20 Oct. 1750. –The Right Honourable Thomas Lord Fairfax . . . for and in Consideration of the Composition to Me paid And for the annual Rent hereafter reserved I…
[1749–1750] Dear Richard The Receipt of your kind favor of the 2d of this Instant 1 afforded Me unspeakable pleasure as I am convinced I am still in the Memory…
[1749–1750] Dear Sally This comes to Fredericksburg fair 1 in hopes of meeting with a speedy Passage to you if your not there which hope you–l get shortly altho. I…
[1749–1750] Dear Friend John As its the greatest mark of friendship and esteem you can shew to an absent Friend In often Writing to him so hope youl not deny…
[1749–1750] Dear Sir I should receive a Letter or Letters from you by the first and all oppertunetys with the greatest sense or mark of your esteem and affection whereas…
[1749–1750] Dear Friend Robin As its the greatest mark of friendship and esteem absent Friends can shew each other in Writing and often communicating their thoughts to his fellow companions…
[October–November 1749] My Lord I went Last Tuesday not knowing your Lordship had that very Day set out for Neavils 1 to see whether you had any further Commands or…
[September–November 1749] I heartily Congratulate you on the happy News of my Brothers safe arrival in health in England 5 and am joy–d to hear that his stay is likely…
May 5th 1749 Dear Brother I hope your Cough is much mended since I saw you last, if so likewise hope you have given over the thoughts of leaving Virginia.…