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<p>Relations justly merits my particular<br />Notice of him <em>tha</em>t is £30,,17,,5 sterl<em>in</em>g the <br />bal<em>ance</em> due as p<em>e</em>r Acco<em>un</em>t Curr<em>en</em>t w<em>hi</em>ch [illegible]<br />[illegible] <sup>debt shall be discharged by my first</sup> Bills of Exc<em>han</em>ge<br />remitted</p>
<p>The following Goods (not received,)<br />shipped on board the Neptune Geo<em>rge</em> Burdon<br />30th June 1760. as p<em>e</em>r Invoice</p>
<table><tbody><tr><th>Bought of R. Wilson</th>
<th>sterl<em>in</em>g</th>
</tr><tr><td>L<em>or</em>d Sackvills Tryal</td>
<td> 0 2 6</td>
</tr><tr><td>L<em>or</em>d Ferrers Tryal</td>
<td> 0 3 0</td>
</tr><tr><th>Bo<em>ugh</em>t F. Jonson</th>
<th></th>
</tr><tr><td>1 p<em>ai</em>r mens laced Ruffles</td>
<td> 2 2 0</td>
</tr><tr><th>Bo<em>ugh</em>t Luke Alden</th>
<th></th>
</tr><tr><td>1 Cask dry white Lead q<em>uar</em>t 4..2..25}<br />1-25</td>
<td> 6 8 6</td>
</tr><tr><td>1 Levigating Stone</td>
<td> 1 1 0</td>
</tr><tr><th>Bo<em>ugh</em>t Ric<em>har</em>d Graham</th>
<th></th>
</tr><tr><td>1 Chest Lemons</td>
<td> 3 10 9</td>
</tr><tr><th>Bo<em>ugh</em>t Kirkman</th>
<th></th>
</tr><tr><td>a Cover f<em>o</em>r a Harpsicord</td>
<td> 1 5 0</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>£14 12 9</td>
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<table><tbody><tr><td>To Sundries</td>
<td>14 12 9</td>
</tr><tr><th>Bo<em>ugh</em>t Jos<em>eph</em> Pully</th>
<th></th>
</tr><tr><td>a Crate Crown Glass</td>
<td> 4 10</td>
</tr><tr><td>a Crate com<em>m</em>on Glass</td>
<td> 3</td>
</tr><tr><th>Bo<em>ugh</em>t Tho<em>ma</em>s Gardner</th>
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</tr><tr><td>1 doz<em>en</em> Silver Spoons</td>
<td> 6 19</td>
</tr><tr><td>ffash: gravy ditto</td>
<td> 1 16</td>
</tr><tr><td>ffash ditto ditto</td>
<td> 11 6</td>
</tr><tr><td>a Sett Silver Buckles</td>
<td> 1 3 0</td>
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<td>32 12 3</td>
</tr></tbody></table><p>I understand there are many applicasions<br />to yo<em>u</em> w<em>i</em>th circumstances <em>th</em>e same as my Case<br />and if the Insurers make restitution f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e<br />loss of Goods by the Neptune, be pleased to<br />appy f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e above deficiency</p>
<p>I have removed my Family to this<br />City direct To me here I am Gent<em>leme</em>n<br />Your most Obed<em>ie</em>nt H<em>umble</em> Serv<em>an</em>t<br />R<em>obert</em> Carter.</p>
<p>To Messrs James Buchanan & Co<em>pany</em><br />W<em>illia</em>msburg Sept<em>embe</em>r 8th: 1761</p>
<p>An Invoice of Goods f<em>o</em>r Mrs. Carter</p>
<p>a Sack if worn, but if not fahionable<br />a fashionable undress to cost 15£ sterl<em>in</em>g<br />from</p>
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<p>f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e Mantua-maker a Cap Han<br />kerchief & Ruffles of something<br />slight to wear w<em>i</em>th <em>th</em>e Cloaths A p<em>ai</em>r of<br />fustian turned stays A slight<br />genteel Cloak & Hat f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e Summer<br />1 p<em>ai</em>r straw coloured satin shoes, Fives<br />5 p<em>ai</em>r best coloured Callimanco Shoes, Fives<br />1 p<em>air</em> black leather Shoes Fives<br />4 p<em>ai</em>r Cotton Stockings 5<sup>s</sup>/ 6 p<em>ai</em>r white Gloves<br />6 p<em>ai</em>r white mittens 1 p<em>iece</em> Irish linen a<br />2<sup>s</sup>/6 p<em>e</em>r y<em>ar</em>d 1 peice printed Callico, dark<br />grown to cost 45<sup>s</sup>/ 1 p<em>iece</em> Indian Persian<br />of a bright colour 4 <em>thousand</em> midling<br />Pins 5 <em>thousand</em> short whites 1 <em>thousand</em> miniking<br />12 y<em>a</em>r<em>d</em>s fashionable Ribbon, 2 p<em>ieces</em> diaper<br />apron string Tape 1 Fan to cost 2<sup>s</sup>/6</p>
<p>W<em>illia</em>msburg 8th Sept<em>embe</em>r 1761</p>
<p>To Messrs: James Buchanan & Co<em>pany</em></p>
<p>Gent<em>leme</em>n:</p>
<p>Yo<em>u</em> will receive 20 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds of Tobacco<br />by <em>th</em>e Page Capt<em>ain</em> Wadlington on May Acco<em>un</em>t:</p>
<p>Mrs Carter desires her Compliments<br />to Messrs: Buchanan & asks <em>th</em>e favor of<br />her</p>
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<p>her Assistance in <em>th</em>e purchace of <em>th</em>e<br />inclosed Invoice Insure the Goods<br />& reship the like sorts if lost or<br />Taken I am<br />Gent<em>leme</em> Y<em>ou</em>rs<br />R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em></p>
<p>To Mr John Morton Jordan<br />W<em>illia</em>msburg 16th Feb<em>rua</em>ry: 1762</p>
<p>Mr Cancanon notified to me<br />in a Letter the dissolution of y<em>ou</em>r Part<br />nership. I rec<em>ei</em>v<em>e</em>d also y<em>ou</em>r Favor on <em>tha</em>t<br />Subject & understand by it yo<em>u</em> pur<br />pose to pursue <em>th</em>e original Plan, only<br /><em>th</em>e manner of it altered, I sincerely<br />wish Sir y<em>ou</em>r endeavours may prove<br />successful, & <em>tha</em>t they may [I] shall write<br />my Steward to ship Three Ton of<br />Tobacco on board the John for yo<em>u</em> to<br />sell. The Articles mentioned in <em>th</em>e<br />inclosed Invoice I desire may be<br />forwarded by the first Vessel <em>tha</em>t<br />sails</p>
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<p>sails f<em>o</em>r Virginia; Mr Nicholas's old<br />House in <em>thi</em>s City is w<em>ha</em>t I am about to<br />repair: I would even agree to send a<br />Boat up to Annapolis to have <em>th</em>e Goods<br />expeditiously; ensure <em>the</em>m & reship <em>th</em>e<br />like kinds if lost. I must<br />acknowledge Sir my promise is<br />no acquivalant to <em>th</em>e Request, but<br />I trust You will excuse <em>tha</em>t Fault, who<br />too will knows <em>tha</em>t my desires are<br />too many f<em>o</em>r my yearly Income</p>
<p>His Majesty;s ship of war <em>th</em>e Chester<br />field Capt<em>ain</em> Scaif, will sail w<em>i</em>th <em>th</em>e Trade<br />f<em>ro</em>m hence <em>th</em>e 6th of June I am &cc<br />R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em></p>
<p>Invoice inclose in <em>th</em>e Above Letter</p>
<p>Paper to hang 3 Parlours all of <em>th</em>e fol<br />lowing dimentions: round <em>th</em>e 4 sides of<br />one Parlour measures 55 Feet f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e<br />Floor to <em>th</em>e Cieling 11 Feet</p>
<p>The</p>
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<p>The 1st Parlour a good Paper of a Crim<br />son Colour. The 2d Parlour a better<br />Paper, a white ground w<em>i</em>th large green<br />leaves. The 3d Parlour best Paper a<br />blue ground w<em>i</em>th large Yellow Flowers</p>
<p>Paper proper to hang a Passage<br />& stair case, round <em>th</em>e Passage mea<br />sures 64 Feet, f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e Floor to <em>th</em>e Cieling<br />11 Feet, I want paper f<em>o</em>r 2 Passages<br />of <em>thi</em>s dimention The length of<br /><em>th</em>e Ctair Case 36 Feet f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e wainscot<br />up <em>th</em>e Stairs to <em>th</em>e Cieling 10 Feet<br />Three p<em>ai</em>r Yellow silk & worsted<br />Damask festoon Window Curtains<br />f<em>o</em>r a Room 10 Feet pitch To yellow<br />silk & worsted Damask to <em>th</em>e Seats<br />of 18 com<em>m</em>on Chairs To a Mirror 4 Feet<br />by 6 ½ <em>thi</em>s width & Breadth to be f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e<br />Extreem part of <em>th</em>e Frame; <em>th</em>e Glass<br />to be in many pieces agreeable to <em>th</em>e<br />pre</p>
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<p>present fashion Three marvell<br />hearth Slabs, 4 Feet by 18 Inches to be<br />wrought very thin, & a good Polish<br />Four large best wrought brass<br />Sconces Two glass Globes f<em>o</em>r Candles<br />to light a Stair Case Two mortice<br />door Locks, no hinges 150 w<em>i</em>t<em>h</em> white<br />Lead not grownd A levigating<br />Stone to grind Paint, no muller<br />Two doz<em>en</em> brass Casters with leather rol<br />lers & screws f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e same one gross<br />Cards one Copper Coal Scuttle<br />one tin Coal Scuttel a Wilton Carpet<br />to fit a Room as p<em>e</em>r Figure</p>
<p>To Tho<em>ma</em>s Bladen Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> Dover Street<br />Piccadilly, London, by <em>th</em>e Diana Capt<em>ain</em><br />Adams<br />W<em>illia</em>msburg 23d 1762</p>
<p>D<em>ea</em>r S<em>i</em>r<br /><em>Th</em>e most material alteration<br />in</p>
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<p>in Our House since my latest date to<br />yo<em>u</em> is <em>th</em>e birth of a Daughter who is<br />Named Ann Tasker, y<em>ou</em>r amiable ac<br />quaintance Mrs Fauquier did us <em>th</em>e<br />honour to perform <em>th</em>e requisite our<br />Church requires <em>Thi</em>s relation Sir<br />reminds me of <em>th</em>e late Romance<br />pray w<em>ha</em>t say <em>th</em>e Lady's of Miss Claisa<br />The Author has immense abilities<br />Mr Foxcraft has rec<em>e</em>i<em>ve</em>d his appointm<em>en</em>t<br />to <em>th</em>e Office of Post master here<br />& I expect Mr. Fauquier will also be<br />successful on his application f<em>o</em>r<br /><em>th</em>e Office of Recever general I<br />have <em>th</em>e certainest assurance <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">to</span><br /><span style="text-decoration:line-through;">attain</span> of <em>th</em>e Gov<em>erno</em>rs Favor on <em>th</em>e 1st<br />genteel Vacancy & I promise my<br />self y<em>ou</em>r assistance to attain <em>tha</em>t<br />endeavour</p>
<p>The last Intelligence of<br /><em>th</em>e</p>
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<p><em>Th</em>e Fleet destined against <em>th</em>e Island<br />of Martinico Capt<em>ain</em> Scaif of his<br />Majesty's Ship of War <em>th</em>e Chesterfield<br />relates who spoke a Brig at Sea<br />a few Days f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e Island of Bar<br />bados <em>tha</em>t said <em>th</em>e Reasonable his<br />Majestys Ship Capt<em>ain</em> Schuldham<br />was shipwrecked on a Shoal of<br />Martinico but <em>th</em>e whole Crew for<br />tunately saved also <span style="text-decoration:line-through;"><em>tha</em>t</span> a Fort<br />on <em>th</em>e Island was silenced</p>
<p>R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em></p>
<p>To Tho<em>mas</em> Bladen Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> May 1762<br />by <em>th</em>e same oportunity wrote to Dulany</p>
<p>To James Buchanan & Co<br />7th May 1762 sent by Capt<em>ain</em> Blake<br />his Majestys Sloop</p>
<p>Gent<em>leme</em>n</p>
<p>Capt<em>ain</em> Thompson has Orders<br />f<em>ro</em>m me f<em>o</em>r 108 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds of Tob<em>acco</em> to be ship<br />ped on board the John & Prestly<br />who</p>
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<p>who will sail w<em>i</em>th his Majesty's<br />ship the Chesterfield Capt<em>ain</em> Scaife<br />in some part of next Month<br />f<em>ro</em>m hence 58 of <em>the</em>m are consigned<br />to y<em>ou</em>r house; w<em>it</em>h be pleased to<br />make insurance on to receive<br />470 £ Sterl<em>in</em>g in Case of loss</p>
<p>I am Gent<em>leme</em>n Y<em>ou</em>rs<br />R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em></p>
<p>1st July 1761 the following<br />Invoice inclosed to Messrs James<br />Buchanan & Co</p>
<p>1 p<em>iec</em>e irish linen @ 3s/ p<em>e</em>r y<em>ar</em>d 1 p<em>iec</em>e d<em>itt</em>o<br />2s/6 1 p<em>iec</em>e irish linen @ 2s/ Two<br />damask Table Cloaths to dine a<br />doz<em>en</em> @ 30s/ each 3 diaper d<em>itt</em>o to<br />dine six 10s/ 4 huckaback d<em>itt</em>o d<em>itt</em>o<br />one p<em>ai</em>r com<em>m</em>on small Napkins 1 doz<em>en</em><br />fine small damask Napkins, 1 p<em>iec</em>e</p>
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<p>com<em>m</em>on huckaback f<em>o</em>r Towels, 2 p<em>iece</em>s white<br />strong linens @ 1s/3 p<em>e</em>r y<em>ar</em>d one p<em>iec</em>e best<br />white Ozenbrigs, one p<em>iec</em>e brown d<em>itt</em>o<br />1 p<em>iec</em>e hempen Rools 1 p<em>iece</em> large p<em>iec</em>e of<br />blue welch Cotton, 12 y<em>ar</em>ds of blue livery<br />broad Cloath @ 8s/ a p<em>iec</em>e brown fustain<br />f<em>o</em>r Servants 4 Mens ^ <sup>large</sup> Caster Caster Hatts<br />6 Mens large felt ditto. 6 com<em>m</em>on blankets<br />f<em>o</em>r Servants 6 p<em>ai</em>r common brown Mens<br />thread Stockings 4 lb Ozenbrig Thread<br />1 lb blue ditto. 1 p<em>iec</em>e of none so prittie<br />Tape, 25 y<em>ar</em>ds of corded Dimothy, 1 p<em>iece</em><br />clouting diapers 1 p<em>iec</em>e <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">fine</span> dark fine<br />Sagathee, half a p<em>iec</em>e fine brown holland<br />6 fine Caster Hats 2 sizes f<em>o</em>r 6 <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">y<em>ea</em>rs</span> & 4 y<em>ea</em>rs<br />old 4 p<em>ai</em>r worsted Stockings f<em>o</em>r ditto<br />4 p<em>ai</em>r brown thread f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o 2 p<em>ai</em>rs silver<br />shoe <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">& knee buckles</span> buckles f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o<br />2 silver laced Hatts f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o</p>
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<p>a yellow silk Bonnet & whisk f<em>o</em>r<br />a Miss of 4 y<em>ea</em>rs old 1 doz<em>e</em>n p<em>ai</em>r Girls<br />red moroccon Shoes f<em>ro</em>m one y<em>ea</em>r old to<br />4 a p<em>ai</em>r Stay's f<em>o</em>r a Miss of 4 y<em>ea</em>rs old<br />2 long lawn Frocks to fit ditto. 6<br />p<em>ai</em>r lamb Mittins f<em>o</em>r Miss 1 green<br />sarcenet quilted coath f<em>o</em>r Mrs Carter<br />a Cap, hankerchief Tucker Ruffels<br />apron of Lace set on plain Muslin<br />to cost Ten Pounds 3 p<em>ai</em>r Callimanco<br />Shoes w<em>i</em>th silk lace 5ves 1 p<em>ai</em>r black<br />ditto 1 p<em>ai</em>r black velvet d<em>itt</em>o 1 green<br />Silk bonnet trimmed w<em>i</em>th brown lace<br />and a Silk Handkerchief to wear w<em>i</em>th<br />ditto. 6 p<em>ai</em>r white Lamb Gloves 6 p<em>ai</em>r<br />coloured Mittins 4 p<em>ai</em>r Cotton Stockings<br />1 doz<em>en</em> ya<em>rd</em>s fashionable Ribbon 6 ya<em>rd</em>s<br />narrow d<em>itt</em>o 2 p<em>iece</em>s Cap wire a Fan 2s/6</p>
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<p>10 y<em>ar</em>ds narrow silver Gimp</p>
<p>Grocery<br />100 lbs double refined sugar, 6 lb Hyson<br />Tea 5lb com<em>m</em>on bohea d<em>itt</em>o ¼ C Currants<br />¼ d<em>itt</em>o Jar Reason 4 lb shavings of Harts<br />horn 2 lb sago 4 lb vermicelli 4 lb<br />french barly ½ bushell of sweet<br />almonds in <em>th</em>e shells 1 lb anchovies<br />2 lb Capers 2 bottles Olives 1 Gallon<br />Sallad oil small Cag Herrings<br />3 lb fig blue 1 d<em>itt</em>o powder blue 6 ounces<br />Cloves 6 d<em>itt</em>o Nutmegs Tow large<br />coarse cloaths Baskets 2 ounces<br />coarse holland Thread 1 lb whited<br />brown 2 p<em>iece</em>s diaper Tape 1 filleting<br />d<em>itt</em>o 1 doz<em>en</em> white ivory handel<br />desert Knives & Forks & <sup>one doz<em>en</em> Silver Table Spoons</sup> maked<br />w<em>i</em>th my Crest to be contained in a Shagreen Case</p>
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<p>Case one Shagreen Case empty to<br />contain a doz<em>en</em> Table Knives & Forks</p>
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<p>W<em>illa</em>msburg 4th July 1762<br />To Mr Amos Strettell Merch<em>an</em>t in<br /><u>Philidalphia</u></p>
<p>A Letter f<em>ro</em>m Messrs Hanburys<br />house in London dated <em>th</em>e 27th April<br />advises Colo<em>nel</em> Hunter <em>th</em>e Ship Page<br />Watlington was taken by a French<br />Privateer on her passage to <em>th</em>e port<br />of London, & was ransomed f<em>o</em>r 3,000 £<br />Sterl<em>in</em>g The proportion of <em>th</em>e Compo<br />sition Money My Tob<em>acco</em> is subjected<br />to pay (yo<em>u</em> procured a policy of<br />assurance) I shall debet to Acco<em>un</em>t<br />of <em>th</em>e Assurors w<em>hi</em>ch bal<em>ance</em> will be<br />ascertained on Receipt of My<br />acco<em>un</em>t of Sale I shall beg of yo<em>u</em><br />to negotiate <em>thi</em>s business <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">f<em>o</em>r me</span> Y<em>ou</em>r<br />Answer will Oblige Sir Y<em>ou</em>rs<br />R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em></p>
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<p>To Messrs Cary & Comp<em>an</em>y Merch<em>an</em>ts<br />in London<br />W<em>illa</em>msburg 14th July 1762</p>
<p>Gent<em>leme</em>n</p>
<p>It is my earnest wish <em>tha</em>t Colo<em>nel</em> P<em>hilip</em><br />Lud<em>well</em> Lee's Interest procures a load of<br />Tobacco f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e Latitia Capt<em>ain</em> Ham<em>m</em>ond w<em>ha</em>t<br />Tob<em>acco</em> I grew last year is engaged<br />& was to sail by agreement w<em>i</em>th his Maj<em>estys</em><br />Ship <em>th</em>e Chesterfield By y<em>ou</em>r favour<br />of <em>th</em>e 10th April your yearly Ship f<em>o</em>r Poto<em>mac</em><br />river, may, or may not Arrive to car<br />ry <em>th</em>e present growth of Tob<em>acco</em> to Britain<br />w<em>i</em>th Convoy I can't make promisess<br />w<em>he</em>n <em>th</em>e event is so uncertain; <u>but</u> to act<br /><em>th</em>e Candid Man yo<em>u</em> must know that a<br />small proportion of my Tob<em>acco</em> is engaged<br />yealy on consignment (to buy British<br />Manufactures my wants require) <em>th</em>e<br />bala<em>nce</em> I sell to <em>th</em>e purchacers here if <em>th</em>e<br />prices is an enducement, if otherwise<br /><em>th</em>e Com<em>m</em>on freight makes it an ac</p>
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<p>acceptable article to most Ships<br />Y<em>ou</em>r Annual Ship is not to depend on<br />Me f<em>o</em>r any certain Quantity of Tob<em>acco</em><br />Thus far I will venture to promise <em>tha</em>t<br />any business Y<em>ou</em>r House shall submit<br />to my Attention shall be diligently<br />& punctually executed by Gent<em>leme</em>n</p>
<p>Y<em>ou</em>r Hum<em>ble</em> Serv<em>an</em>t<br />R<em>obert</em> Carter.</p>
<p>To Mr John Morton Jordan Merch<em>an</em>t<br />in London</p>
<p>Virginia W<em>illa</em>msburg 19th July 1762.</p>
<p>Sir</p>
<p>I beg leave to congratulate Yo<em>u</em> upon<br />two Events namely Y<em>ou</em>r late marriage,<br />also <em>th</em>e connections w<em>i</em>th Mr Abraham<br />Barnes an adept by long experience in<br />many kinds of british Manufactures<br /><em>th</em>e Americans require & has accumulated<br />riches by Prudence & Caution</p>
<p>Y<em>ou</em>r Letter of <em>th</em>e 27th April & Goods by <em>th</em>e Triton<br />I have received & every Article of <em>the</em>m are<br />proper, excepting <em>th</em>e Mirrour, <em>th</em>e size of<br /><em>the</em></p>
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<p><em>th</em>e middle ^ <sup>plate of</sup> Glass makes it very costly, if <em>tha</em>t<br />had been in pieces <em>th</em>e Mirrour would have<br />cost what I meant. I expect to receive<br />in a short time some Sterl<em>in</em>g Bills f<em>ro</em>m An<em>na</em>p<em>o</em>l<em>is</em><br />part of <em>the</em>m shall be applyed to discharge<br />y<em>ou</em>r bala<em>nce</em> of £137..0..8 Sterl<em>in</em>g, or should Mrs<br />Tasker fail to be usually puncutual shall<br />draw on Messr J. Buchanan & Co of y<em>ou</em>r<br />City f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e same. If Capt<em>ain</em> Nicholson had<br />applyed to me f<em>o</em>r Tob<em>acco</em> he should have<br />had <em>th</em>e Quantity reserved f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e John<br />w<em>ha</em>t Tob<em>acco</em> I grew last Year has been en<br />gaged some time & was to sail by agre<br />ement w<em>i</em>th his Majesty's ship <em>th</em>e Chesterfield<br />I hope Y<em>ou</em>r Poto<em>mac</em> ship will arrive in time<br />to carry part of <em>th</em>e present growth of<br />Tob<em>acco</em> to Britain & to sail with Convoy.<br /><em>th</em>e premiums with out are intolerable<br />I heartily wish Y<em>ou</em>r endeavours will pros<br />per & <em>tha</em>t they may shall continue my<br />Correspondence so long as <em>th</em>e benefit is<br />mutual I shall conclude with my<br />Compliments to Mr Barnes and<br />all</p>
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<p>all future Letters on business shall be<br />addressed to Messrs Jordan & Barnes<br />I am Gent<em>leme</em>n Y<em>ou</em>r<br />Hum<em>ble</em> Ser<em>van</em>t<br />R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em></p>
<p>Virginia W<em>illa</em>msburg 23d July 1762 To<br />James Buchanan & Comp<em>an</em>y London</p>
<p>Gent<em>leme</em>n</p>
<p>Y<em>ou</em>r Letter inclosing an Acco<em>un</em>t Cur<em>ren</em>t<br />Sales f<em>o</em>r 20 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds Tob<em>acco</em>, Invoice & Bill of<br />Liding I have before me, <em>Th</em>e Goods sent<br />by <em>th</em>e Virginia Planter f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e Towns of Norfolk<br />& Hampton detain <em>th</em>e Ship below: a Gent<em>leme</em>n<br />goes f<em>ro</em>m hence f<em>o</em>r Hampton Tomorrow<br />early to put Letters on board some Ships,<br />there <em>tha</em>t are to sail on Sunday next<br />(by whom I forward <em>thi</em>s) I believe Capt<em>ain</em><br />W<em>illia</em>m Thompson will not join these<br />imprudent Gent<em>leme</em>n S<em>i</em>r Jeffery Amherst<br />& Capt<em>ain</em> Scafe assure <em>th</em>e Gov<em>erno</em>r by Letter<br /><em>tha</em>t his Majesty's Ship <em>th</em>e Chesterfield<br />shall be here to Convoy <em>th</em>e Trade of<br />Maryland & <em>thi</em>s Colony to Britain<br />Y<em>ou</em>r</p>
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<p>Y<em>ou</em>r bal<em>ance</em> of £579..7..11. Sterl<em>in</em>g differs so<br />triflingly w<em>i</em>th my Books, <em>tha</em>t they are set<br />teled accordingly, my Bill payable to<br />W<em>illia</em>m Prentice & Co f<em>o</em>r £34..13..4 Sterl<em>in</em>g & <em>th</em>e<br />premium I shall draw f<em>o</em>r to ensure 52<br />h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds Tob<em>acco</em> on board <em>th</em>e John & Prestly<br />will encrease <em>tha</em>t bal<em>ance</em> but I expect <em>th</em>e 20<br />h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds by <em>th</em>e Page w<em>i</em>th <em>th</em>e consignment<br />mentioned just above will sell f<em>o</em>r a<br />considerable sum of Money</p>
<p>Mr Alex Johnstons Correspondent<br />here has been twice directed to apply<br />to me f<em>o</em>r a Bill to pay <em>th</em>e <em>th</em>e Plate bought<br />of Johnston amounting to £12..9..7 Sterl<em>ing</em><br />I am charged <em>tha</em>t article as p<em>er</em> ^ <sup>y<em>ou</em>r</sup> Acco<em>un</em>t<br />received: to have a 3d application f<em>o</em>r<br /><em>thi</em>s matter would encrease my uneasiness<br />& oblige me to justify my self f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e<br />imputation I am Gent<em>leme</em>n<br />R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em></p>
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<p>To Mr Amos Strettell Merch<em>an</em>t in<br />Philadelphia</p>
<p>W<em>illa</em>msburg <sup>Aug<em>u</em>st</sup> 16th: 1762</p>
<p>S<em>i</em>r</p>
<p>Capt<em>ain</em> W<em>illia</em>m Thompson of <em>th</em>e John &<br />Presley sailed f<em>ro</em>m hampton-road <em>th</em>e 9th of<br /><em>thi</em>s Month in company w<em>i</em>th 10 Ships all bound<br />f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e of London; the several Masters <u>have</u><br />entered into Articles to keep together as ^ <sup>their best</sup><br />security against <em>th</em>e Enemy I have 52 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds<br />of Tobacco on board <em>th</em>e John & Presly<br />consigned to Messrs James Buchanan<br />& Co w<em>hi</em>ch property be pleased to have<br />ensured, to receive 250 £ Sterl<em>in</em>g if lost<br />or an equivalent in Pennsylvania<br />Currency to purchase Bills of Exchange<br />f<em>o</em>r <em>tha</em>t Sum <em>Thi</em>s covers my Bill, f<em>o</em>r<br />33£ Sterl<em>in</em>g also an Order f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e bal<em>ance</em> due<br />to me f<em>ro</em>m Mr John Nelson of Y<em>ou</em>r City<br />both jointly I expect will enable ^ <sup>yo<em>u</em></sup> to per<br />form <em>th</em>e above request, but if <em>th</em>e inclosed<br />remittance should <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">not</span> be insufficient to<br />pur</p>
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<p>purchace 250 £ Sterl<em>in</em>g on <em>th</em>e conditions<br />mentioned, <sup><em>the</em>n</sup><em>tha</em>t deficiency shall be sent<br />Yo<em>u</em> immediately upon my information<br />of it A neighbor desires me to<br />make enquiry f<em>o</em>r a single Man well<br />qualified in <em>th</em>e Bakers Art, such a<br />one disposed to live here may expect<br />Civil treatement & receive wages punc<br />tually, if any Person <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">should be</span> <sup>will engage</sup> on <em>thi</em>s<br />application, (Yo<em>u</em> would recommend)<br />Let him write his Terms to me, they<br />will determine if acceptable, or not,<br />& the answer will direct <em>th</em>e Person<br />accordingly If Yo<em>u</em> will negotiate<br /><em>thi</em>s Matter, & communicate Y<em>ou</em>r endea<br />vours, it will add to <em>th</em>e favour already<br />granted to Sir<br />Y<em>ou</em>r hum<em>ble</em> Ser<em>van</em>t<br />R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em></p>
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<p>To Messrs John Jordan & Barnes<br />Merch<em>an</em>ts London</p>
<p>Virg<em>ini</em>a 4th Nov<em>embe</em>r 1762 sent<br />by the Gosport Capt<em>ain</em> Jarvis</p>
<p>Gent<em>leme</em>n</p>
<p>The inclosed bill drawn by<br />Mr Tasker of Annapolis will in part<br />pay f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e Goods I received by the<br />Triton amounting to £137..0..8 Sterl<em>in</em>g<br />the bala<em>nce</em> shall be remitted shortly I am<br />Gent<em>leme</em>n R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em></p>
<p>To The Hon<em>oura</em>ble Benja<em>min</em> Tasker Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> at Annapolis<br />Virg<em>ini</em>a 14th July 1763</p>
<p>D<em>ea</em>r Sir</p>
<p>At Y<em>ou</em>r request I have reexamined<br />my Acco<em>un</em>t & in copying Colo<em>nel</em> Taskers Acco<em>un</em>t<br />inclosed to Yo<em>u</em> there in Errour, I charge therein<br />To my Bill on J<em>ames</em> Buchanan & Co<em>mpany</em> payable to<br />B<em>enjamin</em> T<em>asker</em>, 42 £ Sterl<em>in</em>g 22d April 1758, <em>Th</em>e Date & Sum<br />are Good, but <em>th</em>e entry should have been<br />To my Bill on Alex<em>ande</em>r & Co<em>mpany</em> payable to B<em>enjamin</em> T<em>asker</em><br />63£ Sterl<em>in</em>g 21£ part s<em>ai</em>d Bill charged in<br />Master</p>
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<p>Master Agles Acco<em>un</em>t Interest on my late<br />Bond f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e year 1757 the bal<em>ance</em> 42£ Ditto<br />charged in B<em>enjamin</em> T<em>asker</em>. 21£ part Floods Bill<br />Interest f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e year 1758 see Master Agles<br />Acco<em>un</em>t <em>th</em>e bal<em>ance</em> £8..9 Sterl<em>in</em>g ditto charged in<br />B<em>enjamin</em> T<em>asker</em>. Acco<em>un</em>t My Bill on J<em>ames</em> Buchanan & Co<em>mpany</em><br />payable to B<em>enjamin</em> T<em>asker</em>. 27 June 1760 f<em>o</em>r 38£ 10 Shil<em>lin</em>g<em>s</em><br />Sterl<em>in</em>g 21£ part s<em>ai</em>d Bill Interest f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e year<br />1759 <em>th</em>e bal<em>ance</em> 17£ 10 Shillings I have neglected<br />to charge in B<em>enjamin</em> T<em>asker</em>. Acco<em>un</em>t delievered: upon<br />reexamining the Acco<em>un</em>t Yo<em>u</em> will discover<br /><em>thi</em>s neglect All Interest arising on my<br />late Bond to Master Agles f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e 2d Nov<em>ember</em> 1759<br />is a transaction Yo<em>u</em> have been personally<br />acquainted w<em>i</em>th therefore shall be silent as<br />to it. By <em>thi</em>s state of <em>th</em>e Matter Collo<em>nell</em> Taskers<br />Estate is indebted to Me 17£ 10s/ Sterl<em>in</em>g<br />Master Agles also 21£ Sterl<em>in</em>g.<br />R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em></p>
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<p>W<em>illa</em>msburgh 31st Decem<em>be</em>r 1763</p>
<p>To Messrs James Buchanan & Co<em>mpany</em> London</p>
<p>Gent<em>leme</em>n</p>
<p><em>Thi</em>s day fortnight I gave my Bill<br />on Yo<em>u</em> payable to W<em>illia</em>m Brown f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e sum of<br />150£ Sterl<em>in</em>g, which be pleased to pay.<br /><em>Th</em>e Bill just mentioned & sundry others<br />drawn by Me on Yo<em>u</em> (if all are p<em>ai</em>d) to<br />gather w<em>i</em>th my average loss on <em>th</em>e Ship<br />Page Capt<em>ain</em> Allyne, & J Didsbury's Acco<em>un</em>t.<br />amount in <em>th</em>e whole to £636..16..9½ Sterl<em>in</em>g<br />I also stand indebted previous to <em>th</em>e same<br />£576..7..11 Sterl<em>in</em>g as p<em>e</em>r Acco<em>un</em>t Currant<br />dated <em>th</em>e 10th April 1762; <em>th</em>e old bal<em>ance</em> added<br />makes in <em>th</em>e whole <em>th</em>e sum of £1216..4..8<br />Sterl<em>in</em>g The proper discounts against<br /><em>tha</em>t Sum are 102 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds Tobacco, also<br />£100..4..10 (<em>th</em>e profits of 20 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds Tob<em>acco</em> by<br /><em>th</em>e Page Capt<em>ain</em> Allyne) & Amos Strettles<br />Draft f<em>o</em>r £34..6..6 Sterl<em>in</em>g. Let me sup<br />pose</p>
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<p>pose <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e Tob<em>acco</em> not sold Netts 1020 £ Sterl<em>in</em>g<br /><em>th</em>e 3 Credits <em>the</em>n to be added will make <em>th</em>e sum<br />off £1154..11..4 Sterl<em>in</em>g <em>th</em>e bal<em>ance</em> <em>the</em>n dute to J<em>ames & Co<em>mpany</em> is £61..13..4½ Sterl<em>in</em>g I mention <em>thi</em>s be<br />merely as a matter of amusement f<em>o</em>r<br />y<em>ou</em>r Acco<em>un</em>t Currant can only determine <em>th</em>e<br />precise one. I hear <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e Randolph<br />Capt<em>ain</em> Walker is arrived; on w<em>hi</em>ch Event I beg<br />leave to Congratulate Yo<em>u</em> on</em></p>
<p>Some Chiefs of <em>th</em>e Cherokee Tribes, also<br />Catalas, Creeks, Checasaws, & Choctaws<br />attended at <em>th</em>e Congress held at Fort<br />Augusta in <em>th</em>e Province of Georgia<br />in <sup>answering</sup><u>their Answer</u> to Governors Talk to <em>the</em>m<br />they allege <em>tha</em>t many white People has<br />made settlement upon Lands they<br />never had Ceded <sup>or sold</sup> to <em>th</em>e English, & claim<br />his Majesty's protection if ever <em>th</em>e like<br />violation of property should be<br />at</p>
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<p>attempted against <em>the</em>m Their 2d & last<br />Favor was <em>tha</em>t supplys of Goods should be<br />sent into their Country's; <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e white People<br />had introduced Com<em>m</em>erce amongst <em>the</em>m<br />a blessing they beged might be continued<br />f<em>o</em>r Ever. There requests were promissed <em>the</em>m<br />upon certain conditions to be kept on<br />their Parts One of <em>th</em>e Creek Orators<br />acknowledged <em>tha</em>t their People had com<br />mitted hostilities lately against his<br />Majesty's white Subjects, & to atone f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e<br />same beged leave to add to Georgia<br />Government a million acres of Land.</p>
<p>The several Tribes of Indians re<br />siding in <em>th</em>e Southern department ap<br />pears to be pacifickly disposed, those in<br /><em>th</em>e Northern department not so. I am</p>
<p>Gentl<em>eme</em>n Y<em>ou</em>rs R<em>obert</em> Carter</p>
<p>P.S. In a Letter advising of some<br />Goods</p>
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<p>Goods to <em>th</em>e [a]mount of £ 39..2 Sterl<em>in</em>g Ship<br />f<em>o</em>r me <em>th</em>e 6th May 1762 on board <em>th</em>e Planter<br />Capt<em>ain</em> Mactaggard, wherein Yo<em>u</em> direct me<br />to enquire of Mr Dick Merch<em>an</em>t on J<em>ames</em> River<br />& Mr Miller here f<em>o</em>r a p<em>ai</em>r of Stays <em>tha</em>t was<br />believed to be packed by mistake in a<br />parcel of Goods shipped at <em>th</em>e same<br />Time f<em>o</em>r one of those Gent<em>leme</em>n; enquiry<br />was accordingly made but without success<br />Mrs Carter desires a p<em>ai</em>r of turned fustain<br />Stays to supply <em>th</em>e loss of those mis<br />sing.</p>
<p>R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em></p>
<p>W<em>illa</em>msburg 21st Febr<em>uar</em>y: 1764<br />To Mr Samuel Athawes, London,</p>
<p>D<em>ea</em>r S<em>i</em>r</p>
<p>I now acknowledge <em>th</em>e receipt of y<em>ou</em>r favor<br />inclosing an invoice of goods amounting to<br />£5..8 Sterl<em>in</em>g wh<em>i</em>ch were shipped (& are received)<br />in consequence of my mothers desire, also<br />her acco<em>un</em>t cuurent amounting in <em>th</em>e whole<br />to</p>
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<p>to £207..5..10 sterling: the proceeds of 5 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds of<br />Tob<em>acco</em> is y<em>ou</em>r only discount to be made f<em>ro</em>m <em>tha</em>t sum<br /><em>th</em>e remaining bal<em>ance</em> shall be remitted to yo<em>u</em> upon<br />collecting (a sufficiency f<em>o</em>r <em>tha</em>t purpose) <em>th</em>e debts<br />due to <em>th</em>e estate of Mrs P.L. deceased. Yo<em>u</em> recom<br />mend two modes f<em>o</em>r discharging t<em>hi</em>s debt, &<br />yo<em>u</em> say either of <em>the</em>m will be satisfactory: <em>th</em>e 1st is<br />a consignment of <em>th</em>e yearly crop of Tob<em>acco</em> made<br />on <em>tha</em>t estate, or 2ly an order on my corres<br />pondent in London, but neither of w<em>hi</em>ch can<br />be complyed w<em>i</em>th. as to <em>th</em>e first <em>th</em>e Lands &<br />slaves my mother possessed, was only held<br />in right of dower, & on her death <em>tha</em>t estate<br />descended to her husbands representatives;<br />to <em>th</em>e 2d my effects in europe are not equal<br />to my debts there. The security f<em>o</em>r y<em>ou</em>r debt against<br />my mothers estate are bonds & open acco<em>un</em>ts<br />amounting in <em>th</em>e whole to about 3,500£ Virg<em>ini</em>a<br />currency, <em>th</em>e british claims sent in to me<br />make in <em>th</em>e whole 260£ St<em>erlin</em>g, <em>th</em>e county cla[i]ms<br />make in <em>th</em>e whole 100£ currency</p>
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<p>The last evening I passed in London y<em>ou</em>r<br />father & I kissed each other: at <em>tha</em>t parting<br /><em>th</em>e mild part of my composition was pre<br />dominant! upon my honor I esteemed<br />him, & loved <em>th</em>e family. I agree there was<br />a time of life w<em>he</em>n my gratifications exce<br />eded my yearly income will such a fault<br />create a rogue? will a complaining of<br />some parts of <em>th</em>e present liturgy used by<br /><em>th</em>e church of england create an atheist?<br />he <em>tha</em>t steals my fortune steals trash; but<br />he <em>tha</em>t takes f<em>ro</em>m me, my good name; makes<br />me poor indeed.</p>
<p>In considering y<em>ou</em>r letter now before me<br />I am induced to make <em>th</em>e observations in<br /><em>th</em>e last <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">par</span> Section, rather <em>tha</em>n pass in silence<br />any part of <em>th</em>e same; & f<em>o</em>r <em>thi</em>s end only<br />it is made part of <em>thi</em>s Letter. I hope yo<em>u</em> will<br />write to me frequently, & be pleased to pres<sup>ent</sup><br />my affectionate compliments to <em>th</em>e family<br />I am<br />R<em>obert</em> Carter</p>
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<p>W<em>illa</em>msburg 10th febr<em>uar</em>y:1764</p>
<p>To Colo<em>nel</em> Landon Carter of Sabine Hall in Richm<em>on</em>d<br />County, & to Colo<em>nel</em> Charles Carter of Cleve in King<br />geo<em>rge</em> County w<em>i</em>th some few alterations.</p>
<p>D<em>ea</em>r Sir</p>
<p>In obedience to a precept of yorks Court<br />I attended their worships <em>th</em>e 3d Monday in <em>th</em>e<br />month of Sep<em>tembe</em>r last to answer a bill in chancery<br />filed there by <em>th</em>e direction of Mr. Fran<em>ci</em>s Willis Jr<br />of gloucester County & Elizabeth his wife. Mr<br />Waller attorney for <em>th</em>e plantifs proposed at <em>tha</em>t time<br />to refer <em>th</em>e claim in <em>th</em>e bill to arbitrators to settle<br />I agreed to <em>th</em>e same. upon returning here f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e<br />province of Georgia I had a conference w<em>i</em>th<br />Mr Waller upon <em>th</em>e subject of <em>th</em>e mentioned bill;<br />but <em>th</em>e event of it was not conclusive. The<br />petition of <em>th</em>e bill is to compel me to pay 1700£<br />sterling w<em>i</em>th interest therein f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e marriage of<br /><em>th</em>e orators, they set forth <em>tha</em>t colo<em>nel</em> charles Carter<br />has made two payments amounting in <em>th</em>e<br />whole to 465£ sterling part of <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d 1700£<br />ster</p>
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<p>sterling, also <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e sum of 1250£ sterling was<br />paid by me <em>th</em>e 2d of July 1749, after I came of<br />age, w<em>hi</em>ch 3 payments make 15 £ sterling, more<br />than <em>th</em>e sum demanded, exclusive of interest.<br />I have always believed <em>tha</em>t yo<em>u</em> were an assistant<br />in prepareing <em>th</em>e act of general assembly w<em>hi</em>ch<br />gives to me <em>tha</em>t part of my grand-fathers<br />estate he devised in his will to my father,<br />therefore shan't explain here <em>th</em>e rise of the<br />present dispute, excepting <em>tha</em>t part of <em>th</em>e act<br />only, directing <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d part of <em>th</em>e estate sh<em>ou</em>ld<br />be held by "John Carter & Charles Carter Esq<em>ui</em>re<br />& the survivor of <em>the</em>m <u>In trust</u> f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e main<br />tenance & education of <em>th</em>e children during<br />their infancy & f<em>o</em>r raising & paying out of<br /><em>th</em>e profits of <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d premisses to my mother<br />Priscilla Carter <em>th</em>e sum of 2500 £ sterling<br />& after paying <em>tha</em>t sum in trust, f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e raising<br />& paying so much money to my sister<br />as will make up <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">to my</span> <sup>her</sup> portion w<em>i</em>th the<br />lega</p>
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<p>legacy given to her by my grandfather<br /><em>th</em>e sum of 2,000£ sterling upon her mar<br />riage or attaining to <em>th</em>e age of 21 years."</p>
<p>I beg leave to observe <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e letter of <em>thi</em>s clause<br />charges <em>th</em>e profits only of <em>tha</em>t estate w<em>i</em>th paying<br />1700£ Sterling (part of 2,000 £ Sterling her full<br />portion as expressed in <em>th</em>e Act) they will<br />become <em>the</em>n <em>th</em>e subject of enquiry, & if no profits<br />appears to have arisen f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e same, their<br />claim f<em>o</em>r interest I apprehend will be<br />totally disallowed. I believe my brother<br />has attended to <em>th</em>e clause mentioned f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e<br />bill sets forth <em>tha</em>t "Colo<em>nel</em> Charles Carter delivered<br />up <em>th</em>e trust estate so settled by <em>th</em>e act of assem<br />bly to <em>th</em>e Defendant (meaning me) & accounted<br />f<em>o</em>r and paid him <em>th</em>e profits thereof, he <em>th</em>e said<br />defendant undertaking to satisfy all dem<sup>ands</sup><br />against <em>th</em>e said estate, as y<em>ou</em>r orators have<br />been informed & believe." It behoove me<br />to contradict part of <em>thi</em>s paragraph;<br />Mr</p>
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<p>Mr Fran<em>ci</em>s Willis Jun<em>ior</em> had every acco<em>un</em>t Colo<em>nol</em><br />Charles Carter gave me relating to <em>tha</em>t trust<br />estate, & upon returning <em>th</em>e same observed<br />I had many creditors to satisfy, & cen<br />sured <em>th</em>e trustees management in <em>tha</em>t matter</p>
<p>The agreement <em>tha</em>t is also mentioned, <em>tha</em>t<br />was entered into between colo<em>nel</em> C<em>harles</em> Carter &<br />me, some time in febr<em>uar</em>y: 1749 upon delieve<sup>ring</sup><br />up <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d trust estate, I believe does not<br />exist f<em>o</em>r no impression off <em>th</em>e same is to<br />be found in me. I believe, Sir, by <em>thi</em>s time<br />yo<em>u</em> understand Mr & Mrs Willis's claim in<br /><em>th</em>e bills; <em>th</em>e subject thus far. A few days<br />after <em>th</em>e receipt of y<em>ou</em>r letter of <em>th</em>e 24th of Dece<em>mbe</em>r last<br />I was again w<em>i</em>th Mr Waller, he spoke <em>the</em>n of a<br />letter just receieved f<em>ro</em>m Mr F<em>rancis</em> Willis wrote<br />only a day or two ago, making one<br />more claim in behalf of his wife. Viz:<br />a third part of two thirds of <em>th</em>e appraised<br />value</p>
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<p>value of my fathers slaves, & a child part of<br />his personal estate. I admitted her right<br />to both these was indisputable if her pro<br />portion of <em>th</em>e intestates debts would not<br />exceed <em>the</em>m, & if it should turn out so upon<br />a settlement, <em>tha</em>t I must be answerable f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e<br />former, after deducting <em>th</em>e value of those<br />slaves delivered to her as given by our<br />father, & <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e administrators were accoun[t]<sup>able</sup><br />f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e latter, no part of w<em>hi</em>ch <em>tha</em>t I know of<br />ever came to my hands. Upon <em>thi</em>s we have<br />agreed to refer the whole matter to any<br />Five of the council, w<em>i</em>th power to choose an<br />umpire, who are to enquire whether the<br />profits I received of <em>th</em>e trust estate, after<br />maintaining the children & raising my<br />mothers 2500 £ Sterling were sufficient to<br />pay my sisters portion after marriage,<br />(for Mr Waller admits me to be no further<br />chargeable) & to state & settle <em>th</em>e account<br />of</p>
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<p>administration of my farthers estate.<br />What ever information & advice on these<br />heads yo<em>u</em> shall be pleased to impart to me<br />will be taken as kindly as y<em>ou</em>r last affec<em>tiona</em>te<br />letter I am &cc<br />R<em>obert</em> Carter</p>
<p>W<em>illa</em>msburg 29th March 1764</p>
<p>To Mr Francis Willis jun<em>io</em>r at mount plesant<br />in Gloucester County</p>
<p>Sir</p>
<p>At <em>th</em>e last conference I had w<em>i</em>th Mr B<em>enjamin</em> Waller<br />concerning y<em>ou</em>r claim against me, I found yo<em>u</em><br />had instructed him to demand in right of<br />y<em>ou</em>r wife a third part of two thirds of the<br />appraised value of my fathers slaves & a<br />childs part of his personal estate. I did<br />not deny her title to those proportions, if<br /><em>th</em>e intestates debts did not exceed <em>th</em>e value<br />of <em>the</em>m, and, if it should turn out so upon<br />a</p>
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<p>a settlement, <em>tha</em>t I must be answerable f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e<br />former, after deducting <em>th</em>e value of those<br />delivered to her as given by our father, & <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e<br />administrators were accountab[l]e, f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e latter,<br />no part of w<em>hi</em>ch <em>tha</em>t I know of ever came to my<br />hands. and Mr Waller & I agreed to refer<br />those matters as well as <em>tha</em>t relating to <em>th</em>e<br />portion to any two of <em>th</em>e council, w<em>i</em>th power<br />to choose an umpire; who are to enquire<br />whether <em>th</em>e profits I received of <em>th</em>e trust esta<sup>te</sup><br />after maintaining <em>th</em>e children, & raising<br />my mother's 2500£ sterling, were sufficient<br />to pay my sisters portion at her marriage,<br />for Mr Waller admitted me to be no further<br />chargeable, & if <em>th</em>e profits received by <em>th</em>e<br />trustees were sufficient they are to be called<br />upon f<em>o</em>r it, & not I. The same gentlemen<br />are likewise to state & settle <em>th</em>e account of<br />administration, if you will properly call<br />upon those who transacted it, and<br />are</p>
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<p>are answerable f<em>o</em>r it. Mr Waller I doubt<br />not, has fully advised yo<em>u</em> of our agreement<br />but it is repeated here to prevent any<br />cavils about <em>th</em>e terms of it. The Attorney<br />general, Mr Geo<em>rge</em> Wythe, and Mr Rob<em>er</em>t C<em>arter</em><br />Nicholas it seems you have silenced;<br />the others of <em>th</em>e bar I han't applyed too, &<br />expect yo<em>u</em> will not insist that I do: the point<br />we are contesting, I believe will be thought<br />plainer then 9/10ths of many differences,<br />that are settled in a public manner, and<br />therefore to be explained by every lawyer;<br />but permit me to suppose our disputes were<br />intricate, & <em>th</em>e truth of <em>the</em>m to be explained only<br />by either of <em>th</em>e before named gentlemen, <em>th</em>e<br />question is, would an honest person avail<br />himself of <em>th</em>e like advantage? If yo<em>u</em> consent<br /><em>tha</em>t Mr Geo<em>rge</em> Wythe, or either of <em>th</em>e two gentlemen<br />appear f<em>o</em>r me before <em>th</em>e arbitrators, be pleased<br />to inclose a written permission to Sir Y<em>ou</em>rs &cc</p>
<p>R<em>obert</em> Carter</p>
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<a href="https://cwfjdrlsc.omeka.net/items/show/727">Robert Carter III wastebook, 1762-1790</a>. Carter's wastebook is held by Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.
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<p>The letter books of Robert Carter III of Nomini Hall (Westmoreland County, Virginia), Williamsburg and Baltimore, Maryland. The three letter books contain copies of Carter's correspondence from the years 1762-1769. Among the correspondence are letters to merchants in London, Glasgow, Leghorn, Madeira, New York and Philadelphia. These letters document the wide variety of goods Carter ordered for his family, plantations and the people he enslaved. The letters also document his financial matters, plantation management, and personal and family affairs. Additionally, the letter books contain correspondence concerning the estates of Lieutenant Governor Francis Fauquier and Carter's father-in-law, Benjamin Tasker of Maryland.</p>
<p>Among those to whom the letters were addressed are Sir Jeffery Amherst, Samuel Athawes, Cary & Co., Colonel Charles Carter, Landon Carter, Daniel Dulany, Capel and Osgood Hanbury, Pringle, Cheap & Company, Edward Ransdell, and John Ridout.</p>
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<p>15</p>
<p>Relations justly merits my particular<br />Notice of him <em>tha</em>t is £30,,17,,5 sterl<em>in</em>g the <br />bal<em>ance</em> due as p<em>e</em>r Acco<em>un</em>t Curr<em>en</em>t w<em>hi</em>ch [illegible]<br />[illegible] <sup>debt shall be discharged by my first</sup> Bills of Exc<em>han</em>ge<br />remitted</p>
<p>The following Goods (not received,)<br />shipped on board the Neptune Geo<em>rge</em> Burdon<br />30th June 1760. as p<em>e</em>r Invoice</p>
<table><tbody><tr><th>Bought of R. Wilson</th>
<th>sterl<em>in</em>g</th>
</tr><tr><td>L<em>or</em>d Sackvills Tryal</td>
<td> 0 2 6</td>
</tr><tr><td>L<em>or</em>d Ferrers Tryal</td>
<td> 0 3 0</td>
</tr><tr><th>Bo<em>ugh</em>t F. Jonson</th>
<th></th>
</tr><tr><td>1 p<em>ai</em>r mens laced Ruffles</td>
<td> 2 2 0</td>
</tr><tr><th>Bo<em>ugh</em>t Luke Alden</th>
<th></th>
</tr><tr><td>1 Cask dry white Lead q<em>uar</em>t 4..2..25}<br />1-25</td>
<td> 6 8 6</td>
</tr><tr><td>1 Levigating Stone</td>
<td> 1 1 0</td>
</tr><tr><th>Bo<em>ugh</em>t Ric<em>har</em>d Graham</th>
<th></th>
</tr><tr><td>1 Chest Lemons</td>
<td> 3 10 9</td>
</tr><tr><th>Bo<em>ugh</em>t Kirkman</th>
<th></th>
</tr><tr><td>a Cover f<em>o</em>r a Harpsicord</td>
<td> 1 5 0</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>£14 12 9</td>
</tr></tbody></table><p>16</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td>To Sundries</td>
<td>14 12 9</td>
</tr><tr><th>Bo<em>ugh</em>t Jos<em>eph</em> Pully</th>
<th></th>
</tr><tr><td>a Crate Crown Glass</td>
<td> 4 10</td>
</tr><tr><td>a Crate com<em>m</em>on Glass</td>
<td> 3</td>
</tr><tr><th>Bo<em>ugh</em>t Tho<em>ma</em>s Gardner</th>
<th></th>
</tr><tr><td>1 doz<em>en</em> Silver Spoons</td>
<td> 6 19</td>
</tr><tr><td>ffash: gravy ditto</td>
<td> 1 16</td>
</tr><tr><td>ffash ditto ditto</td>
<td> 11 6</td>
</tr><tr><td>a Sett Silver Buckles</td>
<td> 1 3 0</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>32 12 3</td>
</tr></tbody></table><p>I understand there are many applicasions<br />to yo<em>u</em> w<em>i</em>th circumstances <em>th</em>e same as my Case<br />and if the Insurers make restitution f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e<br />loss of Goods by the Neptune, be pleased to<br />appy f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e above deficiency</p>
<p>I have removed my Family to this<br />City direct To me here I am Gent<em>leme</em>n<br />Your most Obed<em>ie</em>nt H<em>umble</em> Serv<em>an</em>t<br />R<em>obert</em> Carter.</p>
<p>To Messrs James Buchanan & Co<em>pany</em><br />W<em>illia</em>msburg Sept<em>embe</em>r 8th: 1761</p>
<p>An Invoice of Goods f<em>o</em>r Mrs. Carter</p>
<p>a Sack if worn, but if not fahionable<br />a fashionable undress to cost 15£ sterl<em>in</em>g<br />from</p>
<p>17</p>
<p>f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e Mantua-maker a Cap Han<br />kerchief & Ruffles of something<br />slight to wear w<em>i</em>th <em>th</em>e Cloaths A p<em>ai</em>r of<br />fustian turned stays A slight<br />genteel Cloak & Hat f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e Summer<br />1 p<em>ai</em>r straw coloured satin shoes, Fives<br />5 p<em>ai</em>r best coloured Callimanco Shoes, Fives<br />1 p<em>air</em> black leather Shoes Fives<br />4 p<em>ai</em>r Cotton Stockings 5<sup>s</sup>/ 6 p<em>ai</em>r white Gloves<br />6 p<em>ai</em>r white mittens 1 p<em>iece</em> Irish linen a<br />2<sup>s</sup>/6 p<em>e</em>r y<em>ar</em>d 1 peice printed Callico, dark<br />grown to cost 45<sup>s</sup>/ 1 p<em>iece</em> Indian Persian<br />of a bright colour 4 <em>thousand</em> midling<br />Pins 5 <em>thousand</em> short whites 1 <em>thousand</em> miniking<br />12 y<em>a</em>r<em>d</em>s fashionable Ribbon, 2 p<em>ieces</em> diaper<br />apron string Tape 1 Fan to cost 2<sup>s</sup>/6</p>
<p>W<em>illia</em>msburg 8th Sept<em>embe</em>r 1761</p>
<p>To Messrs: James Buchanan & Co<em>pany</em></p>
<p>Gent<em>leme</em>n:</p>
<p>Yo<em>u</em> will receive 20 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds of Tobacco<br />by <em>th</em>e Page Capt<em>ain</em> Wadlington on May Acco<em>un</em>t:</p>
<p>Mrs Carter desires her Compliments<br />to Messrs: Buchanan & asks <em>th</em>e favor of<br />her</p>
<p>18</p>
<p>her Assistance in <em>th</em>e purchace of <em>th</em>e<br />inclosed Invoice Insure the Goods<br />& reship the like sorts if lost or<br />Taken I am<br />Gent<em>leme</em> Y<em>ou</em>rs<br />R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em></p>
<p>To Mr John Morton Jordan<br />W<em>illia</em>msburg 16th Feb<em>rua</em>ry: 1762</p>
<p>Mr Cancanon notified to me<br />in a Letter the dissolution of y<em>ou</em>r Part<br />nership. I rec<em>ei</em>v<em>e</em>d also y<em>ou</em>r Favor on <em>tha</em>t<br />Subject & understand by it yo<em>u</em> pur<br />pose to pursue <em>th</em>e original Plan, only<br /><em>th</em>e manner of it altered, I sincerely<br />wish Sir y<em>ou</em>r endeavours may prove<br />successful, & <em>tha</em>t they may [I] shall write<br />my Steward to ship Three Ton of<br />Tobacco on board the John for yo<em>u</em> to<br />sell. The Articles mentioned in <em>th</em>e<br />inclosed Invoice I desire may be<br />forwarded by the first Vessel <em>tha</em>t<br />sails</p>
<p>19</p>
<p>sails f<em>o</em>r Virginia; Mr Nicholas's old<br />House in <em>thi</em>s City is w<em>ha</em>t I am about to<br />repair: I would even agree to send a<br />Boat up to Annapolis to have <em>th</em>e Goods<br />expeditiously; ensure <em>the</em>m & reship <em>th</em>e<br />like kinds if lost. I must<br />acknowledge Sir my promise is<br />no acquivalant to <em>th</em>e Request, but<br />I trust You will excuse <em>tha</em>t Fault, who<br />too will knows <em>tha</em>t my desires are<br />too many f<em>o</em>r my yearly Income</p>
<p>His Majesty;s ship of war <em>th</em>e Chester<br />field Capt<em>ain</em> Scaif, will sail w<em>i</em>th <em>th</em>e Trade<br />f<em>ro</em>m hence <em>th</em>e 6th of June I am &cc<br />R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em></p>
<p>Invoice inclose in <em>th</em>e Above Letter</p>
<p>Paper to hang 3 Parlours all of <em>th</em>e fol<br />lowing dimentions: round <em>th</em>e 4 sides of<br />one Parlour measures 55 Feet f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e<br />Floor to <em>th</em>e Cieling 11 Feet</p>
<p>The</p>
<p>20</p>
<p>The 1st Parlour a good Paper of a Crim<br />son Colour. The 2d Parlour a better<br />Paper, a white ground w<em>i</em>th large green<br />leaves. The 3d Parlour best Paper a<br />blue ground w<em>i</em>th large Yellow Flowers</p>
<p>Paper proper to hang a Passage<br />& stair case, round <em>th</em>e Passage mea<br />sures 64 Feet, f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e Floor to <em>th</em>e Cieling<br />11 Feet, I want paper f<em>o</em>r 2 Passages<br />of <em>thi</em>s dimention The length of<br /><em>th</em>e Ctair Case 36 Feet f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e wainscot<br />up <em>th</em>e Stairs to <em>th</em>e Cieling 10 Feet<br />Three p<em>ai</em>r Yellow silk & worsted<br />Damask festoon Window Curtains<br />f<em>o</em>r a Room 10 Feet pitch To yellow<br />silk & worsted Damask to <em>th</em>e Seats<br />of 18 com<em>m</em>on Chairs To a Mirror 4 Feet<br />by 6 ½ <em>thi</em>s width & Breadth to be f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e<br />Extreem part of <em>th</em>e Frame; <em>th</em>e Glass<br />to be in many pieces agreeable to <em>th</em>e<br />pre</p>
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<p>present fashion Three marvell<br />hearth Slabs, 4 Feet by 18 Inches to be<br />wrought very thin, & a good Polish<br />Four large best wrought brass<br />Sconces Two glass Globes f<em>o</em>r Candles<br />to light a Stair Case Two mortice<br />door Locks, no hinges 150 w<em>i</em>t<em>h</em> white<br />Lead not grownd A levigating<br />Stone to grind Paint, no muller<br />Two doz<em>en</em> brass Casters with leather rol<br />lers & screws f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e same one gross<br />Cards one Copper Coal Scuttle<br />one tin Coal Scuttel a Wilton Carpet<br />to fit a Room as p<em>e</em>r Figure</p>
<p>To Tho<em>ma</em>s Bladen Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> Dover Street<br />Piccadilly, London, by <em>th</em>e Diana Capt<em>ain</em><br />Adams<br />W<em>illia</em>msburg 23d 1762</p>
<p>D<em>ea</em>r S<em>i</em>r<br /><em>Th</em>e most material alteration<br />in</p>
<p>22</p>
<p>in Our House since my latest date to<br />yo<em>u</em> is <em>th</em>e birth of a Daughter who is<br />Named Ann Tasker, y<em>ou</em>r amiable ac<br />quaintance Mrs Fauquier did us <em>th</em>e<br />honour to perform <em>th</em>e requisite our<br />Church requires <em>Thi</em>s relation Sir<br />reminds me of <em>th</em>e late Romance<br />pray w<em>ha</em>t say <em>th</em>e Lady's of Miss Claisa<br />The Author has immense abilities<br />Mr Foxcraft has rec<em>e</em>i<em>ve</em>d his appointm<em>en</em>t<br />to <em>th</em>e Office of Post master here<br />& I expect Mr. Fauquier will also be<br />successful on his application f<em>o</em>r<br /><em>th</em>e Office of Recever general I<br />have <em>th</em>e certainest assurance <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">to</span><br /><span style="text-decoration:line-through;">attain</span> of <em>th</em>e Gov<em>erno</em>rs Favor on <em>th</em>e 1st<br />genteel Vacancy & I promise my<br />self y<em>ou</em>r assistance to attain <em>tha</em>t<br />endeavour</p>
<p>The last Intelligence of<br /><em>th</em>e</p>
<p>23</p>
<p><em>Th</em>e Fleet destined against <em>th</em>e Island<br />of Martinico Capt<em>ain</em> Scaif of his<br />Majesty's Ship of War <em>th</em>e Chesterfield<br />relates who spoke a Brig at Sea<br />a few Days f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e Island of Bar<br />bados <em>tha</em>t said <em>th</em>e Reasonable his<br />Majestys Ship Capt<em>ain</em> Schuldham<br />was shipwrecked on a Shoal of<br />Martinico but <em>th</em>e whole Crew for<br />tunately saved also <span style="text-decoration:line-through;"><em>tha</em>t</span> a Fort<br />on <em>th</em>e Island was silenced</p>
<p>R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em></p>
<p>To Tho<em>mas</em> Bladen Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> May 1762<br />by <em>th</em>e same oportunity wrote to Dulany</p>
<p>To James Buchanan & Co<br />7th May 1762 sent by Capt<em>ain</em> Blake<br />his Majestys Sloop</p>
<p>Gent<em>leme</em>n</p>
<p>Capt<em>ain</em> Thompson has Orders<br />f<em>ro</em>m me f<em>o</em>r 108 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds of Tob<em>acco</em> to be ship<br />ped on board the John & Prestly<br />who</p>
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<p>who will sail w<em>i</em>th his Majesty's<br />ship the Chesterfield Capt<em>ain</em> Scaife<br />in some part of next Month<br />f<em>ro</em>m hence 58 of <em>the</em>m are consigned<br />to y<em>ou</em>r house; w<em>it</em>h be pleased to<br />make insurance on to receive<br />470 £ Sterl<em>in</em>g in Case of loss</p>
<p>I am Gent<em>leme</em>n Y<em>ou</em>rs<br />R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em></p>
<p>1st July 1761 the following<br />Invoice inclosed to Messrs James<br />Buchanan & Co</p>
<p>1 p<em>iec</em>e irish linen @ 3s/ p<em>e</em>r y<em>ar</em>d 1 p<em>iec</em>e d<em>itt</em>o<br />2s/6 1 p<em>iec</em>e irish linen @ 2s/ Two<br />damask Table Cloaths to dine a<br />doz<em>en</em> @ 30s/ each 3 diaper d<em>itt</em>o to<br />dine six 10s/ 4 huckaback d<em>itt</em>o d<em>itt</em>o<br />one p<em>ai</em>r com<em>m</em>on small Napkins 1 doz<em>en</em><br />fine small damask Napkins, 1 p<em>iec</em>e</p>
<p>25</p>
<p>com<em>m</em>on huckaback f<em>o</em>r Towels, 2 p<em>iece</em>s white<br />strong linens @ 1s/3 p<em>e</em>r y<em>ar</em>d one p<em>iec</em>e best<br />white Ozenbrigs, one p<em>iec</em>e brown d<em>itt</em>o<br />1 p<em>iec</em>e hempen Rools 1 p<em>iece</em> large p<em>iec</em>e of<br />blue welch Cotton, 12 y<em>ar</em>ds of blue livery<br />broad Cloath @ 8s/ a p<em>iec</em>e brown fustain<br />f<em>o</em>r Servants 4 Mens ^ <sup>large</sup> Caster Caster Hatts<br />6 Mens large felt ditto. 6 com<em>m</em>on blankets<br />f<em>o</em>r Servants 6 p<em>ai</em>r common brown Mens<br />thread Stockings 4 lb Ozenbrig Thread<br />1 lb blue ditto. 1 p<em>iec</em>e of none so prittie<br />Tape, 25 y<em>ar</em>ds of corded Dimothy, 1 p<em>iece</em><br />clouting diapers 1 p<em>iec</em>e <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">fine</span> dark fine<br />Sagathee, half a p<em>iec</em>e fine brown holland<br />6 fine Caster Hats 2 sizes f<em>o</em>r 6 <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">y<em>ea</em>rs</span> & 4 y<em>ea</em>rs<br />old 4 p<em>ai</em>r worsted Stockings f<em>o</em>r ditto<br />4 p<em>ai</em>r brown thread f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o 2 p<em>ai</em>rs silver<br />shoe <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">& knee buckles</span> buckles f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o<br />2 silver laced Hatts f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o</p>
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<p>a yellow silk Bonnet & whisk f<em>o</em>r<br />a Miss of 4 y<em>ea</em>rs old 1 doz<em>e</em>n p<em>ai</em>r Girls<br />red moroccon Shoes f<em>ro</em>m one y<em>ea</em>r old to<br />4 a p<em>ai</em>r Stay's f<em>o</em>r a Miss of 4 y<em>ea</em>rs old<br />2 long lawn Frocks to fit ditto. 6<br />p<em>ai</em>r lamb Mittins f<em>o</em>r Miss 1 green<br />sarcenet quilted coath f<em>o</em>r Mrs Carter<br />a Cap, hankerchief Tucker Ruffels<br />apron of Lace set on plain Muslin<br />to cost Ten Pounds 3 p<em>ai</em>r Callimanco<br />Shoes w<em>i</em>th silk lace 5ves 1 p<em>ai</em>r black<br />ditto 1 p<em>ai</em>r black velvet d<em>itt</em>o 1 green<br />Silk bonnet trimmed w<em>i</em>th brown lace<br />and a Silk Handkerchief to wear w<em>i</em>th<br />ditto. 6 p<em>ai</em>r white Lamb Gloves 6 p<em>ai</em>r<br />coloured Mittins 4 p<em>ai</em>r Cotton Stockings<br />1 doz<em>en</em> ya<em>rd</em>s fashionable Ribbon 6 ya<em>rd</em>s<br />narrow d<em>itt</em>o 2 p<em>iece</em>s Cap wire a Fan 2s/6</p>
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<p>10 y<em>ar</em>ds narrow silver Gimp</p>
<p>Grocery<br />100 lbs double refined sugar, 6 lb Hyson<br />Tea 5lb com<em>m</em>on bohea d<em>itt</em>o ¼ C Currants<br />¼ d<em>itt</em>o Jar Reason 4 lb shavings of Harts<br />horn 2 lb sago 4 lb vermicelli 4 lb<br />french barly ½ bushell of sweet<br />almonds in <em>th</em>e shells 1 lb anchovies<br />2 lb Capers 2 bottles Olives 1 Gallon<br />Sallad oil small Cag Herrings<br />3 lb fig blue 1 d<em>itt</em>o powder blue 6 ounces<br />Cloves 6 d<em>itt</em>o Nutmegs Tow large<br />coarse cloaths Baskets 2 ounces<br />coarse holland Thread 1 lb whited<br />brown 2 p<em>iece</em>s diaper Tape 1 filleting<br />d<em>itt</em>o 1 doz<em>en</em> white ivory handel<br />desert Knives & Forks & <sup>one doz<em>en</em> Silver Table Spoons</sup> maked<br />w<em>i</em>th my Crest to be contained in a Shagreen Case</p>
<p>28</p>
<p>Case one Shagreen Case empty to<br />contain a doz<em>en</em> Table Knives & Forks</p>
<p>29</p>
<p>30</p>
<p>31</p>
<p>32</p>
<p>W<em>illa</em>msburg 4th July 1762<br />To Mr Amos Strettell Merch<em>an</em>t in<br /><u>Philidalphia</u></p>
<p>A Letter f<em>ro</em>m Messrs Hanburys<br />house in London dated <em>th</em>e 27th April<br />advises Colo<em>nel</em> Hunter <em>th</em>e Ship Page<br />Watlington was taken by a French<br />Privateer on her passage to <em>th</em>e port<br />of London, & was ransomed f<em>o</em>r 3,000 £<br />Sterl<em>in</em>g The proportion of <em>th</em>e Compo<br />sition Money My Tob<em>acco</em> is subjected<br />to pay (yo<em>u</em> procured a policy of<br />assurance) I shall debet to Acco<em>un</em>t<br />of <em>th</em>e Assurors w<em>hi</em>ch bal<em>ance</em> will be<br />ascertained on Receipt of My<br />acco<em>un</em>t of Sale I shall beg of yo<em>u</em><br />to negotiate <em>thi</em>s business <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">f<em>o</em>r me</span> Y<em>ou</em>r<br />Answer will Oblige Sir Y<em>ou</em>rs<br />R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em></p>
<p>33</p>
<p>To Messrs Cary & Comp<em>an</em>y Merch<em>an</em>ts<br />in London<br />W<em>illa</em>msburg 14th July 1762</p>
<p>Gent<em>leme</em>n</p>
<p>It is my earnest wish <em>tha</em>t Colo<em>nel</em> P<em>hilip</em><br />Lud<em>well</em> Lee's Interest procures a load of<br />Tobacco f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e Latitia Capt<em>ain</em> Ham<em>m</em>ond w<em>ha</em>t<br />Tob<em>acco</em> I grew last year is engaged<br />& was to sail by agreement w<em>i</em>th his Maj<em>estys</em><br />Ship <em>th</em>e Chesterfield By y<em>ou</em>r favour<br />of <em>th</em>e 10th April your yearly Ship f<em>o</em>r Poto<em>mac</em><br />river, may, or may not Arrive to car<br />ry <em>th</em>e present growth of Tob<em>acco</em> to Britain<br />w<em>i</em>th Convoy I can't make promisess<br />w<em>he</em>n <em>th</em>e event is so uncertain; <u>but</u> to act<br /><em>th</em>e Candid Man yo<em>u</em> must know that a<br />small proportion of my Tob<em>acco</em> is engaged<br />yealy on consignment (to buy British<br />Manufactures my wants require) <em>th</em>e<br />bala<em>nce</em> I sell to <em>th</em>e purchacers here if <em>th</em>e<br />prices is an enducement, if otherwise<br /><em>th</em>e Com<em>m</em>on freight makes it an ac</p>
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<p>acceptable article to most Ships<br />Y<em>ou</em>r Annual Ship is not to depend on<br />Me f<em>o</em>r any certain Quantity of Tob<em>acco</em><br />Thus far I will venture to promise <em>tha</em>t<br />any business Y<em>ou</em>r House shall submit<br />to my Attention shall be diligently<br />& punctually executed by Gent<em>leme</em>n</p>
<p>Y<em>ou</em>r Hum<em>ble</em> Serv<em>an</em>t<br />R<em>obert</em> Carter.</p>
<p>To Mr John Morton Jordan Merch<em>an</em>t<br />in London</p>
<p>Virginia W<em>illa</em>msburg 19th July 1762.</p>
<p>Sir</p>
<p>I beg leave to congratulate Yo<em>u</em> upon<br />two Events namely Y<em>ou</em>r late marriage,<br />also <em>th</em>e connections w<em>i</em>th Mr Abraham<br />Barnes an adept by long experience in<br />many kinds of british Manufactures<br /><em>th</em>e Americans require & has accumulated<br />riches by Prudence & Caution</p>
<p>Y<em>ou</em>r Letter of <em>th</em>e 27th April & Goods by <em>th</em>e Triton<br />I have received & every Article of <em>the</em>m are<br />proper, excepting <em>th</em>e Mirrour, <em>th</em>e size of<br /><em>the</em></p>
<p>35</p>
<p><em>th</em>e middle ^ <sup>plate of</sup> Glass makes it very costly, if <em>tha</em>t<br />had been in pieces <em>th</em>e Mirrour would have<br />cost what I meant. I expect to receive<br />in a short time some Sterl<em>in</em>g Bills f<em>ro</em>m An<em>na</em>p<em>o</em>l<em>is</em><br />part of <em>the</em>m shall be applyed to discharge<br />y<em>ou</em>r bala<em>nce</em> of £137..0..8 Sterl<em>in</em>g, or should Mrs<br />Tasker fail to be usually puncutual shall<br />draw on Messr J. Buchanan & Co of y<em>ou</em>r<br />City f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e same. If Capt<em>ain</em> Nicholson had<br />applyed to me f<em>o</em>r Tob<em>acco</em> he should have<br />had <em>th</em>e Quantity reserved f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e John<br />w<em>ha</em>t Tob<em>acco</em> I grew last Year has been en<br />gaged some time & was to sail by agre<br />ement w<em>i</em>th his Majesty's ship <em>th</em>e Chesterfield<br />I hope Y<em>ou</em>r Poto<em>mac</em> ship will arrive in time<br />to carry part of <em>th</em>e present growth of<br />Tob<em>acco</em> to Britain & to sail with Convoy.<br /><em>th</em>e premiums with out are intolerable<br />I heartily wish Y<em>ou</em>r endeavours will pros<br />per & <em>tha</em>t they may shall continue my<br />Correspondence so long as <em>th</em>e benefit is<br />mutual I shall conclude with my<br />Compliments to Mr Barnes and<br />all</p>
<p>36</p>
<p>all future Letters on business shall be<br />addressed to Messrs Jordan & Barnes<br />I am Gent<em>leme</em>n Y<em>ou</em>r<br />Hum<em>ble</em> Ser<em>van</em>t<br />R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em></p>
<p>Virginia W<em>illa</em>msburg 23d July 1762 To<br />James Buchanan & Comp<em>an</em>y London</p>
<p>Gent<em>leme</em>n</p>
<p>Y<em>ou</em>r Letter inclosing an Acco<em>un</em>t Cur<em>ren</em>t<br />Sales f<em>o</em>r 20 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds Tob<em>acco</em>, Invoice & Bill of<br />Liding I have before me, <em>Th</em>e Goods sent<br />by <em>th</em>e Virginia Planter f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e Towns of Norfolk<br />& Hampton detain <em>th</em>e Ship below: a Gent<em>leme</em>n<br />goes f<em>ro</em>m hence f<em>o</em>r Hampton Tomorrow<br />early to put Letters on board some Ships,<br />there <em>tha</em>t are to sail on Sunday next<br />(by whom I forward <em>thi</em>s) I believe Capt<em>ain</em><br />W<em>illia</em>m Thompson will not join these<br />imprudent Gent<em>leme</em>n S<em>i</em>r Jeffery Amherst<br />& Capt<em>ain</em> Scafe assure <em>th</em>e Gov<em>erno</em>r by Letter<br /><em>tha</em>t his Majesty's Ship <em>th</em>e Chesterfield<br />shall be here to Convoy <em>th</em>e Trade of<br />Maryland & <em>thi</em>s Colony to Britain<br />Y<em>ou</em>r</p>
<p>37</p>
<p>Y<em>ou</em>r bal<em>ance</em> of £579..7..11. Sterl<em>in</em>g differs so<br />triflingly w<em>i</em>th my Books, <em>tha</em>t they are set<br />teled accordingly, my Bill payable to<br />W<em>illia</em>m Prentice & Co f<em>o</em>r £34..13..4 Sterl<em>in</em>g & <em>th</em>e<br />premium I shall draw f<em>o</em>r to ensure 52<br />h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds Tob<em>acco</em> on board <em>th</em>e John & Prestly<br />will encrease <em>tha</em>t bal<em>ance</em> but I expect <em>th</em>e 20<br />h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds by <em>th</em>e Page w<em>i</em>th <em>th</em>e consignment<br />mentioned just above will sell f<em>o</em>r a<br />considerable sum of Money</p>
<p>Mr Alex Johnstons Correspondent<br />here has been twice directed to apply<br />to me f<em>o</em>r a Bill to pay <em>th</em>e <em>th</em>e Plate bought<br />of Johnston amounting to £12..9..7 Sterl<em>ing</em><br />I am charged <em>tha</em>t article as p<em>er</em> ^ <sup>y<em>ou</em>r</sup> Acco<em>un</em>t<br />received: to have a 3d application f<em>o</em>r<br /><em>thi</em>s matter would encrease my uneasiness<br />& oblige me to justify my self f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e<br />imputation I am Gent<em>leme</em>n<br />R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em></p>
<p>38</p>
<p>To Mr Amos Strettell Merch<em>an</em>t in<br />Philadelphia</p>
<p>W<em>illa</em>msburg <sup>Aug<em>u</em>st</sup> 16th: 1762</p>
<p>S<em>i</em>r</p>
<p>Capt<em>ain</em> W<em>illia</em>m Thompson of <em>th</em>e John &<br />Presley sailed f<em>ro</em>m hampton-road <em>th</em>e 9th of<br /><em>thi</em>s Month in company w<em>i</em>th 10 Ships all bound<br />f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e of London; the several Masters <u>have</u><br />entered into Articles to keep together as ^ <sup>their best</sup><br />security against <em>th</em>e Enemy I have 52 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds<br />of Tobacco on board <em>th</em>e John & Presly<br />consigned to Messrs James Buchanan<br />& Co w<em>hi</em>ch property be pleased to have<br />ensured, to receive 250 £ Sterl<em>in</em>g if lost<br />or an equivalent in Pennsylvania<br />Currency to purchase Bills of Exchange<br />f<em>o</em>r <em>tha</em>t Sum <em>Thi</em>s covers my Bill, f<em>o</em>r<br />33£ Sterl<em>in</em>g also an Order f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e bal<em>ance</em> due<br />to me f<em>ro</em>m Mr John Nelson of Y<em>ou</em>r City<br />both jointly I expect will enable ^ <sup>yo<em>u</em></sup> to per<br />form <em>th</em>e above request, but if <em>th</em>e inclosed<br />remittance should <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">not</span> be insufficient to<br />pur</p>
<p>39</p>
<p>purchace 250 £ Sterl<em>in</em>g on <em>th</em>e conditions<br />mentioned, <sup><em>the</em>n</sup><em>tha</em>t deficiency shall be sent<br />Yo<em>u</em> immediately upon my information<br />of it A neighbor desires me to<br />make enquiry f<em>o</em>r a single Man well<br />qualified in <em>th</em>e Bakers Art, such a<br />one disposed to live here may expect<br />Civil treatement & receive wages punc<br />tually, if any Person <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">should be</span> <sup>will engage</sup> on <em>thi</em>s<br />application, (Yo<em>u</em> would recommend)<br />Let him write his Terms to me, they<br />will determine if acceptable, or not,<br />& the answer will direct <em>th</em>e Person<br />accordingly If Yo<em>u</em> will negotiate<br /><em>thi</em>s Matter, & communicate Y<em>ou</em>r endea<br />vours, it will add to <em>th</em>e favour already<br />granted to Sir<br />Y<em>ou</em>r hum<em>ble</em> Ser<em>van</em>t<br />R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em></p>
<p>40</p>
<p>To Messrs John Jordan & Barnes<br />Merch<em>an</em>ts London</p>
<p>Virg<em>ini</em>a 4th Nov<em>embe</em>r 1762 sent<br />by the Gosport Capt<em>ain</em> Jarvis</p>
<p>Gent<em>leme</em>n</p>
<p>The inclosed bill drawn by<br />Mr Tasker of Annapolis will in part<br />pay f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e Goods I received by the<br />Triton amounting to £137..0..8 Sterl<em>in</em>g<br />the bala<em>nce</em> shall be remitted shortly I am<br />Gent<em>leme</em>n R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em></p>
<p>To The Hon<em>oura</em>ble Benja<em>min</em> Tasker Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> at Annapolis<br />Virg<em>ini</em>a 14th July 1763</p>
<p>D<em>ea</em>r Sir</p>
<p>At Y<em>ou</em>r request I have reexamined<br />my Acco<em>un</em>t & in copying Colo<em>nel</em> Taskers Acco<em>un</em>t<br />inclosed to Yo<em>u</em> there in Errour, I charge therein<br />To my Bill on J<em>ames</em> Buchanan & Co<em>mpany</em> payable to<br />B<em>enjamin</em> T<em>asker</em>, 42 £ Sterl<em>in</em>g 22d April 1758, <em>Th</em>e Date & Sum<br />are Good, but <em>th</em>e entry should have been<br />To my Bill on Alex<em>ande</em>r & Co<em>mpany</em> payable to B<em>enjamin</em> T<em>asker</em><br />63£ Sterl<em>in</em>g 21£ part s<em>ai</em>d Bill charged in<br />Master</p>
<p>41</p>
<p>Master Agles Acco<em>un</em>t Interest on my late<br />Bond f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e year 1757 the bal<em>ance</em> 42£ Ditto<br />charged in B<em>enjamin</em> T<em>asker</em>. 21£ part Floods Bill<br />Interest f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e year 1758 see Master Agles<br />Acco<em>un</em>t <em>th</em>e bal<em>ance</em> £8..9 Sterl<em>in</em>g ditto charged in<br />B<em>enjamin</em> T<em>asker</em>. Acco<em>un</em>t My Bill on J<em>ames</em> Buchanan & Co<em>mpany</em><br />payable to B<em>enjamin</em> T<em>asker</em>. 27 June 1760 f<em>o</em>r 38£ 10 Shil<em>lin</em>g<em>s</em><br />Sterl<em>in</em>g 21£ part s<em>ai</em>d Bill Interest f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e year<br />1759 <em>th</em>e bal<em>ance</em> 17£ 10 Shillings I have neglected<br />to charge in B<em>enjamin</em> T<em>asker</em>. Acco<em>un</em>t delievered: upon<br />reexamining the Acco<em>un</em>t Yo<em>u</em> will discover<br /><em>thi</em>s neglect All Interest arising on my<br />late Bond to Master Agles f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e 2d Nov<em>ember</em> 1759<br />is a transaction Yo<em>u</em> have been personally<br />acquainted w<em>i</em>th therefore shall be silent as<br />to it. By <em>thi</em>s state of <em>th</em>e Matter Collo<em>nell</em> Taskers<br />Estate is indebted to Me 17£ 10s/ Sterl<em>in</em>g<br />Master Agles also 21£ Sterl<em>in</em>g.<br />R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em></p>
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<p>W<em>illa</em>msburgh 31st Decem<em>be</em>r 1763</p>
<p>To Messrs James Buchanan & Co<em>mpany</em> London</p>
<p>Gent<em>leme</em>n</p>
<p><em>Thi</em>s day fortnight I gave my Bill<br />on Yo<em>u</em> payable to W<em>illia</em>m Brown f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e sum of<br />150£ Sterl<em>in</em>g, which be pleased to pay.<br /><em>Th</em>e Bill just mentioned & sundry others<br />drawn by Me on Yo<em>u</em> (if all are p<em>ai</em>d) to<br />gather w<em>i</em>th my average loss on <em>th</em>e Ship<br />Page Capt<em>ain</em> Allyne, & J Didsbury's Acco<em>un</em>t.<br />amount in <em>th</em>e whole to £636..16..9½ Sterl<em>in</em>g<br />I also stand indebted previous to <em>th</em>e same<br />£576..7..11 Sterl<em>in</em>g as p<em>e</em>r Acco<em>un</em>t Currant<br />dated <em>th</em>e 10th April 1762; <em>th</em>e old bal<em>ance</em> added<br />makes in <em>th</em>e whole <em>th</em>e sum of £1216..4..8<br />Sterl<em>in</em>g The proper discounts against<br /><em>tha</em>t Sum are 102 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds Tobacco, also<br />£100..4..10 (<em>th</em>e profits of 20 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds Tob<em>acco</em> by<br /><em>th</em>e Page Capt<em>ain</em> Allyne) & Amos Strettles<br />Draft f<em>o</em>r £34..6..6 Sterl<em>in</em>g. Let me sup<br />pose</p>
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<p>pose <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e Tob<em>acco</em> not sold Netts 1020 £ Sterl<em>in</em>g<br /><em>th</em>e 3 Credits <em>the</em>n to be added will make <em>th</em>e sum<br />off £1154..11..4 Sterl<em>in</em>g <em>th</em>e bal<em>ance</em> <em>the</em>n dute to J<em>ames & Co<em>mpany</em> is £61..13..4½ Sterl<em>in</em>g I mention <em>thi</em>s be<br />merely as a matter of amusement f<em>o</em>r<br />y<em>ou</em>r Acco<em>un</em>t Currant can only determine <em>th</em>e<br />precise one. I hear <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e Randolph<br />Capt<em>ain</em> Walker is arrived; on w<em>hi</em>ch Event I beg<br />leave to Congratulate Yo<em>u</em> on</em></p>
<p>Some Chiefs of <em>th</em>e Cherokee Tribes, also<br />Catalas, Creeks, Checasaws, & Choctaws<br />attended at <em>th</em>e Congress held at Fort<br />Augusta in <em>th</em>e Province of Georgia<br />in <sup>answering</sup><u>their Answer</u> to Governors Talk to <em>the</em>m<br />they allege <em>tha</em>t many white People has<br />made settlement upon Lands they<br />never had Ceded <sup>or sold</sup> to <em>th</em>e English, & claim<br />his Majesty's protection if ever <em>th</em>e like<br />violation of property should be<br />at</p>
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<p>attempted against <em>the</em>m Their 2d & last<br />Favor was <em>tha</em>t supplys of Goods should be<br />sent into their Country's; <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e white People<br />had introduced Com<em>m</em>erce amongst <em>the</em>m<br />a blessing they beged might be continued<br />f<em>o</em>r Ever. There requests were promissed <em>the</em>m<br />upon certain conditions to be kept on<br />their Parts One of <em>th</em>e Creek Orators<br />acknowledged <em>tha</em>t their People had com<br />mitted hostilities lately against his<br />Majesty's white Subjects, & to atone f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e<br />same beged leave to add to Georgia<br />Government a million acres of Land.</p>
<p>The several Tribes of Indians re<br />siding in <em>th</em>e Southern department ap<br />pears to be pacifickly disposed, those in<br /><em>th</em>e Northern department not so. I am</p>
<p>Gentl<em>eme</em>n Y<em>ou</em>rs R<em>obert</em> Carter</p>
<p>P.S. In a Letter advising of some<br />Goods</p>
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<p>Goods to <em>th</em>e [a]mount of £ 39..2 Sterl<em>in</em>g Ship<br />f<em>o</em>r me <em>th</em>e 6th May 1762 on board <em>th</em>e Planter<br />Capt<em>ain</em> Mactaggard, wherein Yo<em>u</em> direct me<br />to enquire of Mr Dick Merch<em>an</em>t on J<em>ames</em> River<br />& Mr Miller here f<em>o</em>r a p<em>ai</em>r of Stays <em>tha</em>t was<br />believed to be packed by mistake in a<br />parcel of Goods shipped at <em>th</em>e same<br />Time f<em>o</em>r one of those Gent<em>leme</em>n; enquiry<br />was accordingly made but without success<br />Mrs Carter desires a p<em>ai</em>r of turned fustain<br />Stays to supply <em>th</em>e loss of those mis<br />sing.</p>
<p>R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em></p>
<p>W<em>illa</em>msburg 21st Febr<em>uar</em>y: 1764<br />To Mr Samuel Athawes, London,</p>
<p>D<em>ea</em>r S<em>i</em>r</p>
<p>I now acknowledge <em>th</em>e receipt of y<em>ou</em>r favor<br />inclosing an invoice of goods amounting to<br />£5..8 Sterl<em>in</em>g wh<em>i</em>ch were shipped (& are received)<br />in consequence of my mothers desire, also<br />her acco<em>un</em>t cuurent amounting in <em>th</em>e whole<br />to</p>
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<p>to £207..5..10 sterling: the proceeds of 5 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds of<br />Tob<em>acco</em> is y<em>ou</em>r only discount to be made f<em>ro</em>m <em>tha</em>t sum<br /><em>th</em>e remaining bal<em>ance</em> shall be remitted to yo<em>u</em> upon<br />collecting (a sufficiency f<em>o</em>r <em>tha</em>t purpose) <em>th</em>e debts<br />due to <em>th</em>e estate of Mrs P.L. deceased. Yo<em>u</em> recom<br />mend two modes f<em>o</em>r discharging t<em>hi</em>s debt, &<br />yo<em>u</em> say either of <em>the</em>m will be satisfactory: <em>th</em>e 1st is<br />a consignment of <em>th</em>e yearly crop of Tob<em>acco</em> made<br />on <em>tha</em>t estate, or 2ly an order on my corres<br />pondent in London, but neither of w<em>hi</em>ch can<br />be complyed w<em>i</em>th. as to <em>th</em>e first <em>th</em>e Lands &<br />slaves my mother possessed, was only held<br />in right of dower, & on her death <em>tha</em>t estate<br />descended to her husbands representatives;<br />to <em>th</em>e 2d my effects in europe are not equal<br />to my debts there. The security f<em>o</em>r y<em>ou</em>r debt against<br />my mothers estate are bonds & open acco<em>un</em>ts<br />amounting in <em>th</em>e whole to about 3,500£ Virg<em>ini</em>a<br />currency, <em>th</em>e british claims sent in to me<br />make in <em>th</em>e whole 260£ St<em>erlin</em>g, <em>th</em>e county cla[i]ms<br />make in <em>th</em>e whole 100£ currency</p>
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<p>The last evening I passed in London y<em>ou</em>r<br />father & I kissed each other: at <em>tha</em>t parting<br /><em>th</em>e mild part of my composition was pre<br />dominant! upon my honor I esteemed<br />him, & loved <em>th</em>e family. I agree there was<br />a time of life w<em>he</em>n my gratifications exce<br />eded my yearly income will such a fault<br />create a rogue? will a complaining of<br />some parts of <em>th</em>e present liturgy used by<br /><em>th</em>e church of england create an atheist?<br />he <em>tha</em>t steals my fortune steals trash; but<br />he <em>tha</em>t takes f<em>ro</em>m me, my good name; makes<br />me poor indeed.</p>
<p>In considering y<em>ou</em>r letter now before me<br />I am induced to make <em>th</em>e observations in<br /><em>th</em>e last <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">par</span> Section, rather <em>tha</em>n pass in silence<br />any part of <em>th</em>e same; & f<em>o</em>r <em>thi</em>s end only<br />it is made part of <em>thi</em>s Letter. I hope yo<em>u</em> will<br />write to me frequently, & be pleased to pres<sup>ent</sup><br />my affectionate compliments to <em>th</em>e family<br />I am<br />R<em>obert</em> Carter</p>
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<p>W<em>illa</em>msburg 10th febr<em>uar</em>y:1764</p>
<p>To Colo<em>nel</em> Landon Carter of Sabine Hall in Richm<em>on</em>d<br />County, & to Colo<em>nel</em> Charles Carter of Cleve in King<br />geo<em>rge</em> County w<em>i</em>th some few alterations.</p>
<p>D<em>ea</em>r Sir</p>
<p>In obedience to a precept of yorks Court<br />I attended their worships <em>th</em>e 3d Monday in <em>th</em>e<br />month of Sep<em>tembe</em>r last to answer a bill in chancery<br />filed there by <em>th</em>e direction of Mr. Fran<em>ci</em>s Willis Jr<br />of gloucester County & Elizabeth his wife. Mr<br />Waller attorney for <em>th</em>e plantifs proposed at <em>tha</em>t time<br />to refer <em>th</em>e claim in <em>th</em>e bill to arbitrators to settle<br />I agreed to <em>th</em>e same. upon returning here f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e<br />province of Georgia I had a conference w<em>i</em>th<br />Mr Waller upon <em>th</em>e subject of <em>th</em>e mentioned bill;<br />but <em>th</em>e event of it was not conclusive. The<br />petition of <em>th</em>e bill is to compel me to pay 1700£<br />sterling w<em>i</em>th interest therein f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e marriage of<br /><em>th</em>e orators, they set forth <em>tha</em>t colo<em>nel</em> charles Carter<br />has made two payments amounting in <em>th</em>e<br />whole to 465£ sterling part of <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d 1700£<br />ster</p>
<p>49</p>
<p>sterling, also <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e sum of 1250£ sterling was<br />paid by me <em>th</em>e 2d of July 1749, after I came of<br />age, w<em>hi</em>ch 3 payments make 15 £ sterling, more<br />than <em>th</em>e sum demanded, exclusive of interest.<br />I have always believed <em>tha</em>t yo<em>u</em> were an assistant<br />in prepareing <em>th</em>e act of general assembly w<em>hi</em>ch<br />gives to me <em>tha</em>t part of my grand-fathers<br />estate he devised in his will to my father,<br />therefore shan't explain here <em>th</em>e rise of the<br />present dispute, excepting <em>tha</em>t part of <em>th</em>e act<br />only, directing <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d part of <em>th</em>e estate sh<em>ou</em>ld<br />be held by "John Carter & Charles Carter Esq<em>ui</em>re<br />& the survivor of <em>the</em>m <u>In trust</u> f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e main<br />tenance & education of <em>th</em>e children during<br />their infancy & f<em>o</em>r raising & paying out of<br /><em>th</em>e profits of <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d premisses to my mother<br />Priscilla Carter <em>th</em>e sum of 2500 £ sterling<br />& after paying <em>tha</em>t sum in trust, f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e raising<br />& paying so much money to my sister<br />as will make up <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">to my</span> <sup>her</sup> portion w<em>i</em>th the<br />lega</p>
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<p>legacy given to her by my grandfather<br /><em>th</em>e sum of 2,000£ sterling upon her mar<br />riage or attaining to <em>th</em>e age of 21 years."</p>
<p>I beg leave to observe <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e letter of <em>thi</em>s clause<br />charges <em>th</em>e profits only of <em>tha</em>t estate w<em>i</em>th paying<br />1700£ Sterling (part of 2,000 £ Sterling her full<br />portion as expressed in <em>th</em>e Act) they will<br />become <em>the</em>n <em>th</em>e subject of enquiry, & if no profits<br />appears to have arisen f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e same, their<br />claim f<em>o</em>r interest I apprehend will be<br />totally disallowed. I believe my brother<br />has attended to <em>th</em>e clause mentioned f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e<br />bill sets forth <em>tha</em>t "Colo<em>nel</em> Charles Carter delivered<br />up <em>th</em>e trust estate so settled by <em>th</em>e act of assem<br />bly to <em>th</em>e Defendant (meaning me) & accounted<br />f<em>o</em>r and paid him <em>th</em>e profits thereof, he <em>th</em>e said<br />defendant undertaking to satisfy all dem<sup>ands</sup><br />against <em>th</em>e said estate, as y<em>ou</em>r orators have<br />been informed & believe." It behoove me<br />to contradict part of <em>thi</em>s paragraph;<br />Mr</p>
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<p>Mr Fran<em>ci</em>s Willis Jun<em>ior</em> had every acco<em>un</em>t Colo<em>nol</em><br />Charles Carter gave me relating to <em>tha</em>t trust<br />estate, & upon returning <em>th</em>e same observed<br />I had many creditors to satisfy, & cen<br />sured <em>th</em>e trustees management in <em>tha</em>t matter</p>
<p>The agreement <em>tha</em>t is also mentioned, <em>tha</em>t<br />was entered into between colo<em>nel</em> C<em>harles</em> Carter &<br />me, some time in febr<em>uar</em>y: 1749 upon delieve<sup>ring</sup><br />up <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d trust estate, I believe does not<br />exist f<em>o</em>r no impression off <em>th</em>e same is to<br />be found in me. I believe, Sir, by <em>thi</em>s time<br />yo<em>u</em> understand Mr & Mrs Willis's claim in<br /><em>th</em>e bills; <em>th</em>e subject thus far. A few days<br />after <em>th</em>e receipt of y<em>ou</em>r letter of <em>th</em>e 24th of Dece<em>mbe</em>r last<br />I was again w<em>i</em>th Mr Waller, he spoke <em>the</em>n of a<br />letter just receieved f<em>ro</em>m Mr F<em>rancis</em> Willis wrote<br />only a day or two ago, making one<br />more claim in behalf of his wife. Viz:<br />a third part of two thirds of <em>th</em>e appraised<br />value</p>
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<p>value of my fathers slaves, & a child part of<br />his personal estate. I admitted her right<br />to both these was indisputable if her pro<br />portion of <em>th</em>e intestates debts would not<br />exceed <em>the</em>m, & if it should turn out so upon<br />a settlement, <em>tha</em>t I must be answerable f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e<br />former, after deducting <em>th</em>e value of those<br />slaves delivered to her as given by our<br />father, & <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e administrators were accoun[t]<sup>able</sup><br />f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e latter, no part of w<em>hi</em>ch <em>tha</em>t I know of<br />ever came to my hands. Upon <em>thi</em>s we have<br />agreed to refer the whole matter to any<br />Five of the council, w<em>i</em>th power to choose an<br />umpire, who are to enquire whether the<br />profits I received of <em>th</em>e trust estate, after<br />maintaining the children & raising my<br />mothers 2500 £ Sterling were sufficient to<br />pay my sisters portion after marriage,<br />(for Mr Waller admits me to be no further<br />chargeable) & to state & settle <em>th</em>e account<br />of</p>
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<p>administration of my farthers estate.<br />What ever information & advice on these<br />heads yo<em>u</em> shall be pleased to impart to me<br />will be taken as kindly as y<em>ou</em>r last affec<em>tiona</em>te<br />letter I am &cc<br />R<em>obert</em> Carter</p>
<p>W<em>illa</em>msburg 29th March 1764</p>
<p>To Mr Francis Willis jun<em>io</em>r at mount plesant<br />in Gloucester County</p>
<p>Sir</p>
<p>At <em>th</em>e last conference I had w<em>i</em>th Mr B<em>enjamin</em> Waller<br />concerning y<em>ou</em>r claim against me, I found yo<em>u</em><br />had instructed him to demand in right of<br />y<em>ou</em>r wife a third part of two thirds of the<br />appraised value of my fathers slaves & a<br />childs part of his personal estate. I did<br />not deny her title to those proportions, if<br /><em>th</em>e intestates debts did not exceed <em>th</em>e value<br />of <em>the</em>m, and, if it should turn out so upon<br />a</p>
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<p>a settlement, <em>tha</em>t I must be answerable f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e<br />former, after deducting <em>th</em>e value of those<br />delivered to her as given by our father, & <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e<br />administrators were accountab[l]e, f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e latter,<br />no part of w<em>hi</em>ch <em>tha</em>t I know of ever came to my<br />hands. and Mr Waller & I agreed to refer<br />those matters as well as <em>tha</em>t relating to <em>th</em>e<br />portion to any two of <em>th</em>e council, w<em>i</em>th power<br />to choose an umpire; who are to enquire<br />whether <em>th</em>e profits I received of <em>th</em>e trust esta<sup>te</sup><br />after maintaining <em>th</em>e children, & raising<br />my mother's 2500£ sterling, were sufficient<br />to pay my sisters portion at her marriage,<br />for Mr Waller admitted me to be no further<br />chargeable, & if <em>th</em>e profits received by <em>th</em>e<br />trustees were sufficient they are to be called<br />upon f<em>o</em>r it, & not I. The same gentlemen<br />are likewise to state & settle <em>th</em>e account of<br />administration, if you will properly call<br />upon those who transacted it, and<br />are</p>
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<p>are answerable f<em>o</em>r it. Mr Waller I doubt<br />not, has fully advised yo<em>u</em> of our agreement<br />but it is repeated here to prevent any<br />cavils about <em>th</em>e terms of it. The Attorney<br />general, Mr Geo<em>rge</em> Wythe, and Mr Rob<em>er</em>t C<em>arter</em><br />Nicholas it seems you have silenced;<br />the others of <em>th</em>e bar I han't applyed too, &<br />expect yo<em>u</em> will not insist that I do: the point<br />we are contesting, I believe will be thought<br />plainer then 9/10ths of many differences,<br />that are settled in a public manner, and<br />therefore to be explained by every lawyer;<br />but permit me to suppose our disputes were<br />intricate, & <em>th</em>e truth of <em>the</em>m to be explained only<br />by either of <em>th</em>e before named gentlemen, <em>th</em>e<br />question is, would an honest person avail<br />himself of <em>th</em>e like advantage? If yo<em>u</em> consent<br /><em>tha</em>t Mr Geo<em>rge</em> Wythe, or either of <em>th</em>e two gentlemen<br />appear f<em>o</em>r me before <em>th</em>e arbitrators, be pleased<br />to inclose a written permission to Sir Y<em>ou</em>rs &cc</p>
<p>R<em>obert</em> Carter</p>
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<p>Letter book of Robert Carter III, of Williamsburg and Nomini Hall, 1761-1764.</p>
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Carter, Robert, 1728-1804
Title
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Robert Carter III wastebook
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MS1957.2
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1762-1790
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1 item ([142] pages) ; 22 cm
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<p>Rough ledger kept by Robert Carter III containing accounts with employees; records of products sent and received from various minor plantations and quarters; and memoranda of bonds and promissory notes. Names mentioned include James Gregory, Sr., Peter Lyons, Henry Tazewell, and John Tyler.</p>
<p>Resident of Nomini Hall (Westmoreland County, Virginia); Williamsburg, Virginia; and Baltimore, Maryland.</p>
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English
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Carter, Robert, 1728-1804
Gregory, James, 1753-1821
Lyons, Peter, 1734 or 1735-1809
Tazewell, Henry, 1753-1799
Tyler, John, 1742-1823
Merchants--Virginia
Plantations--Virginia
Account books--Virginia--18th century. aat
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<p>This Book<br /><span style="text-decoration:line-through;">Be</span> contains Letters & Orders for Goods<br />addred to Gentlemen, residing in<br />Great Britain & America & was<br />began the 10th of May 1764 and<br />contains Letters to 27 Dec<em>embe</em>r 1768</p>
<p>1764 from folio 1st to folio 10<br />1765 from folio 10 to folio 23<br />1766 from folio 23 to folio 35<br />1767 from folio 35 to folio 82<br />1768 from folio 82 to folio 131</p>
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<p>1</p>
<p>Virginia, W<em>illia</em>msburg 10th May 1764</p>
<p>To Messrs: James Buchanan & Co<em>m</em>p<em>an</em>y London<br />Gent<em>leme</em>n:</p>
<p>Every Family here have small Farms;<br />w<em>hi</em>ch supplies <em>the</em>m w<em>i</em>th Articles to be bought in good<br />Markets. Such a Custom must inevitably<br />bar every attempt towards improveing<br />Markets; I have purchaced a small set<br />tlement, (to comply w<em>i</em>th custom only) & f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e<br />payment of w<em>hi</em>ch I have been constrained to<br />pass my Bills on yo<em>u</em>, <em>th</em>e 20th of last month f<em>o</em>r<br />100£ St<em>erlin</em>g: payable to Daniel Rundle, also<br /><em>th</em>e 3d of <em>thi</em>s Instant f<em>o</em>r 130£ Ste<em>rlin</em>g: payable to<br />Holden by Dixon, also <em>th</em>e 7th of <em>thi</em>s Instant f<em>o</em>r<br />173£ 18s: Ste<em>rlin</em>g:, payable to Tarpley & Thompson<br />amounting in <em>th</em>e whole to 403£ 18s: Ste<em>rlin</em>g: I did<br />examin y<em>ou</em>r acc<em>oun</em>t previous to <em>th</em>e 3 Drafts just<br />mentioned, & did not <em>the</em>n believe yo<em>u</em> would<br />pay <em>th</em>e whole amount of <em>the</em>m, & im<em>m</em>ediately<br />advised Mrs Tasker of Annapolis, I had<br />passed Bill on y<em>ou</em>r house, exceeding my Effects<br />there, & beged him to have such a part of <em>the</em>m<br />paid, yo<em>u</em> shall protest. Capt<em>ain</em> W<em>illia</em>m Thompson<br />has</p>
