A Guide to the Petition, 1793 May 9 Petition MS 1983.1.2

A Guide to the Petition, 1793 May 9

A Collection in the
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation`s
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
Manuscript Number MS 1983.1.2


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Repository
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Manuscript Number
MS 1983.1.2
Title
Petition 1793 May 9
Physical Characteristics
1 item.
Creator
Batts, Mary
Location
On site.
Language
English
Abstract

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Preferred Citation

Petition, Manuscript #MS 1983.1.2, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Acquisition Information

Purchase, 1983

Scope and Content

Petition of Mary Batts, executrix for her husband, John Batts, deceased, to George Wythe, judge of the chancery court, Richmond {Va.}. Concerns repayment of her husband's debt to Benjamin Putney, and devaluation of currency following the Revolution. Includes note in George Wythe's hand.

Arrangement

1 item.

Index Terms

    Persons:

  • Baily, William
  • Batts, John, d. 1785-Estate
  • Batts, Mary
  • Cox, Jesse
  • Putney, Benjamin
  • Spratley, William
  • Wythe, George, 1726-1806
  • Subjects:

  • Claims against decedents' estates-Virginia-Surry County-History-18th century
  • Currency question-History-18th century
  • Executors and administrators-History-18th century
  • Legal tender-History
  • Probate law and practice-Virginia-History-18th century
  • Geographical Names:

  • Richmond (Va.)
  • Surry County (Va.)