d 22nd Augu^, \'^'^:
;vxi'nitri^iy iii.<?tnict*^l Maj«»r ( ary the «lay after my mrrival to order the
v*>p»f:I t»> *'if-f<irt the waten of thl? .State hi i mediately, but beu»re hecoul'l
ifi^t riown to whf-re .-h»? lay she had taken lier deftartuns. and was out of
-isrhl. In oa>#' y«iiir E x eel lei icy should .see rtt <#> make further inquin'
r^-^l^.'tins; the atV»re34ai«i ve:«sel. I have th<»ught it advisable to inform you
that ofi my arrival at S«-vem I |»nm:ured a. small row Uvat and went down
the river o|»jK»site wh^rt- the sch* Miner lay. She was? in the middle of
the river where I thought it a milt- wide. 1 suppoc^ed her to be lietwevn
^'Ai and 70 ti»iLS burden : aU>ut three week? before her dei>arture. the num-
\tf^T of men on Indian 1 waa? aUiut >^K Thirty more were ex|»eeted: tiin'e
which she has l»een fre<juentiy attended by boab^. Mr. 8tul«, a citiien
of Gloucester and a reputable man, was on boanl the privateer when a
s^.hriofier arrived from {Baltimore with ammunition and other war-like
.-tores, which were taken on Inxinl. Barrw a Pilot from Baltimore,
brr>ught fmm thence a supply of men.
Thie Sch«»r>ner is avowedly a Privateer and displays French National
colours. She is f>earced for 12 guns, but has but 10 mounted, which are
sixes. The Captain of the Schooner resides at Portsmouth, where he
has a familv. I could not learn whether he is a Frenchman or not
Mr. Stubs thought him one.
Your Excellency will please excuse me for acknowledgment. My
eml^rrassment at receiving orders which in the nature of things can ^
be ex(K3uted : for since the days of the freelx)oters ships of war have m^'^
\H*fm attackfHl b\' men in canoes nor tlien unmanned. 1 love the Gov'^
eminent under which I live bec^ause it makes me hap[)y, and 1 fee*^
infinite mortification in not having it amply in my jxjwer to imf)ose it-^^
laws.
There is in filcKicester a most excellent companv of Artillerv. Tli^^
oflicerH are anxious to have two pieces of cannon, and if furnished, per —
haps might answer a twofold purpose: first, to enable the e(»ni[>auy t<r^
learn the exercise which can't be done without them; and secondlv, ti ^^
dcUir small vessels from infracting the laws. 1 conceive it to be hardly^
necessary to observe to your Excellency the propriety of arming tw( ^
companies of Militia, one in (Gloucester, the other in Mathews. Thoi
exposed situation being so well understood by your Ex(?ellency, it wouh
})e folly in me to make any observations to induce the measure.
1 am, itc.
Gu). Town, Narember 27th, 1795.
9
Dec. <5 Agreeable to your orders delivered to me on Sunday, the 22d inst - -
early the next morning I repaired to Severn River. On my arrival ther^^^
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I found that the Schooner alluded to had sailed the day before about 11 1795.
o'clock A. M., and was entirely out of sight. ®^* ^
It then only remains for me to give you information thereof, which
should have been done immediately had not the post have left this before
my return, and no other safe conveyance in the interim having offered.
With respect I remain, &c.
i
J. Preston and Others to the Governor,
We take the liberty of representing to you, not only the situation of Dec. 10
a number of prisoners in the jail of the District of Washington, <fec.,
but also that of William Harston, the Jailor. The prisoners were
committed to the Jail early last summer, in order to be tried for capital
offences at the ensuing October term. They have from that time been
supports at the expense of Mr. Harston, and the circumstance of the
non-att4:'ndance of the Judges last term, put it out of his power to present
or pass his accounts.
As he is now under the necessity of supporting these prisoners till the
May term next ensuing, we beg leave to submit to your consideration,
whether he ought not to have some advances made him on account. He
i.s a poor man and barely able to support himself and family.
These unhappy culprits have been denied that speedy trial which the
laws of their country entitle them to. Their suffering the ensuing winter,
cannot but excite the pity and compassion of every feeling person, and
bumanity calls aloud for their relief. We beg further to suggest to your
Honorable body, whether some plan ought not to be devised to alleviate
their situation, and whether it ought not to be laid before the Assembly
for their interposition.
We are Gentlemen,
Your most obed't Servants,
J. Preston,
William Tate,
Daniel Perkins,
Robert Preston, Sh'ff W. C.
^^^ yds. Oznaburgs to make 10 shirts, £ 4.00.0
^ Blankets to make 5 coat«i, - - 3.15.0
^ \iT. wollen stockings, 15.0
**^ Blankets for covering, 9.05.0
^ I»air of coarse wollen overalls for each, - - - - 6.00.0
£23.15.0
David Perkins.
324 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
MosKS ArsTiN TO James Wood, Libdtenant-Governor.
1795. Mr. Sheppard this day informed ine he had a writ against me for Lead
Richmond due the Publick.
I have a desire that I may have an opportunity to state to the Execu-
tive the cause the licad has not been delivered agreeable to the demand
of Governor Brooke.
I am, (fee.
Sam. Coleman to the Lieutenant-Governor.
Dec. 14, Having been appointed by the Adjutant-General to execute the duties
Richmond ^^ ^lis office, I beg leave to request that the Honorable tlie Executive
will be ])leased to permit my acceptance of that appointment, and, in
that case, that they will be pleased to say whether either and which of
the apartments of the Capitol can be assigned as an office for that
department.
I have, &c.
In the House of Delec^ates.
Dec. 15 Resolved, That the Senators representing this State in the Congress of
the United States l)e and they are hereby instructed, and the Represen-
tatives requested to unite their utmost exertions to obtain in their
respective Houses the following amendmentij to the Constitution, viz:
1st. That no Treaty containing any stipulation upon the subject of the
l)owers vested in the Congress by the eighth s«*tion of the first article
shall become the supreme law of the land until it shall have been
approved in those particulars by a majority of the House of Rej^resen-
tativ(»s, and that tlie President before he shall ratify any such Treaty
shall submit the same to the House of Representativ&s.
2nd. That a Tribunal other than the Senate be instituted for the Trial
of Impeachments.
3rd. That the Senate of the United States shall be composed of two
Senators from each State, chosen bv the Lei^islature thereof for three
yeai-s, and each Senator have one vote. Immediately Jifter they shall be
assembled, in eonsecjuence of the first election, they shall be divided as
ecjually as may be into three classes. The seats of the Senators of the
first class shall be vacated at the (expiration of the first year, the second
class at the expiration of the second year, and of the third chuss at the
expiration of the third vear, so that one-third mav be chosen at the
expiration of every year.
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4th. That no person holding the office of a Judge under the United 1795.
2?Uites shall he capable of holding at the same time any other office or ^^^- ^^
^pjx)intnient whatever.
A copy — Teste:
.John Stewart, C. H. D.
Agreed to by the Senate Dec. 15th, 1795.
Signed: H. Br(H)kk, C. S.
A copy from the original Resolution.
Attest:
John Stkwakt, C. H. D.
Robert Green and Others to the Governor.
We the subscribers, members from the District of Monongalia, rep- Dec. 15
resent that Scouts and Rangers have been called into service for the
defense of the different counties in the district, and most of the vouchers
have been forwarded by us for payment. But we have understood that
their pay cannot be received until the Executive of the United States is
consulted.
We humbly submit whether by referring to the Militia Law, and the
resolution of the Assembly at the last session, you will not be justifiable
in embracing this favorable opportunity in making payment without
putting the State to the additional expense of a Paymaster, especially as
the sum will be small, and whether from the willingness heretofore man-
ifested bv the General Government there can exist a doubt but the
monev will be refunded.
From these considerations we are induced to hope that such of the
vouchers as are formal and authentic will be directed to be paid, either
to the several persons chained therewith, or such one of us as you shall
see cause.
We have, &c.
John Wise to the Governor.
In obedience to an order of the House of Delegates I have the honor Dec. 19
^ enclose sundry resolutions of the General Assembly passed at the
present session, for proposing certain amendments to the Constitution of
^^^ United States, in order that the same may be forwarded by the
Executive to the several States in the Union for the consideration of their
respective liCgislatures, and to the Senators representing tjiis State in the
Congress of the United States.
I have, &c.
326 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Elisha.C. Dick to the Governor.
1795. Inclosed is an account of money expended by the corporation of Alex-
Richmond a^dria for preventing the introduction of the yellow fever last fall,
accompanied by a letter from the Mayor. I take the liberty of laying
them before the Executive for their consideration, and will only remark
that the several expenses were incurred in consequence of apprehensions
on account the disease of Norfolk. I shall leave this place on We<lnes-
day morning next, and shall be happy to have the decision of the
Executive by Tuesday evening.
I have, &c.
Alexandria, 15th December^ 1795.
Sir:
Dec. 19 1 was some time ago directed by the corporation to deliver to you
the enclosed accounts for moneys expended by them last fall in guarding
against the introduction of the yellow fever into this town, but entirely
forgot it till this day. The benefit arising from this necessary precaution
is well known U) have been general to all the neighboring country. The
corporation therefore conceive .they ought to be reimbursed by the
Executive, and have desired me to request the favor of you to make
ap]>lication to them for that purpose. These and some few other accounts
relating to this business, amount to about £10, but as they have not yet
come in, they could not with propriety be added to the general account.
I am, itc,
John Dundas.
Elisha C. Dick, Esq'r.
The Corporation of Alexandria,
To James Porter, Dr.
179r>— Sept. 14th.— For 4 pieces of Riwen Duck, - - - 60s.l8d.
I do certifv that the above-mentioned Duck was had on account of the
corporation for making a Marque for the accommodation of the guards
at the Point.
Elisha C. Dick,
Health Officer.
By the House of Delegates Deceml)er 21st, 1795:
Dec. 19 Resolved, That William Pinkney, William Cooke, and Philip Barton
K(\y be, and tlu»y are hereby, appointed Commissioners on the i)art of
tliis State to meet such Commissioners as may be appointed for the same
purpose by the Commonwealth of Virginia to settle and adjust by
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 327
mutual compact between the two Governments, the Western and South- 1795.
eni Limits of this State, and the dividing Hnes and boundaries between ^^^' ^^
this State and the said (-ommon wealth, and also to settle and adjust iis
afomsaid any claim of this State or the said Conmionwealth to Territory
within the Limits of the other, and the said Commissioners are required
to report their proceedings in virtue of this appointment and authority
to the General Assembly of this State at their next session after the same
shall have been concluded, for confirmation or rejection.
IU\solved, That the Governor of this State be requested to transmit
without delay to the Governor of Virginia a cop}' of the foregoing
resolve, in order to its being laid before the Legislature of that Com-
monwealth, and at the same time to communicate thc^ wish of this ,(ien-
eral Assembly that a similar resolve nmy be passed by the (leneral
As^^embly of Virginia.
By order:
\Vm. Hakwooi), CTk.
By the Senate Dec. 2l8t, 1795:
Read the first and second time by especial order and assented to.
By order:
H. Warfield, Crk.
The above is a true copy of the resolution passed Novem'r Session,
1795.
Teste :
Wm. Harwood,
Cl'k Ho. Del., Marvland.
H. Warfield,
Cl'k Senate, Marvland.
J. Ambler to the Governor.
The President and Directors of the James River Canal (^ompany, d^c. 2:^,
having made their last call on the subscribers, it becomes necessary to Treasury
authorize Mr. Auditor to issue a warrant for One Thousand Pounds,
i)eing the amount of the Conunon wealth's shares.
I am, &c.
Alexander Smyth to the Governor.
I am informed that the two men who murdered Tubeauf, the French- Dec. 25
man, on the frontier of Russell, are in the Illinois Country, and I believe
that if the Executive will offer a good reward they will be taken.
As the character of this part of the country is much interested in the
328 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1795. punishment of those villians, it is to be hoped that an exertion will be
Dec. lo inade to eonipjiss it.
The bearer of this, (^apt. James McFarland, is a man every way quali-
fied for such an undertaking. If he does not engage, I understand Mr.
Henry Dickenson of Russell will take the business upon hira.
I am, &c.
Rob. Quarles to the Governor.
Dec. 31, Inclosed you will observe the customary Quarterly Return of the Mili-
oin o ork ^^^^ f^tores under my direction.
I lament that from the slow manner in which the arms <fec., lent to the
United States, are returned to this place, I am not yet enabled to lay
before the Executive a statement of the losses and injuries sustained in
this loan, so as to enable them to demand reparation. I have received
only 2897 Muskets and Bayonets, 2425 Cartridge Boxes, 2723 Belts and
1467 Slings. Tlie Muskets and Bayonets having generally past thro, the
hands of Smiths since they were in service are not very materially injured,
but the whole of the leather work, (viz.) the Boxes, Belts and Slings have
been wretchedly handled, in so much that many of them are entirely
useless.
The Com. Mil. Stores for that department tells me there are some few
stores yet to return which he promises to have in place shortly.
I have to note to the Hon'ble Board, that I still allow Mic'l Jourdan
his wife and daughter to draw Rations, notwithstanding the pension
allowed him by the Genl Assembly, and with their advice respecting the
continuance of this indulgence.
I wish the Hon. Executive to take into their consideration, the allow-
ance made to the soldiers at this place in lieu of clothing. The yearly
allowance for this ))urpose to each man is £5.10.4, applied to the purchase
of such articles as are expressed in the annexed statement. I am solicited
by them to stat^ the insutliciency of this allowance to the Hon'ble Board,
with a hope that they will either direct a larger sum to be applied to this
puri)oso, or order that the Superintendent shall purchase such clothing
as is common for the use of soldiers on the best terms he can, and debit
the State with th(^ amount thereof. I trust the Hon'ble Board will har^
no olvjections to my having the shoi)8 and other houses at this plac<5
repaired and made comfortable.
I have, &c,
N. B. — As the Sup't wishes to procure the clothii^ for the soldiei^
whilst he is in Richmond, it will be a considerable convenience to hix^
to be decided on this subject by the Hon'ble Executive,
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Jiist of Yearly Cloathing allowed the Soldiers, and the Prices at which 1795.
they are expected to get them. Price. ^^' ^^
1 Coat, £1.00.0
1 Waistcoat, 5.0
1 p'r Woolen Overalls, 6.4
2 p'r Linen " 10.0
1 Blanket, 7.0
4 p'r Shoes at 7s., 1.08.0
4 Shirts at 63. 3d., 1.05.0
2 pV Stockings, - - 6.0
1 Hat, 3.0
£5.10.4
A Quarter Yearly Return of the Arms and other Military Storeys at the Dec. 31
State Arsenal, under the direction of R. Quarles, terminating the 3l8t
of December, 1795.
1 16-inch mortar, 1 6-pounder, 1 4-pounder, 1 iron piece of ordnance,
5,203 Muskets in complete order, including French ; 2,575 Muskets in
order, but with rough bayonets; 466 muskets out of order and now
repairing, old; 690 new-stocked muskets complete, except Bayonets and
Rods; 2,939 Musket Worms, 400 Pickers and Brushes, 131 Screw Drivers,
805 Artillery Swords, 293 Grenadier Swords, 7^ barrels Gun Powder, 40
Pigs Jjcad, 181 Case Shot from 6 to 4-pounders, 263 Round ditto., 30
reams of Cartridge Paper, 436 Cannon Tubes, 18 barrels Flints, 1,650
ix)unds of loose Ball and Buck Shot.
Work done this quarter: 74 Muskets stocked; 117 Locks made, 211 .
Bayonets forged, filed and fitted, and their Muskets put in complete
order; 60 Bayonets and Ramrods ground and polished; 14 Muskets,
with ground Bayonets, cleaned and rei)aired, and added to those in order.
N. B. — There are 2,897 of the French Muskets returned from the exi)e-
<lition against the Insurgents included in the lot of 5,203. The Howitzer
formerly reported in my returns, being Continental property, has been
claimed and delivered to the Com. Mil. Stores for the U. States.
R<). QuARLEs, Sup't S. A.
Dec. 3l8t, 1795.
r
Philadelphia
Thomas Mifflin to the Governor.
1 have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Excellency's 171H».
lett^jr «3f the 24th ult., and to inform you that the resolution of the pKnalloi!^
^legislature of Virginia proposing certain amendments to the Constitution
^^ the United States have been submitted to the consideration of the
^^neral Assembly of Pennsylvania, agreeably to your request
I am, &c.
42
830 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1796. Dr. — Balance of the Books belonging to the President, Directors, and
J**°- ^ Company of the Bank of Alexandria, January 7th, 1796.
Billj^ and Notes Disc'd, $322,847 88 Stock, - - - «15(M)00 00
Cash, - - - 131,785 44 Bank Notes issued, - 199,907 50
Bank House, - - 4,50() (K) Post Notes issued, - 48,147 02
Incidental Charges, - 1,51196 Deposits, - - 52,356 79
Dividends No. 2, - 36 (K)
Ditto 4, - 135 (K)
Ditto 5, - 9,163 00
Profit and Loss, - 471 82
Discount, - - 878 15
$460,594 78 $460,594 78
Robert Johnson to Joseph Martin, Arch'd Steward, and Creed
Taylor, Commissioners for Virginia.
Jan. 8, The Legislature of this State approves the proceedings of their Coni-
Kentucky miggioners in claiming to the head of the N. E. Fork of Sandy as the
Boundary line between the two States, and have directed the Commis-
sioners from the State of Kentucky not to proceed any further in the
business, unless the Legislature of Virginia (by their act«5) show a <iis-
position to settle the business in an amicable way, for the citizens of eaoli
State to suffer as little injury as the nature of the case will admit, doing
justice to this State. Therefore you see the necessity of Failing Uy meet
in May next, agreeable to our adjournment, unless we hear from you
and the Legislature of your State so as to come up to the ideas above
stated. The session was so far advanced before we could be prepared to
send by post so soon as we expected, 3'ou will excuse our not writing
sooner.
We are, <frc.
Petition of George Keith Taylor/
Jan. 8 To the (Tovernor and the Honorable Members of the Council:
The petition of George Keith Taylor humbly sheweth, that your
petitioner, being desirous of purchasing land warrants, lately depa^itod
in the Treasury depart, of the United States and certificates of the State
of Virginia to the amount of the purchase pledge for the payment of the
purchase money in a few days thereafter, and in consideration of the
deposit, obtained his warrants. But from the scarcity of gold and silver
which at present prevails, and the small (juantity of unfunded State
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paper which remains in circulation, your petitioner finds himself unable 1796.
to make full payment unless he be permitted to discharge a part of the *"*
sum in bills of the Bank of the United States. Your petitioner there- ^
fore prays that your honorable Board will be pleased to authorize the
Treasurer to receive from him in part payment for the said warrants the
s»um of five thousand dollars in bank bills, a favor which, having been
heretofore granted to others, your petitioner trusts will be extended to
him.
And your petitioner, as in duty bound, will pray, &c.
French Minister to Secretary of State of United States.
(Translation.)
Philadelphia, 22 nivose, 4 year of the French Republic, one and indi- Jan. 12,
visible. (12th January, 1796, O. S.) ^^phk '"
The minister Plenipotentiary' of the French Republic, near the United
States, to Mr. Pickering, Secretary of State of the U. S. :
Sir:
Letters from the French Consuls at Baltimore, Norfolk, and Alexan-
dria announce to me that the English have purchased a great quantity
of Flour in Maryland and Virginia, and that they have laden it on board
of American vessels, which they have likewise purchased. This Flour
is destined to support the English Army directed against the French
Colonies. It is not without the most severe chagrin tliat I have ob-
served the enemies of my country drawing from yours means of sub-
sistance, without which they must have renounced every species of
attempt, and that I have found myself incapable of preventing them.
Indeed, who could arrest the exportation of this flour if not the Govern-
ment of the United States? And if I had solicited it of them, could I
have calculated upon their condescending to my request, when they
would have regarded that condescension rather as a favor than as a duty
rising out of their neutrality? But, sir, there is another circumstance
upon which the letters from the consuls leave me no doubt, and to which
the laws which the American Government have prescribed to itself for
its neutrality oblige it to pay attention. The vessels which the English
have purchased, are commanded and manned by American Seamen. If
your fellows-citizens are prohibited from serving the cause of France,
neither shall they be permitted to range themselves under the British
Flag — otherwise the neutrality would be only a vain term, and a certain
means of assisting, secretly and without running any risk, a power which
it would not be dared to aid openly.
There is also another object, Sir, upon which I should fix your att-en-
tion. The Consul at Norfolk informs me that the English have caused to
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1796. be purchased a great number of horaefi in Virginia, and that even stables
Ji^M'i^i are established near Norfolk .for receiving them. These horses are
Pniiadel- ^ "
phia destined for the English Cavalry tx) be debarked at St. Domingo to
attempt the conquest and to endeavour to bring about the ruin of that
]>lace. If France be interested jn frustrating these projects, should not
the United States also, perhaps under certain relations, prevent the exe-
cution of them?
Besides, their neutrality impose on them the obligation of arresting
the exportation of horses, which constitute the principal force of the
English army. The horses are contraband of war; you are sensible of
this. Sir, and no contraband of war can be furnished to a power at war
without the other power having the right of opposing it in any manner
whatever. (So says Vattel, Vol. II., Hook III., Chap. VII., S. 113,
Amsterdam Edition, 1775.)
" The nation which makes war has the greatest interest in depriving its
enemy of every foreign a.ssistance, and therefore has a right to regard, if
not absolutel}'^ as enemies, at least as people who care very little a]M)ut
injuring them — those who carry to their eneniy the things w^hich they
require for war. They furnish them by confiscating their merchandize.
If the sovereign of the latter should undertake to protect them, it would
seem as tho' he himself wished to furnish this kind of succour; a step
contrary to neutrality."
It is therefore evident. Sir, from this passage, that no neutral Govern-
ment can i)rotect contraband of war. But would not the American Gov-
ernment protect it if it should permit to be exported from its territory
horses destined for the English army? Indeed, Sir, after being informed
of the designs of the English, it could stop the exportation of the horses
which they have purchased, and did not do it, it is evident that the
omission would constitute a proof of its consent and approbation. And
what difference is there in this case between tolerating contraband an<l
protecting it?
It is useless Sir, to spin out this letter any further, I think that the facts
are so self-evident, that I now flatter myself with receiving a proof of that
friendship, of which the United States have so often given assurance to the
Republic.
Accept, Sir, the assurances of my esteem,
P. A. Adkt.
Faithfully translated from the original by Geo. Taylor, Jr.
W. Price to the Governor.
Jan. 13, ^^^ *be latter part of the last session of the Geni Assembly, I am
Land Office infonned a law was passed, directing the Executive to ascertain and siiv
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what number of clerks it will require to perform the several duties of this 1796.
office, together with their salaries, which law I presume has by this time j^^^Qm^,
heen laid before you.
Urged by the great necessity of the above assistance, I hope to be par-
doned when I express a wish that the business may us soon as convenient
be taken up.
In order to shew the great necessity of an augmentation of clerks, owing
to a vast increase of Business, I need only observe, that the fees of office
have amounted to more within the last twelve mpnths, than they have
for four years before.
As some information may be necessary to enable the board to judge
of the number requisite to keep up the business of the office, I beg leave
to observe, that it will require two issuers of Grants (including the chief
clerk), two recorders of Grants, two recorders of Surveys, and one to make
the ap}»li(ation in the margin opposite the warrants, of the Grants issued
by virtue thereof to search and copy.
It may perhaps be asked what the Register is employed in, I will
arTHinrer, that his time is closely taken up in giving receipts for surveys,
eix taring them, keeping the accounts of the different fees of office, receiving
ai:kci recording caveats, issuing and recording warrants, and the certificates
on mhich such warrants issue, giving official certificates, and answering
l^trtcrs respecting business in said office.
I have, &c.
W. Lindsay to the Governor.
The French Consul, resident here, sent me yesterday evening a repre-
sentation in writing respecting the British purchasing horses to be sent
to the West Indies. I have enclosed you his letter, and request your
^nimediate attention thereto, as 1 expect they will be embarked in a few
days.
I am, &c.
Jan. 20,
Norfolk,
Collector's
office
Thos. Newton to the Governor.
In the absence of Geni Mathews, I consider it my duty in this place
^ inform your Excellency of proceedings which 1 conceive are violations
^^ our treaty with France and Holland, and of a law of the U. S. passed
'^ June, 1794, for punishment of crimes vs. U. S.
I have no doubt, from every appearance, that the horses now purchas-
es by British officers are for mounting their troops in the W. Indies
^^ployed against the French Islands. It is reix)rtcd the vessels which
^■^iT}' them are to be convoyed by British shi}>s of war.
Jan. 20,
Norfolk
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Jan. 2(),
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Three are now in Hampton Road, which carries a conjecture with me
that the report is true, and I understood one of the owners of the vessels
which carries the horses, that she was insured by agreement. This also
conveys an idea to me that they are for Government service. 1 have
heard that the French Cbnsul has protested, against the clearing of llie
vessels out, considering it a breach of our neutrality; he has never men-
tioned anything to me on the subject.
I am, &c.
In the House of Delegates, |
Saturday, the 12th Deceinher, 1795. )
Jan. 20 Resolved, That the Executive be requested to examine the certificates
in the Sinking Fund and cause the same to be destroyed.
C'opy — Teste :
John Stew^art, C. H. D.
Agreed to by the Senate,
Signed: H. Brooke, C. S.
A copy.
John Stewart, C. H. D.
We, the Committee appointed to examine the certificates in the Sink-
ing Fund and to cause the same to be destroyed, pursuant to a resolution
of the General Assembly, have accordingly examined and burnt Loan
Office, funded, and Military certificates, which appear by the Register to
belong to said Fund, amounting to the sum of two hundred and twenty-
seven thousand four hundred and thirty-seven pounds, fourteen shillings
and 7fd.
Given under our hands this 25th January, 1796.
James Wood,
John Steele,
Edmund Harrison.
Jan. 23,
Norfolk
Thos. Newton to the Governor.
Since writing to you of Thursday last, I received the inclosed from
Mr. Oster, French ('onsul, and immediately forwarded a copy of the
same to the British Consul, with a letter I now inclose. W\* are much
at a loss in what manner to proceed, and hope to have full instructions
from your Excellency. Undoubtedly the shipment is for military .service,
from the French Consul's statement. There are some of the agents with
you in Richmond, who. I judge, might be prosecuted under the act ol
Congress for punisliment of crime vs. U. S,
I am, <&c.
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T'he horses are on board citizens' vessels, and unless we have an imme-
lisLte answer or some process by express to stop them they will be gone.
•Vom every report they are to be convoyed by ships of war, Admiral
^Ixirray being in Hampton Road. I have wrote to Honorable Judge
fiin on the occasion and hope he will favor me with his opinion.
Norfolk, January 23, 1796.
rtio Vice Consul of the French Republic to Mr. Newton, Colo. Com-
mandant at Norfolk :
Sir — The numerous agents of the King of Great Britain in this
town, and those dispersed thro' this State, being about to make a ship-
iiitfTit of horses, which are known to be destined towards the conquest
of the French possessions in the West Indies, it has become my duty as
Vice Consul of the French Republic in Virginia to state to you that these
sort of expeditions or shipments are prohibited by article 24 of the
Ireatv between France and the United States of America, and in conse-
quence to pray for an interposition of your authority, to the end that
shipments of horses and furniture now making, may be all of them hin-
dered from leaving any places or {Kjrts under your command as Colonel
aforesaid. Your patriotism, your attachment to the cause of liberty, and
the principles of justice that characterize you being well known to me,
1 am persuaded that this statement and recjuest will seriously fix your
attention, and that until you receive orders that are momentarily expecteil
fr'^m the Governor of Virginia, to whom I have written officially on the
i^ubjei't^ you will direct the commanding officers of the fort, and all others
"nmediately under your command, \f> prevent the departure of this
^'^pedition of embarcation of horses and furniture by the aforesaid agents.
Accept my respects.
Copy — a true translation.
OSTEK.
Tho. Newton to Jno. Hamilton, Esq'r.
Inclosed is a copy of an information I received from the French Con-
sul, which I beg your attention to.
Any military expedition or enterprize from this country against pow-
^'^ with whom we are at peace, I conceive by the Laws of the United
'•^tes?, and. treaties existing, (which are considered supreme laws of the
*^id) to be a violation of that neutrality which should be observed to the
^ligerant powers. That the present shi[)ment of horses (as I am in-
">nnedj under British Officers, is a military preparation I have no doubt
^^ in my mind, and having wrote to the Executive on this State on the
^^bject, I hope you will desist from carrying on shipments of so hostile
^ ap|)earance until an answer is obtained from the Governor.
I am, &c.
1796.
Jan. 23,
Norfolk
Jan. 23,
Norfolk
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Jan. 23,
Norfolk
W. Wilson to Governor Brooke.
I beg leave to enclose for the information of your Excellency, the
peculation and complaint made to me as Lieutenant-Colonel of this
County, by the Vice-Consul of the French Republic, against the incar-
cuation of a number of Horse now actually about to take place in this
port, said to be destined to act as Cavalry against the Islands in the West
Indies, belonging to the French Republic.
The feelings of the Consul appear to be much wounded at this pro-
cedure, and in the name of the alliance between the two Republics,
demands Inhibition of the Armament.
As these vessels are about saiUng, I await my orders respecting them,
which I beg to be furnished with as soon as the nature of the case will
admit.
With much respect, &c.
Thos. Newton to the Governor.
Jan. 24, The inclosed is a copy of a letter received from the B. Consul. 1 hej?
Norfolk 1
your answer by express.
There cannot, I still think, — of the shij)ment being of a military
nature; the ('onsul does not seem to deny it alt-®gether.
I am, etc.
Sir:
Jan. 24, 1 have rece'd your letter of this date, inclosing a coj)}' of the rep-
B^t^h r r^sentation of the F. vice-consul to you on the subjects of the shipment
sul's Otfice of horses I have directed to be made, and expressing your hopes that \
will desist from carrying on shipments of so hostile an appearance until
an answer is obtained from the Governor of Virginia, to whom you have
written.
I must ask leave to be allowed, Sir, to manifest my surprise at the
verv late Period in which your Interference in a Business that vou could
not possibly he ignorant of from its very commencement, is bro't for-
ward. You must have known, even from common Report, that I iva,«?
some time since engaging vessels to convey Horses from hence to the W.
Indies; much more, then, as some of the vessels were procured frt")m
y:)ur own most intimate connections, and from circumstances, I am
inclined to believe, that the Governor himself could not have been unac-
quainted with the Purchases of horses to be transported from hence to
the W. Indies. It is therefore to me a matter of no little wonder, sup-
l>osing that you had no doubts in your mind, that the shi[mient alluded
to, if carried into effect, would be a violation of that Neutrality which
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should be observed to the Belligerent Powers ; that you eliould have 1796.
hitherto been totally inactive and silent on the subject, and that you j^*"foiij'
should only now come f9rward when the engagements are made; any British Con-
little detention you may cause will be productive of heavy Expence and
Damage.
I have continued to flatter myself that the attention I have always,
.<ince my Residence in Norfolk in my present office, endeavoured to pay
h(Ah to the local Laws of the Place and the existing treaties have been
invariably apparent, at least it has been my study to comport myself, as
far as in the Line of my duty I could, conformably to them.
Acting under this impression, I have maturely considered the articles
of the Treaty of amity and commerce between the U. States and France,
none of which, in my opinion, can be construed so as to authorize any
Interference whatever on the part even of the General Government with
re<;ard to the Shipment in Question. I deny totally that the present
?<hipnient of Horses, as you have been informed under British officers, is
a military Preparation, or can be so esteemed, according to the usages of
Nations.
The Horses about to be dispatched by my Directions will depart unac-
rornj)anied by Furniture and unprovided with any sort of hostile equij)-
inents. They will be shii)ped from hence to a Port subject to (ireat
Britain, a i>ower with whom the U. Stsites are at Peace, and therefore,
though I conceive with you that according to the Ijiiws of the V. States
n(> Person within their Jurisdiction can set on foot from hence any mili-
tary Expedition to be ciirried on from hence against any foreign Prince
or State with whom they are at [)eace, yet I cannot imagine that those
laws are calculated to prevent any Person, either in a public or i»rivate
capacity, from purchasing within their Jurisdiction and sending in
Aniorican vessels Horses in their natural state, unattended by hostile
♦Hiuipraents to any British Port whatever.
Influenced by this opinion, therefore, the Shipment of the Horses at
fjrisent about to embark, will l)e directed to jiroceed, and should you
opjKise any impediments to the Progress of the vessels employed to
CDHvey them to the place of their Destination, I shall not only consider
^nch obstacles as a violation of the Neutrality of the United States as
far as you are concerned, but for any expenses that may accrue, either
fn.»ni such detention or for the extra i)rovender that may be necessary
tor the Horses, I shall at the same time look lipon you as j)ersonally
responsible.
I remain, Sir, ikc,
John Hamilton.
Hritish ConsuPs Off., Norfolk, Jan'y 28rd, 179t>.
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Jan. 24,
Norfolk
W. Wilson and Tho. Newton to the Governor.
Since writing of this date, we have heard a report that furniture for
the horses now shipping by the British are preparing and making in
Williamsburg by a saddler there. Whether this be true or not we can
not ascertain. We considered it our duty to lay this before you that the
officers who reside at the place may make enquiry.
We are, &c.
Jan. 2S,
Wyanoke
Collier Harrison to His Excellency James Wood.
Agreeable to your request by letter, 1 have examined the ordinance
belonging to the public and lying at Hood's. There are twelve pieces in
sight, and I am told there are some others buried in the sand.
They lay on the shore at high water-mark, so that a large Flat may come
within a few yards of them. There are three 24 pounders, two 18s, and
the rest smaller — ^some of them have the trunnions broken off. I am
informed that the probable expense of carrying them to Richmond will
be about five dollars each for the whole. Two pieces 4 or 6 poundei-s
were some time since carried from Hood's by Mr. Fureton, who now has
them mounted at Prince George Court House.
Your Obed't Servant.
Jan. 28 The Governor laid before the board, certain communications from the
F. Vice-Consul at Norfolk, and Col. Newton and W^ M' ilson the Collector,
complaining that shipments of horses from this Sinie. in American ves-
sels to the \VCest Indies, on account of the British Government were about
to take place, which would be a brea,ch of our Treaty with France, and
a violation of Neutralitv; wherefore it is advised that Letters be inline-
diately written to the Colonels commandant of York, Eliz. City and Nor-
folk, ordering them to take effectual measures to prevent the aforesaid
shipments, and the sailing of any vessels on board of which any of tin*
said horses may have been already embarked, until the further orders of
the Executive.
John Hamilton to the Governor.
Jan. 29, I have the honor to acquaint your Excellency, that complaint has been
N^orfol k
British C-on- '"ade to me that the American Sloop Diana, loaded with British property,
sul's Office and regularly cleared out at the Custom House of this Port, for a British
Port in the West Indies, was on the night of the 25th instant, forcibly
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bofiLrded in this harbour by a number of armed men from several boats, 1796.
whic) confined her crew below, while they cut away her sails and did cdn- Norfd^'
giderable injury to her running rigging; the former of which they carried British Con-
a^va,y with them, to the manifest detention of the vessel and her cargo, ^ ^^
and consequent detriment of the concerned therein ; that the said Sloop
being refitted in her sails and rigging during the 2Gth, proceeded below
the? Fort and came to anchor near Oraney Island, and that in the night
sho wa,s again attacked by a party of armed men in several boats, who
towered her up from her anchorage to this side of the Fort, where tliey
left her t^ijround ; and being informed that other American vessels now
loa.<.ling here with British property are menaced with similar outrages, it
beoonies my duty to request that you will be pleased to give such direc-
tioiis to the proper officers here, as may tend to insure through their
autliority, the persons interested in the before mentioned cargoes from
injury, and to prevent any further violations of the laws which have been
flajjrrantly outraged by the illegalities complained of.
Fiilly satisfied that after a due consideration of the importance of this
rey>resentation, your Excellency will take the proper steps to put a stop
to furtlier violences,
I have, (fee.
John Hamilton to Col. Willis Wilson.
Complaint has been made to me that the American Sloop Diana, Jan. 29,
loaded with British property, and regularly cleared out at the Custom- Britilh\'on
House of this port for a British port in the West Indies, was on the sul's Office
night of the 25th instant forcibly boarded in this harbour by a number
of armed men from several boats, who confined her crew below while
^ey cut away lier sails and did considerable injury to her running rig-
ging, the former of which they carried away with them, to the manifest
detention of the vessel and her cargo; that the said Sloop, being refitted
in her sails and rigging during the 26th, proceeded below the Fort and
came to an anchor near Craney Island, and that in the night she was
again attacked by a party of anned men in several boats, who towed her
np from her anchorage to this side of the fort, where they left her
'^ound. And being informed that other American vessels now loading
^ith British property are menaced with similar outrages, it has become
^y duty to call upon you officially to use your authority to secure the
peace of this harbour, which has been flagrantly disturbed by the illegal
*ct8 complained of, and to prevent a repetition of these violations of your
*aw8 in the instance of the vessel before mentioned and of those now
Wing.
I am, <&c.
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W. Price to the Governor.
1790. Sondin«j:, according to order of Council, a list of the gentlemen willin*
r^nd Office ^* ^''^K^^c in his office as clerks, viz: Mej^srs. John Tucker, first clerk
Ji)hn Honey, Mun^o Ray, William G. Payne, I^ewis Price, Turner Ricli
ardson, and Turner Tompkins.
C. B. Jones to the Governor.
Feb. 3, A number of mv fellow-citizens have often retjuested that I woulc' —I
(V)iinty *M^Pb' ^^r leave to raise a company of Cavalry in this county; this t I
should have done had not regulations been entered into that would no- t
admit of more than one (company to a brigade, and that liberty had beei 1
granted to the Town of Petersburg at a very early period. The ameiuL.
nient to the Militia liaw having set jiside those regulations, permit me (SLf
it be not too late), agreeably to their solicitations, to call your attentio^^i
to the superiority of our horses, and the advantage an anny must deriv" ^
from well-mounted Cavalry; and to request that you will commissi* »^^^
odieers of Cavalry, as it will be not only more pleasing to the citizen:
but more certain to be effected than any other description of troops r«^
cognized by the Law. Your comj)liance will very much oblige a numln
of your fellow-citizens as well as him who has, <&c.
flAMES InNES to the GOVERNOR.
Feb. 3 I have bestowed on the subject of your last communication the ca>i ^-
sideration it merited, and should have given the result of my deliheratiom i «
at an earlier period had it not been for the debility of my right baii«^«
which from gouty affections is often incom[)etent to the use of a pen.
I should 8Ui)pose that in the discharge of the General Executive |x)wer.
which by the Constitution devolves on you as the Chief Magistrate of
the State, every authority becomes incidental to it (not contravened ^y
any positive law), which may be necessary so to execute the laws of tb*^
Commonwealth as that they may most effectually protect tlie life, liberty
and 'j)roperty of its citizens. It is imi)ossible that our legislative co<^^*
should be so perfectly directory that, by a species of prophetic anticip^'
tion, it should be adequate to point out a minute remedy for eve^X
ciusualty that may happen throughout the various vicissitudes of hums*'^
events. The object of free Government, in the language of our hill ^
rights, should be to attain conmion benefits, liberty, and protection i^*^
the nation. The power of the Governor of this State as defined by i^
Constitution, is, with the advice of a Council of State, to exercise 1 ^^^
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Executive powers of Government according to the laws of this Common- 1796.
wealth. The Executive powers of Government hereby invested by the ^^^- ^
Constitution must be construed to confer every authority necessary to
effectuate, according to the axiom recited in the bill of rights, the chief
and primary ends of every free Government, which are common benefits,
protection, and security, and the words, according to the laws of the
Commonwealth, cannot mean (for the reason assigned above) that the
legislative acts shall of necessity contain specific directions for the attain-
ment of tliese ends, but only that no Executive measures for the obtention
of them sliall be pursued in opposition to positive legal provisions, and
where the laws are silent or deficient, then may the Executive power so
exert its constitutional authority as to give the necessary aid to other
departments of the Government, as emergencies may arise, for the insur-
ance of those objects for wliich all social compacts were formed. The great
mandate of the Constitutive body of a free (iovernment to its magisterial
servants is, to take care that no injury ha])pen to the Government, whose
5<alvation should ever be held as the supreme law.
By applying these general preliminary observations, which grow out of
the consideration of free government institutions in general and of our own
in particular, to the case which you have been pleased to submit to my
inspection, I presume that the conclusion I have formed from reflecting
thereon may readily be anticipated. That is, as the residence of the
persons whose presence in this country Is necessary for the accomplish-
ment of public justice happens to be in a place where the ordinary
authorities -of the Judicial Department cannot be enforced, the sujireme
Executive power of the State may afford any aid, not contravening the
Cunstituticm thereof, which may be requisite to give energetic effect to
the laws, and to vindicate the violated rights of society. I would not
wish that it should be inferred from what I have said, that (lovernment
would l)e authorized to make it an object of lucre with the witnesses to
attend on this solemn occasion. That would tend to establish a prece-
dent which might be productive of the most abominable consequences;
vet I think that the Executive would be correct and strict! v within the
limits of their constitutional powers, and duty also, to procure the
attendance of those necessary witnesses from the territory south of the
Ohio, on a stipulation to pay them any deficiency which might arise
fmm the inadecfuacy of their legal allowance, requisite for defraying
their necessary expenses from and to their homes and during their attend-
ance on the culprit's trial. If apprehensions of using this discretionary
and necessary power should arise from the probability of abusing it in
its application, it may be answered, that to reason against the use of a
thing from the possible abuse of it, would militate towards the non-use
of the most estimable of human attributes ; but in a Crovernment like
ours, such a mode of reasoning would be less sanctionable, because the
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1796. rotation and responsibility of office established by it will forever protect
Feb. 3 Jig citizens against the exercise of unwarranted powers.
The usage of the Executive of this country, under almost every success-
ive administration since the adoption of the present Government, will 1
believe, when attended to shield me from the charge of novelty of ojnn-
ion.
I allude to the reiterated practice of issuing proclamations, holding
forth rewards for the apprehension and delivery of persons accused of
Capital oifences, even before a competent Judicial examination had been
held — out of manv instances which I could cite, I will select one as the
strongest among them. I mean the case of one Woodward, the notorious
Counterfeiter of Coin as well as of public papers, an Inhabitant of the
County of Dinwiddie, who wa^s apprehended under a proclamation of the
Governor of this 8tate, in Georgia, and delivered here for the premium
of one thousand dollars. Now I can see no difference between exerting the
Executive arm of Government, and applying the public treasure for the
purpose of bringing an offender from another State, into a jurisdiction
where alone he could be brought to Justice for his crimes, and that of using
the same means under similar circumstances, for the purpose of obtaining
the only testimony by which a most flagrant outrage upon the public peace
and security can be ascertained and punished. The Government becomes
as much a party against an Individual in one case as in the other — might
be equally corrupt and oppressive in one case as in the other, and is actu-
ated ecjually on the emergency of the case, by motives arising from a due
regard to the public weal unfiscucd by any express legal directions, and
without such Executive interferance the penalties with which the laws
are armed, to punish the wicked for the commission of vice, would he
easily evaded, and the laws themselves with impunity trampled upon and
disregarded, by the vilest miscreants that degrade the human species. For
the assured enjoyment of life, liberty and ])roperty, every member of the
social compact oontributtjs a portion of his property to the public funds,
which when applied to the maintiiinance and defence of those inestimable
blessings, may justly be considered by the contributors, as constitution-
ally, safely and properly a])[)ropriated by the Governing powers.
Having understood that your objection to j)ursuing the only means by
which Branch, the person alluded to in your letter, an old and danger-
ous offender, can be brought to make attonement for his repeatc^d
breaches of the public security, arises from a fear of being lead into an
undue exertion of authority, I have taken the liberty, with great defer-
ence, to state in a summary way, the foregoing reasons which induce me
to advise you to take such steps as the attainment of Public Justice
requires, without hazarding an injury to the constitutional liberties of the
people.
With sentiments of j)erfect Respect and consideration,
I have, (fee.
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At a Court held for King and Queen County, at the Courthouse, on i796.
Monday, the 12th of October, 1795: ^^^' ^
Present: William Dudley, William Fleet, John Haskine, Robert Ras-
kins— Gentlemen Justices.
The Court do appoint William Courtney, Commissioner of the tax in
this County in that District lying above the road leading from Manta-
pike to the Bestland Bridges.
The Court do appoint William Fleet, Commissioner of the tax in this
County in that District lying below the road leading from Mantapike to
the Bestland Bridges.
A Copy — Teste:
Ro. Pollard, C. C.
W. Wilson to the Governor.
1 should have imnicdiatoly acknowledged the recoi])t of your Excel- Feb. 3,
lency's letter (dated 29th of Jan'y and handed me the evening of the 1st
Instant), but conceived it neceHsary that the result of my j)rocceding
thereon should accompany the same.
Without delay on tliat evening I informed the British Consul by letter,
the instruction I had received from the Executive of Virginia. re<iuiring
of him satisfactory assurance of compliance therewith; but not receiv-
ing from him an answer in time, and there beinir a sloop and ship ready
for sea with horses on board (the former having proceeded to Hampton
Road) I conceived it my duty to act with promptitude.
I dispatched the Revenue Cutter with a detachment of militia after
the Sloop — gave a copy of my instruction to the owner of the Shij), with
a request that he would give orders to stop her in conformity thereto,
and placed a party of the artillery at the forts to give effect to my in-
structions.
This morning (9 o'clock) I received tlie B. Consul's answer to my let-
U.'T of the 1st Instant, which I beg leave to enclose, at the same time I
see the Sloop Diana coming into port. She was anchored very close to
Admiral Murray in Hampton Road, who sent liis pinnace after her, but
made no attempt hostile to n^claim b(»r. On the nights of the 2r)th and
2Hth we had some disorder in the Harbour, owing to attempts made on
lx>ard the Diana to proceed to Ham])ton R^)ad with her cargo of horses,
where lies some British ships of war supjw.sed for a convoy to these ves-
sels. The party were finally prevailed upon to desist and wait the
result of Government. I also enclose the B. Consul's letter upon that
subject.
With respect, &c.
Sir:
In answer of your letter of yesterday, I have to observe that the
only vessels from this Port, as far as I can learn, on board of which horses
Portgiuouth
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1790. arc embarked, are the Sloop Diana and Ship Thomas, both of which are
P te *^' tl ^^^'^''^^ ^^^* regularly at the office of the Collector for this Port.
I enclose you a copy of the letter received by the Collector from the
Attorney-General of the United States for the District of Virginia, by
which you will perceive that the shippers of the horses have not in his
opinion contravened any existing laws or treaties by their shipments;
such being the case, I consider the vessels already cleared out cannot be
detained by any force acting under the orders of the State Executive,
without a manifest violation of the laws of the United States, and there-
fore that they should be allowed to proceed. If they are not permitted
to do so, I shall conceive the State Government liable for the extra
ox pence occasioned by such detention.
It has ever been my wish to conduct myself with every possible
respect for the local laws and general regulations of the country of my
residence, and you will do me the Justice, Sir, to believe that no Endea-
vours of mine have ever been wanting to .reconcile any existing differ-
ences of opinion on the present occ-asion; therefore, I shall give directions
that the furtlier prosecution of the Shipments alluded to be discontinued
until advices on the subject be received from the Executive of the Unite<l
States; but as I cannot accord with the principles laid down by the
(lovernor of Virginia on that head, I shall expect that the (lovernmcnt
be answerable for any additional expenses that may accrue to the shii>-
pers for the detention of the vessels they have engaged to freight.
With respect, I am, &c.,
Jxu. Hamilton.
British Consul's Office, Norfolk, Virginia, 2nd Februai'y, 17V)6.
Thos. Newton to the Governor.
FeV). 7, 1 have just received a letter from on lM>ard the Resolution, Admiral
Norfolk ^l array, from Henry McGeary, an American citizen, impressed. This
man your Excellency has been before informed of, and directed an
inquiry on May 4th hist t(^ be made for him and several others, with a
Martin Marland's petition from the Secretary of State. As 1 before made
application to Mr. Hamilton in the case of Ilabourn, who solemnly swore
he was an American citizen, and brought circumstantial proof sufficient
for me, yet these were inadmissable by Mr. Hamilton. Under these cir-
cumstances I have not applied to him for this poor man, who appears to
me, from every circumstance, to be an American, but lay his case Ijefore
you to try the eff*ect of Mr. Campbell's advice of a Habeas Corpus, of^
which you will please to advise, or give such directions as you think
proper. McGeary says his family, or Father's he means, lives at present>
in Loudoun county, 45 miles from Alexandria, 12 miles from Leesburg;^
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and 15 from the Blue Ridge; that Col. Powell had been County Lieut.
Imt re.si<?ned, and Col. Peyton was when he left it, and that hivS nephew,
Fra's Peyton, was a magistrate in Alex'a; that his father has been over-
peer to Col. Mercer and Col. Carter, on their lands in the same county,
and that his s'd father was a soldier last war; that he is now only 22
years old. These, sir, I am of the opinion, are convincing proofs; but
as Rabourn's were as good, in my opinion, and other proof required from
Santee, S. Carolina, in his case, I think it best for to have a trial before
Jud^'es, and not leave so important a point as the detention of a citizen
to ho determined on by the British officers. The vessels with the horses
lie here agreeable to your directions, until we hear further. Col. Hamil-
ton ajH'eed by his letter that no further shipments should be made until
we heard from you again.
The very high price of provisions in this place, and I believe through-
out the States, is becoming very alarming. L meal is selling at nine
shillings per bushel and rising. Flour is excessively high, 12, 13 and 14
Dollars, and some are of opinion it will be 20 per barrel. If this should
^►e the case, most of the lower part of this country, all the lower parts
of North Carolina, will be in as bad a situation as France or Britain has
Ix'cn. The exports and purchases made and making w^ill cause a famine
if perraitted, I aj^prehend. I think I can venture to say, with truth,
that a lani;e number of families are now destitute of grain of any kind
on the seaboard, and those who were not so exposed, did not make one-
<|uarter sufficient to support their families. If there ever was a cause
for a prohibition in any country, I think this is the time.
345
1796.
Feb. 7,
Norfolk
I am, &c.
At a Court held for King and Queen County, at the Courthouse, on
Monday, the 8th of Fe!)ruary, 1796:
Wiii. Fleet resigns office of C'omm'r of the Tax in King and Queen,
and Beverly Roy appointed by the court for the Siime.
Feb. 7
Thos. Newton to the (jovernor.
.Vdniiral Murray is gone to sea, so that there will be no occasion to
d«'inand Henry McGeary for the present, but if he should come in again
it may be necessary to have a process ready if it should be deemed
proper to proceed that way by your Excellency. We have no news here.
I am, (fee.
Feb. 0,
Norfolk,
44
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David Patterson to the Governor.
1796. Being in the city of Richmond on Saturday last, I was notified that
Richmond Captains Railey and Wooldridge had laid before you the proceedings of
a General Court-Martial held at Chesterfield Court-House on Januar}-
29th last for their tryal in arrest.
On going to Major Coleman's office and exarnining the papers, I find
the order of Major Hill of Mar. 23rd, 1795, and two certificates from the
Clerk of the Court-Martial carried forward, which by no means appear
to be part of the record, as forwarded to me by Major Burfoot, the pre-
siding officer; indeed, you will see those certificates are not signed by
him, but by Mr. Whitworth as Clerk only. The latter part of the 33rd
sec'n of the Militia Law expressly declares it to be the duty of the Com-
mandant to furnish the proceedings in cases of appeal.
I therefore had no doubt but that the papers would have been seen
by me, or have known of them before they went to the Executive. In
that case I should have laid before you the Reg'l Orders of Oct. 12th,
1795, on which the arrest is bottomed, and which is now inclosed. Strip
the papers carried up of the order and certificates before mentioned, and
then permit me to ask if it does not appear with a different complection.
Sir, thinking and feeling that the reputation of ofiicers of great worth
of the Militia, ever ready to obey the constituted authoiity, and whom I
love, and my own is in some measure at stake, duty seems to direct nie
to lay the orders, Ac, which have been issued in this business, and which
are now inclosed, before you for consideration.
m
I am your honor's, &c.
Regl Orders. October I^th, 1795.
The Major and commanding officers of companys of the first Battalion
will meet at Chesterfield on Saturday, the 24th inst., and the Major and
commanding officers of companys of the second Battalion will meet at
a house of Francis Lockett's, Sen'r (on the north side of the road, at or
near the ground on which the last Battalion muster was had), on Mon-
day, the 26th inst., for the purpose of holding Courts-Martial for the
assessment of fines.
David Patteson,
Copy. Lt. C. C. 23rd Reg't.
R. O. Dec, 12th, 1796.
Major Thomas Burfoot, Capts. Edward Branch, Rowlett, Folkes, Rudd,
Dance, Newby, Cheatham, Thos. Branch, Traylor, and Lieuts. Gill,
Goode, Branch, Graves, Baugh, Findley, and Hodges will meet at Ches-
terfield Courthouse on Wednesday, the 23d Inst, in order to hold a
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General Court-Martial for the tryal of Captain Thos. Railey, Robert 1796.
Wooldridge, Aaron Haskins, and Richard Goode, in arrest for disobedi- R^hmond
ence of orders, of which Court Major Burfoot is to preside.
David Patteson,
Copy. Lt. C. C. 23rd Regt.
Charge Against Capts. Railey and Wooldridge.
Disobedience of orders in refusing to sit in a Court of Enquiry and
assessment of fines for the Second Battalion on Monday, the 26th Oct.
last, in a House of Fras. Lockett's, Sen'r, on the north side of the road.
Letters to the Officers.
Dec, imh, 1795.
Capt. Railey:
Sir:
You herein have enclosed a copy of R. Orders and the charge
against you.
You are now to consider yourself in arrest, and consequently sus-
pended from the exercise of all the powers and auChority vested in you
by the commission which you have the Honor to hold, until the termi-
nation of your tryal.
I am, &c.,
David Patterson, •
Copy. Lt. C. C. 23rd Reg't.
Major Burfoot's Report.
Capts. Thos. Railey and Robert Wooldridge under arrest, being charged
by David Patteson, Lt. Commandant, with disobedience of orders in
refusing to sit on a Court of Enquiry and assessment of fines for the
Second Battalion on Monday, the 26th of Oct'r last, in a House of Fras.
IxHjkett, Sen'r, on the north side of the road.
The said Railey and Wooldridge objected to Capts. Hezekiah Rudd,
Thos. Branch, and Lieut. William Goode sitting on Court, and they
reftising to sit, there was not a sufficient number of officers to compose
a board.
R. Orders. Jan'y 11th, 1796,
Major Burfoot, Capts. Edward Branch, Rowlett, Folkes, Dance, Newby,
Cheatham, Traylor, Baugh, and William Branch, and Lieut's Gill, Graves,
Fendley, Hodges, Hancock, Thos. Friend, Moseley, Lockett, and Edward
Friend will meet at Chesterfield Court House on Fryday, the 29th Inst,
in order to hold a general Court Martial for the tryal of Capts. Thos.
Railey, Robert Wooldridge, and Richard Goode, in arrest for disobedi-
348 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
1796. ence of orders, of which Court Major Burfoot will preside. It is hoped
Ridiinond ^^® officers will be pointed in their attendance.
David Patteson,
Lt. C. C. 28d Regt.
Chanre as of the 12th Dec. past.
Copy.
John Hamilton to the Governor.
Feb. 15. I have deferred replying to your Excellency's letter of the 4th instant
BritTslM'^jn- ^^^^^^ ^^^^ hopes of being informed by you of the result of the reference
sul's Office which it was determined by the Executive of Virginia to make to the
President of the United States of the questions arising under the me<H-
tated shipments of horses. This reference your Excellency had the
goodness to re{)resent would not occasion much delay (the President's
answer being expecte<l by the mail due the evening of the date of your
letter).
No advices having 4)een received by me from your Excellencj', thougli
many days have elapsed since I received your letter, I must, at the same
time that 1 beg leave to express my surprise at the circumstance, request
that you will communicate to me, as soon after the receipt by the Execu-
tive as j)ossible, the determination of the President on the subject, in-
order that I may give such dirt^ctions to the concerned in the projectecl.
shipments as may be necessary.
1 think it proper to statii to your Excellency that they represent U) m ^=3
that the extra cost of keeping the horses detained by the orders of tb *J
Executive amounts to a very large sum per diem, and that the damag::^
of the vessels engaged by them will also be ultimately immense, \\\}0 ^n
what party so ever these expense^s may eventually fall. I therefore flatted r
myself that your Excellency will see the propriety of giving me tf»^
earliest intelligence relatint? to this atl'air.
With perfect esteem and resj^ect. I have, «fcc.
P. S. — I have the honor to acquaint your Excellency that I yesterditV",
after writing the foregoing, received a letter from Colonel Wilstm inforii*'
ing me of the revocation of the orders of the Executive issued on tl^^
29th ultimo to arrest the departure of the horses therein alluded t-*'-
Colonel Newton not being in town, his son-in-law forwarded to me aco|>>'
of your Excellency's letter to that gentleman, dated the r2th currt^ut t>^
the same subject. J. H.
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To the Governor or Chief Magistrate of the Commonwealth of Virginia: ^J^\
Feb. 15
We, your petitioners, from a consciousness of its not being our
intention to injure, trespass on, or in anywise infringe on the Laws or on
the liberties of a certain Mr. Radford, at a time when he drove a parcel
of Cattle to a plantation of his in our neighborhood, which before that
unhappy period had never experienced the calamity of what is called
the Distember in Cattle. Knowing the operation of the law would not
st<)[) the contagion, and he being without a Bill of Health much alarmed
us, in consequence of wliich we assembled the next morning at the plan-
tation of Air. Radford, with arms (knowing they were drove through
Distempered Stocks), and offered him the following terms, which had
been offered him bv us before he moved his cattle from Hanover: which
was, to buy them and sell him cattle clear of all distempers, or to
exchange them in (juantity and quality, or to destroy them and let him
take the course of the Law on us. Rut Mr. Radford chose to exchange
them by the valuation of Col. Randol[)h and Capt. Lightfoot, both chose
by himself, in consequence of which bonds passed from him to us and
from us to him, under penalties to meet on a certain day and make the
exchange. But, to our great mortification and surprise, the first we
heard from .Mr. Radford was an indictment in behalf of the Common-
wealth, including nten who only called by, not living in the neighborhood,
to negotiate business with one of us, which means he put it out of our
{>ower to defend ourselves on fair grounds, in consequence of which a
judgment went against us for sixty pounds and costs, an execution for
which is now in the hands of the Sheriff'.
This being the Truth of the case, as will further appear from the
knowledge of Col. Innes and affidavits which he has in possession, show-
•
ing that we do daily experience the loss of our C'attle from the causes
^^M)ve cited (which causes some families almost to come on the parish
^hat before lived free from want), we, your petitioners, hope and trust
that you in your wisdom, with your Council, will consider the hardships
^e labor under, and that the small sum before mentioned, will be no
'^hjeet to the State, particularly when rc»covered from perhaps as good
citizens as any, and not able to pay any money except their just debts.
James Walker, John Burke, Saml Durfey, Edw'd Holdcroft., Wm.
lackson, Miles Carey, Ralph Burton, Cornelius Durfey, Harrison Pear-
"»an, Robert N. Marston.
Dec 10th, 1795.
^ie Auditor rather doubts whether he has power to suspend service of
^^ ex'on in this case, but as the Hon'ble Board wish that the objects of
^^ amendment should have a chance to avail themselves of the lenity
350 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
17%. of the General Assembly, J. P. has written to the Sheriff of ChariesCity,
Feb. 15 requesting him to refrain from levying the ex'on until he receives further
directions, and lias promised to acquaint the Court fix)m whence it issued
of the interference.
Feb. I5tli, '96.
Isaac Shblby to thb Qovernor.
Feb. 15, Since the date of my letter to your Excellency of the 18th of Septem —
Kentucky y^^^ Ysmi^ J have received a second le.tter from Mr. Arthur Campbell on tb^fc=^
same subject which was mentioned in the first. I submitted the informa —
tion which I had received respecting the business to the consideration o ^
the Legislature of this State at their last session, in consequence of whicb:''^^
they passed an act empowering the Governor of this State to take sucl ^
steps as he may judge proper for the permanent establishment of th
lK)undary line between this State and the State of Virginia. I now d
myself the honour of transmitting to you a copy of that Act. The mod
pointed out by that Act of doing the business by Commissioners seem
to me to be the most eligible one which can be adopted, but if any othe
way which will be equally expeditious and effectual, and more agreeabl
to the State of Virginia can be suggested, I shall with pleasure consent
to it on the part of this State.
As 1 consider the speedy establishment of this line a matter of cons
(juence to the peace of both States, I must request that I may he»-^
from you on this subject as soon as your convenience will admit.
I have, &c.
An Act Concerning the Boundary Link Between this Stat^^
AND THE State op Virginia.
Whereas it is represented to this present General Assembly that sev^-
eral persons from the State of Virginia have made encroachments on th^
territory of this State by entering thereon Land warrants issued by tU^
Register of that State, and it is necessary that the Line between thi=^
State and the State of Virginia should be established so as to preveii^
any dou])ts in future respecting the said Line —
Re it enacted by the General Assembly, that the Governor of this Sta't^
be, and he is hereby, directed to open a correspondence with the Gove^'
nor of the State of Virginia, relative to the said boundary Line, and ^^
appoint three Commissioners, if to him it may appear necessary, or "^^
do whatever else may appear most proper for the permanent estaWisl^'
ment of the said Line so as to prevent any doubts in future respecting i^-
And be it further enacted, that James Thompson and William Crogh**^
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851
be appointed to ascertain the head of Green River, and then to run the 1796.
North East Line of the Military Lands. ^ntackv
Edward Bullock, S. H. R.
Alex'r S. Bullett,
Speaker of the Senate.
Approved Dec'r 21, 1795.
Isaac Shelby,
Governor of Kentucky.
State of Kentucky, Secretary'.s Office.
I do certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the enrolled Bill filed
my office.
Given under my hand this 26th January, 1796.
James Brown, Sec'y.
Thos. Newton to the Governor.
In ray absence y V Exc'y's favor respecting the horses arrived. They
a-«r^gone, and I hope consigned to the French service.
liEst night I received a letter from Judge Griffin, which I enclose: By
tl^i.^ proceedings which he requires of the man's swearing &c, we shall be
<l^prived of our seamen. They will never be permitted to come on shore.
I^ appUcation was made to Coll. Peyton, of Fauquier, probably proof
^"'^ificient might be adduced to induce the Judge to issue a H. C. »
The man's oath with the British cannot be admitted; it was tried in
^t»e case of Rayborn without effect, and with strong circumstances in his
rja.vor.
We have many vacancies in our Militia, and wish to have the law of
^^st session to fill them up, as I think there is an alteration which effects
^he promotion of officers.
Capt. Street is dead; his place we are at a loss about, and could wish it
^o remain until some person could be fixed on, that would fill it with
^neral satisfaction. This your Excellency and Council are empowered
^ do without recommendation, being a volunteer company.
I am, &c.
Sir:
Williamsburg, Feb. 19th, 1796.
In consequence of a letter from Governor Brooke, I beg leave to
^orm you that I cannot direct a habeas corpus to issue unless the appli-
^Dt, MacGeary, will make affidavit before the Mayor of Norfolk, that he
^ an American citizen, and that he has not voluntarilv entered on board
^e British Ship of War the Resolution, but that he is detained by force
^^ board the said vessel; together with such other proofs as he can adduce
^ support his petition to me.
Feb. 21,
Norfolk
m rALE5r>AR OF JSTATE PAPERS.
Norfoilc
1 70f( Th«»5^ r^^ier« h^nnff cnnsmic&Hi. I will ciMiiHiier die mstter inuncdiuiely.
Sr!!<..'iL* '^^*'^ ^^ ^^*'- ^^^ '^^^ i'ir*tit7 xhf prr)Cf^e<fizie, ai»>tft cfaeerfdQ j a writ shall ^n^
x^^r\r:f\ to Krirur the pardr^ l>eft>re the Jiptie.
Beinar ri(^>ri iftBcial ^icuj irooi home. I •lid a»( read the GoTemors kt-
tv-r until thw mriment.
C GRrrn>.
W. VVlU-sii!! T»> THE <jrOVEE50E.
F>h. 25, A uixxu^vf-T *fi vonn? « Gentlemen »>f this place are very aiixi«>us of tor-
f'oft>iirionrh
rniiitf ther^^*elvert in acoru|<iny«>f Artillexy. nn«lertbecofuniaii«i of Johu
row|if'r. Kp*«|*r. and havf- re»jTje*ted rae to ^>licit yoor Excellency, to fur-
ni.^h th#-ni with twrr field pieees fi>r training. In this they are tlie uior*^-
f'UiwhfW:*. a- thfrv have f^tahlL-he«l a ei>nipany in the Borough, which i^
U\n\\Au-A with two pie*.-!.':* and liave marie goixl pntgres^ in trainins;. Tli «^
two KiirinM-nt.-* of thi.** o«»iiniy liave not a^ yet any .\jlillery loq>s. aifc.«i
hy grantintr to thin intended romf>any two r^mall leavelling I*icct*?i, «f« •-r
which 1 will U' re-^jifm^iWe; it will greatly ad«i to our Military if>nij»l«^-
tion. I wait vour an.swer. and if thev can be hail, the recommendation "^ 2^
for the orticern will be mmX up.
I have the honor, iVc.
A. VaXDERHOST to the iiovERXOR.
Feh. 'Z\, III juiswer to your letter of the Dth ult'o. respecting the interchange «"»"
(1iarW*town ^^j^^. ,,^^^.^ ^^^ Virginia and of this State. I have the honor to infonii yi ^^»^
that heing in wcfntinient with yoii on this suhjeil, 1 have directed the S<
retary to forwarrl Uy you, the existinjr (Jode of I.aws of this State up '^^^
the present tiiiK*, hy the first convenient opportunity hy water, as I app:^"^''
lujnd they will he too hulky for the post in the first instance, hut he jr^'
after mav be sent annually hv that convevance.
I am, Sir, with great resi)ect and esteem, Your A'c.
Tho. Newton to the Governor.
lM»h. us. I r(»coivc»d your ^Excellency's Letter respecting the purchase of t^^^
Norfolk jvcn^s of Lund for building houses for the reception of the goods a-^"
accommodating persons who are under performance of quarantine. ^
have two places in view, but have not yet seen the owners of either. ^
shall endeavour to purchase one of them, but suppose three or 4 acres
would ho better and not cost much more than two.
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I'll thank your Excellency for the Law, as these houses are for a per-
manency. I suppose they ought to be built of good materials, and
comfortable for the sick, and the Warehouse strong and safe. In my
opinion they will, in course of time, save the State much expence, as
there will be no occasion to hire boats; the person who resides at the
place will be sufficient guard, and the pilots now having a reward for
bringing the vessels too, will prevent the necessity of boats: I shall with
pleasure attend to the business, and should be glad to have instructions
early respecting the hoAses, as this is the season for engaging timber, &c.
I am, &c.
353
1796.
Feb. 28,
Norfolk
William Storke to the Governor.
Be i>leased to send p'r the bearer (Major Hansford) my commission as March 4,
Sheriff for the County aforasaid for the ensuing year, the order of Court ^^r^^^'^^®
for nomination having been sent to you some time since.
I am, &c.
James McHenry to the Governor.
J have to acknowledge the receipt of your Excellency's letter of the March 4,
^^>th of .January last, together with the acc't and vouchers of the MDitia *^ Office
a.i^cl Scouts of the State of Virginia, which have been delivered to the
^^couutiint to be placed under examination, who will attend to the same
*^ early as possible.
I have the honor, <fec.
C'apt. James Hawkins resigned commission in the Volunteer Militia by March 4
^t'ttoof Oct. 18th, 1794, to A. Lewis.
Andrew Woodley to the Governor.
'This come to inform you * that I have taken the collection for the March 6,
Revenue of '96— the back tax for -95. I am willing to collect also upon Isleo^ Wight
^'^ndition that you give me until November, ninety-seven, as I conceive
^^ cannot be collected sooner, as the collection for ninety-seven will be
^S() to collect. If the above terms meet with your approbation, please
^ give me an answer immediately, and you will greatly oblige, dear sir,
45
Yours, &c.
354
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1796.
March G
At a Court held for Albemarle county the seventh day of March, 17%,
the following officers were nominated and recommended to the Grovemor
and Council of Virginia, viz: Christopher Hudson as a Captain of Horse,
Peter lioll as First Lieutenant of Horse under Christopher Hudson^
Robert W. Lewis as Second Lieutenant of Horse under Christopher Hud —
son, Charles Jouett as a Comett of Horse under Christopher Hudson.
A copy — Teste:
Jno. Nicholas, C. A. C.
George Pickett to the Governor.
March 9, Solicits remission of fine for non-attendance as a juryman at Superl -^r
Richmond ^^^^ ^^ jygg^ amounting to £8.10.
Dabnby Minor to the Governor.
March 10 Prays the remission of a fine against Wm. Minor, dec'd, for non-atten-
dance.
Wm. Simmons to the Governor.
March 14, The Account and Vouchers for the Pay and Subsistence of the Militi^^j
ant's^Office ^^^ ^^ ^^^ Scouts, and Incidental expenses for the Protection of the Fron-
tiers of the State of Virginia in the year 1795, transmitted by your Excel-
lency to this Department on the 26th of January last, as mentioned i^
your letter of that date to the Secretary of War, have been under exaini-
nation in this Office, and are now adjusted. The sum appearing due ^^
five thousand five liundred and sixty-one dollars and ninety-eight cent^^
differing from that stated by Mr. Pendleton, one hundred and sixty-seven
dollars and fifty-four cents, owing to sundry deductions as will ai>i)ear K^'
the enclosed statement. It may be necessary to mention that the above
difference, princi})ally arises on account of their claims for serviced ^"
1798 and 1794 being rejected; for it was understood that the last settle-
ment with the State of Virginia, for the Pay &c., of her Militia in the Pro-
tection of her Frontiers, included all claims of that nature to the hitter
end of the year 1794, and it would be now very impro|>er to have to revise
or re-examine that settlement, which must be the case, if charges are i»rt>'
duced that should have been brought forward previous to that settlementt
many charges in that account, although not properly authorized «>^
vouched, having been admitted under the idea that it was to be a finiM
settlement up to the date above mentioned.
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It will be necessary that you draw an order for the amount now due, 1796.
which will be immediately paid on your authorizing some person to pass ^^^^nt^'
Ills receipt for the same. ant's Office
I am, &c.
Statbment of Differences which appear on Examination of
THE Virginia Claims for Pay, &c., of her Militia and Scouts
IN 1795.
Amount of the Account as stated by Mr. Pendleton, - - 5,729 52 March 14
Amount of Ditto as stated in the Accountant's office, - - 5,561 98
Difference — Dollars, 167 54
Accounted for as follows — ^viz't:
Deductions.
Amo't Pay of Nathan Parks and John Radcliffe for
.services in 1794 Rejected, it being under that last
Settlement with the State of Virginia included
all Militia claims to the latter end of that year, - 104 50
Ditto of Henry Willis and 11 others for services in
1793, the same remark as above, - - - 40 52
A Bill of Doctor White for medical attendance in
1793, same remark, 9 45
154 47
Overcharged in the Pay of Eus. Whitman, he being
made up on the Roll at 22 Dollars p'r month in-
stead of 20 Dolls., 3 93
Ditto in the subsistence of a Detachment com-
manded by Ditto, 20
Ditto in the Pay of the Lieut, and Serg. of Capt.
Haymond's Co., 3 cents each, - - - - 6
Ditto in Rations issued by Lt. Levi Morgan to 5
Indian Prisoners from 7th Nov. to 12th May, '95,
being but 187 instead of 188 days, as ch'd in
acc't, 40
Ditto in the Pay of Serg't Cooms and 7 Privates
from 12th Sept. to l2th Oct., '95, - - - 9
Ditto in the Pay of Bartholomew Jenkins and
Jacob Scott, Scouts from 1st of Aug. to 9th Nov.,
'95, 8 cents each, 16
Ditto 10 days each in the pay of John Young and
Joseph Burwell, Scouts from 21st of July to 3rd
Oct'br, '95 — stated in the acc't to be 85 instead
of 75 days' service — amount, - - - - 16 66
21 50
175 97
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CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1796.
