Proclamation of outlawry by the Caroline County, Virginia Court against Jack, an enslaved man, belonging to Robert Powell. The proclamation authorizes the sheriff to raise men to apprehend Jack. It further absolves all persons from punishment for killing Jack. The proclamation is signed by Robert Farish and George Hoomes, justices of the peace for Caroline County, and is dated August 20, 1743.
Proclamation of outlawry by the Caroline County, Virginia Court against Jack, an enslaved man, belonging to Robert Powell. The proclamation authorizes the sheriff to raise men to apprehend Jack. It further absolves all persons from punishment for killing Jack. The proclamation is signed by Robert Farish and George Hoomes, justices of the peace for Caroline County, and is dated August 13, 1743.
Edmund Taylor letter to John Baylor. Taylor writes that he as sent three small loaves of sugar to Baylor and duroy for his son, John. He also notes that he has various sizes of nails available. Taylor wishes Baylor well in the horse races and reminds him of the petition concerning the Loan office.
Margaret P. Olivier letter to her niece, Ellen A. Baylor. Olivier writes about family matters including the visit of Ellen's brother George who came to collect a debt; Ellen's Aunt Mary Whiting's destitute family; and the conversions of her uncles, Warren Baylor and Mr. Whiting.
Poem about Blandford Church written by Dr. John C. McCabe. The church was completed in 1737 but abandoned in 1806. McCabe contrasts the current condition of the rundown edifice with its glorious past when it was a center of worship.
Petition of Ann Fox and her sons, Henry, Thomas B. and William, to George Wythe of Virginia's High Court of Chancery. The petitioners allege John Fox, eldest son of Ann and her husband John, sold his father's lands which were designated in the father's will to be distributed by Ann to all four sons. The petitioners seek restitution from the younger John's estate.
Report (November 8, 1743) of Essex County, Virginia coroner, F. Waring, on the death of an African American male found along the Piscataway River. Waring noted the man was of medium size and marked on the breast and face and had with him a gun, sword and abundant clothing. Waring determined the cause of death to be exposure to the elements.
Letter of H. T. Deas, tutor at Cambridge University to George D. Baylor of Richmond, Virginia. Deas writes in response to Baylor's request for information about his great-grandfather's (John Baylor 1750-1808) education at Cambridge.