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<p>has received Inspectors Notes f<em>ro</em>m me f<em>o</em>r 49 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds<br />of Tobacco, 34 of w<em>hi</em>ch be pleased to have insured.<br />on <em>th</em>e same Terms as if they were y<em>ou</em>r own: <em>th</em>e other<br />15h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds I shall desire Messrs: Edwary Hunt and<br />Son to sell. Colo<em>nel</em> W<em>illia</em>m Byrd will be indebted to<br />me <em>th</em>e sum of 217£ Ster<em>lin</em>g: <em>th</em>e 1st day of next Month<br />it is a yearly claim f<em>o</em>r Interest due upon a<br />Bond, & heretofore has been paid punctually,<br /><em>th</em>e whold of w<em>hi</em>ch sum shall be remitted to yo<em>u</em> by <em>th</em>e<br />first Ship <em>tha</em>t sails f<em>ro</em>m <em>thi</em>s Province after <em>th</em>e receipt<br />of <em>th</em>e same. Messrs James Cuncanen & Hooke<br />of London, acknowledges by Letter, receiving<br />10 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>s of Tob<em>acco</em>, so long ago as in June 1762 &<br />as no Account of Sales has been received fo <em>the</em>m<br />I can only inclose an Order for <em>th</em>e proceeds of<br />thereof, which be pleased to have presented f<em>o</em>r<br />payment, & Credit my account accordingly</p>
<p>I am Gent<em>leme</em>n Y<em>ou</em>rs &cc<br />R<em>obert</em> Carter</p>
<p>Virginia 10th May 1764.</p>
<p>Gent<em>leme</em>n:</p>
<p>At 10 days sight of this my first order<br />my 2d (of <em>th</em>e same Tenor & Date) not paid, pay<br />to Messrs: James Buchanan & Comp<em>an</em>y or Order<br /><em>th</em>e proceeds of Ten h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds of Tobacco marked<br />R.C</p>
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<p>R, C, No. 21 to 30ty inclusive w<em>hi</em>ch were shipd<br />in June 1762, I am Gent<em>leme<em>n<br />Y<em>ou</em>rs &cc R<em>ober</em>t Carter</em></em></p>
<p>To Messrs James Concanen & Hooke: London</p>
<p>Virg<em>ini</em>a 10th May 1764.</p>
<p>To Mr John Morton Jordan, London</p>
<p>Sir</p>
<p>Capt<em>ain</em> James Walker of <em>th</em>e Jane hath<br />received Inspectors Notes f<em>ro</em>m me f<em>o</em>r 50 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds of<br />Tob<em>acco</em> 34 of w<em>hi</em>ch be pleased to have insured on<br />the same Terms as if they were y<em>ou</em>r own, the<br />other 16 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds I shall desire Messrs Edward<br />Hunt & Son to sell. I am y<em>ou</em>rs &cc<br />R<em>obert</em> Carter</p>
<p>Virg<em>ini</em>a W<em>illia</em>msburg 10th May 1764</p>
<p>To Messrs Edward Hunt & Son, in London</p>
<p>Gent<em>leme</em>n:</p>
<p>Capt<em>ain</em> W<em>illia</em>m Thompson of <em>th</em>e John &<br />Prestly in Rappanhanoc river have rec<em>ei</em>v<em>e</em>d<br />Inspectors Notes f<em>ro</em>m me f<em>o</em>r 15 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds of Tob<em>acco</em><br />also Capt<em>ain</em> James Walker of the Jane in Rap<em>pahanoc</em><br />river f<em>o</em>r 16 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds w<em>hi</em>ch two parcels of Tob<em>acco</em> be<br />pleased to have insured on <em>th</em>e same Terms<br />as if they were y<em>ou</em>r own. The 1st <span class="unclear">[illegible]</span> of these Ships<br /><span style="text-decoration:line-through;">are</span> is under <em>th</em>e controul of Messrs J. Buchanan<br />&</p>
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<p>& Comp<em>an</em>y: the other Mrs John M. Jordan<br />Merchants in y<em>ou</em>r City. Your character her[e]<br />encourages me to venture <em>thi</em>s consignment<br />w<em>hi</em>ch hope yo<em>u</em> will excuse <em>thi</em>s attempt I am<br />Gent<em>leme</em>n &cc<br />R<em>obert Carter.</em></p>
<p>Virginia W<em>illia<em>msburg 23d May 1764</em></em></p>
<p>To Mr John M, Jordan in London</p>
<p>Sir</p>
<p>Mr Pelham of <em>thi</em>s Place is just retu<em>r</em>n<em>e</em>d<br />f<em>ro</em>m New York, he heard on <em>tha</em>t Journey Mr<br />B<em>enjamin</em> Franklin of Phila<em>delphia</em> perform upon the<br />Armonica: The Instrument pleased Pelham<br />amazingly & by his advice I now apply<br />to yo<em>u</em> to send me an Armonica (as played<br />on by Miss Davies at <em>th</em>e great Room in<br />Spring Gardens,) being <em>th</em>e musical Glasses<br />with out Water: Formed into a complete<br />Instrument, capable off Thorough-bass,<br />& never out of tune. Charles James of<br />Purpoole-lane, near Gray's Inn London<br />is <em>th</em>e only maker of <em>th</em>e Armonica in Eng<br />land,</p>
<p>Let <em>th</em>e Glasses be clear crystal<br />&</p>
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<p>& not stained, for what ever distinction<br />of colour may be thought necessary to<br />facilitate <em>th</em>e performance, may be made<br />here. The greatest accuracy imaginable<br />must be observed in tuning <em>th</em>e Instrumem<em>en</em>t<br />& directions procured f<em>o</em>r grinding the<br />Glasses, they, must be packed w<em>i</em>th great<br />care for if a Glass should be broke the<br />Instrument will be rendered useless<br />until <em>th</em>e accident could be repaired f<em>ro</em>m<br />London. The Case of Frame in w<em>hi</em>ch the<br />Instrument is fixed to be made of black<br />Walnut I am Sir &c<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>W<em>illia</em>msburg 20th Aug<em>us</em>t 1764</p>
<p>To Messrs, Edward Hunt & Son</p>
<p>An Invoice of Goods</p>
<p>Articles for Mrs Carter</p>
<p>a silf night gown proper f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e winter season to cost<br />10 p<em>e</em>r yard}<br />a fashionable green sarcent Petticoat<br />a p<em>ai</em>r taby stays, a p<em>iece</em> of Irish linen 3s/ p<em>e</em>r yard<br />1 p<em>iece</em> of holland @ 5s/ p<em>e</em>r Ell<br />3 p<em>ai</em>r womens small cotton Stockings<br />2 p<em>ai</em>r <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">wors</span> do wrsted ditto<br />3 p<em>ai</em>r womens coloured callamanco Shoes No 4.</p>
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<p>2 p<em>ai</em>r womens black everlasting Pumps No 4.<br />1 doz<em>en</em> ditto white leather glaz'd Gloves<br />½ doz<em>en</em> ditto ditto Mittins glaz'd<br />2 p<em>ai</em>r womens coloured winter Gloves<br />2 p<em>ai</em>r ditto ditto ditto Mittens<br />7 yards red Flannel, 4 yards clear Muslin<br />a Muslin dressed Mob, one y<em>a</em>rd of Cat Guts<br />a round ear'd cap dressed w<em>i</em>th ribbon<br />18 yards colour'd Ribbon 2 yards only to be<br />of <em>th</em>e same colours }<br />3,000 middling Pins, 5,000 short white<br />3,000 minikins, 5,000 Needles f<em>ro</em>m No 4 to No 13<br />6 ounces 8d thread, 6 ounces 6d thread<br />2 ounces holland thread, 1lb whited brown Thread<br />3 p<em>iece</em>s diaper apron string Tape<br />1 india Fan @ 5 s/ 2 cheap india Fans<br />a Necklace & Eareing of french Beads<br />a p<em>iece</em> of Cambrick @ 50s/ a silk Bannett<br />24 y<em>ar</em>ds of slight silver blown lace about an Inch wide<br />a p<em>iece</em> dark colour'd Persian<br />½ p<em>iece</em> narrow black Ribbon<br />½ p<em>iece</em> broader ditto ditto<br />6 Skilliton wires, 1 p<em>iece</em> stain'd Cambrick f<em>o</em>r Hankerchiefs</p>
<p>Articles f<em>o</em>r my Sons 6 & 7 y<em>ea</em>rs old</p>
<p>1 p<em>iece</em> colour'd duroy 2 doz<em>en</em> silk coat buttons<br />3 doz<em>en</em> brea[s]t ditto.</p>
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<p>2 doz<em>en</em> single guilt coat buttons 3 doz<em>en</em> breast d<em>itt</em>o<br />10 y<em>ar</em>ds brown holland, 1 p<em>iece</em> irish linen @ 2s/<br />6 doz<em>en</em> shirt buttons, 1 p<em>iece</em> hankerchiefing<br />2 p<em>ai</em>r strong thread Stockings f<em>o</em>r boy of 8 y<em>ea</em>rs old<br />2 p<em>ai</em>r ditto worsted f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o<br />2 coarse Hatts f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o<br />1 silver lac'd Hatt f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o<br />2 p<em>ai</em>r strong thread Stocking f<em>o</em>r boy of 6 y<em>ea</em>rs old<br />2 p<em>ai</em>r worsted ditto f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o<br />2 coarse Hatts f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o<br />1 silver lac'd Hatt f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o<br />6 p<em>ai</em>r shoe & knee Buckles<br />1 p<em>iece</em> Fustain</p>
<p>Articles f<em>o</em>r my Daughters</p>
<p>2 p<em>iece</em>s irish linen 2/6 p<em>e</em>r yard<br />1 p<em>iece</em> manchester ginghams<br />10 y<em>a</em>r<em>d</em>s d<em>itt</em>o Dimity<br />2 p<em>ai</em>r turn fustain Stays f<em>o</em>r a girl of 5 y<em>ea</em>rs old<br />2 long lawn Frocks f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o<br />2 french fillets f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o<br />2 colour'd silk Bonnets f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o<br />2 silk neckatees f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o<br />2 colour'd silk Shagg Capuchens }<br />to be lin'd w<em>i</em>th sarcenet f<em>o</em>r} d<em>itt</em>o</p>
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<p>2 cheap Fans f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o<br />2 red glass necklases f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o<br />8 y<em>ar</em>ds narrow Ribbon of different colours<br />2 p<em>ai</em>r silk Shoes f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o<br />4 p<em>ai</em>r red leather Shoes f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o<br />2 p<em>ai</em>r white thread Stockings f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o<br />8 p<em>ai</em>r colour'd ^<sup>leather</sup> mitts f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o<br />1 silk Bonnet f<em>o</em>r a girl of 2 y<em>ea</em>rs old<br />6 p<em>ai</em>r red Shoes f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o<br />1 doz<em>e</em>n horn buckling Combs<br />4 bone dander Combs ditto<br />2 box ditto ditto<br />4 box brushes ditto</p>
<p>Articles f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e House use</p>
<p>6 diaper table clots to dine 6 @ 12s/<br />6 huckaback d<em>itt</em>o d<em>itt</em>o @ 9s/<br />1 p<em>iece</em> cheap huckaback f<em>o</em>r Towels<br />2 doz<em>en</em> small cheap breakfast Napkins<br />2 doz<em>en</em> super fine ditto<br />2 p<em>iece</em>s green sild gawse f<em>o</em>r Curtains<br />4 house brooms without handles<br />6 Clamps, 6 hand brushes, 1 small dust brush<br />to sweep Corne[r]s}<br />1 tin dust pan<br />1 doz<em>en</em> ivory handl's knif's & Forks f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e Table</p>
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<p>6 painters Pound brushes<br />6 ditto Sash d<em>itt</em>o<br />a small polished iron stew pan<br />a 3 quart Skillet of polish'd iron<br />36 gallons strongest Porter in pint Bottles<br />4 Curry Combs, 4 brushes, & 2 Mane Combs<br />2 pewter wash Basons, 2 Stone Chamber Pots<br />1 Gallon Sallad oil in pint bottles<br />2 lb anchovies, 2 lb Capers, 1 lb Isingglass<br />1 doz<em>en</em> bottles durham Mustard<br />4 lb black Pepper, a pottle of Lemon Pickle<br />½ pint Japan Soy, 2 Quarts Elder Vinegar<br />a Vinegar & oil cruit of cut glass, 6 beer Glasses<br />6 cut glass Salts & Silver Spoons f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e same<br />150 w<em>eigh</em>t irish Soap 6 double flint pint Decanters<br />3 ivory Mustard Spoons, 1 gross of Henry <em>th</em>e 8th Cards<br />25 wh<em>i</em>t<em>e</em> currants, 6 loafs trible refin'd Sugar<br />3 lb best hyson tea in one Canister & 1lb d<em>itt</em>o in<br />8 Canisters</p>
<p>Articles f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e Servants</p>
<p>a doz<em>en</em> coarse branckets [i.e. blankets], 21 p<em>iece</em>s brown Fustain<br />4 doz<em>en</em> plain <u>Coat</u> brass buttons<br />4 doz<em>e</em>n d<em>itt</em>o breat [i.e. breast] ditto d<em>itt</em>o<br />1 lb colour'd Thread, 1 lb blue Thread</p>
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<p>a p<em>iece</em> blue welsh Cotton, 1 p<em>iece</em> white Ozenbrigs<br />1 p<em>iece</em> brown Ozenbrigs a p<em>iece</em> blue & white Haning<br />6 ^ <sup>mens</sup> best prush Jock'y Caps<br />6 Mens best felt Hatts<br />a sett of shoe brushes & buckle brushes</p>
<p>Rob<em>er</em>t Carter's compliments to Messrs<br />Edward Hunt & Son disireing <em>the</em>m to purchace<br />& put on board some Vessel sailing f<em>o</em>r James<br />or york rivers, the following articles of<br />Goods & to charge the same to him, remem<br />bering to have <em>th</em>e Goods insur'd</p>
<p>NB, The invoice of Goods follows <em>th</em>e<br />Letter, as sent the the Gentlemen</p>
<p>25 Aug<em>u</em>st</p>
<p>NB. The silk in a box direct'd No<br />1. f<em>o</em>r Messrs: Edward Hunt & Son to be died<br />as by directions pinn'd to <em>th</em>e same, <em>th</em>e box<br />aslo contains <u>a</u> measures f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e Stay's, Night<br />Gown & Gloves f<em>o</em>r Mrs Carter.</p>
<p>Virginia <br />W<em>illia</em>msburg <em>th</em>e 25th March 1765.</p>
<p>To Mrs Rob<em>er</em>t Cornthwaite Taylor in London<br />King Street St. James</p>
<p>Sirs</p>
<p>The Cloths you sent my Neigh<br />bour</p>
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<p>Neighbour Geo<em>rge</em> Wythe fitted him much<br />better than my last suit did me, for the<br />sides of the Coat & Wastecoat were let out<br />before I could wear <em>the</em>m, <em>th</em>e Breeches were<br />not altered: The Coat & Wastecoat I am<br />about to write f<em>o</em>r I desire may be made<br />larger in the body then the former Suit &<br />longer shirted, <em>th</em>e Wastecoat more so than<br /><em>th</em>e Coat. My Size & Shape of body resembles<br />Capt<em>ain</em> W<em>illia</em>m Fauquer of <em>th</em>e Guards.</p>
<p>Be pleased to make me a French-frock<br />a Wastecoat & 2 p<em>ai</em>r of Breeches ^ <sup>of</sup> scarlet<br />cloth, <em>th</em>e Wastecoat to be lined with silk<br />of <em>th</em>e same colour, <em>th</em>e Coat to have no lining<br />& <em>th</em>e Pockets to be made of scarlet cloth.<br />The Button-holes of <em>th</em>e Suit of cloths to be<br />embroidered w<em>i</em>th gold & handsom double<br />gild'd Buttons. Send me also 6 p<em>ai</em>r Mens<br />coloured lamb Gloves & 6 p<em>ai</em>r ditto of<br />white best (strong) ribbed thread Stock<br />ings</p>
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<p>ings, pack all those articles in a hair<br />Trunk & direct it for me at W<em>illia</em>sburg<br />& send it in any Vessel w<em>hi</em>ch bring Goods<br />to be landed on either James or York<br />Rivers. I have wrote to Messrs Edward<br />Hunt & Son Merchants in London to<br />pay y<em>ou</em>r Bill. I am Sir Y<em>ou</em>rs &c<br />R<em>obert</em> Carter</p>
<p>Virginia W<em>illia</em>msburg 19th May 1765</p>
<p>To Messrs Edward Hunt & Son</p>
<p>Gent<em>leme</em>n</p>
<p>Capt<em>ain</em> W<em>illia</em>m Fauquier sailed f<em>ro</em>m <em>thi</em>s Country<br />in some part of <em>th</em>e last Month who under<br />took to buy a few articles f<em>o</em>r me, & by <em>tha</em>t op<br />portunity I wrote to Mr Rob<em>er</em>t Cornthwaite<br />to send me a box of wearing Apparel;<br />& <em>thi</em>s day I have passed my bill on you<br />payable to Rob<em>er</em>t Nicholson f<em>o</em>r 36£7.3d<br />Sterl<em>in</em>g & when ever these demands are cal<br />led f<em>o</em>r, be pleased to pay <em>th</em>e same & charge<br />my Acco<em>un</em>t accordingly.</p>
<p>Y<em>ou</em>r favor infolding <em>th</em>e sales of 22 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds<br />of</p>
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<p>of my Tobacco I apprehend points out a<br />Mode f<em>o</em>r managing Tobacco w<em>hi</em>ch if attended<br />too will greatly benefit <em>th</em>e makers thereof;<br />& I have taken <em>th</em>e liberty of transcribing<br />y<em>ou</em>r observations on <em>th</em>e Quality & managem<em>en</em>t<br />of part of my crop of Tobacco, to <em>th</em>e end <em>tha</em>t<br />my overseers may follow <em>the</em>m for <em>th</em>e future.</p>
<p>I have given Capt<em>ai</em>n W<em>illia</em>m Thompson of <em>th</em>e<br />John & Prestly an order on my Manager<br />f<em>o</em>r all <em>th</em>e Tob<em>acco</em> w<em>hi</em>ch was made last sum<em>m</em>er at<br />some of my Plantations, & w<em>he</em>n <em>th</em>e whole are<br />collected I expect there will be between<br />90 & 100 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds The Capt<em>ai</em> is advised to<br />divide w<em>ha</em>tever Tob<em>acco</em> he shall receive on my<br />acco<em>un</em>t equally between y<em>ou</em>r house & Messrs:<br />James Buchanan & Co<em>mpany</em></p>
<p>Be pleased to buy f<em>o</em>r me two<br />Lottery Tickets in <em>th</em>e State Lottery w<em>hi</em>ch is<br />to be drawn in <em>th</em>e month of Nov<em>embe</em>r next &<br />forward <em>th</em>e N<em>umbers</em> of <em>the</em>m to Gent<em>leme</em>n Y<em>ou</em>rs &cc<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
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<p>W<em>illia</em>msburg 28th June 1765.</p>
<p>To The Hon<em>ora</em>ble Benjamin Parker at Annapolis</p>
<p>D<em>ea</em>r Sr</p>
<p>Y<em>ou</em>r favor of <em>th</em>e 15 of <em>thi</em>s Instant, was put<br />into my hands, by <em>th</em>e help of <em>th</em>e public Post.<br />The several Matter, w<em>hi</em>ch yo<em>u</em> desire to be inform'd<br />off are now made <em>th</em>e subject, of <em>thi</em>s Letter: but<br />they were not ripe, at <em>th</em>e time of Mr Foxcraft's<br />departure f<em>ro</em>m <em>thi</em>s Place, therefor <em>tha</em>t opportunity<br />was premature f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e same. W<em>he</em>n <em>th</em>e L<em>or</em>d Adam<br />Gordon, passed thro' <em>thi</em>s province, Colo<em>nel</em> Tayloe<br />attended, his Lordship : so <em>tha</em>t he was absent<br />a great part of our last General Court, & <br />before Tayloe return'd here, Colo<em>nel</em> Thornton<br />went home, on Account of some private<br />business, & no resolutions of theirs, has trans<br />pired, w<em>i</em>th regard to Colo<em>nel</em> Nat: Harrison his pur<br />chace of <em>th</em>e horse Othello : I have talked to both<br />these Gentlemen seperately, upon <em>tha</em>t matter, &<br />I believe they understand <em>th</em>e dispute, but i fear<br />their award, will be postpon'd till <em>th</em>e Month<br />of Oct<em>obe</em>r next, & I can not asign a good reason<br />f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e delay Colo<em>nel</em> B<em>enjamin</em> Grymes, attended<br />the begining of <em>th</em>e last Session of Assembly, <br />&</p>
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<p>W<em>illia</em>msburg 28th June 1765.</p>
<p>& I apply'd to him f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e balance, yo<em>u</em> have em<br />power'd me to receive (as I had done many<br />times before) but he one again <u>refusd</u> <sup>required</sup><br />longer time : I inform'd him <em>tha</em>t I was instruct'd<br />to bring Suit, unless <em>th</em>e money should be paid<br />shortly, but this threat did not avail<br />me, & a judgment shall be obtained, in as<br />short a time, as is ususal in <em>th</em>e General Court<br />f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e bal<em>ance</em> of <em>th</em>e Bond, & <em>th</em>e open account</p>
<p>Colo<em>nel</em> W<em>illia</em>m Byrd gave his bills, <em>th</em>e 11th day<br />of <em>thi</em>s Month f<em>o</em>r 217£ & 9d Sterling, w<em>hi</em>ch are made<br />payable to yo<em>u</em> & addressed to Rob<em>er</em>t Cary & Co<em>mpany</em><br />in London : Those Bills are to discharce the<br />Interest, on W<em>illiam</em> B<em>yrd</em> Bond, f<em>ro</em>m June 1764 to June<br />1765, & wthatever yo<em>u</em> direct, w<em>i</em>th regard to <em>the</em>m,<br />I will do : His Bills, yo<em>u</em> paid me are return'd<br />protested, w<em>hi</em>ch failure has been a disapoint^<sup>ment</sup>.</p>
<p>At <em>th</em>e time I desired, Mr W<em>illia</em>m Lux of<br />Baltimore town to pay yo<em>u</em> 50£ I expect'd to<br />have pass'd, part of <em>thi</em>s Sum<em>m</em>er in Maryland,<br />but I have since dedermined, to lose <em>tha</em>t<br />pleasure, sooner than trouble yo<em>u</em> & Mrs Tasker<br />w<em>i</em>th myself, & some of my Children, who pro<br />bably might have caught <em>th</em>e Small-pox:<br />Fannie</p>
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<p>Fannie is to be confined to <em>th</em>e Chamber in <em>th</em>e<br />Month of Oct<em>obe</em>r next: so <em>tha</em>t yo<em>u</em> will not see us<br /><em>thi</em>s year.</p>
<p>I owe Mr Amos Strettell Merch<em>an</em>t in<br />Philadelphia 24£18s & 10d Pensylvania Cur<em>ren</em>cy<br />& if yo<em>u</em> can conveniently pay <em>tha</em>t Debt, reserve<br />some of my Dollors, to satisfy <em>th</em>e same, & be<br />pleas'd to buy a Bill of Exchange w<em>i</em>th <em>th</em>e bal<em>lance</em><br />but if Mr Strettells claim should be <em>th</em>e least<br />troublesome to negotiate, buy a bill w<em>i</em>th <em>th</em>e<br />whole money; & in either Case, inclose <em>th</em>e bills<br />to Messrs: Edward Hunt & Son Merchant in<br />London, to be placed to my Credit.</p>
<p>Mr John Wormeley present a charge of<br />10£ 10s Virginia Currency, f<em>o</em>r boarding Gov<em>erno</em>r Sharps<br />his Groom & finding Pasture & Provender<br />f<em>o</em>r his bay Mare, 9 Weeks, & 3 daies, & as every<br />Gentleman that kept their Servants & mares<br />at his house <u>house</u> <em>tha</em>t Season, were charg'd<br />in <em>th</em>e same proportion namely 22s/ p<em>er</em> Week<br />I have p<em>ai</em>d <em>th</em>e acco<em>un</em>t. Virginia Bill of Credit<br />are 62½ p<em>e</em>r c<em>en</em>t worse than Sterling : so <em>tha</em>t I<br />hope Gov<em>erno</em>r Sharpe will pay <em>th</em>e Bills of<br />Excs<em>an</em>ge of 6£ 9s & 3 Sterl<em>in</em>g w<em>hi</em>ch be pleased to<br />inclose to E<em>dward</em> Hunt & Son I am D<em>ea</em>r Sr Y<em>ou</em>r &c<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
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<p>Virginia W<em>illia</em>msburg 3d July 1765</p>
<p>To mr Edward Hunt & Son Merc<em>hant</em>s in London</p>
<p>Gent<em>leme</em>n:</p>
<p>At <em>th</em>e time, of <em>th</em>e John & Presly's<br />sailing f<em>ro</em> <em>thi</em>s Country, I thought <em>th</em>e risk,<br />so inconsiderable, as not to have wrote<br />f<em>o</em>r ensurance, till now, & by <em>thi</em>s dely, I pur<br />pose to be a gainer of <em>tha</em>t article, if Capt<em>ain</em><br />W<em>illia</em>m Thompson, should be arriv'd before<br /><em>th</em>e receipt of <em>thi</em>s Letter : But if <em>tha</em>t should<br />not be <em>th</em>e Case, nor any favourable report<br />made of him, be pleased <em>the</em>n have my<br />Tobacco ensur'd : and as yo<em>u</em> know the<br />Prise's (in London) given f<em>o</em>r Tobacco<br />ensure mine accordingly.</p>
<p>I drew 2 Bills of Exchange on<br />Friday last & address'd <em>the</em>m, to yo<em>u</em> amoun<em>tin</em>g,<br />to £186.11.11 sterl<em>in</em>g: namely £149.1.11<br />made payable to Sr Marmaduke<br />Beckwith Baronet & £37.10. to Mr<br />Haldy Dixon, w<em>hi</em>ch Bills be pleas'd to<br />pay & charge <em>th</em>e same to Acco<em>un</em>t of Gent<em>leme</em>n<br />Y<em>ou</em>rs &cc<br />R<em>obert</em> Carter</p>
<p>49 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds of Tob<em>acco</em></p>
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<p>Virginia<br />W<em>illia</em>msburg 3d July 1765.</p>
<p>To Messrs James Buchanan & Co. in London</p>
<p>The 1st Section in <em>th</em>e Letter next pre<br />ceding <em>thi</em>s memorandum is w<em>ha</em>t I wrote to<br />Messrs J B & co. & 50 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds of Tobacco<br />is <em>th</em>e quantity consign'd to <em>the</em>m.<br />R<em>obert</em> Carter</p>
<p>Virginia<br />W<em>illia</em>msburg 19th Oct<em>obe</em>r 1765.</p>
<p>To Mr Edward Hunt & Son in<br />London</p>
<p>Rob<em>er</em>t's Compliments<br />to Messrs Edward Hunt & Son.<br />He begs <em>th</em>e favor of <em>the</em>m to by &<br />forward <em>th</em>e following Merchandizes<br />to Him here, & to have <em>th</em>e same en<br />sured</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td>1 p<em>iece sheeting Linen<br />@3s/ p<em>e</em>r ya<em>r</em>d</em></td>
<td>10 lb Salt petere</td>
</tr><tr><td>3 p<em>iece</em>s brown ozenbrigs</td>
<td>½ Cinnamon</td>
</tr><tr><td>1 p<em>iece</em> Linen y<em>ar</em>d wide @ 1s/</td>
<td>5 lb black Pepper</td>
</tr><tr><td>1 p<em>iece</em> irish Linen @ 1/6</td>
<td>3 lb ginger</td>
</tr><tr><td>100 w<em>eigh</em>t com<em>m</em>on soap</td>
<td>2 lb allspice</td>
</tr><tr><td>5 lb fig blue</td>
<td>1 lb best Hyson tea</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>2 lb com<em>m</em>on Green tea</td>
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<p><strong>Column 1</strong></p>
<p>4 lb congo Tea<br />50 lbs trible refined Sugar<br />100 e<em>itt</em>o singe d<em>itt</em>o d<em>itt</em>o<br />100 Pot d<em>itt</em>o<br />1 gallon best salad oil<br />3 lbs anchovies<br />1 peck of sweet almonds<br />in <em>th</em>e shell<br />1 small Jar of best<br />Raisins<br />4 best house Brooms<br />4 painted hearth Brooms<br />6 Clamps<br />4 hand brushes<br />1 wicker plate Basket<br />to be lined w<em>i</em>th tin<br />1 doz<em>en</em> tin dish covers to<br />be of diff<em>eren</em>t sizes<br />12 gross com<em>m</em>on qu<em>a</em>rt bottle<br />Corks<br />6 round (blue & white)<br />china dishes of 3 diff<em>eren</em>t<br />sizes & <em>th</em>e rims to be scollop'd<br />3 large best shagareen<br />Knife Cases to stand on<br />a side board Table & <em>th</em>e<br />handles to be silvered<br />1 peice of floor Matten<br />4 quart double flint Glass<br />Decanters<br />4 doz<em>en</em> wine glasses<br />3 quart (bell mettle)<br />Skillets<br />1 doz<em>en</em> silver Table Spoons<br />& <em>th</em>e letters P, T engraved<br />in a Cypher</p>
<p><strong>Column 2</strong></p>
<p>½ doz<em>en</em>: silver table Spoons<br />& my crest to be engravd <br />on <em>the</em>m<br />3 p<em>ai</em>r large best japaned<br />Candle Sticks of <em>th</em>e latest<br />fashion<br />1 p<em>ai</em>r womens best tabby Stay's<br />1 p<em>ai</em>r d<em>itt</em>o black everlasting<br />Shoes, small 5ves<br />3 d<em>itt</em>o, d<em>itt</em>o, green callimanco<br />3 d<em>itt</em>o, d<em>itt</em>o strong thr<em>ea</em>d Stockings<br />12 y<em>ar</em>ds fine long lawn<br />4 p<em>ai</em>r womens white Gloves<br />8 p<em>ai</em>r d<em>itt</em>o Mittens grayed<br />1 p<em>iece</em> fine printed Callico<br />3 double muslin Hank<em>e</em>r<em>chiefs</em><br />2 india Fans @ 3s/<br />8 silk Laces<br />6 <em>thousand</em> short whites<br />2 <em>thousand</em>, minikin Pins<br />2 ounces holland Thread<br />4 do<em>zen</em> y<em>ar</em>d d<em>itt</em>o d<em>itt</em>o<br />1 lb whited brown d<em>itt</em>o<br />8 lb brown d<em>itt</em>o<br />3 y<em>ar</em>ds blue Ribbon<br />3 d<em>itt</em>o white d<em>itt</em>o<br />10 d<em>itt</em>o colour'd d<em>itt</em>o to be<br />of 5 diff<em>eren</em>t colours<br />10 d<em>itt</em>o. narrow d<em>itt</em>o to be of<br />5 diff<em>eren</em>t colours<br />8 Skeleton wires<br />2 p<em>iece</em>s diaper tape<br />2 d<em>itt</em>o holland d<em>itt</em>o<br />2 d<em>itt</em>o fillet<br />6 doz<em>en</em>: Shirt Buttons</p>
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<p>1 p<em>iec</em>e of Clouting diaper<br />8 hanks of sewing Silk<br />2 p<em>ai</em>r irish Linen @ 2s/6 y<em>ar</em>d<br />1 d<em>itt</em>o d<em>itt</em>o, d<em>itt</em>o. 2s/ d<em>itt</em>o<br />7 ya<em>r</em>ds white Callico 3s/ y<em>ar</em>d<br />8 d<em>itt</em>o manchester Dimity<br />8 p<em>ai</em>r red moroco leather<br />Shoes f<em>o</em>r my Daughter<br />6 years old<br />8 p<em>ai</em>r colour'd Mitts f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o<br />6 p<em>ai</em>r thread Stockings f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o<br />6 d<em>itt</em>o col<em>oure</em>d worsted d<em>itt</em>o f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o<br />4 p<em>ai</em>r red moroco leather<br />shoes f<em>o</em>r my Daughter<br />2 years old<br />3 french Fillets f<em>o</em>r my Da<em>u</em>g<em>hter</em>s<br />6, 5 & 4 years old<br />3 Egrets f<em>o</em>r D<em>itt</em>o.<br />3 black Bonnets f<em>o</em>r D<em>itt</em>o<br />3 black silk Neckatees, D<em>itt</em>o.<br />1 p<em>iece</em> Coloured Sagaty<br />1 p<em>iec</em>e fine brown holland<br />4 doz<em>en</em>: double gilded coat<br />Buttons<br />6 doz<em>en</em>: d<em>itt</em>o d<em>itt</em>o breast d<em>itt</em>o<br />3 Hats at 4s/ each f<em>o</em>r my<br />Son 9 year old<br />3 p<em>ai</em>r strong brown thread<br />Stockings f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o:<br />3 p<em>ai</em>r coloured worsted f<em>o</em>r D<em>itt</em>o<br />The 3 last articles rep<em>aire</em>d<br />f<em>o</em>r my son Rob<em>er</em>t Bladen</p>
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<p>1 p<em>iec</em>e of (stain'd blue & white)<br />cambric f<em>o</em>r Handkirch<em>ie</em>fs<br />20 y<em>ar</em>ds blue livery cloth<br />@ 8s/ p<em>e</em>r ya<em>r</em>d<br />10 doz<em>en</em>: best brass Buttons<br />12 doz<em>en</em>. d<em>itt</em>o. d<em>itt</em>o. best d<em>itt</em>o<br />20 ya<em>r</em>ds colour'd livery Lace<br />mixed w<em>i</em>th red, blue & white<br />1 blue, Hamr cloath f<em>o</em>r a<br />Chariot box to be<br />trim'd w<em>i</em>th <em>th</em>e mixed livery<br />Lace & w<em>i</em>th a han Fringe<br />2 p<em>iece</em>s hempen Rools<br />1 d<em>itt</em>o welsh Cotton<br />3 doz<em>en</em>: p<em>ai</em>r plaid Hoes<br />2 do<em>zen</em> coarse felt Hats<br />1 set small cups & Saucers<br />f<em>o</em>r a Child of stone<br />100 w<em>eigh</em>t w<em>hi</em>te lead ground<br />50 d<em>itt</em>o d<em>itt</em>o. not ground<br />50 gallo<em>n</em>s linseed oil<br />1 d<em>itt</em>o. oil of terpentine<br />11 p<em>iece</em>s green mock flock<br />Paper to hang a Room<br />6 small brass door-Locks<br />2 new Gram<em>m</em>ars of <em>th</em>e latin<br />Tongue by I. Clarke<br />2 Eutropius's<br />2 Nepos's<br />2 Flourus's<br />1 Corderius<br />1 Erasmus<br />1 Introduction to <em>th</em>e <span class="unclear">[illegible]</span><br />Latin<br />2 Esop's Fables transl<em>ate</em>d by<br />H. Clarke</p>
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<p>2 English Exercises f<em>o</em>r boys<br />to translate into Latin<br />by T. Garrelson</p>
<p>2 british gram<em>m</em>ars</p>
<p>1 English d<em>itt</em>o by Harrison</p>
<p>1 d<em>itt</em>o, d<em>itt</em>o by S<em>i</em>r R<em>ichar</em>d Steel</p>
<p>1 d<em>itt</em>o by Rudimon</p>
<p>1 English Dictionary <em>th</em>e<br />latest <em>tha</em>t has been publis<em>he</em>d</p>
<p>3 new Guides to <em>th</em>e E<em>nglish</em> Tonge<br />by Dilsworth</p>
<p>1 English Dictionary by<br />J. Buchanan</p>
<p>6 duod<em>ecim</em>o com<em>mon</em> P<em>rayer</em> Books</p>
<p>2 Bibles containing <em>th</em>e old & <em>th</em>e New Testament in Oct<em>av</em>o</p>
<p>1 complete Tutor f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e<br />German Flute</p>
<p>1 introduction to sing<br />by Peter Prellur</p>
<p>2 small Germ<em>an</em> Flutes</p>
<p>½ Ream of good qual<em>ity</em><br />writing Paper</p>
<p>½ d<em>itt</em>o Folio of an inf<em>e</em>r<em>io</em>r<br />Paper</p>
<p>1 small box red wafers</p>
<p>1 doz<em>en</em> sticks d<em>itt</em>o sealing wax</p>
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<p>W<em>illia</em>sburg 11 th Nov<em>embe<em>r 1765.</em></em></p>
<p>To Messrs. Edward Hunt & Son in London</p>
<p>Gent<em>leme</em>n:</p>
<p>The Leed's Capt<em>ai</em>n Anderson ar<br />rived here <em>th</em>e 28th: day of last Month: And y<em>ou</em>r<br />Letters & Trunk of wearing Apparel f<em>o</em>r me<br />w<em>hi</em>ch were forwarded by <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d ship I have r<em>e</em>c<em>eive</em>d<br />yo<em>u</em> say in a Letter ^ <sup>tis</sup> now before me <em>tha</em>t my former<br />Letters to yo<em>u</em> were not explicit enough concern<br />ing my Adventure in <em>th</em>e next ensuing <sup>state</sup> Lottery<br />therefore I will add here a sentence or Two on<br /><em>tha</em>t matter: If my Tickets namely No 10m704 &<br />10m705 shall entitle me to 5000£ stock or any<br />greater sum of money; I would have <em>th</em>e entery<br /><em>the</em>n, to be made in the Office of Books in my<br />Name: But w<em>ha</em>tever Stock I shall be entitled<br />to receive, so <em>tha</em>t it doth not amount to 5000£<br /><em>the</em>n in <em>tha</em>t case I desire it may be sold & <em>th</em>e pro<br />ceeds carried to my C<em>redi</em>t in y<em>ou</em>r Books</p>
<p>I have inclosed herein L. Burwells<br />Bill f<em>o</em>r 82£ sterling w<em>hi</em>ch is addressed to J<br />Backhouse of Liverpoole in England, f<em>o</em>r yo<em>u</em><br />to negotiate : And be pleased to have my Acco<em>un</em>t<br />Credited accordingly Pray pay £66.18.8 St<em>erlin</em>g<br /><em>th</em>e</p>
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<p><u>year 1765</u></p>
<p><em>th</em>e amount of my Draft on yo<em>u</em> made payable<br />to Messrs Tarpley Thompson & Co & charge it<br />to acco<em>un</em>t of Gent<em>leme</em>n</p>
<p>Your hum<em>ble</em> Serv<em>an</em>t<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter.</p>
<p>W<em>illia</em>msburg 12th Dec<em>ember</em> 1765.</p>
<p>To Mr Edward Hunt & Son in London</p>
<p>Sir</p>
<p>I have passed my Bill on y<em>o</em>u lately f<em>o</em>r<br />£15..13..& 9 Sterl<em>in</em>g w<em>hi</em>ch is made payable to<br />Mr Amos Stretell w<em>hi</em>ch Bill be pleased to pay.</p>
<p>My former Draft on y<em>o</em>u made payable to<br />Messrs Tarpley, Thompson & Co: added to <em>th</em>e<br />Bill just mentioned exceed L Burwell's Bill<br />w<em>hi</em>ch I have inclosed to y<em>o</em>u: 2s/ & 5d If <em>th</em>e sentence<br />was to end here <em>th</em>e observation <em>tha</em>t is just made<br />would be rather precise : But on a sugges<br />tion of Colo<em>nel</em> Burwell's I apprehe[n]d <em>tha</em>t his 1st<br />Bill w<em>hi</em>ch is made payable to Gov<em>erno</em>r Fauquier<br />and is addressed to Mr. J. Backhouse w<em>hi</em>ch<br />I have enclosed to y<em>o</em>u will be protested: But<br /><em>th</em>e Colo<em>nel</em> has informed me <em>tha</em>t he shall remit<br />Bills of Exchange by Capt<em>ain</em> Evers to Mr Backhouse<br />sufficient to pay all: his Drafts on <em>tha</em>t Gent<em>leman</em>:<br />And Colo<em>nel</em> Burwell & I have mutually consented<br /><em>tha</em>t if Mr Backhouse shall pro^<sup>tes[t]</sup><em>th</em>e enclosed Bill<br /><em>tha</em>t <em>the</em>n <em>th</em>e damages imposed by Law on <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d<br />protested Bill shall be invalid.</p>
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<p>W<em>illia</em>msburg 26th July 1766</p>
<p>Sir</p>
<p>Tho<em>mas</em> Bladen Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em></p>
<p>Your friends at annapolis were well on Sunday<br />last: and in some part of the week before, they, received<br />your letters dated last may; the ladie's letters, & some<br />wearing apparel. Miss M, Ogle is pretty: and your<br /><span style="text-decoration:line-through;">Neice</span> (misss'smam<em>m</em>a) has consented that, mr. j, anderson<br />jun<em>io</em>r should write a letter to his father, (who <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">is a mercht</span> <sup>resides</sup><br />in london) requesting his permission to marry miss:<br />So that I believe you will see her shortly at your house<br />in albermarle street.</p>
<p>I shall relate here an account of a melancholy affair,<br />which happened in this colony lately, believing it will<br />become a topick among your neighbours.</p>
<p>Mr Rob<em>er</em>t Routledge & some of his acquaintance met<br />pretty early in the morning, of the 3d day of last month<br />at an inn in coumberland county, & they were joined<br />the evening following by col<em>onel</em> J<em>ohn</em>, Chiswell: And C<em>hiswe</em>ll, after<br />passing some time with the company, began to be very<br />liberal of oaths, in conversation; upon which Rut<em>led</em>ge<br />who was a friend of C<em>hiswe</em>ll signified his displeasure:<br />at which rebuke C<em>hiswell</em> called R<em>outledge</em> a fugitive rebel, a<br />villian who came to virginia to cheat & to defraud men<br />of their property; & a presbyterian fellow: upon which<br />R<em>outledge</em></p>
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<p>R<em>outledge</em> threw a glass of wine at him: And C<em>hiswell</em> in return<br />attempted to throw a bowl, a candlestic, a pair of tongs at<br />R<em>outledge</em>, but some of the company interposed. C<em>hiswell</em> ordered<br />his servant to go into another house & bring to him, his sword<br />and the servant gave it to him, in a shed room adjoining to the<br />room, where the company was sitting : Then C<em>hiswell</em> reentered the<br />room & one of the company attempted to take the sword from <br />him, but he did not succeed. C<em>hiswell</em> thus armed ordered<br />R<em>outledge</em> to go out of the company & swore if he stayed there he<br />C<em>hiswell</em> would kill him: But R<em>outledge</em> did not go; and C<em>hiswell</em> stab<br />bed him through the heart: across a table. It has<br />been said that C<em>hiswell</em> sober, & that R<em>outledge</em> was not sober.</p>
<p>The jury of inquiry before the coroner, found that Rob<em>er</em>t<br />Routledge was killed by a sword in C<em>hiswell</em>'s hand: and<br />the examining court ordered that, he, C<em>hiswell</em> should be carried<br />to the public goal, to be legally tried there: (for the county<br />courts have not cognizance of white people, under criminal<br />prosecutions) and they refused to admit C<em>hiswell</em> to bail, upon<br />a motion made by his attorney.</p>
<p>J, Blair, W<em>illiam</em> Byrd, P, Thornton Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em>s (three gentlemen<br />of the Council) did admit him, C<em>hiswell</em> to bail, (out of session<br />upon examining court; who excuclpated C<em>hiswell</em> and blamed the<br />dec<em>eas</em>ed; R<em>outledge</em>: The contrariety of testimony, as to the<br />fact is very alarming; but I hope the whole truth will<br />come out at the future trial. I shall neither ap<br />plaud, nor cesure my brethren's Act, in the case,<br />just</p>
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<p>just now : But the only point I beg leave to<br />examin is, whether their <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">of</span> bailing was legal or not:<br />And as to the expediencey of it I shall inquire into.<br />The act of assembly constituing the examining courts,<br />constitutes also the general Court; and the clause in<br />it, which relates to bail is, "That where any person,<br />"under criminal prosecution, is by law bailable, he,<br />"or she shall not be removed from the county, to the<br />"public goal, in less than twenty daies after re<br />"com<em>m</em>itment, but shall and may be admitted to bail<br />"within that time, or at any time afterwards before<br />"trial." Suppose then, that there be a person under<br />criminal prosecution who had been removed from the<br />county, to the public goal: (agreeable to the clause)<br />Could the Justices of the examining court bail the Person?<br />If they could not; I shall presume that, the concluding<br />words of the clause, "or that any time afterwards<br />"before trial" must refer, to the council: For if they<br />should not refer either to the former, or latter court,<br />then those words have not any operation.<br />It has always been said that the Judges of the General<br />Court are vested with equal authority here; as the Judges<br />of the Court of King's-bench are in England: And they<br />bail offenders, who have com<em>m</em>itted, homicide, ma[n]slaughter;<br />or as some say, of any other felony, for which a pardon<br />is granted. I am,<br />most worthy, Sir, Y<em>ou</em>r affect<em>ionat</em>e hum<em>ble</em> Serv<em>an</em>t<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter.</p>
<p>N.B. I am not personally interested in the contest, I have just related<br />R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em></p>
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<p>I hope <em>tha</em>t my Conduct in <em>thi</em>s Matter may be de<br />serving of y<em>ou</em>r approbation, for by it <em>th</em>e money w<em>hi</em>ch<br />y<em>o</em>u will have paid on acco<em>unt</em>: of my Bills of Exc<em>hange</em><br />made payable to Messrs: Tarpley, Thompson & co.<br />and to Mr Amos Strettell will be in a manner<br />im<em>m</em>ediately reimbursed; & my neighbour will<br />be benefited I am Sir<br />Yours &cc Rob<em>er</em>t Carter.</p>
<p>W<em>illia</em>sburg 5th Sept<em>ember</em>: 1766.</p>
<p>To Messrs Edward Hunt & Son Merc<em>han</em>t in London</p>
<p>Gent<em>lemen</em></p>
<p>Pray obtain an insurance on half my<br />Tobacco on boa[r]d the John & Presly Capt<em>ain</em> W<em>illia</em>m Thompson<br />to receive 400£ Sterl<em>in</em>g in case of total loss,<br />or damage: For when I gave him an order f<em>o</em>r it<br />the condition was <em>tha</em>t one half should be con<br />signed to your House. R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em>.</p>
<p>To Messrs James Buchanan & Co</p>
<p>The Letter to this House was of <em>th</em>e same<br />dates & <span class="unclear">[illegible]</span> I desire <em>tha</em>t, they would obtain insurance<br />on my Tobacco consigned to them to receive 400£<br />sterl<em>in</em>g in case of total loss, or damage.</p>
<p>R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em></p>
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<p>W<em>illia</em>msburg 28th Nov<em>embe</em>r 1766.</p>
Rob<em>er</em>t Carter's compliments to Mr Edward<br />Hun[t] & son, and he begs the favor of them to buy<br />the following Merchantdizes, & forward them to<br />him here: And to have the same insured.
<p>1 p<em>iece</em> of gulix holland at 4 p<em>er</em>r ell<br />2 d<em>itt</em>o irish linen at 2s/ p<em>er</em> yard, 1 p<em>iece</em> iris[h] linen @ 15d<br />p<em>er</em> yard, 3 p<em>iece</em>s st[r]ong ozenbrigs,<br />2 p<em>iece</em>s of brown coars fustain, 1 piece of fine Saga<br />thee, 5 dozen guilded Coat buttons, & 10 d<em>itt</em>o breast d<em>itt</em>o<br />2 p<em>ai</em>r coloured worsted Stockings, 2 p<em>ai</em>r strong brown<br />thread ditto f<em>o</em>r a boy of 11 years old<br />1 Silver laced hatt for ditto, 2 Castor Hatts f<em>o</em>r ditto<br />2 p<em>ai</em>r coloured worsted Stockings f<em>o</em>r a boy of 9 y<em>ea</em>rs old<br />2 p<em>ai</em>r strong brown thread Stockings f<em>o</em>r ditto.<br />1 Silver laced Hat, & 2 Castor Hats f<em>o</em>r ditto.<br />6 p<em>ai</em>r best brass Shoe & Knee buckles f<em>o</em>r ditto.<br />6 p<em>ai</em>r ditto ditto Sleeve buttons f<em>o</em>r ditto.<br />2 p<em>iece</em>s blute plains, 1 peice duck blankets<br />1 peice of welch cotton, 1 doz<em>en</em> plaid Stockings<br />1½ doz<em>en</em> strong coarse blue yarn Stockings sorted.<br />3 Castor Hats for Men Servants<br />1 doz<em>en</em> felt Hats f<em>o</em>r ditto. 4lb ozenbrig thread.<br />1 lb blue thread, 100 lbs hard irish Soap.<br />4 lb best hyson Tea, 4 lb best congo Tea, 4 best Chocolate<br />w<em>i</em>th vanilloes 4 lbs ditto w<em>i</em>thout vanilloes<br />100 w<em>eigh</em>t double refined Sugar, 100 w<em>eigh</em>t single ditto<br />1 doz<em>en</em> nutmegs, 4lb hart horn's Shavings<br />one quarter of one hundred Currans,<br />1 peck of almonds in the Shell, 1 gallon of Sallad Oil<br />2 mall glass cruits f<em>o</em>r the Sideboard f<em>o</em>r Soye & L, Pickle<br />2 doz<em>en</em> desert Knives & Forks, w<em>i</em>th white ivory handles.<br />1 deep baking Dish 10 inches & ½ diameter, to be<br />made of silver.</p>
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<p>2 best block tin coffe pots to hold 5 dishes<br />2 best ditto ditto pots to hold 3 dishes<br />2 blue & white china bowls, to hold 1 pint each<br />2 ditto ditto d<em>itt</em>o 1 quart d<em>itt</em>o<br />1 doz<em>en</em> large white china cups & Saucers of blue & white china<br />1 sugar Dish with a top of best cut Glass.<br />1 ditto ditto of blue & white china.<br />1 block tin sugar canister 3 inches & 3 tenths by 2 In<em>ches</em> & 7 tenths<br />2 black tin tea canisters 3 inches & 3 tenths by 2 inches & 5 tenths<br />2 <em>thousand</em> 4 penny brads, 2 <em>thousand</em> 6 penny brads, 4 <em>thousand</em> flooring brads<br />1 bar<em>re</em>l 10 penny Nails 1 bar<em>re</em>l 6 penny Nails 1 bar<em>re</em>l 4 penny Nails<br />2 best garden^<sup>ers</sup> Spades, 4 Spades to make ditches<br />1 rake f<em>o</em>r a kitchen Gardin<sup>ers</sup>, 1 d<em>itt</em>o f<em>o</em>r a flower Gardin.<br />6 broad hoes, 2 broad axes, 2 hatchets, 3 grubing hoes.<br />1 doz<em>en</em> sythe Stones,<br />1 cap, 1 hankerchief, one tucker, one p<em>ai</em>r ruffles to be only<br />double, this suit to be made of muslin & laced w<em>i</em>th<br />brussell's point & not to exceed 22£ Sterling.<br />4½ yards of bath Lace at 16s/ p<em>e</em>r yards.<br />8 yards of footing,<br />1 Negligee & Peticoat of slight buff coloured Lutestring<br />& to be trimmed w<em>i</em>th the same silk.<br />1 p<em>ai</em>r of Stayes, 1 p<em>ai</em>r white satin Shoes, to be small 5ves<br />5 p<em>ai</em>r Calimanco Shoes d<em>itt</em>o 2 p<em>air</em>r to be black & <em>th</em>e rest, to<br />be coloured.<br />1 piece of blue & white cotton holland,<br />1 p<em>ai</em>r of stayes for a young Lady 7 years old; to be worn<br />on either side. 2 p<em>ai</em>r thread Stockings for ditto.<br />2 p<em>ai</em>r coloured calimanco Shoes for a girl of 5 years<br />old, 2 p<em>ai</em>r thread Stockings f<em>o</em>r ditto.<br />3 Egrets for ditto.<br />1 black silk bonnet f<em>o</em>r a girl of 3 years old<br />4 p<em>ai</em>r moroco Shoes & 2 p<em>ai</em>r thred Stockings f<em>o</em>r ditto.</p>
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<p>4 p<em>ai</em>r red moroco Shoes for a girl of 2 years old<br />2 ounces of fine holland thread<br />4 d<em>itt</em>o of 6 penny thread, 6 <em>thousand</em> middling Pins.<br />3 p<em>iece</em>s diaper apron string tape,<br />1 peice of worsted f<em>o</em>r Garters<br />2 Mattresses 6 feet by 4½ feet, to be stuffed w<em>i</em>th<br />curled hair. The journals of <em>th</em>e present Parliament<br /><sup>See XX</sup> in Sheets to <em>th</em>e day w<em>he</em>n you will write to me after rec<em>ei</em>pt of <em>thi</em>s Letter.</p>
<p>Gent<em>lemen</em>: The Legislature of <em>thi</em>s Province are now met<br />& <em>th</em>e Burgesses have chosen Peyton Randolph Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> f<em>o</em>r<br />their Speaker, who succeeds John Robinson Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> decea<em>se</em>d<br />in that office: But they have resolved <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e offices of<br />Speaker & Treasurer shall not be united in <em>th</em>e same<br />Person: And they have nominated Rob<em>er</em>t Carter Nicholas<br />Treasurer. The seperation of these Offices hath<br />created an expence on the People in this Province f<em>o</em>r<br />the Burgesses have resolved to pay yearly to Peyton<br />Randolph Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> <em>th</em>e sum of 500£ Ster<em>lin</em>g f<em>o</em>r his care &<br />trouble, to discharge <em>th</em>e Speaker's Office The Burgesses<br />believe <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e Salary, w<em>hi</em>ch they have annexed to <em>th</em>e<br />Chair will induce the Speaker to vacate <em>th</em>e Office<br />of King's Attorney; and if he should I hope y<em>o</em>u<br />will assist to have my Townsman Mr Geo<em>rge</em> Wythe<br />appointed to it. He is a member of <em>th</em>e house<br />of Burgesses, a zealous advocate of governm<em>en</em>t<br />a prevailing Speaker, and able Lawyer & <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">an</span><br />worthy man. I am Y<em>ou</em>r &cc<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>XX all the Acts of Parliament w<em>hi</em>ch were intended<br />should be ob[l]igatory on the People of Great-britain<br />who have transmig[r]ated to <em>th</em>e Islands & continent<br />of America: But only those Acts wherein either<br />of <em>th</em>e Gove<em>r</em>n<em>men</em>ts have been named. One brush & box<br />to lather <em>th</em>e Face & Head.</p>
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<p>The Acts of Parliament respecting Americhe</p>
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<p>W<em>illia</em>msburg 25th Nov<em>embe</em>r 1766.</p>
<p>To Messrs James Buchanan & Co in London.</p>
<p>Gent<em>lemen</em></p>
<p>I waited on Mr B<em>enjamin</em> Waller on <em>th</em>e reciept of<br />y<em>ou</em>r Letter, w<em>hi</em>ch was written in May last, to satisfy <em>th</em>e<br />disappointment he had sustained in remitting my<br />bill directed to y<em>o</em>u: f<em>o</em>r 62£16..4: and after I had<br />com<em>m</em>unicated the Letter to him, he showed some<br />resentment f<em>o</em>r the reasons, w<em>hi</em>ch were given f<em>o</em>r non<br />payment of it; & said <em>tha</em>t they insinuated a fraud<br />w<em>hi</em>ch he or I must have perpetrated, if any shall<br />be discovered in <em>th</em>e matter: For he observed <em>tha</em>t<br /><em>th</em>e sett of bills passed only from me to him, & f<em>ro</em>m<br />him to his correspondent Rob<em>er</em>t Cary Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em>: This<br />construction of the Letter made me wish <em>tha</em>t it<br />had never been written; for I believe <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u<br />intended not any reflection by it: But pos<br />sibly y<em>o</em>u had my credit in idea then.</p>
<p>Pray pay my bills f<em>o</em>r 45£ & 149£1..11: The<br />former is made payable to Rob<em>er</em>t Burwell, Fiel<em>din</em>g<br />Lewis & W<em>illia</em>m Allen Executors of W<em>illia</em>m Lightfoot dec<em>ease</em>d<br />and <em>th</em>e latter to Sr Marmaduke Beckwith: W<em>hi</em>ch<br />is of a very stale date & put into circulation<br />lately by the old [k]night.</p>
<p>I inclosed an order on Messrs James<br />Cuncanon & Hooke merchants of London, in a<br />Letter directed to thee, f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e proceeds of 10 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds<br />of Tobacco, & I am not allowed any Credit f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e<br />same in the several acco<em>un</em>t Currants to <em>th</em>e 20th<br />Sep<em>tembe</em>r 1765, w<em>hi</em>ch are now before me: And in<br /><em>tha</em>t dated <em>th</em>e 11th Sep<em>tembe</em>r 1760 there is charged, to my<br />bill payable to Sr Marmaduke Beckwith</p>
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<p>26£s 15s; and in <em>tha</em>t dated <em>th</em>e 30th March 1764, <em>th</em>e same<br />bill is again charged. Pray review y<em>ou</em>r books<br />& explain <em>th</em>e suggested Errors to me.</p>
<p>The Legislature of <em>thi</em>s Province are now<br />convened, & the Burgesses have chosen the<br />attorney General f<em>o</em>r their Speaker in the room<br />of John Robinson Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> dec<em>eas</em>ed: and they have<br />resolved <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e offices of Speaker & Treasurer shall<br />not be united in <em>th</em>e same Person; & that <em>th</em>e Speaker<br />shall not be concerned, as an officer of <em>th</em>e Treasury<br />and it is said that it will be put into Com<em>m</em>ission<br />By <em>thi</em>s innovation <em>th</em>e Speaker's chair is now less<br />licritave than <em>th</em>e office of King's Attorney, therefor<br />I apprehend <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e Speaker will not vacate <em>th</em>e<br />profitable office on his late appointment, un<br />less <em>th</em>e General Assembly will annex a handsome<br />Salary to the Chair: But if <em>th</em>e Speaker should<br />resign <em>th</em>e office of King's Attorney I hope <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u<br />will assist, to have my Townsman Mr Geo<em>rge</em> Wythe<br />appointed to it: He is a member of <em>th</em>e house of<br />Burgesses, a zealous advocated of Government,<br />a prevailing Speaker, an able Lawyer & a worthy<br />man. I am, Gent<em>lemen</em> Y<em>ou</em>rs &cc<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter.</p>
<p>27th This day <em>th</em>e house of Burgesses resolved <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e Treasury<br />should not be put into Com<em>m</em>ission: and they nominated<br />Mr Rob<em>er</em>t Carter Nicholas Treasurer My bill f<em>o</em>r<br />45£ w<em>hi</em>ch is mentioned above I took in part payment.<br />in a matter I just now settled & have cancelled it R<em>ober</em>t C<em>arter</em></p>
<p>28th The Burgesses have resolved <em>tha</em>t Peyton Randolph<br />Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> shall be paid yearly <em>th</em>e sum of 500£ Sterling<br />f<em>o</em>r his Care & Trouble, to discharge the Speaker's office R<em>ober</em>t C<em>arter</em>.</p>
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<p>Virginia, W<em>illia</em>msburg 6th Dec<em>embe</em>r 1766</p>
<p>To Henry Raper Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> Merc<em>han</em>t at London</p>
<p>Sir</p>
<p>Pray peruse <em>th</em>e inclosed Letter & send it<br />by the first conveyance to to Messrs: Jackson &<br />Ruthifurd merchants at Leghorn I am &cc<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter.</p>
<p>Virginia, W<em>illia</em>msburg 6th Dec<em>embe</em>r 1766</p>
<p>to Messrs Jackson & Ruthifurd Merc<em>han</em>ts at Leghorn</p>
<p>Gent<em>lemen</em></p>
<p>Capt<em>ain</em> Samuel Ayeres of <em>th</em>e Snow Anne<br />waited on Gov<em>erno</em>r Fauquier <em>th</em>e 4th of <em>thi</em>s instant: and<br /><em>th</em>e Gov<em>erno</em>r did me <em>th</em>e honor to com<em>m</em>unicate y<em>ou</em>r Scheme<br /><span style="text-decoration:line-through;">to me</span> im<em>m</em>ediately: we observed to <em>th</em>e Capt<em>ain</em> <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e<br />last crop of wheat w<em>hi</em>ch was made in <em>thi</em>s Province<br />had sprouted in <em>th</em>e ears before it was cut<br />down, and we believed <em>tha</em>t, <em>tha</em>t wheat would spoil<br />in so long a voyage, and added <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e last crop<br />crop of indian corn would not be dry enough to ship<br />before next March: Nevertheless <em>th</em>e Capt<em>ain</em> desired to<br />be loaded w<em>i</em>th <em>th</em>e best wheat & flour I could buy; so<br /><em>tha</em>t it could be done speedily : And I bought wheat<br />enough yesterday to fill <em>th</em>e Anne's hold & flour<br />to fill the space between <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">her</span> decks; The former at<br />3s/ 7¼ Sterl<em>in</em>g p<em>e</em>r bushell winchester measure, <em>th</em>e<br />latter at 13s/ 4 Sterl<em>in</em>g C<em>ent</em> and I gave thus libe<br />rally f<em>o</em>r these articles, <em>tha</em>t Capt<em>ain</em> Ayers might have<br />a power, to receive, or to refuse them, also to<br />procure <em>the</em>m of two Gent<em>lemen</em> who are to furnish these<br />articles im<em>m</em>ediately. <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">And</span> I desired <em>th</em>e Capt<em>ain</em> to<br />sail the Anne to Warwick ^ <sup>Town</sup> on James river, w<em>hi</em>ch<br />is 4 score miles up <em>tha</em>t river</p>
<p>The instruction w<em>hi</em>ch relates to <em>th</em>e snow Anne<br />doth not direct <em>tha</em>t an ensurance shall be made</p>
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<p>on her cargo : so <em>tha</em>t yo<em>u</em> will act in <em>tha</em>t matter uniform<br />ly : The wheat & flour w<em>hi</em>ch she ill carry will<br />cost about 1423£ Sterl<em>in</em>g; <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">the</span> Dunnage, Duties, Of<br />ficers fees, Pilotage &cc are reasonable in <em>thi</em>s<br />Province</p>
<p>The proposal w<em>hi</em>ch yo<em>u</em> offer in a Letter to his honor<br /><em>th</em>e Gov<em>erno</em>r to engage f<em>o</em>r 1-3d or 1, 4th part in 1, or 2<br />Ships to be loaded in <em>thi</em>s province w<em>i</em>th wheat<br />flour or Indian corn was not communicated in<br />time f<em>o</em>r me to accept of it : But if my conduct<br />shall be satisfactory, in <em>thi</em>s matter I will be con<br />cerned w<em>i</em>th y<em>ou</em>r house in a like Scheme on any<br />future emergence I send <em>thi</em>s Letter by <em>th</em>e<br />New York Packet & inclose it to Henry Raper<br />Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> of London I am, &cc<br />R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em></p>
<p>W<em>illia</em>msburg 18th Dec<em>embe</em>r 1766</p>
<p>Messrs Tetley, Finn and Hobson</p>
<p>Gent<em>lemen</em>.</p>
<p>Pray send to me a dress suit<br />of Cloaths, to be made of black Cloth; line it w<em>i</em>th<br />Shallon, and spunge <em>th</em>e cloath : Also a waistcoat<br />and breeches, to be made of black princes stuf<br />& suitable to wear w<em>i</em>th <em>th</em>e black cloth coat in <em>th</em>e<br />Summer. Make both <em>th</em>e waistcoats without sle<br />eves I am y<em>ou</em>rs & cc Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Mr Edward Hunt & Son</p>
<p>Pray pay <em>th</em>e bill for <em>th</em>e waring ap</p>
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<p>apparel as ordered above, w<em>hi</em>ch charge to <em>th</em>e<br />acco<em>un</em>t of Sir yours &cc</p>
<p>Rob<em>er</em>t Carter.</p>
<p>Virgina, W<em>illia</em>msburg 21st Janury 1767</p>
<p>To Messrs Jackson & Ruthifurd Merch<em>an</em>ts at<br />Leghorn in Italy.</p>
<p>Gent<em>lemen</em></p>
<p>The Snow Anne Capt<em>ain</em> Ayres arrived<br />at <em>th</em>e port of Warwick on James river <em>th</em>e 14th<br />day of last month, to take f<em>ro</em>m thence & <em>th</em>e port<br />of Richmond 383 quarters of wheat: The<br />former is about 5 Miles below <em>th</em>e falls, & <em>th</em>e<br />latter is near <em>th</em>e falls, and <em>the</em>n to fall down<br /><em>th</em>e river <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">f<em>ro</em>m Warwick</span> to take on board the<br />remainder of her load.</p>
<p>I acquainted you in a former letter <em>tha</em>t Capt<em>ain</em><br />Ayres had a negative on all the wheat, w<em>hi</em>ch<br />I bought for the Snow, but neither his duty<br />to you, nor promis to me would incite<br />him to compel <em>th</em>e persons to clean <em>th</em>e wheat<br />who were to deliver it: Although the Snow<br />lay at Warwick 12 daies before one bushell<br />of <em>th</em>e wheat was put on board: By <em>thi</em>s neglect<br /><em>th</em>e cargoe of wheat is very sandy, but if Mr<br />Randolph ^ <sup>(who sold <em>tha</em>t wheat)</sup> had passed all the wheat<br />through the cleaning Mills three times<br />honestly (as he agreed to do) I beleive even<br /><em>the</em>n <em>th</em>e sand would not have been seperated;<br />for the Farmers on James River treat out<br />their wheat ^ <sup>with Horses &</sup> on <em>th</em>e ground, <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">& w<em>i</em>th Horses</span>.</p>
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<p>I shall make no abstract of <em>th</em>e inclosed in<br />voice & acco<em>un</em>t currant, to w<em>hi</em>ch I beg leave to refer<br />You.</p>
<p>The Mate of <em>th</em>e Snow Ann informed me (on<br />board) <em>th</em>e 26th day of last month that she was<br />not ready to receive any part of her cargo<br />before <em>th</em>e 22d day of <em>th</em>e said month: and <em>th</em>e Capt<em>ain</em><br />then acknowledged <em>tha</em>t, he did not hire a flat<br />before <em>th</em>e 18th day of <em>th</em>e same month: <sup>& <em>tha</em>t</sup><u>So <em>tha</em>t he<br />could not have begun to discharge <em>th</em>e ballast<br />before <em>tha</em>t time</u>: <span style="text-decoration:line-through;"> For three of</span> his Sailors took<br />away <em>th</em>e only boat, <em>tha</em>t belonged to the Snow<br />in going up <em>th</em>e River: <sup>So <em>tha</em>t he could not have</sup><br />[running vertically] have begun to discharge <em>th</em>e ballast before <em>tha</em>t that time[end of vertical text]<br />I was also on board<br /><em>th</em>e Snow <em>th</em>e 27th day; and if <em>th</em>e Crew had not been<br />employed in taking <span style="text-decoration:line-through;"><em>th</em>e</span> ballast out of <em>th</em>e Snow<br />I should have sent several flat loads of wheat<br />along side <em>tha</em>t day: But <em>th</em>e Capt<em>ain</em> insists <em>tha</em>t,<br />the Snow was ready <em>th</em>e 15th day of Dec<em>embe</em>r <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">last</span><br />to have received any part of <em>th</em>e Cargoe; if it<br />had been along side</p>
<p>If the Governments in North America shall<br />accommodate (in part) <em>th</em>e markets in Europe<br />w<em>i</em>th flour, wheat or Indian-corn yearly; the<br />first of <em>the</em>m may be bought at 10s/ Sterl<em>in</em>g p<em>er</em> C<em>ent</em><br /><em>th</em>e 2d at 3s/ Sterling p<em>er</em> bush<em>e</em>l & <em>th</em>e last at 1s/8 Sterl<em>in</em>g<br />p<em>er</em>r bushell : <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">Provided <em>tha</em>t</span> <sup>If</sup> y<em>ou</em>r agents there shall<br />have early notice, of <em>th</em>e quantity of each article<br />you may want.</p>
<p>The Crop of Indian-corn, w<em>hi</em>ch grew last<br />year will not be sufficiently dry to export,<br />before <em>th</em>e last week in <em>th</em>e month of March<br />next. We have no Kilns here to dry<br />corn</p>
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<p>37</p>
<p>corn, or wheat on</p>
<p>Every order, w<em>hi</em>ch you shall address to me<br />will greatfully be acknowledged by Gent<em>lemen</em></p>
<p>Your hum<em>ble</em> Serv<em>an</em>t<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Henry Raper Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em>. Merchant in<br />London Virginia W<em>illia</em>msburg 23d feb<em>ruar</em>y 1767</p>
<p>Sir See Page 39 f<em>o</em>r the Invoice</p>
<p>The Invoice of wheat & flour is in<br />closed, w<em>hi</em>ch I shipped on board <em>th</em>e Snow<br />Anna Capt<em>ain</em> Sam<em>ue</em>l Ayres on account & risk of<br />Messrs Jackson & Ruthifurd merchants at<br />Leghorn in Italy : By whose order I drew<br />on y<em>o</em>u <em>th</em>e 28th day of last month f<em>o</em>r £1379..7s<br />sterl<em>in</em>g at 60ty daies sight, payable to<br />Richard Randolph, w<em>hi</em>ch I trust <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u<br />will duly pay, & charge it to <em>th</em>e account of<br /><em>th</em>e Messrs: Jackson & Ruthifurd.</p>
<p>I shall forward <em>thi</em>s Letter of Advice, by a<br />Scotch Vessel believing <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e Bill will be<br />transmitted, by the same conveyance I am<br />Sir &cc<br />R<em>obert</em> Carter.</p>
<p>To Edward Hunt and Son Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> Merc<em>han</em>ts<br />in London W<em>illia</em>msburg 9th March 1767.</p>
<p>Sirs, I drew a bill on y<em>o</em>u <em>th</em>e 9th day</p>
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<p>38</p>
<p>of last month f<em>o</em>r 35£ 7s St<em>erlin</em>g payable to Doc<em>to</em>r H Franks<br />w<em>hi</em>ch pray pay & charge it to the Drawer</p>
<p>Pray purchace 2 state Lottery Tickets, w<em>hi</em>ch debet<br />to me & notify to me the numbers. If they shall<br />give claim to 5000 £ Stock, or any greater qua<em>nti</em>ty<br />then subscribe my name in the office Books; but<br />if the demand be f<em>o</em>r less, than 5000 £ Stock, <em>the</em>n<br />sell it, & place <em>th</em>e proceeds to <em>th</em>e Acco<em>un</em>t of, Sirs,<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter.</p>
<p>To Messrs Scott, Pringle, Cheap & Co, Merc<em>han</em>ts<br />on the Island of Medeira - Virg<em>ini</em>a W<em>illia</em>sburg 17th<br />March 1767 Sirs,</p>
<p>I have annexed to <em>thi</em>s Letter<br />an Invoice of some flour shipped agreeable<br />to <em>th</em>e inclosed bill of lading, to w<em>hi</em>ch I beg leave<br />to refer too. You may either exchange <em>th</em>e article<br />im<em>m</em>ediately, f<em>o</em>r the very best New York wines, or<br />postpone the barter as y<em>o</em>u shall judge most<br />advantagious : For the wines may be kept and<br />shipped onboard <em>th</em>e Peggey Capt<em>ain</em> Brown, w<em>hi</em>ch I<br />have chartered & will consign here to y<em>ou</em>r House<br />She will be ready to receive the Cargo on Lady<br />day, & it will consist principally of Indian-Corn<br />Her burthen is about 200 tuns. But if y<em>o</em>u should<br />sell the flour im<em>m</em>ediately, <em>the</em>n ship <em>th</em>e proceds on<br />board the Schooner Industry Capt<em>ain</em> Lattimer, w<em>hi</em>ch<br />charge to acco<em>un</em>t of. Sirs, Y<em>ou</em>rs &cca. R<em>obert</em> Carter.</p>
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<p>Virg<em>ini</em>a W<em>illia</em>msburg 11th March 1767</p>
<p>Invoice of 87 bar<em>re</em>ls of flour shipped on<br />board <em>th</em>e Schooner Industry Capt<em>ain</em> W<em>illia</em>m Copland<br />Lattimer, now lying at anchor in James's river<br />in the Colony of Virg<em>ini</em>a and bound for the Island<br />of Madeira; on the proper account & risk of<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter of this city, & consigned to Messrs<br />Scott, Pringle, Cheap & Co. Merch<em>an</em>ts of Madeira<br />for sale & returns. The weights of each Bar<em>re</em>l<br />the cost of the bar<em>re</em>ls & flour & the freight.<br />as under viz.</p>
<table><tbody><tr><th></th>
<th>Gross</th>
<th>Tare</th>
<th>Nett</th>
</tr><tr><td>R, C., No-1.</td>
<td>239.</td>
<td>18.</td>
<td>221</td>
</tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><th></th>
<th>Vi<em>r</em>g<em>ini</em>a Currency</th>
</tr><tr><td>to. 87 Inclu<em>d</em>e weighing. 19803lbs Cost.</td>
<td>£173..3..7½</td>
</tr><tr><td>To freight on 87 barr<em>e</em>ls of flour at 7s/9¾</td>
<td><u> 33..19..8¼</u></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>£207. 3. 3¾</td>
</tr></tbody></table><p>Exchange on London at 125£ p<em>e</em>r 100£ Sterling<br />R<em>obert</em>, Carter</p>
<p>Invoice of 200 bar<em>re</em>ls of flour & 5' 19 4½ bush<em>e</em>ls<br />of wheat shipped on board the Snot Anne, Capt<em>ain</em><br />Samuel Ayres, now lying at anchor in James's River<br />in Virg<em>ini</em>a & bound f<em>o</em>r Leghorn, f<em>o</em>r & on account & risk<br />of Messrs Jackson & Ruthifurd merchants there</p>
<p>W<em>illia</em>msburg Virg<em>ini</em>a 21st day of Jan<em>ua</em>ry 1767</p>
<p>To Benja<em>min</em> Harrison Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> f<em>o</em>r 188 bar<em>re</em>ls flour viz</p>
Nett
<table><tbody><tr><th></th>
<th>Gross</th>
<th>Tare</th>
<th>Nett</th>
</tr><tr><td>I, R, No. 1.</td>
<td>291.</td>
<td>25.</td>
<td>266</td>
</tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td>To 188 weighing 45,533 lbs at 2d p<em>e</em>r lb</td>
<td>£379</td>
<td> 8</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr><tr><td>To 188 bar<em>re</em>l at 20d each</td>
<td> 15</td>
<td>13</td>
<td> 4</td>
</tr><tr><td>To Flat & Jobbers</td>
<td> 3</td>
<td> 3</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td> 398</td>
<td> 5</td>
<td> 2</td>
</tr></tbody></table>
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<p>40</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td>To the whole amount of B<em>enjamin</em> H<em>arrison's</em> acc<em>oun</em>t brought on</td>
<td> £398</td>
<td> 5</td>
<td> 2</td>
</tr><tr><td>To Archibald Cary's acco<em>un</em>t f<em>o</em>r 12 bar<em>re</em>ls flour.<br />B, W No. 1. 285 . 25. 180</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>To 12 incl<em>us</em>ive weighing 2254 lbs at 2d p<em>er</em> lb</td>
<td> 18</td>
<td>15</td>
<td> 8</td>
</tr><tr><td>To 12 bar<em>re</em>ls at 20d each</td>
<td> 1</td>
<td> 0</td>
<td> 0</td>
</tr><tr><td>To Flat & Jobbers</td>
<td></td>
<td>16</td>
<td> 0</td>
</tr><tr><td>To Rich<em>ar</em>d Randolph f<em>o</em>r 5194½ bus<em>he</em>ls wheat 4s/6</td>
<td> 1168</td>
<td>15</td>
<td> 3</td>
</tr><tr><td>To Flat & Jobbers</td>
<td> 16</td>
<td> 4</td>
<td> 8</td>
</tr><tr><td>To ⅔ Pilotage, Port charges & f<em>o</em>r putting up<br />Stanchings & Shifting Boards}</td>
<td> 36</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>11½</td>
</tr><tr><td>To Cash p<em>ai</em>d Rob<em>er</em>t Donald f<em>o</em>r nails</td>
<td> 1</td>
<td>12</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td> 1642</td>
<td> 1</td>
<td> 8½</td>
</tr><tr><td>Com<em>m</em>ission at 5 p<em>e</em>r C<em>en</em>t.</td>
<td> 82</td>
<td> 2</td>
<td> 1</td>
</tr><tr><td>Total in current money of Virg<em>ini</em>a</td>
<td>£1724</td>
<td> 3</td>
<td> 9½</td>
</tr></tbody></table><p>Exchange on London at £125. f<em>o</em>r 100£ Sterling</p>
<p>To Messrs Jackson & Ruthifurd merchants<br />at Leghorn W<em>illia</em>msburg 26th March 1767</p>
<p>Sirs,</p>
<p>In my former Letters, w<em>hi</em>ch were addres<br />sed to y<em>o</em>u I omitted to signify <em>tha</em>t it was indispen<br />sably requisite <em>tha</em>t Capt<em>ain</em> S<em>amuel</em> Ayres & I should en<br />ter into a Bond, in the Penalty of 2000£ Sterl<em>in</em>g<br /><em>tha</em>t no part of <em>th</em>e Snow Anna's Cargo should be lan<br />ded to the northward of Cape-Finister, except<br />on <em>th</em>e Island of Great-Britain, w<em>hi</em>ch Landing<br />must be proved by the Evidence of a legal<br />Certficate, w<em>hi</em>ch Testimonial is required w<em>i</em>thin<br />12 Months after the Snow's Clearnace : And if<br /><em>thi</em>s</p>
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<p><em>thi</em>s Requisite shall not be done, the Forfeiture<br />may be recovered : Therefor I hope y<em>o</em>u will<br />not fail to cause that 2, or 3 proper Testimo<br />nies shall be transmitted to me. I am,<br />Y<em>o</em>u<em>r</em>'s &ccc. R<em>obert</em> Carter.</p>
<p>To Messrs Scott, Pringle, Cheap & Co Merchants<br />on the Island of Madeira</p>
<p>W<em>illia</em>msburg 29th April 1767.</p>
<p>Gentlemen,</p>
<p>By <em>th</em>e scarceness of grain in Europe<br />I am induced to send a quantity of Indian-Corn<br />& some wheat to y<em>ou</em>r market. For a particular ac<br />count of it see the Invoice w<em>hi</em>ch is annexed.</p>
<p>I dedire <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e Grain may be exchanged f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e<br />very best New-York Wines; one third of it to be<br />put in Pipes, one third more in h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds & <em>th</em>e re<br />mainder in quarter Casks.</p>
<p>By <em>th</em>e Charter party w<em>hi</em>ch I s[i]gned I have re<br />served only 15 daies to discharge <em>th</em>e cargo, & to take<br />onboard my wines : For y<em>ou</em>r friend & Partner<br />informed me <em>tha</em>t, <em>tha</em>t Business might be done<br />easily in <em>tha</em>t time : And if <em>th</em>e Peggey should be<br />detained, at <em>th</em>e Island of Madeira & on my<br />account) longer than 15 daies, then by agreement<br />I am to pay 4£ St<em>erlin</em>g p<em>e</em>r day Demurrage, f<em>o</em>r every<br />day she shall be kept: Therefor I desire <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u<br />will cause her to be dispatched speedily.</p>
<p>It is at Mr Murray's request <em>tha</em>t I inform<br />you that I shall reserve 2 Pipes of the wine for<br />my</p>
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<p>my own use: And send me one h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>d of <em>th</em>e richest<br />Malmsey Madeira</p>
<p>As <em>th</em>e Peggey is about to go a trading voyage<br />I thought <em>tha</em>t a Super-Cargo would be a neces<br />sary Person; therefor the Bearer Mr Rob<em>er</em>t Miller<br />acts in <em>tha</em>t Employment: and I hope & expect<br /><em>tha</em>t he will receive one half of <em>th</em>e com<em>m</em>ission<br />w<em>hi</em>ch will be charged, f<em>o</em>r executing <em>thi</em>s consign<br />ment</p>
<p>By <em>thi</em>s conveyance I send a negro woman<br />Mary Anna, to be exchanged f<em>o</em>r Bullion, or<br />Madeira wine. I do prefer <em>th</em>e former, if it<br />should be attended w<em>i</em>th some loss: She is<br />banished f<em>o</em>r cruelly Beating one of my<br />children: She was reared in my nursery,<br />and is a good Seamstress. I am Gent<em>leme</em>n<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>W<em>illia</em>msburg <em>th</em>e 29th April 1767.</p>
<p>Invoice of 7'772 bushells of Indian<br />Corn, & 494 bushells of wheat shipped on<br />board <em>th</em>e Peggey, Capt<em>ain</em> John Walkenshaw<br />Master, now lying at anchor, in Poto-River<br />in <em>th</em>e Colony of Virginia, & bound f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e Island<br />of Madeira, on the proper Acc<em>oun</em>t & risk of<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter of <em>thi</em>s City & consigned to Messrs<br />Scott, Pringle, Cheap & Co Merchants of,<br />Madeira, for sale & returns. The Cost of<br /><em>th</em>e corn, wheat & Freight as by Acco<em>un</em>t below.</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td>To 1995 bushells of Indian Corn w<em>hi</em>ch I<br />bought of R<em>alph</em> Wormeley at 2s/}</td>
<td>£199.10..0</td>
</tr><tr><td>To Cash p<em>ai</em>d to Craft to put d<em>itt</em>o on board Peggey</td>
<td> 30</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>£229.10..0</td>
</tr></tbody></table>
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<p>43</p>
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<th>Virg<em>ini</em>a Cur<em>ren</em>cy</th>
</tr><tr><td>Brought over</td>
<td> 229 10 0</td>
</tr><tr><td>To 5'738 bushells of Indian corn w<em>hi</em>ch<br />was made at my Plantations in West<em>morelan</em>d}</td>
<td> 722 17 6</td>
</tr><tr><td>To Cast p<em>ai</em>d to Craft to put d<em>itt</em>o on board</td>
<td> 36 3 0</td>
</tr><tr><td>To 494 bushells of wheat at 4s/6</td>
<td> 111 3 0</td>
</tr><tr><td>To Cash p<em>ai</em>d to Craft to put d<em>itt</em>o on boa[r]d</td>
<td> 3 1 6</td>
</tr><tr><td>To Freight to <em>th</em>e Island of Madeira on<br />8'272 bushells of Grain @ 15 pence<br />p<em>e</em>r bushell Sterling</td>
<td> 517</td>
</tr><tr><td>To 25 p<em>e</em>r C<em>en</em>t on d<em>itt</em>o</td>
<td> 129 5</td>
</tr><tr><td>To a negro woman Mary Anna</td>
<td> 60</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>£1809</td>
</tr></tbody></table><p>Exch<em>an</em>ge on London at 125£ f<em>o</em>r 100£ Ster<em>lin</em>g<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Mr Rob<em>er</em>t Miller of W<em>illia</em>sburg</p>
<p><em>th</em>e 3d of May 1767</p>
<p>Sir</p>
<p>I have chartered <em>th</em>e Ship Peggey Capt<em>ain</em> John<br />Walkenshaw, to carry 8'272 bushelles of grain, to<br /><em>th</em>e Island of Madeira, w<em>hi</em>ch is to be exchanged<br />f<em>o</em>r wines of <em>th</em>e growth of the Island: and she is<br />to proceed im<em>m</em>ediately w<em>i</em>th <em>th</em>e Cargo of wines to <em>th</em>e<br />Port of New -York, in <em>th</em>e Province of New-York.<br />The Peggey is now lying in Hampton Road and<br />ready to sail : So <em>tha</em>t w<em>he</em>n y<em>o</em>u shall have received<br /><em>thi</em>s Packet, yo<em>u</em> will have got my Instructions<br />relative to this trading Voyage : But before<br />y<em>o</em>u deliver <em>th</em>e inclosed Letter, w<em>hi</em>ch is directed to<br />Messrs Scott, Pringle, Cheap & Co mercha<em>n</em>t of<br />Madeira Seal it: It is sent open for yo<em>u</em> to<br />peruse</p>
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<p>44</p>
<p>peruse : and digest it thoroughly</p>
<p>The wines, w<em>hi</em>ch are f<em>o</em>r my own use, to be<br />marked thus R<sup>W</sup>C Those contracted f<em>o</em>r<br />thus R,C,C, and <em>th</em>e sale wines thus R<sup>4</sup>C</p>
<p>W<em>he</em> yo<em>u</em> shall arrive at New-York, wait<br />on Mr Beverly Robinson of <em>tha</em>t City, inform<br />him of the quantity of Sale wines & if he will<br />give Bullion, or Bills of Exchange at 60 daies<br />sight payable in England, sell the whole<br />quantity to him: But if he shall refuse to buy<br /><em>th</em>e whole, or any part thereof, use y<em>ou</em>r best<br />Endeavours to sell it to <em>th</em>e Inhabitants of <em>th</em>e<br />Place, f<em>o</em>r Bullion or Bills of Exchange, I<br />hope <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e cargo wines will be at New-York<br />f<em>o</em>r I had rather forgo small Profits than<br />bring <em>the</em>m to Virginia.</p>
<p>All the wines, w<em>hi</em>ch shall be brought<br />to Virginia ^ <sup>is</sup> to be landed at <em>th</em>e College<br />landing, w<em>hi</em>ch I will take into my Cellars<br />in W<em>illia</em>msburg.</p>
<p>One third of <em>th</em>e sale wines to be put in<br />Pipes, one third into h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds & <em>th</em>e remainder<br />to be put in quarter Casks</p>
<p>Exchange my negro woman Mary Anna<br />f<em>o</em>r Bullion, or Madeira wine: I prefer <em>th</em>e<br />former article, tho' it should be attended<br />with a little loss. Note by <em>th</em>e word Bullion<br />I mean Gold, or Silver Money</p>
<p>The Invoice, w<em>hi</em>ch is in <em>th</em>e letter next</p>
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<p>45</p>
<p>before <em>thi</em>s comes in See Invoice</p>
<p>The following Lines contain some conditions<br />in the Charter Party, w<em>hi</em>ch is signed by W<em>illia</em>m & John<br />Brown of <em>th</em>e one Part & I, R<em>obert</em> Carter of <em>th</em>e other; And they<br />are mentioned here, f<em>o</em>r y<em>ou</em>r due observance.</p>
<p>Demurrage is to begin to run f<em>ro</em>m 16 day after<br /><em>th</em>e Peggey's arrival at New-York: But there is<br />not any Limitation of daies at Madeira.</p>
<p>The Charge of relanding my Grain, & puting<br />the wines on board, & relanding <em>the</em>m at N<em>ew</em> York<br />& at <em>th</em>e College-landing, is to be paid by the<br />Shipper.</p>
<p>W<em>he</em>n <em>th</em>e Peggey shall arrive at N<em>ew</em>-York advise<br />me of it, by <em>th</em>e first opportunity</p>
<p>If the Peggey should not be sold at N<em>ew</em> York<br />nor proceed to any other port, but shall re<br />turn to Virginia, then I R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em> hath liberty to<br />order 20ty Pipes of wine freight free.</p>
<p>Two Pounds Virg<em>ini</em>a Currency is <em>th</em>e freight<br />stipulated, in <em>th</em>e agreement to be p<em>ai</em>d f<em>o</em>r every<br />Pipe of wine carried f<em>ro</em>m Madeira to <em>th</em>e City of<br />New-York.</p>
<p>If there should be a difference in <em>th</em>e mea<br />surement of <em>th</em>e Grain at Madeira owing to<br />a difference between <em>th</em>e Madeira Measure, & <em>tha</em>t<br />by w<em>hi</em>ch <em>th</em>e Gain was received, neither <em>th</em>e Vessel<br />nor <em>th</em>e Capt<em>ain</em>: are to be charged, for any such<br />defficiency; neither shall freight be paid f<em>o</em>r<br />more bushells of Grain than Messrs: Scott,<br />Pringle, Cheap & Co. shall acknowledge <em>tha</em>t</p>
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<p>they shall have received</p>
<p>If Capt<em>ain</em> Walkenshaw forgot to take the<br />half bushell, w<em>hi</em>ch he received <em>th</em>e grain in<br />carry a proof one, <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e precise differenc<br />may be know between <em>th</em>e winchester & Madeira Measures I am, Sir.<br />Your hum<em>ble</em> Serv<em>an</em>t<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter.</p>
<p>To Mr Amos Strettell, at Philadelphia</p>
<p>W<em>illia</em>msburg 13th May 1767</p>
<p>Sir</p>
<p>I beleive <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e Ship Peggey Capt<em>ain</em> Walkenshaw<br />will sail <em>thi</em>s day out of Hampton-road, & is going<br />to <em>th</em>e Island of Madeira: She is new & will carry<br />about 200 Tons. By <em>th</em>e Charter-Party, w<em>hi</em>ch has<br />been executed relative to <em>th</em>e Peggey, the outward<br />bound Cargo is to be exchanged for wine of the<br />growth of <em>th</em>e Island, w<em>hi</em>ch she is to carry to New<br />York im<em>m</em>ediately, & <em>the</em>n to reurn f<em>ro</em>m thence to<br />Virg<em>ini</em>a. That if she shall arrive at Madeira &<br />delive[r] <em>th</em>e cargo without Damage, I shall be inde<br />bted 517£ sterl<em>in</em>g on acco<em>un</em>t of Freight. But if<br />neither of these Things shall happen I am not<br />to be charged w<em>i</em>th Freight: So that my loss will<br />be on <em>th</em>e Grain only I cite these conditions in<br />the agreement to shew, <em>tha</em>t if the Vessel should be<br />wrecked in her Voyage to New York f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e Island<br />I shall lose <em>th</em>e wines, also <em>th</em>e article, & they make<br />a</p>
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<p>a larger Stake, than I intend to insure: Therefor pray<br /><em>th</em>e obtain an Insurance, on <em>th</em>e Peggey's Voyage, to New<br />York f<em>ro</em>m Madeira, so <em>tha</em>t I may receive 1000£ Sterling<br />if there be a total Loss. As to y<em>ou</em>r Reimbursement<br />f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e Premium of Insurance, be pleased to draw<br />f<em>o</em>r it, on my correspondent Edward Hunt & Son Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em><br />of London, & y<em>o</em>u may depend <em>tha</em>t due honor will be<br />shewed to y<em>ou</em>r Bills, by the Gent<em>leme</em>n: I shall expect to<br />receive <em>th</em>e Policy, by <em>th</em>e first safe conveyance, after<br />it shall be completed. I am. y<em>ou</em>r H<em>umble</em> Serv<em>an</em>t<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter.</p>
<p>To the hon<em>ora</em>ble: Benja<em>min</em> Tasker at Annapolis<br />W<em>illia</em>msburg 14th May 1767.</p>
<p>D<em>ea</em>r Sir,</p>
<p>I understand <em>tha</em>t Col<em>onel</em> Byrd has instructed <em>th</em>e<br />Clerk of Y<em>ork</em> C<em>ounty</em> Court to confess a Judgment on his pro<br />tested Bill, w<em>hi</em>ch is drawn payable to y<em>o</em>u; also his<br />Trustees at <em>th</em>e suit brought, on their Bond: So <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e<br />original Bond will be required speedily. Therefor<br />I hope <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u will transmit it to me by <em>th</em>e 1st safe<br />opportunity. The Mode, w<em>hi</em>ch <em>thi</em>s Gov<em>ernmen</em>t hath<br />adopted to recover Sterling Balances is singular<br />For the Pl<em>ain</em>t<em>iff</em> recovers ag<em>ain</em>st <em>th</em>e Def<em>dendan</em>t his principal Debt<br />w<em>hi</em>ch appears to be due on a protested Bill, Bond<br />or otherwise, & <em>th</em>e Interest, w<em>hi</em>ch is charged to <em>th</em>e date<br />of <em>th</em>e Judgment; but <em>th</em>e same sterling balance may<br />be descharged w<em>i</em>th current money at <em>th</em>e rate of Ex<br />change at <em>tha</em>t time fixed, by the Court: So <em>tha</em>t if <em>th</em>e<br />Creditor should buy a Bill of Exchange, w<em>i</em>th <em>th</em>e<br />current money he will either gain, or lose, as ex<br />change shall happen to be, at <em>th</em>e time he shall<br />purchace. Note a Judgment gains at <em>th</em>e rate</p>
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<p>of 5 p<em>e</em>r C<em>en</em>t f<em>ro</em>m it's date till Payment.</p>
<p>Col<em>onel</em> Byrd & <em>th</em>e Trustees have asked me to<br />forbear to issue Executions on <em>th</em>e Judgments,<br />w<em>hi</em>ch shall be obtained. I answered <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u had<br />not instructed me relative to <em>tha</em>t matter. And<br />w<em>ha</em>tever shall be y<em>ou</em>r Resolution, com<em>m</em>unicate it<br />to me definitively I am &cc<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter.</p>
<p>To the hon<em>ora</em>ble Benja<em>min</em> Tasker Presdident of<br />Maryland W<em>illia</em>msburg <em>th</em>e 19th May 1767.</p>
<p>D<em>ea</em>r Sir,</p>
<p>Mr President Blair has had 2<br />aploplectick Fits lately, and is now in<br />disposed: He acts under a Deputation f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e<br />General of <em>thi</em>s Colony: This appointment<br />is worth 300£ Sterl<em>in</em>g: yearly. The Divine<br />hath proposed to grant a Deputation f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e<br />sum of 1200£ Sterl<em>in</em>g to be paid im<em>m</em>ediately,<br />w<em>hi</em>ch shall authorize <em>th</em>e Person, who shall <sup>obtain</sup><em>th</em>e<br />same, to act instantly on Mr Blair's Death.<br />The Deposite is to be forfeited, if he Mr Pres<em>iden</em>t<br />shall survive <em>th</em>e adventurer: But <em>th</em>e Rev<em>eren</em>d<br />will agree to pay 5 p<em>e</em>r C<em>en</em>t yearly for <em>th</em>e use of<br /><em>th</em>e money, f<em>ro</em>m it's Receipt, so long as <em>th</em>e warrant<br />shall be concealed: But on it's operation<br /><em>th</em>e Interest of <em>th</em>e 1200 £ shall be disconti<br />nued Gov<em>erno</em>r Fauquier, & Mr Fauquer<br />advise</p>
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<p>advise <em>tha</em>t I should take a Deputation of <em>th</em>e<br />Clergyman, on <em>th</em>e above conditions: and the[y] pro<br />ise to negotiate <em>th</em>e Business f<em>o</em>r me. Pray<br />notify y<em>ou</em>r opinion of <em>thi</em>s scheme to me & I will<br />act conformably.</p>
<p>Col<em>onel</em> N, Harrison, and W<em>illia</em>m Fitzhugh Jun<em>io</em>r were here<br />last month, & <em>th</em>e latter promises to discharge y<em>ou</em>r<br />claim ag<em>ain</em>st the former, at our next ensuing court<br />of oyer. He Fitzhugh expects <em>tha</em>t I shall deliver<br /><em>th</em>e original Specialty to him, w<em>hi</em>ch ascertains <em>th</em>e<br />Debt, & y<em>o</em>u have got it.</p>
<p>My Inqusitiveness to know your Sentiment<br />relative to <em>th</em>e matter, w<em>hi</em>ch concerns me, proceeds<br />f<em>ro</em>m a high opinion I have of y<em>ou</em>r Judgment:<br />Therefor I hope <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u will excuse it. Pray<br />make my compliments agreeabke to as many<br />of y<em>ou</em>r neighbours as y<em>o</em>u shall see, & believe<br />me to be, w<em>i</em>th great Respect &cc<br />R<em>obert</em> Carter</p>
<p>To Mr Beverly Robinson, Mer<em>cha</em>nt at New-York</p>
<p>illiamsburg 18th May 1767</p>
<p>Sir</p>
<p>The Peggey Capt<em>ain</em> Walkenshaw sailed f<em>ro</em>m hence<br />last week on a trading Voyage, she goest to <em>th</em>e Island of<br />Madeira, to New-York, & is to return here f<em>ro</em>m thence.<br />I have freighted on board her 7778 bushells of Indian<br />Corn, & 494 bushells of wheat, w<em>hi</em>ch articles are to be<br />exchanged f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e very best New-York wines, of <em>th</em>e gro^<sup>wth</sup><br />of <em>th</em>e Island. I have been induced to order the wines<br />w<em>hi</em>ch I shall receive in Traffic to y<em>ou</em>r City, on hearing <em>tha</em>t<br /><em>th</em>e late importations of <em>tha</em>t article there, were incon</p>
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<p>inconsiderable compared to former ones. This<br />circumstance makes me hope & expect <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e cargo<br />of wine will be bought up im<em>m</em>ediately, for I had<br />rather make a speedy sale of it, tho' <em>th</em>e Profit<br />should be small, than bring it to Virginia.</p>
<p>Mr Rob<em>er</em>t Miller, who goes Supercargo will<br />wait on y<em>o</em>u, on <em>th</em>e Peggey's arrival at New-York<br />He is instructed to offer <em>th</em>e Cargo of wine to y<em>o</em>u<br />but if y<em>o</em>u should refuse to buy <em>th</em>e whole, or any<br />part of it, then I hope <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u will advise him<br />to a Customer, or Customers, who will buy con<br />siderably. He Rob<em>er</em>t Miller will receive in ex<br />change f<em>o</em>r wine, either cash, or Bills of Exch<em>an</em>ge<br />payable at 60ty daies sight in England,<br />provided <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u (Mr Robinson) will endorse <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d<br />Bills: and i will pay 2 p<em>e</em>r C<em>en</em>t f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e risk of <em>th</em>e<br />Endorsement.</p>
<p>If Mr Rob<em>er</em>t Miller should be compeled to<br />borrow money to pay <em>th</em>e Duty on <em>th</em>e wines & other<br />petty charges, & shall be able to obtain it on<br />his Bills only, I have desired Edward Hunt<br />& Son Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> of London to pay <em>th</em>e same: But if<br />an Indorser to his Bills should be required<br />pray act accordingly.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration:line-through;">From</span> y<em>ou</em>r general character, & a personal<br />acquaintance encourage me to address <em>thi</em>s Letter<br />to y<em>o</em>u; and however it may be taken, I have<br />not written to a 2d Gentleman, in case yo<em>u</em> shall<br />refuse to act. Pray deliver <em>th</em>e inclosed Letter<br />to whom it is directed too; and yo<em>u</em> will oblige</p>
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<p>oblige, Sir. Y<em>o</em>ur's &c<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Mr Rob<em>er</em>t Miller, Supercargo, on board the<br />Peggey Capt<em>ain</em>n John Walkenshaw</p>
<p>W<em>illia</em>msburg 18th May 1767</p>
<p>Sir</p>
<p>Y<em>ou</em>r Letters, w<em>hi</em>ch are dated <em>th</em>e 7th & 9th of <em>thi</em>s<br />Instant are before me, <em>th</em>e former covered two Bills<br />of Lading signed John Walkenshaw.</p>
<p>Thou informest me <em>tha</em>t if <em>th</em>e Peggey should return<br />to <em>thi</em>s Government, w<em>i</em>th any quantity of wine, <em>tha</em>t it<br />will be delivered conformable to <em>th</em>e charter Party<br />In my written memorandum, w<em>hi</em>ch is directed to y<em>o</em>u<br />(& was delivered by Mr Murray) I say <em>tha</em>t "All the<br />"wine, w<em>hi</em>ch shall be brought to Virgniia, is to be land<br />at <em>th</em>e College-landing, w<em>hi</em>ch I will take into my<br />"Cellars." Do these words direct <em>tha</em>t a application<br />should be made f<em>o</em>r leave to bring <em>th</em>e Peggey to, or<br />nigh <em>th</em>e College-landing? I intend by <em>the</em>m <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u shold<br />hire craft to bring <em>th</em>e wine to <em>th</em>e College-landing<br />after she shall arrive in <em>thi</em>s colony.</p>
<p>By Mr Ransdell's Letters <em>th</em>e Peggey was not ready<br />to take on board any part of <em>th</em>e cargo before <em>th</em>e 2d day<br />of April, & she received <em>th</em>e last of my Grain <em>th</em>e 22d day<br />of <em>th</em>e same month. By these Letters 21 of <em>th</em>e loading<br />daies are expended, and if it should be so, the y<em>o</em>u<br />may keep the Peggey 24 daies at New-York: For the<br />Stipulation is 45 daies to load & unload, at <em>th</em>e Ports<br />of Nomony & New-York: But Capt<em>ain</em> Walkenshaw<br />who was on board <em>th</em>e Peggey when she lay in</p>
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<p>Nomony-bay can inform y<em>o</em>u of <em>th</em>e Fact set forth<br />in Mr Ransdell's Letters.</p>
<p>If you should be compeled to borrow money, to<br />pay <em>th</em>e Duty on <em>th</em>e wines, or other pettey Charges,<br />draw on Edward Hunt & son Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> of London<br />f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e same: and mention in the Bills <em>tha</em>t they are<br />to be charged to Rob<em>er</em>t Carter: But forbear to<br />draw, if some other method can be substituted.</p>
<p>You may see in my former Letter <em>tha</em>t my stock on<br />board <em>th</em>e Peggey and an article of Freight, are esti<br />mated to 1809 £ Virginia, or 1447 £ 4 Sterl<em>in</em>g. The ar<br />ticle, w<em>hi</em>ch y<em>o</em>u shall receive at Madeira, in Excha<em>n</em>ge<br />of <em>th</em>e original capital, will create a charge of Freight<br />f<em>ro</em>m thence to New-York: but if <em>th</em>e Value of <em>th</em>e first<br />Stock, and all subsequent Demands <em>tha</em>t shall be<br />made relative thereto be kept in contemplation<br />you may barter Securely. By this Scheme I<br />neither expect great gain, nor great Loss: and<br />if <em>th</em>e Wines cannot be sold at New-York f<em>o</em>r cash,<br />or Bills of Exchange without great loss, then<br />exchange 5 sevenths of <em>th</em>e wines for <em>th</em>e following Articles<br />1200 yards of Cotton} 9 doz<em>e</em>n broad Hoes<br /><span style="text-decoration:line-through;">1500 yards of ozenbrigs</span> 2 bar<em>re</em>ls of 20 d Nails<br />2 barrels of 10d Nails<br />a quantity of New-York Single refined Sugar, &<br />w<em>ha</em>t other articles y<em>o</em>u think will be saleable here.</p>
<p>I shall inclose <em>thi</em>s Letter to Mr Beverly Robinson<br />of New-York, and, & hath annexed my Letter to him<br />here, w<em>hi</em>ch I intend to be part of these Instructions.</p>
<p>If <em>th</em>e Peggey should come im<em>m</em>ediately to <em>thi</em>s Gov<em>ernmen</em>t<br />f<em>ro</em>m New-York, she is to bring 20 Pipes of wine<br />freighted</p>
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<p>freight free, if y<em>o</em>u shall require it: and w<em>ha</em>tever<br />Merchandize I may have to bring f<em>ro</em>m thence, y<em>o</em>u<br />had better pay a freight to Capt<em>ain</em> J. W., than find<br /><em>the</em>m by a nother opportunity. But agree upon<br />a freight before the Goods are put on board. I a<br />Sir Y<em>ou</em>rs &cc.<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Edward Hunt and Son Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em>s of London</p>
<p>W<em>illia</em>msburg <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">22 May</span> <sup>1st June</sup> 1767</p>
<p>Gent<em>leme</em>n</p>
<p>The late advices f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e Island of Madeira<br />relative to <em>th</em>e scarceness of bread have induced<br />me to freight my last Crop of wheat and Indian-<br />Corn thither. It is to be exchanged for wines<br />of the growth of the Island, and sold at New York<br />If Mr Robert Miller who goes Super cargo<br />should be compeled to <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">money</span> bor<sup>r</sup>ow mon'y, to<br />pay the Duty on the wines, or other petty<br />C[h]arges, he is instructed to draw on yo <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">for the</span><br />for the Same, and to mention in the Bils,<br />that they are to be changed to my <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">me</span> acou<sup>nt</sup><br />which pray pay and deb<sup>e</sup>t accordingly.<br />I have writen to Mr Amos Strettell of Philadelphia<br />to obtain an insurance on the ship Pegg'y<br />Captain Walkenshaw from Madeira to <sup>new</sup> York;<br />that I may receive 1000 £ sterling if she<br />shou[l]d miscar[r]y on the Voaige, and to draw on<br />you to remiburse the Premium, w<em>hi</em>ch pray<br />pay and charge to my account.</p>
<p>The ship caled the Good Intent</p>
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<p>Capt<em>ain</em> G[e]orge Hub[b]ard ar<sup>r</sup> in York River<br />the 10th of <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">this Instant</span> <sup>last month</sup> and the pa[r]cels which he<br />sent to me contained the <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">several</span> several merchan<sup>dise</sup><br />accept 4 p<em>ai</em>r of women shose. W[h]ich have be[e]n acciden<sup>tly</sup><br />omitted: They are charged at £1..5..6 in Mr Gre<br />sham's Bill Mrs Carter desires <em>tha</em>t 3 p<em>ai</em>r of coloured,<br />& 1 p<em>ai</em>r of black callimanco s[h]oes be sent by an<br />opportuity Either to Jamses or to York Rive[r]s.<br />We think that <em>th</em>e Brusels Point is skilfully chosen.<br />Pray send me the foll[ow]ing books Viz The latest<br />Folio Edition of S<em>amuel</em> Johnston's Dictionary of <em>th</em>e<br />English Language: But if there hath been published<br />a work on <em>th</em>e same Plan by a nother Person, w<em>hi</em>ch is<br />in higher Estimation, than S<em>amuel</em> J<em>ohnson</em>'s Dictionary, <em>the</em>n send<br /><em>tha</em>t work, & do not send Johnston's.<br />a course of Lectures on Elocution &cc. by Tho<em>ma</em>s Sheridan<br />British Education by <em>th</em>e same Person.<br />Blackston[e]'s Com<em>m</em>entaries, on <em>th</em>e Laws of England.<br />The critical Review, to be sent monthly as they shall<br />be published; <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">and to begin <em>thi</em>s year</span> <sup>f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e date of <em>thi</em>s Letter</sup>. I am Gent<em>lemen</em> &cc<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Mr Didsbury, Shoemaker, in Pall-mall<br />in London W<em>illia</em>msburg 1st June 1767.</p>
<p>Sir,</p>
<p>The Shoes, w<em>hi</em>ch Capt<em>ain</em> Neeks bought of y<em>o</em>u f<em>o</em>r me<br />were two sizes too small, w<em>hi</em>ch fault I have complained<br />off repeatedly; f<em>o</em>r I have not worn 1 p<em>ai</em>r of shoes y<em>o</em>u<br />have sent to me for <em>th</em>e last 6 Years! Therefor I desire<br /><em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e Shoes, Pumps & Slippers, w<em>hi</em>ch are mentioned in<br /><em>th</em>e following order, be made 2 sizes larger, than<br />my</p>
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<p>my last parcel of Shoes.</p>
<p>Pray put <em>th</em>e Shoes, Pumps & Slippers into a Box,<br />& send it by any ship, w<em>hi</em>ch intends to loads either<br />in James, York or Rappahanoc Rivers. Edward<br />Hunt & Son Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> will pay your Bill. I am<br />Yours &cc R<em>obert</em> Carter</p>
<p>2 pair dog skin, dress Shoes<br />1 p<em>ai</em>r d<em>itt</em>o d<em>itt</em>o Pumps<br />1 p<em>ai</em>r blue morocco leather, shoe Slippers<br />R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em></p>
<p>To the hon<em>ora</em>ble Mr B<em>enjamin</em> Tasker, at Annapolis</p>
W<em>illia</em>msburg 30th May 1767.