March 14
Additions.
Short charged in the Pay of 21 Privates of Capt.
Haymond Cop'y, 5 10
Ditto in the Pay of Friley and Wni. Dorton, Scouts
from 5th of May to 5th September, '95, lOs. each,
amounting to 8 88
Difference above stated — Dollars,
8 43
1(>7 54
March 15
Department of Wau, Aixountant's Office,
March Uth, 1700.
Admitted the sum of 5,561 98-100 Dollars.
Stated in the Accountant's Office.
Wm. Simmons, Acc't.
Henry Barrey, Cl'k.
At a Court-Martial held at the house of Gravit Edwards the 25th day
of October, 1795, for assessment of fines within the first Battalion, 88th
Regiment, Thomas Bell, Colonel Commandant of the said regiment,
being reported as delinquent, in failing to attend a Court-Martial held
here the twenty-fifth day of May last, and he being heard in his own
defence, it is considered by the Court that he pay a fine of seventy
dollars for his said non-attendance.
A copy from the Record.
John Carr,
aerk 88th Regiment,
March 18,
Richmond
John Strode to the Governor.
In conversation which I had with the Honoral)le Colo. Burnley rela-
tive to the arms which J contemplate to make for the public, it appeared
that specific proposals are expected from me; to make which I am under
difficulty, because the honorable Board has not furnished me with a pat-
tern to operate as a rule, nor am I informed of the length and quality
which will be required.
Colo. Burnley says that the intention is to have such arms made as
those of the United States, which probably is to receive a ball of 18 to
the pound ; upon this opinion I shall endeavor to form an estimate cal-
culated to execute the Guns essentijilly in the very best manner.
Suj)posing the Barrel to be 3 feet 8 inches in length, the Bayonet one
foot 5 inches in the blade, a double bridle TiOck of the best construction,
neat Brass Mountings, Steel Ranirod, neatly Stocked of Black Walnut, a
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Cartouch Box suitable to contain 24 rounds, with neat Black Leather 1796.
Belte, mounted with Brass Buckles, complete; wiper for the pan, and Rj^^^Q^f^j
picker for the touch-hole; as well finished and as good in quality as those
of the United States.
Yet the Hon'ble Executive may vary this in any respect, grounding
their ultimate decision on future information and the principles of this
assumed estimation.
That is, for every Gun and accoutrements of the above description,
the Band whereof has been duly proved with double charge of powder
and ball, in presence of two men for that purpose commissioned, and
delivered in cases or chests of Twenty Stand each ; to be allowed the
sum of Twenty Dollars for each Stand. That I shall have four months
allowed to prepare the machinery, procure hands, and fix for the busi-
ness. After that, to deliver in the couree of the next three months at
least 750 Stand ; in the next three months at least 1,000, in the next
three months another 1,000 at least, and in the last three months the
residue of the 4,0(X) Stand, making, in the whole time, sixteen months
after the date of the Deeds of the Contract. That on my giving a suffi-
cient security on Lands and Slaves (to be ascertained by commissioned
a})praisers) to double the amount, the Hon'ble Executive advance me
one-fourth the sum contracted for, and that hundred stand, or
ecjual quantity which I shall deliver, to be entitled to receive at
the rate of Fifteen Dollars per stand, leaving in reser\'e at the rate of Five
Dollars per Stand, to go in part discharge of the money advanced, and
so on in like manner for every other quantity of one hundred or
upwards, until the whole amount of the stipulated number of 4,000
Stand be delivered. With all due regard this hasty estimate is submit-
ted to your Honorable Board by
Your, &c.
W. Wilson to the Governor.
At the solicitation of Bernard Magnien, Nathaniel Cooper, and John March 27,
Brookes, John Cowper, Jr., Robert Shelton, and Thos. Emmerson, I take P*^^°^o"^*^
the liberty of naming them as proper gentUn for officering (as they
stand named) two companies of artillery in this place.
The three first named gentlemen already command a company denom-
inated Grenadiers, but they and their whole company are very solicitous
that your Excellency will indulge them to enter the Artillery Corps by
commissioning them therein. This request is the more expedient, as
Capt. Magnien and several of his men are experienced in the duties of
that Corps. Mr. John Cowper and his officers (if commissioned) will, I
presunie, soon make up their quotas of recruits.
I have, &c.
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Fontaine Maury to .the Governor.
1796. I am directed by the Inhabitants of this place to transmit to you the
March 28 .
Fredericks- i^^closed paper. From it it would appear that some person seems deter-
burg mined on the destruction of the Tobacco Warehouses of this Town, to
protect which a guard has been out every night since the attemjjt was
made, and one will be continued in hopes of discovering the perpetrator
of this inhuman act.
With real respect, I am, tl'c.
It appears that Mr. Jefferson is indebted to the State on an account he
settled with the Auditor in Dec. 1789, £1,934 3-6. J. P. wrote to him
on this subject while he resided at Philadelphia, and received for answer
that his private papers were all at Monticello, and promising to settle the
balance on his return to Virginia, since which S. P. has not reminded him
of it. J. P. wishes however that the deduction which Mr. Jefferson i>ro-
poses of this sum from the claim of Grand & Co., may be considered hy
the honorable Board as conditional for the present, having a faint idea that
Mr. Jefferson talked (at the time of the settlement above mentioned) of
balancing the amount by Expenses or Comm's for some public Agency.
I will write Mr. Jefferson now and have an ex})lanation and final settle-
ment with him.
J. Pendleton.
Aud't'rs Office, 28th Mar. 1796.
March 30,
Norfolk
Chas. S. Boush to Col. Thos. Newton.
A House 24 by 16, with a 12 ft. Shed, can be build with bricks IJ
brick thick, for £280. If of wood underpined with bricks, £250. A
warehouse 40 by 20, of bricks, for £250. and if of wood for £220, or
thereabouts.
I am, &c.
Ro. QUARLES TO THE GOVERNOR.
«
March 31. Inclosed you will receive the usual Quarterly Return of Military' Stores
Riohmond vmder n)V care.
1 think it may not bo improj>er to mention to the Executive, that from
the great dithculty in getting suitable Iron for our Shops in Richmond,
I shall he under the necessity of sending for that article, to some of the
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359
works beyond the mountains. I will therefore request the Board to grant 1796.
a.s much money in advance as will procure me a Ton. ^*h^^ ^li
I have, ike.
A Quarterly Return of tue Arms and other Military
Stores at the State Arsenal, from the 1st of Jan'y till
THE 31sT OF March, 1796.
1 16 Inch Brass Mortar, 1 6 pound Brass field piece, 1 4 pound Ditto, March 31
1 Iron piece, 5226 Muskets in complete order, 2699 Muskets with rough
Bayonets, otherwise in good order, 296 old Muskets out of repair, 659
new stocked Muskets wanting Bayonets and ramrods, 400 No. Pickers
and Brushes, 2939 Musket worms, 132 Screw Drivers, 805 Artillery
swords, 293 Grenedier swords, 7 barrels of Gun Powder, 40 Pigs of Lead,
181 Case Shot from 6 to 4 i)ounds, 263 Round Ditto, 30 Rheams of Cart'g
Paper, 436 Gannon Tubes, 18 Barrels of Flint, 1650 pounds of Ball and
Buck Shot, * 80 Muskets Stocked, 272 Bayonets and Ramrods forged,
filed and fitted, 144 Bayonets and Ram Rods ground and polished,
9o No. Muskets made complete with groimd Bayonets and Ram Rods
and Racked *
*Work of this Quarter.
^^ B. — 7-2 stand of repaired arms are boxed up and ready for delivery
^ ftipt. Caruthers as per order. 501bs. of Gun Powder delivered to the
^rder in favor of Colo. Patterson.
Ro. Quarles. Supt
31st March, 1796.
T. II. Macon to the Governor.
Agreeable to the directions of the Executive, I have examined the
^f^nance of the yhij)-yard and find there are only two 36-pounders and
^hmi half a Ton of cannon Ball of different sizes. It has been sug-
^'*^ted to me tliat there wjis a large number of Balls and Bomb-shells
^^lueh has been taken away and carried off by several disorderly per-
^^ns in course of two or three years past. The cannon are 8}»iked up,
'^*Jt inde})endent of that they appear to be good pieces and worth atten-
^'^'H. I think it would be advisable to have them taken care of as soon
^ it can be done with convenience, for they are now exposed to every
"^"h Tide, which will tend to injure them very much if they remain in
*Qe same situation any length of time.
I am, &c.
April 4
360 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
William B. Wallbm to the Governor.
1796. Besides the 25 Hogsheads of Tobacco that were saved from the fire
Falmouth when Dixon's Warehouse was burnt, 22nd of last Inst., there was a
quantity of loose Tobacco, from which the casks were burnt, taken from
the flames by some persons in consequence of assurances from us that
they should be paid for it. We estimate the quantity to about Ten or
Twelve Thousand lbs., and wait for the orders of the Executive respect-
ing its Disposal — viz. : whether we are to purchase casks and prize it up,
and when prized whether we are to sell it at public Auction and account
with the Treasurer for the money. There are also some articles of less
consequence rendered useless here by the fire which belong to the Com-
monwealth, as the mettle of the standard weights and Iron articles of
different kinds which might be sold. We are very desirous to have
some instructions respecting the persons who saved the loose Tobacco
above mentioned.
And am, &c.
W. FOUSHEE TO THE GOVERNOR.
April 9 The Direction of the James River Corapan}'^ have made requisitions
on the holders of shares generally for the subscribed Loan under an act
of the General Assembly at their last session of ten Dollars, payable the
loth day of May next, and a like sum on the 15th day of September
ensuing. The State will have to pay the above on between 260 and 270
shares. It will greatly accommodate the Company to i-eceive in advance
on the first re(|ui8ition about twelve hundred dollars, and for this sum I
flatter myself permission will be granted the Treasurer to pay on
account.
With respect, I am, &c.
April 10 .losiah Vick, William Hines, and Edmund Tyler. Gent'n, were recom-
mended to the Executive as Sheriffs for the county of Southampton in
July, 1794, the recommendation forwarded to Richmond, and a commis-
sion ret'eived by the Clerk, who handed it to Josiah Vick; but Josiah
Vick failing to give bond within two months, a certificate was sent under
the signature of the Dejmty Clerk to the Governor of his refusal, by the
mail from Smithfield. Another commission was sent by the Executive,
directed to William Hines, Gent*n, bearing date NoV. 26th, 1796; but he
also failing to give bond in two months, a second certificate was sent to
the Executive by the mail from Smithfield (under the signature of the
Dei)uty Clerk) of said failure. A third commission was received from
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the Executive, bearing date March 16th, 1795, directed to Edmund Tyler, 1796.
Gent'n, which was delivered him on the 14th day of May, 1795, and P ^^
after expiration of two months, to wit: after the 14th day of July, 1795,
being five days after Southampton court day, a third certificate was sent
by the Deputy Clerk, that the said Edmund Tyler had failed to give bond
according to Law, and on the following Court, to- wit: August, 1795, the
present recommendation was made.
Sam'l Kella, a. S. C.
April 10th, 1796.
Wm. Pennock to the Governor.
I yesterday received Letters from Paris and Havre, for Mr. Skipwith's April 10,
»'s the following Paragraph : Norfolk
*'^ Inclosed you have the Bill of Lading of three large cases marked
S V, containing the statue in white marble of General Washington, scutted
^y an eminent artist of this place agreeable to the orders he received
ft'om Mr. Thomas Jefferson whilst our Minister in this Country. My
i^ext will cover my account of expenditures for having this statue trans-
ported from hence to Havre, the packing and shipping of it."
You have inclosed one of the Bills of Lading, which will show the
freight and primage, and by this Post I have desired my friends Plum-
st^d & McCall to pay all charges and ship the cases to Richmond, which
^ presume will be agreeable. Should it not, you will give those gentle-
ttien such directions as you think proper.
I am, &c.
Shipped in good order, by V'e Homberg tfe Romberg Freres, in and April 10
^lH)n the ship called the Planter, whereof is master, for this present voy-
^e, Avre^ Stocklev, now in the Harbour of Havre-De-Grace, bound for
Philadelphia, to say, for account and risk of the Governor and Council
0^ the Town of Richmond, State of Virginia : SV. Three cases, one of
^hich contains the Marble Pedister Statue of General Washington, and
^he hvo others c<mtain the Marble Pedestal of said Statue, weighing
^ether Thirty-six thousand pounds weight, going for Eighteen Tuns,
^in(,' marked and numbered as in the margin, and to be delivered in the
'Ae goo<l order at the aforesaid Port of Philadelphia (the danger of the
^^ only excepted) unto the order of Mr. William Pennock, of Norfolk,
^JiK^nia, who is to convey the same to said Governor and counsel of
'^Jchniond, or to his order or assigns, he or they paying freight for said
^»oo<l8 three pounds ten shillings sterling per tun of two thousand
^^ight, and ten per cent, primage, with primage and average accustomed.
Ill witness whereof, the Master of the said Ship hath affirmed to five
AC
362 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1700. Bills of leading of this tenor and date, one of which being accomplished,
April 10 ^1^^ ^^^Y\eT four to stand void. Dated Havre-de-Grace, Jan'y 25th, 1796.
Contents unknown.
Ayres Stockly.
Wm. Breckenridge and Edw'd Bribn to the Governor.
April 11 We are in want of some T^and warrants to the amount of IbO or
20(),()00 across, and have a Quantit}' of United States Stock, which we
came here with an expectation of selling, hut find it cannot be readily
turned into money, there l>eing no purchasers in this place. We are
therefore induced to trouble the Executive with a request, that i)er-
mission may he given the Treasurer to pass a Receipt, so as to enable us
to obtain the warrants from the Register and take a deposit in stock, to
secure the pointed payment of the money at the expiration of eighty or
ninety days, which would be a great convenience to us, and we trust
would not be any disadvantage to the Commonwealth. A compliance
with this Recjuest will be ever gratefully remembered by us.
Sir, with due respect &c.
Auditor's Office, 12th April, 179H.
April 11 Received of John Dawson, Esq'r, &c., &c., &c. —
«
The Treasurers Receipt for six thousand three hundred and ten dollars
three cents.
On account of the pay and subsistence of the Militia, pay of the Scout**
and incidental expenses attending the protection of the frontier of thi-**
State for the year 1795.
S. Shepard.
Benj'n Wolfe to the Governor.
April 12 Complaining of injustice done him in conferring the command of th^
Company resigned by Capt. Perry on Sam. McC^w, who had never held
any commission; he the said Wolfe, having held an ensigncy in the said
Militia.
April 12 At a Court continued for Bath C-ounty the 13th day of April, 11%^^
Ordered, that John Lewis, Gent., Ik* recommended to Robert Brook*?'
Esq'r, Governor of the Com'th, as a fit person for a Capt. of a Troop *>*
Cavalry in this County," and Thos. Peebles Lieut, and James Vance Colo'
nel.
Teste :
Chas. Cameron, d'k.
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I am informed that the Troop is already received, and only the offi- 1796.
cars waiting for commissions. Apnl 12
C. C.
H'y Bowzer to the Governor.
Application hath been made to me by a number of the young men of April 13,
Montgomery county to endeavour to obtain orders for the raising of a ^
Troop of cavalry in that county. My opinion is that a respectable
Troop may be raised there. I therefore beg leave to recommend the
following Gentlemen as officers for the same, to-wit: Andrew Lewis, Sen.,
as Captain, Gordon Cloyd as first Lieutenant, Samuel Crockett as second
I^ieutenant, and James Bryant as Comet.
I know these appointments would be satisfactory to the persons so
appointed, and believe also to those who wish to engage in that service.
I have, &c.
Received of Sam'l Coleman fifty stand of arms belonging to the Com- April 13
monwealth, which I hereby oblige myself, my heirs. Executors, or admin-
istrators to return in the order in which they are rec^ved, when called
on so to do by the Executive, under the penalty of the value thereof.
Given under my hand this 13th day of April, 1796.
Warner Lewis.
Teste:
A. Blair.
Jacob Cooke to the Governor.
On the first day of the present month I made proposals to you to manu- April 18,
^aclure one thousand stand of arms and accoutrements at the rate of ^-^naon
Sixteen Dollars each. I now take the liberty to propose to you to make
^hem the second year one dollar cheaper, viz : Fifteen Dollars for each
stand and accoutrements, and the third year I will engage to make them
'^r Fourteen Dollars, each stand complete. I hope you'll favor me with
}our decision on this Business (by the Post) as soon as possible.
I remain, &c.
Stephen Ravenel to the Governor.
% desire of his Excellency Amoldus Vanderhorst, I herewith enclose April 18,
^ your Excellency two volumes of the Public Laws of South Carolina, ^^^^ston,
^'hich I hope you may receive safe.
I have, &c.
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April 20,
Treasury
J. Ambler to the Honorable Council.
A great proportion of the money in the public Treasury at this time
is in Bank Notes, which very few claimants can be prevailed on to receive
in payment, so that we shall in a short time find it extremely difficult to
satisfy the public creditors.
I would therefore submit to the consideration of the Honorable Board
the propriety of requesting Gentlemen Merchants, and others in whom
we can confide, going from time to time to Philadelphia, to take each
three or four thousand dollars Bank Notes and exchange them for Gold.
Such a sum in Gold, I apprehend, may be brought on their return with-
out much inconvenience and scarce any risk. If something of this sort
cannot be done, it will be absolutely necessary to send a person to Phila-
delphia on purpose, which will be attended with considerable exj)eni*e
as well as risk if the whole sum is to be brought at once.
I am, &Xi,
Joseph Nevill to the Governor.
April 22, Asking the aid of the Governor to obtain compensation for deprecia-
lardy
tion in certain warrants previously held by him.
Bath County, April (burl, 1796.
April 30 Ordered, that John Lewis, Gent'n, be recommended to Robert Brooke,
Esq'r, Governor of Virginia, as a fit person for Captain of a Company of
Light Horae in this county, and Thomas Peebles Lieutenant, and James
Vance for Colonel.
A Copy — Teste:
Chas. Cameron, VW.
Jambs McFarlane to the Governor.
May 3,
Abingdon
Compatible to your request, the within is the affidavit of Alexander
Teubeuf and Henry Dickenson, Clerk of Russell.
You will please excuse me for not writing sooner. The reason why is,
I wished to have taken the affidavit of Miss Drushane, who was present
when the depredation was committed, but she not being well enough
acquainted with Inglish, I could not have it taken.
Mr. Dickenson, forgetting to bring the affidavit to this place of Alex-
ander Teubeuf that was filed in his office, I was under the necessitv o^
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Abingdon
Taking a new one, as said Teubeuf being present If that will not 1796.
answer, I can forward the original one if required. AiitLi^i
I made mention of what passed betwixt us respecting recommending
agents to undertake the business to Colo. Andrew Cowan to nominate
eonie fit person or persons. From the great desire he had to have them
apprehend he will undertake it, provided I will go with him. If your
Excellency thinks proper to appoint us, we will use every exertion to
bring them to Justice. If not, we recommend the following, to-wit:
Capt. Vathan Ellington, Captain Henry Bowen, who are gentlemen of
Character and can be relied upon. We are willing to undertake the
business on the following terms : We will take a minute of our Journal
and proceedings and rt^tum you a duplicate of the same, and submit it
to government what they suppose to be a generous compensation for our
services.
Sir, I am, &c.
Russell County to-wit:
This day came Alexander Teubeuf before me a Justice of said County,
and made oath upon the holy Evangelists of Almighty God, deposeth
and saith : that on the day of the election held for Representatives in said
County, in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-five, that
two men passing by the name of Brown and Barrow, came to the house
of this deponent's father, and after being invited and partaking of dinger,
and after staying some time and loitering about, taking the opportunity
as the father of said deponent turned his face from them, one of the said
men (which was Brown) gave him a stroke with a gun that he had in his
hand, and the cock of the lock sunk appearingly through his scull which
sunk him motionless, and in a short time expired — ^the foresaid not suf-
ficing their fury, with an attempt they further proceeded to murder the
whole family, and fell upon the said deponent with a club, and after
receiving several wounds, made his escape out of the house, and Miss
Drushane at the same time dangerously wounded.
A servant maid attempting from the alarm to cross the river got
drownded, and also the house being robbed and the trunks broke open
and plundered, and this deponent further saith not.
Sworn to before me this 3rd day of May, 1796.
John Tate.
A. Reid to Col. John Steele.
You have no doubt heard of the unhappy fate of Lexington. The May 4,
public buildings were burned with the rest, which has prevented the Rockbridge
Court from doing any business in this month, and will in future without
the interi)osition of the Executive by their proclamation, directing where
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1796. the Court shall be holden until the Court-House is repaired or rebuilt.
Rc^k^rid e ^ certificate for the information of the Executive is inclosed. Should it
be consistent for the i)roclamation to issue for holding a court next
month, it would not only enable the Court to have the public buildings
completed before the cold weather, but would forward other business
verv much. Your attention to this business will be thankfullv acknowl-
edged by
Your, &c.
Rockbridge County, to wit:
I, Andrew Reid, Clerk of said County Court, do hereby certify
that the Court-House of said county is destroyed by fire, and that it is
the opinion of a number of Justices of the Peace for said county that
the Court be holden in a house the property of Andrew Reid in Lexing-
ton, with his consent, by the Governor's proclamation, if the Executive
think fit to direct the same, until the Court-House is repaired or rebuilt.
Teste :
A. Reid, Cl'k C't.
May 4th, 1796.
We approve the issuing a proclamation, to be entered on the proceed-
ings of to-day.
Robert Goode,
Hardin Burnley.
George Lane to the Governor.
May 5, Gives information of the escape from Goal at Dumfries of Charles
Dumfries gjugter, of Alexandria, on the 18th of August. Describes said Bruster
and his clothing.
Isaac Shelby to the Governor.
•
May 6 I have been honored with your Excellency's letters of the 9th and 26th
of January last.
By a letter addressed to you on the 15th day of February, I infonned
you of the steps which had been taken by the Legislature of this State
respecting the boundary line between this State and the State of Virginia.
As I find by your letter that the Executive and Legislature of each of
these States think alike on this subject, I have appointed William Mur-
ray and John Cobum, Esquires, as (Commissioners on the part of this
State, with full powers, in conjunction with the Commissioners to be
a[)pointed by the State of Virginia, to ascertain and establish the boun-
dary line between the two States, in the manner directed by the Act and
the Resolution of the Legislature of those States.
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You will be pleased to direct the Virginia Commissioners to open a 1796.
corre8i)ondence with those from this Stete on the subject, that they may ^*^' ^
be able to make the execution ot the business convenient to both parties.
I shall with ])leasure co-operate with you in any other measure that
may be necessary to carry the intentions of the two States fully into
effect.
The Resolution of the General Assembly of Virginia, stated in your
letter of the Uth of January, evinces their regard to the other States in
the Union, and is in ray judgment founded in good policy. The inter-
course between the States is such as may dailv make it necessary not
only for the private citizen but for the Executive of each State to be
tiilly informed of the local laws and regulations of the sister States.
I shall with pleasure receive from you the i)resent Virginia Code, and
exchange with you annually the laws which may hereafter be enacted in
the two States.
I now do myself the honor of transmitting to you all the Acts of the
Legislature of this State which have been enacted into Laws since our
separation from the State of Virginia. They, with the liaws of Virginia
which existed prior to the separation, constitute our Code, as our Consti-
tution declares: "All laws now in force in the State of Virginia, not
inconsistent with this Constitution, which are of a general nature and not
local to the eastern part of that State, shall be in force in this State until
they shall be altered or repealed by the Legislature."
1 have. &c.
Alexander Smyth to the Governor.
I am informed that the (juestion respecting the boundary between May 6
Virginia and Kentucky has come before the Executive. As the enclosed
[)aper8 may throw some light thereon, I transmit them to you under a
hope that no step may be taken that may injure those who have decided
for themselves that the Lands lie in Virginia, but that they may, if neces-
8ar}% have the privilege of an unprejudiced investigation. I will only
add that two of the most eminent Lawyers of our State have given their
opinions in her favor, to-wit : Mr. Marshall and Mr. Wickham.
I am, &c.
1781, Dec. 5th. — Israel Christian, by virtue of a State warrant of 8,000
Acres, enters l(KX) Acres of Land opposite to and below the mouth of
Salt Lick run where it empties into Sandy River, the branch whereof
Colo. Russell came up called RusselPs Landing. This entry to be laid
off along said Sandy River as the Law directs.
Israel Christian, by virtue of the above warrant, enters 1000 acres of
868 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1796. Ijand, including the next large Bottom about 5 miles down Sandy River
May 6 fp^jj^ ^j^g above entry.
Israel Christian, by virtue of the above warrant mentioned, enters
1000 Acres of Land on Sandy River above the first entry made by s'd
Christian on this warrant at a place where Doct'r Walker and Powell
marked sundry trees and wTote their names on some of them.
1782, March 30th. — Israel Christian,, by virtue of a State warrant,
enters 2570^ Acres of Land on both sides of Sandy creek, 20 miles
below RusselPs Landing, on a wide Bottom at the mouth of a creek
which empties into Sandy on the East sida
Copies — ^Teste:
Gordon Cloyd, S. M. C.
1786, March 17th. — James Anderson, by virtue of a military warrant
for 2000 Acres, No. 1280, enters the same as follows:
1000 Acres joining and below Benjamin Furman's entry, at the mouth
of Town Creek, and running up the creek for quantity.
1000 acres joining and below the above entry up both sides of the
creek for quantity.
50 Acres on Military Warrant No. 3t39, ass'd to him by Richard Foster,
joining and below the above entry and running up the Creek for quantity.
Copies — Teste:
Gordon Cloyd, S. M. C.
William Morris Andrew Donnallv's enterics contin'd.
1786, March 17th. — 1000 Acres joining and ])elow^ the above entry, and
running across the river, 600 acres hereof in Fayette County.
1,000 Acres joining and below above entry and running across the
River 500 Acres hereof in Fayette Count v.
1,000 Acres joining and below Benjamin Funnan's entry at the mouth
of Town Creek on the East side of the West fork of Sandy River, and
running across s'd River, 600 acres hereof in Fayette (/ounty.
1,000 Acres joining and below the above entry, and running across the
river, 600 acres hereof in Fayette County.
1,000 Acres joining and below the above entry and running across the
River, 501 acres hereof in Fayette County.
Copies — Teste :
(lORDON Cloyj), S. M. C
Nov. 16th, 1786. — John Preston by virtue of four Land Office Treasury
Warrants, lodged and filed in this office, makes the following entry viz:
4,000 Acres of Land on both sides of the Louisa fork of Big Sandy Creek,
to begin adjoining and above the last mentioned entry, and to extend up
across and on both sides said fork, to join an entry of Walter Preston's
at the mouth of Johns Creek, along the foot of the ridges which are on
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369
each side of said fork, and some small distance up on eiich side the sev-
eral branches which empty into said fork, on botli sides thereof for
quantity, to be h\id off in one more, or as many surveys as will best suit
the situation of the Land and according to I^w.
A copy — Teste:
H. Smith, S. R. C.
1787 — ^flames Madison, by virtue of a I>and Office Treasury Warrant,
No. 22.027, dated 24th Dec. 1783, enters 4,0(M) Acres of Land lying
on Louisa, above the mouth of Russell's fork a branch of Ix)uisa, and
extending up the said Louisa fork on both sides, and up the different
Creeks emptying into said Louisa, so iis to include all the good land ; this
entry to be laid off in as many surveys as may best suit the situation of
the land.
A copy — Teste:
H. Smith, S. R. C.
1796.
May 6
Aw. DUNSCOMB TO THE GOVERNOR.
I hope to stand excused in offering myself a candidate for the appoint-
ment occasioned by the resignation of Major Gaynes of the Artillery.
It is a laudable ambition that leads to the a|)plication, and when my rank
and services during the Revolution arc considered, it may perhaps appear
^tWr justified.
I am, ifec.
May 9,
Richmond
John Napier to the Governor.
In regard to his right to sit as a justice in Fluvanna county. Was
^miniasioned m the peace when Fluvanna was first formed from Albe-
^^le, and, except during a short residence in the latter county, had
^^ntinued a member of the Court.
Tuos. Newton to the Governor.
From every account received from the West Indies, I conceive it is
^^cessary to be on our guard against the importation of diseases from
^«ence; and if left discretionary to the Superintendents of Quaranthie,
J^o damage or delay can happen to the owners of vessels, as on visitation,
"the crew are healthy the vessel is permitted to come into port; if
^Wy, we are safe by letting her lie a few days; and I am of opinion
47
May 10,
Fluvanna
County
May 15,
Norfolk
370
1796.
Mav 15,
Noffolk
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without a proclamation (which would answer good purpoees and no evil
can arise from it) I shall be unable to carry the law into execution. The
pilots by a proclamation will be obliged under the penalty of losing
their branch, if they do not give information. The Islands are in gen-
eral sickly, especially where the troops are; the whole had best In?
included, if your Excellency and Council should be of opinion with me
that it is necessary to have vessels examined. Many here are alarmed
at the daily reports, from which cause I have thought it my duty to
advise vou thereof.
The Ship Concord (French Frigate) is arrived, and from information
I have directed her to be examined.
I am, &c.
May 19,
Richmond
Aw. DUNSCOMB TO THE GOVERNOR.
T beg leave to inclose a return made by my first Serg't of sundry^
repairs and necessaries wanting to complete and preserve the two piece^Sr
of ordinance under my command, and do request you will be pleased t<
authorize me to have the same performed.
I would also request the authority of the Executive to contract for th«
building a rough plank shed to keep the pieces from the weather, th
cost of all of which, I judge, will not exceed Eighty dollars.
If it is the wish of the Executive, I will procure an estimate of tb
probable cost of the shed ; that of the repairs, &c., will not exec
twenty dollars.
I am, &c,
Richmond, 2nd of April, 1796.
Repairs wanting to the ordinance :
To 2 new Sponges complete, 2 new worm handles, 2 new tillers, men^<3-
ing the tiller stays to each piece, mending 2 wheel bands, Painting tlic
carriage compleat, 2 new Tompiers compleat, 2 new aprons conjple^^
Repairing the amonition boxes.
Thos. Pointer,
1st Sei^'t Co. A .
Mav 22,
Stafford
V. Peyton to the Governor.
Inclosed is a recommendation from the CV»urt of our County for ni^'
istrates, which I have taken the liberty to forward to you, requesting tti*^
you will be so good as to inclose me the commission pV post, direi^ted ^^
Dumfries' Office, in time for our June quarterly sessions, which cty^'
mences the 13th of the month.
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Without an addition to our list of magistrates we shall have perhaps
no court, our number being reduced to nine or ten by deaths and re-
movals, and of those several scarcely ever attend. This circumstance,
together with my being at a loss at the present time for a safe and direct
conveyance to Richmond, will, I trust, be a sufficient apology for my
troubling you with this business.
I am, &c.
[Enclosure not found. — Ed.]
871
1796.
May 22,
Stafford
RO. QUARLES TO THE GOVERNOR.
In conformit}' to the directions of the Executive, I have proceeded to
let the contractor's office for the supply of Rations at the State Arsenal
from the first of June until the first of November next.
The alarming scarcity of provisions in this quarter, has occasioned the
price of Rations to be much greater than was to have been expected.
You will observe from the inclosed Bond that we are obliged to give
eighteen cents per Ration. I flatter myself that at the expiration of this
Term we may calculate on a considerable diminution in the price of a
Ration. William Weaver, my former contractor, being the lowest bidder,
has aj^ain taken this business.
I have, &c.
Mav 27,
State
Arsenal
Henry Banks to the Governor.
It is in my power to appropriate a considerable sum in Treasury Land
Warrants, and as I expect to have a final decree for a considerable sum
at the next Court of Appeals, I am now inclined to receive from the
public a great proportion of that demand in I^and Warrants, and I will
give Bond with security to the public, in case I do not prevail in that
demand, to pay the amount of the warrants. I presume the advantage
which will be derived to the public by this, may induce the Board to take
it into consideration. The quantity which I want is at least 500,000
acres.
I am, sir, your, &c.
May 28,
Richmond
Thos. Newton to the Governor.
I received the proclamation and have promulgated it. The crew of May 29
the Concord proved remarkably healthy. I have not yet purchased a
372 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1796. place for the reception of goods and accommodation of persons superin-
May 29 tending Quarantine; having had a smart fit of the gout has been the
cause.
If it should be necessar}', I will employ a boat, but at present there is
no need of one. I shall caution the pilots, who, being now paid for it,
will give information.
I am, &c.
William Weaver to the Governor.
May 30 Soliciting an advance of two hundred dollars to enable him to fulfil
his contract for supplying Rations to employees at Point of Fork.
C. Myers to the Governor.
May 31, I am here the Engineer for the Potomac Company. A variety of char-
f \h '^ ^^ters are employed, who of course are not of the best description. Riots
Potomac and quarrels are now become so frequent that the exercise of legal power
has become absolutely necessary — not only to cheque, but to secure
offenders of the public peace.
For these considerations, I respectfully offer my services as a magis^
trate. Should you, sir, please to appoint me, I shall uniformly pursa*3
that conduct that makes the appointment respectable.
I have no interest in or motive for this application, but a wish to hav*
the power given by law to preserve the peace of this ])lace and neigh bo ^'
hood.
I have, ifec.
May 31 At a General Assembly of the State of Connecticut, holden at Hartfo
on the second Thursday of May, Anno Dom. 1796:
Resolved by the Assembly, That his Excellency the Governor
requested to comply with the Re(|uest of the Governor of Virginia,
Exchange the Laws of this State for those of Virginia, and to contin
the Exchange from time to time, as the Governor of this State shall ju(L
proper.
A true copy of Record.
Samuel Willey, Sec'v
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William Huston to the Governor.
The petition of William Huston, humbly sheweth: That while your 1796.
petitioner had the charge of the Public Goal in the Washington district, ^
there was delivered to his custody and care several 'prisoners, charged of
Capital offences, namely : Pane, Roberts and Best of being accessory to the
murder and robbery of Mr. Tubuff, and John Boyd of horse stealing ; which
persons on the 30th of July last, broke Goal and made their escape. Your
petitioner being impressed with the necessity of making an immediate
and speedy pursuit, advertised a reward of twenty dollars for the retaking
and delivering each of the prisoners at the Public Goal. In consequence
of which, the above named prisoners were taken and safely ke{)t until
they were brought to trial, and the rewards paid agreeable to advertise-
ment, as will appear by the receipts inclosed.
Your petitioner would have stated the matter much sooner to the board,
but from a mistaken opinion that the District Judge had cognizance and
jurisdiction, and would give relief and redress; but finding it otherwise,
your petitioner prays that your honorable bod}^ would direct the money
so advanced to be reimbursed, or give such relief as you in your wisdom
may direct, and your petitioner as in duty bound shall pay.
Henry Bowyer to the Governor.
A considerable number of men have been engaged for the Troop of June 6,
Cavalry ordered to be raised in this county, but I aj^prehend it will be Botetourt
im|)ossible for them to procure swords and pistols, such articles not being
to be had in this Country. Perhaps swords and pistols might be ob-
tained from the public m£^^azine8 upon bond and security given for the
safe keeping and return of the anns received ; if so, Captain Beale (the
gentleman recommended from this County), will willingly do it. I
^^nrnagine forty swords and as many pistols, with what the men will be
^^^e to furnish themselves, will be sufficient. The officers here wish
^^^y niuch to be informed upon this subject.
I have, &c.
Richmond, June 8th, 1796, June 6
State of Virginia,
To Wm. Hodgson,
^rectii^g a statue of the President, repairing, laying the floor,
^^^. / . . . £30.0.0
^^ce'd in part, £1.10.0.
874 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1796. State of Nkw Hampshike,
•^^''^ ^ In Smote., June lOth, 1796.
Resolved, That any alteration in established Fomis of Government
ought never to be attempted but for the most important reasons.
That our present state of peace and general prosperity render it un-
necessary at this time to concur with the Legislature of Virginia in their
proposed amendments of the Federal Constitution.
Sent down for concurrence!
Eben'r Smith,
President of the Senate.
In the House of Representatives the same day, Read and concurred.
Russell FR£EMA^^ Speaker.
Approved June 13th, 1796.
J. T. Oilman, Governor.
A true copy.
Attest :
Joseph Pearson, S'cty.
Gloucester Ck)unty to-wit:
June 14 Whereas at a Court of Oyer and Terminer, held in the Countj'
aforesaid, at the Court house, the 10th day of June, 1796, for the trial of
Abram a negro man, slave belonging to the Estate of John Avery^ decVI,
for burglary; the said negro man, was by the said Court, found guilt>"
and condemned to die. We of the said Court taking into consideration
the age and character of the s'd negro, and that it is the first criminal
offence he has been charged with, do recommend him the s'd Abram, t^
the Governor and Council as a proper object of mercy.
Given under our hands this 14th day of June, 1796.
Philip Tabb,
William Hall,
Wm. Booth,
Morgan Tomkies.
John Pierce to the Governor.
June 20, At the last Court held for this county I was one of the attending mem-
Co^ P^^ hers, and was opposed to the nomination then made respecting the office
of Sheriff, as by the law, in my opinion, the Court were confined to nom-
inate only three persons, but I was not opposed to the alteration of the
system of nomination heretofore pursued, having always considered that
system totally repugnant to every principle of Justice. The last three
Gentlemen which stands nominated by the last Court were Magistrates
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before the Revolution, and the whole of them have (or might of right) 1796.
enjoyed the benefit of the Sheriff's office. Two of them, to my knowl- J^^® 20,
edge, have done so, and afterwards returned to tlieir magisterial office, County
several years before any of the other members now in office were in
commission, consequently were justly entitled to that preferment again
before the Junior Magistrates. In the year 1786, if my memory does
not deceive me, a General Commission for Justices of this county was
issued, comprehending several who were in office before the Revolution
as well as those nominated under the present form of government. Under
that Commission, the presiding member of right might have claimed the
office of Sheriff, and after him every other member in rotation. How-
ever, the nominations were continued on the old system — that is, to
nominate such as had never held the office of Sheriff — ^and Mr. Wilkin-
son is the only person now living that is comprehended in the Commission
above mentioned, but has or might have enjoyed the benefit of the office
of Sheriff.
This communication I have considered incumbent on me to make to
your Excellency, having myself, whilst I was one of the Junior Justices,
been preferred to the office of Sheriff, and have, &c.
0
' RO. QUARLES TO THE GOVERNOR.
Inclosed j'ou will receive the usual Quarterly Return of Arms, &c., June 30,
from this place. Among other things contained therein, you will observe Areenul
that the U. States have made no return of Arms, &c., since my last
report; and as there is still a considerable number of arms and accoutre-
ments, and the whole of the ammunition and other military stores which
were lent by this State during the late Insurrection, unaccounted for, I
have thought it my duty to call the attention of the honorable the
Executive to this subject, presuming they will think it necessary to take
some steps for the attainment of this property.
From a view of the account current of the expenditures at this Post,
it will be seen that the Superintendent is necessarily obliged to advance
a considerable sum of his own money from quarter to quarter, in order
to carry on the Publick Business. To remove this inconvenience, I have
to request the honorable Board to make such quarterly advances on this
account as to them may appear reasonable. The old Cartouch Boxes,
formerly reported by me to be capable of being repaired and rendered
fit for use, remaining still in that unrepaired state, and the Swords being
without Scabbards or Belts, I wish the advice of the honorable Hoard
respecting the mode I am to pursue in order to have these articles j)laeed
in a state of repair.
I have, &c.
376 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
A Quarterly Return of Anna and Military Storeii at the State An<enal,, on
the 30th of June, 1796.
1796. 1 16 Inch Mortar, 1 6 pounder Brass, 1 4 pounder Ditto, 1 old Iron piece,
5289 Muskets in complete order, 8057 Muskets in repair with Ruff' Bay-
onets, 248 old Muskets out of order, 872 new stocked Muskets wanting
Bayonets and R. rods, 400 Pickers and Brushes, 2939 Musket worms,
182 Screw Drivers, 805 Brass hilted swords, 298 Iron Ditto, 7 barrels
of Gun Powder, 40 Piggs of Lead, 181 Case Shot from 6 to 4 pounds, 268
Round Ditto, 80 Rheams of Cart'g Paper, 486 Cannon Tubes, 18 Barrels
of Flints, 1650 pounds of Ball and Buck Shot, *81 Muskets Stocked,
* 415 Muskets fitted with new Ba^'onets and R. rods, * 860 Bayonets
ground, * 57 Muskets made complete with new Bayonets and R. Rods
ground.
* Quarters Work.
June 30 On Motion of William McKinley Lieutenant of a Company of Cavalry,
Commanded by Capt. Robenfc McCluer, (in the lOth Brigade) to the Court
Martial now sitting, to determine whether the said Company of Cavalry,
was subject under the Law to be compelled to attend the Battalion and
Regimental musters. The Court after Mature deliberations are of opin-
ion that all the Cavalry residing within the limit-s of any Battalion, shall
attend their Res])ective Battalion and Rej?imental musters, which said
opinion was objected to, it is therefore to the Executive of the Common-
wealth of Virginia, for their advice on said occasion.
A true copy — Signed,
Jas. Griffith, Cl'k
4th Reg't, 10th Brigade.
• To the Governor.
Thos. Jones to the Governou.
July 1, Resigns his commission as Notary Public for this District.
Hampton
John Eyre to the Governor.
■
July 7 It scen)s to be the intention of the Law that the Light Infantry com-
panies of this State should not only be better Trained than any other
troops, but that they should be better provided with arms, etc. I pre-
sume, therefore, that in the distribution of Arms to be made bv the
Executive those companies will be i)rovided in preference to others. The
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Company which I have the honor to command is entirely unfurnished, 1796.
and is likjely to continue so unless supplied by the public. ^
I have to beg you will make application to the Executive for as many
arms as you may think proi)er (say 50 Stand) for its use.
I presume that if our exposed situation is recollected, we shall be
among the first to be supplied. It is unnecessary to remind you, Sir,
that we are accessible on three sides by water, and have among us per-
haps a larger portion of Slaves than any other part of this State has.
I am, &c.
Wm. Heth to the Governor.
I am just informed that most of the crew of a Ship from Norfolk July 7,
bound to this Port are infected with the small-pox. She is now sup- Hundreds
posed to be about Jordon's Point. Unless she should be prevented
coming farther by the inhabitants of City Point and the neighborhood,
she will j)robably get up there this afternoon.
Since the death of Christo. Roane, there has not to my knowledge
been a Superintendent of Quarantine for this Port appointed; so that
until such an appointment shall be made, I don't see how the execution
of the Quarantine and Health Laws of the State can receive the aid of
^he Revenue oflBcers agreeably to the act of Congress Relative to Quaran-
^^ne, passed the 27th May last. For by this act and the instructions
from the Treasury Department of the United States accompanying it,
''I am to co-operate with the State authorities in giving full effect to any
regulations established by State Laws applying to the objects mentioned
in the act relative to Qiuirantiney
How far I should be justifiable under this act, and these instructions,
^o exercise in the present case the po>vers vested in a Superintendent of
Quarantine under the Laws of Virginia, especially under the 2nd and 3rd
^^tions of the Act passed the 19th of December last, respecting Quar-
antine, I will not pretend to say, but feeling an extreme unwillingness to
^^ercii<e any authority not clearly given to me by Law, I shall wait the
decision of the Executive thereon.
It appears to me proper that this vessel should either be compelled to
^turn to Norfolk or its vicinity, or prevented coming so far up the river
^ to have communication with the vessels of this Port. Yet I do not
find any clause in the aforesaid Acts, or in the Acts respecting the Small-
pox, which would warrant the Superintendent of Quarantine, if there
^we one here, in giving such orders.
With permission, I will now^ take the liberty to recommend Mr. John
*'^t>ert8on as the most proper i>erson at this Port to fill the office afore-
^\A
378 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
I7im. The office of Notary Public at this Port having been vacant for many
July ', monthn, which occasionfi much inconvenience to the masters of vessels.
Hundreds and there being no person who will accept, qualified to fill it but officers
of the customs, I would beg leave to ask the appointment for Harrison
Walker, an apprentice in my office. His brother, who did the business
for some time on behalf of Mr. Ferguson, is now surveyor of the Port
and my principal clerk. He will see that the business shall be proi)erly
done. In short, it will be as carefully attended to as if it formed part
of the duties of this office.
I am, &c.
Should an immediate answer to this be deemed necessary, the propriety
of sending an express therewith will doubtless occur, as a letter by Post
will not reach this until Saturday, 4 o'clock.
July 12 At a Court of Directors held at the Hospital, in Williamsburg, the V2ih
day of July, 1796:
Ordered by Directors of Hospital at Williamsburg, that a warrant be
obtained from the Auditor of Public Accounts for two hundred jwunds
for use of the Hospital.
JaS. SlNOLETON TO THE GOVERNOR.
July 12, Having lately received under your authority a commission for enlist-
cSunty ^^ ^^^ commanding a Company of Artillery, and as a late Act of th^
Assembly authorizing this establishment vests in the Executive of th^
State a power of furnishing the several Companies with Guns, T hav^
sought an early opportunity of requesting you to cause two pieces *^^
Artillery, together with such appen(Jages as may be necessary for instriic*^"
ing the Coini)any in the ordinary or practical parts of duty, to be se^"*
to Winchester; to fix a responsibility for which, I will pass my receij >'•
I have, &c.
Thos. Mason to the Governor.
July 17, The election of the Directors of the Potomac Company comes on,
Colchester ^j^i^], j^ Alexandria the first Mondav of next month. Mv dntv, f^
well as my interest, leads me to inform you that in my opinion tl^
Direction of that Company has been very unprofitably managed, and -
do think that an alteration of the Directors ought to be made at th ^
ensuing election.
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The votes of the States have always had great influence, and I mean 1796.
by this Letter to solicit the proxies of this. Should I be entrusted with CQijJ^^tgr
them, I flatter myself, yourself and the Council have confided enough in
me to believe that my best endeavors will be used to obtain the most fit
men for that important office.
I should endeavour to select men not only Honest, Industnous, and
Attentive, but men, too, of understanding and such as were interested in
the progress of that work, for I think it is the interest of some of those
men in the Directorship to retard it. . A majority of the Directors at
present reside in Alexandria, and nothing can be more clear than that
the competition of the navigation will tend to reduce the commerce of
that Spot, for the Boats that bring the produce cannot navigate the river
so low down. The Alexandrians have obtained an act of Assembly for
a Turnpike road from the Great Falls, which is a proof that they wish
the navigation to stop there, to which place it is now complete.
I am, &c.
Joseph B. Downman, Wm. Chowning. and Martin Shearman recom- July 17
mended as fit persons for appointment as Sheriff" of Lancaster county.
At a Court held for Richmond County the 4th day of July, 1796: July 22
William Peachey, Thomas Yerby, and Geo. Lee Turberville, Gentle-
men, are recommended to his Excellency, the Governor of this State, as
fit and proj)er jx^rsons, one of whom to be commissioned to execute the
office of Sheriff* for the County for the ensuing year.
Copy — Teste :
B. McCarty, CPk.
Richmond County, to-wit:
I, Bartho. McCarty, Clerk of the Court of the said County, do
hereby certify that no person hath entered into Bond with security as
^he law directs, to Execute the office of Sheriff* since the above Recom-
^^^ndation of Sheriffs in the County court of Richmond,
^iven under my hand this 19th day of September, 1796.
B. McCarty, CPk.
At a Court held for Richmond County the 5th day of July, 1790: July 22
Geo. Lee Turbeville, Gent., having produced in Court a license to prac-
^^^® as an Attorney-at-Law, and having taken the necessary oaths, is
P^nnitted to practice in this Court.
Copy — Teste:
B. McCarty, ClTc.
I
380 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
1796. At a Court held for Richmond County the 1st day of April, 1793:
July 22 Q^ Lg^ Turbeville, Gentleman, having declined the practice of the
I^aw in this Court, took his seat on the Bench as a Justice of the peace.
Copy — Teste :
B. McCarthy, CFk.
T. Dawson to the Governor.
July 22, Since I left Virginia I have made every possible inquiry respecting the
New York ^^^g wanted by the State. From the Sec'ty of War I am inclined to
think, that they may be procured or contracted for, in the New England
States.
In two or three days I shall set out for Boston, where I shall be happy
to receive any further instructions from your Excellency, and you may
be assured I shall exert myself to comply with the directions of the
Executive and the rest of the Legislature.
I have, (&c.
Joseph Marten to the Governor.
July 26, I yesterday received a letter from your Excellency, bearing date ye 2nd
Henry Co. Jnst, inclosing a Commission with directions to open a Correspondence
with the Commissioners on the part of Kentucky; also with Arch'd Stuart.
Esq'r, on the subject of Extending the Boundary Line between the two
States. In obedience thereto, have this day dispatched a letter to Ken-
tucky and one to Mr. Stuart on the subject.
As soon as I receive answers shall write your Excellency and if neccs-
sarv draw for some cash in advance.
I stand prepared to proceed on my post at a moment's warning.
I am, &c.
James Monroe to the Governor.
July 29, I hope the statue of the President arrived safe and without injury, at
I ari8 Richmond, and in whicli I confide, as it was packed up with great care
here, and forwarded from Havre under the auspices of a prudent captain
of one of our best vessels.
I herewith enclose you a note of the am't of what I paid to Mr.
Houdon, the artist, for the charges annexed, and which he re(jueste<l
innnediately. This item will be adjusted with Mr. Jones when he desires
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381
it. Mr. Houdon has also another demand of about the like sum for
dep>reciation,and which I promised to communicate to you, and pay him
in O'iiij'e you permitted. I believe from his statement, that he actually lost
th3,t, amount, and in that mode, but at the same time I also believe that
tho State of Virginia did not profit thereby, as likewise that the only
claim .we have, if any, is upon the candor and liberality of the State. I
will be happy to fulfil your wishes, whatever they may be in this respect,
l^ermit me to renew to you my assurance of the pleasure with which
1 sljall receive any commands from the Executive to perform here for the
Stiit^' whilst I remain, and of the great respect and esteem with which I
aii:i, ike.
1796.
July 29,
Paris
W. Wilson to the Governor.
I am sorry to inform your Excellency that a resignation almost gener- July 30,
ally, has taken place with the officers of the 7th Regiment. I have held P^^^smouth
them together as long as I had the power of^ doing it, but the Reg't has
been in so deranged a condition for six months past, that emulation and
soldierly pride has been changed to disgust, and resignations have been
the result.
The confusion has arisen from the want of commissions to fill up
vacancies, many companies not having more than one commission officer
in it, and others not one. In order to fill up these vacancies, the Court
about nine months ago entered up an order of recommendations and
ordered the Clerk to transmit it to the Executive. The other day I
received from Mr. Wood a number of Comm'ns, among which there were
but few of them signed. I tendered those that were executed, but being
withheld so long, they took it in their heads that they were not the free
choice of the Executive and refused.
I have, &c.
At a Court of Oyer and Terminer held in Frederick county the 3rd
y <>f August, 1796, for the trial of William, a negro boy, slave, the prop-
'^^y of Rawleigh Colston, (aged between thirteen and fourteen years,) on
suspicion of arson, present: Charles Myner Thurston, John Smith, Ed-
^^rd McGuire, James Garmel Dowdall, John Shearman Woodcock,
Cornelius IJjildwin, and George Flowerden Norton, Gent. Justices,
^isha Boyd, Gent, is assigned as the Prisoner's counsel.
August 3,
Frederick
County
382
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1790.
Aueust 5,
Auditor's
Office
John Pendleton to the Oovernor.
I beg leave to apprize the Executive that on the last day of this month
I shall resign the office of Auditor of Public Accounts. I intended U»
have resigned at the exj)iration of the last quarter, but the chief clerk,
Mr. Sani'l Shepard, being desirous of xisiting his friends in Boston. I *
deferred it merelv to accommodate him. He will hand this I>etter to
your Excellency, and if he entertains any expectations or prehensions in
ex)n8equence of my resignation, of which he has not yet spoken tome,
he will communicate them himself. If it should b6 necessary for me to
8f)eak of his merit to the Board, I will pay the tribute with pleasure.
I have, &c.
John Stewart to the Governor.
August 9, The meeting of the General Assembly fast approaching, and the great
Richmond difficulty of procuring parchment for enrolling Bills at the particular
period it shall be required, has influenced me to purchase of Messrs-
Prichard & Davidson seven dozen skins, amounting, agreeable to the
enclosed Bill, to £14.15.0. This amount, I venture to believe, the Execu-
tive will have no hesitation at directing payment of out of the public
Treasury.
I have, &c.
Aujnist 9
At a quarterly Court continued and held for King & Queen County,^*
the Courthouse the 10th of August, 1796:
The Commonwealth of Virginia, against Chaney Gatewood, Deft, upt>^
a presentment of the Grand Jury for not voting at the last Election.
This day came Benjamin Dabney, Deputy-Attorney for the Commoi^'
wealth in this County, and the Defendant having been duly summoned
and now solemnly called, came not; on the motion of the said Doputj^"'
Attorney, It is considered by the Court that the Defendant be fined tlr^ ^
sum of one pound, nine shillings and'two pence half penny, being on
fourth of his taxes and levies, and that the Defendant pay the costs
this prosecution.
Teste:
Ro. Pollard, C. C.
f
Petition of Chaney Gatewood to the Governor.
August 9 The petition of Chaney Gatewood, praying the remission of a fin-
imposed on him.
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Thos. Newton to the Governor.
After all my attempts to purchase the place Gen'l Wood and myself 1796.
looked at, I have been frustrated by the exorbitant demand of the pro- Norfolk '
prietor. He has risen from £400 to £600, and it will take at least £200
more to put houses in order for the reception of goods. I have there-
fore declined the purchase, and made proposals to the owner of a de-
tached point of land at the mouth of Tanner's Creek, which will answer
as well and better. He has promised me his terms, which, if moderate
for sufficient buildings, and you approve of it, I will close with him, of
which I will inform vour ExcV.
We have been and are very healthy as yet, having lost only one man
with the least appearance of malignant fever this year. A vessel is ar-
rived from Oape N. Mole, who lost a man at sea, from every appearance
with the disease of that place, as the Captain says he threw all his bed-
ding and cloaths overboard. I have detained her below; the rest of the
crew are well, and the man has been dead 18 or 20 days. She has hides
on board, which I conceive are dangerous, and have directed them to be
well aired; but I think coming from places highly infected they ought
to be prohibited.
I am, &c.
W. Wilson to James Wood, Lt.-Governor.
Your favor of the 4th ultimo I had the honor of receiving on the 8th, August 14,
and b^ leave to observe that I made it njy business to call upon those I^^^'tsmouth
Gentlemen who had resigned, as well iis those who had declined their
commissions in the 7th Regiment, and explained to them the cause of
their not receiving the commissions in due time — viz., neglect of duty in
the clerk of our Court, of which they are perfectly sensible and satisfied.
But as some of them are about to remove from the county, a new
arrangement will be necessary, for which purpose I will call a meeting
of those in commission and select those most fit and necassary to com-
plete the 7th Regiment, and lay before our next Court for its nomination
to the Executive, and will warn the C'lerk against a second breach of his
<iuty. At the pressing solicitation again of Capt. Bernard Maguien, I
am constrained to repeat ixiy wish (if there is no improj)riety in it) that
the Executive will be pleased to turn him, his officers (Nathaniel Cooper
and John Brooks), and his ('onipany into a corps of artillery. He is an
excellent officer, and, I am informed, has served long in a French corps
of artillerv.
I have, &c.
384
1796.
August 15
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Virginia to- wit:
To all j)erson8 to whom these presents shall come:
I, John Nivison, Notary Public for the District of Norfolk, by lawful
authority, duly admitted and qualified, do hereby certify and make
known that Ca[)t George G. Hussey, late master and owner of the 8hi])
Eliza, personally appeared before me, and being duly sworn on the Holy
Evangelists of Almighty God, deposed and said, that he is a native of
the State of Massachusetts, and a citizen of the United States of America;
that, he took in a cargo of Salt at the Isle of May, with which he was
bound for Norfolk; that the said ship and cargo being bona-fide his
property. That on the 16th of August when about three miles distant
from Cape Henry, several guns were fired at him by the British Frigate
Thetis. He shortened sail. The Frigate came up. He was hailed when
it was said on board the Frigate that a boat should be sent along side the
Eliza, that a boat was accordingly sent, when the Deponent was desired
to go to the Frigate with his papers. He did so; after Capt. Cochran
had examined the papers, he observed that he found the Deponent had
bought her in Holland; that she had been a prize ship illegally taken,
and that as Great Britain did not acknowledge the French Republic, he
should consider her a prize to him. that he accordingly ordered the crew
from the Eliza, to be brought to the Frigate, and sent a crew with a prize
master on board the Eliza, permitting the Deponent to remain on board ;
that the said Frigates Thetis and the ship Eliza, are now in Hampton
Roads. He having been thus deprived of his property.
George G. Hussey.
Wherefore I, the said Notary, at the request of the said deponent, did
and do hereby solemnly [)rote8t against the said Caj)tain Cochran, com-
mander of the British Frigate the Thetis, his officers, the crew, and all
othei-s concerned in the capture of the said Ship Eliza, and also a^ainst
those or the Government from which he, the said Capt. Cochran, derives
his authority, for all the losses, costs, damages, and expenses, suffered or
to be suffered by the said George G. Hussey, owner of the Ship Eliza an<i
her cargo, by reason of the premises.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office,
this 18th day of August, 1796.
[Seal.]
John Nivison, NotV F*ub.
August 20,
Norfolk
William Lindsay to the Governor.
Enclosed is the deposition of George G. Hussey, owner and master O*
the Ship Eliza, which was captured near Cape Henry by the Britist*
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Frijjate Thetis, Cochran commander, and brought into Hampton R6ads, 1796.
where they now are. '^Norf\k^'
I have enclosed a copy of the deposition to Mr. Nelson, the attorney.
I am, &c.
[Deposition not found. — Ed.]
Cumberland, August Court, 1796 (22nd).
Ordered, that Dudley Street be recommended to the Executive as a August 20
proper and fit person to execute the office of First Inspector of Tobacco
at Woodson's Warehouse in tlie Town of Cartersville, William Bagby as
2nd, James Austin as 3rd, and James Spears as 4th.
A copy — Teste:
Tsch'r Woodson, D. Cl'k.
William Tate to James Wood, Lieutenant-Governor.
I have been extremely anxious to hear from you for some time, and Aujjust 25,
to know if Mr. Thomas Wilson has made a return of the papers and oJjlntv*"
vouchers with which he was entrusted, respecting the money due to the
volunteer militia of the MonongaHa country.
I am very solicitous that the business should be closed as soon as
lK)."*sible.
The monev which the Executive sent bv me for the Scouts who were
•
m service last year is delivered to them some time past; but the Scouts
*howere ordered out for the protection of Lee county, have not as yet
had any allowance for their services, through their own neglect in not
^Wng pay abstracts forwarded to the Executive. Notwithstanding their
claim comes late, I make no doubt but that it will appear just that they
should now have a compensation for their services as specified in the
attract; and I think the bearer William King would be a safe and con-
^'<^nient opix)rtunity to transmit the money to them, or such other person
^ you may think proper to entrust with the distribution of the same.
At the last June term in the county of Washington, Mr. Sam'l Edmis-
^n was by the Court recommended to the Governor for our next Sheriflf,
^ heing the next Senior Justice, agreeable to the usage and custom which
^^ prevailed time out of mind ; but the office is claimed b}' Col. Camp-
"^11, who was a Sheriff in the county of Washington since it became a
^'inty. and now thinks he is again entitled to the appointment from hLs
acting again ae a Justice of the Peace after his Sherifi'alty had expired,
•^fore Mr. Edmiston was qualified as a Justice of the Peace.
49
886
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1796. The matter is submitted to the Board, having no doubt but that they
Washineton ^^^^^ *^^ justice betwixt the gentlemen contending. However, if Col.
County Campbell's principle be right, I have always understood the prevailing
custom in a wrong manner. Excuse these imperfect hints, and believe
me to be, dear sir, with much personal respect and esteem,
Your, &c.
Thos. Newton to the Governor.
August 28,
Norfolk
The accounts of a malignant fever from Charleston are very alarming
at this time here. I have directed the look-out boat to examine the ves-
sels coming from thence, and shall be glad of instructions from your
Excellency how to proceed in case of any arriving with sickness. The
law contemplating only that the vessel should be detained and informa-
tion sent to the Executive, which would be attended with expenses and
delays, to prevent which, if a discretionary power was lodged (as in the
case of the W. Indies) with the Sup't of Quarantine, it would answer all
purposes. Mr. Clemison, a merchant of this place, died there with the
disease, which from accounts rages to a great degree. I should be glad
to hear from your Excellency respecting the purchase of a place and
building houses for the accommodation of the officers attending Quar-
antine. The money received from Major Lindsay lies ready, but the
exorbitant prices demanded for building, has prevented me from using it
or taking the land, and were I to venture an opinion on it, I think it
wouH be best to take at least fifty acres, as at some future day it may he
necessary to erect hospitals for reception of the sick on it, and a l)uryinp
ground is exceedingly wanted, as a trespass is committed in every
instance of interring the dead from the vessels. We have only had
occasion for a few vessels to be detained as yet, and only tw^o persons
have died, which I had interred on my own land.
We are remarkably healthy here, and the crews of the vessels which
have arrived have also been healthy.
The people employed in the look-out boat have called for wages, hut I
did not choose to pay them out of the money received for the purchase
of land, ttc, without your ai»prol)ation. lie pleased to say whether 1
shall make use of any of that, or draw for their pay.
I am, ike.
No (late,
probiibly
August,
Staunton
Ahch'd Stuart to the (tovernor.
When I returned from ye Sweet Springs about the Inst of July. 1
received your Excellency's favor, with the inclosures, on the subject of
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387
the Boundan' Line betwixt Viro;inia and Kentucky. I have lost no time
in dispatching a messenger to Kentucky by the way of (ienl Martin to
fix upon the time and place of meeting with the Commissioners of that
State, which I proposed should be on the first of October next as near
the junction of the three States as accommodations would admit and
proceed westwardly. A suitable person for this i)urj)Ose could not be had
for less than two dollars per day, he finding himself and horse. I am
informed ready money will be reciuired for everything we stand in need
of in the country where we are going. If my colleague has made no
draft for these expenses, the Executive will please deposit with Col. R't
Gamble a sum which they may judge necessary, and I can receive ye
money from his partner here. I can name no sum, as I am a stranger
to disbursements which may be necessary.
I am, iSic,
1790.
No date,
probably
August,
Staunton
^
J. Dawson to the Governor.
In compliance with the wishes of the Executive I have made inquiries,
with that anxiety which the importance of the subject merits, respecting
the arms wanted by the State, and have good reason to conclude that the
idea of procuring them on the Continent must be relinquished, and that
we must look to P^urope for the supply.
The high price of labour and of everything here with us, and wherever
I have been, makes it impossible to get them on the terms contemplated
by the liCgislature.
James Swann, Esq!, of this place, who has for some time directed the
fi.'^cal arrangements of the French Re])ublic within the United States
inuch to their satisfaction, is willing to enter into a contract for the deliv-
ery of them in one and two years, provided it can be extended to the
whole quantity contemplated by the law, and the price anyways in
proportion to that in Euro}>e and to the difficulty and risque of trans-
portation.
This sum I am persuaded will be much below any at which they have
heen offered or can be procured on the Continent, and I know no person
^ well suited to transact this business as Mr. Swann ; his responsibility is
^^»ple and undoubted, and his knowledge of and advantages in Europe
^ill insure punctuality and good arms. I therefore recommend to your
Excellency to open an immediate correspondence with him on the sub-
J^t, and as I am just about to return to Virginia, I shall expect to meet
your letter in answer to this in Philadelphia. Shall with pleasure com-
ply with the wishes of the Board, and shall think myself happy on being
^n the leaat instrumental in procuring for our citizens what 1 deem so
^ential for all who know how to value and defend their rights.
With much, &c.,
Sept. 11,
lioston
388
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1796.
.Sept. 11,
Boston
Sept. 12,
Boston
Sopi. 12
J. Dawson to Mr. Swan.
On what terms and when can you furnish the State of Virginia with
four tliousand musquets of the following description, which quantity
will be wanted annually and the [layments for them pointed?
The length of the barrel three feet 8 inches, and to carry a ball of the
size of 18 to the pound.
Tlie bavonet one foot 5 inches in the blade.
A double bridle-lock of the best construction — ^neat brass mountinir
and steel ramrod, to be stocked in black walnut.
The cartx)uch box to be suitable to the musquet and to contain 24
cartridges, with neat, black leather belts mounted with brass buckh\«.
and a brush-wiper for the pan, and picker for the touch-hole.
1 am, itc.
J. Dawson to the Governor..
After writing my letter of this date to your Excellency I thought it
I)roper to send a note to Mr. Swan, a copy of which, with his answer, 1
do mvself the honour now to enclose.
These >vill explain the state of the business clearly, and should the
proposition meet with the approbation of the board, the contract may at
once be formed at Philadelphia, where a person is empowered to act on
behalf of Mr. Swan, or a C()rres})onden(!e may be opened, or my retun^-
which will W' soon, may be waited for.
I have, &c.
Boston, 12th Sept., 1796.
Hon. John Dawson, Esq.:
Sir — I received your propositions for supplying the State of Vit"
ginia with 4()CM) stand of arms. Bayonet Kelt, and Cartridge Box fortlt*^
Hjjace of five years, making in the whole 2(),0(K). In answer, I wil*
undertake to supply the whole within two years, deliverable 10,000 eac^^
year, say in 1707 and 1798, at twelve <lollars each, payable on delivery
at Richmond, or at eleven Dollars and a half, if half the price be ad^
vanced, on my gi\nng undoubted security at Richmond. The musket t«^^
he com pleat as you describe it — say the barrel to be three feet eigU^
inches long, to receive a ball of eighteen to the pound. The Ba\'onet i^
be one fo^t five inches in- the bla<le, a double bridle lock of the besti*oi^^
struetion, ncjit brass mountings, and a steel ram-rod to be stocked i ^
black walnut. The cartridge-box to contain 24 cartridges and every wa.^
suitable to the musket, witli neat, black leather belt« mounted with bra*^
buckles, and a brush-wiper for the pan and picker for the touch-hole.
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889
But that no misunderstanding may arize, I propose that three or four
muskets be sealed with the seal of the State and rnv seal, one of which
to be lodged at Richmond and the other to be delivered me as samples,
and I condition it that in case so many black walnut stocks be not found,
that any other wood of equal strength and goodness be adopted.
The price I have fixed, calculating everytliing, will leave a bare mer-
cantile profit, and I presume the State does not expect to be cheaper fur-
nished. And I engage further, that all the arms shall be proved and
none received but such as stand the proof, and this again is an addi-
tional charge to me of 20 ]>. cent, at the manufacturers. As you leave
this to-morrow or this day, I propose sending powers to my agent at
Philadelphia to contract with you in my behalf, provided the Executive
at Richmond approve of these conditions and give you authority to con-
tract with me.
I am ver}^ respectfully, &c.,
James Sw^an.
1 mean that the charge or expence of proving the arms at Richmond
shall be at the State expence.
17%.
Sept. 12
ROBT. QUARLES TO THE GOVERNOR.
Informing him that the contract for supply of timber and firewood
with David Ross would ex[)ire on the 80th of September, and could not
be renewed on as favorable terms. Suggests that 25 or 30 acres of timber
land be acquired by purchase or by condemnation for the use of the
Arsenal.
Sept. 12,
Arsenal
Thos. Newton to the Governor.
Your Excellencv's favor I dulv received and will attend to vour
instructions, but I apprehend after all I shall be obliged to have recourse
t^jury to condemn some proper place for the buildings; but no time is
l^>st yet in it. The excessive price of Ciirpcnters is such that I think it
had Ixitter rest awhile, as they are now on a poize, and materials will
also fall, that good buildings I expect may be erected in the spring for
what very indifferent ones could be now. The money lies ready, and I
have tempted many with an advance but without effect, unless double
the value is paid for building and the land. The Collector and all the
officers of the General (iovemment have instructions and have oflered
we their assistance if I should want it. The Revenue (-utter is laid up
unfit for service. She might have rendered us some benefit.
Then? seems to be no danger from Cliarleston.
Your, vfcc.
Sept. 12,
Norfolk
390 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
I7!»*;. P. H. Moselev. HTc of Princ€«« Anne, certifys that James Rohin'«»>n
C*F'*- '**• fail*-*! to give htfUfl and seeurity fur the fierformaiiee of the ilutu*? oi
Anmr Shifrift" and Collector of tlie Revenue Tax.
feef»t. 21, J. Ambler re^|ue:9t<> a member of the Board to attend at the Trea<iirv
r>tr]oe ^'i> the morning of Oct 1st to examme and asK^rtain the amount oi tiitf
HichiDoml .S|i«X'ie, Ac., con:*tituting the lialance due tlierefrom on the annual sHttle-
nient to the 30th in^stant.
R. SXODDY TO THE GoVBRXOR.
Sept. 22, RfHigns a»Tninisi*ion as Jailor on account of the insecurity of the Jail
New Ijrtntlon , • /*. . /.
and msumciency of compensation.
Sept. 24, William PeLsory and Paul Carrington petition for the pardon of Wil-
e erebnrg jj^^ John Thweatt, convicted of horse i^tealing at session of District
Court and condemned to he hung. The petitioners represent the condi-
tion uf Thweatt's mind to be nearly idiotic and therefore a fit subject for
mercy.
Arch'd Stuart to tub Governor.
Sept. 27, Bv Mr. Parrv I received a letter from the Kentucky Commissioners'
Mhingtrm acceding to our proposal to meet at Cumberland Gap on the first day of
( )ctober next, and infonning us that they had appointed Buckner Tlirus-
ton, Esquire, a third Commissioner on their part. General Martin and
myself have on our part appointed Creed Taylor, Esq'r, of Cuml)erland,
who we doubt not will be apjiroved by the Executive. Gen'l Martin ha;*
^one on to make the necessary arrangements for our accommodation
while in the woods, which I understand will not be less than forty days.
Mr. Taylor and myself are thus far on our way to the place of meetini?.
VV(j are ad\4sed from the height and steepness of the Rocks on the
summit of a considerable part of the Chimberland mountain it will l>e
imiK)ssible to run along the top of it. At such places we shall be com-
pelled to ascertain the distance and course to run as near its base as we
cjin without marking. In such parts no dispute can ever arise as to the
lx)undary as run. Indians have seldom, if ever, been known to cross at
them. Wherever the l)oundary may be doubtful and the mountains are
accessible, we proiK)se to run and mark. At present we are unable to
form any estimate of the expenses attending this business. For part of
our provisions we must dei)end uj)on the forest. We arc advised then*
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will ]>e ten or twelve persons with the Commissioners from Kentucky. 1790.
Our number will probably not be less. «r^P^ !?'
'■ •^ Washington
I have. &c.
Thos. Newton to the Governor.
Contradicting reports of Yellow fever at Norfolk. Admit some cases Sept. 28,
of bilious fever which have proved fatal among strangers and intemperate
peoi)le.
Ho. QrARLKs to the Governor.
Incloses usual Quarterly return of Military stores at the Arsenal, also Hept. 'M)
a view of the state of the I>oan of anns <fec., made by the State to the
1 nited States. Promising ordinary jiay-roll for artificers and Guard, an
account current of expenditures for present Quarter, an ac't for summer
clothing to guard, annual account for fire wood, timl>er &c., reminding of
lotting the Contractor's office for Arsenal ; hopes for lower rates for pro-
visions on account of greater abundance.
Work done in the year preceding the 3<Hh of September, 1796:
Uy() Bayonets ground, 2-So Musketi< stocked, 117 I>ocks made. 208 liayo-
nets forged, filed, and fitted : 2f^ BayonH.« and I^amrods ground and
polished, 109 Muskets cleaned and rejiaire^l and added to those in order,
272 Bay<»nets and Ramrods forged, file<l, and fitted: 415 Muskets fitted
with New Bavonets and ramrods.
J. Pendleton to tub Goveexok.
Hanng announce*! to the hrmorable the F^xecutive my deienniruition Si-|jt. :iO
^0 resign on this day, I do accordingly hereby rt«ign the officx- of Audi-
^»r of Public Account^. Althoujrh this act i^ jjerfectly voluntary. I
should di.ssemble. Sir, if I were not to confe!5« that I retire with rejmit.
