Box 2

Advising Wright (Lieutenant Governor of Georgia) that William Drayton had called recently asking to whom Wright had left a recent payment of 360 pounds and conveying that John Drayton wishes to apply for the money so that he can pay his bill to Mr. Guerard, Mr. Nutt being unwilling to "advance any money."

Detailing the division of Drayton's estate; his anticipation of his sons' complaints; explanation of cutting short William Henry who had proved "undutiful" and had "behaved extremely amiss"; blaming his sons for his recent illnesses; a denial his wife (Rebecca) can be blamed either for the Will or for his sons' poor behavior.

Regarding his sons' continued spending, a reiteration (see July 30) that Margaret must not return to Carolina; a directive that Glen is to return by Christmas or he will be disowned.

Correspondence of John Drayton, James Glen, Charles Drayton I, II and III, Mary Middleton Drayton, and many others, organized chronologically.

Writing to Charles at Falmouth, regarding setting off fireworks with friends; July 4th celebrations; Drayton horses; parties attended.

Fifteen year-old James discussing their duty to each other and their parents.

Regarding her severe distress at not having had correspondence from Charles II nor Charles III; her fears about Indians at St. Augustine; desires Charles to "tell the people ... keep in safety and do not be foolish enough to leave their master to join such tyrants"; description of death of Thomas Grimke Drayton from a gunshot wound; "Jibbi" continues to be sick; Caesar has brought in wild game.

Correspondence of John Drayton, James Glen, Charles Drayton I, II and III, Mary Middleton Drayton, and many others, organized chronologically.