James Glen to John Drayton , 1771 March 26

Item — Box: 2, Folder: 3, Item: 1

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Scope and Contents

Regarding Margaret's improved health and praise for John's generosity which led to her recovery; cautioning William Henry Drayton for going to Bath; praise for Charles as a man of "truth and virtue"; unease at Glen's excessive spending; promise to leave, on his death, "seven hundred pounds and all [his] negroes"; his financial concerns; appreciation for Drayton's assistance in the James Bullock affair (see other correspondence); his relief that payment was obtained eventually; list of his nephews' expenses for which he wishes to be reimbursed.

Dates

Creation: 1771 March 26

Language of Material

From the Collection:

Materials predominantly in English; receipts in Portuguese; book and newspaper clippings in Spanish; medical thesis in Latin.

Access Restrictions

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Extent

From the Collection: 17.0 linear feet (2 cartons, 9 document boxes, 3 slim document boxes, 11 flat boxes, 6 oversize flat boxes, 1 oversize flat file, 1 rolled chart)