Tlie irn|»c»rtant trust which the Jjegislature and your honl>le Board have
f>een pleased for so many yearn to confide U* rij<- and therei<f*ectful '-oun-
t^^nance whicli thev have alwavs shewn rue had attadied me clowJv Up
^^y publick station, and besides? the salark' annexed to the offioe is of
?i'wit imjwutance to me. but. Sir. after thirteen years service, 10 the cx^urse
^^ which time I have enjoy eri very little relaxation from businees, I find
mygf'If unable longer to bear the confinement and unremitting atten-
tion which the dutief« of the office re^juire, and I would not under the
miiaence of any other resLSon. resign duiing the reoee^ of the General
392 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1796. Assembly, and I fiatter myself, Sir, the season is such an one as will
Sept. 30 excuse nie to that lion 'hie body for having done so, and also be consid-
ered by the Executive as an apology for the trouble my resignation gives
them.
I have, &c.
J. I'KNDLETON TO THE GOVERNOR.
Sept. 30 Testifys to his opinion of the superior qualifications of Mr. Shepard
(from his long association with him and Mr. Shepard's familiarity with
the duties of the office of Auditor of Public Accounts) as his successor
in that office which he proix)ses to resign, and as a proof of his sincerity
offers to become his security on his official Bond if the Board should
appoint him.
Aug. 6th, 1796.
Oct. 1 Official Bond of Samuel Shepard as Auditor of Public Account*, dated
October 1st, 1706, with J. Pendleton, John Carter, and Richard Dobson
as securities.
Oct. 1, The Treasurer being enjoined to close the accounts of his offfice on the
Treasury thirtieth day of September annually, we the underwritten, thereto
appointed by the Executive at the request of the Treasurer, repaired U)
the Treasury in the morning of the first of October, in order to ascertain
the amount of the money, tobacco and facilities actually in the Treasury,
received on i)ublic account, and constituting the balance due therefrom
on the the 30th of September, 1796.
Having examined and counted and weighed the SjKJcie, we find it
amount to one hundred and fifty-nine thousand two hundred and sixty-
four dollars fifty-nine cents.
We find also notes for forty-eight hogsheads, quantity 39,343Ibs. nett
crop tobacco which at the rates received into the Treasury, amount to
one thousand seven hundred and thirty -one dollare seventy-seven cents,
and indents to the amount of thirty-three dollars thirty-four cents which
have been paid into the Treasury in discount, for certain taxes as the law
directs
James Wood,
Hahdin Burnlev,
Carter Braxton.
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S»S
S. Shepaei^ to the Gotitexci^
Asking ibr the issoe of a wamnt lo d^nj the expenssn^ ^nf
with notice? to Sheri£& for taxes oi 1795.
Also asking the sanction of the Board to his apiiointmeot of an addi-
tional clerk in Anditors Office.
i>ft.S.
Governor Brooke to Gex. Wood. Liettexaxt-Goverxor.
An opportunity now offers of sending Misl Perry the annual allowance ix>t. S.
from vour societv if vou will send me an order for it. I will remit it to *^^**»*^^*^«
her by a gentleman who will go to Orange Court on this day we^.
I am. ^c.
Bond of Matthew Wills, with Elias Wills securitv, as ix^ntraetor for
supplying the Garrison at Point of Fork with Rations for 12 months
succeeding Nov. 1. 1796.
tVH. t5
M. IIouDON TO the Governor.
The 8th of July, 1785. it was agreed between his Excellency Mr. Jef-
ferson, in the Virginia's State's name, and me, that I should execute in
marble the statue of Mr. Washington for the sum of 25,000f French
Qioney, to be paid in three times. At the period of the last j>ayinent, at
the end of 1792 I received 9,000f, which would formed the whole suni
I ought to received if it had not been paid in assignats, who, losting in
that time 60-100, only give the value of 5,625 silver, to remain due
thereof 3,375.
By a letter to his Excellency Mr. Morris, I immediately claim against
this sort of payment I inclose him the answer Mr. Grand make for
him to nie. Mr. Morris and Mr. Short didn't receive answer from the
^ ir^nia State to the several letters they wrote on this account When
^t the end of 1795 his Excellency Mr. Monroe ordered the Stjitute's
departure, I renew my claim for being paid of the sum of 3,375, but
neither the Minister or the Consul wont take any determination on this
object Them and me wrote to the Virginia's State on this account, but
*gain no answer. Now I adress myself directly to you, sir, and 1 hope
you will find my request as right as did any of the three Ministers above
Mentioned, and that I shall be honored of a satisfactory answer.
I am, (&c.
Paris, 8th October, 1796.
Hease to direct your answer to this claim, " An Citizen Houdon, au
^uvre a Paris."
50
Oct. 7
394 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
171HJ. Capt. A. Dunscomb asks the Executive for an order to the Arsenal for
Oct. 14 gxiflicieiit Pi)W(ier to return to Messrs. Gamble & Temple for amount bor-
rowed of them as Captain of Artillery.
Jos. Prkntis and Jos. Jones to the Governor.
Oct. 2*2, We find ourselves constrained by the duties of our office, to represent
'^^'bunr ^ ^ ^^^^ Executive the case of Jere or Jeremiah Hamilton, a free mulatto
who was triefl the last Dumfries District Court, for a rape committed on
the body of Anne Duskins, wife of John Duskins of the County of Fair-
fax, and found guilty by the Jur>% and in consequence sentence of death
passed on him. There were circumstances exhibited in this case, which
induced a disiK)sition in the Court to set aside the verdict and award a
new trial, but the objection in \yo\ni of l^aw to a venire de-novo sum-
moned under the authority of the District Court, presented an insui>erable
obstacle to this mode of i)roceeding.
The disposition of the Court was ])roduceil from some part of the Tes-
timony as delivered b\' the prosecutrix, which had created doubts in the
Court whether the facts necessary to constitute the oflfence had been fully
established.
We therefore recommend the j)risoner to the Executive, as a person to
whom if they think advisible, their pardon may be extended.
We are, &c.
Oct. 25 Application by the Treasurer of the Lunatic Hospital at Williamsburg
for a warrant from the Executive on the Auditor for four hundred
pounds.
Thomas Newton to the Governor.
Oct. 27 Suggests that in view of the advanced state of the season the dangfc"^
of infectious disea.se from Foreign places is past, and therefore the QuarX"-
antine -vessel might be dispensed with.
Oct. 27 Petition of some of the inhabitants of Charlestown for a commissioi^
of the Peace to be granted to John Connel, Robt. Colwell, and Francis
McGuire on account of the scarcity of Justices in that part of tb^
count r>\
j
CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS. 395
Petition of James Griffith and Jos. Dodridge, inhabitants of Charles- 1796.
toviTi, requesting the Executive to increase the number of Justices in the ^^ ^
county of Ohio for the preservation of peace and good order and the
protection of the community — account of the increasing immigration
down the River Ohio.
Winchester District, October t/^rm, 1796.
The Executive is informed of the escape from jail of Cabel Martin Oct. 27
and Joseph Steer, prisoners charged with horse-stealing.
J. Peyton, C. W. D. C.
Petition of M. Harrison, Ju'r, Ste'n Tho'n Mason, Tho. Swan, Jno. Nov. 1
Minor, .JuV, a large number of citizens of Fairfax and Prince William,
for the pardon of Jeremiah Hamilton, free negro, convicted in the Dis-
trict court of Dumfries for rape on the body of Anne Duskins and con-
demned to be hung. The petitioners conceive the evidence in this case
improbable, equivocal, and contradictory.
^Uso tlie petition of Benj'n Botts, counsel for the prisoner in this case.
Resignation of Thos. Pollard as Notary Pub. of Westmoreland, Rich- Nov. 3
^ond, Lancaster, and Northumberland, on account of his removal and
recommending Hokeley Towles for that position.
Certificate of Mich'l Bailey, C. S. C, that Henry Harrison has not Nov. 3
8^ven Bond nor entered into the duties of the office of Sheriff of Sussex
^unty agreeable to commission dated July 7th, 1796.
C'ertificate of Will. Russell, clerk of C't of Directors of Lunatic Hos- Nov. 4
Pital that five vacancies exist in that court at this time.
Capt. John Morris to the Governor.
t^onsenting to accept the amount of pay offered by the Executive for Nov. 6,
"is company of Militia, called by Capt. Caperton to the assistance of his ^«"»^'ha
^mpany of volunteers in Kanawha, viz: pay for three months' service,
^^^(1 requesting the same to be forwarded by William Morris, Jr.
396 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1796. Auditor's annual statement of the Commonwealth's -Revenue and
Nov. 7 Expenditures, together with list of balances due from the several coun-
ties, sent in to the Governor, to be by him laid before the House of
Delegates.
Nov. 7 Petition of Elisha Mereilith, of Cumberland, Lieutenant of Light
Infantry, to have a muster fine remitted for reasons given.
Thos. Newton to the Governor.
Nov. 7, Enclosing bill of Capt. Baret for service on Quarantine Sloop Patty, and
hire of same for that service, $741 11. Acknowledging receipt from
Collector of $1,200. Advising the postponement of erection of buildings
for accommodating persons attending Quarantine on account of the high
price of building.
Nov. s At a Court held for Lee county the 8th day of November, 1796:
Ordered, that William Robinson, James McMillin, Benj'n Sharp, and
James Hoff be recommended to his Excellency Robert Brooke, Governor
of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the honorable Privy Council, as
fit persons for Captains of the Militia of the Ninety-fourth R^ment, in
the county of Lee.
And Isaac Mullen, James Fulkerson, senior, Sam'l Poteet, and Joseph
Coger for Lieutenants of the Ninety-fourth Regiment, in the county of
Lee.
And Robert Gibson, Robert Semm, Henry Skidmore, John Muuccy?
and William Yeary for Ensigns of the Ninety-fourth R^ment, in th«^
county of Lee.
Teste:
C. Carter, C. L. C.
Nov. 8 At a Court held for Lee county the 8th day of November, 1796, prc^^
ent: Joshua Ewing, George Gibson, Benj'n Sharp, Peter Fulkerson, an^
James Hoif, Gentlemen.
Ordered, that John Fulkerson, James McMillen, Daniel Letterell, an^
William Campbell be recommended to his Excellency Robert Bnwk^-*
Escjuire, Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the honorable
Privy Council, as fit and capable persons to be added to the Commissio*^
of the Peace for the county of Ijce; and that it be certified that Williar»*
Ewing refused to serve as Justice of the Peace, and that John Hunt^^
has removed to the State of Kentucky.
Teste :
C. Carter, C. L. V,
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James Innes to the Governor.
Enclosing letters to Speakers of both houses of the General Assembly 1796.
N^ov 13
resigning the office of Attorney General. Jaraes City
Petition of Thos. Keith, late Sheriff of Fauquier, praying remission of Nov. 15
Damages for year 1792, having paid principal, interest and cost, as per
Auditor's statement enclosed.
Same of Aylett Buckner, Sheriff of same, for same, with Auditor's
statement of payment for 1794.
Ix THE House of Delegates,
TueMuy^ November 15th ^ 1796.
Resolved, that the Executive do proceed to execute the Act entitled Nov. 15
" An Act authorizing the Executive to procure arms for the defence of
the C^)mmon wealth," in the mode which they may think most consonant
to the public interest
Attest:
John Stewart, C. H. D.
1796, Nov, 19th.
Agreed io by Senate — Signed :
H. Brooke, C. S.
A copy — Teste:
John Stewart, C. H. D.
I
A petition signed by a number of citizens of Amelia County recites Nov. 15
^€se facts: That at a Court of Oyer and Terminer held at Amelia Court-
house on the 7th day of September, 1796, a negro man named Kike, the
P^perty of Reuben Wright of said County, was tried for the crime of
^rson in burning a wheat bam belonging to said Wright.
The Court upon the testimony introduced, declared the prisoner guilty
^nd sentenced him to be hung. This petition represents that the princi-
ple evidence brought forward was a confession of the prisoner of guilt
^^ the crime charged. . In consecjuence of the motives which seemed to
P^vail with the prisoner, inducing him to make this confession, impelled
•^y the apprehension of the cruelty which an inhuman, revengeful master
^ould continue to inflict, (to which death alone promised relief,) these
petitioners ask for the pardon of the prisoner.
^'ounter petitions are also found expressing conviction of the guilt of
^"e prisoner, and grave apprehensions of the danger to his master and
^veral others of the neighborhood by his being again set at liberty. Let-
398 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1796. ters of Mr. Joshua Chapin of Amelia are found which indicate that
Nov. 15 moved by feelings of humanity, he has consented to purchase Kike from
his master, if pardoned, and contracted to send him immediately out of
Virginia.
Nov. 15 Petitions of R. Yates and Charles Tompkies, Sheriflf of Gloucester,
praying remission of balance of fine for non-payment of balance of
Execution against James Baytop for part of Revenue of 1789.
In the House of Senators,
Wednesday, Nov. leth, 1796.
Nov. 15 The House according to the order of the day, proceeded by joint ballot
with the House of Delegates to the choice of an Attorney-General for this
Commonwealth, in the room of James Innes, who hath resigned, and the
members having prepared tickets with the names of the persons balloted
for and deposited the same in the ballot boxes, Mr. Cabell, Mr. Temple,
Mr. Meade, Mr. Hoomes and Mr. McCraw were nominated a committ43C
from the House of Delegates, in the conferance 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 Del^ates in the conference chaniher,
and jointly with them examined the ballot boxes, and found a majority
of votes in favor of Robert Brooke, Esquire.
Extract from the Journal.
Teste:
H. Brooke, C. S.
In the House of Senators,
Wednesday, November 16th, 1796.
Nov. 17 The House, according to the order of the day, proceeded by joint bal
lot with the House of Delegates to the choice of Auditor of Publi<
Accounts in the room of John Pendleton, who hath resigned ; and tli
members having prepared tickets with the names of the persons balloteci-
for and deposited the same in the ballot boxes, Mr, McCraw, Mr. Pres -^
ton, Mr. Bassett, Mr. Eyre, and Mr. Holmes were nominated a commit^ —
tee to meet a committee from the House of Dele^tes in the conferenc^^
Chamber and jointly with them to examine the ballot boxes and refn)!^'*
to the House on whom the majority of votes should fall.
The committee then withdrew, and after some time returned into th
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 399
House, and Mr. McCraw reported that the committee had according to 1706.
order met a committee from the House of Delegates in the conference ^^^* ^^
chamber, and jointly with tliem examined the ballot boxes and found a
majority of votes in favor of Samuel She2)ard.
Extract from the Journal.
Teste:
H. Br(X)ke, C. S.
Robert Porterfield to the Governor, or Jas. Wood, Lieuten-
ant-Governor.
Permit nie to represent to your Excellency that the officers appointed Nov. 17
to conmumd the artillerv at Staunton have been extremelv assiduous in
endeavouring to raise their company, and have so far succeeded as to
have a c(msiderable pro|)ortion of their men in uniform, and could the
commanding officer (who I think well calculated to command a com-
pany of artilerv either in time of peace or war) be furnished with the
' Field Piece contemplated by Law, I have no doubt that the Comp'y
would be complete in a short time, and the emulous disi>osition shewn
by the officers afford the most sanguine expectation; that a knowledge
of their exercise and duty would very soon be accjuired, without which
that part of the Militia I^aw which relates to artilery is rendered nuga-
tory. Therefore, if there are any Pieces of artilery at the dis|)osal of the
Executive I hope they will direct one to be sent on to Staunton for the
U8e of the company aforesaid; and altho' it may not be within my par-
ticular province to make an application of this kind, yet as I think it
would tend to the Public good, and being da*<irous to see complete the
several Corps within the Brigade District which 1 have the honour to
conimand, I can with the more confidence rely that the representation I
'"•ave made will not l>e thought impertinent. I would also beg leave to
^fuind the Executive that the rules of discipline and copies of the
Militia I^w have not yet come to hand for the 7th Brigade.
I have, &c.
I do hereby certif}' that Mrs. Perry, the widow of Lieutenant John Nov. 22
* ^rry, of the 3rd Regiment of Cavalry, is still a fit object of charity and
^^ritg a continuance of the aid of the Society of the Cincinnati.
Francis Brooke,
A member of the Society of the Cincinnati.
I
400 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1796. Petition of Daniel Howe, Sh'ff of Montgomery, for remission of a fine
Nov. 22 ^f ^j^ dollars against him for temporary absence from court-room during
a session of Court.
Joseph Jonbs to the Governor.
Nov. 23 Recommending Robert Messenburg as an Inspector at Barksdale'8
Warehouse; likewise the following names for same position: Peter
Vaughan. John Anderson, Bozwell Hutchens, Benj'n Bosseau, Jun'r,
Edward Pegram, Jun'r.
Joseph Kent to the Executive.
Dec. 1 When I contracted to supply the volunteer Militia on the Southwestern
frontier of this State for the years 1792, '93 and '94, 1 was assured that
punctuality would be obserx'ed on the part of the public in making the
advances and payments promised to me. Under this impression I en-
gaged and did for a length of time supply these troops either out of mv
own purse or credit, both of which were extended for their benefit.
Several applications were made by me to Government for the money
they had promised, and frequently, notwithstanding the strong assurance
given me, I was disappointed. My contract was that, if the public did
not always pay me agreeable to our contract, I should be compensated
for the disappointments, the time lost, and money expended in going to
the seat of Government for it. At four different times did I attend, ^vith
much fatigue and expense, and was disappointed each time, from which
circumstance I am a considerable loser. As I conceive it was within the
I)ower of the Executive to redress me and make me the compensation
promised, I do now apply to them with a hope of success. To 8upi)ort
the account which is herewith sent, I can produce a sufficient document,
and Gen'l Lee, the then Governor, will confirm what I have said above
with raspect to my contract and the promise given me by the public.
With respect, I am, &c.
In Nottoway County Court,
Dec, M, 1796.
Dec. 1 Abram Hatchett and John E. Jackson are recommended to his Excel-
lency the Governor and Council as fit persons to execute the office of
Coroner in this county.
Thomas Waring Todd,.D. C.
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William Lowthbr to the Governor.
Inclosed vou will receive a pay and muster abstract for six Scouts 1796.
- • x- .^ Dec. 5
Drdered into service under my conmiand by Gen'l Benj'n Biggs for the Harrison
iefeiice of Harrison in the year 1795, also one Scout by the name of
Bird I^ockhart by adWce of John Dawson, Esquire, member of the
Council of State, but in consequence of orders received from your Excel-
lency dated the — day of ,1795, directing that the Scouts should
be continued in service until further .orders, which orders I have never
received, the Scouts therefore continued in service as long as they and the
inhabitants thought necessary.
Robert Bartlett, Moses Hall, Elias Hughs and Henry Brandenburg
continued until the first of Jan'y, 1796; Moses Hewett, Daniel Rowell,
and Bird Lockhart until the 24th of October, 1795. You will, therefore,
readily discover the reason why the blanks are left in the abstract and
mugter roll and regulate the same as the nature and justice of the case
may require.
I have, &c.
In the House of Senators,
TneHclay, December the Gth, 1796,
r
The House proceeded according to the orders of the day, by joint bal- Dec. 5
lot with the House of Delegates, to the choice of three members of the
Privy C/Ouncil or Council of State to supply the vacancies occasioned by
the resignation of two of that body, and the appointment of James Wood,
Es^juire, to be Governor or Chief Magistrate of this Commonwealth ; and
the members having prepared tickets with the names of the persons
Voted for and deposited the same in the ballot-boxes, Mr. Peyton, ^^r.
^^ton, Mr. Birkett, Mr. Strother, Mr. Bassett, and Mr. Chinn were nom-
•
dilated a committee to meet a committee from the House of Delegates in
the Conference Chamber, and jointly with them to examine the ballot-
^xea and report to the houses on whom the majority of votes should
fall
The committee then withdrew, and after some time returned into the
House, and Mr. Peyton reported that the committee had, according to
^rJers, met a committee from the House of Delegates in the Conference
Chamber, and jointly with them examined the ballot-boxes and found a
^^ajority of vot«s in favor of Meriwether Jones, John Pendleton, and
John Mayo, Esquires.
Extract from the Journal — ^Teate:
H. Brooke, C. S.
51
402 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
]7\m. Received of the Electors of a President and Vice-President of the
^^^'- ^ United States, a packet directed to the President of the Senate of the
United States, containing a list of the votes for the State of Virginia for
tiie said President and Vice-President, which packet is subscribed by the
said Electors, and I hereby engage to deliver the saiue to the President
of the Senate at Philadelphia before the first Wednesday in Januan-
next. Richmond, December the 7th, 1796.
Sam'l Pettls.
Attest: Peter G. Balgrove.
Henrico — to wit:
l^ec. 5 I do hereby certify that I have administered the oaths prescribed
by law to be taken by a Privy Councillor unto Meriwether Jones and
John Pendleton, Esquires.
Given under my hand this 7th day of December, 1796.
Dan'l L. Hylton.
Virginia — to wit:
Dec. 6 I do hereby certify that I have administered the oaths prescribed
by law to be taken by the Governor or Chief Magistrate of the Common-
wealth unto James Wood, Esquire, who hath been elected for that office-
Given under my hand this seventh day of December, 1796.
Da^'l L. Hylton.
In the House of Senators,
2^hur8(lay^ December th£ 8th, 1796>
Di'i;, T) The House, according to the order of the day, proceeded by joint hai'
lot with the House of Delegates to the choice of two mem here of tU^
-I
Privy Council, or council of State, in the Room of Robert Goode an*-*
John Steele, who were removed from that office by joint ballot of botxi
Houses; and the members having prepared tickets with the names ^^
the persons voted for and deposited the same in the ballot boxes, M ^'
C'abell, Mr. Peyton, Mr. Strother, Mr. Hoonies, and Mr. Eyre were noin^'
nated a Committee to meet a committee from the House of Delegates i^
the conference chamber, and jointly with them to examine the ball^
boxes and report to the House on whom the majority of votes should
fall.
The Committee theu withdrew, and after some time returned into tl^*
House, and Mr. Cabell reported that the Committee had according ^
order met a committee from the House of Delegates in the confereu^^
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 403
chamber, and jointly with them examined the ballot boxes and found a 1796.
majority of votes in favor of John Grennan, Junior, and Alexander ^'
McRae.
Teste:
H. Bkooke, C. S.
Bond of John Brown, with James Maehie and Peter Hull securities, as l^ec. 5
collector of arrears of taxes in the tenth Brigade District received.
Bond of William McClerey, ^ith John Haymond and John Evans, Dec. 14
Ju'r, securities, as commissitmer for the faithful expenditure of Five
Hundred Dollars for opening a road from Savage River to Morgan Town,
lodged.
Robert Pollard to the Governor.
I herewith hand you the James River Company's account against the Dec. 15
Commonwealth of Virginia. The balance due the Company, Twelve
Hundred and forty-two pounds, fifteen shillings and five pence, if found
right, you will please give me an order on the Treasurer for.
The interest charged in the account is conformable to the act of the
assembly authorizing the loan.
I have, &c.
Application of Micajah Davis to the Executive for an appointment as Dec. 15
'^U|)erintendent of the business of locating and erecting buildings for the
^^mmodation of 200 convicts under Act of the present General As-
sembly, lodged.
Proposals by Jacob Cooke to manufacture one thousand stand of arms Dec. 19
^niplete, at sixteen dollars each, and a second thousand stand at fifteen
Wlare each. Sundry certificates as to Cooke's skill as £tn armourer and
character as a man are lodged.
Robert Brooke to the Governor.
Agreeably to your request, I send you enclosed an inventory of all the Dec. 19
^Qfniture belonfi^ing to the Government House, and am, &c.
In the dining-room, a good set of tables, a handsome sideboard, ten
^"^ifs, a convenient press. No ftimiture for drawing-rooms except two
404 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1790. card-tablc8, *one tea-table, two in the [»assage, a mahogany press, a marble
I tec 19 ^jg^j^^ eleven green ehairs. In the lodging-rooms, a mahogany bedstead.
one plain Do., seven chairs. No china, house linen, or kitchen furniture.
One bedstead not in the above list.
On enquiry I find that two mahogany chairs were sent to Swan's shop
to be repaired. The lx>ttoms are in the garret- The other two chairs
were old and broken, and will be found in the kitchen. The green chair
was broken in pieces and not worth mending.
I am, &c.
*Thi8 article wae not in the house when I took poeaession. Everything else
was ruined. AH the chairs old and many of them broken.
J. Wood.
M. Clay to John Wise.
Dec. 20 Being called to the State of Kentucky this fall to examine into the
situation of some lands given me for my services during the last wav
in the course of the examination I found entered in the books of JanK
Thompson, Surveyor of Lincoln county, a location by General Rogei
Clarke of 101,920 acres of land, made the 29th of October, 1781, oi
behalf of this Commonwealth, by virtue of a balance of warrants re —
maining in his hands, which had \ycen deposited with him by this States?
for the purpose of enabling him to recruit men to go against the Illinoist —
As the land remains in the situation in which General Clarke left it,
presumed the Government of Virginia was either ignorant of or hai
forgotten the location, and therefore took some pains to asceriain its re»-l
st^ite. I inquired of Mr. Thompson, the Surveyor of Lincoln, what ha-
l)een done with it; he answered that nothing had been done with it tbn
lie knew of, and that it remained subject to the disposition of Viiginif*--
r inquired of George Madison, Auditor of Public Accounts for the Stat:^
of Kentucky, wliether the land had been listed according to the laws of
the C'ommon wealth and was informed by him that it had not, of whic-1^
he gave me a certificate, wliich, together with a certificate of the entr>^«
is en(;losed.
I have taken the liberty of communicating to the Assembly thn)U^ti
you, tlie foregoing information, supposing that honorable body the nio^?^
proper department of Government to receive it, as they can take suo^
steps as are most proper.
With ree|>ect, I am, &c.
George Rogers Clarke, Brig'd'r Gen'l, in behalf of the State of Virgin i*^
Knters 101,920 acres upon 182 Treasury warrants, five hundred and six ty
acres each, to be laid off* in one or more surveys.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 406
Beginning at the mouth of a creek at the head of the first Island in 1796.
the Mississippi below the mouth of the Ohio; thence down the Missis- I^ec- 20
sippi to the mouth of Mayfield creek coming in at the Town of Clarks-
ville; thence up said creek to the first Highland, bounded thence down-
wards by the Drownded lands of the Mississippi to the Carolina line, to
extend eastwardly on the said line and up the creek began on for Quan-
tity, so that the lands about the Borough of Clarksville shall extend at
least eight miles from the river, except that distance should interfere with
the Barrens entered the 29th of October, 1781.
A copy — Teste:
James Thompson, S. L. C.
I do hereby certify that the above mentioned Treasury warrants, on
which the above Entr}^ is founded is in my office.
James Thompson, S. L. C.
November 28th, 1796.
Auditor's Office, j\w. 22nd, 1796,
It does not ap|>ear from the Records of this office, that any person has
^J^t^red any I^nd in behalf of the State of Virginia lying in the State
of Kentucky.
George Madison, A. P. A.
In the House of Senators,
Friday, Decemlter 2Srd, 1796,
The House according to the orders of the day, proceeded by joint bal- Dec. 20
^^t with the House of Delegates, to the choice of a Treasurer of this
Commonwealth for the ensuing year, and the members having prepared
tickets with the name of the person to be appointed, and deposited the
s^me in the ballot Ijoxes, Mr. Cabell, Mr. Temple, Mr. Meade, Mr. Rid-
^^y and Mr. Hoomes, were nominated a committee, to meet a committee
of the House of Delegates in the conferancc 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
nouse and Mr. reported that the committee had according to orders
o^et a committee from the House of Delegates in the conference chamber,
^'^d jointly with them examined the ballot boxes and found a majority
of votes in favor of Jaquelin Ambler, Esquire.
Teste:
H. Brooke, C. S.
406 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
Norfolk Borough :
1796. At a court of Oyer and Terminer, held the 2l8t day of December,
X)pc 20
1796, for the trial of a negro man slave, Charles, the property of Gilbert
Curie of Lancaster, charged with feloniously assaulting the person of
Abbey Tolbz, in the streets of this Borough on the night of the tenth
instant:
Whereupon it a})peared to the court on the examination of sundry
witnesses that the said Charles was guilty of the charge as alleged, and
that therefore he be hanged on Friday, the 27 day of January next.
In the House of Delegates,
Monday, December 26. 1796.
Dec. 23 Resolved, That the Executive be authorized to employ such an addi-
tional number of artizans at tlie Point of Fork as will in their judgment
be enabled to put the arms therein in complete order without unnecessary
delay.
Resolved, also. That the Executive be requested to ascertain the most
eligible situation in the City of Richmond or its vicinity, for an arsenal
and manu&ctory of arms, and make report thereof to the next session
of the General Assembly.
Attest :
John Stewart. C. H. D.
1796, December 27th.
Agreed to by the Senate.
H. Brooke, C. S.
Henrico, sc. :
Dec. 23 John Mayo, Esq'r, personally appeared before me, a magistrate for
said county, and in due form took the oath of office prescribed by law
for a Privy Councillor, and also the oath to the United States.
Given under my hand this 28th day of December, 1796.
W. FoURSHKK.
Sam'l Dobie to the Governor.
Dec. 30 Applying for the appointment of Architect of the Penitentiary House
Qunrterhj Return of Arms and Military Stores at the Stnt^ ArsenaL
Dec. 31 1 Brass Mortiir, 1 Brass 6- Pounder, 1 Brass 4-Pounder, 1 Iron Piece of
ordnance, 5279 muskets in complete order, 8493 muskets with ruff Bayo-
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
407
net^, 80 new stocked muskets out of repair. WO Musket Harrels fit to !>€
stooked, 400 Pickers and Brushes. 2939 musket worms, 132 Screw Dri-
vers, 805 artillery swords, 293 Grenedeer Swords, 7 Harrels Gun Powder,
40 Pigs Lead, 181 case shot from 4 to 6 r>ounds, 263 Round Ditto, 30
Kl:i.<3ams of cartridge paper, 18 Bbls. Flints, 1650 lbs. Ball and Buck shot
XVork jierformed this Quarter:
98 muskets stocked, 92 muskets repaired and fitted with Bayonets and
R. Pods, 264 Bayonets and R. Rods ground and polished, 135 Musket
lA:»«oks made.
]>^. B. — Fifty stand of the repaired arms have been sent to Nortliamp-
tox:!. County since last Quarter Return by order of the Hou'alile the
E^t^M^utive.
ROBT. Qt'AKLES, Supt H. A.
1796.
Dec. 31
R Ql'ARLES TO THE GOVEKXOE.
Xnclosed I forward to the honoralile the Executive the usual Quarterly
Return of Militarv Stores and .Vrms under mv care. You will likewii?*,'
reocive the customary' Pay Rolls, with the aooount <5urrerjt of tlj^,- Quar-
ter"^ Ex|»enditures^and the contiiact/ir's acor>unt Ujt Rations, ^c. furnished
thc^ Garrison-
I hare. Ac.
#
[Pay Rolls, aeofiunt curreDt. and ormtnctor s aecxiant not ibuod. — Ei^J
Antuatl
Thomas Xichols<^x to the Govebsoe-
P^o|•ct^in2 U» print tlje Lawf of the Vta/ju *A the ki^ sittisii^ *!4 OjfujsnsMi- i^^j^ 153
fc*r ihie «>f the rftate.
JjUiEfr Gj&EE4EI# TtJ THE GovEEl^OlL
I do mv-^lf tlje IxtDour ^A mi'l*.mi»j£ %/j r<#ur ExotHeocr, fs^u^dn' tihsnifj-
^utioa*? of tb^- Lejdf-lature f*f K^rutudky. ou tl*e Vj^hX of li*e 0.«iriiiii^
''^oner? P^r aj^jerliiirnrig and fixing iLe Br^undary IJ^u/t betwt«n lia* fft2t4<e
^d llie State Vifidiaa-
If die I^ens^al^u^ of Vixdnia ioi^ ttuktsu up thl4^ b'ubj'ii^t and ad'^/Vwi
^t-^iarv. <i<i«ifrjnual4e to tlje SouTlh re»o)uti«i *if tlik Stste. J iiru^n
f^ue?t vc»ur Ex<*d]«:K-r v^ r^r^ um: the *fliriS^*<t airUJIi^eajot:. lli«t I xumr
^^^f^ the iVc^zuuj^cXieFF <ai tLe part of K^^txtiKlcr v^ boM tLtmH^r^s^ iu
^^adine^.
1 auLL Axi
17V7.
Fm»kSiutft
408 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
In the General Assembly,
Dec. 13th, 1796.
1797. The Senate according to the orders of the day, resolved itself into a
committee of the whole house on the state of the Commonwealth, and
after some time spent therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the chair and ^Ir.
Machin reported that the Committee had according to order, had under
consideration the report of the Commissioners for ascertaining the
boundary line between this State and. the State of Virginia, together with
the depositions and other documents relating thereto to them referred,
and had come to sundry resolutions which were twice severally read, and
agreed to by the Senate as foUoweth :
Resolved, That the boundary line claimed and insisted on by the
commissioners on the part of Kentucky, Beginning at the mouth of great
Sandy creek and up the same to the junction of the main North Easterly
and westward by the bmnches thereof; thence up the said North East-
erly branch to the dry fork in the great dividing Ridge or mountain
between tlic waters of Sandy and Tennessee near James Rorix's, in the
Baptist Valley; thence along the said dividing Ridge or mountain south-
westwardly thro' Cumberland Gap to Walker's line, which sej)arates the
States of Virginia and Kentucky from the States of North Carolina and
Tennessee — ^is the true boundary line between the States of Virginia and
Kentucky agreeably to the intent and meaning of the act " For the erec-
tion of the District of Kentucky into an independant State."
Resolved, That the General Assembly do approve the conduct of the
said commissioners from this State in their endeavours to execute the
business intrusted to them.
Resolved, That it is the wish of this State to adjust the Boundary
between the two States in an amicable manner, and so as to do as little
injury as possible to the citizens of either State.
Resolved, That the Governor be requested to transmit a copy of the
above Resolutions to the Governor of Virginia as early as possible.
Resolved, That the Commissioners on the part of this State procet»d
no further in the business without the future direction of the Legislatun*,
unless the Legislature of Virginia shall authorize their Connnissioners
to recede or compromise on terms deemed by them admissable on the
part of this State.
B. Thurston, C. S.
T. Todd, C. H. R.
Read and concurred in by the House of Representatives, Approved
and signed by the Governor.
Harry Toulmin, Secretary.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 409
State of Kentucky, Secretary's Office, to wit: 1797.
Jan. 2
I do hereby certify that the preceding copy of Minutes and Resolutions
of the Legislature of this State respecting the boundary line between
this State and the State of Virginia, and is conformable to the enrolled
copy lodged in this office.
Henry Toulmtn, Secretary.
-January 2nd, 1797.
At a Hustings Court held for the Town of Petersburg, the Court nomi- Jan. 2
uated to the Governor Robert Armistead and Joseph Badger, of said
town, as fit persons to be Coroner of said Town.
William Price to the Governor.
Asking for the continuance of the same number of clerks in the Land Jan. 2
Office as in the preceding year.
Henry Tazewell to the Governor.
^onie time ago I received your letter addressed to Mr. Mason and Jan. 2,
n^'self on the subject of obtaining passports for the arms which Mr. oifia
»S\vann had purchased for Virginia. Mr. Mason had not arrived in Phil-
aflelphia, and a severe indisposition prevented my answering the letter
s^Kiiier. I now enclose you the necessary documents for obtaining the
tli*8ired jiassports. Perhaps, however, if the State of Virginia are to be
at any risque under the contract with Mr. Swann, it would be prudent to
obtain from the British and French consuls at Norfolk additional pass-
ports.
I have lately received from you another letter relative to the prolonga-
tion of the time for importing public arms duty free. Relying that you
would peruse the act exempting such arms from duties in our ports, Mr.
Mason and myself deemed it unnecessary to state Reclamation to you in
our former communication on that subject. We will, however, use our
utmost endeavors to obtain a prolongation of the time. I doubt our
success. Whatever may be the result you shall instantly know.
I have, &c.
/
M. Davis to the Governor.
Renewing application for appointment as Sui>erintendent of Building Jan. 3,
Penitentiary House and Goal ; also for api>ointment as Keeper of that ^*c*^™^°<^
Institution.
52
410 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
1707. Petition of James Caldwell, Benj'n Biggs, Philip Doddridge, Moees
o Chapliiie, and others of the county of Brooke for the re-commission of
William Southerland, whose name had been omitted erroneously from
the list of those recently commissioned, and testifying to his fisiithful ser-
vice of nine years as a Justice previous to the formation of Brooke county
without compensation.
Robert Wood to the Governor.
Jan. 5 Prays for remission of a fine charged against him for non-attendanee
as a Grand Juryman at August term of Frederick Court, 1793, witH
reason of illness of his wife at that date.
J. Jackson to John Pendleton.
Jan. 6 Asking his friendly interference with the Executive to have his salarv'
fixed at £150 per annum, the same as his predecessors, the Auditor har^
ing declined to pay him more than £25 per quarter.
John Dillard to the Governor.
Jan. 9 Prays for remission of damage against him as Sheriff of Henry o
account of a balance of Revenue for 1794, having paid principal, interes^^
and cost on same.
William Herbert to the Governor.
Jan. 9 Forwarding January statement, 1797, of the Bank of Alexandria.
Balance of the Books Bank of Alexandria, Jan'y 9th, 1797.
To Bank House, - % 4,100 00
Discounts, - - 566,774 48
Incidental Charges, 5 00
Cash, - - 217,805 50
r' Deposits, -
$42,632 ;^0
Post Notes,
57,443 8^
Bank Notes,
351,040 (H)
Dividends No. 2,
36 CK^
Profit and Loss,
2,021 l9
Dividends No. 4,
36 (XI
Dividends No. 5,
34 00
Dividends No. 6,
230 OO
Dividends No. 7,
7,200 7S
Stock,
327,200 OO
Discounts, -
810 8'^
$788,684 98 $788,684 9^
Bank of Alexandria, January 9th, 1797. E. E.
Gordon Chafin, Cashier.
i
CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
411
Egbert Brooke and Edmund Randolph to the Governor.
W^e have now the honor of enclosing to your Excellency the draught
of a deed executed by Mr. James M. Marshall, which we have examined,
a|>|>rove, and offer to the Executive for their approbation and acceptance.
Mr«. Marshall, though a party, is in Philadelphia, but will be in Virginia
in ^arch. However, as her possible eventual title of dower scarcely
deserves a consideration, we have done no more with Mr. Marshall than
to stipulate that the deed is not to be deemed perfect until that chance
of dower is by privy examination or otherwise extinguished.
We have the honor to be sir, &c.
I assent to the above.
J. M. Marshall.
1797.
Jan. 10
Basil Wood to the Governor.
Soliciting employment in the management of the Virginia Penitentiary. Jan. 11,
Philadel-
phia
John Barrett to the Governor.
Offering Ix)tts opposite to Hay market for onehundred and fifty pounds, Jan. 11
^ a site for the Penitentiary.
J. Ambler to the Governor.
Mr. Page, one of our Delegates in Congress, has been applied to for
^lifonnation whether the under-mentioned Bills would be honored by the
Executive of Virginia; in compliance with Mr. Page's request, I take the
liberty to lay his application before the Board.
I am, &c.
Bills drawn by General Clarke, on the Treasurer of Virginia or Oliver
^Uock of New Orleans in favor of Mr. Rapicault, dated May and June,
^779, at Kaskas Kia, for 300, 408 J and 617 dollars for sundries ftimished
^e Commonwealth, also one Bill drawn by Wm. Shannon, Cond'r Genl,
^ the Treasurer of Virginia, in favor of Mons'r Charles Lalhapell, for
123 dollars, dated 5th of July, 1779, at Fort Clarke in the Illinois.
Jan. 14,
Treasury
412 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Ro. QUARLES TO THE GOVERNOR.
1797. Your favor of the 9th Inst, enclosing the Resolution of the Gen'l
Arsenal Assembly respecting the employment of an additional number of Artifi-
cers at this place, I have before me. In answer to which I have to observe,
that we have already more artificers here than the present houses will
accomodate comfortably ; it will follow of course then that if we add to
the present number of Smiths, we shall be under the necessity of erect-
ing houses for their reception. I have calculated that the artificers now
employed here, are suflScient to complete the whole of the public work
in the course of the present year.
If this will embrace the meaning of the Gen'l Assembly in this reso-
lution, it will be better to comj^lete the work with our present number of
hands, than to be at the expense of Building houses to receive others.
It has been with great difficulty, I have collected the present number of
Gunsmiths from the various parts of the State, nor do I know where
others can be obtained.
I consider our present collection of Artificers at this place as a valuable
treasure to the State of Virginia, if a manufacture of arms for Public use
is contemplated. Now, Sir, if in the time which will intervene betwet»n
the completion of the work here and the Establishment of the manufac-
tory as contemplated by the Gen'l Assembly, those different characters
should either establish themselves in their present occupations in the coun-
try, or betake themselves to other Public works, we shall probably at a
future day be unable to command their services. I have suggested this
idea to vou Sir, under a confidence that if vou think it worth the notice
of the Public, vou will treat it so as to render it conducive to its welfare.
I have, &c.
In the Iloi'SE OF I)elkgatf:s,
SafHrdatj, Xorcmher the mh, 1796.
Jan. 10 Resolved. That the Executive be requested to furnish this house with
a copy of the returns of work done at the Arsenal at the Point of Fork,
commencing the first of October, 1795, and terminating the thirtieth of
Sej)teniber, 179H.
Teste :
John Stewart, C. H. D.
William Prick to the (governor.
Jan. 1(), Agreeabh' to re(iuest 1 have made a rough estimate of the time it will
Land Oflice ^^^^ ^ record the Plots and Certificates of Survey mentioned in a Keso-
CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS. 418
lution of the House of Delegates on the 22nd of December, 1794. In 1797.
making this estimate I confine myself to the mere record of the Plots i^^q^^^q
and Certificates, without paying any regard to the assignmente and other
documents belonging thereto. Under this calculation (which is at the
rate of one hundred per week) it will employ two persons five and a half
years to record and examine the said Plots and Certificates of Survey.
It must be oteerved that about one-fifth of the work is required to be
performed by my predecessor, Mr. I^wis, and the remainder by Colonel
Harvie.
I am, &c.
In the House of Delegates,
December 22nd, 1794..
Resolved, That the Executive be requested to call upon John Harvie
and Charles Lewis, Esquires, to record all such Grants and Plats and
Certificates of Survey now remaining in the Land Office as have not
hitherto been recorded, and which by law they were bound to have
entered of record, and that the same be done under the direction of the
present Raster within the term of two years, and in case that they, or
either of them, refuse or fail to do the same, that the Executive be
requested to employ a proper person or persons to compleat the said
records, and so soon as the expense thereof shall be ascertained, that they
cause suits to be brought on their bonds to recover from them their
respective proportions thereof, in case they should fail to pay them.
Teste :
Charles Hay, C. II. D.
December 25th, 1794,
Agreed to by the Senate.
H. Br(M)Ke, C. S.
A copy — ^Teste:
John Stewart, C. H. D.
Henrico, Sc:
Personally appeared Nathaniel Hoi man before me, the subscriber,
a Justice of the Peace for said county, who made oath that he delivered
a copy of the above Resolutions of the General Assembly to Charles
l^ewis, late Register of the Land Office on the 17th day of this instant,
agreeably to the direction of the Executive.
Sworn to this 20th day of October, 1796.
Reuben George.
Robert Brooke to the Governor.
I have been honored with vour communications of the 9th and 14th Jan. 20,
*' -ry .1 J
Inst, and must beg you to excuse my not having sent you a more early *^ ^"^^"
414
1797.
Jan. 20,
Richmond
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reply to them; as I have been prevented from doing so by the late
derangement of my household.
With respect to the land entered by GenT Clarke in the State of Ken-
tucky on behalf of the Commonwealth of Virginia, the title appears from
the documents furnished, to be at present merely inchoate, and from the
length of time which has elapsed since any attention has been paid to it,
I think it is to be apprehended that it will be necessary to combat many
interfering locations, before it can be completely established.
To affect this, T conceive it would be most advisable to employ imme-
diately one of the most eminent and astute attorneys in Kentucky to
prosecute the claim, and vest him with competent powers and means U>
bring it to a speedy completion.
The Resolution of the General Assembly respecting the adjustment of
the dividing lines and boundaries between this State and the State of
Maryland, shall experience my particular attention, nor shall its object
be delayed by a want of my agency to affect it.
I have, &c.
Robert Maxwell to the Governor.
Jan. 23, Declining the appointment of assessor of lands in his county on account
County ^^ other engagements as Dep. Clerk, and recommending Abraham Clay-
pool, EsqV, for the place.
John Taylor to the Governor.
Jan. 25,
Caroline
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 14thm
instant, covering a resolution of the Assembly of December the 26th -^
1796.
Permit me to ask the favor of you to hand the inclosed letter upo
that subject to Mr. Marshall.
I am, &c.
James McFarlane to the Governor.
Jan. 27, Some time past I received a commission from his Excellency, GovemoT
Russell Co. Brooke, dated the 11th of June, 1796, for the purpose of pursuing ari^
apj)rehending the perj)etrators of the murder of the unfortunate >rf.
Teubeuf and family.
The commission by some means was detained after it was sent frota
the post-office a considerable time before it came to my hand. Th^
other person named in the commission (Col. Cowan) declined serving on
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 415
account of an indisposition which rendered him incapable (as he thought) 1797.
of supporting a journey of such length, and likely to be attended with p„f^'if rv,
hardship and fatigue. However, Col. (!owan appointed Lieut. Ward to
act in his place, and I was happy in the appointment, knowing him to
he a good young man and of approved integrity, though this change,
together with the delay of the commission and preparing for so extensive
a journey, ])revented our starting till the time mentioned in our journal.
Agreeable to my proposition to his Excellency, Governor Brooke, the
3rrl of May, 1796, I have herewith enclosed a minute of our proceedings
to which I refer you for further information, and hope it will meet with
the approbation of Government; and as to compensation for our services
we submit it to the proposition already made, and the sum that Govern-
ment may think proper to allow us might be forwarded in a bank note
or notes by mail to Abingdon.
I hope that Mr. Ward's serving instead of Col. Cowan will not be a
matter of objection with Government, as I have every reason to know
that he has faithfully discharged his duty as far as in his power, and we
bave only to regret that we have been unsuccessful.
1 would esteem it a singular favor if your Excellency would please by
some means let us know whether or not Government approves of our
conduct in offering a reward to apprehend the murderers, and if they
should be taken and confined agreeable to our advertisements whether
or not we shall bring them forward.
I have taken the liberty to enclose one of the advertisements to your
Excellency, to which Mr. Ward has set his name as an agent, as I con-
ceived that two signatures were required, but provided it should not
Dieet with the approbation of Government, Mr. Ward is willing to advance
his part of the reward, provided the murderers are brought to condign
Punishment.
1 can assure your Excellency that nothing could prevail with me to
^kesuch another journey, only what at first induced me, (viz) the hon-
^^r of my country and the dignity of the State, as I had to expose myself
^^ great hardships; the weather in those parts being ten degrees colder
than ever known before, the effects of which I now feel in a disagreeable,
^^ngering, disordering state which I despair of surmounting very soon.
I am, &c.
Reward for a Murderer.
WTiereas a certain John Brown (alias Bonds) and Richard Barrow, did Jan. 27.
'Q the month of April, 1795, commit in the County of Russell in the ^"*®" ^•
State of Virginia, a most horrid and deliberate murder and robbery on
416 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1797. the body and property of Francis Peter Teubeuf and family, and have
Russell Co ^^ ^"^ ^^^ ^^^^ fugitives from the justice of that Stat« —
We do therefore as Agents for the Commonwealth of Virginia, (in pur-
suance of the laws in that case made and provided) by commission bear-
ing date the 11th day of June, 1796, signed by the Governor and sealed
with the seal of said State, offer a reward of Five Hundred Dollars U)
any [x^rson or i)ersons wlio will deliver the said John Brown (alias Bonds)
and Richard Barrow to us, in the county where the murder was commit-
ted, or to the Jailor of said county, or any person or persons who will
confine them in any jail in the United States, so that we can receive them
into custody, shall receive a generous reward by us.
The aforesaid John Brown (alias Bonds) and Richard Barrow, are of
the following description, to-wit: John Brown (alias Bonds) is about Hye
feet eight inches high, a thick set strong made man, would weigh about
18()tt)s, black short curly hair, dark colored eyes, of a fresh comely com-
plexion; appears to be a sober sedate man; he hath lost two toes, or one
and part of another off one foot, it is said since he committed the afore-
said crimes; he hath a small scar on one of his cheeks, about the size of
a grain of corn, and ap]>ears as if it were burnt; he hath a very remark-
able scar on one of his legs on the inside of the calf; 25 or 30 years of
age.
Richard Barrow is nearly the same height and age with Brown ; slender
built, of a pale complexion, disagreeable countenance, and down look;
hath a scald head (it is said it is getting better,) and always wore a hand-
kerchief about it; he speaks thick and fast, and appears of a rattling dis-
position, hath fair hair.
The aforesaid Brown and Barrow were apprehended in the hist niontli
of May, 1790, at the Illinois in New Design for the aforesaid crimes — and
broke custody.
The above reward of five hundred dollars will be paid by us at Russell
county court house in the State of Virginia, on the delivery of the afore-
said men.
James McFarland,
John Ward,
Agents.
Jan. 27 Know all men by these presents that we, William Price, Sen'r, and
John Harvie, of the county of Henrico, are held and firmly Ijound unto
James Wood, Esquire, Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in
the just sum of five thousand dollars to be paid to the said James Wood
or his successors in office, for the use of the said Commonwealth, to which
payment well and truly to be made, we do bind ourselves, our heirs,
executors, and administrators, jointly and severally by these presents.
Sealed with our seals and dated the thirtieth day of January, 1797.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 417
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above 1797.
lx)iind William Price, SenV, hath contracted with the Executive to make ^^^' ^^
or cause U) be made a ftiir record of all such grants and plats and certifi-
cates of survey remaining in the Land Office as are specified in a reso-
lution of the General Assembly passed in the year 1794, requesting the
Executive to call u|)on John Harvie and Charles Lewis to record the
same, and which by law they were bound to have entered of record.
Now if the said William Price, Sen'r, shall well and truly perform the
duties required of him by the said contract as contained in the advice
of the Council of the 25th of January, 1797, and shall safely return to
the Land Office all such grants and plats and certificates of survey as
shall be delivered to him from time to time by the Register, then this
obligsition to be void, or else to remain in full force and virtue.
William Price. [Seal.]
John Harvik. [Seal.]
Sealed and delivered in the presence of A. Blair.
J. Ambler to tub Governor.
The attempt to break into the Treasury and the insecurity of the doors Feb. 1
and windows induced me to call on Mr. Quarrier to strengthen them.
This was done with the approbation of the Governor, and I trust will be
approved by the Honorable Board.
I am, (fee.
LuDWBLL Lee to the Governor.
Acknowledging receipt of Resolutions of the State of Maryland and Feb. 1,
of this State upon the subject of their boundary line. Fredencks-
Thomas Lee to the Governor.
I have to acknowledge the receipt of your very polite letter accompa- Feb. l,
nying the Commission for the 89th Regiment of Militia. ^^^^ ^^**®
The purport of the present is to inform the Executive of the situation
of the Commonwealth's Tenants on the Tract of Land under mv man-
agement, commonly known as Bristow's Tract. Their rents are in
Tobacco. The last was so bad a year for it that they have (as is gener-
ally the case in these parte) failed totally in making it, and unless I can
be authorized to receive their Tobacco rente in cash, none will be collected
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418 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1797. from theui this year. The price of Tobacco is now very high, and what
P^k Gate ^^^^^^ there is the merchants hold and will not part from it. Several of
the Tenants have offered me the cash, but I have not thought myself
authorized to receive it. I shall be glad to receive some instructions on
this head if they are thought to be requisite.
With sentiments of respect and esteem, I have, &c.
Benjamin Wilson to the Governor.
Feb. 2 Enclosing recommendation of County Court of Harrison of Moses
Sutton, James Pewthner and Francis Pallen, one of whom as a fit person
for Coroner of said countv.
John Breckinridge to the Governor.
Feb. 2, Your Excellency's letter of the 2f)th ult., with the inclosures, I have
Buckingham received.
I apprehend I am not at liberty (being Atto. General for the State of
Kentucky) to advocate the claim of this State. This is the result of my
present reflections on the subject, altho' I am not so situated as to make
up an accurate opinion.
Were not the lands in that quarter ceded by the Gen'l Government U)
the Chickasaw Indians? I think you will find they were; and if so the
legal claim of this State with many others are, I presume, thereby extin-
guished.
I am, &c.
H. B. Brooke to the Governor.
Feb. 4, Recommending Thomas Callis as supervisor of the building designed
^ Front'^ for a Penitentiary House.
Essex
Wm. Marshall, Richard Adams, Wm. Mayo, Reuben George,
Thos. Rosser, Justices, to the Governor.
Petition for the pardon of a negro man named John, convicted in the
Henrico Court for burglary. Extenuating circumstances shewn.
Robert Beverley to the Governor.
Feb. 8, Recommending Thomas Callis as superintendent of the building of the
*° Penitentiary House, and also as carpenter and architect
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
419
Francis Corbin to the Govbrnor.
Recommending Thomas Callis as architect and builder of the Peniten- 1797.
Feb. 8,
Blanfield
tiary House.
W. Gatewood to the Governor.
Recommending Tliomas Callis as the supervisor of the public build- Feb. 8
ings at Richmond.
James Swan to the Governor.
Offering to supply the State with 4,000 stand of arms, including all
apj)endages, delivered at Richmond, at thirteen dollars each, or at twelve
dollars and fifty cents if the money is advanced for as many as that
money will pay for, he giving ample security therefor. The State to fur-
nish powder and ball wherewith to prove the arms, and Swan to pay no
duty to General Government. Five muskets to be prepared by the State
to serve as mwlels and standard. If the State concludes to import arms
Swan renews his first oifer to furnish 20,000 stand.
Feb. 10,
Boston
Jacob Cooke to the Governor.
Offering to bring to Richmond a musket as a sample, and promising ^Feb. 13,
proposals for manufacturing arms for the State. ^®^ rx)ndon
John Minor, Jr., to the Governor.
Consenting to attend to the business of the Commonwealth against Feb. 13,
^rr & Greenless, as requested. ^"^^ulrj^^^
Wm. Nelson to the Governor.
On enquiry I find there are no cannon at Gloster Town, There are at
^^is place two twenty-four pounders of Iron, but no twelves. These are
^^ some measure buried in the sand, tho' I think they will be found to
^ well worth attending to.
I am, &c.
Feb. 19,
York
i
420 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
James Penn to the Qovernor.
1797. Suggesting the retention of the New London Armory, established and
New^London operated by the U. S. Gov't under Jos. Perkins, Super't, and about to be
given up by the Gen'l Government with the operatives there for the use
of the State for manufacturing the arms needed.
Feb. 20 John Fox ordered by County Court of York t^) be recommended as
assistant Inspector of Tobacco at York Warehouse in the room of Francis
Lee, promoted to Inspectorship.
Robert Brooke to the Governor. .
Feb. 21 I am honored with your Letter of yesterday with its inclosure, and
beg leave to observe that the lands therein referred U^ are within the
Territory ceded to the Chicasaw nation by Treaty, of which, I have no
doubt, the legal claim of this State must be extinguished, for to contend
for it would be to insist on a right without a remedy, as I presume there
is no authority now extant which is competent to complete the title. 1
am induced also to suppose that the Commonwealth of Virginia has an
ecjuitable claim on the Gen'l Government for lands of an eijual value or
a pecuniary compensation, the cession having been made of her right
without her priority or assent. To bring forward, however, their claim
with propriety and a prospect of success, it will be necessary to obtain
such a description of this entry as to shew unetjuivocally that it lies
within the limits of this cession whetlier the papers which we already
])ossesH are so explicit or not I do not now recollect, as I did myself the
honor to return them to your Excellency.
Should the Executive concur with me in opinion that the claim exist?
against the General Government it will naturally occur that it must he
made to Congress through our representatives there.
I have, &c.
William Strode to the Governor.
Feh. 28, Proposing U) make Cartouch Boxes separate from Muskets, at one dol-
Richmond j^^ ^j^j twentv cents each.
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Jos. Eggleston to the Governor.
1 find from your instructions to Mr. Wiley, that the Executive "require 1797.
a letter from the Prasident accompanied with a list of the officers and a Amelia
certified copy from the Clerk of the two requisitions, before they think
themselves authorized to direct payment" on the shares held by the State
ia the Appomattox Company.
In order to comply as nearly as I can with this direction, I have
enclosed a copy certified by John Royall, the Clerk of the various requi-
sitions which the Trustees have thought necessary to carry on the work
entrusted to their management, and in conformity to the law of 1795,
they appointed Richard N. Venable, John Finny, Edward Mumford, John
Epperson and myself to act as Superintendents, being of their body.
The Superintendents have appointed no President, but as they live dis-
persed and your letter has been handed to me, I have taken the liberty
of giving the information required, on the supposition that it may answer
the puqjoses intended by your honorable board.
When the superintendents were appointed, John Wiley was also
appointed Receiver or Treasurer, and John Royall Clerk, being two of
the Trustees named in the law.
9
In the outset of the business it was found difficult to resort to any out
of our own number, because men's inclinations were not well known. As
the matter has progressed, Mr. Wiley has found it inconvenient to con-
tinue the Receiver, and Mr. Thomas Pride, who will deliver this letter,
has heen a[»pointed in his place, being more disengaged from other busi-
ness and of course more completely devoted to the service of the
conipan\'. This will account for the change in the application to the
Treasury. On the plan of economy, and thinking the business might
[>€rhaps be better done by one man, the Trustees have also appointed
Mr. Pride their Clerk, so that any application he may make may safely
t ^ attended to without danger of fraud, or 1 hope of mismanagement.
I ^Jr. Pride has directions to draw no more monev at anv one time than
the affairs of the company may make necessary at that juncture, and I
hope no inconvenience will be found in complying with his drafts.
With the highest respect, I have, &c.
At a meeting of the Trustees of the Upper Appomattox Company on
^he 8rd of March, 1796, at the house of Joshua Chaffin, in Amelia:
Jte^lved, That the Receiver be directed to demand of every subscriber
^^^1 Dollars on each share, to be paid on or before the first of May next.
Extract from the Records.
John Royall, Clerk.
422 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1797. At a meeting of the Trustees of the Upper Appomattox Company on
Ameni Thursday, the 5th of May, 1796:
Resolved, That the Receiver be directed to demand of the subscribers
Ten Dollars on each share on or before the first day of June next as a
second requisition.
Extract from the records.
John Roy all, Clerk.
At a meeting of the Trustees of the Upi>er Appomattox Company, at
the house of Joshua Chaffin, on Tuesday, the 1st of November, 1796:
Ordered, that the further sum of Twenty Dollars on each share be
called for by the Receiver on the 1st of February next, as a third requi-
sition.
Extract from the records.
John Royall, Clerk.
Thomas Graffort to the Governor.
m
Feb. 28, The Tobacco Warehouse at this place being discontinued, you will
Alexandria please give the necessary information for the disposition of public scale?
and weights. ^
Your, &c.
W. Dudley to the Governor.
March 1, Though next in the commission and entitled to the office of sheriff,
Warwick Co. declines in favor of William Digges, Jr., who is next to him.
Robert Saunders to the Governor.
March 1 ^ should have replied to your Excellency's letter received a week or
Williams- two since, if I had not been confined and unable to make any enquiry
relative to the subject of it till within a day or two past.
Altho' I do not hold the appointment which your Excellency seems to
suppose (that having been some time since superceded), I have been and
always shall be desirous to communicate any information or render any
services which your Excellency may think proper to recjuire of me and
I can afford.
There are within the town one twelve-pounder and three nine-pound-
ers— the former spiked and without trunnions; the latter standing in the
street in place of post^, filled with dirt and other matter. I have not
found any person here who had any knowledge in gunnery, and there-
fore cannot give your Excellency any accurate information as to the con-
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d'ltioxi of them. I have been told that attempts have been made to drill
the largest cannon without effect, and the others appeared to be greatly
injured by time, and being covered in dirt I rather think they would not
be worth the expence of refitting and transportation. If your Excel-
lency shall think ])roper to direct anything to be done with them I will
endeavour to comply with any directions with great cheerfulness.
I have, ifcc.
423
1797.
March 1,
Williams-
bui^
The subscriber will furnish any number of Cartridge boxes the Execu-
tive may think proper to call for, similar to the one now presented, at the
price of one dollar each ; but if they contain twenty-four holes instead
of twenty-nine, at ninety-six cents each. If the Executive should aj*-
prove of either of the boxes under their inspection, they will be furnished
at the prices stated in my former proposition.
John Tinslkv.
March 1
Stephen Southall to the Governor.
Applies for superintendency of the building to be erected in Rich- March 2,
mond.
Wm. Price to the Governor.
Askintr increase of salaries of clerks in his office.
J^owhatan ('ountv, to-wit:
I do hereby certify that Thomas Turpin, Gent., late ♦Sheriff' of the
^unty aforesaid, de|)arted this life on the night of the 10th Instant,
(March).
Given under my hand this 11th day of March, 1797.
Abner Crump, C. P. C.
Henrico
March 0,
Land Office
Manh 7
Thos. and John Eetland to A. Blair, Esq'r.
We have again presumed to address you by our friend Mr. Samuel Marrh 8,
Myers, who wiU hand you this to solicit a sight of the Standard Musket Philadelphia
^ early as possible; or if you ma}* judge it needful^ one of us will lie
^ppy in waiting upon you at Richmond whenever the sample may l>e
P^pared in order to ckwe the ooDtract
The favor of your reply will oblige, Your drc.
424 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
Francis Peyton to Dr. Wm. Foushke.
1797. Enclosing a petition from numerous citizens of Alexandria, to he pre-
Alexandria ^^'^^^^ ^ ^^^^ Governor without delay, praying the reprieve of a negro
man slave Tom, the property of John Clarke of Prince William, condeni-
ded by the Corporation Court of Alexandria to be hung on the first day
of April next, for the crime of Burglary, and promising the extradition
of said Tom beyond the limits of the United States.
At a Court held for Powhatan County on Thursday the 21st day of
July, 1796:
Littlehury Mosby, Thomas Turjnn and William Bentley, Gentlemen,
were recommended as tit persons'to execute the office of Sheriif of this
County.
Teste :
Abner Crump, C. P. C.
F. L. Daubcourt to A. Blair.
March 11, Offering to have arms manufactured in Europe for the State.
New York
John Key to the Governor.
March 11 Praying the remission of a fine of one hundred and twenty dollars
obtained in the General Court on account of a balance of an execution
against James Kerr, late Sheriff of Albemarle, for the year 1794, with
explanations.
Creed Taylor to the Governor.
March 12, Informing the Govenior of the capture of the murderer, Richard
Cumberland Adams, of Halifax, in North Carolina, in order that the Governor might
demand his surrender after his acquittal there.
William Lindsay to the Governor.
March 1(>, Informing the Governor of reasons for suspecting that the schooner
fM?*^^?'^* Neptune, owned by Louis Bouquet and Geo. Miller, commanded by the
office former, of being fitted out for a privateer. Enclosing the result of the
Surveyor's examination.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
425
Sir:
Surveyor's Office, March 16, 1797.
Agreeable to your instructions of this morning I caused the schooner-
/x>o.t Neptune (Capt. Louis Bouquet) to be arrested, hauled into Willock's
dcixzik, and stripped of her sails. Capt. John George, the acting Inspector,
bsi.t:.h reported to me that, upon the strictest investigation and search, he
fii:i-<:ls tliat she was fitted with rails and stancheons around her waist, that
shi. ^ is about 18 tons burthen, and that she had on board two cutlasses
ai^i^rf one musket. The cutlasses were owned by two passengers and the
n* i-^sket by the master. That he overhauled the lading and ballast of
tl:fc ^^ said boat and made a minute search, but found no other warlike
i^I-^;i )aratus or CKjuipment on board.
am, &c.,
Daniel Bedinger, Surveyor.
Win. Lindsay, Esq., Collector District of Norfolk and Portsmouth.
1797.
March 16
Rich'd Adams and Others to the Governor.
Informing him of the existence of small-pox in the City Jail, and March 18
a^^Vving to have some temporary receptacle provided for prisoners.
James Swan to the (tOvernor.
I rec'ed your Excellency's letter of the P)rd Inst, and note that my
^ WVt of supplying the 4(XX) stand of arms at 18 dollars is accepted, but
tl I sat the Import dutie is not to be born by the State, only that influence
^^lall be used with the Federal Government for a remission of it. This
^* VI tie, being 15 per Cent, ad valorem, is what I can't bear. I have no
^oiibt that the State will obtain a remission of it, but I do not chuse to
i^'^ve it at my risque. It amounts to 7,800 D'rs.
I Ijelieve that import was meant to apply to fowling pieces, side arms,
^c., for private use, but never to arms destined for the protection of the
^tat^fj!. 1 have empowered Robt. Pollard, P]s(]., my particular friend and
^ent at Richmond to enter into the contract with you in behalf of the
^tate of Virginia with the exception or obligation on your part that the
^nipost be not borne by me if any be demanded ; that the expense of
proving the arms also be at the State charge; that recommendatory let-
tern be had by you from the Federal Executive to the Belligerent ])ower8
liow at War for passports for those arms, and that if the war continues
and such passports cannot be obtained in consequence of such recom-
mendations, thai then the time of delivery at Richmond be prolonged.
Oa this head I presume there will be no difficulty, but if there should,
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March 22,
Boston
426 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1797. and as there is an absolute prohibition against exporting arms from the
^B^^t^ "^' European Stiites, it is improbable I should act contrary to it.
These are the only things I have mentioned to Mr. Pollard excepting
this, that in case 4000 black walnut stocks cannot be had, that good
white oak be furnished in their place. This I shall try to avoid, as whiti*
oak is dearer than walnut, but it may not be procurable.
I presume, Sir, you will find no difficulty in adopting these. I assure
you I wish to go on with the contract, and more so as T expect to have
the supply of the whole 20,000 stands, and I think the war must cea.se
this year; otherways the total dissolution of all powers is probably to
take place.
With much respect, I have, &c.
Harry Toulmin to the Governor.
March 23, In obedience to the directions of the Governor of this State, I have
Kentucky, ^^^ honour to inform your Excellency that vour letter of the 22nd of
Secretary's - "^ ' . . r
Office December, 1796, inclosing an unauthenticated copy of two resolutions of
the General Assembly of Virginia respecting the establishment of a
boundary line between that State and the State of Kentucky, have been
this week received.
The Governor will do himself the pleasure to communicate the same
to the Legislature of this State at their session in January next, and re-
gards it as a subject of regret that owing to the lat« suspension of our
intercourse with the eastern country so long a time must necessarily
elapse before a final .adjustment can be made of the difficulties arising
in the establishment of the boundaries of the sister States.
He charges me to express his hopes that your Excellency has received
the resolutions relative to the same subject which were lately adopted by
the General Assembly of Kentucky.
1 have, &c.
John Connell to the Governor.
March 25, Since I had the [Measure of seeing you in Richmond I have been
Brooke Co. amQ,|g the Delaware Indians, who treated me with friendship, and from
their conduct evince a disi)Ositi(m to continue at peace with the United
States, altho' solicited to the contrary by the Spaniards (or their agents)
from whom they informed me the nations had received a belt and spei»ch,
purporting that the United States had deceived them in the treaty made
by Gen'l Wayne, and which they (the United States) would not abide
by. 1 assured them the contrary was the intention of the United States
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 427
^W they were determined to fulfill the Treaty, for which purpose ample 1797.
provision had already been made by Congress to carry the same into ^^^ ^^
effect, and further endeavored to show that it was the interest of them
(the Indians) to cultivate a lasting peace with the United States, whose
friendship they might safely rely on. They appeared well satisfied, and
told me they had concluded to plant com and hunt this season on the
-Uuskingam.
I find they are displeaseil with the |>eople of Muskingam for killing a
Delaware Indian last October (which circumstance I think I mentioned
^<> your Excellency when at Richmond). The peoi)le of Muskingam
•*»3.vs it Wiis some person living on the Virginia side of the Ohio. I
^^sured the Indians that your Excellency would do everything in your
l^<^>\ver to bring the murderers to justice. Therefore I would beg leave to
^*"^e the j»ro|)riety of issuing a ])roclamation, which in my opinion will
t^i^<] to conciliate the minds of the Indians and compel the i>erpetrators
to Hee tlie State or suffer if taken. Should this also be the opinion of
your Excellency and Council, I wish you to forward some of the hand-
^*ills that I may be enabled to show the Indians the friendly disjwsition
^f our Government.
An answer by Capt. Sutherland, or otherwise, will be gratefully
^acknowledged by
Your, (fee.
William Oiles to the Governor.
Proposing (in answer to advertisement) to lay bricks in the Peniten- March 27,
tiary House at 20s. per thousand. Richmond
We, Mathew Pierce, Sheriff of York county; John Moore, Deputy
Sheriff', for John Burton, Sheriff' of Accomack; Peter Bowdon, Sheriff
^^f N(>rthamj)ton ; Robert Armistead, Sheriff* of Elizabeth City; William
J^igges, Sheriff* of Warwick; Peter B. Whiting, Sheriff of Gloucester;
Hitchie Ayres, Deputy Sheriff, for Richard Gregory, Sheriff of Mathews,
^^>mprising one entire District, entitled by law to elect a member of the
House of Rei)resentatives of the United States, do hereby certify and
*hake known that at an election held on the twentieth day of March, one
^houj^and seven hundred and ninety-seven, at the place of holding elec-
t^ions in our respective counties, pursuant to law, the electors qualified to
Vote for the member of the House of Delegates caused to be chosen one
person, to-wit: Thomas Evans, to represent the said District as member
of the House of Representatives for the United States. Given under our'
hands and seals this twenty-seventh day of March, one thousand seven
luindred and ninety-seven.
[Signed and sealed by the officers above named. — Ed.]
428 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Anthony Walke to the Governor.
1797. There is an evil here wliich mav be productive of considerable incon-
Princess' venience if not checked in the Ijeginning, and of whicli my duty calls
Anne, upon nie to inform you. Sailors frequently desert from the English and
French ships of war, and as soon as they proceed a few miles into the
country the inhabitants facilitate their escape. On Thursday last the
British Consul applied to me, as a J ustice of Peace, to aid four officers
from a ship lying in Hampton Roads who were pursuing seven
deserters. In conforniity to the President's proclamation, I thought
myself bound to see that these men should be given uj) if to be found,
and told a Constable that he should be well rewarded if he would exert
himself in ap})rehending them.
Several citizens collected together in Kemps ville, and one of them. 1
am told, threatened to raise a party and rescue fliem if taken, and the
rest came into one opinion, that the civil officers ought not to interfere.
Some of the deserters had arrived at (ireat Bridge, and I accompanied
one officer thither, where a man undertook to arrest them and bring
them to Norfolk ; but some of the inhabitants there also were disposed
to favor their escape. The Captain observed to me that he was now
desirous of protecting our trade, but if we did not deliver up his desert^
ers that he would take an equal number of men off of our vessels. This
is indeed to be expected as the natural and inevitable consequence.
You and the Council may perhaps judge it expedient to make public
your sentiments on this subject. At least let me hear from you.
I am, &c.
N. B. — If an American had been among them I agreed with the Cap-
ttiin to release him.
Gust's Scott and Alex'r White to the Governor.
March 29, Recommending George Hadfield, a superintendent of jniblic buildings
Washington ^^ Washington, as a person for furnishing plans for public buildings for
the State at Richmond.
Robert (Juarles to the Governor.
March 31, Inclosed you will receive the Quarterly Return of Arms, <fec., at this
Areeifal P^^^^j which will be accompanied by the usual Pay Roll and account
current of Expenditures for this Quarter. I consider the Gun Powder
at this place a little damaged from having remained so long on hand, and
it may not be inexpedient for the Honorable the Executive to direct that
it shall be either sold or remade.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 429
I flatter myself that in the course of the next Quarter, I shall begin 1707.
to decrease the Expenses at this place by discliarging some of my Ruff *7ato^'
workmen, their work being nearly completed, unci in the course of six Ar^tMiail
or eight months I trust the whole of the pre^sent iinns at the Arsenal will
be in a state of complete repair. An advance of one hundred dollars, I
presuDie, will be adequate to the next Quarter's Expenditures.
