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Philip Ludwell letter to William Blathwayt(1716 March 29)

  • Microfilm: M-1561
  • Photocopy: PH/00/1716/March 29
  • 4 pp.

Notes previous report on the state of the quitrents; comments on the 2 s per hoshead of tobacco. Complains about Governor Spotswood’s demands for reforms in public accounts of quitrents. Thinks the King is cheated because the Governor receives N150 for house rent while living in the Palace furnished by the people. Asks for instructions and deputations for John Grymes (his nephew) for the office of deputy auditor which he must give up. Reports William Byrd and he “under displeasure.” Also advises that Spotswood and William Robertson have a lawsuit against him. Written in Green Springs, Virginia.

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