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Box 2

 Container

Contains 3 Results:

James Nicholes to John Drayton, undated, and a reply from John Drayton, 1775 August 8

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 3, Item: 20
Scope and Contents

Regarding Nicholes debt to Drayton which he claims he cannot pay; Drayton responds urging him to find the money.

Dates: 1775 August 8

E. Cripps to Mr. Steedman, 1828 May 6

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 4, Item: 20
Scope and Contents

Regarding the sale of slaves, in particular one named Charles who though "one of the most valuable" was not sold; however, Patty's daughter, "one of the number mortgaged to Parker was sold in his stead"; old Adam's family are with Mr Gibbes' slaves.

Dates: 1828 May 6

Mr. Jervey Esq. (Mongomery) to Charles Drayton[?], 1838 February 26

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 7, Item: 20
Scope and Contents

Regarding the poor mail service; a sea disaster involving the steamer Home and Croom family; criticism of Captain White; business failures.

Dates: 1838 February 26