<p>D<em>ea</em>r Sir,</p>
<p>Yesterday I received y<em>ou</em>r Leter, w<em>hi</em>ch was written<br />last tuesday: and my son Ben<em>jamin</em> was greatly pleased<br />w<em>i</em>th <em>th</em>e Letter & Present, w<em>hi</em>ch were addressed to him.</p>
<p>I com<em>m</em>unicated y<em>ou</em>r Letter to Mr. Geo<em>rge</em> Wythe, & Mr John<br />Blair jun<em>io</em>r who say <em>tha</em>t a judgment cannot be entered<br />till <em>th</em>e bond is produced; and if not produced in a<br />reasonable time after oyer of it be demanded <em>th</em>e suit<br />will be dismissed at y<em>ou</em>r cost: The latter manages y<em>ou</em>r<br />Business personally in the county court, f<em>o</em>r only Bar<br />risters can practice in <em>th</em>e general & county courts, & <em>th</em>e<br />former Gentleman is not one. But I advised y<em>o</em>u<br />in a Letter, w<em>hi</em>ch Mr Aburthnot promissed to deliver, <em>tha</em>t<br />Mr Blair would manage y<em>ou</em>r Suits in <em>th</em>e county courts.</p>
<p>In <em>th</em>e Letter now before me y<em>o</em>u apprehend, if <em>th</em>e bond<br />should be transmitted here, <em>tha</em>t it would be delivered to<br /><em>th</em>e obligiors; but <em>th</em>e only use intended, is to obtain a<br />Judgment, w<em>hi</em>ch will be entered against all the Trustees:<br />So <em>tha</em>t their Estates may be sold to satisfy <em>th</em>e same.</p>
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<p>The Trustees shall not receive <em>th</em>e bond: and a Judg<br />ment will be a better security than it. If thou will<br />transmit <em>th</em>e bond & power of attorney to me a Judgment<br />ment shall be obtained speedily.</p>
<p>The Acco<em>un</em>t, w<em>hi</em>ch yo<em>u</em> rendered <em>th</em>e 18th day of last July,<br />makes <em>th</em>e balance due f<em>ro</em>m me to y<em>o</em>u to be £10..16..6 st<em>erlin</em>g<br />and by a note on it, I am to be charged in a sub<br />sequent acco<em>un</em>t w<em>i</em>th £6..1s Sterl<em>in</em>g. one third part of £18..3<br />w<em>hi</em>ch sums added make £16..17....6 St<em>erlin</em>g: and substract<br />it f<em>ro</em>m Mrs Carter's yearly proportion namely: £160..15.9<br />Sterl<em>in</em>g <em>th</em>e balance will be £143..18..3 St<em>erlin</em>g: But by the<br />acco<em>un</em>t w<em>hi</em>ch y<em>o</em>u setteled 5 daies ago the due to her ap<br />pears to be £149..19..3 Sterl<em>in</em>g: w<em>hi</em>ch Errour be pleased to<br />amend.</p>
<p>When Col<em>onel</em> Byrd shall have satisfaction y<em>ou</em>r claim agai<em>n</em>st<br />him I will retain as much of it as will discharge<br />Mrs Carter's balance, and the remainder shall be ap<br />plies, as y<em>o</em>u may direct.</p>
<p>Gov<em>erno</em>r Fauquier, has Schirrhus Testicles, This<br />Disorder is oft mortal. He foregoes <em>th</em>e use of Spirits<br />fermented Liquours, & animal food, (except small<br />Soop made of it) Is attended by Mr Pope, who is<br />an able Surgeon, and he tells us <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e Symptoms<br />are very favorable. I am, D<em>ea</em>r Sr. Y<em>ou</em>r Aff<em>ec</em>t<em>ionate</em> son<br />&cc Rob<em>er</em>t Carter.</p>
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<p>To the hon<em>orable</em> Benja<em>min</em> Tasker at Annapolis<br />W<em>illia</em>msburg 13t June 1764.</p>
<p>Dear Sir,</p>
<p>Mr J, Wayles drew yesterday on Messrs<br />Farell and Jones of Bristol f<em>o</em>r 180£ 11s Sterl<em>in</em>g <em>th</em>e bal<em>ance</em> w<em>hi</em>ch<br />was due to Mrs Anna Ogle, on Col<em>onel</em> Nat: Harrison's<br />Promissary note: I made out an Acc<em>oun</em>t f<em>ro</em>m a copy of<br /><em>th</em>e original, w<em>hi</em>ch y<em>o</em>u had worwarded to me, and my<br />Relation consented to pay <em>tha</em>t balance: But required<br />my Indemnification against <em>th</em>e note. The Acco<em>un</em>t, w<em>hi</em>ch I<br />delivered was as followeth.</p>
<p>Dr Col<em>onel</em> Nat: Harrison of Stafford County in Virg<em>ini</em>a<br />To Mrs Anna Ogle of Maryland</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td>To y<em>ou</em>r Promissary note f<em>o</em>r Sterl<em>in</em>g, w<em>hi</em>ch was due <em>th</em>e<br />30th day of January 1766</td>
<td>£169</td>
<td> 2</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr><tr><td>To 5 p<em>e</em>r C<em>en</em>t Interest on d<em>itt</em>o f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e 30th Jan<em>ua</em>ry 1766 to <em>th</em>e<br />12th June 1767. one year 4M<em>onths</em> & 12 daies}</td>
<td> 11</td>
<td> 9</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>£180</td>
<td>11</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>P<em>e</em>r C<em>en</em>t</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>By J, Wayles's bill on Farell & Jones of Bristol<br />for Sterl<em>in</em>g payable to Mrs Ogle}</td>
<td>£180</td>
<td>11</td>
<td></td>
</tr></tbody></table><p>Pray notify <em>th</em>e receipt of J, Wayles's bill, w<em>hi</em>ch I<br />shall inclosed in <em>thi</em>s Letter.</p>
<p>Your Packet w<em>hi</em>ch covered your bill on Messers:<br />perkin & Co. of London payable to Geo<em>rge</em> Wythe, the Turs<br />tee's bond, their Power of attorney, Col<em>onel</em> Nat Harrison's<br />promissary note &cc &cc Mr Ritchie put into my<br />hands, who received it fo his friend & neighbour<br />Colo<em>nel</em> Tayloe.</p>
<p>Judgments will be entered <em>th</em>e 3d Monday in next<br />Month against <em>th</em>e Trustees, & Col<em>onel</em> Byrd, the former<br />will not negotiate <em>th</em>e judgment, w<em>hi</em>ch shall be ag<em>ain</em>st<br /><em>th</em>e latter, they say <em>tha</em>t they cannot be compeled to pay<br />Col<em>onel</em> Byrd's protested bill. Pray be explicit in<br />your</p>
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<p>your Instruction relative to <em>th</em>e judgments, w<em>hi</em>ch shall<br />be entered for you.</p>
<p>Col<em>onel</em> Carter hath not been within <em>th</em>e jurisdiction of<br />York, James City or <em>th</em>e Husting Courts since you<br />directed <em>tha</em>t he should be sued: (except when exempt<br />f<em>ro</em>m arrests) so <em>tha</em>t I despair of catching him in either<br />of those courts. A Judgment cannot be obtained in<br /><em>th</em>e General Court even upon a bond in less time than<br />4, or 5 years: For these Reasons I shall have Col<em>onel</em> Carter<br />arrested in his own County or in one of <em>th</em>e adjacent<br />counties to it.</p>
<p>I have been told <em>tha</em>t Mr Middleton of Annapolis is<br />at Norfolk, who will return home in some part<br />of next week, and as none of my acquaintance<br />northward of Rapp<em>ahannoc</em>k River attended here this<br />meeting, I shall deliver this Letter to a Gent<em>lema</em>n of<br />Norfolk, who promised to give it to Mr Middleton.<br />I am. Dear Sir<br />Your aff<em>ectionat</em>e Son & Hum<em>bl</em>e se<em>rvan</em>t<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter.</p>
<p>To Mr John Hough in Loudoun County<br />W<em>illia</em>msburg 13th Jund 1767</p>
<p>Sir,</p>
<p>After my Creditors had repetedly applied to<br />me; to pay <em>the</em>m their balances, I called upon Capt<em>ain</em> Ja<em>me</em>s<br />Lane to discharge his bonds, w<em>hi</em>ch are payable to me<br />and his inattention to my sollicitations had de<br />termined me to remove him f<em>ro</em>m my inconsiderable<br />business: and soon after I offered it to y<em>o</em>u, & in con<br />sequence of <em>tha</em>t conference I shall inclose in <em>thi</em>s Letter<br />a List of my lands lying in Fairfax, Prince William<br />Loudoun & Frederic Counties; those setteled, & not<br />settled, also a roll of the names of my tenants<br />who live on each tract, & w<em>hi</em>ch specifies their yearly<br />Rent's I apprehend that <em>th</em>e roll is not correct<br />&</p>
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<p>& I hope <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u will am<em>m</em>end <em>th</em>e Errors w<em>he</em>n discovered, and<br />advise me accordingly.</p>
<p>I gave Capt<em>ain</em> James Lane 10 p<em>e</em>r C<em>en</em>t on all the Cash &<br />Tobacco rents, which he had collected at our yearly<br />settlement, & I do hereby oblige my self, my heirs &<br />assigns to pay the same com<em>m</em>ission to y<em>o</em>u. I hope &<br />expect <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u will inform <em>th</em>e tenants <em>tha</em>t I have empow<br />wered y<em>o</em>u to collect my Rents, that I shall except ag<em>ai</em>nst<br />any payment, <em>tha</em>t they may make to Capt<em>ain</em> J<em>ames</em> Lane, for<br />rent, w<em>hi</em>ch shall be due f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e year 1767: So that Capt<em>ain</em><br />J<em>ames</em> Lane is to collect <em>th</em>e rents f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e year 1766, & thou<br />art to collect the rents, w<em>hi</em>ch shall be due f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e year<br />1767.</p>
<p>I will copy <em>th</em>e most matterial conditions of <em>th</em>e Leases<br />I have granted, and will transmit <em>the</em>m to y<em>o</em>u; so <em>tha</em>t w<em>he</em>n<br />thou shalt be collecting, thous mayest enquire whether<br />they have been observed & kept. The tenants to whom<br />I have not acknowledged Leases too are only tenants at will.</p>
<p>If thou shouldest have written to me relative to<br />L<em>or</em>d Fairfax's claim, on account of surplus land<br />contained within my courses of a tract of Land<br />lying on broad & sugar Runs, it is yet on it's passage<br />Pray acknowledge <em>th</em>e Receipt of this Letter, & <em>the</em>n observe<br />on the Barons demand mentioned above.</p>
<p>I presume <em>tha</em>t the inclosed order, w<em>hi</em>ch is addressed to<br /><em>th</em>e tenants who live on my lands, doth deligate a<br />Power to y<em>o</em>u to collect <em>th</em>e Rents, w<em>hi</em>ch Capt<em>ain</em> J<em>ames</em> Lane would<br />have done, if the order should not appear; therefor<br />it is to be com<em>m</em>unicated to <em>th</em>e tenants speedily</p>
<p>I am Sir your Hum<em>ble</em> Ser<em>van</em>t Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To The Tenants, who reside on the land of<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter of W<em>illia</em>msburg the 13 June 1767</p>
<p>Gent<em>leme</em>n</p>
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<p>Gentlemen.</p>
<p>Pray pay to Mr John hough of Loudoun<br />County my Rents, when they shall become due f<em>o</em>r<br /><em>th</em>e year 1767, and his Receipt shall be an acquit<br />tal, witness my Hand the day & year above writ<br />ten. R<em>obert</em> Carter inclosed this order in the prece<br />eding Letter addressed to John Hough</p>
<p>To Mr. Landon Carter jun<em>io</em>r in Prince W<em>illia</em>m County<br />W<em>illia</em>msburg 15th June 1767</p>
<p>D<em>ea</em>r Sir</p>
<p>As y<em>ou</em>r residence is very nigh my Quarters<br />on Bull & Cub-Runs, it may be convenient f<em>o</em>r y<em>o</em>u to<br />superintend <em>the</em>m, & if y<em>o</em>u will do <em>tha</em>t business, seal <em>th</em>e in<br />closed letter before y<em>o</em>u send it to <em>th</em>e overseer: It is sent<br />open <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u may read it. But if y<em>o</em>u shall decline my<br />proposal, <em>the</em>n tear <em>th</em>e letter, & advise me accordingly.</p>
<p>An attention to <em>th</em>e inclosed paper will show <em>th</em>e neat<br />profits of my quarters in Prince W<em>illia</em>m & Loudoun counties<br />f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e year 1765, and in w<em>ha</em>t manner <em>th</em>e crop of Tob<em>acco</em> was<br />disposed off; which form I desire may be observed at<br />our yearly settlement; except <em>thi</em>s difference only f<em>o</em>r<br />y<em>o</em>u may see <em>tha</em>t Rob<em>er</em>t Mathist the late overseer & brother<br />of <em>th</em>e present overseer, received 2/18 of <em>th</em>e crop of tobacco<br />& 2/19 of Grain, f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e overseer is to have one 7th part<br />of <em>th</em>e neat Profits. By <em>thi</em>s agreement I expect <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e over<br />seer will be as desirous of selling advantagiously<br />w<em>ha</em>tever articles he shall make, as he was in rais<br />ing & making <em>the</em>m. The overseer must not sell but<br />to such Persons, who y<em>o</em>u shall approve off. and y<em>o</em>u are<br />to receive <em>th</em>e money & to acco<em>un</em>t w<em>i</em>th me for it.</p>
<p>I desire <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e tobacco be not cut down before it shall<br />be ripe, <em>tha</em>t if be very much deadened in <em>th</em>e field, & <em>the</em>n<br />thinly hung in <em>th</em>e Houses, ¼ to be stem<em>m</em>ed, <em>th</em>e whole to<br />be</p>
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<p>be sorted, & 1205 lbs to be packed into each h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>d: The<br />h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds to be made w<em>i</em>th seasoned stuf.</p>
<p>For y<em>ou</em>r Care & troubling in doing my business,<br />thou mayest retain 10 p<em>e</em>r C<em>en</em>t on <em>th</em>e neat Profits, w<em>hi</em>ch<br />shall arise yearly on acco<em>un</em>t of my Plantations on<br />Bull & cub runs.</p>
<p>If y<em>o</em>u shall accept off <em>thi</em>s proposal, <em>tha</em>t acceptance<br />supersedes Capt<em>ain</em> James Lane im<em>m</em>ediately: So <em>tha</em>t he<br />will acco<em>un</em>t w<em>i</em>th me f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e meat sold, & crop made in<br /><em>th</em>e year 1766, & y<em>o</em>u f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e Profits arising f<em>o</em>r <em>thi</em>s year,<br />or 1767</p>
<p>As I shall discontinue Capt<em>ain</em> J<em>ames</em> Lane in my em<br />ploy, I hope <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u will accept off my proposal, even<br />if y<em>o</em>u should decline it this ensuing Autumn.</p>
<p>Pray ask Mr Mathist (<em>th</em>e overseer) at w<em>ha</em>t W<em>are</em>house<br />my last crop of tobacco was carried too, <em>the</em>n seal &<br />direct <em>th</em>e inclosed letter to <em>th</em>e Inspectors, at <em>th</em>e Inspection;<br />and if there be not an immediate conveyance to one<br />of <em>the</em>m, send <em>th</em>e letter by an Express.</p>
<p>Forward <em>th</em>e inclosed letter directed to Mr Rob<em>er</em>t Mathist<br />my late overseer, he will inclose an answer to it, to y<em>o</em>u.<br />There is a weekly Rider, who sets out f<em>ro</em>m Fredericksburg<br />to bring <em>th</em>e northward Mail to <em>thi</em>s Place: So <em>tha</em>t any<br />Letters, w<em>hi</em>ch shall be directed f<em>o</em>r me, & forwarded to<br />either of <em>th</em>e merchants residing in Falmouth, or<br />Fredericksburg, will be readily conveyed f<em>ro</em>m thence<br />hither</p>
<p>W<em>he</em>n the Inspectors shall have informed y<em>o</em>u of the whole<br />quantity of my tobacco lying at their Inspection,<br />sell it for <em>th</em>e best cash Price, & take <em>th</em>e purchacers's<br />bonds made payable to me, to be paid at W<em>illia</em>msburg <em>th</em>e 25<br />day of Oct<em>obe</em>r next ensuing: If y<em>o</em>u cannot sell <em>th</em>e whole<br />quantity of tobacco do not sell my crop & keep <em>th</em>e tob<em>acco</em><br />w<em>hi</em>ch was p<em>ai</em>d by my tenants, for I had rather ship <em>th</em>e<br />former then <em>th</em>e latter: Do not take less then 16/8<br />p<em>e</em>r</p>
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<p>p<em>e</em>r C<em>ent</em> f<em>o</em>r tob<em>acco</em>: p<em>ai</em>d by <em>th</em>e tenants, besides <em>th</em>e com<em>m</em>on<br />allowance for Cask. And if the purchacers will<br />give 16s/8 p<em>e</em>r C consign all my tob<em>acco</em> to Edw<em>ar</em>d Hunt &<br />Son Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em>s of London: But if no Capt<em>ain</em> will take<br />it on liberty, consign it to Mr Russell of London<br />But if Mr Russell should not have a ship<br />in Poto<em>mac</em> River, consign it to Mr. Backhouse of<br />Liverpoole. I am y<em>ou</em>r Hum<em>ble</em> Serv<em>an</em>t Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Mr Mathis, my overseer at Bull-run</p>
<p>W<em>illia</em>msburg 15 June 1767</p>
<p>Sir</p>
<p>Your neighbour Mr Landon Carter jun<em>io</em>r hath<br />now the same power & authority at my quarters<br />lying on bull & cub-runs, as Capt<em>ain</em> James Lane<br />had: Therefor I hope & expect <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u will perform<br />& do on my Plantations, whatever he shall<br />direct I am, Your H<em>umble</em> Ser<em>vant</em> Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Mr Rob<em>er</em>t Mathist my former overseer<br />at Bull Run Quarter.</p>
<p>W<em>illia</em>msburg 15 June 1767</p>
<p>Sir</p>
<p>Pray inform me w<em>ha</em>t number of h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds of tob<em>acco</em>, the<br />neat weight, <em>th</em>e number <em>tha</em>t were stemmed, bar<em>re</em>ls<br />of Indian corn & bushells of wheat, <em>tha</em>t were made<br />at my Quarters on bull & Cub runs in <em>th</em>e year 1766<br />what number of Beves, & Hogs Capt<em>ain</em> James Lane<br />sold <em>tha</em>t fall, the prizeses & to whom</p>
<p>I hope & expect <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u will write and answer to<br />this Letter im<em>m</em>ediately on receipt of it; and inclose<br />it to Mr Landon Carter Jun<em>io</em>r of Prince W<em>illia</em>m County,<br />who lives near to my Quarters on Bull & cub<br />runs, I am Your H<em>umble</em> Ser<em>van</em>t Rob<em>er</em>t Carter.</p>
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<p>To the Inspectors at W<em>are</em>house</p>
<p>W<em>illia</em>msburg 15th June 1767</p>
<p>Gent<em>leme</em>n</p>
<p>Pray inform me by <em>th</em>e bearer, of <em>th</em>e whole quantity<br />of tob<em>acco</em> at y<em>ou</em>r Inspection (I mean only w<em>ha</em>t belongs to me)<br />& distinquist between <em>th</em>e tob<em>acco</em> w<em>hi</em>ch was made at my<br />Quarters in Prince W<em>illia</em>m & Loudoun Counties, & <em>th</em>e tob<em>acco</em><br />my tenants may have paid.</p>
<p>Do not deliver any part of my tob<em>acco</em> but on <em>th</em>e<br />order of Mr Landon Carter Jun<em>io</em>r of Prince W<em>illia</em>m County<br />or my own. I am Gent<em>leme</em>n<br />Your H<em>umble</em> Serv<em>an</em>t Rob<em>er</em>t Carter.</p>
<p>To Mr Edward Ransdell near Westm<em>orelan</em>d C<em>ourt</em>house</p>
<p>W<em>illia</em>msburg 24th June 1767</p>
<p>Sir,</p>
<p>Your letter of <em>th</em>e 2d day of last month I ans<br />wered the day af[t]er it came to hand: And put my<br />letter in the Post-office to be forwarded by <em>th</em>e first<br />opportunity. But Mr J, Davenport informs me <em>tha</em>t<br />it was not come to hand, when he sat out to come<br />down here: And in case it has miscarried I will<br />endeavour o repete w<em>ha</em>t I said relative to the last<br />crop of tobacco: For I did not subscribe <em>tha</em>t letter.</p>
<p>I belive <em>tha</em>t I observed in <em>th</em>e letter, <em>tha</em>t if thou wast<br />to make use of part of <em>th</em>e crop of tobacco before <em>th</em>e<br />yearly settlement had been made, I could not with<br />hold <em>th</em>e suboverseers's proportion justly, if they sh<em>oul</em>d<br />ask for it. And I found by experience <em>tha</em>t, <em>tha</em>t, me<br />thod protracted <em>th</em>e yearly settlements, & therefor re<br />com<em>m</em>ended <em>tha</em>t all <em>th</em>e tobacco, wheat & corn should be<br />charged to me, & I would satisfy <em>th</em>e claimants<br />respectively: which was agreed too: Also I desired<br /><em>tha</em>t Inspectors Receipts for the remainder of <em>th</em>e crop<br />might be sent here, before <em>th</em>e 8th day of <em>thi</em>s month<br /><em>tha</em>t</p>
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<p><em>tha</em>t I might either sell <em>th</em>e whole quantity of tobacco,<br />or ship my proportion, and redliver <em>th</em>e reain<br />der to y<em>o</em>u; but as the matter hath been conducted<br />I could neither offer <em>th</em>e Tobacco during <em>th</em>e April, or<br />June courts: So <em>tha</em>t I am compelled to consign it;<br />and fear <em>tha</em>t I shall lose thereby.</p>
<p>As the year is far advanced I do not care w<em>ha</em>t<br />becomes of <em>th</em>e balance of <em>th</em>e crop of Tobacco: so <em>tha</em>t<br />you may apply it to your own use.</p>
<p>It is fit <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u execute my Instructions, & to<br />write to me a state of my affairs frequently<br />for an inattention to either will certainly dis<br />tress me. I have long required <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e crops of<br />Tobacco shall be inspected on or before <em>th</em>e 28th of <br />February, & <em>tha</em>t Inspectors receipts shall be trans<br />mitted to me here, on or before <em>th</em>e 10th day of Ap<em>ri</em>l<br />next after <em>th</em>e tobacco shall be made: and so again<br />insist upon <em>th</em>e same thing.</p>
<p>Send the mares to Dottrell <em>thi</em>s season, w<em>hi</em>ch have<br />not got young colts <em>thi</em>s spring. I am y<em>ou</em>r &cc Rob<em>er</em>t Carter.</p>
<p>To Messrs: James Buchanan & Co Merch<em>an</em>ts<br />W<em>illia</em>msburg 2d July 1767.</p>
<p>Gent<em>leme</em>n</p>
Y<em>ou</em>r letter of <em>th</em>e 20th day of feb<em>rua</em>ry last, is<br />now before me. I was pleased to hear <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u: had<br />paid 35£ 8 f<em>o</em>r Gov<em>erno</em>r Fauquier's use, & had ac<br />cepted one other of my bills in his favor f<em>o</em>r 48£
<p>In a former letter I advised y<em>o</em>u <em>tha</em>t I had<br />drawn two setts of bills, w<em>hi</em>ch were made pay<br />able to Sr Marmaduke Beckwith, & to <em>th</em>e Execu<br />tors of <em>th</em>e late W<em>illia</em>m Lightfoot amounting in <em>th</em>e whole<br />to 194£ 1..11 Sterl<em>in</em>g, but neither one, or <em>th</em>e other of<br />these bills will be demanded: the former was ad</p>
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<p>addressed to Edward Hunt & Son Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> of London<br />& <em>th</em>e latter I took in part of a debt, & canceled it.</p>
<p>Last week I wrote a letter to Capt<em>ain</em> Geo<em>rge</em> Dobbie<br />of <em>th</em>e John & Presley, & inclosed Inspectors Receipts<br />for 92 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds of tobacco, w<em>hi</em>ch I promised to freight<br />Provided <em>tha</em>t one half of it should be consigned to<br />Edw<em>ar</em>d Hunt & Son of London. Pray obtain an in<br />surance on 46 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds of tobacco on board <em>th</em>e John and<br />Presly (w<em>hi</em>ch I shall consign to y<em>o</em>u) so as to receive<br />414£ sterl<em>in</em>g if it should be lost, or damaged.</p>
<p>I drew on y<em>o</em>u <em>th</em>e 20th day of last month f<em>o</em>r 29£<br />8..6 Sterl<em>in</em>g at 60ty daies sight payable to Messrs<br />Tarpley & Thompson, w<em>hi</em>ch pray pay, & charge it<br />to <em>th</em>e acco<em>un</em>t of Gent<em>leme</em>n<br />Your Hum<em>ble</em> Ser<em>van</em>t Rob<em>er</em>t Carter.</p>
<p>To Mr Landon Carter jun<em>io</em>r, of Prince W<em>illia</em>m County<br />near Bull run W<em>illia<em>msburg 2d Aug<em>u</em>st 1767</em></em></p>
<p>Dear Sir</p>
<p>Your letter, w<em>hi</em>ch is dated <em>th</em>e 28th day of last<br />month, I received <em>th</em>e 4th day after it had been written<br />It gave me great pleasure; and I am obliged on<br />acco<em>un</em>t of <em>th</em>e business you did, and have engaded<br />to do, in consequence of my Sollicitation.</p>
<p>I am not obliged to Messrs W<em>illia</em>m Bennett & Tho<em>ma</em>s Attwell<br />f<em>o</em>r refusing to deliver my tobacco, f<em>o</em>r in my letter to<br /><em>the</em>m I directed <em>tha</em>t they should deliver all of it, w<em>hi</em>ch is, or<br />should be carried to quantico Inspection, to Mr L<em>andon</em><br />Carter, jun<em>io</em>r of Prince W<em>illia</em>m County, or his order. I in<br />closed to Capt<em>ain</em> Geo<em>rge</em> Dobbie inspectors receipts f<em>o</em>r 92<br />h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds of tob<em>acco</em> w<em>hi</em>ch Mr E, Ransdell had sent to me:<br />And the only order I gave relative to my crop of<br />tob<em>acco</em> made on bull-run, & my tenants tob<em>acco</em> <em>tha</em>t it should<br />be delivered to you; Therefore I hope & expect <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u<br />will re-demand <em>th</em>e crop, & tenants tob<em>acco</em> of Messrs<br />Bennett & Attwell, & dispose of it, as is mention<br />ed in my former letter.</p>
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<p>My yearly tob<em>acco</em> rents amount too 25'970 lbs and<br />w<em>he</em>n I was writing last month to you, I expected <em>tha</em>t<br />part of <em>tha</em>t Debt had been paid, & <em>tha</em>t every part<br />of it you shall receive of Capt<em>ain</em> James Lane, he<br />may charge accordingly, at our next settlement</p>
<p>Capt<em>ain</em> Lane will collect the whole rents, & acco<em>un</em>t<br />with me f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e profits of my quarters f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e year<br />1766, and no longer: I hope to settle that acco<em>un</em>t<br />myself w<em>i</em>th Capt<em>ain</em> Lane: So that w<em>ha</em>tever pay<br />ment he shall make to you, on my acco<em>un</em>t, will<br />be charged accordingly.</p>
<p>Pray demand <em>th</em>e h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>d marked No. 1, & dispose<br />of it, as you shall do, w<em>i</em>th <em>th</em>e other 20ty</p>
<p>Com<em>m</em>unicate <em>thi</em>s letter to Capt<em>ain</em> J<em>ames</em> Lane, f<em>o</em>r it,<br />together with a short one I shall subjon will<br />be as intelligent & serviceable, as a seperate<br />letter, w<em>hi</em>ch would contain <em>th</em>e contents of both<br />Thereor he shall neither be charged w<em>i</em>th post<br />age, nor I the pains of writing it. I am D<em>ea</em>r Sr<br />&cc Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Capt<em>ain</em> James Lane.</p>
<p>Sir</p>
<p>I wrote a letter last month, w<em>hi</em>ch was directed<br />to y<em>o</em>u, it signified <em>tha</em>t my relation Mr L<em>andon</em> Carter ju<em>nio</em>r<br />& Mr John Hough were to superintend my<br />business, w<em>hi</em>ch you had done f<em>o</em>r several years<br />that they were to acco<em>un</em>t f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e Profits of my Quarters<br />& <em>th</em>e rents, w<em>hi</em>ch shall be due f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e present year,<br />to desire <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u would <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">pay</span> <sup>deliver</sup> to Mr L<em>andon</em> Carter jun<em>io</em>r<br />all the tobacco, <em>tha</em>t was made at my Plantations<br />last year, also all <em>th</em>e tobacco, w<em>hi</em>ch y<em>o</em>u had, or<br />should collect f<em>o</em>r Rents, w<em>hi</em>ch were due f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e same<br />year,</p>
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<p>year, & to account w<em>i</em>th me <em>thi</em>s ensuing Autumn, f<em>o</em>r<br />sundry Things, w<em>hi</em>ch have been sold since our last<br />settlement: and all credits, w<em>hi</em>ch have not been<br />rec[k]oned at former settlements. to w<em>hi</em>ch intent<br />I do purpose to be at y<em>ou</em>r house on the 16th day of<br />next month. I am, Y<em>ou</em>r &c. Sir<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter.</p>
<p>To the hon<em>ora</em>ble Benja<em>min</em> Tasker. W<em>illia</em>msburg 3d Aug<em>u</em>st 1767.</p>
<p>D<em>ea</em>r Sr.</p>
<p>Your letter is now before me, w<em>hi</em>ch is dated <em>thi</em>s day<br />7 nights. I saw Col<em>onel</em> Byrd <em>thi</em>s morning, & informed<br />him of <em>th</em>e Judgments of York-Court, in y<em>ou</em>r favor ag<em>ain</em>st<br />him-self & Peyton Randolph & John Page Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em>:<br />They amount too £4'253..10..8 sterl<em>in</em>g, w<em>hi</em>ch Include<br />all damages, Interest & costs to the 2d of last June</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td>The judgment against Col<em>onel</em> Byrd am<em>oun</em>ts to</td>
<td>£ 263</td>
<td> 0</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr><tr><td>To Costs on ditto</td>
<td> 2</td>
<td> 4</td>
<td>7</td>
</tr><tr><td>The judg<em>men</em>t ag<em>ain</em>st P<em>eyton</em> R<em>andolph</em>, & J<em>ohn</em> is f<em>o</em>r</td>
<td>3'559</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>To costs on ditto</td>
<td> 2</td>
<td> 4</td>
<td>7</td>
</tr><tr><td>To 6 p<em>e</em>r C<em>en</em>t interest on 3'559£ f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e 2d June<br />1765 to <em>th</em>e 2d June 1767 - 2 years</td>
<td> 427</td>
<td> 1</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>£4'253</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>8</td>
</tr></tbody></table><p>If <em>th</em>e article 3'559£ be substracted f<em>ro</em>m<br /><em>th</em>e aggregate of <em>th</em>e articles, <em>th</em>e remainder will be<br />£694..10..8, w<em>hi</em>ch sum Col<em>onel</em> Byrd will draw f<em>o</em>r in<br />one or more bills, & undertakes <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e surviving<br />trustees, & <em>th</em>e Executors, or administrators of <em>th</em>e<br />deceased, shall indorse <em>th</em>e same: so <em>tha</em>t if <em>th</em>e bills<br />shall be paid <em>th</em>e balance on <em>th</em>e judgments will<br />be £3'559 sterl<em>in</em>g w<em>hi</em>ch carries an interest of 6 p<em>e</em>r<br />on <em>th</em>e hundred, till paid.</p>
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<p>I filled up two sets of Exchange made payable<br />to <em>th</em>e, w<em>hi</em>ch Col<em>onel</em> Byrd took to foward to <em>th</em>e trustees<br />named in y<em>ou</em>r bond, or their Executors, or admi<br />nistrators: one set if f<em>o</em>r £550..12.5, the other<br />£143..18..3. The former set I shall transmit to<br />y<em>o</em>u, w<em>he</em>n it shall be returned to me, the latter<br />will be carried to your Credit: The entry will<br />be to pay 100£ w<em>hi</em>ch was due <em>th</em>e 20th day of last<br />March, also 26£ 15s.. 9 w<em>hi</em>ch shall be due <em>th</em>e 25th of<br />next Nov<em>embe</em>r & 34£ w<em>hi</em>ch shall be due <em>th</em>e 20th of<br />next Dec<em>embe</em>r making in <em>th</em>e whole £160..15..9 Ster<em>lin</em>g<br />w<em>hi</em>ch is £16..17..6 more than <em>th</em>e bill I shall apply<br />to my use. To elucidate <em>thi</em>s seeming error I beg<br />leave to refer y<em>o</em>u to <em>th</em>e following Acco<em>un</em>t.</p>
<p>Dr the hon<em>ora</em>ble Benja<em>min</em> Tasker to Rob<em>er</em>t Carter.</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td>To a legacy given to my wife, by her<br />Brother, w<em>hi</em>ch is valued at<br />Credit.</td>
<td>£160</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>9</td>
</tr><tr><td>By bal<em>ance</em> due to B<em>enjamin</em> T<em>asker</em> as by his Acco<em>un</em>t rend<em>er</em>ed<br /><em>th</em>e 18th of July 1766,</td>
<td> 10</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr><tr><td>It is noted on <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d acco<em>un</em>t <em>tha</em>t Rob<em>er</em>t Carter is<br />to be charged w<em>i</em>th ⅓ of £18..3s ster<em>lin</em>g at<br /><em>th</em>e next settlement}</td>
<td> 6</td>
<td> 1</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr><tr><td>By Col<em>onel</em> W<em>illia</em>m Byrd's bill w<em>he</em>n received.</td>
<td> 143</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>3</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>£160</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>9</td>
</tr></tbody></table><p>I thank y<em>o</em>u f<em>o</em>r paying Mr Jaykes<br />£1..16 f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e lawes of Maryland: Pray is it Sterling<br />money? If I had known it's value, I should have<br />entered it with <em>th</em>e Credits above.</p>
<p>Your letter directs, (w<em>hi</em>ch I am reviewing)<br /><em>tha</em>t if there be not judgments ag<em>ain</em>st all <em>th</em>e joint sur<br />viving trustees, & the Executors, or administ<em>rato</em>rs<br />of</p>
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<p>of the deceased, <em>tha</em>t they obtained as soon as posible<br />My Advisers singled Peyton Randolph & J<em>ohn</em> Page<br />f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e other trustees, as <em>th</em>e readiest way to recover<br />y<em>ou</em>r demand ag<em>ain</em>st <em>the</em>m. And if you desire to put<br />and end to <em>th</em>e matter instruct me to demand the<br />whole balance on your judgment, namely 3'559 £<br />ster<em>lin</em>g. and <em>th</em>e interest due f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e 2d day of last June<br />I beleive it may be negotiated on <em>th</em>e same terms<br />as <em>th</em>e payment, w<em>hi</em>ch Col<em>onel</em> Byrd is about to make,<br />to satisfy <em>th</em>e interest, which is due on acco<em>un</em>t of <em>thi</em>s<br />bond, & Col<em>onel</em> Byrd's Debt. But if thou shouldest<br />incline to indulge the gentlemen longer & shall<br />direct <em>tha</em>t judgments be obtained ag<em>ain</em>st each of <em>th</em>e<br />surviving trustees, & <em>th</em>e Exec<em>u</em>tors or Adm<em>inistra</em>tors of <em>th</em>e dec<em>ea</em>s<em>e</em>d<br />that Instruction shall be punctually prosecuted</p>
<p>Your bond ag<em>ain</em>st <em>th</em>e trustees is in <em>th</em>e care of<br />Mr. Tho<em>ma</em>s Everard, clerk of York County Court, he is<br />a careful Person: But if it should be mislaid,<br /><em>th</em>e Judgment, on record may be levied im<em>m</em>ediately.</p>
<p>When the judgments were obtained York Court<br />settled <em>th</em>e difference of exchange to be 25 p<em>e</em>r C<em>en</em>t<br />between Sterling & Virginia money: So <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e<br />Debtors may satisfy <em>the</em>m in current money at <em>tha</em>t<br />rate of Exchange. I am, D<em>ea</em>r Sr y<em>ou</em>r &cc<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter.</p>
<p>To Mr Landon Carter jun<em>io</em>r of Prince W<em>illia</em>m County<br />11th Aug<em>u</em>st 1767</p>
<p>Sir</p>
<p>Y<em>ou</em>r letter of information touching <em>th</em>e growing<br />Crop came to my hands <em>thi</em>s day. As soon as I<br /><span style="text-decoration:line-through;">had</span> found <em>tha</em>t Capt<em>ain</em> J<em>ames</em> Lane intended to resign my<br />business, it came into my my mind <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u might<br />superintend my Quarters in Prince W<em>illia</em>m & Loundoun<br />Counties w<em>i</em>thout neglecting y<em>ou</em>r own: And at <em>th</em>e same<br />time benefit your, and my family. These pros<br />pects moved me to perswade y<em>o</em>u to undertake my<br />business</p>
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<p>business partly; f<em>o</em>r I feared <em>tha</em>t if y<em>ou</em>r attention had<br />been required towards my tenants, <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e com<em>m</em>ission<br />would have only have had reibursed <em>th</em>e loss, w<em>hi</em>ch<br />would have had ensued at y<em>ou</em>r Quarters; Theref<em>o</em>r<br />I put that part into <em>th</em>e hands of Mr John Hough.</p>
<p>I wrote fully <em>th</em>e 2d day of <em>thi</em>s month to y<em>o</em>u, to con<br />tradict Messrs Bennett & Attweell's information,<br />namely <em>tha</em>t I had given an unlimited order, to de<br />liver all my tobacco to Capt<em>ain</em> G. Dobbie, or to his<br />order. And therein I tell <em>the</em>m to deliver <em>th</em>e whole<br />of it to y<em>o</em>u, & desire <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u will dispose of it<br />as directed in my letter dated <em>th</em>e 15th day of last<br />June. And as I do not doubt, <em>tha</em>t my letter to y<em>o</em>u<br />has gotten to hand, I shall forbear to mention here<br /><em>th</em>e subject of a letter, w<em>hi</em>ch is subjoined to it, & is<br />directed to Capt<em>ain</em> J<em>ames</em> Lane. I am D<em>ea</em>r Sr. y<em>ou</em>rs & R<em>obert</em> Carter</p>
<p>P,S I say in my letter of <em>th</em>e 2d of <em>thi</em>s month, <em>tha</em>t<br />I shall be at Capt<em>ain</em> Lane's <em>th</em>e 16th day of next month<br />and I shall be there then; if my horses shall recover.<br />The symptoms that accompany <em>th</em>e Disease among<br />horses are loss of appatite, discharge of matter<br />through <em>th</em>e nostrils, or an Impostume bet[w]een <em>th</em>e<br />cheek-bones. For the cure, we first bleed, give<br />daily an ounce of salt-petre dissolved in warm<br />water, & apply a Poltice to <em>th</em>e swelling.</p>
<p>22d Aug<em>u</em>st my horses will not be fit, to travel<br />sooner than <em>th</em>e succeeding General-Court: So <em>tha</em>t<br />I shall not be at y<em>ou</em>r house, before <em>th</em>e 12th day<br />of next November. Pray tell Capt<em>ain</em> Lane, <em>tha</em>t I hope<br />to see him here, in some part of <em>th</em>e following G<em>enera</em>l<br />Court (as I cannot wait on him) in order to<br />make a final settlement. Rob<em>er</em>t Carter.</p>
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<p>To the hon<em>ora</em>ble: Ben<em>jamin</em>: Tasker Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> at Annapolis</p>
<p>W<em>illia</em>msburg 15th Aug<em>u</em>st 1767</p>
<p>Dr Sir,</p>
<p>Y<em>ou</em>r letter, w<em>hi</em>ch is dated <em>th</em>e 15th day of last m<em>on</em>th<br />is just put into my hands: and almost every obser<br />vation, <em>tha</em>t would be proper on it, is anticipated in<br />a letter of <em>th</em>e 2d of <em>thi</em>s Instant, w<em>hi</em>ch I addressed to y<em>o</em>u<br />& forwarded by the Post: Therefor shall take notice<br />only, of it's parts, w<em>hi</em>ch have not been answered</p>
<p>In some part of last Spring Mr W<em>illia</em>m Fitzhugh jun<em>io</em>r<br />engaged to pay off Col<em>onel</em> N. Harrison's late order made<br />payable to Mrs A<em>nne</em> Ogle in some part of <em>th</em>e succeding<br />month of June: Through Mr Wayles, who was<br />indebted to him. And he was ready to accom<br />plish Mr Fitzhugh promiss, by paying either<br />current money, or a bill of Exchange</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td>Mrs Ogle's demand was for</td>
<td>£180</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>0 Sterl<em>in</em>g</td>
</tr><tr><td>To 25 p<em>e</em>r C<em>en</em>t on ditto, <em>th</em>e difference of<br />Exchange between sterling money<br />& Virg<em>ini</em>a Curr<em>en</em>cy, as settled last April<br />by the G<em>eneral</em> Court</td>
<td> 45</td>
<td> 2</td>
<td>9</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>£225</td>
<td>13</td>
<td>9</td>
</tr></tbody></table><p>The alternative <em>the</em>n was will y<em>o</em>u take a bill for<br />£180 ster<em>lin</em>g payable at Bristol, or £225..13...9 curr<em>en</em>t<br />money of Virginia in payment of <em>th</em>e order. I ac<br />cepted <em>th</em>e former: As it had been suggested <em>tha</em>t there<br />would be more bill Purchacers, than bill Sellers at<br /><em>th</em>e Oyer Court: and so <em>tha</em>t matter turned out f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e<br />Drawers received f<em>ro</em>m 27½ too 30ty p<em>e</em>r c<em>en</em>t Exc<em>han</em>ge: So <em>tha</em>t <br /><em>th</em>e Ladies gained <em>tha</em>t difference, by my settlement.</p>
<p>Mr Wayles hath great possessions is <em>thi</em>s Province,<br />is a Lawyer, Agent f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e house on whom <em>th</em>e bill<br />is drawn, & his drafts have allwayes duly honoured<br />But if the bill shall be protested, I will take<br />it up.</p>
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<p>Be pleased, Sir to com<em>m</em>unicate <em>thi</em>s Letter to y<em>ou</em>r<br />daughter Mrs Ogle, to whom I present my com<br />pliments, and to my Friends, of y<em>ou</em>r acquaintance<br />The Subscriber hath the honour to be, D<em>ea</em>r Sr.<br />Your Son<br />& affe<em>ctiona</em>te Hum<em>ble</em> s<em>ervan</em>t<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>P,S. 18th Sept<em>embe</em>r 1767</p>
<p>Two setts of Exch<em>an</em>ge drawn by Col<em>onel</em> Byrd amou<em>n</em>t<em>in</em>g<br />too £694..10..5 ster<em>lin</em>g & indorsed by <em>th</em>e surviving Trustees<br />& <em>th</em>e Representatives of those dead, except the late<br />Speaker's Administrators, were returned to me<br />yesterday, w<em>hi</em>ch bills I mentioned in a former<br />letter, w<em>hi</em>ch was directed to y<em>o</em>u. But on re<br />viewing the bills I find, they must be renewed<br />to correct a palpable Error: For <em>th</em>e bills are<br />made payable to thee & not to <em>th</em>e Trustees; So<br /><em>tha</em>t they would not be lyable if <em>th</em>e bills should<br />be protested. I shall see most of <em>th</em>e Gentl<em>eme</em>n here<br />next month, who are concerned in <em>thi</em>s matter<br />when <em>th</em>e mistake shall be rectified</p>
<p>Your letter of <em>th</em>e 5th day of <em>thi</em>s month was brought<br />to me yesterday, & if I understand it y<em>o</em>u direct<br />me to apply to Col<em>onel</em> Byrd's Trustees to return all<br /><em>th</em>e money they borrow on their joint bond, & pay<br />whatever Interest <em>tha</em>t may be due on <em>th</em>e same.<br />If <em>tha</em>t be y<em>ou</em>r Intention I believe <em>th</em>e Judgment<br />already obtained against two of <em>the</em>m, namely<br />Peyton Randolph & John Page Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> will enable<br />me to settle <em>th</em>e matter, sooner than if I shall<br />attempt to get Judgments against <em>th</em>e other<br />surviving Trustees. If I shall be constrained<br />to order an Execution to issue against <em>th</em>e Estates<br />P<em>eyton</em> R<em>andolph</em> & J<em>ohn</em> P<em>age</em> neither of <em>the</em>m will sustain any Loss<br />for the Trustees will jointly exercise <em>th</em>e Power<br />they have over <em>th</em>e Estate, w<em>hi</em>ch they hold in trust<br />and</p>
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<p>73</p>
<p><u>Year 1767</u></p>
<p>and it will be sold, to satisfy <em>th</em>e Judgment: But I<br />hope <em>tha</em>t oppressive measure will not be adopted<br />to compel a speedy & complete settlement</p>
<p>I waited on Mr Everard <em>thi</em>s day, who hath y<em>ou</em>r bond<br />he partly promissese to redeliver it, provided<br />he might indorse on <em>th</em>e bond <em>th</em>e following words,<br />or to <em>th</em>e same Effect Memorandum, a Judgm<em>en</em>t<br />has been obtained in York County-Court on this<br />bond, against Peyton Randolph & J<em>ohn</em> Page two of <em>th</em>e<br />Obligors Shall I, or shall I not take <em>th</em>e bond<br />& power of attorney out of <em>th</em>e office?</p>
<p>Fannie & I present our compliments to Mr Ogle<br />& congratulate you, his Mother & Relations, on<br />his return to Maryland: and if an Excurtion<br />to this Place would be agreeable; We shall be<br />glad to see him, & his Party here. I imagine<br />he hath informed you of my late importation<br />of Madeira wine: It is of <em>th</em>e best New-York <br />Quality, & is prisesed at 32£ Ste<em>rlin</em>g p<em>e</em>r pipe. I have<br />76 pipes so <em>tha</em>t if your neighbours will direct their<br />orders to me, they shall be supplied according &c<br />I am yours<br />Aff<em>ectionate</em>ly Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To <br />the hon<em>ora</em>ble Benja<em>min</em> Tasker of Annapolis</p>
<p>D<em>ea</em>r Sr,</p>
<p>Col<em>onel</em> Byrd has renewed <em>th</em>e bills w<em>hi</em>ch were given<br />on acco<em>un</em>t of tow Judg<em>men</em>ts of York Court in favor of y<em>o</em>u<br />The bills amount too £100..4..8 Ste<em>rlin</em>g: The sett for<br />£554..6..5 I shall herein inclose, <em>th</em>e other f<em>o</em>r £143..18..3<br />I have indorsed y<em>ou</em>r name on <em>th</em>e back of it to<br />show y<em>o</em>u passed it in payment & y<em>o</em>u are<br />credited in my ledger accordingly. The payment<br />mentioned above will be bettter understood after<br />perusing <em>th</em>e following acco<em>un</em>t.</p>
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<p>74</p>
<p><u>Year 1767</u></p>
<p>Dr. the hon<em>ora</em>ble Col<em>onel</em> W<em>illia</em>m Byrd, & Messrs Peyton Randolph<br />& John Page to <em>th</em>e hon<em>ora</em>ble Benja<em>min</em> Tasker</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td>20th July 1767<br />To a Judg<em>men</em>t on Col<em>onel</em> Byrd's protested bill</td>
<td>£ 263</td>
<td> 0</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr><tr><td>To 5 p<em>e</em>r C<em>en</em>t interest on d<em>itt</em>o f<em>ro</em>m 20 July 1767,<br />to <em>th</em>e 2d Nov<em>embe</em>r followingly</td>
<td> 3</td>
<td>14</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>To Cost on <em>th</em>e above suit</td>
<td> 2</td>
<td> 4</td>
<td>7</td>
</tr><tr><td>To a Judg<em>men</em>t on a bond passed by Col<em>onel</em> Byrd's<br />Trustees: Viz Peyton Randolph & J<em>ohn</em> Page</td>
<td> 3559</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>To Costs on d<em>itt</em>o</td>
<td> 2</td>
<td> 4</td>
<td>7</td>
</tr><tr><td>To 6 p<em>e</em>r C<em>en</em>t interest on £3559 f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e 2d June<br />1765, to <em>th</em>e 2d June 1767 two years</td>
<td> 427</td>
<td> 1</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>£4257</td>
<td> 4</td>
<td>8</td>
</tr><tr><th>Credit</th>
<th></th>
<th></th>
<th></th>
</tr><tr><td>By W<em>illia</em>m Byrd's bill on L, M'Lean</td>
<td> 554</td>
<td> 6</td>
<td>3</td>
</tr><tr><td>By bal<em>ance</em> due to B<em>enjamin</em> Tasker 2d June 1767</td>
<td> 3559</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>£4257</td>
<td> 4</td>
<td>8</td>
</tr></tbody></table><p>y<em>ou</em>r favors of <em>th</em>e 5th & 13th of last month are<br />before me, <em>th</em>e Costs of <em>th</em>e suits are included in the<br />inclosed sett of bills: and I shall debet y<em>o</em>u in<br />a future acco<em>un</em>t</p>
<p>Y<em>o</em>u will not obtain Judg<em>men</em>ts against B. Grymes<br />& N, Harrision, in less than 18 months</p>
<p>Charles Carter must be suied in <em>th</em>e County where<br />he resides, for he does not appear here</p>
<p>The inclosed sett of Exchange is indorsed by<br />Presly Thornton, Peyton Randolph, J<em>ohn</em> Page & Sholes[?]<br />Turnbull, who are <em>th</em>e only surviving trustees<br />except Chaarles Carter, who went f<em>ro</em>m hence last<br />week & if I were to insist on his endorsement<br />I could not transmit it by the bearer A, Steward<br />The representatives of <em>th</em>e deceased Trustees refuse<br />to</p>
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<p>to indorse <em>thi</em>s or any bill Col<em>onel</em> Byrd shall draw<br />This refusal alarmed <em>th</em>e surviving Trustees, & to<br />gratify some of <em>the</em>m I have suied <em>th</em>e Executors of<br /><em>th</em>e late hon<em>ora</em>ble Peter Randolph, & <em>th</em>e administrators<br />of John Robinson deceased on their joint bond<br />executed to y<em>o</em>u. The suits are brought in York Court<br />& Judgments will be obtained next February<br />So that <em>th</em>e Estates of <em>th</em>e late Col<em>onel</em> Peter Randolph<br />& <em>th</em>e late Speaker may be sold to satisfy y<em>ou</em>r Claims<br />as well as <em>th</em>e Estates on the former Judg<em>men</em>ts if Col<em>onel</em><br />Byrd shall not be ready to pay it <em>th</em>e 2d day of<br />next June.</p>
<p>The inclosed sett of Exc<em>han</em>ge is f<em>o</em>r £3..14 Ster<em>lin</em>g more<br />than <em>th</em>e bill, w<em>hi</em>ch was cancelled, <em>thi</em>s difference<br />arose on <em>th</em>e addition of 5 p<em>e</em>r C<em>en</em>t interest on 263£<br />the amount of <em>th</em>e Judg<em>men</em>t ag<em>ain</em>s Col<em>onel</em> Byrd f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e 20th<br />July to <em>thi</em>s day</p>
<p>40'430 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds of tob<em>acco</em> were exported out of <em>thi</em>s<br />Gov<em>ernmen</em>t f<em>ro</em>m Oct<em>obe</em>r 166, to Oct<em>obe</em>r 1767 Our Merch<em>an</em>ts give<br />20s/ Virg<em>ini</em>a Currency p<em>e</em>r 100 f<em>o</em>r tob<em>acco</em>: 4s/ p<em>e</em>r bushell f<em>o</em>r<br />wheat & 8s/6 p<em>e</em>r bar<em>re</em>l f<em>o</em>r Indian Corn. If<br />you want to buy I<em>ndian</em> Corn & will signify it<br />to me I will direct my manager to deliver<br />any Qu[a]ntity you shall send f<em>o</em>r to Nomony-river<br />at 8s/6 Virginia Currency I am<br />y<em>ou</em>rs<br />R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em></p>
<p>W<em>illia</em>msburg 11th Nov<em>embe</em>r 1767.</p>
<p>To Edward Hunt & Son of London</p>
<p>Gentl<em>me</em>n</p>
<p>I have not acknowledged the receipt of your<br />Letter</p>
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<p>Letters dated <em>th</em>e 18th of last may, & 31st July. I am<br />also my Draft of <em>th</em>e 7th this Instant on y<em>o</em>u for<br />£219..16..4 Ster<em>lin</em>g at 60ty daies sight & made pay<br />able to Messrs: W<em>illia</em>m & John Brown, w<em>hi</em>ch be pleased<br />to pay, & debet my account accordingly. This<br />sett of Exchange, also 3 next preceding it<br />amounting too £231 were to pay in part only<br />a Debt created by my late Adenture to <em>th</em>e Island<br />of Madeira. And if part of <em>th</em>e Cargo of Wine<br />be not exported to your market, or some<br />other, <sup>otherwise</sup> I fear it will bee in my Cellars many<br />years: For the Sellers of Madeira Wine say, they <br />have great quantities on hand, that <em>th</em>e Consump<br />tion is not so much here as formerly hence<br /><em>the</em>n I ask whether I may consign to y<em>o</em>u fifty pipes<br />of Madeira Wine. The Prizeses I sell at here are<br />as follows Viz £32.. Sterling p<em>e</em>r Pipe<br />16..15 ditto p<em>e</em>r h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>d<br />8..12..6.. d<em>itt</em>o p<em>e</em>r Quarter Cask<br />If you shall advise me to send <em>tha</em>t quantity of Wine<br />or any part of it, I beg leave to remark <em>tha</em>t w<em>ha</em>tever<br />Expence that may arrise on transporting <em>th</em>e Wine<br />f<em>ro</em>m hence, must be added to <em>th</em>e Rates above</p>
<p>I have put a dozen bottles of <em>th</em>e Cargo wine into<br />2 boxes, 3 bottles in each box were drawn out<br />of a Pipe, w<em>hi</em>ch was refined w<em>i</em>th milk, & are<br />labelled to distinguish <em>the</em>m, the other 6 were<br />drawn out of a Pipe, w<em>hi</em>ch hath not been refined</p>
<p>My Madeira Correspondent terms <em>th</em>e wine<br /><em>th</em>e very best New-York quality. I shall desire<br />Mr Earnshaw & Mr Pride to forward these<br />boxes & <em>th</em>e Captains ^ <sup>to whom they will be delivered too,</sup> will be desired to deliver<br /><em>the</em>m to yo<em>u</em> I am, Y<em>o</em>ur's &cc<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
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<p>To Edward Hunt & Son Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> of London<br />Sep<em>tembe</em>r. 29th 1767</p>
<p>Gentl<em>eme</em>n</p>
<p>Governor Fauquier declines to be a Arbiter, in<br />Messrs Jackson & Rutherfurd's Complaint on account<br />of his Indisposition, & Situation. In <em>thi</em>s Condition<br />it is required of me to nominate a Gentleman in<br />London, who shall act in place of <em>th</em>e Governour, & to<br /><em>tha</em>t purpose I shall address <em>thi</em>s Packet to y<em>o</em>u, on belief<br />of y<em>ou</em>r honour & abilities: The office I call y<em>o</em>u too is<br />not desirable, but I hope <em>th</em>e occasion will apoligize<br />f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e unreasonableness of it. and whatever shall<br />be y<em>ou</em>r opinion relative to <em>th</em>e dispute, I shall cheer<br />fully acquiesce therein.</p>
<p>At the Persuasion of <em>th</em>e Chaplain to <em>th</em>e English<br />Factory at Leghorn Messrs: J, & R there were induced<br />to charter <em>th</em>e Snow Anne Capt<em>ain</em> Ayres to send her<br />here to be loaded partly w<em>i</em>th flour, wheat, or I<em>ndian</em> Corn<br />& consigned her to Gov<em>erno</em>r Fauquier. The Capt<em>ain</em> arrived<br />in Town <em>th</em>e 4th day of last Dec<em>embe</em>r & <em>th</em>e Gov<em>erno</em>r was pleased<br />to impart <em>th</em>e Scheme to me, and the resolution was<br /><em>tha</em>t I should either accept, or reject <em>th</em>e Factorship in<br />a few minuetes.</p>
<p>There were <em>the</em>n in Town several wheat, & flour Sellers<br />and Mr Rich<em>ar</em>d Randolph contracted to supply <em>th</em>e<br />former & Benja<em>min</em> Harrison <em>th</em>e latter. His honour<br />approved of <em>th</em>e Contractors, & delivered to me a Copy<br />of <em>th</em>e Charter-party, & Messrs: J, & R's Instruction.</p>
<p>The following observations will more forcibly<br />appear either pertinent, or otherwise after reading<br /><em>th</em>e inclosed authentic Papers.</p>
<p>This Claim doth occasion several questions</p>
<p>1st whether I have, or have not attended to this<br />Instruction?</p>
<p>2ly whether the Ann's Cargo was not damaged<br />after put on board?</p>
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<p>3dly It is expected <em>tha</em>t ⅓ or ½ of <em>th</em>e wheat put on bord<br />the Anne should have been kiln dried?</p>
<p>4ly Is <em>th</em>e Anne's Cargo sold? What did <em>th</em>e wheat<br />sell for? What did <em>th</em>e flour sell for?</p>
5thly If it shall be thought I have deviated<br />f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e strict letter of <em>th</em>e Instruction, then whether<br /><em>thi</em>s deviation was not intentionally to serve<br />Messrs J<em>ackson</em>, & R<em>utherfurd</em>?
<p>6thly doth not <em>th</em>e letter contradict <em>th</em>e Spirit<br />of <em>th</em>e Instruction?</p>
<p>Messrs J<em>ackson</em>, & R<em>utherfurd</em>, say <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e charge of flour in <em>tha</em>t<br />Invoice sent to <em>the</em>m, & <em>th</em>e information relative<br />thereto in my letter dated <em>th</em>e 6th day of Dec<em>embe</em>r do<br />not correspond. On reviewing my invoice &<br />letter books I find <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e flour is charged at 16s/8<br />Virg<em>ini</em>a Currency p<em>e</em>r C<em>en</em>t & I advise Messrs: J<em>ackson</em>, & R<em>utherfurd</em><br /><em>tha</em>t I had paid only 1s/4d St<em>er</em>l<em>in</em>g p<em>e</em>r C for <em>th</em>e flour;<br />and if a 4th be added to 13s/4 it makes 16s/8. It<br />is noted at <em>th</em>e foot of <em>th</em>e Invoice <em>tha</em>t 25 p<em>e</em>r c<em>en</em>t<br />is <em>th</em>e difference betwixt british & Virg<em>ini</em>a Curr<em>en</em>cy</p>
<p>On this recent examination I will boldly say<br /><em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e Invoice does not contradict <em>th</em>e letter</p>
<p>To give a colour for the accusation of Duplicity<br />it may be said <em>th</em>e Character or word (for I can't<br />recollect how it stands in <em>th</em>e original letter)<br />signifies 112 & not 100. In copying <em>th</em>e original<br />I used <em>th</em>e letter & thus, to represent centrum, w<em>hi</em>ch<br /><em>th</em>e latins used to convey <em>th</em>e same Idea, as does our<br />word hundred Viz: the number consisting of<br />10 multiplied by 10. But if my own assertion<br />cannot avail me in this Dispute, I have<br />inclosed Certificates to prove <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e terms Certum<br />& hundred implies 100 precisely in <em>thi</em>s Colony;<br />also <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e inspected articles of com<em>m</em>erce, Namely<br />Flour, bread, beef, pork, tar, turpentine, tobacco<br />are weighed by <em>th</em>e short, & not long hundred.</p>
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<p>79</p>
<p>I do say in my letters to Messrs: J<em>ackson</em> & R<em>utherfurd</em> <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e crop<br />of wheat of <em>th</em>e growth of <em>th</em>e year 1766 in <em>thi</em>s Province<br />had sprouted in <em>th</em>e Ears before cut, & <em>th</em>e wheat on board<br /><em>th</em>e Anne was very sandy: They do reverberate those<br />blemishes, & add <em>tha</em>t it is exceeding dark, bad colour<br />& unmerchantable. If <em>th</em>e wheat was exceeding<br />dark of a bad colour & unmerchantable, <em>the</em>n I beg<br />leave to say <em>th</em>e unpleasant qualities were gene<br />rated in <em>th</em>e Snow: That <em>th</em>e wheat was not origi<br />nally so. But should I agree w<em>i</em>th <em>th</em>e Gentl<em>eme</em>n that<br /><em>th</em>e wheat was originally, bad & damaged; even in <em>tha</em>t<br />Case Capt<em>ai</em>n Ayres & not I is blameable. For <em>th</em>e Gov<em>erno</em>r<br />& I informed <em>th</em>e Capt<em>ain</em> all <em>th</em>e wheat here had sprouted<br />& therefor improper for so long a voyage, Not<br />withstanding he desired a load of it: and a con<br />dition of my acceptance was if I should buy a load<br />of wheat fro <em>th</em>e Snow Anne <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">Aptn</span> Ayres should have<br />a negative on it: and if <em>th</em>e Capt<em>ai</em>n had not consent<br />ed thereto I should have declined <em>th</em>e agentship.<br />And Capt<em>ain<e/m> Ayres did receive 5'194½ bushells of<br />sprouted wheat, & a quantity of sand inter<br />mixed w<em>i</em>th it.</em></p>
<p>Mr Rich<em>ar</em>d Randolph contracted to supply all<br /><em>th</em>e wheat I should want on acco<em>un</em>t of <em>th</em>e Snow Anne<br />He is a Gentleman of <em>thi</em>s Province who was impower<br />ed by his Relations & Neighours to sell their crops<br />of wheat. There are affidavits inclosed to establish<br /><em>th</em>e facts alleged in <em>th</em>e last section.</p>
<p>By Capt<em>ai</em>n Ayres Computation 250 barrels of<br />flour were wanted to put betwixt Decks, w<em>hi</em>ch Mr<br />B<em>enjamin</em> Harrison engaged to furnish: But at <em>th</em>e earnest<br />sollicitation of <em>th</em>e Capt<em>ai</em>n I sent an Express from<br />Warwic to Mr Harrison's House, w<em>i</em>th an order<br />to add 37 barr<em>e</em>ls of flour to my former order, but<br />he would only engage to furnish 25 bar<em>re</em>ls of <em>th</em>e last<br />order, & I bought of Mr A, Cary 12 bar<em>re</em>ls w<em>hi</em>ch made<br />287 in <em>th</em>e whole: Buth the Capt<em>ai</em>n would receive only<br />200 bar<em>re</em>ls: So that 87 bar<em>re</em>ls of flour remained my<br />Property.</p>
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<p>80</p>
<p><u>Year 1767</u></p>
<p>I beg leave to observe here on <em>th</em>e foregoing<br />questions, made in <em>th</em>e Case</p>
<p>1st whether I have, or have not attended to <em>th</em>e<br />Instruction? Messrs J<em>ackson</em>, & R<em>utherfurd</em> say in their letter<br />dated <em>th</em>e 18th day of May 1767 I exceeded the<br />Limitation of the price of flour, as specified in<br /><em>th</em>e Instruction, relative to <em>th</em>e Snow Anne, & rely<br />on <em>th</em>e 2d Article in s<em>ai<em>d Instruction see s<em>ai</em>d Instr<em>uctio</em>n</em></em></p>
<p>My Commentary on it is <em>tha</em>t if <em>th</em>e Agent<br />cannot procure wheat, so as to fill <em>th</em>e Snow's<br />hold, then he is to give as high a price as 30s/<br />sterl<em>in</em>g p<em>e</em>r quarter f<em>o</em>r wheat rather than load <em>tha</em>t<br />part of <em>th</em>e Snow w<em>i</em>th flour at any thing more<br />than 9s/6 sterl<em>in</em>g for each 112 lbs english weight<br />So <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e Agent is directed to buy wheat if there<br />be none. I believe y<em>o</em>u will agree w<em>i</em>th me <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e<br />Article is unintelligible; & therefor cannot<br />create a limitation in amy Case whatever<br />But in <em>th</em>e present one <em>th</em>e whole quantity of<br />wheat is bought at 28s/ sterling per quarter.</p>
<p>The words, w<em>hi</em>ch are above <em>th</em>e red lines in the<br />Instruction I believe clearly evince, there be no<br />restriction of price, for wheat, flour, or I<em>ndian</em> Corn<br />in s<em>ai</em>d Instruction</p>
<p>2<u>dly</u> Whether <em>th</em>e Ann's Cargo was not dama<sup>ged</sup><br />after put on board? She sailled f<em>ro</em>m hence<br />in <em>th</em>e month of January, & arrived at Leghorn<br />in Apr<em>i</em>l: And if the western Ocean is ever<br />tempestuous, & dangerous, it is in <em>tha</em>t part<br />of <em>th</em>e year. Part of the grain was 96 daies on<br />board. Messrs: J<em>ackson</em> & R<em>utherfurd</em> say in <em>th</em>e 5th Article, line<br />20th, every Cargo of wheat loaded in the Pro<br />vinces of Pensilvania & Maryland, were heated<br />more or less when they arrived at Leghorn.</p>
<p>3<u>dly</u> Is it expected <em>tha</em>t ⅓, or ½ of <em>th</em>e wheat<br />put on board <em>th</em>e Anne, should have been kiln<br />dried?</p>
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<p>81</p>
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<p>dried? The method is not practised in <em>thi</em>s Gov<em>ernmen</em>ts,<br />neither is there one kiln in it.</p>
<p>4thly Is <em>th</em>e Ann's Cargo sold? what did the<br />wheat sell for? What did the flour sell for?</p>
<p>5thly If it shall be thought I have deviated<br />f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e strict Letter of <em>th</em>e Instruction; Then wheter<br /><em>th</em>e deviation was not intentionally to serve Messrs<br />J<em>ackson</em>, & R<em>utherfurd</em>?</p>
<p>6thly Doth not <em>th</em>e letter contradict the Spirit<br />of <em>th</em>e Instruction?</p>
<p>If <em>th</em>e loss no <em>th</em>e Anne's Cargo shall turn out<br />to be £385 sterl<em>in</em>g Messrs: J<em>ackson</em>, & R<em>utherfurd</em> must lose £120<br />sterling part thereof, w<em>hi</em>ch sum they must have<br />paid if the Charter party had been annulled.</p>
<p>If it be usual to have Attornies at arbitra<br />tions be pleased to engage a gentleman (pay<br />him & debet me accordingly) to attend you & <br />Henry Raper Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em>, who Messrs J<em>ackson</em>, & R<em>utherfurd</em> have<br />chosen their Arbitrator: And if y<em>o</em>u & he shall<br />differ in opinion be pleased to agree on an um<br />pire: So <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e matter may be finally settled.</p>
<p>When a Considerate Person is called to decide<br />a contest, he desires to be fully informed of the<br />circumstances of <em>th</em>e Dispute, <em>tha</em>t he may decree<br />justly. And if this Letter, or the Papers under the<br />Gov<em>erno</em>rs Testimonial will enlighten Mr Raper<br />in <em>thi</em>s matter, pray communicate the same to <br />him I am Sir<br />Your h<em>umble</em> s<em>ervant</em> Rob<em>er</em>t Carter.</p>
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<p>82</p>
<p><u>Year 1768</u></p>
<p>To Edward Hunt & Son Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> of London</p>
<p>Gent<em>leme</em>n.</p>
<p>Be pleased to send the following Goods, w<em>hi</em>ch<br />charge to, Gent<em>leme</em> Your hum<em>ble</em> ser<em>van</em>t.<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>W<em>illia</em>msburg Jan<em>ua</em>ry: 4th 1768</p>
<p>4 damask table cloths to dine a dozen Persons at<br />30s/ each<br />2 p<em>iece</em>s of Sheeting linen at 18d p<em>e</em>r yard<br />1 p<em>iece</em> of Russia linen @ 1s/ d<em>itt</em>o<br />3 p<em>iece</em>s of Irish linen @ 2/6 d<em>itt</em>o<br />2 p<em>iece</em>s d<em>itt</em>o d<em>itt</em>o @ 2/ d<em>itt</em>o<br />1 p<em>iece</em> d<em>itt</em>o d<em>itt</em>o @ 3 d<em>itt</em>o<br />1 p<em>iece</em> d<em>itt</em>o d<em>itt</em>o @ 5/6. d<em>itt</em>o<br />1 p<em>iece</em> white linen @ 1s/ d<em>itt</em>o<br />3 p<em>iece</em>s brown Ozenbrigs<br />3 coarse bed ticks 5 feet by 2 & ½ - 3 Bolsters &<br />3 Pillows<br />8 yards white thick flanel<br />6lbs fig blue<br />12 gross com<em>m</em>on bottle corks<br />500 white chappel Needles f<em>ro</em>m No. 4 to No. 10<br />8000 short white Pins<br />1 doz<em>e</em>n best ^ <sup>Silk</sup> pocket Handkerchiefes<br />½ p<em>iece</em> narrow black lutestring Ribbon<br />3 y<em>ar</em>ds blue ribbon<br />6 y<em>ar</em>ds purple d<em>itt</em>o<br />3 y<em>ar</em>ds pinck d<em>itt</em>o<br />3 y<em>ar</em>ds straw colour d<em>itt</em>o<br />3 y<em>ar</em>ds of narrow blue Ribbon<br />6 y<em>ar</em>ds of d<em>itt</em>o purple d<em>itt</em>o<br />3 y<em>ar</em>ds of d<em>itt</em>o pink d<em>itt</em>o<br />3 y<em>ar</em>ds d<em>itt</em>o straw colour d<em>itt</em>o</p>
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<p>83</p>
<p><u>Year 1768</u></p>
<p>1 p<em>iece</em> floured Dimithy<br />1 p<em>iece</em> printed Callico<br />1 <span class="unclear">[illegible]</span> grounded Calloco<br />1 p<em>iece</em> Indian Persian of Salmon Colour<br />12 p<em>ai</em>rs white lamb glaze Mitts sorted to fit<br />Children of 7 years old to 4 years old<br />2 p<em>ai</em>r black silk Mitts f<em>o</em>r Miss of 7 years old<br />2 Necklases of mock garnet to cost 5s/ each<br />2 d<em>itt</em>o of india Pearl to cost 5s/ each<br />2 black fethers to wear on the head<br />5 silk bonnetts f<em>o</em>r Misses f<em>ro</em>m 7 y<em>ea</em>rs old to 2 the 2 larg<em>e</em>st<br />to be green & the others blue.<br />11 y<em>ar</em>ds of green calimanco<br />20 p<em>ai</em>r of red Morocco Shoes f<em>o</em>r 5 Misses f<em>ro</em>m 8 years<br />old to 2 so that each is to have 4 p<em>ai</em>r<br />20 p<em>ai</em>r to calf skin f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o, d<em>itt</em>o<br />6 p<em>ai</em>r of coloured worsted stockings f<em>o</em>r 3 Misses<br />f<em>ro</em>m 8 years old to 5<br />12 p<em>ai</em>r of thread f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o<br />1 cloath cardinal f<em>o</em>r Miss of 8 years old<br />2 pank sarcenet quilted petticoats f<em>o</em>r Misses<br />of 8 & 7 years old<br />3 Wheat riddles sorted<br />6 large house brooms without handles<br />4 Clamps<br />1 set of Shoe brushes<br />1 set of Coach brushes<br />6 barrels of lamb-black<br />6 lbs hyson tea<br />4 lb congo d<em>itt</em>o<br />100 lbs single refined Sugar<br />50 lbs double d<em>itt</em>o d<em>itt</em>o & 1 peck of oat groats<br />50 lbs lump Sugar & 1 peck split Peas<br />12 lb currants & 2 lb Vermicelli<br />1 gallon of Sallad oil<br />2 lb harts horn shavings</p>
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<p>3 lb Sago<br />6 unglazed redish stone tea Pots sorted the<br />mouths to be very large<br />6 d<em>itt</em>o cream pots with covers<br />3 p<em>iece</em>s blue Sagathy<br />1 doz<em>en</em> sticks of blue twist<br />6 doz<em>en</em> worsted Buttons<br />8 d<em>itt</em>o breast d<em>itt</em>o<br />3 ounces of fine blue thread<br />8 d<em>itt</em>o whited brown d<em>itt</em>o<br />2 d<em>itt</em>o holland d<em>itt</em>o<br />4 d<em>itt</em>o nine penny d<em>itt</em>o<br />1 lb coarse blue thread<br />2 p<em>iece</em>s broad tape<br />1 p<em>iece</em> of filliting tape<br />2 p<em>iece</em>s none so prettey<br />½ p<em>iece</em> white fitret<br />1 small p<em>ai</em>r of Sizzers & Shearth<br />6 p<em>ai</em>r com<em>m</em>on d<em>itt</em>o<br />6 p<em>ai</em>r worsted stockings f<em>o</em>r my Sons of 12 & 10 ye<em>a</em>rs <sup>old</sup><br />8 p<em>ai</em>r strong brown thread f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o<br />18 p<em>ai</em>rs of shoes f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o.<br />6 p<em>ai</em>r of coloured lamb Gloves f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o.<br />12 p<em>ai</em>r pinckbeck Shoe buckles sorted<br />1 p<em>iece</em> of best white cotton<br />2 p<em>iece</em>s of best blue planes<br />6 doz<em>en</em> brass buttons<br />8 doz<em>en</em> d<em>itt</em>o d<em>itt</em>o breast<br />24 p<em>ai</em>r plaid stockings sorted<br />18 p<em>ai</em>r blue yarn sorted<br />1 of hempen Rolls<br />1 black sattin Cloak to be lined w<em>i</em>th black<br />1 d<em>itt</em>o d<em>itt</em>o Bonnet<br />1 black russell's quilted Petticoat<br />1 flowred gauze apron & double Handkerchiff<br />1 Cap, handerchief & Ruffles of Mislin, w<em>hi</em>ch are<br />to be slighlty worked</p>
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<p>5 y<em>ar</em>ds Muslin at 6/ p<em>e</em>r yard<br />6 p<em>ai</em>r white glazed Mitts<br />6 p<em>ai</em>r d<em>itt</em>o d<em>itt</em>o Gloves<br />1 p<em>ai</em>r black silk net Gloves<br />1 black Lace Hood & Handerchief<br />2 p<em>ai</em>r small womes white worsted Stockings<br />125 w<em>eigh</em>t of hard soap.<br />6 silk laces & 1 p<em>ai</em>r Cambric @ 40/<br />2 drinking Cups, of blue & white China, to hold<br />5 Pints<br />4 ^ <sup><span style="text-decoration:line-through;">sorted</span></sup> blue & white China Bowls from 1 Pint to 2 quarts<br />4 lbs of best Snuf two of w<em>hi</em>ch Rapee, one to be<br />sented the other plain, & two of Scotch, one<br />to be highly dried, the other not.<br />4 Snuff Boxes of different prices one at 1£ one<br />at 10s/ & 2 pontipoole on's<br />6 p<em>ai</em>r of thread Stockings f<em>o</em>r R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em>.<br />2 p<em>ai</em>r of mixed Silk d<em>itt</em>o f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o<br />3 p<em>ai</em>r of Stirrups, or under Stockings without feet<br />2 p<em>ai</em>r of neat shoes, & 1 lb of perfumed shaving Soap<br />1 pair Strong d<em>itt</em>o<br />1 p<em>ai</em>r of Pumps<br />1 doz<em>en</em> p<em>ai</em>r of coloured lamb Gloves<br />2 p<em>ai</em>r of Breeches, a Coat & Wastecoat the Suit to be<br />made out of dark coloured forest Cloath, the<br />Waste Coat to be lined with shallon; the Coat<br />not to be lined.<br />harlf a Ream of folio writing Paper<br />d<em>itt</em>o, d<em>itt</em>o of Quarto d<em>itt</em>o, d<em>itt</em>o.<br />d<em>itt</em>o, d<em>itt</em>o of cover Letters<br />1 lb of sealing Wax, red & black<br />1 box of Wafers d<em>itt</em>o, d<em>itt</em>o.<br />1 blank quarto book bound in calf-skin to contain<br />about 200 leaves<br />6 papers of Ink powder<br />1 pen Knife<br />3 bone dindriff Combs<br />2 ivory d<em>itt</em>o<br />6 best buckling Combs</p>
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<p>4 Comb brushes<br />1 pair of Silver buckles f<em>o</em>r Mrs Carter<br />200 w<em>eigh</em>t of grount white lead<br />200 w<em>eigh</em>t of white lead not ground<br />10 lb red lead<br />5 Gallons of Spirit of turpentine<br />6 best pound brushes<br />4 sash brushes<br />Doctor Louther's short Introduction to Gram<em>m</em>r<br />Mr Hoadley's Accidents</p>
<p>Note the books, w<em>hi</em>ch I desired might be sent<br />in a letter dated the first of day of last June<br />have not come to my hands, if they should have<br />been forgotten I beg they may be sent with<br />these Goods</p>
<p>W<em>illia</em>msburg 9th March 1768</p>
<p>D<em>ea</em>r Sr,</p>
<p>The body of <em>th</em>e hon<em>ora</em>ble Fran<em>cis</em> Fauquier Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> late<br />Gov<em>erno</em>r of <em>thi</em>s Colony was interred yesterday: The latter<br />part of his existance was imbittered w<em>i</em>th numerous<br />& painful Infirmities, yet no Sigh, or Complaint<br />issued f<em>ro</em>m his lips. During his Administration every<br />royal order, w<em>hi</em>ch his Sovereign caused to be transmit<br />ted here was spiritously & diligently enforced,<br />he was vigilant in government, moderate in<br />power & merciful where the rigour of justice<br />could be dispensed with.</p>
<p>John Blair Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> now com<em>m</em>ands in Chief, he<br />is disposed to govern on principles, w<em>hi</em>ch his late<br />Predecessor adopted; but as <em>th</em>e office is pretty lu<br />crative I imagin <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e present Possessor will<br />enjoy it f<em>o</em>r a few months only, & <em>tha</em>t one of y<em>ou</em>r acquain<br />tance will be appointed to the Vacancy. If <em>tha</em>t<br />should be <em>th</em>e Case, be pleased to notify <em>tha</em>t circumstance<br /><em>tha</em>t I may serve him as I would yourself: for my<br />happiness depends upon the Peace, Contentment<br />&</p>
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<p>87</p>
<p>1768</p>
<p>& Prosperity of y<em>ou</em>rself, & family Connexion.</p>
<p>I should be glad to know who were the<br />Candidates f<em>o</em>r <em>thi</em>s office, <em>th</em>e stipulated terms<br />betwixt Sr Jeffery Amherst, (who has his Majesty's<br />Com<em>m</em>ission for this Government) & the successful<br />Gentleman his Character, family & Party.</p>
<p>I should be sorry if any person had a higher<br />sense of passed services then myself, I have not<br />forgotten one moment, & hope never shall, the<br />personal favors thou hast honoured me with</p>
<p>Your Niece has 7 Children, she jo[i]ns me in<br />my sincerest respects to Mr & Mr[s] Bladen, &<br />affectionion to their Son & Daughters, I am<br />D<em>ea</em>r Sr<br />Y<em>ou</em>r most faithful, ob<em>e</em>d<em>ie</em>nt Serv<em>an</em>t<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Tho<em>ma</em>s Bladen Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> in Albermarl Street<br />Piccadilly</p>
<p>Richmond County<br />Sabine Hall 22d Dec<em>embe</em>r 1767.</p>
<p>Rob<em>er</em>t Carter of W<em>illia</em>msburg hath directed Mr<br />Edw<em>ar</em>d Ransdell of Westm<em>orelan</em>d County to contract with<br />Mr Gordon Mill-wright, Workmen, & la<br />bourers to build a geared grist water mill, & baking<br />house, at <em>th</em>e place where <em>th</em>e old double mill stood<br />The s<em>ai</em>d Carter intending to manufacture a quantity<br />of</p>
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<p>of wheat, as <em>th</em>e toll, w<em>hi</em>ch has arissen from <em>th</em>e present<br />mill hath not reimbursed <em>th</em>e stoick expended to<br />build said mill, & pay <em>th</em>e miller. It is said if<br />merchant mill be properly managed, they are pro<br />fitable estates, but if not, then distructive ones.<br />It behoves <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d Carter <em>the</em>n, to engage a skilful, di<br />ligent & faithful man to negotiate s<em>ai</em>d business,<br />and believing <em>tha</em>t Mr John Beale of Rich<em>mon</em>d County<br />is possessed of these essentials, he, <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d Carter proposes<br />to him a partnership on <em>th</em>e following terms -</p>
<p>1st That Mr Ransdell shall report to s<em>ai</em>d<br />Beale & s<em>ai</em>d Carter <em>th</em>e Cost of the mill, Houses & all<br />works <em>tha</em>t shall be done in consequence of <em>thi</em>s scheme,<br />w<em>hi</em>ch shall be debeted to s<em>ai</em>d Carter: and the s<em>ai</em>d Beale<br />shall pay to s<em>ai</em>d Carter 10 p<em>e</em>r C<em>en</em>t yearly on one half<br />of s<em>ai</em>d Charge during their joint Interest</p>
<p>2<u>dly</u> R<em>obert</em> Carter agrees <em>tha</em>t s<em>ai</em>d Beale may purchce<br />4'000 bushells of wheat yearly & draw orders on him<br />f<em>o</em>r it: But if <em>th</em>e quantity of wheat, or any part<br />thereof shall be made at s<em>ai</em>d C<em>arter</em>'s plantations, it<br />shall be first bought on acco<em>un</em>t of <em>th</em>e partnership,<br />w<em>hi</em>ch is to be charged at marke[t] price.</p>
<p>3<u>dly</u> That <em>th</em>e whole expence <em>tha</em>t shall accrue<br />in carrying on <em>thi</em>s Scheme be charged to <em>th</em>e joint<br />concern: But <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d Beale may live in <em>th</em>e dwel<br />ling house at Nomony, have <em>th</em>e use of <em>th</em>e race-horse<br />stable, meat-house & Da[i]ry rent free.</p>
<p>4<u>thly</u> That whatever labourers shall be thought<br />necess</p>
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<p>89</p>
<p><u>1768</u></p>
<p>necessary to carry on <em>thi</em>s work shall be furnished by <em>th</em>e<br />Parties, so <em>tha</em>t neither of <em>the</em>m shall provide a greater<br />number than <em>th</em>e other, unless they mutually consent<br />to <em>th</em>e contrary.</p>
<p>5<u>th</u> That whatever money <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d Beale shall<br />disburse on any journey to purchace wheat, dispose<br />of Com<em>m</em>odities, or collect money f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e Partnership shall<br />be charged to its acco<em>un</em>t But <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d Beale's household<br />Expences shall not be charged to <em>th</em>e same: It is<br />thought <em>tha</em>t one half of <em>tha</em>t charge will not exceed<br /><em>th</em>e advantage <em>tha</em>t will flow, for <em>th</em>e use of <em>th</em>e houses men<br />tioned in <em>th</em>e 3d Article.</p>
<p>6th That a set of books be opened in <em>th</em>e form<br />of Messrs R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em> & J<em>ohn</em> B<em>eale</em>, partners in <em>th</em>e profits, or Loss <em>tha</em>t<br />may happen on all the Grain <em>tha</em>t shall be ground<br />in s<em>ai</em>d mill, now about to be built: That a<br />yearly settlement be made on <em>th</em>e 10 day of March,<br />or on any other day, if that shall be found in<br />convenient.</p>
<p>7th This Partnership to continue 5 years<br />f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e date of an agreeement to be executed by the<br />parties, w<em>hi</em>ch shall comprise <em>th</em>e sense of <em>thi</em>s memo<br />randum: But nevertheless either of <em>th</em>e parties has<br />a power to abrogate <em>th</em>e same at any one of the<br />yearly settlements, provided <em>th</em>e complainant delivers<br />to <em>th</em>e other gentleman his reasons in w[r]iting for<br /><em>th</em>e abrogation.</p>
<p>W<em>illia</em>msburg <em>th</em>e 29th feb<em>ruar</em>y 1768</p>
<p>Sir,</p>
<p>If <em>th</em>e packet should be as slow in it's<br />pas</p>
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<p>90</p>
<p>passage, as y<em>ou</em>r letter was to me, w<em>hi</em>ch is dated <em>thi</em>s day<br />month I fear <em>th</em>e fault of dilatoryness will be<br />imputed to me, so beg leave to mention, <em>tha</em>t <em>thi</em>s answer<br />was begun im<em>m</em>ediately, on the Receipt of yours</p>
<p>The proposal I made to y<em>o</em>u at Sabine Hall relative<br />to manufacturing a quantity of wheat, have put<br />on paper (See proposall above) to prevent any<br />misunderstanding between us, & if thou choosest<br />to accept of <em>th</em>e offer, be pleased to subscribe the<br />inclosed proposal, & return it to me. My intention<br />is <em>tha</em>t thou shall participate w<em>i</em>th me in <em>th</em>e design,<br />& <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e Profit, or loss shall be equal.</p>
<p>If either Mr Ransdell, or Mr Gordon<br />have written to me in consequence of their agre<br />ement, w<em>hi</em>ch is to bind me, <em>tha</em>t Information I fear<br />is lost, for have not had any intelligence con<br />cerning it, but in y<em>ou</em>r letter. I am,<br />Sir Y<em>o</em>ur hum<em>ble</em> se<em>rvan</em>t<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Mr<br />John Beale jun<em>io</em>r</p>
<p>W<em>illia</em>msburg 29th fe<em>brua</em>ry 1768</p>
<p>Sir,</p>
<p>After thou hast read <em>th</em>e inclosed letter,<br />& proposal send <em>the</em>m to Mr Beale.</p>
<p>Pray inclose a copy of <em>th</em>e agreement, w<em>hi</em>ch y<em>o</em>u<br />entered into w<em>i</em>th Mr Gordon Mill-wright, & if<br />it be not explicit, explain <em>th</em>e bargain in y<em>ou</em>r letter<br />(over)</p>
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<p>91</p>
<p><u>1768</u></p>
<p>Have y<em>o</em>u sold <em>th</em>e last crop of wheat?</p>
<p>Have y<em>o</em>u sold <em>th</em>e remainder of <em>th</em>e last crop of<br />Indian-corn? the merchants at Norfolk give 8s/ 4d p<em>e</em><br />barrel only.</p>
<p>I have gone through <em>th</em>e papers, & crop-book<br />w<em>hi</em>ch y<em>o</em>u put into my hands last dec<em>embe</em>r (but not ac<br />curately) & <em>th</em>e bebets exceed <em>th</em>e credits in <em>th</em>e acco<em>un</em>t<br />stiled Dr R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em> to E<em>dward</em> R<em>ansdell</em> £158..13..10. I am<br />Sir y<em>o</em>ur hum<em>ble</em> s<em>ervan</em>t<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Mr E<em>dward</em> Ransdell</p>
<p>4th March</p>
<p>The late lieu<em>tenan</em>t Gov<em>erno</em>r Fran<em>cis</em> Fauquier died yesterday<br />7th, If y<em>o</em>u have not disposed of <em>th</em>e last crop<br />of wheat, send by <em>th</em>e bearer Capt<em>ain</em> Deceive all 30<br />bushells of wheat, also 370 bushells of Indian corn<br />10 weathers, & Ewes, but if y<em>o</em>u should have sold<br /><em>th</em>e wheat send 30ty bushells of Indian-corn in<br />its place, for I have agreed to pay freight f<em>o</em>r 400<br />bushells. Take a bill of loading of <em>th</em>e Cargo<br />to be signed by <em>th</em>e Capt<em>ain</em> & inclose it to me I send<br />in <em>tha</em>t vessell 10 sacks to hold <em>th</em>e wheat, if any<br />shall be sent.</p>
<p>15th Capt<em>ain</em> Deceitful has bilked me, & I must<br />look out f<em>o</em>r another Vessel to send up Poto-river<br />f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e above grain & stocks. Capt<em>ain</em> Mitchell of<br /><em>th</em>e L<em>or</em>d Baltimore will deliver <em>thi</em>s letter to y<em>o</em>u.</p>
<p>R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em></p>
<p>To Mr<br />E<em>dward</em> Ransdell.</p>
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<p>93</p>
<p>March<br />9th</p>
<p>Sir</p>
<p>The remains of our late lieu<em>tenan</em>t Gov<em>erno</em>r F<em>rancis</em> Fauquier<br />Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> were interred yesterday, his burial was<br />not pompous for his last testament directs <em>tha</em>t<br /><em>tha</em>t ceremony should be performed at as little<br />expence as decency can possibly permit. He<br />believing <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e present mode of funeral ob<br />sequies was contrary to the spirit of Christ's<br />religion. He acted in <em>th</em>e publick honourable<br />office, w<em>hi</em>ch his superiours conferred on him<br />w<em>i</em>th grace, & dignity: He was vigilant in<br />Government, moderate in power, & merciful<br />where <em>th</em>e rigour of justice could be dispensed<br />w<em>i</em>th.</p>
<p>At the death of my dear friend Mr<br />Fauquier the reigns of government devoulved<br />to John Blair Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> President of his Majesty's<br />Council here; whose disposition is very com<br />mendable, and I believe will endeavour to<br />govern of the principles of his late predecessor</p>
<p>I have <em>th</em>e honour to be nominated an<br />Executor in the Will touching the real & personal<br />Estate in <em>thi</em>s Colony, & in executing <em>tha</em>t trust I<br />shall necessarily know <em>th</em>e testators written<br />contracts, & the sundry balances as stated in<br />his books of acco<em>un</em>t, so <em>tha</em>t if thou shouldest give<br />any instructions regarind pecuniary matters<br />here I beg leave to offer my service to negotiate<br /><em>tha</em>t</p>
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<p>93</p>
<p><u>1768</u></p>
<p><em>tha</em>t, or any other business y<em>o</em>u may casually have<br />on <em>thi</em>s side of the water</p>
<p>I have not heard <em>tha</em>t any gentleman hath<br />notified <em>th</em>e above melancholy accident to thee<br />& my Idea is, <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u should be informed of it<br />as soon as possible; Therefor hope <em>tha</em>t this<br />letter be not unacceptable. I will rest my<br />apology, to the last period, <em>tha</em>t I may no longer<br />engage thee f<em>ro</em>m exercising your own reflect<br />ions: and am respectfully, Sir<br />Y<em>ou</em>r very ob<em>e</em>d<em>ien</em>t & hum<em>ble</em> Ser<em>van</em>t<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To<br />Sir Jeffery Amherst, Baronet<br />Governour of Virginia<br />in London</p>
<p>March<br />9th</p>
<p>Rob<em>er</em>t Carter presents his Compliments to<br />Ed<em>war</em> Hunt & Son Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em>, & begs <em>th</em>e favor of <em>th</em>e latter<br />to deliver <em>th</em>e inclosed letter to Sr Jeffery Amherst<br />R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em> would mention its purport here, if the<br />Conveyor was not waiting, therefor he desires<br /><em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e Gent<em>lema<em>n will read & <em>the</em>n seal the letter w<em>i</em>th<br />black-wax</em></em></p>
<p>He hath received <em>th</em>e trunk of books, w<em>hi</em>ch<br />was shipped on boa[r]d <em>th</em>e L<em>or</em>d Baltimore, & is<br />charged of 8£ 11..8 Sterl<em>in</em>g</p>
<p>To<br />Ed<em>ward</em> Hunt & Son Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em></p>
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<p>94</p>
<p>May 10: Sir</p>
<p>Y<em>oou</em>r letter of information relative to a dis<br />solution of <em>th</em>e partnership styled Messrs James<br />Buchanan & Co., w<em>hi</em>ch took place <em>th</em>e 26th day of<br />last month, is now before me, also two others<br />dated <em>th</em>e preceding month, January & Febr<em>uar</em>y<br />If Mr Buchanan's disposition be averse to<br />trade, or his fortune im<em>m</em>ense, <em>the</em>n I com<em>m</em>end<br />him for withdrawing, but not otherwise: for<br />my fondness of tobacco consignments makes<br />me desirous to initiate my second son<br />in <em>tha</em>t business, & will deposite <em>the</em>n 1200 £ st<em>erlin</em>g<br />for his proportion of <em>th</em>e stock. I mention<br />here my intention <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u may either take<br />my son into y<em>ou</em>r House, as a joint partner<br />therein, or refuse him.</p>
<p>By <em>th</em>e acco<em>un</em>t Current now before me<br />dated <em>th</em>e 1st day of <em>th</em>e present year it appears<br /><em>tha</em>t Interest is charged on <em>th</em>e sums w<em>hi</em>ch<br />have been paid to <em>th</em>e last day of <em>th</em>e old<br />year only. And by <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d acco<em>un</em>t <em>th</em>e bal<em>lance</em> due<br />to <em>th</em>e late Co is £929..14..11 st<em>erlin</em>g w<em>hi</em>ch will be<br />augmented to £1089..14..11 when my bill<br />of 160£ st<em>erlin</em>g (payable to Fran<em>ci</em>s Fauquier)<br />shall be paid. W<em>he</em>n in Cash on acco<em>un</em>t of<br />my order on Messrs James Cuncannon & <br />& Hook, transmitted & made payable<br />to</p>
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<p>95</p>
<p><u>Year 1768</u></p>
<p>to Messrs James Buchanan & Co., also f<em>o</em>r 46<br />h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds of tob<em>acco</em>, consigned to <em>the</em>m, & shipped last<br />sum<em>m</em>er on board <em>th</em>e John & Presly Capt<em>ain</em> Dibbie<br /><em>the</em>n, be pleased to apply those sums to my C<em>redi</em>t<br />in s<em>ai</em>d Acco<em>un</em>t</p>
<p>My bill of Exchange drawn on y<em>o</em>u f<em>o</em>r<br />150 £ st<em>erlin</em>g will probably be presented f<em>o</em>r<br />payment, it is dated <em>th</em>e 6th of <em>thi</em>s Instant<br />& made payable to Rich<em>ar</em>d Corbin, & if<br />it should be transmitted, be pleased to<br />honour <em>th</em>e same & charge <em>th</em>e sum to, Sir<br />Y<em>ou</em>r<br />R<em>obert</em> Carter</p>
<p>To<br />Mr John Hyndman</p>
<p>May 10. Gent<em>leme</em>n:</p>
<p>I beg leave to congratulate y<em>o</em>u, Sir. on<br /><em>th</em>e late invitation of a second son to business<br />for <em>th</em>e joint letter is dated <em>th</em>e 23d day of last<br />Jan<em>uar</em>y. & is subscribed plurally Sons.</p>
<p>My bill of Exchange on y<em>o</em>u f<em>o</em>r 150 £<br />st<em>erlin</em>g will probably be presented f<em>o</em>r pay<br />ment, it is dated <em>th</em>e 6th day of <em>thi</em>s Instant<br />& made payable to Rich<em>ar</em>d Corbin: If the<br />bill shall be transmitted be pleased to<br />pay <em>th</em>e same. I apprehend <em>tha</em>t my last orders<br />f<em>o</em>r Goods & my several Drafts, do exce[e]d<br />my remittance an Event I am sorry<br />f<em>o</em>r: but if I had sold my grain & flour<br />here</p>
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<p>96</p>
<p>here & not exported it to <em>th</em>e Island of<br />Madeira, should not have drawn so largly<br />for tho' I bought a small part of <em>th</em>e Cargo<br />only yet have disbursed of <em>tha</em>t voyage<br />considerable sums of money, on Acco<em>un</em>t of<br />freight, Storage, British & Virg<em>ini</em>a Duties.</p>
<p>I am, Gent<em>leme</em>n<br />Y<em>ou</em>rs &cc<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To<br />Edward Hunt & Sons.</p>
<p>1768<br />July 7th</p>
<p>Sir</p>
<p>The ship Hanbury Capt<em>ain</em> James Esten is<br />now lying in York-Road to take in part<br />of her Load I shall go on board to ac<br />knowledge my Signatures & Seals to the<br />arbitration Bond you transmitted to<br />me, (in the presence of s<em>ai</em>d Capt<em>ain</em> & some of<br />his officers) who will deliver said Bond<br />to you: Your engaging in <em>tha</em>t Dispute<br />shews great benevolence of Heart, a<br />Virtue w<em>hi</em>ch doth honour to human Nature,<br />& w<em>ha</em>tever may be your opinion in <em>tha</em>t matter<br />I shall cheerfully acquiese therein.</p>
<p>My State with regard to Messrs: Jackson<br />& Rutherfurd is unfortunate, it appearing<br />by all <em>th</em>e legal proof <em>tha</em>t can be gotten,<br /><em>tha</em>t I was <em>th</em>e sole & only Agent in loading<br />& dispatching <em>th</em>e Snow Anne Capt<em>ain</em> Ayres<br />But</p>
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<p>97</p>
<p><u>1768</u></p>
<p>But <em>tha</em>t was not <em>th</em>e Case, f<em>o</em>r <em>tha</em>t Fact is as<br />follows; As soon as I had read &<br />considered all the Papers relating to<br /><em>th</em>e Snow Anne, waited on <em>th</em>e late Gov<em>erno</em>r<br />to redeliver <em>the</em>m, if he would not agree<br />to be jointly concerned in <em>tha</em>t Agency,<br />but refused to receive <em>th</em>e Papers re<br />marking <em>tha</em>t we had not seen seen<br />Capt<em>ain</em> Ayres, that as soon as he shall<br />arrive at <em>th</em>e Palace, I should be informed<br />thereof: And soon after I meet <em>th</em>e Gov<em>erno</em>r<br />& the Capt<em>ain</em> there: The Conversation at<br /><em>tha</em>t time is mentioned in s<em>ai</em>d Gov<em>erno</em>rs Dep<br />sition therefor shall not relate it<br />here: except <em>tha</em>t I told <em>th</em>e Capt<em>ain</em> I did<br />not accept of the agency <em>the</em>n, <em>tha</em>t I<br />would give a peremptory Answer<br /><em>th</em>e next Day: Then the Capt<em>ain</em> withdrew<br />and the Gov<em>erno</em>r & I agreed <em>tha</em>t if a load<br />of wheat & flour could be engaged,<br />so as to dispatch <em>th</em>e Snow Anne<br />speedily, I was <em>the</em>n to act, but not<br />otherwise And in consequence thereof<br />applied to Mr Benja<em>min</em> Harrison, & Mr<br />Rich<em>ar</em>d Randolph (men of considerable<br />property living on James River, who<br />were <em>the</em>n in Town) <em>th</em>e latter engaged<br />to furnish me w<em>i</em>th 10'000 bushell<br />of</p>
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<p>98</p>
<p>of wheat, or any part thereof, the former<br />Gent<em>leme</em>n contracted to deliver 250 bar<em>re</em>ls of<br />flour; it was stipulated <em>tha</em>t s<em>ai</em>d articles<br />should be merchantable, & <em>tha</em>t Capt<em>ain</em><br />Ayres should have a negative on <em>th</em>e<br />same See s<em>ai</em>d Deposition w<em>hi</em>ch is men<br />tioned above f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e Discourse & Reso<br />lution at ur 2d meeting at <em>th</em>e Palace.</p>
<p>The Depositions of Harrison, Cary<br />& Randolph prove <em>tha</em>t Ayres acknowledged<br />he was authorized to refuse either<br />wheat or flour, that I had relied<br />on him to determin w<em>he</em>n s<em>ai</em>d articles<br />were merchantable, that he put part<br />of the load of wheat in <em>th</em>e hold w<em>he</em>n it's<br />cieling was very damp; & w<em>he</em>n half of<br /><em>th</em>e ballast was in <em>th</em>e hold; <em>tha</em>t the Capt<em>ain</em><br />was asked whether <em>th</em>e dampness<br />would not damage <em>th</em>e Grain; that<br /><em>th</em>e Snow was not dunnaged to keep<br /><em>th</em>e water in the hold f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e wheat; that<br />Ayres refused to take on board 87<br />barrels of flour w<em>hi</em>ch were bought<br />at his sollicitation. If these several<br />Charges will not avail me, they<br />stamp unpleasing Epithets on the<br />Capt<em>ain</em> who was affectionately re<br />com<em>m</em>ended by Messrs: Jackson & Rutherfurd</p>
<p>I am Y<em>ou</em>rs &cc Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>(over)</p>
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<p>99</p>
<p><u>Year 1768</u></p>
<p>P,S,</p>
<p>Pray transmit to me a copy of the<br />Award w<em>hi</em>ch shall be made in the<br />Dispute now pending between Messrs:<br />Jackson & Rutherfurd</p>
<p><u>To Mr. Edward Hunt.</u></p>
<p>1768.<br />July 7th</p>
<p>Gent<em>leme</em>n</p>
<p>My Crop of Tobacco made last year<br />w<em>hi</em>ch was formerly shipped marked R[symbol]C<br />is sold at 20s/ ster<em>lin</em>g p<em>e</em>r 100, & <em>th</em>e bills of<br />Exchange to be paid next October. I<br />advised w<em>i</em>th y<em>ou</em>r Son & Brother<br />before I bargained, who was of opinion<br /><em>tha</em>t, <em>tha</em>t tobacco would not nett as<br />much at London market I see<br />Mr Hunt frequently who doth<br />honour to the Family</p>
<p>If I have not in any former Letter<br />informed you of my shipping 50 M<br />lbs of Tobacco on board the Russia<br />Merchant Capt<em>ain</em> Geroge Dobbie, &<br />desired an Insurance, <em>the</em>n be pleased<br />to have it insured to recover 500£<br />sterling if said Tobacco be either<br />lost or damaged. Capt<em>ain</em> Dobbie is<br />instructed to deliver 25 M lbs of the<br />Tobacco mentioned above to you,<br />the</p>
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<p>100</p>
<p>the other half to Messrs James Buchan<br />& Company, his owner</p>
<p>I conjecture <em>tha</em>t my last order for<br />Goods miscarried; my Family wants<br />a few Goods but in a less degree than<br />my Wife apprehended w<em>he</em>n I was pre<br />paring s<em>ai</em>d order</p>
<p>My Ignorance concerning <em>th</em>e state<br />of my Acco<em>un</em>t makes me hesitate even,<br />in desiring you to purchace 2 Tickets<br />in the state Lottery f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e present year;<br />If two Tickets shall be bought in con<br />sequence of <em>thi</em>s request & shall prove<br />beneficial, apply the Profits to my<br />Credit in w<em>ha</em>tever manner yo<em>u</em> shall<br />judge most advantagious: And sig<br />nify to me <em>th</em>e number of s<em>ai</em>d Tickets<br />and transmit a Li[s]t of <em>th</em>e numbers<br />entituled to benefits, w<em>hi</em>ch shall be<br />published by order of <em>th</em>e managers &<br />Directors of s<em>ai</em>d Lottery.</p>
<p>Your Information relative to the<br />Value of Madeira Wine at y<em>ou</em>r market<br />prevents my consigning a quantity<br />to you: And believe I shall dispose of<br />the greater quantity of it on Credit<br />here. I am Y<em>ou</em>rs &cca<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Edward Hunt & Sons<br />Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em></p>
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<p>101</p>
<p>1768<br />July 31s</p>
<p>Gentlemen,</p>
<p>Soon after Capt<em>ain</em> George Dobbie's<br />Arrival here I delivered to him Receipts<br />for 38 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds of Tobacco marked, R,C,<br />weighing 50M lbs w<em>i</em>th instructions to<br />consign half s<em>ai</em>d Tobacco to Messrs:<br />James Buchanan & Co (as the Russia<br />merchant had sailed before the<br />dissolution of s<em>ai</em>d House) also to deliver<br /><em>th</em>e other half to Mr Hunt & Sons: who<br />I expect will obtain an Insurance<br />on all my Tobacco on board s<em>ai</em>d Ship</p>
<p>Be pleased to ship <em>th</em>e following<br />Goods on board some Vessel w<em>hi</em>ch shall<br />be bound for Potomac River. If s<em>ai</em>d<br />Wares cannot be forwarded speedily<br />by a Ship entending to enter at <em>th</em>e<br />Naval Office on South Potomac send<br /><em>the</em>m by one w<em>hi</em>ch shall go to <em>th</em>e opposite<br />Shore. Have said Merchantdize<br />insured, & if should be lost re-ship<br /><em>th</em>e like articles, observing <em>th</em>e Rule<br />mentioned above respecting the same</p>
<p>I am building Works to manufacture<br />flour & biscuit, pray advise me w<em>ha</em>t<br />those articles are worth at your market</p>
<p>1 pair of Cologn Mill stones<br />14 inches through, & 4 feet 4 Inchs<br />Diameter</p>
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<p>102</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration:line-through;">one pair of burr mill-stones<br />4 feet Diameter</span><br />one p<em>ai</em>r of bolting Cloaths, that<br />is, one fine and one coarse cloath</p>
<p>I am, Gent<em>leme</em>.<br />yours &cca R<em>obert</em> Carter</p>
<p>To James Buchanan<br /><u>& Comp<em>an</em>y</u></p>
<p>July 30th<br />1768</p>
<p>Sir</p>
