I have the honor to be, respectfully, Your most ob't Serv't.

Hugh Dowdall and Susanna Dowdall, of the County of Fairfax, to be sent to Dumfries; Susanna Murphy, of the County of Henry, to be sent to New London. Willett I shall want here for the ensuing court, after which I will advise the Executive as to his further disposal.

DEAR SIR
Gunston-Hall, March 8th. 1789.

I am sorry I am disappointed in shipping all our Wheat by the Ship Maryland; but it was impossible to help it; the bad weather which delayed Mr. McCarty's Boat so long, also prevented Mr. Linton's Vessel from getting out of Quantico Creek, until it was too late to send up any more Wheat for this Ship; but I shall depend upon getting Room for what we have left, in the Becky; and as I expect she will be quickly dispatch'd, it may probably make no great Differrence to me; and I beg you will get the Matter so fixed, that I may not be again disappointed. The Bearer, Mr. McCarty's shipper, brings up eight or nine Hhds. of Tobo. for my Son George.

You will be pleased to let me know, by a Line, when he returns, at what time the Ship Becky will certainly be ready to take in Wheat, & I will begin to send ours up immediately; and if this can not be yet known; as soon as it can, you will be good to inform me, by a letter per Post; directed to be left at the Post Office in Colchester; I shall be anxious to get our Wheat up in due time. My People went down again, as soon as the River opened, to Chickamuxan, to expect my Tobo. &; dispatch Messrs. F. & S.s Gaft; but have not vet return'd. I imagine the hard Frost, last Wednesday night, stop'd up the mouth of Chickamuxan Creek; or perhaps the low Tides have kept the Craft aground. She will surely be up, the first good Day; & I hope will bring up my Tobo. in time for the Ship Maryland. I am dear Sir, Your most obdt. Sert.
G Mason

Return of Totals of Exports of Tobacco from the 20th of January 1789, to the 20th of April Following Number of Hhds. From Each warehouse: Yeocomico, 13; Coan, 67; Dumfries, 31; Aquia, 50; Leed's, 17; Mattox, 67; Roy's, 16 . Cat point, 32; Quantico,39; Bowler's, IO; Gibson's, 3; Dixon's, Il; Urbanna, 7; Roytson's, 8; Boid's hole, IO; Hobb's hole, 9; Wecomico, 4o; Fredericksburg, 20.

CHARLES LEE, Naval Officer.

The sprightly conversation-and mutual condolence of my friend Th-n [Thornton] served in a great measure to alleviate the pangs which tore my breast.-Our arrival at Dumfries was between 12 & 1 o clock- every house, stable, &c. was almost occupied by the number of persons that had come to the district Court-We regaled ourselves and Horses then repaired to the Court House in serce {sic.} of B[ushrod]- W[ashington] _ [1] whom we were told was there,-The vestibule of which was so crowded, that there was no possibility of getting in speech of him-we therefore concluded to proceed on as far Colo Blackbourns [2] _ where, we were informed he would certainly be in the course of the Evening.

On our way thither we were agreeably surprised to meet with Mrs. B[ushrod] W[ashington]- who had left home with the intention of carrying her fugitive husband back with her;-as he had been absent some days-owing to the {p.181} multiplicity of business whicll required his attention. She prevailed on us to proceed-and entertain sonle ladies that she had left behind:- untill her arrival.-We remained hcre ulltil late the next morning-and were highly diverted with our company, we had music, vocal & instrumental. The hour being arrived for us to depart, kissed all the girls- which example was soon followcd by my friend Thornton with great seeming diffidence.

May 14th. We departed from Colo. B[lackburn]- in company with Mrs Blackbourn-Mrs. W[ashington] and Mr B[ushrod] W[ashington] for M. V. [Mt. Vernon] nothing remarkable happened ..............

1.Washington Bushrod, 1762-1829, associate justice of the Supreme Court the United States.

