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John Barrett letter to William Nelson(1784 August 13)

  • MS 1936.4
  • Microfilm: M-1561
  • Transcript: TR/00/1784/Aug 13
  • 1 item

Barrett, Norfolk, Virginia, acknowledges receipt of Nelson’s, Williamsburg, Virginia, last letter. It was preceded by a letter from the Governor [Benjamin Harrison] appointing Barrett a Notary Public, which he no doubt owes to Nelson’s and [?] Short’s influence. Responds to Nelson’s questions concerning his suit against [Robert] Tucker’s estate. Judgement was in Nelson’s favor, but there are other claims against the estate and Nelson’s may not be satisfied. Col [Thomas] Newton, one of the execut ors, was discouraging. Will do what he can for Nelson. Sends his wife Camilla’s regards.

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