<p>The Death of my dear friend Mr Tasker<br />is mentioned by Mr Daniel Dulany<br />in a letter dated the 19th day of last<br />month: and since <em>th</em>e same was put<br />into my hands have written two letters<br />to him; (But do not know <em>th</em>e Fate of<br />either) it is said therein, <em>tha</em>t I had<br />transacted Business f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e late Mr<br />Tasker, that some money matters were<br />now pending here, that I would finish<br /><em>the</em>m, & desired that s<em>ai</em>d Letters should be<br />com<em>m</em>unicated to his Executors. As Mr<br />Dulany hath passed former Sum<em>m</em>ers in<br /><em>th</em>e Courtry, he may not be at Annap<em>o</em>l<em>i</em>s<br />now, & in <em>tha</em>t Case if said Letters be<br />at his house in Town, be pleased to<br />forward <em>the</em>m to him. From y<em>ou</em>r Alliance<br />& Residence I conjecture thou art one<br />of <em>th</em>e Executors, & hope you will sig<br />nify</p>
<p>[vertical text] N<em>ota</em> B<em>ene</em> Advising of the Death of the hon<em>ora</em>ble<br />Benjamin Tasker Senior</p>
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<p>103</p>
<p>signify their Pleasure relative to s<em>ai</em>d<br />Accounts, & inclose to me a Copy of the<br />Will.</p>
<p>Mrs Carter & I are very desirous to<br />hear of the Health & Happiness of Mrs<br />Tasker & her most Intimates, & whether<br />the Ladies are in Town or Country:<br />and We present our Compliments to<br />you & to Mrs Ridout. I am, Sir<br />Yours &cca R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em></p>
<p><u>To the hon<em>ora</em>ble: John Ridout.</u></p>
<p>1768<br />July 31st</p>
<p>Dear Sir,</p>
<p>Your informal letter touching my<br />Wife & Children's Interest accruing on<br /><em>th</em>e Death of a worthy & virtuous Pa<br />rent was put into my Hands <em>thi</em>s Day<br />I have com<em>m</em>unicated it to her, & We<br />are very much obliged to y<em>o</em>u f<em>o</em>r writing<br />said Letter: and present our Com<br />pliments to your-self & Lady</p>
<p>Some years ago <em>th</em>e late Mr Tasker<br />had an Advertisement printed in<br />some Gazettes notifying <em>tha</em>t he<br />would sell a 5th of an Estate cal<br />led Baltimore Iron Works, (a<br />member of his Son's Fortune) I<br />bad for s<em>ai</em>d Interest, but my Friend<br />thought</p>
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<p>104</p>
<p>thought it inconvenient to me, there<br />for declined <em>tha</em>t matter. Mrs: Carter<br />& I are of opinion <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e Estate men<br />tioned above should not be sold<br />hastily, unless the Testator hath<br />ordered <em>th</em>e contrary: But as to<br />Bell-air House, the appurtenances,<br />Slaves, Stocks, & Tools there, we<br />think should be conveyed to Benja<em>min</em><br />Ogle Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em>, or his Guardian next<br />December: if Mrs: Tasker will not<br />purchace s<em>ai</em>d Seat. We beg leave<br />to postpone any Idea respecting<br /><em>th</em>e Value of it, till we see an<br />Inventory of s<em>ai</em>d Estate, specifying<br /><em>th</em>e age of each Slave, & quantity of<br />Acres, (w<em>hi</em>ch List we desire <em>tha</em>t thou<br />wilt have taken & forwart it to<br />us) & your Valuation thereof</p>
<p>It is doubtful by y<em>ou</em>r letter before<br />me whether <em>th</em>e Estates mentioned<br />above be included, or not, in creat<em>in</em>g<br />the sum you express in s<em>ai</em>d Letter,<br />namely 70'000 £ Sterling. The<br />Legacies enumerated therein amount<br />to 50'000 £ only, so thou art silent<br />as to <em>th</em>e Remainder £20'000 ster<em>lin</em>g<br />which matters be pleased to observe<br />on in your next Letter to me.</p>
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<p>As y<em>o</em>u think my attendance<br />in Maryland may be dispensed<br />w<em>i</em>th f<em>o</em>r some time, shall not hasten<br />thether, but will wait till cal<br />led on to attend <em>tha</em>t Business:<br />And in <em>th</em>e Interim will w<em>i</em>th pla<br />sure consider such Proposals as y<em>o</em>u<br />may have to offer relative to s<em>ai</em>d<br />affairs</p>
<p>Col<em>onel</em> Benja<em>min</em> Grymes of <em>thi</em>s Province<br />is indebted to <em>th</em>e Estate of <em>th</em>e late<br />Col<em>onel</em> Benja<em>min</em> Tasker upon a Bond, &<br />an open Acco<em>un</em>t, Col<em>onel</em> Nat<em>haniel</em> Harrison<br />is joined in s<em>ai</em>d Bond: The late Mr<br />Tasker ordered <em>tha</em>t they should be<br />suid, w<em>hi</em>ch Suits now abate. Mrs<br />Ogle, & our Wives are interesed in<br />s<em>ai</em>d Debts: if you & Mrs: Ogle<br />intend <em>tha</em>t they shall be sued again,<br />be pleased to signify s<em>ai</em>d Intention<br />to me</p>
<p>Indian Corn & Hogs are part of<br /><em>th</em>e Profits of my Plantations, &<br />there now remain in my Gra<br />naries on Potomac-River 4'500<br />bushells of Indian Corn: If Mrs:<br />Ogle & you have not bought y<em>ou</em>r<br />Proportion of s<em>ai</em>d articles f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e<br />Iron-Works, f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e ensuing year,<br />I</p>
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<p>106</p>
<p>I will furnish the Corn at 16 pence<br />st<em>erlin</em>g per bushell, & Pork at 15s/ st<em>erlin</em>g<br />p<em>e</em>r 100, exclusive of Freight &<br />Portage.</p>
<p>If <em>th</em>e Widow of <em>th</em>e late Rev<em>eren</em>d Mr<br />Bacon of Frederick County in Mary<br />land will sell his Violin & Musick<br />be pleased to purchace them, & if<br />they be sent to Col<em>onel</em> Cary's at Hamp<br />ton, or to Doctor Campbell's at<br />Norfolk, either of those Gentlemen<br />will forward <em>th</em>e Box to me. I in<br />tend only <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u should write to an<br />acquaintance living near <em>th</em>e Widow's,<br />to transact <em>thi</em>s order: And I expect<br /><em>tha</em>t all <em>th</em>e parts of <em>th</em>e Concertos,<br />Sonatas & Songs be complete, <em>tha</em>t<br />neither they nor <em>th</em>e Fiddle be over<br />rated: And if said Wares shall<br />be bought for me, <em>tha</em>t they be se<br />curely packed. I am, D<em>ea</em>r Sr<br />Your &ca R<em>obert</em> Carter</p>
<p>To Mr,<br /><u>Christopher Lownds at Bladensb<em>ur</em>g</u></p>
<p>1768<br />Aug<em>ust</em> 6th</p>
<p>Dear Madam</p>
<p>Mr C<em>hristopher</em> Lownds informs me <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e<br />Care of your Husbands Fortune devolves<br />on you: As soon as <em>tha</em>t Event happened<br />my</p>
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<p>my Agency ended, and it is neces<br />sary <em>tha</em>t you should enjoin some<br />Person here im<em>m</em>ediately to negotiate<br />those Matters</p>
<p>The Gentlemen or their Represen<br />tatives who were Col<em>onel</em> Byrd's Trustees<br />in his absence f<em>ro</em>m Home in some part<br />of <em>th</em>e late War, owe you £3'559 st<em>erlin</em>g.<br />I was directed to demand £213..10.9½<br />ster<em>lin</em>g arising for Interest f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e 1st June<br />1767 to <em>th</em>e 1st of June next following<br />im<em>m</em>ediately it became due; also the<br />principal next Nov<em>embe</em>r & w<em>ha</em>t Interest<br /><em>tha</em>t might be due on <em>th</em>e same. Judg<em>men</em>ts<br />are obtained against <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d Trustees<br />& their Representatives f<em>o</em>r £3559<br />st<em>erlin</em>g, & their Estates may be sold<br />instantly to satisfy s<em>ai</em>d Demand</p>
<p>Col<em>onel</em> Charles Carter is also indebted<br />to you <em>th</em>e sum of 53£ sterl<em>in</em>g arising<br />on a protested bill of Exchange:<br />He hath been sued, w<em>hi</em>ch Suit abates<br />& must be renewed</p>
<p>Col<em>onel</em> Benjamin Grymes is in<br />debted to your Son's Estate upon a<br />Bond & an open Account Col<em>onel</em><br />Nat<em>haniel</em> Harrison is joined in said<br />Bond: They have been sued, w<em>hi</em>ch<br />Actions likewise abate. Mrs Ogle<br />Mrs</p>
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<p>Mrs: Lownds & my Wife are in<br />terested in s<em>ai</em>d Debts: If Mrs: Ogle &<br />Mrs: Lownds, intend <em>tha</em>t they shall<br />be sued again, hope the Ladys will<br />signify their Intention to me. I<br />will also willingly undertake your<br />Business here; or elsewhere, w<em>hi</em>ch<br />you shall be pleased to trust to<br />my management.</p>
<p>Fanny & I wrote lately to y<em>o</em>u,<br />We hope to wait on you some time<br /><em>thi</em>s ensuing Autumn. I am,<br />D<em>ea</em>r M, y<em>ou</em>rs: &cca<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Mrs: Tasker<br /><u>at Annapolis</u></p>
<p>1768<br />Aug<em>u</em>st 6th.</p>
<p>Madam</p>
<p>Mr Lownds of Bladen'sburg very<br />lately advised me <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e late Mr<br />Tasker had left his Son's Estate to<br />to the Care of your-self, him & me.<br />I conjectur, <em>th</em>e principal Objects<br />are 4 Viz: Bell-air House & Land<br />&cca, A fifth of <em>th</em>e Baltimore Iron<br />Works, Cash in <em>th</em>e Hands of Mrs<br />Tasker amounting to 1520£ 4s/9<br />sterl<em>in</em>g, And Benja<em>min</em> Grymes & Nat<em>haniel</em><br />Harrison's joint Bond & B<em>enjamin</em> G<em>rymes</em>'s<br />open acco<em>un</em>t, both in the Possession of<br />Geo<em>rge</em></p>
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<p>Geo<em>rge</em> Wythe Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> attorney at Law</p>
<p>As to Bell-air House, all <em>th</em>e Land<br />belonging to it, all <em>th</em>e Furniture,<br />Slaves & Stocks of every kind, it is<br />said <em>tha</em>t your Son will purchace:<br />if his Grandmother should not want<br />s<em>ai</em>d Estate. I approve of Mr Ogle's<br />Resolution: and hope, that, <em>tha</em>t <span class="unclear">[illegible]</span><br />healthful & delightful Seat<br />will be f<em>o</em>rever <em>th</em>e Property of your<br />Relations.</p>
<p>With regard to <em>th</em>e 2d Object Mrs<br />Carter & I think, that, that Estate<br />should not be sold hastily: unless<br />your Father hath enjoined <em>th</em>e contrary</p>
<p>If Mrs. Tasker should incline to<br />deliver up <em>th</em>e money, <em>tha</em>t will become<br />a matter of consideration, but if<br />otherwise, shall be very contented to<br />receive 6 p<em>e</em>r C<em>en</em>t Interest on <em>th</em>e same.</p>
<p>As to <em>th</em>e Debts due f<em>ro</em>m B<em>enjamin</em> Grymes &<br />Nat<em>haniel</em> Harrision, I did frequently ap<br />ply for Payment thereof, but to no<br />purpose: And at last <em>th</em>e late Mr<br />Tasker instructed me to have <em>the</em>m<br />sued, w<em>hi</em>ch Suits abated at his Death.<br />If yo<em>u</em>r-self & Mr Lownds incline <em>tha</em>t<br />said Actions shall be renewed, be<br />pleased to signify your Intention<br />to</p>
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<p>to me. And to <em>tha</em>t end shall want<br />a Copy of your Father's Will: which<br />Mr Ridout will send, if he shall<br />receive my Letter forwarded <em>thi</em>t Day<br />seven nights inclosed in <em>th</em>e North-Mail<br />but lest s<em>ai</em>d Letter should miscarry<br />I again make <em>th</em>e same Request<br />of thee.</p>
<p>As my Friend Mr Lounds hath<br />said <em>tha</em>t my attendance in maryland<br />may be dispensed with f<em>o</em>r some time<br />shall not hasten thither. And w<em>he</em>n<br />I shall go to Annapolis, hope <em>tha</em>t Mrs<br />Carter will be of <em>th</em>e Party: And in<br /><em>th</em>e Interim will consider such Pro<br />posals as thou mayest have to offer,<br />(if imparted to me) relating to <em>th</em>e<br />Fortune mentioned above.</p>
<p>Indian Corn & Hogs are part of<br />the Profits of my Plantations, and<br />if you have not engaged y<em>ou</em>r Propor<br />tion of s<em>ai</em>d Articles f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e Iron Works<br />f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e ensui[ng] year, I will furnish the<br />Corn at 16 pence sterling per bushell<br />& the Pork at 15s/ sterl<em>in</em>g per 100, ex<br />clusive of Freight & Portage.</p>
<p>I am, Madam<br />Yours &cca. R<em>obert</em> Carter</p>
<p>To Mrs Ogle<br /><u>at Annapolis</u></p>
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<p>1768<br />July 30th.</p>
<p>Sir,</p>
<p>We conjecture <em>tha</em>t y<em>ou</em>r father's Creditors<br />here, are mostly satisfied therefor shall<br />remit to you at different Times <em>th</em>e Bal<em>ance</em><br />of <em>tha</em>t part of his Estate trusted to<br />us, & to <em>tha</em>t purpose do herein inclose<br />setts of Exchange drawn by Mr Charles<br />Carter & Capt<em>ain</em> Tho<em>mas</em> Aselby amounting<br />to £220..0..4 sterl<em>in</em>g: The state of y<em>ou</em>r<br />affairs here will not allow of par<br />ticulars now, so can only say <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e<br />sum of £1005..7..8½ current Money<br />of Virginia hath been paid to sundry<br />Creditors & <em>tha</em>t £1598..4..3 has been<br />received on account of s<em>ai</em>d Estate.<br />The Bal<em>ance</em> namely £317..16..1½ Curr<em>en</em>t<br />money shall be sent to you as soon<br />as Bills can be bought. The Sterl<em>in</em>g<br />Payments in s<em>ai</em>d Acco<em>un</em>t are estimated<br />at 25 p<em>e</em>r C<em>en</em>t, (as well on <em>th</em>e Dr as Ct<br />side) w<em>hi</em>ch is <em>th</em>e difference between<br />British & Virginia Money</p>
<p>We have received <em>th</em>e following<br />Letters, w<em>hi</em>ch are addressed to <em>th</em>e late<br />lieu<em>tenan</em>t Gov<em>erno</em>r: those subscribed by y<em>ou</em>rself<br />are dated <em>th</em>e 22d day of last Decem<em>be</em>r<br /><em>th</em>e 13th of Feb<em>rua</em>ry: & 12th of Mrch, those<br />by y<em>ou</em>r mother are dated <em>th</em>e 24th Nov<em>embe</em>r<br /><em>th</em>e</p>
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<p>the 17th feb<em>rua</em>ry: & 19th march, those by y<em>ou</em>r<br />Brother dated <em>th</em>e 25th of Decem<em>be</em>r &<br />17th of feb<em>rua</em>ry:, those by your uncle W<em>illia</em>m<br />Fauquier are dated <em>th</em>e dated <em>th</em>e 22d day of Dec<em>embe</em>r<br /><em>th</em>e 15th & 24th days of feb<em>rua</em>ry, the 20th of<br />March & 6th of April, one by Mrs<br />Mary Chamberlayne dated <em>th</em>e 23d day<br />of feb<em>rua</em>ry: those by Mr Sam<em>ue</em>l Athawes dated<br /><em>th</em>e 14 of feb<em>rua</em>ry, <em>th</em>e 17th of march & sundry<br />Goods amounting to £26..9..4 sterl<em>in</em>g, those<br />by Mr John Norton are dated <em>th</em>e 20th of<br />february: <em>th</em>e 31st of march & several mer<br />chanantdize charge at £62..9..5 st<em>erlin</em>g</p>
<p>Your Letter to W<em>illia</em>m Nelson Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em><br />inclosing a List of articles is come to<br />hand, & said Wares shall be sent to<br />you. We, are Sir<br />Your most ob<em>e</em>d<em>ei</em>nt<br />& very hum<em>ble</em> serv<em>an</em>t<br />W<em>illia</em>m Nelson<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter<br />Peyton Randolph<br />Geo<em>rge</em> Wythe</p>
<p>To<br />Francis Fauquier Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em><br />in George Street<br />London</p>
<p>15th day of Aug<em>u</em>st answered Mr D<em>aniel</em> D<em>ulany</em>'s<br />Letter date <em>th</em>e 26th day of July see s<em>ai</em>d<br />Letter. 22d Aug<em>u</em>st write Mrs: Tasker<br />Mrs: Ogle & Mr Ridout, w<em>hi</em>ch were forw<em>arde</em>d<br />by Rob<em>er</em>t Prentis, but did not keep Copies of<br />s<em>ai</em>d Letters</p>
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<p>My Wife is entituled to 2'500 £ ster<em>lin</em>g<br />by <em>th</em>e Will of <em>th</em>e hon<em>ora</em>ble Bejn<em>amin</em> Tasker<br />of Maryland deceased. Mrs Tasker<br />is sole Executrix thereof, who hath<br />com<em>m</em>issioned Messrs: Capel & Osgood<br />Hanbury & Mr W<em>illia</em>m Anderson to sell<br />9'000 £ capital Bank Stock part<br />of <em>th</em>e Interest there, w<em>hi</em>ch <em>th</em>e Testator<br />devised to her. Those who act for<br /><em>th</em>e other Legatees named in <em>th</em>e Will<br />have signified to me, <em>tha</em>t they have<br />transmitted a testimonial to<br />London signifying their approbation<br />of <em>th</em>e measure Mrs: Tasker had<br />adopted to comply w<em>i</em>th <em>tha</em>t part of<br />her Husband's Direction. If I had<br />been at Annapolis should have signed<br />said attestation, and now take <em>th</em>e<br />method to declare my concurrency<br />therein.</p>
<p>I shall inclose herein an order on<br /><em>th</em>e Com<em>m</em>issioners f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e whole of my Claim<br />on account of my Wife When y<em>o</em>u<br />shall have received the money, be<br />pleased to call on <em>th</em>e Person or<br />Persons who is or are empowered to<br />settle the affairs of a late Comp<em>an</em>y<br />styled</p>
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<p>styled Messrs: James Buchanan & Co<em>mpany</em><br />& pay off <em>th</em>e balance I owe <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d Par<br />nership take two Receipts of the<br />same tenour & date And <em>tha</em>t you may<br />partly guess at <em>tha</em>t difference, I beg<br />leave to state <em>th</em>e following acco<em>un</em>t My<br />Bill for 150£ credited therein & is<br />addressed to Mr John Hyndman<br />requires some explanation: When I<br />directed it, intended to have con<br />signed <em>th</em>e 19 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds of tobacco, debited<br />as per account to J, H: but hearing<br />afterwards <em>th</em>e Russia Merchant to per<br />form <em>th</em>e present voyage, my Senti<br />ments altered in appropriating<br />said Tobacco: so that you may in<br />clude <em>th</em>e bill; or not, in <em>th</em>e Settle<br />ment thou shall make, as may<br />be most agreeable.</p>
<p>Dr Messrs James Buchanan & Co<em>mpany</em><br />To R<em>obert</em> Carter</p>
<p>To my order on James Cuncannon<br />& Hook f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e proceesds of 20 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds<br />Tobacco shipped in June 1762</p>
<p>To 46 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds of Tob<em>acco</em> on board <em>th</em>e J<em>ohn</em> & Presley<br />Capt<em>ain</em> Geo<em>rge</em> Dobbie 1767</p>
<p>To 19 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds on board <em>th</em>e Russia merch<em>an</em>t<br />Capt<em>ain</em> Geo<em>rge</em> Dobbbie June 1768.</p>
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<p>Cr</p>
<p>By bal<em>ance</em> due f<em>ro</em>m R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em> to J<em>ames</em> B<em>uchanan</em> & Co<em>mpany</em> as<br />per Acco<em>un</em>t rendered, to the 30th day<br />of Dec<em>embe</em>r 1767 £ 929..14..11<br />By my Bill payable to<br />F<em>rancis</em> Fauquier dated <em>th</em>e 30th<br />Oct<em>obe</em>r 1767 160.0..0<br />By my Bill of J<em>ohn</em> Hyndman<br />made payable to R<em>ichard</em> Corbin<br />& is dated <em>th</em>e 6th of May 1768 150</p>
<p>The inclosed bill must not be<br />presented, nay not whispered,<br />till <em>th</em>e Gentlemen shall have sold<br /><em>th</em>e B<em>ank</em> S<em>tock</em> & transmitted an Acco<em>un</em>t of<br />it to <em>th</em>e Executrix</p>
<p>Capt<em>ain</em> <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">Thompson</span> ^ <sup>Geo<em>rge</em> Hubbard</sup> ^ takes two harp<br />sicord Jacks No. 1 & 60, they are <em>th</em>e<br />first & last of one Stop The artist<br />may discover <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e Jacks are made<br />to admit part of a quill quilling<br />is very inconvenient & I believe either<br />leather, or mettal may be used<br />successfully in <em>th</em>e place of Quils, &<br />will freely pay a Jack-maker for<br />making <em>th</em>e Experiment. But if<br />no improvement can be worked<br />out now to mend <em>th</em>e Inconvenience<br />mentioned, send me a Set of <em>th</em>e very<br />best Jacks, (& some spare onces),<br />proper</p>
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<p>proper Instruments f<em>o</em>r quilling, &<br />a pair of small Forceps. Note<br />my Harpsicord has two Stops only<br />& was made by Jacobus Kirckman<br />I am, Gentl<em>me</em>n &cc Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Edward Hunt & sons, Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em><br /><u>Merch<em>an</em>ts in London</u></p>
<p>Virginia 1st Sept<em>embe</em>r 1768<br />Exchange f<em>o</em>r £2'500..0.. Ster<em>lin</em>g</p>
<p>Gentlemen</p>
<p>At thirty daies sight pay this<br />my first Bill of Exchange, (my second<br />nor third of the same tenour & date<br />not being paid) unto Edward Hunt<br />& Sons Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em>, or their order, two <br />thousand five hundred Pounds<br />sterling money of Great-Britain,<br />in full payment of a sterling Legacy,<br />devised by the hon<em>ora</em>ble Benja<em>min</em> Tasker of<br />Maryland deceased, to his daughter<br />Frances Carter my Wife, & place<br />it to acco<em>un</em>t as per advice from<br />Gentlemen &cc<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Messrs:<br />Capel & Osgood Hanbury<br />& Mr W<em>illia</em>m Anderson<br />Merchants in London</p>
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<p>1768<br />Sept<em>embe</em>r 1st</p>
<p>Gentlemen</p>
<p>My friends in Maryland, have<br />advised me in writing <em>tha</em>t Mrs Tasker<br />hath empowered you to sell 9'000£<br />Capital Bank Stock, to credit<br />Mrs: Ann Ogle, Mrs Eliz<em>abe</em>th Lowndes,<br />Mr: Daniel Dulany & myself w<em>i</em>th<br /><em>th</em>e sum of 2'500 £ sterling each, in<br />satisfaction of 10'000 £ sterling her<br />Husband had bequeathed to their<br />four daughters, & to pay <em>th</em>e res<br />pective Shares to <em>th</em>e Persons au<br />thorized to receive, w<em>he</em>n they shall<br />draw for <em>th</em>e same. In consequence<br />thereof have passed my Bill <em>thi</em>s day<br />on y<em>o</em>u f<em>o</em>r 2'500 £ sterling, (<em>th</em>e whole<br />of <em>th</em>e sterl<em>in</em>g Lecacy devised to my<br />Wife by <em>th</em>e late hon<em>ora</em>ble: Benja<em>min</em> Tasker)<br />at 30 daies sight payable to E<em>dwar</em>d Hunt<br />& Sons Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em>, or their Order, w<em>hi</em>ch I<br />trust y<em>o</em>u will duly pay, & debet<br />s<em>ai</em>d acco<em>un</em>t accordingly. I am, Gent<em>lemen</em> &cca<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Messrs.<br />Capel & Osgood Hanbury<br />& Mr W<em>illia</em>m Anderson<br /><u>Merch<em>an</em>ts in London</u></p>
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<p>Nov<em>embe</em>r 19th</p>
<p>Sir,</p>
<p>Mr, Chr<em>istophe</em>r Lowndes was about to re<br />linquish <em>th</em>e Execution of a Trusteeship<br />w<em>hi</em>ch is required of him by <em>th</em>e last Will<br />of B<em>enjamin</em> T<em>asker</em> Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> when I left Annapolis<br />This Renunciation totally removed the<br />difficulties I suggested to you, & sub<br />mitted to y<em>ou</em>r Consideration therefor<br />did not repeat <em>the</em>m in a letter, as was<br /><em>the</em>n agreed on</p>
<p>Mrs: Ogle & I have jointly undertaken<br />to fulfil <em>th</em>e Trust, w<em>hi</em>ch <em>th</em>e late Col<em>onel</em> Tasker<br />jun<em>io</em>r reposed in his Father: I do ac<br />cept <em>tha</em>t office being calle thereto by<br />one who I sincerely loved & respected:<br />But previous thereto did secure you<br />Power & assistance to enable me to<br />perform s<em>ai</em>d duty. So <em>tha</em>t I hope thou<br />wilt take, or cause to be taken an<br />Inventory of all <em>th</em>e Slaves & personal<br />Estate <em>tha</em>t shall be <em>the</em>n at Ble-air, <em>tha</em>t is to<br />be considered as part of the Col<em>onel</em>'s Estate,<br />also Negro London, at Annapolis & other<br />Interest there, & transmit <em>th</em>e same to<br />a proper public office, & send a Copy<br />of it to me.</p>
<p>Mrs, Tasker now rents Bel-air House,<br />the Plantation, Negroes & &cca there, will<br />release the whole <em>th</em>e 20th day of next<br />Month</p>
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<p>to Mrs: Ogle & myself (in behalf of<br /><em>th</em>e Legatees claiming under <em>th</em>e Will of<br />Col<em>onel</em> Tasker jun<em>io</em>r so <em>tha</em>t we shall become<br />responsible w<em>he</em>n <em>th</em>e Tenant's Term shall<br />expire. And it behooveth us (A<em>nne</em> O<em>gle</em>, R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em>)<br />to continue <em>th</em>e present overseer, who<br />lives at Bel-air, if he will stay, or<br />if he will not, to employ a careful<br />man to live there, till <em>tha</em>t whole Estate<br />shall be sold: And as a prepara<br />tory step towards it, have drawn up<br /><em>th</em>e inclosed advertisement, but have<br />left therein Blanks to be filled up<br />as y<em>ou</em>rself & Mrs: Ogle shall judge<br />most reasonable, thinking <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e Auction<br />cannot be sooner <em>the</em>n <em>th</em>e 25th day of<br />next Jan<em>ua</em>ry:, & <em>tha</em>t every Purchacer<br />shall pay ready money, if his Purchace<br />Purchaces do not amount to 50£<br />sterl<em>i</em>ng.</p>
<p>At Mr, T<em>asker's</em> Instance the Slaves &<br />personal Estate at Bel-air were<br />inventoried & appraised <em>th</em>e 9th day of<br />Feb<em>ru</em>ry: 1763 amounting to £1976..14..11<br />Maryland Currency as doth appear<br />by the ^ <sup>inclosed</sup> Inventory. a Copy of w<em>hi</em>ch is not<br />upon Record. This Acco<em>un</em>t Mrs: T<em>asker</em>, lent<br />to me, w<em>hi</em>ch I desire may be returned<br />to her. As <em>th</em>e Articles comprised in <br />s<em>ai</em>d</p>
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<p>s<em>ai</em>d Catalogue, are in there natures per<br />rishable Mr: T<em>asker</em>'s Fortune must restore<br /><em>th</em>e Loss, on s<em>ai</em>d Articles, if any shall be<br />discovered, <u>but</u> <sup>&</sup> if they shall sell for<br />more money <em>the</em>n the amount of s<em>ai</em>d Ap<br />praisement, then <em>th</em>e Executrix will<br />take <em>th</em>e Surplus. For Col<em>onel</em> T<em>asker</em>'s will<br />directs <em>tha</em>t, <em>tha</em>t Estate shall be sold.<br />If thou shall mention <em>th</em>e above hint<br />during <em>th</em>e negotiation of <em>th</em>e Business<br />it must be done most tenderly, &<br />& as an original Idea.</p>
<p>You can not act but w<em>i</em>th Mrs: O<em>gle</em>'s<br />concurrence, & I think nothing sh<em>oul</em>d<br />be done w<em>i</em>thout <em>th</em>e Approbation of<br />Mr & Mrs: Lowndes, & believe <em>tha</em>t he<br />must join ^ <sup>as well</sup> Mrs: O<em>gle</em>, & myself in con<br />veying <em>th</em>e Land. Mr: J<em>ohn</em> Ridout<br />will bid f<em>o</em>r Bel-air Plantation, the<br />Slaves, & &cca there, in behalf of his<br />Ward Mr B, Ogle. This being the<br />Design we should not precipitate<br /><em>th</em>e sale of s<em>ai</em>d Estate, but appoint<br />a distant day, so <em>tha</em>t it may be<br />sufficiently promulgated to <em>th</em>e In<br />habitans of Maryland Pensiel<br />vania & Virg<em>ini</em>a W<em>he</em>n y<em>ou</em>rself & Mrs<br />Ogle shall have filled up <em>th</em>e Blanks<br />in <em>th</em>e inclosed Adv<em>e</em>r<em>tisemen</em>t, & made <em>th</em>e whole<br />expressive of <sup>both</sup> your Sentiments, send<br />Copies</p>
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<p>Copies to <em>th</em>e Printers at Ph<em>i</em>l<em>adelphia</em>: & one<br />to me</p>
<p>Be pleased to com<em>m</em>unicate the<br />inclosed Letter directed to y<em>ou</em>rself<br />to Mrs: O<em>gle</em>: and apply it otherwise<br />as y<em>ou</em>r Choice shall direct. I am<br />&cc R<em>obert</em> Carter</p>
<p>P,S,<br />Mr, T<em>asker</em>'s Will directs <em>tha</em>t all his Slaves<br />and Land shall be sold (but ex<br />cludes part thereof) is <em>tha</em>t order ful<br />illed, or is there a day appointed<br />to sell s<em>ai</em>d Estate.</p>
<p>Mr. T<em>asker</em> added <em>th</em>e sums extended in <em>th</em>e<br />Inventory making 6 Pages, & put <em>th</em>e<br />amount of each Page at <em>th</em>e bottom<br />thereof, w<em>hi</em>ch sums make £1896..7.9.<br />only, but he calls it 1976..14.11<br />at <em>th</em>e end of the Inventory, but neith[er]<br />one, nor other of these Sums is <em>th</em>e true<br />amount of s<em>ai</em>d valuation it being<br />£1986..7..3<br />besides Plate, Beans, Rye, Oats, &<br />Indian Corn, w<em>hi</em>ch s<em>ai</em>d Articles are not<br />extended Col<em>onel</em> T<em>asker</em> died in Oct<em>obe</em>r 1760,<br />so <em>tha</em>t 2 years & 3 Mo<em>nth</em>s lapsed before<br />s<em>ai</em>d Inventory was taken I cannot<br />pass over in silence <em>th</em>e horses entered<br />under <em>th</em>e head of blooded they are<br />esti</p>
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<p>estimated in the Inv<em>en</em>t<em>or</em>y at £714.0.0<br />Maryland Currency only, Mr, Tasker<br />& I <u>sold</u> sold a part of <em>the</em>m £1520<br />sterling in <em>th</em>e month of June 1761,<br />w<em>hi</em>ch were delivered to <em>th</em>e Purchacers<br /><em>the</em>n and the appraisers report <em>tha</em>t<br />they (the Horses) were at Bel-air<br />in Oct<em>obe</em>r 1763 But <em>th</em>e Fact is not<br />so</p>
<p>A little time before <em>th</em>e late Mr.<br />John Boadly of Maryland died,<br />he agreed to give 2'000 £ sterling<br />f<em>o</em>r Bel-air House & Plantation<br />but the Land was not conveyed to<br />him R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em></p>
<p>To Mr,<br />Tho<em>ma</em>s Johnson<br />Attorney at Law<br />at Annapolis</p>
<p>Nov<em>embe</em>r 19th.</p>
<p>D<em>ea</em>r Sir</p>
<p>The solemn Promises made by Col<em>onel</em><br />John Randolph of <em>thi</em>s Place to repay<br />220£ sterling, w<em>hi</em>ch I lent to him almost<br />20ty years ago, have been totally dis<br />regarded. And am now told <em>tha</em>t yo<em>u</em> will<br />discharge <em>tha</em>t demand & some Interest<br />now due on it Will y<em>o</em>u satisfy s<em>ai</em>d<br />Claim? And if thou wilt assume the<br />Paym<em>en</em>t</p>
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<p>Payment thereof, on whom shall I<br />drawn on?</p>
<p>The present disproportion here<br />between sterling & Current Money is<br />25 p<em>e</em>r C<em>en</em>t. w<em>hi</em>ch has not fluctuated<br />lately. The Drawers were disap<br />pointed last General Court, who are<br />gone abroad to return w<em>i</em>th Cash, but<br />if they shall not be successful, ex<br />change must fall, & in <em>tha</em>t Case, I shall<br />be classed among <em>th</em>e Sufferers I do<br />offer to barter Bills of Exchange<br />next April amounting to £1500 st<em>erlin</em>g<br />payable in London f<em>o</em>r gold & silver<br />Money estimating <em>th</em>e latter at<br />about 3d3/15 sterl<em>in</em>g <em>th</em>e penny weight<br /><span class="unclear">[illegible]</span> & the former at 4s/ sterling the<br />penny weight troy. w<em>i</em>th an ex<br />ception to <em>th</em>e following Coinages<br />Viz: Peru Pieces of Eight Cross Dol<br />lars, old rix Dollars of <em>th</em>e German<br />Empire & all lesser Pieces of <em>th</em>e same,<br />& all gold Coins of the Empire. Those<br />Those being found to be 15 p<em>e</em>r C<em>en</em>t worse<br />than En<em>g</em>lish Monies And must<br />be so considered if any shall be ex<br />changed w<em>i</em>th me If y<em>o</em>u will<br />endeavour to find a Person or Persons<br />who</p>
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<p>who wants, or want to vest[?] <em>th</em>e sum<br />mentioned above in London, & will<br />bring, or send it here, y<em>o</em>u will Assist<br />them & oblige<br />D<em>ea</em>r Sr &c<br />R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em></p>
<p>To the hon<em>ora</em>ble<br />Daniel Dulany<br />at Annapolis</p>
<p>1768 De<em>cembe</em>r 12th</p>
<p>Sir,</p>
<p>We say in our letter to you inclosing<br />Cha<em>rle</em>s Carter & Tho<em>ma</em>s Asilby's[?] Bills, that<br />£317..16..1½ then remain in our hands<br />part of y<em>ou</em>r Father's Estate The pay<br />ments since, augment said balance<br />to £517,,16..1½, but by sundry disburse<br />ments, it is reduced to £475..6..2½<br />Current money of Virginia & to dis<br />charge part thereof, we now trans<br />mit Tho<em>ma</em>s Montgomerie, Roger Dixon<br />& Rich<em>ar</em>d Lee's Drafts amounting to<br />300£ sterling, w<em>hi</em>ch cost 373£ Vizt<br />money. So <em>tha</em>t £100..6..2½ now<br />remain to be exchanged f<em>o</em>r Bills.</p>
<p>His Excellency L<em>or</em>d Botetourt hath<br />bought almost every article belonging<br />to <em>th</em>e Estate. The Coach & the Remainder<br />shall be sold im<em>m</em>ediately, except the <br />particulars</p>
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<p>particulars, w<em>hi</em>ch you desire to be sent<br />to London, also w<em>ha</em>tever the late Gov<em>erno</em>r<br />directs shall not be sold, w<em>hi</em>ch s<em>ai</em>d<br />Goods are packed & shall be forwarded<br />by a proper Opportunity, We are<br />Sir, yours &cc<br />W<em>illia</em>m Nelson<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter<br />Peyton Randolph<br />G<em>eorge</em> Wythe</p>
<p>N<em>ota</em> B<em>ene</em><br />Since Mr, Nelson signed<br /><em>thi</em>s letter, put into my Hands<br />y<em>ou</em>r Letter & P<em>ost</em> S<em>criptum</em> dated the<br />5th day of last June & Aug<em>u</em>st<br />w<em>hi</em>ch are addressed to y<em>ou</em>r Father's Executors<br />R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em></p>
<p>To, Francis Fauquier Esq<em>uire</em><br />Hollis Street Cavendish Square<br /><u>in London</u></p>
<p>Dec<em>embe</em>r 25th</p>
<p>D<em>ea</em>r Sir,</p>
<p>Y<em>ou</em>r attention to my Honor & Interest<br />is manifested in y<em>ou</em>r Letter dated the<br />30th day of last month. And as soon<br />as I had considered it, revieved the<br />Part I had acted relative to <em>th</em>e<br />Estate of the late Col<em>onel</em> Tasker jun<em>io</em>r<br />and find <em>tha</em>t my Agency began in <em>tha</em>t<br />Matter the 25th day of last Oct<em>obe</em>r only<br />receiving <em>the</em>n a Copy of Mr, C<em>hristopher</em> Lowndes's<br />Re</p>
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<p>Renouncement of <em>th</em>e joint Trust created<br />by <em>th</em>e will of Mr Tasker decesed I find<br />by an estimate put into my hands by<br />Mr Clement Brooke, <em>tha</em>t Col<em>onel</em> T<em>asker</em>'s propor<em>ti</em>on<br />f<em>o</em>r one year's Disbursements, is 100£ st<em>erlin</em>g<br />about 200 £ Maryland Currency, 1600<br />bushells of Indian Corn & 20 barrels<br />of Pork, <em>tha</em>t on the day of last month<br />I inclosed L<em>or</em>d Ch<em>arles</em> Montague's Draft on<br />London f<em>o</em>r 50 £ st<em>erlin</em>g to Mr J<em>ohn</em> Ridout<br />desiring him to pay Brook's Bills f<em>o</em>r<br />one tenth of <em>th</em>e Current Money he<br />shall draw f<em>o</em>r on Acco<em>un</em>t of <em>th</em>e B<em>altimore</em> I<em>ron</em> Works<br />& charge the same to me, & transmit<br />the Bill of Exchange to him. And also<br />find <em>tha</em>t I wrote to my Steward in W, Cou[n]ty<br />on <em>th</em>e same day to send 800 bushells of<br />Indian Corn & 10 barrels of Pork to Mr<br />Brooke, manager f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e B, Comp<em>an</em>y<br />Previous to these Letters I proposed to<br />Mrs, O<em>gle</em>, of <em>th</em>e Works, except <em>th</em>e Current<br />money, w<em>hi</em>ch she rejected. If Mrs, O<em>gle</em>,<br />will concur w<em>i</em>th me, <em>thi</em>s Estate shall<br />be sold next Autumn, & delivered to<br /><em>th</em>e Purchacer on <em>th</em>e 1st day of Ja<em>nua</em>ry 1770<br />I also find <em>tha</em>t I have expressed my<br />Sentiments fully concerning Bel-air<br />Plant<em>ati</em>on &cca, in a letter to Mr, Tho<em>ma</em>s<br />Johnson of Annapolis w<em>hi</em>ch is dated<br /><em>th</em>e 19th day of last month, desiering him<br />to wait on Mrs, O<em>gle</em>, & agree upon a<br />time, to sell all <em>tha</em>t Estate. And inclosed<br />therein an Advertisement f<em>o</em>r <em>tha</em>t Purpose<br />to</p>
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<p>to be printed in <em>th</em>e M<em>aryland,</em> & P<em>ennsylvania</em> Gazettes<br />if Mrs, O<em>gle</em>, shall approve of <em>th</em>e same<br />You say in <em>th</em>e letter before me, "I<br />"have paid some considerable Sums<br />"of money on account of <em>th</em>e 5th Part<br />"of the Iron Works in w<em>hi</em>ch you are<br />"concerned Some Body must pay<br />"for <em>th</em>e Works must go on" I ap<br />prehend <em>tha</em>t Mrs, T<em>asker</em> is chargeable<br />f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e Supplies, w<em>hi</em>ch hath or shall<br />be expended f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e 1st day of Jan<em>ua</em>ry<br />1768 to <em>th</em>e 31st of Dec<em>embe</em>r following on<br />acco<em>un</em>t of her Son's <span class="unclear">[illegible]</span> of <em>th</em>e I<em>ron</em>, Works;<br />that she took <em>th</em>e whole Profits, to<br /><em>th</em>e 20th day of last march, & <em>tha</em>t ¾<br />of the disbursements f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e present<br />year should be refunded to Mrs<br />T<em>asker</em> out of the Gains arising f<em>ro</em><br />s<em>ai</em>d Works, f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e 20th day of last<br />March and <em>th</em>e remaining Bal<em>ance</em><br />to go according to <em>th</em>e Will of Col<em>onel</em><br />T<em>asker</em> so <em>tha</em>t w<em>ha</em>tever money thou hast<br />advanced, is to be charged to Mrs<br />T<em>asker</em> & not to her Son's Estate, if<br />my apprehension be thought<br />reasonable.</p>
<p>Gold & Silver monies will be an<br />acceptable Payment of Mrs: Carter's<br />Proportion of Land, Slaves & personal<br />Estate</p>
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<p>Estate, sold by order of her father's<br />Will Be pleased to inform me, how<br />many acres of Land, Slaves, & personal<br />Estate of Mrs, T<em>asker</em>, Mr, J<em>ohn</em> Ridout, Mr Tho<em>ma</em>s Johnson<br />have received letter f<em>ro</em> me dated<br />last month, to the first inclosing Col<em>onel</em><br />Byrd's Bills for 500£ st4erl<em>in</em>g and an<br />account to the 2d inclosing L<em>or</em>d Cha<em>rle</em>s<br />Montagu's Draft f<em>o</em>r 50£ sterl<em>in</em>g to <em>th</em>e<br />3d inclosing a letter to y<em>o</em>u, w<em>hi</em>ch I<br />shall copy below lest it be lost.<br />I hop y<em>o</em>u will exert y<em>ou</em> Powers to<br />regain to Mrs. T<em>asker</em> the possion of the<br />Lands, w<em>hi</em>ch are iniquitously with<br />holden f<em>ro</em>m her. I am,<br />truly & honestly<br />Your very hum<em>ble</em> Ser<em>van</em>t<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter.</p>
<p>To, the hon<em>ora</em>ble<br />Daniel Dulany Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em></p>
<p>Dec<em>embe</em>r 24th</p>
<p>Madam</p>
<p>I find by y<em>ou</em>r lett<em>e</em>r dated the 6th day of <em>thi</em>s<br />Instant, <em>tha</em>t my letters to Mr Ridout & Mr<br />Tho<em>ma</em>s Johnson of Annapolis, were not re<br />received <em>the</em>n, the latter was to desire Mr<br />J<em>ohnson</em>, to com<em>m</em>unicate an Advertisement to you<br />w<em>hi</em>ch is to notify <em>tha</em>t Bel-air House, Plant<em>atio</em>n<br />&cca, there will be sold, & to ask him<br />to</p>
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<p>to represent me there, on <em>tha</em>t occasion,<br />because other Engagements will keep<br />me at Home <em>the</em>n The former inclosed<br />L<em>or</em>d Cha<em>rle</em>s Montaguie's Bills f<em>o</em>r 50 £ sterl<em>in</em>g<br />to be forwarded to Mr, Clement Brooke<br />to satisfy one half of his st4erling<br />Demand, for a 5th of <em>th</em>e Baltimore<br />Iron Works formerly <em>th</em>e Property of<br />y<em>ou</em>r Brother, & to desire Mr Ridout<br />to advance about 100£ Maryland<br />Currency demandable on s<em>ai</em>d acco<em>un</em>t,<br />which I would repay by a draft<br />on London, or in any manner he<br />shall require I wrote to my stew<em>ar</em>d<br />in West<em>morelan</em>d County the 19th day of last<br />Month, to send 800 bushells of I<em>ndian</em> Corn<br />& 10 barrels of Pork to Mr Brooke<br />manager f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e Baltimore Co<em>mpany</em> My<br />Crop of I<em>ndian</em> Corn made in <em>th</em>e year 1767<br />was engaged soon after I returned<br />here f<em>ro</em> Annapolis I have a quantity<br />of new to sell, & will furnish w<em>ha</em>tever<br />you may want at 8s/ sterl<em>in</em>g p<em>e</em>r barrel<br />exclusive of Freight, it may be<br />landed either at Annapolis, or at<br /><em>th</em>e Iron works by Col<em>onel</em> Tayloe's Vessels<br />I have sent half of Mrs: Lowndes's<br />Proportion of I<em>ndian</em> Corn, so <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u<br />want 800 bushells of Corn only, f<em>o</em>r<br />the</p>
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<p>130</p>
<p>the Works, & not 1100</p>
<p>I received Mr Lowndes's Renunciation<br />of the Trust created by y<em>ou</em>r Father's Will<br />the 25th day of last Oct<em>obe</em>r and I date my<br />Agency f<em>ro</em>m thence only I have not<br />many momentsf<em>o</em>r Recreation during<br /><em>th</em>e General Courts the last arose <em>th</em>e 5th<br />day of Nov<em>embe</em>r I write to Mrs Tasker<br /><em>th</em>e 10th and on <em>th</em>e succeeding Saturday<br />put the 2 letters mentioned above in<br /><em>th</em>e mail These Facts do evince my<br />Readiness to fulfill <em>th</em>e duty, & con<br />tradict <em>th</em>e Idea of Slowness, w<em>hi</em>ch<br />Truths appear on <em>th</em>e Face of <em>th</em>e Letters,<br />w<em>hi</em>ch I trust have been imparted to<br />y<em>o</em>u long ago I am, Madam<br />Y<em>ou</em>rs &cca R<em>obert</em>, C<em>arter</em></p>
<p>P, S,<br />Have y<em>o</em>u written to Master B<em>enjamin</em> Benson,<br />& where does he live? The capital<br />Bank-stock y<em>ou</em>r Father gave to him<br />should be transferred in our names<br />im<em>m</em>ediately, f<em>o</em>r I apprehend we cannot<br />repay y<em>ou</em>r mother w<em>i</em>th propriety<br />w<em>ha</em>tever supply she hath or may direct<br />f<em>o</em>r his use, out of <em>th</em>e Profits arising<br />f<em>ro</em>m s<em>ai</em>d Bank-stock, before <em>th</em>e assign<em>men</em>t<br />R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em>.</p>
<p>To Mrs, Ogle.<br />at Annapolis</p>
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<p>131</p>
<p>Dec<em>embe</em>r 27th,</p>
<p>D<em>ea</em>r Madam</p>
<p>I sent a letter to the Post-office here,<br /><em>th</em>e 12th day of last month, it was directed<br />to you, & inclosed Col<em>onel</em> W<em>illia</em>m Byrd's 1st & 2d<br />Bills of Exchange of <em>th</em>e same date for<br />500 £ sterl<em>in</em>g, also an acco<em>un</em>t</p>
<p>This covers Mrs, Tho<em>ma</em>s Montgomerie's<br />Draft for £163..6 sterl<em>in</em>g, w<em>hi</em>ch is to satisfy<br />£200..0..10 current money of Virg<em>ini</em>a part<br />of £330..7..11 of <em>th</em>e like Currency, so <em>tha</em>t<br />£130..7..1 remain in my Hands, & will<br />till I hear of a good Bill or Bills.</p>
<p>If you should have acknowledged<br />receiving my Letter, I fear s<em>ai</em>d notice<br />is lost, & w<em>he</em>n you notify <em>th</em>e Reception<br />of <em>th</em>e inclosed 1st & 2d Bills, be pleased<br />to signify <em>th</em>e state of Byrd's. I am<br />Yo<em>u</em>rs &cc R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em></p>
<p>To Mrs Tasker<br />at Annapolis.</p>
<p>Note The 3 last letters were<br />inclosed to Mr, C<em>hristopher</em> Lowndes & deliver'd<br />to Mr, Tho<em>ma</em>s Montgomerie</p>
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<table><tbody><tr><td>Amhurst, Jeffery, 93</td>
<td>Lane, James, 66,</td>
</tr><tr><td>Buchanan James & Co.<br />1. 31. 64, 102, 114,</td>
<td>Lownds Christopher 106</td>
</tr><tr><td>Bladen Thomas 23, 87,</td>
<td>Miller Robert 43, 51.</td>
</tr><tr><td>Beale John 90,</td>
<td>Mathis, Mr. 62,</td>
</tr><tr><td>Corinthwaite Robert 10,</td>
<td>Mathis Robert 62,</td>
</tr><tr><td>Cheap Pringle Scott<br />& Company 38, 41,</td>
<td>Ogle Anne 110. 130,</td>
</tr><tr><td>Carter Landon Jun<em>io</em>r 60<br />65, 69.</td>
<td>Ruthifurd & Jackson<br />33, 35, 40,</td>
</tr><tr><td>Capel & Osgood}<br />Hanbury, & Mr.} 116. 117.<br />William Anderson}</td>
<td>Raper Henry 37,</td>
</tr><tr><td>Didsbury 54,</td>
<td>Robinson Beverly 49,</td>
</tr><tr><td>Dulany Daniel 124, 128,</td>
<td>Ridout John, 103</td>
</tr><tr><td>Dulany Daniel 124, 128</td>
<td>Ransdell Edward<br />63, 91, 91,</td>
</tr><tr><td>Fauquier Francis 112, 125,</td>
<td>Strettle Amos 46,</td>
</tr><tr><td>Hunt Edw<em>ar</em>d & Son 3. 5,<br />12, 17. 18, 22, 23, 24, 27, 34,<br />37, 53, 75, 77, 82, 93,</td>
<td>Tasker Benjamin<br />14, 47, 48, 55, 57, 67,<br />71, 73.</td>
</tr><tr><td>Hooke & Cuncannen James 3,</td>
<td>Tasker Anne 108, 131,</td>
</tr><tr><td>Hobson Finn & Tetley 34,</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>Hough John 58,</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>Hyndman John 95,</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>Hunt Edw<em>ar</em>d & Sons 96,<br />100, 116</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>Hunt Edward 99</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>Jordan Morton John 3, 4</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>Johnson Thomas 122,</td>
<td></td>
</tr></tbody></table>
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<p>and ends the 30th of November following</p>
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<p>The letter books of Robert Carter III of Nomini Hall (Westmoreland County, Virginia), Williamsburg and Baltimore, Maryland. The three letter books contain copies of Carter's correspondence from the years 1762-1769. Among the correspondence are letters to merchants in London, Glasgow, Leghorn, Madeira, New York and Philadelphia. These letters document the wide variety of goods Carter ordered for his family, plantations and the people he enslaved. The letters also document his financial matters, plantation management, and personal and family affairs. Additionally, the letter books contain correspondence concerning the estates of Lieutenant Governor Francis Fauquier and Carter's father-in-law, Benjamin Tasker of Maryland.</p>
<p>Among those to whom the letters were addressed are Sir Jeffery Amherst, Samuel Athawes, Cary & Co., Colonel Charles Carter, Landon Carter, Daniel Dulany, Capel and Osgood Hanbury, Pringle, Cheap & Company, Edward Ransdell, and John Ridout.</p>
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<p>[Leaf 1r]</p>
<p>This Book<br /><span style="text-decoration:line-through;">Be</span> contains Letters & Orders for Goods<br />addred to Gentlemen, residing in<br />Great Britain & America & was<br />began the 10th of May 1764 and<br />contains Letters to 27 Dec<em>embe</em>r 1768</p>
<p>1764 from folio 1st to folio 10<br />1765 from folio 10 to folio 23<br />1766 from folio 23 to folio 35<br />1767 from folio 35 to folio 82<br />1768 from folio 82 to folio 131</p>
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<p>1</p>
<p>Virginia, W<em>illia</em>msburg 10th May 1764</p>
<p>To Messrs: James Buchanan & Co<em>m</em>p<em>an</em>y London<br />Gent<em>leme</em>n:</p>
<p>Every Family here have small Farms;<br />w<em>hi</em>ch supplies <em>the</em>m w<em>i</em>th Articles to be bought in good<br />Markets. Such a Custom must inevitably<br />bar every attempt towards improveing<br />Markets; I have purchaced a small set<br />tlement, (to comply w<em>i</em>th custom only) & f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e<br />payment of w<em>hi</em>ch I have been constrained to<br />pass my Bills on yo<em>u</em>, <em>th</em>e 20th of last month f<em>o</em>r<br />100£ St<em>erlin</em>g: payable to Daniel Rundle, also<br /><em>th</em>e 3d of <em>thi</em>s Instant f<em>o</em>r 130£ Ste<em>rlin</em>g: payable to<br />Holden by Dixon, also <em>th</em>e 7th of <em>thi</em>s Instant f<em>o</em>r<br />173£ 18s: Ste<em>rlin</em>g:, payable to Tarpley & Thompson<br />amounting in <em>th</em>e whole to 403£ 18s: Ste<em>rlin</em>g: I did<br />examin y<em>ou</em>r acc<em>oun</em>t previous to <em>th</em>e 3 Drafts just<br />mentioned, & did not <em>the</em>n believe yo<em>u</em> would<br />pay <em>th</em>e whole amount of <em>the</em>m, & im<em>m</em>ediately<br />advised Mrs Tasker of Annapolis, I had<br />passed Bill on y<em>ou</em>r house, exceeding my Effects<br />there, & beged him to have such a part of <em>the</em>m<br />paid, yo<em>u</em> shall protest. Capt<em>ain</em> W<em>illia</em>m Thompson<br />has</p>
<p>[Page 2]</p>
<p>2</p>
<p>has received Inspectors Notes f<em>ro</em>m me f<em>o</em>r 49 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds<br />of Tobacco, 34 of w<em>hi</em>ch be pleased to have insured.<br />on <em>th</em>e same Terms as if they were y<em>ou</em>r own: <em>th</em>e other<br />15h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds I shall desire Messrs: Edwary Hunt and<br />Son to sell. Colo<em>nel</em> W<em>illia</em>m Byrd will be indebted to<br />me <em>th</em>e sum of 217£ Ster<em>lin</em>g: <em>th</em>e 1st day of next Month<br />it is a yearly claim f<em>o</em>r Interest due upon a<br />Bond, & heretofore has been paid punctually,<br /><em>th</em>e whold of w<em>hi</em>ch sum shall be remitted to yo<em>u</em> by <em>th</em>e<br />first Ship <em>tha</em>t sails f<em>ro</em>m <em>thi</em>s Province after <em>th</em>e receipt<br />of <em>th</em>e same. Messrs James Cuncanen & Hooke<br />of London, acknowledges by Letter, receiving<br />10 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>s of Tob<em>acco</em>, so long ago as in June 1762 &<br />as no Account of Sales has been received fo <em>the</em>m<br />I can only inclose an Order for <em>th</em>e proceeds of<br />thereof, which be pleased to have presented f<em>o</em>r<br />payment, & Credit my account accordingly</p>
<p>I am Gent<em>leme</em>n Y<em>ou</em>rs &cc<br />R<em>obert</em> Carter</p>
<p>Virginia 10th May 1764.</p>
<p>Gent<em>leme</em>n:</p>
<p>At 10 days sight of this my first order<br />my 2d (of <em>th</em>e same Tenor & Date) not paid, pay<br />to Messrs: James Buchanan & Comp<em>an</em>y or Order<br /><em>th</em>e proceeds of Ten h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds of Tobacco marked<br />R.C</p>
<p>[Page 3]</p>
<p>3</p>
<p>R, C, No. 21 to 30ty inclusive w<em>hi</em>ch were shipd<br />in June 1762, I am Gent<em>leme<em>n<br />Y<em>ou</em>rs &cc R<em>ober</em>t Carter</em></em></p>
<p>To Messrs James Concanen & Hooke: London</p>
<p>Virg<em>ini</em>a 10th May 1764.</p>
<p>To Mr John Morton Jordan, London</p>
<p>Sir</p>
<p>Capt<em>ain</em> James Walker of <em>th</em>e Jane hath<br />received Inspectors Notes f<em>ro</em>m me f<em>o</em>r 50 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds of<br />Tob<em>acco</em> 34 of w<em>hi</em>ch be pleased to have insured on<br />the same Terms as if they were y<em>ou</em>r own, the<br />other 16 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds I shall desire Messrs Edward<br />Hunt & Son to sell. I am y<em>ou</em>rs &cc<br />R<em>obert</em> Carter</p>
<p>Virg<em>ini</em>a W<em>illia</em>msburg 10th May 1764</p>
<p>To Messrs Edward Hunt & Son, in London</p>
<p>Gent<em>leme</em>n:</p>
<p>Capt<em>ain</em> W<em>illia</em>m Thompson of <em>th</em>e John &<br />Prestly in Rappanhanoc river have rec<em>ei</em>v<em>e</em>d<br />Inspectors Notes f<em>ro</em>m me f<em>o</em>r 15 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds of Tob<em>acco</em><br />also Capt<em>ain</em> James Walker of the Jane in Rap<em>pahanoc</em><br />river f<em>o</em>r 16 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds w<em>hi</em>ch two parcels of Tob<em>acco</em> be<br />pleased to have insured on <em>th</em>e same Terms<br />as if they were y<em>ou</em>r own. The 1st <span class="unclear">[illegible]</span> of these Ships<br /><span style="text-decoration:line-through;">are</span> is under <em>th</em>e controul of Messrs J. Buchanan<br />&</p>
<p>[Page 4]</p>
<p>4</p>
<p>& Comp<em>an</em>y: the other Mrs John M. Jordan<br />Merchants in y<em>ou</em>r City. Your character her[e]<br />encourages me to venture <em>thi</em>s consignment<br />w<em>hi</em>ch hope yo<em>u</em> will excuse <em>thi</em>s attempt I am<br />Gent<em>leme</em>n &cc<br />R<em>obert Carter.</em></p>
<p>Virginia W<em>illia<em>msburg 23d May 1764</em></em></p>
<p>To Mr John M, Jordan in London</p>
<p>Sir</p>
<p>Mr Pelham of <em>thi</em>s Place is just retu<em>r</em>n<em>e</em>d<br />f<em>ro</em>m New York, he heard on <em>tha</em>t Journey Mr<br />B<em>enjamin</em> Franklin of Phila<em>delphia</em> perform upon the<br />Armonica: The Instrument pleased Pelham<br />amazingly & by his advice I now apply<br />to yo<em>u</em> to send me an Armonica (as played<br />on by Miss Davies at <em>th</em>e great Room in<br />Spring Gardens,) being <em>th</em>e musical Glasses<br />with out Water: Formed into a complete<br />Instrument, capable off Thorough-bass,<br />& never out of tune. Charles James of<br />Purpoole-lane, near Gray's Inn London<br />is <em>th</em>e only maker of <em>th</em>e Armonica in Eng<br />land,</p>
<p>Let <em>th</em>e Glasses be clear crystal<br />&</p>
<p>[Page 5]</p>
<p>& not stained, for what ever distinction<br />of colour may be thought necessary to<br />facilitate <em>th</em>e performance, may be made<br />here. The greatest accuracy imaginable<br />must be observed in tuning <em>th</em>e Instrumem<em>en</em>t<br />& directions procured f<em>o</em>r grinding the<br />Glasses, they, must be packed w<em>i</em>th great<br />care for if a Glass should be broke the<br />Instrument will be rendered useless<br />until <em>th</em>e accident could be repaired f<em>ro</em>m<br />London. The Case of Frame in w<em>hi</em>ch the<br />Instrument is fixed to be made of black<br />Walnut I am Sir &c<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>W<em>illia</em>msburg 20th Aug<em>us</em>t 1764</p>
<p>To Messrs, Edward Hunt & Son</p>
<p>An Invoice of Goods</p>
<p>Articles for Mrs Carter</p>
<p>a silf night gown proper f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e winter season to cost<br />10 p<em>e</em>r yard}<br />a fashionable green sarcent Petticoat<br />a p<em>ai</em>r taby stays, a p<em>iece</em> of Irish linen 3s/ p<em>e</em>r yard<br />1 p<em>iece</em> of holland @ 5s/ p<em>e</em>r Ell<br />3 p<em>ai</em>r womens small cotton Stockings<br />2 p<em>ai</em>r <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">wors</span> do wrsted ditto<br />3 p<em>ai</em>r womens coloured callamanco Shoes No 4.</p>
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<p>6</p>
<p>2 p<em>ai</em>r womens black everlasting Pumps No 4.<br />1 doz<em>en</em> ditto white leather glaz'd Gloves<br />½ doz<em>en</em> ditto ditto Mittins glaz'd<br />2 p<em>ai</em>r womens coloured winter Gloves<br />2 p<em>ai</em>r ditto ditto ditto Mittens<br />7 yards red Flannel, 4 yards clear Muslin<br />a Muslin dressed Mob, one y<em>a</em>rd of Cat Guts<br />a round ear'd cap dressed w<em>i</em>th ribbon<br />18 yards colour'd Ribbon 2 yards only to be<br />of <em>th</em>e same colours }<br />3,000 middling Pins, 5,000 short white<br />3,000 minikins, 5,000 Needles f<em>ro</em>m No 4 to No 13<br />6 ounces 8d thread, 6 ounces 6d thread<br />2 ounces holland thread, 1lb whited brown Thread<br />3 p<em>iece</em>s diaper apron string Tape<br />1 india Fan @ 5 s/ 2 cheap india Fans<br />a Necklace & Eareing of french Beads<br />a p<em>iece</em> of Cambrick @ 50s/ a silk Bannett<br />24 y<em>ar</em>ds of slight silver blown lace about an Inch wide<br />a p<em>iece</em> dark colour'd Persian<br />½ p<em>iece</em> narrow black Ribbon<br />½ p<em>iece</em> broader ditto ditto<br />6 Skilliton wires, 1 p<em>iece</em> stain'd Cambrick f<em>o</em>r Hankerchiefs</p>
<p>Articles f<em>o</em>r my Sons 6 & 7 y<em>ea</em>rs old</p>
<p>1 p<em>iece</em> colour'd duroy 2 doz<em>en</em> silk coat buttons<br />3 doz<em>en</em> brea[s]t ditto.</p>
<p>[Page 7]</p>
<p>7</p>
<p>2 doz<em>en</em> single guilt coat buttons 3 doz<em>en</em> breast d<em>itt</em>o<br />10 y<em>ar</em>ds brown holland, 1 p<em>iece</em> irish linen @ 2s/<br />6 doz<em>en</em> shirt buttons, 1 p<em>iece</em> hankerchiefing<br />2 p<em>ai</em>r strong thread Stockings f<em>o</em>r boy of 8 y<em>ea</em>rs old<br />2 p<em>ai</em>r ditto worsted f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o<br />2 coarse Hatts f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o<br />1 silver lac'd Hatt f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o<br />2 p<em>ai</em>r strong thread Stocking f<em>o</em>r boy of 6 y<em>ea</em>rs old<br />2 p<em>ai</em>r worsted ditto f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o<br />2 coarse Hatts f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o<br />1 silver lac'd Hatt f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o<br />6 p<em>ai</em>r shoe & knee Buckles<br />1 p<em>iece</em> Fustain</p>
<p>Articles f<em>o</em>r my Daughters</p>
<p>2 p<em>iece</em>s irish linen 2/6 p<em>e</em>r yard<br />1 p<em>iece</em> manchester ginghams<br />10 y<em>a</em>r<em>d</em>s d<em>itt</em>o Dimity<br />2 p<em>ai</em>r turn fustain Stays f<em>o</em>r a girl of 5 y<em>ea</em>rs old<br />2 long lawn Frocks f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o<br />2 french fillets f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o<br />2 colour'd silk Bonnets f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o<br />2 silk neckatees f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o<br />2 colour'd silk Shagg Capuchens }<br />to be lin'd w<em>i</em>th sarcenet f<em>o</em>r} d<em>itt</em>o</p>
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<p>8</p>
<p>2 cheap Fans f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o<br />2 red glass necklases f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o<br />8 y<em>ar</em>ds narrow Ribbon of different colours<br />2 p<em>ai</em>r silk Shoes f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o<br />4 p<em>ai</em>r red leather Shoes f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o<br />2 p<em>ai</em>r white thread Stockings f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o<br />8 p<em>ai</em>r colour'd ^<sup>leather</sup> mitts f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o<br />1 silk Bonnet f<em>o</em>r a girl of 2 y<em>ea</em>rs old<br />6 p<em>ai</em>r red Shoes f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o<br />1 doz<em>e</em>n horn buckling Combs<br />4 bone dander Combs ditto<br />2 box ditto ditto<br />4 box brushes ditto</p>
<p>Articles f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e House use</p>
<p>6 diaper table clots to dine 6 @ 12s/<br />6 huckaback d<em>itt</em>o d<em>itt</em>o @ 9s/<br />1 p<em>iece</em> cheap huckaback f<em>o</em>r Towels<br />2 doz<em>en</em> small cheap breakfast Napkins<br />2 doz<em>en</em> super fine ditto<br />2 p<em>iece</em>s green sild gawse f<em>o</em>r Curtains<br />4 house brooms without handles<br />6 Clamps, 6 hand brushes, 1 small dust brush<br />to sweep Corne[r]s}<br />1 tin dust pan<br />1 doz<em>en</em> ivory handl's knif's & Forks f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e Table</p>
<p>[Page 9]</p>
<p>9</p>
<p>6 painters Pound brushes<br />6 ditto Sash d<em>itt</em>o<br />a small polished iron stew pan<br />a 3 quart Skillet of polish'd iron<br />36 gallons strongest Porter in pint Bottles<br />4 Curry Combs, 4 brushes, & 2 Mane Combs<br />2 pewter wash Basons, 2 Stone Chamber Pots<br />1 Gallon Sallad oil in pint bottles<br />2 lb anchovies, 2 lb Capers, 1 lb Isingglass<br />1 doz<em>en</em> bottles durham Mustard<br />4 lb black Pepper, a pottle of Lemon Pickle<br />½ pint Japan Soy, 2 Quarts Elder Vinegar<br />a Vinegar & oil cruit of cut glass, 6 beer Glasses<br />6 cut glass Salts & Silver Spoons f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e same<br />150 w<em>eigh</em>t irish Soap 6 double flint pint Decanters<br />3 ivory Mustard Spoons, 1 gross of Henry <em>th</em>e 8th Cards<br />25 wh<em>i</em>t<em>e</em> currants, 6 loafs trible refin'd Sugar<br />3 lb best hyson tea in one Canister & 1lb d<em>itt</em>o in<br />8 Canisters</p>
<p>Articles f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e Servants</p>
<p>a doz<em>en</em> coarse branckets [i.e. blankets], 21 p<em>iece</em>s brown Fustain<br />4 doz<em>en</em> plain <u>Coat</u> brass buttons<br />4 doz<em>e</em>n d<em>itt</em>o breat [i.e. breast] ditto d<em>itt</em>o<br />1 lb colour'd Thread, 1 lb blue Thread</p>
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<p>10</p>
<p>a p<em>iece</em> blue welsh Cotton, 1 p<em>iece</em> white Ozenbrigs<br />1 p<em>iece</em> brown Ozenbrigs a p<em>iece</em> blue & white Haning<br />6 ^ <sup>mens</sup> best prush Jock'y Caps<br />6 Mens best felt Hatts<br />a sett of shoe brushes & buckle brushes</p>
<p>Rob<em>er</em>t Carter's compliments to Messrs<br />Edward Hunt & Son disireing <em>the</em>m to purchace<br />& put on board some Vessel sailing f<em>o</em>r James<br />or york rivers, the following articles of<br />Goods & to charge the same to him, remem<br />bering to have <em>th</em>e Goods insur'd</p>
<p>NB, The invoice of Goods follows <em>th</em>e<br />Letter, as sent the the Gentlemen</p>
<p>25 Aug<em>u</em>st</p>
<p>NB. The silk in a box direct'd No<br />1. f<em>o</em>r Messrs: Edward Hunt & Son to be died<br />as by directions pinn'd to <em>th</em>e same, <em>th</em>e box<br />aslo contains <u>a</u> measures f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e Stay's, Night<br />Gown & Gloves f<em>o</em>r Mrs Carter.</p>
<p>Virginia <br />W<em>illia</em>msburg <em>th</em>e 25th March 1765.</p>
<p>To Mrs Rob<em>er</em>t Cornthwaite Taylor in London<br />King Street St. James</p>
<p>Sirs</p>
<p>The Cloths you sent my Neigh<br />bour</p>
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<p>Neighbour Geo<em>rge</em> Wythe fitted him much<br />better than my last suit did me, for the<br />sides of the Coat & Wastecoat were let out<br />before I could wear <em>the</em>m, <em>th</em>e Breeches were<br />not altered: The Coat & Wastecoat I am<br />about to write f<em>o</em>r I desire may be made<br />larger in the body then the former Suit &<br />longer shirted, <em>th</em>e Wastecoat more so than<br /><em>th</em>e Coat. My Size & Shape of body resembles<br />Capt<em>ain</em> W<em>illia</em>m Fauquer of <em>th</em>e Guards.</p>
<p>Be pleased to make me a French-frock<br />a Wastecoat & 2 p<em>ai</em>r of Breeches ^ <sup>of</sup> scarlet<br />cloth, <em>th</em>e Wastecoat to be lined with silk<br />of <em>th</em>e same colour, <em>th</em>e Coat to have no lining<br />& <em>th</em>e Pockets to be made of scarlet cloth.<br />The Button-holes of <em>th</em>e Suit of cloths to be<br />embroidered w<em>i</em>th gold & handsom double<br />gild'd Buttons. Send me also 6 p<em>ai</em>r Mens<br />coloured lamb Gloves & 6 p<em>ai</em>r ditto of<br />white best (strong) ribbed thread Stock<br />ings</p>
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<p>ings, pack all those articles in a hair<br />Trunk & direct it for me at W<em>illia</em>sburg<br />& send it in any Vessel w<em>hi</em>ch bring Goods<br />to be landed on either James or York<br />Rivers. I have wrote to Messrs Edward<br />Hunt & Son Merchants in London to<br />pay y<em>ou</em>r Bill. I am Sir Y<em>ou</em>rs &c<br />R<em>obert</em> Carter</p>
<p>Virginia W<em>illia</em>msburg 19th May 1765</p>
<p>To Messrs Edward Hunt & Son</p>
<p>Gent<em>leme</em>n</p>
<p>Capt<em>ain</em> W<em>illia</em>m Fauquier sailed f<em>ro</em>m <em>thi</em>s Country<br />in some part of <em>th</em>e last Month who under<br />took to buy a few articles f<em>o</em>r me, & by <em>tha</em>t op<br />portunity I wrote to Mr Rob<em>er</em>t Cornthwaite<br />to send me a box of wearing Apparel;<br />& <em>thi</em>s day I have passed my bill on you<br />payable to Rob<em>er</em>t Nicholson f<em>o</em>r 36£7.3d<br />Sterl<em>in</em>g & when ever these demands are cal<br />led f<em>o</em>r, be pleased to pay <em>th</em>e same & charge<br />my Acco<em>un</em>t accordingly.</p>
<p>Y<em>ou</em>r favor infolding <em>th</em>e sales of 22 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds<br />of</p>
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<p>of my Tobacco I apprehend points out a<br />Mode f<em>o</em>r managing Tobacco w<em>hi</em>ch if attended<br />too will greatly benefit <em>th</em>e makers thereof;<br />& I have taken <em>th</em>e liberty of transcribing<br />y<em>ou</em>r observations on <em>th</em>e Quality & managem<em>en</em>t<br />of part of my crop of Tobacco, to <em>th</em>e end <em>tha</em>t<br />my overseers may follow <em>the</em>m for <em>th</em>e future.</p>
<p>I have given Capt<em>ai</em>n W<em>illia</em>m Thompson of <em>th</em>e<br />John & Prestly an order on my Manager<br />f<em>o</em>r all <em>th</em>e Tob<em>acco</em> w<em>hi</em>ch was made last sum<em>m</em>er at<br />some of my Plantations, & w<em>he</em>n <em>th</em>e whole are<br />collected I expect there will be between<br />90 & 100 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds The Capt<em>ai</em> is advised to<br />divide w<em>ha</em>tever Tob<em>acco</em> he shall receive on my<br />acco<em>un</em>t equally between y<em>ou</em>r house & Messrs:<br />James Buchanan & Co<em>mpany</em></p>
<p>Be pleased to buy f<em>o</em>r me two<br />Lottery Tickets in <em>th</em>e State Lottery w<em>hi</em>ch is<br />to be drawn in <em>th</em>e month of Nov<em>embe</em>r next &<br />forward <em>th</em>e N<em>umbers</em> of <em>the</em>m to Gent<em>leme</em>n Y<em>ou</em>rs &cc<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
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<p>W<em>illia</em>msburg 28th June 1765.</p>
<p>To The Hon<em>ora</em>ble Benjamin Parker at Annapolis</p>
<p>D<em>ea</em>r Sr</p>
<p>Y<em>ou</em>r favor of <em>th</em>e 15 of <em>thi</em>s Instant, was put<br />into my hands, by <em>th</em>e help of <em>th</em>e public Post.<br />The several Matter, w<em>hi</em>ch yo<em>u</em> desire to be inform'd<br />off are now made <em>th</em>e subject, of <em>thi</em>s Letter: but<br />they were not ripe, at <em>th</em>e time of Mr Foxcraft's<br />departure f<em>ro</em>m <em>thi</em>s Place, therefor <em>tha</em>t opportunity<br />was premature f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e same. W<em>he</em>n <em>th</em>e L<em>or</em>d Adam<br />Gordon, passed thro' <em>thi</em>s province, Colo<em>nel</em> Tayloe<br />attended, his Lordship : so <em>tha</em>t he was absent<br />a great part of our last General Court, & <br />before Tayloe return'd here, Colo<em>nel</em> Thornton<br />went home, on Account of some private<br />business, & no resolutions of theirs, has trans<br />pired, w<em>i</em>th regard to Colo<em>nel</em> Nat: Harrison his pur<br />chace of <em>th</em>e horse Othello : I have talked to both<br />these Gentlemen seperately, upon <em>tha</em>t matter, &<br />I believe they understand <em>th</em>e dispute, but i fear<br />their award, will be postpon'd till <em>th</em>e Month<br />of Oct<em>obe</em>r next, & I can not asign a good reason<br />f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e delay Colo<em>nel</em> B<em>enjamin</em> Grymes, attended<br />the begining of <em>th</em>e last Session of Assembly, <br />&</p>
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<p>W<em>illia</em>msburg 28th June 1765.</p>
<p>& I apply'd to him f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e balance, yo<em>u</em> have em<br />power'd me to receive (as I had done many<br />times before) but he one again <u>refusd</u> <sup>required</sup><br />longer time : I inform'd him <em>tha</em>t I was instruct'd<br />to bring Suit, unless <em>th</em>e money should be paid<br />shortly, but this threat did not avail<br />me, & a judgment shall be obtained, in as<br />short a time, as is ususal in <em>th</em>e General Court<br />f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e bal<em>ance</em> of <em>th</em>e Bond, & <em>th</em>e open account</p>
<p>Colo<em>nel</em> W<em>illia</em>m Byrd gave his bills, <em>th</em>e 11th day<br />of <em>thi</em>s Month f<em>o</em>r 217£ & 9d Sterling, w<em>hi</em>ch are made<br />payable to yo<em>u</em> & addressed to Rob<em>er</em>t Cary & Co<em>mpany</em><br />in London : Those Bills are to discharce the<br />Interest, on W<em>illiam</em> B<em>yrd</em> Bond, f<em>ro</em>m June 1764 to June<br />1765, & wthatever yo<em>u</em> direct, w<em>i</em>th regard to <em>the</em>m,<br />I will do : His Bills, yo<em>u</em> paid me are return'd<br />protested, w<em>hi</em>ch failure has been a disapoint^<sup>ment</sup>.</p>
<p>At <em>th</em>e time I desired, Mr W<em>illia</em>m Lux of<br />Baltimore town to pay yo<em>u</em> 50£ I expect'd to<br />have pass'd, part of <em>thi</em>s Sum<em>m</em>er in Maryland,<br />but I have since dedermined, to lose <em>tha</em>t<br />pleasure, sooner than trouble yo<em>u</em> & Mrs Tasker<br />w<em>i</em>th myself, & some of my Children, who pro<br />bably might have caught <em>th</em>e Small-pox:<br />Fannie</p>
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<p>Fannie is to be confined to <em>th</em>e Chamber in <em>th</em>e<br />Month of Oct<em>obe</em>r next: so <em>tha</em>t yo<em>u</em> will not see us<br /><em>thi</em>s year.</p>
<p>I owe Mr Amos Strettell Merch<em>an</em>t in<br />Philadelphia 24£18s & 10d Pensylvania Cur<em>ren</em>cy<br />& if yo<em>u</em> can conveniently pay <em>tha</em>t Debt, reserve<br />some of my Dollors, to satisfy <em>th</em>e same, & be<br />pleas'd to buy a Bill of Exchange w<em>i</em>th <em>th</em>e bal<em>lance</em><br />but if Mr Strettells claim should be <em>th</em>e least<br />troublesome to negotiate, buy a bill w<em>i</em>th <em>th</em>e<br />whole money; & in either Case, inclose <em>th</em>e bills<br />to Messrs: Edward Hunt & Son Merchant in<br />London, to be placed to my Credit.</p>
<p>Mr John Wormeley present a charge of<br />10£ 10s Virginia Currency, f<em>o</em>r boarding Gov<em>erno</em>r Sharps<br />his Groom & finding Pasture & Provender<br />f<em>o</em>r his bay Mare, 9 Weeks, & 3 daies, & as every<br />Gentleman that kept their Servants & mares<br />at his house <u>house</u> <em>tha</em>t Season, were charg'd<br />in <em>th</em>e same proportion namely 22s/ p<em>er</em> Week<br />I have p<em>ai</em>d <em>th</em>e acco<em>un</em>t. Virginia Bill of Credit<br />are 62½ p<em>e</em>r c<em>en</em>t worse than Sterling : so <em>tha</em>t I<br />hope Gov<em>erno</em>r Sharpe will pay <em>th</em>e Bills of<br />Excs<em>an</em>ge of 6£ 9s & 3 Sterl<em>in</em>g w<em>hi</em>ch be pleased to<br />inclose to E<em>dward</em> Hunt & Son I am D<em>ea</em>r Sr Y<em>ou</em>r &c<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
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<p>Virginia W<em>illia</em>msburg 3d July 1765</p>
<p>To mr Edward Hunt & Son Merc<em>hant</em>s in London</p>
<p>Gent<em>leme</em>n:</p>
<p>At <em>th</em>e time, of <em>th</em>e John & Presly's<br />sailing f<em>ro</em> <em>thi</em>s Country, I thought <em>th</em>e risk,<br />so inconsiderable, as not to have wrote<br />f<em>o</em>r ensurance, till now, & by <em>thi</em>s dely, I pur<br />pose to be a gainer of <em>tha</em>t article, if Capt<em>ain</em><br />W<em>illia</em>m Thompson, should be arriv'd before<br /><em>th</em>e receipt of <em>thi</em>s Letter : But if <em>tha</em>t should<br />not be <em>th</em>e Case, nor any favourable report<br />made of him, be pleased <em>the</em>n have my<br />Tobacco ensur'd : and as yo<em>u</em> know the<br />Prise's (in London) given f<em>o</em>r Tobacco<br />ensure mine accordingly.</p>
<p>I drew 2 Bills of Exchange on<br />Friday last & address'd <em>the</em>m, to yo<em>u</em> amoun<em>tin</em>g,<br />to £186.11.11 sterl<em>in</em>g: namely £149.1.11<br />made payable to Sr Marmaduke<br />Beckwith Baronet & £37.10. to Mr<br />Haldy Dixon, w<em>hi</em>ch Bills be pleas'd to<br />pay & charge <em>th</em>e same to Acco<em>un</em>t of Gent<em>leme</em>n<br />Y<em>ou</em>rs &cc<br />R<em>obert</em> Carter</p>
<p>49 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds of Tob<em>acco</em></p>
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<p>Virginia<br />W<em>illia</em>msburg 3d July 1765.</p>
<p>To Messrs James Buchanan & Co. in London</p>
<p>The 1st Section in <em>th</em>e Letter next pre<br />ceding <em>thi</em>s memorandum is w<em>ha</em>t I wrote to<br />Messrs J B & co. & 50 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds of Tobacco<br />is <em>th</em>e quantity consign'd to <em>the</em>m.<br />R<em>obert</em> Carter</p>
<p>Virginia<br />W<em>illia</em>msburg 19th Oct<em>obe</em>r 1765.</p>
<p>To Mr Edward Hunt & Son in<br />London</p>
<p>Rob<em>er</em>t's Compliments<br />to Messrs Edward Hunt & Son.<br />He begs <em>th</em>e favor of <em>the</em>m to by &<br />forward <em>th</em>e following Merchandizes<br />to Him here, & to have <em>th</em>e same en<br />sured</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td>1 p<em>iece sheeting Linen<br />@3s/ p<em>e</em>r ya<em>r</em>d</em></td>
<td>10 lb Salt petere</td>
</tr><tr><td>3 p<em>iece</em>s brown ozenbrigs</td>
<td>½ Cinnamon</td>
</tr><tr><td>1 p<em>iece</em> Linen y<em>ar</em>d wide @ 1s/</td>
<td>5 lb black Pepper</td>
</tr><tr><td>1 p<em>iece</em> irish Linen @ 1/6</td>
<td>3 lb ginger</td>
</tr><tr><td>100 w<em>eigh</em>t com<em>m</em>on soap</td>
<td>2 lb allspice</td>
</tr><tr><td>5 lb fig blue</td>
<td>1 lb best Hyson tea</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>2 lb com<em>m</em>on Green tea</td>
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<p>Column 1</p>
<p>4 lb congo Tea<br />50 lbs trible refined Sugar<br />100 e<em>itt</em>o singe d<em>itt</em>o d<em>itt</em>o<br />100 Pot d<em>itt</em>o<br />1 gallon best salad oil<br />3 lbs anchovies<br />1 peck of sweet almonds<br />in <em>th</em>e shell<br />1 small Jar of best<br />Raisins<br />4 best house Brooms<br />4 painted hearth Brooms<br />6 Clamps<br />4 hand brushes<br />1 wicker plate Basket<br />to be lined w<em>i</em>th tin<br />1 doz<em>en</em> tin dish covers to<br />be of diff<em>eren</em>t sizes<br />12 gross com<em>m</em>on qu<em>a</em>rt bottle<br />Corks<br />6 round (blue & white)<br />china dishes of 3 diff<em>eren</em>t<br />sizes & <em>th</em>e rims to be scollop'd<br />3 large best shagareen<br />Knife Cases to stand on<br />a side board Table & <em>th</em>e<br />handles to be silvered<br />1 peice of floor Matten<br />4 quart double flint Glass<br />Decanters<br />4 doz<em>en</em> wine glasses<br />3 quart (bell mettle)<br />Skillets<br />1 doz<em>en</em> silver Table Spoons<br />& <em>th</em>e letters P, T engraved<br />in a Cypher</p>
<p>Column 2</p>
<p>½ doz<em>en</em>: silver table Spoons<br />& my crest to be engravd <br />on <em>the</em>m<br />3 p<em>ai</em>r large best japaned<br />Candle Sticks of <em>th</em>e latest<br />fashion<br />1 p<em>ai</em>r womens best tabby Stay's<br />1 p<em>ai</em>r d<em>itt</em>o black everlasting<br />Shoes, small 5ves<br />3 d<em>itt</em>o, d<em>itt</em>o, green callimanco<br />3 d<em>itt</em>o, d<em>itt</em>o strong thr<em>ea</em>d Stockings<br />12 y<em>ar</em>ds fine long lawn<br />4 p<em>ai</em>r womens white Gloves<br />8 p<em>ai</em>r d<em>itt</em>o Mittens grayed<br />1 p<em>iece</em> fine printed Callico<br />3 double muslin Hank<em>e</em>r<em>chiefs</em><br />2 india Fans @ 3s/<br />8 silk Laces<br />6 <em>thousand</em> short whites<br />2 <em>thousand</em>, minikin Pins<br />2 ounces holland Thread<br />4 do<em>zen</em> y<em>ar</em>d d<em>itt</em>o d<em>itt</em>o<br />1 lb whited brown d<em>itt</em>o<br />8 lb brown d<em>itt</em>o<br />3 y<em>ar</em>ds blue Ribbon<br />3 d<em>itt</em>o white d<em>itt</em>o<br />10 d<em>itt</em>o colour'd d<em>itt</em>o to be<br />of 5 diff<em>eren</em>t colours<br />10 d<em>itt</em>o. narrow d<em>itt</em>o to be of<br />5 diff<em>eren</em>t colours<br />8 Skeleton wires<br />2 p<em>iece</em>s diaper tape<br />2 d<em>itt</em>o holland d<em>itt</em>o<br />2 d<em>itt</em>o fillet<br />6 doz<em>en</em>: Shirt Buttons</p>
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<p>[Column 1]</p>
<p>1 p<em>iec</em>e of Clouting diaper<br />8 hanks of sewing Silk<br />2 p<em>ai</em>r irish Linen @ 2s/6 y<em>ar</em>d<br />1 d<em>itt</em>o d<em>itt</em>o, d<em>itt</em>o. 2s/ d<em>itt</em>o<br />7 ya<em>r</em>ds white Callico 3s/ y<em>ar</em>d<br />8 d<em>itt</em>o manchester Dimity<br />8 p<em>ai</em>r red moroco leather<br />Shoes f<em>o</em>r my Daughter<br />6 years old<br />8 p<em>ai</em>r colour'd Mitts f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o<br />6 p<em>ai</em>r thread Stockings f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o<br />6 d<em>itt</em>o col<em>oure</em>d worsted d<em>itt</em>o f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o<br />4 p<em>ai</em>r red moroco leather<br />shoes f<em>o</em>r my Daughter<br />2 years old<br />3 french Fillets f<em>o</em>r my Da<em>u</em>g<em>hter</em>s<br />6, 5 & 4 years old<br />3 Egrets f<em>o</em>r D<em>itt</em>o.<br />3 black Bonnets f<em>o</em>r D<em>itt</em>o<br />3 black silk Neckatees, D<em>itt</em>o.<br />1 p<em>iece</em> Coloured Sagaty<br />1 p<em>iec</em>e fine brown holland<br />4 doz<em>en</em>: double gilded coat<br />Buttons<br />6 doz<em>en</em>: d<em>itt</em>o d<em>itt</em>o breast d<em>itt</em>o<br />3 Hats at 4s/ each f<em>o</em>r my<br />Son 9 year old<br />3 p<em>ai</em>r strong brown thread<br />Stockings f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o:<br />3 p<em>ai</em>r coloured worsted f<em>o</em>r D<em>itt</em>o<br />The 3 last articles rep<em>aire</em>d<br />f<em>o</em>r my son Rob<em>er</em>t Bladen</p>
<p>[Column 2]</p>
<p>1 p<em>iec</em>e of (stain'd blue & white)<br />cambric f<em>o</em>r Handkirch<em>ie</em>fs<br />20 y<em>ar</em>ds blue livery cloth<br />@ 8s/ p<em>e</em>r ya<em>r</em>d<br />10 doz<em>en</em>: best brass Buttons<br />12 doz<em>en</em>. d<em>itt</em>o. d<em>itt</em>o. best d<em>itt</em>o<br />20 ya<em>r</em>ds colour'd livery Lace<br />mixed w<em>i</em>th red, blue & white<br />1 blue, Hamr cloath f<em>o</em>r a<br />Chariot box to be<br />trim'd w<em>i</em>th <em>th</em>e mixed livery<br />Lace & w<em>i</em>th a han Fringe<br />2 p<em>iece</em>s hempen Rools<br />1 d<em>itt</em>o welsh Cotton<br />3 doz<em>en</em>: p<em>ai</em>r plaid Hoes<br />2 do<em>zen</em> coarse felt Hats<br />1 set small cups & Saucers<br />f<em>o</em>r a Child of stone<br />100 w<em>eigh</em>t w<em>hi</em>te lead ground<br />50 d<em>itt</em>o d<em>itt</em>o. not ground<br />50 gallo<em>n</em>s linseed oil<br />1 d<em>itt</em>o. oil of terpentine<br />11 p<em>iece</em>s green mock flock<br />Paper to hang a Room<br />6 small brass door-Locks<br />2 new Gram<em>m</em>ars of <em>th</em>e latin<br />Tongue by I. Clarke<br />2 Eutropius's<br />2 Nepos's<br />2 Flourus's<br />1 Corderius<br />1 Erasmus<br />1 Introduction to <em>th</em>e <span class="unclear">[illegible]</span><br />Latin<br />2 Esop's Fables transl<em>ate</em>d by<br />H. Clarke</p>
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<p>21</p>
<p>2 English Exercises f<em>o</em>r boys<br />to translate into Latin<br />by T. Garrelson</p>
<p>2 british gram<em>m</em>ars</p>
<p>1 English d<em>itt</em>o by Harrison</p>
<p>1 d<em>itt</em>o, d<em>itt</em>o by S<em>i</em>r R<em>ichar</em>d Steel</p>
<p>1 d<em>itt</em>o by Rudimon</p>
<p>1 English Dictionary <em>th</em>e<br />latest <em>tha</em>t has been publis<em>he</em>d</p>
<p>3 new Guides to <em>th</em>e E<em>nglish</em> Tonge<br />by Dilsworth</p>
<p>1 English Dictionary by<br />J. Buchanan</p>
<p>6 duod<em>ecim</em>o com<em>mon</em> P<em>rayer</em> Books</p>
<p>2 Bibles containing <em>th</em>e old & <em>th</em>e New Testament in Oct<em>av</em>o</p>
<p>1 complete Tutor f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e<br />German Flute</p>
<p>1 introduction to sing<br />by Peter Prellur</p>
<p>2 small Germ<em>an</em> Flutes</p>
<p>½ Ream of good qual<em>ity</em><br />writing Paper</p>
<p>½ d<em>itt</em>o Folio of an inf<em>e</em>r<em>io</em>r<br />Paper</p>
<p>1 small box red wafers</p>
<p>1 doz<em>en</em> sticks d<em>itt</em>o sealing wax</p>
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<p>22</p>
<p>W<em>illia</em>msburg 11 th Nov<em>embe<em>r 1765.</em></em></p>
<p>To Messrs. Edward Hunt & Son in London</p>
<p>Gent<em>leme</em>n:</p>
<p>The Leed's Capt<em>ai</em>n Anderson ar<br />rived here <em>th</em>e 28th: day of last Month: And y<em>ou</em>r<br />Letters & Trunk of wearing Apparel f<em>o</em>r me<br />w<em>hi</em>ch were forwarded by <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d ship I have r<em>e</em>c<em>eive</em>d<br />yo<em>u</em> say in a Letter ^ <sup>tis</sup> now before me <em>tha</em>t my former<br />Letters to yo<em>u</em> were not explicit enough concern<br />ing my Adventure in <em>th</em>e next ensuing <sup>state</sup> Lottery<br />therefore I will add here a sentence or Two on<br /><em>tha</em>t matter: If my Tickets namely No 10m704 &<br />10m705 shall entitle me to 5000£ stock or any<br />greater sum of money; I would have <em>th</em>e entery<br /><em>the</em>n, to be made in the Office of Books in my<br />Name: But w<em>ha</em>tever Stock I shall be entitled<br />to receive, so <em>tha</em>t it doth not amount to 5000£<br /><em>the</em>n in <em>tha</em>t case I desire it may be sold & <em>th</em>e pro<br />ceeds carried to my C<em>redi</em>t in y<em>ou</em>r Books</p>
<p>I have inclosed herein L. Burwells<br />Bill f<em>o</em>r 82£ sterling w<em>hi</em>ch is addressed to J<br />Backhouse of Liverpoole in England, f<em>o</em>r yo<em>u</em><br />to negotiate : And be pleased to have my Acco<em>un</em>t<br />Credited accordingly Pray pay £66.18.8 St<em>erlin</em>g<br /><em>th</em>e</p>
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<p><u>year 1765</u></p>
<p><em>th</em>e amount of my Draft on yo<em>u</em> made payable<br />to Messrs Tarpley Thompson & Co & charge it<br />to acco<em>un</em>t of Gent<em>leme</em>n</p>
<p>Your hum<em>ble</em> Serv<em>an</em>t<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter.</p>
<p>W<em>illia</em>msburg 12th Dec<em>ember</em> 1765.</p>
<p>To Mr Edward Hunt & Son in London</p>
<p>Sir</p>
<p>I have passed my Bill on y<em>o</em>u lately f<em>o</em>r<br />£15..13..& 9 Sterl<em>in</em>g w<em>hi</em>ch is made payable to<br />Mr Amos Stretell w<em>hi</em>ch Bill be pleased to pay.</p>
<p>My former Draft on y<em>o</em>u made payable to<br />Messrs Tarpley, Thompson & Co: added to <em>th</em>e<br />Bill just mentioned exceed L Burwell's Bill<br />w<em>hi</em>ch I have inclosed to y<em>o</em>u: 2s/ & 5d If <em>th</em>e sentence<br />was to end here <em>th</em>e observation <em>tha</em>t is just made<br />would be rather precise : But on a sugges<br />tion of Colo<em>nel</em> Burwell's I apprehe[n]d <em>tha</em>t his 1st<br />Bill w<em>hi</em>ch is made payable to Gov<em>erno</em>r Fauquier<br />and is addressed to Mr. J. Backhouse w<em>hi</em>ch<br />I have enclosed to y<em>o</em>u will be protested: But<br /><em>th</em>e Colo<em>nel</em> has informed me <em>tha</em>t he shall remit<br />Bills of Exchange by Capt<em>ain</em> Evers to Mr Backhouse<br />sufficient to pay all: his Drafts on <em>tha</em>t Gent<em>leman</em>:<br />And Colo<em>nel</em> Burwell & I have mutually consented<br /><em>tha</em>t if Mr Backhouse shall pro^<sup>tes[t]</sup><em>th</em>e enclosed Bill<br /><em>tha</em>t <em>the</em>n <em>th</em>e damages imposed by Law on <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d<br />protested Bill shall be invalid.</p>
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<p>W<em>illia</em>msburg 26th July 1766</p>
<p>Sir</p>
<p>Tho<em>mas</em> Bladen Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em></p>
<p>Your friends at annapolis were well on Sunday<br />last: and in some part of the week before, they, received<br />your letters dated last may; the ladie's letters, & some<br />wearing apparel. Miss M, Ogle is pretty: and your<br /><span style="text-decoration:line-through;">Neice</span> (misss'smam<em>m</em>a) has consented that, mr. j, anderson<br />jun<em>io</em>r should write a letter to his father, (who <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">is a mercht</span> <sup>resides</sup><br />in london) requesting his permission to marry miss:<br />So that I believe you will see her shortly at your house<br />in albermarle street.</p>
<p>I shall relate here an account of a melancholy affair,<br />which happened in this colony lately, believing it will<br />become a topick among your neighbours.</p>
<p>Mr Rob<em>er</em>t Routledge & some of his acquaintance met<br />pretty early in the morning, of the 3d day of last month<br />at an inn in coumberland county, & they were joined<br />the evening following by col<em>onel</em> J<em>ohn</em>, Chiswell: And C<em>hiswe</em>ll, after<br />passing some time with the company, began to be very<br />liberal of oaths, in conversation; upon which Rut<em>led</em>ge<br />who was a friend of C<em>hiswe</em>ll signified his displeasure:<br />at which rebuke C<em>hiswell</em> called R<em>outledge</em> a fugitive rebel, a<br />villian who came to virginia to cheat & to defraud men<br />of their property; & a presbyterian fellow: upon which<br />R<em>outledge</em></p>
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<p>R<em>outledge</em> threw a glass of wine at him: And C<em>hiswell</em> in return<br />attempted to throw a bowl, a candlestic, a pair of tongs at<br />R<em>outledge</em>, but some of the company interposed. C<em>hiswell</em> ordered<br />his servant to go into another house & bring to him, his sword<br />and the servant gave it to him, in a shed room adjoining to the<br />room, where the company was sitting : Then C<em>hiswell</em> reentered the<br />room & one of the company attempted to take the sword from <br />him, but he did not succeed. C<em>hiswell</em> thus armed ordered<br />R<em>outledge</em> to go out of the company & swore if he stayed there he<br />C<em>hiswell</em> would kill him: But R<em>outledge</em> did not go; and C<em>hiswell</em> stab<br />bed him through the heart: across a table. It has<br />been said that C<em>hiswell</em> sober, & that R<em>outledge</em> was not sober.</p>
<p>The jury of inquiry before the coroner, found that Rob<em>er</em>t<br />Routledge was killed by a sword in C<em>hiswell</em>'s hand: and<br />the examining court ordered that, he, C<em>hiswell</em> should be carried<br />to the public goal, to be legally tried there: (for the county<br />courts have not cognizance of white people, under criminal<br />prosecutions) and they refused to admit C<em>hiswell</em> to bail, upon<br />a motion made by his attorney.</p>
<p>J, Blair, W<em>illiam</em> Byrd, P, Thornton Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em>s (three gentlemen<br />of the Council) did admit him, C<em>hiswell</em> to bail, (out of session<br />upon examining court; who excuclpated C<em>hiswell</em> and blamed the<br />dec<em>eas</em>ed; R<em>outledge</em>: The contrariety of testimony, as to the<br />fact is very alarming; but I hope the whole truth will<br />come out at the future trial. I shall neither ap<br />plaud, nor cesure my brethren's Act, in the case,<br />just</p>
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<p>just now : But the only point I beg leave to<br />examin is, whether their <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">of</span> bailing was legal or not:<br />And as to the expediencey of it I shall inquire into.<br />The act of assembly constituing the examining courts,<br />constitutes also the general Court; and the clause in<br />it, which relates to bail is, "That where any person,<br />"under criminal prosecution, is by law bailable, he,<br />"or she shall not be removed from the county, to the<br />"public goal, in less than twenty daies after re<br />"com<em>m</em>itment, but shall and may be admitted to bail<br />"within that time, or at any time afterwards before<br />"trial." Suppose then, that there be a person under<br />criminal prosecution who had been removed from the<br />county, to the public goal: (agreeable to the clause)<br />Could the Justices of the examining court bail the Person?<br />If they could not; I shall presume that, the concluding<br />words of the clause, "or that any time afterwards<br />"before trial" must refer, to the council: For if they<br />should not refer either to the former, or latter court,<br />then those words have not any operation.<br />It has always been said that the Judges of the General<br />Court are vested with equal authority here; as the Judges<br />of the Court of King's-bench are in England: And they<br />bail offenders, who have com<em>m</em>itted, homicide, ma[n]slaughter;<br />or as some say, of any other felony, for which a pardon<br />is granted. I am,<br />most worthy, Sir, Y<em>ou</em>r affect<em>ionat</em>e hum<em>ble</em> Serv<em>an</em>t<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter.</p>
<p>N.B. I am not personally interested in the contest, I have just related<br />R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em></p>
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<p>I hope <em>tha</em>t my Conduct in <em>thi</em>s Matter may be de<br />serving of y<em>ou</em>r approbation for by it <em>th</em>e money w<em>hi</em>ch<br />y<em>o</em>u will have paid on acco<em>unt</em>: of my Bills of Exc<em>hange</em><br />made payable to Messrs: Tarpley, Thompson & co.<br />and to Mr Amos Strettell will be in a manner<br />im<em>m</em>ediately reimbursed; & my neighbour will<br />be benefited I am Sir<br />Yours &cc Rob<em>er</em>t Carter.</p>
<p>W<em>illia</em>sburg 5th Sept<em>ember</em>: 1766.</p>
<p>To Messrs Edward Hunt & Son Merc<em>han</em>t in London</p>
<p>Gent<em>lemen</em></p>
<p>Pray obtain an insurance on half my<br />Tobacco on boa[r]d the John & Presly Capt<em>ain</em> W<em>illia</em>m Thompson<br />to receive 400£ Sterl<em>in</em>g in case of total loss,<br />or damage: For when I gave him an order f<em>o</em>r it<br />the condition was <em>tha</em>t one half should be con<br />signed to your House. R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em>.</p>
<p>To Messrs James Buchanan & Co</p>
<p>The Letter to this House was of <em>th</em>e same<br />dates & <span class="unclear">[illegible]</span> I desire <em>tha</em>t, they would obtain insurance<br />on my Tobacco consigned to them to receive 400£<br />sterl<em>in</em>g in case of total loss, or damage.</p>
<p>R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em></p>
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<p>W<em>illia</em>msburg 28th Nov<em>embe</em>r 1766.</p>
<p>Rob<em>er</em>t Carter's compliments to Mr Edward<br />Hun[t] & son, and he begs the favor of them to buy<br />the following Merchantdizes, & forward them to<br />him here: And to have the same insured.</p>
<p>1 p<em>iece</em> of gulix holland at 4 p<em>er</em>r ell<br />2 d<em>itt</em>o irish linen at 2s/ p<em>er</em> yard, 1 p<em>iece</em> iris[h] linen @ 15d<br />p<em>er</em> yard, 3 p<em>iece</em>s st[r]ong ozenbrigs,<br />2 p<em>iece</em>s of brown coars fustain, 1 piece of fine Saga<br />thee, 5 dozen guilded Coat buttons, & 10 d<em>itt</em>o breast d<em>itt</em>o<br />2 p<em>ai</em>r coloured worsted Stockings, 2 p<em>ai</em>r strong brown<br />thread ditto f<em>o</em>r a boy of 11 years old<br />1 Silver laced hatt for ditto, 2 Castor Hatts f<em>o</em>r ditto<br />2 p<em>ai</em>r coloured worsted Stockings f<em>o</em>r a boy of 9 y<em>ea</em>rs old<br />2 p<em>ai</em>r strong brown thread Stockings f<em>o</em>r ditto.<br />1 Silver laced Hat, & 2 Castor Hats f<em>o</em>r ditto.<br />6 p<em>ai</em>r best brass Shoe & Knee buckles f<em>o</em>r ditto.<br />6 p<em>ai</em>r ditto ditto Sleeve buttons f<em>o</em>r ditto.<br />2 p<em>iece</em>s blute plains, 1 peice duck blankets<br />1 peice of welch cotton, 1 doz<em>en</em> plaid Stockings<br />1½ doz<em>en</em> strong coarse blue yarn Stockings sorted.<br />3 Castor Hats for Men Servants<br />1 doz<em>en</em> felt Hats f<em>o</em>r ditto. 4lb ozenbrig thread.<br />1 lb blue thread, 100 lbs hard irish Soap.<br />4 lb best hyson Tea, 4 lb best congo Tea, 4 best Chocolate<br />w<em>i</em>th vanilloes 4 lbs ditto w<em>i</em>thout vanilloes<br />100 w<em>eigh</em>t double refined Sugar, 100 w<em>eigh</em>t single ditto<br />1 doz<em>en</em> nutmegs, 4lb hart horn's Shavings<br />one quarter of one hundred Currans,<br />1 peck of almonds in the Shell, 1 gallon of Sallad Oil<br />2 mall glass cruits f<em>o</em>r the Sideboard f<em>o</em>r Soye & L, Pickle<br />2 doz<em>en</em> desert Knives & Forks, w<em>i</em>th white ivory handles.<br />1 deep baking Dish 10 inches & ½ diameter, to be<br />made of silver.</p>
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<p>2 best block tin coffe pots to hold 5 dishes<br />2 best ditto ditto pots to hold 3 dishes<br />2 blue & white china bowls, to hold 1 pint each<br />2 ditto ditto d<em>itt</em>o 1 quart d<em>itt</em>o<br />1 doz<em>en</em> large white china cups & Saucers of blue & white china<br />1 sugar Dish with a top of best cut Glass.<br />1 ditto ditto of blue & white china.<br />1 block tin sugar canister 3 inches & 3 tenths by 2 In<em>ches</em> & 7 tenths<br />2 black tin tea canisters 3 inches & 3 tenths by 2 inches & 5 tenths<br />2 <em>thousand</em> 4 penny brads, 2 <em>thousand</em> 6 penny brads, 4 <em>thousand</em> flooring brads<br />1 bar<em>re</em>l 10 penny Nails 1 bar<em>re</em>l 6 penny Nails 1 bar<em>re</em>l 4 penny Nails<br />2 best garden^<sup>ers</sup> Spades, 4 Spades to make ditches<br />1 rake f<em>o</em>r a kitchen Gardin<sup>ers</sup>, 1 d<em>itt</em>o f<em>o</em>r a flower Gardin.<br />6 broad hoes, 2 broad axes, 2 hatchets, 3 grubing hoes.<br />1 doz<em>en</em> sythe Stones,<br />1 cap, 1 hankerchief, one tucker, one p<em>ai</em>r ruffles to be only<br />double, this suit to be made of muslin & laced w<em>i</em>th<br />brussell's point & not to exceed 22£ Sterling.<br />4½ yards of bath Lace at 16s/ p<em>e</em>r yards.<br />8 yards of footing,<br />1 Negligee & Peticoat of slight buff coloured Lutestring<br />& to be trimmed w<em>i</em>th the same silk.<br />1 p<em>ai</em>r of Stayes, 1 p<em>ai</em>r white satin Shoes, to be small 5ves<br />5 p<em>ai</em>r Calimanco Shoes d<em>itt</em>o 2 p<em>air</em>r to be black & <em>th</em>e rest, to<br />be coloured.<br />1 piece of blue & white cotton holland,<br />1 p<em>ai</em>r of stayes for a young Lady 7 years old; to be worn<br />on either side. 2 p<em>ai</em>r thread Stockings for ditto.<br />2 p<em>ai</em>r coloured calimanco Shoes for a girl of 5 years<br />old, 2 p<em>ai</em>r thread Stockings f<em>o</em>r ditto.<br />3 Egrets for ditto.<br />1 black silk bonnet f<em>o</em>r a girl of 3 years old<br />4 p<em>ai</em>r moroco Shoes & 2 p<em>ai</em>r thred Stockings f<em>o</em>r ditto.</p>
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<p>4 p<em>ai</em>r red moroco Shoes for a girl of 2 years old<br />2 ounces of fine holland thread<br />4 d<em>itt</em>o of 6 penny thread, 6 <em>thousand</em> middling Pins.<br />3 p<em>iece</em>s diaper apron string tape,<br />1 peice of worsted f<em>o</em>r Garters<br />2 Mattresses 6 feet by 4½ feet, to be stuffed w<em>i</em>th<br />curled hair. The journals of <em>th</em>e present Parliament<br /><sup>See XX</sup> in Sheets to <em>th</em>e day w<em>he</em>n you will write to me after rec<em>ei</em>pt of <em>thi</em>s Letter.</p>
<p>Gent<em>lemen</em>: The Legislature of <em>thi</em>s Province are now met<br />& <em>th</em>e Burgesses have chosen Peyton Randolph Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> f<em>o</em>r<br />their Speaker, who succeeds John Robinson Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> decea<em>se</em>d<br />in that office: But they have resolved <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e offices of<br />Speaker & Treasurer shall not be united in <em>th</em>e same<br />Person: And they have nominated Rob<em>er</em>t Carter Nicholas<br />Treasurer. The seperation of these Offices hath<br />created an expence on the People in this Province f<em>o</em>r<br />the Burgesses have resolved to pay yearly to Peyton<br />Randolph Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> <em>th</em>e sum of 500£ Ster<em>lin</em>g f<em>o</em>r his care &<br />trouble, to discharge <em>th</em>e Speaker's Office The Burgesses<br />believe <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e Salary, w<em>hi</em>ch they have annexed to <em>th</em>e<br />Chair will induce the Speaker to vacate <em>th</em>e Office<br />of King's Attorney; and if he should I hope y<em>o</em>u<br />will assist to have my Townsman Mr Geo<em>rge</em> Wythe<br />appointed to it. He is a member of <em>th</em>e house<br />of Burgesses, a zealous advocate of governm<em>en</em>t<br />a prevailing Speaker, and able Lawyer & <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">an</span><br />worthy man. I am Y<em>ou</em>r &cc<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>XX all the Acts of Parliament w<em>hi</em>ch were intended<br />should be ob[l]igatory on the People of Great-britain<br />who have transmig[r]ated to <em>th</em>e Islands & continent<br />of America: But only those Acts wherein either<br />of <em>th</em>e Gove<em>r</em>n<em>men</em>ts have been named. One brush & box<br />to lather <em>th</em>e Face & Head.</p>
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<p>The Acts of Parliament respecting Americhe</p>
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<p>W<em>illia</em>msburg 25th Nov<em>embe</em>r 1766.</p>
<p>To Messrs James Buchanan & Co in London.</p>
<p>Gent<em>lemen</em></p>
<p>I waited on Mr B<em>enjamin</em> Waller on <em>th</em>e reciept of<br />y<em>ou</em>r Letter, w<em>hi</em>ch was written in May last, to satisfy <em>th</em>e<br />disappointment he had sustained in remitting my<br />bill directed to y<em>o</em>u: f<em>o</em>r 62£16..4: and after I had<br />com<em>m</em>unicated the Letter to him, he showed some<br />resentment f<em>o</em>r the reasons, w<em>hi</em>ch were given f<em>o</em>r non<br />payment of it; & said <em>tha</em>t they insinuated a fraud<br />w<em>hi</em>ch he or I must have perpetrated, if any shall<br />be discovered in <em>th</em>e matter: For he observed <em>tha</em>t<br /><em>th</em>e sett of bills passed only from me to him, & f<em>ro</em>m<br />him to his correspondent Rob<em>er</em>t Cary Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em>: This<br />construction of the Letter made me wish <em>tha</em>t it<br />had never been written; for I believe <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u<br />intended not any reflection by it: But pos<br />sibly y<em>o</em>u had my credit in idea then.</p>