2. Col. Thomas Blackburn of Prince William County, father-in-law of Justice Washington.

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John Campbell, Keeper of the District Jail

Composed of the Counties of Fairfax, Loudoun, Farquier, and Prince William.
informs the Governor that Jett Roach and George Quick, who had been convicted and confined in Jail at Dumfries, had made their escape. Mr Dixon requests to publish Governor's Proclamation.

Proclamation by Governor Beverly Randolph

Offering a reward of fifty dollars for the apprehension of Jett Roach and George Quick, convicted of horse stealing, and who made their escape from the District Jail at Dumfries.

Certificate of John Campbell, keeper of the Dumfries District Jail, that he had received into his custody a certain George Quick, who was convicted of Horse stealing and who had escaped from Jail in company with a certain Jett Roach, who was also convicted of horse stealing at the same time.

New York, August 2, I789.

Dear Sir: The extreme hurry in which I have been for several days, to compare the merits and pretentions of the several applicants for appointments under the Revenue in order that thenominations CD might speedily follow the passing of the Collection Bill has prevented my acknowledging the receipt of yourfavor of the 27th Ultimo before. Mr. Charles Lee will certainly be brought forward as Collector for the port of Alexandria; but for the reason you have assigned, and from a persuasion that Mr. Thos. Lee has entertained an erroneous opinion of the emoluments of the Office at Dumfries I think it would be best for Scott [Richard M.] to go there which will give poor Hanson [ Saml](who is worthy of something better, if with propriety it could be given to him) the Surveyorship at Alexandria. As I am perfectly unacquainted with the Port of Yeocomico, and of the Characters living there, I would thank you for naming a fit person as a Collector for that district, on before I Oclock tomorrow.

I thought you looked badly the other day, but not having heard of your indisposition I said nothing, I hope your health is quite restored.

I am unable to sit yet but on soft cushings but have the Doctors assurances that a few days more will relieve me from the inconvenience I labor under at present on that account. I am etc.

GW

The complete list or nominations for collectors, naval officers, and surveyors of customs was sent to the Senate by the President, August 3, and is printed in the Executive Journal, vol. I.

Oct. 1st, 1789 Memorial from John Linton to the Governor

Setting forth that he had been removed from his office of inspector of tobacco by the County Court of Prince William Co. in September last without being heard or notified of any charge. He claims that he has discharged his duties faithfully and to the satisfaction of the merchants. That presuming he would retain his position, during good behavior, he had bought a lot and built a residence for his family in Dumfries, which he under other circumstances he would not have done. His interest thereby destroyed, besides his good name affected in his declining years. Considers this action without persident and authority. Requests that the Govenor and Council order the charges, if any , to be brought before them and unless good cause be shewn to the contrary, he be reinstated in his office. This memorial is accompanied by the signatures of fifteen merchants, certifying the facts contained in the memorial, except respecting the notice not being given Mr. Linton, of which they cannot have knowledge.

Thomas Lee to the Beverly Randolph, ESQ

Informing him of the death of Hon'l Wm. Grayson this day. Alex. Henderson in letter to the Governor, dated March 13th, sends intelligence of his death also.

Colonel Jesse Ewell to Honorable Wood

Addresssing him on the subject of his arrest on charges exhibited by Capt. Helm, and conceived that it may have the same effect as a formal memorial to the Executive. He states that after several applications for trial, &c, every member of the Court appointed met in October last and in presence of the parties examined the witnesses on both sides & took their depositions- everything appears as set forth in his memorial, which accompanied depositions taken by advice of council of the 6th Nov., 1788. The unanimity of the court could not be doubted. Unfortunately the papers intended to be forwarded to the Executive were lost on Major Brent's portemanteau & no copies retained. Col. Fitzgerald was prevailed on to appoint another meeting which he fixed to the 15th of May, when very few of the Officers attended; that he mentioned in the afternoon to Capt. Helm his apprehension of a disappointment, who had said that he had not come on that business and was determoned not to attend another meeting; that he replied that there was a necessity of having the business finished; that he answered that he had informed the Governor that he should do no more in it. He may suppose that his non attentiveness will give it an ex parte appearance, but his witnesses are known & may be acted upon at any time. Another full meeting of the officers cannot be had but by Executive order: therefore, if it is improper to call for a certificate of the Court's judgement, with the evidence on which it was formed, viz: the depositions of all who were sworn on the trial, taken by Commissioners appointed for that purpose, he trust that as many of those officers who can be easily convened, be directed to proceed again without delay, that the public may be informed whether he had merited censure or not. A view of the hideous garb in which the charges were dressed, must show him to be equally entitled to a speedy trial with those under criminal prosecutions.