I have, &c.
A Quarterly Return of Arnis^ cCr., at the State ArnenaL
1 Mortar, 1 6 Pounder Brass. 1 4 Pounder Brass, 1 Froix PiociM)f ord- Murrli ai
^ance, 5531 muskets in complete order, 2268 muskets with ruff Hayont^tn,
12G muskets without Bayonets and Ramrods, 1117 muskets with Bay<»-
^c?ts ground hut not repaired, 210 Musket Barrels to be stocked, 4(M) Pi(!k-
^J^ and Brushes, 293f) musket worms, 129 Screw Drivers, S()5 artillery
^Words, 293 (irenedeer 8words, 7 Barrels Gun Powder, 40 Pigs ficad, 181
<^se shot, 2H3 Round Shot, from 4 to (5 pounds, 3 Rhearns of cartridge
paper, 18 Bbls. Flfnts, 1653 lbs. Ball and Buck shot
Work done this Quarter:
295 muskete repaired with Bayonets and Ram Rods, 121 Muskets fitted
^vith Bayonets and Ram Rods, 420 Bayonets ground.
Arch'd McRae to thk (iOVKRNOR.
From the repeated solicitations of a mmiber of active young (fciitlemen April .%
^*f the (Vnmty. I have been induced to take the lilwrty of a^ldressing ''^'w^**^"
'i^vsielf to you, Sir, for the purpose of procuring the ne<;esHary CommiS'
*ioii8 in order to enrole a volunteer Company of L. Infantry — there is an
^*^iple number of effective men to complete the(.Vmipany, who arc cxew'il-
^Hjjlv anxious to enlist as soon as there Is a ci»m|H.'tent authoritv to collw^t
^hem: the prospects of an im|>ending rupture between the two Ri;|MjblicH,
have created among.st them a laudable wish Uy pre|»are for their (*ountri<^'
ser\'ice, provided it should l>e re*|uired. I uw the fn^'^loin then, Hir, of
f^Kntioning myself as Capt, Dr. Francis Harris as Lieut, and iV'iiT
Mdseley as Ensign.
Should the Executive think projier to honor us with the (UtfnmhmouH
applied for. we beg the receipt of them as siie^^lily am the Executive
negociation.^ will permit.
We d€**ire to Ije unifonnerl at the imnin(c of the Militia offieeo*.
With proiif^uiKl isAt^m. drr-.
430 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Benjamin Bbggs, Philip Doddridge, and Zac. Sprigg to the
Governor.
1797. Testifying to the exemplary conduct of William Sutherland as a Jus-
West * ^^^^ o^ ^^^^ Peace both before and since the insurrection in Pennsylvania.
Liberty
John Strode to the Governor.
April 10 Proposing to manufacture arms for the State at eighteen dollars per
stand.
Augustine Davis to the Governor.
April 11, Proposing to print for the State copies of the Acts of Congress of the
Richmond jg^^ session at the price of £7.10 per sheet.
John Connell to the Governor.
April 11 Testifying to the exemplary conduct of William Sutherland as a .lus-
tice of the Peace before the late insurrection and since that time a^ a
citizen, and desiring his reappointment as a Justice, since he has been
tried and acquitted of all improper conduct.
Edmund Randolph to the Governor.
April 12, I take the liberty of informing your Excellency that Doctor Philip
Richmond ^urpin sets up a title to the garden now in your occupation, and has
advised with me upon his pretensions. As I am apprized that concern-
ing public property claimed by an individual you will ])robably detmi
[)roper to consult the Attorney General, I trouble you now with thi:«
information merely to evince the respect with which I have, d'c.
William Huston to the Governor.
April 13, Informing of the escape from jail of that county of Samuel Nash, con-
^Cojy '^ victed of horse stealing.
Arch'd Stuart and Creed Taylor to the Governor.
April 20, Capt. Taylor and myself were favored with yours on the subject of our
New liondon delegation and note its contents.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
431
We are of opinion that, prior to a second meeting, the States must have 1797.
tiinc to i)as.s laws securing the rights of individuals in th^ Territory which N^London
/uay be ceded by a compromise. This we sui)ix)se will more readily
succeed prior to a compromise.
We have received a note from your fellow sojourner, Mr. Johnstone,
vhich we inclose for your inspection. We shall be happy to hear from
'ow from time to time on this subject, and in the event of our future
novement^ we thank you for the accommodation you propose.
We are, dear sir, with, &c.
The Trea.surer of the Hospital at Williamsburg is ordered by the April 21
^'ourt of Directors to apply to the Execiutive for a warrant on the Treas-
ur€T of the State for four hundred jwunds for the use of the Hospital.
Will. Russell, C. C. D.
Andrew Dunscomb to the Governor.
Upon the question to my company yesterday relative to a recommen-
dation of a gentleman to supply the vacancy occasioned by Mr. Shore's
promotion, an unanimous suffrage was given in favor of Mr. Joseph A.
Myern of this city. I have therefore to request a commission may issue
in his favor as Second Lieutenant, and am, (fcc.
May 2,
Richmond
J. Ambler to the Governor.
The repeated attempt*^ to break into the [)ublic Treasury and lis ex-
r^^d situation render it absolut^lv necessarv to take immediate measures
^^f making it as secure as the circumstances of the building will admit
^^' A |>erson would be continued constantly to lodge therein, but there
^j« reason to apprehend he may at some time or other be waylaid by vil-
lians when going in of an evening and the keys wrested from him. The
^'^^M)r8, it is believed, are now pretty well secured, but the window frames
t^ing made of thin plank only and kept in place by a vei-y small por-
tion of the brick work, may be taken out with great ease. They are so
Constructed as scarcely to admit of being made secure ; if this could be
d'>ne the wall it^ielf under them is so thin that it may be penetrated
without difficulty and in a few hours. I therefore beg leave to submit
for the consideration of the Board the alterations proposed in the an-
nexed paper; if they should be approved, the greater part of the expence
attending one window, or two. out of the five, may be saved if the light
of two can possibly be dispensed witli by raising a solid wall of brick
May 5,
Treasury
432
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Treasury
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work within them. There may also be a considerable quantity of iron
sold belonging to the present frames, which will lessen the expence.
The Honorable Board will pardon my troubling them on this occa-
sion when they consider my very peculiar situation arising from the high
responsibility attached to this department, and from my not being at
liberty to take any measures myself for effecting alterations.
I am, &c.
Instead of those now in the Treasury, it is proposed to have solid
window frames made of seasoned oak and in the most substantial man-
ner possible, with strong iron bars well secured in them before they are
l)ut together, and the frames let so far into the main standing wall, and
below into a solid substantial wall to be built up within the present
recesses (the whole secured with iron bolts driven into the solid walls),
as will efiectually ])revent their being taken out in the course of a night.
N. B. — Mr. Barrett will give in an estimate of the exj)ence attending
the proposed alterations.
May 5,
Norfolk
Thos. Newton to the Governor.
Your Excellency's favor of the 27th ulto. I received, and have made a
purchase of five acres of land on the point I showed you when down
last. It is a jdace detached froifi any other except by a road on one
side which is little used. The price I have agreed for is ten i)Ounds an
acre, which — as low as whole tracts have been sold adjoining. I should
recommend that ten acres be taken instead of five, which I can have if
your Excellency approves of; the j)ul)lic will not lose by it, I think, a.**
our lands rise dailv.
A small house will answer all the }>urposes wanting for the [iresent.
The letter to the Esrheat^r shall be delivered. I have not the pleasure
of knowing what steps have been taken in the suits of Mr. Hamilton vs.
Coll. Wilson and mvself We wished for some commissioners to take
depositions if proj)er.
1 am, &c.
Edm. Thomas to the Governor.
.May 9 Being appointed by the Stato of Kentucky, to receive all original papers,
and to make a fair voyyv of the Records in the I^and Office of Virginia,
ui)on which the titles of Lands in Kentucky depend — which appointment
with the powers therein given me, I herewith present to your Excellency,
and beg leave to submit that as the extent of the business will re<|uire
the eraj)loyment of many clerks, and as there will not be room in tlie
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Register's Office for both his Clerks and mine, that I be permitted to move
the Records and papers coming within the description of my power into
such office as I can conveniently provide, under such restrictions as your
Excellency may think proper.
I am, &c.
433
1797.
May 9
John Harvie to the Governor.
Asking for a Draft on the Treasury for $500, on account for Oyster shells May 11
(for lime) furnished by himself and Mr. Winston for building Peniten-
tiary.
RoBT. Young to the Governor.
Asking for an order on Supt. of Arsenal at Columbia, for the use of a May 12,
field j)iece (4 Pounder) for the purpose of Drilling his Artillery Company "*®*
in Ijouisa.
M. DuTAiEL TO General Matthews.
I have just received a letter from his Excellency the Governor of Vir-
ginia in answer to that which I wrote to him on the 22nd instant (O. 8.),
in order to claim from him the execution of the regulations which were
coinraunicated to the Executive of this Cbmmonwealth by the President
of the United States, the 18th of .June, 1794, and the 16th of Ai)ril, 1795.
The Governor informs me that he has confided to you the carrying
into full effect those regulations.
I bes of you, sir, to let me know the measures which you shall have
a<lopted with regard to the official demand contained in m}' letter to the
Governor, the contents of which he did without doubt communicate to
voii.
Accept, sir, &c.
May 29,
Norfolk
[Translation of a Letter filed with the Original. — Ei>.]
iH'HAiEL, Vice Consul of French Republic, to the Governor.
I had the honor of addressing to your Excellency a letter which the
^-cretary of State has written to the Consul General relative to the block-
ade of the two French frigates in the port of this town.
In placing this dispatch before you I take the liberty of reminding
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xMuy 2*.),
Norfolk
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May 29,
Norfolk
you of my last letter to yonr Excellency, to which was joined the billet
that I had received from General Mathews, and which remained without
answer. I had demanded of this General if he had executed in regard
to the English vessels which blockaded the two French frigates, the deci-
sion of the Executive power of the 18th of June, 1794, and April, 1795.
The General has answered me not that he had executed these decisions,
but that he would execute them if there should be occiision. Such at
least is the sense of his answer if he wish't that it should have one.
But your Excellency will permit me to represent that yours is the
only authority from which I ought to claim the execution of the decisions
of the Executive power of the United States in what concerns the French
Republic, and that I had nothing to require of the General whom your
Excellency had charged with the execution of them, but that he should
apprize me of the time of that execution.
Your Excellency will not be surprized that I now pray you to let rae
know yourself if the decisions in question are executed, because the
French frigates ought not to sail until you have given me that assurance.
Receive, sir, &c.
May 30,
Norfolk
Thomas Matthews, B. 6., to M. Dutaibl.
As I have received no information of any violation of the rules estal)-
lished by the Executive of the United States for the government of armed
vessels belonging to any of the belligerent powers within my jurisdiction.
I have not taken any steps respecting those rules; but as I feel the
strongest disposition to support the rules established by the United
States for the regulation of armed vessels within the jurisdiction of Vir-
ginia, I shall immediately communicate to the proper officers of the
General Government such statement respecting the armed vessels at
present in the waters of Virginia, as their situation from the best infor-
mation I can receive will warrant.
I am, &c.
Mav 30,
Norfolk
Tuos. Matthews, B. G. to Timothy Tickering.
I do myself the honor to enclose you a copy of a letter No. 1.
received from his Excellency Governor Wood.
This letter was accompanied with a copy of the Rules established by
the Executive of the United States for the Government of Armed vessels
belonging to the Belligenent powers, within the jurisdiction of the Uniteci
States, and the letter of communication from the Department of State on
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the same subject, dated the 16th April, 1795. Shortly after the receipt 1797.
of the Governor's letter, I received one from Mr. Dutail, French Consul Norfdit
of this place, a letter of which No. 2 is a copy. From the best informa-
tion I have been able to obtain, the situation of the ships within the
waters of Virginia stands thus — two ships of the Republic of France are
at anchor near Cranev Island in Elizabeth River, distance about five miles
from this place ; their force supposed to be one of 44, the other of 36
Guns; these ships have been in their present station for some weeks — about
eight or nine miles from those ships due north are three British ships of
war; their force said to be one of 36. one of 32 and the other of eighteen
guns at anchor in Hampton Roads — these vary their situation I am infor-
med frequently. From the Station of the ships, I can see no obstacle to
either proceeding to sea at their pleasure under the restrictions of Govern-
ment. Report says, but it is but report, that the British ships will pay
no regard to the regulations made by the Government of the United
States for the sailing of armed vessels. From their conduct (as far as T
am informed) since their arrival here, I should be led to think the report
without foundation.
I have given you, Sir, every information in my power respecting this
business, in compliance with my letter to Mr. Dutail; but as I have not
received any information that the ships of either Nation have talen their
i<tations in the waters of Virginia^ for the purpose of carrying on hostile ejpe-
dltirmsfrmn tfience, it appears to me that I am not warranted by the
Rules to take any measures officially. I shall be hapjw in executing any
orders you may think proper to forward on this or any other business.
I am, &c.
Articles of agreement entered into on the — day of May, 1797, be- May 30
tween James Wood, Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, by and
with the advice and consent of the Council, on the one i)art, and James
Swan, of Boston, of the other part, contains the following stijmlations,
viz: That the said James Swan engages to deliver to isuch person as the
Executive shall direct in the city of Richmond, within fifteen months
from the date of this agreement, four thousand stand of arms with their
accoutrements complete, as described in an advertisement made by the
Executive, to conform to the model given by the Executive, with the
steals of the Commonwealth and Robert Pollard, agent of Swan, stamped
thereon. The muskets to be proved by a double charge of powder and
ball before received. The stocks to be of black walnut, birch, or cherry.
The Govpnior agrees to pay on delivery and receipt of said arms, Thir-
teen dollars per stand, to furnish the powder and ball for the proving
arms, and to pay the import duties which may be imposed. He further
agrees that the Executive shall use its endeavours to obtain from anv of
486
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the Belligerent powers from whose territory the said arms may be ex-
ported, permission for the exportation, and also a safe passport and pro-
tection from the Privateers or criiizers and ships of war of said Powers.
In testimony whereof, the Governor, in behalf of the Commonwealth,
and Robert Pollard, in behalf of James Swan, set their hands and sealj?.
June 1,
Henrico
June 1,
Norfolk
Alexander McRae this day quali6ed as a member of the Privy Coun-
cil of Virginia.
M. DUTAIEL TO ThOS. MaTTHEWS.
I have just received a letter from his Excellency the Governor of Vir-
ginia in answer to that which I wrote to him on the 22d ulto., O. S., in
order to claim from him the execution of the regulations wliich were
communicated to the Executive of the Commonwealth the 18th of June,
1794, and the 16th April, 1795, by the President of the United States.
The Governor informs me that he has confided to you the carrying
into full effect those Regulations.
I beg you, Sir, to let me know the measures which you shall have
adopted with regard to the official demand contained in my letter to the
Governor, the contents of which he did without doubt communicate to
you.
Accept, Sir, &c.
June 2,
Norfolk
Thos. Newton to the Governor.
Since my return from Richmond, 1 reee'd your Excellency's favor. I
have engaged the land, and shall obtain Deeds as soon as I see Mr.
Housh. I have also turned my thoughts on such a house that will an-
swer for many years, and if in future it should be necessary to be
enlarged it ma}' be done at small expense — viz., a house 24 feet long, 20
wide, with a shed 10 feet wide, two stories high, a cellar of 7 feet deep, a
passage 8 feet wide, two rooms above, with fire-places above, and in the
cellar will answer for store-house, house of accommodation, and all that
may be wanted for many years to come, and last as long as it will be
wanted, as it will be built of brick and good timber for about lO^X) or
1100 Dollars; the latter I have been ofi'ered, and think I can get it for
the first. It will make but little difference between this house and a
temi)orary one, as I have contracted the size and made it so that addi-
tions mav be made hereafter with little trouble. I wait vour ExoellencvV
and the Council's pleasure, and could wish to know soon, as I think I
could have the whole finished some time in August or SepV, when it
may be wanted.
I am, &c.
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Af EMORANDUM OF CaNNON BELONGING TO THE StATE AT FORT NeLSON.
Fifteen 4-pounder8, four 6-pounders (4-inch calibre), one 9-pounder 1797.
(4r4J- calibre) — these I know belong to the State; thirteen IS-poundere
(•>3- calibre), 4 12-pounders (5^ calibre) — I once thought these belong to
th^^ United States, but now I have reason to believe they belong to this
Stsxte. They were brought in by Capt. Boritz, who lives at Edenton.
Fx"om him your Excellency can get information who purchased them. I
ti^ow the State was at the expense of bringing them from I. Quay to
^3.ii8emond, and from thence here, and if you will look at the charges
the? time Mr. Ed. Randolph was Governor, and his successor, you will
ft lid an account paid for bringing them here. If I can render any ser-
vioe please command me, and if times should require it I will undertake
to collect the whole of the cannon and place them in safety, or where
rou may direct. One 18-pounder lies in Scott's mill-dam.
Your, &c.,
Thos. Newton.
William Price to the Governor.
The contractor (Mr. Wm. Price) for recording the plots and certificates Jane 5,
of survey, as mentioned in your order of the 25th day of January last, ^^^ OflBce
Vias made a return of the records com pleated under the said order.
They are in loose sheets and contain four thousand eight hundred and
ftfty-tliree plots and certificates of survey unaccompanied by the assign-
^nent« made thereof except in a few instances. Enclosed are amounts of
tbe stationery, <fec., furnished for the above mentioned records.
I am, &c.
Edm. Thomas to William Price.
As the Act of the Virginia Assembly which passed the 11th of Novem- June 9
'^^f, 1793. made it a part of the Register's duty to examine, certify, and
^ffix the seal of his office to the copies which may be taken by the agent
^<>r the State of Kentucky from the records in his office respecting lands
within said State of Kentucky, and as a number of transcripts are already
^ken, it becomes necessary that they should undergo an examination. I
have therefore to request you will attend as soon as convenient for that
purpose.
I am, &c.
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Wm. Prick to thb Governor.
1797. Having just received a notification from Edm. Thomas, Esq'r, (of which
Land Office ^^^ above is a copy) to attend the examination of the Transcripts made
by him from the records of this office, relative to the Titles of I^nd
within the State of Kentucky, and being altogether unable to comply
with the same either in person or by one of my present clerks, w ithout
placing the business of my office in a very disagreeable situation, I must
therefore beg the advice of the Executive on this subject for my better
guide. It may also be necessary to observe that Mr. Thomas has in his
present employment eight or nine clerks. To examine and correct their
copying will be attended with at least the constant employment of one
person from this office, even when assisted by Mr. Thomas.
I am, &c.
William Price to the Governor.
June 12 Agreeably to your request of yesterday, I have examined the receipt
Book containing a list of the plots and certificates of survey, delivered
Mr. Wm. Price and others, (by his order) under the advice of the Coun-
cil, dated the 25th day of January last, and find the number to amount
in all to three thousand two hundred and forty — as no part of those
Records have been transmitted to this office, I am unable (at present)
to give information of their situation.
I am, &c.
Thomas Mathews to the Governor.
June 19, Shortly after the receipt of your Excellency's letter of the 25th ultimo,
Norfolk J received from M. Dutail, Consul of the French Rei)ublic at this place,
a letter of which No. 1 is a copy — No. 2 is my answer to M. Dutail — No.
3 is a copy of my letter to Mr. Pickering. As the Rules established by
the Executive of the United States, have been communicated to the for-
eign Ministers, resident at Philadelphia, I did presume that their contents
had been made known to the officers of their respective (fovernments,
who visited the Ports of the United States. Under this impression, I did
not hold it necessary that any communication should be made by nie on
this subject. Your Excellency's letter of the 14th, with a copy of a let-
ter from the Department of State of the 6th instant, have determined me
to forward to each commander officiall}', a copy of those Rules, accom-
panied with a request that they will communicate to me the precise time
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
439
they intend to depart from the waters of Virginia: Should this request
l>e complied with, I shall then have it in my power to notify the same to
t}ut commanding officer of the adverse party, and by this means ascertain
ihei violations if any should take place of our neutral rights. The intri-
cacy att^juding this business, from our want of power to enforce obedience
to the Rules established, makes it necessary for me to receive every infor-
niartion from your Excellency for my government.
The moment I receive answers from the different commanders, I shall
enclose to your Excellency, copies of our correspondence.
I am, &c.
1797.
June 19,
Norfolk
John Strode to the Governor.
Desiring to be informed of the probability of the acceptance of his June 20,
V>rojX)sal for manufacturing arms for the State. peper
Thos. Mathews to the Governor.
I do myself the honor to enclose to your Excellency my letter to the
Commanders of the Ships of War within the jurisdiction of our State;
likewise copies of their answers. This communication would have been
earlier made had it not been for my absence from town when Major
Marsh, whom I sent down with my letter, returned.
I am, &c.
Circular,
Sir;
Norfolk, 21st of June, 1797.
I do myself the honor to enclose you a copy of the rule established
^^y the Executive of the United States to be observed by the officers
^mmanding Ships of the Belligerent Powers within the jurisdictional
"De of the United States. This communication is made for the purpose
^^ l>reventing any violation of the rights of the United States as a sover-
^^gn and indei)endent neutral nation, and to secure to the vessels of either
^f the Belligerent Powers that protection which they have a right to
claim from the Government of the United States.
Whenever, sir, you shall think it proper to notify to me your intention
to depart from the jurisdictional line of the United States, I shall take
^he earliest opportunity to comnmnicate the same to such officers com-
manding Ships of War of other powers as may at the time of such
communication be within the waters of Virginia.
I am, &c.,
Thos. Mathews, Brig'r Gen'l.
To the Commanding Officers of the French and British Ships of War.
July 10,
Norfolk
July 10
440 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Norfolk, June 24th, 1797,
Sir:
1797. 1 have the honor to acknowledge the receiving this day your letter
July 10 q|- ^jjg 2l8t inst. by the hands of Major Marsh, inclosing "A rule as to
the sailing of Vessels of War of the Belligerent Nations from the United
States." He assured, sir, I shall pay every respect to the neutral situa-
tion of the American Nation, and shall conform accordingly.
Any notice to you of ray movements would be highly improper. The
moment of my departure depends on the respect which the British Ships
of War now in the waters of Virginia (where they have been four
months) shall pay to the " Rules " of the United States, which no doubt
you are directed to have executed.
I am, &c.,
Joshua Barney,
Commanding the Ships of the French Republic in the Waters of Virginia.
Directed to Brigadier-Gen'l Mathews, Norfolk.
Assistance, Lynhaven Bay, 26th June, 1797.
Sir:
July 10 I am this morning honored with your letter b}^ Major Marsh, inclos-
ing a copy of the Rule established by the Executive of the United States,
which Rule I receive as the law of all Neutral Nations, and which law is
so strongly pointed out by the Government of the Country under whicli
I have the honor to serve, and which cannot be violated while I am in
execution of my duty.
The ships under my orders were under sail before I received your
Notification, and will this day be on the outside of the Neutral line, if
the winds and weather do not prevent them.
I have, &c.
H. MoVVAT,
Senior Oflicer of His Britannic Majesty's Ships on the Coast of Virginia.
Directed to his Excellency, Brig.-Gen'l Mathews, Norfolk.
Nat. Shepard to the Governor.
July 23, I am unacquainted with the duties of the Treasurer so far as they
Treasury ^iAdiUi to present situation of the Treasury, such a circumstance not
having occurred since I have been engaged in business here; but supi»oso
it not improi)er, as the Treasurer is absent, that I should inform you of
the present state of the funds.
At present there are only about fourteen thousand dollars specie in the
Treasury, and but little prospect of receiving any money of considerable
conse(iuence until about the middle of September, when we may siii)|x>se
a considerable part of the Revenue of 1797 will be paid in.
I am, &c.
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James McHknry to the Governor.
I have it in order from the President of the United States to lav before 1797.
your Excellency the act herein enclosed, entitled *^An act authorizing a WarOfliee
de^tachment from the Militia of the United States," passed the 24th
June, 1797.
"The object of this law bemg to provide and have in readiness a select
and conjj)letely equipped and organized body of Militia fit for action in
all respects, the President, in pursuance thereof, requests that you will
be {)]eased to take immediate and effectual measures to organize, arm,
e<^uip, and hold in readiness to march at a moment's warning, the detach-
aient required to be organized, armed, and equipped by the State of
Vir^^inia, agreeably to the said law, and the act entitled *'An act more
effc'ctually to provide for the national defense by establishing an uniform
niilitia throughout the United States," pas.**ed the 8th of May, 1792.
With a view to expedite the completion of the said detachment, the
President has judged it ex|>edient to authorize you to accept any inde-
pendent cori)8 of Cavalry, artillery, or Infantry as part thereof, provided
they shall voluntarily engage as corps in the service.
As it will be desirable to know the measures which 3'our Excellency
may be pleased to adopt on this occasion, and from time to time the
actual state of the detachment, it is earnestly requested that the Adju-
tant-General mav be instructed to make such returns and communica-
tions to this department as may satisfy this object
With great respect, I have, <$:c.
Thomas Callie to the Governor.
Frorn information this day received. I have reason to Ix'lieve that the August 3
Hononihle the Executive are not acquainted that the founclation of the
^^nitentiary House has been laid off and dug in a circular form.
The laying off was done by Mr. I^trolx;, and the digging executed by
Ws dinK*ti<jn, and, I presumed, without doubt, with the knowlwlge and
31>|>n)l»ation of tlie Executive. Mr. I^rolie continues to consider him-
'^'If as engaged in the public service as a Director of it. I should be
thankful for infonnation of it that I may govern myself accordingly. I
cannot myself conceive the necessity of such a character after the ap|K)int-
©ent which I have had the honor to Receive, and can a.ssure the honorable
the Executive that I am not conscious of the want of ability to execute
the ta.sk assigned me by that appointment or I would without hesitation
resign it. I am willing to allow Mr. I^trol>e all the credit due to his
superior abilities, but I do not conceive that they are anv further requi-
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1797. site in the execution of the business in question. This, however, is
August 3 hum})ly submitted to the wisdom of the honorable the Executive.
I have for two (hiys past been extremely indisposed, but am to-day
much better, and hope I shall in future be able constantly to attend my
duty.
Mr. Mims is making preparation to commence the laying of the bricks
to-morrow in the square part of the building, and I wait my instructions,
which the Board may be ])leased to honor me with on that occasion.
I have, &c.
John S. Mercer to Sam'l Coleman.
August 4, Yours of the 5th of July, with its inclosures, was not received by rae
Stafford Co. ^-jj yesterday, and that of the 7th of February, to which you refer, never
came to my hands.
I have not yet been furnished with a list of the Captains of this Rai-
ment, or of the counties in which their troops may be recruited ; as yrt
only four returns have been made me — from Loudoun, Fauquier, Albe-
marle and Caroline. These troo[)s appear to be full, but it will be hardly
worth while throwing them into the form of a Regimental Return.
It may be pro()er to apportion the Regiment between the two Majors
by scjuadrons — they would be inspected with more care, as these live dis-
tantly from each other and conveniently to the troops. If directed,
however, to inspect them myself I will do it.
Difficulties have been suggested to me by some of the Captains on two
points which may require the directions of the Com'r-in-Chief and the
P]xecutive — the one a refusal on the part of the county officers to pay the
fines arising from the delinquencies in the Cavalry Uy the order of tho
Captains in whose tr<)0])s they originated; the other I have temporarily
solved myself, whether the officers shall enlist in counties within tlu'
district of the division of Militia to which they belong and in which
there are no Troops, but in which tliey do not themselves reside. A:? 1
saw nothing in the law to prevent this, and as the Regiment seems to be
intended to be commensurate in its extent with the Division of ^filitirt,
I directed they should make such enlistments till further orders.
This arrangement is perhaps necessary to the completion of the Caval-
ry, an<l I deem them of infinite im[)ortance to the defence of the State,
being in fact the only Trooi)8 that will ever be found to act with efficacy
in any war likely to be carried on within our country for a century to
come. I beg leave to reconunend the subject to the attention of the
Com'r-in-Chief or the Executive.
I have, &c.
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Robert QuARLEs to the Governor.
In consequence of the Small-Pox being in my family, it has been out 1797. ^
of my power to forward the Quarterly Returns and Pay Rolls for the Barracks
Garrison at ^.n earlier period than the present. I now enclose the Return
of Military Stores, accompanied by the usual pay rolls. Since making
out the Returns of Military Stores, the 4-i)ounder tlieroin mentioned has
been delivered to Capt. Boyer, of Staunton, by order of the Honorable
Executive.
I presume the usual advance in money will be deemed necessary by
the Honorable Board.
I have, &c.
Mr. Latrobe to the Governor.
Mr. I^robe presents his most respectful compliments to the Honora- Au^ist 7,
ble the Executive of the Commonwealth of Virginia. B<jing present in Mago^a^uall
the Lodge of Free Masons at the time when the letter of Postponement
of the Ceremony of laying the foundation stone was read, and the Lodge
having resolved to adjourn the meeting, if consented to by the Executive,
to Saturday, the 12th instant, Mr. Latrobe begs, in conformity to the
wish of the Master of the Lodge, to assure the Executive that no delay
in the progress of the work will be the consequence of so long an
adjournment, as the workmen may proceed with the walls of inclosure
connected with the gate.
In the Richmond Loixje, No. 10, 7th AiKjust, 5797.
Whereas the Worshipful Master has given information that the Ijodges
were convened for the purpose of laying the comer stone of the Peniten-
tiary House, agreeably to the request of the Honorable Executive of the
^tate, but at the same time, from the badnt^ss of the weather and other
causes, the meeting appears not to be sufficiently numerous to lay the
s^aid stone with propriety, and as it seems that no material inconvenience
will arise from a postponement thereof.
Resolved, therefore. That the laying of the said stone be postponed
until Saturday next.
Resolved, also. That a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the
Worshipful Master of the Manchester Lodge, No. 14, and the Saint .John's
Ixidge, No. 36, and also to the Honorable the Executive.
Nathaniel W. Price,
Master Richmond Lodge, No. 10.
Approved at same time.
W. H. FiTZWITYLSON,
By order. Master R. R. L., No. 19.
Nath'l Sklden, Sec'y P. T.
444
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1797.
August 9
The following commissions issued this day by the Governor of the
Com mon wealth , viz :
To Robert Ik)yd, iii)on the re(X)mniendation of the court of King and
Queen, to be Captain of a Light Infantry Company in tlie second Hiit-
talion of the Ninth Regiment of the fourteenth Brigade and fourth
Division of the Militia.
To \Mlliam Morgan, with the advice of the Council of State, to be
Lieutenant in the second Battalion of the Nintli Regiment, tlie fourteenth
Brigade, and fourth Division of the Militia.
To Richard Corbin, with the advice of the Council of State, to he
Ensign in a Company of Light Infantry to the Second Battalion of the
Ninth Regiment, the fourteenth Brigade, and fourth Division of Militia.
August 9,
Kentucky
RoBT. Johnson to Archibald Stuart.
I have rec'd a copy of the Resolution passed by the Virginia Assem-
bly, last session, concerning the Boundary Line between the tiyo States,
advising the Ck)mmissioner to recommend to the Legislature of each
State to pass similar Laws to secure the claims of Individuals in the
Disputed territory, and that the Commissioners meet again for that pur-
l)ose. The Kentucky Assembly having approved of the proceeding of
their commissioners in claiming to the Dividing Mountain between the
waters of Clinch and Sandy, and directed her C-oramissioners not to meet
again until the I^islatures authorize their commissioners to Recede or
compromise on terms admisable on the part of this State, and as the two
States were willing to settle the business so as to injure the claims of
Individuals as little as possible, we are therefore willing to corresjMind
with you by letters, in order, if we can, to bring the business to a clo^Je.
We are willing to recommend to the Legislature of Each State to pas^
Laws for establishing the entries of Individuals on the waters of Sandy
and Cumberland made prior to the year 1796, provided they do not in-
terfere with Entries made in the offices of Kentucky when it was Vir-
ginia; and provided, also, that the State of Virginia, or the claimant.^,
l»ay to the St^ite of Kentucky two cents per acre for the I^nd, wliich i<
the i)rice the State of Virginia sold said Land warrants for, and if you
api)rove the terms ])roi)osed, you will write a few lines to that eflect. No
mei'ting can be had till the next meeting of the Assembly. I^et us hear
from you as soon as possible, and oblige,
Your, &c.
Aujrust 15 Petition of Robert Anderson, of Augusta county, to he restored to hi^
rank as Captain hi a company of militia which he had lost in conse-
quence of temporary absence in a trip to Kentucky.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 445
Samuel Dobie to the Executive.
Demanding compensation for a plan of the Virginia Penitentiary 1797.
^ouse furnished by him to the Board, which was not adopted. ^^
Fr's Daubcourt to a. Blair.
Inquiry as to the character of arms advertised for and the price pro- August 23
l>osetl to be i>aid for them.
Samuel Coleman to the Governor.
Ap|»Hcuition for appointment as Collector of Arrears of Taxes in the August 26
Brio^ade District, of which Norfolk and Princess Anne form a part.
Thomas Newton to the Governor.
Informing him that no infected vessel has arrived in that harbour, August 28,
and promising tlie strictest vigilance over vessels arriving from all ports. Norfolk
Samuel Hopkins to the Governor.
I was duly honored whh your dispatch of 18th current, as also the August 28,
General Orders of 12th, the return of 1st Division, and a Detailed Rotine Mecklen-
f , burg
^<^r the duty of the Artillery, Cavalry, &c., with an accompanying letter
from the Adjutant-GeneraPs Office of 15th.
In conformitv to the above I have issued orders for the immediate
OfKanization of the quota assigned to the First Division, and that they
^old themselves in the most perfect readiness for duty.
I have sent your express with my dispatches for the Brigadiers Car-
rin^ton, Martin, and Meade; the latter will be in his route to Richmond
from General Martin's. I beg your Excellency to believe that I shall
promptly apply myself to the discharge of the duties assigned me by my
^untry, and that I am,
With great regard and esteem, sir, &c.
John Robertson to the Governor.
Asking orders for Quarantine on vessels from Philadelphia on account August 31,
^^ reports of 3'ellow fever or some other infectious disease existing at that ^^^y Point
place.
446
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1797.
August ?l
Dan'l Hylton, W. Poubhbb, and Robert Mitchell, Directors
OF Public Buildinos, to the Governor.
Ill conformity with our contract with the undertaker to finish the out-
side of the Capitol, we are to advance him money as he proceeds. Will
thank you for an order to receive one thousand dollars in part of the
resolution of the Assembly at their last session.
With much respect, we are, &c.
August 31,
Richmond
Dan'l L. Hylton, W. Poushke, and Robert Mitchell, Directors
OF Public Buildings, to the Governor,
'Tis with great concern we find that the roof of the Capitol, which has
been attempted to be covered with slate, is not only unfinished, but what
has been executed is so extremely defective that the building is in great
danger of injury. The undertakers will not, and we believe cannot, cor-
rect their work so as to make the roof tight. Therefore, as Directors of
the Public Buildings, we conceive it our duty to take the advice and
opinion of your Honorable Board whether it is not absolutely neces.*^ry
to have the slate removed, a shingled cover put on, and the shingles a»v-
ered with such composition to resist fire as you have seen an experiment
made with to-day. This appears to us as the best and indeed the only
means now left to save the building from ruin. A concurrence of opinion
by the Executive will give us great satisfaction.
With much respect, <fcc.
August 31 A list of persons who qualified as citizens at Richmond District Court,
1797:
Anthony Rosainville, a native of France, merchant.
James Galloway, a native of Scotland, mariner.
Teste :
J. Robinson, C. R, D, C
Jonathan Clark to the Governor.
Sept. 7 Acknowledging receipt of General Orders for forming a detachment v»:"
Militia, and promising immediate attention thereto.
CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS. 447
John Strode to the Governor.
i^enewing his proposition for manufacturing arms for the State, dividing 1797.
:» c^ delivery into four periods, varying in price per stand as follows: 1st Cujl^peV
t, ^18, 2nd at $16, 3rd at $14, and 4th at $12, and giving his reasons for
ri. is change of prices.
W. Wilson to the Governor.
Enclosing various accounts paid hy Capt. Nestte in equipping his (*oni- Sept. 11,
l^any of artillery for ser\dce amounting to £77.178.7d., and recommend- l^'^'^s'^^u^h
in^ reimhursement to him for that sum.
Sam. Swan to the Governor.
By the contract which my attorney, Mr. Pollard, made with you for Sept. U,
^^X> stand of arms, it is provided that *'the Executive of Virginia shall ^<^ton
^e its best endeavours to o)>tain from any of the Belligerent powers
from whose territory the arms, or any of them, may be exported, per-
^lission for the Ex|X)rtation, and also a safe pass]>ortor protection for the
^id anus from the Privateers, Cruizers, and Ships of war of the jmwer
granting such passports or protection."
Agreeably to an article in the said Contract, I notified the Executive
^v a minute on the Contract the 11th of July last that I should export
tljerii from Holland. This, therefore, re(|uests 3'our Excellency to be
Pleaised to inform my attorney what steps are taken to obtain permis-
■^ion t4) export the arms from thence and to obtain the safe ]>assports.
It it be through the President of the United States, you doubtless have
^*nij)loyed, or will employ, the members from your State in Congress to
^^btain the necessary lett«i*s to our Minister at the Hague, and that you
^rder those letters to be delivered to me. If it l>e by the Executive of
^ irsinia directly to the minister in Holland, you will please deliver the
setter to my attorney to be forwarded me.
If permission to export the arms from Holland or other Belligerent
lH)Wer, and passjiorts cannot })e obUiined, the contract is to be void. But
^ have conceived it is possible, notwithstanding, that I may be able to
Kct them from Hambourg by being at the expense of transporting them
^Iiither. In such case, permit me to ask your Excellency if the anns
^ill be received, i)rovided I deliver them agreeably to contract at Rich-
'^ond within the time limited? The question may appear absurd, as it
^ certainly the intention of the Government to be supplied with that
quantity of arms, but as the condition is express, and as it is possible I
448 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1797. niay find means to furnish them, even if the permission be refused in
Sept. 11, Europe, in the manner and at the expense mentioned. I should wish
to be solved on that point.
I am, &C.
Permit me to observe that the Agent for executing my part of the con-
tract, sails for Europe the 18th Inst: it is therefore urgent that I have
the necessary papers as speedily as possible, or as is consistent with the
convenience of the Executive.
Arch'ld Stuart, Jos. Martin, and Crbed Taylor, to the Com-
missioners OF Kentucky, for fixing the Boundary Line.
Sept. 18 We have been duly honored with Col. Robert Johnson's letter of the
9th ultimo, to Mr. Arch'd Stuart, one of our Commissioners for fixiug
with yours, the boundary line between our States. We have received
through our Executive the several Resolutions of the L^islature of your
State, as well as those of our State respecting our proceedings last fall.
In considering those resolutions as well as Col. Johnson's letter, we have
at this time to observe that we are ready to meet and to act in conformity
with the said resolutions with you, whenever you shall require our attai-
dance for that purjiose. After the next meeting of your Assembly, but
as that happens to be lat« in the year, to proceed immediatoly afterwards
may be disagreeable on account of the weather, we beg leave to suggest,
all things being considered, whether the first of October, 1798, will not
be the most proper time, but while we suggest this on account of our-
selves, wc would not wish that it should prevent an earlier meeting if it'*^
more agreeable to you. ^
At this time wc are induced to think that on our next meeting, a coiH-
promise will very probably take phice as it relates to the line in dispute
between us. Since this seems to us to be the disuosition of the two
States, and should this be the case, we shall think it right that the t^^'^>
States sliould i>ass mutual laws securing or confirming all titles to laiKi*^
appropriated by individuals under a mistake as to the boundary line on
either side, but at this time wc do not sec the propriety in the demand
made of Virginia to pay 3'our State two cents pc^r acre for any of tlic dis-
puted territory — nay, we have no authority to accede to such propositions,
and we think that Col. Johnson will recede on his part from them on
further consideration. We are ready to receive, and shall duly consider
any communications which you may think proper to make between this
and the time of our next meeting.
With resi)ect, your, &c.
J
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
449
James McClurg to the Governor.
The enclosed Resolution of the Common Hall of this city, will explain
to your Excellency the occasion of this official communication.
The city has such relations to the country in general, and to the whole
State hy being the seat of government and of the high courts of judica-
ture, that the guarding it from the introduction of diseases both fatal
and infectious may weU be considered among the objects of Executive
care. The measures necessary for this j)urjx)se exceed both tlie power
and the revenue of this corporation, which, however, will be always ready
to co-operate in any su Inordinate way.
I have, &c.
City of Richmond,
In Common Hall, S^qftemhar — , J707.
Resolutions of the ISth, 19th and 2()th were adopted, informing the
Oovcnior of the apprehension of the introduction from Norfolk and other
cititin of a dangen>U8 and contagious fever then existing, and asking
Executive orders for measures of prevention of the evil.
1797.
Sept. 19,
Richmond
.Sept. 19
Jos. Prbntis and John Tvler to the Governor.
Asking a pardon for William Gauldman, convicted in the District Cburt
^>f horse stt*ali ng, on th<^ ground that it was prove<l that a partition of
the lejral reward had l>een agre^xl ujKm between the prosecutor and two
*»* the witnesses, which rendered the cre<lit of them doubtful.
Sept. 21,
In (x>urt
James Allan, Jr., to the Governor.
The Yellow Fever, I am infonne<K is now raging in the towns of PJiil-
^'ielphia, Baltimore, and Norfolk. The inhabitants of this place are very
^^Uch alarme<i fn»m tlie great intercourse by water Ixftween those towns
^•»<1 this. I have had a number of applications made as Suj>erintendent
^'^ Quarantine from the most res]>ectable citizens of this t»iwn, for vessels
^>niing from those places infected with that disorder to perform Quaran-
^*ne. I do not conceive I have any authority, as I have not seen a
pr<>clanjation U) that effect Is you deem it necessary I shall l^e glad to
"ave your instructions as soon as j>08sible, and whether a guard can be
allowed to stop vessels before they get up to the town, to undergo an
examination.
I am, &c
57
Sept. 25.
Fre<lerick»-
450 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Robert Paul to the Govbrnob.
1797. Offering to make nails for the use of the State at Is. per lb, of the best
Richmond H^i^'^^y? ^^ ^is factory in this city.
Wm. Davies to the Governor.
Sept. 20, Informing him of the flight of Benjamin Mason of Sussex, a deliii-
Petersburg qy^^t collector for that county, with all his property; last seen in North
Carolina near the Virginia line. Thinks might be arrested if attempt^
in time; believes he is making for the Spanish dominions.
Quarter!}/ Return of Armx and Military Storei<at the Arsenal near the Point
of Fork, SepL 30th, 1797,
Sept. 30 1 Brass Mortar, 1 Iron piece of Ordnance, 6297 muskets in complete
order, 130.2 muskets with Ruff Bayonets, 1585 muskets with Ground
Bayonets out of repair, 40 new stocked muskets without Bayonets or R.
Rods, 400 Pickers and Brushes, 2936 musket worms, 129 screw drivers,
805 Artillery swords, 293 Grenideer swords, 7 Bbls of Gun powder, 40
Piggsof Lead, 181 Case Shot, 263 Round shot from 41bs. to 6tbs., 30
Rheams of Cartridge Paper, 18 Bbls of Flints, 1650 Pounds of loose Ball
and Buck shot.
Work performed this Quarter:
765 French muskets taken to pieces and cleaned, 40 Musket** stocked
457 muskets repaired and made comj)lete with ground JBayonets and
Ram Rods, 56 muskets fitted with Bayonets and R. Rods, 216 Bayonets
Ground and Polished.
R. QuARLKs, Super't
AViLLiAM Price to Wm. Price, Reg'r L. Office.
Oct. 4 Under my contract with the Executive, I now send the Records com-
l)lcted since the last retunij containing in all Six thousand and thirt)'
two plotts and certificates of Survey, all of which have been exaniineo
with the originals and found to be fairly and accurately transcribed.
I am, &c.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 451
John Johnston to the Governor.
Offering to contract to fill up against the wall a ravine near the Capi- 1797.
t4>l, estimated to require 2000 cubic yards of earth, at 2s.3(l. per yard, to
W accurately nieaf^ured; to furnish four carts and a sufficient number of
hands to load the same, provided money to cover the expense of hands
shall lie supplied him weekly as the work progresses.
Sam'l Shepherd.
Asks for a warrant for One hundred dollars upon account to defray lOot. 5
the expenses of Public Riders carrying notices to delintpient SherilTs.
John Minor to the Governor.
I liave to inform you that in the case of the Commonwealth vs. CJreen- Oct. 8,
^^J*S in which I was employed by the Executive, no person having aj)- '*^|,f,rg ^
P^red t4) make claim, I have procuR^l the jiroper certificate to be made,
^i<l have put it into the Escheator's hands and desired him to proceed
to Hell as the Law directs. Nothing further, I supppse, will be necessary
for lue to do, but if the Executive wish me to attend further to it they '
^ill be f)leased to signify their wish.
I am, &c.
William Davies to the Governor.
By Saturday's mail your Excellency's letter of the 5th ciime to hand. Oct. 9,
^r<>m the last clause of the 3rd section in the act to which you refer me, f*®terBburg
J was induced to suppose that an Agent could not with propriety go out
**f ti)e State for the purpose of recovering public property, unless he had
previously been so directed by the Executive, nor was I of opinion that
^ii< official duty even then required it of him, especially as there is no
^in[K*nsation for such ser\ic(» prescribed by law, but is left to the dis-
^I'etion of the Executive, whose opinion and that of the Agent might
^'iffer as to the amount to be allowed. In the present case, however,
^Jiytlnng like a pursuit might perhaps be now wholly nugatory, the
^'tlinquent having started the 7th of last month, of which I gave you
^^tioe on the same day that I heard it.
I am just returned from sales in Southampton, where I have appointed
^liree other davs of sale the first week in NovemfK»r. From the exem-
Plary conduct of the juries empannelled to try the right of pro|)erty,
452 CAI^NDAR OF STATE PAPEBS.
1797. every covering has been set aside as fraudulent, except where a bona fide
Peterehuiv ^*"'''^^^'**^i^" ^^ ^^^ ^M vahie appears to'have been actually paid. Tliif
conduct of the juries is the more remarkably commendable as all the
executions are against Securities. I have conceived it my duty to afford
th<im every indulgence consistent with the public interest, and from
j>resc!it appearances I have no doubt before the middle of February
next to pay into the Treasury on account of the delinquency of one
Sheriff for a single year nearly £1480, and if process is regularly a.t-
tended to with resi)ect to others, a great deal more may yet l>e obtaii-^^
for the j)ublic.
I have, &c.
Oct. 13 At a ('ourt held for Cumberland county the 27th day of February.
1797:
Ordered, that Benjamin Wilson and Joseph Carrington, Gent., he njh
pointed Commissioners to attend WcKidson's Warehouse, at the Town of
Cartersville, in this county, and perform the duties of an Act of the (Gen-
era] Assembly entitled "An Act concerning the Inspection of Tobacco/'
passed Dec. 26th, 1796.
A copy — ^Teste:
Ts. Woodson, D. C.
Report of Above- Named Covivmsioners.
That in fiursuance of the above order of Court the Commissioners met
at (.'artersville and made a review of the transactions of the Inspector?
in their office, and took the testimony of witnesses of respectal)ility.
which disclosed certain irregularity in the conduct of the business whicb
they felt bound to report.
Andrew Dunscomb to the Governor.
Got. U» Asking. that surveys and plott^s be made for two parcels of huid J^'"
bv him in Henrico as Escheator for four hundred and seventy dollars.
Oct. 2:^ Petitions of numerous citizens of Fredericksburg, of the Judges of the
District C(»urt, and of Attorneys practicing at that Bar, for the panlon *»*
Joseph Francis, negro boy, convicted in that Court of horse stealing' a"^
sentenced to be hung on the third Friday in November next
Samuel Shepherd to the Governor.
Nov. 1 Asking a warrant for balance of amount due riders for carrjnng notices
to delinquent Sheriffs for Taxes of 1796, amounting to $181 96.
j
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 4&S
Jane West the woman who had chaige of ^athanne CYall s child for 1797.
eight years, states to the Board that she is reduced by long sickne:^ 10 * '*^" ^
extreme indigence and distrea?: that, except the last year, her allom^ance
wa8 hut twelve pounds for finding the child clothing and boanl, when it
ffas raised to *<ixteen pounds. She says that the money she received did
not indemnify her for her expenses, and that she never n^ceived tlie least
conijHMisation for her great tniuble. She now ho}»e$ the Roanl will con-
sider her lielpless and distressed situation, and make her some small
allowance for her |iast services.
'Catharine Cinll, the mother of the <^ld above named, was executed for the
murder of her husband. The child, being bom after her conviction, was cared
for bv the .State for sevenl veare.— Ed.
Ord«Te<l, that Hugh McNeely. John Stoekley. George Greenwtxid. A bra- Nov. 13
ham Miley, Zacki^uill Morgan, and I>a\'id Morgan be recominemled as
piX)jK'r |>ersons to till the office of Justice of the Peace for the t>:)unty
ot Monongalia.
Teste:
J. Evans, ClTw.
Stephen Sam|*son, late Sheriff of Goochland, |^»etitions for a remission Xov. id,
^f damages for failure to pay into the Treasury the Revenue of 17S8 Richmond
according to law, having subsequently paid principal, interest, and costs
^n same.
I'ursiiant to a direction of the worshipful Court of Russell county, I Xov. 30
^Jo hereby cM'rtify that the following Gentlemen are in the Commission of
^^^^ Peace in and for the count v of Russell. Those that now act are as
Wlows, to wit: Henr\' Smith, David Ward, Andrew Cowan, Samuel
Kitehie, Tliomas Carter, John Tliompson, Charles Brickley, Richard
« rice, John Tate, James Gibson, Samuel Robinson: John Smitli, Samuel
Ewing,and James Dickinson, Cientlemen. Those that have removed are:
'Alexander Biiniett John Frazer, Charles Cocke, Joshua Ewing, and
^'hrist4»pher Cooper, Gentleman. James Wharton, Gentleman, is dead.
•'^mes Scott refuses to qualify.
^'iven under mv hand this 2(>th dav of November, 1797.
Henry Dickenson, C. R. C.
I am sorry to inform you of tlie ca|)ture of the ship Alphabet of Phil- Xov. 26,
^elphia and crew. The ship w sent to New Providence and the crew is g^hiDlIa
^ow on board this ship, and likely to remain here if there is no means .Prevoyant
454
CALENDAR ,0F STATE PAPERS.
1797. taken to take them on shore. The crew are Americans and all have
On board ^"^*^ States protections, and the chief part of them married in different
ship I^ parts of the States. By your applying on board this ship you can better
revoyan inform yourself by their protections. The number belonging to the ship
Alphabet is nineteen. Your attention, sir, will he gratefully acknowl-
edged by, sir,
Your obedient servant,
Pat Roche.
Francis Bright to the Governor.
Nov. 27,
Hampton
Roads
Inclosed I send you a duplicate of a letter that was handed me yes-
terday by a boat that had been trading on board the La Prevoyant in
this place. On the receipt of this letter (feeling myself interested in the
welfare of my fellow-citizens) I penned a complaint note to Admiral
Vandapert, stating the impropriety of suffering these men to be detained ;
but on reflecting that I was armed with no authority to demand their
release, T declined my ap)>lication lest my interference might meet with
insult, and det<3rmined on giving your Excellency the necessary informa-
tion, which is best done by sending a copy of the letter received, and
which I hope will not be considered as an intrusion on your time and
attention.
I am, <&c.
William Seymour to the Governor.
Nov. 28, Recommending Ashel Heath as Assessor of Lands for Randolph
"count" «"»»^>'-
Dec. 12,
Richmond
Robert Andrews, John Taylor, J. Marshall, Jas. Breckinridgk
AND Thomas Madison to the Governor.
Having been of the Committee to whom were referred the proceeding.^
and statement of the Commissieners appointed by the Executive to
adjust the contested boundary line with the State of Kentucky, we think
it may conduce to the public service to express, and we beg leave thus
to declare, our strong api)robation of the measures pursued by those
C'ommissioners, and our opinions that it is an object of great importance
to procure their aid in the prosecution of their business.
Exclusive of the thorough knowledge of the subject displayed in their
rei>ort, they possess a degree of information as to facts not to be acquired
except in the mode })y which they have obtained it. It is therefore
extremely improbable that any new set of Commissioners by assembling
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 455
once only at the place, or relying upon the depositions already taken 1797.
without viewing the country, can attain a co-extensive fitness for the vP^' ^^ j
negotiation with the former gentlemen.
We are, &c.
Wm. Fourcheb to the Governor.
The Roof of the Capitol being now nearly com pleat and ready to Dec. 12,
receive the cement to prevent its taking fire, obliges the Directors of the
Public Buildings to ask for a warrant for one thousand dollars (which
will be the fourth) under the act of the last session of Assembly.
With nmch respect, and on behalf of the Directoi-s of the Public
Buildings,
I am, &c.
William Price to the Governor.
Agreeable to our receipts obtained for plotts and certificates recorded Dec. 14
and returned to the Land Oflice, tliere appears to be four thousand three
hundred and forty-four in number, all of which have been compared
with the originals and found to be fairly and accurately transcribed.
Vou wQl, therefore, report that the above mentioned number are recorded,
aj^reeable to mv contract with the Executive.
I am, ifcc.
John Clarke to the Executive.
♦
Having been called upon by your honorable body to examine and Dec. 15
report to you the most eligible situation in the city of Richmond or it^
vicinity on which to erect a public manufactory of Arms, I have accord-
ingl}' made examination and do re])ort as follows, viz:
That (in my Judgment) the most eligible seat for such works is a
f?ituation contiguous to the west end of Richmond immediately without
the limits of the city, lying on the south side of the James River Canal,
belonging i)artly to Mr. Samuel Overton and partly to Col. John llarvie,
containing six acres, one rood and seventy-two ])oles of land, bounded as
follows, viz:
Beginning at a large poplar tree standing on the south bank of the
James River canal at the west end of the city; thence along the said
south bank of the canal south sixty-two degrees and thirty minutes,
456 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1797. west fifteen chains and four and a half links to a comer on the canal;
Dec. 15 thence by a line running from the Canal to the river south ten degrees,
east thirteen chains and thirty-five links to a corner at the River; thence
along the river bank north seventy-five degrees and thirty njinutes, east
seven chains and twenty-three links to a corner on the bank of the river;
thence along the river bank south seventy-nine and a half degrees, caj^t
six chains and seventeen links to a corner at a large rock on the river
bank ; thence north thirteen degrees and fifteen minutes, west nine chains
and thirty links to the beginning.
This situation affords a valley leading from the James river canal
excellently formed for erecting therein (to the greatest possiV>le advan-
tag(0 every species of water-works, and being seated on may receive a
never-failing sujijily of water from the James River canal, which afibrds
not only an abundant fall of water for working the necessary machinery
for the hammering, boring, grinding, drilling, burnishing, &c., of small
arms, but the water, after operating on and passing from those works,
may by its immediate descent aftbrd an eligible situation with an exten-
sive water fall on which water- works for boring and turning of mortars
and cannon may be advantageously erected. The fall of wat^^r from the
James River canal to the River being so great (at this i)lace) that the
water may be twice used on water-works between the canal and the river,
which will only require that half as much water should be i)urcha.'^e(l
from the James River Company as would be required if it could ]>e used
but once. This seat also affords a good situation for a furnace (for cast-
ing of mortars, cannon, bombs, and the various kinds of cannon shott )
on the declivity of an eminence immediately above the i)lace most j)r(>
per for the mill for boring and turning the mortars and cannon, and to
which (after they were cast) they may be removed with the greatest con-
venience. The form aild extent of this ground affords eligible situation.*!,
not only for the water-works, but for work shops and habitations for the
artificers, and the earth at and contiguous to this place appears to he of
good (juality for bricks, and as a considerable number would be required
for the different buildings belonging to the works, which may be niadt'
on the spot, a considerable expense in that article might be saved. A
mill for making of gun [mwder might also be situated on a remote part
of the ground -(without endangering the other manufactories), where
sufiicient room may be afforded for an extensive yard for dying and pre-
paring the powder. Improvements erected on this situation would W-
quite secure from the highest freshets of the river, and being remote
from the thickly inhabited ])art of the city, and the probable i)rogress of
the buildings thereof, the works would not be in danger of being de-
stroyed by the accidental fires which so frequently demolish houses and
threaten the town with destruction, but being seated on the bank of the
CAual from whence the water could be introduced among the different
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works in such manner that by the assistance of a simple and cheap 1797.
machine attached to the other water-works, the water in a moment might ^'
be discharged on any of the buildings belonging to the works; and the
manufactories in their different branches being situated and carried on
convenient to each other might easily be overlooked by one Suj)erin-
tendent. The convenience of this situation to the Penitentiary-house
(where much labor beneficial to a manufactory of arms might be done)
is also an object which deserves consideration. A Manufactory of arms
ejstablished on this ground would be conveniently situated to receive
materials for manufacture from the city either by land or water carriage,
and would also have the benefit of a navigation extending two hundred
miles above Richmond by which the raw materials necessary for the
manufactory might be easily transported down to this place by water;
and as Iron, copper, mineral coal, as well as charcoal, are afforded in
irreat abundance convenient to this navigation, and may be readily con-
veyed to the works by water, as well as black-walnut wood (for gun
stock.s) which the low grounds of James river produces in abundance,
as also the most profuse abundance of willow wood (charcoal made of
which is most preferred for making gun powder), each of which advan-
tajres ought, if j)os8ible, to belong to a manufactory of the above descrip-
tion, and when joined with the other advantages above enumerated, they
(•annot fail to give this conveniently situated spot the decided preference,
not only to any situation in Richmond or it*; vicinity, but to any in
Virginia.
I an J, Gentlemen, your, &c.
SiYTE BY Edt'r. — Accompanying this j)aper is an accurate Plat of
Survey of the ground proposed for erecting the manufactory of Arms.
Andrew Dunscomb to the Governor.
It being represented to me that the rec^ruiting of the company under Dec. 15
my command is retarded from a consideration of the exi)ense of equip-
ment, and being anxious to promote the one and lessen the other, I have
U) re<juest an order on the Superintendent at the Point of Fork for thirty
Artillery Swords, with Belts.
I am, &c.
Hugh Holmes to the Governor.
Cai>t. William Ball, commanding the Winchester troop of Cavalrj', has Dec. 25
resigned. I am not certain whether he gave me his resignation in
»
writing, but am certain he told me he had resigned and asked my opin-
58
458 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1797. ion as to the mode of notifying such resignation, recjuesting nie at the
Dec. 25 game time to have the vacancy tilled. Edward McGuire, the First Lieu-
tenant, Ferguson Bell, the Second Lieutenant, and John McDonald, the
Ck)rnet, will rise of course, A Cornet has been elected by the troop, and
Isaac Buck would have been recommended by the C^urt but for my
neglect. Being thus in some measure responsible to those Gentlemen, I
have to request the Executive (if they think proper) to issue commis-
sions to fill the vacancies above stated.
Robert Quarles to the Governor.
Dec. 31, Inclosed I send your Excellency the usual Quarterly Rei>ort of the
AWenal Arms and Military Stores under my direction, which will be accompanied
by the customary Pay Rolls and account current of Expenditures at thi.*^
post. The usual advance on account of the incidental expenses of the
post, I presume, will by the honorable Board be deemed requisite.
I am, &c.
A Quarterly Report of Anns and Military Storeji at the State Arsenal
from Oct, 1st to Dec, SM, 1797,
Dec. 31 1 Brass Mortar, 1 Iron Piece of Ordnance, 6,225 Muskets in complete
order, 1,242 Muskets with unground Bayonets, 1,595 Muskets with Bay-
onets ground but out of repair, 112 new-stocked Muskets out of repair,
400 Pickers and Brushes, 2,936 Musket Worms, 129 Screw Drivers, SOo
Artillery Swords, 293 Grenadier Swords, 7 barrels of Gun Powder. 40
Piggs of Lead, 181 Canister Shot, 263 Round Shot from 4 to 6 lbs., 30
reams of Cartridge Paper, 18 barrels of Flints, 1,650 Iba. of Ball and
Buckshot.
Work done this quarter: 1,603 Muskets taken to pieces, cleaned and
oiled, 72 Muskets stocked, 60 Bayonets ground.
Since making my last quarterly return I have delivered to Col. James?
Breckinridge, of Botetourt county, by order of the Executive, 72 stand
of arms.
RoBT. Quarles, S. S. A.
31st December, 1797.
Protest Against Location of Penitentiary.
Dec. 31 The petition of Lucy Singleton, John Warden, John Barret, G, Wythe.
William Berkeley, John Carter, William Hay, W. Foster, addressed to
Governor Wood and members of the Privy Council, praying against
locating the Penitentiar}' House on certain lots late the property of John
Beckley and others adjoining them, which adjoin the Main street of the
city of Richmond.
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Col. Benjamin Johnson proposes to undertake the agency of the busi- 1797.
ness of surveying a tract of land in Kentucky said to have been entered ^^- ^^
for the State of Virginia. (See Resolutions of the late Assembly.)
Mr. Preston to Mr. Dawson.
Mr. Dawson will be so obliging as to enquire whether the Council .of Dec. 31
Virginia has lately taken any steps to procure a sword for the represen-
tatives of Gen'l William Campbell in compliance with a resolution of
the Assembly, and if not, to urge it, and, if he is authorized to have it
imported, that he will be so obliging as to have the reason of the com-
pliment inscribed on the hilt, to wit: For his meritorious services in the
cause of Liberty.
Petition of \Vm. King, Francis Preston, and others, Justices and mem- Dec. 31
here of the Court of Washington, to the Governor and Council for copies
of all papers sent to them concerning the recommendation of the said
Court for the appointment of Robert Preston as Colonel of the 105th
Regiment.
Petition of James Cunningham, of Rockbridge, Lieutenant in Third Dec. 31
Cavalry, for remission of two fines for absence from muster, assigning
reasons.
In the House of Delegates,
Thursday^ January Uth, 1798.
Resolved, That the Executive be requested to examine into the present 1798.
.<tate of the Treasury, pursuant to the request of the Executors of the ^*°' ^*
late Treasurer for that purpose.
John Stewart, C. H. D.
January 12th, 1798.
Aj^reed to by the Senate.
H. Brooke, C. S.
Report of Meri, Jones and J. Pendleton, committee appointed by the
(leneral Assembly of Virginia to examine the accounts of Jaquelin
Ambler, dec'd, late Treasurer of the State, from October Ist, 1797, to
January lOth, 1798, the date of his death, shows as follows, viz:
The balance due October 1st, 1797, was - - - - $115,346 78
Receipts from October 1st, 1797, to January 10th, 1798, were 57,906 78
$173,253 56
Disbursed from* October 1st, 1797, to January 10th, 1798, 91,738 60
Balance due, $81,514 96
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1798. William Berkeley's receipt as Treasurer of Virginia to Edw. Carrington,
J*"- ^^ Geo. Fisher, Dan'l Call, Execut'rs of Jaqueliii Ambler, «81,ol4 96,
William Herbert to the Governor.
Jan. 12, I have the honor of inclosing to your Excellency a statement of the
Alexandria situation of the Bank of Alexandria, made up to the 1st instant, which
you will be pleased to lay before the Council of this State.
With every sentiment of respect and esteem, I am, &c.
Balance of the Books of tk^ Premdent and Dirertors of the Bank of AUx-
andrin.
Cash, - - - $265,700 42 Deposits, • - - « 47,545 43
Bank House, - - 3,700 00 Bank Notes, - - 286,912 50
. Bills and Notes, - 491,568 12 Post Notes, - - 71,228 30
Dividends No. 5, - 34 00
"6, - 30 00
" 7, - 156 04
" 8, - 258 05
" 9, - 13,400 00
Stock, - - . 338,200 00
Profit and I^ss, - 3,204 22
u
u
$760,9(58 54 $760,968 54
Bank of Alexantlria, 1st January, 1798.
Joseph Saul, B. Keeper.
Ab'm B. Venable and others to the Governor.
Jan. 14 Recommending Mr. McCormick who desired to erect in Virginia, a fjic-
torv for makin<? arms.
Jan. 1(5 Statement of money found in the Treasury' this day, by Meri. Jonos.
J. Pendleton, John Mayo, Al. McUat^— $81,538 96.
Jan. 16 Contract of James Swan with the Governor, dated 11th of July, 1797,
for furnishing 4000 stand of arms substantially on the terms mentioned
in the lettur of Swan to the (Jovernor of March 22nd, 1797, with the fol-
lowing notti appended :
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Richmond, January 16thj 1798,
I have this day received two samples of arms and accoutrements men- 1798.
tioned in the annexed agreement, also triplicate letters from the Secretary
of State to Wm, Vans Murray, Esq'r, Minister resident of the United
States of America at The Hague, requesting him to obtain permission
and [>assports for exporting the arms from Holland, mentioned in this
agreement.
Robert Pollard for
Jamks Swan.
Certificates of the qualification this day of Samuel J^IcCraw and Geo.
Conway Taylor, as members of the Council of State.
Larkin Smith to the Governor.
Informing him that a Troop of Cavalry cannot be raised in the County jan. 19
of Mathews.
John Harvie to the Governor.
Last evening I was honored with your letter informing me that you jan. 31
were desirous of purchasing, on account of the publick, so much of my
gn)und on the James River Comply (Janal as was included in a survey
lately made by Mr. John Clarke.
That survey includes of my property, not only a considerable length
on the Canal, but a deep Valley the best found for the erection of Water
Works of any now to be improved upon the Canal, and although the
<juantity of ground is small, yet it is sufficiently extensive as a site for
two sets of Water Works, the Fall being sufficient for the water being
used twice between the Canal and the River. .
To estimate the value of such a situation is a difficult calculation: the
saving of manual labor in putting any other piece of ground into the
same favorable form for the erection of \\'ater Works must be consider-
able.
In addition to this Valley and Border on the Canal, Mr. Overton con-
veyed to me a Right to a Street or Road below the Canal as a communi-
cation with my adjoining ground.
I am loath to fix a price on this property as my judgment may subject
me to the Imputation of Excess, with those who have less sanguine claims
in the pecuniary advantages that would result upon improvements judi-
ciously made upon a situation so favorable as mine.
In obedience to the wish of the Executive, I submit to you the follow-
ing propositions:
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1708, That a road be laid off to me, 60 feet wide on the Basin side and op
^^' ^* the Valley that w taken off Mr. Overton, with all the Rights and pri\i-
legeH that I now enjoy in the Street that I am to give np, so as in no res-
]iects to interfere with the works intended to be erected by the publick.
To have the privilege of making up the dirt lying on the Canal BanW
into Bricks, with a yard to dry and bum them upon Mr. Overton's laatl
af^eeably to a privilege that he has some time since granted me. Tl\\8
stipulation arises from a quantity of Bricks that I am agreeing to ms^lce
for improvements designed on the Tenements I have leased to GeneT-al
I^je.
Upon the above j)roposals being agreed to, I wiU take for my proi>exiy
the sum of £300, with a declaration that if the price be thought too much,
that the Executive may fix the sum at their own pleasure. If dealing
with an indivndual, my price would be much higher, but I had rat.lier
give the property for nothing, than he thought making an unreasonsiil)le
demand upon the publick.
1 have, &c.
Sam'l Overton to the Governor.
Jan. 31 Requesting a few days time for a conference with Mr. Ross, on the sub-
ject of fixing a price on a piece of ground which the Governor proper
to purchase for th^ use of the State.
Jan. 31 Bond of William Berkeley, Wilson Cary Nicholas, William Randolph
of VN'ilton, John Pendleton. Thomas Griffin, Norbome Berkeley, Bur-
well Bassett. Robert Andrews, and Carter Berkeley, sureties, in the sum
of one million dollars, of William Berkeley, Treasurer of Virginia.
Edm. Randolph to the Governor.
Feb. 1 Giving an opinion as to the construction of the Arsenal act as to tb^
execution of the writ of ad quad damnum.
John Guarrant and Sam'l McCraw to the Governor.
Feb. fi, Report in obedience to an appointment of the Board the result of thei *
Richmond examination of the militarv stores at the arsenal at the Point of Fork.
The military stores found to correspond substantially with the Ifl^
report made by the Superintendent. The arsenal in present conditif^^
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capable of containing Twelve Thousand stand of arms, and with little 1798.
expense to contain the Four Thousand additional contracted for. The p- t * j
condition of the Post alarmingly exposed to fire from without. They
rtroinmend the erection of a stockade sixty by seventy yards about the
Arsenal, and also suggest as a further defence, the improvement of a
commanding height about three hundred yards distant from the public
buildings.
Henry Tazewell to the Governor.
I wrote you some time since in answer to your two letters, on the sub- Feb. 7
jrtt of Mr. Sw^an's contract w4th Virginia, and enclosed you some letters
from the Secretary of State in conformity to your request. I hope you
have Received them. I forwarded to you during the last year, two copies
of the Peiuisylvania Laws neatly bound, at the request of Mr. Dallis the
Secretary of State of Pennsylvania. They were inttmded as a compli-
ment from this to our State. I have not heard whether you received
either — If you have, I beg leave to suggest that a return of the compli-
ment by sending to Pennsylvania a co])y of our Laws is expected, and
would be i)eculiarly proper. I shall be very happy to be charged with
the means of returning this compliment, and if you forward to me a copy
of our Ijaws for the purpose, I beg the favor of you to send a second copy
for the use of the Senate of the U. States. For the latter any expense
will be repaid by the Secretary of the Senate.
The newspapers which I suppose you regularly receive, will detail to
you constantly the business which occupies the attention of Congress.
It is to be lamented that some of it will not increase their resi)ectability,
nor be very satisfactory to their constituents. Our situation with foreign
nations becomes daily more gloomy. We have not as yet any official
advices from our Envoy's in France, and there is no dependence to be
f>laced on any newspaper accounts which have as yet appeared. It is
probable our Envoy's have been received by the Directory, and that if
the negotiation has commenced, its progress will be slow and embarrassed.
France appears to consider us as the ally of G. B., and of course her
main object will be to weaken or dissolve that connection. G. B., aware
of this, appears to be desirous of breaking off' the negotiations as speed-
ily as possible. In this state of things, our future fate in the war is at
present beyond my powers of conjecture.
I have not heard whether our Assembly at their last session acted upon
the subject of their former cession of Western Territory to the U. States.
The acceptance of that cession by the IT. States reserved to Virginia the
right of assenting to the new modification made by Congress of the
States to be laid off" in the ceded country. Some of those States as laid
off by Congress are now almost ripe for admission into the Union. The
464 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1798. want ol" some act in this respect on the part of Virginia may retard it
Feb. 7 j^j^j g^m. ^YiQ western people. Mr. Mason and myself addressed a letter
on this subject to the Assembly in the winter of 1796. Will you be good
enough to inform me if anything has been done?
A sufficient number of the States have now ratified the amendment to
the Constitution concerning the suability of States, and have returned
their ratifications to the President, who has laid them before Congress.
That amendment therefore forms a part of the Constitution.
I have, &c.
phia
Charles Lke to the Governor.
Feb. 14, I have the pleasure to inform you that the Supreme Court of the
nhii United States have dismissed the suit of the Indiana Company against
the Stivte of Virginia upon the principle, that since the amendment of
the Constitution they cannot hold jurisdiction of it.
Without noticing all the points of defence on the part of Virginia
Avhich would readily occur to counsel, if the suit should be renewed in
the State Court, I take the liberty to suggest that by an ancient law of
Virginia, to be found in Purvis's Edition, it was unlawful for individuals
to buv any lands of the Indians within its chartered limits.
* *
I have, &c.
B. Henry Latrobe to the Governor.
Feb. 14, Relating to his bill against the State for his compensation as Architect
Richmond ^f ^|^^» Penitentiary House, which was 5 per cent, on $15,000.
Feb. 14 LiM nf -vich Kirrutiom a.s hare beea Returned ^^ Property not Sold for uant
of Bftj/era.^^
(O.inties. Person.. Aooount. i ^>° «»^*^* ^'h^vted!'' ^""^"^
Fauquier Edw'd Dig>^ Rev. 1795 ' Negroes, Falmouth.