<p>Pray pay my bills f<em>o</em>r 45£ & 149£1..11: The<br />former is made payable to Rob<em>er</em>t Burwell, Fiel<em>din</em>g<br />Lewis & W<em>illia</em>m Allen Executors of W<em>illia</em>m Lightfoot dec<em>ease</em>d<br />and <em>th</em>e latter to Sr Marmaduke Beckwith: W<em>hi</em>ch<br />is of a very stale date & put into circulation<br />lately by the old [k]night.</p>
<p>I inclosed an order on Messrs James<br />Cuncanon & Hooke merchants of London, in a<br />Letter directed to thee, f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e proceeds of 10 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds<br />of Tobacco, & I am not allowed any Credit f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e<br />same in the several acco<em>un</em>t Currants to <em>th</em>e 20th<br />Sep<em>tembe</em>r 1765, w<em>hi</em>ch are now before me: And in<br /><em>tha</em>t dated <em>th</em>e 11th Sep<em>tembe</em>r 1760 there is charged, to my<br />bill payable to Sr Marmaduke Beckwith</p>
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<p>26£s 15s; and in <em>tha</em>t dated <em>th</em>e 30th March 1764, <em>th</em>e same<br />bill is again charged. Pray review y<em>ou</em>r books<br />& explain <em>th</em>e suggested Errors to me.</p>
<p>The Legislature of <em>thi</em>s Province are now<br />convened, & the Burgesses have chosen the<br />attorney General f<em>o</em>r their Speaker in the room<br />of John Robinson Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> dec<em>eas</em>ed: and they have<br />resolved <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e offices of Speaker & Treasurer shall<br />not be united in <em>th</em>e same Person; & that <em>th</em>e Speaker<br />shall not be concerned, as an officer of <em>th</em>e Treasury<br />and it is said that it will be put into Com<em>m</em>ission<br />By <em>thi</em>s innovation <em>th</em>e Speaker's chair is now less<br />licritave than <em>th</em>e office of King's Attorney, therefor<br />I apprehend <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e Speaker will not vacate <em>th</em>e<br />profitable office on his late appointment, un<br />less <em>th</em>e General Assembly will annex a handsome<br />Salary to the Chair: But if <em>th</em>e Speaker should<br />resign <em>th</em>e office of King's Attorney I hope <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u<br />will assist, to have my Townsman Mr Geo<em>rge</em> Wythe<br />appointed to it: He is a member of <em>th</em>e house of<br />Burgesses, a zealous advocated of Government,<br />a prevailing Speaker, an able Lawyer & a worthy<br />man. I am, Gent<em>lemen</em> Y<em>ou</em>rs &cc<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter.</p>
<p>27th This day <em>th</em>e house of Burgesses resolved <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e Treasury<br />should not be put into Com<em>m</em>ission: and they nominated<br />Mr Rob<em>er</em>t Carter Nicholas Treasurer My bill f<em>o</em>r<br />45£ w<em>hi</em>ch is mentioned above I took in part payment.<br />in a matter I just now settled & have cancelled it R<em>ober</em>t C<em>arter</em></p>
<p>28th The Burgesses have resolved <em>tha</em>t Peyton Randolph<br />Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> shall be paid yearly <em>th</em>e sum of 500£ Sterling<br />f<em>o</em>r his Care & Trouble, to discharge the Speaker's office R<em>ober</em>t C<em>arter</em>.</p>
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<p>Virginia, W<em>illia</em>msburg 6th Dec<em>embe</em>r 1766</p>
<p>To Henry Raper Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> Merc<em>han</em>t at London</p>
<p>Sir</p>
<p>Pray peruse <em>th</em>e inclosed Letter & send it<br />by the first conveyance to to Messrs: Jackson &<br />Ruthifurd merchants at Leghorn I am &cc<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter.</p>
<p>Virginia, W<em>illia</em>msburg 6th Dec<em>embe</em>r 1766</p>
<p>to Messrs Jackson & Ruthifurd Merc<em>han</em>ts at Leghorn</p>
<p>Gent<em>lemen</em></p>
<p>Capt<em>ain</em> Samuel Ayeres of <em>th</em>e Snow Anne<br />waited on Gov<em>erno</em>r Fauquier <em>th</em>e 4th of <em>thi</em>s instant: and<br /><em>th</em>e Gov<em>erno</em>r did me <em>th</em>e honor to com<em>m</em>unicate y<em>ou</em>r Scheme<br /><span style="text-decoration:line-through;">to me</span> im<em>m</em>ediately: we observed to <em>th</em>e Capt<em>ain</em> <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e<br />last crop of wheat w<em>hi</em>ch was made in <em>thi</em>s Province<br />had sprouted in <em>th</em>e ears before it was cut<br />down, and we believed <em>tha</em>t, <em>tha</em>t wheat would spoil<br />in so long a voyage, and added <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e last crop<br />crop of indian corn would not be dry enough to ship<br />before next March: Nevertheless <em>th</em>e Capt<em>ain</em> desired to<br />be loaded w<em>i</em>th <em>th</em>e best wheat & flour I could buy; so<br /><em>tha</em>t it could be done speedily : And I bought wheat<br />enough yesterday to fill <em>th</em>e Anne's hold & flour<br />to fill the space between <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">her</span> decks; The former at<br />3s/ 7¼ Sterl<em>in</em>g p<em>e</em>r bushell winchester measure, <em>th</em>e<br />latter at 13s/ 4 Sterl<em>in</em>g C<em>ent</em> and I gave thus libe<br />rally f<em>o</em>r these articles, <em>tha</em>t Capt<em>ain</em> Ayers might have<br />a power, to receive, or to refuse them, also to<br />procure <em>the</em>m of two Gent<em>lemen</em> who are to furnish these<br />articles im<em>m</em>ediately. <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">And</span> I desired <em>th</em>e Capt<em>ain</em> to<br />sail the Anne to Warwick ^ <sup>Town</sup> on James river, w<em>hi</em>ch<br />is 4 score miles up <em>tha</em>t river</p>
<p>The instruction w<em>hi</em>ch relates to <em>th</em>e snow Anne<br />doth not direct <em>tha</em>t an ensurance shall be made</p>
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<p>34</p>
<p>on her cargo : so <em>tha</em>t yo<em>u</em> will act in <em>tha</em>t matter uniform<br />ly : The wheat & flour w<em>hi</em>ch she ill carry will<br />cost about 1423£ Sterl<em>in</em>g; <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">the</span> Dunnage, Duties, Of<br />ficers fees, Pilotage &cc are reasonable in <em>thi</em>s<br />Province</p>
<p>The proposal w<em>hi</em>ch yo<em>u</em> offer in a Letter to his honor<br /><em>th</em>e Gov<em>erno</em>r to engage f<em>o</em>r 1-3d or 1, 4th part in 1, or 2<br />Ships to be loaded in <em>thi</em>s province w<em>i</em>th wheat<br />flour or Indian corn was not communicated in<br />time f<em>o</em>r me to accept of it : But if my conduct<br />shall be satisfactory, in <em>thi</em>s matter I will be con<br />cerned w<em>i</em>th y<em>ou</em>r house in a like Scheme on any<br />future emergence I send <em>thi</em>s Letter by <em>th</em>e<br />New York Packet & inclose it to Henry Raper<br />Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> of London I am, &cc<br />R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em></p>
<p>W<em>illia</em>msburg 18th Dec<em>embe</em>r 1766</p>
<p>Messrs Tetley, Finn and Hobson</p>
<p>Gent<em>lemen</em>.</p>
<p>Pray send to me a dress suit<br />of Cloaths, to be made of black Cloth; line it w<em>i</em>th<br />Shallon, and spunge <em>th</em>e cloath : Also a waistcoat<br />and breeches, to be made of black princes stuf<br />& suitable to wear w<em>i</em>th <em>th</em>e black cloth coat in <em>th</em>e<br />Summer. Make both <em>th</em>e waistcoats without sle<br />eves I am y<em>ou</em>rs & cc Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Mr Edward Hunt & Son</p>
<p>Pray pay <em>th</em>e bill for <em>th</em>e waring ap</p>
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<p>35</p>
<p>apparel as ordered above, w<em>hi</em>ch charge to <em>th</em>e<br />acco<em>un</em>t of Sir yours &cc</p>
<p>Rob<em>er</em>t Carter.</p>
<p>Virgina, W<em>illia</em>msburg 21st Janury 1767</p>
<p>To Messrs Jackson & Ruthifurd Merch<em>an</em>ts at<br />Leghorn in Italy.</p>
<p>Gent<em>lemen</em></p>
<p>The Snow Anne Capt<em>ain</em> Ayres arrived<br />at <em>th</em>e port of Warwick on James river <em>th</em>e 14th<br />day of last month, to take f<em>ro</em>m thence & <em>th</em>e port<br />of Richmond 383 quarters of wheat: The<br />former is about 5 Miles below <em>th</em>e falls, & <em>th</em>e<br />latter is near <em>th</em>e falls, and <em>the</em>n to fall down<br /><em>th</em>e river <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">f<em>ro</em>m Warwick</span> to take on board the<br />remainder of her load.</p>
<p>I acquainted you in a former letter <em>tha</em>t Capt<em>ain</em><br />Ayres had a negative on all the wheat, w<em>hi</em>ch<br />I bought for the Snow, but neither his duty<br />to you, nor promis to me would incite<br />him to compel <em>th</em>e persons to clean <em>th</em>e wheat<br />who were to deliver it: Although the Snow<br />lay at Warwick 12 daies before one bushell<br />of <em>th</em>e wheat was put on board: By <em>thi</em>s neglect<br /><em>th</em>e cargoe of wheat is very sandy, but if Mr<br />Randolph ^ <sup>(who sold <em>tha</em>t wheat)</sup> had passed all the wheat<br />through the cleaning Mills three times<br />honestly (as he agreed to do) I beleive even<br /><em>the</em>n <em>th</em>e sand would not have been seperated;<br />for the Farmers on James River treat out<br />their wheat ^ <sup>with Horses &</sup> on <em>th</em>e ground, <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">& w<em>i</em>th Horses</span>.</p>
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<p>36</p>
<p>I shall make no abstract of <em>th</em>e inclosed in<br />voice & acco<em>un</em>t currant, to w<em>hi</em>ch I beg leave to refer<br />You.</p>
<p>The Mate of <em>th</em>e Snow Ann informed me (on<br />board) <em>th</em>e 26th day of last month that she was<br />not ready to receive any part of her cargo<br />before <em>th</em>e 22d day of <em>th</em>e said month: and <em>th</em>e Capt<em>ain</em><br />then acknowledged <em>tha</em>t, he did not hire a flat<br />before <em>th</em>e 18th day of <em>th</em>e same month: <sup>& <em>tha</em>t</sup><u>So <em>tha</em>t he<br />could not have begun to discharge <em>th</em>e ballast<br />before <em>tha</em>t time</u>: <span style="text-decoration:line-through;"> For three of</span> his Sailors took<br />away <em>th</em>e only boat, <em>tha</em>t belonged to the Snow<br />in going up <em>th</em>e River: <sup>So <em>tha</em>t he could not have</sup><br />[running vertically] have begun to discharge <em>th</em>e ballast before <em>tha</em>t that time[end of vertical text]<br />I was also on board<br /><em>th</em>e Snow <em>th</em>e 27th day; and if <em>th</em>e Crew had not been<br />employed in taking <span style="text-decoration:line-through;"><em>th</em>e</span> ballast out of <em>th</em>e Snow<br />I should have sent several flat loads of wheat<br />along side <em>tha</em>t day: But <em>th</em>e Capt<em>ain</em> insists <em>tha</em>t,<br />the Snow was ready <em>th</em>e 15th day of Dec<em>embe</em>r <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">last</span><br />to have received any part of <em>th</em>e Cargoe; if it<br />had been along side</p>
<p>If the Governments in North America shall<br />accommodate (in part) <em>th</em>e markets in Europe<br />w<em>i</em>th flour, wheat or Indian-corn yearly; the<br />first of <em>the</em>m may be bought at 10s/ Sterl<em>in</em>g p<em>er</em> C<em>ent</em><br /><em>th</em>e 2d at 3s/ Sterling p<em>er</em> bush<em>e</em>l & <em>th</em>e last at 1s/8 Sterl<em>in</em>g<br />p<em>er</em>r bushell : <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">Provided <em>tha</em>t</span> <sup>If</sup> y<em>ou</em>r agents there shall<br />have early notice, of <em>th</em>e quantity of each article<br />you may want.</p>
<p>The Crop of Indian-corn, w<em>hi</em>ch grew last<br />year will not be sufficiently dry to export,<br />before <em>th</em>e last week in <em>th</em>e month of March<br />next. We have no Kilns here to dry<br />corn</p>
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<p>37</p>
<p>corn, or wheat on</p>
<p>Every order, w<em>hi</em>ch you shall address to me<br />will greatfully be acknowledged by Gent<em>lemen</em></p>
<p>Your hum<em>ble</em> Serv<em>an</em>t<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Henry Raper Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em>. Merchant in<br />London Virginia W<em>illia</em>msburg 23d feb<em>ruar</em>y 1767</p>
<p>Sir See Page 39 f<em>o</em>r the Invoice</p>
<p>The Invoice of wheat & flour is in<br />closed, w<em>hi</em>ch I shipped on board <em>th</em>e Snow<br />Anna Capt<em>ain</em> Sam<em>ue</em>l Ayres on account & risk of<br />Messrs Jackson & Ruthifurd merchants at<br />Leghorn in Italy : By whose order I drew<br />on y<em>o</em>u <em>th</em>e 28th day of last month f<em>o</em>r £1379..7s<br />sterl<em>in</em>g at 60ty daies sight, payable to<br />Richard Randolph, w<em>hi</em>ch I trust <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u<br />will duly pay, & charge it to <em>th</em>e account of<br /><em>th</em>e Messrs: Jackson & Ruthifurd.</p>
<p>I shall forward <em>thi</em>s Letter of Advice, by a<br />Scotch Vessel believing <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e Bill will be<br />transmitted, by the same conveyance I am<br />Sir &cc<br />R<em>obert</em> Carter.</p>
<p>To Edward Hunt and Son Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> Merc<em>han</em>ts<br />in London W<em>illia</em>msburg 9th March 1767.</p>
<p>Sirs, I drew a bill on y<em>o</em>u <em>th</em>e 9th day</p>
<p>[Page 38]</p>
<p>38</p>
<p>of last month f<em>o</em>r 35£ 7s St<em>erlin</em>g payable to Doc<em>to</em>r H Franks<br />w<em>hi</em>ch pray pay & charge it to the Drawer</p>
<p>Pray purchace 2 state Lottery Tickets, w<em>hi</em>ch debet<br />to me & notify to me the numbers. If they shall<br />give claim to 5000 £ Stock, or any greater qua<em>nti</em>ty<br />then subscribe my name in the office Books; but<br />if the demand be f<em>o</em>r less, than 5000 £ Stock, <em>the</em>n<br />sell it, & place <em>th</em>e proceeds to <em>th</em>e Acco<em>un</em>t of, Sirs,<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter.</p>
<p>To Messrs Scott, Pringle, Cheap & Co, Merc<em>han</em>ts<br />on the Island of Medeira - Virg<em>ini</em>a W<em>illia</em>sburg 17th<br />March 1767 Sirs,</p>
<p>I have annexed to <em>thi</em>s Letter<br />an Invoice of some flour shipped agreeable<br />to <em>th</em>e inclosed bill of lading, to w<em>hi</em>ch I beg leave<br />to refer too. You may either exchange <em>th</em>e article<br />im<em>m</em>ediately, f<em>o</em>r the very best New York wines, or<br />postpone the barter as y<em>o</em>u shall judge most<br />advantagious : For the wines may be kept and<br />shipped onboard <em>th</em>e Peggey Capt<em>ain</em> Brown, w<em>hi</em>ch I<br />have chartered & will consign here to y<em>ou</em>r House<br />She will be ready to receive the Cargo on Lady<br />day, & it will consist principally of Indian-Corn<br />Her burthen is about 200 tuns. But if y<em>o</em>u should<br />sell the flour im<em>m</em>ediately, <em>the</em>n ship <em>th</em>e proceds on<br />board the Schooner Industry Capt<em>ain</em> Lattimer, w<em>hi</em>ch<br />charge to acco<em>un</em>t of. Sirs, Y<em>ou</em>rs &cca. R<em>obert</em> Carter.</p>
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<p>39</p>
<p>Virg<em>ini</em>a W<em>illia</em>msburg 11th March 1767</p>
<p>Invoice of 87 bar<em>re</em>ls of flour shipped on<br />board <em>th</em>e Schooner Industry Capt<em>ain</em> W<em>illia</em>m Copland<br />Lattimer, now lying at anchor in James's river<br />in the Colony of Virg<em>ini</em>a and bound for the Island<br />of Madeira; on the proper account & risk of<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter of this city, & consigned to Messrs<br />Scott, Pringle, Cheap & Co. Merch<em>an</em>ts of Madeira<br />for sale & returns. The weights of each Bar<em>re</em>l<br />the cost of the bar<em>re</em>ls & flour & the freight.<br />as under viz.</p>
<table><tbody><tr><th></th>
<th>Gross</th>
<th>Tare</th>
<th>Nett</th>
</tr><tr><td>R, C., No-1.</td>
<td>239.</td>
<td>18.</td>
<td>221</td>
</tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><th></th>
<th>Vi<em>r</em>g<em>ini</em>a Currency</th>
</tr><tr><td>to. 87 Inclu<em>d</em>e weighing. 19803lbs Cost.</td>
<td>£173..3..7½</td>
</tr><tr><td>To freight on 87 barr<em>e</em>ls of flour at 7s/9¾</td>
<td><u> 33..19..8¼</u></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>£207. 3. 3¾</td>
</tr></tbody></table><p>Exchange on London at 125£ p<em>e</em>r 100£ Sterling<br />R<em>obert</em>, Carter</p>
<p>Invoice of 200 bar<em>re</em>ls of flour & 5' 19 4½ bush<em>e</em>ls<br />of wheat shipped on board the Snot Anne, Capt<em>ain</em><br />Samuel Ayres, now lying at anchor in James's River<br />in Virg<em>ini</em>a & bound f<em>o</em>r Leghorn, f<em>o</em>r & on account & risk<br />of Messrs Jackson & Ruthifurd merchants there</p>
<p>W<em>illia</em>msburg Virg<em>ini</em>a 21st day of Jan<em>ua</em>ry 1767</p>
<p>To Benja<em>min</em> Harrison Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> f<em>o</em>r 188 bar<em>re</em>ls flour viz</p>
<p>Nett</p>
<table><tbody><tr><th></th>
<th>Gross</th>
<th>Tare</th>
<th>Nett</th>
</tr><tr><td>I, R, No. 1.</td>
<td>291.</td>
<td>25.</td>
<td>266</td>
</tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td>To 188 weighing 45,533 lbs at 2d p<em>e</em>r lb</td>
<td>£379</td>
<td> 8</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr><tr><td>To 188 bar<em>re</em>l at 20d each</td>
<td> 15</td>
<td>13</td>
<td> 4</td>
</tr><tr><td>To Flat & Jobbers</td>
<td> 3</td>
<td> 3</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td> 398</td>
<td> 5</td>
<td> 2</td>
</tr></tbody></table><p>[Page 40]</p>
<p>40</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td>To the whole amount of B<em>enjamin</em> H<em>arrison's</em> acc<em>oun</em>t brought on</td>
<td> £398</td>
<td> 5</td>
<td> 2</td>
</tr><tr><td>To Archibald Cary's acco<em>un</em>t f<em>o</em>r 12 bar<em>re</em>ls flour.<br />B, W No. 1. 285 . 25. 180</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>To 12 incl<em>us</em>ive weighing 2254 lbs at 2d p<em>er</em> lb</td>
<td> 18</td>
<td>15</td>
<td> 8</td>
</tr><tr><td>To 12 bar<em>re</em>ls at 20d each</td>
<td> 1</td>
<td> 0</td>
<td> 0</td>
</tr><tr><td>To Flat & Jobbers</td>
<td></td>
<td>16</td>
<td> 0</td>
</tr><tr><td>To Rich<em>ar</em>d Randolph f<em>o</em>r 5194½ bus<em>he</em>ls wheat 4s/6</td>
<td> 1168</td>
<td>15</td>
<td> 3</td>
</tr><tr><td>To Flat & Jobbers</td>
<td> 16</td>
<td> 4</td>
<td> 8</td>
</tr><tr><td>To ⅔ Pilotage, Port charges & f<em>o</em>r putting up<br />Stanchings & Shifting Boards}</td>
<td> 36</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>11½</td>
</tr><tr><td>To Cash p<em>ai</em>d Rob<em>er</em>t Donald f<em>o</em>r nails</td>
<td> 1</td>
<td>12</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td> 1642</td>
<td> 1</td>
<td> 8½</td>
</tr><tr><td>Com<em>m</em>ission at 5 p<em>e</em>r C<em>en</em>t.</td>
<td> 82</td>
<td> 2</td>
<td> 1</td>
</tr><tr><td>Total in current money of Virg<em>ini</em>a</td>
<td>£1724</td>
<td> 3</td>
<td> 9½</td>
</tr></tbody></table><p>Exchange on London at £125. f<em>o</em>r 100£ Sterling</p>
<p>To Messrs Jackson & Ruthifurd merchants<br />at Leghorn W<em>illia</em>msburg 26th March 1767</p>
<p>Sirs,</p>
<p>In my former Letters, w<em>hi</em>ch were addres<br />sed to y<em>o</em>u I omitted to signify <em>tha</em>t it was indispen<br />sably requisite <em>tha</em>t Capt<em>ain</em> S<em>amuel</em> Ayres & I should en<br />ter into a Bond, in the Penalty of 2000£ Sterl<em>in</em>g<br /><em>tha</em>t no part of <em>th</em>e Snow Anna's Cargo should be lan<br />ded to the northward of Cape-Finister, except<br />on <em>th</em>e Island of Great-Britain, w<em>hi</em>ch Landing<br />must be proved by the Evidence of a legal<br />Certficate, w<em>hi</em>ch Testimonial is required w<em>i</em>thin<br />12 Months after the Snow's Clearnace : And if<br /><em>thi</em>s</p>
<p>[Page 41]</p>
<p>41</p>
<p><em>thi</em>s Requisite shall not be done, the Forfeiture<br />may be recovered : Therefor I hope y<em>o</em>u will<br />not fail to cause that 2, or 3 proper Testimo<br />nies shall be transmitted to me. I am,<br />Y<em>o</em>u<em>r</em>'s &ccc. R<em>obert</em> Carter.</p>
<p>To Messrs Scott, Pringle, Cheap & Co Merchants<br />on the Island of Madeira</p>
<p>W<em>illia</em>msburg 29th April 1767.</p>
<p>Gentlemen,</p>
<p>By <em>th</em>e scarceness of grain in Europe<br />I am induced to send a quantity of Indian-Corn<br />& some wheat to y<em>ou</em>r market. For a particular ac<br />count of it see the Invoice w<em>hi</em>ch is annexed.</p>
<p>I dedire <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e Grain may be exchanged f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e<br />very best New-York Wines; one third of it to be<br />put in Pipes, one third more in h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds & <em>th</em>e re<br />mainder in quarter Casks.</p>
<p>By <em>th</em>e Charter party w<em>hi</em>ch I s[i]gned I have re<br />served only 15 daies to discharge <em>th</em>e cargo, & to take<br />onboard my wines : For y<em>ou</em>r friend & Partner<br />informed me <em>tha</em>t, <em>tha</em>t Business might be done<br />easily in <em>tha</em>t time : And if <em>th</em>e Peggey should be<br />detained, at <em>th</em>e Island of Madeira & on my<br />account) longer than 15 daies, then by agreement<br />I am to pay 4£ St<em>erlin</em>g p<em>e</em>r day Demurrage, f<em>o</em>r every<br />day she shall be kept: Therefor I desire <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u<br />will cause her to be dispatched speedily.</p>
<p>It is at Mr Murray's request <em>tha</em>t I inform<br />you that I shall reserve 2 Pipes of the wine for<br />my</p>
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<p>42</p>
<p>my own use: And send me one h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>d of <em>th</em>e richest<br />Malmsey Madeira</p>
<p>As <em>th</em>e Peggey is about to go a trading voyage<br />I thought <em>tha</em>t a Super-Cargo would be a neces<br />sary Person; therefor the Bearer Mr Rob<em>er</em>t Miller<br />acts in <em>tha</em>t Employment: and I hope & expect<br /><em>tha</em>t he will receive one half of <em>th</em>e com<em>m</em>ission<br />w<em>hi</em>ch will be charged, f<em>o</em>r executing <em>thi</em>s consign<br />ment</p>
<p>By <em>thi</em>s conveyance I send a negro woman<br />Mary Anna, to be exchanged f<em>o</em>r Bullion, or<br />Madeira wine. I do prefer <em>th</em>e former, if it<br />should be attended w<em>i</em>th some loss: She is<br />banished f<em>o</em>r cruelly Beating one of my<br />children: She was reared in my nursery,<br />and is a good Seamstress. I am Gent<em>leme</em>n<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>W<em>illia</em>msburg <em>th</em>e 29th April 1767.</p>
<p>Invoice of 7'772 bushells of Indian<br />Corn, & 494 bushells of wheat shipped on<br />board <em>th</em>e Peggey, Capt<em>ain</em> John Walkenshaw<br />Master, now lying at anchor, in Poto-River<br />in <em>th</em>e Colony of Virginia, & bound f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e Island<br />of Madeira, on the proper Acc<em>oun</em>t & risk of<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter of <em>thi</em>s City & consigned to Messrs<br />Scott, Pringle, Cheap & Co Merchants of,<br />Madeira, for sale & returns. The Cost of<br /><em>th</em>e corn, wheat & Freight as by Acco<em>un</em>t below.</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td>To 1995 bushells of Indian Corn w<em>hi</em>ch I<br />bought of R<em>alph</em> Wormeley at 2s/}</td>
<td>£199.10..0</td>
</tr><tr><td>To Cash p<em>ai</em>d to Craft to put d<em>itt</em>o on board Peggey</td>
<td> 30</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>£229.10..0</td>
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<p>43</p>
<table><tbody><tr><th></th>
<th>Virg<em>ini</em>a Cur<em>ren</em>cy</th>
</tr><tr><td>Brought over</td>
<td> 229 10 0</td>
</tr><tr><td>To 5'738 bushells of Indian corn w<em>hi</em>ch<br />was made at my Plantations in West<em>morelan</em>d}</td>
<td> 722 17 6</td>
</tr><tr><td>To Cast p<em>ai</em>d to Craft to put d<em>itt</em>o on board</td>
<td> 36 3 0</td>
</tr><tr><td>To 494 bushells of wheat at 4s/6</td>
<td> 111 3 0</td>
</tr><tr><td>To Cash p<em>ai</em>d to Craft to put d<em>itt</em>o on boa[r]d</td>
<td> 3 1 6</td>
</tr><tr><td>To Freight to <em>th</em>e Island of Madeira on<br />8'272 bushells of Grain @ 15 pence<br />p<em>e</em>r bushell Sterling</td>
<td> 517</td>
</tr><tr><td>To 25 p<em>e</em>r C<em>en</em>t on d<em>itt</em>o</td>
<td> 129 5</td>
</tr><tr><td>To a negro woman Mary Anna</td>
<td> 60</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>£1809</td>
</tr></tbody></table><p>Exch<em>an</em>ge on London at 125£ f<em>o</em>r 100£ Ster<em>lin</em>g<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Mr Rob<em>er</em>t Miller of W<em>illia</em>sburg</p>
<p><em>th</em>e 3d of May 1767</p>
<p>Sir</p>
<p>I have chartered <em>th</em>e Ship Peggey Capt<em>ain</em> John<br />Walkenshaw, to carry 8'272 bushelles of grain, to<br /><em>th</em>e Island of Madeira, w<em>hi</em>ch is to be exchanged<br />f<em>o</em>r wines of <em>th</em>e growth of the Island: and she is<br />to proceed im<em>m</em>ediately w<em>i</em>th <em>th</em>e Cargo of wines to <em>th</em>e<br />Port of New -York, in <em>th</em>e Province of New-York.<br />The Peggey is now lying in Hampton Road and<br />ready to sail : So <em>tha</em>t w<em>he</em>n y<em>o</em>u shall have received<br /><em>thi</em>s Packet, yo<em>u</em> will have got my Instructions<br />relative to this trading Voyage : But before<br />y<em>o</em>u deliver <em>th</em>e inclosed Letter, w<em>hi</em>ch is directed to<br />Messrs Scott, Pringle, Cheap & Co mercha<em>n</em>t of<br />Madeira Seal it: It is sent open for yo<em>u</em> to<br />peruse</p>
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<p>peruse : and digest it thoroughly</p>
<p>The wines, w<em>hi</em>ch are f<em>o</em>r my own use, to be<br />marked thus R<sup>W</sup>C Those contracted f<em>o</em>r<br />thus R,C,C, and <em>th</em>e sale wines thus R<sup>4</sup>C</p>
<p>W<em>he</em> yo<em>u</em> shall arrive at New-York, wait<br />on Mr Beverly Robinson of <em>tha</em>t City, inform<br />him of the quantity of Sale wines & if he will<br />give Bullion, or Bills of Exchange at 60 daies<br />sight payable in England, sell the whole<br />quantity to him: But if he shall refuse to buy<br /><em>th</em>e whole, or any part thereof, use y<em>ou</em>r best<br />Endeavours to sell it to <em>th</em>e Inhabitants of <em>th</em>e<br />Place, f<em>o</em>r Bullion or Bills of Exchange, I<br />hope <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e cargo wines will be at New-York<br />f<em>o</em>r I had rather forgo small Profits than<br />bring <em>the</em>m to Virginia.</p>
<p>All the wines, w<em>hi</em>ch shall be brought<br />to Virginia ^ <sup>is</sup> to be landed at <em>th</em>e College<br />landing, w<em>hi</em>ch I will take into my Cellars<br />in W<em>illia</em>msburg.</p>
<p>One third of <em>th</em>e sale wines to be put in<br />Pipes, one third into h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds & <em>th</em>e remainder<br />to be put in quarter Casks</p>
<p>Exchange my negro woman Mary Anna<br />f<em>o</em>r Bullion, or Madeira wine: I prefer <em>th</em>e<br />former article, tho' it should be attended<br />with a little loss. Note by <em>th</em>e word Bullion<br />I mean Gold, or Silver Money</p>
<p>The Invoice, w<em>hi</em>ch is in <em>th</em>e letter next</p>
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<p>45</p>
<p>before <em>thi</em>s comes in See Invoice</p>
<p>The following Lines contain some conditions<br />in the Charter Party, w<em>hi</em>ch is signed by W<em>illia</em>m & John<br />Brown of <em>th</em>e one Part & I, R<em>obert</em> Carter of <em>th</em>e other; And they<br />are mentioned here, f<em>o</em>r y<em>ou</em>r due observance.</p>
<p>Demurrage is to begin to run f<em>ro</em>m 16 day after<br /><em>th</em>e Peggey's arrival at New-York: But there is<br />not any Limitation of daies at Madeira.</p>
<p>The Charge of relanding my Grain, & puting<br />the wines on board, & relanding <em>the</em>m at N<em>ew</em> York<br />& at <em>th</em>e College-landing, is to be paid by the<br />Shipper.</p>
<p>W<em>he</em>n <em>th</em>e Peggey shall arrive at N<em>ew</em>-York advise<br />me of it, by <em>th</em>e first opportunity</p>
<p>If the Peggey should not be sold at N<em>ew</em> York<br />nor proceed to any other port, but shall re<br />turn to Virginia, then I R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em> hath liberty to<br />order 20ty Pipes of wine freight free.</p>
<p>Two Pounds Virg<em>ini</em>a Currency is <em>th</em>e freight<br />stipulated, in <em>th</em>e agreement to be p<em>ai</em>d f<em>o</em>r every<br />Pipe of wine carried f<em>ro</em>m Madeira to <em>th</em>e City of<br />New-York.</p>
<p>If there should be a difference in <em>th</em>e mea<br />surement of <em>th</em>e Grain at Madeira owing to<br />a difference between <em>th</em>e Madeira Measure, & <em>tha</em>t<br />by w<em>hi</em>ch <em>th</em>e Gain was received, neither <em>th</em>e Vessel<br />nor <em>th</em>e Capt<em>ain</em>: are to be charged, for any such<br />defficiency; neither shall freight be paid f<em>o</em>r<br />more bushells of Grain than Messrs: Scott,<br />Pringle, Cheap & Co. shall acknowledge <em>tha</em>t</p>
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<p>they shall have received</p>
<p>If Capt<em>ain</em> Walkenshaw forgot to take the<br />half bushell, w<em>hi</em>ch he received <em>th</em>e grain in<br />carry a proof one, <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e precise differenc<br />may be know between <em>th</em>e winchester & Madeira Measures I am, Sir.<br />Your hum<em>ble</em> Serv<em>an</em>t<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter.</p>
<p>To Mr Amos Strettell, at Philadelphia</p>
<p>W<em>illia</em>msburg 13th May 1767</p>
<p>Sir</p>
<p>I beleive <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e Ship Peggey Capt<em>ain</em> Walkenshaw<br />will sail <em>thi</em>s day out of Hampton-road, & is going<br />to <em>th</em>e Island of Madeira: She is new & will carry<br />about 200 Tons. By <em>th</em>e Charter-Party, w<em>hi</em>ch has<br />been executed relative to <em>th</em>e Peggey, the outward<br />bound Cargo is to be exchanged for wine of the<br />growth of <em>th</em>e Island, w<em>hi</em>ch she is to carry to New<br />York im<em>m</em>ediately, & <em>the</em>n to reurn f<em>ro</em>m thence to<br />Virg<em>ini</em>a. That if she shall arrive at Madeira &<br />delive[r] <em>th</em>e cargo without Damage, I shall be inde<br />bted 517£ sterl<em>in</em>g on acco<em>un</em>t of Freight. But if<br />neither of these Things shall happen I am not<br />to be charged w<em>i</em>th Freight: So that my loss will<br />be on <em>th</em>e Grain only I cite these conditions in<br />the agreement to shew, <em>tha</em>t if the Vessel should be<br />wrecked in her Voyage to New York f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e Island<br />I shall lose <em>th</em>e wines, also <em>th</em>e article, & they make<br />a</p>
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<p>a larger Stake, than I intend to insure: Therefor pray<br /><em>th</em>e obtain an Insurance, on <em>th</em>e Peggey's Voyage, to New<br />York f<em>ro</em>m Madeira, so <em>tha</em>t I may receive 1000£ Sterling<br />if there be a total Loss. As to y<em>ou</em>r Reimbursement<br />f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e Premium of Insurance, be pleased to draw<br />f<em>o</em>r it, on my correspondent Edward Hunt & Son Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em><br />of London, & y<em>o</em>u may depend <em>tha</em>t due honor will be<br />shewed to y<em>ou</em>r Bills, by the Gent<em>leme</em>n: I shall expect to<br />receive <em>th</em>e Policy, by <em>th</em>e first safe conveyance, after<br />it shall be completed. I am. y<em>ou</em>r H<em>umble</em> Serv<em>an</em>t<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter.</p>
<p>To the hon<em>ora</em>ble: Benja<em>min</em> Tasker at Annapolis<br />W<em>illia</em>msburg 14th May 1767.</p>
<p>D<em>ea</em>r Sir,</p>
<p>I understand <em>tha</em>t Col<em>onel</em> Byrd has instructed <em>th</em>e<br />Clerk of Y<em>ork</em> C<em>ounty</em> Court to confess a Judgment on his pro<br />tested Bill, w<em>hi</em>ch is drawn payable to y<em>o</em>u; also his<br />Trustees at <em>th</em>e suit brought, on their Bond: So <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e<br />original Bond will be required speedily. Therefor<br />I hope <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u will transmit it to me by <em>th</em>e 1st safe<br />opportunity. The Mode, w<em>hi</em>ch <em>thi</em>s Gov<em>ernmen</em>t hath<br />adopted to recover Sterling Balances is singular<br />For the Pl<em>ain</em>t<em>iff</em> recovers ag<em>ain</em>st <em>th</em>e Def<em>dendan</em>t his principal Debt<br />w<em>hi</em>ch appears to be due on a protested Bill, Bond<br />or otherwise, & <em>th</em>e Interest, w<em>hi</em>ch is charged to <em>th</em>e date<br />of <em>th</em>e Judgment; but <em>th</em>e same sterling balance may<br />be descharged w<em>i</em>th current money at <em>th</em>e rate of Ex<br />change at <em>tha</em>t time fixed, by the Court: So <em>tha</em>t if <em>th</em>e<br />Creditor should buy a Bill of Exchange, w<em>i</em>th <em>th</em>e<br />current money he will either gain, or lose, as ex<br />change shall happen to be, at <em>th</em>e time he shall<br />purchace. Note a Judgment gains at <em>th</em>e rate</p>
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<p>of 5 p<em>e</em>r C<em>en</em>t f<em>ro</em>m it's date till Payment.</p>
<p>Col<em>onel</em> Byrd & <em>th</em>e Trustees have asked me to<br />forbear to issue Executions on <em>th</em>e Judgments,<br />w<em>hi</em>ch shall be obtained. I answered <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u had<br />not instructed me relative to <em>tha</em>t matter. And<br />w<em>ha</em>tever shall be y<em>ou</em>r Resolution, com<em>m</em>unicate it<br />to me definitively I am &cc<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter.</p>
<p>To the hon<em>ora</em>ble Benja<em>min</em> Tasker Presdident of<br />Maryland W<em>illia</em>msburg <em>th</em>e 19th May 1767.</p>
<p>D<em>ea</em>r Sir,</p>
<p>Mr President Blair has had 2<br />aploplectick Fits lately, and is now in<br />disposed: He acts under a Deputation f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e<br />General of <em>thi</em>s Colony: This appointment<br />is worth 300£ Sterl<em>in</em>g: yearly. The Divine<br />hath proposed to grant a Deputation f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e<br />sum of 1200£ Sterl<em>in</em>g to be paid im<em>m</em>ediately,<br />w<em>hi</em>ch shall authorize <em>th</em>e Person, who shall <sup>obtain</sup><em>th</em>e<br />same, to act instantly on Mr Blair's Death.<br />The Deposite is to be forfeited, if he Mr Pres<em>iden</em>t<br />shall survive <em>th</em>e adventurer: But <em>th</em>e Rev<em>eren</em>d<br />will agree to pay 5 p<em>e</em>r C<em>en</em>t yearly for <em>th</em>e use of<br /><em>th</em>e money, f<em>ro</em>m it's Receipt, so long as <em>th</em>e warrant<br />shall be concealed: But on it's operation<br /><em>th</em>e Interest of <em>th</em>e 1200 £ shall be disconti<br />nued Gov<em>erno</em>r Fauquier, & Mr Fauquer<br />advise</p>
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<p>advise <em>tha</em>t I should take a Deputation of <em>th</em>e<br />Clergyman, on <em>th</em>e above conditions: and the[y] pro<br />ise to negotiate <em>th</em>e Business f<em>o</em>r me. Pray<br />notify y<em>ou</em>r opinion of <em>thi</em>s scheme to me & I will<br />act conformably.</p>
<p>Col<em>onel</em> N, Harrison, and W<em>illia</em>m Fitzhugh Jun<em>io</em>r were here<br />last month, & <em>th</em>e latter promises to discharge y<em>ou</em>r<br />claim ag<em>ain</em>st the former, at our next ensuing court<br />of oyer. He Fitzhugh expects <em>tha</em>t I shall deliver<br /><em>th</em>e original Specialty to him, w<em>hi</em>ch ascertains <em>th</em>e<br />Debt, & y<em>o</em>u have got it.</p>
<p>My Inqusitiveness to know your Sentiment<br />relative to <em>th</em>e matter, w<em>hi</em>ch concerns me, proceeds<br />f<em>ro</em>m a high opinion I have of y<em>ou</em>r Judgment:<br />Therefor I hope <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u will excuse it. Pray<br />make my compliments agreeabke to as many<br />of y<em>ou</em>r neighbours as y<em>o</em>u shall see, & believe<br />me to be, w<em>i</em>th great Respect &cc<br />R<em>obert</em> Carter</p>
<p>To Mr Beverly Robinson, Mer<em>cha</em>nt at New-York</p>
<p>illiamsburg 18th May 1767</p>
<p>Sir</p>
<p>The Peggey Capt<em>ain</em> Walkenshaw sailed f<em>ro</em>m hence<br />last week on a trading Voyage, she goest to <em>th</em>e Island of<br />Madeira, to New-York, & is to return here f<em>ro</em>m thence.<br />I have freighted on board her 7778 bushells of Indian<br />Corn, & 494 bushells of wheat, w<em>hi</em>ch articles are to be<br />exchanged f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e very best New-York wines, of <em>th</em>e gro^<sup>wth</sup><br />of <em>th</em>e Island. I have been induced to order the wines<br />w<em>hi</em>ch I shall receive in Traffic to y<em>ou</em>r City, on hearing <em>tha</em>t<br /><em>th</em>e late importations of <em>tha</em>t article there, were incon</p>
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<p>inconsiderable compared to former ones. This<br />circumstance makes me hope & expect <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e cargo<br />of wine will be bought up im<em>m</em>ediately, for I had<br />rather make a speedy sale of it, tho' <em>th</em>e Profit<br />should be small, than bring it to Virginia.</p>
<p>Mr Rob<em>er</em>t Miller, who goes Supercargo will<br />wait on y<em>o</em>u, on <em>th</em>e Peggey's arrival at New-York<br />He is instructed to offer <em>th</em>e Cargo of wine to y<em>o</em>u<br />but if y<em>o</em>u should refuse to buy <em>th</em>e whole, or any<br />part of it, then I hope <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u will advise him<br />to a Customer, or Customers, who will buy con<br />siderably. He Rob<em>er</em>t Miller will receive in ex<br />change f<em>o</em>r wine, either cash, or Bills of Exch<em>an</em>ge<br />payable at 60ty daies sight in England,<br />provided <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u (Mr Robinson) will endorse <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d<br />Bills: and i will pay 2 p<em>e</em>r C<em>en</em>t f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e risk of <em>th</em>e<br />Endorsement.</p>
<p>If Mr Rob<em>er</em>t Miller should be compeled to<br />borrow money to pay <em>th</em>e Duty on <em>th</em>e wines & other<br />petty charges, & shall be able to obtain it on<br />his Bills only, I have desired Edward Hunt<br />& Son Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> of London to pay <em>th</em>e same: But if<br />an Indorser to his Bills should be required<br />pray act accordingly.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration:line-through;">From</span> y<em>ou</em>r general character, & a personal<br />acquaintance encourage me to address <em>thi</em>s Letter<br />to y<em>o</em>u; and however it may be taken, I have<br />not written to a 2d Gentleman, in case yo<em>u</em> shall<br />refuse to act. Pray deliver <em>th</em>e inclosed Letter<br />to whom it is directed too; and yo<em>u</em> will oblige</p>
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<p>oblige, Sir. Y<em>o</em>ur's &c<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Mr Rob<em>er</em>t Miller, Supercargo, on board the<br />Peggey Capt<em>ain</em>n John Walkenshaw</p>
<p>W<em>illia</em>msburg 18th May 1767</p>
<p>Sir</p>
<p>Y<em>ou</em>r Letters, w<em>hi</em>ch are dated <em>th</em>e 7th & 9th of <em>thi</em>s<br />Instant are before me, <em>th</em>e former covered two Bills<br />of Lading signed John Walkenshaw.</p>
<p>Thou informest me <em>tha</em>t if <em>th</em>e Peggey should return<br />to <em>thi</em>s Government, w<em>i</em>th any quantity of wine, <em>tha</em>t it<br />will be delivered conformable to <em>th</em>e charter Party<br />In my written memorandum, w<em>hi</em>ch is directed to y<em>o</em>u<br />(& was delivered by Mr Murray) I say <em>tha</em>t "All the<br />"wine, w<em>hi</em>ch shall be brought to Virgniia, is to be land<br />at <em>th</em>e College-landing, w<em>hi</em>ch I will take into my<br />"Cellars." Do these words direct <em>tha</em>t a application<br />should be made f<em>o</em>r leave to bring <em>th</em>e Peggey to, or<br />nigh <em>th</em>e College-landing? I intend by <em>the</em>m <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u shold<br />hire craft to bring <em>th</em>e wine to <em>th</em>e College-landing<br />after she shall arrive in <em>thi</em>s colony.</p>
<p>By Mr Ransdell's Letters <em>th</em>e Peggey was not ready<br />to take on board any part of <em>th</em>e cargo before <em>th</em>e 2d day<br />of April, & she received <em>th</em>e last of my Grain <em>th</em>e 22d day<br />of <em>th</em>e same month. By these Letters 21 of <em>th</em>e loading<br />daies are expended, and if it should be so, the y<em>o</em>u<br />may keep the Peggey 24 daies at New-York: For the<br />Stipulation is 45 daies to load & unload, at <em>th</em>e Ports<br />of Nomony & New-York: But Capt<em>ain</em> Walkenshaw<br />who was on board <em>th</em>e Peggey when she lay in</p>
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<p>Nomony-bay can inform y<em>o</em>u of <em>th</em>e Fact set forth<br />in Mr Ransdell's Letters.</p>
<p>If you should be compeled to borrow money, to<br />pay <em>th</em>e Duty on <em>th</em>e wines, or other pettey Charges,<br />draw on Edward Hunt & son Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> of London<br />f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e same: and mention in the Bills <em>tha</em>t they are<br />to be charged to Rob<em>er</em>t Carter: But forbear to<br />draw, if some other method can be substituted.</p>
<p>You may see in my former Letter <em>tha</em>t my stock on<br />board <em>th</em>e Peggey and an article of Freight, are esti<br />mated to 1809 £ Virginia, or 1447 £ 4 Sterl<em>in</em>g. The ar<br />ticle, w<em>hi</em>ch y<em>o</em>u shall receive at Madeira, in Excha<em>n</em>ge<br />of <em>th</em>e original capital, will create a charge of Freight<br />f<em>ro</em>m thence to New-York: but if <em>th</em>e Value of <em>th</em>e first<br />Stock, and all subsequent Demands <em>tha</em>t shall be<br />made relative thereto be kept in contemplation<br />you may barter Securely. By this Scheme I<br />neither expect great gain, nor great Loss: and<br />if <em>th</em>e Wines cannot be sold at New-York f<em>o</em>r cash,<br />or Bills of Exchange without great loss, then<br />exchange 5 sevenths of <em>th</em>e wines for <em>th</em>e following Articles<br />1200 yards of Cotton} 9 doz<em>e</em>n broad Hoes<br /><span style="text-decoration:line-through;">1500 yards of ozenbrigs</span> 2 bar<em>re</em>ls of 20 d Nails<br />2 barrels of 10d Nails<br />a quantity of New-York Single refined Sugar, &<br />w<em>ha</em>t other articles y<em>o</em>u think will be saleable here.</p>
<p>I shall inclose <em>thi</em>s Letter to Mr Beverly Robinson<br />of New-York, and, & hath annexed my Letter to him<br />here, w<em>hi</em>ch I intend to be part of these Instructions.</p>
<p>If <em>th</em>e Peggey should come im<em>m</em>ediately to <em>thi</em>s Gov<em>ernmen</em>t<br />f<em>ro</em>m New-York, she is to bring 20 Pipes of wine<br />freighted</p>
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<p>53</p>
<p>freight free, if y<em>o</em>u shall require it: and w<em>ha</em>tever<br />Merchandize I may have to bring f<em>ro</em>m thence, y<em>o</em>u<br />had better pay a freight to Capt<em>ain</em> J. W., than find<br /><em>the</em>m by a nother opportunity. But agree upon<br />a freight before the Goods are put on board. I a<br />Sir Y<em>ou</em>rs &cc.<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Edward Hunt and Son Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em>s of London</p>
<p>W<em>illia</em>msburg <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">22 May</span> <sup>1st June</sup> 1767</p>
<p>Gent<em>leme</em>n</p>
<p>The late advices f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e Island of Madeira<br />relative to <em>th</em>e scarceness of bread have induced<br />me to freight my last Crop of wheat and Indian-<br />Corn thither. It is to be exchanged for wines<br />of the growth of the Island, and sold at New York<br />If Mr Robert Miller who goes Super cargo<br />should be compeled to <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">money</span> bor<sup>r</sup>ow mon'y, to<br />pay the Duty on the wines, or other petty<br />C[h]arges, he is instructed to draw on yo <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">for the</span><br />for the Same, and to mention in the Bils,<br />that they are to be changed to my <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">me</span> acou<sup>nt</sup><br />which pray pay and deb<sup>e</sup>t accordingly.<br />I have writen to Mr Amos Strettell of Philadelphia<br />to obtain an insurance on the ship Pegg'y<br />Captain Walkenshaw from Madeira to <sup>new</sup> York;<br />that I may receive 1000 £ sterling if she<br />shou[l]d miscar[r]y on the Voaige, and to draw on<br />you to remiburse the Premium, w<em>hi</em>ch pray<br />pay and charge to my account.</p>
<p>The ship caled the Good Intent</p>
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<p>Capt<em>ain</em> G[e]orge Hub[b]ard ar<sup>r</sup> in York River<br />the 10th of <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">this Instant</span> <sup>last month</sup> and the pa[r]cels which he<br />sent to me contained the <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">several</span> several merchan<sup>dise</sup><br />accept 4 p<em>ai</em>r of women shose. W[h]ich have be[e]n acciden<sup>tly</sup><br />omitted: They are charged at £1..5..6 in Mr Gre<br />sham's Bill Mrs Carter desires <em>tha</em>t 3 p<em>ai</em>r of coloured,<br />& 1 p<em>ai</em>r of black callimanco s[h]oes be sent by an<br />opportuity Either to Jamses or to York Rive[r]s.<br />We think that <em>th</em>e Brusels Point is skilfully chosen.<br />Pray send me the foll[ow]ing books Viz The latest<br />Folio Edition of S<em>amuel</em> Johnston's Dictionary of <em>th</em>e<br />English Language: But if there hath been published<br />a work on <em>th</em>e same Plan by a nother Person, w<em>hi</em>ch is<br />in higher Estimation, than S<em>amuel</em> J<em>ohnson</em>'s Dictionary, <em>the</em>n send<br /><em>tha</em>t work, & do not send Johnston's.<br />a course of Lectures on Elocution &cc. by Tho<em>ma</em>s Sheridan<br />British Education by <em>th</em>e same Person.<br />Blackston[e]'s Com<em>m</em>entaries, on <em>th</em>e Laws of England.<br />The critical Review, to be sent monthly as they shall<br />be published; <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">and to begin <em>thi</em>s year</span> <sup>f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e date of <em>thi</em>s Letter</sup>. I am Gent<em>lemen</em> &cc<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Mr Didsbury, Shoemaker, in Pall-mall<br />in London W<em>illia</em>msburg 1st June 1767.</p>
<p>Sir,</p>
<p>The Shoes, w<em>hi</em>ch Capt<em>ain</em> Neeks bought of y<em>o</em>u f<em>o</em>r me<br />were two sizes too small, w<em>hi</em>ch fault I have complained<br />off repeatedly; f<em>o</em>r I have not worn 1 p<em>ai</em>r of shoes y<em>o</em>u<br />have sent to me for <em>th</em>e last 6 Years! Therefor I desire<br /><em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e Shoes, Pumps & Slippers, w<em>hi</em>ch are mentioned in<br /><em>th</em>e following order, be made 2 sizes larger, than<br />my</p>
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<p>55</p>
<p>my last parcel of Shoes.</p>
<p>Pray put <em>th</em>e Shoes, Pumps & Slippers into a Box,<br />& send it by any ship, w<em>hi</em>ch intends to loads either<br />in James, York or Rappahanoc Rivers. Edward<br />Hunt & Son Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> will pay your Bill. I am<br />Yours &cc R<em>obert</em> Carter</p>
<p>2 pair dog skin, dress Shoes<br />1 p<em>ai</em>r d<em>itt</em>o d<em>itt</em>o Pumps<br />1 p<em>ai</em>r blue morocco leather, shoe Slippers<br />R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em></p>
<p>To the hon<em>ora</em>ble Mr B<em>enjamin</em> Tasker, at Annapolis</p>
<p>W<em>illia</em>msburg 30th May 1767.</p>
<p>D<em>ea</em>r Sir,</p>
<p>Yesterday I received y<em>ou</em>r Leter, w<em>hi</em>ch was written<br />last tuesday: and my son Ben<em>jamin</em> was greatly pleased<br />w<em>i</em>th <em>th</em>e Letter & Present, w<em>hi</em>ch were addressed to him.</p>
<p>I com<em>m</em>unicated y<em>ou</em>r Letter to Mr. Geo<em>rge</em> Wythe, & Mr John<br />Blair jun<em>io</em>r who say <em>tha</em>t a judgment cannot be entered<br />till <em>th</em>e bond is produced; and if not produced in a<br />reasonable time after oyer of it be demanded <em>th</em>e suit<br />will be dismissed at y<em>ou</em>r cost: The latter manages y<em>ou</em>r<br />Business personally in the county court, f<em>o</em>r only Bar<br />risters can practice in <em>th</em>e general & county courts, & <em>th</em>e<br />former Gentleman is not one. But I advised y<em>o</em>u<br />in a Letter, w<em>hi</em>ch Mr Aburthnot promissed to deliver, <em>tha</em>t<br />Mr Blair would manage y<em>ou</em>r Suits in <em>th</em>e county courts.</p>
<p>In <em>th</em>e Letter now before me y<em>o</em>u apprehend, if <em>th</em>e bond<br />should be transmitted here, <em>tha</em>t it would be delivered to<br /><em>th</em>e obligiors; but <em>th</em>e only use intended, is to obtain a<br />Judgment, w<em>hi</em>ch will be entered against all the Trustees:<br />So <em>tha</em>t their Estates may be sold to satisfy <em>th</em>e same.</p>
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<p>56</p>
<p>The Trustees shall not receive <em>th</em>e bond: and a Judg<br />ment will be a better security than it. If thou will<br />transmit <em>th</em>e bond & power of attorney to me a Judgment<br />ment shall be obtained speedily.</p>
<p>The Acco<em>un</em>t, w<em>hi</em>ch yo<em>u</em> rendered <em>th</em>e 18th day of last July,<br />makes <em>th</em>e balance due f<em>ro</em>m me to y<em>o</em>u to be £10..16..6 st<em>erlin</em>g<br />and by a note on it, I am to be charged in a sub<br />sequent acco<em>un</em>t w<em>i</em>th £6..1s Sterl<em>in</em>g. one third part of £18..3<br />w<em>hi</em>ch sums added make £16..17....6 St<em>erlin</em>g: and substract<br />it f<em>ro</em>m Mrs Carter's yearly proportion namely: £160..15.9<br />Sterl<em>in</em>g <em>th</em>e balance will be £143..18..3 St<em>erlin</em>g: But by the<br />acco<em>un</em>t w<em>hi</em>ch y<em>o</em>u setteled 5 daies ago the due to her ap<br />pears to be £149..19..3 Sterl<em>in</em>g: w<em>hi</em>ch Errour be pleased to<br />amend.</p>
<p>When Col<em>onel</em> Byrd shall have satisfaction y<em>ou</em>r claim agai<em>n</em>st<br />him I will retain as much of it as will discharge<br />Mrs Carter's balance, and the remainder shall be ap<br />plies, as y<em>o</em>u may direct.</p>
<p>Gov<em>erno</em>r Fauquier, has Schirrhus Testicles, This<br />Disorder is oft mortal. He foregoes <em>th</em>e use of Spirits<br />fermented Liquours, & animal food, (except small<br />Soop made of it) Is attended by Mr Pope, who is<br />an able Surgeon, and he tells us <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e Symptoms<br />are very favorable. I am, D<em>ea</em>r Sr. Y<em>ou</em>r Aff<em>ec</em>t<em>ionate</em> son<br />&cc Rob<em>er</em>t Carter.</p>
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<p>57</p>
<p>To the hon<em>orable</em> Benja<em>min</em> Tasker at Annapolis<br />W<em>illia</em>msburg 13t June 1764.</p>
<p>Dear Sir,</p>
<p>Mr J, Wayles drew yesterday on Messrs<br />Farell and Jones of Bristol f<em>o</em>r 180£ 11s Sterl<em>in</em>g <em>th</em>e bal<em>ance</em> w<em>hi</em>ch<br />was due to Mrs Anna Ogle, on Col<em>onel</em> Nat: Harrison's<br />Promissary note: I made out an Acc<em>oun</em>t f<em>ro</em>m a copy of<br /><em>th</em>e original, w<em>hi</em>ch y<em>o</em>u had worwarded to me, and my<br />Relation consented to pay <em>tha</em>t balance: But required<br />my Indemnification against <em>th</em>e note. The Acco<em>un</em>t, w<em>hi</em>ch I<br />delivered was as followeth.</p>
<p>Dr Col<em>onel</em> Nat: Harrison of Stafford County in Virg<em>ini</em>a<br />To Mrs Anna Ogle of Maryland</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td>To y<em>ou</em>r Promissary note f<em>o</em>r Sterl<em>in</em>g, w<em>hi</em>ch was due <em>th</em>e<br />30th day of January 1766</td>
<td>£169</td>
<td> 2</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr><tr><td>To 5 p<em>e</em>r C<em>en</em>t Interest on d<em>itt</em>o f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e 30th Jan<em>ua</em>ry 1766 to <em>th</em>e<br />12th June 1767. one year 4M<em>onths</em> & 12 daies}</td>
<td> 11</td>
<td> 9</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>£180</td>
<td>11</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>P<em>e</em>r C<em>en</em>t</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>By J, Wayles's bill on Farell & Jones of Bristol<br />for Sterl<em>in</em>g payable to Mrs Ogle}</td>
<td>£180</td>
<td>11</td>
<td></td>
</tr></tbody></table><p>Pray notify <em>th</em>e receipt of J, Wayles's bill, w<em>hi</em>ch I<br />shall inclosed in <em>thi</em>s Letter.</p>
<p>Your Packet w<em>hi</em>ch covered your bill on Messers:<br />perkin & Co. of London payable to Geo<em>rge</em> Wythe, the Turs<br />tee's bond, their Power of attorney, Col<em>onel</em> Nat Harrison's<br />promissary note &cc &cc Mr Ritchie put into my<br />hands, who received it fo his friend & neighbour<br />Colo<em>nel</em> Tayloe.</p>
<p>Judgments will be entered <em>th</em>e 3d Monday in next<br />Month against <em>th</em>e Trustees, & Col<em>onel</em> Byrd, the former<br />will not negotiate <em>th</em>e judgment, w<em>hi</em>ch shall be ag<em>ain</em>st<br /><em>th</em>e latter, they say <em>tha</em>t they cannot be compeled to pay<br />Col<em>onel</em> Byrd's protested bill. Pray be explicit in<br />your</p>
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<p>58</p>
<p>your Instruction relative to <em>th</em>e judgments, w<em>hi</em>ch shall<br />be entered for you.</p>
<p>Col<em>onel</em> Carter hath not been within <em>th</em>e jurisdiction of<br />York, James City or <em>th</em>e Husting Courts since you<br />directed <em>tha</em>t he should be sued: (except when exempt<br />f<em>ro</em>m arrests) so <em>tha</em>t I despair of catching him in either<br />of those courts. A Judgment cannot be obtained in<br /><em>th</em>e General Court even upon a bond in less time than<br />4, or 5 years: For these Reasons I shall have Col<em>onel</em> Carter<br />arrested in his own County or in one of <em>th</em>e adjacent<br />counties to it.</p>
<p>I have been told <em>tha</em>t Mr Middleton of Annapolis is<br />at Norfolk, who will return home in some part<br />of next week, and as none of my acquaintance<br />northward of Rapp<em>ahannoc</em>k River attended here this<br />meeting, I shall deliver this Letter to a Gent<em>lema</em>n of<br />Norfolk, who promised to give it to Mr Middleton.<br />I am. Dear Sir<br />Your aff<em>ectionat</em>e Son & Hum<em>bl</em>e se<em>rvan</em>t<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter.</p>
<p>To Mr John Hough in Loudoun County<br />W<em>illia</em>msburg 13th Jund 1767</p>
<p>Sir,</p>
<p>After my Creditors had repetedly applied to<br />me; to pay <em>the</em>m their balances, I called upon Capt<em>ain</em> Ja<em>me</em>s<br />Lane to discharge his bonds, w<em>hi</em>ch are payable to me<br />and his inattention to my sollicitations had de<br />termined me to remove him f<em>ro</em>m my inconsiderable<br />business: and soon after I offered it to y<em>o</em>u, & in con<br />sequence of <em>tha</em>t conference I shall inclose in <em>thi</em>s Letter<br />a List of my lands lying in Fairfax, Prince William<br />Loudoun & Frederic Counties; those setteled, & not<br />settled, also a roll of the names of my tenants<br />who live on each tract, & w<em>hi</em>ch specifies their yearly<br />Rent's I apprehend that <em>th</em>e roll is not correct<br />&</p>
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<p>59</p>
<p>& I hope <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u will am<em>m</em>end <em>th</em>e Errors w<em>he</em>n discovered, and<br />advise me accordingly.</p>
<p>I gave Capt<em>ain</em> James Lane 10 p<em>e</em>r C<em>en</em>t on all the Cash &<br />Tobacco rents, which he had collected at our yearly<br />settlement, & I do hereby oblige my self, my heirs &<br />assigns to pay the same com<em>m</em>ission to y<em>o</em>u. I hope &<br />expect <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u will inform <em>th</em>e tenants <em>tha</em>t I have empow<br />wered y<em>o</em>u to collect my Rents, that I shall except ag<em>ai</em>nst<br />any payment, <em>tha</em>t they may make to Capt<em>ain</em> J<em>ames</em> Lane, for<br />rent, w<em>hi</em>ch shall be due f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e year 1767: So that Capt<em>ain</em><br />J<em>ames</em> Lane is to collect <em>th</em>e rents f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e year 1766, & thou<br />art to collect the rents, w<em>hi</em>ch shall be due f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e year<br />1767.</p>
<p>I will copy <em>th</em>e most matterial conditions of <em>th</em>e Leases<br />I have granted, and will transmit <em>the</em>m to y<em>o</em>u; so <em>tha</em>t w<em>he</em>n<br />thou shalt be collecting, thous mayest enquire whether<br />they have been observed & kept. The tenants to whom<br />I have not acknowledged Leases too are only tenants at will.</p>
<p>If thou shouldest have written to me relative to<br />L<em>or</em>d Fairfax's claim, on account of surplus land<br />contained within my courses of a tract of Land<br />lying on broad & sugar Runs, it is yet on it's passage<br />Pray acknowledge <em>th</em>e Receipt of this Letter, & <em>the</em>n observe<br />on the Barons demand mentioned above.</p>
<p>I presume <em>tha</em>t the inclosed order, w<em>hi</em>ch is addressed to<br /><em>th</em>e tenants who live on my lands, doth deligate a<br />Power to y<em>o</em>u to collect <em>th</em>e Rents, w<em>hi</em>ch Capt<em>ain</em> J<em>ames</em> Lane would<br />have done, if the order should not appear; therefor<br />it is to be com<em>m</em>unicated to <em>th</em>e tenants speedily</p>
<p>I am Sir your Hum<em>ble</em> Ser<em>van</em>t Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To The Tenants, who reside on the land of<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter of W<em>illia</em>msburg the 13 June 1767</p>
<p>Gent<em>leme</em>n</p>
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<p>60</p>
<p>Gentlemen.</p>
<p>Pray pay to Mr John hough of Loudoun<br />County my Rents, when they shall become due f<em>o</em>r<br /><em>th</em>e year 1767, and his Receipt shall be an acquit<br />tal, witness my Hand the day & year above writ<br />ten. R<em>obert</em> Carter inclosed this order in the prece<br />eding Letter addressed to John Hough</p>
<p>To Mr. Landon Carter jun<em>io</em>r in Prince W<em>illia</em>m County<br />W<em>illia</em>msburg 15th June 1767</p>
<p>D<em>ea</em>r Sir</p>
<p>As y<em>ou</em>r residence is very nigh my Quarters<br />on Bull & Cub-Runs, it may be convenient f<em>o</em>r y<em>o</em>u to<br />superintend <em>the</em>m, & if y<em>o</em>u will do <em>tha</em>t business, seal <em>th</em>e in<br />closed letter before y<em>o</em>u send it to <em>th</em>e overseer: It is sent<br />open <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u may read it. But if y<em>o</em>u shall decline my<br />proposal, <em>the</em>n tear <em>th</em>e letter, & advise me accordingly.</p>
<p>An attention to <em>th</em>e inclosed paper will show <em>th</em>e neat<br />profits of my quarters in Prince W<em>illia</em>m & Loudoun counties<br />f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e year 1765, and in w<em>ha</em>t manner <em>th</em>e crop of Tob<em>acco</em> was<br />disposed off; which form I desire may be observed at<br />our yearly settlement; except <em>thi</em>s difference only f<em>o</em>r<br />y<em>o</em>u may see <em>tha</em>t Rob<em>er</em>t Mathist the late overseer & brother<br />of <em>th</em>e present overseer, received 2/18 of <em>th</em>e crop of tobacco<br />& 2/19 of Grain, f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e overseer is to have one 7th part<br />of <em>th</em>e neat Profits. By <em>thi</em>s agreement I expect <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e over<br />seer will be as desirous of selling advantagiously<br />w<em>ha</em>tever articles he shall make, as he was in rais<br />ing & making <em>the</em>m. The overseer must not sell but<br />to such Persons, who y<em>o</em>u shall approve off. and y<em>o</em>u are<br />to receive <em>th</em>e money & to acco<em>un</em>t w<em>i</em>th me for it.</p>
<p>I desire <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e tobacco be not cut down before it shall<br />be ripe, <em>tha</em>t if be very much deadened in <em>th</em>e field, & <em>the</em>n<br />thinly hung in <em>th</em>e Houses, ¼ to be stem<em>m</em>ed, <em>th</em>e whole to<br />be</p>
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<p>61</p>
<p>be sorted, & 1205 lbs to be packed into each h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>d: The<br />h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds to be made w<em>i</em>th seasoned stuf.</p>
<p>For y<em>ou</em>r Care & troubling in doing my business,<br />thou mayest retain 10 p<em>e</em>r C<em>en</em>t on <em>th</em>e neat Profits, w<em>hi</em>ch<br />shall arise yearly on acco<em>un</em>t of my Plantations on<br />Bull & cub runs.</p>
<p>If y<em>o</em>u shall accept off <em>thi</em>s proposal, <em>tha</em>t acceptance<br />supersedes Capt<em>ain</em> James Lane im<em>m</em>ediately: So <em>tha</em>t he<br />will acco<em>un</em>t w<em>i</em>th me f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e meat sold, & crop made in<br /><em>th</em>e year 1766, & y<em>o</em>u f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e Profits arising f<em>o</em>r <em>thi</em>s year,<br />or 1767</p>
<p>As I shall discontinue Capt<em>ain</em> J<em>ames</em> Lane in my em<br />ploy, I hope <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u will accept off my proposal, even<br />if y<em>o</em>u should decline it this ensuing Autumn.</p>
<p>Pray ask Mr Mathist (<em>th</em>e overseer) at w<em>ha</em>t W<em>are</em>house<br />my last crop of tobacco was carried too, <em>the</em>n seal &<br />direct <em>th</em>e inclosed letter to <em>th</em>e Inspectors, at <em>th</em>e Inspection;<br />and if there be not an immediate conveyance to one<br />of <em>the</em>m, send <em>th</em>e letter by an Express.</p>
<p>Forward <em>th</em>e inclosed letter directed to Mr Rob<em>er</em>t Mathist<br />my late overseer, he will inclose an answer to it, to y<em>o</em>u.<br />There is a weekly Rider, who sets out f<em>ro</em>m Fredericksburg<br />to bring <em>th</em>e northward Mail to <em>thi</em>s Place: So <em>tha</em>t any<br />Letters, w<em>hi</em>ch shall be directed f<em>o</em>r me, & forwarded to<br />either of <em>th</em>e merchants residing in Falmouth, or<br />Fredericksburg, will be readily conveyed f<em>ro</em>m thence<br />hither</p>
<p>W<em>he</em>n the Inspectors shall have informed y<em>o</em>u of the whole<br />quantity of my tobacco lying at their Inspection,<br />sell it for <em>th</em>e best cash Price, & take <em>th</em>e purchacers's<br />bonds made payable to me, to be paid at W<em>illia</em>msburg <em>th</em>e 25<br />day of Oct<em>obe</em>r next ensuing: If y<em>o</em>u cannot sell <em>th</em>e whole<br />quantity of tobacco do not sell my crop & keep <em>th</em>e tob<em>acco</em><br />w<em>hi</em>ch was p<em>ai</em>d by my tenants, for I had rather ship <em>th</em>e<br />former then <em>th</em>e latter: Do not take less then 16/8<br />p<em>e</em>r</p>
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<p>62</p>
<p>p<em>e</em>r C<em>ent</em> f<em>o</em>r tob<em>acco</em>: p<em>ai</em>d by <em>th</em>e tenants, besides <em>th</em>e com<em>m</em>on<br />allowance for Cask. And if the purchacers will<br />give 16s/8 p<em>e</em>r C consign all my tob<em>acco</em> to Edw<em>ar</em>d Hunt &<br />Son Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em>s of London: But if no Capt<em>ain</em> will take<br />it on liberty, consign it to Mr Russell of London<br />But if Mr Russell should not have a ship<br />in Poto<em>mac</em> River, consign it to Mr. Backhouse of<br />Liverpoole. I am y<em>ou</em>r Hum<em>ble</em> Serv<em>an</em>t Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Mr Mathis, my overseer at Bull-run</p>
<p>W<em>illia</em>msburg 15 June 1767</p>
<p>Sir</p>
<p>Your neighbour Mr Landon Carter jun<em>io</em>r hath<br />now the same power & authority at my quarters<br />lying on bull & cub-runs, as Capt<em>ain</em> James Lane<br />had: Therefor I hope & expect <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u will perform<br />& do on my Plantations, whatever he shall<br />direct I am, Your H<em>umble</em> Ser<em>vant</em> Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Mr Rob<em>er</em>t Mathist my former overseer<br />at Bull Run Quarter.</p>
<p>W<em>illia</em>msburg 15 June 1767</p>
<p>Sir</p>
<p>Pray inform me w<em>ha</em>t number of h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds of tob<em>acco</em>, the<br />neat weight, <em>th</em>e number <em>tha</em>t were stemmed, bar<em>re</em>ls<br />of Indian corn & bushells of wheat, <em>tha</em>t were made<br />at my Quarters on bull & Cub runs in <em>th</em>e year 1766<br />what number of Beves, & Hogs Capt<em>ain</em> James Lane<br />sold <em>tha</em>t fall, the prizeses & to whom</p>
<p>I hope & expect <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u will write and answer to<br />this Letter im<em>m</em>ediately on receipt of it; and inclose<br />it to Mr Landon Carter Jun<em>io</em>r of Prince W<em>illia</em>m County,<br />who lives near to my Quarters on Bull & cub<br />runs, I am Your H<em>umble</em> Ser<em>van</em>t Rob<em>er</em>t Carter.</p>
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<p>63</p>
<p>To the Inspectors at W<em>are</em>house</p>
<p>W<em>illia</em>msburg 15th June 1767</p>
<p>Gent<em>leme</em>n</p>
<p>Pray inform me by <em>th</em>e bearer, of <em>th</em>e whole quantity<br />of tob<em>acco</em> at y<em>ou</em>r Inspection (I mean only w<em>ha</em>t belongs to me)<br />& distinquist between <em>th</em>e tob<em>acco</em> w<em>hi</em>ch was made at my<br />Quarters in Prince W<em>illia</em>m & Loudoun Counties, & <em>th</em>e tob<em>acco</em><br />my tenants may have paid.</p>
<p>Do not deliver any part of my tob<em>acco</em> but on <em>th</em>e<br />order of Mr Landon Carter Jun<em>io</em>r of Prince W<em>illia</em>m County<br />or my own. I am Gent<em>leme</em>n<br />Your H<em>umble</em> Serv<em>an</em>t Rob<em>er</em>t Carter.</p>
<p>To Mr Edward Ransdell near Westm<em>orelan</em>d C<em>ourt</em>house</p>
<p>W<em>illia</em>msburg 24th June 1767</p>
<p>Sir,</p>
<p>Your letter of <em>th</em>e 2d day of last month I ans<br />wered the day af[t]er it came to hand: And put my<br />letter in the Post-office to be forwarded by <em>th</em>e first<br />opportunity. But Mr J, Davenport informs me <em>tha</em>t<br />it was not come to hand, when he sat out to come<br />down here: And in case it has miscarried I will<br />endeavour o repete w<em>ha</em>t I said relative to the last<br />crop of tobacco: For I did not subscribe <em>tha</em>t letter.</p>
<p>I belive <em>tha</em>t I observed in <em>th</em>e letter, <em>tha</em>t if thou wast<br />to make use of part of <em>th</em>e crop of tobacco before <em>th</em>e<br />yearly settlement had been made, I could not with<br />hold <em>th</em>e suboverseers's proportion justly, if they sh<em>oul</em>d<br />ask for it. And I found by experience <em>tha</em>t, <em>tha</em>t, me<br />thod protracted <em>th</em>e yearly settlements, & therefor re<br />com<em>m</em>ended <em>tha</em>t all <em>th</em>e tobacco, wheat & corn should be<br />charged to me, & I would satisfy <em>th</em>e claimants<br />respectively: which was agreed too: Also I desired<br /><em>tha</em>t Inspectors Receipts for the remainder of <em>th</em>e crop<br />might be sent here, before <em>th</em>e 8th day of <em>thi</em>s month<br /><em>tha</em>t</p>
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<p>64</p>
<p><em>tha</em>t I might either sell <em>th</em>e whole quantity of tobacco,<br />or ship my proportion, and redliver <em>th</em>e reain<br />der to y<em>o</em>u; but as the matter hath been conducted<br />I could neither offer <em>th</em>e Tobacco during <em>th</em>e April, or<br />June courts: So <em>tha</em>t I am compelled to consign it;<br />and fear <em>tha</em>t I shall lose thereby.</p>
<p>As the year is far advanced I do not care w<em>ha</em>t<br />becomes of <em>th</em>e balance of <em>th</em>e crop of Tobacco: so <em>tha</em>t<br />you may apply it to your own use.</p>
<p>It is fit <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u execute my Instructions, & to<br />write to me a state of my affairs frequently<br />for an inattention to either will certainly dis<br />tress me. I have long required <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e crops of<br />Tobacco shall be inspected on or before <em>th</em>e 28th of <br />February, & <em>tha</em>t Inspectors receipts shall be trans<br />mitted to me here, on or before <em>th</em>e 10th day of Ap<em>ri</em>l<br />next after <em>th</em>e tobacco shall be made: and so again<br />insist upon <em>th</em>e same thing.</p>
<p>Send the mares to Dottrell <em>thi</em>s season, w<em>hi</em>ch have<br />not got young colts <em>thi</em>s spring. I am y<em>ou</em>r &cc Rob<em>er</em>t Carter.</p>
<p>To Messrs: James Buchanan & Co Merch<em>an</em>ts<br />W<em>illia</em>msburg 2d July 1767.</p>
<p>Gent<em>leme</em>n</p>
<p>Y<em>ou</em>r letter of <em>th</em>e 20th day of feb<em>rua</em>ry last, is<br />now before me. I was pleased to hear <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u: had<br />paid 35£ 8 f<em>o</em>r Gov<em>erno</em>r Fauquier's use, & had ac<br />cepted one other of my bills in his favor f<em>o</em>r 48£</p>
<p>In a former letter I advised y<em>o</em>u <em>tha</em>t I had<br />drawn two setts of bills, w<em>hi</em>ch were made pay<br />able to Sr Marmaduke Beckwith, & to <em>th</em>e Execu<br />tors of <em>th</em>e late W<em>illia</em>m Lightfoot amounting in <em>th</em>e whole<br />to 194£ 1..11 Sterl<em>in</em>g, but neither one, or <em>th</em>e other of<br />these bills will be demanded: the former was ad</p>
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<p>65</p>
<p>addressed to Edward Hunt & Son Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> of London<br />& <em>th</em>e latter I took in part of a debt, & canceled it.</p>
<p>Last week I wrote a letter to Capt<em>ain</em> Geo<em>rge</em> Dobbie<br />of <em>th</em>e John & Presley, & inclosed Inspectors Receipts<br />for 92 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds of tobacco, w<em>hi</em>ch I promised to freight<br />Provided <em>tha</em>t one half of it should be consigned to<br />Edw<em>ar</em>d Hunt & Son of London. Pray obtain an in<br />surance on 46 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds of tobacco on board <em>th</em>e John and<br />Presly (w<em>hi</em>ch I shall consign to y<em>o</em>u) so as to receive<br />414£ sterl<em>in</em>g if it should be lost, or damaged.</p>
<p>I drew on y<em>o</em>u <em>th</em>e 20th day of last month f<em>o</em>r 29£<br />8..6 Sterl<em>in</em>g at 60ty daies sight payable to Messrs<br />Tarpley & Thompson, w<em>hi</em>ch pray pay, & charge it<br />to <em>th</em>e acco<em>un</em>t of Gent<em>leme</em>n<br />Your Hum<em>ble</em> Ser<em>van</em>t Rob<em>er</em>t Carter.</p>
<p>To Mr Landon Carter jun<em>io</em>r, of Prince W<em>illia</em>m County<br />near Bull run W<em>illia<em>msburg 2d Aug<em>u</em>st 1767</em></em></p>
<p>Dear Sir</p>
<p>Your letter, w<em>hi</em>ch is dated <em>th</em>e 28th day of last<br />month, I received <em>th</em>e 4th day after it had been written<br />It gave me great pleasure; and I am obliged on<br />acco<em>un</em>t of <em>th</em>e business you did, and have engaded<br />to do, in consequence of my Sollicitation.</p>
<p>I am not obliged to Messrs W<em>illia</em>m Bennett & Tho<em>ma</em>s Attwell<br />f<em>o</em>r refusing to deliver my tobacco, f<em>o</em>r in my letter to<br /><em>the</em>m I directed <em>tha</em>t they should deliver all of it, w<em>hi</em>ch is, or<br />should be carried to quantico Inspection, to Mr L<em>andon</em><br />Carter, jun<em>io</em>r of Prince W<em>illia</em>m County, or his order. I in<br />closed to Capt<em>ain</em> Geo<em>rge</em> Dobbie inspectors receipts f<em>o</em>r 92<br />h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds of tob<em>acco</em> w<em>hi</em>ch Mr E, Ransdell had sent to me:<br />And the only order I gave relative to my crop of<br />tob<em>acco</em> made on bull-run, & my tenants tob<em>acco</em> <em>tha</em>t it should<br />be delivered to you; Therefore I hope & expect <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u<br />will re-demand <em>th</em>e crop, & tenants tob<em>acco</em> of Messrs<br />Bennett & Attwell, & dispose of it, as is mention<br />ed in my former letter.</p>
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<p>66</p>
<p>My yearly tob<em>acco</em> rents amount too 25'970 lbs and<br />w<em>he</em>n I was writing last month to you, I expected <em>tha</em>t<br />part of <em>tha</em>t Debt had been paid, & <em>tha</em>t every part<br />of it you shall receive of Capt<em>ain</em> James Lane, he<br />may charge accordingly, at our next settlement</p>
<p>Capt<em>ain</em> Lane will collect the whole rents, & acco<em>un</em>t<br />with me f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e profits of my quarters f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e year<br />1766, and no longer: I hope to settle that acco<em>un</em>t<br />myself w<em>i</em>th Capt<em>ain</em> Lane: So that w<em>ha</em>tever pay<br />ment he shall make to you, on my acco<em>un</em>t, will<br />be charged accordingly.</p>
<p>Pray demand <em>th</em>e h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>d marked No. 1, & dispose<br />of it, as you shall do, w<em>i</em>th <em>th</em>e other 20ty</p>
<p>Com<em>m</em>unicate <em>thi</em>s letter to Capt<em>ain</em> J<em>ames</em> Lane, f<em>o</em>r it,<br />together with a short one I shall subjon will<br />be as intelligent & serviceable, as a seperate<br />letter, w<em>hi</em>ch would contain <em>th</em>e contents of both<br />Thereor he shall neither be charged w<em>i</em>th post<br />age, nor I the pains of writing it. I am D<em>ea</em>r Sr<br />&cc Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Capt<em>ain</em> James Lane.</p>
<p>Sir</p>
<p>I wrote a letter last month, w<em>hi</em>ch was directed<br />to y<em>o</em>u, it signified <em>tha</em>t my relation Mr L<em>andon</em> Carter ju<em>nio</em>r<br />& Mr John Hough were to superintend my<br />business, w<em>hi</em>ch you had done f<em>o</em>r several years<br />that they were to acco<em>un</em>t f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e Profits of my Quarters<br />& <em>th</em>e rents, w<em>hi</em>ch shall be due f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e present year,<br />to desire <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u would <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">pay</span> <sup>deliver</sup> to Mr L<em>andon</em> Carter jun<em>io</em>r<br />all the tobacco, <em>tha</em>t was made at my Plantations<br />last year, also all <em>th</em>e tobacco, w<em>hi</em>ch y<em>o</em>u had, or<br />should collect f<em>o</em>r Rents, w<em>hi</em>ch were due f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e same<br />year,</p>
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<p>67</p>
<p>year, & to account w<em>i</em>th me <em>thi</em>s ensuing Autumn, f<em>o</em>r<br />sundry Things, w<em>hi</em>ch have been sold since our last<br />settlement: and all credits, w<em>hi</em>ch have not been<br />rec[k]oned at former settlements. to w<em>hi</em>ch intent<br />I do purpose to be at y<em>ou</em>r house on the 16th day of<br />next month. I am, Y<em>ou</em>r &c. Sir<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter.</p>
<p>To the hon<em>ora</em>ble Benja<em>min</em> Tasker. W<em>illia</em>msburg 3d Aug<em>u</em>st 1767.</p>
<p>D<em>ea</em>r Sr.</p>
<p>Your letter is now before me, w<em>hi</em>ch is dated <em>thi</em>s day<br />7 nights. I saw Col<em>onel</em> Byrd <em>thi</em>s morning, & informed<br />him of <em>th</em>e Judgments of York-Court, in y<em>ou</em>r favor ag<em>ain</em>st<br />him-self & Peyton Randolph & John Page Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em>:<br />They amount too £4'253..10..8 sterl<em>in</em>g, w<em>hi</em>ch Include<br />all damages, Interest & costs to the 2d of last June</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td>The judgment against Col<em>onel</em> Byrd am<em>oun</em>ts to</td>
<td>£ 263</td>
<td> 0</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr><tr><td>To Costs on ditto</td>
<td> 2</td>
<td> 4</td>
<td>7</td>
</tr><tr><td>The judg<em>men</em>t ag<em>ain</em>st P<em>eyton</em> R<em>andolph</em>, & J<em>ohn</em> is f<em>o</em>r</td>
<td>3'559</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>To costs on ditto</td>
<td> 2</td>
<td> 4</td>
<td>7</td>
</tr><tr><td>To 6 p<em>e</em>r C<em>en</em>t interest on 3'559£ f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e 2d June<br />1765 to <em>th</em>e 2d June 1767 - 2 years</td>
<td> 427</td>
<td> 1</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>£4'253</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>8</td>
</tr></tbody></table><p>If <em>th</em>e article 3'559£ be substracted f<em>ro</em>m<br /><em>th</em>e aggregate of <em>th</em>e articles, <em>th</em>e remainder will be<br />£694..10..8, w<em>hi</em>ch sum Col<em>onel</em> Byrd will draw f<em>o</em>r in<br />one or more bills, & undertakes <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e surviving<br />trustees, & <em>th</em>e Executors, or administrators of <em>th</em>e<br />deceased, shall indorse <em>th</em>e same: so <em>tha</em>t if <em>th</em>e bills<br />shall be paid <em>th</em>e balance on <em>th</em>e judgments will<br />be £3'559 sterl<em>in</em>g w<em>hi</em>ch carries an interest of 6 p<em>e</em>r<br />on <em>th</em>e hundred, till paid.</p>
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<p>78</p>
<p>I filled up two sets of Exchange made payable<br />to <em>th</em>e, w<em>hi</em>ch Col<em>onel</em> Byrd took to foward to <em>th</em>e trustees<br />named in y<em>ou</em>r bond, or their Executors, or admi<br />nistrators: one set if f<em>o</em>r £550..12.5, the other<br />£143..18..3. The former set I shall transmit to<br />y<em>o</em>u, w<em>he</em>n it shall be returned to me, the latter<br />will be carried to your Credit: The entry will<br />be to pay 100£ w<em>hi</em>ch was due <em>th</em>e 20th day of last<br />March, also 26£ 15s.. 9 w<em>hi</em>ch shall be due <em>th</em>e 25th of<br />next Nov<em>embe</em>r & 34£ w<em>hi</em>ch shall be due <em>th</em>e 20th of<br />next Dec<em>embe</em>r making in <em>th</em>e whole £160..15..9 Ster<em>lin</em>g<br />w<em>hi</em>ch is £16..17..6 more than <em>th</em>e bill I shall apply<br />to my use. To elucidate <em>thi</em>s seeming error I beg<br />leave to refer y<em>o</em>u to <em>th</em>e following Acco<em>un</em>t.</p>
<p>Dr the hon<em>ora</em>ble Benja<em>min</em> Tasker to Rob<em>er</em>t Carter.</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td>To a legacy given to my wife, by her<br />Brother, w<em>hi</em>ch is valued at<br />Credit.</td>
<td>£160</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>9</td>
</tr><tr><td>By bal<em>ance</em> due to B<em>enjamin</em> T<em>asker</em> as by his Acco<em>un</em>t rend<em>er</em>ed<br /><em>th</em>e 18th of July 1766,</td>
<td> 10</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr><tr><td>It is noted on <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d acco<em>un</em>t <em>tha</em>t Rob<em>er</em>t Carter is<br />to be charged w<em>i</em>th ⅓ of £18..3s ster<em>lin</em>g at<br /><em>th</em>e next settlement}</td>
<td> 6</td>
<td> 1</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr><tr><td>By Col<em>onel</em> W<em>illia</em>m Byrd's bill w<em>he</em>n received.</td>
<td> 143</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>3</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>£160</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>9</td>
</tr></tbody></table><p>I thank y<em>o</em>u f<em>o</em>r paying Mr Jaykes<br />£1..16 f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e lawes of Maryland: Pray is it Sterling<br />money? If I had known it's value, I should have<br />entered it with <em>th</em>e Credits above.</p>
<p>Your letter directs, (w<em>hi</em>ch I am reviewing)<br /><em>tha</em>t if there be not judgments ag<em>ain</em>st all <em>th</em>e joint sur<br />viving trustees, & the Executors, or administ<em>rato</em>rs<br />of</p>
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<p>69</p>
<p>of the deceased, <em>tha</em>t they obtained as soon as posible<br />My Advisers singled Peyton Randolph & J<em>ohn</em> Page<br />f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e other trustees, as <em>th</em>e readiest way to recover<br />y<em>ou</em>r demand ag<em>ain</em>st <em>the</em>m. And if you desire to put<br />and end to <em>th</em>e matter instruct me to demand the<br />whole balance on your judgment, namely 3'559 £<br />ster<em>lin</em>g. and <em>th</em>e interest due f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e 2d day of last June<br />I beleive it may be negotiated on <em>th</em>e same terms<br />as <em>th</em>e payment, w<em>hi</em>ch Col<em>onel</em> Byrd is about to make,<br />to satisfy <em>th</em>e interest, which is due on acco<em>un</em>t of <em>thi</em>s<br />bond, & Col<em>onel</em> Byrd's Debt. But if thou shouldest<br />incline to indulge the gentlemen longer & shall<br />direct <em>tha</em>t judgments be obtained ag<em>ain</em>st each of <em>th</em>e<br />surviving trustees, & <em>th</em>e Exec<em>u</em>tors or Adm<em>inistra</em>tors of <em>th</em>e dec<em>ea</em>s<em>e</em>d<br />that Instruction shall be punctually prosecuted</p>
<p>Your bond ag<em>ain</em>st <em>th</em>e trustees is in <em>th</em>e care of<br />Mr. Tho<em>ma</em>s Everard, clerk of York County Court, he is<br />a careful Person: But if it should be mislaid,<br /><em>th</em>e Judgment, on record may be levied im<em>m</em>ediately.</p>
<p>When the judgments were obtained York Court<br />settled <em>th</em>e difference of exchange to be 25 p<em>e</em>r C<em>en</em>t<br />between Sterling & Virginia money: So <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e<br />Debtors may satisfy <em>the</em>m in current money at <em>tha</em>t<br />rate of Exchange. I am, D<em>ea</em>r Sr y<em>ou</em>r &cc<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter.</p>
<p>To Mr Landon Carter jun<em>io</em>r of Prince W<em>illia</em>m County<br />11th Aug<em>u</em>st 1767</p>
<p>Sir</p>
<p>Y<em>ou</em>r letter of information touching <em>th</em>e growing<br />Crop came to my hands <em>thi</em>s day. As soon as I<br /><span style="text-decoration:line-through;">had</span> found <em>tha</em>t Capt<em>ain</em> J<em>ames</em> Lane intended to resign my<br />business, it came into my my mind <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u might<br />superintend my Quarters in Prince W<em>illia</em>m & Loundoun<br />Counties w<em>i</em>thout neglecting y<em>ou</em>r own: And at <em>th</em>e same<br />time benefit your, and my family. These pros<br />pects moved me to perswade y<em>o</em>u to undertake my<br />business</p>
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<p>70</p>
<p>business partly; f<em>o</em>r I feared <em>tha</em>t if y<em>ou</em>r attention had<br />been required towards my tenants, <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e com<em>m</em>ission<br />would have only have had reibursed <em>th</em>e loss, w<em>hi</em>ch<br />would have had ensued at y<em>ou</em>r Quarters; Theref<em>o</em>r<br />I put that part into <em>th</em>e hands of Mr John Hough.</p>
<p>I wrote fully <em>th</em>e 2d day of <em>thi</em>s month to y<em>o</em>u, to con<br />tradict Messrs Bennett & Attweell's information,<br />namely <em>tha</em>t I had given an unlimited order, to de<br />liver all my tobacco to Capt<em>ain</em> G. Dobbie, or to his<br />order. And therein I tell <em>the</em>m to deliver <em>th</em>e whole<br />of it to y<em>o</em>u, & desire <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u will dispose of it<br />as directed in my letter dated <em>th</em>e 15th day of last<br />June. And as I do not doubt, <em>tha</em>t my letter to y<em>o</em>u<br />has gotten to hand, I shall forbear to mention here<br /><em>th</em>e subject of a letter, w<em>hi</em>ch is subjoined to it, & is<br />directed to Capt<em>ain</em> J<em>ames</em> Lane. I am D<em>ea</em>r Sr. y<em>ou</em>rs & R<em>obert</em> Carter</p>
<p>P,S I say in my letter of <em>th</em>e 2d of <em>thi</em>s month, <em>tha</em>t<br />I shall be at Capt<em>ain</em> Lane's <em>th</em>e 16th day of next month<br />and I shall be there then; if my horses shall recover.<br />The symptoms that accompany <em>th</em>e Disease among<br />horses are loss of appatite, discharge of matter<br />through <em>th</em>e nostrils, or an Impostume bet[w]een <em>th</em>e<br />cheek-bones. For the cure, we first bleed, give<br />daily an ounce of salt-petre dissolved in warm<br />water, & apply a Poltice to <em>th</em>e swelling.</p>
<p>22d Aug<em>u</em>st my horses will not be fit, to travel<br />sooner than <em>th</em>e succeeding General-Court: So <em>tha</em>t<br />I shall not be at y<em>ou</em>r house, before <em>th</em>e 12th day<br />of next November. Pray tell Capt<em>ain</em> Lane, <em>tha</em>t I hope<br />to see him here, in some part of <em>th</em>e following G<em>enera</em>l<br />Court (as I cannot wait on him) in order to<br />make a final settlement. Rob<em>er</em>t Carter.</p>
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<p>71</p>
<p>To the hon<em>ora</em>ble: Ben<em>jamin</em>: Tasker Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> at Annapolis</p>
<p>W<em>illia</em>msburg 15th Aug<em>u</em>st 1767</p>
<p>Dr Sir,</p>
<p>Y<em>ou</em>r letter, w<em>hi</em>ch is dated <em>th</em>e 15th day of last m<em>on</em>th<br />is just put into my hands: and almost every obser<br />vation, <em>tha</em>t would be proper on it, is anticipated in<br />a letter of <em>th</em>e 2d of <em>thi</em>s Instant, w<em>hi</em>ch I addressed to y<em>o</em>u<br />& forwarded by the Post: Therefor shall take notice<br />only, of it's parts, w<em>hi</em>ch have not been answered</p>
<p>In some part of last Spring Mr W<em>illia</em>m Fitzhugh jun<em>io</em>r<br />engaged to pay off Col<em>onel</em> N. Harrison's late order made<br />payable to Mrs A<em>nne</em> Ogle in some part of <em>th</em>e succeding<br />month of June: Through Mr Wayles, who was<br />indebted to him. And he was ready to accom<br />plish Mr Fitzhugh promiss, by paying either<br />current money, or a bill of Exchange</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td>Mrs Ogle's demand was for</td>
<td>£180</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>0 Sterl<em>in</em>g</td>
</tr><tr><td>To 25 p<em>e</em>r C<em>en</em>t on ditto, <em>th</em>e difference of<br />Exchange between sterling money<br />& Virg<em>ini</em>a Curr<em>en</em>cy, as settled last April<br />by the G<em>eneral</em> Court</td>
<td> 45</td>
<td> 2</td>
<td>9</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>£225</td>
<td>13</td>
<td>9</td>
</tr></tbody></table><p>The alternative <em>the</em>n was will y<em>o</em>u take a bill for<br />£180 ster<em>lin</em>g payable at Bristol, or £225..13...9 curr<em>en</em>t<br />money of Virginia in payment of <em>th</em>e order. I ac<br />cepted <em>th</em>e former: As it had been suggested <em>tha</em>t there<br />would be more bill Purchacers, than bill Sellers at<br /><em>th</em>e Oyer Court: and so <em>tha</em>t matter turned out f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e<br />Drawers received f<em>ro</em>m 27½ too 30ty p<em>e</em>r c<em>en</em>t Exc<em>han</em>ge: So <em>tha</em>t <br /><em>th</em>e Ladies gained <em>tha</em>t difference, by my settlement.</p>
<p>Mr Wayles hath great possessions is <em>thi</em>s Province,<br />is a Lawyer, Agent f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e house on whom <em>th</em>e bill<br />is drawn, & his drafts have allwayes duly honoured<br />But if the bill shall be protested, I will take<br />it up.</p>
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<p>72</p>
<p>Be pleased, Sir to com<em>m</em>unicate <em>thi</em>s Letter to y<em>ou</em>r<br />daughter Mrs Ogle, to whom I present my com<br />pliments, and to my Friends, of y<em>ou</em>r acquaintance<br />The Subscriber hath the honour to be, D<em>ea</em>r Sr.<br />Your Son<br />& affe<em>ctiona</em>te Hum<em>ble</em> s<em>ervan</em>t<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>P,S. 18th Sept<em>embe</em>r 1767</p>
<p>Two setts of Exch<em>an</em>ge drawn by Col<em>onel</em> Byrd amou<em>n</em>t<em>in</em>g<br />too £694..10..5 ster<em>lin</em>g & indorsed by <em>th</em>e surviving Trustees<br />& <em>th</em>e Representatives of those dead, except the late<br />Speaker's Administrators, were returned to me<br />yesterday, w<em>hi</em>ch bills I mentioned in a former<br />letter, w<em>hi</em>ch was directed to y<em>o</em>u. But on re<br />viewing the bills I find, they must be renewed<br />to correct a palpable Error: For <em>th</em>e bills are<br />made payable to thee & not to <em>th</em>e Trustees; So<br /><em>tha</em>t they would not be lyable if <em>th</em>e bills should<br />be protested. I shall see most of <em>th</em>e Gentl<em>eme</em>n here<br />next month, who are concerned in <em>thi</em>s matter<br />when <em>th</em>e mistake shall be rectified</p>
<p>Your letter of <em>th</em>e 5th day of <em>thi</em>s month was brought<br />to me yesterday, & if I understand it y<em>o</em>u direct<br />me to apply to Col<em>onel</em> Byrd's Trustees to return all<br /><em>th</em>e money they borrow on their joint bond, & pay<br />whatever Interest <em>tha</em>t may be due on <em>th</em>e same.<br />If <em>tha</em>t be y<em>ou</em>r Intention I believe <em>th</em>e Judgment<br />already obtained against two of <em>the</em>m, namely<br />Peyton Randolph & John Page Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> will enable<br />me to settle <em>th</em>e matter, sooner than if I shall<br />attempt to get Judgments against <em>th</em>e other<br />surviving Trustees. If I shall be constrained<br />to order an Execution to issue against <em>th</em>e Estates<br />P<em>eyton</em> R<em>andolph</em> & J<em>ohn</em> P<em>age</em> neither of <em>the</em>m will sustain any Loss<br />for the Trustees will jointly exercise <em>th</em>e Power<br />they have over <em>th</em>e Estate, w<em>hi</em>ch they hold in trust<br />and</p>
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<p>73</p>
<p><u>Year 1767</u></p>
<p>and it will be sold, to satisfy <em>th</em>e Judgment: But I<br />hope <em>tha</em>t oppressive measure will not be adopted<br />to compel a speedy & complete settlement</p>
<p>I waited on Mr Everard <em>thi</em>s day, who hath y<em>ou</em>r bond<br />he partly promissese to redeliver it, provided<br />he might indorse on <em>th</em>e bond <em>th</em>e following words,<br />or to <em>th</em>e same Effect Memorandum, a Judgm<em>en</em>t<br />has been obtained in York County-Court on this<br />bond, against Peyton Randolph & J<em>ohn</em> Page two of <em>th</em>e<br />Obligors Shall I, or shall I not take <em>th</em>e bond<br />& power of attorney out of <em>th</em>e office?</p>
<p>Fannie & I present our compliments to Mr Ogle<br />& congratulate you, his Mother & Relations, on<br />his return to Maryland: and if an Excurtion<br />to this Place would be agreeable; We shall be<br />glad to see him, & his Party here. I imagine<br />he hath informed you of my late importation<br />of Madeira wine: It is of <em>th</em>e best New-York <br />Quality, & is prisesed at 32£ Ste<em>rlin</em>g p<em>e</em>r pipe. I have<br />76 pipes so <em>tha</em>t if your neighbours will direct their<br />orders to me, they shall be supplied according &c<br />I am yours<br />Aff<em>ectionate</em>ly Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To <br />the hon<em>ora</em>ble Benja<em>min</em> Tasker of Annapolis</p>
<p>D<em>ea</em>r Sr,</p>
<p>Col<em>onel</em> Byrd has renewed <em>th</em>e bills w<em>hi</em>ch were given<br />on acco<em>un</em>t of tow Judg<em>men</em>ts of York Court in favor of y<em>o</em>u<br />The bills amount too £100..4..8 Ste<em>rlin</em>g: The sett for<br />£554..6..5 I shall herein inclose, <em>th</em>e other f<em>o</em>r £143..18..3<br />I have indorsed y<em>ou</em>r name on <em>th</em>e back of it to<br />show y<em>o</em>u passed it in payment & y<em>o</em>u are<br />credited in my ledger accordingly. The payment<br />mentioned above will be bettter understood after<br />perusing <em>th</em>e following acco<em>un</em>t.</p>
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<p>74</p>
<p><u>Year 1767</u></p>
<p>Dr. the hon<em>ora</em>ble Col<em>onel</em> W<em>illia</em>m Byrd, & Messrs Peyton Randolph<br />& John Page to <em>th</em>e hon<em>ora</em>ble Benja<em>min</em> Tasker</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td>20th July 1767<br />To a Judg<em>men</em>t on Col<em>onel</em> Byrd's protested bill</td>
<td>£ 263</td>
<td> 0</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr><tr><td>To 5 p<em>e</em>r C<em>en</em>t interest on d<em>itt</em>o f<em>ro</em>m 20 July 1767,<br />to <em>th</em>e 2d Nov<em>embe</em>r followingly</td>
<td> 3</td>
<td>14</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>To Cost on <em>th</em>e above suit</td>
<td> 2</td>
<td> 4</td>
<td>7</td>
</tr><tr><td>To a Judg<em>men</em>t on a bond passed by Col<em>onel</em> Byrd's<br />Trustees: Viz Peyton Randolph & J<em>ohn</em> Page</td>
<td> 3559</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>To Costs on d<em>itt</em>o</td>
<td> 2</td>
<td> 4</td>
<td>7</td>
</tr><tr><td>To 6 p<em>e</em>r C<em>en</em>t interest on £3559 f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e 2d June<br />1765, to <em>th</em>e 2d June 1767 two years</td>
<td> 427</td>
<td> 1</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>£4257</td>
<td> 4</td>
<td>8</td>
</tr><tr><th>Credit</th>
<th></th>
<th></th>
<th></th>
</tr><tr><td>By W<em>illia</em>m Byrd's bill on L, M'Lean</td>
<td> 554</td>
<td> 6</td>
<td>3</td>
</tr><tr><td>By bal<em>ance</em> due to B<em>enjamin</em> Tasker 2d June 1767</td>
<td> 3559</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>£4257</td>
<td> 4</td>
<td>8</td>
</tr></tbody></table><p>y<em>ou</em>r favors of <em>th</em>e 5th & 13th of last month are<br />before me, <em>th</em>e Costs of <em>th</em>e suits are included in the<br />inclosed sett of bills: and I shall debet y<em>o</em>u in<br />a future acco<em>un</em>t</p>
<p>Y<em>o</em>u will not obtain Judg<em>men</em>ts against B. Grymes<br />& N, Harrision, in less than 18 months</p>
<p>Charles Carter must be suied in <em>th</em>e County where<br />he resides, for he does not appear here</p>
<p>The inclosed sett of Exchange is indorsed by<br />Presly Thornton, Peyton Randolph, J<em>ohn</em> Page & Sholes[?]<br />Turnbull, who are <em>th</em>e only surviving trustees<br />except Chaarles Carter, who went f<em>ro</em>m hence last<br />week & if I were to insist on his endorsement<br />I could not transmit it by the bearer A, Steward<br />The representatives of <em>th</em>e deceased Trustees refuse<br />to</p>
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<p>75</p>
<p>to indorse <em>thi</em>s or any bill Col<em>onel</em> Byrd shall draw<br />This refusal alarmed <em>th</em>e surviving Trustees, & to<br />gratify some of <em>the</em>m I have suied <em>th</em>e Executors of<br /><em>th</em>e late hon<em>ora</em>ble Peter Randolph, & <em>th</em>e administrators<br />of John Robinson deceased on their joint bond<br />executed to y<em>o</em>u. The suits are brought in York Court<br />& Judgments will be obtained next February<br />So that <em>th</em>e Estates of <em>th</em>e late Col<em>onel</em> Peter Randolph<br />& <em>th</em>e late Speaker may be sold to satisfy y<em>ou</em>r Claims<br />as well as <em>th</em>e Estates on the former Judg<em>men</em>ts if Col<em>onel</em><br />Byrd shall not be ready to pay it <em>th</em>e 2d day of<br />next June.</p>
<p>The inclosed sett of Exc<em>han</em>ge is f<em>o</em>r £3..14 Ster<em>lin</em>g more<br />than <em>th</em>e bill, w<em>hi</em>ch was cancelled, <em>thi</em>s difference<br />arose on <em>th</em>e addition of 5 p<em>e</em>r C<em>en</em>t interest on 263£<br />the amount of <em>th</em>e Judg<em>men</em>t ag<em>ain</em>s Col<em>onel</em> Byrd f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e 20th<br />July to <em>thi</em>s day</p>
<p>40'430 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds of tob<em>acco</em> were exported out of <em>thi</em>s<br />Gov<em>ernmen</em>t f<em>ro</em>m Oct<em>obe</em>r 166, to Oct<em>obe</em>r 1767 Our Merch<em>an</em>ts give<br />20s/ Virg<em>ini</em>a Currency p<em>e</em>r 100 f<em>o</em>r tob<em>acco</em>: 4s/ p<em>e</em>r bushell f<em>o</em>r<br />wheat & 8s/6 p<em>e</em>r bar<em>re</em>l f<em>o</em>r Indian Corn. If<br />you want to buy I<em>ndian</em> Corn & will signify it<br />to me I will direct my manager to deliver<br />any Qu[a]ntity you shall send f<em>o</em>r to Nomony-river<br />at 8s/6 Virginia Currency I am<br />y<em>ou</em>rs<br />R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em></p>
<p>W<em>illia</em>msburg 11th Nov<em>embe</em>r 1767.</p>
