This post continues the content of a letter written "14th March 1686/7" by William Fitzhugh (FI-1) to Nicholas Spencer (SPE-1). [See last post that begins this correspondence regarding our Cadwallader Jones (JO-1).]
"...that you would either to Mr. Spicer (SP-1), or some other knowing & interest person in that County to see the same duely executed, & fully & discreetly prosecuted. and I will deliver your Instructions & directions therein, with my own hand, to the person directed, & contribute what lies in my power to their assistance, I wish you may secure your own, but for my Lord Culpepper's (CU-1), I look upon it almost impossible to secure, I am sure improbable, nor can't advise in any measure to be taken therein, for by all that I can learn there's hardly Estate enough to answer your debt, which is not particularly & by name bound over, besides a great deal that is bound over in general terms..."
The remainder of the letter discusses other topics and events which have concerned the folks of the day. It would seem that Fitzhugh (FI-1) essentially suggest that there is little hope of receiving any debt from the estate of our Cadwallader (JO-1).
Showing posts with label William Fitzhugh. Show all posts
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Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
CJ (#38) A Second Letter 1687
William Fitzhugh (FI-1) continues his correspondence regarding the accounts of our Cadwallader Jones (JO-1). While Cadwallader (JO-1) was trying to figure out how to get out of the mess he had found himself involved, Fitzhugh (FI-1) was about his lawyer business. A letter dated "March 14th. 1686/7" to the "Honourable Nicholas Spencer" (SPE-1) reads:
"Honoured Sir
As I writ in my last my thoughts of Collo. Jones (JO-1) his Departure, I find since absolutely true but whiter I can't yet learn, but I imagine (by some Discourse he let fall at my house) it is for England, to get himself into his Majesty's Army, & since his flight, his wife, (to whom its presumed he communicated his thoughts) has carry'd out of this County all his Estate, this is, all his Negroes, for stock of Cattle, hogs or horses he had none in our County, & has them now with her at Rappak. Therefore there is the place to attack them in. My remoteness from their Judicial Place, & unacquaintedness with their Ministerial Officers, might I fear indanger & a miscarriage of the whole proceedings, therefore, I have yet stop'd taking out an Attachment, for fear of alarming them, till I had first advised wt. your Honour, for which I have sent this Messenger on purpose, to inform of the circumstances, also to propose that an Attachment might come immediately from my Lord, (propter Excellantiam &c ) Directed to the Sheriff of Rappahannock..."
Well it would seem that our Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) had left comments that lead Fizhugh (FI-1) to concluded that Cadwallader was off to join "his Majesty's Army". Fizhugh reports that Cadwallader had left the area "absolutely true", and had managed to remove his estate via his wife to (Old) Rappahannock Co. More to come...!
The letters are recorded in "Letters of William Fitzhugh" pp. 212 -213 as listed in my last post.
"Honoured Sir
As I writ in my last my thoughts of Collo. Jones (JO-1) his Departure, I find since absolutely true but whiter I can't yet learn, but I imagine (by some Discourse he let fall at my house) it is for England, to get himself into his Majesty's Army, & since his flight, his wife, (to whom its presumed he communicated his thoughts) has carry'd out of this County all his Estate, this is, all his Negroes, for stock of Cattle, hogs or horses he had none in our County, & has them now with her at Rappak. Therefore there is the place to attack them in. My remoteness from their Judicial Place, & unacquaintedness with their Ministerial Officers, might I fear indanger & a miscarriage of the whole proceedings, therefore, I have yet stop'd taking out an Attachment, for fear of alarming them, till I had first advised wt. your Honour, for which I have sent this Messenger on purpose, to inform of the circumstances, also to propose that an Attachment might come immediately from my Lord, (propter Excellantiam &c ) Directed to the Sheriff of Rappahannock..."
Well it would seem that our Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) had left comments that lead Fizhugh (FI-1) to concluded that Cadwallader was off to join "his Majesty's Army". Fizhugh reports that Cadwallader had left the area "absolutely true", and had managed to remove his estate via his wife to (Old) Rappahannock Co. More to come...!