Thos Lee Jr to Governor Beverley Randolph

Informing him that by a late decision in the Court of appeals, the State is put in possession of a large tract of land in this county, known by the name of the Bristoe Land. Ever since the land was confisticated, and the suit pending between the State & certain individuals, the late Mr. Wm. Carr has been receiving the rents. He supposed that his Excellency and the Honoravble Council will appoint some one to receive the rents due on behalf of the state, as also to settle with the representatives of the late Mr. Carr. He will be glad to receive that appointment and execute the business, and will be at times ready to receive their commands on the subject.

[March- April 1791]

Thursday  17    Georgetown .....38
Friday    I8    Mount Vt..................I6    54

                 Halt . . 9 days
Monday    28    Dumfries .............20
Tuesday   29    Frederickg...........25    45   

                 Halt . . I day

Thursday   31   Head Lynchs .......35 .4
APRIL      I    Richmond...................32     67.4

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p. 230       WRITINGS OF WASHINGTON            [March- April
1791]

Thursday  17    Georgetown .....38
Friday    I8    Mount Vt..................I6    54

                 Halt . . 9 days
Monday    28    Dumfries .............20
Tuesday   29    Frederickg...........25    45   

                 Halt . . I day

Thursday   31   Head Lynchs .......35 .4
APRIL      I    Richmond...................32     67.4

Thos Lee, jr to Govenor Beverly Randolph

Informing him that his letter of the 15th ulto was received, but indisposition in his family had from that time to the present, prevented him from forwarding the Bond, which he now enclosed. He had however, made an inquirey of the Executors of the late Mr. William Carr, in which state the business appears on the books, who informed him that little of what has been collected remains with his estate-he having annually paid the rent collected to Mr. Bullitt, who was the commissioner on the part of the state to sell the confisticated property in his county. His excellency will therefore see the necessity in the power transmitted him, to include that of settling with both commissioner and collector as expressed in the bond. He expects to receive the necessary power and instructions. The bond referred to is given by Thos. Lee jr, with Bushrod Washington & Richard Brent, his securities, in the sum of one thousand pounds current money of Virginia, for the faithful performance of his duties as collector of the rents due, or which hereafter may become due & payable to the Commonwealth of Virginia, from the tenants of the lands commonly called Bristoe Lands; and also to settle with and receive from the commissioners and collectors of the rents heretofore received by them from the tenants of said lands, the respective sums and balances in their hands, &c.

Cuth't Bullitt to Beverly Randolph, Esq.

Upon the institution of the suit by Mr. Graham and others against the Commonwealth for Bristoe's lands in this county, the late Col. Foushee Tebbs and myself were authorized by the assembly to receive the rents arising from the lands. Col Tibbs, from his time of life, declining to act personally, and my other busines not permitting me, we appointed the late Mr. William Carr and his partner, Mr Chapman, of Dumfries, to do business. We were lead to this measure by their punctuality and attention to business, but more especially as they were the then agents of Mr. Bristoe. Tebbs and Chapman died shortly, and I continued the business in the hands of Carr until his unexpected death which happened last fall. His executors, from a circumstance that seldom happens (his too great wealth), were prevented from qualifying to his will until our last court, and I have since applied to them, and they have promised in a few days to deliver me a rent-roll and his account respecting this transaction. I shall then proceed to have the arrears (where they are not paid without) distrained for, so as to be able to get the business closed against the ensuing fall, when it will be my wish to decilne the agency. My being better informed of the transactions respecting this business than perhaps any other, is my motive for proposing to continue in office for the present year.