<p>To Edward Hunt & Son of London</p>
<p>Gentl<em>me</em>n</p>
<p>I have not acknowledged the receipt of your<br />Letter</p>
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<p>76</p>
<p>Letters dated <em>th</em>e 18th of last may, & 31st July. I am<br />also my Draft of <em>th</em>e 7th this Instant on y<em>o</em>u for<br />£219..16..4 Ster<em>lin</em>g at 60ty daies sight & made pay<br />able to Messrs: W<em>illia</em>m & John Brown, w<em>hi</em>ch be pleased<br />to pay, & debet my account accordingly. This<br />sett of Exchange, also 3 next preceding it<br />amounting too £231 were to pay in part only<br />a Debt created by my late Adenture to <em>th</em>e Island<br />of Madeira. And if part of <em>th</em>e Cargo of Wine<br />be not exported to your market, or some<br />other, <sup>otherwise</sup> I fear it will bee in my Cellars many<br />years: For the Sellers of Madeira Wine say, they <br />have great quantities on hand, that <em>th</em>e Consump<br />tion is not so much here as formerly hence<br /><em>the</em>n I ask whether I may consign to y<em>o</em>u fifty pipes<br />of Madeira Wine. The Prizeses I sell at here are<br />as follows Viz £32.. Sterling p<em>e</em>r Pipe<br />16..15 ditto p<em>e</em>r h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>d<br />8..12..6.. d<em>itt</em>o p<em>e</em>r Quarter Cask<br />If you shall advise me to send <em>tha</em>t quantity of Wine<br />or any part of it, I beg leave to remark <em>tha</em>t w<em>ha</em>tever<br />Expence that may arrise on transporting <em>th</em>e Wine<br />f<em>ro</em>m hence, must be added to <em>th</em>e Rates above</p>
<p>I have put a dozen bottles of <em>th</em>e Cargo wine into<br />2 boxes, 3 bottles in each box were drawn out<br />of a Pipe, w<em>hi</em>ch was refined w<em>i</em>th milk, & are<br />labelled to distinguish <em>the</em>m, the other 6 were<br />drawn out of a Pipe, w<em>hi</em>ch hath not been refined</p>
<p>My Madeira Correspondent terms <em>th</em>e wine<br /><em>th</em>e very best New-York quality. I shall desire<br />Mr Earnshaw & Mr Pride to forward these<br />boxes & <em>th</em>e Captains ^ <sup>to whom they will be delivered too,</sup> will be desired to deliver<br /><em>the</em>m to yo<em>u</em> I am, Y<em>o</em>ur's &cc<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
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<p>77</p>
<p>To Edward Hunt & Son Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> of London<br />Sep<em>tembe</em>r. 29th 1767</p>
<p>Gentl<em>eme</em>n</p>
<p>Governor Fauquier declines to be a Arbiter, in<br />Messrs Jackson & Rutherfurd's Complaint on account<br />of his Indisposition, & Situation. In <em>thi</em>s Condition<br />it is required of me to nominate a Gentleman in<br />London, who shall act in place of <em>th</em>e Governour, & to<br /><em>tha</em>t purpose I shall address <em>thi</em>s Packet to y<em>o</em>u, on belief<br />of y<em>ou</em>r honour & abilities: The office I call y<em>o</em>u too is<br />not desirable, but I hope <em>th</em>e occasion will apoligize<br />f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e unreasonableness of it. and whatever shall<br />be y<em>ou</em>r opinion relative to <em>th</em>e dispute, I shall cheer<br />fully acquiesce therein.</p>
<p>At the Persuasion of <em>th</em>e Chaplain to <em>th</em>e English<br />Factory at Leghorn Messrs: J, & R there were induced<br />to charter <em>th</em>e Snow Anne Capt<em>ain</em> Ayres to send her<br />here to be loaded partly w<em>i</em>th flour, wheat, or I<em>ndian</em> Corn<br />& consigned her to Gov<em>erno</em>r Fauquier. The Capt<em>ain</em> arrived<br />in Town <em>th</em>e 4th day of last Dec<em>embe</em>r & <em>th</em>e Gov<em>erno</em>r was pleased<br />to impart <em>th</em>e Scheme to me, and the resolution was<br /><em>tha</em>t I should either accept, or reject <em>th</em>e Factorship in<br />a few minuetes.</p>
<p>There were <em>the</em>n in Town several wheat, & flour Sellers<br />and Mr Rich<em>ar</em>d Randolph contracted to supply <em>th</em>e<br />former & Benja<em>min</em> Harrison <em>th</em>e latter. His honour<br />approved of <em>th</em>e Contractors, & delivered to me a Copy<br />of <em>th</em>e Charter-party, & Messrs: J, & R's Instruction.</p>
<p>The following observations will more forcibly<br />appear either pertinent, or otherwise after reading<br /><em>th</em>e inclosed authentic Papers.</p>
<p>This Claim doth occasion several questions</p>
<p>1st whether I have, or have not attended to this<br />Instruction?</p>
<p>2ly whether the Ann's Cargo was not damaged<br />after put on board?</p>
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<p>78</p>
<p><u>1767</u></p>
<p>3dly It is expected <em>tha</em>t ⅓ or ½ of <em>th</em>e wheat put on bord<br />the Anne should have been kiln dried?</p>
<p>4ly Is <em>th</em>e Anne's Cargo sold? What did <em>th</em>e wheat<br />sell for? What did <em>th</em>e flour sell for?</p>
<p>5thly If it shall be thought I have deviated<br />f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e strict letter of <em>th</em>e Instruction, then whether<br /><em>thi</em>s deviation was not intentionally to serve<br />Messrs J<em>ackson</em>, & R<em>utherfurd</em>?</p>
<p>6thly doth not <em>th</em>e letter contradict <em>th</em>e Spirit<br />of <em>th</em>e Instruction?</p>
<p>Messrs J<em>ackson</em>, & R<em>utherfurd</em>, say <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e charge of flour in <em>tha</em>t<br />Invoice sent to <em>the</em>m, & <em>th</em>e information relative<br />thereto in my letter dated <em>th</em>e 6th day of Dec<em>embe</em>r do<br />not correspond. On reviewing my invoice &<br />letter books I find <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e flour is charged at 16s/8<br />Virg<em>ini</em>a Currency p<em>e</em>r C<em>en</em>t & I advise Messrs: J<em>ackson</em>, & R<em>utherfurd</em><br /><em>tha</em>t I had paid only 1s/4d St<em>er</em>l<em>in</em>g p<em>e</em>r C for <em>th</em>e flour;<br />and if a 4th be added to 13s/4 it makes 16s/8. It<br />is noted at <em>th</em>e foot of <em>th</em>e Invoice <em>tha</em>t 25 p<em>e</em>r c<em>en</em>t<br />is <em>th</em>e difference betwixt british & Virg<em>ini</em>a Curr<em>en</em>cy</p>
<p>On this recent examination I will boldly say<br /><em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e Invoice does not contradict <em>th</em>e letter</p>
<p>To give a colour for the accusation of Duplicity<br />it may be said <em>th</em>e Character or word (for I can't<br />recollect how it stands in <em>th</em>e original letter)<br />signifies 112 & not 100. In copying <em>th</em>e original<br />I used <em>th</em>e letter & thus, to represent centrum, w<em>hi</em>ch<br /><em>th</em>e latins used to convey <em>th</em>e same Idea, as does our<br />word hundred Viz: the number consisting of<br />10 multiplied by 10. But if my own assertion<br />cannot avail me in this Dispute, I have<br />inclosed Certificates to prove <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e terms Certum<br />& hundred implies 100 precisely in <em>thi</em>s Colony;<br />also <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e inspected articles of com<em>m</em>erce, Namely<br />Flour, bread, beef, pork, tar, turpentine, tobacco<br />are weighed by <em>th</em>e short, & not long hundred.</p>
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<p>79</p>
<p>I do say in my letters to Messrs: J<em>ackson</em> & R<em>utherfurd</em> <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e crop<br />of wheat of <em>th</em>e growth of <em>th</em>e year 1766 in <em>thi</em>s Province<br />had sprouted in <em>th</em>e Ears before cut, & <em>th</em>e wheat on board<br /><em>th</em>e Anne was very sandy: They do reverberate those<br />blemishes, & add <em>tha</em>t it is exceeding dark, bad colour<br />& unmerchantable. If <em>th</em>e wheat was exceeding<br />dark of a bad colour & unmerchantable, <em>the</em>n I beg<br />leave to say <em>th</em>e unpleasant qualities were gene<br />rated in <em>th</em>e Snow: That <em>th</em>e wheat was not origi<br />nally so. But should I agree w<em>i</em>th <em>th</em>e Gentl<em>eme</em>n that<br /><em>th</em>e wheat was originally, bad & damaged; even in <em>tha</em>t<br />Case Capt<em>ai</em>n Ayres & not I is blameable. For <em>th</em>e Gov<em>erno</em>r<br />& I informed <em>th</em>e Capt<em>ain</em> all <em>th</em>e wheat here had sprouted<br />& therefor improper for so long a voyage, Not<br />withstanding he desired a load of it: and a con<br />dition of my acceptance was if I should buy a load<br />of wheat fro <em>th</em>e Snow Anne <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">Aptn</span> Ayres should have<br />a negative on it: and if <em>th</em>e Capt<em>ai</em>n had not consent<br />ed thereto I should have declined <em>th</em>e agentship.<br />And Capt<em>ain<e/m> Ayres did receive 5'194½ bushells of<br />sprouted wheat, & a quantity of sand inter<br />mixed w<em>i</em>th it.</em></p>
<p>Mr Rich<em>ar</em>d Randolph contracted to supply all<br /><em>th</em>e wheat I should want on acco<em>un</em>t of <em>th</em>e Snow Anne<br />He is a Gentleman of <em>thi</em>s Province who was impower<br />ed by his Relations & Neighours to sell their crops<br />of wheat. There are affidavits inclosed to establish<br /><em>th</em>e facts alleged in <em>th</em>e last section.</p>
<p>By Capt<em>ai</em>n Ayres Computation 250 barrels of<br />flour were wanted to put betwixt Decks, w<em>hi</em>ch Mr<br />B<em>enjamin</em> Harrison engaged to furnish: But at <em>th</em>e earnest<br />sollicitation of <em>th</em>e Capt<em>ai</em>n I sent an Express from<br />Warwic to Mr Harrison's House, w<em>i</em>th an order<br />to add 37 barr<em>e</em>ls of flour to my former order, but<br />he would only engage to furnish 25 bar<em>re</em>ls of <em>th</em>e last<br />order, & I bought of Mr A, Cary 12 bar<em>re</em>ls w<em>hi</em>ch made<br />287 in <em>th</em>e whole: Buth the Capt<em>ai</em>n would receive only<br />200 bar<em>re</em>ls: So that 87 bar<em>re</em>ls of flour remained my<br />Property.</p>
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<p>80</p>
<p><u>Year 1767</u></p>
<p>I beg leave to observe here on <em>th</em>e foregoing<br />questions, made in <em>th</em>e Case</p>
<p>1st whether I have, or have not attended to <em>th</em>e<br />Instruction? Messrs J<em>ackson</em>, & R<em>utherfurd</em> say in their letter<br />dated <em>th</em>e 18th day of May 1767 I exceeded the<br />Limitation of the price of flour, as specified in<br /><em>th</em>e Instruction, relative to <em>th</em>e Snow Anne, & rely<br />on <em>th</em>e 2d Article in s<em>ai<em>d Instruction see s<em>ai</em>d Instr<em>uctio</em>n</em></em></p>
<p>My Commentary on it is <em>tha</em>t if <em>th</em>e Agent<br />cannot procure wheat, so as to fill <em>th</em>e Snow's<br />hold, then he is to give as high a price as 30s/<br />sterl<em>in</em>g p<em>e</em>r quarter f<em>o</em>r wheat rather than load <em>tha</em>t<br />part of <em>th</em>e Snow w<em>i</em>th flour at any thing more<br />than 9s/6 sterl<em>in</em>g for each 112 lbs english weight<br />So <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e Agent is directed to buy wheat if there<br />be none. I believe y<em>o</em>u will agree w<em>i</em>th me <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e<br />Article is unintelligible; & therefor cannot<br />create a limitation in amy Case whatever<br />But in <em>th</em>e present one <em>th</em>e whole quantity of<br />wheat is bought at 28s/ sterling per quarter.</p>
<p>The words, w<em>hi</em>ch are above <em>th</em>e red lines in the<br />Instruction I believe clearly evince, there be no<br />restriction of price, for wheat, flour, or I<em>ndian</em> Corn<br />in s<em>ai</em>d Instruction</p>
<p>2<u>dly</u> Whether <em>th</em>e Ann's Cargo was not dama<sup>ged</sup><br />after put on board? She sailled f<em>ro</em>m hence<br />in <em>th</em>e month of January, & arrived at Leghorn<br />in Apr<em>i</em>l: And if the western Ocean is ever<br />tempestuous, & dangerous, it is in <em>tha</em>t part<br />of <em>th</em>e year. Part of the grain was 96 daies on<br />board. Messrs: J<em>ackson</em> & R<em>utherfurd</em> say in <em>th</em>e 5th Article, line<br />20th, every Cargo of wheat loaded in the Pro<br />vinces of Pensilvania & Maryland, were heated<br />more or less when they arrived at Leghorn.</p>
<p>3<u>dly</u> Is it expected <em>tha</em>t ⅓, or ½ of <em>th</em>e wheat<br />put on board <em>th</em>e Anne, should have been kiln<br />dried?</p>
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<p>81</p>
<p><u>Year 1767</u></p>
<p>dried? The method is not practised in <em>thi</em>s Gov<em>ernmen</em>ts,<br />neither is there one kiln in it.</p>
<p>4thly Is <em>th</em>e Ann's Cargo sold? what did the<br />wheat sell for? What did the flour sell for?</p>
<p>5thly If it shall be thought I have deviated<br />f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e strict Letter of <em>th</em>e Instruction; Then wheter<br /><em>th</em>e deviation was not intentionally to serve Messrs<br />J<em>ackson</em>, & R<em>utherfurd</em>?</p>
<p>6thly Doth not <em>th</em>e letter contradict the Spirit<br />of <em>th</em>e Instruction?</p>
<p>If <em>th</em>e loss no <em>th</em>e Anne's Cargo shall turn out<br />to be £385 sterl<em>in</em>g Messrs: J<em>ackson</em>, & R<em>utherfurd</em> must lose £120<br />sterling part thereof, w<em>hi</em>ch sum they must have<br />paid if the Charter party had been annulled.</p>
<p>If it be usual to have Attornies at arbitra<br />tions be pleased to engage a gentleman (pay<br />him & debet me accordingly) to attend you & <br />Henry Raper Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em>, who Messrs J<em>ackson</em>, & R<em>utherfurd</em> have<br />chosen their Arbitrator: And if y<em>o</em>u & he shall<br />differ in opinion be pleased to agree on an um<br />pire: So <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e matter may be finally settled.</p>
<p>When a Considerate Person is called to decide<br />a contest, he desires to be fully informed of the<br />circumstances of <em>th</em>e Dispute, <em>tha</em>t he may decree<br />justly. And if this Letter, or the Papers under the<br />Gov<em>erno</em>rs Testimonial will enlighten Mr Raper<br />in <em>thi</em>s matter, pray communicate the same to <br />him I am Sir<br />Your h<em>umble</em> s<em>ervant</em> Rob<em>er</em>t Carter.</p>
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<p>82</p>
<p><u>Year 1768</u></p>
<p>To Edward Hunt & Son Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> of London</p>
<p>Gent<em>leme</em>n.</p>
<p>Be pleased to send the following Goods, w<em>hi</em>ch<br />charge to, Gent<em>leme</em> Your hum<em>ble</em> ser<em>van</em>t.<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>W<em>illia</em>msburg Jan<em>ua</em>ry: 4th 1768</p>
<p>4 damask table cloths to dine a dozen Persons at<br />30s/ each<br />2 p<em>iece</em>s of Sheeting linen at 18d p<em>e</em>r yard<br />1 p<em>iece</em> of Russia linen @ 1s/ d<em>itt</em>o<br />3 p<em>iece</em>s of Irish linen @ 2/6 d<em>itt</em>o<br />2 p<em>iece</em>s d<em>itt</em>o d<em>itt</em>o @ 2/ d<em>itt</em>o<br />1 p<em>iece</em> d<em>itt</em>o d<em>itt</em>o @ 3 d<em>itt</em>o<br />1 p<em>iece</em> d<em>itt</em>o d<em>itt</em>o @ 5/6. d<em>itt</em>o<br />1 p<em>iece</em> white linen @ 1s/ d<em>itt</em>o<br />3 p<em>iece</em>s brown Ozenbrigs<br />3 coarse bed ticks 5 feet by 2 & ½ - 3 Bolsters &<br />3 Pillows<br />8 yards white thick flanel<br />6lbs fig blue<br />12 gross com<em>m</em>on bottle corks<br />500 white chappel Needles f<em>ro</em>m No. 4 to No. 10<br />8000 short white Pins<br />1 doz<em>e</em>n best ^ <sup>Silk</sup> pocket Handkerchiefes<br />½ p<em>iece</em> narrow black lutestring Ribbon<br />3 y<em>ar</em>ds blue ribbon<br />6 y<em>ar</em>ds purple d<em>itt</em>o<br />3 y<em>ar</em>ds pinck d<em>itt</em>o<br />3 y<em>ar</em>ds straw colour d<em>itt</em>o<br />3 y<em>ar</em>ds of narrow blue Ribbon<br />6 y<em>ar</em>ds of d<em>itt</em>o purple d<em>itt</em>o<br />3 y<em>ar</em>ds of d<em>itt</em>o pink d<em>itt</em>o<br />3 y<em>ar</em>ds d<em>itt</em>o straw colour d<em>itt</em>o</p>
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<p>83</p>
<p><u>Year 1768</u></p>
<p>1 p<em>iece</em> floured Dimithy<br />1 p<em>iece</em> printed Callico<br />1 <span class="unclear">[illegible]</span> grounded Calloco<br />1 p<em>iece</em> Indian Persian of Salmon Colour<br />12 p<em>ai</em>rs white lamb glaze Mitts sorted to fit<br />Children of 7 years old to 4 years old<br />2 p<em>ai</em>r black silk Mitts f<em>o</em>r Miss of 7 years old<br />2 Necklases of mock garnet to cost 5s/ each<br />2 d<em>itt</em>o of india Pearl to cost 5s/ each<br />2 black fethers to wear on the head<br />5 silk bonnetts f<em>o</em>r Misses f<em>ro</em>m 7 y<em>ea</em>rs old to 2 the 2 larg<em>e</em>st<br />to be green & the others blue.<br />11 y<em>ar</em>ds of green calimanco<br />20 p<em>ai</em>r of red Morocco Shoes f<em>o</em>r 5 Misses f<em>ro</em>m 8 years<br />old to 2 so that each is to have 4 p<em>ai</em>r<br />20 p<em>ai</em>r to calf skin f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o, d<em>itt</em>o<br />6 p<em>ai</em>r of coloured worsted stockings f<em>o</em>r 3 Misses<br />f<em>ro</em>m 8 years old to 5<br />12 p<em>ai</em>r of thread f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o<br />1 cloath cardinal f<em>o</em>r Miss of 8 years old<br />2 pank sarcenet quilted petticoats f<em>o</em>r Misses<br />of 8 & 7 years old<br />3 Wheat riddles sorted<br />6 large house brooms without handles<br />4 Clamps<br />1 set of Shoe brushes<br />1 set of Coach brushes<br />6 barrels of lamb-black<br />6 lbs hyson tea<br />4 lb congo d<em>itt</em>o<br />100 lbs single refined Sugar<br />50 lbs double d<em>itt</em>o d<em>itt</em>o & 1 peck of oat groats<br />50 lbs lump Sugar & 1 peck split Peas<br />12 lb currants & 2 lb Vermicelli<br />1 gallon of Sallad oil<br />2 lb harts horn shavings</p>
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<p>84</p>
<p>3 lb Sago<br />6 unglazed redish stone tea Pots sorted the<br />mouths to be very large<br />6 d<em>itt</em>o cream pots with covers<br />3 p<em>iece</em>s blue Sagathy<br />1 doz<em>en</em> sticks of blue twist<br />6 doz<em>en</em> worsted Buttons<br />8 d<em>itt</em>o breast d<em>itt</em>o<br />3 ounces of fine blue thread<br />8 d<em>itt</em>o whited brown d<em>itt</em>o<br />2 d<em>itt</em>o holland d<em>itt</em>o<br />4 d<em>itt</em>o nine penny d<em>itt</em>o<br />1 lb coarse blue thread<br />2 p<em>iece</em>s broad tape<br />1 p<em>iece</em> of filliting tape<br />2 p<em>iece</em>s none so prettey<br />½ p<em>iece</em> white fitret<br />1 small p<em>ai</em>r of Sizzers & Shearth<br />6 p<em>ai</em>r com<em>m</em>on d<em>itt</em>o<br />6 p<em>ai</em>r worsted stockings f<em>o</em>r my Sons of 12 & 10 ye<em>a</em>rs <sup>old</sup><br />8 p<em>ai</em>r strong brown thread f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o<br />18 p<em>ai</em>rs of shoes f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o.<br />6 p<em>ai</em>r of coloured lamb Gloves f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o.<br />12 p<em>ai</em>r pinckbeck Shoe buckles sorted<br />1 p<em>iece</em> of best white cotton<br />2 p<em>iece</em>s of best blue planes<br />6 doz<em>en</em> brass buttons<br />8 doz<em>en</em> d<em>itt</em>o d<em>itt</em>o breast<br />24 p<em>ai</em>r plaid stockings sorted<br />18 p<em>ai</em>r blue yarn sorted<br />1 of hempen Rolls<br />1 black sattin Cloak to be lined w<em>i</em>th black<br />1 d<em>itt</em>o d<em>itt</em>o Bonnet<br />1 black russell's quilted Petticoat<br />1 flowred gauze apron & double Handkerchiff<br />1 Cap, handerchief & Ruffles of Mislin, w<em>hi</em>ch are<br />to be slighlty worked</p>
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<p>85</p>
<p>5 y<em>ar</em>ds Muslin at 6/ p<em>e</em>r yard<br />6 p<em>ai</em>r white glazed Mitts<br />6 p<em>ai</em>r d<em>itt</em>o d<em>itt</em>o Gloves<br />1 p<em>ai</em>r black silk net Gloves<br />1 black Lace Hood & Handerchief<br />2 p<em>ai</em>r small womes white worsted Stockings<br />125 w<em>eigh</em>t of hard soap.<br />6 silk laces & 1 p<em>ai</em>r Cambric @ 40/<br />2 drinking Cups, of blue & white China, to hold<br />5 Pints<br />4 ^ <sup><span style="text-decoration:line-through;">sorted</span></sup> blue & white China Bowls from 1 Pint to 2 quarts<br />4 lbs of best Snuf two of w<em>hi</em>ch Rapee, one to be<br />sented the other plain, & two of Scotch, one<br />to be highly dried, the other not.<br />4 Snuff Boxes of different prices one at 1£ one<br />at 10s/ & 2 pontipoole on's<br />6 p<em>ai</em>r of thread Stockings f<em>o</em>r R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em>.<br />2 p<em>ai</em>r of mixed Silk d<em>itt</em>o f<em>o</em>r d<em>itt</em>o<br />3 p<em>ai</em>r of Stirrups, or under Stockings without feet<br />2 p<em>ai</em>r of neat shoes, & 1 lb of perfumed shaving Soap<br />1 pair Strong d<em>itt</em>o<br />1 p<em>ai</em>r of Pumps<br />1 doz<em>en</em> p<em>ai</em>r of coloured lamb Gloves<br />2 p<em>ai</em>r of Breeches, a Coat & Wastecoat the Suit to be<br />made out of dark coloured forest Cloath, the<br />Waste Coat to be lined with shallon; the Coat<br />not to be lined.<br />harlf a Ream of folio writing Paper<br />d<em>itt</em>o, d<em>itt</em>o of Quarto d<em>itt</em>o, d<em>itt</em>o.<br />d<em>itt</em>o, d<em>itt</em>o of cover Letters<br />1 lb of sealing Wax, red & black<br />1 box of Wafers d<em>itt</em>o, d<em>itt</em>o.<br />1 blank quarto book bound in calf-skin to contain<br />about 200 leaves<br />6 papers of Ink powder<br />1 pen Knife<br />3 bone dindriff Combs<br />2 ivory d<em>itt</em>o<br />6 best buckling Combs</p>
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<p>86</p>
<p>4 Comb brushes<br />1 pair of Silver buckles f<em>o</em>r Mrs Carter<br />200 w<em>eigh</em>t of grount white lead<br />200 w<em>eigh</em>t of white lead not ground<br />10 lb red lead<br />5 Gallons of Spirit of turpentine<br />6 best pound brushes<br />4 sash brushes<br />Doctor Louther's short Introduction to Gram<em>m</em>r<br />Mr Hoadley's Accidents</p>
<p>Note the books, w<em>hi</em>ch I desired might be sent<br />in a letter dated the first of day of last June<br />have not come to my hands, if they should have<br />been forgotten I beg they may be sent with<br />these Goods</p>
<p>W<em>illia</em>msburg 9th March 1768</p>
<p>D<em>ea</em>r Sr,</p>
<p>The body of <em>th</em>e hon<em>ora</em>ble Fran<em>cis</em> Fauquier Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> late<br />Gov<em>erno</em>r of <em>thi</em>s Colony was interred yesterday: The latter<br />part of his existance was imbittered w<em>i</em>th numerous<br />& painful Infirmities, yet no Sigh, or Complaint<br />issued f<em>ro</em>m his lips. During his Administration every<br />royal order, w<em>hi</em>ch his Sovereign caused to be transmit<br />ted here was spiritously & diligently enforced,<br />he was vigilant in government, moderate in<br />power & merciful where the rigour of justice<br />could be dispensed with.</p>
<p>John Blair Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> now com<em>m</em>ands in Chief, he<br />is disposed to govern on principles, w<em>hi</em>ch his late<br />Predecessor adopted; but as <em>th</em>e office is pretty lu<br />crative I imagin <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e present Possessor will<br />enjoy it f<em>o</em>r a few months only, & <em>tha</em>t one of y<em>ou</em>r acquain<br />tance will be appointed to the Vacancy. If <em>tha</em>t<br />should be <em>th</em>e Case, be pleased to notify <em>tha</em>t circumstance<br /><em>tha</em>t I may serve him as I would yourself: for my<br />happiness depends upon the Peace, Contentment<br />&</p>
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<p>87</p>
<p>1768</p>
<p>& Prosperity of y<em>ou</em>rself, & family Connexion.</p>
<p>I should be glad to know who were the<br />Candidates f<em>o</em>r <em>thi</em>s office, <em>th</em>e stipulated terms<br />betwixt Sr Jeffery Amherst, (who has his Majesty's<br />Com<em>m</em>ission for this Government) & the successful<br />Gentleman his Character, family & Party.</p>
<p>I should be sorry if any person had a higher<br />sense of passed services then myself, I have not<br />forgotten one moment, & hope never shall, the<br />personal favors thou hast honoured me with</p>
<p>Your Niece has 7 Children, she jo[i]ns me in<br />my sincerest respects to Mr & Mr[s] Bladen, &<br />affectionion to their Son & Daughters, I am<br />D<em>ea</em>r Sr<br />Y<em>ou</em>r most faithful, ob<em>e</em>d<em>ie</em>nt Serv<em>an</em>t<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Tho<em>ma</em>s Bladen Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> in Albermarl Street<br />Piccadilly</p>
<p>Richmond County<br />Sabine Hall 22d Dec<em>embe</em>r 1767.</p>
<p>Rob<em>er</em>t Carter of W<em>illia</em>msburg hath directed Mr<br />Edw<em>ar</em>d Ransdell of Westm<em>orelan</em>d County to contract with<br />Mr Gordon Mill-wright, Workmen, & la<br />bourers to build a geared grist water mill, & baking<br />house, at <em>th</em>e place where <em>th</em>e old double mill stood<br />The s<em>ai</em>d Carter intending to manufacture a quantity<br />of</p>
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<p>88</p>
<p>of wheat, as <em>th</em>e toll, w<em>hi</em>ch has arissen from <em>th</em>e present<br />mill hath not reimbursed <em>th</em>e stoick expended to<br />build said mill, & pay <em>th</em>e miller. It is said if<br />merchant mill be properly managed, they are pro<br />fitable estates, but if not, then distructive ones.<br />It behoves <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d Carter <em>the</em>n, to engage a skilful, di<br />ligent & faithful man to negotiate s<em>ai</em>d business,<br />and believing <em>tha</em>t Mr John Beale of Rich<em>mon</em>d County<br />is possessed of these essentials, he, <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d Carter proposes<br />to him a partnership on <em>th</em>e following terms -</p>
<p>1st That Mr Ransdell shall report to s<em>ai</em>d<br />Beale & s<em>ai</em>d Carter <em>th</em>e Cost of the mill, Houses & all<br />works <em>tha</em>t shall be done in consequence of <em>thi</em>s scheme,<br />w<em>hi</em>ch shall be debeted to s<em>ai</em>d Carter: and the s<em>ai</em>d Beale<br />shall pay to s<em>ai</em>d Carter 10 p<em>e</em>r C<em>en</em>t yearly on one half<br />of s<em>ai</em>d Charge during their joint Interest</p>
<p>2<u>dly</u> R<em>obert</em> Carter agrees <em>tha</em>t s<em>ai</em>d Beale may purchce<br />4'000 bushells of wheat yearly & draw orders on him<br />f<em>o</em>r it: But if <em>th</em>e quantity of wheat, or any part<br />thereof shall be made at s<em>ai</em>d C<em>arter</em>'s plantations, it<br />shall be first bought on acco<em>un</em>t of <em>th</em>e partnership,<br />w<em>hi</em>ch is to be charged at marke[t] price.</p>
<p>3<u>dly</u> That <em>th</em>e whole expence <em>tha</em>t shall accrue<br />in carrying on <em>thi</em>s Scheme be charged to <em>th</em>e joint<br />concern: But <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d Beale may live in <em>th</em>e dwel<br />ling house at Nomony, have <em>th</em>e use of <em>th</em>e race-horse<br />stable, meat-house & Da[i]ry rent free.</p>
<p>4<u>thly</u> That whatever labourers shall be thought<br />necess</p>
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<p>89</p>
<p><u>1768</u></p>
<p>necessary to carry on <em>thi</em>s work shall be furnished by <em>th</em>e<br />Parties, so <em>tha</em>t neither of <em>the</em>m shall provide a greater<br />number than <em>th</em>e other, unless they mutually consent<br />to <em>th</em>e contrary.</p>
<p>5<u>th</u> That whatever money <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d Beale shall<br />disburse on any journey to purchace wheat, dispose<br />of Com<em>m</em>odities, or collect money f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e Partnership shall<br />be charged to its acco<em>un</em>t But <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d Beale's household<br />Expences shall not be charged to <em>th</em>e same: It is<br />thought <em>tha</em>t one half of <em>tha</em>t charge will not exceed<br /><em>th</em>e advantage <em>tha</em>t will flow, for <em>th</em>e use of <em>th</em>e houses men<br />tioned in <em>th</em>e 3d Article.</p>
<p>6th That a set of books be opened in <em>th</em>e form<br />of Messrs R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em> & J<em>ohn</em> B<em>eale</em>, partners in <em>th</em>e profits, or Loss <em>tha</em>t<br />may happen on all the Grain <em>tha</em>t shall be ground<br />in s<em>ai</em>d mill, now about to be built: That a<br />yearly settlement be made on <em>th</em>e 10 day of March,<br />or on any other day, if that shall be found in<br />convenient.</p>
<p>7th This Partnership to continue 5 years<br />f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e date of an agreeement to be executed by the<br />parties, w<em>hi</em>ch shall comprise <em>th</em>e sense of <em>thi</em>s memo<br />randum: But nevertheless either of <em>th</em>e parties has<br />a power to abrogate <em>th</em>e same at any one of the<br />yearly settlements, provided <em>th</em>e complainant delivers<br />to <em>th</em>e other gentleman his reasons in w[r]iting for<br /><em>th</em>e abrogation.</p>
<p>W<em>illia</em>msburg <em>th</em>e 29th feb<em>ruar</em>y 1768</p>
<p>Sir,</p>
<p>If <em>th</em>e packet should be as slow in it's<br />pas</p>
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<p>90</p>
<p>passage, as y<em>ou</em>r letter was to me, w<em>hi</em>ch is dated <em>thi</em>s day<br />month I fear <em>th</em>e fault of dilatoryness will be<br />imputed to me, so beg leave to mention, <em>tha</em>t <em>thi</em>s answer<br />was begun im<em>m</em>ediately, on the Receipt of yours</p>
<p>The proposal I made to y<em>o</em>u at Sabine Hall relative<br />to manufacturing a quantity of wheat, have put<br />on paper (See proposall above) to prevent any<br />misunderstanding between us, & if thou choosest<br />to accept of <em>th</em>e offer, be pleased to subscribe the<br />inclosed proposal, & return it to me. My intention<br />is <em>tha</em>t thou shall participate w<em>i</em>th me in <em>th</em>e design,<br />& <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e Profit, or loss shall be equal.</p>
<p>If either Mr Ransdell, or Mr Gordon<br />have written to me in consequence of their agre<br />ement, w<em>hi</em>ch is to bind me, <em>tha</em>t Information I fear<br />is lost, for have not had any intelligence con<br />cerning it, but in y<em>ou</em>r letter. I am,<br />Sir Y<em>o</em>ur hum<em>ble</em> se<em>rvan</em>t<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Mr<br />John Beale jun<em>io</em>r</p>
<p>W<em>illia</em>msburg 29th fe<em>brua</em>ry 1768</p>
<p>Sir,</p>
<p>After thou hast read <em>th</em>e inclosed letter,<br />& proposal send <em>the</em>m to Mr Beale.</p>
<p>Pray inclose a copy of <em>th</em>e agreement, w<em>hi</em>ch y<em>o</em>u<br />entered into w<em>i</em>th Mr Gordon Mill-wright, & if<br />it be not explicit, explain <em>th</em>e bargain in y<em>ou</em>r letter<br />(over)</p>
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<p>91</p>
<p><u>1768</u></p>
<p>Have y<em>o</em>u sold <em>th</em>e last crop of wheat?</p>
<p>Have y<em>o</em>u sold <em>th</em>e remainder of <em>th</em>e last crop of<br />Indian-corn? the merchants at Norfolk give 8s/ 4d p<em>e</em><br />barrel only.</p>
<p>I have gone through <em>th</em>e papers, & crop-book<br />w<em>hi</em>ch y<em>o</em>u put into my hands last dec<em>embe</em>r (but not ac<br />curately) & <em>th</em>e bebets exceed <em>th</em>e credits in <em>th</em>e acco<em>un</em>t<br />stiled Dr R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em> to E<em>dward</em> R<em>ansdell</em> £158..13..10. I am<br />Sir y<em>o</em>ur hum<em>ble</em> s<em>ervan</em>t<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Mr E<em>dward</em> Ransdell</p>
<p>4th March</p>
<p>The late lieu<em>tenan</em>t Gov<em>erno</em>r Fran<em>cis</em> Fauquier died yesterday<br />7th, If y<em>o</em>u have not disposed of <em>th</em>e last crop<br />of wheat, send by <em>th</em>e bearer Capt<em>ain</em> Deceive all 30<br />bushells of wheat, also 370 bushells of Indian corn<br />10 weathers, & Ewes, but if y<em>o</em>u should have sold<br /><em>th</em>e wheat send 30ty bushells of Indian-corn in<br />its place, for I have agreed to pay freight f<em>o</em>r 400<br />bushells. Take a bill of loading of <em>th</em>e Cargo<br />to be signed by <em>th</em>e Capt<em>ain</em> & inclose it to me I send<br />in <em>tha</em>t vessell 10 sacks to hold <em>th</em>e wheat, if any<br />shall be sent.</p>
<p>15th Capt<em>ain</em> Deceitful has bilked me, & I must<br />look out f<em>o</em>r another Vessel to send up Poto-river<br />f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e above grain & stocks. Capt<em>ain</em> Mitchell of<br /><em>th</em>e L<em>or</em>d Baltimore will deliver <em>thi</em>s letter to y<em>o</em>u.</p>
<p>R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em></p>
<p>To Mr<br />E<em>dward</em> Ransdell.</p>
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<p>93</p>
<p>March<br />9th</p>
<p>Sir</p>
<p>The remains of our late lieu<em>tenan</em>t Gov<em>erno</em>r F<em>rancis</em> Fauquier<br />Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> were interred yesterday, his burial was<br />not pompous for his last testament directs <em>tha</em>t<br /><em>tha</em>t ceremony should be performed at as little<br />expence as decency can possibly permit. He<br />believing <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e present mode of funeral ob<br />sequies was contrary to the spirit of Christ's<br />religion. He acted in <em>th</em>e publick honourable<br />office, w<em>hi</em>ch his superiours conferred on him<br />w<em>i</em>th grace, & dignity: He was vigilant in<br />Government, moderate in power, & merciful<br />where <em>th</em>e rigour of justice could be dispensed<br />w<em>i</em>th.</p>
<p>At the death of my dear friend Mr<br />Fauquier the reigns of government devoulved<br />to John Blair Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> President of his Majesty's<br />Council here; whose disposition is very com<br />mendable, and I believe will endeavour to<br />govern of the principles of his late predecessor</p>
<p>I have <em>th</em>e honour to be nominated an<br />Executor in the Will touching the real & personal<br />Estate in <em>thi</em>s Colony, & in executing <em>tha</em>t trust I<br />shall necessarily know <em>th</em>e testators written<br />contracts, & the sundry balances as stated in<br />his books of acco<em>un</em>t, so <em>tha</em>t if thou shouldest give<br />any instructions regarind pecuniary matters<br />here I beg leave to offer my service to negotiate<br /><em>tha</em>t</p>
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<p>93</p>
<p><u>1768</u></p>
<p><em>tha</em>t, or any other business y<em>o</em>u may casually have<br />on <em>thi</em>s side of the water</p>
<p>I have not heard <em>tha</em>t any gentleman hath<br />notified <em>th</em>e above melancholy accident to thee<br />& my Idea is, <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u should be informed of it<br />as soon as possible; Therefor hope <em>tha</em>t this<br />letter be not unacceptable. I will rest my<br />apology, to the last period, <em>tha</em>t I may no longer<br />engage thee f<em>ro</em>m exercising your own reflect<br />ions: and am respectfully, Sir<br />Y<em>ou</em>r very ob<em>e</em>d<em>ien</em>t & hum<em>ble</em> Ser<em>van</em>t<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To<br />Sir Jeffery Amherst, Baronet<br />Governour of Virginia<br />in London</p>
<p>March<br />9th</p>
<p>Rob<em>er</em>t Carter presents his Compliments to<br />Ed<em>war</em> Hunt & Son Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em>, & begs <em>th</em>e favor of <em>th</em>e latter<br />to deliver <em>th</em>e inclosed letter to Sr Jeffery Amherst<br />R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em> would mention its purport here, if the<br />Conveyor was not waiting, therefor he desires<br /><em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e Gent<em>lema<em>n will read & <em>the</em>n seal the letter w<em>i</em>th<br />black-wax</em></em></p>
<p>He hath received <em>th</em>e trunk of books, w<em>hi</em>ch<br />was shipped on boa[r]d <em>th</em>e L<em>or</em>d Baltimore, & is<br />charged of 8£ 11..8 Sterl<em>in</em>g</p>
<p>To<br />Ed<em>ward</em> Hunt & Son Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em></p>
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<p>94</p>
<p>May 10: Sir</p>
<p>Y<em>oou</em>r letter of information relative to a dis<br />solution of <em>th</em>e partnership styled Messrs James<br />Buchanan & Co., w<em>hi</em>ch took place <em>th</em>e 26th day of<br />last month, is now before me, also two others<br />dated <em>th</em>e preceding month, January & Febr<em>uar</em>y<br />If Mr Buchanan's disposition be averse to<br />trade, or his fortune im<em>m</em>ense, <em>the</em>n I com<em>m</em>end<br />him for withdrawing, but not otherwise: for<br />my fondness of tobacco consignments makes<br />me desirous to initiate my second son<br />in <em>tha</em>t business, & will deposite <em>the</em>n 1200 £ st<em>erlin</em>g<br />for his proportion of <em>th</em>e stock. I mention<br />here my intention <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u may either take<br />my son into y<em>ou</em>r House, as a joint partner<br />therein, or refuse him.</p>
<p>By <em>th</em>e acco<em>un</em>t Current now before me<br />dated <em>th</em>e 1st day of <em>th</em>e present year it appears<br /><em>tha</em>t Interest is charged on <em>th</em>e sums w<em>hi</em>ch<br />have been paid to <em>th</em>e last day of <em>th</em>e old<br />year only. And by <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d acco<em>un</em>t <em>th</em>e bal<em>lance</em> due<br />to <em>th</em>e late Co is £929..14..11 st<em>erlin</em>g w<em>hi</em>ch will be<br />augmented to £1089..14..11 when my bill<br />of 160£ st<em>erlin</em>g (payable to Fran<em>ci</em>s Fauquier)<br />shall be paid. W<em>he</em>n in Cash on acco<em>un</em>t of<br />my order on Messrs James Cuncannon & <br />& Hook, transmitted & made payable<br />to</p>
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<p>95</p>
<p><u>Year 1768</u></p>
<p>to Messrs James Buchanan & Co., also f<em>o</em>r 46<br />h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds of tob<em>acco</em>, consigned to <em>the</em>m, & shipped last<br />sum<em>m</em>er on board <em>th</em>e John & Presly Capt<em>ain</em> Dibbie<br /><em>the</em>n, be pleased to apply those sums to my C<em>redi</em>t<br />in s<em>ai</em>d Acco<em>un</em>t</p>
<p>My bill of Exchange drawn on y<em>o</em>u f<em>o</em>r<br />150 £ st<em>erlin</em>g will probably be presented f<em>o</em>r<br />payment, it is dated <em>th</em>e 6th of <em>thi</em>s Instant<br />& made payable to Rich<em>ar</em>d Corbin, & if<br />it should be transmitted, be pleased to<br />honour <em>th</em>e same & charge <em>th</em>e sum to, Sir<br />Y<em>ou</em>r<br />R<em>obert</em> Carter</p>
<p>To<br />Mr John Hyndman</p>
<p>May 10. Gent<em>leme</em>n:</p>
<p>I beg leave to congratulate y<em>o</em>u, Sir. on<br /><em>th</em>e late invitation of a second son to business<br />for <em>th</em>e joint letter is dated <em>th</em>e 23d day of last<br />Jan<em>uar</em>y. & is subscribed plurally Sons.</p>
<p>My bill of Exchange on y<em>o</em>u f<em>o</em>r 150 £<br />st<em>erlin</em>g will probably be presented f<em>o</em>r pay<br />ment, it is dated <em>th</em>e 6th day of <em>thi</em>s Instant<br />& made payable to Rich<em>ar</em>d Corbin: If the<br />bill shall be transmitted be pleased to<br />pay <em>th</em>e same. I apprehend <em>tha</em>t my last orders<br />f<em>o</em>r Goods & my several Drafts, do exce[e]d<br />my remittance an Event I am sorry<br />f<em>o</em>r: but if I had sold my grain & flour<br />here</p>
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<p>96</p>
<p>here & not exported it to <em>th</em>e Island of<br />Madeira, should not have drawn so largly<br />for tho' I bought a small part of <em>th</em>e Cargo<br />only yet have disbursed of <em>tha</em>t voyage<br />considerable sums of money, on Acco<em>un</em>t of<br />freight, Storage, British & Virg<em>ini</em>a Duties.</p>
<p>I am, Gent<em>leme</em>n<br />Y<em>ou</em>rs &cc<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To<br />Edward Hunt & Sons.</p>
<p>1768<br />July 7th</p>
<p>Sir</p>
<p>The ship Hanbury Capt<em>ain</em> James Esten is<br />now lying in York-Road to take in part<br />of her Load I shall go on board to ac<br />knowledge my Signatures & Seals to the<br />arbitration Bond you transmitted to<br />me, (in the presence of s<em>ai</em>d Capt<em>ain</em> & some of<br />his officers) who will deliver said Bond<br />to you: Your engaging in <em>tha</em>t Dispute<br />shews great benevolence of Heart, a<br />Virtue w<em>hi</em>ch doth honour to human Nature,<br />& w<em>ha</em>tever may be your opinion in <em>tha</em>t matter<br />I shall cheerfully acquiese therein.</p>
<p>My State with regard to Messrs: Jackson<br />& Rutherfurd is unfortunate, it appearing<br />by all <em>th</em>e legal proof <em>tha</em>t can be gotten,<br /><em>tha</em>t I was <em>th</em>e sole & only Agent in loading<br />& dispatching <em>th</em>e Snow Anne Capt<em>ain</em> Ayres<br />But</p>
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<p>97</p>
<p><u>1768</u></p>
<p>But <em>tha</em>t was not <em>th</em>e Case, f<em>o</em>r <em>tha</em>t Fact is as<br />follows; As soon as I had read &<br />considered all the Papers relating to<br /><em>th</em>e Snow Anne, waited on <em>th</em>e late Gov<em>erno</em>r<br />to redeliver <em>the</em>m, if he would not agree<br />to be jointly concerned in <em>tha</em>t Agency,<br />but refused to receive <em>th</em>e Papers re<br />marking <em>tha</em>t we had not seen seen<br />Capt<em>ain</em> Ayres, that as soon as he shall<br />arrive at <em>th</em>e Palace, I should be informed<br />thereof: And soon after I meet <em>th</em>e Gov<em>erno</em>r<br />& the Capt<em>ain</em> there: The Conversation at<br /><em>tha</em>t time is mentioned in s<em>ai</em>d Gov<em>erno</em>rs Dep<br />sition therefor shall not relate it<br />here: except <em>tha</em>t I told <em>th</em>e Capt<em>ain</em> I did<br />not accept of the agency <em>the</em>n, <em>tha</em>t I<br />would give a peremptory Answer<br /><em>th</em>e next Day: Then the Capt<em>ain</em> withdrew<br />and the Gov<em>erno</em>r & I agreed <em>tha</em>t if a load<br />of wheat & flour could be engaged,<br />so as to dispatch <em>th</em>e Snow Anne<br />speedily, I was <em>the</em>n to act, but not<br />otherwise And in consequence thereof<br />applied to Mr Benja<em>min</em> Harrison, & Mr<br />Rich<em>ar</em>d Randolph (men of considerable<br />property living on James River, who<br />were <em>the</em>n in Town) <em>th</em>e latter engaged<br />to furnish me w<em>i</em>th 10'000 bushell<br />of</p>
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<p>98</p>
<p>of wheat, or any part thereof, the former<br />Gent<em>leme</em>n contracted to deliver 250 bar<em>re</em>ls of<br />flour; it was stipulated <em>tha</em>t s<em>ai</em>d articles<br />should be merchantable, & <em>tha</em>t Capt<em>ain</em><br />Ayres should have a negative on <em>th</em>e<br />same See s<em>ai</em>d Deposition w<em>hi</em>ch is men<br />tioned above f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e Discourse & Reso<br />lution at ur 2d meeting at <em>th</em>e Palace.</p>
<p>The Depositions of Harrison, Cary<br />& Randolph prove <em>tha</em>t Ayres acknowledged<br />he was authorized to refuse either<br />wheat or flour, that I had relied<br />on him to determin w<em>he</em>n s<em>ai</em>d articles<br />were merchantable, that he put part<br />of the load of wheat in <em>th</em>e hold w<em>he</em>n it's<br />cieling was very damp; & w<em>he</em>n half of<br /><em>th</em>e ballast was in <em>th</em>e hold; <em>tha</em>t the Capt<em>ain</em><br />was asked whether <em>th</em>e dampness<br />would not damage <em>th</em>e Grain; that<br /><em>th</em>e Snow was not dunnaged to keep<br /><em>th</em>e water in the hold f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e wheat; that<br />Ayres refused to take on board 87<br />barrels of flour w<em>hi</em>ch were bought<br />at his sollicitation. If these several<br />Charges will not avail me, they<br />stamp unpleasing Epithets on the<br />Capt<em>ain</em> who was affectionately re<br />com<em>m</em>ended by Messrs: Jackson & Rutherfurd</p>
<p>I am Y<em>ou</em>rs &cc Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>(over)</p>
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<p>99</p>
<p><u>Year 1768</u></p>
<p>P,S,</p>
<p>Pray transmit to me a copy of the<br />Award w<em>hi</em>ch shall be made in the<br />Dispute now pending between Messrs:<br />Jackson & Rutherfurd</p>
<p><u>To Mr. Edward Hunt.</u></p>
<p>1768.<br />July 7th</p>
<p>Gent<em>leme</em>n</p>
<p>My Crop of Tobacco made last year<br />w<em>hi</em>ch was formerly shipped marked R[symbol]C<br />is sold at 20s/ ster<em>lin</em>g p<em>e</em>r 100, & <em>th</em>e bills of<br />Exchange to be paid next October. I<br />advised w<em>i</em>th y<em>ou</em>r Son & Brother<br />before I bargained, who was of opinion<br /><em>tha</em>t, <em>tha</em>t tobacco would not nett as<br />much at London market I see<br />Mr Hunt frequently who doth<br />honour to the Family</p>
<p>If I have not in any former Letter<br />informed you of my shipping 50 M<br />lbs of Tobacco on board the Russia<br />Merchant Capt<em>ain</em> Geroge Dobbie, &<br />desired an Insurance, <em>the</em>n be pleased<br />to have it insured to recover 500£<br />sterling if said Tobacco be either<br />lost or damaged. Capt<em>ain</em> Dobbie is<br />instructed to deliver 25 M lbs of the<br />Tobacco mentioned above to you,<br />the</p>
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<p>100</p>
<p>the other half to Messrs James Buchan<br />& Company, his owner</p>
<p>I conjecture <em>tha</em>t my last order for<br />Goods miscarried; my Family wants<br />a few Goods but in a less degree than<br />my Wife apprehended w<em>he</em>n I was pre<br />paring s<em>ai</em>d order</p>
<p>My Ignorance concerning <em>th</em>e state<br />of my Acco<em>un</em>t makes me hesitate even,<br />in desiring you to purchace 2 Tickets<br />in the state Lottery f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e present year;<br />If two Tickets shall be bought in con<br />sequence of <em>thi</em>s request & shall prove<br />beneficial, apply the Profits to my<br />Credit in w<em>ha</em>tever manner yo<em>u</em> shall<br />judge most advantagious: And sig<br />nify to me <em>th</em>e number of s<em>ai</em>d Tickets<br />and transmit a Li[s]t of <em>th</em>e numbers<br />entituled to benefits, w<em>hi</em>ch shall be<br />published by order of <em>th</em>e managers &<br />Directors of s<em>ai</em>d Lottery.</p>
<p>Your Information relative to the<br />Value of Madeira Wine at y<em>ou</em>r market<br />prevents my consigning a quantity<br />to you: And believe I shall dispose of<br />the greater quantity of it on Credit<br />here. I am Y<em>ou</em>rs &cca<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Edward Hunt & Sons<br />Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em></p>
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<p>101</p>
<p>1768<br />July 31s</p>
<p>Gentlemen,</p>
<p>Soon after Capt<em>ain</em> George Dobbie's<br />Arrival here I delivered to him Receipts<br />for 38 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds of Tobacco marked, R,C,<br />weighing 50M lbs w<em>i</em>th instructions to<br />consign half s<em>ai</em>d Tobacco to Messrs:<br />James Buchanan & Co (as the Russia<br />merchant had sailed before the<br />dissolution of s<em>ai</em>d House) also to deliver<br /><em>th</em>e other half to Mr Hunt & Sons: who<br />I expect will obtain an Insurance<br />on all my Tobacco on board s<em>ai</em>d Ship</p>
<p>Be pleased to ship <em>th</em>e following<br />Goods on board some Vessel w<em>hi</em>ch shall<br />be bound for Potomac River. If s<em>ai</em>d<br />Wares cannot be forwarded speedily<br />by a Ship entending to enter at <em>th</em>e<br />Naval Office on South Potomac send<br /><em>the</em>m by one w<em>hi</em>ch shall go to <em>th</em>e opposite<br />Shore. Have said Merchantdize<br />insured, & if should be lost re-ship<br /><em>th</em>e like articles, observing <em>th</em>e Rule<br />mentioned above respecting the same</p>
<p>I am building Works to manufacture<br />flour & biscuit, pray advise me w<em>ha</em>t<br />those articles are worth at your market</p>
<p>1 pair of Cologn Mill stones<br />14 inches through, & 4 feet 4 Inchs<br />Diameter</p>
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<p>102</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration:line-through;">one pair of burr mill-stones<br />4 feet Diameter</span><br />one p<em>ai</em>r of bolting Cloaths, that<br />is, one fine and one coarse cloath</p>
<p>I am, Gent<em>leme</em>.<br />yours &cca R<em>obert</em> Carter</p>
<p>To James Buchanan<br /><u>& Comp<em>an</em>y</u></p>
<p>July 30th<br />1768</p>
<p>Sir</p>
<p>The Death of my dear friend Mr Tasker<br />is mentioned by Mr Daniel Dulany<br />in a letter dated the 19th day of last<br />month: and since <em>th</em>e same was put<br />into my hands have written two letters<br />to him; (But do not know <em>th</em>e Fate of<br />either) it is said therein, <em>tha</em>t I had<br />transacted Business f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e late Mr<br />Tasker, that some money matters were<br />now pending here, that I would finish<br /><em>the</em>m, & desired that s<em>ai</em>d Letters should be<br />com<em>m</em>unicated to his Executors. As Mr<br />Dulany hath passed former Sum<em>m</em>ers in<br /><em>th</em>e Courtry, he may not be at Annap<em>o</em>l<em>i</em>s<br />now, & in <em>tha</em>t Case if said Letters be<br />at his house in Town, be pleased to<br />forward <em>the</em>m to him. From y<em>ou</em>r Alliance<br />& Residence I conjecture thou art one<br />of <em>th</em>e Executors, & hope you will sig<br />nify</p>
<p>[vertical text] N<em>ota</em> B<em>ene</em> Advising of the Death of the hon<em>ora</em>ble<br />Benjamin Tasker Senior</p>
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<p>103</p>
<p>signify their Pleasure relative to s<em>ai</em>d<br />Accounts, & inclose to me a Copy of the<br />Will.</p>
<p>Mrs Carter & I are very desirous to<br />hear of the Health & Happiness of Mrs<br />Tasker & her most Intimates, & whether<br />the Ladies are in Town or Country:<br />and We present our Compliments to<br />you & to Mrs Ridout. I am, Sir<br />Yours &cca R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em></p>
<p><u>To the hon<em>ora</em>ble: John Ridout.</u></p>
<p>1768<br />July 31st</p>
<p>Dear Sir,</p>
<p>Your informal letter touching my<br />Wife & Children's Interest accruing on<br /><em>th</em>e Death of a worthy & virtuous Pa<br />rent was put into my Hands <em>thi</em>s Day<br />I have com<em>m</em>unicated it to her, & We<br />are very much obliged to y<em>o</em>u f<em>o</em>r writing<br />said Letter: and present our Com<br />pliments to your-self & Lady</p>
<p>Some years ago <em>th</em>e late Mr Tasker<br />had an Advertisement printed in<br />some Gazettes notifying <em>tha</em>t he<br />would sell a 5th of an Estate cal<br />led Baltimore Iron Works, (a<br />member of his Son's Fortune) I<br />bad for s<em>ai</em>d Interest, but my Friend<br />thought</p>
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<p>104</p>
<p>thought it inconvenient to me, there<br />for declined <em>tha</em>t matter. Mrs: Carter<br />& I are of opinion <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e Estate men<br />tioned above should not be sold<br />hastily, unless the Testator hath<br />ordered <em>th</em>e contrary: But as to<br />Bell-air House, the appurtenances,<br />Slaves, Stocks, & Tools there, we<br />think should be conveyed to Benja<em>min</em><br />Ogle Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em>, or his Guardian next<br />December: if Mrs: Tasker will not<br />purchace s<em>ai</em>d Seat. We beg leave<br />to postpone any Idea respecting<br /><em>th</em>e Value of it, till we see an<br />Inventory of s<em>ai</em>d Estate, specifying<br /><em>th</em>e age of each Slave, & quantity of<br />Acres, (w<em>hi</em>ch List we desire <em>tha</em>t thou<br />wilt have taken & forwart it to<br />us) & your Valuation thereof</p>
<p>It is doubtful by y<em>ou</em>r letter before<br />me whether <em>th</em>e Estates mentioned<br />above be included, or not, in creat<em>in</em>g<br />the sum you express in s<em>ai</em>d Letter,<br />namely 70'000 £ Sterling. The<br />Legacies enumerated therein amount<br />to 50'000 £ only, so thou art silent<br />as to <em>th</em>e Remainder £20'000 ster<em>lin</em>g<br />which matters be pleased to observe<br />on in your next Letter to me.</p>
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<p>As y<em>o</em>u think my attendance<br />in Maryland may be dispensed<br />w<em>i</em>th f<em>o</em>r some time, shall not hasten<br />thether, but will wait till cal<br />led on to attend <em>tha</em>t Business:<br />And in <em>th</em>e Interim will w<em>i</em>th pla<br />sure consider such Proposals as y<em>o</em>u<br />may have to offer relative to s<em>ai</em>d<br />affairs</p>
<p>Col<em>onel</em> Benja<em>min</em> Grymes of <em>thi</em>s Province<br />is indebted to <em>th</em>e Estate of <em>th</em>e late<br />Col<em>onel</em> Benja<em>min</em> Tasker upon a Bond, &<br />an open Acco<em>un</em>t, Col<em>onel</em> Nat<em>haniel</em> Harrison<br />is joined in s<em>ai</em>d Bond: The late Mr<br />Tasker ordered <em>tha</em>t they should be<br />suid, w<em>hi</em>ch Suits now abate. Mrs<br />Ogle, & our Wives are interesed in<br />s<em>ai</em>d Debts: if you & Mrs: Ogle<br />intend <em>tha</em>t they shall be sued again,<br />be pleased to signify s<em>ai</em>d Intention<br />to me</p>
<p>Indian Corn & Hogs are part of<br /><em>th</em>e Profits of my Plantations, &<br />there now remain in my Gra<br />naries on Potomac-River 4'500<br />bushells of Indian Corn: If Mrs:<br />Ogle & you have not bought y<em>ou</em>r<br />Proportion of s<em>ai</em>d articles f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e<br />Iron-Works, f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e ensuing year,<br />I</p>
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<p>106</p>
<p>I will furnish the Corn at 16 pence<br />st<em>erlin</em>g per bushell, & Pork at 15s/ st<em>erlin</em>g<br />p<em>e</em>r 100, exclusive of Freight &<br />Portage.</p>
<p>If <em>th</em>e Widow of <em>th</em>e late Rev<em>eren</em>d Mr<br />Bacon of Frederick County in Mary<br />land will sell his Violin & Musick<br />be pleased to purchace them, & if<br />they be sent to Col<em>onel</em> Cary's at Hamp<br />ton, or to Doctor Campbell's at<br />Norfolk, either of those Gentlemen<br />will forward <em>th</em>e Box to me. I in<br />tend only <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u should write to an<br />acquaintance living near <em>th</em>e Widow's,<br />to transact <em>thi</em>s order: And I expect<br /><em>tha</em>t all <em>th</em>e parts of <em>th</em>e Concertos,<br />Sonatas & Songs be complete, <em>tha</em>t<br />neither they nor <em>th</em>e Fiddle be over<br />rated: And if said Wares shall<br />be bought for me, <em>tha</em>t they be se<br />curely packed. I am, D<em>ea</em>r Sr<br />Your &ca R<em>obert</em> Carter</p>
<p>To Mr,<br /><u>Christopher Lownds at Bladensb<em>ur</em>g</u></p>
<p>1768<br />Aug<em>ust</em> 6th</p>
<p>Dear Madam</p>
<p>Mr C<em>hristopher</em> Lownds informs me <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e<br />Care of your Husbands Fortune devolves<br />on you: As soon as <em>tha</em>t Event happened<br />my</p>
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<p>107</p>
<p>my Agency ended, and it is neces<br />sary <em>tha</em>t you should enjoin some<br />Person here im<em>m</em>ediately to negotiate<br />those Matters</p>
<p>The Gentlemen or their Represen<br />tatives who were Col<em>onel</em> Byrd's Trustees<br />in his absence f<em>ro</em>m Home in some part<br />of <em>th</em>e late War, owe you £3'559 st<em>erlin</em>g.<br />I was directed to demand £213..10.9½<br />ster<em>lin</em>g arising for Interest f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e 1st June<br />1767 to <em>th</em>e 1st of June next following<br />im<em>m</em>ediately it became due; also the<br />principal next Nov<em>embe</em>r & w<em>ha</em>t Interest<br /><em>tha</em>t might be due on <em>th</em>e same. Judg<em>men</em>ts<br />are obtained against <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d Trustees<br />& their Representatives f<em>o</em>r £3559<br />st<em>erlin</em>g, & their Estates may be sold<br />instantly to satisfy s<em>ai</em>d Demand</p>
<p>Col<em>onel</em> Charles Carter is also indebted<br />to you <em>th</em>e sum of 53£ sterl<em>in</em>g arising<br />on a protested bill of Exchange:<br />He hath been sued, w<em>hi</em>ch Suit abates<br />& must be renewed</p>
<p>Col<em>onel</em> Benjamin Grymes is in<br />debted to your Son's Estate upon a<br />Bond & an open Account Col<em>onel</em><br />Nat<em>haniel</em> Harrison is joined in said<br />Bond: They have been sued, w<em>hi</em>ch<br />Actions likewise abate. Mrs Ogle<br />Mrs</p>
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<p>108</p>
<p>Mrs: Lownds & my Wife are in<br />terested in s<em>ai</em>d Debts: If Mrs: Ogle &<br />Mrs: Lownds, intend <em>tha</em>t they shall<br />be sued again, hope the Ladys will<br />signify their Intention to me. I<br />will also willingly undertake your<br />Business here; or elsewhere, w<em>hi</em>ch<br />you shall be pleased to trust to<br />my management.</p>
<p>Fanny & I wrote lately to y<em>o</em>u,<br />We hope to wait on you some time<br /><em>thi</em>s ensuing Autumn. I am,<br />D<em>ea</em>r M, y<em>ou</em>rs: &cca<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Mrs: Tasker<br /><u>at Annapolis</u></p>
<p>1768<br />Aug<em>u</em>st 6th.</p>
<p>Madam</p>
<p>Mr Lownds of Bladen'sburg very<br />lately advised me <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e late Mr<br />Tasker had left his Son's Estate to<br />to the Care of your-self, him & me.<br />I conjectur, <em>th</em>e principal Objects<br />are 4 Viz: Bell-air House & Land<br />&cca, A fifth of <em>th</em>e Baltimore Iron<br />Works, Cash in <em>th</em>e Hands of Mrs<br />Tasker amounting to 1520£ 4s/9<br />sterl<em>in</em>g, And Benja<em>min</em> Grymes & Nat<em>haniel</em><br />Harrison's joint Bond & B<em>enjamin</em> G<em>rymes</em>'s<br />open acco<em>un</em>t, both in the Possession of<br />Geo<em>rge</em></p>
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<p>109</p>
<p>Geo<em>rge</em> Wythe Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> attorney at Law</p>
<p>As to Bell-air House, all <em>th</em>e Land<br />belonging to it, all <em>th</em>e Furniture,<br />Slaves & Stocks of every kind, it is<br />said <em>tha</em>t your Son will purchace:<br />if his Grandmother should not want<br />s<em>ai</em>d Estate. I approve of Mr Ogle's<br />Resolution: and hope, that, <em>tha</em>t <span class="unclear">[illegible]</span><br />healthful & delightful Seat<br />will be f<em>o</em>rever <em>th</em>e Property of your<br />Relations.</p>
<p>With regard to <em>th</em>e 2d Object Mrs<br />Carter & I think, that, that Estate<br />should not be sold hastily: unless<br />your Father hath enjoined <em>th</em>e contrary</p>
<p>If Mrs. Tasker should incline to<br />deliver up <em>th</em>e money, <em>tha</em>t will become<br />a matter of consideration, but if<br />otherwise, shall be very contented to<br />receive 6 p<em>e</em>r C<em>en</em>t Interest on <em>th</em>e same.</p>
<p>As to <em>th</em>e Debts due f<em>ro</em>m B<em>enjamin</em> Grymes &<br />Nat<em>haniel</em> Harrision, I did frequently ap<br />ply for Payment thereof, but to no<br />purpose: And at last <em>th</em>e late Mr<br />Tasker instructed me to have <em>the</em>m<br />sued, w<em>hi</em>ch Suits abated at his Death.<br />If yo<em>u</em>r-self & Mr Lownds incline <em>tha</em>t<br />said Actions shall be renewed, be<br />pleased to signify your Intention<br />to</p>
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<p>110</p>
<p>to me. And to <em>tha</em>t end shall want<br />a Copy of your Father's Will: which<br />Mr Ridout will send, if he shall<br />receive my Letter forwarded <em>thi</em>t Day<br />seven nights inclosed in <em>th</em>e North-Mail<br />but lest s<em>ai</em>d Letter should miscarry<br />I again make <em>th</em>e same Request<br />of thee.</p>
<p>As my Friend Mr Lounds hath<br />said <em>tha</em>t my attendance in maryland<br />may be dispensed with f<em>o</em>r some time<br />shall not hasten thither. And w<em>he</em>n<br />I shall go to Annapolis, hope <em>tha</em>t Mrs<br />Carter will be of <em>th</em>e Party: And in<br /><em>th</em>e Interim will consider such Pro<br />posals as thou mayest have to offer,<br />(if imparted to me) relating to <em>th</em>e<br />Fortune mentioned above.</p>
<p>Indian Corn & Hogs are part of<br />the Profits of my Plantations, and<br />if you have not engaged y<em>ou</em>r Propor<br />tion of s<em>ai</em>d Articles f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e Iron Works<br />f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e ensui[ng] year, I will furnish the<br />Corn at 16 pence sterling per bushell<br />& the Pork at 15s/ sterl<em>in</em>g per 100, ex<br />clusive of Freight & Portage.</p>
<p>I am, Madam<br />Yours &cca. R<em>obert</em> Carter</p>
<p>To Mrs Ogle<br /><u>at Annapolis</u></p>
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<p>111</p>
<p>1768<br />July 30th.</p>
<p>Sir,</p>
<p>We conjecture <em>tha</em>t y<em>ou</em>r father's Creditors<br />here, are mostly satisfied therefor shall<br />remit to you at different Times <em>th</em>e Bal<em>ance</em><br />of <em>tha</em>t part of his Estate trusted to<br />us, & to <em>tha</em>t purpose do herein inclose<br />setts of Exchange drawn by Mr Charles<br />Carter & Capt<em>ain</em> Tho<em>mas</em> Aselby amounting<br />to £220..0..4 sterl<em>in</em>g: The state of y<em>ou</em>r<br />affairs here will not allow of par<br />ticulars now, so can only say <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e<br />sum of £1005..7..8½ current Money<br />of Virginia hath been paid to sundry<br />Creditors & <em>tha</em>t £1598..4..3 has been<br />received on account of s<em>ai</em>d Estate.<br />The Bal<em>ance</em> namely £317..16..1½ Curr<em>en</em>t<br />money shall be sent to you as soon<br />as Bills can be bought. The Sterl<em>in</em>g<br />Payments in s<em>ai</em>d Acco<em>un</em>t are estimated<br />at 25 p<em>e</em>r C<em>en</em>t, (as well on <em>th</em>e Dr as Ct<br />side) w<em>hi</em>ch is <em>th</em>e difference between<br />British & Virginia Money</p>
<p>We have received <em>th</em>e following<br />Letters, w<em>hi</em>ch are addressed to <em>th</em>e late<br />lieu<em>tenan</em>t Gov<em>erno</em>r: those subscribed by y<em>ou</em>rself<br />are dated <em>th</em>e 22d day of last Decem<em>be</em>r<br /><em>th</em>e 13th of Feb<em>rua</em>ry: & 12th of Mrch, those<br />by y<em>ou</em>r mother are dated <em>th</em>e 24th Nov<em>embe</em>r<br /><em>th</em>e</p>
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<p>112</p>
<p>the 17th feb<em>rua</em>ry: & 19th march, those by y<em>ou</em>r<br />Brother dated <em>th</em>e 25th of Decem<em>be</em>r &<br />17th of feb<em>rua</em>ry:, those by your uncle W<em>illia</em>m<br />Fauquier are dated <em>th</em>e dated <em>th</em>e 22d day of Dec<em>embe</em>r<br /><em>th</em>e 15th & 24th days of feb<em>rua</em>ry, the 20th of<br />March & 6th of April, one by Mrs<br />Mary Chamberlayne dated <em>th</em>e 23d day<br />of feb<em>rua</em>ry: those by Mr Sam<em>ue</em>l Athawes dated<br /><em>th</em>e 14 of feb<em>rua</em>ry, <em>th</em>e 17th of march & sundry<br />Goods amounting to £26..9..4 sterl<em>in</em>g, those<br />by Mr John Norton are dated <em>th</em>e 20th of<br />february: <em>th</em>e 31st of march & several mer<br />chanantdize charge at £62..9..5 st<em>erlin</em>g</p>
<p>Your Letter to W<em>illia</em>m Nelson Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em><br />inclosing a List of articles is come to<br />hand, & said Wares shall be sent to<br />you. We, are Sir<br />Your most ob<em>e</em>d<em>ei</em>nt<br />& very hum<em>ble</em> serv<em>an</em>t<br />W<em>illia</em>m Nelson<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter<br />Peyton Randolph<br />Geo<em>rge</em> Wythe</p>
<p>To<br />Francis Fauquier Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em><br />in George Street<br />London</p>
<p>15th day of Aug<em>u</em>st answered Mr D<em>aniel</em> D<em>ulany</em>'s<br />Letter date <em>th</em>e 26th day of July see s<em>ai</em>d<br />Letter. 22d Aug<em>u</em>st write Mrs: Tasker<br />Mrs: Ogle & Mr Ridout, w<em>hi</em>ch were forw<em>arde</em>d<br />by Rob<em>er</em>t Prentis, but did not keep Copies of<br />s<em>ai</em>d Letters</p>
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<p>113</p>
<p>My Wife is entituled to 2'500 £ ster<em>lin</em>g<br />by <em>th</em>e Will of <em>th</em>e hon<em>ora</em>ble Bejn<em>amin</em> Tasker<br />of Maryland deceased. Mrs Tasker<br />is sole Executrix thereof, who hath<br />com<em>m</em>issioned Messrs: Capel & Osgood<br />Hanbury & Mr W<em>illia</em>m Anderson to sell<br />9'000 £ capital Bank Stock part<br />of <em>th</em>e Interest there, w<em>hi</em>ch <em>th</em>e Testator<br />devised to her. Those who act for<br /><em>th</em>e other Legatees named in <em>th</em>e Will<br />have signified to me, <em>tha</em>t they have<br />transmitted a testimonial to<br />London signifying their approbation<br />of <em>th</em>e measure Mrs: Tasker had<br />adopted to comply w<em>i</em>th <em>tha</em>t part of<br />her Husband's Direction. If I had<br />been at Annapolis should have signed<br />said attestation, and now take <em>th</em>e<br />method to declare my concurrency<br />therein.</p>
<p>I shall inclose herein an order on<br /><em>th</em>e Com<em>m</em>issioners f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e whole of my Claim<br />on account of my Wife When y<em>o</em>u<br />shall have received the money, be<br />pleased to call on <em>th</em>e Person or<br />Persons who is or are empowered to<br />settle the affairs of a late Comp<em>an</em>y<br />styled</p>
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<p>114</p>
<p>styled Messrs: James Buchanan & Co<em>mpany</em><br />& pay off <em>th</em>e balance I owe <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d Par<br />nership take two Receipts of the<br />same tenour & date And <em>tha</em>t you may<br />partly guess at <em>tha</em>t difference, I beg<br />leave to state <em>th</em>e following acco<em>un</em>t My<br />Bill for 150£ credited therein & is<br />addressed to Mr John Hyndman<br />requires some explanation: When I<br />directed it, intended to have con<br />signed <em>th</em>e 19 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds of tobacco, debited<br />as per account to J, H: but hearing<br />afterwards <em>th</em>e Russia Merchant to per<br />form <em>th</em>e present voyage, my Senti<br />ments altered in appropriating<br />said Tobacco: so that you may in<br />clude <em>th</em>e bill; or not, in <em>th</em>e Settle<br />ment thou shall make, as may<br />be most agreeable.</p>
<p>Dr Messrs James Buchanan & Co<em>mpany</em><br />To R<em>obert</em> Carter</p>
<p>To my order on James Cuncannon<br />& Hook f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e proceesds of 20 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds<br />Tobacco shipped in June 1762</p>
<p>To 46 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds of Tob<em>acco</em> on board <em>th</em>e J<em>ohn</em> & Presley<br />Capt<em>ain</em> Geo<em>rge</em> Dobbie 1767</p>
<p>To 19 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds on board <em>th</em>e Russia merch<em>an</em>t<br />Capt<em>ain</em> Geo<em>rge</em> Dobbbie June 1768.</p>
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<p>115</p>
<p>Cr</p>
<p>By bal<em>ance</em> due f<em>ro</em>m R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em> to J<em>ames</em> B<em>uchanan</em> & Co<em>mpany</em> as<br />per Acco<em>un</em>t rendered, to the 30th day<br />of Dec<em>embe</em>r 1767 £ 929..14..11<br />By my Bill payable to<br />F<em>rancis</em> Fauquier dated <em>th</em>e 30th<br />Oct<em>obe</em>r 1767 160.0..0<br />By my Bill of J<em>ohn</em> Hyndman<br />made payable to R<em>ichard</em> Corbin<br />& is dated <em>th</em>e 6th of May 1768 150</p>
<p>The inclosed bill must not be<br />presented, nay not whispered,<br />till <em>th</em>e Gentlemen shall have sold<br /><em>th</em>e B<em>ank</em> S<em>tock</em> & transmitted an Acco<em>un</em>t of<br />it to <em>th</em>e Executrix</p>
<p>Capt<em>ain</em> <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">Thompson</span> ^ <sup>Geo<em>rge</em> Hubbard</sup> ^ takes two harp<br />sicord Jacks No. 1 & 60, they are <em>th</em>e<br />first & last of one Stop The artist<br />may discover <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e Jacks are made<br />to admit part of a quill quilling<br />is very inconvenient & I believe either<br />leather, or mettal may be used<br />successfully in <em>th</em>e place of Quils, &<br />will freely pay a Jack-maker for<br />making <em>th</em>e Experiment. But if<br />no improvement can be worked<br />out now to mend <em>th</em>e Inconvenience<br />mentioned, send me a Set of <em>th</em>e very<br />best Jacks, (& some spare onces),<br />proper</p>
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<p>116</p>
<p>proper Instruments f<em>o</em>r quilling, &<br />a pair of small Forceps. Note<br />my Harpsicord has two Stops only<br />& was made by Jacobus Kirckman<br />I am, Gentl<em>me</em>n &cc Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Edward Hunt & sons, Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em><br /><u>Merch<em>an</em>ts in London</u></p>
<p>Virginia 1st Sept<em>embe</em>r 1768<br />Exchange f<em>o</em>r £2'500..0.. Ster<em>lin</em>g</p>
<p>Gentlemen</p>
<p>At thirty daies sight pay this<br />my first Bill of Exchange, (my second<br />nor third of the same tenour & date<br />not being paid) unto Edward Hunt<br />& Sons Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em>, or their order, two <br />thousand five hundred Pounds<br />sterling money of Great-Britain,<br />in full payment of a sterling Legacy,<br />devised by the hon<em>ora</em>ble Benja<em>min</em> Tasker of<br />Maryland deceased, to his daughter<br />Frances Carter my Wife, & place<br />it to acco<em>un</em>t as per advice from<br />Gentlemen &cc<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Messrs:<br />Capel & Osgood Hanbury<br />& Mr W<em>illia</em>m Anderson<br />Merchants in London</p>
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<p>117</p>
<p>1768<br />Sept<em>embe</em>r 1st</p>
<p>Gentlemen</p>
<p>My friends in Maryland, have<br />advised me in writing <em>tha</em>t Mrs Tasker<br />hath empowered you to sell 9'000£<br />Capital Bank Stock, to credit<br />Mrs: Ann Ogle, Mrs Eliz<em>abe</em>th Lowndes,<br />Mr: Daniel Dulany & myself w<em>i</em>th<br /><em>th</em>e sum of 2'500 £ sterling each, in<br />satisfaction of 10'000 £ sterling her<br />Husband had bequeathed to their<br />four daughters, & to pay <em>th</em>e res<br />pective Shares to <em>th</em>e Persons au<br />thorized to receive, w<em>he</em>n they shall<br />draw for <em>th</em>e same. In consequence<br />thereof have passed my Bill <em>thi</em>s day<br />on y<em>o</em>u f<em>o</em>r 2'500 £ sterling, (<em>th</em>e whole<br />of <em>th</em>e sterl<em>in</em>g Lecacy devised to my<br />Wife by <em>th</em>e late hon<em>ora</em>ble: Benja<em>min</em> Tasker)<br />at 30 daies sight payable to E<em>dwar</em>d Hunt<br />& Sons Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em>, or their Order, w<em>hi</em>ch I<br />trust y<em>o</em>u will duly pay, & debet<br />s<em>ai</em>d acco<em>un</em>t accordingly. I am, Gent<em>lemen</em> &cca<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Messrs.<br />Capel & Osgood Hanbury<br />& Mr W<em>illia</em>m Anderson<br /><u>Merch<em>an</em>ts in London</u></p>
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<p>118</p>
<p>Nov<em>embe</em>r 19th</p>
<p>Sir,</p>
<p>Mr, Chr<em>istophe</em>r Lowndes was about to re<br />linquish <em>th</em>e Execution of a Trusteeship<br />w<em>hi</em>ch is required of him by <em>th</em>e last Will<br />of B<em>enjamin</em> T<em>asker</em> Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> when I left Annapolis<br />This Renunciation totally removed the<br />difficulties I suggested to you, & sub<br />mitted to y<em>ou</em>r Consideration therefor<br />did not repeat <em>the</em>m in a letter, as was<br /><em>the</em>n agreed on</p>
<p>Mrs: Ogle & I have jointly undertaken<br />to fulfil <em>th</em>e Trust, w<em>hi</em>ch <em>th</em>e late Col<em>onel</em> Tasker<br />jun<em>io</em>r reposed in his Father: I do ac<br />cept <em>tha</em>t office being calle thereto by<br />one who I sincerely loved & respected:<br />But previous thereto did secure you<br />Power & assistance to enable me to<br />perform s<em>ai</em>d duty. So <em>tha</em>t I hope thou<br />wilt take, or cause to be taken an<br />Inventory of all <em>th</em>e Slaves & personal<br />Estate <em>tha</em>t shall be <em>the</em>n at Ble-air, <em>tha</em>t is to<br />be considered as part of the Col<em>onel</em>'s Estate,<br />also Negro London, at Annapolis & other<br />Interest there, & transmit <em>th</em>e same to<br />a proper public office, & send a Copy<br />of it to me.</p>
<p>Mrs, Tasker now rents Bel-air House,<br />the Plantation, Negroes & &cca there, will<br />release the whole <em>th</em>e 20th day of next<br />Month</p>
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<p>119</p>
<p>to Mrs: Ogle & myself (in behalf of<br /><em>th</em>e Legatees claiming under <em>th</em>e Will of<br />Col<em>onel</em> Tasker jun<em>io</em>r so <em>tha</em>t we shall become<br />responsible w<em>he</em>n <em>th</em>e Tenant's Term shall<br />expire. And it behooveth us (A<em>nne</em> O<em>gle</em>, R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em>)<br />to continue <em>th</em>e present overseer, who<br />lives at Bel-air, if he will stay, or<br />if he will not, to employ a careful<br />man to live there, till <em>tha</em>t whole Estate<br />shall be sold: And as a prepara<br />tory step towards it, have drawn up<br /><em>th</em>e inclosed advertisement, but have<br />left therein Blanks to be filled up<br />as y<em>ou</em>rself & Mrs: Ogle shall judge<br />most reasonable, thinking <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e Auction<br />cannot be sooner <em>the</em>n <em>th</em>e 25th day of<br />next Jan<em>ua</em>ry:, & <em>tha</em>t every Purchacer<br />shall pay ready money, if his Purchace<br />Purchaces do not amount to 50£<br />sterl<em>i</em>ng.</p>
<p>At Mr, T<em>asker's</em> Instance the Slaves &<br />personal Estate at Bel-air were<br />inventoried & appraised <em>th</em>e 9th day of<br />Feb<em>ru</em>ry: 1763 amounting to £1976..14..11<br />Maryland Currency as doth appear<br />by the ^ <sup>inclosed</sup> Inventory. a Copy of w<em>hi</em>ch is not<br />upon Record. This Acco<em>un</em>t Mrs: T<em>asker</em>, lent<br />to me, w<em>hi</em>ch I desire may be returned<br />to her. As <em>th</em>e Articles comprised in <br />s<em>ai</em>d</p>
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<p>120</p>
<p>s<em>ai</em>d Catalogue, are in there natures per<br />rishable Mr: T<em>asker</em>'s Fortune must restore<br /><em>th</em>e Loss, on s<em>ai</em>d Articles, if any shall be<br />discovered, <u>but</u> <sup>&</sup> if they shall sell for<br />more money <em>the</em>n the amount of s<em>ai</em>d Ap<br />praisement, then <em>th</em>e Executrix will<br />take <em>th</em>e Surplus. For Col<em>onel</em> T<em>asker</em>'s will<br />directs <em>tha</em>t, <em>tha</em>t Estate shall be sold.<br />If thou shall mention <em>th</em>e above hint<br />during <em>th</em>e negotiation of <em>th</em>e Business<br />it must be done most tenderly, &<br />& as an original Idea.</p>
<p>You can not act but w<em>i</em>th Mrs: O<em>gle</em>'s<br />concurrence, & I think nothing sh<em>oul</em>d<br />be done w<em>i</em>thout <em>th</em>e Approbation of<br />Mr & Mrs: Lowndes, & believe <em>tha</em>t he<br />must join ^ <sup>as well</sup> Mrs: O<em>gle</em>, & myself in con<br />veying <em>th</em>e Land. Mr: J<em>ohn</em> Ridout<br />will bid f<em>o</em>r Bel-air Plantation, the<br />Slaves, & &cca there, in behalf of his<br />Ward Mr B, Ogle. This being the<br />Design we should not precipitate<br /><em>th</em>e sale of s<em>ai</em>d Estate, but appoint<br />a distant day, so <em>tha</em>t it may be<br />sufficiently promulgated to <em>th</em>e In<br />habitans of Maryland Pensiel<br />vania & Virg<em>ini</em>a W<em>he</em>n y<em>ou</em>rself & Mrs<br />Ogle shall have filled up <em>th</em>e Blanks<br />in <em>th</em>e inclosed Adv<em>e</em>r<em>tisemen</em>t, & made <em>th</em>e whole<br />expressive of <sup>both</sup> your Sentiments, send<br />Copies</p>
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<p>121</p>
<p>Copies to <em>th</em>e Printers at Ph<em>i</em>l<em>adelphia</em>: & one<br />to me</p>
<p>Be pleased to com<em>m</em>unicate the<br />inclosed Letter directed to y<em>ou</em>rself<br />to Mrs: O<em>gle</em>: and apply it otherwise<br />as y<em>ou</em>r Choice shall direct. I am<br />&cc R<em>obert</em> Carter</p>
<p>P,S,<br />Mr, T<em>asker</em>'s Will directs <em>tha</em>t all his Slaves<br />and Land shall be sold (but ex<br />cludes part thereof) is <em>tha</em>t order ful<br />illed, or is there a day appointed<br />to sell s<em>ai</em>d Estate.</p>
<p>Mr. T<em>asker</em> added <em>th</em>e sums extended in <em>th</em>e<br />Inventory making 6 Pages, & put <em>th</em>e<br />amount of each Page at <em>th</em>e bottom<br />thereof, w<em>hi</em>ch sums make £1896..7.9.<br />only, but he calls it 1976..14.11<br />at <em>th</em>e end of the Inventory, but neith[er]<br />one, nor other of these Sums is <em>th</em>e true<br />amount of s<em>ai</em>d valuation it being<br />£1986..7..3<br />besides Plate, Beans, Rye, Oats, &<br />Indian Corn, w<em>hi</em>ch s<em>ai</em>d Articles are not<br />extended Col<em>onel</em> T<em>asker</em> died in Oct<em>obe</em>r 1760,<br />so <em>tha</em>t 2 years & 3 Mo<em>nth</em>s lapsed before<br />s<em>ai</em>d Inventory was taken I cannot<br />pass over in silence <em>th</em>e horses entered<br />under <em>th</em>e head of blooded they are<br />esti</p>
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<p>122</p>
<p>estimated in the Inv<em>en</em>t<em>or</em>y at £714.0.0<br />Maryland Currency only, Mr, Tasker<br />& I <u>sold</u> sold a part of <em>the</em>m £1520<br />sterling in <em>th</em>e month of June 1761,<br />w<em>hi</em>ch were delivered to <em>th</em>e Purchacers<br /><em>the</em>n and the appraisers report <em>tha</em>t<br />they (the Horses) were at Bel-air<br />in Oct<em>obe</em>r 1763 But <em>th</em>e Fact is not<br />so</p>
<p>A little time before <em>th</em>e late Mr.<br />John Boadly of Maryland died,<br />he agreed to give 2'000 £ sterling<br />f<em>o</em>r Bel-air House & Plantation<br />but the Land was not conveyed to<br />him R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em></p>
<p>To Mr,<br />Tho<em>ma</em>s Johnson<br />Attorney at Law<br />at Annapolis</p>
<p>Nov<em>embe</em>r 19th.</p>
<p>D<em>ea</em>r Sir</p>
<p>The solemn Promises made by Col<em>onel</em><br />John Randolph of <em>thi</em>s Place to repay<br />220£ sterling, w<em>hi</em>ch I lent to him almost<br />20ty years ago, have been totally dis<br />regarded. And am now told <em>tha</em>t yo<em>u</em> will<br />discharge <em>tha</em>t demand & some Interest<br />now due on it Will y<em>o</em>u satisfy s<em>ai</em>d<br />Claim? And if thou wilt assume the<br />Paym<em>en</em>t</p>
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<p>123</p>
<p>Payment thereof, on whom shall I<br />drawn on?</p>
<p>The present disproportion here<br />between sterling & Current Money is<br />25 p<em>e</em>r C<em>en</em>t. w<em>hi</em>ch has not fluctuated<br />lately. The Drawers were disap<br />pointed last General Court, who are<br />gone abroad to return w<em>i</em>th Cash, but<br />if they shall not be successful, ex<br />change must fall, & in <em>tha</em>t Case, I shall<br />be classed among <em>th</em>e Sufferers I do<br />offer to barter Bills of Exchange<br />next April amounting to £1500 st<em>erlin</em>g<br />payable in London f<em>o</em>r gold & silver<br />Money estimating <em>th</em>e latter at<br />about 3d3/15 sterl<em>in</em>g <em>th</em>e penny weight<br /><span class="unclear">[illegible]</span> & the former at 4s/ sterling the<br />penny weight troy. w<em>i</em>th an ex<br />ception to <em>th</em>e following Coinages<br />Viz: Peru Pieces of Eight Cross Dol<br />lars, old rix Dollars of <em>th</em>e German<br />Empire & all lesser Pieces of <em>th</em>e same,<br />& all gold Coins of the Empire. Those<br />Those being found to be 15 p<em>e</em>r C<em>en</em>t worse<br />than En<em>g</em>lish Monies And must<br />be so considered if any shall be ex<br />changed w<em>i</em>th me If y<em>o</em>u will<br />endeavour to find a Person or Persons<br />who</p>
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<p>124</p>
<p>who wants, or want to vest[?] <em>th</em>e sum<br />mentioned above in London, & will<br />bring, or send it here, y<em>o</em>u will Assist<br />them & oblige<br />D<em>ea</em>r Sr &c<br />R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em></p>
<p>To the hon<em>ora</em>ble<br />Daniel Dulany<br />at Annapolis</p>
<p>1768 De<em>cembe</em>r 12th</p>
<p>Sir,</p>
<p>We say in our letter to you inclosing<br />Cha<em>rle</em>s Carter & Tho<em>ma</em>s Asilby's[?] Bills, that<br />£317..16..1½ then remain in our hands<br />part of y<em>ou</em>r Father's Estate The pay<br />ments since, augment said balance<br />to £517,,16..1½, but by sundry disburse<br />ments, it is reduced to £475..6..2½<br />Current money of Virginia & to dis<br />charge part thereof, we now trans<br />mit Tho<em>ma</em>s Montgomerie, Roger Dixon<br />& Rich<em>ar</em>d Lee's Drafts amounting to<br />300£ sterling, w<em>hi</em>ch cost 373£ Vizt<br />money. So <em>tha</em>t £100..6..2½ now<br />remain to be exchanged f<em>o</em>r Bills.</p>
<p>His Excellency L<em>or</em>d Botetourt hath<br />bought almost every article belonging<br />to <em>th</em>e Estate. The Coach & the Remainder<br />shall be sold im<em>m</em>ediately, except the <br />particulars</p>
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<p>125</p>
<p>particulars, w<em>hi</em>ch you desire to be sent<br />to London, also w<em>ha</em>tever the late Gov<em>erno</em>r<br />directs shall not be sold, w<em>hi</em>ch s<em>ai</em>d<br />Goods are packed & shall be forwarded<br />by a proper Opportunity, We are<br />Sir, yours &cc<br />W<em>illia</em>m Nelson<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter<br />Peyton Randolph<br />G<em>eorge</em> Wythe</p>
<p>N<em>ota</em> B<em>ene</em><br />Since Mr, Nelson signed<br /><em>thi</em>s letter, put into my Hands<br />y<em>ou</em>r Letter & P<em>ost</em> S<em>criptum</em> dated the<br />5th day of last June & Aug<em>u</em>st<br />w<em>hi</em>ch are addressed to y<em>ou</em>r Father's Executors<br />R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em></p>
<p>To, Francis Fauquier Esq<em>uire</em><br />Hollis Street Cavendish Square<br /><u>in London</u></p>
<p>Dec<em>embe</em>r 25th</p>
<p>D<em>ea</em>r Sir,</p>
<p>Y<em>ou</em>r attention to my Honor & Interest<br />is manifested in y<em>ou</em>r Letter dated the<br />30th day of last month. And as soon<br />as I had considered it, revieved the<br />Part I had acted relative to <em>th</em>e<br />Estate of the late Col<em>onel</em> Tasker jun<em>io</em>r<br />and find <em>tha</em>t my Agency began in <em>tha</em>t<br />Matter the 25th day of last Oct<em>obe</em>r only<br />receiving <em>the</em>n a Copy of Mr, C<em>hristopher</em> Lowndes's<br />Re</p>
<p>[Page 126]</p>
<p>Renouncement of <em>th</em>e joint Trust created<br />by <em>th</em>e will of Mr Tasker decesed I find<br />by an estimate put into my hands by<br />Mr Clement Brooke, <em>tha</em>t Col<em>onel</em> T<em>asker</em>'s propor<em>ti</em>on<br />f<em>o</em>r one year's Disbursements, is 100£ st<em>erlin</em>g<br />about 200 £ Maryland Currency, 1600<br />bushells of Indian Corn & 20 barrels<br />of Pork, <em>tha</em>t on the day of last month<br />I inclosed L<em>or</em>d Ch<em>arles</em> Montague's Draft on<br />London f<em>o</em>r 50 £ st<em>erlin</em>g to Mr J<em>ohn</em> Ridout<br />desiring him to pay Brook's Bills f<em>o</em>r<br />one tenth of <em>th</em>e Current Money he<br />shall draw f<em>o</em>r on Acco<em>un</em>t of <em>th</em>e B<em>altimore</em> I<em>ron</em> Works<br />& charge the same to me, & transmit<br />the Bill of Exchange to him. And also<br />find <em>tha</em>t I wrote to my Steward in W, Cou[n]ty<br />on <em>th</em>e same day to send 800 bushells of<br />Indian Corn & 10 barrels of Pork to Mr<br />Brooke, manager f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e B, Comp<em>an</em>y<br />Previous to these Letters I proposed to<br />Mrs, O<em>gle</em>, of <em>th</em>e Works, except <em>th</em>e Current<br />money, w<em>hi</em>ch she rejected. If Mrs, O<em>gle</em>,<br />will concur w<em>i</em>th me, <em>thi</em>s Estate shall<br />be sold next Autumn, & delivered to<br /><em>th</em>e Purchacer on <em>th</em>e 1st day of Ja<em>nua</em>ry 1770<br />I also find <em>tha</em>t I have expressed my<br />Sentiments fully concerning Bel-air<br />Plant<em>ati</em>on &cca, in a letter to Mr, Tho<em>ma</em>s<br />Johnson of Annapolis w<em>hi</em>ch is dated<br /><em>th</em>e 19th day of last month, desiering him<br />to wait on Mrs, O<em>gle</em>, & agree upon a<br />time, to sell all <em>tha</em>t Estate. And inclosed<br />therein an Advertisement f<em>o</em>r <em>tha</em>t Purpose<br />to</p>
<p>[Page 127]</p>
<p>127</p>
<p>to be printed in <em>th</em>e M<em>aryland,</em> & P<em>ennsylvania</em> Gazettes<br />if Mrs, O<em>gle</em>, shall approve of <em>th</em>e same<br />You say in <em>th</em>e letter before me, "I<br />"have paid some considerable Sums<br />"of money on account of <em>th</em>e 5th Part<br />"of the Iron Works in w<em>hi</em>ch you are<br />"concerned Some Body must pay<br />"for <em>th</em>e Works must go on" I ap<br />prehend <em>tha</em>t Mrs, T<em>asker</em> is chargeable<br />f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e Supplies, w<em>hi</em>ch hath or shall<br />be expended f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e 1st day of Jan<em>ua</em>ry<br />1768 to <em>th</em>e 31st of Dec<em>embe</em>r following on<br />acco<em>un</em>t of her Son's <span class="unclear">[illegible]</span> of <em>th</em>e I<em>ron</em>, Works;<br />that she took <em>th</em>e whole Profits, to<br /><em>th</em>e 20th day of last march, & <em>tha</em>t ¾<br />of the disbursements f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e present<br />year should be refunded to Mrs<br />T<em>asker</em> out of the Gains arising f<em>ro</em><br />s<em>ai</em>d Works, f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e 20th day of last<br />March and <em>th</em>e remaining Bal<em>ance</em><br />to go according to <em>th</em>e Will of Col<em>onel</em><br />T<em>asker</em> so <em>tha</em>t w<em>ha</em>tever money thou hast<br />advanced, is to be charged to Mrs<br />T<em>asker</em> & not to her Son's Estate, if<br />my apprehension be thought<br />reasonable.</p>
<p>Gold & Silver monies will be an<br />acceptable Payment of Mrs: Carter's<br />Proportion of Land, Slaves & personal<br />Estate</p>
<p>[Page 128]</p>
<p>128</p>
<p>Estate, sold by order of her father's<br />Will Be pleased to inform me, how<br />many acres of Land, Slaves, & personal<br />Estate of Mrs, T<em>asker</em>, Mr, J<em>ohn</em> Ridout, Mr Tho<em>ma</em>s Johnson<br />have received letter f<em>ro</em> me dated<br />last month, to the first inclosing Col<em>onel</em><br />Byrd's Bills for 500£ st4erl<em>in</em>g and an<br />account to the 2d inclosing L<em>or</em>d Cha<em>rle</em>s<br />Montagu's Draft f<em>o</em>r 50£ sterl<em>in</em>g to <em>th</em>e<br />3d inclosing a letter to y<em>o</em>u, w<em>hi</em>ch I<br />shall copy below lest it be lost.<br />I hop y<em>o</em>u will exert y<em>ou</em> Powers to<br />regain to Mrs. T<em>asker</em> the possion of the<br />Lands, w<em>hi</em>ch are iniquitously with<br />holden f<em>ro</em>m her. I am,<br />truly & honestly<br />Your very hum<em>ble</em> Ser<em>van</em>t<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter.</p>
<p>To, the hon<em>ora</em>ble<br />Daniel Dulany Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em></p>
<p>Dec<em>embe</em>r 24th</p>
<p>Madam</p>
<p>I find by y<em>ou</em>r lett<em>e</em>r dated the 6th day of <em>thi</em>s<br />Instant, <em>tha</em>t my letters to Mr Ridout & Mr<br />Tho<em>ma</em>s Johnson of Annapolis, were not re<br />received <em>the</em>n, the latter was to desire Mr<br />J<em>ohnson</em>, to com<em>m</em>unicate an Advertisement to you<br />w<em>hi</em>ch is to notify <em>tha</em>t Bel-air House, Plant<em>atio</em>n<br />&cca, there will be sold, & to ask him<br />to</p>
<p>[Page 129]</p>
<p>129</p>
<p>to represent me there, on <em>tha</em>t occasion,<br />because other Engagements will keep<br />me at Home <em>the</em>n The former inclosed<br />L<em>or</em>d Cha<em>rle</em>s Montaguie's Bills f<em>o</em>r 50 £ sterl<em>in</em>g<br />to be forwarded to Mr, Clement Brooke<br />to satisfy one half of his st4erling<br />Demand, for a 5th of <em>th</em>e Baltimore<br />Iron Works formerly <em>th</em>e Property of<br />y<em>ou</em>r Brother, & to desire Mr Ridout<br />to advance about 100£ Maryland<br />Currency demandable on s<em>ai</em>d acco<em>un</em>t,<br />which I would repay by a draft<br />on London, or in any manner he<br />shall require I wrote to my stew<em>ar</em>d<br />in West<em>morelan</em>d County the 19th day of last<br />Month, to send 800 bushells of I<em>ndian</em> Corn<br />& 10 barrels of Pork to Mr Brooke<br />manager f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e Baltimore Co<em>mpany</em> My<br />Crop of I<em>ndian</em> Corn made in <em>th</em>e year 1767<br />was engaged soon after I returned<br />here f<em>ro</em> Annapolis I have a quantity<br />of new to sell, & will furnish w<em>ha</em>tever<br />you may want at 8s/ sterl<em>in</em>g p<em>e</em>r barrel<br />exclusive of Freight, it may be<br />landed either at Annapolis, or at<br /><em>th</em>e Iron works by Col<em>onel</em> Tayloe's Vessels<br />I have sent half of Mrs: Lowndes's<br />Proportion of I<em>ndian</em> Corn, so <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u<br />want 800 bushells of Corn only, f<em>o</em>r<br />the</p>
<p>[Page 130]</p>
<p>130</p>
<p>the Works, & not 1100</p>
<p>I received Mr Lowndes's Renunciation<br />of the Trust created by y<em>ou</em>r Father's Will<br />the 25th day of last Oct<em>obe</em>r and I date my<br />Agency f<em>ro</em>m thence only I have not<br />many momentsf<em>o</em>r Recreation during<br /><em>th</em>e General Courts the last arose <em>th</em>e 5th<br />day of Nov<em>embe</em>r I write to Mrs Tasker<br /><em>th</em>e 10th and on <em>th</em>e succeeding Saturday<br />put the 2 letters mentioned above in<br /><em>th</em>e mail These Facts do evince my<br />Readiness to fulfill <em>th</em>e duty, & con<br />tradict <em>th</em>e Idea of Slowness, w<em>hi</em>ch<br />Truths appear on <em>th</em>e Face of <em>th</em>e Letters,<br />w<em>hi</em>ch I trust have been imparted to<br />y<em>o</em>u long ago I am, Madam<br />Y<em>ou</em>rs &cca R<em>obert</em>, C<em>arter</em></p>
<p>P, S,<br />Have y<em>o</em>u written to Master B<em>enjamin</em> Benson,<br />& where does he live? The capital<br />Bank-stock y<em>ou</em>r Father gave to him<br />should be transferred in our names<br />im<em>m</em>ediately, f<em>o</em>r I apprehend we cannot<br />repay y<em>ou</em>r mother w<em>i</em>th propriety<br />w<em>ha</em>tever supply she hath or may direct<br />f<em>o</em>r his use, out of <em>th</em>e Profits arising<br />f<em>ro</em>m s<em>ai</em>d Bank-stock, before <em>th</em>e assign<em>men</em>t<br />R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em>.</p>
<p>To Mrs, Ogle.<br />at Annapolis</p>
<p>[Page 131]</p>
<p>131</p>
<p>Dec<em>embe</em>r 27th,</p>
<p>D<em>ea</em>r Madam</p>
<p>I sent a letter to the Post-office here,<br /><em>th</em>e 12th day of last month, it was directed<br />to you, & inclosed Col<em>onel</em> W<em>illia</em>m Byrd's 1st & 2d<br />Bills of Exchange of <em>th</em>e same date for<br />500 £ sterl<em>in</em>g, also an acco<em>un</em>t</p>
<p>This covers Mrs, Tho<em>ma</em>s Montgomerie's<br />Draft for £163..6 sterl<em>in</em>g, w<em>hi</em>ch is to satisfy<br />£200..0..10 current money of Virg<em>ini</em>a part<br />of £330..7..11 of <em>th</em>e like Currency, so <em>tha</em>t<br />£130..7..1 remain in my Hands, & will<br />till I hear of a good Bill or Bills.</p>
<p>If you should have acknowledged<br />receiving my Letter, I fear s<em>ai</em>d notice<br />is lost, & w<em>he</em>n you notify <em>th</em>e Reception<br />of <em>th</em>e inclosed 1st & 2d Bills, be pleased<br />to signify <em>th</em>e state of Byrd's. I am<br />Yo<em>u</em>rs &cc R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em></p>
<p>To Mrs Tasker<br />at Annapolis.</p>
<p>Note The 3 last letters were<br />inclosed to Mr, C<em>hristopher</em> Lowndes & deliver'd<br />to Mr, Tho<em>ma</em>s Montgomerie</p>
<p>[Page 132]</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td>Amhurst, Jeffery, 93</td>
<td>Lane, James, 66,</td>
</tr><tr><td>Buchanan James & Co.<br />1. 31. 64, 102, 114,</td>
<td>Lownds Christopher 106</td>
</tr><tr><td>Bladen Thomas 23, 87,</td>
<td>Miller Robert 43, 51.</td>
</tr><tr><td>Beale John 90,</td>
<td>Mathis, Mr. 62,</td>
</tr><tr><td>Corinthwaite Robert 10,</td>
<td>Mathis Robert 62,</td>
</tr><tr><td>Cheap Pringle Scott<br />& Company 38, 41,</td>
<td>Ogle Anne 110. 130,</td>
</tr><tr><td>Carter Landon Jun<em>io</em>r 60<br />65, 69.</td>
<td>Ruthifurd & Jackson<br />33, 35, 40,</td>
</tr><tr><td>Capel & Osgood}<br />Hanbury, & Mr.} 116. 117.<br />William Anderson}</td>
<td>Raper Henry 37,</td>
</tr><tr><td>Didsbury 54,</td>
<td>Robinson Beverly 49,</td>
</tr><tr><td>Dulany Daniel 124, 128,</td>
<td>Ridout John, 103</td>
</tr><tr><td>Dulany Daniel 124, 128</td>
<td>Ransdell Edward<br />63, 91, 91,</td>
</tr><tr><td>Fauquier Francis 112, 125,</td>
<td>Strettle Amos 46,</td>
</tr><tr><td>Hunt Edw<em>ar</em>d & Son 3. 5,<br />12, 17. 18, 22, 23, 24, 27, 34,<br />37, 53, 75, 77, 82, 93,</td>
<td>Tasker Benjamin<br />14, 47, 48, 55, 57, 67,<br />71, 73.</td>
</tr><tr><td>Hooke & Cuncannen James 3,</td>
<td>Tasker Anne 108, 131,</td>
</tr><tr><td>Hobson Finn & Tetley 34,</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>Hough John 58,</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>Hyndman John 95,</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>Hunt Edw<em>ar</em>d & Sons 96,<br />100, 116</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>Hunt Edward 99</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>Jordan Morton John 3, 4</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>Johnson Thomas 122,</td>
<td></td>
</tr></tbody></table><p>[Page 133]</p>
<p>and ends the 30th of November following</p>
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<p>Letter book of Robert Carter III, of Williamsburg and Nomini Hall, 1764-1768.</p>
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<table><tbody><tr><td>Anderso[n William]</td>
<td>[11]</td>
</tr><tr><td>D<em>itt</em>o</td>
<td>[16]</td>
</tr><tr><td>Brooke J[ames]</td>
<td>[34]</td>
</tr><tr><td>Christie Robert</td>
<td>2 [5]</td>
</tr><tr><td>Dulany Daniel</td>
<td>2</td>
</tr><tr><td>D<em>itt</em>o D<em>itt</em>o</td>
<td>[7]</td>
</tr><tr><td>D<em>itt</em>o D<em>itt</em>o</td>
<td>3[0]</td>
</tr><tr><td>Didsbury John</td>
<td>[20]</td>
</tr><tr><td>Fauquier Francis</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr><tr><td>D<em>itt</em>o D<em>itt</em>o</td>
<td>18</td>
</tr><tr><td>D<em>itt</em>o D<em>itt</em>o</td>
<td>26</td>
</tr><tr><td>D<em>itt</em>o D<em>itt</em>o</td>
<td>41</td>
</tr><tr><td>Hanbury & Company</td>
<td>11</td>
</tr><tr><td>Hunt Edward & Sons</td>
<td>9</td>
</tr><tr><td>D<em>itt</em>o D<em>itt</em>o</td>
<td>17</td>
</tr><tr><td>D<em>itt</em>o D<em>itt</em>o</td>
<td>19</td>
</tr><tr><td>D<em>itt</em>o D<em>itt</em>o</td>
<td>24</td>
</tr><tr><td>D<em>itt</em>o D<em>itt</em>o</td>
<td>44</td>
</tr><tr><td>D<em>itt</em>o D<em>itt</em>o</td>
<td>45</td>
</tr><tr><td>Johnson Thomas</td>
<td>3</td>
</tr><tr><td>D<em>itt</em>o D<em>itt</em>o</td>
<td>4</td>
</tr><tr><td>Jenney Joseph</td>
<td>39</td>
</tr><tr><td>Lowndes Christopher, his Renunciation</td>
<td>15</td>
</tr><tr><td>✓ Hyndman & Lancaster</td>
<td>34</td>
</tr><tr><td>Ogle Anne</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr><tr><td>D<em>itt</em>o D<em>itt</em>o</td>
<td>23</td>
</tr><tr><td>D<em>itt</em>o D<em>itt</em>o</td>
<td>33</td>
</tr><tr><td>Ogle Anne & Rob<em>er</em>t Carter, their power of attorney<br />to James & William Anderson & Edw<em>ar</em>d Hunt & Son}</td>
<td>17</td>
</tr><tr><td>Ridout John</td>
<td>31</td>
</tr><tr><td>Sydebotham & Co<em>mpany</em></td>
<td>46</td>
</tr><tr><td>Tasker Anne</td>
<td>7</td>
</tr><tr><td>D<em>itt</em>o D<em>itt</em>o</td>
<td>8</td>
</tr><tr><td>D<em>itt</em>o D<em>itt</em>o</td>
<td>29</td>
</tr><tr><td>D<em>itt</em>o D<em>itt</em>o</td>
<td>40</td>
</tr><tr><td>Tasker Anne her power of attorney to A<em>anne</em> Ogle<br />& to Rob<em>er</em>t Carter}</td>
<td>13</td>
</tr><tr><td>Tasker Anne</td>
<td>21</td>
</tr><tr><td>D<em>itt</em>o D<em>itt</em>o</td>
<td>21</td>
</tr><tr><td>Tetley Finn & Hobson</td>
<td>44</td>
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<p>1769 Madam<br />Jan<em>ua</em>ry 18</p>
<p>Your Letter of <em>th</em>e 10th day of last month<br />came to hand, last night, and as <em>th</em>e chief<br />objects therein are answered in a former<br />Letter shall cause it to be copied below, w<em>hi</em>ch<br />you will read, or not, according to <em>th</em>e fate<br />of <em>th</em>e original</p>
<p>I fear <em>tha</em>t every Letter, w<em>hi</em>ch I have written<br />(since I saw you) touching your mother's<br />Business & my joint Trusteship w<em>i</em>th you<br />is lost, and <em>tha</em>t being the Case every rational<br />Person will applaud <em>th</em>e Ideas expressed<br />in y<em>ou</em>r spirited Letter I shall cause <em>th</em>e same<br />Letters to be transcribed im<em>m</em>idiately & sent<br />to whom they are directed</p>