Ham|)shire Cornelius Fenny...' " 1792 : HorHes, Cattle, and House-
' ! hold Furniture, Winch es-
I ' ter.
(ireenbrier Wm. Hutcheson....' " 1790 ; Lands and Tenaments.
Nortlumiberland.. Catesby Jones Clerk Horees, Richmond C't H.
Southampton John Simmonp Rev. 1790 Negroes, Suffolk.
Westmoreland Beckwith Butler... Rev., 1793-4... | Land and Negroes, Rich-
mond C't House.
I I
Sam'l Shepard.
Aud'tr's Office, Feh y 9th, '98.
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Arch*d McRae to the Governor.
The light company which I have the honor of comniandin^r has bew> ^^*^^,
for some length of time complete as to numbers, but we labor xmiler Maiu'^hetUer
inconveniences which can onlv be removed bv Executive authoritv*
Before the appointed musters shall arrive (if the weather shall be (Suffi-
ciently open) we purpose to be in training. This object, which every
individual in the company has at heart, cannot be accomplishetl without
the use of firelocks, the want of which must necessarily detain them in
a state of ignorance, and probably abate that military pride which wouUl
result from a knowledge of their duty and being properly accoutred.
However, sir, without intruding on you remarks which your knowlotljje
and experience have long suggested to you, I with due deference submit
^he reasonableness of my application to yourself and the Honorable
^rd.
With much esteem, Ac.
Jacob Cooke to the Governor.
Oftering himself a*; Superintendent of an Armory, if nr(»de(l.
K«»). 19
Robert McCormiok to the (iovernor.
^^a.king sundry j)roi>osa]H for manufacturing 4,()(X) Htand of armn for F«l). 27,
the Xtate fUehinonrl
^^fticial Bond of Thomas Newton, Jr., as Notary Public for thn liorough Vuh, 27
^^ N'orfolk, i)enalty $1,500.
Elisha White to the (iovbrnor.
*^l*l>^ic;ition to Ik? made Director of the Penitentiary llouw;.
yah. 27
William B. Wallace to the (jovehnoh.
*^ t»l»li'^tion for position of Sujierintendent at Public ArnenaL
Htnlfoni
Francis Willis to the (jovebwob:,
application for appointment to IJeutenaiitt'y of OuArd ai VuMUi
^^^^ml
59
Hjui'hi^
466
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John Clakke to the Governor.
1798.
March 7,
Pliiladel-
phia
I arrived in this city on Friday evening and presented your letter to
the Secretary of War on Saturday morning; he assures me that he will
with pleasure give me every information in his power, and has promised
that within a few days he will furnish me with letters to the manufac-
turers to the eastward, and I shall then immediately pursue the object of
my journey in viewing the Armories at Springfield and some other
places. Since my arrival here, I have been endeavoring to be informed
where and on what terms the four thousand stand of arms, pistols, &c.,
advertised for by the Executive of Virginia can be procured, but have
not yet received any satisfactory information. I shall continue to make
every necessary inquiry, but am induced to think that the chance of pro-
curing those arms will be much better at the manufactories which I am
going to visit.
The Secretary of War informed me he had been told that you intended
shortly to visit Philadelphia, where he should be very happy to see you.
I have visited the Cecil Iron Works in Maryland, where the iron can-
non for the frigates of the United States are cast and bored out of the
solid mass, but was astonished to find the works so badly planned, so
temporarily built, and the guns so badly made.
I shall continue to make every exertion in my jxjwer to gain all infor-
mation which may tend to enable me to answer the expectations of the
Executive.
I am sorry to add that the people here seem much agitated and divided
in consequence of the dispatches lately received from our envoys at
Paris, sohie of which were laid before (.^ongress on the 4th ult. by the
President of the United States. From these communications it appears
that the French Government are about to adopt a decree which, if car-
ried into effect, will render our commerce of but little advantage to m^.
Our envoys have now no hopes that they will be oflBcially received or ol
their accomplishing the objects of their mission.
Arming our vessels or an embargo are talked of here as the only alter-
natives to which we can resort.
Wishing you much happiness, I have, &c.
Directions to the Superintendent of the Penitentiary.
March 8 Directions to the Superintendent of the Penitentiary house to Ik* fol-
lowed in case the work should proceed during the absence of Mr, 1-a-
trobe, the architect:
Should the weather permit of the progress of the work before the l-^th
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March 8
of April, when I intend to be again in Richmond, it is my wish that no 1798.
carpenter's work be laid off or executed before my return.
The roof of the gate building would have been important to protect
the brick work during the winter, but now it may be delayed till May
without any inconvenience.
Slmie Work,
1. The Superintendent is in possession of compleat directions as to
the stone work of the Gateway, both in respect of the scantling and the
place of the stone.
2. While the Bricklayers are compleating the front wall, the Stone mason
will lay the Stone string or Basement course, which u now at (he Buildiyig
(Hid iwM prepared for the South front of the East wing, on the Range of the
Kast cells, to enable the Bricklayer to carry up the Avail above it.
8. The place of the string thus used must be immediately supplied,
and a sufficient quantity of the same string be pro\aded to go com-
pleately round the outside of both the East and West wings. It is of the
utmost importance that this direction be complied with as early as pos-
sible, otherwise the progress of the brick work will be delayed.
4. The Pillars of the groins have been already ordered with their caps,
and also the Pillars of the South work room and of the Kitchen. It is
necessary that they should be as soon as possible brought to the build-
*i^ to be set up immediately upon my return.
Brick Work.
1. It would be much to the advantage of the Public if the Bricklayer
could be induced to throw up a very large quantity of mortar previous
^ the commencement of the work. It is also, in fact, an advantage to
fte Bricklayer, but many Bricklayers deceive themselves in this respect
by 8up{)osing that because mortar made up from day to day receives into
ite bulk a larger proportion of Lime (for which the Public pays), and of
course consumes less sand (an article which they are to provide), that
^ey can thus make it cheaper. The additional labor, however, neces-
^fy to make uj) and work into smooth substance mortar prepared in
8niall quantities, and the time often lost both by laborers and workmen
•
^ much greater in expense than the amount of the Sand, and the mor-
^f is certainly the worse for it.
2- The first work to be done is the front wall from the gate to the
**^t wing — building it in exact conformity to the finished work on the
Kast side.
^- Turn the groins of the porter's lodges.
**• Turn the groins of the Imig West range, leaving the square groins
*^ each end.
•^' Carry up the six centre Cells on the East side exactly over those
"^W. The windows come on exactly 6 ft. 6 in. (that is, 26 courses)
468
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above the stone string (No. 2, stone work). The East and West walls of
the small cells are to be carried one-half brick on to the walls of the
work room to the South, and the Turnkey's room to the Nprth (see the
1st drawing of the book of designs), but no part of the* walls of the
Rooms are to be finished before my return.
6. When the groins of the long West range are turned, the Front and
Back Walls may be carried up to them. The centres for all the uindmrs
are made, and I ho])e they will be set out from center to center with
scrupulous exactness.
As few hands, I presume, can be had during the fishing season, 1 have
no doubt but that a very small progress will be made, if any, before my
return.
But at all events, the above directions will be sufficient for one month
from commencing work.
B. Henry Latrobk.
Major Thomas Callis, Superintendent of Penitentiary house.
March 10
Robert Brooke to the Governor.
I have on revision of the Arsenal Actsui)posed that it might be most
advisable to await the session of the District Court before it is acted on
in the way proposed; for altho' Mr. Randolph's reasoning on the subject
is satisfactory to my mind, yet it is a serious thing to dive^st an indindiial
of any part of his property without his consent I do supjx)se it would
be most safe to pursue the words of the law strictly, and I am the more
inclined to oflfer this advice as the term of session of the District Court
is so fast approaching as to prevent any inconvenience from delay.
I have, «fec.
March 10,
Philadel-
phia
John Clarke to the Governor.
Relating his failure to have 4.000 stand of arms manufacturefl in
Philadelphia.
Found two gentlemen of Birmingham, England, who were willing to
contract for manufacturing the said arms, also 600 Pistols, Swords, <S:c..
deliverable at Richmond, at fifteen dollars per stand. A condition prece-
dent to a contract with these men is, that a permit must be obtaine^l
through the American Minister from the British Government for the
exportation of these arms.
The Secretary of War showed a sample of French muskets and pistols,
with various improvements described.
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Saw Mr. Jefferson, wlio thought the best mode of obtaining desirable 1798.
arms was to import them from France thro' the agency of Col. Monroe, pu'i^^?'
Expeoteji to visit Springfield for further investigation. phia
William Campbell to the Governor.
Soliciting the appointment of Commandant of the Arsenal proposed March 11,
to be established in Orange or Culpeper. Orange
Proclamation of John Royster, Justice of the Peace for C'hesterfield, March 12
^or the search by hue and cry for Thomas Rurnett, I/aborer, who escaped
fer:ii the jail of said county, and for his arrest and commitment again to
jail.
Thomas and John Ketland to the Governor.
*Toposing a contract to deliver 4,000 stand of arms in Richmond March 12,
witliin twelve months from date of contract (dangers of seas, capture, phla^
*i*cl other accidents excepted), conformable to sample or description, at
fifteen dollars and fifty cents per stand, exclusive of duty, and with a
l^^tnit from the British Government for their exportation.
Thomas Underwood to John Pendleton.
Boliciting appointment as commandant of Guard to an Arsenal in the March 13
^^ent of its erection.
'^H:poRT OF John Guerrant and Samuel McCraw on the State
OF the Register's Office.
1.334 surveys now in the office, inclusive of imperfect surveys and March 13
^Veated do., and also exclusive of the surveys belonging to the Ix)yal
^^xnpany and the Greenbrier Co.'s Grants.
The present number of Clerks now in the service of the Public are six.
* tiey are employed in the following manner, viz:
One for keeping up the Register of Warrants with References.
One for making out Grants.
One for recording Grants.
One for delivering Surveys to Major Price, taking a Register of them,
^^d also assisting in recording Grants.
One for searching, copying, &c.
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1798.
March 13
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
One for recording Surveys.
That independent of the foregoing eerviceB, the Register will be obliged
to select from the general mass of Titles the evidence of about ten thou-
sand, which will be attended with much trouble, and will require the
most deliberate and circumspect attention to avoid serious inconvenience
and injury to the public.
This business the Register expects will be entered upon this Spring, aa
he is in the daily expectation of the arrival of the agent on the part of
the State of Kentuckv.
We are, therefore, decidedly of opinion that the business of the office,
as it now appears to us, will not justify the discontinuance of any of the
Clerks now engaged with the Register (at least for the present year).
March 15
James Swan's proposal to furnish the State with 40(X) stand of arms,
substantially on same terms as in previous contract, saving that the price
per stand in this is left blank: also that this provision, that a reduction
of twenty per cent, in price will be made in the event of peace being
made in Europe before the shipment, and a discount of ten i)er cent, if
the money is advanced by the State; ample security for same being fur-
nished in Richmond.
Geo. Murray to the Governor.
March 16, Application for appointment as Notary Public in Fredericksburg, in
Fredericks- ^^^^ pi^^ ^f William Harvey, Dec'd.
John Minor, Jun'r to Francis T. Brooke.
March 17, Asking his aid in procuring the appointment of Geo. Murray as Notary
^ bar* Public for Fredericksburg, endorsing his fitness.
J NO. Steele to the Governor.
March 18, Indicating his earnest zeal in furthering a settlement of accounts
Philadel- between the State of Virginia and the Federal Government, but to this
pbia . . ,
time without success.
Informing of a Musket and Bayonet made in PhiPa, on the model of
the Charlesville Musket adopted by the United States, sent to Governor
Wood by Capt. Potter as a sample : cost fifteen dollars.
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471
Numerous Recommendations and petitions of citizens of Fredericks- 1798.
burg, for the appointment of James Allen as Notary Public for that Town, ^areh 21
Thomas Underwood to the Governor.
Application for appointment as Commandant of Arsenal expected to March 22,
be established in Prince Edward. Hanover
Thomas Hamilton & Co. to Thomas Newton.
Be pleased to take notice that by virtue of a commission issued frona March 22
the Court of the United States of the Middle Circuit in the Virginia Dis-
trict, in the suit exhibited by us in the said Court, we shall proceed to
take die deposition of Phineas Bond, Esq., in the said suit at the dwell-
ing-house of Edw'd Tilghman, Esq., in the city of Philadelphia, on the
21st day of April, 1798, between the hours of ten in the morning and
six in the afternoon.
We are, &c.
Thomas Newton to the Governor.
I wrote you this morning that I had notice that Paul Tilghman, Wm.
Cranimond, and Jno. Simpson's de[)08itions were to be taken in Messrs.
Hamilton's suit against Coll. Wilson and me ; but I misunderstood Capt.
Hamilton. He intended, as your Excellency will observe by the notice,
that tliey were to be Commiss'rs to take the depositions. He was also
mistaken in the name of Mr. Tilghman. It was Edw'd instead of Paul.
I told him I supposed Edw'd Tilghman lived in Hanover. He said no;
he lived in Philadelphia. Coll. Wilson has agreed in part to take the
deposition of Mr. Bond at Mr. Tilgh man's house, and that it must be
done before Justices legally authorized to administer oaths and done in
the usual manner, and that agents will attend to propound questions to
Mr. Bond.
As Mr. Randolph is well acquainted in Philadelphia, I should be glad
that he would, if your Excellency pleases, fix on proper peasons to
attend, and I could wish a copy of the deposition to be sent me, that it
may be counteracted here by others.
I am, &c.
March 22,
Norfolk
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1798.
March 23
Philadel-
phia
John Stbblb to thb Governor.
Reporting progress in the settlement of the accounts of Virginia with
the Federal Government.
Martin Mims to thb Governor.
March 26 Asking for an advance of five hundred dollars to enable him to carry
on his business for the State. Granted.
March 26
E. Randolph to the Governor.
E. Randolph presents his respectful compliments to his Excellency the
Governor and returns Col. Newton's letter, begging to receive the coj>y of
the notice when transmitted, as E. R. can take no measures without it.
When received everything else will be duly attended to by E. R.
March 28
E. Randolph to the Governor.
E. Randolph presents his respectful compliments to his Excellency
the Governor and will certainly attend to the copy of the notice given to
Mr. Newton. Should anything further be wanted, E. R. will do himself
the honor of informing the Governor. Col. Newton's letter being on the
same paper with the notice, E. R. retains both.
March 30
Ro. Quarles to the Governor.
Inclosed your Excellency will receive my usual Quarterly Return of
Anns and Military Stores at the Arsenal. I have at length closed my
contract with ^Ir. Wills for the Timbers requisite in the erection of the
Stockade Fort at this place, the work of which is already commenced,
and no exertions on my part shall be wanting to have it completed with
all possible expedition. I have given Mr. Wills reason to calculate on
receiving 6 UK) in advance in order to enable him to prosecute this work
with greater spirit and energy. I flatter myself the honorable Hoard
will deem it expedient to make this advance.
The usual advance of 8100 to meet the incidental expenses of the
Post will likewise, I presume, receive the sanction of the honorable the
Executive.
I have, &c>
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A C^iMrterly Return of the Anns and Military Stores at the Arsenal fro^m
January to Aprils 1798.
1 Erasi^ Mortar, 1 Iron 4-T>ounder, 6,327 muskets in good order, 1,175 1798.
muskets with ruff new Bayonets, 1,751 muskets with new ground Bayo-
nets out of repair, 250 Pickers and Brushes, 2,936 musket worms, 129
screw drivers, 765 Artillery Swords, 293 Grenideer Swords, 7 barrels
Powder, 40 Piggs of Lead, 181 Case Shot, 260 Round shot from 4 to
^IDounders, 30 Rheams of Cartridge Paper, 18 barrels of Flints, 1650 lbs.
of Ball and Buckshot.
Work for this Quarter: 385 new French muskets cleaned and put away,
252 old muskets cleaned and repaired, 89 new stocked muskets fitted
with Bayonets and R. Rods, 156 Bayonets ground.
N. B. — During this Quarter 100 Muskets, Bayonets, Flints, Pickers and
Brushes, and 40 Artillery Swords have been sent to Richmond. Also,
50 stand of Arms have been delivered to Capt. McRea, of Powhatan.
Ro. QuARLfis, Sup't.
John Clarke to the Governor.
Explaining his tardiness in reaching Springfield, being detained in April 9,
-^ow York many days by illness contracted by exposure in travelling ^^ ^ork
"^^^T the bad roads all night in wet clothes.
P. Johnston to the Governor.
f beg leave hereby ti> resign my commission as agent for the Common- April 10,
^^*iiltli in the District comi>osed of the counties of Pittsylvania, Halifax, Edward
harlotte, and Prince Edward.
The commission is inclosed, and 1 flatter myself it will be accepted.
1 have, &c.
Articles of Agreement entered into the tenth day of April, 1798, be- April 10
^>en James Wood, Esquire, Governor of the Commonwealth, by and
^*^th the advice and consent of the Council of State, and on behalf of the
^inmonwealth of Virginia of the one part, and James Swan, Esq'r, of
^Hton in Massachusetts, of the other part, contains the following stipu-
*^tion8, viz:
The said James Swan contracts to deliver to any authorized Agent of
^^ State, in Richmond, within twelve months from the date of this con-
474 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1798. tract, four thousand stand of Muskets and Bayonets as described in the
April 10 . advertisement made by the Executive, and corresjwnding to the model
furnished him.
The Muskets are to be proved by a double charge of powder and ball,
funiished for that purpose by the State. They are to be stocked with
black walnut timber so far as procurable where made, or with birch or
cherry tree as a substitute.
On the part of the Commonwealth, the Governor agrees to pay on
delivery of said arms, the sum of ten dollars for each musket and Bayo-
net; to fiimish the powder and ball for the purpose of proving the said
muskets, and to pay any import duties which may by law be chargable
on the said arms.
He further engages that the Executive of Virginia, shall use its best
endeavours to obtain from any of the belligerent powers from whose ter-
ritory any of the said arms may be imported, permission for their exi)or-
tation, and a safe passport and protection from the privateers, cruizers,
and ships of war of the power granting such protection.
In the event of the above named passport or protection not being ob-
tained, it is agreed by the contracting i^arties, that this contract Is to be
null and void.
Signed by
James Wood,
James Swan by
R(^)BERT Pollard his
Attorney in fact.
Signed sealed and delivered in presence of A. Blair.
The arms described to be furnished by the foregoing agreement, will
be shipped from Holland.
Jamp*s Swan, by
Robert Pollard his
Attomev.
Rob't Quarles to the (Governor.
April 12 Having occasion to tuni to the laws of last session of Assembly a few
days past, I observe that your Excellency was a little mistaken with ret^-
pect to the number of anns to be obtained, previous to the appointment
of the Major commandant of the State Arsenars. I think. Sir, the law
says that this appointment shall take place so soon as the State shall have
obtained 15,000 stand of arms.
Your Excellency will do me the favour, whenever this appointment
does take place, to name my pretentions to the Honorable Board, in
doing of which. I have the presumption to hoj>e that I shall once more
receive the friendly aid of your countenance and ])atronage.
1 have, &c.
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Petition of a large number of the citizens of Richmond city for the 1798.
pardon of Henry Anderson, convicted in the District Court of this city ^P"^* ^^
of the killing a negro man, and condemned to suffer the punishment
affixed by law to the crime of manslaughter — viz., burning in the hand.
John Steele to the Governor.
I regret that my success in the settlement of the accounts of the State April 12,
against the United States has not been so complete as I could have
wished, yet there is reason to hope that ultimately the much greater part
of her claims will be allowed.
It appears that the first abstract sent on by the Auditor, amounted to
the sum of Six thousand five hundred and thirty-nine dollars and 49
cents; the second to the sum of one thousand two hundred and seventy-
six dollars and 24 cents — making together the sum of seven thousand
ei^ht hundred and thirty-nine dollars and 93 cents.
Of this sum you will find from a note at the bottom of a rough
abstract herewith enclosed, that four thousand three hundred and six
^^^llars and 8 cents, for the pay of ^militia and scouts, has been reported
to the Secretar}^ of War as justly due to the State ; that the sum of two
thousand seven hundred and fifty-nine dollars and 30 cents, charged as
^ commission of one and one-half per cent, to the paymaster, and for
t'he expenses attending the holding of certain courts^ martial, has been
^ferred to the Secretary for his opinion. The accountant did not think
"imself authorized from the nature of his office to decide upon it, owing
to its being the first charge of the kind that had come before him.
That the sum of six hundred and twenty-seven dollars and seven
cents for extra pay of two dollars per month allowed the non-oommis-
sioned officers and privates, has been deducted as heretofore; and that
tbe sura of one hundred and forty-seven dollars and 28 cents, charged
for express hire, for carrying dispatches to the Major-Generals, for send-
^Qg dispatches on board the British ship Assistance, and for copying cer-
^in communications between General Mathews and the French Consuls,
uas been rejected. When I apply'd to the Secretary for a warrant for
fte first sum of 4306 dollars and 8 cents, he informed me that on enquiry
"€ found there was no money appropriated out of which it could be
P*id, but that he would include it in an estimate with such other sums
*•* might be found due to the State and report it to Congress, in order
^hat an appropriation may be made for the payment of it.
He was too much engaged in other business, to find time to look into
^6 Laws and correspondence between his predecessors in office and the
^ecutive of Virginia on the subject of the Western defence so as to
^ble him to decide on the propriety of allowing the sum of 2759 dol-
476 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
1798. lare and 30 cents (the commission to the Paymasters, &c.) before I left
Rich ^\ Philadelphia. He assured me, however, that he would go into the
enquiry and decide on it as early as possible. I detailed to him verbally
the causes which produced this expense, and have requested in a letter
dated the 31 st of March (a copy of which is enclosed) that he may not
decide against the claim before he can have time to hear from you on
the subject.
The vouchers for the last sum — viz., 147 dollars and 28 cents — ^are so
deficient, and the nature of the dispatches so undefined, that I wa«
unable to give any satisfactory explanation of them to induce the ac-
countant to admit them as a proper charge against the War Department.
I mentioned to Mr. Dawson the situation in which I left the business.
I shewed him your letter of the second March to me and mine of the
31st to the Secretary, and requested him to attend to it.
The present Secretary having gone into office long since the arrange-
ments were made relative to the Western defence of this State, he is but
little acquainted with it. I therefore take the liberty of suggesting to
you the propriety of sending on copies of any documents which may in
your opinion tend to explain and strengthen the claim.
My being very much indisposed prevented my writing you early yes-
terday.
With very great respect, I have, &c.
P. S. — I forgot to mention the claim for the expense incurred by an
advance of money for seventeen Catawba Indians. The voucher is in
some measure deficient. The Secretary informs me, that it had been the
practice to pay the expenses of such Indians as were ordered or recjuired
to travel to the seat of Government; it does not appear that there was
any such order as to these.
Sir:
If any doubt should exist in your mind, as to the propriety of the
claims of the State of Virginia, submitted to you by the Accountant, I
have to request that you will be good enough to suspend a decision upon
them until you can hear from Governor Wood.
I hinted to you the causes which led to the appointment of a Paymas-
ter— a copy of the instructions given to him, and to the officers at the
same time, would show how strongly the Executive were impressed with
the necessity of the measure; and believing themselves vested with dis-
cretionary power on the subject, they had no doubt of the propriety of
charging the expense attending it to the United States.
The letters of Governor Lee (with their enclosures) to the Secretary of
State on the subject of the Shij) Unicorn would shew fully the nature of
the offence for which Colo. Wills was arrested, and perhaps, too, the
necessity there was on the part of the Government to ))unish such
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 477
offences, if possible. The claims for the expenses attending the other 1798.
Courts-Martial rest upon similar ground; of course, the same principle pj^KliH^^
wiJl govern in a decision upon them. I will only remark that the officers
were in the service of the United States when they committed the
offences for which they were tried.
I will suggest to Governor Wood the propriety of sending you copys
of any documents which may, in his opinion, go to a farther ex))lanation
and establishment of those claims.
With sentiments of respect. I an), &c.
John Btkelk.
The Secretary of War, Philadelphia.
3l8t of March, 1798.
Virginia — Extracts from Uie Corre8[X)ndence Between the Department of
War of the United States and the Executive of Virginia on tlie Subject
of the Western Defence of this Commonwealth :
War Departmknt, Nf/t. 16, 1791,
Sir:
Upon a statement of Mr. Moore, reprew^ntative from Vii^nia in Con-
gress, it appears that some doubts exist whether the protection authorized
hy the President of the United States on the 28th ultimo and trani^niitted
to the G<ivemor of Vii^nia. should be extended to the exjjo»ed |iarti< of
the counties of Wj^-the, Montgomery, and Washington.
I am authorized by the President of the United States to aissure your
^cellency that it is his desire that the defensive protection for tlie above
nientioned counties should be as effectual a« the defence of Kust^ll
«>unty ; and further to inform your Excellency that the exjiCfiKe of any
iiiea^ures which y<m maj- think neceesary on the occa^ion^ proi>ortioned
to the object and consisting of the militia, and to be supplied mviki pro-
visions in the manner as pc^ntad out in my said letter of the 28tij of
W month, will he paid liy the ^^jJeneraJ Government on the a^cxx/unt and
vouchers of the f»ervioe« and mxyi^^sti being produced at this office.
I liave, 4:e.
H- ICkox, Sec'y of War.
Sa:
WaB DEI'AltTIf EKT, Ikr, 50i. t79t.
The letto- of hie ExceUenc}' Governor Uandolph^ dated CouucaJ
Cliamber. November 24th. 1791. wai!f received by the la«t po«t uad mh^
Pitied to the PreBident iA the United Stateiii. And I am diroeted. tsir,
^y the Preadent to inibrm you that, havinie confided the defence of t}>e
^pcised eountieB of the southwestem parte of Wr^xn^ to tJ^e Executive
^^*€re(rf, he fede satisfied that the defence will be pro}x>ftianed to the
^^^^ aiid thai tiae nxa&e to be e£a|>Io}'ed viU be such only ae he i^
Vdhoiiied by the lairg to uae for the defentfdre pfoteetion of the frootien.
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1798. In raising, therefore, the company of Militia mentioned in the afor^
Rk^hmind ^^^ ^^^^^^ ^^ ^^^ ^^* ^^ November, the President of the United Stat«
requests that it may be clearly understood that he conceives the la^-
passed the 30th of April, 1790, authorizes him to call out mere Militi ^
who shall be entitled to receive the same pay and subsistence only as tb—
troops of the United States, which are specified in said law.
To this may be added such means of transportation as shall be indS
pensable, but he cannot promise either bounties, clothing, or any otK ^
compensation than the pay and subsistence before mentioned.
I have, (fee,
H. Knox, Sec^ of War.
His Excellency Henry Lee, Esq., Governor of Virginia.
CJouNCiL Chamber,
Richmond, December 12tJi, 1791 ,
8ik:
My predecessor transmitted to you in his letter of the 24th ultirm:!
the act of the Executive providing for the defence of the county of Rtx^
sell, and stated the reasons which induced a departure from the moci *
designated in your letter of the 28th of October.
1 flatter myself, sir, you will not hesitate to sanction the system adopted-
as it combines protection with order and economy.
Since information reached this place announcing the late signal defe^-^
of our army, various applications have been made to Government fo^
temporary aid from the representatives of those counties which lay^
exposed to Indian hostility. We waited for many days in the expecta-^
tion of being honored with your reply to Governor Randolph's letter or
the 24th, as then we should have explicitly known your opinion with
respect to that mode of defence which had been established by the
Executive, and might have accommodated our future measures thereto.
Being disappointed in this expectation, and longer delay inadmissable,
as the General Assembly would soon adjourn, we have adopted our
arrangements for the defence of the District of Monongalia and the Coun-
ties of Kanawha, Greenbrier, Wythe and Montgomery on the same princi-
ples, which regulated the Executive in their act providing for the defence of"
the County of Russell, with the addition of a patrole to each county con-
sisting of two men, for the purpose of procuring and communicating^
intelligence.
This expensive species of troops you will discover, Sir, are reduced tcr3
a very small number, nor would they have been employed in any d^re^
but from a conviction on the fullest infonnation» that they are indispea- -
sibly requisite.
Vain indeed would be military preparations, if the means of knowin
were inhibited; and really I must consider troops systematically witboi
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those mcao^. wlw ant w» *Ifc>m»e»i 5lH*«XLry ti>'*ie v>f i^vninM iia«e£&xfiaic>f i^jis^
in the o^ontry in whklb ^Jbttj *rt z^y a*:^ iaS«cttis
Wbeo vmu €»:4n|>are liw- Mi^c&ry r-^^eriH^ •< ihiif y^ar wiib ihmisie' t>c 5h<-
la?st. and the triu|)ft>ruy iA>i niow £e^*h3 ?-- (h^s mmi^htefii th^enu y\^ will!
agref? thai althoosh •:-ar pf*Mf|)»?«?tf ar»r cEx-nf ii-»cMy. •>cr pi^imtkHttf for
defence have dc4 l«efi ii>> exf4ak«ive. and ye$ we tns<t viU Ke Kvan^l ie^ua£^y
effective fp.mi the ahentii}<k« introdoorKL I n ?<• extensive an eni|4ne^. *w*-
sioru? will ^^ccur wber?- the i V>aDciif and nK»oev oi" ihe nieniheis oc ihe t\Mi«
federacy in their «late caf«eitiesk will Dtn^crt^rily he ii5^i K>r the ai.v\Hn-
plisbment ot objects beiMn^insr •:r»>a*tiinii*>nally to the i«enerml lwc»»vvfi>-
tnent. nor will the ha|»fAnea« and ^aiirty ••f the p€0|«le in certain evefi;^.
permit that delav which mast otherwise ne^ult was ihi> o»>nvenieni in>«ni«
^i^ntality denied. Fn]«i the evident neo=«?ily of such temf"»fary etR»rti<
^'^ the jiart of this 0>mmonweahh. with ne5?|iect xo the delk^Ke of our
citizen? whi>«e safety seems to <»ntinae precarious, notwithstanding the
^^^lous and fomiidahle militarv eierti«in< ••f the Tnitetl States, did the
^-^eneral As.ienihly during the last and present sessions, authorift'^ thr
^^€-cutive to take such measures (or tht- defence of «Hir finnitier oountit-ji.
^ in their judgment might be deemed necessary.
render thL* authority was the money of the Commonwealth expenderl
^t year in defensive o|Kfrati<^>ns, which terminateil in obedience to the
^^i"ections received from the Secretary' of the de|»artnient of War?^
The expenses accruing from these measures have been dischanzed in
P^Tt by the General Government, and some n'main yet to be paid. A
^^im has lately been exhibited ^^m the county of Randolph against the
^oiiimon wealth, a copy of which i< enclosed, wherein the 2nd of May is
"Xed as the i>eriod from which the General Government considers itself
^'^ properly chargeable with the disbursements issuing from the system
^^ defence above mentioned.
I must confess, Sir, I must consider this distinction i^ulting from
'disinformation, and hope that the explanation which I now do myself
^e honor to make will conclude this business in a maimer just and satis-
«^otor\\ The Commonwealth of Virginia is certainly in the first instanet*
^'^V)le for monies stipulated to be paid for the ser\ices performed during
^^ ^ last year under the authority of the Executive preWous to the com-
^^ncement of the operations of the General Government, and being the
^"^ly judge of the justice of such claims, propriety demands that they
'^"^^^uld be presented here for settlement, but at the same time I trust it
^^11 not be denied that the monies thus disburse<l, being applied in the
^^ ^cation of* a duty belonging to the General Government, constitute a
^^**^})er charge against the United States inasmuch as the protection of the
li^^^ple from an enemy to which they were ex|X)sed, was the only end of
^^<2h expenditures, and that protection from the then existing circum-
^^•^Jices could not be aflForded in due time without the interposition of
*^^ Legislature of this State.
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1798. Under these impressions, I have directed the proper officer to prepare
lU^mond ^^ account of these expenses, which I will do myself the honor to for-
ward to you with the requisite documents, and confidently hope that you
will, as soon as convenient, inform me when and in what manner the
expected restitution will be made.
Permit me to say. Sir, that the Executive of this Commonwealth take
very great pleasure to contribute by any efforts in their power towards
the successful execution of the measures of the General Government,
and more especially when those measures comprehend the safety of a
part of this community, in whose welfare we are so deeply interested.
I herewith transmit tlie act of the Executive of this State, the resolu-
tion of the General Assembly, copies of letters from the Lieutenant of
the county of Harrison, and of my instructions to the commandants of
the troops to be raised, for your further information.
I have, &c.,
Hknry Lee.
To the Secretary for the Department of War.
War Department, 24ih December^ 1791.
Sir:
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Excellency's
letter of the r2th instant, together with its enclosures, all of which have
been submitted to the President of the United States.
The letter of the 24th of November, written by your predecessor, w^
received by the post on the third and answered on the fiflh instant.
The President of the United States has directed me to assure vour
Excellency that he considers the United Stati»s resj)onsible for the neces-
sary expense to be incurred at this time for the defensive i)rotection of
the frontiers. That the arrangement which has been ordered by the
Executive of Virginia, by their act of the 12th instant, appears judicious
and as economical as the state of the c^se will admit, and that it will
therefore be paid by the General Government according to the restrictions
stated in my letter to your Excellency of the fifth instant.
It is, however, to be observed that the employment of the scouts were
not contemplated, but as they are considered as essentially necessary,
and as C'ongress have within a few days past made appropriations for
their pay on a former occasion, the President of the United States assent*5
fully to their adoption.
At the same time, it is conceived that the number for the Ohio county
are not sufficient, it having such an extensive frontier.
The County Lieutenant therefore will be permitted to call out a num-
ber not exceeding eight for the said county. And if your Excellency
should conceive an additional number necessary to anv other countv,
you will j)lease to direct the same and inform me thereof.
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As Major-General St. Clair is empowered on this subject, it is presumed 1798.
he will make an arrangement with Brigadier-General Scott for the tem- p^^f d
porary defensive protection of Kentucky.
I take the liberty to request that your Excellency would be pleaded to
direct that the County Lieutenants make monthly returns to this office
of all Militia or scouts employed at the expense of the United States.
When the accounts for the expenses for the defensive protection of the
past year, mentioned in your Excellency's letter, shall be received, they
will be examined and the result thereof transmitted to you.
The expenses for the scouts of Randolph county, which you enclosed,
shall be paid to the order of the Lieutenant of said county.
The President of the United States has directed me to thank your
Excellency for 3'our assurances of the ready concurrence of the Execu-
tive of Virginia in the measures of the General Government taken for
tlie defensive protection of the frontiers. Although this assurance had
beon wanting, he should have entirely relied upon the patriotism of the
E^cecutive, of which you are the head, to support every proper measure
^^^ the common good of our country.
I h^ve, Ac,
H. Knox, Sec^ of War.
War Department, October 30th, 1792.
The officers of the Militia called out for the defensive protection will
"^^ allovve<l the pay stipulated in the Act of the 5th of March last since
^^^ passing of the same. It is the desire of the President of the United
^^^tes that only defensive measures should be used. If for this object
^^ should be your judgment that the Militia in the southwestern parts of
^ irginia should be increased, you will please to order the same under
^•i^ former regulations.
The accountant has not reported upon the Militia rolls you forwarded,
^^t I have directed him to do it immediately, and arrangements shall
'^^ made for transmitting the amount.
I have, &c.
H. Knox.
ills Excellency the Governor of Virginia.
Auditor's Report of Expenses of sending execution notices to sundry April 14
l^Ublic delinquents to June General Court, 1798, viz:
T'otal, - - $450 00
^y cash collected of same for same time, . . - - 215 12
Balance due, $234 88
61
482
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1798.
April 16
April 18
Wm. C. Williams to the Governor.
Asking instruction as to bringing suit against the Sheriff of Shenan-
doah for neglect of duty in not collecting Taxes of 1788 due from bis
predecessor, John Tipton, whom he allowed to remove with his property
to Tennessee.
An account of Messrs. Wise <fe Hope for rebuilding a stone wall lately
broke near the Capitol with old stone, £22.2.0. Certified by Ulysses
Rogers.
April 19,
Arsenal
Ro. QUARLBS TO THE GOVERNOR.
The enclosed copy of a notice I have duly acted on, as requested by
your Excellency. I am just informed that since Robert Yancey, of Louisa
county, received his promotion in the Artillery to a Majority, the field
piece formerly borrowed by him for the use of his company has been
exposed to great abuse. It stands now at Louisa Court-House, unshel-
tered and unattended to. If your Excellency wiU direct it, I will have
it returned to the Arsenal, at which place it will soon be required to
occupy one of the Bastions of the Fort.
I have, &c.
April 24 Major Quarrier desires to be considered a candidate for the office of
Major Commandant of the Guards to be established at the Public
Arsenals.
May 4,
Richmond
Received of James Wood, Esq., Governor of Virginia, five Patents for
Military Land in the name of John Morrison, viz: 1 for 937 acres, 1 for
468 acres, 1 for 1,000 acres, 1 for 4,000 acres, and 1 for 4,410 acres. All
appears to have issued in Frankfort, State of Kentucky, on the 12th day
of December. 1794, which said Patents was found in the possession of
a certain Jacob Bowenger and suspected to be forged; is therefore put in
my hands to forward to the Governor of the State of Kentucky by the
earliest ojjportunity.
Edm. Thomas.
Also, received the Power of Atto. given by John Morrison to Samuel
Underwood to dispose of the above mentioned lands, to be forwarded as
above.
Edm. Thomas.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPEI^. 483
A Colored Map of the original site of the Penitentiary and the adja- i798.
cent lots of Mr. Rutherford and General Lee. Richmond
W. FOUSHEE TO THE GOVERNOR.
I am desired by the Directors of the P. Buildings to request the favor May 5,
^f an order for one thousand dollars (which will be the 5th) from your Ricbmond
Honorable Board, under an Act of the General Assembly appropriating
five thousand dollars for the PuTt)lic Buildings.
With much respect, I am, &c.
Timothy Pickering to the Governor.
In the sloop Sally, Edmund Potter, master, I have shipped 31 copies of May 8,
^he first volume of the Acts of Congress, and 66 copies of the third vol- ^Xstete"*
^me, being the deficiencies found in the number originally destined for
distribution in the State of Virginia, in pursuance of the law for that
PU^rpose.
\^ou will be pleased to return by the same vessel the 11 volumes above
^^e proper number.
I have, &c.
Henry Lee to the Governor.
Recommending \V. B. Wallace for appointment as Commandant of May 8,
^tate Arsenal. S^*^'^
W. B. Wallace to Thos. Posey.
Soliciting his aid in procuring the ap}X)intment of Commandant of May 8
-"Arsenals in Virginia.
B. Ball to the Governor.
Recommending Wm. Wallace for appointment to Superintendency of May 11
-^i^nals in Virginia.
Thos. Posey to the Governor.
Recommending William Wallace for superintendence of Arsenals in May 12
irginia.
484 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Thomas Underwood to the Governor.
1798. Soliciting an appointment as Lieutenant of the Arsenal (iuard.
Wm. G. Payne to the Governor.
May 14 Soliciting a Lieutenancy in Guard for Public Arsenals.
Parke Goodall to the Governor.
May 14 Recommending Wm. G. Payne for a Lieutenancy for one of the Arse-
nals of the State.
Benj'n Mosby to the Governor.
May 16, Soliciting appointment to Lieutenancy in State Arsenal Guard.
Richmond
Thomas Underwood to Major Wm. Price.
May 18 Reports two completed Books of recorded surveys, containing 1972 sur-
veys and 100 others in a separate Book — 2072.
Wm. Price to the Governor.
May 21 Desires to draw on account for the number of surveys recorded.
Robert Crouch to the Governor.
May 21 Soliciting the appointment of Lieutenant of Guard to Arsenals.
Wm. Price to the Governor.
May 22 Reports for examination two complete Books of recorded surveys.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 485
James Swan to thb Qovbrnor.
I have received from my Attorney Mr. Pollard, the order of Council to 1798.
May 22
delay the delivery of the first 4000 stand of arms to the 16th of January Boston'
next.
The first contract being fifteen months from the delivery of the sam-
ples. This time does not embrace it. I must pray your Excellency and
the Honorable Council to accord that time, as then it is probable, I shall
be barely able to make the delivery, or otherwise prolong it three months
from the 16th January next. My reasons for saying that, is that space
will barely give me time. I find great opposition from France to granting
permission, and Holland dare not do it without her consent. I go for
Europe myself within two months, and one great motive is to efiect per-
mission to export the 8000 stand. I presume I shall succeed whilst Dip-
lomatic exertion may prove ineffectual.
I am, &c.
Leiohton Wood to the Governor.
Soliciting the appointment of clerk to the Penitentiary soon to be May 23
opened.
Wm. Price to the Governor.
Recommending Leighton Wood as clerk to Penitentiary. May 23
Recommendations of Wm. Flenegain, John Blackwell, Jr., Daniel C. May 23
Brent, for the appointment of Wm. B. Wallace as Superintendent of the
public Arsenals.
Samuel Cornick to the Governor.
Resigning his commission as commissioner of Wrecks in the county May 26
of Princess Anne on account of ill-health.
Thomas Callis to the Governor.
I herewith have the honor to submit to you an account of the Car- May 26,
penter's work done this year at the Penitentiary house, with the time l^ichmond
employed up it, the two last weeks of which have not been paid for.
486
1798.
May 26,
Richmond
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
I beg leave to represent to the Honorable Board that notwithstanding
the wish expressed to me by his Excellency the Governor, that as much
as possible of the work should be lett to the lowest bidder. I have been
under the absolute necessity of continuing to employ the hands hitherto
engaged, in order to prevent a total stop to the brick work, and from the
nature of the work, and its great uncertainty, I trust it will appear to
the Honorable Board how utterly it is impossible to go on without
employing some men, at least, by the day, as these men can at the same
time that they are employed in the occasional work which is constantly
occurring, also execute such work as might otherwise be lett by measure-
ment. I b^ leave to submit to the honorable Board an exact estimate
of the expence of framing the Roof of the Gateway in order that the
same may be compared with the usual charge for such work, and a judg-
ment formed in how far it may be expedient to frame all the pine scant-
ling by the day and to lett out only the Ix)cust Window and door frames
and the sashes and doors.
Estimate of the Expence of framing the Roof of Gateway — Employed :
WiUiam Callis, 4 days at lOs., £2.00.0
William Callis, Jun'r, 4 days at 6s., 1.04.0
James Duke, 4 days at 5s., 1.00.0
James Favor, 3 days at Gs., 18.0
Lewis Humphries, 4 days at Ss., 1.04.0
£6.04.0
The Roof contains 13 Sq'e, 78 feet of principal framing. At the Capi-
tol 15s. per sq'r was paid for this kind of work, and for some parts of it
still more.
13J squ'rs of framing at 15s. per sq'e is £10.6.8.
I have, &c.
May 29 Proposals to make Cartouch Boxes by Geo. Ming, at Gs. 6d. Joseph
Graves at 4s. 6d. John Fox at 90 cents each.
May 30 Certificates of Benjamin Wilson, Clerk of Harrison County, of the
qualification of John Prunty as Sheriff; for the collection of the Revenue
Taxes for 1795 and 1797, omitting 1796 to which the attention of the
Executive is called in a letter of G. Jackson.
John Roane to the Governor.
June 3, Recommending Thomas Seayrer for appointment to a Lieutenancy in
Wmfm ^^® Arsenal Guard.
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They h^rt jtaiznfsd wisir r«fcl jOrtfcstrrv. \\siT ^fii^\\ x\^\Jn>^M¥^v ^nV>, ^
similar r&^ce^ n»?ci «be Tv^wn oc AWx:ttKtmv A^isi sW«v^>v ^^^5>x ^v^^\;\
^ ackiK»wl€dse the f?ax«fral sencjv^ ih^y t»t\:irri;!^^>x \^5 >\^v^\ >\viv<,^\W^ va
t^estowing npcm their iieif:hK>is. tht* UKtiiv^ \x| ^^iKmn^u^ Inn I>\s^^\Vv,4\nv>
®oiDe degree of proc^dion ^fteaunsl ain^ oiusuy iluH uuyv ^>tt^U lU\'^^s\
The Militia of Faiifix ioaiity cvw^K>^x^ tht^ t^^h K\N|^\\m\'\M t^Wn^ \Uv\
^nd Battalion afTords live huminHi ami sixty timv *^tVivti\^^ i\^^^^ T^sv-V
deprecate the necessity that may c:ill thotu t\>Mu iv^HomIuu^I J^y^V^s^^
^^lich they have enjoyed so long* aiui «ixn^8tui« \\\\^\\ Us \\\s^ \A^S\\^\\\\\ \\\
^nns; but if it l>econie8 necessary for tho jm>ttHiiou of \uu^vi\H^u \\\\\s^
P^ndence, or to repel a predatory attack \\\Hm tho *\\\\\\\, llu\\ will \\\\\\
alacrity cheerfully forego the comfort** of tht^lr ph^ncnt ««ilUrtliiM»o, Mh»l
evince to the world that they possenu a Hpirlt unot>i\minmMo \\\\\ li.v lU'Hlli
That America and Liberty are Hynonin)oUH Umun, Yumv UMMMiMilft r»Hn«
^or the safety of the citizenH and property In Aliu'rt, WHi* pruiliMHlnil I
pieeume upon a idea that their Hituation roquirnd il ; if mi, itnil il ohMlilfj
^>^ome necessary t<i a8Hc»mble a for<;4* to oppon^t hm MMtMM.Vi Him HhM|»»
Militia of the county no doubt would Utmii^UnUily rn\ii^\r in Mm* mmh^ n(
action — and for what \mr\Kmi, unUnm iUtsy Uuvf^'fimm \u IfM'ir \mhtWf Th
look about them and witne*M tins ViCitu/uHHiinufHiinH nf a (ttfnuUmtt ih^'^^h
**€d soldiery! I hojK;. Hir. you will ^i*' ii^*t j/r^/pri^/^y nt ihfihil^ihy^ ^t*
^ith the like number you have jriv^ni ift iU*' l«(l iUH^ilUfh; Hwi H^ft^f ^tt
^e same r»j»portunity to diiftin^i^h oarwr-b** \u ^h^' 'W^^^M/ fff nhf t 'nHh-
^"^y and friend** that tAit »jmijfisiU^ iiAY^. i h;5* v<< i^4 UM 0;^' f/i^^^nv f4 f^
inference with */or ^>MUiSisaiAsmX ^>A. IjM^ h\mh^ iUu tt^t/}/^i; h^l^ t fin
Dot he^rU^tie to «ar. ai^ luy *^/iui*>u lijwtil V ^»vmW fkki UU^^t^f >A5<.vm
^aiibKt ai-jT i:^^ji^kAk at^jifjk tiwrt ij^kA U- y^j<wi^ ^^^/^^ AjUa v WiM^** M***i«
^^^ in thh'^Majti^.
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At 1 hrjua^ tff 'f.Hlrt«2i> vil tl»* 2ilJ<l JkitlVUklHHi \^. tiki: ^^ (KcKVUWjU^ V^
V*s- .?.
4«8 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
17m. and :^>licit hl« interposition in the proctireiiicnl on their b^ulf of 3
''^°* ^ .^Jtand of Arn» for the common de^Bfk:e and under such regulations
may be deemed compatible for the ^ale keepinje or d^stribntion of 1
arm:? afofe:»id a^ the GoTem«>r and Cooncil of State shall adjudge.
R. West, Major; C Broadwater. H. GonneL G. Siunmeis^ Jease M*^
« ?. Minor, Jr.. S. Tariy, S. Hampton. Captains.
J0H5 C BaBBET to THB GoTBRirOB.
Jane 7 ^H>liciting an appointment as Lieutenant in the Arsenal Guard. aco«
panied with recommendations.
Jnne 12, We will undertake to dig the foundation and remove the earth aK.
Rkhniond penitentian- for 2a. per s^^^uare yard.
JoH>' MlLl^,
John Atkebst^^
Wm. Nelson to the Goveexoe.
June 15, .Vsking for the Lsr^ue of SOO stand of arms for the ^th Regiment,
^ ork which he lielongs, which numben< 728 men ; also for the appointment
ufficers t^> the Williamsburg Militia, now without officers.
KOBT. QUARLBS TO THE GoVBRXOR.
June 18, Infonuing of shipment of 2-30 stand of arms as ordered to Richmoa^
Arsenal
June 19 Mr. Anderson Barret,
To 9,75() Brick for use of Capitol at 42s. per M. - - - £20.09^
Cr.
By 5,191 ft. Cheating Plank at 72s. per M, - - - - 18.13
Balance due Penitentiary House, £1,15-
Thos. Callis, Sup't.
June 22 Nathaniel Burwell, of King William, and Mayo Carrington, of Cuik
berland, solicit the appointment as Miyor Commandant of the Arseni
Guards.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 489
Capt. Howell Lewis, of Goochland, desired to be considered a candi- 1798.
date for the office of Major Commandant of the Arsenal Guard. ^^®
Wm. Austin to the (.4ovbrnor.
At a meeting of the Richmond Troop of Horse held a few days ago, I June 23,
was requested to forward to you the underwritten letter, expressive of the *^ ™^°
unanimous opinion of said Troo}).
With much respect, I have, &c.
To THE Governor:
Sir — Informed as we have been by our Colonel Commandant that our June 23
Troop will be enrolled in the first requisition of Congress, w^e deem it
proper to acquaint you that we are completely equipped for service, and
that we will most cheerfully and readily obey any orders which you may
find it expedient to issue. Embodied for the purpose of making our-
selves good citizens in acquiring the use of arms, and employing them
in obedience to the constituted authorities under which we resolve to act,
we are aware that it may be thought unnecessary to make this proffer of
our ready services, but at a period perilous as the present certainly ap-
pears, we conceive it cannot be displeasing to our chief Magistrate to
receive sentiments of attachment to and concurrence with the measures
which may be found necessary to be adopted.
Accept then, Sir, this as the most solemn promise of our Troop to hold
ourselves at all times in readiness to act alone, or in concert with other
forces, when the voice of our Country calls upon us, and that when we
cease to entertain a due respect for the authority by which we are con-
stituted, we can no longer consider ourselves proper Members of this or
any other Troop. But while we tender these expressions of attachment
and obedience to our Laws and Magistrates, we have to lament that our
number is small; we beg leave to offer it as an opinion that this defect
iniiiht in a great measure be remedied if Government could find it con-
venient to furnish us with a part of those ecjuipments which are pur-
chased by individuals at so great an expense. We have formed this
opinion from a conviction that there are many valuable young men in
this city and neighborhood whose only objection to joining us would be
the difficulty of procuring an eciuipment.
John Woody and Xathan'l W. Prick to the Governor.
Recommending John Fox Price for a Lieutenancy in the Arsenal June 23
(iuard.
62
490
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Rich'd N. Venable to the Governor.
1798. Declining commission as agent for collecting arrears of Taxes in the
Prince' eleventh Brigade District.
Edward
Court-house
A. Randolph to the Governor.
June 25 Recommending officers for his troop of cavalry in room of Messrs.
Carr and Tx)ve, removed, and Mr. Edmund Boiling,
June 27,
Adjutant
Generars
Office
Sam'l Coleman, FOR Simon Morgan, to the Governor.
I forwarded a copy of the General Order issued yesterday to Colonel
Lambert, who thereupon has wrote to me as follows :
"Sir:
In answer to your favour of the 26th instant, directing a return to
be made of the companies of Light Infantry and Grenadiers of the 19th
Regiment of Militia, I am sorry to inform you that no such companies
now exist. I am informed that an Infantry Company is about to be
raised. So soon as it takes place I will give you the necessary informa-
tion.
I am, &c.
David Lambert, Lt-Col. Com'r.
Sam'l Coleman, Esq.'-
Col. Lambert further verballv informs that the officers of the late
Light Infantry Company have all resigned, and that the Lieutenant of
the Grenadier Company is the only officer remaining of that company.
I have, &c.
Colonel Lambert informs me that he did not notify the resignation of
Captain Richardson either to the Governor or to the Corporation Ck>urt;
he likewise informs that the Captain of the Grenadier Company is dead,
and that the Ensign has been promoted in another corps.
He tells me that within a few days past about thirty men have asso-
ciated to serve in that company, and that it is probable the company
will shortly be completed.
Lawrence H. Wills, Ro. Gwathmey, Edwd. Johnston, Commit-
tee, TO the Governor.
June 28 At a meeting of a number of the citizens of Richmond, on the evening
of the 28th June, 1798 — ^met for the purpose of associating and forming
CALENDAR OF :?rATE PAPKK^. 491
thefnaelves int** & «.oinp4icv .>f Irirantry. :he 'inifcr^jiOTeil were jkppoiii^ 1?«
t€ii a <. oQimitteti to aodfj v»>a -r the siiii*?. ami to solicit yoar ;ip^iutiui||[ °^ "^
&nd o« 'DunideioDiiuc th« atjctjsftsary otficvr* r^ -r i.*oaimiiu«ii!ijC iheui. lu par-
^uaxict where«>L we have the plekfureor* :f&iring to you that the .Vs^joeiack^u
1^ n«..w «x-mp«w*?<i of Fiity-tiTe members. wh«» bei: y«iu raay i^o«^niu* theoti
■^J^ the iLime *}i Th^ R'n^imtH'f Linhf [r»j«i.'»fTu Bf**^!* — and wh«> aJs«4> best letiive
^o rvo-«mTiien<l t*> the in>dc«* of the Execativ*:^. an^t S4>licit the ap(.H.»iutuieu(
^f the follnwine p^rsooi* to the ol5i-e* resjpettively aritxed to thetx ouuues:
William Ri'.^iani^xi. ('a^»<ain: BeDnett Tayk»r, Lieuteiuiut: John
t>a vidsi:*!!- Eiksisni.
We are. •tc.
J. r>AWS«>S T«t THE GOVKENOK.
I hasten tij fi'nranl to you a nie^sat^ trom the Prwident of the I'uite^l Juoe is.
^t3.tes which wa- •►n ve:?terdav !«ent tn i oii2res!>, and sewral documents .\^r^'
^^lative to the subject.
They were referre»J t«» a committee who have reportei! a bill on ti^nlav.
^hich is made the order of the dav for to-nK»rrow,
m
I well know that the receipt of thi^ information will induce the Kxe-
cutive of Virjrinia to ailopt with pn>mptitude« measures necessary to
gruarcl againsi the dangers which threaten the State and the Tnion.
I have receiveii vour ExcellencvV letter, and will forward the amount
due our State from the department of war by the lirst safe opjK>rtunily,
^s it is somewhat uncertain when I :«hall return, tho' I think we shall
^'ijouni about the 10th of next month.
With personal esteem, I have, I'tc.
Charles Jones to the Governor.
Solicitint^ the ap]K>intment as Major to Arsenal Guard. Sul>stHjuently June 2^>
^^^ a clerkship to that officer.
Wm. Graves to the Governor.
Informing that the officer api)ointed to inspect tlie arms u( the Mth June 80
Regiment is performing that duty and will report speedily.
492 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Henry Lee Sayres to the Governor.
1798. Soliciting an appointment as Lieutenant of Arsenal Guard, supported
T -^ —^ ^ Q/\
by the recommendations of Gen. Henry Lee, William Nelson, and N.
Burwell.
A Qiiartei'ly Report of the Anns and Military Stores at the Point of Fork-
Arsenal frmn April to July 1st, 1798,
July 1 1 16-inch Mortar, 5,815 Muskets in good order, 989 Muskets with new
and unground Bayonets, 1,979 Muskets with fresh ground Bayonets out
of repair, 250 Pickers and Brushes, 2,936 Musket Worms, 129 Screw
Drivers, 642 Artillery Swords, 293 Grenadier Swords, 7 barrels of Gun
Powder, 40 Piggs of Lead, 181 Canister Shot, 260 Round Shot from 4
to 6 lbs., 30 rheams of Cartridge Paper, 18 barrels of Flints, 1,650 lbs. of
loose Ball and. Buckshot.
Quarter's Work: 553 new French Muskets cleaned, oiled and racked,
228 Bayonets ground, 42 Muskets fitted with new Bayonets and R, Rods.
Counting on the Artificers being discontinued on the 1st of June, I had
employed them principally in arranging the Arsenal to that time,
N, B. — Since making my last return I have delivered 80 stand of
arms to Major M'alker, of Albemarle; also delivered 50 stand of Do. to
Capt. John Tinsley, of Fluvanna; sent 132 Do. to Richmond for the
Norfolk Light Infantry; sent 250 to Richmond to the order of the
Executive.
Ro. QuARLES, Sup't. S. A.
Ro. Quarles to the Governor.
July 1 Explaining the cause of delay in the completion of the Fort at the
Arsenal at Point of Fork, and informing of the existence of 14(J cast-iron
wheels at Columbia suitable for Fort pieces.
John Cropper, Jr., to the Governor.
July 3, Soliciting arms, ammunition, and commissions for the 2nd Regiment.
Accomac
Thomas (Ullis to the Governor.
July 3 Asking instructions as to the frames of doors and windows, and also
as to slate for roof of the square part of the Penitentiary house.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 498
Drury Baosdale to the Governor.
Recommending William B. Wallace as Superintendent and Thomas 1798.
Savers as Lieutenant in the Arsenal Guard.
July 4
Thomas Y. Seymore to the Secretary of the Society of Cincin-
nati IN VlR(iINIA.
1 have the honor of transmitting a List of the Officers of the Society July 4,
of Cincinnati in the State of Connecticut the current year: Col. Benja- Hartford
min Talniadge, President; Gen. David Smith, Vice-President; Major
Thomas Y. Seymour, Secretary; Lieut. Nathan Beers, Treasurer; Capt.
John Min, Ass't Secretary; ('apt. Ezekiel P. Belden, Ass't Treasurer.
Annexed is also a list of Delegates from this State to the General
Meeting to be holden at Philadelphia in May next : Col. B. Talmadge,
Col. Wadsworth, Gen. D. Smith, Gen. Kben Huntington, Mr. Nathan H.
Whiting.
I am, &c.
G. Heiskell, Geo. W. B. Spooner, and A»am Dailey to the Gov-
ernor.
Soliciting 180 stand of arms for the 16th Regiment of Militia in the July 5,
Town of Fredericksburg. Frederickfl-
^ burg
I do hereby oblige myself to deliver to Thomas Snowden, Esq., of the July 5,
state of Maryland four negro children nan.ed Charles, Vach, Roger, and R'<=l'°'°°d
Suky, supposed to be entitled to freedom and which were taken out of
the possession of a certain Jacob Bollinger, who claimed them as slaves.
Joseph Marriott.
Thos. Snowden, Maryland Patuxent Iron Works, to the Gov-
ernor.
Concerning the return to their mother of four negro children who had July 5
been sold by Thomas Ijams to Jacob Bollinger as slaves, and by him
brought to Virginia, the mother having taken steps to establish their
right to freedom. The children were returned and monev refunded.
494 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Sam'l Coleman to the Governor.
1798. Since the Flank Companies to the several Regiments of the Line of
Councii ^^^^ militia, the companies of Artillery and Trooi)s of cavalry were
office allotted by entire companies and Trooi)s to certain divisions from 1 to
10 for a rotine of duty — Capt. Alex'r McRae's company of Grenadiers t4)
the — Battalion of the 19th Regiment; Captain John Tjeyhorne's and
Captain James P. Preston's companies of the 3rd Regiment of Artillery ;
Captains James Walker's, Arch'd Randoli)h'8,and Robert Young's troops
of the second Regiment of (-avalry ; Captain Samuel Moore's troop of
the 3rd Regiment of Cavalry; and Captain Burwell Baesett's and John
Nevison's Troop of the 4th Regiment of Cavalry have been established.
It remains for them also to be allotted by entire companies and Troops
into Divisions from 1 to 10 for a regular rotine of duty.
I am, (fee.
Samuel Coleman to the Governor.
July 6 Inclosed is a return of the arms which have been issued to the Militia
agreeably to the orders of the Executive, from time to time, and for which
receipts have been filed in my office agreeably to an order of Council of
the 25th April, 1794.
Besides, on an examination of the Journals I find the following onlers
of Council:
That 72 stands be furnished to Capt. Thornton's Light Infantry Com-
pany, in Fredericksburg, April 24th, 1795.
July 29th, 1794. — Advised that Capt. Mason's Company, of Stafford,
Nelson's Company, of York, and McRae's Company of Artillery, Peters-
burg, be furnished with arms so soon as they arc ci>mpleated and Uni-
formed.
June 2nd, 1795. — It is advised that Capt. James Caruther's company
of Rockbridge militia be furnished with arms on the usual terms.
July 27th, 1797. — It is advised that 72 stands be delivered to Colonel
Breckenridge for his Regim't, and the like number to Col. Wilson Cary
Nicholas for his Regiment.
Jan'y 26th, 1798. — It is advised that the Super't at the Point of Fork
be directed to deliver to Major Frances Walker arms for a company of
Light Infantry belonging to the 8Sth Regiment, taking his receipt there-
for.
Feb. 14th, 1798. — It is advised that Ca})tains Strobia and Holloway's
Companys of the militia of this city be furnished with arms, provided
the officers unite in a bond for returning the same in good order when
called for.
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Februan^ 19th, 1798. — It is advised that Capt. Arch'd McRae, be fur- 1798.
nished with 50 stand for his Light Infantry Company of Powhatan Militia *^"*y ^
on the usual terms.
March 5th, 1798. — It is advised that 50 stand of arms, and 50 Artillery
swords be delivered to the order of Capt. Mercer of the 2nd Regiment of
Artillery, and that the like number of stands of arras and artillery swords
be delivered to the order of Capt. Lewis of the same Regiment; each of
the commanding officers to enter into bond for their safe keeping and
return.
Mar. 7th, 1798. — It is advised that 50 stand of arms, and the like num-
ber of Artillery swords, be delivered to Capt. McCreery's Company of
Artillery of the 3rd Regiment, the officers of the Company to give bond
for their safe keeping and return
May 8th, 1798. — It is advised that 50 stand of arms be delivered to
Capt. Tinsley, for the use of his Company of Militia from Fluvanna
County, on the usual terms.
May 19th, 1798. — It is advised that Capt. Reynold's Company of Grene-
(liers, and Capt. Smith's Company of Light Infantry of the 54th Regi-
ment, Norfolk Borough Militia, be furnished with arms upon the usual
terms,
I am unacquainted whether in pursuance of these several orders of
Council, arms have been furnished.
Yours, &c.
Return of the Public Armn inHued by the Executive to the Militm^for which re- juiy g
cpipiii are filed, pursuant Uf an order of (Jouncil of the 2oth of April, 179^.
1st Brigade, 30th Reg't, Caroline, 72; 2nd B., 19th R., city of Rich-
mond, 68; 2nd B., 19th R., Do., 90; 2nd B., 19th R., Do., 72; 2nd B.,
19th R., Do., 70; 2nd B., 19th R., Do., 68; 4th R., Do., 64; 2nd 19th
R.,Do., 4; 2nd B., 68th R., York, 150; 2nd B., 68th R., Warwick, 72;
2nd B., 68th R., Elizabeth City, 51; 2nd B., 33rd R., Henrico, 50; 4th
B., 23rd R,, Chesterfield, 144; 8th B., 62nd R., Prince George, 72; 9th
B., 7th R., Norfolk, &c., 600; 6th B., 60th R., Fairfax, 60; 15th B., 89th
K., Dinwiddie, 250; 9th B., 27th R., Northampton, 50; 2nd B., 88d R.,
Henrico, 40; 4th R., (Iloucestcr, 50; Richmond (iuard Boat, 5. Total,
2.102. Number still to be accounted for, 1,790.
Thomas Mathews to the Governor.
Soliciting arms for the Ninth Brigade, the counties composing which July 6,
are so much exposed to an invading enemy. Also for a commissary of Norfolk
stores.
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J. Woodson to the Govbrnor.
1798. Soliciting arms for his company of Cavalry.
July 6
Sam'l Coleman to Lieut.-Col. Dennis Dawley, 20th Regiment.
July 6 Re<]uesting the appointment of a Field Officer to inspect arms and
^ . report to the Executive.
Jaly 6 Receipt of James Warden for Capt. Wm. Richardson's company of
IJght Infantry for 50 stand of arms.
Dennis Dawley to the Governor.
Jnly 6 Soliciting arms for the 2C)th Regiment and setting forth the destitution
of arms of P. Anne count v, and the alacritv of her militia to obev the
call upon them if supplied.
Samuel Coleman to the Governor.
July 6 Urging attention to the solicitation of Lt.-Col. Dawley for a supply of
arms to the 21^h Reidment for the defence of Princess Anne.
July ♦> From Wm. (irsives, of Norfolk, inclosing bonds of Jno. Reynol<li«.
I^wis E. Durant. and John Saunders in i»enalty of eight hundred dol-
lars, for safety and return of sixty stand of arms furnished comj>any of
(^riMiadiers in the -Ml h Hoir't militia. Also bond of Samuel Smith, John
Warrinjrton. and Honrv Dav in the penaltv of eight hundred dollars fi>r
tlie safety and retuni «>f sixty-six stand of arms furnished a cumi>any
of Litiht Intantrv of the 'A Reirimeut of militia.
Sam'L Ct»LKMAN to Wm. RiCUARDSON.
Julv t; Cnrinir him to forward a bond for oO stand of arms furnished his ci>m-
m
panv of Liirht Intantrv,
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Bond of VVra. Richardson and John Davidson in the penalty of six 1798.
hundred dollars for the safetv and return of 50 stand of arms furnished ^^^^ ^
company of Light Infnntry of the 19th Regiment. On file.
Bond Philip N. Nicholas, Nathaniel W. Price, and Thomas B. Robert- July 6
son, in the penalty of six hundred dollars for the safety and return of
fifty stand of arms fiimished company of Light Infantry of the 19th
R^ment on file.
Thomas Mixor, of Spotsylvania, to Sam'l Coleman.
•
Yours of the 10th of July last a few days ago came to my hand. On July 6
inquiry find that Capt. Thornton did not receive any arms in consequence
of the Order of Council of the 24th of April, 1795.
In the month of April last, Capt. John Mercer received from Mr.
Rol)ert Quarles at the Arsenal, 50 Muskets, 50 Bayonets, 50 (*artouch
ftc>:xes with Belts, and 50 Artillerv Swords. The Muskets were entirelv
out of repair, the bayonets without scabbards or belts, the swords with-
out belts, and but few of the scabbards in order.
*As (Japt. Mercer's company have been fitted up, the arms, &c., have
^^n put in as good order as they are capable of receiving at this place.
T^he officers of the company have procured at their own expense Belts,
^'^d Scabbards for the Bayonets, and Belts for the Swords as they have
^>^ien wanted by the individuals. The Cartouch Boxes were in good
•^^^der and continue so at this time. I have, agreeable to request, ap-
lK>inted a Field Officer to insi>ect the said arms, whose reports are
"^rewith sent vou.
Yours respectfully.
Spring
Wm. Ludwbll Lee to the Governor.
T'he imbecile situation of the company of militia under my command July o,
^^ Want of arms, at this alarming and portentous period, induces me to sl!]^^?,
*Ppl y to your Excellency for as many firelocks, with their necessary
I2l>endages as will be sufficient to arm my company, which consists of
'^ ^Tien. There are not more than half a dozen firelocks belonging to its
^^tnbers which are fitted for warlike operations ; many are totally desti-
^^^ of any sort of gun.
I am apprised that it will be impossible at this time to furnish all the
*iHtia with arms, but when the defenceless situation of this part of Vir-
^^^ia is considered, I trust the Executive will not be of opinion that my
^uest is ill-timed or improper.
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498 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1798. If it is deemed expedient to furnish the arms, I am ready to enter
Green ^^^ ^^^ obligation that may be required for their safe keeping.
Sprmg
I have, (fee.
B. Henry Latrobe to the Governor.
July 9 I have this day most attentively examined that part of the arch of the
cellar under the kitchen of the Penitentiary house which has been suj)-
posed to have settled, and find that the place where the bricks have been
driven down is not at all under the pillar above. Upon inquir}% Mr.
Duke could inform me that Beard, the stone mason, occasioned the
apparent failure by hammering the base stone there. In no other
instance is there the smallest failure. I have marked out upon the arch
the exact spot over which the pillar stands, and should be extremely
obliged to you to examine it. You will be convinced that the pressure
of that stone has done no mischief. In the K. cellar the whole weight
of the octagon groin-butments is upon the crown of the lower arch, and
no sign of settlement is to be seen. Then there is not even a cap-stone
to relieve it. But although I am myself satisfied of the security of the
work, I should be very much to blame were I to hold out obstinately
against your opinion, and I have requested Mr. Callis, Junior, to point
out to you the mode by which every possible danger may be avoided.
I beg leave to express to you my very sincere gratitude for your kind
anxiety for the success of my work, and I shall always remember that
if I ever arrive at any professional eminence in Virginia I owe it to your
early patronage.
I have this day ordered part of the centering of the octagon groin to
be struck for your instruction. Everything is going on in the very best
manner, and I have left directions in writing and drawings for 6 weeks
to come.
Inclosed is the proposed advertisement for carpenter's work and the
account of State.
I beg most seriously to represent to you the necessity of thinking
soon of supplying the house with water. The well is now empty, and
Mr. Mims receives only two Hogsheads per day of bad water fix>m it.
Even the Brickmakers have given up their w-ells. There can be no
doubt but that in November we may receive Prisoners.
In Philadeli)hia there is a natural stream which clears the sewers, and
they keep constantly 2 pumps going for the house and the works. To
supply water in any way will require two month *s preparation, and we
cannot well begin the work till August.
I have drawings of all the Philadelphia Machines for making naiJ^s.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 499
W'e ought to think of making some. I am willing to take any trouble 1798.
and give any assistance. July 9
Believe me with sincere respect, &c.
Proposals will be received, &c., for executing the following Carpenters'
and Joiners' Work:
1 . Laying single joists upon arches.
2. Framing principal roofs according U) directions and drawings to be
given by the Architect. A specimen of the mode of framing may be
seen over the Gateway.
3. Planking the walls of cells with IJ oak plank driven full of clinched
'i^ls, and ploughed and tongued.
-4. Laying straight joint pine plank floors as kew-nailed.
o. Boarding for slate with inch plank, close joint.
€i. Planing and fixing the principal joists of the Galleries in Locust.
T. Framing the (pine) Floors of the same and boarding them.
S. Making rebated window frames to all the external openings with
''^^:iihered heads and sunk cells in Locust.
9. Making rebated Ix)cust door frames, double heads rebated.
10. 8ix-pannelled 2-inch bead and flush doors.
11. Six-pannelled l^inch Do.
12. Making six-pannelled 1-inch double doors bead and flush with a
^l^^te of iron between them and bolted with 8 bolts to the foot.
13. li rebated and braded linings.
14. Superficial moulded work (per foot).
15. 1^ sashes, dowelled and flanked.
N. B. — All this carpenter's work must be delivered in its place; the
*<:>or8 must all be hung and the sashes fixed.
Slating, 200 square.
The plates must hold 18 inches length and show 5. All the eves must
^^ doubled. They are to be laid dry and pointed in the inside.
N. B. — As the building itself cannot be burned, might shingles do for
^tie prison and plates only for the gate and keeper's house.
J. DixoN, Rich'd Young and Rob't Mbans to the Governor.
Soliciting 40 stand of- arms for their company. July 10
James Baytop, Sam'l Gary, Mord. Cook and others, Officers
OF Militia, to the Governor.
The critical situation of that portion of the citissens who reside on the July 10,
Waters of the Chesapeake, renders it highly necessary to request of the ^^^^ ^^
500 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
1798. Executive, a speedy attention to the subject, and to solicit that protection
ri ^te ^rom their Government they deem at present so highly expedient. At a
time when sullen torpor and unaccountable apathy so strangely prevadesi
this part of the country, we the undersigned at least suppose it a duty
incumbent on us as private individuals, to be mindful of our famalies
and property, and as officers attentive to the necessary means of defence.
The recent intelligence of arrivals in parts of the United States of
French West India negroes, has particularly alarmed us, and suggests the
propriety which we hope, Sir, you will perceive, of applying for Gallies
to protect our Bay of Chesapeake, and a provision of arms, ammunition
and accoutrements for our Artillery, Light Horse and Light Infantry
Companys, if not for the whole of our Militia. A request from the Gov-
ernor and Council of Virginia to the President of the United States on
the subject of our naval defence, we doubt not would be attended with
prompt and immediate success, and we hope. Sir, the Executive will be
able to furnish from their own resources, the requisite swords, field pieces
(fee. for the above mentioned companies.
