Wythe to Robert Carter, 11 June 1771

George Wythe wrote to Robert Carter in June, 1771, to discuss the estate of Henry Randolph, IV (1721 – 1771). Wythe mentions a visit to Williamsburg by the executor of Randolph's will, however four executors (and an excutrix) are named in Randolph's will. Wythe discusses the valuation of an escaped slave, Moses Flood, and two missing horses.

The letter is dated June 11, 1771, but there is an note on the reverse indicating it may have been written in 1772. Henry Randolph died April 30, 1771.

Letter text, 11 June 1771

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11th of June, 1771.

Sir,
The executor of mr Henry Randolph came to town this day, and we agreed to refer the affair of his slave, Moses Flood, to the arbitrament of mr Treasurer and mr Blair, who value the man to 100l and awarded us to pay that sum with 37..10..0, for interest, which I have paid accordingly. Perhaps you may hear of the fellow in Maryland, whither, it seems, he fled, and reclaim him for the benefit of the estates. John and Fidas tell me Anthony Hay, who I believe left not estate enough to pay his debts, had one of the horses; and John says he thinks a mr Tabb of Amelia had the other, which I suspect he is mistaken in. Do you recollect any thing about them? With the best wishes for the family at Nomoni, I am,

Sir,

Your humble servant

G. Wythe.

Hon. mr Carter.

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Mr G. Wythe's letter to R. Carter is Dated 1771 but it is appre- hended this letter was written in 1772

To The Hon. Robert Carter, esq.

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See also

• Wythe to Robert Carter, 29 May 1772