<p>The Bal<em>lance</em> due f<em>ro</em>m your mother to y<em>ou</em>r Brot[hers]<br />Estate is £1908..2..9 sterling, as stated<br />an acc<em>oun</em>t, w<em>hi</em>ch Mr, Ridout & I raised f[or]<br />y<em>ou</em>r father's Ledger's <em>th</em>e 4th day of last Oct<em>obe</em>r<br />You & I have not a Power of diminishing<br /><em>tha</em>t Principal, & cant part with <em>th</em>e Profits<br />only, so <em>tha</em>t Mrs, Lowndes can receive<br />nothing of that Fund, till Mrs Tasker<br />has had <em>th</em>e use of it one year. I am<br />Madam &c. R<em>obert</em> Carter</p>
<p>See Let<em>te</em>r to Mr's. O.<br />dated 24th dec<em>embe</em>r 1768.<br />To Mrs, Ogle</p>
<p>D<em>ea</em>r Sr,</p>
<p>Y<em>ou</em>r letter of <em>th</em>e 18th day of last month; & one<br />f<em>ro</em>m Mrs, O was put into my Hands last<br />night John Ellis of York county will call<br />on me To-morrow, who is going up to An<br />napolis to demand a Slave in Goal there<br />Mrs, Carter & I rejoice at your great<br />humanity, & hope <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e Negroes who have<br />alliances at Bell-air may not be sold<br />till</p>
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<p>till those Slaves be, & the <span class="unclear">[illegible]</span> Negroes be<br />sold with Wife & Husband We desire <em>tha</em>t<br />you will draw f<em>o</em>r us w<em>he</em>n <em>th</em>e allotment of <em>th</em>e<br />Slaves, (who are not to be sold) shall be<br />agreed on when <em>tha</em>t Lottery shall be drawn<br />by pleased to inform me how many of s<em>ai</em>d<br />male & female Negroes belong to me, their<br />ages & qualifications, & estimate <em>th</em>e Whole<br />My Wife & I had rather let those Slaves<br />chuse masters in Maryland than send <em>the</em>m<br />to Plantations, f<em>o</em>r we can not employ <em>the</em>m<br />in our Family.</p>
<p>I do highly approve of y<em>ou</em>r negotiation of<br />the several matters you have notifyed to<br />me, & hope <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u will sell <em>th</em>e Land lying<br />near Annapolis & in Prince George's County<br />as judiciously as Enfield Chase tract is<br />sold f<em>o</em>r I believe Mr T gave a guinea<br />per acre f<em>o</em>r it, only. I shall observe in<br />a future Letter on y<em>ou</em>r Information touch<em>in</em>g<br />Mrs, T's Pretensions to a large tract<br />of Land lying partly in the Gov<em>ernmen</em>ts of M<em>aryland</em><br />& Penns<em>y</em>l<em>v</em>ania that I may write to Mrs O<br />& to Mr Tho<em>ma</em>s Johnson attorney at An<br />napolis, by <em>th</em>e Bearer.</p>
<p>No man ever did more to gain the<br />diligent Character than I have done<br />concerning Mrs, T's Business & my mutual<br />Trust-ship with Mrs O and I fear every<br />Letter, w<em>hi</em>ch I have written on ssaid<br />Matters is lost, and as a former<br />Letter is an answer to <em>th</em>e Remainder of<br />yours before me, shall cause <em>th</em>e same to<br />be copied below, w<em>hi</em>ch y<em>o</em>u will read, or<br />not, according to <em>th</em>e fate of <em>th</em>e original.</p>
<p>I am yours affectioately R<em>obert</em> Carter</p>
<p>See Letter to D, D dated 25th Dec<em>embe</em>r</p>
<p>To the hon<em>ora</em>ble<br />D, Dulany.</p>
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<p>Jan<em>ua</em>ry 8th<br />1769</p>
<p>Sir</p>
<p>Mr, D, Dulany had not received the 18th d[ay]<br />of last month, the Letter, w<em>hi</em>ch I inclosed<br />to y<em>o</em>u so long ago as the 19th of last Nov<em>embe</em>r<br />therefor I apprehend <em>tha</em>t, <em>tha</em>t Packet directed<br />to y<em>o</em>u is lost it contained also <em>th</em>e origina[l]<br />Appraisement of the Slaves & personal<br />Estate at Bell-air, a part of the Property<br />of <em>th</em>e late Col<em>onel</em> Tasker and an adver[tisement]<br />to notify <em>tha</em>t, all, <em>tha</em>t Interest was to be<br />sold and it was to beg y<em>o</em>u to negotiate<br />an affair of consequence I shall subjoin<br />Copies of <em>th</em>e Letter & appraisement & set<br />down f<em>ro</em>m memory <em>th</em>e literal of <em>th</em>e Advert<em>isement</em></p>
<p>I am, Sir, Y<em>o</em>urs &cca, R<em>obert</em> Carter</p>
<p>To Mr. Tho<em>ma</em>s Johnson<br />attorney at Law,<br />at Annapolis</p>
<p>See Lett<em>e</em>r referred to above[?]</p>
<p>Feb<em>rua</em>ry 1st<br />1769</p>
<p>Sir,</p>
<p>Your letter of notification of receiving<br />mine to you dated <em>th</em>e 19th day of last<br />Nov<em>embe</em>r was delivered to me yesterday only<br />The conveyance of letters has been rendere[d]<br />tedious lately by <em>th</em>e severity of <em>th</em>e wether,<br />& frequent Rains <em>th</em>e winter The services<br />you have done f<em>o</em>r me demand my Thanks.<br />& I do most heartly acknowledge the<br />Favours If I had attended less to your<br />Character & situation of Residence, & more<br />to your Profession & Engagements should<br />have most certainly joined an assistant<br />w<em>he</em>n I was delegating to y<em>o</em>u my power of<br />fulfiling <em>th</em>e late Mr Tasker's order relative<br />to Bell-air Plantation &cca, If your<br />brother be not fully employed I hope<br />y<em>ou</em>rself & hee will mutually accept<br />of <em>tha</em>t Agency, but if he shall refuse to<br />act therein, be pleased to engage some<br />Person</p>
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<p>Person to do the business. I have told<br />Mrs Ogle <em>tha</em>t I expect you will nominate<br />a gentleman who will attend at Bell-air<br />to take a legal Inventory of all <em>tha</em>t Estate<br />im<em>m</em>iately that I will attend there<br />personally on Wednesday <em>th</em>e 1st day of<br />next month I desire <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e Assistant<br />you shall nominate may meet me <em>the</em>n<br />at Bell-air, to receive <em>th</em>e money & take<br />Bonds of those who shall buy on Credit.<br />Be pleased to engage an Auctioner to sell<br />the Estate. The overseer should be di<br />rected to prepare fie[l]ds for Indian Corn<br />& Tobacco,& take great care of <em>th</em>e Stock.</p>
<p>The proposal mentioned in my former<br />letter to y<em>o</em>u, w<em>hi</em>ch is to effect Mrs Tasker's<br />Interest, is conditional only, and I beg<br />leave to say <em>tha</em>t the hint was not intended<br />to vex <em>tha</em>t Lady, nor to embarass you<br />If opportunity permitted I would men<br />tion here <em>th</em>e Consideration, which induced<br />me to think <em>tha</em>t the Slaves & personal<br />Estate Bell-air should be called a<br />part of Mr Tasker's Estate, that if <em>tha</em>t<br />Estate should sell f<em>o</em>r a greater Sum<br />than Hall & Jacob's estimation, then<br /><em>th</em>e Executrix to take <em>tha</em>t Surplus, & she to<br />be chargeable w<em>i</em>th <em>th</em>e deficiency, if any<br />shall happen to be: therefor I must<br />conclude & am,</p>
<p>Sir y<em>ou</em>rs &cc<br />R<em>obert</em> Carter</p>
<p>To Mr<br />Tho<em>ma</em>s Johnson jun<em>io</em>r</p>
<p>Feb<em>rua</em>ry 1st<br />1769</p>
<p>Madam</p>
<p>Your letter dated <em>th</em>e 16th day of last<br />month was delivered to me yesterday<br />only the severity of <em>th</em>e weather & frequent<br />Rains <em>thi</em>s Winter have occasioned <em>th</em>e conveyance<br />of Letters to be very tedious and I fear<br />two</p>
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<p>two of mine directed to Mrs Tasker & M[r]<br />Ridout inclosing Bills of Exchange act[ua]<br />tally losst your letter now under con<br />sideration gave me <em>th</em>e 1st advice of my Lett<em>e</em>r<br />to Mr Tho<em>ma</em>s Johnson, who refuses to act<br />litterally in <em>th</em>e affair, but agrees to nomin[ate]<br />a Gentleman, who shall negotiate <em>tha</em>t matter<br />for me, & I have written to Mr Johnson<br />accordingly I hope & expect all <em>tha</em>t part<br />of your Brother's Estate at Bell-air<br />together with <em>th</em>e House & Plantation will be<br />legally inventories im<em>m</em>iately, & <em>tha</em>t my<br />Delegate does attend <em>th</em>e appraisers who<br />shall be appointed to act therein I will<br />not <span class="unclear">[illegible]</span> you w<em>i</em>th any observations on <em>th</em>e<br />utility of <em>tha</em>t measure, it being so very<br />obvious I shall attend at Bell air on<br />Wednesday <em>th</em>e first day of next month, as<br />y<em>o</em>u do require it, & will up my best en<br />deavours to facilitate <em>tha</em>t sale, or any other<br />matters, w<em>hi</em>ch shall be at <em>tha</em>t time proposed<br />concerning our joint Trusteeship.</p>
<p>Your favors directed to me of <em>th</em>e 6th & 10th<br />of Dec<em>embe</em>r were answered <em>th</em>e succeeding daies after<br />receiving <em>the</em>m, w<em>hi</em>ch answers were delivered to Mr<br />Montgomerie & Mr Ellis, & I trust have been<br />put into y<em>ou</em>r Hands long eer now, & hope <em>tha</em>t<br />y<em>ou</em>r apprehensions of my inattention, to y<em>ou</em>r<br />Letters &cca, have ceased I have lately<br />received my negotiations respecting those<br />objects & do not discover any impropriety<br />therein but if in any future transactions<br />I shall com<em>m</em>it Blunders, or omissions, I beg<br />leave to say <em>tha</em>t they will happen f<em>ro</em>m mistake<br />& not design.</p>
<p>In my former letters to y<em>o</em>u I say <em>tha</em>t all<br />my crop of Indian Corn made in <em>th</em>e year<br />1767 is sold, <em>tha</em>t the Crop of last year is not<br />sold, & <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u may have any quantity of<br />it</p>
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<p>it at 8s/ sterl<em>in</em>g <em>th</em>e Barrel, to be delivered at<br />my Granaries on Poto<em>mac</em> River If y<em>o</em>u shall<br />buy any Corn of me it may be removed<br />to Annapolis, or to the Baltimore I<em>ron</em>works<br />in Col<em>onel</em> Taylor's Vessel, w<em>hi</em>ch being ore from<br />that Company's ore Bank my Pork<br />was sold before your Letter of enquiry<br />concerning <em>th</em>e Price of it came to my Hands</p>
<p>If I was in quest of Pleasure only,<br />should lengthen <em>the</em>s Letter, but I disclaim<br /><em>tha</em>t Character, and my attention will be<br />engaged im<em>m</em>ediately being asked for, by<br />another, therefor R<em>obert</em> Carter is Madam<br />y<em>ou</em>r affectionate & most hum<em>ble</em> ser<em>vant</em></p>
<p>To,<br />Mrs, Ann Ogle</p>
<p>Apr<em>i</em>l 17th<br />1769</p>
D<em>ea</em>r Sir,
<p>My late Illness did not yield either to<br />Exercise or medicine till very lately, so <em>tha</em>t<br />I postponed <em>th</em>e Consideration of this Trans<br />action in acco<em>oun</em>t with <em>th</em>e late Mr Tasker, &<br />Mrs Tasker to <em>tha</em>t Day The acc<em>oun</em>t w<em>hi</em>ch I<br />ventured to form of those matters the 9th<br />day of last month f<em>ro</em>m memory is erronious<br />and to shew the mistakes therein I have<br />collected into two acco<em>un</em>ts all <em>th</em>e Claims and<br />Payments chargeable to Mr & Mrs Tasker<br />and all the Credits are allowed f<em>ro</em>m Payments<br />made to me also all <em>th</em>e Profits accruing<br />on <em>th</em>e several Demands put into my<br />Hands to collect</p>
<p>By <em>th</em>e inclosed acco<em>un</em>ts <em>th</em>e Bal<em>lance</em> on <em>th</em>e Judgm<em>en</em>t<br />fr<em>om</em> Bond Bond of P, Thornton &c due f<em>ro</em>m <em>the</em>m<br />to Mrs Tasker <em>th</em>e 22d Nov<em>embe</em>r 1768 is £3551.16..9<br />sterl<em>in</em>g and <em>th</em>e Bal<em>lance</em> due f<em>ro</em>m Mrs Tasker<br />to me the 9th March 1769 is £335..6..4 ster<em>lin</em>g<br />As I have remarked under several articles<br />in <em>th</em>e acco<em>un</em>ts beg leave to refer you to <em>the</em>m<br />If</p>
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<p>If these Endeavours do not evince <em>th</em>e Positi[on]<br />be pleased to mention to me <em>th</em>e Doubt, <em>tha</em>t<br />I may strive to dispel <em>th</em>e Cloud which<br />envelops the Truth I am y<em>ou</em>rs &c<br />R<em>obert</em>, C<em>arter</em></p>
<p>May 11th<br />1769</p>
<p>Dear Madam,</p>
<p>Upon reviewing the Bills of Exchange you<br />paid to me last March I find <em>tha</em>t W<em>illia</em>m Hoxton's<br />Draft is not dated, therefor do inclose it<br />in <em>thi</em>s Lett<em>e</em>r, hoping you will direct Mr James<br />Brooke to advise the Drawer of the Error, &<br />to prevail on him to correct it. And w<em>he</em>n he<br />shall have returned <em>th</em>e Bill to you, be<br />pleased to forward it to me by <em>th</em>e Post, on<br />otherwise.</p>
<p>Col<em>onel</em> Archibald Cary asked me whether you<br />would lend him £4000 sterling He, Mr<br />Tho<em>ma</em>s Mann Randolph & Mr John Wayles<br />passing their joint Bond for <em>th</em>e same. My<br />Reply occasioned <em>th</em>e inclosed Letter to be<br />written, to which I beg leave to refer,<br />believing it will explain the Col<em>onel</em>s Intention<br />& Desire The Gentleman named above<br />have considerable possessions, but I am not<br />acquainted of the tenure by which they<br />hold <em>the</em>m; nor of their private Engagements<br />I am instructed to say <em>tha</em>t other Gentleman<br />of fortune will join in the Bond, if further<br />Security shall be required, I am, Madam<br />Yours &cca Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To, Mrs, Tasker<br />at Annapolis</p>
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<p>[May] 17<br />1769</p>
<p>Dear Madam</p>
<p>I wrote a Letter to you a few daies ago,<br />mentioning <em>tha</em>t Col<em>onel</em> Arch<em>ibal</em>d Cary wants to borrow<br />£400 sterling and I now inform y<em>o</em>u <em>tha</em>t Col<em>onel</em><br />Rich<em>ar</em>d Randolph of Curl's wants 4000£ also.<br />My former letter will not be delivered to y<em>o</em>u<br />so speedily as Col<em>onel</em> Cary hoped who again<br />urges me to write to y<em>o</em>u on <em>th</em>e subject of<br />Money. These Gentlemen have expressed<br />their desire & intention in Letters to me<br />w<em>hi</em>ch are inclosed herein f<em>o</em>r y<em>ou</em>r perusal<br />and if y<em>o</em>u incline to impart to me your<br />answer to the proposals, I will signify it<br />to <em>the</em>m Col<em>onel</em> Cary does mention Mr Tho<em>ma</em>s Mann<br />Randolph & John Wayles, who will execute<br />a joint Bond with Himself But Col<em>onel</em><br />Rich<em>ar</em>d Randolph does not name any<br />particular Security All the Gentlemen<br />named above have considerable Estates<br />but I am not acquainted of <em>th</em>e Tenure<br />by w<em>hi</em>ch they hold <em>the</em>m nor of their private<br />Engagements I am instructed to say <em>tha</em>t<br />many Gentlemen of Fortune will join in<br /><em>th</em>e Bonds if further Security shall be<br />required.</p>
<p>Col<em>onel</em> Byrds Trustees p<em>ai</em>d £1093..10..3 paper<br />Bills of Credit, w<em>hi</em>ch are estimated at<br />£874..8..2 sterl<em>in</em>g The Merchants who at<br />tended here to sell Bills of Exchange were<br />gone before <em>th</em>e payment was made: so <em>tha</em>t<br />I have not exchanged y<em>ou</em>r Money for<br />Bills I am,<br />Dear Madam &cca<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Mrs Tasker</p>
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<p>May 20th<br />1769</p>
<p>Gentlemen</p>
<p>My Drafts, which are addressed to you since the<br />11th of <em>thi</em>s Instant, (May) amount too <u>£761.18.5</u><br />Sterling namely £460.11.9<br />payable to Presly Thornton: 50<br />payable to Rob<em>er</em>t Nicolson: 151..6..8<br />payable to James Mercer: and 100<br />payable to John Cates by Cocke, all w<em>hi</em>ch s<em>ai</em>d Bills be<br />pleased to pay.</p>
<p>Your favors to me dated <em>th</em>e 22d day of last Dec<em>embe</em>r<br />18th & 23d of the following month, certify your<br />diligence; integrity & candour and I heartily<br />wish <em>tha</em>t every human mind participated of<br />those Virtues, as abundantly I like every<br />Sentiment in <em>th</em>e Letter of the 23d of January,<br />nay every phrase</p>
<p>The General Assembly of this Province meet last<br />monday seven nights, in obedience to <em>th</em>e Governour's<br />Proclamation and <sup>by</sup> Com<em>m</em>and of his Excellency<br />the Speaker & House of Burgesses attended <br />him last Wednesday in the Council Chamber<br />The Governour informed <em>the</em>m, that their late<br />Resolves, (passed yesterday) had made it<br />his duty to dissolve them : and did dis<br />solve them. I am,<br />Gent<em>leme</em>n yours &cc Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Ed<em>ward</em> Hunt & Son Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em></p>
<p>May 23d<br />1769</p>
<p>D<em>ea</em>r Sr</p>
<p>Y<em>ou</em>r Letter to me dated the 15th day of feb<em>rua</em>ry Capt<em>ain</em><br />Fearon delivered those y<em>o</em>u mention to have<br />written <em>th</em>e 21st June & 5th & 6th of Aug<em>u</em>st are come<br />to hand, but <em>tha</em>t of <em>th</em>e 12th Dec<em>embe</em>r I have not received</p>
<p>The Goods, w<em>hi</em>ch y<em>o</em>u have been advised were<br />packed, & 2 pipes of Madeira Wine, w<em>hi</em>ch I<br />understand y<em>ou</em>r fahter imported f<em>ro</em>m y<em>ou</em>r Brother<br />& uncle were shipped on board <em>th</em>e Hanbury<br />Capt<em>ain</em> James Esten, a few daies before Fearon<br />arrived here.</p>
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<p>Year 1769</p>
<p>L<em>or</em>d Botetourt has had 4 pipes of madeira wine<br />& 6 are now at <em>th</em>e Palace the Casks are crazy<br />& it is apprehended if they wer <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">not</span> to be moved<br />before some cooperage, <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e wine would leak<br />& be lost, therefor <em>th</em>e Casks shall be repaired,<br />& then shall be put on board <em>th</em>e Hanbury</p>
<p>The Goods belonging to y<em>ou</em>r Father's Estate w<em>hi</em>ch<br />will be delivered to Capt<em>ain</em> Esten are estimated<br />by the Appraisers at about 500£ Sterling, so<br /><em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em> will insure accordingly if I had<br />leasure would make a List of s<em>ai</em>d Articles,<br />but as I have not, beg leave to refer you to <em>th</em>e<br />Bills of parcells, put into each Parcell<br />I inclose herein Mrs Anne Tasker's Bills on W<em>illia</em>m<br />& James Anderson f<em>o</em>r £204..4..8 Tho<em>ma</em>s Buchanan's<br />on Perkins, Buchanan & Brown f<em>o</em>r £48..10..9<br />Basill Warner's on W<em>illia</em>m Mollason f<em>o</em>r 7..11..5 The<br />same, on James Russell f<em>o</em>r £7..11..1 all said<br />Bills amounting to £267..17..1 sterling, to satisfy<<br />a Bal<em>lance</em> due f<em>ro</em>m me to your Father's Estate<br />w<em>hi</em>ch Bal<em>lance</em> is stated in the inclosde account<br />I shewed it, & the Bills to Mr Nelson & Mr. Wythe,<br />who examined into the matter, & approved<br />of <em>th</em>e Payment.</p>
<p>As a joint Letter could not be written to y<em>o</em>u<br />by <em>thi</em>s Conveyance, & thinking <em>th</em>e above <br />Information &cca: &cca might be acceptable<br />I do venture to impart it singly, & to trans<br />mit the inclosed Bills hoping <em>tha</em>t neither of<br />these Acts will incur Censure. I am<br />&cc. Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Francis Fauquier Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em><br />Hollis Street<br />in London</p>
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<p>Ap<em>ri</em>l 12.<br />1769</p>
<p>Gentlemen</p>
<p>The hon<em>ora</em>ble Benj<em>amin</em> Tasker of <em>th</em>e Province of<br />Maryland deceased, had devised to Mrs. A, Ogle<br />Mr, Christopher Lowndes & myself 1000£ ster<em>lin</em>g<br />Capital Bank, Stock in trust, for Master<br />Benja<em>min</em> Benson now an Infant, w<em>hi</em>ch Legacy<br />is to be paid to him if he shall attain to <em>th</em>e<br />age of 21 years, and in the mean time the<br />Interest arising to be paid for his Education<br />at some publick School in Great Britain.<br />Mrs. Taske the widow & Executrix of <em>th</em>e Testator<br />in consequence of <em>th</em>e Will, has executed a <br />Power of Attorney com<em>m</em>issioning y<em>o</em>u to <br />transfer that Interest (1000£, C, B, S) to<br />Mrs Ogle & myself only, as Mr Lowndes<br />refuses to perform a part of <em>tha</em>t Trust<br />all, who are interested in <em>th</em>e Business<br />mentioned above hope you Gentlemen<br />will take a part therein; therefor I do<br />inclose herein a Power of Attorney, and a<br />copy of Mr Lowndes's Renunciation and<br />desire to be informed accordingly. I am.</p>
<p>Gents y<em>ou</em>rs &cca<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Messrs,<br />Capel & Osgood Hanbury<br />& W<em>illia</em>m Anderson, merchants,<br />in London</p>
<p>Note</p>
<p>Copies of the<br />The Power of Attorney & Renunciation<br />mentioned above are as follow</p>
<p>To all to whom these Presents shall come<br />Greeting</p>
<p>Whereas the hon<em>ora</em>ble Benja<em>min</em> Tasker Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> late<br />of the City of Annapolis in the Province of<br />Maryland deceased did by his last Will<br />& Testament in writing bearing date on<br />or about <em>th</em>e 15th day of february in the year<br />of our Lord 1766 constitute and appoint<br />his Wife Anne Tasker whole & sole Executrix<br />of</p>
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<p>Year 1769</p>
<p>of his s<em>ai</em>d last Will & Testament and being<br />at <em>th</em>e time of his Death intituled to <em>th</em>e Sum<br />of 10000£ Sterling in Capital Bank Stock<br />did thereby amongst other Things give and<br />bequeath as follows "I give devise & bequeath<br />unto my Daughter Anne Ogle, Mr Christopher<br />Lowndes & to Rob<em>er</em>t Carter Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> of Virginia<br />&cca &cca to part of my personal Estate"<br />(See the Will) and <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">personal Estate</span><br />Benja<em>min</em> Tasker did also devise & bequeath<br />unto his s<em>ai</em>d Wife all his personal Estate<br />whatever, (except such parts thereof as are<br />particularly mentioned in <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d last Will &<br />Testament And whereas the s<em>ai</em>d C, Lowndes<br />hath absolutely refused to act under <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d<br />last will or in any manner to concern himself<br />with the Care of <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d B. Benson, and the s<em>ai</em>d<br />Anne Ogle & Rob<em>er</em>t Carter Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> have agreed<br />to take upon themselves <em>th</em>e Care & Education<br />of <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d B. Benson and to accept under<br /><em>th</em>e Trusts here after mentioned <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d Legacy<br />or Bequest of 1000£ ster<em>lin</em>g - C- B, S And<br /><em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d A, Tasker being desirous to perform<br />w<em>ha</em>t <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d Testator hath by his Will directed,<br />and by Reason of her residing in the<br />Plantations cannot personally assign<br />& transfer the same Now Know ye <em>tha</em>t<br />I <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d A, Tasker widow & Executrix of<br /><em>th</em>e B, Tasker have made ordained con<br />stituted & appointed and by these<br />Presents do make ordain constitute &<br />appoint Messrs, Capel & Osgood Hanbury<br />& W<em>illia</em>m Anderson Merchants in London<br />& the Survivor of <em>the</em>m my true & lawfull<br />attorney or attornies f<em>o</em>r me & in my name<br />Place & stead to assign & transfer or<br />caused to be <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">transfer</span> assigned &<br />transferred <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d 1000£ ster<em>lin</em>g C,B,S and<br />all Dividends w<em>hi</em>ch have arisen due<br />thereon since <em>th</em>e decease of <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d Testator<br />or</p>
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<p>or w<em>hi</em>ch shall hereafter accrue or grow due to<br /><em>the</em>m the s<em>ai</em>d Anne Ogle & Rob<em>er</em>t Carter or to such<br />Person or Persons as they <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d A<em>nne</em> O<em>gle</em>, & R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em><br />may authorize & empower to accept <em>th</em>e same<br />in their names & Behalf in Trust to pay<br /><em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d Sum of 1000£ St<em>erlin</em>g C-B-S- to <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d B,B<br />(now a minor in Scotland about 15 years<br />old) w<em>he</em>n he attains <em>th</em>e age of 21 years and<br />in <em>th</em>e mean Time in Trust to apply <em>th</em>e Interest<br />of <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d Sum for his Education at some<br />public School in Great Britain and in<br />Case <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d B.B. should dye before he attains<br /><em>th</em>e age of 21 years then in Trust to pay <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d<br />Sum of 1000£ St<em>erlin</em>g C-B-S to <em>th</em>e Represen<br />tative of <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d B. Tasker to be disposed of<br />pursuant to <em>th</em>e Directions of his s<em>ai</em>d last<br />Will & Testament And further I do<br />hereby authorize & empower the s<em>ai</em>d Messrs<br />Capel & Osgood Hanbury & W<em>illia</em>m Anderson &<br />the Survivor of <em>the</em>m to do execute perform<br />& finish all & singular Acts Matters &<br />Things w<em>hi</em>ch shall be Expedient & necessary<br />touching & concerning <em>th</em>e Premisses as fully<br />& effectually to all Intents & purposes<br />whatsoever as I myself might or could<br />do in & about the same were I personally<br />present hereby ratifying & Confirming<br />whatsoever my s<em>ai</em>d attornies or <em>th</em>e Survivor<br />of them actign in Pursuance of these<br />presents shall do & perform</p>
<p>In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my<br />Hand & Seal <em>thi</em>s 15th day of March 1769<br />Anne Tasker LS</p>
<p>Sealed & delivered<br />in presence of<br />James Brooks<br />J, Ridout<br />R, Ghiselin D, N, Publick LS</p>
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<p>year<br />1769</p>
<p>Whereas the Hon<em>ora</em>ble : Benjamin Tasker Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> late of <em>th</em>e<br />City of Annapolis in <em>th</em>e Province of Maryland<br />deceased did by his last Will & Testament in<br />writing bearing date <em>th</em>e 15th day of February in<br /><em>th</em>e year of our L<em>or</em>d 1766 did devise & bequeath f<em>o</em>r<br /><em>th</em>e Uses & Trust therein mentioned <em>th</em>e Estate of<br />his late Son the hon<em>ora</em>ble : Benjamin Tasker Jun<em>io</em>r<br />as follows Vizt Whereas my dear Son Benja<em>min</em><br />Tasker deceased did by his Will give & devise<br />to me all his Lands & real Estate to be by me<br />sold & disposed of and the monies & <em>th</em>e produce<br />thence arising to be by me applied in <em>th</em>e manner<br />therein mentioned & directed upon & f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e Use<br />Trust & Confidence expressed in his Will I do<br />therefor hereby Will devise & bequeath unto my<br />Daughter Mrs Anne Ogle, Mr C. Lowndes Mr<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter & <em>th</em>e Survivor of <em>the</em>m & <em>th</em>e Heirs of<br />such Survivor all <em>th</em>e Estate Real & Personal<br />devised & bequeathed to me in & by <em>th</em>e Testament<br />& last Will of my dear Son in Trust to & f<em>o</em>r<br /><em>th</em>e Uses & purposes mentioned in <em>th</em>e same Will<br />And I do hereby nominate & authorize <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d<br />Anne Ogle C. Lowndes & Rob<em>er</em>t Carter or any<br />two of <em>the</em>m the Survivor of <em>the</em>m and <em>th</em>e Executor<br />or Executors Administrator or Administrators<br />of such Survivor or such person as such<br />Survivor shall appoint to do execute and<br />perform all & every Act Matter & Thing<br /><em>tha</em>t I myself could or ought to do under<br />or by virtue of <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d Will Now be it<br />known <em>tha</em>t I the Subscriber Christopher Lowndes<br />being one of <em>th</em>e three Persons to whom <em>th</em>e Estate<br />of Benja<em>min</em> Tasker <em>th</em>e Son is by s<em>ai</em>d Tasker<br />B.T. devised & bequeathed f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e Uses Trust<br />& purpose, mentioned in <em>th</em>e Will of B.T. <em>th</em>e<br />Son by reason of my not having leisure<br />without detriment to my own private<br />affairs to attend manage or concern myself<br />with <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d Estate & f<em>o</em>r other considerations do<br />renounce & f<em>o</em>r myself & my Heirs Executors<br />& Administrators relinquist all & every Right</p>
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<p>or Claim I or they may have by virtue<br />of <em>th</em>e Will of <em>th</em>e B<em>enjamin</em> T<em>asker</em> <em>th</em>e father to administer<br />Meddle or concern ourselves in any manne[r]<br />w<em>i</em>th <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d Estate & at <em>th</em>e same time desire<br /><em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e said Mrs A<em>nne</em> O<em>gle</em> & R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em> Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> who in<br />the s<em>ai</em>d Will is nominated in conjunction<br />w<em>i</em>th myself will alone undertake the<br />administration of <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d Estate dispose<br />of both <em>th</em>e Real & such other part of <em>th</em>e<br />personal as hath not been already<br />converted into <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">Cash</span> money so <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e same<br />may be applied to <em>th</em>e uses Trusts and<br />purpose described or intended by <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d<br />Wills or either of <em>the</em>m Given under my<br />Hand & seal at Annapolis <em>thi</em>s 5th day of<br />Oct<em>obe</em>r Anno Domini 1768<br />Chr<em>i</em>s<em>to</em>p<em>he</em>r Lowndes LS</p>
<p>Signed sealed<br />& delivered in the Presence<br /><u>of Benja<em>min</em> Ogle.</u></p>
<p>Ap<em>ri</em>l 12th.<br />1769</p>
<p>Gentlemen</p>
<p>The hon<em>ora</em>ble Benjamin Tasker of <em>th</em>e Province<br />of Maryland deceased has devised to Mrs<br />A<em>nne</em> Ogle, Mr C<em>hristopher</em> Lowndes & myself 1000£<br />sterl<em>in</em>g Capital Bank Stock in Trust f<em>o</em>r<br />Master Benjamin Benson now a Infant<br />w<em>hi</em>ch Legacy is to be paid to him if he<br />attains to <em>th</em>e age of 21 years; and in the<br />mean time <em>th</em>e Interest arising to be paid<br />f<em>o</em>r his Education at some public School in<br />Great Britain - Mrs Tasker in consequence<br />of the Will has executed a power of attorney<br />com<em>m</em>issioning M<em>ess</em>rs Capel & Osgood Hanbury<br />& you W<em>illia</em>m Anderson Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> to transfer said<br />1000£. C<em>apital</em> B<em>ank</em> S<em>tock</em> to Mrs. Ogle & myself only,<br />Mr C<em>hristopher</em> Lowndes refusing to perform any<br />part of <em>th</em>e Trust - Therefor we, A<em>nne</em> Ogle &<br />I</p>
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<p>Year 1769</p>
<p>I have executed a Power of Attorney authorizing<br />y<em>o</em>u or either of you to accept of such transfer<br />& to receive <em>th</em>e Devidends in our names, f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e<br />Benefit of B<em>enjamin</em> Benson</p>
<p>If <em>th</em>e Gentleman will act in <em>th</em>e Business mentioned<br />above, as Mrs Ogle & I flatter ourselves you<br />will, I hope <em>tha</em>t an Acco<em>un</em>t be opened in <em>th</em>e Names<br />of her & me jointly as Trustees under Mr<br />Tasker's Will f<em>o</em>r B<em>enjamin</em> Benson, to give us Credit<br />for the Devidends y<em>o</em>u shall receive f<em>ro</em>m time to<br />time on Acco<em>un</em>t of s<em>ai</em>d C<em>apital</em> B<em>ank</em> S<em>tock</em> and debit us<br />w<em>i</em>th all Payments on his Acco<em>un</em>t also w<em>i</em>th the<br />Expencess of <em>th</em>e Transaction I am,<br />Rob<em>ert</em> Carter</p>
<p>To Messrs, W<em>illia</em>m & James Anderson<br />& Edw<em>ar</em>d Hunt & Son<br />Merch<em>an</em>ts in London</p>
<p>Note<br />The following is a Copy of the Power of<br />Attorney mentioned in <em>th</em>e last Letter</p>
<p>Know all men by these Presents <em>tha</em>t We A<em>nne</em> Ogle<br />of Annapolis in <em>th</em>e Province of Maryland & <br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter of W<em>illia</em>msburg in the Colony of Virg<em>ini</em>a<br />Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> do make constitute & appoint Messrs<br />W<em>illia</em>m Anderson & Edward Hunt & Son<br />Merchants in London or any two of <em>the</em>m our<br />true & lawful attorney or attornies for us<br />in our Names & on our behalf as Trustees f<em>o</em>r<br />Benjamin Benson a Minor of the age of<br />about 15th years & in Case of his death during<br />minority for the Representative of <em>th</em>e late<br />Benj<em>amin</em> Tasker Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> of Annapolis jointly or<br />seperately to take & accept of Assignments<br />or Transfers at any time or times of Mrs<br />Anne Tasker Widow & Executrix of <em>th</em>e afore<br />s<em>ai</em>d Benj<em>amin</em> Tasker lase of Annapolis in <em>th</em>e province<br />of Maryland Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> or f<em>ro</em> any person or persons<br />by her impowered to transfer <em>th</em>e same sum of<br />1000£ to C<em>apital</em> B<em>ank</em> S<em>tock</em> & also to receive & give<br />Receipts f<em>o</em>r all Devidends now due & <em>tha</em>t hereafter<br />shall</p>
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<p>shall be come due or payable for <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d Share<br />or Interest in <em>th</em>e Capital, B<em>ank</em> S<em>tock</em> & Funds of <em>th</em>e<br />Governor & Company of <em>th</em>e Bank of England<br />and to do all lawful Acts requisite f<em>o</em>r<br />effecting the Premisses ratifying & confirming<br />all <em>tha</em>t our s<em>ai</em>d attornies, or either of <em>the</em>m shall<br />do therein by virtue hereof In Witness<br />whereof we have hereunto set our Hands &<br />Seals in Annapolis aforesaid <em>th</em>e 15th Day<br />of March in <em>th</em>e year of our Lord 1769</p>
<p>Anne Ogle LS<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter LS</p>
<p>Sealed & delivered<br />in the Presence of us two witnesses<br />& me Notary Publick<br />John Ridout<br />James Brooks }witnesses<br />R<em>ichar</em>d Ghiselin, D, N<em>otary Publick</em></p>
<p>Ap<em>ril</em> 12th<br />1769</p>
<p>Gentlemen,</p>
<p>The inclosed Letters contain two Powers of<br />Attorney one executed by Mrs Anne Tasker<br />of Annapolis in the Province of Maryland, the<br />other by Mrs, Anne Ogle of the same Place & myself<br />In <em>thi</em>s letter I call f<em>o</em>r y<em>ou</em>r aid, as <em>th</em>e Business to<br />be negotiated requires <em>tha</em>t We <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">shall</span> (Mrs<br />Tasker, Mrs Ogle & I) shall deligate our<br />Powers to Friends in London therefor hope<br /><em>tha</em>t Liberty will be excused, & <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u will take<br />the part of the employment, w<em>hi</em>ch is desired<br />As I have given a Detail of s<em>ai</em>d Business<br />in <em>th</em>e inclosed <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">Business</span> Letter addressed<br />to y<em>o</em>u, & Messrs, W<em>illia</em>m & James Anderson, I<br />beg leave to refere y<em>o</em>u to it. I am, Gent<em>leme</em>n<br />Y<em>ou</em>rs &cc R<em>obert</em> Carter</p>
<p>To<br />Edward Hunt & Son Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> }<br />Merch<em>an</em>ts in London</p>
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<p>June 3d<br />Year 1769</p>
<p>Dear Sir,</p>
<p>In a former Letter to y<em>o</em>u I say <em>tha</em>t y<em>ou</em>r<br />Father's Executors here had consented <em>tha</em>t<br />his Excellency L<em>or</em> Botetourt should have<br />4 pipes of M<em>adeira</em> Wine since w<em>hi</em>ch writing<br />I imparted to his Lordship <em>th</em>e Information<br />contained in y<em>ou</em>r Favor to me dated <em>th</em>e 15th<br />Day of last February touching <em>th</em>e M<em>adiera</em> Wine<br />And his Idea is to use two Pipes of it only,<br />& to return the Remainder His Lordship<br />payins as Mr Fauquier had engaged all<br />of Madeira to his Friends in Britain before<br />his application had reached him,<br />except two pipes, <em>tha</em>t he did not wish<br />to disappoint them, but on <em>th</em>e contrary<br />was very desirous to gratify those Persons<br />and at <em>th</em>e same time rejoiced to part<br />w<em>i</em>th the Thing w<em>hi</em>ch enabled y<em>o</em>u to comply<br />w<em>i</em>th y<em>ou</em>r Engagements punctually.<br />We hope to send 8 pipes of M<em>adeira</em> Wine by<br /><em>th</em>e Randolph Capt<em>ain</em> Walker, w<em>hi</em>ch<br />are all <em>tha</em>t remain at <em>th</em>e Palace to be<br />sent</p>
<p>I wrote to Capt<em>ain</em> James Esten (before I<br />knew <em>th</em>e Governors Resolution concerning<br /><em>th</em>e Wine we sold to him) im<em>m</em>ediately<br />y<em>ou</em>r Letter to me w<em>hi</em>ch y<em>o</em>u mentioned above<br />was put into my Hands pressing him to Wine to Hanbury</p>
<p>I might have saved myself <em>th</em>e trouble<br />for she was loaded before s<em>ai</em>d Letter was<br />written. I am &cc<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To F<em>rancis</em> Fauquier Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em><br />in Hollis Street<br />Cavendish Square<br />in London</p>
<p>P,S, The inclosed Account<br />was upon my Table<br />(& was fogotten) w<em>he</em>n I <br />sealed my Letter to you,<br />w<em>hi</em>ch was forwarded by the Magdalen Capt<em>ain</em> Calder<br />therefor do now inclose it R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em></p>
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<p>May 1st</p>
<p>Gentlemen</p>
<p>Be pleased to send to me the sundry Goods, w<em>hi</em>ch<br />are specified below, and you will oblige Sir<br />Your hum<em>ble</em> Serv<em>an</em>t<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>2 best cast Razors in seperate <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">Cases</span> Sheaths<br />1 best Razor Strop made by Smith<br />½ lb Davison's shaving Powder at <em>th</em>e Civit Cat<br />in fleet street<br />Senex's Globe 12 Inches diameter £3.3.0<br />1 p<em>ai</em>r usual Glasses of the best sort<br />in temple frames f<em>o</em>r Eys of 40ty years 5.6<br />1 Harpsichord tuning Fork to sound the<br />note C<br />2 p<em>ai</em>r black callimanco Shoes w<em>i</em>th low heals<br />small 5ves f<em>o</em>r Mrs Carter<br />2 p<em>ai</em>r green Ditto, Ditto<br />4 p<em>ai</em>r strong Shoes 10 Inches long f<em>o</em> my son Benja<em>min</em><br />2 p<em>ai</em>r neat Ditto, ditto,<br />4 fine Castor Hats <em>th</em>e diameter of <em>th</em>e Crown, to<br />be 7 Inches & 3 tenths, f<em>o</em>r Ditto.<br />3 p<em>ai</em>r Steel Snuffers<br />1 silver pepper Box<br />1 mustard Pot}<br />1 oil Cruit} all of <em>th</em>e best cut glass<br />1 vinegar Cruit}<br />4 feet of silver Lace, Loop & Button to lace<br />a Hatt</p>
<p>To Edw<em>ar</em>d Hunt & Son Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em><br />Merchants in London}</p>
<p>May 1st</p>
<p>Sir</p>
<p>I wear a p<em>ai</em>r of <em>th</em>e last parcel of Shoes <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">yu sent</span><br />to me neither <em>th</em>e Fashion nor size of <em>the</em>m<br />corresponde w<em>i</em>th my former Shoes I impute<br />these alterations to a message w<em>hi</em>ch Mr Rob<em>er</em>t Miller<br />had in Charge to impart to y<em>o</em>u The Size of<br /><em>th</em>e Shoes is partly to my wish but <em>th</em>e other<br />alte</p>
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<p>alteration is not and desire you will<br />return to <em>th</em>e old fashion, w<em>hi</em>ch I think in [i.e. is]<br />convenient & elegant The Shoe w<em>hi</em>ch<br />Capt<em>ain</em> Esten will deliver to y<em>o</em>u fits me, but<br />would be more desireable if a little larger<br />I believe the pair was made f<em>o</em>r Col<em>onel</em> Mercer<br />of <em>thi</em>s Province at y<em>ou</em>r Shop I bought them<br />at Mrs Rathall's Shop here</p>
<p>Be pleased to send to me <em>th</em>e following<br />articles & call on Edw<em>ar</em>d Hunt & son Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em><br />Merchants in London f<em>o</em>r Payment</p>
<p>1 dozen pair of neat dog skin Shoes<br />1 p<em>ai</em>r of Morocco Slippers, w<em>i</em>th shoe soles<br />3 pair strong Shoes<br />1 p<em>ai</em>r buck skin Spatter dashes<br />1 fashionable dress Wig, of dark brown Hair<br />2 black silk Baggs to wear w<em>i</em>th ditto<br />2 p<em>ai</em>r black silk stockings, the Heels & toes<br />to be wove thicker than <em>th</em>e Legs</p>
<p>I am, Y<em>o</em>urs &c<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Mr John Didsbury<br />Shoe & Boot maker<br />Pall-Mall</p>
<p>June 22d</p>
<p>Dear Madam</p>
<p>I beg leave to advise ye <em>tha</em>t Col<em>onel</em> Byrd's<br />Trustees have paid £1399..9..1 Current<br />' Money of Virginia, (since I returned<br />f<em>ro</em>m Annapolis) to satisfy in part y<em>ou</em>r Claim<br />ag<em>ain</em>st them that I exchanges it f<em>o</em>r two <br />setts of Bills at 22£10 Exchange, w<em>hi</em>ch<br />are made payable in London & drawn<br />by Messrs Humphrey & John Hill, & my self<br />amounting to £1092..12..4 sterling, w<em>hi</em>ch<br />Setts of Exchange I inclose in <em>thi</em>s Letter<br />I wrote to Mr D, Dulany so long ago<br />as the 17th day of last April observing<br />therein upon the erroneousness of the<br />Settlement I signed the 9th day of<br />last March at your House and<br />inclosed two Acc<em>oun</em>ts comprising many<br />Trans</p>
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<p>Transactions w<em>hi</em>ch were negotiated between<br />yourself Mr Tasker & me. But I sug<br />gest <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e Consideration of <em>the</em>m has been<br />postponed on acco<em>un</em>t of a multiplicity <br />of applications made to Mr, D, D<em>ulany</em><br />and pray tell him I desire to have<br />My Turn only. I am, &cca<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Mrs, Anne Tasker.</p>
<p>June 28th D<em>ea</em>r Madam,</p>
<p>I transmited to y<em>o</em>u last Week by Mr<br />Meriwither of Annapolis Bills of Exchange<br />amounting to £1092,,12..4<br />sterling And since he went f<em>ro</em>m <em>thi</em>s Place Col<em>onel</em> Byrd's<br />Trustees have paide £465..10s Current<br />Money of Virg<em>ini</em>a on your Acco<em>un</em>t w<em>hi</em>ch I<br />negotiated at £22..10 p<em>e</em>r C<em>en</em>t difference<br />of Exchange w<em>i</em>th A Donald getting<br />his Draft f<em>o</em>r £380 sterl<em>in</em>g w<em>hi</em>ch I inclose<br />herein & deliver to Peyton Randolph Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em><br />who will pass thro' your Town shortly<br />to act in conjunction w<em>i</em>th some Com<em>m</em>issioners<br />to Establish a Boundary Line between<br />the Governments of Jersey & New York.<br />His Excellency Col<em>onel</em> Tryon Gov<em>erno</em>r of N<em>orth</em> Carolina<br />& his Lady are here on a Visit to Lord<br />Botetourt Col<em>onel</em> & Mrs Tryon ride<br />daily, & say that <em>th</em>e Weather is very<br />temperate when our Thermometers<br />have never been lower than 80 degrees<br />& up to 88 since their arrival here</p>
<p>I am, D<em>ea</em>r Madam.<br />Yours &cca,<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Mrs Tasker</p>
<p>June 28th, Madam</p>
<p>I have long ago transmitted Mrs. T<em>asker</em>'s<br />Letter of attorney directed to Messrs<br />Capel</p>
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<p>Capel & Osgood Hanbury & W<em>illia</em>m Anderson<br />com<em>m</em>issioning <em>the</em>m to transfer 1000£ sterling<br />Capital Bank Stock & all <em>th</em>e Dividends<br />w<em>hi</em>ch have arisen since Mr Tasker's Death<br />to thee & me in Trust for Master Benja<em>min</em> Benson<br />& the Representatives of yo<em>u</em>r Father and in <em>th</em>e<br />same Lett<em>e</em>r inclosed our joint Power of<br />Attorney authorising Messrs W<em>illia</em>m & James<br />Anderson & Edw<em>ar</em>d Hunt & Son or any two<br />of <em>the</em>m to accept <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d Assignment in ur<br />Names & Behalf</p>
<p>I also wrote to Mr Rob<em>er</em>t Christie of Glascow<br />(w<em>i</em>th whom Master Benson lives) directing<br />him to draw on our Agents to reimburse<br />him w<em>ha</em>t he was Advance f<em>o</em>r Master Benson<br />& to apply to <em>the</em>m f<em>o</em>r money f<em>ro</em>m time to <br />time <em>tha</em>t may be demandable on Acco<em>un</em>t of<br />his maintenance & Education. But w<em>i</em>th<br /><em>th</em>e Caution <em>tha</em>t masters Expences were not<br />to go beyond <em>th</em>e profits arising on 1000£<br />C<em>apital</em> B<em>ank</em> S<em>tock</em></p>
<p>Has Mr Christie wrote either to y<em>ou</em>rself<br />or to one of your Family concerning<br />B<em>enjamin</em> B<em>enson</em> or has any Person in Maryland<br />received Lett<em>e</em>r f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e young Gentleman?<br />My Wife has imparted to me y<em>ou</em>r Favor<br />to her dated <em>th</em>e 27 day of last month<br />It appers by an Estimate of Mr Brooke<br />Manager f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e Baltimore Comp<em>an</em>y <em>tha</em>t 1600 bus<em>he</em>ls<br />of Indian Corn are about three 15ths<br />of <em>th</em>e Consumption of <em>tha</em>t article expended<br />at their Works yearly therefor I ordered<br />my Steward to send 800 bushells of Corn<br />to Mr Brooke to answer half Mrs L's<br />proportion & Mrs Carter's whole 15th<br />But if s<em>ai</em>d Calculation be erroneous & 200<br />bushells more he wanted Mr D<em>aniel</em> Dulany<br />will furnish it, or any other Demand</p>
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on s<em>ai</em>d Acco<em>un</em>t. for he promissed last<br />March to act in <em>tha</em>t matter
<p>When I shall be advised <em>tha</em>t Mr Joseph<br />Galloway has conveyed all his Right<br />to <em>thi</em>s 5th part of <em>th</em>e Baltimore I<em>ron</em> Works<br />w<em>hi</em>ch y<em>ou</em>r Father sold to him, <em>the</em>n its<br />Sale shall be notified as y<em>o</em>u desire<br />I shall deliver <em>th</em>e Lett<em>e</em>r to Peyton Randolph<br />Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> the late Speaker of <em>th</em>e House of B<em>urgesses</em><br />who is one of <em>th</em>e Com<em>m</em>issioners named<br />to establish part of a Boundary Between<br />the Governments of Jersey & New York,<br />he will pass thro' Annapolis And I do<br />now anticipate his Pleasure during <em>tha</em>t<br />period knowing <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e Contention there<br />is who shall be most civil to Strangers</p>
<p>I am, &cca Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Mrs Ogle.</p>
<p>July 4th Gentl<em>me</em>n</p>
<p>I wrote a Letter to Mr R<em>ichard</em> Hunt a few<br />daies ago inclosing therein Inspectors<br />Receipts for 79 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds of Tobacco & desired<br />him to tell Capt<em>ain</em> Hubbard to fill up<br />two setts of Bills of Lading for said<br />Tobacco consigning 40 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds to your House<br />& the Remainder to Majors Hyndman<br />& Lancaster pray obtain an Insurance<br />on the whole 79 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds so <em>tha</em>t I may recover<br />1000£ sterl<em>in</em>g if the ship Thomas shall<br />bee foundered or a total loss of the<br />Tobacco in any other manner.</p>
<p>I have not informed y<em>o</em>u of my late<br />Drafts on you amounting to £718..14..9<br />sterl<em>in</em>g namely £684..9..1 payable to Mrs<br />Anne Tasker & £34..3..8 to Rob<em>er</em>t C<em>arter</em> Nicholas<br />w<em>hi</em>ch Bills be pleased to pay & debit<br />accordingly</p>
<p>It appears by an English N<em>ews</em> Paper dated<br />the</p>
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<p>the 11th day of last April <em>tha</em>t government<br />proposes to discharge part of <em>th</em>e Civil<br />List Debts by a Lottery. buy me 2<br />of the Tickets & notify <em>th</em>e Numbers of<br /><em>the</em>m to me The article of Intelligence<br />just mentioned does not say whether<br /><em>th</em>e fortunate Adventurers are to claim<br /><em>th</em>e Prises, or a yearly Interest on <em>the</em>m<br />if they be intitled to <em>th</em>e latter only, <em>the</em>n<br />I will not be the public's Creditor<br />f<em>o</em>r any sum less than 1000£ sterl<em>in</em>g, but<br />if I shall be intitled to <em>tha</em>t sum, or<br />more let it stand in my own name.<br />So <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u will sell, or not accordingly.</p>
<p>I am. Gentl<em>eme</em>n Yours &cca<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To E<em>dward</em> Hunt, & Son Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em><br />Merchants in London}</p>
<p>1769<br />April 12}</p>
<p>Sir,</p>
<p>I shall transmit by <em>thi</em>s opportunity Mrs<br />Anne Tasker's Letter of Attorney au<br />thorising Messrs Capel & Osgood Hanbury<br />& W<em>illia</em>m Anderson Merch<em>an</em>ts in London to<br />transfer £1000 sterling Capital Bank<br />Stock & all <em>th</em>e Dividends w<em>hi</em>ch have arisen<br />since <em>th</em>e Death of Benja<em>min</em> Tasker Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> late<br />of <em>th</em>e City of Annapolis & myself in<br />Trust f<em>o</em>r Master Benja<em>min</em> Benson an<br />Infant, (who is under your Tuition) & <br /><em>th</em>e Representatives of s<em>ai</em>d Tasker Mrs<br />Tasker delegates <em>thi</em>s Power in obedience to<br />her Husband's Will, w<em>hi</em>ch, also directs <em>tha</em>t<br />Mrs Ogle & I, or our Executors pay to<br />said C<em>apital</em> B<em>ank</em> S<em>tock</em> to B<em>enjamin</em> B<em>enson</em> if he shall<br />live to <em>th</em>e age of '21 years, & in <em>th</em>e mean<br />time <em>th</em>e Interest accruing to be applied<br />to his maintenance & Education<br />and by Reason of <em>th</em>e Residence of<br />Mrs</p>
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<p>Mrs Ogle & I we have executed a joint<br />Power, w<em>hi</em>ch is directed to Messrs W<em>illia</em> &<br />James Anderson & Edward Hunt & Son Merc<em>han</em>ts<br />in London requesting <em>the</em>m to accept of s<em>ai</em>d<br />Transfer in our names & Behalf on whom<br />Sir, draw for all Disbursements on Acco<em>un</em>t<br />of B<em>enjamin</em> Benson, & inclose an Acco<em>un</em>t of <em>the</em>m to me.<br />And be pleased to write explicitly con<br />cerning his Progress in Education, his<br />Disposition & whether he be robust, or<br />delicate I am. Sir, your hum<em>ble</em> serv<em>an</em>t<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To<br />Mr Rob<em>er</em>t Christie<br />merchant in Glascow</p>
<p>Note<br />The following Letter to Messrs W<em>illiam</em> & James<br />Anderson & E<em>dward</em> Hunt & Son was inclosed<br />to one to Mr Rob<em>er</em>t Chrisite, w<em>hi</em>ch stands<br />next above it</p>
<p>Ap<em>ri</em>l 12th Gentlemen,</p>
<p>Pray pay Mr Rob<em>er</em>t Christie's Draft on<br />you for Disbursements on Account of Master<br />Benja<em>min</em> Benson a minor in Scotland &<br />under his Tuition and debit <em>th</em>e same<br />to Mrs Ogle & me, who are <em>th</em>e only acting<br />Trustees of the said B<em>enjamin</em> Benson, I am<br />Gentlemen<br />Your humble<br />s<em>ervant</em><br />R<em>obert</em> Carter</p>
<p>To Messrs,<br />W<em>illia</em>m & James Anderson<br />& Edward Hunt & Son }<br />merchants in London</p>
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<p>Virginia, Aug<em>ust</em>. 31. 1769</p>
<p>Sir</p>
<p>All the remaining goods of your late father<br />except what lord Botetourt took, & w<em>ha</em>t we <br />could sell, of w<em>hi</em>ch you shall have an<br />account here after are now sent in <em>th</em>e Thom<em>a</em>s<br />Capt<em>ain</em> Geo<em>rge</em> Hubbard; And We wish <em>the</em>m safe<br />to your hands An invoice & bill of loading<br />of <em>the</em>m are inclosed. It was impossible for<br />us to take bills of loading specifying all<br /><em>th</em>e Articles we have sent to you; and therefor<br />we shall be glad if you will furnish us<br />w ith Receipts for all such Things as have<br />been & shall be delivered to you, that we<br />may be able to produce satisfactory<br />discharges before the persons who will be<br />appointed to state & settle our Account<br />of Administration We are</p>
<p>Sir your hum<em>ble</em> s<em>e<em>r<em>vant</em>s<br />W<em>illa</em>m Nelson<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter<br />Geo<em>rge</em> Wythe</em></em></p>
<p>To <br />Francis Fauquier Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em><br />Hollis Street Cavendish Square<br />in London</p>
<p>Goods sent by the Tho<em>ma</em>s capt<em>ain</em> Geo<em>rge</em> Hubbard<br />master, to be delivered to Francis Fauquier<br />Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> in London</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td>FF- No. 1</td>
<td>1 pipe of Madeira Wine ullage 8 Inches</td>
</tr><tr><td> 2</td>
<td>do 11 do</td>
</tr><tr><td> 3</td>
<td>do 11½</td>
</tr><tr><td> 4</td>
<td>do 8</td>
</tr><tr><td> 5</td>
<td>d 6½</td>
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<table><tbody><tr><td> 6</td>
<td>pipe Madeira Wine ullage 7 Inches</td>
</tr><tr><td> 7</td>
<td>do 9</td>
</tr><tr><td> 8,</td>
<td>a 8½</td>
</tr><tr><td> 9</td>
<td>Case containing on Violin cello & 3 Bows</td>
</tr><tr><td> 10</td>
<td>a telescope</td>
</tr><tr><td> 11</td>
<td>one Violin cello & 3 Bows</td>
</tr><tr><td> 12</td>
<td>one tenor Violin & 3 Bows</td>
</tr><tr><td> 13</td>
<td>containing manuscript Letters in 7 Vol<em>ume</em>s<br />No. 12 to 18, & sundry loose papers<br />1 Letter Case, impressions of copper Plates<br />19 Books, partly wrote & one small<br />red Case, 2 french-horn mouth pieces,<br />2 scewers, 2 miniature pictures in<br />shagreen cases, 3 shagreen Spectacle <br />Cases. & two pair of Spectacles, 1 p<em>ai</em>r<br />Scissars, 3 p<em>ai</em>r of mourning Shoe &<br />knee Buckles, 1 p<em>ai</em>r of silver buckles,<br />2 gold wathes, 5 gold seals 2 mour<em>nin</em>g<br />Rings 1 p<em>ai</em> gold sleve buttons,<br />1 gold watch chain, 4 spare specktacle<br />glass, 2 tackets, & 3 other pieces<br />9 p<em>ai</em>r studs, some things for drawing,<br />2 black lead pencils, & a parcel of pencil<br />handles, sealing Wax bow strings,<br />2 tin Cases plaister in one of <em>the</em>m,<br />1 pencil case, & pair of dividers<br />1 tin box with violin String, 1 quadrant<br />2 p<em>ai</em> steel Spurs, 10 razors in 5 sheaths,<br />& two in paper, 1 pot of Soap<br />1 silver shaving Brush, & 1 spare brush,<br />1 razor Strop, 1 hone, 1 brass circuler<br />vial, 1 Case of Instruments, 1 four I<em>nch</em> Rule,<br />2 knots of Cord, a marble mould,<br />1 brass plumb, 1 brass knob, 1 brass wheel,<br />2 Leads f<em>o</em>r a library table, 1 bundle of<br />printed Coats of Arms, one worked P. Book<br />and a saddle with housin, holsters<br />& horse cloth, 6 p<em>ai</em>r of mourning Studs<br />2 p<em>ai</em>r mourning Buttons, 2 p<em>ai</em>r pinchbeck<br />shoe & knee buckles</td>
</tr><tr><td>No 14</td>
<td>a p<em>ai</em>r of green painted branches, private Letters</td>
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<table><tbody><tr><td>No 15</td>
<td>a box containing y<em>ou</em>r Fathers private<br />Letters & 2 Ledgers</td>
</tr></tbody></table><p>1769,<br />Aug<em>u</em>st. 23}</p>
<p>Madam</p>
<p>In obedience to yo<em>u</em>r direction fisnified to<br />me by Mr Brooks yo<em>u</em>r Secretary I <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">trans<br />mitted</span> transcribed from my Books <em>th</em>e<br />inclosed Accounts containing all my<br />transactions relative to <em>th</em>e Bond<br />Col<em>onel</em> Byrd's Trustees executed & made<br />payable to Mr Benja<em>min</em> Tasker As<br />these Copies are explanatory of <em>tha</em>t matter<br />my Remarks on it here, shall be<br />concise</p>
<p>Pray observe <em>tha</em>t Account marked No 1,<br />shews <em>tha</em>t W<em>illia</em>m Byrd's Bills of Exchange<br />on L, McLean were to pay off a Judg<em>men</em>t<br />of York County Court against him<br />(W<em>illiam</em> B<em>yrd</em>) also some interest due on a<br />Judgm<em>en</em>t of <em>th</em>e same Court ag<em>ain</em>st J<em>ohn</em> Page<br />& Peyton Randolph f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e 2d day of June<br />1765, to <em>th</em>e 2d June 1767 & some costs on<br />said Judgm<em>en</em>ts; No 2, the 1st & 5<br />next following <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">articles</span> Credits amount<em>in</em>g<br />to 300£, were to satisfy a liberal<br />Present given to my Wife, <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e 4<br />Setts of Exchange drawn by W<em>illia</em>m Byrd<br />amount<em>in</em>g to £1132..6.2 & delivered to<br />me were applied partly towards<br />paying Mrs Carter's Claim under her<br />Brothers Will, & to Mr T's use,<br />namely 2 setts drawn in 1765 & 1767<br />making £771..7.2 were tranmitted<br />to him & to W<em>illia</em>m Perkins of London<br />by Mr T's order; That No. 3 contains<br />a List of all your Demands I have<br />or had to collect, also of <em>th</em>e Bills<br />&</p>
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<p>& a small Acco<em>un</em>t transmitted to you<br />amount<em>in</em>g to £2142//5//7. which are applied<br />to discharge Byrd's Draft on L, McLean<br />& Damages thereon also part of <em>th</em>e Judg<em>men</em>t<br />ag<em>ain</em>st J<em><em>ohn Page & P<em>eyton</em> Randolph</em></em></p>
<p>I hope <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e matter in question is explain<br />able f<em>ro</em>m these Papers & <em>th</em>e General Acc<em>oun</em>t<br />I sent to Mr D<em>aniel</em> Dulany so <em>tha</em>t I shall<br />only add here <em>tha</em>t I am<br />D<em>ea</em>r Madam<br />y<em>ou</em>r aff<em>ectiona</em>te son<br />& hum<em>ble</em> serv<em>ant</em><br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To<br />Mrs Tasker<br />at Annapolis</p>
<p>1769<br />Aug<em>u</em>st 17 Sir,</p>
<p>It is said <em>tha</em>t you advised Mrs Ogle last<br />month <em>tha</em>t she had <em>the</em>n 12 tons of Bar Iron<br />& 20 of pig at <em>th</em>e Baltimore I<em>ron</em> Works<br />Mrs Lownds & my Wife claim an equal<br />portion w<em>i</em>th Mrs O<em>gle</em> of <em>tha</em>t 5 part of the<br />B<em>altimore</em> I<em>ron</em> W<em>orks</em> their father died possessed off.<br />Be pleased to inform me if there were<br />36 tons of bar Iron & 60 of pig w<em>he</em>n you<br />wrote to Mrs O<em>gle</em> & whether I may draw<br />on you f<em>o</em>r 12 tons of bar Iron & 20 of pig,<br />in right of my Wife only.</p>
<p>are bar & pig Iron salable at <em>th</em>e Works,<br />& what are they worth?</p>
<p>What was Indian corn worth w<em>he</em>n W<em>illia</em>m Horton<br />delivered 800 bushells at the Works by<br />my order & how was it applyed?<br />Pray send to me a Copy f<em>ro</em>m the Books of<br /><em>th</em>e Baltimore Comp<em>an</em>y Mrs T<em>asker</em>'s Profits, f<em>ro</em>m<br />the 30th day of Dec<em>embe</em>r 1767 to <em>th</em>e 30th of<br />Dec<em>embe</em>r follow<em>in</em>g. I am, &cca<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Clement Brooks, manager<br />at the Baltimore Works</p>
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<p>Sep<em>tembe</em>r 18th</p>
<p>Dear Sir</p>
<p>The manager at <em>th</em>e Baltimore Works wrote<br />to Mrs Ogle <em>th</em>e 11th of last <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">month</span> <sup>July</sup> to draw<br />for 12 tons of bar Iron & 20 of pig I have<br />asked Brooks if I may give an Order f<em>o</em>r<br /><em>th</em>e like quantity of Iron in right of my<br />Wife only but his answer is not<br />arrived When was <em>th</em>e Baltimore<br />Furnace extinguished, & w<em>he</em>n will it<br />be rekindled? Drawn on Hunt &<br />Son of London f<em>o</em>r Disbursements y<em>o</em>u<br />have paid Brooks on my Acc<em>ou</em>nt, & <br />inform me <em>tha</em>t I may advise <em>the</em>m acco<em>r</em>d<em>ingl</em>y<br />Col<em>onel</em> John Randolph has not paid any<br />part of my Demand against him<br />He thinks <em>tha</em>t you will either discharge<br />the Debt, or be Surety f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e payment<br />of it Will you do either? a speedy<br />answer is desired, w<em>hi</em>ch will very much<br />oblige D<em>ea</em>r; w<em>hi</em>ch will very much<br />Your most ob<em>edien</em>t S<em>ervan</em>t<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>to the hon<em>ora</em>ble D<em>aniel</em>, Dulany<br />at Annapolis</p>
<p>Sep<em>tembe</em>r 18th<br />1769</p>
<p>Sir</p>
<p>I have impatiently expected a Lett<em>e</em>r f<em>ro</em>m<br />f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e Manager at <em>th</em>e B<em>altimore</em> I<em>ron</em> Works to<br />ascertain the true quantity of bar &<br />pig Iron belonging to <em>th</em>e Legatees<br />claiming under <em>th</em>e Will of <em>th</em>e late Col<em>onel</em><br />asker jun<em>io</em>r at <em>th</em>e last settlement of<br />those Books but as no such Lett<em>e</em>r<br />has appeared I do admit <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e Ladies<br />O<em>gle</em>, L<em>owndes</em> & my Wife have 12 tons of B<em>ar</em> Iron<br />& 20 of pig each taking f<em>o</em>r granted<br /><em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e admission is warrantable f<em>ro</em>m<br />Mr Brooks's Letter to Mrs Ogle; w<em>hi</em>ch<br />you speak of to me in <em>th</em>e Lett<em>e</em>r before<br />me</p>
<p>The Gentlemen who act f<em>o</em>r Mrs Lownds</p>
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<p>Lownds should repay to Mrs O<em>gle</em> half of <em>th</em>e<br />Disbursements w<em>hi</em>ch she spent on acco<em>un</em>t of<br />one 5th part of the Works; also <em>th</em>e like to<br />me. I furnished 800 bushells of I<em>ndian</em> Corn<br />& want it rated as Brooks bought Corn<br />w<em>he</em>n it was delivered. If Mrs O<em>gle</em> has<br />not engaged Corn & Port f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e Works I<br />can supply <em>the</em>m, & will charge the market<br />Price f<em>o</em>r said Articles</p>
<p>My Place of Residence constrains me to<br />ask a friend to superintend <em>th</em>e overseer<br />at Bell air Plantation and who so<br />fit as Mr Ridout, therefor please Sir, to<br />engage the overseer to live there <em>th</em>e suceding<br />year; tell him to cloth the Negroes, to<br />reserve corn &cca f<em>o</em>r <em>the</em>m & <em>th</em>e Stocks; to sell<br /><em>tha</em>t part of <em>th</em>e Crop <em>tha</em>t be superfluous, also<br />Beaves, muttons, Hoggs, &cc; to get a List<br />of <em>th</em>e Demands ag<em>ain</em>st said Estate & pay<br />them : and to collect what money is due<br />f<em>o</em>r sundry Things sold since last Christmass.<br />As my Claim ag<em>ain</em>st Mrs, Tasker & <em>th</em>e Estate of<br />her late Husband is neither collectible f<em>ro</em>m<br />my state of it, (w<em>hi</em>ch Mr D<em>aniel</em> Dulany put<br />into y<em>ou</em>r hands) nor Mr Tasker's Books<br />Mr Brooks was instructed to advise me<br />thereof : and to elucidate <em>tha</em>t matter I sent<br />Copies of some Acc<em>oun</em>ts, & Remarks on <em>the</em>m to Mrs<br />Tasker : and wrote to yu <em>th</em>e same time I<br />conjecture <em>tha</em>t Mrs Tasker com<em>m</em>unicated <em>the</em>m<br />to y<em>ou</em>rself & Mr Brooks who I understand<br />are to judge of the Justness of s<em>ai</em>d Demand.<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter & Mrs Carter present their Love<br />& Compliments to yur self & Lady, & he<br />begs leave to assure Mr Ridout <em>tha</em>t he has<br />a greatful Remembrance of his Services<br />towards Him</p>
<p>To, the hon<em>ora</em>ble<br />John Ridout<br />at Annapolis</p>
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<p>Sep<em>tembe</em>r 20th,<br />1769</p>
<p>Madam,</p>
<p>I suspect <em>tha</em>t some oppossition will hinder<br />this year the sale of <em>tha</em>t 5th part of <em>th</em>e Baltim<em>o</em>re<br />Iron Works, w<em>hi</em>ch we have undertaken to<br />dispose off therefor it behoves us to<br />adopt some plan towards satisfying <em>th</em>e<br />com<em>m</em>on expences of next year. If you<br />will pay Clement Brooks's order f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e<br />Current money, I will answer his Demand<br />f<em>o</em>r bills of Exchange, Corn & Pork, & will<br />charge the market Price for <em>th</em>e two last<br />named Articles</p>
<p>I have asked Mr Ridout to superintend<br />Bell-air, & direct <em>th</em>e overseer there to<br />cloth <em>th</em>e negroes <em>thi</em>s Autumn, reserve<br />Corn &cca f<em>o</em>r <em>the</em>m & the Stocks, to sell <em>th</em>e<br />remainder of <em>th</em>e Crop & superfluous<br />Stocks; to collect f<em>ro</em>m those who owe<br />Money to <em>tha</em>t Estate, & get all <em>th</em>e Demands<br />ag<em>ain</em>st it & pay them</p>
<p>Who received Mrs Lowndes's Iron, & how<br />much was here Proportion?</p>
<p>The Direction concerning Benja<em>min</em> Benson, is<br />as follows "The Trustees are to pay to<br />B<em>enjamin</em> B<em>enson</em> at the age of 21 years 1000£ sterl<em>in</em>g<br />C<em>apital</em> B<em>ank</em> S<em>tock</em> and in <em>th</em>e mean time <em>th</em>e Interest<br />of <em>tha</em>t sum to be paid for his Education<br />at some public School in Great Britain"<br />These words evince <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e Testator intended<br /><em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e youth should be kept at School<br />till he arrived at full age. However if<br />Mr Christie & B<em>enjamin</em> B<em>enson</em>, Preceptor say <em>tha</em>t<br />B<em>enjamin</em> B<em>enson</em> is not studious, nor inclines to<br />either of <em>th</em>e learned Professions, I shall<br /><em>the</em>n agree to your proposal, thinking it<br />advantagious & proper I expect to<br />hear f<em>ro</em>m Mr Christie by <em>th</em>e next arrival<br />here.</p>
<p>I beg leave to congratulate you on y<em>ou</em>r Son's<br /><span style="text-decoration:line-through;">Arrival</span> return to Annapolis, & hope <em>th</em>e Journey<br />was</p>
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<p>was pleasing & advantagious to him I am<br />Madam,<br />Your hum<em>ble</em> serv<em>an</em>t<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Mrs, Ogle<br />at Annapolis</p>
<p>Sep<em>tembe</em>r 18th<br />1769</p>
<p>Sir,</p>
<p>All <em>th</em>e Cash & Bills of Exchange p<em>ai</em>d to me<br />on acco<em>un</em>t of Goods sold at Bell-Air<br />last Spring belonging to <em>th</em>e Estate of the<br />late Col<em>onel</em> Tasker jun<em>io</em>r, amount to £30..17..6<br />sterling I have p<em>ai</em>d £26..5.9 sterl<em>in</em>g, &<br />have assumed to pay sundry Demands<br />ag<em>ai</em>st s<em>ai</em>d Estate</p>
<p>That Estate will not be sold before some<br />Doubts are removed, & I conceive that<br />the Trustees may postpone the Claims of the<br />Creditors against it, till they shall receive<br />assets However I will pay one third<br />of Mr Patrick Smith's Acco<em>un</em>t when he<br />shall have proved it</p>
<p>It appears by a Copy of an Acc<em>oun</em>t taken<br />f<em>ro</em>m Mr Tasker's Ledgers, w<em>hi</em>ch y<em>o</em>u sent to<br />me, <em>tha</em>t Col<em>onel</em> Byrd's Trustees have paid<br />to <em>th</em>e late Mr Tasker sundry Bill of<br />Exchange & accepted his order, <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">they</span> it<br />& the Bills making £1983..7..5 sterl<em>in</em>g<br />on acc<em>oun</em>t of Interest on their joint Bond<br />payable to him; that he chose to assign<br />to m £608..9..3 part of <em>th</em>e payment<br />namely £213..11 £33..11 £217..9 & £143.18.3<br />but w<em>ha</em>t part of £1983..7..5 I collected<br />& transmitted to Mr T<em>asker</em> does not appear<br />That matter is explainable f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e Acc<em>oun</em>ts<br />I sent to Mrs Tasker & Mr D<em>aniel</em> Dulany<br />last Sum<em>m</em>er, also <em>th</em>e Object in View<br />therefor beg leave to refer Mr J, Ridout<br />& y<em>ou</em>rself to those Papers And hope <em>tha</em>t<br />you will signify to me <em>th</em>e Result of<br />that</p>
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<p>that enquiry Be pleased to com<em>m</em>unicate <em>th</em>e<br />Letter to him I am. &cc<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Mr James Brooks<br />at Annapolis</p>
<p>1769<br />Oct<em>obe</em>r} Gentlemen</p>
<p>Mr Pelham who wrote <em>th</em>e inclosed Direction<br />recom<em>m</em>ends Mr Tho<em>ma</em>s Griffin organ maker in<br />Fenchurch-Street, and if y<em>o</em>u be not attached<br />to another maker, be pleased to employ him<br />w<em>i</em>th <em>thi</em>s caution <em>tha</em>t he first satisfy you <em>tha</em>t his<br />price be reasonable The organ described by<br />Mr Pelham is less compounded than <em>th</em>e following<br />one, w<em>hi</em>ch T-G- estimates at 50 Guineas, Viz<br />a Principal<br /> } through mettal or Wood<br />a Fifteenth<br />therefor it is thought will not be so costly<br />If furniture be stowed in a Vessel where<br />where <em>th</em>e air is in a manner excluded the<br />property of glue is greatly defeated in<br />long voyages and I would pay an ex<br />traordinary freight to have <em>th</em>e organ put<br />in a cool part If the Randolph Capt<em>ain</em><br />Rob<em>er</em>t Walker do not sail before <em>th</em>e In<br />strument be completed, put it under his<br />Care whose diligence I com<em>m</em>end but if he<br />be come away <em>the</em>n send the organ &cca to<br />me by a careful & diligent Capt<em>ain</em> I am<br />Gentl<em>eme</em>n<br />Y<em>ou</em>rs & cc<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Messrs<br />Hyndmay & Lancaster<br />Merch<em>an</em>ts<br />in London</p>
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<p>Virginia W<em>illia</em>msburg<br />5th Oct<em>obe</em>r 1769</p>
<p>Rob<em>er</em>t Carter <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">presents</span> <sup>begs</sup> the favor of Messrs Hyndman<br />& Lancaster merchants to send him the follow<em>in</em>g<br />Goods & have them insured and if they be<br />lost to ship the like merchantdise f<em>o</em>r R<em>obert</em> Carter</p>
<p>a silver drinking Cup & Cover to contain <br />one pottle, to cost about 25£ sterl<em>in</em>g<br />a silver Cross to set a salad, center Dish,<br />or any other figure <em>tha</em>t be more convenient<br />2 silver Salvers 11 Inches diamiter<br />a gold watch Chain f<em>o</em>r a Woman's Watch<br />a Chamber organ, see directions, w<em>hi</em>ch is to be<br />sent to <em>th</em>e maker, who shall make it<br />5 <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">10</span> tunes or musical Composition regulated<br />to the measure of the new version of<br />Davids Psalms, for an organ and a variety<br />of interludes or voluntaries after the<br />stanzas, proper for each tune<br />5 <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">10</span> approved Songs either old or new in<br />score and Basses figured Note the<br />above music to be written and revised<br />by a master of music<br />2 box german Flutes the ends which recieve<br />the pieces to be hooped & mounted with Silver<br />they to be in unison w<em>i</em>th the organ</p>
<p>The following Directions to be observed in<br />making an Organ for the use of a Gentleman<br />in W<em>illia</em>msburg Virginia</p>
<p>The Case to be made of Deal & painted to<br />resemble mahogony As it is designed f<em>o</em>r a<br />Chamber, its hight must not exceed 8 or<br />9 feet; the width & debth to be determined<br />by <em>th</em>e space requisite f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e pipes, w<em>hi</em>ch must<br />be so capacious, <em>tha</em>t they be not crouded<br />Care be taken <em>tha</em>t a convenient place be al<br />lowed under the Keys to receive <em>th</em>e knees of<br /><em>th</em>e performer In Fashion & appearance<br />it must represent a Book Case with<br />folding</p>
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<p>folding doors, & without any sham front pipes<br />but in there stead within <em>th</em>e Doors let there be<br />some neat fret work (painted as <em>th</em>e Case) w<em>hi</em>ch<br />will serve to conceal the pipes w<em>he</em>n <em>th</em>e doors are<br />open, & at the same tiem suffer a sufficient<br />quantity of sound to escape; & therefor no<br />lining of any sort can be allowed to <em>th</em>e part<br />of <em>th</em>e Work, and therefor will be necessary <em>tha</em>t<br /><em>th</em>e top of <em>th</em>e Case be so contrived, <em>tha</em>t it may be<br />taken off w<em>i</em>th ease, & <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e fret work also<br />may let in & ^ <sup>take</sup> out at pleasure The compass<br />of the Keys must include double G in <em>th</em>e Bass<br />& E in alt in the treble, w<em>hi</em>ch part of <em>th</em>e work<br />must be finished in a neat & masterly<br />manner Two stops only are required &<br />both to be stoped Diapason made of wood,<br />they must be unisons & in Concert pitch,<br />to each of <em>the</em>m must belong a slide or<br />Register to open or shut <em>th</em>e pipes in one Motion<br />The erronious principle on w<em>hi</em>ch <em>th</em>e Bellows of<br />an organ are constructed, renderes it<br />utterly impracticable to tune <em>th</em>e pipes w<em>i</em>th<br />any degree of accuracy; in support of <em>thi</em>s<br />assertion I beg leave to off w<em>ha</em>t follows,<br />& Doubt not <em>tha</em>t you'll join w<em>i</em>th me in<br />opinion I tuned two C's a Octave, &<br />procured a perfect agreement between<br /><em>the</em>m w<em>he</em>n <em>th</em>e Bellows had parted w<em>i</em>th one third<br />of their Wind; & w<em>he</em>n about half was<br />exausted <em>th</em>e octave became <sup>im</sup>perfect;<br />but before <em>th</em>e wind was quite spent, <em>th</em>e<br />Notes agreed again Not it is evident<br /><em>tha</em>t <em>thi</em>s variation did not arise f<em>ro</em>m any change<br /><em>th</em>e pipes under went, but f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e different<br />degrees of force w<em>i</em>th w<em>hi</em>ch the weight on<br /><em>th</em>e Bellows prest <em>th</em>e air into <em>the</em>m The truth<br />of <em>thi</em>s will further appear f<em>ro</em>m considering in<br />w<em>ha</em>t manner <em>th</em>e Bellows are made Two boards<br />of equal size placed one above the other,<br />are</p>
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<p>are connected together by leather joints <em>tha</em>t<br />suffer <em>th</em>e upper one to move w<em>i</em>th facility: as<br /><em>th</em>e under board is fixt or stationary, a<br />supply & discharge of air depends wholy<br />upon <em>th</em>e action of <em>th</em>e upper part, on w<em>hi</em>ch is<br />place such a quantity of weight as is<br />necessary to give a due force to <em>th</em>e air <em>tha</em>t<br />supplies <em>th</em>e Pipes; this supply is however, very<br />unequally dealt out, f<em>o</em>r <em>thi</em>s weight acting<br />some times w<em>i</em>th a greater, & sometimes with a<br />lesser power; pruduces an inequality in its<br /><span style="text-decoration:line-through;">air</span> strength of the air, <em>tha</em>t causes <em>th</em>e difference<br />of perhaps a quarter of a tone in <em>th</em>e same<br />pipe, w<em>hi</em>ch must necessary heppen; f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e<br />upper board is in every respect a perfect<br />lever, the centre of motion being at <em>th</em>e end<br />where <em>th</em>enose is fixed, the hither end or <em>tha</em>t<br />part where <em>th</em>e handle is, must move in a<br />circular direction & therefor the weight cannot<br />act w<em>i</em>th an equal power; but further to<br />illustrate <em>tha</em>t matter; supppose a Lever in<br />length 4 yards f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e fulcrum or centre<br />of motion, w<em>i</em>th a pound weight appended<br />to <em>th</em>e hither end; w<em>he</em>n <em>th</em>e lever is in an exact<br />horizontal direction, it will press in the<br />middle at <em>th</em>e rate of 12 pounds; if <em>th</em>e lever<br />be elevated above <em>th</em>e horizontal direction<br />to 45 degrees, <em>th</em>e weight will <em>the</em>n lose one<br />half of its power, & <em>tha</em>t will also be <em>th</em>e<br />case if <span style="text-decoration:line-through;"><em>th</em>e</span> <sup>it</sup> be depressed as much below<br /><em>th</em>e horizontal position</p>
<p>The imperfections of <em>th</em>e Bellows to chamber<br />organs <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">use</span> <sup>is</sup> still greater, f<em>o</em>r they always deliver<br /><em>th</em>e air in violent Puffs, w<em>hi</em>ch do not only prevent<br />clear tuning, but even destroys whatever is<br />performed on <em>th</em>e Keys</p>
<p>Having thus freely condemned <em>th</em>e usual<br />method observed in making organ Bellows, it<br />may be expected that I propose something<br />to</p>
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<p>to remedy <em>th</em>e evil complained of, w<em>ha</em>t I have to<br />say upon <em>tha</em>t head I am now going to offer w<em>i</em>th due<br />deference to <em>th</em>e Judgment of skilful artists<br />Let two boards of a proper & equal size be<br />provided, one of these boards must be fixed<br />perfectly level w<em>i</em>th the floor, but at such a<br />distance f<em>ro</em>m it, <em>tha</em>t a nozle may be admitted<br />into a hole made f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e purpose; at a suitable<br />distance f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e end, w<em>hi</em>ch nozle I think should<br />be formed thus [drawing of the angle] The other board to be con<br />nected w<em>i</em>th this by a certain number of ribs<br />jointed w<em>i</em>th leather, these ribs made of thin<br />narrow slabs of Wood, should be of a long<br />square, & all of one & <em>th</em>e same size, to be glued to<br /><em>th</em>e edges of <em>th</em>e two boards; thus <em>th</em>e uppermost board<br />in every dgree of extention, will be in a direct<br />parallel w<em>i</em>th the bottom : But to presert <em>thi</em>s<br />situation it will be necessary to fall upon some<br />contrivance to govern its up & down motion,<br />w<em>hi</em>ch me thinks may be effected by fixing<br />4 well polished iron bars perpendicularly & in<br />such a manner <em>tha</em>t they embracing <em>th</em>e edges of <em>th</em>e<br />board may prevent if f<em>ro</em>m moving in a side<br />direction, & yet at <em>th</em>e same time allow it fredom<br />enough f<em>o</em>r its proper motion These bellows I do<br />imagine must be blowed by a method similar<br />to <em>tha</em>t used in a Church organ.</p>
<p>From w<em>ha</em>t has been advanced it might appear<br />evident at first view, <em>tha</em>t Bellows constructed in<br /><em>thi</em>s manner; will be intirely free f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e insuf<br />ferable defects I have ecxepted too, as <em>th</em>e <br />weight will always act with a uniform<br />regular dgree of power, whether there be much<br />or little air to be compressed: Andi it follows<br />of course <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e business of tuning will be<br />reduced to a greater degree of certainty<br />Two such Bellows as I have discribed must<br />be made f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e Gentleman's Organ, whose satis<br />faction I have chiefly consulted in the pains<br />I</p>
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<p>I have taken about <em>the</em>m; and pray let<br />it be particularly noticed, that each of <em>the</em>m<br />must be sinished with <sup>a</sup> handle as he purposes<br />to employ a Servant to blow when ever he<br />uses th Organ, & therefor desires there be no<br />contrivance to blow with the foot</p>
<p>If w<em>ha</em>t I have here recom<em>m</em>ended should meet<br />w<em>i</em>th <em>th</em>e approbation of <em>th</em>e candid & judicious<br />I shall humbly hope that my plan will be<br />generally adopted, whereby as I conceive<br />a very great imperfection will be rectified<br />in one of the noblest Instruments we have<br />any knowledge of</p>
<p>Note</p>
<p>The Doors & every other part of <em>th</em>e Case must<br />lined with woollen Baize in order to<br />recude [i.e. reduce] the sound to as great a degree of<br />softness & distance as possible</p>
<p>Peter Pelham,<br />Organist</p>
<p>W<em>illia<em>msburg 9th Oct<em>obe</em>r<br />1769</em></em></p>
<p>Copy</p>
<p>Note 9th Aug<em>u</em>st 1770 R<em>obert</em> Carter says in<br />a letter to Hyndman & Lancaster <em>tha</em>t <em>thi</em>s<br /><em>thi</em>s Plan was rejected by Mr Griffin the Consideration<br />of it is now desired to be referred to another skilful<br />Artist.</p>
<p>Oct<em>obe</em>r 15th<br />1769</p>
<p>Sir,</p>
<p>Sometime ago I drew an order on you for 23£<br />Virg<em>ini</em>a money payable to Mr John Hough &<br />inclosed <em>th</em>e same to him if you have neither<br />accepted <em>th</em>e order nor will pay it be pleased<br />to signify <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">the</span> your Reasons to me f<em>o</em>r detaining<br />a Consideration deposited meerly on a<br />Condition for it is remembered <em>tha</em>t I refused<br />to pay a less sum of money f<em>o</em>r y<em>ou</em>r distempered<br />grey gelding, which y<em>o</em>u prssed me to buy<br />absolutely, or not conditional y<em>ou</em>r speedy<br />answer will oblige</p>
<p>Sir your humb<em>ble</em> serv<em>ant</em><br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Mr Joseph Henney<br />at Lee'sburg<br />in Loudoun County.</p>
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<p>Nov<em>embe</em>r 7th<br />1769</p>
<p>Madam</p>
<p>My Engagements will only permit me to<br />say <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e 4 first Bills following in order<br />hereafter named, are to satisfy the<br />Protest remitted on Col<em>onel</em> W<em>illia</em>m Byrd's Draft<br />on Tho<em>ma</em>s Adams And the 5th & 6th Bills<br />of Exchange, part of <em>th</em>e Judgment of<br />York County Court ag<em>ain</em>st John Page &<br />Peyton Randolph Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em>s</p>
<p>The inclosed Bills are as follow</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td>1</td>
<td>John Esdale</td>
<td>£115</td>
<td> 8</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr><tr><td>2</td>
<td>D<em>itt</em>o</td>
<td> 59</td>
<td>17</td>
<td> 2</td>
</tr><tr><td>3</td>
<td>Willing & Morris</td>
<td> 150</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>4</td>
<td>Tho<em>ma</em>s Farly</td>
<td> 224</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>5</td>
<td>Alex<em>ander</em> Henderson</td>
<td> 150</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>6</td>
<td>John Esdale</td>
<td> <u>16</u></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>amounting to</td>
<td>£715</td>
<td> 6</td>
<td> 0</td>
</tr></tbody></table><p>I am, D<em>ea</em>r Madam<br />Your affec<em>iona</em>te Son<br />& most obliged hum<em>ble</em> se<em>van</em>t<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>P,S,<br />Mr James Mercer informed me <em>tha</em>t he deliv<em>ere</em>d<br />to you Cha<em>rle</em>s Carter's Exchange to pay off<br />the Protest & Damages, on his Draft<br />payable to B<em>enjamin</em> Tasker Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> R<em>obert</em> Carter</p>
<p>To Mrs<br />Anne Tasker at Annapolis</p>
<p>Nov<em>embe</em>r 8th<br />1769</p>
<p>Sir,</p>
<p>The 7 first Bills of Exchanges following in<br />progression hereafter named, are to discharge<br />the bal<em>ance</em> due from L<em>or</em>d Botetourt to <em>th</em>e late<br />Governor's Estate the 8th Bill, is to satisfy<br /><em>th</em>e Protest, (obtained on Rich<em>ar</em>d Lee's Draft)<br />w<em>hi</em>ch you transmitted to us</p>
<p>The inclosed Bills are as follow</p>
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<th>Ste<em>r</em>l<em>ing</em></th>
</tr><tr><td>1</td>
<td>John Esdale on Spiers & Co<em>mpany</em></td>
<td>£100</td>
<td> 0</td>
<td> 0</td>
</tr><tr><td>2</td>
<td>D<em>itt</em>o D<em>itt</em>o</td>
<td> 50</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>3</td>
<td>D<em>itt</em>o D<em>itt</em>o</td>
<td> 82</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>4</td>
<td>Edward Brisbaine's on Spiers</td>
<td> 168</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>5</td>
<td>Da- Merriwithers's on Harford</td>
<td> 56</td>
<td>15</td>
<td> 9</td>
</tr><tr><td>6</td>
<td>John Battersby's on Hamilton &c</td>
<td> 30</td>
<td>18</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>7</td>
<td>Rob<em>er</em>t Carter's on Edw<em>ar</em>d Hunt & Son</td>
<td> 0</td>
<td>18</td>
<td> 5</td>
</tr><tr><td>8</td>
<td>Rich<em>ar</em>d Lee on W<em>illia</em>m Mollason</td>
<td> 17</td>
<td> 9</td>
<td> 3</td>
</tr><tr><td>9</td>
<td>Rich<em>ar</em>d Buckner on D<em>itt</em>o</td>
<td> 13</td>
<td> 9</td>
<td> 6</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>total sum</td>
<td>£519</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>11</td>
</tr></tbody></table><p>We are Sir,<br />your most ob<em>e</em>d<em>ien</em>t serv<em>an</em>ts<br />William Nelson<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter Peyton Randolph<br />Geo<em>rge</em> Wythe</p>
<p>To F<em>rancis</em> Fauquier Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em><br />in Hollis Street<br />London</p>
<p>Oct<em>obe</em>r 5th<br />1769</p>
<p>Rob<em>er</em>t Carter begs <em>th</em>e favor of Edward Hunt & <br />Son Merchants to send him the following Goods<br />& have <em>the</em>m insured And if they should be lost<br />to ship <em>th</em>e like Merchantdize f<em>o</em>r R<em>obert</em> Carter</p>
<p>1 p<em>iece</em> of sheeting linnen at 3d p<em>e</em>r Ell<br />1, do Do 1/6 Do<br />2, do, irish linnen 2/ p<em>e</em>r yard<br />1, do, do 1/ do<br />2, do, do 2/6 do<br />2, do, do 3/ do<br />1, do, do 5/ do<br />1, do Cambric at 3£<br />1, do Coarse printed linnen about 2/ p<em>e</em>r yard<br />1, do, corded dimothy not very fine<br />3, do, ozenbrigs<br />3, do, hempen Rolls<br />10 diaper table Cloths, about 5½ feet by 6 @ 9s/ each 2, do do, about 7 feet by 9 @ 20s/ each<br />1 p<em>iece</em> of diaper toweling<br />1 do clouting diaper</p>
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<p>1 p<em>iece</em> of russia linnen f<em>o</em>r Towels<br />2 bedside Carpets<br />2 com<em>m</em>on bed ticks & boulsters f<em>o</em>r do<br />2 best ticken mattresses 4 feet by 6<br />6 best house brooms without handles<br />3 do, hearth brooms<br />4 clamps & 4 hand brushes to scour stair-cases<br />1½ doz<em>e</em>n small tin Cheese-cake Pans<br />3 blue & white China salad Dishes<br />3 best double flint cut vinegar Cruits<br />3, do, do, oil Do<br />3, do, do mustard Do<br />6 mother of Pearl mustard spoons<br />2, pottle bowls of enamaled Copper<br />2 do, do, of japaned iron<br />1 doz<em>e</em>n bottles of flour mustard, 10lb salt petre<br />2 gallons of salad oil, 5lbs fig blue<br />quarter of 100 Currants, 100 lbs irish Soap<br />1 peck of split Peas, 100 lb single refined sugar<br />4 lbs com<em>m</em>on bohea tea, 6 lbs black Pepper<br />6 lbs white ginger, 1 lb whited brown thread<br />1 lb blue thread, 4 lbs brown thread thread<br />2 ounces of fine holland thread, 10 ounces of y<em>ar</em>d thread<br />10,000 short white Pins, 2 p<em>iece</em>s of filliting tape<br />12 doz<em>e</em>n shirt buttons, 2 p<em>iece</em>s of fine narrow diaper tape<br />1 p<em>iece</em> of quality binding, 2 p<em>iece</em>s narrow gartering tape<br />2 p<em>iece</em>s of stained office tape, 2 doz<em>e</em>n best horn Combs<br />8 bone dander Combs, 2 best ivory Combs<br />6 best comb-brushes, 2 large best close Brushes<br />2 large best polished smoothing irons, to smooth linnen<br />1 best box iron & 2 heaters<br />1 machine f<em>o</em>r powdering Hair, 2 p<em>ai</em>r of tupee Irons<br />2 p<em>iece</em>s of printed pocket Kankerchief f<em>o</em>r my Children<br />1 p<em>ai</em>r of pinching tongs f<em>o</em>r dressing Hair<br />1½ doz<em>e</em>n lamb mitts of 4 sizeds, f<em>ro</em>m 4 years old 6 of<br />which white, the rest coloured, 4 black silk Bonnets<br />& black silk neckatees<br />3 p<em>ai</em>r turned stays, the sides to be worn alturnately<br />& for girls f<em>ro</em> 6 years old to 10<br />15 yards lutestring 3 quarts wide f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e Girls</p>
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<p>2 p<em>ai</em>r silk shoes f<em>o</em>r a girl of 10 years old<br />2 gause bibs & aprons to be laced w<em>i</em>th narrow brown<br />lace, 2 p<em>ai</em>r Ruffles, 2 tuchers, 2 Ruffs, 2 fans<br />all f<em>o</em>r Ditto.<br />8 p<em>ai</em>r of worsted stockings for my Daughter to be of<br />4 sizes<br />2 doz<em>e</em>n p<em>ai</em>r thread stockings f<em>o</em>r Ditto<br />1 doz<em>e</em>n p<em>ai</em>r red moroco shoes sorted f<em>o</em>r Do<br />6 p<em>ai</em>r small pinch-beck shoe Buckles f<em>o</em>r Ditto<br />2 p<em>ai</em>r brown sagathy, 8 sticks of mohair of same<br />colour<br />1 p<em>iece</em> fine brown holland, 6 doz<em>e</em>n guilded coat Buttons<br />12 doz<em>e</em>n breast guilded Buttons, 8 ounces of brown Thread<br />6 p<em>ai</em>r worsted stockings } half f<em>o</em>r my Son 14 y<em>ea</em>rs old<br />8 p<em>ai</em>r brown thread } Do Do 12 Do<br />6 lb best hyson tea, 100lb trible refined Sugar<br />2 p<em>iece</em>s blue plains, 20 <em>the</em>n of blue Cloth at 8/ p<em>e</em>r yard<br />3 y<em>ar</em>ds Scarlet cloth at 10s/ p<em>e</em>r yare, 12 sticks red mohair<br />1 p<em>iece</em> scarlet shelloon, 20 doz<em>e</em>n best brass livery Buttons<br />35 doz<em>e</em>n brest brass livery Buttons, 6 p<em>ai</em>r large blue yarn stock<br />2 doz<em>e</em>n large blue coarser stockings 3 doz<em>e</em>n plaid Hoes<br />2 p<em>iece</em>s coarse dark brown Fustain, 12 large felt Hatts<br />6 p<em>ai</em>r large brass shoe & kneee Buckles f<em>o</em>r servants</p>
<p>the following Goods f<em>ro</em>m Mrs Carter</p>
<p>1 p<em>ai</em>r turn Stays, according to measure sent<br />2 p<em>ai</em>r black calimanco shoes, small 5ves<br />3 p<em>ai</em>r coloured Do Do 1 p<em>ai</em>r dress shoes Do Do<br />4 p<em>ai</em> fine thread stockings, 4 p<em>ai</em>r Cotton Ditto<br />1 black du-cape Sack & petticoat, Stomager &<br />sleeve Knots<br />1 doz<em>e</em>n p<em>ai</em>r white kid Gloves, 20 y<em>ar</em>ds fashionable Ribbon<br />12 y<em>ar</em>ds narrow Ribbon, 2 india leaf Fans<br />1 Coloured stomager Ruff & sleeve Knots<br />1 p<em>ai</em>r of green muscetto gauze, 1 p<em>ai</em>r silk gree ferret<br />6 hanks of green sewing silk<br />2 white hoods to wear w<em>i</em>th an undress<br />1 apron do, do,<br />1 yellow tabby Sack & Petticoat to be flounced<br />w<em>i</em>th silver trim<em>m</em>ing only, to coast about 15£<br />a stomager & sleeve Knots to wear w<em>i</em>th <em>th</em>e Sack<br />(turn over)</p>
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<p>Note The Goods y<em>o</em>u sent to me by <em>th</em>e Bristol<br />Capt<em>ain</em> Young were damaged owing to injudicious<br />Packers the most considerable loss happened by<br />means of a leaky jug of turpentine oil spoiling<br />all the Articles, w<em>hi</em>ch were packed in <em>th</em>e same<br />H<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>d</p>
<p>Gentl<em>eme</em>n</p>
<p>I herein inclose the first Bill of Mrs Anne Tasker's<br />Exchange addressed to Messrs W<em>illia</em>m & James<br />Anderson merchants in London, for 150£ sterl<em>in</em>g<br />w<em>hi</em>ch Draft be pleased have presented f<em>o</em>r<br />payment and w<em>he</em>n it shall be satisfied credit<br />my acco<em>un</em>t accordingly I am, Gentlemen<br />Your Most hum<em>ble</em> ser<em>van</em>t<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Edward Hunt<br />& Son Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em><br />Merch<em>an</em>ts in London</p>
<p>Nov<em>embe</em>r 30th<br />1769</p>
<p>Gentlemen</p>
<p>Pray cause to be made for me <em>th</em>e following<br />wearing apparel & forward <em>the</em>m by any op<br />portunity either sailing to James, York, or<br />Rappahnoc Rivers when the Cloths are<br />shipped signify to me in a Letter <em>th</em>e name<br />of <em>th</em>e Ship & Captain & inclose a Bill of<br />Loading therein</p>
<p>a french Frock, Wastecoat & two p<em>ai</em>r of Breeches<br />of superfine pompadour colooured Cloth<br />the Coat & Wastecoat to be lined w<em>i</em>th a very<br />good blue silk shag, & trimed w<em>i</em>th double<br />golded mettal Buttons</p>
<p>an undress sum<em>m</em>er Coat without lineing, of pale<br />blue Cloath, of th very thinest sort<br />two Wastecoats & 2 p<em>ai</em>r Breeches, to weare<br />with th Coat, & to be made of some<br />manufacture that may be worn after<br />washing (Note)<br />Spunge all the Cloth The Wasteband &<br />seat of my former Breeches were enlarged<br />before I could wear <em>the</em>m I am. Gentl<em>eme</em>n<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Messrs Tetley, Finn & Hobson<br />Taylors in King Street St James's</p>
<p>see above</p>
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<p>To Edward Hunt & Son Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em><br />Merch<em>an</em>ts in London</p>
<p>Gentl<em>eme</em>n</p>
<p>Pray pay to Messrs Tetley, Finn & Hobson<br />their Bill for the above wearing apparel<br />w<em>hi</em>ch charge to Gentl<em>eme</em>n Yours &c<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
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<p>Gentl<em>eme</em>n</p>
<p>Y<em>ou</em>r letter dated <em>th</em>e 11th day of last month to me, came<br />to my hands last thursday only</p>
<p>The Crop of Indian Corn made last year at my<br />Plantations lying near Nomony River, is all sold<br />except 4, or 5 hundred Barrels I & Mrs Ogle<br />are to furnish 386 barr<em>e</em>ls of Corn f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e use of <em>th</em>e<br />Baltimore Iron Works in Maryland <em>tha</em>t being <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">the<br />Case</span> our proportion f<em>o</em>r <em>thi</em>s ensuing year I have the same & ex<br />pect the Lady's answer daily If she should<br />accept of <em>thi</em>s proposal, the remainder of Corn<br />not engaged, is about 164 Barr<em>e</em>ls if Mrs<br />Ogle should not buy any Corn of me I think<br /><em>tha</em>t y<em>ou</em>r application should be in the directest<br />manner to know her Resolution as to <em>tha</em>t affair<br />If Mrs Ogle should not depend on me to lay<br />in her proportion of Corn f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e B<em>altimore</em> I<em>ron</em> W<em>orks</em> I do<br />herein promise to sell to you about 357 Barr<em>e</em>ls<br />of Indian corn now lying in my Graneries on<br />Nomony River, or thereabout, at 10s/ curr<em>en</em>t mony<br />of Virg<em>ini</em>a per Barrel the money to be paid at<br />W<em>illia</em>sburg on or before the 1st day of may in <em>th</em>e<br />year 1770 but the current money may be<br />satisfyed by y<em>ou</em>r Draft for sterli<em>n</em>g, or Bills of<br />Exchange endorsed by you, at <em>th</em>e difference of<br />Exchange <em>tha</em>t may at <em>tha</em>t time rule there But<br />if Mrs Ogle should depend on me to furnish<br />here quantity of Corn as aforesaid, <em>the</em>n I do<br />promise to sell to you about 164 barr<em>e</em>ls of<br />Indian Corn only w<em>hi</em>ch <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">will</span> <sup>shall</sup> be delivered<br />at the Places, at the rate & terms mentioned<br />above I am, y<em>ou</em>r &cca Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>P,S,<br /><span style="text-decoration:line-through;">I have about 1000 bushells of wheat w<em>hi</em>ch I<br />estimate at 42/ p<em>e</em>r bushell</span> <sup>there are</sup> two ships now<br />loading in James River w<em>i</em>th Wheat at 4s/ p<em>e</em>r bush<em>e</em>l<br /><sup>delivered alongsides</sup> I have about 1000 bus<em>he</em>ls on Nomony river w<em>hi</em>ch<br />I will sell at <span class="unclear">[illegible]</span> <span style="text-decoration:line-through;"> price for it and payment take</span> <sup>3s/2Virg<em>ini</em>a money w<em>hi</em>ch shall be dis</sup><br />charged by Bills of Exchange in <em>th</em>e manner as<br /><span class="unclear">[illegible]</span> mentioned above</p>
<p>To Messrs<br />Sydebotham & Co<em>mpany</em></p>
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Robert Carter III, letter books
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Carter, Robert, 1728-1804
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1761-1769
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3 volumes
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MS1957.1
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<a href="https://cwfjdrlsc.omeka.net/items/show/727">Robert Carter III wastebook, 1762-1790</a>. Carter's wastebook is held by Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.