We have the honor to be, &c.
Jas. Baytop, Lt-Col. Com'g 21st Reg't,
Sami Cary, Major,
Mord. Cooke, Major,
Thomas Lewis, Major of Artillery,
Warner Lewis, Capt. Do.,
John Lewis, Ist Lieut Do.,
I^wis Burwell, 2nd Lieut. Do.,
T. B. Whiting, Capt. of Cavalry,
Francis Willis, 1st Sergeant Cav'y,
F. Whiting, Lieut of Militia,
Wm. Camp, Capt Do.,
Mann Page, Capt. Light Infantry,
Nathaniel Burwell, Adju't 21st Reg't
Wm. Jones, Ensign to Infantry,
Thomas Cooke, Lieut Militia,
Meaux Thornton, Capt Militia,
F. W. Cooke, 2nd Lieut Cavalry,
T. B. Fox, Serg't. Cavahry.
John Kootz to the Govbrnor.
July 12 Soliciting aid in procuring two pieces of Artillery for his company ^^
Harrisonburg.
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B. H. Latrobe to the Governor.
Suggesting that the slate for the roof at the Penitentiary house should 1798.
be either 14 inches long, to show 5 inches, or 18 inches long, to show 7^ Peterebu'rg
inches.
Sam. Marsh to the (iovERXOR.
Soliciting a supply of 50 stand of anns for a company of Infantry July 16,
lately organized in Norfolk. ^otToWl
Edm'd Thomas to the Governor.
Permit nie to address you once again on the subject of my mission, July 17,
having nearly brought it to a close. I hope occasion will not require me Richmond
to be again troublesome. On receiving those original papers authorized
by law, I find two hundred and upwards in the Register's office, which
was not acted on before the separation of Kentucky from Virginia took
place, which the Register appears not fully satisfied is comprehended in
the law of V^irginia, passed in the October session, 1793. These are the
papers mentioned in my address in June, 1797, on which the fees of office
bad been paid and not carried into grant. On taking those papers to the
^tate of Kentucky, without the fees of office, they cannot be acted on,
^nder a law of that State which passed November, 1797, making it the
'l^tyof persons having claims to land not as yet patented, to return their
Plattfi and certificates to the Register's office by the last of December
•^^xt. I b^ leave to submit this to the consideration of your honorable
^ard, and if not found consistent to let those fees accompany the sur-
^'^ys on which they have been paid, I beg such a resolution as will
^niove the difficulty which the Register ap})ear8 to have in delivering
^^ papers. T farther take the liberty in observing there is now a num-
^^^ of Grants for Land within the State of Kentucky lying in the
'lister's office of this State which is much wanted by the proprietors,
^^ it will be a great convenience to them if you will admit of my taking
^bem out.
^nnit me, sir, to make use of the present oj)portunity in acknowledg-
^^ the favor conferred in granting the privilege of a room in the Capitol
»or my office, and the particular attention which your honomble body
^ given to ray several letters.
I have, &c.
502 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Wm. Price to the Governor.
1798.^ Inclosed is a copy of the contractor's return of aurveyB by him re-
Land'Office corded, which records have been brought in and found to agree with the
number mentioned in his return. I am happy to observe that all these
surveys without the Northern Neck District are now recorded, leaving
such as are within the said District to be completed, which I presume
will be done by the meeting of the General Assembly. As those records
are altogether useless without alphabets, and, as daily applications are
made for their examination, I beg ieave to suggest the propriety of
having the records alphabeted as soon as possible.
With much resi)ect, I am, &c.
pbia
July 17 Under, my contract with the Executive, I now send you the Records
completed since the last return, containing in all six thousand seven hun-
dred and eighty-three plott« and certificates of survey, all of which have
been examined with the originals and found to be fairly and accurately
transcribed.
I am, &c.
Wm. Price.
Am't of ace. rendered p'r Currie <fe Pumphrey, - - £43.8.0
Ditto Ditto Thomas Brend. - - - 16.0.0
£59.8.0
A copy:
Wm. Price, Esq'r, Register of Land Office.
C. Mennis to the Governor.
July 18, Soliciting aid in procuring the loan of cannon from the U. S. Govem-
Bedford nient for the use of his Regiment; or for the permission of the Governor
to convert his Regiment into a Cavalry Regiment.
J. Dawson to the Governor.
July 19, I wrote you in haste by the last mail and now forward to you by Mr.
P^iJi^^el- Tazewell, dollars 4848 33-100, the am^t of what 1 have this morning
received from the War Office.
This sum is less than I expected : an appropriation has been made by
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Congress to cover the whole dium and yet the Secretary at War cannot 17^
"0/ thu motnent^^ determine on that of the paymaster altho' the accounts m^t^iri
hare been before him several m^mths. It is a pleasant thing to tnui59act phia
business with men of business.
I must pray you to have this money properly receipted for,
I am still of the opinion which I gave in my last as to the meeting of
the Assembly. Of this, however, you are better able to judge.
I have, &c
War Department, My I9th. 17^.
Sir:
I have admitted the following claims of the Executive of Virginia
against the United States, viz:
1. The expenses incurred by the officers comiK)sing a Court-Martial for
the purpose of trying Col. Wells, amounting to - - $2M f<S
2. Ditto for trying Capt. Caperton, 1<>6 (X>
•^. Ditto witnesses attending trial of Capt. Hawkins, , - - 18 IM\
4. Expenses incurred in arresting the ship Unicom. - - 97 98
»r>42 2r>
With respect to the claim on account of payments made to paymas-
ters apf)ointed by the Executive of Virginia to pay Militia employed in
the defensive protection of the frontier, it has been thought advisable to
defer any decision thereon till such time as the subject can be ftirther
ir^v-estigated, it not being in the power of the Secretary at this moment
to rnake the necessary inquiries to establish the ground for such ap|K)int-
'neiits and expenses. The claim for {)ayment8 on account of seventeen
f'atawba Indians cannot be admitted, their visit not being authorised by
t^e General Government nor any of its agents.
1 am, ikc,
Jamkb MoHknrv.
-John Dawson, Esq.
John Dawson to the Governor.
I did myself the honor of writing to you on yesterday, and of forward- jviiv 20,
**^R: to you four thousand eight hundred and forty-eight dollars thirty-thruo I*l»i Mel-
^^*it<?, the amount of what I have been able to obtain for the State from
^^e Secretary of War.
Altho' the accounts have been before him many months and I obtained
^U appropriation to cover the whole claim, he postpones a decision of the
Paymasters, saying that Col. Steele informed him that you were in pos-
''^on of vouchers which would assist him in forming a judgment.
1 propose to leave this on Monday to visit some springs near Albany,
i
504
1798.
Jalv 20,
Philadel-
phia
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and to return U) Virginia through Philadelphia about the middle of
September.
I need not aesure you of my readiness to render any services in my
l)Ower to the State and to you.
I have, <tc.
July 22,
Cumberland
Resignation of Capt W'ra. Randolph, Commandant of Artiller}' in
Cumberland.
John Clarke to the Governor.
July 23 By a rough calculation (not having had sufficient time since Saturday
evening to make an accurate one) the houses, waterworks, <fcc., for the
manufacturing of small arras, exclusive of ordnance, will amount to
upwards of three-fourths of the sum that the whole works would cost ;
that is to say, if the works for making the ordnance were included.
The stone masons with whom I have conversed, inform me that the
stone work which does not require lime may be done for sixteen shillings
per perch, and the work which requires lime for eighteen shillings per
perch ; but I have no certain information as to the price for making or
laying bricks, nor the pricas for which the materials of wood and iron
can be procured. 1 suppose the prices for the materials cannot be
known accurately until the work is contracted for.
By the stone masons and brick makers, who are desirous of under-
taking the stone and brick work, I am informed that the stone work and
brick work for the whole manufactory may be done in the present year,,
but the season being considerably advanced they would not have time
do it if the work is not immediately commenced.
I am, &c.
W. Foushee to the Governor.
July 24, By desire of the Board of Directors of the Public Buildings I have ^
Richmond request a warrant for one thousand dollars under the appropriation
the Act of the last Assembly for finishing the Capitol, and am. &c.
Ro. Quarles to the Governor.
July 25, Informing him of shipment of 600 stand of arms to Richmor».<(
Arsenal according to order.
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CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 505
Wm. IIalley to tue Governor.
Petition of himself, signed also by officers of the 10th and 91st Regi- 1798.^
meiits, to be exempted from a fine imposed on him for retailing Liquor Bedford
to the Regiments on general muster without separate License.
John Clarke to the Executive.
Finding (since I delivered to you the plan for the Manufactory of July 27,
arins) that stone work may be done at as little expense as brick work,
anci it being deemed prudent to have more stone work in the buildings
an<d less brick work than was intended when I delivered the plan, I have
niude the additions of stone work where it appeared necessary, and
declucted from the brick work in proportion, and find that the manufac-
tory will not re<iuire more than eighteen hundred find thirty perch of
stone work and one million, one hundred and twenty-three thousand
bricks. As the season for such work is somewhat advanced, you will
pardon me for suggesting the necessity of having this work immediately
^^oinmenced.
I aiii endeavoring to get the bills for the other materials ready to de-
^i v^r at your board on Tuesday next. If I cannot, they shall be ready
^'^ a day or two after.
I am, &c.
At a meeting of the President and directors of the James River Com- July 27
l**^iiv, on the 27th of November, 1798:
-c\ letter from his Excellency the Governor, and one from John Clarke,
^*^^ Suf)erintendent of the Manufactory of arms, having been laid before
^'^1? Board, requesting to be informed at what {)rice the James River
^ *>iii|)any would furnish one hundred and sixty square inches of water
^^T the use of the public Manufactory of arms, to be taken out of the
^^iial four and a-half feet below the surface at two different places —
Resolved, That the Conjpany will furnish the quantity of water in the
banner required, at the rate of Eight Dollars annually per square inch,
^^hich they deem moderate, a.s the fall is sufficient for the water to be
^*5<k1 three times over, and that the public may be accommodated with
*h^ water whenever they think proper to use it.
Extract from the minutes:
Robert Pollard, CPk.
Commission of Nathaniel Burwell as Sheriff of King William filed. July 27
64
506
1798.
July 28
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Proposals for Carpenter's work of the Penitentiary house submitted by
the following parties:
Alexander McKim, Moses Bales, Robert Hyde, David Halloway, Wni.
McKim, A. Barret & Callise.
Nat. Sheppard to the Governor.
July 28 Mr. Tazewell has brought on from Mr. Dawson $4,848 33 in Bank
notes of the United States and Alexandria to be paid into the Treasury-
As tliey are not legally receivable at the Treasury, you will much
oblige me by letting me know, as soon as convenient, whether the Execu-
tive will direct them to be received, Mr. Tazewell being anxious to have
the business settled this forenoon.
I am, &c.
- George Wheeler to the Governor.
July 31, Sends proposals for manufacturing arms for the State at his mill in
Fredericks- Culpeper.
burg ^ ^
August 2,
Norfolk
Thos. Newton to the Governor.
Since I wrote your Excellency, some vessels have arrived from Jamaica.
The accounts by them are that the yellow fever rages there, and that
several people have died belonging to the vessels which had arrived there.
From the small expense that wull attend the examination of vessels com-
ing in, by the DoctV of the Port, I think it would be prudent to have it
done, and shall be glad of your Excellency's opinion thereon.
There is no occasion for any boat or any person to be employed but
the DoctV, unless a vessel should be infected ; in that case, it would be
proper to employ some man as a guard, to see that no evasion happene<l
from the vessel. If a Proclamation is necessary, I think a general one
would be proper, as all the Islands are in the same situation.
I am, &c.
Thos. Sbavres to the Governor.
tfhig ' Soliciting an aj)i)ointment as Lieutenant in the new Arsenal Guani.
AVilliani
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Sam'l Marsh to the Governor.
Soliciting commissions for the officers of a Comi)any of Light Infantry 1798.
to be attached to the 44th Regiment. Norfolk '
David Lambeth to the Governor.
Soliciting appointment as Superintendent of the Penitentiary liouse, AuKUflt :\
James McTTenry to the Governor.
This morning I was honored with your letter of the 27th ultimo — In An$ni»trj,
the present state of things, 1 do not conceive it expedient to dispose of *^'*
'^riv part of the field artillery belonging to the Government, liut I have
no objection to making the purchase of the cannon you mention for
nioney: Provided on the usual inspection, they should be found to answer
our purj>ose. As a prelude to this, I pray you to state to me precisely the
'dumber and size of both the Bra.ss and Iron Pieces, their Calibres, length
^'^d weij^lit, and the rate at which the whole may be purchased.
M'hen I receive this, I will write you conclusively on the subject.
I have, Ac.
Wm. Hay to the Governor.
X am at present so much indisposed from a spell of Bicknem that I Aagiwi o,
^^^e had for a fortnight, that I am not able to go through the higlier ^^^^^'^'^*^
^^Tis of the building to examine the work in such a manner as to ]ia.<«j a
^^^ided opinion thereon. I was over at the Penitentiary the day U;fore
^^^terday in company with General Guerant, and found my head would
^*^t admit me to go aloft.
1 mean to set off for the Green Springs the day after to-morrow, and
l^^rtaps it will not be in my power to render that service to the pablie
^liich I wish.
1 do not know whether the Executive have any objection Up call mi
^'r. Dobie: if they have not, and he has no prf^ndicen against Mr,
*-5itrohe, I would recommend him as the l>e«t judge I know of work of
^^ns kind, and I most candidly canfe«e that I do rwA cfytwifler wyt^U ^
^ competent judge.
I hare. Ac,
508 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERb.
Fra's Walker to the Governor.
1798. Report on state of arms of the Light Infantry Comi)any of the 88th
August 10, i>p<,;,„p,,t
Albermarle ^^egnnent.
Robert Brooke to the Governor.
August 10, Recommending for appointment Dr. David (-. Ker as Captain, Fielding
bu" Lucas as Lieutenant, and Thomas Baggot as Ensign of a volunti^cr
Infantry ('ompany being formed in Frederick si )urg.
Fontaine Maury to the Governor.
August 10, Recommending Dr. David C. Ker for ap{)ointment in whatever line lie
Fredericks- ^pq,Vpa
burg a^sires.
Matt. Harvey to the Governor.
August 11, Report on condition of arms in the possession of the 48th Regiment.
Finca.stle
RO. QUARLES TO THE GOVERNOR.
August 14, Inquiring as to the retention of the Artificers at Point of Fork after
Arsenal v^eptember 1st, and as to the increase of the Guard.
William Dabney to the Governor.
August 14, Pr()i)08ing to furnish Coal for the use of the Capitol for the ensuing
Richmond winter at eleven i)ence [>er bushel, and for the Penitentiary at nine pence
per bushel, deliverable at Harvie's pond.
Drs. Foushee and Leeper to the Governor.
August 17, Report on sanitary condition of two Philadelphia vessels, on boanl of
Richmond ^vhich several, seam en died on the voyage to Richmond of some malig-
nant fever.
Thos. White to the Governor.
August IS, Praying remission of a fine for not obeying a sunjmons to serve as a
Richmond juror.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 509
James Breckenridge to the Governor.
(Concerning the transportation of Iron for the Penitentiary. 1798.
A iigust 20
Robert Brooke to the Governor.
Complaining of the remissness of Clerks of Courts in not furnishing Aueiist 20,
him copies of papers of the examining courts in criminal cases. Sug- ^^ "^^"*
gesting that meiisures be taken by the Legislature to compel them to
this duty. Also that the expense of Postage of the Attorney (Jenerars
office be defrayed by the State out of the civil contingent fund.
James Primm to Sam'l Coleman.
Asking for thirty-three copies of Military Instructions for the officers August 21,
of the 4oth Regiment, on order from General Blackwell. Stafford
John Harden and Benjamin IIailey to the Governor.
Proposition for furnishing Brick for Building Public Armory. August 21
Wm. Parham to the Governor.
Setting forth that whereas Lieut. Rives of Capt. Call's Company of August 25
*^^ht Infantry of Pritice George, has failed to raise the quota of men
•^uisite to entitle him to the Captaincy, that he Parham, Ensign of s'd
^ onip'y having enlisted the necessary quota, is entitled to the conmiission
Pf^Huised on that condition.
'^^BERT GuODE and Wm. FoL'RSHEE, DIRECTORS OF THE I^IJB. Bl'ILD-
INGS, TO THE GOVERNOR.
In conformity with a Act of the last session of Assembly, we have pro- August 27,
^^*^i(xl to have two Reservoirs constructed on the Public Square; they Richmond
^^^ complete: the cost of both is one tliousand dollars. We will there-
'ore be much obliged by a warrant for ^ve hundred dollars, (five hundred
"^ving been already ordered on this score), which will be in full of the
appropriation for tlie purpose aforesaid.
We Remain Sir, Your, <&c.
J« CALEShAte or STATS PAFBiBS.
T'O* THE G'/irR50K.
sr^ K^etcj^yfiir/^^idiikj^ Caf4. J<«efih H^Au of Bedfccd. <^ the 9l«t ResuoenL
JaMCB GaKKAKD to the GorEKSTOK.
Aftsmi Tt. V<r^ni of the '^rd May last corerii^ the copr of a letter from two of
K^itiy rkv *^'^- -^"'^'^ *'^ your fieneral Court, ocfntaln informatioo of the tbeA tif
Ja/:k ^ ox or Knox hy certain persoDs$ mentioiied in the letto- 1 receired
aU>ut <nx ireeki^ ago. and inuiiediately instituted an inquiry concerning
th^f i^d ia/::k 0>x. Ahout tlirvre weeks ago I met with Mr. Slone at tliis
|ila/.'if: he informed me he had a boy of that description in his posse?-
-ion tfiat he purchai§ed in Culf^eper county, near Normon's Ford : the
hoy he- called Bill, having purchased him by that name. He assured
MM* ><hould he prove to be the boy mentioned by the Judges he will
cheerftilly give him up: he ha^ further assured me the boy shall not l*e
n,'fnoved out of the State, nor out of his possession, before his friends can
have an opf>ortunity of proWng his right to freedom, inclosed I ^nd
you a CTipy of a letter sent me by Mr. Slone after his return to Nelson
county^ which may furnish you with a Clue to ascertain the truth of the
fa/.-t alleged in the Judge's letter.
You will l>e so good as to give me the earliest information on this sub-
jfxd after you make the necessarj- enquiries to satisfy yourself resj>ecting
the hoy, and rest assured I shall contribute everything consistant with
my duty to see the boy liberated, should he l>e the Jack Cox mentione<l
in the l/Ctter.
Acce[»t, Sir, the expressions of my best wishes, <fcc.
Samuel Coleman to the Governor.
Aiii^UHt 28, Keconi mending Major John Russell, of Hanover, as a candidate foi
H'Mhiiion<l aj)|Kiintinent as commandant of Arsenals.
Sam'l Shepard to the Governor.
K«pt. 1, Sending in account of Pub. Riders for carrying out Execution^*
Ati(llU)r'H Notices, <fec., to Nov. General Court; asking an order on the Treasurer for
payment of same.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 511
YoRKTOWX, Jiihj 5(h, 1798. 1798.
Sir: Sept. 1,
When I had the honor of seeing your P]xcellency not long since I * officre
took the liberty of mentioning the subject of furnishing arms and accou-
trements for the company of Light Lifantry belonging to the 68th
Regiment, with the command of which the Executive had entrusted me.
I had mentioned that I liad troubleii the Executive upon the subject
in the year 171)4, and that I had been informed that the honorable Board
had made an order that the company should be furnishe<l, which has
never yet been done. The exposed situation of this part of the country
to depredation and injury from piratical marauders on account of its
contiguity and openness to the sea, at that time was, as it now is, and
must be, the cause and apology for this application for arms, <S:c., for the
company, w hich 1 then made and now take the liberty to make. The
necessity for being prepared for defence in such cases seems to be increased,
and is at this moment very great. There are accounts that a French
privateer has been very lately in Mobjack Bay, and that one of these
within two or three nights past has been within Hampton Roads, from
whence a large ship was taken and carried off bj' it.
I have, &c.,
Thomas Nelson.
B. H. Latrobb to the Governor.
When I made the agreement with Col. Harvie under which the new ggpt. 3^
'^^^d to this building has been dug, it was understood that, as the road Penitentiary
^^Und the west side of the Prison was useless to the i)ublic and that into
the Gate useless to Col. Harvie, the laborers supplied by each party
should make by joint labor both roads. The former has been completed,
^^t'the latter, notwithstanding repeated directions and solicitations on
^y part, was not attempted.
It has not become absolutely necessary that the contractor should dig
the sewers on the west side of the building. The rain water of the whole
^^*ia of the work has during the last twelve months found its way into
the west cellars, and has done very considerable damage, which every
^^y increases. To dig these sewers it is absolutely necessary to finish
^he road up to the Arch, as they cross the other road. The contractor,
^o^ever, has pleaded, and I believe with reason, that to make the road
^ not within his contract. We have no laborers of our own upon the
^^und, and as the contractor cannot proceed with any work of present
^tnportance until this road \6 completed, I have taken the liberty on my
^wn personal responsibility to engage the laborers of the contract-Or to
finish the road rather than delay any longer a work so urgently necessary
612 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1798. as the means of talking off the water from the west foundations previous
P ^ft^^ t^' ^ their being further loaded by the story above the Men's Infirmary.
I most resj)ectfully lay this matter before your honorable Board, and
beg that you will be pleased to authorize the work to proceed. It will
be finished in the course of a few days.
I have, &c.
Samuel Mulford to the Governor.
Sept. 6, According to the Instructions I received from your Excellency, 1 char-
Richinond ^''^'^ *^^ Sloop Ruchell, Capt. Woodward, he finding himself and one
hand for four dollars per day. I likewise have employed three hands at
Ten dollars per month, and proceeded and took station at Hayes's Island.
Yesterday I boarded the Sloop Johns, Capt. Meredith, from City Point;
foimd the Capt. and two of the hands dangerously ill; immediately for-
warded an Ex])ress to Dr. Leii)er, who has attended and prescribed for
the surviving two, one having died previous to his arrival. I have sup-
I)lied them with some immediate necessaries, they being in want of
everything.
I wait your Excellency's further instructions for ])rocuring an attendant
and such necessaries as they may require.
I remain, <tc.
D'r Sir:
I am perfectly of opinion the man who died last night must
been carried off ])y the Yellow Fever. The corpse very yellow, with
large jmrple marks.
The sloo}) from City Point who has now a sick man on board, is get-
ting yellow eyes and neck, has puked up in my pre^«5ence matter resera))-
ling the grounds of coffee. A distressing hiccough ; will probably die.
Shall call and see you as I return.
Y'rs, &c.,
And. IjKirKR. .
irnii Sep'r, 170S.
Mr. Geo. Nicolson.
James Talley to the Governor.
SeT)t "^ Being tlie owner of a lot on the So. side of the canal opposite to Mr.
Richmond Paine's Coal yard, it is my wish to erect a Grist-Mill thereon. I thertv
fore take the liberty to ask of you and the Hon'ble the Council, permis-
sion that the water from my mill may be suffered to pass down a run
CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS. 513
which is discharged into the river, which run is conveyed under the 1798.
canal by an arch and thro' ray lott and a part of the Public Ground to j>^^ ^'a
the River. It is presumed the additional water which will be necessary
for my mill will not in any manner injure the ground belonging to the
Commonwealth, particularly as there is a bottom of rock almost the
whole way, and it is not desired that the course of the present run of
water should be changed. Should it be thought proper that the ground
should be viewed by a person skilled in such business, I will attend at
any time and explain my plan and point out the course for the discharge
of the water from the mill to the River.
I am, &c.
Sam'l Mulford to the Governor.
Agreeable to your instructions last received, I procured a nurse and Sept. 8,
suj>plyed the sick on board the Sloop Johns, with every necessary they Rjchmomi
s^^>od in need of. Between the hours of twelve and one, the Capt. expired :
the coffin preparing and expect to have him intcredby ten o'clock; shall
"^ thankful to your Excellency for money to dischai^e the expenses that
^orued. Any other directions shall be punctually attended fo by
Your, &c.,
There has been no appearance of disease on board any vessel since
^^^ived.
B. H. Latrobe to the Governor.
Having now nearly compleated the Road to the Penitentiary house, Sept. 8,
*''^e Contractor's workmen are ready to proceed with the sewer. Great Richmond
I^iX)gres8 has been made in the proposed chains for securing the West
^> ing, which still remains exactly in the state in which it appeared on
^^^king the centers; but for want of another good smith and striker, the
5^on work goes on heavily. Mr. Paul is a very good nailer. The Super-
intendent's illness has prevented the report upon the stone work being in
^'^udiness to be submitted to the Executive this day. It will be laid
*^^fore you next week. I beg leave once more to remind the Executive,
^^ the very great urgency of considering, the means of supplying the
^c?iiitentiary house with water; and to refer to my reports of the last sea-
^^11 upon this subject, I had hoped that the building would have been
^^^y to receive convicts in December. My exertions however have been
^*i«fFectual : but as the woodwork may be done during the winter, it can-
not be doubted that the square part of the Prison will be compleated
^^ly in Spring.
66
514 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1798. Without a very copious supply of Water, it will then be unfit to be
Sept. 8 inhabited.
Richmond
I received about 14 days ago, the intimation of the Executive that a
proi)osition had Vjeen made at the Council, to remove me from my office
as Architect U) the Penitentiary house. It was my intention to have
immediately applied for a decision upon a subject of so much importance
to my present and future interests: but as I am convinced that such inti-
mation was given to me from motives of attention and delicacy, I have been
unwilling to trust myself with an early expression of my feelings on the
subject, lest they might betray me into anything that might not appear
consistent with my respect for the Honorable Board.
In the mean time, I hope I shall be pardoned in saying, that conscious
as I am, that I have very far exceeded the limits of my precise duty in
my exertions to he useful to the public — that I have sacrificed, and am
at this moment sacrificing situations infinitely more eligible in point of
emolument, to my determination not to forsake the employment in which
I first embarked — knowing that I have now educated a set of workmen
capable of finishing the work, who when I first met them, were unable to
execute anything beyond the commonest arch — that I have done the
duties of two situations ever since I was appointed — that it is impossible
with justice, to charge me with the slightest infidelity or neglect, and that
in fact no such charge has ever been made.
I hope I shall be pardoned in saying, that such a record of disgrace as
now appears against me upon the books of the Honorable Council of
State,* entered without my having the most distant conception of the
accusation against me — or knowing against what charge, and against whom
I have to defend myself, is to me a punishment which could only be due
to some flagrant and proved misconduct. I am unwilling t-o anticipate
the determination of the Executive respecting the day fixed, nor has the
anxious and lengthened suspence in which I am held, diminished my
zeal to fulfil my duty: but if the Honorable Board would indulge me
with a hearing on Tuesday next, I should feel myself infinitely obliged to
your Excellency to express such my request.
I am. Sir, &c.
Mr. Paul's Account of Eight Days' Work.
Sept. s Paul 8s. 6d., son 6s. per day.
Making a Tew iron and jobs, one day, £0.14.^^
Brick borer, 4i days, 8.O0.8
Two plain chain and jobs, 2i days, l.lfi.-^
£5.14.0
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 515
The brick borer is worth at most Is. 6d. per pound. It is badly exe- 1798.
cuted and has been new-bitted by Featherston. It weighs 12 lbs. ^^^^' ^
Value, £0.18.0
Ck)st the public :
Iron, independent of waste, at 4^., £0.04.(5
Steel, 1.3
Labor. 3.03.3
£3.09.0
John Jones' certificate of the resignation of Thomas Atkinson i\s Sept. 8
Captain in the 39th Regiment of Dinwiddie Militia in the year 1795.
Notwithstanding, through the inattention of said Jones, said Atkinson
was fined for non-attendance on Brigade Inspection on the 14th, loth,
16th and 17th Sept., 1796. which he prays may be remitted.
William Sampson on June 20th and Charles Royster, September 10th, Sept. 8
recommend \Vm. G. Payne for a Lieutenantcy at one of the Arsenals
proposed to be established under the Act of Assembly.
Hanover CV)unty Court, Sept. W, 1798,
Ordered, that it be certified to the Governor and Council that it appears Sept. 22
^ the Court that Mary Hogans, who was on the list of Pensioners, and
who was in extreme indigent circumstances, live<l with Christopher
Waynes in her last illness, from the first of ()ct^)ber last until the last of
Member following, when she departed this life; that she was supported
•^y him with great care and attention, and that he has received no com-
pensation for the same.
A copy — Teste:
Tho. Pollard, D. C. H. C.
''^t'tmate of the Expense of Altering tfie Design of the RfM)/ of the Peni-
tentiary Hov-i^e from a Hip Rofjf to a Gahle Roof.
^. B. — If the roof be covered with Slate the Hips of the Hip roof ifept. 22
^^'U8t be leaded and also the valleys.
If the roof be a Gable roof, the Ridge of the (iable must he leaded, and
^he fillets of the lower roof where it meets the Gable Wall.
The fillets are equal to the valleys. The Ridge is 29 feet long, the top
of the straight cornice is 28 feet long, making in each roof 57 feet. The
516 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1798. Hip Rafters are 20 feet long, making in each roof 80 feet, so that there
Sept 22 ^yiij b^ j^ ^^Yi roof 23 feet more of lead than in the Gable roof. This
lead must be 1 foot six inches wide and weigh 6 pounds to the square
foot. This will make the Hip roof more expensive in lead, as follows :
33 feet 6 inches sup. ft. at G lbs. to the foot, - 201 lbs., say 2 cwt.
Two cwt. of lead at S8 the cwt. is $16 (K)
For four roofs, 4 00
Total additional expense in lead, $64 DO
There will be some more expense in cutting the shingles to the hip.
which at the highest calculation may be estimated at $36, making the Hip
roof more expensive than the Gable roof $100.
In every other respect the Hip roof and the Gable roof are equal. The
same number of shingles will cover each, and although the Hij) roof is
stronger and takes less timber, as it requires no wind braces, no Gable
plates, I shall not calculate up this circumstance in favor of the Hip
roof.
The Gable will cost beyond the Hip roof the following:
Eight Gables will take 36,500 Bricks, which at $10 for laying
and materials, - $365 00
Each Grable or Pediment has 36 feet raking cornice, which in
timber, joiners* work, nails, and painting cannot possibly be
estimated at less than 7s. 6d. per foot, as it projects 1 foot 6
inches, and cannot now be altered, the roof being framed to
that additional space, nor would the very high walls be prop-
erly protected by a less projection.
Eight Pediments make 288 of raking cornice at $1 25, - - 360 00
Waste of timber framed to a Hip roof, new timber for the Gable
roof, and new framing cannot be less than - - - 1(X) 00
$825 00
Deduct saving of lead, &c., - - - - - - - 1(X) 00
$725 00
B. H. Latrobb and Tnos. Callis to the Governor.
Sept. 22, We have attentively examined and measured the stone work executed
^^"lio^l^^^ by Messrs. Baird & Robertson at the Penitentiary house from the 2oth
of July to the present date, and find the same to amount to—
1,802 ft. 1 super, ft. work at 2s.9d., £247.16.6
09 " 7 cube aghler at 3s., 10.08.9
148 " 10 sup. ft. scapelling to do. at la.Gd., . - . 11.02.7A
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 517
These dimensions include every part of the work which is charged in 1798.
the bill delivered to the Executive on the 1st of Sep'r, amounting to peniten^'ry
£199.19.9^, and also all that has been wrought and set from the 27th of House
August up to the 20th of September.
Of this amount only £167.0.4 is accounted for in the estimate laid
before the I^egislative Assembly in the last session. The remaining sum
of £102.1.6^ is a charge for work which was not contemplated at the
time of making the Estimate. This extra work consists of Stone Pillars
to support the groins of 6 rooms, stone imports to all the external arches,
8tone Corbels in the spandrils of the arches, and Keystones to the large
groins. The tenderness of the Bricks and the rapidity with which the
work has been carried on, has rendered it highly necessary to employ
stone in all these situations. The expence of Brick work saved by the
use of this Extra stone in pillars and in diminished size of arches and
Spandrils, amounts to —
18,750 Bricks and laying at £3 per M., - - - - - £56.5.0
336 ft. of cut splays at 9d., 12.2.0
£68.7.0
So that the extraordinary expense of stone work in the whole estimate
^1> to this day, is £33.14.6^, and the building has thereby gained a
solidity in its weakest parts that will forever secure it from danger.
M ueh room has also been acquired by substituting small stone pillars for
Q^asay Brick piers.
The work already executed and specified in the Estimate falls rather
^low the estimated amount, and there still remains somewhat more
^Sih 300 pounds worth of work still to be executed.
All the stone which will be required this season is now on the ground,
^^d we are informed that the greatest part of the remainder is ready in
^e quarry.
In about a fortnight the gate will be completed and the front wall
coped.
The particular dimensions of every stone are recorded in the measur-
^^g book of the work.
We are, &c.
Thos. Newton to the Governor.
Your Excellency's favor I received this day: be assured that every Sept. 24,
^noray shall be used in sa\dng for the public, but on such occasions we Norfolk
^^ under a necessity of paying higher wages than for common services.
I shall be obliged if your Exc'y will furnish Mr. Boyce, who will deliver
518 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
I7d8. this, with three hundred dollars on acc't, as I have the well to pay for and
Norfolk' ^^^ wages of the boat hands: the scarcity of circulating cash compels me
t^> make this request, or I should not have done it This place is as
healthy as common at this season. Due attention shall be paid to the
proclamation.
I am, &c.
Sept. 25 An order from the Court of Directors of the Hospital at Williamsbu
to the Treasurer of the Hospital, to caII on the Executive for a warran
on the Treasurer of the State for one thousand dollars.
Will. Russell, CPk.
Quarantine of Richmond, October 1st, 1798.
Certificate of Capt. Morton Welch and crew of the schooner Litt^T.^
Betsey, from New Castle, Delaware, as to the continued healthfulness ^z>f
themselves during their voyage to Richmond, with reasons for passim
the Quarantine at City Point without permission.
A Quarterly Report of the Amu, Ammunition, and MUitaiy Stores at ^J^^e
Point of Fork Arsenal tip to the 1st of October, 1798,
Sept. 25 1 16-inch Mortar, 1 Brass 6-pounder, 6,730 Muskets in good order, 1,!^5 ^^
Muskets with new unground Bayonets, 250 Pickers and Brushes, 2,^^^^
Musket Worms, 129 Screw Drivers, 298 Brass-hilted Swords with i:m^''''
Belts and Scabbards, 75 Iron-hilted Ditto with new Belts and Scabbar:"*^^ ®»
7 barrels of Gun Powder, 40 Pigs of Lead, 180 Case Shot, 260 RoLXJcmd
Shot from 4 to 6-pounders, 30 rheamsof C-artridge Pa|>er, 18 barrels ^
Flints, 1,650 lbs. of Ball and Buckshot.
Work Done this Quarter: 1,478 Muskets taken to pieces, cleaned, a.r:^tJ
oiled, 348 Bayonets ground.
Ro. QuARLEs, Sup't.
RO. QUARLES TO THE GOVERNOR.
Oct. 1 Asking for medical attendance and medicines for the soldiers at thp-
Arsenal to be furnished by the State. Also whether rations for wife an
daughter of M. Jordan are to be continued; as to painting Armory ami
repairs to dwelling-houses; as to purchase of winter clothing for Guard
Informing of letting the contract for rations for the next year, of th
receij)t of Governor's letter and in consequence of the discharge of al
the artificers except four, of the near completion of the Fort.
J
CALEfDAE OF STATB P.1PEB& 619
G«o. yu!hi>l2«oiu iMip*t ijnanintine, :Mi{£g^n»tis ti)^ the ^uaratitiiie pv^ri ir^i^
^ moved tTf>iii City Point to Richmond* where any who ueed supplit^ ^^*^ -
or refin^hnieiit» may more esK^Iy obtain theuu Ue luaket^ au exceptioii
of tape Welsh** cade.
Wm. B. Uiles to thk Govbkxob.
The impaired .-itate of my health has* induced oie io retire ixHxx publk- <H,'t. 2,
^ cu ploy men t I theie^bce <lo hereby re«gu my 5<eat iu the Houak.^ <.>f *wOii>i>u<
Representatives of the Tniteii Statetk
Be plea:^, ?ir, to aceepi my ret^pectltil com(>liment!k v^c.
Receipt? of the followinjz officers of cvuinties cv>m(KVidi\^ the V\>i>^rtN*~ iVi. H
Clonal r>i:*t. lately representeti by the Hon. Wm. B. lUlei* of the i*overnv*r's
^^rit for the time of holding a new election then^in, vi^: KdwM Wills,
^h'f!*of Nottoway: Edw'd Moseley. sh*tt* of Buckingham; l^vi^* BkH>kei\
®h'fTof Amelia: Jordan Reese, sh 'ft* of Dinwiddie.
State of Tknxksskk, Knox Coisty,
«
Robert liOvecanie into Court and made oath that RenJHniin Blackburn, ivt ^
^^Ho then stood present, was the same man who wan wtuuuiod in an
^^^tion commonly called the battle of Point IMeasant
I, Charles McClurg, Clerk of the Court of IMoan and Quartur StviHiouH
^^r the county of Knox, do certify that the fort^^jjoing in a copy from tlit'
*^^cord8 of the said Court, and that the name wjw required by the nauM)
*^njamin Blackburn that is therein mentionwl. In tentimony whert^if I
*^^ve hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the Heal of the naid
^>\inty, this third day of October, 1708.
(*IIAI(KKH McCMHUi.
Petition of Z. Rowland for the pardon of Capt. MorUm Welch, mHKti<r (),:|. ^
^^ the schooner Liberty, of Richmond, lant from Now C^antle, Del, for
t^H^ng the Quarantine \fOTi at City Point without the permiiMion of the
H^th Officer.
Elisha C. Dick to tbk Oovkrkoh.
Under his appointment an Huperinieiident of CliiAnmlifm umUif Aa;I of iiei. Jo,
Assembly of 17f*5 he wau authorized to er«ct a houiw m^ JiHim^ h4hii ^'^**''^''''*
^ut did not find use for it until the nuoceediiig yetr^ wlmi Im found H
520
1798.
Oct. 10,
Alexandria
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
necessary to have the house, and on his own responsibility built one, to
which he desired to have the Governor's sanction.
Informing of the danger at Alexandria of Yellow Fever. A vessel from
Philadelphia having brought some cases there, and a young student of Dr.
Dick's visiting them, with the Doctor, contracted the disease and com-
municated it to two members of the Doctor's family, who recovered.
Oct. 10,
Suffolk
A. Richardson to the Governor.
Desiring to retain his commission as Sheriff of Nansemond county,
altho' he had failed to furnish the security within the time prescribed by
law, as per Clerk's certificate filed.
Oct. 13,
Arsenal
E. QUARLES TO THE GOVERNOR.
Informing him of the awarding the contract for the supplies for the
Arsenal for the coming year to Mr. John Dawson, the lowest bidder, at
12 J cents per ration and 3 cents per gill for spirits, and forwarding bond
of contractor.
Memorial of John Dundas, Mayor, and the Commonalty of
Alexandria to the Governor.
* Oct. 13, Setting forth the danger to the inhabitants of that town from the con-
Alexandria tagion of Yellow Fever and other diseases imported by land and water,
and that the Quarantine performed by vessels is at a point too near the
town, and the examination of those coming by land is within the town.
Suggesting a co-operation with the authorities of the State of Mary-
land for the joint occupancy by the two States of Craney Island, in the
Potomac River, for a Quarantine post, and such other measures as will
guard the inhabitants against these infectious diseases.
Oct. 17 Know all men by'these presents, that we James M. Marshall and John
Marshall, are held and firmly bound to his Excellency James W(K>d,
Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and to his successors, in the
sum of one thousand pounds, to the payment of which well and truly
to be made, we bind ourselvas, our heirs, Ex'rs and Adm'rs firmly by these
presents. Witness our hands and seals this 17th -day of October, 1798.
Whereas by an Act entitled "An Act authorizing the sale of certain
parcels of lands in the town of Romney, and for other purposes therein
mentioned," it is among other things enacted, that the Executive shall be
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authorized, on application of any person making out a title to the said 1798.
land, to direct the Auditor to issue a warrant payable out of any money ^^' ^^
ill the Treasury to the applicant, he giving bond with approved security
to refund the same to any person who may hereafter produce a better
title; and whereas James M. Marshall has made out a title to the said
land, and has applied for the money arising from the said sales, and the
Executive has directed that the same be paid to him on his executing a
bond with approved security according to the said act, now the condition
of the above obligation is such, that if the above bound James M. Mar-
shall shall well and truly pay the sum of money received by him under
the said order, to any person who shall hereafter produce a better title,
then the above obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force.
J. M. Marshall. [Seal.]
J. Marshall. [Seal.]
Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of
J. Ratcliffe,
Benj'n Harrison, Jr.,
Geo. Pickett.
Thos. Tinslby to the Governor.
T)efending his right to the sheriffalty of Hanover at the expiration of Oct. 19,
^■^^ term of White, the occupant, for which office he had given bond and Richmond
'^^^urity on the 21st of July, 1798. Subsequently accepted the office of
^* *i^nniissioner for valuation of lands under the U. S. Government.
The Board <lecided that he did not become Sheriff until he took the
^^th of office, and did not hold both offices at same time.
The opinion of Dan'l Call sustaining this view of the case; that of
^^ob't Brook dissenting — both filed.
R. Quarles to the Governor.
Sending ^ med. accounts against two of the guards, £14.8.8; also pro- oct 20
iHxsal of Dr. Porter for attendance and meilicine to the Garrison by the Arsenal
^ear for £o().
W. FOURSHEE TO THE GOVERNOR.
In complyance with a request of the Directors of the Public Build- Oct 23
^^gs, I beg leave to state to your Honorable Board that the roof of the
^pitol is now finished with composition or cement, which it is confi-
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1798.
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dently believed will not only preserve the wood from the common effects
of the weather for a very considerable time, but will also effectaally pre-
vent the roof from taking fire. The bills attending this for materials in
oil, Lime, sand, ashes, labor, and attention in procuring, preparing, and
laying on the comi^odition, together with sundry other necessary services
rendered to the Building and the Public m securing and weighing the
lead, removing and doing wooden work for replacing the Franklin, &c.,
&c,, amounting in the w^hole to the sum of £272.0.6, as per the follow-
ing accounts, which have been inspected and examined by the Directors,
viz:
James Heron, for oil, -£ 92.11.6
Ben. Duvall, " Do., 114.09.0
Anderson Barret, for 2 accounts for materials, workmanship,
&c., 65.00.0
Making, as mentioned above, £272.00.6
for which the Directors conceive the Fund specifically appropriated in
their hands alone is not answerable, but is to come out of the sales of
the Jjcad. I have, therefore, on behalf of the said Directors, and at their
desire, to request an order for payment of the above amount.
Mr. Henry Robertson, the undertaker to finish the outside of the
Capitol, having nearly laid on all the coating, Ac, I am also desired to
request a warrant for one thousand dollars under the appropriation of
the last General Assembly for that purpose.
•
With much res})ect, I am, &c.
B. H. Latrobe to the Qovbrnor.
Oct. 26, Describing the violent and apparently insane attack made by Feather-
Richmond ^^y^Q^ blacksmith at the Penitentiary, on Mr. Brady, Shortis, and other
workmen;, requesting the interference of the Board in the matter.
Wm. Price to the Governor.
Oct. 27,
Auditor's
Office
Since my return of the 17th of July last I have received from
Contractor two Record Books, containing one thousand eight hundred a
seventy-six plots and certificates of Surveys, which have undergone
examination and found correctly transcribed.
Those records are unalphabeted.
With much respect, am, &c.
n
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Stephen Wright to the Governor.
I beg leave to enclose you a return of the Publick Arras in the 7th 1798.
Nov 1
and 95th R^ments. Norfork Co.
Col. Wilson informed me a little before his death that he had some in
his possession; the number he did not mention.
I am, &c.
Return of PiMie Arvu in the County of Norfolk Companies.
m
Stands Stands
7th Regiment — In Order. Out of Order.
Capt. Bernard Magman, 28 22
Wm. B. Herbert, ..--.. 8 25
Wright Bowers, ...--. 10 4
Paul I). Luke, 4
JohnKearns, 20 36
Willis Wilkins, 8 11
Nat. Cowper, - - 25
95th Raiment —
William Marlev, 20
Thos. Shephert, 50
W^ilsonButt, 22 20
195 118
118
313
Thos. Newton to the Governor.
Your Excellency's favor I received and directed Messrs. WiUit and Nov. 1,
O'Cannon to send their Herald. If Norfolk was properly supported by Norfolk
Virginia, it would soon vie with the most flourishing cities in the Union.
The resources of N. Carolina would mostly be deposited there, and also
the greatest part of the Western Territories of this State as well as Ken-
tucky &c. : but a little distance of a cut will introduce the western waters
into the Dismal S. Canal.
I am now of opinion that the expense of Quarantine may safely cease
as the cold must have stopped all infection. Your Excellency will please
inform me the pleasure of the Executive thereon.
With the greatest respect, I am, &c.
524 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Sam'l Coleman to the Governor.
1798. At the desire of Mr. Pendleton, I have seen, counted and deposited in
^^* one of the large committee rooms in the Capitol, five hundred Cartridge
Boxes made and delivered by Joseph Greaves, in pursuance of an advice
of Council of the 29th of May last, recognizing the acceptance of projx)-
sals from John Tinsley and the said Joseph Greaves, each to furnish two
thousand of the said boxes, agreeably to advertisement and the sample
delivered at the rate of 48. 6d. per box.
The Boxes now delivered by Mr. Greaves, appear in shape and size to
conform with the sample; but the workmanship on the leather is gen-
erally coarse. The woodwork of the sample has not yet been seen by
me: of course I cannot decide on the conformity of those delivered by
Mr. Greaves with that part of the sample. In many instances the work-
manship on the wood of those delivered, appears to be defective as in
boring the receptacles for the Cartridges the partition between the two and
sometimes more of them are cut away. How far an inconvenience may
be .suffered from this circumstance can only be determined by experience.
I should judge that with ball cartridges it would be but trifling, but with
cartridges of powder only, in hastily drawing one, perhaps two or three
might be drawn at the same time.
By advertisement to receive proposals for furnishing these boxes, the
straps wel*e each to have a trap buckle. Mr. Greaves alleges that the
buckles were to be <lispensed with, and the straps to be made of different
lengths, to accommodate the different sizes of men. -I wish for the satis-
faction of Mr. Ci reaves, that some of the members of the Board, w^ould_
be pleased to examine some of the boxes which he has delivered.
I have, &c
Thos. Bressib to the Governor.
Nov. 5, Informing that in September, 1797, as Escheator, he sold at auctio-
Norfolk Co. Qi^ acres of land near Portsmouth, the property of Jno. Bowness,
British subject, to Wm. North for $851 on 12 months' credit. The sai
North having failed to pay at the"end of the time, Thos. Bressie desir^
to be instructed how to proceed.
R. QUARLES TO THE GOVERNOR.
Nov. 7, Asking for an advance to Mr. John Dawson, the contractor, for suppli<^
Arsenal to the (iarrison of three hundred dollars. Also a petition of Thos. Gray,
artificer, and Wm. Cooper, soldier, for ration each for their wives. Peti-
tions for the amount of two medical bills formerly sent in to be forwarded.
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Smith Holland, Alkilander Wason, and IIksry »I, I^ambill t\>
THE Governor.
Asking the Clovernor's sanction to the forroaUon of a Light Infentjrv J^^,
Company in the county of Rockingham, and co!umissions for U^em^whx^ RoekinjihiiiM
as the officers. Alao for a loan of 50 stand of public arms fv^r Uu^ sam<>, Owwty
Benjamin Harrison to the Ciovkrnor.
Recommending that commissions be issuoti to Smith lA^HIand as Nov, «
Captain, Alexander Waaon as Lieutenant, and Henry JouoII (lambill tu)
Ensign of a company of Light Infantry which is pro|Ki8eil to bo onHsttnl
in Rockingham county, and likewise a Umn of 50 stand of the public
arms for the same.
Breuhein to the Governor.
i have send to you by Mr. j. page a copy of bills of Exchange Drawn Nov. 12.
^y g'ral Clark and Mr. H. Shannon, con'd't g'ral, in favour of Mr. rapi- ^**p\*ift
^ull, to be paid by the State of Virginia, i have advance money to that
^^ntleman upon them bills Ix)ng time. Mr. page as given me bo|K'g I
^^^U recovered, i should esteem it a particular favour if you will inform
^® i^pecting that Business, i am, sir, with respect, your, &c.
John Dundas to the Governor.
Thanking him for prompt reply to Memorial of the citizens of Alex- Nov. U,
^^dria. Suggesting in case of failure to obtain permission to use ('raney ^'•^•'^ '"**
^^land, that the White House, ten miles lielow the town, on the Virginia
^^de of the river, be taken as a Quarantine post. Also that another |K>st
^ established on land at Four Mile Run, and that H<ime one be ap|iointod
^^ the Ojmmon Hall to attend at this [>ost authorized U) administer the
^^th when necessary; that the Mayor be ap|K)inte<l Hu|>erintendent of
^^arantine.
Commission to Thomas R(iwand as Second f >ieutenant in Troop of jSov. 10
^^valry in the Fourth Regiment and Fourtii liivijii^in of Militia, tlae 2^)tlj
^y of October, 1798.
526 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
Thos. Newton to the Governor.
1798. Enclosing report of Dr. Read, the Quarantine Physician at Norfolk.
Norfolk Recommending the payment of his account as just and moderate for the
service rendered.
John Clarke to the Governor.
Nov. 19 C-ertificate as to am't of cubic yards of earth removed from the foun-
dation of the manufactory of arms.
Harry Toulmin, S'cty Com., to the Governor.
Nov. 19, Transmitting copy of sundry Resolutions entered into by the I^iegisla-
Kentuckv ^^^^^ ^^ Kentucky relative to certain measures of the General Govern-
ment.
[Copy not found. — Ed.]
E. C. Dick to the Governor.
Nov. 21 Enclosing an account for services as physician and Superintendent of
Quarantine at Alexandria, with cost of gun powder purchased by him,
$259 50 for that service.
Nov. 23 A warrant asked by the Treasurer of the Hospital at Williamsbui^,
by order of the Directors, on the Treasurer of the State for Four hun-
dred pounds.
B. II. Latrobb and Thos. Callis to the Governor.
Nov. 28, Ii^ compliance with your direction — "that the Architect and Superin —
Richmond tendent of the Penitentiary report upon the state of the building as
its progress, and furnish an estimate of such materials as may be requi- -^ >
site for the completion of the same " — we beg leave to lay before you th^ .^dc
following statement :
1797. — At the close of the last season (1797) the Basement Story cnz^^iiof
the East Wing, containing six solitary cells, a wash-house and store ce^
lar, had been carried up as high as the ground line (water table) ; all
arches were turned and the centres struck.
The walls of the West Wing were raised to the springing of the arche^*^;
and all the centres were made and put into their situations. The fro^mif
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walls were built as high as the ground line, and considerable progress 1798.
had been made in erecting the gate and the offices attached to it. ir ^ ^^'d
1798. — The late unfavorable spring prevented the workmen from re-
suming their operations until the first week in May, and the very early
and severe frost has obliged them to desist a month sooner than last
year; but notwithstanding these disadvantages and the delay and incon-
venience occasioned by the uncommonly heavy rains of the months of
June and August, the work has proceeded with considerable rapidity,
and is at present in a state of forwardness not much short of our expec-
tations.
Ewit Whig. — The east wing, which is intended for the confinement of
female convicts, has been carried up from the ground line to the eaves of
the roof.
The arches of the ground story and second floor have been turned, and
the centers of the third story are made and in their places.
The ground story contains six solitary cells, the guard-room of the
'''omen's ward, and one work-room.
The second story contains four work-rooms, and the upper story four
dormitories. A staircase is in the northeast angle.
The roof of this wing is finished, ready to be raised as soon as the
^Pper arches shall be turned.
West Whig. — The arches of the basement story have been turned and
the story compleated.
The ground story has been cornpleatly carried up and arched. Of the
^®cond story every part is erected excepting the north end. The west
^"irig contains in the basement story the common dining-room for the
'^en, to which the access is from their court. The whole wing may be
appropriated to this use when their numbers may render it necessary.
The ground floor contains the kitchen, a bake-house, and an open
^'Xiade, the use of which is to admit air into the area of the building
^^om the westward, the quarter from which the summer winds most
^«vially blow.
Uf)on the second story is the infirmary for the men. These apartments
^^ arched over and the wing would have been compleated this season
^^ the weather continued mild as long as is usually the case.
The Gate. — The gateway is carried up to its utmost height and will be
l^^rfectly finished during the winter. It contains two lodges for a porter
^d guards, and on each whig a bath and store room — on the east for the
^omen, on the west for the men.
The south walls are also carried up, and will in the course of the
^^ter receive their coping and iron railing.
Men^s (burl. — Of the semi-circular building which is to contain the
Workshops, the dormitories, and the ceUs of the men, the foundations are
^id and the external wall is raised to the heighth of five feet.
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1798. The sewers are dug out aud a road has been made from the city line
mdim^nd to the gateway.
The smiths are at present employed in making the iron grates to the
external windows, and during the winter will compleat all the work
necessary to render the east wing and south front secure.
The carpenters have already finished a considerable number of window
frames, and may during the winter compleat all the work necessary in
the east and west wings. It is intended that all the external walls shall
be lined with strong oak plank, thickly nailed. Much of the plank is
delivered, and this necessary work will also be performed during the
winter.
Most of the stone is already quarried, and much of it is delivered upon
the spot. The experience of the present season and the nature of the
brick has pointed out the necessity of a greater quantity of stone work
than was at first intended, to the amount of $860.
There are ready for the work of the next spring about 750,0()C) bricks
uix)n the ground.
The expense of completing the work according to the design, will be as
follows ; we must, however, beg leave to suggest the fluctuating state of
the prices of materials and labor, which has been already so much expe-
rienced, as liable to occasion uncertainty in our estimate. We have
endeavored to be as accurate as possible, calculating from what has
been done upon the expense of what still remains to be performed:
Brick work, £5,324.12.6
Deduct 250,000 brick already paid for at 38s., 475.00.0
£4,849.12.6
Stone work, ---------- 554.00.6
Carpenters' work, 2,997.00.3
Joiners' work, - - - 1,204.13.1
Painters' work, 307.07.4
Plasterers' work, 126.04.0
Ironwork, 1.460.19.2
Finishing the keeper's house, independent of brick, stone,
and iron work, 450.00.0
£11,949.16.10
$39,832 SO
We have the honor, &c.
B. II. Latrobe to the Governor.
Dec. 9 Informing the Governor of having finished his work for the season at
the Penitentiary house, and of an unexpected and urgent call to Phila-
delphia, compelling him to depart that night in anticipation of the leave
of the Board till Christmas.
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Rob'T PoRTERFIBLD to the GoVERNOtt.
Recommending William B. Wallace for Superintendency of State Arne- ^7^8.
nals.
In the IIoI'HE of DKLWiATKH,
Afmiflfii/, Dec. JOth, 1708.
Resolved, That the Executive be and they are henjhy eni[)Owered to \h*v.. 10
purchase for the use of the Commonwealth, of AugUHtine Davin tlie late
Public Printer, the blank Tobacco NotcH he ha^l on hand at tlie termina-
tion of his office, a provision of which was necesnary to annwer the cur-
rent demand; and that they be moreover authori/X'd to make him c^iiri-
peusation for any public printing he may have performed between the
conclusion of his year as E*ublic Printer, and theapjioiiitment of bin Hur>
cesser in that office.
Attest:
Agreed to by the .Senate.
-foHX ^h-icWAkT, C, H. \}.
If HfUfffKK. r. H
A memorial netting fivth the fskiihfnl i^rvictm of Ifr. Ar^lr^rw f>:Tf#^r a^ 1)^. to
fte physician of the Quarantim: at tb^r fK>rt fif Kif;brrK'»nf/l< ar^l a« bM
Executor aakin$^a reruanf^rati^m (^>r h'u* .-*erv'K*^c**rrimftnHnfat^ with tbfir
value.
Certificau^ of G^o. NichoL»r>n. ?*nfi*ff't fpf ilru»f%ntlne ac tb^ pr>ff. ri/
RichnKjdid- ch^ he af>f>ointed In. Andrew F^-ipj^rart^^xamminir phy'»i<^,ian
^urinif tht: fate Qnarantinfr. and rri cf>fu*fr»irif:n(X' of fb^» af>f»*»inf,m#^T>t fh^
^ attend«?t^i f>anctually tf» hL* flatsr and arfminij*f^red to nh<»s#i nnf*'>rt«i-
^e men who di<>d, ererv ai»fiwtance and aftfnt;i»>n in hi« p^rwer at fh^.
rijjk of hb» own Irf5^.
There wa** no .*Tixn *tipnlai>»d for hi*» ^tv\cj>^. arid t nnd«*r'«f4«nd h^.
^y^ made anv eharan* acain^t the J^ate. fr. w rh^r^^for^* r^nhmiffed fo
tbe Ei€f?ative to zranc '♦nch cr»mpen«af.ion f^i hii* FUfAt#* ?»h fhey .'rhalT
ftink proper.
Given anrfer my haiui this^ ^ii fMc. ITt^.
5hipt. Qjiar. Fo8£, tMxvtumd.
630 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS.
1798. The administrator to the Estate of Dr. A. Leiper having requested
Dec. 10 ^^f j^^ ^ sisLte the general Tenor of his services while he acted as Port
Physician, I certify that on the 4th of Sep'r he visited on Board the sloop
John, where there were three persons ill of the Yellow Fever. They had
been in that state some days with only a boy to assist them, and who,
when the Dr. went on board, were in a state of Filth past description ;
that he attended them constantly until their decease.
That there were twelve persons afflicted with the prevailing fever, ten
of which <lied; that it genemlly took Dr. Leiper between three and four
hours of time both morning and evening, and several times attended in
the night; that he often had to visit on board twelve or fourteen vessels
each day. 1 likewise certify that to relieve those that were ill he often
assisted in cleansing and nourishing, and endeavoring by his exftmple to
put confidence in those who were to wait on them in his- absence.
Sam'l Mulfdrd.
I certify that I performed Quarantine for 16 days at Hayes's Island;
that I had a man on board ill with the then prevailing fever; that he
was in so offensive a state that the danger of infection became almost
certain. Nevertheless, Dr. A. I/ciper attended him with unremitting
attention morning and evening, intermixing in all his conduct the kind
Friend and humane physician as I lay there. When the fever was most
prevalent I had the opportunity of .seeing him pay equal attention to all
the afflicted.
John Sheppard.
Election of a Governor.
In the Senate,
Friday. December (he 7th, 1798.
Dec. 10 The House proceeded according to the order of the day, by joint bal-
lot with the House of Delegates, to the choice of a Governor or Chief
Magistrate of this Commgnwealth for one year; and the members having
prepared tickets with the names of the persons voted for, and depoFdted
the same in the ballot boxes, Mr. Gambell, Mr. Stewart, Mr. McCarty, Mr.
Newton and Mr. Haymond were nominated a committee to meet a com-
mittee 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 rc^iorted 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 James Wood, Esquire.
Teste:
H. Brookk, C. S.
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Henrico County, to-wit: 1798.
I do hereby certify that I have this day administered the oath ^^^* ^"
prescribed by law, to be taken by a Clovemor of this Commonwealth unto
James Wood, Esquire.
Given under my hand this tenth day of December, 1798.
W. FOUSHEE.
Election of a Public Printer.
In the Sknate,
Thursday, December 6th, 1798.
The House proceeded according to the order of the day by joint ballot Dec. 10
with the House of Delegates, to the choice of a public printer for one
year; and the members having prepared tickets with the names of the
persons voted for and deposited the same in the ballot boxes, Mr. Pey-
ton, Mr. Keimon, Mr. Redley, Mr. Taylor, and Mr. Eyre 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. Peyton ref>orted that the committee had, according to.
order, met a committee from the House of Delegates, and jointly with
them examined the ballot boxes and found a majority of votes in favor
of Meriwether Jones and John Dixon.
Teste:
H. Brooke, C. S.
Sam'l Swan to tub Governor.
[The following was communicated by the Governor to the General Dec. 11
Aasembly, December 11th, 1798.— Ed.]
London, 10th September, 1798,
In October last I sent from Boston Mr. Rodolph E^chmann to Liege,
in Germany, where I knew arms were to be got the quickest and best,
ttd made funds at Rotterdam for the purchase of the first 4,000 stands
I had the honor of contracting with you for. I received letters early in
list spring from Eschmann that the arms could be got immediately, but
that as Liege had become a district to France they could not be exported.
I then concerted a plan to get them to Holland as Dutch Government
jnoperty, and then I was disappointed, as the exportation could not be
made without the consent of their good allies, the French. Baulked in
that second attempt and cloathed with the second contract, I came hither
ID person with fiinds to purchase both parcels, not doubting the British
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1798. would countenance the export, since the present urgent circa tnstances
Dec. 11 luight tend in all appearance to use them against her enemies if France
should take in earnest against us. Here again I am disappointed, as not
a musket can be exported without consent of Government, and not one
be made except for Jier use, as there is not a gunmaker of any cense-
(luencc in Birmingham (where I have been) who is not engaged for his
Majesty. The sacrifice of a quarter more than on the Continent, I
thought nothing of, provided I could supi)ly you in time. Advised by
Mr. King, our Minister, I now go for Hamburg, and shall "endeavor to
get them from Denmark or the eastern parts of Germany, where he has
addressed me, and no doubt I shall be fully supplied, but not so early as
the first contract specifies.
This therefore prays your Excellency and the honorable Council of
State to accord me three or four months for the first 4,000 stands after
tlie 1st of Jaimary next, and one or two months prolongation of the
8e(»ond (which ])robably will not be needed). This I trust you will
grant, as the delay has been caused by superior force or act of Govern-
ment, and the nacrifices I have made in the expense of an extra agent,
my own time and expenses, and the advance of a double capital in two
countries, entitle me to your consideration, and I hereby notify you that
it is probable 1 shall -have before May next, 16,000 stands at Richmond.
I am, with respect, &c.
Enclosed extract of Mr. King's letter:
I could by great interest have obtained of the Government here the
([uantity of arms out of the town every way conforming to the contract,
only the barrel bore 16 to the pound, and not 18, as the pattern carries.
Docs this make an essential difference, or will you i)ermit me to make
this deviation?
Extrnct of a Letter from Mr. King to Mr. Swan, Ist September^ 1798.
I have had the honor to receive your letter of the 27th ult, and am
apprehensive that you will find it diflftcult to procure any considerable
quantity of muskets in this country. The raanu&cture, tho' carried on
by private, f>ereons, is subjected to such r^ulations that it must be con-
sidere<l as entirely in the hands of Government, which alleges that its
own demands are greater than can be supplied by the English manufac-
turers, and upon this principle not only refused to permit the execution
of foreign orders, but within a few months has imported a large quantity
of muskets from the Continent When we have the pleasure to see you
in London it will be in my power to give you such information on this
subject as will perhaps turn your attention to another quarter, from
whence, as I learn, arms may be procured on good terms, in large quan-
tities, and with expedition. An American convoy has latdy sailed, &c.
CJUEmUK OF ^AT£ PATSKfL j^
^trthem.
vhcther the sue omM le aSKKMi t^ cae Mifiia t«< ihai wvamv. rvi>^miiMpa
The Uoti::^ pnjcv«e«Jetl lacovniins to the orxirr «4* tlie il;i\\ by joiiU hdi)- ISv. 1:^
lot irith tile H^^o.'i*- of Del^asauesw to th<r choice of a SeiuOor K^ thW Si^le
in the ('on^ivtis of the TniteiJ states, in the rv^Mu of Henry T^iA^welK
Esqnire, wh«:»?e temi will expire on the K^urth day of Marv^ m^xl^ a»u1
the memhei^ having prefAred tickets with the name? of the peisuviv? w^txxl
^or, and deposited the same in the \jMoi boxes* Mr. Hooiue:!^ Mr. Ken-
J^on, Mr. Stewart, Mr. Carrington and Mr. Tavlor wen^ nomiiKite\i a i\nn-
oiittee to meet a oommittee i»f the House of Delegates in Uie iVnfriviHV
chamber, and jointh' with them to examine the ballot In^xes, and n^iH^rt
^ the House on whom the majority of votes should fall.
The Committee then withdrew, and after some time n»turne<l into tlu*
"ouse, and Mr. Hoomes reported that the Committee had, luwrtlinjr to
^'"der met a Committee from the House of Del^jat«i» and jointly with
tnem examined the ballot boxes, and found a majority of votes in fiiN\>r
*^^ Henry Tazewell, Esquire.
Teste:
H. Kkookk« C. S.
In the House of Delwjatks,
Wednr^ddi^, Dec, JM, 17fkS\
Resolved, That Henry Tazewell, Esquire, be ap(K)int(Hl Senator of thin iVc, liJ
^^te in the Congress of the United States for six years, from tlu' fourth
^*y of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine, he havinit
"^n chosen such this day by joint ballot of both 11ouh(»s i)f tbi' (ii»tUTal
Aasemblv.
»
Attest:
John Stevvakt, C. II. 1).
534 CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS.
In the Senate,
Friday, December Uth, 1798.
1798. The House, according to the order of the day, proceeded by joint bal-
lot with the House of Delegates to the election of the privy council or
council of State in the room of Meri weather Jones, Esquire, who hatb
resigned, and the members having prepared tickets with the names of
the persons voted for, and deposited the same in the ballot boxes, Mr.
Newton, Mr. Haymond, Mr. Royster, Mn Carrington, Mr. Holmea, and
Mr. C. Taylor were nominated a committee to meet a Connnittee frora
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. Newton reported that the committee had, according to
order, met a Conmiittee 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 John Allen, Esquire.
Theod's Hansford to the Governor.
Dec. 14 Soliciting the appointment of Notary Public, within the counties of
King (leorge and Caroline.
In the Senate,
Friday, December 28th, 1798.
Dec. 28 The House proceeded, according to the order of the day, to the choice
of the member of the privy Council, or Council of State, in the room of
George C. Taylor, Esq., who hath resigned, and the members having pre-
pared tickets with the names of the persons voted for and deposited the
same in the ballot boxes, Mr. Peyton, Mr. Temple, Mr. Royster, Mr. Tay-
lor, Mr. Kennon, and Mr. Eye were nominated a committee to meet a
Conmiittee 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 it returned into
the House, and Mr. Peyton 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 John White, Esquire.
Attest :
H. Brooke, C. S.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS. 535
In the Senate,
Monday^ December Slst, 1798,
The House proceeded, according to the order of the day, by joint bal- 1798.
Doc SI
lot with the House of Delegates to the choice of a Treasurer of this
Commonwealth for one year; and the members having prepared tickets
with the names of the persons voted for and. deposited the same in the
ballot boxes, Mr. Cabell, Mr. Temple, Mr. Kennon, Mr. Strother, and Mr.
McCarty 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 William Berkeley, Esq'r.
H. Brooke, C. S.
fJoHN IIadden and Will. Wilson to the Governor.
Soliciting compensation for transporting bound copies of Acts of Dec. 31
Assembly, Acts of Congress, Sturben's Mil. tactics. Militia Laws, Ac.
C. E. Clauman to the Governor.
Soliciting the appointment of Major Commandant of Arsenals con- Dec. 31,
templated to be established by the State. Petersburg
TO
COMMITTEE OF CORRESPONDENCE, &c.
A.
ADAMS, JOHN 68
ADAMS, RICHARD 53
ADAMS, ROBKRT 52
ADAMS, SAMUEL 21,57,58,08
ADAMS, SAMUEL (of Boston).
lietter from Inhabitants transmitting vote of the Town to Colonies 49
Letter U) Committee of (>)rreaponilence of Philadelphia, forwarded. On closing
Boston harbour; vote of Boston town-meeting 50-51
ALEXANDRIA.
Town of, deferring action until the representatives at Williamsburg are heard
from 51-2
ALEXANDER, ROB 46
AL80P, JOHN 14
ASHE, JOHN 59, 65
B
BANCKER, GERARD 40
BARCLAY, THOMAS 45,55
BEALE, JOSIAH 37
BEALE, WORTHINGTON 37
BKRKELEY, EDMOND 53
MIDDLE, EDWARD ', 72
BISHOP, SAMUEL 23
I^ORRUM, S 14
^'£RIIM, J 65
^»RrM, SIMON 40,66
HosTox.
Vote of inhabitants to stop imiH)rtation8 and exportations with Great Britain and
West Indies 49-51
Opinion concerning the joint resolutions of the other Colonies for stopping importa-
tions and exportation^ to Great Britain 51
BOWERS, JERATHMELL 21
68
538 INDEX.
BOWLER, METCALF 17,62
BOYD, JAMES D 46
BUCHANAN, WM 46
BUCHANAN, AND'W 46
BUIXITT, CUTHBUT 54
BURWELL, LEWIS., 53
BLACKBURN, F 53
BLAND, RICHARD 1,2,9,10,61
BRADFORD, WILLIAM 17
BRICE, THOMAS * 37
BROWN, MOSES 17
c
CARLYLE, JOHN 52
CARR, DABNEY ..^ 1-2
CARR, WILLIAM 54
CARRINGTON, P 53
CARROL, CHARLES 47
CARTER, R. WORMLEY 53
CARTER, CHARLES Sr 53
CARY, ARCHIBALD 1,2,10
COLE, JOHN 17
CONNECTICUT.
Letter to; writs of assifltants; argument on ; decision of Supreme Court 6-9
Letter to, proposing a General Congress 11
Committee of Correspondence of; letter from, proposing Philadelphia or New York
as the place, and July or August time for General Congress 60-61
Letter from ; a day of fasting, humiliation, and a contrioution for Boston, voted... (lO-Hl
letter from ; special act empowering their Committee of Correspondence to join
the committees of sister Colonies in a General Congress 60-61
Letter from; act to prevent counterfeiting paper money; Committee of Corres-
pondence approved; anxiety about the returned tea 41
Letter from ; resolution of General Court against granting same ; officers of customs
decline pressing for writ « 41
Fate of cargo tea at Boston ; writ of assistance 41
CONNECTICUT HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY.
Letter from; resolutions House Burgesses; Committee of Correspondence ap-
pointed 22
Letter from Committee of Correspondence; Court of Inquiry; inquiry as to writs
of assistants; desire to learn action of the Vii^inia courts thereon 22-3
Resolutions House Burgesses; Committee Correspondence appointed; Court of
Inquiry; speaker to send copies of resolutions to speakers of all the Colonies 22-S
Letter from Committee of Correspondence of; act punishing counterfeiting money
of Colonies 33
Copy of act, to prevent counterfeiting money of Colonies.. 33-4
Act for punishing counterfeiting paper money of Colonies 43
COOKE, RICHARD CUN'YM 35
INDEX. 639
COOPER, WILLIAM 49
COUNTIES ON THE DELAWARE.
Letterfrom; resolation of House Burgesses 31
Letter from; port of Boston; duty of Colonies; imports and exports, best means
to use; Congress of Deputies from Colonies uraed 55-6
Resolutions; House of Burgesses and others; obligation to House of Burgesses;
Committee of Correspondence appointed ; committee to answer letters and send
circular to speaker of all Colonies 31-2
COURT OF INQUIRY 4,15,17, 31-3
COUTS, WM 35
OOX, JOHN 45,55
GUSHING, THOMAS 20-21,57-8,68
CHAMBERLAIN, JAMES LLOYD 37
CHASE, SAMUEL 37,47,67,72
CHRISTIE, ROBT Sr 46
CLAY, jaSEPH '. 35
CLINTON. GEORGE 40
CLYMUR, GEORGE : ^45, 55
CRANE, STEPHEN 42,72-3
CRUGER, JOHN 15,39-40,59-60,65-6
D
DALTON, JOHN 52
DAVENPORT, A 52
DRANE, SILAS 23,27,33,41,43,61
DeGREY, Mr 8
DkHART, JOHN 73
DELANEY, JAMES 40,65-6
DERBY, RICHARD Jr 21
DeNOYELLES, JOHN 40
DICK, CHARLES 56
DICKENSON, JOHN 45,55
DIGGS, DUDLEY 1-6,9-10,13-14,24
DUIKETT, JOHN (CI. L. Ho.) 38
DONELSON, M V ^3
>
DUANE, JAMES * 14
DUMFRIES.
