Box 2

Receipt for one hundred pounds, delivered by Captain Edward Blake. The payment was for a "new negro man," sold to Drayton on April 16, 1765.

Promissory note acknowledging the receipt of 1400 pounds from James Bullock, which will be repaid forty days later at 1600 pounds.

Discussing pursuing payment from a man in Georgia; enclosing a receipt and promissory note of Mr. Smith (enclosure not found).

Detailing his complex rice and credit dealings which he believes will enable him to pay off his outstanding debt to the recipient.

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

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

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.

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

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

Regarding financial arrangements, particularly James Bullock's protests and non payment of bills (enclosed but not found); Glen's desire to make it easier for Bullock to pay his debts and related suggestions; complaint (underlined) that he has "not got one farthing from Billy Drayton for some years" and promises to "take proper steps" for obtaining payment; discussion of Margaret, Charles and Glen who are all in England and Scotland at this time.