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Preferred Citation

William Byrd's Letter to "Brother" [John Custis], 1710 Jan 10, Manuscript # 1986.3, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

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Gift, 1986.

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Scope and Content Information

Hopes his brother {in-law} and family are well in these "sickly times." Has lost eight slaves and one of his children and his wife are indisposed. Sends along a bill of exchange (not included) "protested of" George Keeling. Asks {Custis} to have Keeling renew it in time for it to sail on the "Lion" in early February.

Index Terms

Persons:

• Custis, John, 1678-1749.
• Keeling, George.

Corporate Names:

• Lion (ship).

Subjects:

• Bills of exchange --Virginia --History --18th century.
• Epidemics --Virginia --History --18th century.