Town of; letter from committee 53
Resolution for calling meeting of citizens of the county for deliberation 54
DUNCANSON, JAMES 55
MO INDEX.
E
KAST INDIA COMPANY.
i'hartor curtaiUHl 28
.Allowed to ship tea to .\iuerica :tt)
Appreliensione of Coninnttee of Correspondence of Connecticut as to shipping tea
to .Vnierioan towns 33
F
KAXKUIL, IIAl.L 49
FAHU, THOMAS (olerk) 2^y
KISHKU. HKNPRICK 4i
FOX, JOSKPH 45. a5
FlA>YI>, WILI 14
FUKOKKICKSUIJUO.
Resolution rt^^Hvtinjr hostile invasion of Boston .V4-S
Ix^ttor fnun; copies of resi>lve$« of Boston, Philadelphia, Annapolis, BalUmoie.
.\loxandriii, and Ihimfrie^. (Not found) .>7--
G
liAltK, CtKXERAI-.
.Vrri\*al at l^ton; to suix^rwHle Governor Hutchinson
3
GAIXOWAY, JOSEPH 2S^7ii,
liAROXER, THOMAS ^
UKORGIA.
liOttor to, pro|x^ing a <Tenonil Congmeft? JO
lx»ttor fr\>m : n^ilves of HiMise of Burpeff^s and act to prevent coanterfeiting
«iom*v -.
Ivi^ttor fn>m; n^jaohitions of OomnH^ns Ho««v of A»>embly: act for preventiiif
ci>«nterfeit4njj money of Colonies I
R^^ilves; ConuniWcv of Correspondence to attend to : thanks to House BureeaseF
and HottJJO IV|Hities. Rhotie Island- ^
Act to prevent ccmntcrfeiting i^aper money of Colonies 3^'
tiAUmXKIi, THOMAS-. HT
GH.PIX, GE0R<;F^ 4:i,;kii.^
C,KRRY, EI.I>RH>i;E- ^ ^
GHMMXGS, JOHX ^^
<^MJ>Sl^»ROrOH. ROBT *'
G01.1>W1X. JOSEPH -
GRAHAM. 1»R. GEi»R4iE ^ , . ^
t^RAHAM. RUHARP _.. ^
GRAYS^^N, Wn.UAM- ^
GRKKN. JAMES, Jr -. >•
INDEX. 541
habusham, james 30
hall, john 37.47
hammond, mathia8 37,47
hancock, john 21
harnett, cxdrnelius 59,65
harrison, robt h 52
Harrison, benjamin 1-2,9-10
Harrison, thomas 4«
Harvey, john 38,59,&5
harwood, wili^ 53
HaSPER, CAPT 52
HaWLEY, JOSEPH 21,57,58
HAWES, JOSEPH 59
Heath, william 21,57
Hendricks, james : 52
herring, JOHN 14
HENRY, PATRICK 1, 9
HEWES, JOSEPH ery
^INCHMAN, JNO 42
'^<>^>PER, WILLIAM 59, &5
^^OpKINS, STEPHEN 17,63
^OUSE OF BURGESSES.
Resolution appointing Standing Committee of Correspondence and Enquiry 1
Opinion of the course Virginia will take 52-3
^0\VE, ROBERT 59, 65
^'0\VLE, SAMUEL 46,55
^^TCHINSON, GO\TSRNOR ■ 50
Superceded by General Gage 51
^^^MPHRIES, CHARLES 72
^AUxcEY, JAMES 40,65,66
^^Y, JOHN 14
^^FFERSON, THOMAS 1-2,10,53
JOHNSON, THOMAS 87,47,67,72
642 INDEX.
JOHNSTON, B 5i
JOHNSTON, SAMUEL 5
JONES, W
KEAN, Mr
KENT :
KINSEY, J 4
KISH, JAMES
KTSSAM, DANIEL 40,
LANGHORNE, \VM
LEE, HENRY
LEE, RICHARD HENRY 1-2,
LEE, FRANCIS LIGHTFOOT
LEWIS, FIELDING
LEITCH, ANDREW '.
LIVINGSTON, PHIL
LIVINGSTON, WILL
LOW, ISAAC I
LOWNDES, RAW
LUX, WM
LYDON, JOSIAS 1
LLOYD, EDWARD
M
McKEAN
MARBLEHEAD.
Town of, to be port of entry
MARSHALL, BENJAMIN 45
MARYLAND.
Letter to, proposing a General Congress
I>etter from, sent by express to Committee of North Carolina, asking that copies
be sent to South Carolina and Georgia
Letter to; resohition appointing deputies for a Greneral Congress.
Letter from; resolutions House Burgesses
Resolves; Committee of Correspondence appointed; speaker to furnish copies of
resolutions to siyeakers of other Assemblies 3
Letter from, enclosing letter from Committee Correspondence of Philadelphia;
vote of town of Boston
I^tt«r from ; vote of people proposed on — 1, Stoppage of e^cporte and imports to
Great Britain; 2, That the association be on oath; 3, No suitB.for benefit of
INDEX. ,>IS
inhabitants of Great Britain ; 4, To break off trade with a Colony r^fieiing to
onite in these nesulutions 4.V7
Letter from, concurring in time and place proposed for lieneral Congr>efi«^ H7
Resolution? of, entered into by deputies of each county ~ tfi*
Letter from ; resolutions on union and conduct for defence of liberties^ of America ;
advocateii General Congress in Philadelphia, September ^Olh 69
Letter from - 72
masj^achusetts bay.
Letter to, proposing a General Congress U\ IS
Letter from, sent bv express to Committee of North Carolina, asking that cx>pies
be ?ent to South Carolina and Georgia 11
Letter from ; resolves of House of Burgesses adopteil ; Committee Corres|x>ndence
appointed- H>-*Jt)
Letter frocn ; opinion of resolves of the Colony of Virginia 19-20
Resolves : obligation to House Bufgesses ; Committee of Correspondence appointed! ;
Court of Enquiry ; replies to letters ordered '- 2t> 21
Select Committee of Correspondence ; letter from ; Anierican department of Britii^h
Government disappointed in 28
Letter from ; Kind's answer to petition of Assembly ; |>ur|K)se to continue Revenue
Acts; to maintain executive powers independent of It^slature^ and de|H*ndent
on crown ~ 2^)
Letter from ; rights to be claimed should be the subject of deUberation with every
committee .", 29
Letter from ; in event of a general war, advise withholding of all aid until the
rights of America are secured 2l>
Letter from ; the rights which every Colony has explicitly as^rted never to 1h»
given up .'. 29-30
Letter from; do not desire a disruption with Great Britain; Enio /xr/kfiiii — the
motto on terms of equal liberty 30
Letter from; temporary relief not satis^tory 30
Letter from ; controversy with their Governor cited ; request for counsel 30
Letter from ; East India Company should not be permitted to ship tea to the Colo-
nies .". 30
Letter from ; the letter of the Select Committee of Correspondence unanimously
agreed to by the whole committee 30
Letter from; P. S. request that the letter of this committee should he withheld
from the public 30
Letter from; their rights can be better secured by themselves than by posterity... 30
Letter from ; the right to give and grant their own money and appropriate* it,
deemed of the last importance 30
Letter from, enclosing copies of two bills brought into Parliament and antici^Miting
a third hostile to Colonies 58
Letter from, enclosing act of Parliament closing the port of B<i8ton 57
Resolution to send copies of act of Parliament closing i>ort of Boston to ix)mmit-
tees of all the Colonies 57
^I A88ACHrSETT8 BAY HOUSE RE PRESENT ATI VhX
Letter from ; resolutions advising a meeting of Committees of (^olonies at Phila-
delphia Septeml>er Ist; committee of five appointee! to go to Philadelphia H7-8
Resolutions for a meeting of Committees of Colonies for consultation ; si>ecial com-
mittee appointed to meet others in Philadelphia Si^ptember 1st ; spcmker to notify
speakers of other Colonies of these resolves <i8-9
Mercer, james 53,55
Merchant, henry 17
Mifflin, thomas 45,55,72
MoALE, JOHN 46
Moore, charles 72
^lORTIMER, CHARLES 55
Morton, john 72 .
moulder, joseph. 45,55
544 INDEX.
NAGLE8, NATHANIEL
NELSON, THOMAS Jr .^
NE8BITT, JOHN 45, L
NEW CASTLE.
Letter to, proposing a General Congress
_•>
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
letter to, proposing a General Congress
I^etter from ; act against forging paper monejr ; resolves Hoose Burgesses ; ready to
unite in constitutional measures for securing rights of British America; act to
prevent counterfeiting paper money j
Resolution appointing Committee of Correspondence jfi
NEW JERSEY.
I^etter from, laid before House Burgesses 10
letter to, proposing a General Congress Ij
Ix^tter from ; resolutions House Burgesses ; Committee of Correspondence ap-
pointed -^
Ii<^lutions; Committee of Correspondence appointed; said committee to enclose
copy of resolutions to all the speakers of colonies; thanks to House IBurgesses... 4-2-3
Letter from ; delegates to General Congress announcing their appointment 72
NEW YORK.
Letter to, proposing a General Congress lO — 11
Letter to ; resolution for preserving a union of sentiment amons the Colonies, <&c... LC-^— 1-1
I^etter to, enclosing resolutions of late convention asking for autnentic information.. L^— 14
Letter from; resolves House Burgesses 15
Letter from; the Court of Inquiry in Rhode Island; Committee of Corres-
pondence 1 ii:>— 16
C^py of act to make counterfeiting bills of credit of the colonies felony 16
Letter from; resolutions of House Burgesses 39
Resolves ; Committee Correspondence appointed ; speaker to notify speakers of all
Colonies, and return thanks to House of Burgesses 40
Letter from, promising to convene the Committee of Correspondence to consider
papers sent them ^0—60
Letter from; proceedings of House Burgesses; association; General Congress;
resolves of Assembly of Boston and of Rhode Island. (Not found) ^^
Copy of letter of, to Committee of Connecticut; approved General Congress;
regretH inability of committee to act; desires to hear irom other Colonies. ^
NEW YORK CITY AND COUNTS' MEETING.
Letter from, advising withholding supplies from British fisheries and army and
navy at Boston 7*^"^^
letter from, advising non-exportation to Colonies refusing to unite in the common
cause ; apix)inting twenty-one deputies to a convention to appoint delegates to a
provincial Congress T'^'^
NORTH CAROLINA.
An inhabitant of, suspected of forging money of Colonies /L
T^etter to, proposing a General Congress j^
Letter sent to, by express with copies of those received by the committee, «fcc ii
letter from; resolutions of House Buiigesses adopted "*
Rosolutions; vigilance of House Bursesses; concurrence in their resolves; Com-
mittee of Correspondence appointed ; speaker to send circular letters to all the ^ ,,
Colonies 'Xf^'^.
letter from, transmitting |japer8 from Northern Colonies respecting Boston.. ^
Ixitter from; sympathy with Boston; approving a General Congress
Letter from ; conduct of representatives of Virginia to be imitatCKi ; assembly pro-
rogued; when convened hopes to have concurrent action on non-oommercial
intercourse with Great Britam and West Indies 6#^^
NICHOLAS, RO. C o3
INDEX. 545
NIXON, JOHN 45,55
NICHOLAS, ROBT CARTER 1-6,9-10,13-14,24,61
NORTON, JOHN.
Resolution for correspondence with 3
Letter from, consenting to become a correspondent 24
F
PACA, WILLIAM 37, 47, 67, 72
PAGE, MANN 53
PAINE, ROBERT TREAT -. 68
PARKER, WILLIAM 19
PARSONS, SAMUEL UOLDEN 23, 33, 41
PAYNE, BENJ'N 23, 27, 33, 41
PENDLETON, EDMUND 1,9-10,53
PENNINGTON, EDWARD 45,55
PENNSYLVANIA.
Letter to; counterfeiting currency of other Colonies 5
Letter from, sent by express to Committee of North Carolina, asking that copies
be sent to South Carolina and Georgia 11
Letter to, proposing a General Congress 11
Letter to; resolution appointing deputies to aGeneral Congress 12
Letter from, read by committee 12
Letter from ; resolutions House of Burgesses ; action postiwned to next session 28
In Assembly; advising a Congress of Deputies 71
PICKERING, JOHN 19
PORTER, WILLIAM 55
POWELL, G. G 71
PURVIANCE, SAMUEL Jr '. 46
PURVIANCE, SAMX 46, 69
PHILADELPHIA.
Letter from ; act of Parliament closing port of Boston.... 47
Ixrtter from ; vote of town of Boston, asking advice, &c 48
Appointment of C'Ommittee of Correspondence ; committee instructed to write to
Boston 55
Letter from ; resolves (not found) ; all America look up to V^irginia to take the
lead ; two bills brought into Parliament ; despondency or despair to be dreaded... 61-2
Letter from; opinion of purposes of Great Britain ; duty of Colonies; a Congress
of Delegates advised; Assembly called to meet on 18th July 69-70
Letter from ; deputies to General Congress appointed ; resolves and instructions by
the provincial committee filed with the letter (but not found) 71
Town meeting; Committee of Correspondence ap|)ointed; Governor asked to call
the Assembly; sympathy for Boston; exhortation to firmness, prudence, &c 45
Letter from ; general sentiments of the province must be had ; satisfaction of
East India Company not sufiicient; right to grant their own money indefeasible;
General Congress advisable 48
PHILLIPS, WILLIAM 21
PHILLIPS, FREDERICK 40
PHILLIPS, FRED 65,66
69
546 INDEX.
RAPALSI, JOHN 40,65-6
RANDOLPH, PEYTON 1-6,9-10,13-14,24,53,61
READ, JOSEPH 45,55
RAMSAY, WM : 52
REMSEN (Dep. chairman) 74
RIDDELL, JOHN 54
RIDDICK, LEMUEL 53
RODNEY, CiESAR 31
ROSS, GEORGE 72
RUMNEY, WM. D : 52
RUTHERFORD, R 53
RHOADS, SAM ^... 70,72
RHODE ISLAND 2
Letter of Speaker of Assembly of, about a Court of Enquiry 2
Letter to speaker 4-5
Letter to, proposing a General Congress 10, 11
Resolution ; Committee of Correspondenge and Inquiry appointed ; Court of
Inquiry * 17
Resolution appointing Committee Correspondence 17
Governor for; copy of his commission as a Judge on Court of Enquiry 17-18
Resolution of House Deputies requesting the speaker to write to speakers of all
the Colonies of the proceedings of that House on Rights of Colonies. 17-18
Letter from ; resolutions of General Assembly ; adjournment to 4th Monday in
August, 1774 62
Resolutions; acts of Parliament levying taxes in America; closing port of Boston;
recommending firm union of all the Colonies; a Convention of Representatives
of all Colonies advised G2-3
Resolutions; speaker of lower House transmit copies to speakers of all the Colo-
nies 63
Resolutions; that Representatives Hopkins and Ward endeavor to have a regular
annual Convention of Representatives from all the Colonies 63
Resolutions; Petition and Remonstrance to His Majesty ; Representatives empow-
ered to sign 63
s
SALEM.
To l)e seat of Government 51
SEAMAN, ZEBULON 40
SEAMAN, BENJAMIN 40, 65, ei6
SELECT COMMITTEE OF CORRESPONDENCE.
Proceedings of, and letters received, laid before House Burgesses 9
SILLIMAN, EBENEZER 22-3, 33
SIM, JOSEPH 37
SUSSEX.
Letter to, proposing a General Congress 11
INDEX. 547
SOUTH CABOLINA.
Letter to, proposing a General Congrefts 11
Resolation House of Burgesses approved; committee appointed; bill against
counterfeiting money of Colonies 24-5
Resolutions House Bui^gesses adopted ; Committee of Correspondence appointed ;
speaker to transmit thanks to House Burgesses ; act of General Assembly of Vir-
gmia to prevent counterfeiting money of C/olonies 24-5
Letter from meeting of citizens of; resolutions enclosed filed with letter 71
SHEAF, JACOB 19
SHERBURNE, JOHN 19
m
SMITH, WM. Dr 45,46,55
SMITH, RICHARD 73
T
TAZEWELL, JOHN.
Appointed clerk of Virginia Committee of Correspondence 2
TEBBS, FOURHEE 54
TILGHMAN, MATHEW ' 37
TOPPAN, CHRISTOPHER 19
TUBLY, D. Jr 35
TUCKER, SAMUEL 42
THEMEAR, CHARLES 55
THOMPSON, DAVID .^ 32
THOMPSON, CHAS 45,62,71
THORNTON, GEORGE 55
TRUMBULL, JOSEPH 27
V
VAIL, EDWARD 59,65
VAN BIBBER, ISAAC 46
WAIXXmr, ERASTUS 23, 33
WALKER, JOHN 53
WALTON. JACOB 40, (J6
WARD, HENRY 17. (J4
WARD, SAMUEL (i3
WARDEN, JEREMIAH, Jr 45, 55
WARREN, JAMF^ 21,57
WASHINGTON, CHARLES 55
WASHINGTON, GEORGE 53
I
548 INDEX.
WENTWORTH, J 18-19
WEST, STEPHEN 47
WILKINS, ISAAC 40
WILLIAMS, EVAN 54
WILLIAMS, ZEB»M (55, Ofi
WILLIAMS, WILLIAM 23,27,33,41
WILLIAMSBURG.
Meeting of Committee Corre8ix)ndence held at 2
Vote of 52
WII^ON, CUMBERLAND : 54
WISNER, HENRY 14
WITHERILL, J 42
WOOD, JAMES 53
WOODFORD, WILLIAM 55
WHARTON, THOMAS, Jr 45,55
WHITING, THOMAS 53
WRIGHT, SIR JAMES, Baronet, Governor, &c 36,37
WRITS OF ASSISTANTS.
Proceedings of General Court thereon 6
YATES, CHARLES 55
YOUNG, WILLIAM 34-6
TO THE
Proceedings of the Committee of Safety,
'Only the Names of Persons and Places are given in this Index, as a reference hy them
to the page of the text in which they occur, will give the information required.
Albemarle Co 96, 142, 217
Abyron, George 182
Accomack 92
Acrill, Wm 113,225
Adams, Richard 115, 175, 232, 234
Adams, M 110, 116, 126
Adams, Silvester 224
Apnew, Rev. John 159, 194
Akin, Joseph 122
Akiss, Mr 138
Alexander, Charles 82
Alexander, Capt 186, 138, 175, 268
Alexander, Wm 193
Allen, Chas 171, 199, 206, 223, 225, 236
Allen. Julias 133
Allen, George 128, 133, 175
Allen, James 136
Allen, Wm 115
Allison, John 133
Allison, Wm 96, 177
Alemand, Lewis 86, 175
Allyne, Sam'l 230
Alsop, John 126
Ambler, Jaquel in 112
Amelia Co 128,168,217,218
American Congress 133, 139
Amherst Co 93. 99, 118, 136, 218
Amis, Wm 87
Anderson, Bartlett 197
Anderson, Capt 78,95, 114, 122, 131,
133, 151, 170, 182, 197, 222, 22*)
Anderson, George 143
Anderson, James 80, 130, 164, 209, 233
Anderson, Jno vSO, 120, 180, 238
Anderson, Mathew 75, 175, 199
Anderson, Micajali 206
Anderson, Capt. Richard C 128, 172
Anderson, Richard Clough 120
Andrews, Rev. Mr 81
Andross, Jacob 78
Anway, Lieut 177
Arbuckle, Capt 152, 158,2.38
Archer, Thomas ..82, 99, 116-18, 156,
165, 170, 182
Armistead, Lieut 238,239
Armistead, Jno 77
Armistead, Henry 172
Armistead, Wm., Jr 86, 134, 145
Aspray, John 130, 139, 172,232
Augusta Co 99, 175
Avery, Chas 132, 172
Avery, John 149, 173
Avery, Wm. H 160,225
Ayres, Henry 115
Aylett, Wm 85, 90, 103, 145, 168,
185, 192, 208, 216, 236-7
B
Bailey, Mrs.....' 174
Baird, John, Jr 187, 216
Bailey, Chas 206
Bailey & Watts 207
Bacon, Edward 136
Baker, Joshua 223
Baker, Sam 223
Baker, Douglass 223
Baker, Eliza 229
Baker <& Hardy 155
Bagnal, Nathan 81
Baldwin, Abner 155
Ball, Capt. Burgess 82, 112, 139, 165,168, 199
Ball, James 109, 135
Ballandine >» 197
Ballard, Capt 138, 200, 202, 218,
*>*>9 230 234
Ballard, William Z?..,! ' 109
Ballard & Bayley 176
Ballart, Capt. John 209
Banks, Alex'r 104, 122
Banks, Rich'd 102, 135
Bannister, John 173, 174, 179, 232, 239
Bannister, James 218
Banister, Colo 191
Baptist, Edward 149
Barbour, James 84, 85, 145, 207, 213
Barham, Charles 90
Barker & Hardy 82
Barnett, Jno 119
Barn ett, James 237
Barrand, Dan'l 143
Barrett, Wm 85
Barrand, Richard 171
Barrett, John 114
Baron, Capt. James 109, 116,156,
157, 176, 214, 221, 235
Barron, Bicbsni- lOit.
B«tTow, Pet-
Barwly, WilcMon
Bartle'tt, Jaaiah -
BaKP, Joseph
BatKeU. Col
Bate, John
Bate*. TfaoB-
Bateti, JsmeH
Batrett, U
Battall, Lieut
Baxter, Aiiil'w
Bsynham, John
Beale,\Vm-
Beale, L'apt~
Beard, JoW
Beardley, Wm
Beaurori, Capt Abram—..
Berklev, John Janirt-
Bell, Snsign-
Bellen, Oapt
Bennett, Dr. Waller.
Bentlev, Wm-
Begg, John -
Bent, Harwood-
Bentlev, Wm-
Berkeley tto-
Berkeley, John •
Bernard, Wm
Bernard, Capt.
Berryman, CapU
Berwick, James
BcMie^ Alei'r
Bevendge, David
Bibb, Wm-
Bifkerston
Billnps, Jotteph -
Billups, Lt John
Bird, Abraham
Blacknall. ThoB-
Blacknall, Sarah
Blackwcll, Wm
Blaine, James-
Blair, John
Sland, Richard
Bland, Rev. Mr
Bleakey, Smith-....
Bland, Col Tlieod
BlawB, James
Blunt, Ben
BoilH, C))BA
Bolen, Ik-n J»
Boiling, Rob
Bonner.' Richard... -
Bond, Wight
Booker, Ralph
Booker, William....
Booker, Geo
Booker, Wm
Boawell, John
Botetourt Co-
Boocher, Capt
Bourne, Andrew-...
BoDsb, Frederick'—
Bouah, Arthur
BoUBh, ^m'l-
Bowcock, Henry ..-
i. 162. X7ti,-^^. 23li Bowdoin. Prenvin - Ill
*«* BowiT, Jiimex-.. l.>j
Iit3 l(.>«erv Itobt 80
lit! Bowis,"lt..bl 187
no Bowman. 1,1. Col l-)0
I»l Boyd, Geo 208
18« Boyd, Dr. Sam IS8
IW Bovil.Bob't 76
-JS2 Bo'wyeT,John - 210
8.) Bii« ver, Julin, jr 216* 236
-134. 182. 183 ISrerit. Capt. John 176. 177, 190
103 Bradley, James. , l-T.
237 Branch, Wm 13.'>
I«« Brander..Iohn 89
r, 129, 146. 202,222 Brav.Rich'd 78,15ft
172 Brent, Capt. John lOti, 137,223
1»2 lliciil. Will 183
13.0 l!rea'ii<-.Tli(ini.i8 - 83
... 711, 113, 222.228 ]!ielt,';po ItC
llli, ISe Brett, Robert 137
110 Brig, Liberty 105. 12B, 137
23.'> Brit;, Hope ISS
ft4 Bri^, Faiitiy 23S
120 Briii}:s, Kreil - ■■ IKt
115 BriggH, John 208
I2« Bright, Rob't 13S
...127, 14.'>, 219. 2:18 Bright, Francis 119
175, 237 Briscoe. Georee 131
20i), 2-i:( Hr.)a<iwav, Nicholas- 225
223 llrotveiibron^h,rol*. 18tf
185 Brooke, Wm 14fi
152,214 Brooke, Col. Ueorce 01,116,144,149,
195 234,239
160 Brookf. Colo 170
112, 113 Brown, James- 89
230 BTOwn,Areh'd !e,98
205 Brown, Wm 94
22(1 Brown, Dr. Rob 113
206 , Brown, Henry ft2, 139, 210-11
173 Brown, lie.... 101. 107
173 Brown, Sam'l 1S2
233 Brown, Philip 158
134 Brown, Wineor. 210
' Brown, Thomaa 212,225
Brown, Surgeon Wm 228
Bruce, John 78
Bruce, Jacob 96,180
: Brunswick Co 80, 132
Brumfleld, Elijah 127
Bryan. Frederick 128. 217
I Byrd, Col 79
■ Byrd, Adam 76,161
Bym, Joeeph - 224
, Buchanon, Neil 146
Buchanan, Walter- J49
Buchanan, John- 164, 162. 171-2
Buchanan. Capt. Fat- 206
I Buckingham Co 93, 96, 148, 219
I Buckner, Col 171. 179
Buckner, Mordecai ^ 135
Bucktrout. Ben- 77,99
, Bullit,Wm 83
■ Bnllit, Capt. ThoB- 173
Bullit, Culhbert 230
Bulllfent, Philip 126
Bundoin, John 159
; Burbridge, Benj'n- 136
I Burnett, LieuL James - 234
78,90.93,105,
106.118,202,234
131,221
.-171,179,206,223,225'
INDEX.
551
Barnes, John 102-3
Burns, Joseph 127
Burton, Hatchings 120
Burton, Norvel Hunt 229
Burton, Capt. John 209
Burwell, Nat'l 94, 121, 194
Burwell, Carter 96
Burwell, Lewis, Jr 97
Burwell, Capt. Geo 103
Bush, Charles 184
Butt, Samuel .^.. 83
o
Cabell, Colo 122
Cabell, Qipt 155,190
Cabell, Mr 159
Cabell, Colo. Wm 99, 119, 144, 171,
1 75 223 230
Cabell, Capt. Sam'l 137, 237* 148^ 235
Cabell, CoL Jos 99
Cabell, C^pt. J 150,223,230
Cabell, Capt. Nicholas 137, 225, 228
(^all,Rich*d 132
Calland, James 84
Calland, Wm 105
Calland, Sam'l 189
Callender, Capt. Kliezar 147
Callender, Capt 207
Calloway. James 77, 156, 202, 238
Calvert. Capt 133, 176, 183, 187,
218, 226, 227
Calvert, Chas 97,189
Culvert, Capt. Christopher 200
Calvert, Cornelias 168
Calvert, John 78, 108, 132, 179
Calvert, Max 153, 157, 167
Calvert, Sam'l 97
Camp, John 102
Camp, Thomas 102
Campbell, Capt 119, 138, 180, 181, 230
(^ampbell, Arthur 236
Campbell, Colin 134
(^ampbell, David 200
Campbell, John 152, 238
Campbell, l^cklan 120, 159
Cann, Mr.. , 191
Cams, Allen 75
Carberry, Philip 141
Cardwell, Uwis 208
Carle, W. R.Lt 233
Carmot. John 162-3
Caroline Co 93, 94, 129, 140
Carpenter, Nathan'l 20:J
(^arr, Samuel 196,211
Carr, Wm 239
Carrington, Mr 159
Carrington, Capt. Jos 134, 228
Carrington, Capt. Edward .-81, 159
Carrington, Mavo 154
Carrington, Paul 106, 148-9, 171
Carroll, Chas 186-7
Carroll, Wm 198
Cary, Arch'd 99, 114, 123, 153.16.5,
173, 174,178.203, 230,231
Cary, Rob't 119, 238
Carter, Thomas 91, 136
Cary, Wm 170, 238
.rr !
Carter, London 164
Carter, R. W 165
Carter, Jacob 205
Carter, Dr. & Co 208
Carter. Chas 239
Cash, James 215
Caul, Wm ISo
Cauthorn. Thomas 177
Chamberlayne, Philip 140, 141
Chapel, Jno 133
Charles City 93*, 100
Charles City Company 106
Chapman, John 206
Charlottesville 157
Charlotte Co 105,a27, 196
Chesterfield Co 93,99
Chew, Rob't B 150
Chilton, Thos 115, 136, 172
Christian, Colo 112,148, 103, 104,108,
171,208.218
Christian, Anto.. 173
Christian, James 225
Christian, William 100
Chism, Benjamin 133
Chisman, John 116
Claiborne, Herbert 172
Claiborne, 2d Lt. Heller 200
Clapham. Col 139, 140, 192, 229
Clarke; Capt 155, 181
Clark, David 107-8
Clarkson, Mr 161
Clau8el,Rich'd.....* 129
Clay, Obia 120
Clay, John 229
Claybrooke, Wm 135
Clayton, John 98,200
Clayton, Jasper 137
Clayton, Wm 200, 226, 236
Clements, Stephen 179
Clinton, GenX 98
Cluverius, Gibson 102
Cochran & Pearson 170
Cocke, Anne 101, 215
Cocke, Capt. Nathan 124, 148, 150, 193
Cocke, John Hartwell 101, 215, 224
Cocke, Capt. John Catesby 204
Cocke, James 96, 142, 16.5, 169, 174,
197, 202, 236
Cocke, Mr 108, 178, 229
Cooke, Pleasant 96
Cocke, Rich'd 100,125, 180
Coffer, .lohn 108
Coke, Robey 77,237
Cohoon, Sam'l 205
Coke, Sarah 237
Coke, Wm 151
(^ole, Kdmund 133
Cole, Thomas 130
Cole, Walter 1«>
Coleman, Sam'l 180
Collin, Capt 196, 203, 217, 228
Collie, Locky 116
Collins, Mary 115
Collier, Capt. Thomas 216
Colqhoon,Dr 130
Colston, Raleigh 139
Colston, Wm 198
Combs, Rob't 100, 130
Committees of Counties. 221
Comiiiitlfe of Gloucester 7-5, 207
Connniltee of .TaiiieuCily Co 78
ComniittW' or XcwIhtii. X. C IW
(Viiumittw! of Warwick 75.77
Committet' of West Aninistft-. 23fi
Committee of SHfety ofMarylamt 80
Compton. Philip 222
4i.nolly, Terence 223
Tonnoway, Itob't 210
<'«nner, Cupt. Chim Wi
<lonaway, Lt 20!i
Vooke. Capt. Robert HiO
<:ook. Tlioinafl 117, 1111, 133
Cooke, Capt. .lames ~ iri5
Coolev, Mm 227
(Tooper, AikJIoh 1IM(
Cooper, Jolin SMI
Cooper, ijeiiLiunI 121
Cooper, SilaH 102
Coojwr, Rome lljil
Coojier, William 2IVi
Corbin, l>r. Ilridiii 77
Corbin, Hon. Rich'd iM
Corbin, r«l S5. Ill
Corbin, .l.T IHH
Cosbv, .lolin ft'i
Council of Safetv, Anna|>otiK I.'nt
Council of Safely, Ballimorc 15<>
Council of Safetv, Murvlanrt 15«
Council of Safety, Eiiehloi^ I6fi
Couplanci. Klislia 21)5
CoMugton, Riiliani 1117
Cowan, Rolierl lOi
Cowles,TIios 13<i
(>jwlev, Abraliam 31(1
Cowling;, John SS, 120
Cowper, Apol'o^- "■'•
Cowper, Hoe ii2
CrBfl,TlioM 'JSS
CraiK, Alex'r 135
CraiK. Klijah 18fi
CraiE. Jobn »6, 230
CraiK- Mr 131
Craney Inland SO
(!nii«nioiiil, John IKO
CrawfonI, Thomas 107
Critwfi.nl. I.t.-Col 203
Cniviitt, JaiiiuH ■£»
Cre«<>t«. Col 14tl
Oritten'teii. Epliraini 117
Crwkett. John !I7
Crocketl, CH|.t 171. 17;t, 217, 2*4
CroRhan, Cri.I. Win 214
Cropper. Cn|>t. John l.»2
CrosB, Wii 121
CroBHWrisht, Abniui VH
Croucher Henry 11(0
Oru>iip,*ioo.iri<h l).'.
Cnlpepcr, H 82,02
CuIpeperCo I2<l, I-W, 210
Cuniffi, Jacob IM, IW
(^atnbertaml a. SO. 2 111
C^nniii}ibiini, John 105, 11,'>, 116
Cunningham, Francis 131
Cunningham, Robert Ill
Cunninfcham & Co 165
Cunninifham, LienI 201
Card, Wm. Ed 177
Curd, Lieut. Joseph _ 198
Curd, Rich'd 177
Currie, James _ 111
Curtis, tilw'd 195
CustU, Dm. P _ 102
r>
D«bney, Cupt - 107, 108, 163,
208, 216, 218, 225, 2*1
Ihin.lridKc John 83
Uaiiigerfiehl. Oolo ~ 138, 149, 152
I>ain«erfield, Wm - 135
Datlon, James- 207
DaltoQ. John 81, 133, 100, 195
Dabincy, Henry, Jr 91
DandridKe, Alei'r S 100
I)andridge,H-blpBaTt 233,238
Dandridgc. John 91, 112
Dan<trid«e, Bobt 79
Daniel, Beverly - 204
llamee, John 172
Purke, Capt 145, 14B, 182, 222
Davenport, Wm 107
liavis, Capt 83, 113, 133, 138, 152, 202
Duviii, Key, Mr 177
Davis, Henry lis
Davis, James ~ 191
Davis, John 108, 162, IM, 202
Davis. Jonathan 88
Davis. Wm _ 130
DavidHon, James 98
Dnwson, Wm - 120
Dettne,Capl - 109, 18S
Drdman, Philip 116
Deforest, Cornelins 150
Delegates in Congress 81, 100
116, 147,168,170
l>elony, Henry 2(^^
Denny, Lieut. 119
Devring, John 202
Dcverex, Charles H9
Dick, Mr.. 144, 158
Diuk, Ciijit. Alex'r 206
Dick, Charles 161, 164
Dick, Capt 2i»7
Dickenson, ilipl 77
Dickenson, Capt, Edw'd 76, 110
126, 141, 150
Dii-kenson, Maria li.*)
liiKJie, Ante 98
Digges, Mr I.W, 1S3
Digges,Cole, Jr 02, 146, 1(14
Digges, Mary 107
Diintea. Wm IM
Dillard, Capt- 152,231-2
IKIIard, Jam«M 82, 135
Dillard, Capt. Thomas - 229
Dinwiddle C« 93, 235
Dison, Maynor 109
Dixon, Dr. Anthony ~ 212
Dixon,John. Jr 176, 180,218
Dixon A: Hunter _ 114, 167-8
EHxon, lUibert It:), 181, 2a% 2l«-17, 228, 238
Dodge, Wilkie 180
Donald, Geo 228
Donald, James 155
Donald, Robt IM, loS, I
137-8. 174, 194, 30S '
Donaldson, .lew W.i t'airlie, Wm
Donaldson, SHm' I ise i Falter, Wm
Donaldson, Robt 7S KulMin. Jacob
Dortb.Noah iM j Farmer, r>j<lwii:h
Draper, John Wf, 85, 124, 2:t-. | Farrow, Jo«!|ib ..
Drew.Wm 1«2 i F:iufcon, Niche's 101-3, iU
Doberty, l)aniel 222 Faulkner, L^apt lOfi, 109, 11.^
Doyle. Alex'r 2l:i 128-9, lii, 172, 179, 230
Dnncan, Jgsho 2:i2 , Fuulkner, Nicholae.Jr 190, 226
Dudley, Henry 1(1!) ' I'mintl.rnv.-irilifin 78, 97, IW
IhuHey, Lewis 2iH | l.-niilkijer' Mr 193
Dudley, Wm IS4 i Fun ntleroy, Henry 139
Ihinlop, James 7(i F,„mllin)v, Wni 156
Dnnn, Wm . 3X1 , FaiLiiiLer ('o 140, 219
Dndlop, Kev Mr 213 i F.mlkA Burkhard 145
DitnmoreCo 140, IM, IKl ' Fcryueon, John 142, 193
IhiDiaore. L'd 77, 91,9.1, 101 | Ferraiil, Leonard 161
102, no, IK;, I.W-9, IHN2, 19:( I Field. Ool.nenry 83-5,131,182.237
DuDOn. Chiirlea IM I Fieldn, John 99
Punn, Lieut llli ' Fields. Sleplmii 109
Dnvall, CBjit- 7(i, 77, 111. 114, lir,, Ihi j j.-i,.|.i ,\, c^)] 202
Duvalt, Benin 177 | Fi<l.linB, Henry 12S
Dovfll, Saml «l, 114 FimiL-lleUo 175. 183,213,217
Dye.Jona 228 Finnie, Wm 82, 94, 1&4
I^rt, Janii* 234 Filj^jerald, Capt 79,125,134,172
I Fitzgerald, John 80,114
J^j I Flsber, Tbnwas ~ 193
j Fleming, Gardner 95
Ew>ter, Kl)t>ba 228 Fleming, ThoB 105
Fjwtern ^bi.re 119 KIeminj(,Col- 86, 102
f^ternyliore Balt'n 8!! | Fleming, Capt 105-6,135,138
>jlen, U.iv<.rii(,r of Marvlaml 15«, 158 141, 159. 184, 222
FJ.-nion District. N.C.: 97 F(^, Wm ~ 228
Bdtnonils. ( ^t 2:12' FontainH. C'apt. 112, 119, 121, 138, 201,205
EdmondH, FJias 2:« FortStanewix 91
Kdinonda, Jno 213' Fortuuu, James 216
Edmondmun, James 78 ! Foeter, Ensign 177
Eduondwn, .Tobn 165 j Foeter, Janiea 170, 184
Edwards, lnham 198 ! Foeler. Tbomas 115
liBleBton, Joseph 107, 127 Foster. Wm l(M.2a5,230
hiarleton, Joseph 194 Fonebe.!, Ilr Wm 231
KlIiKOod, Jait-b 18:j Foul k A Young 156
KIliRDod, Col. Jacob 101,101,166 1 Fouwbee&Orr 113
Fdwunls Will lia' Fox.Beni 83,180
HliBoo.1 Mr 134; Fox, (apt. Natban 231
Elliot, Itol. Th«t 79,237! iDwIi's. Ik-tiiv IW
Kiie,John iOii' k m,. I ■r-.\ 149
KQiMn, Wm !W h- 171
FOinbetb Cilv r., 94. IH), IW 219. 22S
akii»,M»lh*m 139 Frei-maii, TI,t,m*H 139
HiMfy,Wni 144 I Krench, [Simon 205
EuniB.Mr 127 Friar. Geo 162,226
Eraw, Stajor 112 I FricmMiip. Ship 236
gSn Oi.. KH, Hl> FulKbam.Obas 226
Enex Dietiict 119
Eppw,Jobn ■ 306 G-
Eppai, Major 134,227
Eppn,Riuh'd 132 (5air, Bariiabii^ 159
Evsns, I'mila 149 (iale, Bartholomew 155
Evans, Sani'l 8(i Gait, John Minran 78,226
Ewna,Tho«t 18:1 tialt, Oab 184-5
Etmw, Capt. Sam'l 236 Walt, Dr 77-9,185
ETenwd,Mr lOS Gam breil, Mary 137
Evnard, Thoa 236 Galbreath, Charles 107
70
554
INDEX.
Gardner, John 198
Gardner, Geo 79
Gardener,Dr 215
Garland, Griffin 139,168
Garland, David 177, 185, 21H
Garland, Lieut. Ed 227
Garland, John 93
Garland, Capt.SamM 93, 157, 205-6, 216, 228
Gaskins, Thos., Jr 77-8
Gaskin, Capt 106, 154
Gastwood, Andrew 167
Gat hwright, Miles 114
Geddy, Wm 158
George, John 204
George, Wm 150, 152-3
Gibbon, Mrs. Marv 98, 22.S
Gibbons, Robt 93
Gibbons, Second Lieut. Thomas VM)
Gibson, Capt 118
Gibbs, John Geo 116
Gibbs, Thomas 152, 183, 208
Gibson^ -Capt. Geo 86, 114, 138, 170, 226
Gibson, John 181, 203,210
Gibson, Donaldson & Hamilton 212
Gilliam, Zacha 160
Gilmore & Camp 173
Gilmore, Dr. George 197, 217
Glenn, John 122, 157, 194
Glenn, M^jor John % 177
Glenn, Simon 171
Glenn, Wm 93
Gloucester Co 94, 125
Glover, Wm 204
Godwin, Burbridge 105
Godwin, Brewer 113,215
Goodall, Parke 112, 198
Goochland Co 127, 149, 219-20
Goodrich, John 214-15, 222, 231
Goodson, Thomas 217
Goodwin, Lt. Burbridge 232
Gooseley, Capt. Geo 98, 105, 125
Gordon, Col. Alex'r 85, 101, 103
125, 150-51, 166
Gordon, Wm 108
Goffagan, I^ban 210
Goode, Bennet 177, 20!l
(too<1, John 135
Goodchild, Wm 208
Goodrich, Mre. M 83
Goodrich, Bridges 83
Goodrich, John, Jr 83, 160,204
Goodrich, John (the elder) 143-44, 179
Goodwin, Edw*d 140
Goodrich, Wm 151
Goodin, Capt 180
Goosley, Capt. Geo 210
(Tooseley, Capt. Wm 83, 143
Gordon, James 193, 208
Govan, Archibald 96
Govan, Mr 119, 155
Graham, Geo 88
Graham, Richard 80, ia'>
Graham, Reginald 237
Graham, Wm 172
Grant, James 138
Gratz, Messrs 156
Gratz, Michael 137, 206
Graves, Rich'd C 176,200,236
Gray, Edwin 112-13, 177
Gray, James 140
(iray, John 146
Graves, John 202
Graves, Wm 96
Grayson, Wm 79,86, 116, 131
(tregory, Lieut 116
Gregory, Charles 108
Gregory, Capt. Wm 113, 116, 215, 229
(treen, John, Jr 19,*>
Green, Wm 12o
Griffin, Col 128
(Jriffin, Corbin 115, 199
(Griffin, Rev. David 107
Gregory, Lieut. Wm 193
(iregorv, Capt 75, 114-15, 154
Green, Capt 138, 147
(Treen, Lieut Wm 148, 160, 174
(treen. Major KK)
Grenhill, Paschall 209
(ireenslomp, Capt 1.39
Grier, Capt. James 161
Griffith, David 79-80,97
Griffiths, Dr 233, 237-8
Grubb, James 222
(futhrey, Alex'r 132
Guthsy, John 165
Hadlev. Sara'l 208
Haines, Capt 118
Haider, Hezekiah 79
Halifax Co 124. 171
Hall, Wm 165, 180
Hamblete, Thomas 196
Hambleton, John 94
Hamilton, Geo 177, 209
Hamilton, Thomas 123
Hammond, Capt 116
Hampshire (Jo 17.'>
Hampton, Town of 80,85
Hancock, John 77, 126, KW, 174
Hankin, Wm 100
Ilankins, John 210
Hanover Co 93, 120, 121
Hanway, Samuel 76, 169,227
HanslHirough, James 188
Hanson, RichVl 183
Hanlgrove, Sam'l 19.8
Hardv, John 9f>
Hardy, Rich'd 82
Harri8,Jo8 187
Harris, Thos 101
Harrison, Bei^'n 9(>, 125-6, 162, 207
Harrison, Capt. Cuthbert 133
Harrison, Burr 23^)
Harrison, ('has., Lt 8;i, 12:5
Harrison, Valentine 228
Harrison, Colo 163
Harrison, Mr 165
Hart, John Uil
Hart, Malcom V2i>
Hart man, James 22t»
Harvie, Rich'd 139
Harvey, John 207
Harwood, Chev 109
...78,!Ml-7, 109, ILiK, l;l6,
154,177.L'1I.
Bavo, Cmpl. Sam') 129, 157,
BawGB. (ipt. Ssml, Jr III.
Ha«kiDB. Mania IKl-t, HO.
Hawkins. Mr.
BMlMi, Wmllw— . ITi,
Har«,Cu>t.
H^rim^Elon
Hmynee, Enumiw—-
baghtoo, ThoB..
Bbjb, Hows-
Anden, Wm
Selm, Lt.
Hdph^ri- .1, :Mij r
Hector, Will
Heipas, J
Hendrick- .;,,).Lr..y 148,
HeQ4n>'k8, 3I^or Janiea
UeudtickB, Mnjor ISi,
Henky Jam*«
Hmtj t'"jl... 77 Si, 86
Hetii^, I^itncic IMI I.
llcnnm Co nil.
tl«nry, John
Bensnaw, Joho
Hepbame, Tliw
Berin. Isaitc
Herndon, Reuben
HcrndoD. Lewi* U2,
Benin, biaac
Herring, David
Berbert, Arsyle..
Herbert, Caleb
Herbert, Henry
Herbert, John ls;i.
Herbert, Thomu
Heao, Galley
Hewd!,8llw
Hewit, Wm
Bicka, John Itid,
HilU Ed
Hill, James IDl',
Hill, Col. Whitmore
Hill, Wm IW,
Hillegnfl, Hicluwl
Bines, Thomas
Hipkine, l^wis.
Hile, Abram
Hockaday, John
■ Ho'lges, John 80, 114, 1«2,
llojas, Kk-liM
Hogg.Bob't
HodeOD, Mrs
Holday, Isaac
Boll«Uy,Wm
BoUin, Capl. Simon
Hollowaj, John
Holt, J«mM lt», L-O:!, :JI7,
Holt, John Hunter
Holt, Wm
Hooe, RobL H
Hope, George
Hopkins, Cap< Si
Hopkins, John 3»'
Ilopkin-i. Sam'l ia», I.l»^. iSS
Homshv, Wro !•«
Howe, C^p* - _ lis
How*, Col -S3. SS, S -i.Ha. ••v, nift. ms-.'i
Hoiwh, John .- Ai(i
Ih^Mi"! AHewitU ^ IJ"!
n,i«,, li^n'i -IS*, is:
Hulibard. Mr SC
HuhbarJ. Cuihbert- lOiX l-h»
HubiinrO.-lamr* -iHl, 214,2*1
Hii.1^11. Wui.. 22S
HuIHiT, irtPt. 3S2
Hnphw. Will,. _ 111
HutthM. t.t A|. 201. 227
IlnBhni.Thw-.. - fl
Hijiti(ilit, KidB ITS
Ihimi.lirev.Thiet- 233
Humphrim, Isaac - 1«
, Hunt. John - U»
Hunt. .Sam"! Sfc;
Hunt,\Vm 222
HunttT, Jam«fl. IW. 144. 1«J. 307
Hunter, AVm 154. ISI
Hunter, John 92
Hunter, Mr 1«7, UW
Hntchen, Capt -142, 152, !«!, 171, 179, 18»
203. 2011, 211. 2SS
HutchinKM, CuIo.JoHepli 1(17
I Hulchin)cs, Jno L'15, 2Ai
Hutchinson, ClutM 222
Huntsman, Jiteob 228
, Hylami, Rob't 78, ll.'i, 188
I
] Ingo, Wm , 116
I Innee, Henry 75, 7fl
Innes. Capt. James M
Ivey. Wm IW
1 ErvinK, Edw'd 23li
lebell, Hem"n 100
I iHbetl, Henry 207
. Irwin, James 181
Isle of Wight 114, 114, 141
! J
Jabei 78
I Jacob 78
' James, David 146
■ James City 08
' James, Major. 208
' Jameson, David 112, 187, 203, 235
Jameson, Ca|>t.,John 139,230,238
Jameson, J amee - 139
' Jameson, Wm 137
Janet, Devereux 206
I Jarvis, Jamefl 98
■ Jarvis, Rich'd 188,233
Jenkiiut, Dr 233
Jenifer & Hooe 191
I Jeffries, Ambrose .- 149
Jeffrey, Joseph 155
656
INDEX.
Jeflfries, Nathan'l 198
Jett, Peter 209
Johnson, Wm., Adj*t 100, 192
Johnson, Capt 133, 138,207
Johnson, John 142
Johnson, James 233
Johnson, James B 158
Johnson, John 104
Johnson, Capt. Thomas 20(5
Johnson, Major Thomas 189
Johnson, Thomson 112
Johnson, Vincent 197
Johnston, Andrew 212
Johnston, Benj'n 114
Johnston, James 93, 97, 112, 114, 119-20
148,150, 107,203
Johnston, Capt. Geo 80, 197
Johnston, Thomas Ill, 148
Jones, Abraham 189
Jones, Adam 190
Jones, Allen 120
Jones, Chesley 80, 91, 98, 133
Jones, Capt 209
Jones, David 80, 168
Jones, Enoch : 176
Jones, Capt. Gabriel 224
Jones, John 137, 151
Jones, Joseph 76, 79, 136, 145, 1(50, 231, 239
Jones, IxKlowick 173,204
Jones, Capt. Lewellen 177
Jones, Mary 142
Jones, Nicholas 2;^2
Jones, Peter, Lt 76
Jones, Sarah 142, 178
Jones, Thos 77
Jones, Wm 117
Jones, Wood 7<)
Jordan, John 236
Jordan, Wm 202
Judkins, Capt. Charles 94, 215
Julian, Dr. John 188
Jouet, Capt 137, 142, 140, 163, 198
Joynes, Capt. Lewis 152
Kable, Absalom 173
Keeling, Nathaniel 103
Keeble, Walter KkS
Keith, Thomas 82, 172-3
Keith, Ensign 130
Kemp, Mrs 93
Kencfal, Waffendale 122
Kendall, Wm 201
Kenedy, Col. David 183
Kenner, Rodham 22<), 233
Kennedy, Wm 132
Kellev, Sei^eant. 193
Kelley, Thady 93
Kerr,Thofl .' 78
Kerr, James 168
Kerr, Geo VX)
Kerr, Robt 226
King and Queen Co 9.3, 140, 172
King William (^o 93, 101, KKJ
King, Henry 92, i:J5, 178
214, 223, 230, 234
King George Co 140, 169
King, Miles 92,162
King, Capt 158
King, Samuel 137
Knox, Capt 17rj
Knox & Crockett 1H7
Knott, Ewington K54
Keen,Wm 123
L
UncasterCo 100, 127, 146, 152
Lancaster, Wm. A 127
Lane, Kthelred 141
fiane, Lieut. Wm 175
I^nekin, Jeremiah 229
Langhorne, Wm • S4
Langley, John VM>
Langley, Robt 15l5
I^ngley, Win 89
Langley, Wilson 124
I-awre nee, John & Co 180
Laurence, Wm 101
Latimer & Parish 176
I^ughlin, Simon 104, 226
Tjawson, Col. Anthony 166-67
La wson, Benj'n 112
I^WRon, Claiborne 201
Liiwson, Ensign 200
Lawson, John 75, 155, 231
La wson. Major 117, 139
Lawson, Wm 22!»
Lee, P. R. T 192, 289
Lee, Henry 2M, 2HS
I^e,Capt 210-11,216
Lee, General 147, 150-2, 155
158-9, 164-6, 169
Lee, Phil. Rich'd Francis 84-5, 237
l^e, Richard Henrv 21^7
Lee, Wm ". 156
Leitch, Capt. Andrew 96-7, 172
Leitch, Capt 79, 125, 20t>
Leitch, David 11 1
Lenox, Walter 79
Lester, Timothy 9<>, 103
lister, Dr 239
Lewis, Col. Fielding 86, 101, 105, 109, 119
123, 140, 147, 16L l(i5, 167-8, 231, 239
I^wiH,Col ; 144,186,188
Uwis, Col. (of Gloster) 97, 148,
176, 185, 187, 197
I^wis, Brigiidier-Geneml 211, 214, 216
Lewis, (Uuirles 170, 176
Ixjwia, John 148
I^wIh, Francis 126
Lewis, Capt. Nicholas v 186
Lewis, Tlioma.s 13:^. 201, 222
Uwis, Wm 97, 186, 222
liCwis, Warner, Jr 76
Lightbourne, Henry 208
Liglitbourne, Richard 208
Lightbourne, Stafford 208
Lightfoot, H. B Ill, 133
Lightfoot, Philip 215
Lindsev, Reuben 229
LindseV, Wm 185,202
Lilly, ('apt 132, 137, 14S
153, 159, 164. 173, 191
Lilly, Capt. Thos 235
Xivdj, Joseph 137 MadiBon, Wni l»l, 206
lively, Wm - 8S Maden, Mabre lai
iJkeley.Jobn - -'H Maliorv, EdwM - 22S
Lkmn. John 227 Mallon, Lt, (lol. Francis _ 214
tirinalon, John U'1 Miill^rv, TrenBurer.. «.i
Loohart,p8l li'l Manniiip, I^.I.I KM
Lochhead. Henry - 2:W ^liinil.K', Mnth.w. . 2Sl
l.ogwi,(ieo - IS.'- Murk.-p. I.i™t 1«7
Lone.Oo) - K7-8 Markham, Janica 147
lAii|,John 13(1 Markham, Citpt l:W, 208, *2:U>
lew, Benj'n ISS Marks, Peler 137
loader. Jcbn - Ufl Martin, Frederick 204, 2IS
laaAounCo 20,192 Marlcy, Maxamillian 20,1
XtniMCfa SO.iKt, 111,14S, 1(B,220 Maredon, Jamea : 184
loTtAlM'r 15H MarshHll, Jfimei* 12!>, l!l."t
LoTO,fcwneU 133 Marshall, Myor 134, 13ii, IW, 238
XotJI, Fiwlprick - 180 Martin, Andrew 124
Xraienbwig tk> ftS, i;B, 154 Martin, Fred I8!t. aM
Unn^ in, Griffin 20it Martin, Governor ~ !W
Ludlow, Kich'd l«l Martin, Thomas - ITS
l«itT,aipt 101 Martin, W.P 7tl, iOI
Ijish, llani^ 22it . Mary land (fonncil of Safuty). Il«
lybiuii. Henry 140 ManK-nbiirfj:, Humphrey - 204
Itn.llr 17Ci MaxM'nburg, Joaiali -. 124
lAtah. Mr 11)3 I ManEpy, Capl l:M, 147, IKt, Ifil. 1(17. 1!17
l^b,Cha8 7:., 178-80, 191 Miahoc, Fmncia ~- tHi
l«le,J«BW8. ..- 23B Mawie, ThomaB 7A, 128
L»ne,Capt 209 Mawn & Dalian 1(19, i8«
Lyne, CapU Geo 114 Mason, dipt .. ..75,108, la, 1«), 225
Lyne, Col. John Iil2. 2:t«-7 i Maaon, Col. David ...113, IW). IW, 227,23:1
Lyne.Col. Wm 203 Maw>n, George Kil-I,ft7, 13:1, HW
Lynn, Andrew 170 182, I9.i, 2iK!, 2ir., 210, 230
I Mamn.Capt. James 204. 22B
]^ Ma.<Kin, Capt. Nathaniel 12I>
I Mamn, TbomaH 130
WcAleater. Hector 103 Mason, George, Jr 210
SlcCknn IKO , Mason, Uii, 22f)
JlcCarty. ("harlea 1118, -JOS Mili.t <■■■•} 119
HcCartv.Jobn 7!* Math ewe, Capt 134,203
McCarty, Mr 1S7 j Mathews, Capt. Ricb'd 91
JfcC^kie 12H \ Mathews. Root 173, 177
IHcClftnahun, Ueut.Ci>l 171,209 Mathewa, Sampoon and George 104. 20(1
■aCcOure, Andrew 118 i Hathewa,Thw 108
aitCIats. I)r l&Ol NUupin.Mr 227
.SIcDooald, Ancns 220 . MiiKpin, Gab 141, 169, 177
3McDo»wal1. John 221 I Mayo. John 156, 187. 195,217,228
3lcDanfel. James 139 Meacbuiu, Ijiw 215
OMcDowelLHani'l 18fi, 198, 229, 236 i Meade.Oapt 138,142,177-78,200
31cI^rtdin.Chnrlw. 107 I Meade, Ed w'd 13r., 187-8, 187, 204, 208, 2:10
-%f,j;.,n.,., «,,,,) aMI i Meade, R. Kidder 172
-\].' :..!,■: 104, l.i2, 108, 185 Mead, Wm 20(1
i;.: 75 I Mercer, Col IHH
3fc<iill, Peter 150 i Mercer, John FrandB LW
Kclntire. John 193 r Mercer, Mr l-W. 158-9
McKnin Tbntuus 120 Meredith,Col 21(1, 22(J
"aieKehand. John 186 Mfrmlilh. Wm 227
HcUJMhlon.John 93: Mi-rriwelber. Thos 143
HcLelin. Wm 191 ■ M.-ri»etlier. GeorB*- - 211
lleMillan, John - 125 I Mf,kleubui>t Co 9^-.^ 120
^aicMurray. James 104 i Mellon, Rkhard 233
TBcNiccoll, Iionald Ill Mercer, Jamea 143-4. 140-8, 104
McPheTw>n, Honcaii- -. 2:«l 107, 182, 188, 200
3lcTaseert, John 78 Mercer, General 208
JUbwii, Daniel.. ... Ifil ■. Mercer, Brig. Gen. Hugh 206, 208. 210
3lsdiK>n Gabriel 199 Mercer, Col. Hugh 107-10, 170, 188
^Midiaon, Jama< ISfl Mercer, Lieut 196, 198
Tladfaon. John 227 Mercer, Col 13.1,234
JfadMon, ThoB 232,236! Mercer, John - 144
Mercer, John T 187 N'ash, Tbos., Jr 168
Midtilwtex District lltt i Neaville, Capt. John 80,152,214
Mlildlemtx Co 140, 171 Neville, Joseph 87,90, 170, SM-5, 237-8
MitlilleniiiM, Ari-liM 104 Nelson, Alex'r - 13.1, iSii
Miller, Jos 208 . Net Iran, Charlotte-. 2S1
Miller, tt«*l 187 Neilnon, Charles^ 186, 193-1, 203-4
Milter, Tho« 81 Nelson, Capt. John Wi
Miller, \Vm. ISB Nelson, Joseph 82
Millon, Kiw'J 157 I Nelson, Capt. ThoB 80, IIB, 110,214,231
Miles, .lames 20:i Nelson, M^or Wra 1:«, IHl
Minire, l>avUI 82, 17il i Nelson A (ibanion 139
Minson, John 142 ■ Newell, John t8«, 3)7
Minifeec. Wm 91 Newell, Sam'l - 108
Miskell, Win 112,187 Sew Kent Co 93, 112,134
Mileheli.IIenrv 140 Newman, Thoa 78
Miti'hum, Jaa. lliirniHO 118 Nieholafi, Ca|it fieo.- 76, 138
MiUliell, -lanette 110 I Nicholaii, Ro 77, 110, 170
Milelie;i,J<>lin 104,235' Nieholas, John 144
Mitchell, Major Jo 176 Nicholson, Joseph 181
Mitchell, Stephen 116, 122 NicolM>n, Itobert -78-9,122,206,226
Mitchell, Wm 129, 182, 194-5. 199. 228 ■ Nicolson, Mr 185
Moffit, .loaiiih 229 Noble, Anlhonv 90, 157
MoH^tt, Thoina!' 178 Noisier, Richard :.... 166
Montaiine. James 1)1, 173, 216 Norfolk Co. , 159 169
Montapie, Philip 91-2, 173 i Norman, Nath 172
Monn*, Lieut 228-29 I Norrie, Wm - 309
Monro<-, Spencp 228 NoHbamplim Committee 152
Moody, hklmoiiil 233 Northampton Co 97
Moody, James 133 North (iirolins. - 182-3
Moody, Philip 83,103 Northumberland Co - 105-6
Mo<Kiy, Sanmel 158 ' Norton. John Hiitley 196
Moore, Augustine 80.214 i Noriell, John... 225
Mo<)re, Josep! . 171, 186 ■ Norvell, Thomas 189
Moore, John 'JlO : Norton, Wm 212
Moore, E.lw'd ~ 177 Xox, Hngh _ 228
Moore. Wm 186
Morinin, .\biKail 171 i (~\
Morgan, Capt. Iiauiel 171 ' ^^
Morgan, Lieut. (>>l. Haynex 177 Oats, K<wer I2g
Morris. Col. Rich'd 95, 109, l."«i, 154, 214 Obanvoii. Andrew 82
Morris & kicharda 1«6 Ocoirlihuan _ no
Morris. Mr 152 ! OH, Tho« 166
Morns, Robt 126 01 dner, Joshua 210
Morrison, John 119 Oldner.Thos 210
Morton. Capt II. 18. 129, 173. 181, 197, 228 , Oneal, Ferdinand- 99, 130, 133
Morton,. loseph 196-97 i Onie Geo H 229
Morton. John 113,232 Orange C«- 197 231
Morton, Wm.. 124. 189, 196 , Overton. John 142, 208. 227
Moplty, Littlebnrj- 80, 159.226,230 Overton, Col ]»
McwelVy. Wm Ift-i Owen, Stephen .....'. ■»2
M.iunljov, Isl Lieut l-V)
M"initi>.V, Wm 170,213 -|r>
Miiir,.Mm 233, -*^
U'lihurg. Col_. ISO Pa^, Mr - 148
' Page. Jno 132, 151-2. 154, 157-8
MunfonlCol. Robert...
Mnrdaugh, James 86,134 p^j^i ManZ:.":::::."::::;:::."."...:'. iszTut.l^
S^n'-'^i.iT vu ^^' ^^''"■;: ........Ts: 168
MiiPlon .1 .1.) 136 parramore, Tliomas,. 150
J ;;;"'>, t!™'s';' \.'-^, p«rri8h.sh«w.«d. 123
Miirr , J.K-iit Wm 8.{, 174 purke. ileoiye - 234
Mii-ihi-H John 19.5 Parker, Capt 138,227 aS7
.Muter, Capt 182 I'arker EilwM 'n',
Mmer. .ieorv*- 123. 140, 143. 102, 231. 2.31! pj^ker; Major. m
Parker, Wm 76
N^ Parsons, .rames 2©
Parsons, Wm 186
NanBcmond Co 94, lO-i, I5ii Pasteur, Blovet 104
Na»h, John 173 Pastiier, Dr. Wm 86,95, 180,234
INDEX.
o.i9
Pate, Jacob. - 217
Patterson. Capt 151, 1>L5, IW, 234
Patterson, Be nj*n 236
ftitterBon, Chas - 173
PMterson, John ~ IIH
Patterson, Landis. - 104
Pattewon, Thos - UH
Patey, Jessie 179
Patton, John loo
Payne, Daniel 110
Payne, Wm., Jr - 133
Pea, Elias ~ OH
Peachy, Col - 1 10. 112, loo, 182
Pearson, Mr 144
Pearson. Wm. ~ SO
Pearson. J 1«h
Peers, Valentine 210
Peyrram, Alice - 20f»
Pelhain, Peter 14*>
Pelham. Capt - 225
Pelton. Benin 23H
Pendleton. t-linUjv4. .SH.?H-5. 99. 100, 102. Ill
riJ. 127-31, 1:53, 144, 216, 237
Pendleton, Henry- 107
Pendleton, John, Jr^.9s. 114. 117, 151. 175. 177
192. 199 300, 200, 216. 228
Pendleton. Wm- 138
Penn. Gabriel 131. 236
Penn. Gen 238
Penn^Wm 132,236,238
Perfect, Chro 13t^40
Perkins, Capt 224,231
Perkins, Ensign- 209
Perkins, John - 149
Perkins, Manien 236
Perkins, Peter - 251
Peyton. Capt- 164, 165
Pevton, <;ol. Francfc?-112, 133. P*2, 201, 233. 23h
Pevton, Sir JrAn -165, 2De#
Peyton, Lient - 172
Pej-ton.CapC. Th*** !*1. 143. 165
Peyton, Valentine. -230,239
Peyton, Yelverton — 190
Pleasants. Cape - loep
Proeaer, Jonathan -- - 161
Priiiceai^ Anne Co - I5«#
Perry, IJL Hariri. \7h
Peterson, John ^ 137
Pettes, Thos- 142
Pettns, Ll John- ^ 'Jih
Pewetl, J'iel ~ 2»
Philman. PanL - H^H
Philipson, John — 15^
Phipp, Ca}4- ^ :*^
Phiipe, John ^ - 191
Philips. Wm ^ 142
PhrippA Bowdoin III. 21/7
Pickafd. Tl>ooiar 3fJp>
Piekcfit, Ci«>rs»r.- — ~ - 157
Picket, Cape Wm ~ - 139
Pitt, Cape Henrr. - 114
Rtt, Wm r lua
Ptttsrlvania Co - St?. K/Ti, 151-2
Ple•sant^.C4^4~ ^112, 127. 151. 172. \i0$,:5^
Pleseants.Capt. Jofcn -, 141
Pleasants, Jno^ ^ s 23(i
Pleaaaiite, Henrko.
Pleasants, Robert 91
Pleasants, Thomas 141
Pleck, John - 2iri%
Plume, Wm 91
Poindexter. George 2>Ji>
Poindexter. Wm 21*>
Polason, Wm - 225
Pollard, Benj'n. 143,212
Pollard, Roliert.- lit*.
Pollard, Wm 144
Pollet, John 2f^r2
Polkick, G. Thomas. - 177
Porter, CTiarles. - l?A
Port lock, John l»>k
Pot*ey,Cant- 191, 210. 216, 228
Powell, >lr. - 1K5
Powell. Ben 77, 79. 9.5, 14»-5^>, 173, 22»i, 2:a
Powell, I^evin- l.^Ti
Poythresas. Joseph - 1*«>
Poylhreas, Peter .- 172
Prr»adfrjrjt, I^wrenc-e i:;2
Proiidfoot, Roliert - lHo
ProHser, Thoma»^ ISI*
Prentice, Robert M
Pritchett. Jno _ ill
Pritchett, Rich'd 225
Pride, John - IS7
Princew Anne Co 101, 166
Prince William Co- 115,216
Prittce William Committee - l3Sf
Prince Ooff^e Co ~9S. l2i-9. 146
Price, Chas. - 216
Prince BUard. Co- 112. 173
Prvor, John 191
Poblic Reconit^ 143
Polliam, JamesL - jflJt
Pordie. AlexV. ;*k2, 157
Pardfe> UmieWr. — ^«5
Pdrd'ie, (Ti^o ^ U0P, Uf^
Purdi*-. Mr |^I
Potney, Benfn — 174
Q
ilnaricff^ Uffut. Jas - 101. VJ(T,.:3fp%
Qnark«, Col. John ^ 7*-**. 12''*. ISC
Qnirk, Tbooia» ~ IH -72
R
Rakstfaw. R^44 !«.>. 222L 255
RamMiy, Benj'n - ll<^
Ran»y. Jotin £55
Hmiu^j, Wmj iij>
Raod^/lph, Mm. Betay ^
Randolph, Jobs 2B:$
HsufUAph, J'j»biia- V^
RdOMlolph* TfM«|^ <»
Hmo'Mph.Th^m, M 12:^ 24L Srs
HmMtflfAytM, Wn* 157. 5«7.2IX2:;4
RatdiHe. Fnum. BIT
RatriiC Wi» y^
Kavlinagiy MMtj^nt 23^
l>9ide, Clxarie» a^
Rft:ade. Iiavkia» it^
UfsatfU^, Jottathan Mfl^T*
R«ade^ Ifr, Jn» 117. 227. 2531
M«.l^iS7
560
INDEX.
Read, Mary 217
Reid, Geo 85, 97, 195
Reid,Thoma8 146, 178, 217
Reid, William 212
Revelev. .K>lin 144
Reynofds, Win 125-2«, 196
Richards, Humphrey 212
Richards, John 110, 126, 177
Richards, Richard : 168
Richards, Ro!)ert 97
Richardson, Capt. Holt 12f), 154, 175
Richeson, Capt. Holt 101
Richmon<l Town 14Ii
Richmond Ck> 123, 140
Riddel, John 195
Riddick, Col, Willis 180, 194, 212, 229. 2:i2
Ridlev, Thomas 83, 112, 121, l.'M, 217
RidleV, Wm 189
Ritcheson, Oipt 208
Ritchie, Archib'ld 104, Uii\-CA
Rivea, (.ieorjre 227
Rixey,Rich'd 136
Roane, John 160
Robert.^, James 203
Robinson, Knsign 201
Robertson, James 173
Robinson, James 204-5
Robinson, John 1^3-64, 187, 191
Robinson, Tully 102, 179
Robinson, Thomas 228
Robinson, Wm 16(5, 179-80
Rockingham Co 80
Rockv Ridge 79
Rogers, Capt 224,229
Rogers, John 108
Rodgers, Capt. Peter...; 217
Ronald, Wm 83,98-9, 116,
119, 160. 196,198
Rootes, George 117
Rootes, Phil 213
Rose, Lieut. AlexV 237
Rose, Charles 118
Rose, Hugh 144,223
Rase, Dr. Robert 234
Ross, Alexander 157
Ross, Davi<l 109
Ross, John 152
Rowland, Samuel 120
Roxbury, Anthony 82
Rovall,John 159,210
Rutiin, Capt 128, i:W, KK), 186, 196, 231
Ruflin, Col. John ., 178
Royster, Peter 105
Rui>saman, Jacob 90
Russell, Andrew 1(J8
Rus-sell, Capt 165, 175, 192, 229, 233
Russell, Col 213, 2:^2
Russell, Lieut 197
Russell, Mrs. Thouias 104
Russell, Wm 119, 182, 232-5
Rutherford, William ia5, 22t)
Ryland, Robt 102
S
Sabrey, Wm 1.39
Sandy Point 141
Sampson, Mr 206
Samuel, John 132
Sanford, John 81
Sanford, Lieut 233
Sanford, Robt 229
Siiunders, Oley 147, 208
Saunders, John 187
Saunders, Wm 147, 193,208
Savage, Nathaniel Littleton 201
Sclater, Wm. S 113
Scott, Col. Charles 130
Scott, Lieut. Col 77, 88-9. 194, 203
Swtt, James 172, 209, 213, 233
Scott, Jane 172
Scott, Joseph 161,238
Scott, Thomas 191
Scruggs, Capt 167, 172, 191
Seabrook, Nicholas B ll4
Seawell, Joseph 91
Seayers, Capt 1.38
Secretary of State 158
Seivant,Sam'l 92
Selate, James 7^
Seldon, Joseph 100
Sehlen, Rev. Mr 223
Seever, Gasper 182
Severins, John 206
Shannon, Wm 117-18
Sharpe, John 114
Sharplet, Dr 208
SheilDurne, James 100, 149
Shelton, John 99
Shenem, Capt 202
Shelody, Geo 223
Shepherd, Solomon 86, 175
j Shepherd, Wm — 97
j Shepherd, John 147
! Sheriff, Peter i(H
Shervins, Capt 211, 217, 224, 230
Shields, Dickenson 99
Shields, James lOO
ShipGrace 1^2
Short, John 197
Silver Heels 207
Simms, SjimM 131
Simmons, Wm «>4
Simjison, Southey ., 183
Simpson, RichM, Jr 121
Simj)son, Richard, Sr 121
Simpson, Soul hey...'. 210,215
Simson, Thomas 197
Sims, Samuel ^ ifti
Sims, Wm \se
Si m*l air, Arthur 183
Sinclair, Capt 183
Sinclair, John m, 17^
Skinner, Dr. Alexander fX), 146] 222
Skinner, Thomas 77
Slate, James 107, 153
Slater & Wallis 141$
Slaughter, Capt 110. 129, 181, 184
Slaughter, C^ipt. James 139
Slaughter, Geo 102, 127
Slaughter, John ' iss
Slaughter, l.awrenee 140
Sloop Molly 98
Sloop Swallow i(Q
Smallman, Thos 153
Smith, Capt. Arthur 161, 162, 176, 202
LN'DEX :>^1
Tape '.^2, Low, IHCJ, i*7 -StoketK Wrn^ 107 s
Cboris IH*i Stune, Wm st>
SMtiurapC^iffijpinr LIM, lUK llU. 1-V-! :?tone. K'd -n^
Smith, hmac '. > 11>5, .JMl Sterner, Fred'k J^^
•^Mfth rimrrr 'H'-* J^tory. BTRuaer. ISb
^uciuJohn U>5 5?tnurban. AJe.Vr B. Ill
'.£Itt Stratton* John i:>7
kh.LAW,Jr LIH, 146 Stmttsui. Flanenr lt>y
Maarii» ~ aH^il3 :?tpr>thtjr. ifriHitih is^, iHtr* i:^
Smhh. >feriwi?thA!r. 147. ITH .^ubbledifliL Capt ItW. Us
Smifik^Robt. Vri StubbiedifUI. <h*u 107, III, 117. l'*^, UM
t^aMu Thanmuiieoo^t - an ^^tunievant. Jiwl s>» l:}:i
Smith, Cue Wml <}. ^7. IVX UUh I3H. L-» Stabb*, Th«>maitf. li-N
South «& Rresi*^ ~ 14» Stmfi>ni LwnL Wm -^^
Six«<iCiftpC.Thoiiuiif. l.jl! SurrrCo ^*4» *i7
Snickefs. Biiward - 91). I34w 15if iuwux Co 1<)5. liiH. ift*
in. 174. 197.224 Swan. Xathew I4ii
SnickeffSw Maf^r - 23K Svme, Oil lOiJ* UU UH
(^iifBef«. Wflliam 2» 143> l«i«, ISJ^, 1^4
Somerrille. B»>bert HH. IW
SoothAlL Janus -1-14}, lt«t 227 ^X*
SouthalL Cot Turner - 157. 21H
SootheriaAi, Bawieigh l->*^ Tabb« Mr -. SU
SonthampCi^n 0> IH, IH^ IH Tabb. J«>hn - « I4t>» li>L li<7. 23U
SpMt*,>ani1 - Ill Tabb, Caot. Wm. is;j
j^jailinjc, LawnMnn* «<k Co - 3)6 Talb«>t. Ubani — ^ « Wl
iipeed, Joseph 223, £», 2U Talbi>t John ^5:*. U^ l«, l^, V^l
Spellinan, w m. ~ ~ I9i) Talialemx Bei]g*n « ^ SS7
Spencer, Jo— - I^ TaliafeROi,. dipt ^ l^
Spencer. CafiL Jo -i:K. ia!>. 1-liv 2l». 2W Taliaferro, Capt PhiUp lJSl<
Spiller, Benj'n 133 Taliaferro, CapC. Wm :}lt»
Spiller, Ueot.- - - ~ 12* Tate,Jazue» « S:?