The letters are recorded in "Letters of William Fitzhugh" pp. 212 -213 as listed in my last post.
Thursday, August 21, 2014
CJ (#36) Clear Gone 1687
The letters of William Fitzhugh (FI-1) record a series of events in his personal dealing with our Cadwallader Jones (JO-1). A letter dated "February 18th. 1687" written "To the Honourable Nicholas Spencer" (SPE-1) is as follows:
"Honoured Sir
The first day of February I receiv'd your's dated 15th. January about Collo. Jones (JO-1) his affairs, I immediately upon the receipt thereof dispatched a Messenger away to him to come to my house, where I apprehended I should have the freer & fuller opportunity, to discourse him in it, & to persuade him to the payment of it, which letter her answer'd me with his company about five days after,"
[This would place this encounter around the 20th of January 1687.]
The letter continues: "which was as soon as he came home from Gloucester, where he had not only account of, but Dunns for several Sums of the like nature protested. I used both my Interest & persuasion, to get him to pay in Tobo. for the money, & agreed to allow him ten shilling (symbol) Cent, & remit the damages, which he seemed willingly to approve of, & would he said use his endeavor to procure that Tobo., & what Tobo. he owed me, which was about five thousand, for his own Crops were already disposed of, in paying Neighbouring Debts, & supplying his family's necessary, & with such intentions & some assurances he went from my house, & promised to be with me again within four days at fartherst, & did not question to bring me a satisfactory answer,"
[Neighboring debts and the need of the family was listed as priority.]
The letter continues: "he was punctual to his word as to his coming, but with tears in his eyes said, he could not possibly answer either yours or mine, for he said he had neither Tobo. nor effects to procure it. I offered to buy two or three Negroes of him, he assured me they were already made over to the Alderman & his Ship merchants to whom he hath not yet paid one penny, and therefore that way there was nothing to be expected."
[Lots of debt and no way to pay...by the end of 1686.]
"And I hear since, that night he went away from my house, he went into Maryland & so conclude he is clear gone."
[Wow..."clear gone" into Maryland. Cadwallader had prior connections and business
contacts here. There are other factors involved as well.]
The letter concludes: "Thus Sir I have stated the Case, & given you my Sentiments of the man; I refer to your self to take such measures therein, as may be to advantage his Estate is so shattered & incumber'd with Mortgages Conveyances &c. & his debts so many & great that without a very sudden Course taken it will be impossible ever to recover one penny. If I can be any ways serviceable to you therein, I shall most acceptably & willingly receive your Commands, & diligently therein manifest myself to be Your W.ff "
This letter would indicate that our Cadwallader was deeply in debt to a variety of folks, and it was around January 20, 1687 that he left Virginia and began his flight into Maryland. It also documents that a family was present. Much...much...more to come!
The Fitzhugh Letters and Other Documents can be found in "William Fitzhugh and His Chesapeake World 1676 - 1701, Ed. Richard Beale Davis, The University of North Carolina Press, 1963. This letter found on pp. 209-210.
"Honoured Sir
The first day of February I receiv'd your's dated 15th. January about Collo. Jones (JO-1) his affairs, I immediately upon the receipt thereof dispatched a Messenger away to him to come to my house, where I apprehended I should have the freer & fuller opportunity, to discourse him in it, & to persuade him to the payment of it, which letter her answer'd me with his company about five days after,"
[This would place this encounter around the 20th of January 1687.]
The letter continues: "which was as soon as he came home from Gloucester, where he had not only account of, but Dunns for several Sums of the like nature protested. I used both my Interest & persuasion, to get him to pay in Tobo. for the money, & agreed to allow him ten shilling (symbol) Cent, & remit the damages, which he seemed willingly to approve of, & would he said use his endeavor to procure that Tobo., & what Tobo. he owed me, which was about five thousand, for his own Crops were already disposed of, in paying Neighbouring Debts, & supplying his family's necessary, & with such intentions & some assurances he went from my house, & promised to be with me again within four days at fartherst, & did not question to bring me a satisfactory answer,"
[Neighboring debts and the need of the family was listed as priority.]
