A Collection in the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation`s John D.
Rockefeller, Jr. Library Manuscript Number MS 1938.8
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
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Extends his condolences on the death of Capt. William Meriwether's son. The legislature in
Williamsburg has been busy. Bills introduced include acts to revive the Tobacco Law,
to abolish entails, and to raise six new regiments. Laws pass ed include acts to
divide Fincastle County into Kentucky, Washington, and Montgomery counties,
Fincastle becoming extinct, and to form Henry County from part of Pittsylvania. |Tho
mas! Jefferson has proposed that the seat of government be moved from Williamsburg
to Richmond; the people of Williamsburg are in fear of enemy attack. Measures are
being taken to assure that delegates attend the sessions, as attendance has been
very poor. Is trying t o sell William's tobacco, perhaps to {Carter} Braxton or
{John} Norton. Adds a note that Mr. {?} Ross was acquitted due to insufficient
evidence.