Spolcnrorid, Alex'r • l*H Tate, TtiOQiat« IW
Spouvricfi Major ^125, I*». 23;^ Tavlor. Oipt UJSiVik 2U\ :K&
Spocsvood, Sarah s:5, l«il Tavlor, I^nieL 83:
^poterlvania Co 93, IZ^ l*> TaVlor, EimU l«<
f^pnxue^ Henry - 233 Tajk>r,Cap4. Henrv ISJ<22S
Spiowle, Andrew 79 TaTlor. John I UVK HU U3; IJS^ IW>
S|nm, .Saninel ~ 142 Taylor. a>l. Jan)e«^~ 14\ :?i>:?
Stabler, E>i ward 91 Tavlor, Mikes. *«...^ .- 114
Stadler. >Ir 108, 173 TaVlor, Richaid^ 128; 144X 14^ lAK Itff. l^e
Stafford Co - 140 ' 15^7, 3Ue; liUlk «)t. :J»J
Stanley, Thoe ^- 235 Taylor, Rob4- *. 14:^
i^ttnard, Wm lot) Taylor A Xewsain - 224
Htarke, B«^llin>? - l»i. 23W Tavkwr, Wni 124
Starke. 3fre.... - 222 Taawell. Henrv 2:^4 2v>
8Uimton, Town of 1»W Tazewell, John 7;>
Htegir.Thoi! ~ 91 Temple, C>i|)t Ben 2»4
.Stegir. Mr 92 Terrill, C^pt IS2
Steel, Ttionias 100 TerralK RoU i:Jik
8tei»on, Capt. Hngh 222 Terrv, Wm 14.^
Steinborgen, Peter 210 Terrv, Nat han1 ^4^S, 177. 17Js lv^<.5?ll
Stephens, Col. A«lam 2:J2 Tbilman, I\iuU 1^137
HtcveM, Capt 20b Thurston, Chas. M , 1:^7
HUjven«,Col 82,90,218 Thomas, Rowland 1«^» K^
H«eTeM,CoL Edw*d - 136 Thomas, Cornelius, ., ;?^
Hteven8,Jame8 97 ; Thomas,John» » ,, U3
HteveiK,John 171 Thompson, Alex'r .**,,»,„ lUJJ
«tevin,Capt. Sam'I - 210 Thompson, Capt :?24,:Jd7
Htevenson, Andrew ^ 161 Thompson, David ,» 231
Stevenson, Capt 119, 121-22, ' Thompson, Joseph .« 180
146, 191, 200, 202 Thompson, 2nd U. Leonartl ,,,, 16»
Stevenson, Capt. John 121,204 Thompson, Roger 18t\,i>aa
Slevenwn, Wm ~ 116 j Thompson, Wm 8»» ^114
8lith,John ~ 80! Thornton, Capt 118, 140,184,211
Stith, Lieut - 132
Stokes, Allen - 187
Stokes, Silvanus ^ 238
71
Thornton, Capt. John UV2
Thornton, Mrs. Frances ..»** IHti
Thornton, Lt ,, 307
562
INDEX.
Throckmorton, Morde<;ai 235
Throwgood, John 166
Thurston, ]Major 226
Todd, Bernard 177
Todd, (4eo Sk)
Tokeley, Capt 126
Tomkinn, Capt. Charles 84, 133
Tomkins, Capt 149,214
Tompkins, Rol)t I2(), 189, 231, 2:i8
TomiinhKin, Benj 93
Tomj>.«on, Matlhew 115
Towler, John and George 18(i
Towles, (^apt 106, 111, 112, 114, 133
Towles, Capt. Oliver 117
Townen, Joel 137
TmviH, Cant 160, 192, 195,214, 224
Travis, Col. Champion HI, 151, 156, 195
Tnwip, Edw'd 182
Travis, Major 119, 130, 133
Treasurer of Virginia 143
Trent, Alex'r 21^0
Trent, Peter'd 230
Trevitt, John 221
Triplet, Capt 115
Triplett, Daniel 225
Triplett, Donald 212
Triplett, Simon 86, 130
Truelx)dy,Wm 121
Turner, Capt 229
Turner, Geo 103
Turner, James ..178, 217
Turner, John 165
Turner, VVm 92,98
Tussell, Solomon 163
Tutt, James 112
Tuttle, Wm ^ 134
Tyler, Chas 208
Tyree, John 226
V
Valentine, Jacob 184
Valancier, John 179, 180, 205
Vaughan, Timothy 77
Venable, U. Edw'd 179
Venable, James 197
Virginia Manufactory 144
Volee, Jane 95
Volourer, Leonard 237
Waggoner, Lt 158-9
Waggoner, Andrew 152-4
Waddy, Wm 140
Wade, David 122
Waldrop, James 92,98
Walke.Antho 158,186
Wall, Capt 180
Wall, James 100,180
Wall, Major 113
Wall, Keuben 139
Wall, Thos 141, 211
Walker, Capt, 134, 149-50, 170, 196, 218, 221
Walker, Dr 187
Walker, Emanuel - 104
Walker, Hugh 167
Walker, Mr 80, 159
Walker, Thos 93, 97, 113, 149, 151
166, 186, 200
Waller, Benjamin 115
Wallace, Capt 102, 125, 177, 198, 212
Wallace, Capt. G. B 102
Wallace, James, and family 75
Wallace, John 180
Wallace, Michael 102
Wallace, Peter 216
Ward, Benj^n 2:^5
Washington, Capt 86, 154-5. 198, 212
Washington, (^apt. Jno ii*i
Washington, Col 199
Washington, Capt. Wm...l20, 185, 209, 237, 2:i9
Warren, Edward 122
Warwick Co 94
Warmington, Abraham 198
Waters, Capt 143
Watkins. Benjamin <f9. 194
Watkins, Capt 148, 158, 190, 211
Watkins, George Ill
Watkins, Capt. John IM, 141, 216
W^atkins, Micajah 148, 208
Watkins, Thomas 234
Watkins, Wm 176
Ward, Sam 126
Warren, Rob't 225
Watson, John - 113
Watt, Thomas 226
Watts, Sam'l 206
Watts, Wm 173, 199
Waugh. Rev.A 79
Whiddon, John 233
White, Elisha 237
White, Fran 146
W'hite,Jos 163
White, Lt 206
Whitehurst, Joshua 95
Whitfield, Wm 228
Whiting, Thomas 213,234
Whiting, Henrj' 108
Whiting, Lt 217
Whitler, Jacob 146
Webb, John 78, 120-21, 149, 170, 212
Webster, Thomas 77
Weatherby, Wm 114
Wedderburne, Alex'r 149
Welch, John 161
Weeden, C^ol 191, 226, 235
Weeden, Lt.-Col. Geo 107, 191,210
Wells, Col 17»C
W^ell8,J.S 172. IP?*
Wells* Min. Com
Wells, John S 216,2:
Wesson, John 1
AVest Augusta 151, L
West, Capt 93, 145, 149, 174,
West, Mr ~
Westfall, Capt 16S, 170, :
193, 2(K), 212, :
Westmoreland Co 97-8,
West wood, Merritt 85,
West wood, Wm
Westwood, Woolwich 1
Williams, Arch*d 1
Williams, Capt J'
Williams, Mrs. Francis /^
Williams, Jno JO}
INDEX. 563
Williams, Jacob 223
Williams, Robert 122, 173, 177
189, 203, 206, 212, 232
Wild, Thomas 99
Woodford, Col 110, 151, 182, 185, 228
Woodlitt, John 132
Woodson, Alex'r 136
Woodson, Capt 102, 127, 146
Williamson, Joseph 122 i 152-3, 170, 173, 177
Williamson, Nath'l 105 Woodson, Ensign 133
Wilke, John 153 Woodson, John 172, 227
Wilkins, Wm 132,201 Woodson, Lieut. Obadiah 228
Wilkinson, John 170 , Woodson, Tucker 172
Willis, Lewis Ill Woods, Rich'd 226
Willis, Wm 112, 136 I Woods, Sam^ 223
Willis, Capt. Willis 114 I Woodward, Chesley 126
Willoughby,John 168 ' Wooton, Thomas 99, 114, 120
Wilson, Wills 79 Wormlev, Ralph, Jr 178
Wills, Capt. Willis 172, 232 Worehafn, Drury 174
Wills, John Litt 232 Woreh am, Ensign 204
Wills, John S... 113,202 I Worsham, Eliza 159
Wilson, Goodrich 119 Woynicott, Edw'd 140
Wilson, John 121,168 , Wray, Jacob 92, 184,209
Wilson, Wm 78, 103 I Wray,James 224
Wilson, Lieut 207 Wright, Geo 137
Wilson, Peter 222 Wright, Joseph 29
Wilson, Willis 108
Winchester 164, 220 Y
Winn, Alexander 93 i
Winn, John 209! York Co 94
Winn, Jos 187 , Young & Fowl kes 137, 145
Wmn, Rich'd 128 I Young, John 201-3,224
Winslow, Beverly 122 Younghusband, Capt 83, 93, 131
Winston, Geddes 131 iry,\ 167 201
AVinston, John 221,225
Winston, Thomas 131 | Z
Wishart, Wm 166 i
Woraac, Jonah 209 I Zane, Isaac 226
Woodfin, Wm ! 228 i Zimmerman, Reuben 203
To Oalendar ooxnmencingr on pa^e 240.
ADET, P. A., French Minister.
To Secretary of State of the United States, complaining that the English had
purchased flour and horses in Maryland and Vii^inia for use of army 331-2
ALLAN, JAMES, Jr.
Asking for quarantine on vessels from Pliiladelphia, Norfolk, and Baltimore,
coming to Fredericksburg 449
ALLEN, JOHN.
Elected member of Privy Council in room of Meriwether Jones, Esq., resignetl 534
AMBLER, J.
Statement of money sent by General Government, used for defence of Frontiers... 284-85
Informing of receipt sent for his signature by Treasurer of United States, and cer-
tain draft by Secretary of War; asking instructions of Board 300
Asking advice as to selling the Tobacco in the Treasury at private sale 304-5
Statement of remittance of drafts from United States Treasury to Treasuier of
Virginia 321
Asking that the Auditor be authorized to issue a warrant for one thousand pounds
to meet call of James River Canal Company for Commonwealth's shares 327
Proposing to send bank notes to Philadelphia to exchange for gold 3^
Requests Board to examine contents of Treasury on October 1^ 3^
Inquiry by Mr. Page as to whether certain bills drawn by Gen. Clarke in favor of
Mr. Kapicault, and by Wm. Shannon on Treasurer of \irginia 411
Asking the approval of the Board that the doors and windows of the Treasury be
strengthened 417
Recommending new and stronger window frames for the Treasury office 431-2
AMELIA COUNTY,
Petition of citizens of, for pardon of negro man Kike, property of Reuben Wright 397-8
ANDERSON, ROBERT.
Petition for restoration to captaincy lost by trip to Kentucky 444
ANDREWS, ROBERT, Commissioner.
Approving of the action of Commissioners for boundary line with Kentucky 454-5
AUSTIN, MOSES.
Concerning lead due by him to the public 324
AUSTIN, WILLIAM.
Proffering services o! Richmond troop of horse at all times 489
BANK OF ALEXANDRIA.
Balance of books of bank 330
BANKS, HENRY.
Inquiry as to compensation for vessels impressed 252
Desiring to exchange Treasury land warrants for land warrants 371
BARNES, JOHN.
Receipt for 3,000 copies Steuben's Military Exercise, and 4,000 copies Acts of the
State of Virginia m German 288
Informing of shipment of Acts of State and Military Exercises 2?^
INDEX. o»>5
BARyEY. JOSHUA,
Acknowleigiiig reoeipc of rule reepgcdng Miliiig of TefflBcla of wmr.~ 44*'*
BARRET, ROBERT.
ReeolatioDS ooocenung impoitatioo of yellow ferer from XoHbik ~.:>4>-'^>
BARRET. JOHN.
Report of airiTal of %c«tfe snoe October 31. 17Vt>, and auutmrr cooklitioii
Uti^rin^ koCsatasite for PeoitentiarT 411
:*!*•
BARRET, JOHN C.
SolidiiDg lieatenuitcT in Afaenal Gnmrd - - +S>
BATTOP, JAMEj?. AND OTHERS.
S)lieitini; xnu^ aii«l aLXOotreoivnts for MiUtu of Glooceater Coantr -l^^-->«>
BEDINt.ER. DANIEL
Replving to chariee? of the Britiali MhuBter. concemuie Tbc«. Botler. pilot - 1^4^
Ortifies to F. Marwlialks aJfidrnvit — . iV*
Infbmiing that he h»l cuutd trhoooer Neptune to be arrHlcd — ~ VS^
BERKELEY. WILUAM.
Rei-eipt to Elvard CVtrringtoo and Geoi|ee Fisher, ^xecotora of Jacqaeiin Ambler. 4<i(
Official boD«l as Treaaorer of Viivnnia. with his tecarities. oo file. 4<^
BERRY. .SHERIFF UF HAWKINS CfJUNTY.
Cmel conduct to fiunilj of a woman — ~ ~ ~ :f4:!
BOG.\Rr>. OiRNEUUS.
Member of a coancil lor employing aooata ^ f44
BorsH, CHARLES 8.
Etftimates for boildinir houem ix*
B0Y1>. ROBERT.
CufumiHsioned Captain of light Infantry Company^ Kinir and i^KM*^n coantr - 444
Bf)WYER, HENRY.
A^kint; leave to raise a company of Cavalrj', an«l recommending officers for same- >C
A«<kinir for arms for Cavalry company of Botetomt ooanty STS
BKAXTON. CARTER.
Reptjrt oo Treaaorer's office - 3ftl-i
Report on extra eenriccsof Register of Land <Jffice — ^iiiV-t^
Report on .Auditors Office - SKfcji
Committee to examine Treasnrers office; report of. ~ ~ Sft^
^HECKINRIDGE, J.AME$.
Certifying that CapC Lewis declined to receive his pay for 179S, to enable his sol-
diers to rweive more 3gS
Approving of action of Commiswaoners for boon«Iary line with Kentotky 4»l-^
Proposing to foinish »|iiare bar iron at £43 and £45 per ton '. — ^ 4>7
^HECKINTHDGE, JOHN.
Concerning Ian<lii ceded by the General Government to the Chickasaw Indians^... 41 S
^^ECKINRIWiE, WILLIAM.
Desiring to obtain land warrants in exchange for United States stock ^^
^ftEND, THOMAS.
Receipt for £337.13/) on acooant of binding the Viiginia Code f76
^ JESSIE, TIIOMA8.
Informing of sale of Ian«l of John Bowness^ ...~. ......~....^.«. ^4
^HIGHT, FRANCIS.
Informii^ of the detention of American seamen oo board La iVevoyant^ in Hamp-
ton Roiii^ r 4>4
566 INDEX.
BROOKE, FRANCIS.
Certifies that Mrs. Perry, widow of Lieut. John Perry, is still a fit object of charity 399
BROOKE, GOVERNOR.
Oftering to send Mrs. Perry her annual allowance ^ 393
BROOKE, PL B.
Recommending Thos. Callis as superintendent of building of Penitentiary House^ 418
BROOKE, H.
Certificate of bond from Charles Marshall, attorney for John Marshall, Charles
Marshall, Martin Pickett, and Septimus Norris; oroered to be recorded ^ 311
Certificate of election of Robert Brooke as Governor of the Commonwealth of
Virginia 315-16
C/ertincate to resolutions 325
Certificate of election of Robert Brooke as Attorney OJeneral 398
Certificate of election of Samuel Shepard as Auditor of Public Accounts 398-9
Certificate of election of three members of Council 401
Certificate of election of James Wood as Governor of Commonwealth 530
Certificate of election of Meriwether Jones and John Dixon as Public Printers^ — 531
Certificate of election of Henry Tazewell as United States Senator 533
Certificate of election of William, Berkeley as Treasurer of Commonwealtli 535
Certificate of election of Jaquelin Ambler as Treasurer « 405
BROOKE, ROBERT.
Enclosing draft of deed executed by James M. Marshall 411
Respecting the title of Virginia to land entered by. Gen. Clarke in Kentucky ; res-
olution of Assembly as to boundary of Maryland 413-14
Informing of lands within territory ceded to Chickasaw Nation by Treaty 420
Enclosing inventory of furniture of Government House 403-4
Advice on Arsenal Act 468
Recommending Dr. David C. Ker for Captain, Fielding Lucas for Lieutenant, and
Thos. Baggot for Ensign of company in Fredericksburg 508
Complaining of clerks oi court not furnishing copies of papers in criminal cases ;
concerning postage of Attorney Generars office 509
BROUGH, ROBERT.
Call for $10 per share on shares of Dismal Swamp Canal 268
BUCKNER, AYLETT.
Petition for remission of damages for 1794 .'^97
BRYDIE & CO., ALEXANDER.
Receipt for binding Revised Code 274
BURNLEY, HARDIN.
Report on extra services of Register of Land Office 305-6
Report on Auditor's office 308
Committee to examine Treasurer's office; report of. 392
BURWELL, NATHANIEL.
Soliciting appointment as Major Commandant of Arsenal Guards 488
o
CALLIE, THOMAS.
Desiring to be informed whether Mr. Latrobe is considered as a Director of the
building of Penitentiary House 441-2
Enclosing carpenters' account for work done this year at Penitentiary House 485-6
Asking instructions as to frames, doors, and slate for roof Penitentiary 492
CAMERON, CHARLES.
Informing of murder of two daughters of Mr. Boryarth, of Randolph county, and
taking wife and two sons prisoners; Chas. Buck asking for two spies 275
Apprehension of Indians in Tygair Valley 290-91
Recommendation of John Lewis as Captain of Cavalry 362
INDEX. 567
CAMPBELL, ARTHUR.
False alarm by murderers of Turbuff. 241
CAMPBELL, WILLIAM.
Soliciting appointment Commandant Arsenal in Orange or Culpeper 469
CAMPBELL, ALEXANDER.
Relating to ship Unicorn, believed to be a Privateer 2H2
CARR, JOHN.
Certificate of fine imj)08ed on Col. Thos. Bell by Court Martial 35()
CARRINGTON, EDWARD.
Concerning avjency accounts with Brigadiers of militia 272
Advising loan to John Chisholm to meet expenses; his Bond therefor 293-4
CARRINGTON, JOSEPH.
Appointed Commissioner at Woodson's Warehouse concerning inspection of
Tobacco 452
CARRINGTON, MAYO.
Soliciting appointment as Major-Commandant of Arsenal Guards 488
CARTER, C.
Certify recommendations of sundry parties as officers of the Ninety-fourth Regi-
ment 39ti
CASSITY, PETER.
Member of a Council for employing scouts 244
CAVENDISH, W. H.
Respecting the payment of militia in Greenbrier and Kanawha 309
CHEROKEE AND CHICKASAW INDIANS.
War between 241
CHISHOLM, JOHN.
Offering to present ten Indians (Chickasaws and Choctaws), on their way to see
the Presicfent, to the Governor 259
Informing of delay of vessels with goods from Philadelphia, and detention of ten
Indians; asks for loan from State to meet expenses 292
CIAY, M.
Enclosing certificate of a location of land by Gen. Geo. Rogers Clarke of 101,920
acres in Lincoln county, Ky 404
CLARKE, JOHN.
Asking instruction as to sale of land in Patrick county 253
Report as to most eligible situation for Manufactory of Arms 455-7
Relating to his visit to Northern Manufactories of Arms; recent foreign news
alarming, Ac 406
Relating failure to have arms manufactured in Philadelphia ; two Englishmen will-
ing to contract; Mr. Jefferson's advice 468-9
Estimates of cost of houses, water-works, <&c., for manufacturing small arms 504
Advising more stone and less brick work on the Mano^ictory of Arms 505
CLARK, JONATHAN.
Acknowledging receipt of general orders for forming detachment of militia 446
CLAUMAN, C. E.
Soliciting appointment as Major-Commandant of Arsenals contemplated 535
CLENDENIN, GEORGE.
Concerning incursion by Indians from Fort Pitt and their designs 273-4
Resigning his commission 313
CLOYD, GORDON.
Certificate of location of 3,000 acres land on Sandy River by Israel Christian - 367-8
568 INDEX.
Certificate of location of 4,050 acres land by James Anderson at mouth of Town
Creek 368
Certificate of location of 5,000 acres land on west fork of »Sandy River 368
COCHKANK, CAIT.
Interview with Cowperand Bedinger about Pilot Butler^ 248
COLEMAN, SAMUEL.
Certificate of deposit of arms in Capitol by C&pt. Holloway, drawn by Major Wm.
Price; balance of said arms held by said Holloway .". .308
Asking compensation for list of officers and privates in the Continental line for
bounty in land for Secretary of War 32()
Asking leave to act as Adjutant-General temporarily • 324
Report on Scouts* claims 240
Certificate that Jacob Westfall was the proper officer to decide upon defence of
county 243
Order of Council concerning 72 stand of arms to be delivered to him.. 251
Enclosing David Lambert's letter concerning officers of Light Infantry and Grena-
diersof 10th liegiment 490
Inclosing return of arms issued to militia agreeable to onlers of Executive 4m
Concerning allotment of sundry companies and troops into divisions from 1 to 10.. 4m
Trging Wm. Richardson to forward bond for 50 stand of arms furnished his com-
pany ~ 497
Hond sent 497
Reconunending Miiyor John Russell as Commandant of Arsenals 510
Concerning cartridge boxes delivered by Joseph Greaves and deposited in CapitoU 524
COLORED MAP.
Of original site of Penitentiary and adjacent lots on file^ 48^i
COMMISSIONERS OF VIRGINIA.
To Commissioners of Kentucky concerning the discharge of their duties. 448
COMMON HALL (of Richmond).
Resolutions concerning restrictions against passengers from Norfolk on account
fever 281
CONNEL, JOHN.
Relating his experience and observations among the Delaware Indians 42(>~7
COOKE, JACOB.
Proposals to manufacture two thousand stand of arms 403
Pro|)osing to manufacture arms acconling to sample 41!>
Offering as Sujjerintendent of Armory 4#>j
COOKE, WM.
Apix)inte<l Commissioner to settle boundary between Maryland and V^irginia 32<>
CORBIN, RICHARD.
C-<»m missioned Ensign Light Infantry Second Battalion, Ninth Regiment 444
CORNICK, SAMUEL.
Resigning Coumiissioner of Wrecks* place in Princess Anne county 48-5
COURT OF DIRECTORS OF HOSPITAL.
Ask for warrant for one thousand dollars for use of Hospital 518
C^WPER, JOHN.
Interview with Capt. Cochran, of ship Hussar 248
CROOK E, JACOB.
Proposals for making one thousand stand of arms 36:^
CROPPER, JOHN, Jr.
Soliciting arms for Second Regiment.. 4<>2
CROUCH, ROBERT.
Soliciting Lieutenancy in Arsenal Guard 484
INDEX. 569
CRUMP, ABNER.
Certificate of death of Thos. Turpin, late Sheriff of Powhatan 423
D
DABNEY, WM.
Proposal to furnish coal for Capitol and Penitentiary oOS
DAVIS, MICAJAH.
Asking for appointment for locating and erecting buildings for convict8 403
Application for appointment of Superintendent of building Penitentiary House and
keeper of same 409
DAVIS, WM.
Informing of flight of Benjamin Mason, of Sussex, a delinquent collector 4.V)
Concerning the duty of an agent going out of the State in performance of duty 451-2
DAWLEY, DENNIS.
Soliciting arms for 20th Regiment on account of the want of same in Princess
Anne county 49f>
DAWSON, T.
Concerning procuring arms for State 380
DAWSOiV, J.
Informing of Indian depredations and murders 279-HO
Informing of danger from Indians in Harrison and Randolph counties 281
Concerning the purchase of arms in Europe ; advising a contract with James Swann
to purchase 387
Enquiring whether he can furnish the State with 4,000 stand of arms and oartouch
boxes, naming quality 388
Forwarding message from President United States 491
Forwarding $4,848 33-100 received from War Office for State of Virginia 502-3
DICK, KIJSHA C.
Forwanling account of expenses of the Corporation of Alexandria for prevention
of Yellow Fever 32(i
Desiring the Governor's sanction to a house built for quarantine pur|X)se8 near
Alexandria; yellow fever brought from Philadelphia 510-20
Enclosing account for services as Superintendent of Quarantine st Alexandria 526
DILLARD, JOHN.
Prays remission of damages as Sheriff of Henry for 1794 410
DIKECTOKS OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS.
Asking for one thoupand dollars to be advanced to builders of the C-apitol ; asking
advice as to new roof on Capitol 446
DOBIE, SAMUEL.
Statement of his account as Architect of Capitol 317-10
Applying for appointment as Architect of Penitentiary House 406
Demanding compensation for plan of Virginia Penitentiary 445
DUNDAS, JOHN.
Forwarding accounts of expenses of Corporation of Alexandria for prevention of
Yellow Fever 326
Concerning yellow fever; quarantine too near city; wishes to unite with Mary-
land ana make Craney Island a post, <&c 520
Suggesting White House as a quarantine post 525
DUNSCOMB, ANDREW.
Enclosing letter of Messrs. Richardson & Cohen, who advise that quarantine
against New York be continued 305
Relative to allowing persons on board infecteil ships to go on shore 208
Informing that free negroes from West India Islands are ranging at large, &c 298
Solicits appointment ns Major of Artillery 369
Concerning repairs to two pieces of ordnance and a shelter for same 370
Asking a commission as ScNcond Lieutenant for Joceph A. Meyers 431
Asking for surveys and plats to be made of lands sold in Henrico bv him as
Escheator ", 452
72
570 INDEX.
Asking order on Superintendent at Point of Fork for thirty artillery swords and
belte 457
Relating to blockade of two French Frigates in port of Norfolk.. 433-4
line riostil
DUTAIEL, M.
Relatinj:
Respecting carrying out regulations concerning hostile ships in Virginia waters 4S6
E
EDWARDS, LK ROY.
Informing that a privateer ship had left Wicomico with 10 or 15 men 2t>7
EGCa-ESTON, JOSEl'H.
(bncerning payment on shares of the State in the Appomattox Company 421
ELLIOTT, JAMES STEWART.
A Scout : 241
EVANS, THOMAS.
Certificates of the Sheriffs of his district of his election as member of Congress... 427
EYRE, JOHN.
Soliciting arms for his company of Light Infantry 376-7
F
FLEET, WILLIAM.
Riefiigned office of Commissioner of Tax in King and Queen county, and Beverly
appointed to same 345
FOSTER, SETH.
Opinion of yellow fever 288
FOUSHEE, W.
Result of inspection of body of man died on schooner 287-88
Call by direction of James River Company for $10 per share 360
Certificate of John Mayo taking oath of office as Privy (Jouncillor 406
Asking for one thousand dollars for roof of Capitol 455
Asking an order for one thousand dollars for use of Public Buildings 483
Asking for warrant for one thousand dollars for finishing the Capitol..... 504
Informing that the roof of the Capitol has been covered with a cement, &c., and
asking for warrant for expense of same 521-2
Certificate of administering oath of office to James Wood as Governor of the Com-
in(mwealth 531
See Robert (Joode.
FOURSHEE & LEIPER, DRS.
Report on sanitary condition of two Philadelphia vessels 508
FOX, JOHN.
Recommendeil by York County Court as assistant Ins|>ector of Tobacco 420
FRENCH REFUGEES AT NORFOLK.
Remonstrating against having their negroes sent back to the West Indies- 277-78
G
GALLEGO, JOSEPH.
Memorial concerning the services of Dr. Andrew I^iper, physician of Quarantine
at Richmond 529
GALLOWAY, JAMES.
tiualified as citizen at Richmond District Court 446
<tARRARD, JAMFmS.
Enclosing resolutions of Kentucky on report of Commissioners of Boundary Line 407
Concerning a free negro boy named Jack Cox (or Knox), stolen and sold to Mr.
Stone, of Kentucky 510
GATEWOOD, CUANEY.
Petition for remission of fine for not voting ^ 382
kSit beeaHtifir :4r Lfcat-'j «'>«fi(v- -. - *^;;
GILFS, WlIAlAlL
Frcf*>c2tr v- "ut ^nk* ix P«sjs*ajiQirT Hioifv ^ 3^. j*«r l.Wfft.. -CI,"
GII.E>. WILLIAM R
Be%4£zixiE ntnA ia ii-~'«Q»- «4r Ref««9i»iXuaixc!^ <■(!' lite ITi^iMi ^tuiltf^ ^ *. >>M-
•3raves- willloi
grafp:»rt. th« •ha>.
Ask^ in«tract^jtt« Abcoi f«l}4Br jicms ^ad wvMitjw .. . . ... .^v^-.., <!:f
GREEN, R«»BEET, AXf- •O'HEIii.
rrjeing njewoft^i^ for |«ijniM-iii <4 Sfinut^ ^ad Ranew^ ta liie I¥b«iwit n^f l^^'tt^^ouBtihft vw >
GREXNAN, J* •US. Jt
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GRIFRTH, JA3li>f.
UJk'Daikd Regioiroui MosiersL. " ... ^,...., ;^?f.
iiRIFHX. i\
Stating coiMiitioiis> for Hsniiur Habeas Corpo* ..^.^ ..v. ;^1 :f
OmiiE. Ri»BEKT.
InP^miiiig of constmrlioa of two reservoif^ on PqMk' Sqoai^ CkV>
GUERRANT. JoHX. AXI> S. MiCRAW.
Report on military ^tn* at AR«enal. an«l its capdK^ty for stoia^ of anus- 41^ ^
Report on Reid^ier*^ officr - I ., -. ^Wi*
HALLKY. WILLIAM.
Asking remisilon of fine for selling liqoor to the re^ments «V\^
HAMILTOX, JOHX.
lAefending the pureba;!<e of hoR!«9 :2:k» 7
<iinng information of ship Unicom and another sailing from Baltimore, Wlievfs)
lobe privateere « 2iv> A
Concerning legality of certain veatvls ~ • ii4i
Enqni ring as to tvo veenels alio we^l tosailontas pri\*ateer8 ~ • 271^ T
Thanks for information concerning vessels :!n>
Informing of eqoipment of ve^^els in Chesapeake Bay as privateen%^ :i^l^
Askinj; for frn^trating of arming vessels in Chesapeake Bay for privateering «)iM
Informing of the presence in Mobjack Bay of a schooner belonging to a Fienoh-
man, supplied with guns by a pilot boat.I :U0
Informing of distressed situation of British sloop Betsey, quarantine«l JJM
Informing of depreilations u^n vessels loaded with British propertv at Nv>rfolk... Cv^i ^^
Informing of outrages committed on American sloop Diana, loaded with British
property, in port of Xorfolk 8:ft>
Claiming that the Diana and Thomas, cleared by the Collector at Norfolk, had the
right to ^ out :U>S 4
Revocation of orders of Executive for arrest of departure of horseft • :U8
HAMILTON A HX, THOMAS.
Notice of deposition of Phineas Bond 471
HARVIE, JOHX.
Resolution concerning demand on him to record his portion of grants, plats, and
certificates of siirvev remaining in Land Office 4UJ
Indemnifying bond for recording plats and certificates of survev remaining in
Land Office- .*. 4lti 17
572 INDEX.
Asking for draft for $500 for oyster shells for lime furnished to build Penitentiary.. 433
Stating terms of sale to the State of the site for the Armory 461-2
HARRISON, BENJAMIN.
Reconiinending Smith Tx>flland and others as officers to company of Light Infantry
in Rockinglmm county 525
HARRISON, COLLIN.
Respecting public ordnance at IIoo<rs 338
HARRISON, EDMUND.
Report on Treasurer's office 301-2
Report on Auditor's office ?08
HARWOOD, WILLIAM.
Certificate of appointment of Commissioners for boundary lines 327
HAnX)N, CAPT. ROBERT.
Concern insr treatment receiveil on sloop Lynk and impressment of his men by
Lieut. Skene 262
HAY, WILLIAM.
Statement with regjird to Dobie's claim as architect 310
Respecting an inspection by him of tlje Penitentiary and Capitol 507
HAYMOND, JOHN.
Asking for transmission of Laws of Virginia 267
HEISKElX, G., AND OTHERS.
Soliciting arms for Sixteenth Regiment, Fredericksburg 493
HERBERT, WILLIAM.
Forwarding statement for 1787 of Bank of Alexandria 410
Enclosing statement of situation of Bank of Alexandria 460
HETH, WILLIAM.
Asking for the appointment of John Rol^ertson as Quarantine officer at Bermuda
Hundre<l8; also for Harrison Walker for Notary Public 377-8
HOLLAND, SMITH, AND OTHERS.
Asking sanction for Light Infantry Company in Rockingham, and commissions for
t>fficerH .">25
HOLMES, HUGH.
Informing of resignation of William Ball, Captain of Winchester Cavalry 457-8
HOPKINS, JOHN.
Desiring to purchase five hundre<l thousand acres of land warrants 302-3
HOPKINS, SAMUEL.
Respecting organization of quota assigned to the First Division 445
HOUDON, M.
Complaining of the payment made him for the statue of General Washington in
asHignats 393
HUSSEY, GEORGE G.
Affidavit of, concerning the capture of his ship Eliza and crew, near Cape Henrv,
by the British fricate Thetis .'.. :«4
HUSTON, WILLIAM.
.\hkiug reimbursement for reward for apprehension of two prisoners escaped from
Washington District Gaol 373
HYLTON, DANIEL.
Certificate of oath of office to Jones, Pendleton, and W^ood, members of Council. . 402
INDEX. 573
I
INNES, JAMKS.
Notifying his absence and appointment of Mr. Warden to attend to his duties 274
Opinion as to power of the Governor to compel attendance of witnesses outside
the State 'M\ 2
Resigns office of Attorney -Cteneral .*. 307
J
JACKSON, EDWARD.
Member of a Council for employing scout.s 244
Certificate that the Ran<lolph county scouts performed the duty assigned them 244
JACKSON, J.
Asking aid to have salary increa8e<i 410
J< >NES, CHARLF^s.
Soliciting appointment as Major to Arsenal Guard 4t)l
JONES, C. B.
Desiring leave to raise a Cavalry Company 340
JONKS, MERIWETHER.
Elvcte<l member of Council 401
Report on account? of Jaquelin Ambler, deceased, late Treasurer of Vii^nia 4.'S9 <»0
Statement of money found in Treasury 4(>0
JONES, THOMAS.
Resigns commission as Notary for Hampton District 37(>
JOHNSON, Col. BENJAMIN.
Proposing to survey a tract of land in Kentucky entered for State of Virginia 4*>9
JOHNSON, JOHN.
Offering to fill up a ravine near the Capitol 451
JOHNSON, ROBERT.
Concerning the I>oundary between Virginia and Kentucky :530
Respecting questions connecte<l with the boundary line between Virginia and
Kentucky 444
JOHNSTON, EDWARD.
To the Governor 4*M)-I
JOHNSTON, P.
Resigning commission as agent for Commonwealth 473
KEITH, JAMES.
Asking for copies of Revisal of Laws 275
KEITH, THOMAS.
Petition for remission of damages for 1792 397
KELLA, SAMUEL.
Certificate of sundry recommendations for Sheriff of Southampton county 3r»0 1
KENT, JOSEPH.
Urging payment due him for supplies furnished by him to volunteer militia for
1792-93-94 400
KETLAND, THOM.\S AND JOHN.
Proposing to deliver 4,000 stand of arms in Richmond 469
KETLAND, JOHN.
Asking sight of standard musket 423
574 INDEX.
KETTLE, JACOB.
Member of a Council for employing scouts 244
KEY, JOHN.
Praying remission of fine for balance execution against James Kerr, Sheriff of
Albemarle 424
KEY, PHILIP BARTON.
Appointed Commissioner to settle boundary between Maryland and Virginia 326
KINNEY, JACOB.
Certificate of a fine imposed by Court on Messrs. Green for killing three deer oat
of season.. 295-6
KOOTZ, JOHN.
Soliciting two pieces of artillery for company at Harrisonburg 500
L
LANE, GEORGE.
Informing of escape from Goal of Dumfries of Charles Bruster 366
LAMBETH, DAVID.
Soliciting Superintendency of Penitentiary 507
LATROBE, B. HENRY.
Relating to his bill as Architect of Penitentiary House 4(>4
Concerning certain reported settling of masonry at Penitentiary; supply of water;
proposals for carpenters* work 498-9
Concerning making a new road at Penitentiary 511-12
Reporting progress on Penitentiary House ; urging the procuring of more water
for that institution 513-14
Measurement of work and materials in constructing Penitentiary House in part to
date 510-17
Informing; of insane attack of Featherstone, blacksmith at Penitentiary, on Mr.
Brady Shortis and others 522
Informing of completion of work for the seaaon and an urgent call to Philadelphia.. 528
Report upon state of Penitentiary building 526-7-8
LEE, CHARLIX
Infonning of the dismissal of the suit of the Indiana company against Virginia
by the Supreme Court 464
LEE, HENRY.
Informing of his failure to execute orders concerning privateers 267
Proclamation for quarantine against Island of Tobago at Norfolk 296
Recommending W. B. Wallace as Commandant of State Arsenal 483
LEE, LU DWELL.
Acknowledging receipt of resolutions of Maryland and Virginia on boundary line.. 417
Soliciting arms for his company of 85 men 497
LEE, THOMAS.
Acknowledging receipt of commission for 89th Regiment ; informing of condition
of tenants on Bristow tract 417-8
LEIPER, ANDREW.
Result of inspection of Ixxly of men died on schooner 287-8
Certificate as to yellow fever on sloop from City Point 512
LEFTWICH, THOMAS, AND OTHERS.
Recommending Capt. Joseph Holt as Superintendent of Arsenals 510
LEWIS, CHARLES.
Resolution concerning demand on him to record his portion of grants, plats, and
certificates of survey in Land Office 413
LEWIS, Capt. HOWELL.
Candidate for office of Major-Commandant of Arsenal Guards.. 489
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Arknowledjnnr rweip* of roarfaer? of militia and jiKwifeS' of Vit^nHi ...w. ..vs v .'^Nc^
EookiKinz "*An act aatfaoiiiing a detainment fhcmi the milhU «\f tW TnnUN^
>ut<^r paiiBcd the ?4th of Jone, 1797 ... n^
Statement of daims of Executive of Virginia a^inst F««)effal ^*\n\>miiK^t «\lii^U^
te«Jaad rejected- \iV^
CoDceming a parrhaw by United State? lk»vemment of cann\^ I^K>«\^i^ t\> tW
McRAK. ALEXANIIEK.
El«ne«l member of Coandl s. ......... ^^^.^v. ^V> .*^
i^oalifieil ae member of Pnvy Coancil - .s,.... .... .^^ , 4,^^n
Statement of money found in Trea^nry ............ . |i^^
McRAE, ARCHlBALIi.
Soliciting commi»ion8 for officers of a volonteer ixmiimny <^ \^\\ lul^nlry \xk
Powhatan .' , xv. ..^^^. V^^
Soliciting aims for company x..v>... . ^ x. 4fl\
576 INDEX.
MACON, T. H.
Re|)ort of ordnance of ship-yard 359
MADISON. <JE()R<;E.
Certificiite Unit no land has heen entered in hehalf of the State of Vii^inia at the
Auditor's office of Kentucky 405
MADISON, THOMAS.
Approvinjtr of action of Commissioners for houndary line with Kentucky 454-5
MARSH, SAMTKL.
Solii^iting 50 stand of arms for a company of Infantry organized in Norfolk 501
MARSHALL, CHARLES.
Notice to tenants of I..eed8 Manor, in Fauquier county, to make provision for pay-
ing rents to Wm. Clarkson, collector .*. 311
MARSHALL, J.
Approving of action of Commissioners for boundary line with Kentucky.. 454-5
MARSHALL, JAMES M., AND J. MARSHALL.
Indemnifying bond respecting lota in town of Romney 520-1
MARSHALL, PETER.
Suspected of fitting out a privateer 249
Ciiptnin of ship Unicorn; his determination as to employment of vessel 263
His intimat^y with Warner FiCwis, of Glouce.stei 2(>9
Demand on, for surrender of ship Tnicorn 269 70
MARTIN, JOSEPH.
Commissioner of Virginia to settle boundary of Virginia and Kentucky 330
Concerning commission on boundary line with Kentucky 380
MASON, THOMAS.
Asking to l>e apjwinted State proxy in the Potomac Company 378-9
MASSENBUR(J, WILLIAM.
Enquiring if a comi>any of Cavalry recruited in Sussex could be attached to Sussex
militia 533
MATHEWS, THOMAS.
Respecting rules for government of armed vessels within jurisdiction of Vii^ginia- 434
Informing of situation of English and French ships in Chesapeake Bay 434 5
Concerning furnishing commanders of foreign vessels; copies of rules 438-9
Enclosing copy of rule establishcnl by the President of the United States 439
Soliciting arms for Ninth Brigade, on account of exposed situation 495
MAURY, FONTAINE.
Informing of attempts to burn tobacco warehouses at Fredericksburg 358
MAYO, JOHN.
Elected member of Council 401
Statement of money found in Treasury 460
MEADE. DAVID.
Respecting testimony of Samuel Tull as to confinement on board the Thetis 285-7
MKRCER, JOHN S.
Respecting the organization and inspection of troops 442
MIFFLIN, THOMAS.
Informing that the Virginia resolutions proposing amendments to the (>)n0titation
of the United States were submitted to the General Assembly of Pennsylvania.. 329
MINNIS, i\
Soliciting aid in procuring loan of cannon from United States Government, or to
convert his regiment into a Cavalry r^ment 502
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In rejrard to right to sit as « jiistkv in Fluvmu^ii *nmu^V> *^^^^
XEAL, MATHEW.
Infoniiiii); of the act of Willmm ('Urkmin, Mutant \\\ \\\\>' \s^\Sy^\^s^^\% \\\ \\\\\ \Um>\
of I^eedfi, in Faaiiuier county, for ix>ll(«ctinir rt^Hn . . \\\\
NELSON, WILLIAM.
Concerning cannon at York .,. .1 . \\\\
Aflking 800 stand of arms for Sixty-ol^hth Kiviitii'iH itml hM tiMli'tt)ii nl \MlhinM>>
bnrg militia , , \>t\
8oliciting arms for company of Light Infkntry lN*tniiKliig In Ihn NUlv iMMidh \U%\
ment^ m)(
NEWTON, THOMAS.
Enclosing letter of Britifih ronMiil alnrnt Mhl|»mc(nt of hmmm Jlii
Infonning of capture of two French Mhl|W hy BrItiMh nliijMi ««kiM|f Un i<4Mi«uM U)
protect Norfolk ..,.. U|m i
CoDceming qomrantine ; Admiral Murray 'm m\\mAfim at lUiriiiMjia • '^\i
78
578 INDEX.
Certificate of testimony of Robert Borland as to interview with Capt. Cochrane on
board Thetis 248
Concerning the capture of- ships on the American coast by tbe British; arrival of
French white and black people at Norfolk 254-5
Informing of the arrival of slaves from Boston and elsewhere; asking instructions
concerning. 255
Enclosing affidavit of Francis Marchalk as to his capture by a privateer from Ber-
muda 250
Certifies to F. Marschalk's affidavit. 259
Report of British Heet false; French negroes troublesome 2<)()
Concerning situation with French people of color; news of adoption of treaty 2VA
Call for State's payment of subscription to Dismal Swamp Canal....'. 2(>S
Concerning quarantine 272
Respecting the yellow fever 288
Asking instructions as to quarantine against New York .'^3
Advises that the look-out boat be discharged, as danger of fever no longer exists.-.. 308
Informing of arrival of vessel from Martinique with infectious disease.! 308-0
Informing of sanitary condition of sloop Betsey; asking instructions; late news
from France 314
Concerning violations of treaty with France and Holland by shipment of horses
for British army SS:\-4
Knclosing letter from French CV^nsul on subject of shipment of horses 334-5
Insisting that shipment of horses for British army shaU \ye suB[)ended 335
Informing of impressment of Henry Mcdeary, American citizen, on board the
Resolution '. 344
Informing that Admiral Murray had gone to sea and taken Henry McGeary 345
Concerning purchase of ground for quarantine purposes 352-3
Advising mmrantinc against West Indies 360-70
Acknowlenging receipt of proclamation on quarantine 371
Concerning the purchase or a place for reception of goods under quarantine orders 383
Asking for dis(;retionary power to Superintendent of Quarantine as to other ports
than of West Indies; also for ground for use of officers of quarantine, and for a
cemetery 386
Advisiuj^ Ijostponement of building quarantine house 389
Contradicting reports of yellow fever at Norfolk 3^)1
Advises that quarantine vessel be discharged 394
Knclosing bill of Capt. Barret for service on Quarantine sloop Patty, and hire of
same 3%
Informing of the purchase of ground at Norfolk for quarantine purposes 432
Informing respecting house and ground for quarantine purposes 43*»
Memorandum of cannon belonging to State at Fort Nelson 437
Notice of depositions of sundries in suit of Hamilton 471
Informing of the existence of fever at Jamaica, and asking advice as to quarantine
at Norfolk 506
Asking an order for raising quarantine 523
Enclosing report of Dr. Read, Quarantine Physician at Norfolk 526
NICHOLAS, JOHN.
Certificate of officers for Cavalry nominated by Court of Albemarle 354
NICHOLAS, P. N., AND OTHER.S.
Bond for fifty stand of arms furnished company of Light Infantry in Nineteenth
Regiment..' * — 497
NICHOLSON, GEORGE.
Asking that quarantine station be removed from City Point to Richmond 519
Certificate as Superintendent of Quarantine at Richmond of faithful services of
Dr. Andrew Lei per as examining physician 529
NICHOLSON, THOMAS.
Proposing to print laws of the Union for the State 407
NIVISON, JOHN.
Protest against Capt. Cochran for capture of ship Eliza 384
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OSTER, Vice Consul.
Remonstrating against shipment of horses for service in the British army 335
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EfefS^^ xumiltf?' (if 4 4fiiii!^ - 411:
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VEYTfjS, FKAMLS.
Enckcnr pclilioe '^ fitiam^ of Alexaodria lor refvie^^eof i»pf*T« T<«^ iv^^WMW^
to ht hjm^ Sw \mniMTT 4i*4
PEYTOX. MfHS,
Voaotming BominatioBS Pjt Shmff of Flavmnia -,— -, :iSf^« -i»
FEYTilX. V.
Eaekjeiiifr recoouDeiidatiotif of new macistrmtes for Prince Williani .N?t « '4
pk-kerim;. TiMf/rev.
Conoeming ImaDtf Und cnoferrE^ bj Vir^nia and by United ^UKts^ Gv^wniaietii
on mAdien of Rerolotion. and nik^ reUtine theretol J^fi
Relating to the power of the Fresidefit to calloat mUitia for protMMi <4 Xorfotk^ df)^ T
Respecting pay to f lias. Cist for regulations for order and discipline of tfw^|«u ^^
Informing of shipment of AcIk of Congress destined for distribotion in Virpnia.*. 4^\^
FIERCE, JOHN.
Adding for instmrtions as to eligibility of Jostioes, prior to the rrc\>l«lk>aa, lo
Slieriffiilty ~ 574 41
PICKETT. GEORGE,
Solicits remisBionof fine^ ^M
;>w> INDEX-
A$f$ffAuXMsfi i'^Auutmvmer U* teitXt baaodaiy betfRam ItfmiykiMi ami Vif^iiiju 3d$
At^kutie *yrtu\0iti»sd\*m to Cbrut/ipber Hmjrnes lor sapport of Mary Ho^ns, a pen-
KfiofMjf 515
Omiy^MXtt of apfjf>intin«nt of Win. Goortnej, ComniiflBioner of Tax in King and
'/»w^n iymuiy^ ~ S43
^ Vrttfi'-at/f; tlint Cfiatiey 'iaUfWood wa« fined bj qoarterljr coort of said coontj lOlh
Ati^niH, 17^^, forn*H vAin^ - 3js2
A^kiri/ for warrant for airKMint due Jamei Kiver Coiopanj by the Slate ^ 403
\U^'m\^*'*\ liftUtn from .Secretary of State to aid in obtaining penni«on to export
Mnim from Holland 461
I'OUTKKKfKMi. WfHKHT,
1 'rjfiiig t liat a fifld-pi^^t; of artillery be ftimt§lie<l the Staunton Artillery Company- 399
VHh>l\fESr AND lilKI-XTOK^ OK JAME8 RIVER (XlMPAXY.
Vrit\Hfm Ut furniifh water for luie tA 3fanu(aciory of Anna oat of Canal- 505
l'KI->ITON, J., AND iJTIIKRH.
KifpreHenting condition of prifK>ner« in jail of District of Wattbington ; supportefl
at ex|M;nMf of HarKt/^n, the jailor^ 323
I'KFXrON, MR.
AnkiriK t/> en<|uire whether the Council have taken steps to procure a sword for
n*|in*f(entatives of Gen. Wu. Campbell 459
I'RfCi:, WM.
S'llifMtiriK aid to pro<;ure a house of confinement for vagrants 299
niici:, nathanip:l w.
( 'ertificate of nfsolutionH concerning laying of comer-stone of Penitentiary House.. 443
I'UrcK, W.
Anking tliut i\\i» dooni and windows of his office be made more secure 252
Anking for an increase of clerical force in his office 332-3
S<*n<ling lint of men willing to engage as clerkH in Register of Land Office- 340
lOMiniHtc of time and force required to record platH and certificate of survey, &jo... 412-3
Indemnifying Bond for recording plat4< and certificate of survey remaining in Land
i)\\\i%'i 416-7
Anking increase of salary of clerks in Land Offic<» 423
Rt^IKirt of plats and (!ertificatefl of survey reconied under Governor^ order.. 437
(Concerning lint of plats and certificateiB of survey delivered Mr. Win. Price and
othiTM 438
OlmM^ting to the examination of transcripts of records made in Land Office by
K«lm(»n<i Thomas. «&c 4:«
Ucturii of records completed under contract 450
Uc|M)rtlng rcceiptH for plats and certificates returned to Land Office 455
InrloHinj; cony of contractors' return of surveys by him recorded, excepting the
Northern >fe<'k District 502
Infnrming of nrcipl of Record Books from contractor correctly transcribed 522
I'KlOll, AB.
C()ii(H>rning udviinccH nuule to officers and soldiers of volunteer militia 264-5
PROCLAMATION OF (lOVKRNOR.
Cjuuruntiiic at Norfolk 246
PRYOR, JACOB.
A SmhU 241
PRYOR, J.
lUMM»rt as to ('olIiM'tionH made on drafts of Treasurer of United States in favor of
State of Viivinia 330-1
PURVIANCK, R.
(Certificate of clearance of Ship Unicorn 270
INDEX. 581
Q
QUARLES, ROBERT. ^^
Informing of contract for rations at Arsenal 247
Sending qoarterly returns of arms and pa^'-roUs 2t55
Informing of military stores lent to Continental (Tovernraent and not returned:
asking instructions as to rations for Jonian^s wife and daughter at Arsenal- :»iV>
Asking increased compensation ;)l>4
Forwi^ing quarterly return of military stores; account of arms lent to the Unite«l
States returned ; clothiii^ allowed soldiers :>28
Knclosing quarterly return of military stores 35^-!»
Informing of letting contractor's office for supply of rations at State Arsenal 371
Forwarding quarterly returns of arms, &c.; informing that military stores loaned
United States (lovernment have not been returned 37.^
Suggesting the purchase of liml)er land for use of the Arsenal- 3S1>
Knclosing (|uarterly returns of military stores at Arsenal 391
Quarterly return of military stores at Suite Arsenal -klii-7
Respecting employment of more artificers at Arsenal 412
Enclosing quarterly returns of arms, &c, at Arsenal ~ 428-9
Reasons for not forwarding quarterly returns for garrison 443
Quarterly return of military stores at Arsenal 4oO
Enclosing quarterly report of military stores at Arsenal 4-">8
Enclosing quarterly return of military stores at -Arsenal ~ 472
Asking for appointment as Major Commandant of Arsenal, whenever such is made 474
Asking that a piece of artillery at Louisa Gourt-House may be returned to the
Arsenal 4S2
Quarterly report of military stores at Arsenal; delay in completion of fort, &c 492
Inquiring as to retention of artificers at Point of Fork after September Ist 5()8
Asking for medicine and attendance for soldiers at Arsenal ; rations for wife and
tiaughter of Jordan, Ac 51S
Forwarding quarterly returns of military stores at Arsenal.. 518
Informing of contract for supplies at Arsenal awarded to John Dawson 520
Asking for an advance to John Dawson, contractor; petition of Thos. CTray; same
for medii'al bills. .'. .>24
QUARRIER, A.
Concerning alistraction of gun|x>w'der from the guanl-house 274-5
Applies for appointment as Major Commandant of Guards at Arsenal 4S2
R
%
Railey and wooij)rid<;e.
Chai^ of disobedience of orders 347
RAMSAY, JAMES.
Denies any knowledge of a declaration of Thomas Butler concerning capture of
Pi^p^ti ghips ••........ 249
Certifies to F/Mawchalk's aflidavit .!.....!..........!...!. 259
RANrxjLPH COUNTY COURT.
Certificate of appointment of Jacob Westfall as County Lieutenant of Randolph... 244 5
RANIKJLPH. A.
Recommending officers for his trf>op of (^avalry in room of Carr, Love, and Boiling 490
RANDOLPH, EDMUND.
Informing of claim of Philip Turpin to the earden occupied by the Governor 4:>0
Opinion as to Arsenal act, as to execution of writ of ad quo<i damnum 462
RANDOLPH, CAPT. WILLIAM.
Resignation as Commandant of Artillery in C^imberland 501
RAVEN EL, STEPHEN.
Enclosing two volnmes of public laws of South Carolina 3fiS
REID, A.
Informing of burning of CV>urt-House of Rockbridge county; asking for instruc-
tions for holding court .' 36r>-(>
582 INDEX.
RRSDLUTIONS.
Of House of Delegatefl and Senate; instraction to delegates in Congress to obtain
sundry amendmeutH to Constitation of United States .* 324-5
Of House of Delegates for destroying certificates of Sinking Fund 334
REYNOLDS, WHJJAM.
Informing of a schooner in Severn river, commanded by Frenchmen, mounting
fourteen guns 311
RICHAKDSOX, A.
Desiring to retain commission as Sherifl' of Nansemond.... 520
KINKKR, JACOB.
Relative to title of Denny Fairfax to Northern Neck 251
ROANK, JOHN.
Recommending Thomas Seayres to Lieutenantcy in Arsenal Guard 486
ROBKRTSON, JOHN.
Asking for quarantine on veaseU from Philadelphia to City Point 445
ROCHE, PAT.
Information of capture of ship Alphabet and crew 453-4
ROSAINVILLE, ANTHONY.
Qualified as citizen at Richmond District Court 44(5
ROWAND, THOMAS.
CommisHioned a Second Lieutenant of Cavalry, Fourth Regiment 525
ROYALL, JOHN.
Certilicate of call on subscribers for ten dollars per share before May Ist, 1797;
same for ten dollare before June Ist, 1797 421-2
C^jrtificate of call on subscribers for twenty j^ollars per share before Ist day of
February, 1798 422
ROYSTER, C HARLES.
See Sampson, William 515
RUSSELL, WILL.
Certiticate of order to Treasurer of Hospital at Williamsburg to apply to Treasurer
of State for four hundred pounds for use of Hospital 431
s
SAMPSON, STKPHEN.
Petitions for remission of damages for revenue, 1788 453
SAMPSON, WM.
Recommending Wm. G. Payne for Lieutenant at one of the Arsenals 515
SAUNDERS, ROBERT.
Informing cx)ncerning cannon in Williamsburg 422-3
SAYERS, HENRY LEE.
Soliciting Lieutenancy in Arsenal Guards 492
SCHOOLCRAFT, JAMES.
A Scout 241
SEAYERS, THOMAS.
Soliciting Lieutenancy in Arsenal Guard 506
SELDON, WM. B.
Report on condition of Sloop Betsey ; leave to come in after purification 315
SEMPLE, JOHN W.
Asking his legal pay and allowance 315
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C^erdiian'' of lemmuit.* cf ',jr: HaxvoL. l-: m* Hflmflt; <>;•;
Igiornniu- d' miixtsuK--: i Insaenrc^ ',' TujniUi. of baisncc- dot- th€»'>5tiiu- for ymy
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1 m USUI IT hi:, jar; niiirtsii !!»:.• M Hill ti«r; iiii* i«f:w"«*-i_ Vixjuut an*; Keninrkx vVi^
hii rramc: o iiiH«<(miii*«s' '• Ii^xl Murra' cue JoaL ( omzn. • on»iiwiiiii«^iv f|.
«nauiifii wniuuar^-' iui'- vK»«.T
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A^c^u:. inRnirsion- a- i- f»r«iMviii- iMUU: Note- of tut rnit*^: r<;m^ :int: li^nV »v'
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tEti'i*-*' luad^ l»T Lin... _ .y^
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584 INDEX.
Reportinjr projrress in settlement of accounts of Virginia with Fe<leral Government.. 472
Repr»rting projjreHs in (Settlement of accounts of Virginia with Federal Government,
Ac, with enclosures 475-80-1
ST. CLAIK, CAIT.
Aiding in arming ship Unicom 269
STKWART, ARCIl'D.
Commissioner of Virginia to settle boundary of Vii^ginia and Kentucky :i30
ProjKKsing time and phice for meeting the C.V>nmiissioner8 of Kentuckv on boun-
dary line .' 386-7
Agreement with Kentucky Commissioners and gentlemen appointed on each side
as third commissioners 390-1
STEWART, JOHN.
Certificate to n»8olutions 325
Informing of purchase of parchment for enrolling bills 382
Certificate of resolution of House of Delegates concerning purchase of arms 397
Certificate of ri*solution that the Executive employ additional artizans at Point of
Fork and select situation for an arsenal at Richuiond 406
Resolution of 1 louse asking for returns of work done at Arsenal from October 1st,
179.% to September 30th, 1796 412
Certificate of resolution that the Executive be requested to examine into state of
Treasury at request of executors of late Treasurer 459
STOCKLEV, AYERS.
Notice of Bill of lading of statue of Gen. Washingt<m 361-2
STORK E, WM.
Requesting commission as Sheriff of King George sent to him 353
STRODE, JOHN.
Proposal to manufacture arms and accoutrements 356-7
Proix)sing to nmnufacture arms for State at $18 per stand 430
Proposition for manufacturing arms for State 447
STRODE, WM.
Propw»ing to make <»rtouch boxes - 420
STROTHER, JEREMIAH.
Sending petition of John Strother and others for remission of damages on bond to
Sheriff of Culi)eper 285
SWANN, JAMES.
Stating terms on which he will contract to furnish arms and accoutrements 388-9
Offering to supply the State with 4,000 stand of arms 419
Declining to be resi)on8ible for the duly charge<l on 4,000 stand of arms 425
Agreement bv Swan to deliver 4,000 stand of arms in Richmond at $13 per stand... 435-H
Respecting tlie obtaining of |>as6ports for arms 8hip|)ed by him from Euro|>ean
j>orts 447-8
Contracted for 4,000 stand of arms 4^)
ProjKKsul to furnish State 4,(KX) stand of arms on same terms as previouslv; price
left blank ' 470
Contract for delivery of 4,000 stand of muskets and bayonets at Richmond on
^ terms mentioned 473-4
Receipt of order of Council to delay delivery of arms to 16th January next; oppo-
sition from France to granting permission; Holland anwilling in consequence... 485
Detailing the efforts made to secure the first 4,000 stand of arms and the obelruc^
tions met with 531-3
T
TALLEY, JAMF^.
Asking permission for watt»r from his mill to flow to the river over a part of )>iiblic
ground 513
TATE, W.
Relating to sending scouts to frontiers; informing of murder of Tenbeaf. 250
Informing that the scouts for protection of I^e county bad not been paid, ^c 385
INDEX. 585
TAY1X>R, GEORGE KEITH.
Petition to be allowed to pay for land warrants in United States bank notes .3S0-1
TAYU)R, CREED.
Commissioner of Virginia to «»ettle boundary of Virginia and Kentucky 330
Informing of capture of murderer Richard Adams 424
TAYTX)R, fiEURGE CONWAY.
t^aalified as memberof Council of State 461
TAYI/)R, JOHN.
Approving of the action of Commissioners for boundary line with Kentucky 454-5
TAZEWELL, HENRY.
CoDc-erning obtaining ]iaHS]x>rtH for arms purchaneil by Mr. Swann in Europe for
Virginia, and imjiorting public arms duty free 4W
!>n)jice8ting that copies of I^wh of Virginia Iw »ent to the (lovernor of Pennsylva-
nia in exclmnge for like favor; nituation with foreign nations; cession of Western
Territorv to United States; amendment to Constitution concerning euability of
States...! 4e>3-4
TERRS WILLOrtiHBY.
Ajiking supply of arms for hiflcom]Kiny 2^)5
TKrBKI'F, FRANlUS PETER.
RewanI ott'erfnl by Janu*** McFarland and John Ward for apprehension of John
Brown, alia^: Bunds, and Richaril Harrow, his murderers 415-16
Tl-MRERLAKE, J.
Certificsite of Court n»commendation for Sheriff of county 268
TI.V^LKY, JOHN.
Offt?ring to make cartridge Iwxes for State 423
T'V^I.KY, THOMAS.
rH.'feiidini: his right to sheriffalty of Hanover 521
^^^^MAS. KDMlNh.
Infciriiiing of apiMfintment by Kentucky to make copies of reconls in l^nd Office,
and asking for a rfx)in in which to work 432-3
HeijUJ-sting attt^ndance of William Price for certifying copies of i-ecords made by
the agent, and having State seal attiiche<1 437
kfreipt for five patents for military land in name of John Morrison, suspected to
»>e for^ni 482
('oncerninu' his work as agent of Kentucky for copying of papers recorded in
Register's office 501
^''^•MPSUN, JAMP>^.
Certificate of location of land by George Rogen* Clarke for State of Virginia on
first island in Mississippi river below the mouth of the Ohio 405
^rt t'RSToN. D.
Certificate of RcfS4>lutions of Kentucky Senate on boundary line with Virginia 408
^*^^ VEATT. WILLIAM JOHN.
Petition of Paul Carrington and William Pelsory for pardon, on account of idiocy 390
^' M)n. TH(»MAS WARlN<i.
Recommending Abram Hatchet for Coroner in Nottoway county 400
^^»rLMlN, HARRY.
Certificate as to resolutions of Legislature of Kentucky respecting boundary line
with Virginia 400
Concerning resolutions of Virginia and of Kentucky on boundary line 426
True, w.
Report on reconls of office calle<i Northern Neck, and asks compensation 302
74
586 IXDEX.
IJ
UNf>KRVVr>f>D, THOMAS.
Soliciting appointment as Lieutenant of Arsenal iTiiard 484
He^yrta two bof>k9 of recorded sunrejre- 484
Holiciting app^jintment as Comnaandant of Guard at Arsenal- 4€9
VANDERHORST, A.
Transmitting Laws of Soath Carolina for exchange with Virginia 352
VENABLE, ABM, AND OTHERS.
Recommending Mr. McCormick for bnilding a flBu^ory for making arms in Virginia 460
VENABLE, RICHARD N.
Declining commission as agent for collecting arrears of taxes in Eleventh Brigade
District.. 490
VICE CONsrL OF FRANCE.
Action of Governor and Board on complaint of, concerning shipment of horses for
British array 338
WARFIELD, H.
Certificate of appointment of Commissioners for boundary lines 327
WALLACE, WILLIAM B.
Application for Superintendency of Public Arsenal 465
WALLEM, WILLIAM B.
Statement of amount of tobacco saveil from fire at Dixon's Warehouse^ 360
WALKE, ANTHONY.
Asking instructions as to giving aid to foreign officers in arresting deserters from
their ships 428
WALKER, FRANCIS.
Report on state of arms of Light Infiintry company of Eighty-eighth Regiment... 508
WALKER, JOHN, AND OTHERS.
Petition concerning diseased cattle of Mr. Radford 349-50
WARDEN, JAMES.
Receipt for Capt. Richardson's company of Light Iniantry for fifty stand of arms.. 496
WEAVER, WILLIAM.
Asking for an advance for complying with contract for supplying rations to Arsenal 372
WELUS, ALEXANDER.
Complaining of the abuse of power by some to whom it has been committed 306-7
WELUS, PHINEAS.
A scout 241
WEST. JANE.
Petitions for further compensation for care of Catharine Crull's child 453
WEST, R.
Difficulties as escheator of Fairfax county * 240
Soliciting arms for the Sixtieth Regiment 487
WESTFALL, JACOB.
Certificate that scouts i)erformed service 243
Member of a council for employing scouts 244
ss:
WESTFALL, JAMEs^-
A scoot- 241
Member of * (T»inicL fnr anim'T'iiip -rmn** 244
WHEELER. <il>:*E«^E
>eiidixic pTii^iccmlf Pr nmnnHmmrmL itiif it iik mil ix.- ■niTtajK? ,V)8
WHITAKER. WILUAM
Relatiiur to chajmaer iif {Olu Tnuriin. ItiuTWiMl nums iittiiptfid v* bi- « jtrivtaeer 2^
WHITE, ALE\AM»EI:
Rei-oiLiDe2>din£ •ytaret Hu'sbuit it iiL-miHiiiiic jiibk Irr jnitiiif Ymildnip for State 4!^
WHITE. JOHN
Eleci**j nj«LheT erf Privx •. -nmci it 'i«wil uf -^tj!!- ' Zhjry,v, rraiciKid- SS4
WHITE. E^THEK
App':i':bii-.'r. :.-t»*^ mfci*- I'lrerr r 'i* uh ?*4SLn4flaurr . . 4^S
WHITMAN. MATHEW
Mrnjt«er of < ".•«a>rLl !•» *ai jMn-inr ««'.::iLXifw « 244
WILEY. SAMT EL
WILLIAMS. ?. M.
Ortifi'^'eof i*irT»jut y«::iiLni*a>:M-f f •? ••i^tr:? '.•' 'tnnu ^ 27S
WILLIAM>. WILLIAM *
A«kin^ :i«r»'<'<.<fc* «.• v.- ir i<g nc *»ti: lUEk-aA*' 'ir* ^t#*-riff -.f SlM^Aiidaah 4^
WILLIS. FBAM I-
Applkati<*r> W L>?*=:«i*aac7 :<f --ifcri k: AT?*Tiju- 46S
WILL>, L\WREN« K H
Infomiirjr of ih*- -^gfc-^ »■•> *:. -f l "!:.:-j*i.t .-.f ]D£intrT.An«1 bfig to be recci^ised
it^'TheKi*-tATar.Ciil-'AZ Iz^ikiiiri Bcv*' 4^>-l
WILHiN. BENJAMIN.
Certitacaitr '.-f Twr.'Zi^::jtz»^ikz'y:c i Hurr.'^-'ii i.vnniy Couit c>f Moms Satton aiui
others f>r«. on r^e-- 41S
A p(^:ii£ite«i o.-ri-L.i?ff: t***" »: W-.i-.^Ss*-.-'-. Wi«^hciO«<r concerning the inspection of
tubaoxi 4A2
K€coiniijeD*!iDj! John Fru^ij u ^£«siir fi'T cvllen.iion of revenae taxes^ 4>'^)
WII>M.>N. Jt»HN.
Member of a r-iiQiKij f->r tttpV-jin^ woctA. - 244
WILSf»N. THOMAS.
A.<ikini: for tran.<mi!a!*ioD of LAw«of Virginia 2rtr
WII>Sr»N. WM.
OrtitJ<.aie that .\^yth Wt-^tfall. Linitenant Randolph county. mii^toriHl six iH>>uti»
for c-ounty «lefenc* 241^
Member of a Coondl for emplt»yine scoot* 244
WIl>ON. W.
Cineernlo;; inoculation of ^mall-pox : concemins imprv^nient of John rndor-
m<^f\fLn*\ John Llov'i INU
Knclojiin;: complaint of Fr^-noh consul as to shipment of homes for Hritiith anny... X\\\
Infonnin^ that famitare fi^r horses was being made in William9bui)t *•>... ^t;^
Infunuin^ of iiiea:>ure> taken to prevent Sloop going out »... 'M\\
Solicitin:r two piea-s of artillery for a new company^ \W
Kecoiiimemling sundry persons as olBoers for two artillery i>^m)Hiiuea in IVtrtP
mouth-... :lAr
Informing of res^ignation of officers of 7th Kiviment \\^\
CoHi^ruing new appi>intment of officers for 7tn Regiment andtxmvorting c«MU|iMhy
of Capt. Magiiien into an artillery com|Hiny .'. JW»i
588 INDEX.
KiToriirneiiding reiinbur»eDrjent to Gapt. Neetle for exfiense of equipping company
of artillery in Portomooth 447
WIKK, JOHN.
Etn:Umnf^ n^ilutioas of (General Aetfenibly proposing anienrlniento to Constitution
of Unitecl States 3Jo
WOLFE, BENJAMIN.
(V>nip]aining of injustice in appointment of S. McCraw over him .*JH2
\VCK>f>. BASIL.
Sr>lici ting management in Virginia Penitentiary 411
WCK)I>. .lAMFX
Committee to examine Treasurer's Office ; report of« 392
WOOD. LKKJHTON.
Soli(!iting clerkship at Penitentiary 4H5
WOODLKY, ANDREW.
.Agreeing to take collection of revenue of 171>6 and 1795 on conditions 3o3
WOODSON, J.
S<j1iciting arms for company of cavalry 49t>
WOODY, JOHN.
Recommending John Fox Price for Lieutenancy in Arsenal Guards 48!)
WINSTON, EDMUND.
Rei«IH»cting arrears of taxes due by late Sheriff of Campbell 21)7
WRKiHT, STEPHEN.
Inclosing return of public arms in 7th and 95th Regiments 523
YOU NO, H.
Promising, if po.<wible, to prevent schooner from sailing from Mobjack Bay ; inform-
ing of entire want of arms in (ilouceater and Mathews 312
Describing a vessel in Severn River avowedly a privateer; reasons for not compel-
ing her departure 321-2
Information of ship Unicorn and her armament 269
YOUNii, ROBERT.
Asking for a field-piece to drill a company of artillery 433
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