The letter continues: "he was punctual to his word as to his coming, but with tears in his eyes said, he could not possibly answer either yours or mine, for he said he had neither Tobo. nor effects to procure it. I offered to buy two or three Negroes of him, he assured me they were already made over to the Alderman & his Ship merchants to whom he hath not yet paid one penny, and therefore that way there was nothing to be expected."
[Lots of debt and no way to pay...by the end of 1686.]
"And I hear since, that night he went away from my house, he went into Maryland & so conclude he is clear gone."
[Wow..."clear gone" into Maryland. Cadwallader had prior connections and business
contacts here. There are other factors involved as well.]
The letter concludes: "Thus Sir I have stated the Case, & given you my Sentiments of the man; I refer to your self to take such measures therein, as may be to advantage his Estate is so shattered & incumber'd with Mortgages Conveyances &c. & his debts so many & great that without a very sudden Course taken it will be impossible ever to recover one penny. If I can be any ways serviceable to you therein, I shall most acceptably & willingly receive your Commands, & diligently therein manifest myself to be Your W.ff "
This letter would indicate that our Cadwallader was deeply in debt to a variety of folks, and it was around January 20, 1687 that he left Virginia and began his flight into Maryland. It also documents that a family was present. Much...much...more to come!
The Fitzhugh Letters and Other Documents can be found in "William Fitzhugh and His Chesapeake World 1676 - 1701, Ed. Richard Beale Davis, The University of North Carolina Press, 1963. This letter found on pp. 209-210.
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
CJ (#25) Court Days 1685/6
The will abstract book of Old Rappahannock County continues the records of our Cadwallader Jones (JO-1). Mrs. Margery Reynolds (REY-1) as executor of the will of her husband Mr. Cornelius Reynolds (REY-2) is recorded :
"Imprimis To Tobb. paid the Honble Colnll. Nicholas Spencer (SPE-1); paid Mr. Nicholas Weare (WE-1), Colnll. Jones (JO-1) on the Acct. of Mr. Dunbar (DU-1); paid Edmond George (GE-1), pd for Leveys; pd Colnll. Jones (JO-1) on the acct. of Seabright; pd. Mr. Edward Thomas (THO-2) on the cct. of Seabright; pd. Colnll: Fitzhugh (FI-1); pd. Joseph Beckley (BEC-1), pd. Simon Tomasin (TOMA-1), Capt. Cooper, Mr. Moore; To 1050 lb. of Tobb: wch; must be taken out of the Estate of Mr. Cornelius Reynolds (REY-2) deced and belonging to the Orphans of Capt. Thomas Williams (WI-4)
Oath made before me to the Payment of the here specifyed Anthony Savage (SA-1)
Recordt. 9 die February 1685/6"
This would appear that the estate of Cornelius Reynolds (REY-2) had to pay a number of folks using the going bases of exchange, tobacco. I suspect that Cadwallader (JO-1) was involved as "high sheriff" during this period.
Reference is taken from (Old) Rappahannock County Will Book 1682 - 1687, p. 70.
"Imprimis To Tobb. paid the Honble Colnll. Nicholas Spencer (SPE-1); paid Mr. Nicholas Weare (WE-1), Colnll. Jones (JO-1) on the Acct. of Mr. Dunbar (DU-1); paid Edmond George (GE-1), pd for Leveys; pd Colnll. Jones (JO-1) on the acct. of Seabright; pd. Mr. Edward Thomas (THO-2) on the cct. of Seabright; pd. Colnll: Fitzhugh (FI-1); pd. Joseph Beckley (BEC-1), pd. Simon Tomasin (TOMA-1), Capt. Cooper, Mr. Moore; To 1050 lb. of Tobb: wch; must be taken out of the Estate of Mr. Cornelius Reynolds (REY-2) deced and belonging to the Orphans of Capt. Thomas Williams (WI-4)
Oath made before me to the Payment of the here specifyed Anthony Savage (SA-1)
Recordt. 9 die February 1685/6"
This would appear that the estate of Cornelius Reynolds (REY-2) had to pay a number of folks using the going bases of exchange, tobacco. I suspect that Cadwallader (JO-1) was involved as "high sheriff" during this period.