I wish the advice of your excellency and the Hon'ble the Privy Council, respecting the tobacco in the hand's of Carr's executors. They are willing to pay it up, but I have declined, and shall decline receiving it until I am honored with your answer. It has been received at different periods, and generally when of a much greater value than it is at present. May it not be just that his estate should account for it at the value when received, and perhaps with interest. I should have advised you earlier of the state of this business, had I not waited for the account and been detered in some measure by a long and painful state of bad health.

I have the honour to be, with very great esteem, Your excellency's most ob't, humble servant.

In attempting to cross the ferry at Colchester with the four horses hitched to the Chariot by the neglect of the person who stood before them, one of the leaders got overboard when the boat was in swimming water and 50 yards from the shore-with much difficulty he escaped drowning before he could be disengaged. His struggling frightened the others in such a manner that one after another and in quick succession they all got overboard harnesssed and fastened as they were and with the utmost difficulty they were saved and the Carriage escaped been dragging after them, as the whole of it happened in swimming water and at a distance from the shore. Providentially-indeed miraculously-by the exertions of people who went off in Boats and jumped into the River as soon as the Batteau was forced into wading water-no damage was sustained by the horses, Carriage or harness.

Proceeded to Dumfries where I dined; after which visited and drank Tea with my Niece Mrs. Thos. Lee.

# To GEORGE AUGUSTINE WASHINGTON

Dumfries, Friday, 10 Oclock, April 8, 1791.

Dear George: I am just setting out from this place, having arrived safe at it an hour ago. Since I spoke to Cornelias this morning I have thought it best that the gable ends of the Green house should be carried up as if intended (as they are begun) for Chimneys hereafter, the unfavourable appearance will not add much to what is already seen of the design; and the convenience, if it shall hereafter be found necessary to add to the building, will be very great.

I have also determined, on reflection, to sow only Timothy Seed on the rye in the Neck. So soon therefore as the quantity necessary for that field which is now sowing at Morris's, can be ascertained, all the residue may be sent to Davy; and the sooner the better, before the ground gets hard again. He knows where and how it is to be sown. In front of the House I shall put Red clover and Orchard grass mixed; and if seed enough about IO lbs of the first and half a bushel of the latter to the Acre. My love to all at home. I have heard nothing more yet.

from Fredg. Yrs. Affectly. [N.Y.H.S.]

Sunday, 12 June, 1791. About sunrise we were off {from Stafford Court House} - breakfasted at Dumfries and arrived at Mt. Vn. to dinr.

Sir, I have seen and have signed a Petition to your excellency in behalf of the unfortunate Hugh McDowdel, now under sentence of death for passing base coin. As he was committed by my warrant, I beg leave to inform you that upon his examination I was reduced to doubtfulness with respect to the proprietary of committing him & if could have had full confidence in the tearamony of a certain Fitzsimmons I should have discharged him, but that being suspicious & the presumption against Dowdel. I thought he had better undergo a scrutiny of a further investigation, tho he might be innocent, than to be acquited with impunity if guilty (of knowing it to be base). I did attend his trial, but have since heard one of his venire say, that if it had not been for the re-examination pf Fitzsimmons before them, he would have been acquitted, & that when he gave his voice on the presumption of his guilt, he did not think it would take his life. It is said Fitzsimmons was then intrusted with Dowdell's goods (who was a pedler), & that he has since actually run off with his effects. But if the unhappy criminal had been actually guilty, has he not suffered more than adequate to the offence?

To indure several months the ignomy & perturbation of mind consequent of his cindemnation; to be robed of his all by the perdify of his friend, & to be chained almost in one position to a cold floor during the severity of the last winter must exceed the torture of a thous'd deaths. If in circumstances, life & Liberty are still desirable, I hope he will find mercy at this extremity of distress.

I havethe Honor to be, with due respect, Sir,
Y'r most obed. H'ble Serv't.

