Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Preferred Citation

George Meriwether letter, Manuscript #MS 1938.8, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Acquisition Information

Purchase, 1938

Biographical/Historical Information

None available.

Scope and Content

Extends his condolences on the death of Capt. William Meriwether's son. The legislature in Williamsburg has been busy. Bills introduced include acts to revive the Tobacco Law, to abolish entails, and to raise six new regiments. Laws pass ed include acts to divide Fincastle County into Kentucky, Washington, and Montgomery counties, Fincastle becoming extinct, and to form Henry County from part of Pittsylvania. |Tho mas! Jefferson has proposed that the seat of government be moved from Williamsburg to Richmond; the people of Williamsburg are in fear of enemy attack. Measures are being taken to assure that delegates attend the sessions, as attendance has been very poor. Is trying t o sell William's tobacco, perhaps to {Carter} Braxton or {John} Norton. Adds a note that Mr. {?} Ross was acquitted due to insufficient evidence.

Arrangement

1 item.

Index Terms

Persons:

• Braxton, Carter, 1736-1797
• Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
• Meriwether, George
• Meriwether, William

Corporate Names:

• John Norton & Sons
• Virginia. Militia - History - Revolution - 1775-1783

Subjects:

• Inheritance and succession - Law and legislation - Virginia - History - 18th century
• Legislators - Virginia - Biography
• Merchants - Virginia - Williamsburg - History - 18th century
• Mourning customs - Virginia - History - 18th century
• Tobacco - Law and legislation - Virginia - History - 18th century

Geographical Names:

• Fincastle County (Va.) - History - 18th century
• Kentucky County (Va.) - History - 18th century
• Montgomery County (Va.) - History - 18th century
• Pittsylvania County (Va.) - History - 18th century
• Richmond (Va.) - History - Revolution - 1775-1783
• Virginia - Politics and government - 1775-1783
• Washington County (Va.) - History - 18th century
• Williamsburg (Va.) - History - Revolution - 1775-1783