Reference is taken from (Old) Rappahannock County Will Book 1682 - 1687, p. 70.
Monday, March 18, 2013
CJ (#17) His Business
William Fitzhugh continues his letters dated May 10th, 1684. It reads:
"Mr. William Sherwood
Sr. In Colld Jones his business, pleas to follow the order he has given me p his letter and secure his Tobo as near as may be according to his directions, first taking out what's your own due in my name p order of Colld Jones in what county you please, after that pay Mr. Secretary upon my account of the said Tobo 2000 lb in Westmoreland county, or where else he shall direct, or you can procure it, and get the remainder to make up 8000 lb Tobo to be paid to me in Stafford county if possible, or at least in Westmoreland county and contrive to get the Remainder to Colld Jones his best advantage, according to direction of his letter. Please also to use your endeavors to procure his claims, expressed in his letter and I dare say he will not be ungrateful, but gentilely satsifie you."
This letter seems to deal with the tobacco paid Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) for his service to the Indian Wars of 1676 - 1682. The counties of Stafford and Westmoreland were to give part of this amount. William Fizhugh(FI-1) seems to be in charge of the trade and exchange, accounts, and settlement of this tobacco trade. The complete account of the letters of William Fitzhugh (FI-1) can be found in the following:
This reference is located at Centre College Library, F229.F57. It provides all the known letters written by William, and his world of 1676 - 1701. It was published by The University of North Carolina Press, in 1963.
"Mr. William Sherwood
Sr. In Colld Jones his business, pleas to follow the order he has given me p his letter and secure his Tobo as near as may be according to his directions, first taking out what's your own due in my name p order of Colld Jones in what county you please, after that pay Mr. Secretary upon my account of the said Tobo 2000 lb in Westmoreland county, or where else he shall direct, or you can procure it, and get the remainder to make up 8000 lb Tobo to be paid to me in Stafford county if possible, or at least in Westmoreland county and contrive to get the Remainder to Colld Jones his best advantage, according to direction of his letter. Please also to use your endeavors to procure his claims, expressed in his letter and I dare say he will not be ungrateful, but gentilely satsifie you."
This letter seems to deal with the tobacco paid Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) for his service to the Indian Wars of 1676 - 1682. The counties of Stafford and Westmoreland were to give part of this amount. William Fizhugh(FI-1) seems to be in charge of the trade and exchange, accounts, and settlement of this tobacco trade. The complete account of the letters of William Fitzhugh (FI-1) can be found in the following:
Friday, March 8, 2013
CJ (#17) Sweet Scented
The letters of Willima Fitzhugh (FI-1) continue . On March 30, 1684 he writes to a "Mr. Jno. Cooper" who appears to be one of his agents of trade. It reads: [Only the part discussing Cadwallader Jones is copied.]
".... I have p Capt. Norrington shipped six hhrd Tobo 3 No. 1, 2, 3, are Oronoks of my own crop, 3 more No 4, 5, 6 are sweet scented, and of Colld Jones his crop, I hope they will yield a good price, their freight being very low, the heighth is not to exceed f 5, 5,p Tunnal charges clear, perhaps lower, if any freighter on board has lower, then I am to have at that rate....."
This correspondence would seem to indicate that our Cadwallader (JO-1) managed to grow a crop of "sweet scented" tobacco during the year 1683. It could be part of the tobacco that he was payed for his service during the Indian Wars, but it states "his crop". Certainly during this time, tobacco was the major merchandise to be shipped to England. William Fizhugh (FI-1) seems to have a continual relationship with our Cadwallader. (JO-1).
".... I have p Capt. Norrington shipped six hhrd Tobo 3 No. 1, 2, 3, are Oronoks of my own crop, 3 more No 4, 5, 6 are sweet scented, and of Colld Jones his crop, I hope they will yield a good price, their freight being very low, the heighth is not to exceed f 5, 5,p Tunnal charges clear, perhaps lower, if any freighter on board has lower, then I am to have at that rate....."