B. Ewell, Jr., to the Governor

Sir;
The enclosed was left with me to be forwarded to you, & the petition mentioned herein, has, I expect, been handed to you ere this. As I was present at the trial of the unhappy person mentioned therein, whose sentence of death is to be executed on the 29th day of June, next, I beg leave to mention that the persumption of his guilt arose chiefly from a contradiction in the testamony of Fitzsimmons, his pertended friend and pertner in trade. But admitting the prisoner's guilt, tho' the punishment inflicted by law has not been executed on him, yet his sufferings have far exceeded the nature of his offence, & should he find mercy, he may yet become a useful member of society.

Y'r most ob't & H'ble Serv't.

Proceedings of the District Court in Case of Hugh Dowell.

Virginia, to wit:

At a District Court held in Dumfries, the 21st Day of May, 1792, Hugh Dowdall, late of the Parish of Dittengen and County of Prince William, Laborer, who stands convicted of a Felony, was again led to the Bar in custody of the keeper of the public jail; and thereupon the opinion of the General Court being read to him in these words: Virginia to-wit: At a General Court held at Richmond, November 19th, 1791.
The Commonwealth against Hugh Dowdall. late of the Parish of Dittengen and County of Prince William, Laborer, Deft.

This day came the Attorney General as Council on behalf of the Defendant, who being fully heard, and the transcript of the record being seen and inspected, It is the opinion of the Court that the indictment against the Deft. is good and sufficient in Law, and that the plea of the said Deft. in arrest of the Jury's verdict ought to be overruled, which is ordered to be certified to the said District Court, and it being demanded of him if anything for himself he had or knew to say why the Court here to Judgement and Execution against him of, and upon the premises shpuld not now proceed, he said he had nothing but what he had before said. Therefore, it is considered by the Court that he eb hanged by the neck until he be dead, and that execution of this Judgement be made and done upon him, the said Hugh Dowdall by the Sheriff of Prince William County on Friday, the 29th day of June next, between the hours of ten in the afternoon and two in the afternoon of the same day, at the usual place of execution.

A copy-Teste:

GS Brooke, C.D.C.

Richard Parker to the Governor

Sir; upon refelection and examining the orders of the General Court, I find I was mistaken in the case of Dowdle. He was before Mr. Mercer and myself at the first District Court held in Dumfries, but he was not convicted of the offense of coining base money, but acquited by the jury alto. the court were clearly of the opinion he was guilty. He was found guilty of a crime of the same nature at the District Court of Dumfries at the term before last. I can give no account of the evidence that appeared against him then, as I was not there & had only to pass sentence ag. him the last term.

I have the honor to be with great regard, Sir, your H'ble Serv.

To John Mason

DEAR JOHN

About four or five Years ago, Mr. Henderson imported from Scotland, upon annual Wages, two Stone Masons, James Reid, & Alexander Watson, very good Workmen. Since the Expiration of their Contract with Mr. Henderson, they have been working in Dumfries, & about that Part of the country; and last Year, made some free Stone Chimney-Peices for Colo. Cooke; which I think are well done; & upon reasonable Terms; to the best of my Recollection, a Guinea each. Being desirous to get these men to make four free Stone Chimney-Peices for your Brother Thomson's House, I sent down to Dumfries, three or four Days ago, to get one of them to come up, to take the Dimensions of your Brother Thomson's Chimneys, that they might immediately get the Chimney Peices; but was informed they are both at work at George Town; I suppose about the new Bridge building over Rock Creek. I must therefore beg you will inquire them out, and see if you can get them to do your Brother's Chimney-Peices, as soon as the Rock Creek Bridge is finished; which I am told will be by the last of this Month; and that in the mean time, the sooner the better, you will endeavour to get one of them to ride down to your Brother Thomson's, to take the Dimensions of the four Chimneys, for which he wants free Stone Chimney-Peices, and also of the Fire-Place in his best Room, & give Directions for a Marble Chimney-Peice, to be sent for to England; unless one of those you have to dispose of will suit it, or can be made by them to do so; which you will know, by getting the Man to examine them, after he returns from yr. Brother's. If you can get one of these Men to go down to your Brother Thomson's, you will be kind enough to let your Man Lewis go down with him, to shew him the Way; and you will hire a Horse, upon my Account, for the Man to ride. I purpose that these Men shall get the Stone, them- selves, for Thomson's Chimney-Peices, & Hearth Stones, either at Aquia, or at the Quarry near Dumfries, whichever they think the best Stone; & I will carry them, from thence, to your Brother Thomson's. This Letter will be delivered you, by our Cousin, Young George Mason of Pohick; by whom you will let me know, whether you can get these men to do the Chimney-Peices; and also how common Tobacco in George Town Warehouse sells at present, & if likely to rise?