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<p>The letter books of Robert Carter III of Nomini Hall (Westmoreland County, Virginia), Williamsburg and Baltimore, Maryland. The three letter books contain copies of Carter's correspondence from the years 1762-1769. Among the correspondence are letters to merchants in London, Glasgow, Leghorn, Madeira, New York and Philadelphia. These letters document the wide variety of goods Carter ordered for his family, plantations and the people he enslaved. The letters also document his financial matters, plantation management, and personal and family affairs. Additionally, the letter books contain correspondence concerning the estates of Lieutenant Governor Francis Fauquier and Carter's father-in-law, Benjamin Tasker of Maryland.</p>
<p>Among those to whom the letters were addressed are Sir Jeffery Amherst, Samuel Athawes, Cary & Co., Colonel Charles Carter, Landon Carter, Daniel Dulany, Capel and Osgood Hanbury, Pringle, Cheap & Company, Edward Ransdell, and John Ridout.</p>
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<table><tbody><tr><td>Anderso[n William]</td>
<td>[11]</td>
</tr><tr><td>D<em>itt</em>o</td>
<td>[16]</td>
</tr><tr><td>Brooke J[ames]</td>
<td>[34]</td>
</tr><tr><td>Christie Robert</td>
<td>2 [5]</td>
</tr><tr><td>Dulany Daniel</td>
<td>2</td>
</tr><tr><td>D<em>itt</em>o D<em>itt</em>o</td>
<td>[7]</td>
</tr><tr><td>D<em>itt</em>o D<em>itt</em>o</td>
<td>3[0]</td>
</tr><tr><td>Didsbury John</td>
<td>[20]</td>
</tr><tr><td>Fauquier Francis</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr><tr><td>D<em>itt</em>o D<em>itt</em>o</td>
<td>18</td>
</tr><tr><td>D<em>itt</em>o D<em>itt</em>o</td>
<td>26</td>
</tr><tr><td>D<em>itt</em>o D<em>itt</em>o</td>
<td>41</td>
</tr><tr><td>Hanbury & Company</td>
<td>11</td>
</tr><tr><td>Hunt Edward & Sons</td>
<td>9</td>
</tr><tr><td>D<em>itt</em>o D<em>itt</em>o</td>
<td>17</td>
</tr><tr><td>D<em>itt</em>o D<em>itt</em>o</td>
<td>19</td>
</tr><tr><td>D<em>itt</em>o D<em>itt</em>o</td>
<td>24</td>
</tr><tr><td>D<em>itt</em>o D<em>itt</em>o</td>
<td>44</td>
</tr><tr><td>D<em>itt</em>o D<em>itt</em>o</td>
<td>45</td>
</tr><tr><td>Johnson Thomas</td>
<td>3</td>
</tr><tr><td>D<em>itt</em>o D<em>itt</em>o</td>
<td>4</td>
</tr><tr><td>Jenney Joseph</td>
<td>39</td>
</tr><tr><td>Lowndes Christopher, his Renunciation</td>
<td>15</td>
</tr><tr><td>✓ Hyndman & Lancaster</td>
<td>34</td>
</tr><tr><td>Ogle Anne</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr><tr><td>D<em>itt</em>o D<em>itt</em>o</td>
<td>23</td>
</tr><tr><td>D<em>itt</em>o D<em>itt</em>o</td>
<td>33</td>
</tr><tr><td>Ogle Anne & Rob<em>er</em>t Carter, their power of attorney<br />to James & William Anderson & Edw<em>ar</em>d Hunt & Son}</td>
<td>17</td>
</tr><tr><td>Ridout John</td>
<td>31</td>
</tr><tr><td>Sydebotham & Co<em>mpany</em></td>
<td>46</td>
</tr><tr><td>Tasker Anne</td>
<td>7</td>
</tr><tr><td>D<em>itt</em>o D<em>itt</em>o</td>
<td>8</td>
</tr><tr><td>D<em>itt</em>o D<em>itt</em>o</td>
<td>29</td>
</tr><tr><td>D<em>itt</em>o D<em>itt</em>o</td>
<td>40</td>
</tr><tr><td>Tasker Anne her power of attorney to A<em>anne</em> Ogle<br />& to Rob<em>er</em>t Carter}</td>
<td>13</td>
</tr><tr><td>Tasker Anne</td>
<td>21</td>
</tr><tr><td>D<em>itt</em>o D<em>itt</em>o</td>
<td>21</td>
</tr><tr><td>Tetley Finn & Hobson</td>
<td>44</td>
</tr></tbody></table><p>[Page 1]</p>
<p>1769 Madam<br />Jan<em>ua</em>ry 18</p>
<p>Your Letter of <em>th</em>e 10th day of last month<br />came to hand, last night, and as <em>th</em>e chief<br />objects therein are answered in a former<br />Letter shall cause it to be copied below, w<em>hi</em>ch<br />you will read, or not, according to <em>th</em>e fate<br />of <em>th</em>e original</p>
<p>I fear <em>tha</em>t every Letter, w<em>hi</em>ch I have written<br />(since I saw you) touching your mother's<br />Business & my joint Trusteship w<em>i</em>th you<br />is lost, and <em>tha</em>t being the Case every rational<br />Person will applaud <em>th</em>e Ideas expressed<br />in y<em>ou</em>r spirited Letter I shall cause <em>th</em>e same<br />Letters to be transcribed im<em>m</em>idiately & sent<br />to whom they are directed</p>
<p>The Bal<em>lance</em> due f<em>ro</em>m your mother to y<em>ou</em>r Brot[hers]<br />Estate is £1908..2..9 sterling, as stated<br />an acc<em>oun</em>t, w<em>hi</em>ch Mr, Ridout & I raised f[or]<br />y<em>ou</em>r father's Ledger's <em>th</em>e 4th day of last Oct<em>obe</em>r<br />You & I have not a Power of diminishing<br /><em>tha</em>t Principal, & cant part with <em>th</em>e Profits<br />only, so <em>tha</em>t Mrs, Lowndes can receive<br />nothing of that Fund, till Mrs Tasker<br />has had <em>th</em>e use of it one year. I am<br />Madam &c. R<em>obert</em> Carter</p>
<p>See Let<em>te</em>r to Mr's. O.<br />dated 24th dec<em>embe</em>r 1768.<br />To Mrs, Ogle</p>
<p>D<em>ea</em>r Sr,</p>
<p>Y<em>ou</em>r letter of <em>th</em>e 18th day of last month; & one<br />f<em>ro</em>m Mrs, O was put into my Hands last<br />night John Ellis of York county will call<br />on me To-morrow, who is going up to An<br />napolis to demand a Slave in Goal there<br />Mrs, Carter & I rejoice at your great<br />humanity, & hope <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e Negroes who have<br />alliances at Bell-air may not be sold<br />till</p>
<p>[Page 2]</p>
<p>till those Slaves be, & the <span class="unclear">[illegible]</span> Negroes be<br />sold with Wife & Husband We desire <em>tha</em>t<br />you will draw f<em>o</em>r us w<em>he</em>n <em>th</em>e allotment of <em>th</em>e<br />Slaves, (who are not to be sold) shall be<br />agreed on when <em>tha</em>t Lottery shall be drawn<br />by pleased to inform me how many of s<em>ai</em>d<br />male & female Negroes belong to me, their<br />ages & qualifications, & estimate <em>th</em>e Whole<br />My Wife & I had rather let those Slaves<br />chuse masters in Maryland than send <em>the</em>m<br />to Plantations, f<em>o</em>r we can not employ <em>the</em>m<br />in our Family.</p>
<p>I do highly approve of y<em>ou</em>r negotiation of<br />the several matters you have notifyed to<br />me, & hope <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u will sell <em>th</em>e Land lying<br />near Annapolis & in Prince George's County<br />as judiciously as Enfield Chase tract is<br />sold f<em>o</em>r I believe Mr T gave a guinea<br />per acre f<em>o</em>r it, only. I shall observe in<br />a future Letter on y<em>ou</em>r Information touch<em>in</em>g<br />Mrs, T's Pretensions to a large tract<br />of Land lying partly in the Gov<em>ernmen</em>ts of M<em>aryland</em><br />& Penns<em>y</em>l<em>v</em>ania that I may write to Mrs O<br />& to Mr Tho<em>ma</em>s Johnson attorney at An<br />napolis, by <em>th</em>e Bearer.</p>
<p>No man ever did more to gain the<br />diligent Character than I have done<br />concerning Mrs, T's Business & my mutual<br />Trust-ship with Mrs O and I fear every<br />Letter, w<em>hi</em>ch I have written on ssaid<br />Matters is lost, and as a former<br />Letter is an answer to <em>th</em>e Remainder of<br />yours before me, shall cause <em>th</em>e same to<br />be copied below, w<em>hi</em>ch y<em>o</em>u will read, or<br />not, according to <em>th</em>e fate of <em>th</em>e original.</p>
<p>I am yours affectioately R<em>obert</em> Carter</p>
<p>See Letter to D, D dated 25th Dec<em>embe</em>r</p>
<p>To the hon<em>ora</em>ble<br />D, Dulany.</p>
<p>[Page 3]</p>
<p>Jan<em>ua</em>ry 8th<br />1769</p>
<p>Sir</p>
<p>Mr, D, Dulany had not received the 18th d[ay]<br />of last month, the Letter, w<em>hi</em>ch I inclosed<br />to y<em>o</em>u so long ago as the 19th of last Nov<em>embe</em>r<br />therefor I apprehend <em>tha</em>t, <em>tha</em>t Packet directed<br />to y<em>o</em>u is lost it contained also <em>th</em>e origina[l]<br />Appraisement of the Slaves & personal<br />Estate at Bell-air, a part of the Property<br />of <em>th</em>e late Col<em>onel</em> Tasker and an adver[tisement]<br />to notify <em>tha</em>t, all, <em>tha</em>t Interest was to be<br />sold and it was to beg y<em>o</em>u to negotiate<br />an affair of consequence I shall subjoin<br />Copies of <em>th</em>e Letter & appraisement & set<br />down f<em>ro</em>m memory <em>th</em>e literal of <em>th</em>e Advert<em>isement</em></p>
<p>I am, Sir, Y<em>o</em>urs &cca, R<em>obert</em> Carter</p>
<p>To Mr. Tho<em>ma</em>s Johnson<br />attorney at Law,<br />at Annapolis</p>
<p>See Lett<em>e</em>r referred to above[?]</p>
<p>Feb<em>rua</em>ry 1st<br />1769</p>
<p>Sir,</p>
<p>Your letter of notification of receiving<br />mine to you dated <em>th</em>e 19th day of last<br />Nov<em>embe</em>r was delivered to me yesterday only<br />The conveyance of letters has been rendere[d]<br />tedious lately by <em>th</em>e severity of <em>th</em>e wether,<br />& frequent Rains <em>th</em>e winter The services<br />you have done f<em>o</em>r me demand my Thanks.<br />& I do most heartly acknowledge the<br />Favours If I had attended less to your<br />Character & situation of Residence, & more<br />to your Profession & Engagements should<br />have most certainly joined an assistant<br />w<em>he</em>n I was delegating to y<em>o</em>u my power of<br />fulfiling <em>th</em>e late Mr Tasker's order relative<br />to Bell-air Plantation &cca, If your<br />brother be not fully employed I hope<br />y<em>ou</em>rself & hee will mutually accept<br />of <em>tha</em>t Agency, but if he shall refuse to<br />act therein, be pleased to engage some<br />Person</p>
<p>[Page 4]</p>
<p>Person to do the business. I have told<br />Mrs Ogle <em>tha</em>t I expect you will nominate<br />a gentleman who will attend at Bell-air<br />to take a legal Inventory of all <em>tha</em>t Estate<br />im<em>m</em>iately that I will attend there<br />personally on Wednesday <em>th</em>e 1st day of<br />next month I desire <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e Assistant<br />you shall nominate may meet me <em>the</em>n<br />at Bell-air, to receive <em>th</em>e money & take<br />Bonds of those who shall buy on Credit.<br />Be pleased to engage an Auctioner to sell<br />the Estate. The overseer should be di<br />rected to prepare fie[l]ds for Indian Corn<br />& Tobacco,& take great care of <em>th</em>e Stock.</p>
<p>The proposal mentioned in my former<br />letter to y<em>o</em>u, w<em>hi</em>ch is to effect Mrs Tasker's<br />Interest, is conditional only, and I beg<br />leave to say <em>tha</em>t the hint was not intended<br />to vex <em>tha</em>t Lady, nor to embarass you<br />If opportunity permitted I would men<br />tion here <em>th</em>e Consideration, which induced<br />me to think <em>tha</em>t the Slaves & personal<br />Estate Bell-air should be called a<br />part of Mr Tasker's Estate, that if <em>tha</em>t<br />Estate should sell f<em>o</em>r a greater Sum<br />than Hall & Jacob's estimation, then<br /><em>th</em>e Executrix to take <em>tha</em>t Surplus, & she to<br />be chargeable w<em>i</em>th <em>th</em>e deficiency, if any<br />shall happen to be: therefor I must<br />conclude & am,</p>
<p>Sir y<em>ou</em>rs &cc<br />R<em>obert</em> Carter</p>
<p>To Mr<br />Tho<em>ma</em>s Johnson jun<em>io</em>r</p>
<p>Feb<em>rua</em>ry 1st<br />1769</p>
<p>Madam</p>
<p>Your letter dated <em>th</em>e 16th day of last<br />month was delivered to me yesterday<br />only the severity of <em>th</em>e weather & frequent<br />Rains <em>thi</em>s Winter have occasioned <em>th</em>e conveyance<br />of Letters to be very tedious and I fear<br />two</p>
<p>[Page 5]</p>
<p>two of mine directed to Mrs Tasker & M[r]<br />Ridout inclosing Bills of Exchange act[ua]<br />tally losst your letter now under con<br />sideration gave me <em>th</em>e 1st advice of my Lett<em>e</em>r<br />to Mr Tho<em>ma</em>s Johnson, who refuses to act<br />litterally in <em>th</em>e affair, but agrees to nomin[ate]<br />a Gentleman, who shall negotiate <em>tha</em>t matter<br />for me, & I have written to Mr Johnson<br />accordingly I hope & expect all <em>tha</em>t part<br />of your Brother's Estate at Bell-air<br />together with <em>th</em>e House & Plantation will be<br />legally inventories im<em>m</em>iately, & <em>tha</em>t my<br />Delegate does attend <em>th</em>e appraisers who<br />shall be appointed to act therein I will<br />not <span class="unclear">[illegible]</span> you w<em>i</em>th any observations on <em>th</em>e<br />utility of <em>tha</em>t measure, it being so very<br />obvious I shall attend at Bell air on<br />Wednesday <em>th</em>e first day of next month, as<br />y<em>o</em>u do require it, & will up my best en<br />deavours to facilitate <em>tha</em>t sale, or any other<br />matters, w<em>hi</em>ch shall be at <em>tha</em>t time proposed<br />concerning our joint Trusteeship.</p>
<p>Your favors directed to me of <em>th</em>e 6th & 10th<br />of Dec<em>embe</em>r were answered <em>th</em>e succeeding daies after<br />receiving <em>the</em>m, w<em>hi</em>ch answers were delivered to Mr<br />Montgomerie & Mr Ellis, & I trust have been<br />put into y<em>ou</em>r Hands long eer now, & hope <em>tha</em>t<br />y<em>ou</em>r apprehensions of my inattention, to y<em>ou</em>r<br />Letters &cca, have ceased I have lately<br />received my negotiations respecting those<br />objects & do not discover any impropriety<br />therein but if in any future transactions<br />I shall com<em>m</em>it Blunders, or omissions, I beg<br />leave to say <em>tha</em>t they will happen f<em>ro</em>m mistake<br />& not design.</p>
<p>In my former letters to y<em>o</em>u I say <em>tha</em>t all<br />my crop of Indian Corn made in <em>th</em>e year<br />1767 is sold, <em>tha</em>t the Crop of last year is not<br />sold, & <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u may have any quantity of<br />it</p>
<p>[Page 6]</p>
<p>it at 8s/ sterl<em>in</em>g <em>th</em>e Barrel, to be delivered at<br />my Granaries on Poto<em>mac</em> River If y<em>o</em>u shall<br />buy any Corn of me it may be removed<br />to Annapolis, or to the Baltimore I<em>ron</em>works<br />in Col<em>onel</em> Taylor's Vessel, w<em>hi</em>ch being ore from<br />that Company's ore Bank my Pork<br />was sold before your Letter of enquiry<br />concerning <em>th</em>e Price of it came to my Hands</p>
<p>If I was in quest of Pleasure only,<br />should lengthen <em>the</em>s Letter, but I disclaim<br /><em>tha</em>t Character, and my attention will be<br />engaged im<em>m</em>ediately being asked for, by<br />another, therefor R<em>obert</em> Carter is Madam<br />y<em>ou</em>r affectionate & most hum<em>ble</em> ser<em>vant</em></p>
<p>To,<br />Mrs, Ann Ogle</p>
<p>Apr<em>i</em>l 17th<br />1769</p>
D<em>ea</em>r Sir,
<p>My late Illness did not yield either to<br />Exercise or medicine till very lately, so <em>tha</em>t<br />I postponed <em>th</em>e Consideration of this Trans<br />action in acco<em>oun</em>t with <em>th</em>e late Mr Tasker, &<br />Mrs Tasker to <em>tha</em>t Day The acc<em>oun</em>t w<em>hi</em>ch I<br />ventured to form of those matters the 9th<br />day of last month f<em>ro</em>m memory is erronious<br />and to shew the mistakes therein I have<br />collected into two acco<em>un</em>ts all <em>th</em>e Claims and<br />Payments chargeable to Mr & Mrs Tasker<br />and all the Credits are allowed f<em>ro</em>m Payments<br />made to me also all <em>th</em>e Profits accruing<br />on <em>th</em>e several Demands put into my<br />Hands to collect</p>
<p>By <em>th</em>e inclosed acco<em>un</em>ts <em>th</em>e Bal<em>lance</em> on <em>th</em>e Judgm<em>en</em>t<br />fr<em>om</em> Bond Bond of P, Thornton &c due f<em>ro</em>m <em>the</em>m<br />to Mrs Tasker <em>th</em>e 22d Nov<em>embe</em>r 1768 is £3551.16..9<br />sterl<em>in</em>g and <em>th</em>e Bal<em>lance</em> due f<em>ro</em>m Mrs Tasker<br />to me the 9th March 1769 is £335..6..4 ster<em>lin</em>g<br />As I have remarked under several articles<br />in <em>th</em>e acco<em>un</em>ts beg leave to refer you to <em>the</em>m<br />If</p>
<p>[Page 7]</p>
<p>If these Endeavours do not evince <em>th</em>e Positi[on]<br />be pleased to mention to me <em>th</em>e Doubt, <em>tha</em>t<br />I may strive to dispel <em>th</em>e Cloud which<br />envelops the Truth I am y<em>ou</em>rs &c<br />R<em>obert</em>, C<em>arter</em></p>
<p>May 11th<br />1769</p>
<p>Dear Madam,</p>
<p>Upon reviewing the Bills of Exchange you<br />paid to me last March I find <em>tha</em>t W<em>illia</em>m Hoxton's<br />Draft is not dated, therefor do inclose it<br />in <em>thi</em>s Lett<em>e</em>r, hoping you will direct Mr James<br />Brooke to advise the Drawer of the Error, &<br />to prevail on him to correct it. And w<em>he</em>n he<br />shall have returned <em>th</em>e Bill to you, be<br />pleased to forward it to me by <em>th</em>e Post, on<br />otherwise.</p>
<p>Col<em>onel</em> Archibald Cary asked me whether you<br />would lend him £4000 sterling He, Mr<br />Tho<em>ma</em>s Mann Randolph & Mr John Wayles<br />passing their joint Bond for <em>th</em>e same. My<br />Reply occasioned <em>th</em>e inclosed Letter to be<br />written, to which I beg leave to refer,<br />believing it will explain the Col<em>onel</em>s Intention<br />& Desire The Gentleman named above<br />have considerable possessions, but I am not<br />acquainted of the tenure by which they<br />hold <em>the</em>m; nor of their private Engagements<br />I am instructed to say <em>tha</em>t other Gentleman<br />of fortune will join in the Bond, if further<br />Security shall be required, I am, Madam<br />Yours &cca Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To, Mrs, Tasker<br />at Annapolis</p>
<p>[Page 8]</p>
<p>[May] 17<br />1769</p>
<p>Dear Madam</p>
<p>I wrote a Letter to you a few daies ago,<br />mentioning <em>tha</em>t Col<em>onel</em> Arch<em>ibal</em>d Cary wants to borrow<br />£400 sterling and I now inform y<em>o</em>u <em>tha</em>t Col<em>onel</em><br />Rich<em>ar</em>d Randolph of Curl's wants 4000£ also.<br />My former letter will not be delivered to y<em>o</em>u<br />so speedily as Col<em>onel</em> Cary hoped who again<br />urges me to write to y<em>o</em>u on <em>th</em>e subject of<br />Money. These Gentlemen have expressed<br />their desire & intention in Letters to me<br />w<em>hi</em>ch are inclosed herein f<em>o</em>r y<em>ou</em>r perusal<br />and if y<em>o</em>u incline to impart to me your<br />answer to the proposals, I will signify it<br />to <em>the</em>m Col<em>onel</em> Cary does mention Mr Tho<em>ma</em>s Mann<br />Randolph & John Wayles, who will execute<br />a joint Bond with Himself But Col<em>onel</em><br />Rich<em>ar</em>d Randolph does not name any<br />particular Security All the Gentlemen<br />named above have considerable Estates<br />but I am not acquainted of <em>th</em>e Tenure<br />by w<em>hi</em>ch they hold <em>the</em>m nor of their private<br />Engagements I am instructed to say <em>tha</em>t<br />many Gentlemen of Fortune will join in<br /><em>th</em>e Bonds if further Security shall be<br />required.</p>
<p>Col<em>onel</em> Byrds Trustees p<em>ai</em>d £1093..10..3 paper<br />Bills of Credit, w<em>hi</em>ch are estimated at<br />£874..8..2 sterl<em>in</em>g The Merchants who at<br />tended here to sell Bills of Exchange were<br />gone before <em>th</em>e payment was made: so <em>tha</em>t<br />I have not exchanged y<em>ou</em>r Money for<br />Bills I am,<br />Dear Madam &cca<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Mrs Tasker</p>
<p>[Page 9]</p>
<p>May 20th<br />1769</p>
<p>Gentlemen</p>
<p>My Drafts, which are addressed to you since the<br />11th of <em>thi</em>s Instant, (May) amount too <u>£761.18.5</u><br />Sterling namely £460.11.9<br />payable to Presly Thornton: 50<br />payable to Rob<em>er</em>t Nicolson: 151..6..8<br />payable to James Mercer: and 100<br />payable to John Cates by Cocke, all w<em>hi</em>ch s<em>ai</em>d Bills be<br />pleased to pay.</p>
<p>Your favors to me dated <em>th</em>e 22d day of last Dec<em>embe</em>r<br />18th & 23d of the following month, certify your<br />diligence; integrity & candour and I heartily<br />wish <em>tha</em>t every human mind participated of<br />those Virtues, as abundantly I like every<br />Sentiment in <em>th</em>e Letter of the 23d of January,<br />nay every phrase</p>
<p>The General Assembly of this Province meet last<br />monday seven nights, in obedience to <em>th</em>e Governour's<br />Proclamation and <sup>by</sup> Com<em>m</em>and of his Excellency<br />the Speaker & House of Burgesses attended <br />him last Wednesday in the Council Chamber<br />The Governour informed <em>the</em>m, that their late<br />Resolves, (passed yesterday) had made it<br />his duty to dissolve them : and did dis<br />solve them. I am,<br />Gent<em>leme</em>n yours &cc Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Ed<em>ward</em> Hunt & Son Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em></p>
<p>May 23d<br />1769</p>
<p>D<em>ea</em>r Sr</p>
<p>Y<em>ou</em>r Letter to me dated the 15th day of feb<em>rua</em>ry Capt<em>ain</em><br />Fearon delivered those y<em>o</em>u mention to have<br />written <em>th</em>e 21st June & 5th & 6th of Aug<em>u</em>st are come<br />to hand, but <em>tha</em>t of <em>th</em>e 12th Dec<em>embe</em>r I have not received</p>
<p>The Goods, w<em>hi</em>ch y<em>o</em>u have been advised were<br />packed, & 2 pipes of Madeira Wine, w<em>hi</em>ch I<br />understand y<em>ou</em>r fahter imported f<em>ro</em>m y<em>ou</em>r Brother<br />& uncle were shipped on board <em>th</em>e Hanbury<br />Capt<em>ain</em> James Esten, a few daies before Fearon<br />arrived here.</p>
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<p>L<em>or</em>d Botetourt has had 4 pipes of madeira wine<br />& 6 are now at <em>th</em>e Palace the Casks are crazy<br />& it is apprehended if they wer <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">not</span> to be moved<br />before some cooperage, <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e wine would leak<br />& be lost, therefor <em>th</em>e Casks shall be repaired,<br />& then shall be put on board <em>th</em>e Hanbury</p>
<p>The Goods belonging to y<em>ou</em>r Father's Estate w<em>hi</em>ch<br />will be delivered to Capt<em>ain</em> Esten are estimated<br />by the Appraisers at about 500£ Sterling, so<br /><em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em> will insure accordingly if I had<br />leasure would make a List of s<em>ai</em>d Articles,<br />but as I have not, beg leave to refer you to <em>th</em>e<br />Bills of parcells, put into each Parcell<br />I inclose herein Mrs Anne Tasker's Bills on W<em>illia</em>m<br />& James Anderson f<em>o</em>r £204..4..8 Tho<em>ma</em>s Buchanan's<br />on Perkins, Buchanan & Brown f<em>o</em>r £48..10..9<br />Basill Warner's on W<em>illia</em>m Mollason f<em>o</em>r 7..11..5 The<br />same, on James Russell f<em>o</em>r £7..11..1 all said<br />Bills amounting to £267..17..1 sterling, to satisfy<<br />a Bal<em>lance</em> due f<em>ro</em>m me to your Father's Estate<br />w<em>hi</em>ch Bal<em>lance</em> is stated in the inclosde account<br />I shewed it, & the Bills to Mr Nelson & Mr. Wythe,<br />who examined into the matter, & approved<br />of <em>th</em>e Payment.</p>
<p>As a joint Letter could not be written to y<em>o</em>u<br />by <em>thi</em>s Conveyance, & thinking <em>th</em>e above <br />Information &cca: &cca might be acceptable<br />I do venture to impart it singly, & to trans<br />mit the inclosed Bills hoping <em>tha</em>t neither of<br />these Acts will incur Censure. I am<br />&cc. Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Francis Fauquier Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em><br />Hollis Street<br />in London</p>
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<p>Ap<em>ri</em>l 12.<br />1769</p>
<p>Gentlemen</p>
<p>The hon<em>ora</em>ble Benj<em>amin</em> Tasker of <em>th</em>e Province of<br />Maryland deceased, had devised to Mrs. A, Ogle<br />Mr, Christopher Lowndes & myself 1000£ ster<em>lin</em>g<br />Capital Bank, Stock in trust, for Master<br />Benja<em>min</em> Benson now an Infant, w<em>hi</em>ch Legacy<br />is to be paid to him if he shall attain to <em>th</em>e<br />age of 21 years, and in the mean time the<br />Interest arising to be paid for his Education<br />at some publick School in Great Britain.<br />Mrs. Taske the widow & Executrix of <em>th</em>e Testator<br />in consequence of <em>th</em>e Will, has executed a <br />Power of Attorney com<em>m</em>issioning y<em>o</em>u to <br />transfer that Interest (1000£, C, B, S) to<br />Mrs Ogle & myself only, as Mr Lowndes<br />refuses to perform a part of <em>tha</em>t Trust<br />all, who are interested in <em>th</em>e Business<br />mentioned above hope you Gentlemen<br />will take a part therein; therefor I do<br />inclose herein a Power of Attorney, and a<br />copy of Mr Lowndes's Renunciation and<br />desire to be informed accordingly. I am.</p>
<p>Gents y<em>ou</em>rs &cca<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Messrs,<br />Capel & Osgood Hanbury<br />& W<em>illia</em>m Anderson, merchants,<br />in London</p>
<p>Note</p>
<p>Copies of the<br />The Power of Attorney & Renunciation<br />mentioned above are as follow</p>
<p>To all to whom these Presents shall come<br />Greeting</p>
<p>Whereas the hon<em>ora</em>ble Benja<em>min</em> Tasker Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> late<br />of the City of Annapolis in the Province of<br />Maryland deceased did by his last Will<br />& Testament in writing bearing date on<br />or about <em>th</em>e 15th day of february in the year<br />of our Lord 1766 constitute and appoint<br />his Wife Anne Tasker whole & sole Executrix<br />of</p>
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<p>Year 1769</p>
<p>of his s<em>ai</em>d last Will & Testament and being<br />at <em>th</em>e time of his Death intituled to <em>th</em>e Sum<br />of 10000£ Sterling in Capital Bank Stock<br />did thereby amongst other Things give and<br />bequeath as follows "I give devise & bequeath<br />unto my Daughter Anne Ogle, Mr Christopher<br />Lowndes & to Rob<em>er</em>t Carter Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> of Virginia<br />&cca &cca to part of my personal Estate"<br />(See the Will) and <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">personal Estate</span><br />Benja<em>min</em> Tasker did also devise & bequeath<br />unto his s<em>ai</em>d Wife all his personal Estate<br />whatever, (except such parts thereof as are<br />particularly mentioned in <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d last Will &<br />Testament And whereas the s<em>ai</em>d C, Lowndes<br />hath absolutely refused to act under <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d<br />last will or in any manner to concern himself<br />with the Care of <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d B. Benson, and the s<em>ai</em>d<br />Anne Ogle & Rob<em>er</em>t Carter Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> have agreed<br />to take upon themselves <em>th</em>e Care & Education<br />of <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d B. Benson and to accept under<br /><em>th</em>e Trusts here after mentioned <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d Legacy<br />or Bequest of 1000£ ster<em>lin</em>g - C- B, S And<br /><em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d A, Tasker being desirous to perform<br />w<em>ha</em>t <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d Testator hath by his Will directed,<br />and by Reason of her residing in the<br />Plantations cannot personally assign<br />& transfer the same Now Know ye <em>tha</em>t<br />I <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d A, Tasker widow & Executrix of<br /><em>th</em>e B, Tasker have made ordained con<br />stituted & appointed and by these<br />Presents do make ordain constitute &<br />appoint Messrs, Capel & Osgood Hanbury<br />& W<em>illia</em>m Anderson Merchants in London<br />& the Survivor of <em>the</em>m my true & lawfull<br />attorney or attornies f<em>o</em>r me & in my name<br />Place & stead to assign & transfer or<br />caused to be <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">transfer</span> assigned &<br />transferred <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d 1000£ ster<em>lin</em>g C,B,S and<br />all Dividends w<em>hi</em>ch have arisen due<br />thereon since <em>th</em>e decease of <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d Testator<br />or</p>
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<p>or w<em>hi</em>ch shall hereafter accrue or grow due to<br /><em>the</em>m the s<em>ai</em>d Anne Ogle & Rob<em>er</em>t Carter or to such<br />Person or Persons as they <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d A<em>nne</em> O<em>gle</em>, & R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em><br />may authorize & empower to accept <em>th</em>e same<br />in their names & Behalf in Trust to pay<br /><em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d Sum of 1000£ St<em>erlin</em>g C-B-S- to <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d B,B<br />(now a minor in Scotland about 15 years<br />old) w<em>he</em>n he attains <em>th</em>e age of 21 years and<br />in <em>th</em>e mean Time in Trust to apply <em>th</em>e Interest<br />of <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d Sum for his Education at some<br />public School in Great Britain and in<br />Case <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d B.B. should dye before he attains<br /><em>th</em>e age of 21 years then in Trust to pay <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d<br />Sum of 1000£ St<em>erlin</em>g C-B-S to <em>th</em>e Represen<br />tative of <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d B. Tasker to be disposed of<br />pursuant to <em>th</em>e Directions of his s<em>ai</em>d last<br />Will & Testament And further I do<br />hereby authorize & empower the s<em>ai</em>d Messrs<br />Capel & Osgood Hanbury & W<em>illia</em>m Anderson &<br />the Survivor of <em>the</em>m to do execute perform<br />& finish all & singular Acts Matters &<br />Things w<em>hi</em>ch shall be Expedient & necessary<br />touching & concerning <em>th</em>e Premisses as fully<br />& effectually to all Intents & purposes<br />whatsoever as I myself might or could<br />do in & about the same were I personally<br />present hereby ratifying & Confirming<br />whatsoever my s<em>ai</em>d attornies or <em>th</em>e Survivor<br />of them actign in Pursuance of these<br />presents shall do & perform</p>
<p>In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my<br />Hand & Seal <em>thi</em>s 15th day of March 1769<br />Anne Tasker LS</p>
<p>Sealed & delivered<br />in presence of<br />James Brooks<br />J, Ridout<br />R, Ghiselin D, N, Publick LS</p>
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<p>year<br />1769</p>
<p>Whereas the Hon<em>ora</em>ble : Benjamin Tasker Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> late of <em>th</em>e<br />City of Annapolis in <em>th</em>e Province of Maryland<br />deceased did by his last Will & Testament in<br />writing bearing date <em>th</em>e 15th day of February in<br /><em>th</em>e year of our L<em>or</em>d 1766 did devise & bequeath f<em>o</em>r<br /><em>th</em>e Uses & Trust therein mentioned <em>th</em>e Estate of<br />his late Son the hon<em>ora</em>ble : Benjamin Tasker Jun<em>io</em>r<br />as follows Vizt Whereas my dear Son Benja<em>min</em><br />Tasker deceased did by his Will give & devise<br />to me all his Lands & real Estate to be by me<br />sold & disposed of and the monies & <em>th</em>e produce<br />thence arising to be by me applied in <em>th</em>e manner<br />therein mentioned & directed upon & f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e Use<br />Trust & Confidence expressed in his Will I do<br />therefor hereby Will devise & bequeath unto my<br />Daughter Mrs Anne Ogle, Mr C. Lowndes Mr<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter & <em>th</em>e Survivor of <em>the</em>m & <em>th</em>e Heirs of<br />such Survivor all <em>th</em>e Estate Real & Personal<br />devised & bequeathed to me in & by <em>th</em>e Testament<br />& last Will of my dear Son in Trust to & f<em>o</em>r<br /><em>th</em>e Uses & purposes mentioned in <em>th</em>e same Will<br />And I do hereby nominate & authorize <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d<br />Anne Ogle C. Lowndes & Rob<em>er</em>t Carter or any<br />two of <em>the</em>m the Survivor of <em>the</em>m and <em>th</em>e Executor<br />or Executors Administrator or Administrators<br />of such Survivor or such person as such<br />Survivor shall appoint to do execute and<br />perform all & every Act Matter & Thing<br /><em>tha</em>t I myself could or ought to do under<br />or by virtue of <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d Will Now be it<br />known <em>tha</em>t I the Subscriber Christopher Lowndes<br />being one of <em>th</em>e three Persons to whom <em>th</em>e Estate<br />of Benja<em>min</em> Tasker <em>th</em>e Son is by s<em>ai</em>d Tasker<br />B.T. devised & bequeathed f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e Uses Trust<br />& purpose, mentioned in <em>th</em>e Will of B.T. <em>th</em>e<br />Son by reason of my not having leisure<br />without detriment to my own private<br />affairs to attend manage or concern myself<br />with <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d Estate & f<em>o</em>r other considerations do<br />renounce & f<em>o</em>r myself & my Heirs Executors<br />& Administrators relinquist all & every Right</p>
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<p>or Claim I or they may have by virtue<br />of <em>th</em>e Will of <em>th</em>e B<em>enjamin</em> T<em>asker</em> <em>th</em>e father to administer<br />Meddle or concern ourselves in any manne[r]<br />w<em>i</em>th <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d Estate & at <em>th</em>e same time desire<br /><em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e said Mrs A<em>nne</em> O<em>gle</em> & R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em> Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> who in<br />the s<em>ai</em>d Will is nominated in conjunction<br />w<em>i</em>th myself will alone undertake the<br />administration of <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d Estate dispose<br />of both <em>th</em>e Real & such other part of <em>th</em>e<br />personal as hath not been already<br />converted into <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">Cash</span> money so <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e same<br />may be applied to <em>th</em>e uses Trusts and<br />purpose described or intended by <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d<br />Wills or either of <em>the</em>m Given under my<br />Hand & seal at Annapolis <em>thi</em>s 5th day of<br />Oct<em>obe</em>r Anno Domini 1768<br />Chr<em>i</em>s<em>to</em>p<em>he</em>r Lowndes LS</p>
<p>Signed sealed<br />& delivered in the Presence<br /><u>of Benja<em>min</em> Ogle.</u></p>
<p>Ap<em>ri</em>l 12th.<br />1769</p>
<p>Gentlemen</p>
<p>The hon<em>ora</em>ble Benjamin Tasker of <em>th</em>e Province<br />of Maryland deceased has devised to Mrs<br />A<em>nne</em> Ogle, Mr C<em>hristopher</em> Lowndes & myself 1000£<br />sterl<em>in</em>g Capital Bank Stock in Trust f<em>o</em>r<br />Master Benjamin Benson now a Infant<br />w<em>hi</em>ch Legacy is to be paid to him if he<br />attains to <em>th</em>e age of 21 years; and in the<br />mean time <em>th</em>e Interest arising to be paid<br />f<em>o</em>r his Education at some public School in<br />Great Britain - Mrs Tasker in consequence<br />of the Will has executed a power of attorney<br />com<em>m</em>issioning M<em>ess</em>rs Capel & Osgood Hanbury<br />& you W<em>illia</em>m Anderson Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> to transfer said<br />1000£. C<em>apital</em> B<em>ank</em> S<em>tock</em> to Mrs. Ogle & myself only,<br />Mr C<em>hristopher</em> Lowndes refusing to perform any<br />part of <em>th</em>e Trust - Therefor we, A<em>nne</em> Ogle &<br />I</p>
<p>16</p>
<p>Year 1769</p>
<p>I have executed a Power of Attorney authorizing<br />y<em>o</em>u or either of you to accept of such transfer<br />& to receive <em>th</em>e Devidends in our names, f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e<br />Benefit of B<em>enjamin</em> Benson</p>
<p>If <em>th</em>e Gentleman will act in <em>th</em>e Business mentioned<br />above, as Mrs Ogle & I flatter ourselves you<br />will, I hope <em>tha</em>t an Acco<em>un</em>t be opened in <em>th</em>e Names<br />of her & me jointly as Trustees under Mr<br />Tasker's Will f<em>o</em>r B<em>enjamin</em> Benson, to give us Credit<br />for the Devidends y<em>o</em>u shall receive f<em>ro</em>m time to<br />time on Acco<em>un</em>t of s<em>ai</em>d C<em>apital</em> B<em>ank</em> S<em>tock</em> and debit us<br />w<em>i</em>th all Payments on his Acco<em>un</em>t also w<em>i</em>th the<br />Expencess of <em>th</em>e Transaction I am,<br />Rob<em>ert</em> Carter</p>
<p>Know all men by these Presents <em>tha</em>t We A<em>nne</em> Ogle<br />of Annapolis in <em>th</em>e Province of Maryland & <br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter of W<em>illia</em>msburg in the Colony of Virg<em>ini</em>a<br />Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> do make constitute & appoint Messrs<br />W<em>illia</em>m Anderson & Edward Hunt & Son<br />Merchants in London or any two of <em>the</em>m our<br />true & lawful attorney or attornies for us<br />in our Names & on our behalf as Trustees f<em>o</em>r<br />Benjamin Benson a Minor of the age of<br />about 15th years & in Case of his death during<br />minority for the Representative of <em>th</em>e late<br />Benj<em>amin</em> Tasker Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> of Annapolis jointly or<br />seperately to take & accept of Assignments<br />or Transfers at any time or times of Mrs<br />Anne Tasker Widow & Executrix of <em>th</em>e afore<br />s<em>ai</em>d Benj<em>amin</em> Tasker lase of Annapolis in <em>th</em>e province<br />of Maryland Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> or f<em>ro</em> any person or persons<br />by her impowered to transfer <em>th</em>e same sum of<br />1000£ to C<em>apital</em> B<em>ank</em> S<em>tock</em> & also to receive & give<br />Receipts f<em>o</em>r all Devidends now due & <em>tha</em>t hereafter<br />shall</p>
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<p>shall be come due or payable for <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d Share<br />or Interest in <em>th</em>e Capital, B<em>ank</em> S<em>tock</em> & Funds of <em>th</em>e<br />Governor & Company of <em>th</em>e Bank of England<br />and to do all lawful Acts requisite f<em>o</em>r<br />effecting the Premisses ratifying & confirming<br />all <em>tha</em>t our s<em>ai</em>d attornies, or either of <em>the</em>m shall<br />do therein by virtue hereof In Witness<br />whereof we have hereunto set our Hands &<br />Seals in Annapolis aforesaid <em>th</em>e 15th Day<br />of March in <em>th</em>e year of our Lord 1769</p>
<p>Anne Ogle LS<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter LS</p>
<p>Sealed & delivered<br />in the Presence of us two witnesses<br />& me Notary Publick<br />John Ridout<br />James Brooks }witnesses<br />R<em>ichar</em>d Ghiselin, D, N<em>otary Publick</em></p>
<p>Ap<em>ril</em> 12th<br />1769</p>
<p>Gentlemen,</p>
<p>The inclosed Letters contain two Powers of<br />Attorney one executed by Mrs Anne Tasker<br />of Annapolis in the Province of Maryland, the<br />other by Mrs, Anne Ogle of the same Place & myself<br />In <em>thi</em>s letter I call f<em>o</em>r y<em>ou</em>r aid, as <em>th</em>e Business to<br />be negotiated requires <em>tha</em>t We <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">shall</span> (Mrs<br />Tasker, Mrs Ogle & I) shall deligate our<br />Powers to Friends in London therefor hope<br /><em>tha</em>t Liberty will be excused, & <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u will take<br />the part of the employment, w<em>hi</em>ch is desired<br />As I have given a Detail of s<em>ai</em>d Business<br />in <em>th</em>e inclosed <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">Business</span> Letter addressed<br />to y<em>o</em>u, & Messrs, W<em>illia</em>m & James Anderson, I<br />beg leave to refere y<em>o</em>u to it. I am, Gent<em>leme</em>n<br />Y<em>ou</em>rs &cc R<em>obert</em> Carter</p>
<p>To<br />Edward Hunt & Son Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> }<br />Merch<em>an</em>ts in London</p>
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<p>18</p>
<p>June 3d<br />Year 1769</p>
<p>Dear Sir,</p>
<p>In a former Letter to y<em>o</em>u I say <em>tha</em>t y<em>ou</em>r<br />Father's Executors here had consented <em>tha</em>t<br />his Excellency L<em>or</em> Botetourt should have<br />4 pipes of M<em>adeira</em> Wine since w<em>hi</em>ch writing<br />I imparted to his Lordship <em>th</em>e Information<br />contained in y<em>ou</em>r Favor to me dated <em>th</em>e 15th<br />Day of last February touching <em>th</em>e M<em>adiera</em> Wine<br />And his Idea is to use two Pipes of it only,<br />& to return the Remainder His Lordship<br />payins as Mr Fauquier had engaged all<br />of Madeira to his Friends in Britain before<br />his application had reached him,<br />except two pipes, <em>tha</em>t he did not wish<br />to disappoint them, but on <em>th</em>e contrary<br />was very desirous to gratify those Persons<br />and at <em>th</em>e same time rejoiced to part<br />w<em>i</em>th the Thing w<em>hi</em>ch enabled y<em>o</em>u to comply<br />w<em>i</em>th y<em>ou</em>r Engagements punctually.<br />We hope to send 8 pipes of M<em>adeira</em> Wine by<br /><em>th</em>e Randolph Capt<em>ain</em> Walker, w<em>hi</em>ch<br />are all <em>tha</em>t remain at <em>th</em>e Palace to be<br />sent</p>
<p>I wrote to Capt<em>ain</em> James Esten (before I<br />knew <em>th</em>e Governors Resolution concerning<br /><em>th</em>e Wine we sold to him) im<em>m</em>ediately<br />y<em>ou</em>r Letter to me w<em>hi</em>ch y<em>o</em>u mentioned above<br />was put into my Hands pressing him to Wine to Hanbury</p>
<p>I might have saved myself <em>th</em>e trouble<br />for she was loaded before s<em>ai</em>d Letter was<br />written. I am &cc<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To F<em>rancis</em> Fauquier Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em><br />in Hollis Street<br />Cavendish Square<br />in London</p>
<p>P,S, The inclosed Account<br />was upon my Table<br />(& was fogotten) w<em>he</em>n I <br />sealed my Letter to you,<br />w<em>hi</em>ch was forwarded by the Magdalen Capt<em>ain</em> Calder<br />therefor do now inclose it R<em>obert</em> C<em>arter</em></p>
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<p>19</p>
<p>May 1st</p>
<p>Gentlemen</p>
<p>Be pleased to send to me the sundry Goods, w<em>hi</em>ch<br />are specified below, and you will oblige Sir<br />Your hum<em>ble</em> Serv<em>an</em>t<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>2 best cast Razors in seperate <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">Cases</span> Sheaths<br />1 best Razor Strop made by Smith<br />½ lb Davison's shaving Powder at <em>th</em>e Civit Cat<br />in fleet street<br />Senex's Globe 12 Inches diameter £3.3.0<br />1 p<em>ai</em>r usual Glasses of the best sort<br />in temple frames f<em>o</em>r Eys of 40ty years 5.6<br />1 Harpsichord tuning Fork to sound the<br />note C<br />2 p<em>ai</em>r black callimanco Shoes w<em>i</em>th low heals<br />small 5ves f<em>o</em>r Mrs Carter<br />2 p<em>ai</em>r green Ditto, Ditto<br />4 p<em>ai</em>r strong Shoes 10 Inches long f<em>o</em> my son Benja<em>min</em><br />2 p<em>ai</em>r neat Ditto, ditto,<br />4 fine Castor Hats <em>th</em>e diameter of <em>th</em>e Crown, to<br />be 7 Inches & 3 tenths, f<em>o</em>r Ditto.<br />3 p<em>ai</em>r Steel Snuffers<br />1 silver pepper Box<br />1 mustard Pot}<br />1 oil Cruit} all of <em>th</em>e best cut glass<br />1 vinegar Cruit}<br />4 feet of silver Lace, Loop & Button to lace<br />a Hatt</p>
<p>To Edw<em>ar</em>d Hunt & Son Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em><br />Merchants in London}</p>
<p>May 1st</p>
<p>Sir</p>
<p>I wear a p<em>ai</em>r of <em>th</em>e last parcel of Shoes <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">yu sent</span><br />to me neither <em>th</em>e Fashion nor size of <em>the</em>m<br />corresponde w<em>i</em>th my former Shoes I impute<br />these alterations to a message w<em>hi</em>ch Mr Rob<em>er</em>t Miller<br />had in Charge to impart to y<em>o</em>u The Size of<br /><em>th</em>e Shoes is partly to my wish but <em>th</em>e other<br />alte</p>
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<p>20</p>
<p>alteration is not and desire you will<br />return to <em>th</em>e old fashion, w<em>hi</em>ch I think in [i.e. is]<br />convenient & elegant The Shoe w<em>hi</em>ch<br />Capt<em>ain</em> Esten will deliver to y<em>o</em>u fits me, but<br />would be more desireable if a little larger<br />I believe the pair was made f<em>o</em>r Col<em>onel</em> Mercer<br />of <em>thi</em>s Province at y<em>ou</em>r Shop I bought them<br />at Mrs Rathall's Shop here</p>
<p>Be pleased to send to me <em>th</em>e following<br />articles & call on Edw<em>ar</em>d Hunt & son Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em><br />Merchants in London f<em>o</em>r Payment</p>
<p>1 dozen pair of neat dog skin Shoes<br />1 p<em>ai</em>r of Morocco Slippers, w<em>i</em>th shoe soles<br />3 pair strong Shoes<br />1 p<em>ai</em>r buck skin Spatter dashes<br />1 fashionable dress Wig, of dark brown Hair<br />2 black silk Baggs to wear w<em>i</em>th ditto<br />2 p<em>ai</em>r black silk stockings, the Heels & toes<br />to be wove thicker than <em>th</em>e Legs</p>
<p>I am, Y<em>o</em>urs &c<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Mr John Didsbury<br />Shoe & Boot maker<br />Pall-Mall</p>
<p>June 22d</p>
<p>Dear Madam</p>
<p>I beg leave to advise ye <em>tha</em>t Col<em>onel</em> Byrd's<br />Trustees have paid £1399..9..1 Current<br />' Money of Virginia, (since I returned<br />f<em>ro</em>m Annapolis) to satisfy in part y<em>ou</em>r Claim<br />ag<em>ain</em>st them that I exchanges it f<em>o</em>r two <br />setts of Bills at 22£10 Exchange, w<em>hi</em>ch<br />are made payable in London & drawn<br />by Messrs Humphrey & John Hill, & my self<br />amounting to £1092..12..4 sterling, w<em>hi</em>ch<br />Setts of Exchange I inclose in <em>thi</em>s Letter<br />I wrote to Mr D, Dulany so long ago<br />as the 17th day of last April observing<br />therein upon the erroneousness of the<br />Settlement I signed the 9th day of<br />last March at your House and<br />inclosed two Acc<em>oun</em>ts comprising many<br />Trans</p>
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<p>Transactions w<em>hi</em>ch were negotiated between<br />yourself Mr Tasker & me. But I sug<br />gest <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e Consideration of <em>the</em>m has been<br />postponed on acco<em>un</em>t of a multiplicity <br />of applications made to Mr, D, D<em>ulany</em><br />and pray tell him I desire to have<br />My Turn only. I am, &cca<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Mrs, Anne Tasker.</p>
<p>June 28th D<em>ea</em>r Madam,</p>
<p>I transmited to y<em>o</em>u last Week by Mr<br />Meriwither of Annapolis Bills of Exchange<br />amounting to £1092,,12..4<br />sterling And since he went f<em>ro</em>m <em>thi</em>s Place Col<em>onel</em> Byrd's<br />Trustees have paide £465..10s Current<br />Money of Virg<em>ini</em>a on your Acco<em>un</em>t w<em>hi</em>ch I<br />negotiated at £22..10 p<em>e</em>r C<em>en</em>t difference<br />of Exchange w<em>i</em>th A Donald getting<br />his Draft f<em>o</em>r £380 sterl<em>in</em>g w<em>hi</em>ch I inclose<br />herein & deliver to Peyton Randolph Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em><br />who will pass thro' your Town shortly<br />to act in conjunction w<em>i</em>th some Com<em>m</em>issioners<br />to Establish a Boundary Line between<br />the Governments of Jersey & New York.<br />His Excellency Col<em>onel</em> Tryon Gov<em>erno</em>r of N<em>orth</em> Carolina<br />& his Lady are here on a Visit to Lord<br />Botetourt Col<em>onel</em> & Mrs Tryon ride<br />daily, & say that <em>th</em>e Weather is very<br />temperate when our Thermometers<br />have never been lower than 80 degrees<br />& up to 88 since their arrival here</p>
<p>I am, D<em>ea</em>r Madam.<br />Yours &cca,<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Mrs Tasker</p>
<p>June 28th, Madam</p>
<p>I have long ago transmitted Mrs. T<em>asker</em>'s<br />Letter of attorney directed to Messrs<br />Capel</p>
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<p>Capel & Osgood Hanbury & W<em>illia</em>m Anderson<br />com<em>m</em>issioning <em>the</em>m to transfer 1000£ sterling<br />Capital Bank Stock & all <em>th</em>e Dividends<br />w<em>hi</em>ch have arisen since Mr Tasker's Death<br />to thee & me in Trust for Master Benja<em>min</em> Benson<br />& the Representatives of yo<em>u</em>r Father and in <em>th</em>e<br />same Lett<em>e</em>r inclosed our joint Power of<br />Attorney authorising Messrs W<em>illia</em>m & James<br />Anderson & Edw<em>ar</em>d Hunt & Son or any two<br />of <em>the</em>m to accept <em>th</em>e s<em>ai</em>d Assignment in ur<br />Names & Behalf</p>
<p>I also wrote to Mr Rob<em>er</em>t Christie of Glascow<br />(w<em>i</em>th whom Master Benson lives) directing<br />him to draw on our Agents to reimburse<br />him w<em>ha</em>t he was Advance f<em>o</em>r Master Benson<br />& to apply to <em>the</em>m f<em>o</em>r money f<em>ro</em>m time to <br />time <em>tha</em>t may be demandable on Acco<em>un</em>t of<br />his maintenance & Education. But w<em>i</em>th<br /><em>th</em>e Caution <em>tha</em>t masters Expences were not<br />to go beyond <em>th</em>e profits arising on 1000£<br />C<em>apital</em> B<em>ank</em> S<em>tock</em></p>
<p>Has Mr Christie wrote either to y<em>ou</em>rself<br />or to one of your Family concerning<br />B<em>enjamin</em> B<em>enson</em> or has any Person in Maryland<br />received Lett<em>e</em>r f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e young Gentleman?<br />My Wife has imparted to me y<em>ou</em>r Favor<br />to her dated <em>th</em>e 27 day of last month<br />It appers by an Estimate of Mr Brooke<br />Manager f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e Baltimore Comp<em>an</em>y <em>tha</em>t 1600 bus<em>he</em>ls<br />of Indian Corn are about three 15ths<br />of <em>th</em>e Consumption of <em>tha</em>t article expended<br />at their Works yearly therefor I ordered<br />my Steward to send 800 bushells of Corn<br />to Mr Brooke to answer half Mrs L's<br />proportion & Mrs Carter's whole 15th<br />But if s<em>ai</em>d Calculation be erroneous & 200<br />bushells more he wanted Mr D<em>aniel</em> Dulany<br />will furnish it, or any other Demand</p>
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on s<em>ai</em>d Acco<em>un</em>t. for he promissed last<br />March to act in <em>tha</em>t matter
<p>When I shall be advised <em>tha</em>t Mr Joseph<br />Galloway has conveyed all his Right<br />to <em>thi</em>s 5th part of <em>th</em>e Baltimore I<em>ron</em> Works<br />w<em>hi</em>ch y<em>ou</em>r Father sold to him, <em>the</em>n its<br />Sale shall be notified as y<em>o</em>u desire<br />I shall deliver <em>th</em>e Lett<em>e</em>r to Peyton Randolph<br />Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> the late Speaker of <em>th</em>e House of B<em>urgesses</em><br />who is one of <em>th</em>e Com<em>m</em>issioners named<br />to establish part of a Boundary Between<br />the Governments of Jersey & New York,<br />he will pass thro' Annapolis And I do<br />now anticipate his Pleasure during <em>tha</em>t<br />period knowing <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e Contention there<br />is who shall be most civil to Strangers</p>
<p>I am, &cca Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Mrs Ogle.</p>
<p>July 4th Gentl<em>me</em>n</p>
<p>I wrote a Letter to Mr R<em>ichard</em> Hunt a few<br />daies ago inclosing therein Inspectors<br />Receipts for 79 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds of Tobacco & desired<br />him to tell Capt<em>ain</em> Hubbard to fill up<br />two setts of Bills of Lading for said<br />Tobacco consigning 40 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds to your House<br />& the Remainder to Majors Hyndman<br />& Lancaster pray obtain an Insurance<br />on the whole 79 h<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>ds so <em>tha</em>t I may recover<br />1000£ sterl<em>in</em>g if the ship Thomas shall<br />bee foundered or a total loss of the<br />Tobacco in any other manner.</p>
<p>I have not informed y<em>o</em>u of my late<br />Drafts on you amounting to £718..14..9<br />sterl<em>in</em>g namely £684..9..1 payable to Mrs<br />Anne Tasker & £34..3..8 to Rob<em>er</em>t C<em>arter</em> Nicholas<br />w<em>hi</em>ch Bills be pleased to pay & debit<br />accordingly</p>
<p>It appears by an English N<em>ews</em> Paper dated<br />the</p>
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<p>24</p>
<p>the 11th day of last April <em>tha</em>t government<br />proposes to discharge part of <em>th</em>e Civil<br />List Debts by a Lottery. buy me 2<br />of the Tickets & notify <em>th</em>e Numbers of<br /><em>the</em>m to me The article of Intelligence<br />just mentioned does not say whether<br /><em>th</em>e fortunate Adventurers are to claim<br /><em>th</em>e Prises, or a yearly Interest on <em>the</em>m<br />if they be intitled to <em>th</em>e latter only, <em>the</em>n<br />I will not be the public's Creditor<br />f<em>o</em>r any sum less than 1000£ sterl<em>in</em>g, but<br />if I shall be intitled to <em>tha</em>t sum, or<br />more let it stand in my own name.<br />So <em>tha</em>t y<em>o</em>u will sell, or not accordingly.</p>
<p>I am. Gentl<em>eme</em>n Yours &cca<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To E<em>dward</em> Hunt, & Son Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em><br />Merchants in London}</p>
<p>1769<br />April 12}</p>
<p>Sir,</p>
<p>I shall transmit by <em>thi</em>s opportunity Mrs<br />Anne Tasker's Letter of Attorney au<br />thorising Messrs Capel & Osgood Hanbury<br />& W<em>illia</em>m Anderson Merch<em>an</em>ts in London to<br />transfer £1000 sterling Capital Bank<br />Stock & all <em>th</em>e Dividends w<em>hi</em>ch have arisen<br />since <em>th</em>e Death of Benja<em>min</em> Tasker Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> late<br />of <em>th</em>e City of Annapolis & myself in<br />Trust f<em>o</em>r Master Benja<em>min</em> Benson an<br />Infant, (who is under your Tuition) & <br /><em>th</em>e Representatives of s<em>ai</em>d Tasker Mrs<br />Tasker delegates <em>thi</em>s Power in obedience to<br />her Husband's Will, w<em>hi</em>ch, also directs <em>tha</em>t<br />Mrs Ogle & I, or our Executors pay to<br />said C<em>apital</em> B<em>ank</em> S<em>tock</em> to B<em>enjamin</em> B<em>enson</em> if he shall<br />live to <em>th</em>e age of '21 years, & in <em>th</em>e mean<br />time <em>th</em>e Interest accruing to be applied<br />to his maintenance & Education<br />and by Reason of <em>th</em>e Residence of<br />Mrs</p>
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<p>Mrs Ogle & I we have executed a joint<br />Power, w<em>hi</em>ch is directed to Messrs W<em>illia</em> &<br />James Anderson & Edward Hunt & Son Merc<em>han</em>ts<br />in London requesting <em>the</em>m to accept of s<em>ai</em>d<br />Transfer in our names & Behalf on whom<br />Sir, draw for all Disbursements on Acco<em>un</em>t<br />of B<em>enjamin</em> Benson, & inclose an Acco<em>un</em>t of <em>the</em>m to me.<br />And be pleased to write explicitly con<br />cerning his Progress in Education, his<br />Disposition & whether he be robust, or<br />delicate I am. Sir, your hum<em>ble</em> serv<em>an</em>t<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To<br />Mr Rob<em>er</em>t Christie<br />merchant in Glascow</p>
<p>Note<br />The following Letter to Messrs W<em>illiam</em> & James<br />Anderson & E<em>dward</em> Hunt & Son was inclosed<br />to one to Mr Rob<em>er</em>t Chrisite, w<em>hi</em>ch stands<br />next above it</p>
<p>Ap<em>ri</em>l 12th Gentlemen,</p>
<p>Pray pay Mr Rob<em>er</em>t Christie's Draft on<br />you for Disbursements on Account of Master<br />Benja<em>min</em> Benson a minor in Scotland &<br />under his Tuition and debit <em>th</em>e same<br />to Mrs Ogle & me, who are <em>th</em>e only acting<br />Trustees of the said B<em>enjamin</em> Benson, I am<br />Gentlemen<br />Your humble<br />s<em>ervant</em><br />R<em>obert</em> Carter</p>
<p>To Messrs,<br />W<em>illia</em>m & James Anderson<br />& Edward Hunt & Son }<br />merchants in London</p>
<p>[Page 26]</p>
<p>Virginia, Aug<em>ust</em>. 31. 1769</p>
<p>Sir</p>
<p>All the remaining goods of your late father<br />except what lord Botetourt took, & w<em>ha</em>t we <br />could sell, of w<em>hi</em>ch you shall have an<br />account here after are now sent in <em>th</em>e Thom<em>a</em>s<br />Capt<em>ain</em> Geo<em>rge</em> Hubbard; And We wish <em>the</em>m safe<br />to your hands An invoice & bill of loading<br />of <em>the</em>m are inclosed. It was impossible for<br />us to take bills of loading specifying all<br /><em>th</em>e Articles we have sent to you; and therefor<br />we shall be glad if you will furnish us<br />w ith Receipts for all such Things as have<br />been & shall be delivered to you, that we<br />may be able to produce satisfactory<br />discharges before the persons who will be<br />appointed to state & settle our Account<br />of Administration We are</p>
<p>Sir your hum<em>ble</em> s<em>e<em>r<em>vant</em>s<br />W<em>illa</em>m Nelson<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter<br />Geo<em>rge</em> Wythe</em></em></p>
<p>To <br />Francis Fauquier Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em><br />Hollis Street Cavendish Square<br />in London</p>
<p>Goods sent by the Tho<em>ma</em>s capt<em>ain</em> Geo<em>rge</em> Hubbard<br />master, to be delivered to Francis Fauquier<br />Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> in London</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td>FF- No. 1</td>
<td>1 pipe of Madeira Wine ullage 8 Inches</td>
</tr><tr><td> 2</td>
<td>do 11 do</td>
</tr><tr><td> 3</td>
<td>do 11½</td>
</tr><tr><td> 4</td>
<td>do 8</td>
</tr><tr><td> 5</td>
<td>d 6½</td>
</tr></tbody></table><p>[Page 27]</p>
<p>27</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td> 6</td>
<td>pipe Madeira Wine ullage 7 Inches</td>
</tr><tr><td> 7</td>
<td>do 9</td>
</tr><tr><td> 8,</td>
<td>a 8½</td>
</tr><tr><td> 9</td>
<td>Case containing on Violin cello & 3 Bows</td>
</tr><tr><td> 10</td>
<td>a telescope</td>
</tr><tr><td> 11</td>
<td>one Violin cello & 3 Bows</td>
</tr><tr><td> 12</td>
<td>one tenor Violin & 3 Bows</td>
</tr><tr><td> 13</td>
<td>containing manuscript Letters in 7 Vol<em>ume</em>s<br />No. 12 to 18, & sundry loose papers<br />1 Letter Case, impressions of copper Plates<br />19 Books, partly wrote & one small<br />red Case, 2 french-horn mouth pieces,<br />2 scewers, 2 miniature pictures in<br />shagreen cases, 3 shagreen Spectacle <br />Cases. & two pair of Spectacles, 1 p<em>ai</em>r<br />Scissars, 3 p<em>ai</em>r of mourning Shoe &<br />knee Buckles, 1 p<em>ai</em>r of silver buckles,<br />2 gold wathes, 5 gold seals 2 mour<em>nin</em>g<br />Rings 1 p<em>ai</em> gold sleve buttons,<br />1 gold watch chain, 4 spare specktacle<br />glass, 2 tackets, & 3 other pieces<br />9 p<em>ai</em>r studs, some things for drawing,<br />2 black lead pencils, & a parcel of pencil<br />handles, sealing Wax bow strings,<br />2 tin Cases plaister in one of <em>the</em>m,<br />1 pencil case, & pair of dividers<br />1 tin box with violin String, 1 quadrant<br />2 p<em>ai</em> steel Spurs, 10 razors in 5 sheaths,<br />& two in paper, 1 pot of Soap<br />1 silver shaving Brush, & 1 spare brush,<br />1 razor Strop, 1 hone, 1 brass circuler<br />vial, 1 Case of Instruments, 1 four I<em>nch</em> Rule,<br />2 knots of Cord, a marble mould,<br />1 brass plumb, 1 brass knob, 1 brass wheel,<br />2 Leads f<em>o</em>r a library table, 1 bundle of<br />printed Coats of Arms, one worked P. Book<br />and a saddle with housin, holsters<br />& horse cloth, 6 p<em>ai</em>r of mourning Studs<br />2 p<em>ai</em>r mourning Buttons, 2 p<em>ai</em>r pinchbeck<br />shoe & knee buckles</td>
</tr><tr><td>No 14</td>
<td>a p<em>ai</em>r of green painted branches, private Letters</td>
</tr></tbody></table><p>[PAGE 28]</p>
<p>28)</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td>No 15</td>
<td>a box containing y<em>ou</em>r Fathers private<br />Letters & 2 Ledgers</td>
</tr></tbody></table><p>1769,<br />Aug<em>u</em>st. 23}</p>
<p>Madam</p>
<p>In obedience to yo<em>u</em>r direction fisnified to<br />me by Mr Brooks yo<em>u</em>r Secretary I <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">trans<br />mitted</span> transcribed from my Books <em>th</em>e<br />inclosed Accounts containing all my<br />transactions relative to <em>th</em>e Bond<br />Col<em>onel</em> Byrd's Trustees executed & made<br />payable to Mr Benja<em>min</em> Tasker As<br />these Copies are explanatory of <em>tha</em>t matter<br />my Remarks on it here, shall be<br />concise</p>
<p>Pray observe <em>tha</em>t Account marked No 1,<br />shews <em>tha</em>t W<em>illia</em>m Byrd's Bills of Exchange<br />on L, McLean were to pay off a Judg<em>men</em>t<br />of York County Court against him<br />(W<em>illiam</em> B<em>yrd</em>) also some interest due on a<br />Judgm<em>en</em>t of <em>th</em>e same Court ag<em>ain</em>st J<em>ohn</em> Page<br />& Peyton Randolph f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e 2d day of June<br />1765, to <em>th</em>e 2d June 1767 & some costs on<br />said Judgm<em>en</em>ts; No 2, the 1st & 5<br />next following <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">articles</span> Credits amount<em>in</em>g<br />to 300£, were to satisfy a liberal<br />Present given to my Wife, <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e 4<br />Setts of Exchange drawn by W<em>illia</em>m Byrd<br />amount<em>in</em>g to £1132..6.2 & delivered to<br />me were applied partly towards<br />paying Mrs Carter's Claim under her<br />Brothers Will, & to Mr T's use,<br />namely 2 setts drawn in 1765 & 1767<br />making £771..7.2 were tranmitted<br />to him & to W<em>illia</em>m Perkins of London<br />by Mr T's order; That No. 3 contains<br />a List of all your Demands I have<br />or had to collect, also of <em>th</em>e Bills<br />&</p>
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<p>& a small Acco<em>un</em>t transmitted to you<br />amount<em>in</em>g to £2142//5//7. which are applied<br />to discharge Byrd's Draft on L, McLean<br />& Damages thereon also part of <em>th</em>e Judg<em>men</em>t<br />ag<em>ain</em>st J<em><em>ohn Page & P<em>eyton</em> Randolph</em></em></p>
<p>I hope <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e matter in question is explain<br />able f<em>ro</em>m these Papers & <em>th</em>e General Acc<em>oun</em>t<br />I sent to Mr D<em>aniel</em> Dulany so <em>tha</em>t I shall<br />only add here <em>tha</em>t I am<br />D<em>ea</em>r Madam<br />y<em>ou</em>r aff<em>ectiona</em>te son<br />& hum<em>ble</em> serv<em>ant</em><br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To<br />Mrs Tasker<br />at Annapolis</p>
<p>1769<br />Aug<em>u</em>st 17 Sir,</p>
<p>It is said <em>tha</em>t you advised Mrs Ogle last<br />month <em>tha</em>t she had <em>the</em>n 12 tons of Bar Iron<br />& 20 of pig at <em>th</em>e Baltimore I<em>ron</em> Works<br />Mrs Lownds & my Wife claim an equal<br />portion w<em>i</em>th Mrs O<em>gle</em> of <em>tha</em>t 5 part of the<br />B<em>altimore</em> I<em>ron</em> W<em>orks</em> their father died possessed off.<br />Be pleased to inform me if there were<br />36 tons of bar Iron & 60 of pig w<em>he</em>n you<br />wrote to Mrs O<em>gle</em> & whether I may draw<br />on you f<em>o</em>r 12 tons of bar Iron & 20 of pig,<br />in right of my Wife only.</p>
<p>are bar & pig Iron salable at <em>th</em>e Works,<br />& what are they worth?</p>
<p>What was Indian corn worth w<em>he</em>n W<em>illia</em>m Horton<br />delivered 800 bushells at the Works by<br />my order & how was it applyed?<br />Pray send to me a Copy f<em>ro</em>m the Books of<br /><em>th</em>e Baltimore Comp<em>an</em>y Mrs T<em>asker</em>'s Profits, f<em>ro</em>m<br />the 30th day of Dec<em>embe</em>r 1767 to <em>th</em>e 30th of<br />Dec<em>embe</em>r follow<em>in</em>g. I am, &cca<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Clement Brooks, manager<br />at the Baltimore Works</p>
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<p>Sep<em>tembe</em>r 18th</p>
<p>Dear Sir</p>
<p>The manager at <em>th</em>e Baltimore Works wrote<br />to Mrs Ogle <em>th</em>e 11th of last <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">month</span> <sup>July</sup> to draw<br />for 12 tons of bar Iron & 20 of pig I have<br />asked Brooks if I may give an Order f<em>o</em>r<br /><em>th</em>e like quantity of Iron in right of my<br />Wife only but his answer is not<br />arrived When was <em>th</em>e Baltimore<br />Furnace extinguished, & w<em>he</em>n will it<br />be rekindled? Drawn on Hunt &<br />Son of London f<em>o</em>r Disbursements y<em>o</em>u<br />have paid Brooks on my Acc<em>ou</em>nt, & <br />inform me <em>tha</em>t I may advise <em>the</em>m acco<em>r</em>d<em>ingl</em>y<br />Col<em>onel</em> John Randolph has not paid any<br />part of my Demand against him<br />He thinks <em>tha</em>t you will either discharge<br />the Debt, or be Surety f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e payment<br />of it Will you do either? a speedy<br />answer is desired, w<em>hi</em>ch will very much<br />oblige D<em>ea</em>r; w<em>hi</em>ch will very much<br />Your most ob<em>edien</em>t S<em>ervan</em>t<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>to the hon<em>ora</em>ble D<em>aniel</em>, Dulany<br />at Annapolis</p>
<p>Sep<em>tembe</em>r 18th<br />1769</p>
<p>Sir</p>
<p>I have impatiently expected a Lett<em>e</em>r f<em>ro</em>m<br />f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e Manager at <em>th</em>e B<em>altimore</em> I<em>ron</em> Works to<br />ascertain the true quantity of bar &<br />pig Iron belonging to <em>th</em>e Legatees<br />claiming under <em>th</em>e Will of <em>th</em>e late Col<em>onel</em><br />asker jun<em>io</em>r at <em>th</em>e last settlement of<br />those Books but as no such Lett<em>e</em>r<br />has appeared I do admit <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e Ladies<br />O<em>gle</em>, L<em>owndes</em> & my Wife have 12 tons of B<em>ar</em> Iron<br />& 20 of pig each taking f<em>o</em>r granted<br /><em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e admission is warrantable f<em>ro</em>m<br />Mr Brooks's Letter to Mrs Ogle; w<em>hi</em>ch<br />you speak of to me in <em>th</em>e Lett<em>e</em>r before<br />me</p>
<p>The Gentlemen who act f<em>o</em>r Mrs Lownds</p>
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<p>Lownds should repay to Mrs O<em>gle</em> half of <em>th</em>e<br />Disbursements w<em>hi</em>ch she spent on acco<em>un</em>t of<br />one 5th part of the Works; also <em>th</em>e like to<br />me. I furnished 800 bushells of I<em>ndian</em> Corn<br />& want it rated as Brooks bought Corn<br />w<em>he</em>n it was delivered. If Mrs O<em>gle</em> has<br />not engaged Corn & Port f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e Works I<br />can supply <em>the</em>m, & will charge the market<br />Price f<em>o</em>r said Articles</p>
<p>My Place of Residence constrains me to<br />ask a friend to superintend <em>th</em>e overseer<br />at Bell air Plantation and who so<br />fit as Mr Ridout, therefor please Sir, to<br />engage the overseer to live there <em>th</em>e suceding<br />year; tell him to cloth the Negroes, to<br />reserve corn &cca f<em>o</em>r <em>the</em>m & <em>th</em>e Stocks; to sell<br /><em>tha</em>t part of <em>th</em>e Crop <em>tha</em>t be superfluous, also<br />Beaves, muttons, Hoggs, &cc; to get a List<br />of <em>th</em>e Demands ag<em>ain</em>st said Estate & pay<br />them : and to collect what money is due<br />f<em>o</em>r sundry Things sold since last Christmass.<br />As my Claim ag<em>ain</em>st Mrs, Tasker & <em>th</em>e Estate of<br />her late Husband is neither collectible f<em>ro</em>m<br />my state of it, (w<em>hi</em>ch Mr D<em>aniel</em> Dulany put<br />into y<em>ou</em>r hands) nor Mr Tasker's Books<br />Mr Brooks was instructed to advise me<br />thereof : and to elucidate <em>tha</em>t matter I sent<br />Copies of some Acc<em>oun</em>ts, & Remarks on <em>the</em>m to Mrs<br />Tasker : and wrote to yu <em>th</em>e same time I<br />conjecture <em>tha</em>t Mrs Tasker com<em>m</em>unicated <em>the</em>m<br />to y<em>ou</em>rself & Mr Brooks who I understand<br />are to judge of the Justness of s<em>ai</em>d Demand.<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter & Mrs Carter present their Love<br />& Compliments to yur self & Lady, & he<br />begs leave to assure Mr Ridout <em>tha</em>t he has<br />a greatful Remembrance of his Services<br />towards Him</p>
<p>To, the hon<em>ora</em>ble<br />John Ridout<br />at Annapolis</p>
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<p>Sep<em>tembe</em>r 20th,<br />1769</p>
<p>Madam,</p>
<p>I suspect <em>tha</em>t some oppossition will hinder<br />this year the sale of <em>tha</em>t 5th part of <em>th</em>e Baltim<em>o</em>re<br />Iron Works, w<em>hi</em>ch we have undertaken to<br />dispose off therefor it behoves us to<br />adopt some plan towards satisfying <em>th</em>e<br />com<em>m</em>on expences of next year. If you<br />will pay Clement Brooks's order f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e<br />Current money, I will answer his Demand<br />f<em>o</em>r bills of Exchange, Corn & Pork, & will<br />charge the market Price for <em>th</em>e two last<br />named Articles</p>
<p>I have asked Mr Ridout to superintend<br />Bell-air, & direct <em>th</em>e overseer there to<br />cloth <em>th</em>e negroes <em>thi</em>s Autumn, reserve<br />Corn &cca f<em>o</em>r <em>the</em>m & the Stocks, to sell <em>th</em>e<br />remainder of <em>th</em>e Crop & superfluous<br />Stocks; to collect f<em>ro</em>m those who owe<br />Money to <em>tha</em>t Estate, & get all <em>th</em>e Demands<br />ag<em>ain</em>st it & pay them</p>
<p>Who received Mrs Lowndes's Iron, & how<br />much was here Proportion?</p>
<p>The Direction concerning Benja<em>min</em> Benson, is<br />as follows "The Trustees are to pay to<br />B<em>enjamin</em> B<em>enson</em> at the age of 21 years 1000£ sterl<em>in</em>g<br />C<em>apital</em> B<em>ank</em> S<em>tock</em> and in <em>th</em>e mean time <em>th</em>e Interest<br />of <em>tha</em>t sum to be paid for his Education<br />at some public School in Great Britain"<br />These words evince <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e Testator intended<br /><em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e youth should be kept at School<br />till he arrived at full age. However if<br />Mr Christie & B<em>enjamin</em> B<em>enson</em>, Preceptor say <em>tha</em>t<br />B<em>enjamin</em> B<em>enson</em> is not studious, nor inclines to<br />either of <em>th</em>e learned Professions, I shall<br /><em>the</em>n agree to your proposal, thinking it<br />advantagious & proper I expect to<br />hear f<em>ro</em>m Mr Christie by <em>th</em>e next arrival<br />here.</p>
<p>I beg leave to congratulate you on y<em>ou</em>r Son's<br /><span style="text-decoration:line-through;">Arrival</span> return to Annapolis, & hope <em>th</em>e Journey<br />was</p>
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<p>was pleasing & advantagious to him I am<br />Madam,<br />Your hum<em>ble</em> serv<em>an</em>t<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Mrs, Ogle<br />at Annapolis</p>
<p>Sep<em>tembe</em>r 18th<br />1769</p>
<p>Sir,</p>
<p>All <em>th</em>e Cash & Bills of Exchange p<em>ai</em>d to me<br />on acco<em>un</em>t of Goods sold at Bell-Air<br />last Spring belonging to <em>th</em>e Estate of the<br />late Col<em>onel</em> Tasker jun<em>io</em>r, amount to £30..17..6<br />sterling I have p<em>ai</em>d £26..5.9 sterl<em>in</em>g, &<br />have assumed to pay sundry Demands<br />ag<em>ai</em>st s<em>ai</em>d Estate</p>
<p>That Estate will not be sold before some<br />Doubts are removed, & I conceive that<br />the Trustees may postpone the Claims of the<br />Creditors against it, till they shall receive<br />assets However I will pay one third<br />of Mr Patrick Smith's Acco<em>un</em>t when he<br />shall have proved it</p>
<p>It appears by a Copy of an Acc<em>oun</em>t taken<br />f<em>ro</em>m Mr Tasker's Ledgers, w<em>hi</em>ch y<em>o</em>u sent to<br />me, <em>tha</em>t Col<em>onel</em> Byrd's Trustees have paid<br />to <em>th</em>e late Mr Tasker sundry Bill of<br />Exchange & accepted his order, <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">they</span> it<br />& the Bills making £1983..7..5 sterl<em>in</em>g<br />on acc<em>oun</em>t of Interest on their joint Bond<br />payable to him; that he chose to assign<br />to m £608..9..3 part of <em>th</em>e payment<br />namely £213..11 £33..11 £217..9 & £143.18.3<br />but w<em>ha</em>t part of £1983..7..5 I collected<br />& transmitted to Mr T<em>asker</em> does not appear<br />That matter is explainable f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e Acc<em>oun</em>ts<br />I sent to Mrs Tasker & Mr D<em>aniel</em> Dulany<br />last Sum<em>m</em>er, also <em>th</em>e Object in View<br />therefor beg leave to refer Mr J, Ridout<br />& y<em>ou</em>rself to those Papers And hope <em>tha</em>t<br />you will signify to me <em>th</em>e Result of<br />that</p>
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<p>that enquiry Be pleased to com<em>m</em>unicate <em>th</em>e<br />Letter to him I am. &cc<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Mr James Brooks<br />at Annapolis</p>
<p>1769<br />Oct<em>obe</em>r} Gentlemen</p>
<p>Mr Pelham who wrote <em>th</em>e inclosed Direction<br />recom<em>m</em>ends Mr Tho<em>ma</em>s Griffin organ maker in<br />Fenchurch-Street, and if y<em>o</em>u be not attached<br />to another maker, be pleased to employ him<br />w<em>i</em>th <em>thi</em>s caution <em>tha</em>t he first satisfy you <em>tha</em>t his<br />price be reasonable The organ described by<br />Mr Pelham is less compounded than <em>th</em>e following<br />one, w<em>hi</em>ch T-G- estimates at 50 Guineas, Viz<br />a Principal<br /> } through mettal or Wood<br />a Fifteenth<br />therefor it is thought will not be so costly<br />If furniture be stowed in a Vessel where<br />where <em>th</em>e air is in a manner excluded the<br />property of glue is greatly defeated in<br />long voyages and I would pay an ex<br />traordinary freight to have <em>th</em>e organ put<br />in a cool part If the Randolph Capt<em>ain</em><br />Rob<em>er</em>t Walker do not sail before <em>th</em>e In<br />strument be completed, put it under his<br />Care whose diligence I com<em>m</em>end but if he<br />be come away <em>the</em>n send the organ &cca to<br />me by a careful & diligent Capt<em>ain</em> I am<br />Gentl<em>eme</em>n<br />Y<em>ou</em>rs & cc<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Messrs<br />Hyndmay & Lancaster<br />Merch<em>an</em>ts<br />in London</p>
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<p>Virginia W<em>illia</em>msburg<br />5th Oct<em>obe</em>r 1769</p>
<p>Rob<em>er</em>t Carter <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">presents</span> <sup>begs</sup> the favor of Messrs Hyndman<br />& Lancaster merchants to send him the follow<em>in</em>g<br />Goods & have them insured and if they be<br />lost to ship the like merchantdise f<em>o</em>r R<em>obert</em> Carter</p>
<p>a silver drinking Cup & Cover to contain <br />one pottle, to cost about 25£ sterl<em>in</em>g<br />a silver Cross to set a salad, center Dish,<br />or any other figure <em>tha</em>t be more convenient<br />2 silver Salvers 11 Inches diamiter<br />a gold watch Chain f<em>o</em>r a Woman's Watch<br />a Chamber organ, see directions, w<em>hi</em>ch is to be<br />sent to <em>th</em>e maker, who shall make it<br />5 <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">10</span> tunes or musical Composition regulated<br />to the measure of the new version of<br />Davids Psalms, for an organ and a variety<br />of interludes or voluntaries after the<br />stanzas, proper for each tune<br />5 <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">10</span> approved Songs either old or new in<br />score and Basses figured Note the<br />above music to be written and revised<br />by a master of music<br />2 box german Flutes the ends which recieve<br />the pieces to be hooped & mounted with Silver<br />they to be in unison w<em>i</em>th the organ</p>
<p>The following Directions to be observed in<br />making an Organ for the use of a Gentleman<br />in W<em>illia</em>msburg Virginia</p>
<p>The Case to be made of Deal & painted to<br />resemble mahogony As it is designed f<em>o</em>r a<br />Chamber, its hight must not exceed 8 or<br />9 feet; the width & debth to be determined<br />by <em>th</em>e space requisite f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e pipes, w<em>hi</em>ch must<br />be so capacious, <em>tha</em>t they be not crouded<br />Care be taken <em>tha</em>t a convenient place be al<br />lowed under the Keys to receive <em>th</em>e knees of<br /><em>th</em>e performer In Fashion & appearance<br />it must represent a Book Case with<br />folding</p>
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<p>folding doors, & without any sham front pipes<br />but in there stead within <em>th</em>e Doors let there be<br />some neat fret work (painted as <em>th</em>e Case) w<em>hi</em>ch<br />will serve to conceal the pipes w<em>he</em>n <em>th</em>e doors are<br />open, & at the same tiem suffer a sufficient<br />quantity of sound to escape; & therefor no<br />lining of any sort can be allowed to <em>th</em>e part<br />of <em>th</em>e Work, and therefor will be necessary <em>tha</em>t<br /><em>th</em>e top of <em>th</em>e Case be so contrived, <em>tha</em>t it may be<br />taken off w<em>i</em>th ease, & <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e fret work also<br />may let in & ^ <sup>take</sup> out at pleasure The compass<br />of the Keys must include double G in <em>th</em>e Bass<br />& E in alt in the treble, w<em>hi</em>ch part of <em>th</em>e work<br />must be finished in a neat & masterly<br />manner Two stops only are required &<br />both to be stoped Diapason made of wood,<br />they must be unisons & in Concert pitch,<br />to each of <em>the</em>m must belong a slide or<br />Register to open or shut <em>th</em>e pipes in one Motion<br />The erronious principle on w<em>hi</em>ch <em>th</em>e Bellows of<br />an organ are constructed, renderes it<br />utterly impracticable to tune <em>th</em>e pipes w<em>i</em>th<br />any degree of accuracy; in support of <em>thi</em>s<br />assertion I beg leave to off w<em>ha</em>t follows,<br />& Doubt not <em>tha</em>t you'll join w<em>i</em>th me in<br />opinion I tuned two C's a Octave, &<br />procured a perfect agreement between<br /><em>the</em>m w<em>he</em>n <em>th</em>e Bellows had parted w<em>i</em>th one third<br />of their Wind; & w<em>he</em>n about half was<br />exausted <em>th</em>e octave became <sup>im</sup>perfect;<br />but before <em>th</em>e wind was quite spent, <em>th</em>e<br />Notes agreed again Not it is evident<br /><em>tha</em>t <em>thi</em>s variation did not arise f<em>ro</em>m any change<br /><em>th</em>e pipes under went, but f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e different<br />degrees of force w<em>i</em>th w<em>hi</em>ch the weight on<br /><em>th</em>e Bellows prest <em>th</em>e air into <em>the</em>m The truth<br />of <em>thi</em>s will further appear f<em>ro</em>m considering in<br />w<em>ha</em>t manner <em>th</em>e Bellows are made Two boards<br />of equal size placed one above the other,<br />are</p>
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<p>are connected together by leather joints <em>tha</em>t<br />suffer <em>th</em>e upper one to move w<em>i</em>th facility: as<br /><em>th</em>e under board is fixt or stationary, a<br />supply & discharge of air depends wholy<br />upon <em>th</em>e action of <em>th</em>e upper part, on w<em>hi</em>ch is<br />place such a quantity of weight as is<br />necessary to give a due force to <em>th</em>e air <em>tha</em>t<br />supplies <em>th</em>e Pipes; this supply is however, very<br />unequally dealt out, f<em>o</em>r <em>thi</em>s weight acting<br />some times w<em>i</em>th a greater, & sometimes with a<br />lesser power; pruduces an inequality in its<br /><span style="text-decoration:line-through;">air</span> strength of the air, <em>tha</em>t causes <em>th</em>e difference<br />of perhaps a quarter of a tone in <em>th</em>e same<br />pipe, w<em>hi</em>ch must necessary heppen; f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e<br />upper board is in every respect a perfect<br />lever, the centre of motion being at <em>th</em>e end<br />where <em>th</em>enose is fixed, the hither end or <em>tha</em>t<br />part where <em>th</em>e handle is, must move in a<br />circular direction & therefor the weight cannot<br />act w<em>i</em>th an equal power; but further to<br />illustrate <em>tha</em>t matter; supppose a Lever in<br />length 4 yards f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e fulcrum or centre<br />of motion, w<em>i</em>th a pound weight appended<br />to <em>th</em>e hither end; w<em>he</em>n <em>th</em>e lever is in an exact<br />horizontal direction, it will press in the<br />middle at <em>th</em>e rate of 12 pounds; if <em>th</em>e lever<br />be elevated above <em>th</em>e horizontal direction<br />to 45 degrees, <em>th</em>e weight will <em>the</em>n lose one<br />half of its power, & <em>tha</em>t will also be <em>th</em>e<br />case if <span style="text-decoration:line-through;"><em>th</em>e</span> <sup>it</sup> be depressed as much below<br /><em>th</em>e horizontal position</p>
<p>The imperfections of <em>th</em>e Bellows to chamber<br />organs <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">use</span> <sup>is</sup> still greater, f<em>o</em>r they always deliver<br /><em>th</em>e air in violent Puffs, w<em>hi</em>ch do not only prevent<br />clear tuning, but even destroys whatever is<br />performed on <em>th</em>e Keys</p>
<p>Having thus freely condemned <em>th</em>e usual<br />method observed in making organ Bellows, it<br />may be expected that I propose something<br />to</p>
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<p>to remedy <em>th</em>e evil complained of, w<em>ha</em>t I have to<br />say upon <em>tha</em>t head I am now going to offer w<em>i</em>th due<br />deference to <em>th</em>e Judgment of skilful artists<br />Let two boards of a proper & equal size be<br />provided, one of these boards must be fixed<br />perfectly level w<em>i</em>th the floor, but at such a<br />distance f<em>ro</em>m it, <em>tha</em>t a nozle may be admitted<br />into a hole made f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e purpose; at a suitable<br />distance f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e end, w<em>hi</em>ch nozle I think should<br />be formed thus [drawing of the angle] The other board to be con<br />nected w<em>i</em>th this by a certain number of ribs<br />jointed w<em>i</em>th leather, these ribs made of thin<br />narrow slabs of Wood, should be of a long<br />square, & all of one & <em>th</em>e same size, to be glued to<br /><em>th</em>e edges of <em>th</em>e two boards; thus <em>th</em>e uppermost board<br />in every dgree of extention, will be in a direct<br />parallel w<em>i</em>th the bottom : But to presert <em>thi</em>s<br />situation it will be necessary to fall upon some<br />contrivance to govern its up & down motion,<br />w<em>hi</em>ch me thinks may be effected by fixing<br />4 well polished iron bars perpendicularly & in<br />such a manner <em>tha</em>t they embracing <em>th</em>e edges of <em>th</em>e<br />board may prevent if f<em>ro</em>m moving in a side<br />direction, & yet at <em>th</em>e same time allow it fredom<br />enough f<em>o</em>r its proper motion These bellows I do<br />imagine must be blowed by a method similar<br />to <em>tha</em>t used in a Church organ.</p>
<p>From w<em>ha</em>t has been advanced it might appear<br />evident at first view, <em>tha</em>t Bellows constructed in <br /><em>thi</em>s manner; will be intirely free f<em>ro</em>m <em>th</em>e insuf<br />ferable defects I have ecxepted too, as <em>th</em>e <br />weight will always act with a uniform<br />regular dgree of power, whether there be much<br />or little air to be compressed: Andi it follows<br />of course <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e business of tuning will be<br />reduced to a greater degree of certainty<br />Two such Bellows as I have discribed must<br />be made f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e Gentleman's Organ, whose satis<br />faction I have chiefly consulted in the pains<br />I</p>
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<p>I have taken about <em>the</em>m; and pray let<br />it be particularly noticed, that each of <em>the</em>m<br />must be sinished with <sup>a</sup> handle as he purposes<br />to employ a Servant to blow when ever he<br />uses th Organ, & therefor desires there be no<br />contrivance to blow with the foot</p>
<p>If w<em>ha</em>t I have here recom<em>m</em>ended should meet<br />w<em>i</em>th <em>th</em>e approbation of <em>th</em>e candid & judicious<br />I shall humbly hope that my plan will be<br />generally adopted, whereby as I conceive<br />a very great imperfection will be rectified<br />in one of the noblest Instruments we have<br />any knowledge of</p>
<p>Note</p>
<p>The Doors & every other part of <em>th</em>e Case must<br />lined with woollen Baize in order to<br />recude [i.e. reduce] the sound to as great a degree of<br />softness & distance as possible</p>
<p>Peter Pelham,<br />Organist</p>
<p>W<em>illia<em>msburg 9th Oct<em>obe</em>r<br />1769</em></em></p>
<p>Copy</p>
<p>Note 9th Aug<em>u</em>st 1770 R<em>obert</em> Carter says in<br />a letter to Hyndman & Lancaster <em>tha</em>t <em>thi</em>s<br /><em>thi</em>s Plan was rejected by Mr Griffin the Consideration<br />of it is now desired to be referred to another skilful<br />Artist.</p>
<p>Oct<em>obe</em>r 15th<br />1769</p>
<p>Sir,</p>
<p>Sometime ago I drew an order on you for 23£<br />Virg<em>ini</em>a money payable to Mr John Hough &<br />inclosed <em>th</em>e same to him if you have neither<br />accepted <em>th</em>e order nor will pay it be pleased<br />to signify <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">the</span> your Reasons to me f<em>o</em>r detaining<br />a Consideration deposited meerly on a<br />Condition for it is remembered <em>tha</em>t I refused<br />to pay a less sum of money f<em>o</em>r y<em>ou</em>r distempered<br />grey gelding, which y<em>o</em>u prssed me to buy<br />absolutely, or not conditional y<em>ou</em>r speedy<br />answer will oblige</p>
<p>Sir your humb<em>ble</em> serv<em>ant</em><br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Mr Joseph Henney<br />at Lee'sburg<br />in Loudoun County.</p>
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<p>40</p>
<p>Nov<em>embe</em>r 7th<br />1769</p>
<p>Madam</p>
<p>My Engagements will only permit me to<br />say <em>tha</em>t <em>th</em>e 4 first Bills following in order<br />hereafter named, are to satisfy the<br />Protest remitted on Col<em>onel</em> W<em>illia</em>m Byrd's Draft<br />on Tho<em>ma</em>s Adams And the 5th & 6th Bills<br />of Exchange, part of <em>th</em>e Judgment of<br />York County Court ag<em>ain</em>st John Page &<br />Peyton Randolph Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em>s</p>
<p>The inclosed Bills are as follow</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td>1</td>
<td>John Esdale</td>
<td>£115</td>
<td> 8</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr><tr><td>2</td>
<td>D<em>itt</em>o</td>
<td> 59</td>
<td>17</td>
<td> 2</td>
</tr><tr><td>3</td>
<td>Willing & Morris</td>
<td> 150</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>4</td>
<td>Tho<em>ma</em>s Farly</td>
<td> 224</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>5</td>
<td>Alex<em>ander</em> Henderson</td>
<td> 150</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>6</td>
<td>John Esdale</td>
<td> <u>16</u></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>amounting to</td>
<td>£715</td>
<td> 6</td>
<td> 0</td>
</tr></tbody></table><p>I am, D<em>ea</em>r Madam<br />Your affec<em>iona</em>te Son<br />& most obliged hum<em>ble</em> se<em>van</em>t<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>P,S,<br />Mr James Mercer informed me <em>tha</em>t he deliv<em>ere</em>d<br />to you Cha<em>rle</em>s Carter's Exchange to pay off<br />the Protest & Damages, on his Draft<br />payable to B<em>enjamin</em> Tasker Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em> R<em>obert</em> Carter</p>
<p>To Mrs<br />Anne Tasker at Annapolis</p>
<p>Nov<em>embe</em>r 8th<br />1769</p>
<p>Sir,</p>
<p>The 7 first Bills of Exchanges following in<br />progression hereafter named, are to discharge<br />the bal<em>ance</em> due from L<em>or</em>d Botetourt to <em>th</em>e late<br />Governor's Estate the 8th Bill, is to satisfy<br /><em>th</em>e Protest, (obtained on Rich<em>ar</em>d Lee's Draft)<br />w<em>hi</em>ch you transmitted to us</p>
<p>The inclosed Bills are as follow</p>
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<p>1 p<em>iece</em> of russia linnen f<em>o</em>r Towels<br />2 bedside Carpets<br />2 com<em>m</em>on bed ticks & boulsters f<em>o</em>r do<br />2 best ticken mattresses 4 feet by 6<br />6 best house brooms without handles<br />3 do, hearth brooms<br />4 clamps & 4 hand brushes to scour stair-cases<br />1½ doz<em>e</em>n small tin Cheese-cake Pans<br />3 blue & white China salad Dishes<br />3 best double flint cut vinegar Cruits<br />3, do, do, oil Do<br />3, do, do mustard Do<br />6 mother of Pearl mustard spoons<br />2, pottle bowls of enamaled Copper<br />2 do, do, of japaned iron<br />1 doz<em>e</em>n bottles of flour mustard, 10lb salt petre<br />2 gallons of salad oil, 5lbs fig blue<br />quarter of 100 Currants, 100 lbs irish Soap<br />1 peck of split Peas, 100 lb single refined sugar<br />4 lbs com<em>m</em>on bohea tea, 6 lbs black Pepper<br />6 lbs white ginger, 1 lb whited brown thread<br />1 lb blue thread, 4 lbs brown thread thread<br />2 ounces of fine holland thread, 10 ounces of y<em>ar</em>d thread<br />10,000 short white Pins, 2 p<em>iece</em>s of filliting tape<br />12 doz<em>e</em>n shirt buttons, 2 p<em>iece</em>s of fine narrow diaper tape<br />1 p<em>iece</em> of quality binding, 2 p<em>iece</em>s narrow gartering tape<br />2 p<em>iece</em>s of stained office tape, 2 doz<em>e</em>n best horn Combs<br />8 bone dander Combs, 2 best ivory Combs<br />6 best comb-brushes, 2 large best close Brushes<br />2 large best polished smoothing irons, to smooth linnen<br />1 best box iron & 2 heaters<br />1 machine f<em>o</em>r powdering Hair, 2 p<em>ai</em>r of tupee Irons<br />2 p<em>iece</em>s of printed pocket Kankerchief f<em>o</em>r my Children<br />1 p<em>ai</em>r of pinching tongs f<em>o</em>r dressing Hair<br />1½ doz<em>e</em>n lamb mitts of 4 sizeds, f<em>ro</em>m 4 years old 6 of<br />which white, the rest coloured, 4 black silk Bonnets<br />& black silk neckatees<br />3 p<em>ai</em>r turned stays, the sides to be worn alturnately<br />& for girls f<em>ro</em> 6 years old to 10<br />15 yards lutestring 3 quarts wide f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e Girls</p>
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<p>2 p<em>ai</em>r silk shoes f<em>o</em>r a girl of 10 years old<br />2 gause bibs & aprons to be laced w<em>i</em>th narrow brown<br />lace, 2 p<em>ai</em>r Ruffles, 2 tuchers, 2 Ruffs, 2 fans<br />all f<em>o</em>r Ditto.<br />8 p<em>ai</em>r of worsted stockings for my Daughter to be of<br />4 sizes<br />2 doz<em>e</em>n p<em>ai</em>r thread stockings f<em>o</em>r Ditto<br />1 doz<em>e</em>n p<em>ai</em>r red moroco shoes sorted f<em>o</em>r Do<br />6 p<em>ai</em>r small pinch-beck shoe Buckles f<em>o</em>r Ditto<br />2 p<em>ai</em>r brown sagathy, 8 sticks of mohair of same<br />colour<br />1 p<em>iece</em> fine brown holland, 6 doz<em>e</em>n guilded coat Buttons<br />12 doz<em>e</em>n breast guilded Buttons, 8 ounces of brown Thread<br />6 p<em>ai</em>r worsted stockings } half f<em>o</em>r my Son 14 y<em>ea</em>rs old<br />8 p<em>ai</em>r brown thread } Do Do 12 Do<br />6 lb best hyson tea, 100lb trible refined Sugar<br />2 p<em>iece</em>s blue plains, 20 <em>the</em>n of blue Cloth at 8/ p<em>e</em>r yard<br />3 y<em>ar</em>ds Scarlet cloth at 10s/ p<em>e</em>r yare, 12 sticks red mohair<br />1 p<em>iece</em> scarlet shelloon, 20 doz<em>e</em>n best brass livery Buttons<br />35 doz<em>e</em>n brest brass livery Buttons, 6 p<em>ai</em>r large blue yarn stock<br />2 doz<em>e</em>n large blue coarser stockings 3 doz<em>e</em>n plaid Hoes<br />2 p<em>iece</em>s coarse dark brown Fustain, 12 large felt Hatts<br />6 p<em>ai</em>r large brass shoe & kneee Buckles f<em>o</em>r servants</p>
<p>the following Goods f<em>ro</em>m Mrs Carter</p>
<p>1 p<em>ai</em>r turn Stays, according to measure sent<br />2 p<em>ai</em>r black calimanco shoes, small 5ves<br />3 p<em>ai</em>r coloured Do Do 1 p<em>ai</em>r dress shoes Do Do<br />4 p<em>ai</em> fine thread stockings, 4 p<em>ai</em>r Cotton Ditto<br />1 black du-cape Sack & petticoat, Stomager &<br />sleeve Knots<br />1 doz<em>e</em>n p<em>ai</em>r white kid Gloves, 20 y<em>ar</em>ds fashionable Ribbon<br />12 y<em>ar</em>ds narrow Ribbon, 2 india leaf Fans<br />1 Coloured stomager Ruff & sleeve Knots<br />1 p<em>ai</em>r of green muscetto gauze, 1 p<em>ai</em>r silk gree ferret<br />6 hanks of green sewing silk<br />2 white hoods to wear w<em>i</em>th an undress<br />1 apron do, do,<br />1 yellow tabby Sack & Petticoat to be flounced<br />w<em>i</em>th silver trim<em>m</em>ing only, to coast about 15£<br />a stomager & sleeve Knots to wear w<em>i</em>th <em>th</em>e Sack<br />(turn over)</p>
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<p>Note The Goods y<em>o</em>u sent to me by <em>th</em>e Bristol<br />Capt<em>ain</em> Young were damaged owing to injudicious<br />Packers the most considerable loss happened by<br />means of a leaky jug of turpentine oil spoiling<br />all the Articles, w<em>hi</em>ch were packed in <em>th</em>e same<br />H<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>d</p>
<p>Gentl<em>eme</em>n</p>
<p>I herein inclose the first Bill of Mrs Anne Tasker's<br />Exchange addressed to Messrs W<em>illia</em>m & James<br />Anderson merchants in London, for 150£ sterl<em>in</em>g<br />w<em>hi</em>ch (Draft be pleased have presentd f<em>o</em>r<br />payment and w<em>he</em>n it shall be satisfied credit<br />my acco<em>un</em>t accordingly I am, Gentlemen<br />Your Most hum<em>ble</em> ser<em>van</em>t<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Edward Hunt<br />& Son Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em><br />Merch<em>an</em>ts in London</p>
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<p>44</p>
<p>Note The Goods y<em>o</em>u sent to me by <em>th</em>e Bristol<br />Capt<em>ain</em> Young were damaged owing to injudicious<br />Packers the most considerable loss happened by<br />means of a leaky jug of turpentine oil spoiling<br />all the Articles, w<em>hi</em>ch were packed in <em>th</em>e same<br />H<em>ogs</em>h<em>ea</em>d</p>
<p>Gentl<em>eme</em>n</p>
<p>I herein inclose the first Bill of Mrs Anne Tasker's<br />Exchange addressed to Messrs W<em>illia</em>m & James<br />Anderson merchants in London, for 150£ sterl<em>in</em>g<br />w<em>hi</em>ch Draft be pleased have presented f<em>o</em>r<br />payment and w<em>he</em>n it shall be satisfied credit<br />my acco<em>un</em>t accordingly I am, Gentlemen<br />Your Most hum<em>ble</em> ser<em>van</em>t<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Edward Hunt<br />& Son Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em><br />Merch<em>an</em>ts in London</p>
<p>Nov<em>embe</em>r 30th<br />1769</p>
<p>Gentlemen</p>
<p>Pray cause to be made for me <em>th</em>e following<br />wearing apparel & forward <em>the</em>m by any op<br />portunity either sailing to James, York, or<br />Rappahnoc Rivers when the Cloths are<br />shipped signify to me in a Letter <em>th</em>e name<br />of <em>th</em>e Ship & Captain & inclose a Bill of<br />Loading therein</p>
<p>a french Frock, Wastecoat & two p<em>ai</em>r of Breeches<br />of superfine pompadour colooured Cloth<br />the Coat & Wastecoat to be lined w<em>i</em>th a very<br />good blue silk shag, & trimed w<em>i</em>th double<br />golded mettal Buttons</p>
<p>an undress sum<em>m</em>er Coat without lineing, of pale<br />blue Cloath, of th very thinest sort<br />two Wastecoats & 2 p<em>ai</em>r Breeches, to weare<br />with th Coat, & to be made of some<br />manufacture that may be worn after<br />washing (Note)<br />Spunge all the Cloth The Wasteband &<br />seat of my former Breeches were enlarged<br />before I could wear <em>the</em>m I am. Gentl<em>eme</em>n<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>To Messrs Tetley, Finn & Hobson<br />Taylors in King Street St James's</p>
<p>see above</p>
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<p>To Edward Hunt & Son Esq<em>ui</em>r<em>e</em><br />Merch<em>an</em>ts in London</p>
<p>Gentl<em>eme</em>n</p>
<p>Pray pay to Messrs Tetley, Finn & Hobson<br />their Bill for the above wearing apparel<br />w<em>hi</em>ch charge to Gentl<em>eme</em>n Yours &c<br />Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
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<p>Gentl<em>eme</em>n</p>
<p>Y<em>ou</em>r letter dated <em>th</em>e 11th day of last month to me, came<br />to my hands last thursday only</p>
<p>The Crop of Indian Corn made last year at my<br />Plantations lying near Nomony River, is all sold<br />except 4, or 5 hundred Barrels I & Mrs Ogle<br />are to furnish 386 barr<em>e</em>ls of Corn f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e use of <em>th</em>e<br />Baltimore Iron Works in Maryland <em>tha</em>t being <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">the<br />Case</span> our proportion f<em>o</em>r <em>thi</em>s ensuing year I have the same & ex<br />pect the Lady's answer daily If she should<br />accept of <em>thi</em>s proposal, the remainder of Corn<br />not engaged, is about 164 Barr<em>e</em>ls if Mrs<br />Ogle should not buy any Corn of me I think<br /><em>tha</em>t y<em>ou</em>r application should be in the directest<br />manner to know her Resolution as to <em>tha</em>t affair<br />If Mrs Ogle should not depend on me to lay<br />in her proportion of Corn f<em>o</em>r <em>th</em>e B<em>altimore</em> I<em>ron</em> W<em>orks</em> I do<br />herein promise to sell to you about 357 Barr<em>e</em>ls<br />of Indian corn now lying in my Graneries on<br />Nomony River, or thereabout, at 10s/ curr<em>en</em>t mony<br />of Virg<em>ini</em>a per Barrel the money to be paid at<br />W<em>illia</em>sburg on or before the 1st day of may in <em>th</em>e<br />year 1770 but the current money may be<br />satisfyed by y<em>ou</em>r Draft for sterli<em>n</em>g, or Bills of<br />Exchange endorsed by you, at <em>th</em>e difference of<br />Exchange <em>tha</em>t may at <em>tha</em>t time rule there But<br />if Mrs Ogle should depend on me to furnish<br />here quantity of Corn as aforesaid, <em>the</em>n I do<br />promise to sell to you about 164 barr<em>e</em>ls of<br />Indian Corn only w<em>hi</em>ch <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">will</span> <sup>shall</sup> be delivered<br />at the Places, at the rate & terms mentioned<br />above I am, y<em>ou</em>r &cca Rob<em>er</em>t Carter</p>
<p>P,S,<br /><span style="text-decoration:line-through;">I have about 1000 bushells of wheat w<em>hi</em>ch I<br />estimate at 42/ p<em>e</em>r bushell</span> <sup>there are</sup> two ships now<br />loading in James River w<em>i</em>th Wheat at 4s/ p<em>e</em>r bush<em>e</em>l<br /><sup>delivered alongsides</sup> I have about 1000 bus<em>he</em>ls on Nomony river w<em>hi</em>ch<br />I will sell at <span class="unclear">[illegible]</span> <span style="text-decoration:line-through;"> price for it and payment take</span> <sup>3s/2Virg<em>ini</em>a money w<em>hi</em>ch shall be dis</sup><br />charged by Bills of Exchange in <em>th</em>e manner as<br /><span class="unclear">[illegible]</span> mentioned above</p>
<p>To Messrs<br />Sydebotham & Co<em>mpany</em></p>
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<p>Letter book of Robert Carter III, of Williamsburg and Nomini Hall for 1769.</p>
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