This correspondence would seem to indicate that our Cadwallader (JO-1) managed to grow a crop of "sweet scented" tobacco during the year 1683. It could be part of the tobacco that he was payed for his service during the Indian Wars, but it states "his crop". Certainly during this time, tobacco was the major merchandise to be shipped to England. William Fizhugh (FI-1) seems to have a continual relationship with our Cadwallader. (JO-1).
Saturday, February 23, 2013
CJ (#17) Maj'r Robt. Beverly
Letters were flying back and forth between William Fitzhugh and just about everyone else. In a letter dated "febry 8th 1683-4" He includes "Coll Jones" in this discussion. It reads as follows:
"Maj'r Robt. Beverly.
This Messenger gives me the opportunity of sending you your papers again for except Jonas Rivetts I cannot get one pound Remainder; Mr. Brent saith he hath or will satisfie yourself. Westmoreland and Stafford discharge themselves by Coll Jones. Pinett is incapable of payment and God knows when he will be better able, so in vein for me to keep it in expectation. Coll Lee says for whats your due he will agree with your self and make complyance...."
Here involves a number of individuals that were play a role in sorting through my JONES family tree.
Major Robert Beverly (BEV-1)
Mr. Brent [Giles Brent] (BRE-2)
Coll. Lee [Richard Lee] (LE-1)
William Fitzhugh (FI-1)
However, on this date, sorting through who was "paying up" and who still owed the bank was the issue.
[Remember the number (CJ #17) represent the topic involved. (CJ #17) is the subject dealing with the letter of William Fitzhugh (FI-1).]
"Maj'r Robt. Beverly.
This Messenger gives me the opportunity of sending you your papers again for except Jonas Rivetts I cannot get one pound Remainder; Mr. Brent saith he hath or will satisfie yourself. Westmoreland and Stafford discharge themselves by Coll Jones. Pinett is incapable of payment and God knows when he will be better able, so in vein for me to keep it in expectation. Coll Lee says for whats your due he will agree with your self and make complyance...."
Here involves a number of individuals that were play a role in sorting through my JONES family tree.
Major Robert Beverly (BEV-1)
Mr. Brent [Giles Brent] (BRE-2)
Coll. Lee [Richard Lee] (LE-1)
William Fitzhugh (FI-1)
However, on this date, sorting through who was "paying up" and who still owed the bank was the issue.
[Remember the number (CJ #17) represent the topic involved. (CJ #17) is the subject dealing with the letter of William Fitzhugh (FI-1).]
Saturday, January 19, 2013
CJ (#17) William Fitzhugh
The year 1682 was a very busy one for our Cadwallader Jones (JO-1). He had a number of contacts with individuals that were to play a large part in his story. One such individuals was William Fitzhugh. (FI-1) He was in contact with Cadwallader (JO-1) during and after this difficult period in Virginia's history. He first mentions this contact in a letter to Ralph Wormeley (WOR-3) dated August 2nd, 1682. It reads:
"Hon'rd Sir
This messenger's haste will not admit me to copy out that Breviate for your Perusal which I promis'd you and therefor shall take the first conveniency by some of Coll Jones his men which will not be long, first for contriving you that, together with the most material of your other papers...."
It would appear that men from the garrison of Rappahannock served as couriers between the folks in the area and those of the central government. It is the first of several letters that record information about our Cadwallader (JO-1). Any of William Fitzhugh communications will be coded as belonging to this CJ (#17). Many more to come.
"Hon'rd Sir
This messenger's haste will not admit me to copy out that Breviate for your Perusal which I promis'd you and therefor shall take the first conveniency by some of Coll Jones his men which will not be long, first for contriving you that, together with the most material of your other papers...."
It would appear that men from the garrison of Rappahannock served as couriers between the folks in the area and those of the central government. It is the first of several letters that record information about our Cadwallader (JO-1). Any of William Fitzhugh communications will be coded as belonging to this CJ (#17). Many more to come.
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