I see in a late Alexandria News-Paper, notice of an intended Application to the Virga. Assembly, at the next Session, for their projected Bridge over Potomack River, opposite, or nearly opposite to George Town, & for a Condemnation of Land to join the Southern Abuttment to, & for a Road, if necessary.

You shou'd take Care to be fully prepared, in time, with a true plan and representation of the situation of the place.....

GM to John Mason......The mercury is now at 40 degrees in Fahrenheit's thermometer, eight degrees above the freezing point. If this weather holds another day it will certainly open all the creeks. Indeed I expect the creek at Dumfries will be open this afternoon, so if the shippers of the craft do their duty, all your tobaccos from these warehouses will be up this week. About Christmas, or two or three days before, the winter's frosts may probably set in, before which time I hope you may be able to get your ships loaded and down the river.

At a Court continued and held for Prince William County, the 4th day of December, 1792:
On the motion of Bernard Hooe, Sheriff of the County af's'd, to have the keys of the District Goal delivered to him by the Goaler of the District, who holds his commission from the Governor and Council, the Goal of the District being also the county Goal, and it being enacted by the last assembly that in such case the goaler of the county shall be the Goaler of the District, the Court determined that they had no power to act in such case.
A copy-Teste
Rob't Graham, C. & C.

Richmond Auditor's Office.

Prince William-Alex Brown, SH'FF's Name- goods and chattel. Alexanderia

Rev. 91 Tax
Farquier- Thomas Bronaugh, SH'FF's Name- goods and chattel.
Dumfries
Not Retrg Ex'n
Feb'y 4th, 1793
Farquier- John Moffatt, SH'FF's Name-
goods and Chattel, Dumfries
Specific 82, Oct. 84 Judgement

George Lane, Goaler, to the Govenor and Council

Gentlemen:
On the night of the 26th instant, two prisoners confined in the District Goal (George Gordon and Philip Fry), with the assistance of some person unknown to me, broke the same, and made their escape, I have transmitted to you copies of the record by which they were imprisoned, and request you'll be pleased to inform me what is necessary to be done in this business. I am, Gentlemen, your ob't humble servant.

At a District Court held at Dumfries, the 11th day of May, 1793:

Philip Frye, late of the Parish of Fairfax and County of Fairfax, labourer, who stands indited of a misdemeanor, was led to the bar in custody of the keeper of the Public Goal, and thereupon arraigned, and plead not guilty to the indictment, and for his trial put himself upon God and the country: & thereupon came a Jury, to wit: George Chapman, John Hunter, Phillip Dorrell, John Rickett, John Simpson, Thomas Sanger, Aaron Simpson, Joseph Simpson, Richard Ratcliffe, Francis Ratcliffe, Frances Coffer, Jessee Moore, and William Simpson, who being duly elected, tried and sworn the truth of and upon the premises to speak, and having heard the evidence, upon their oath, do say that the said Philip Frye is guilty of the misdemeanor aforesaid, in manner and form as in the indictment against him is alleged, and the said Philip Frye prays that the judgement on the verdict aforesaid may be arrested and stayed for the following reasons: 1st, because it is not stated in the indictment that the said Phillip Fry did feloniously take and receive the goods therein mentioned; 2d, because the Jury ought to have assessed the fine, which they have not done; 3d, because it is not stated in the indictment that the principal felons or either of them, who are stated to ahve stolen the goods in the indictment, had been convicted thereof; 4th; because the said indictment is informal is informal and insufficient, But because the Court here are not advised of their opinion on the matters of law arising on the errors in arrest of Judgement this day filed, they do adjourn the same to the next general court, to be held in the city of Richmond, on account of the novelty and difficulty of the case; and it is ordered that the said Philip Fry may enter into a recognizance in this court or before anf two justices of the County of Prince William himself, in the sum of fifty pounds, and two securities in the sum of twenty-five pounds each, to be void on the condition that the said Philip Fry do appear here on the first day of the next Court and receive the judgement of the said Court, and he is remanded to Jail until he shall give such security.
A copy: G. Brooke, C.D.C.

