A Guide to William Byrd's Letter to "Brother" [John Custis], 1710 Jan 10
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Manuscript Number MS 1986.3
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William Byrd's Letter to "Brother" [John Custis], 1710 Jan 10, Manuscript # 1986.3, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
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Hopes his brother {in-law} and family are well in these "sickly times." Has lost eight slaves and one of his children and his wife are indisposed. Sends along a bill of exchange (not included) "protested of" George Keeling. Asks {Custis} to have Keeling renew it in time for it to sail on the "Lion" in early February.
Index Terms
- Custis, John, 1678-1749.
- Keeling, George.
- Lion (ship).
- Bills of exchange --Virginia --History --18th century.
- Epidemics --Virginia --History --18th century.