Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Preferred Citation

John Barrett letter, Manuscript #MS 1936.4, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Acquisition Information

Purchase, 1936

Biographical Information

None available.

Scope and Content

Acknowledges receipt of Nelson's last letter. Was preceded by a letter from the Governo r {Benjamin Harrison} appointing Barrett a Notary Public, which he no doubt owes to Nelson's and {?} Short's influence. Responds to Ne lson's questions concerning his suit against {Robert} Tucker's estate. Judgement was in N elson's favor, but there are other claims against the estate and Nelson's may not be satisfied. Col {Thomas} Newton, one of the execut ors, was discouraging. Will do what he can f or Nelson. Sends his wife Camilla's regards.

Arrangement

1 item.

Index Terms

Persons:

• Barrett, Camilla Warrington
• Barrett, John, fl. 1784
• Nelson, William
• Newton, Thomas, 1742-1807
• Tucker, Robert, 1741-1780

Subjects:

• Distribution of decedents' estates - Virginia - History - 18th century
• Estates (Law) - Virginia - History - 18th century
• Executors and administrators - Virginia - History - 18th century

Geographical Names:

• Norfolk (Va.) - Officials and employees - History - 18th century