George Gordon, late of the Parish of Fairfax, and County of Fairfax, labourer, who stands indicted of a misdemeanor, was led to the Bar in custody of the keeper of the public Jail, and thereof arraigned, and pleaded not guilty to the indictment, and for his trial put himself upon God and the Country; and thereupon came a Jury, to wit: George Chapman, Philip Dorell, John Hunter, John Rickett, Thomas Sanger, Joseph Simpson, Richard Ratcliffe, Jessee Moore, Francis Montgomery, William Davis, Aaron Simpson, John Jackson, who being elected, tried and sworn the truth of and upon the premises to speak, & having heard the evidence, upon their oath, do say that the said George Gordon is guilty of a misdemeanor aforesaid, in the manner & form as in the indictment against him is alleged; Therefore it is considered by the court that the said George Gordon be remanded to Goal untill he shall enter into a recognizance either in this Court or before two Justices of the county of Prince William himself, in the sum of fifty pounds, and two securities in the sum of twenty-five pounds each, to be void on condition that the said Georhe Gordon be of good behavior for twelve months from this day.
A copy:
G. Brooke, C.D.C.

George Lane, Goaler to the Governor and Council

Gentlemen:
On the night of the 26th instant, two prisoners confined in the District Goal, (George Gordon and Philip Fry), with the assistance of some persons unknown to me, broke the same, and made their escape, I have transmitted to you copies of the record by which they were imprisoned, and request you'll be pleased to inform me what is necessary to be done in this business.

Willoughby Tibbs to the Governor

Sir: Agreeable to your request of the 10th instant, enclosed are the recommendations for militia officers for this county. I take liberty further to observe to your excellency that the inhabitance of this place are under apprehensions least pestilential

Thomas Lee Jr. to the Governor

Sir:
Sometimes ago I was appointed by the executive to settle with the collectors who have had the management of a tract of land in the county of Prince William, formally the property of Robert Bristoe, and confisticated in the year 1779, to the use of the commonwealth, as also to collect from the tenants the rents that might be due from them on receipt of this commission, & an inquiry into the business it appears that this assembly by their resolution of the 21st of June, 1781, had empowered Messrs. Cuthbert Bullitt & Foushee Tebbs, the then commissioners of escheated property in the aforesaid county, to receive the profits of the said estate with an injunction annually to account for the said profits at the treasury office; it also appears that the commissioners had appointed Messrs. Thomas Chapman & William Carr, merchants of Dumfries, to execute the trust reposed in them by the resolution of the assembly. I then found it necessary for an ailing power to be obtained from Mr. Bullitt, the surviving commissioner, in addition to the one received from the Executive, which I also directed by them to apply for. This being obtained, I demanded of the Executors of Messrs Carr & Chapman a rent roll of the tenants; I have never been able to procure one- there saying there was no such thing among the papers of the deceased. The only document or guide I could obtain, was the endorsed accounts stating that on such and such a day, in such a year, such a person paid so & so. This put me into a great difficulty how to proceed to ascertain the number, names and ballances due by the tenants. I went upon the land, and after some time gained the necesssary information as to the first two points- as to the latter I ahve not to this time been able fully to acomplish it, nor do I believe it can be done satisfactorily.
The mode I have fallen on was to inform each tenant that the Commonwealth has a right to the rents of the land since the confistication in the year 1779, and that the holder of a tenement must prove to me to whom he has paid what rents were not credited each individual in......