Ball, Burgess, 1749-1800 to Cyrus Griffin
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04377.03 Author/Creator: Ball, Burgess, 1749-1800 Place Written: Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 May 1775 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; 23.7 x 19 cm. Order a Copy
Marked as a copy (refer to GLC04377.02). Discusses previous correspondence from Griffin, who was managing Ball's business affairs in England. Discusses the sale of estates in England, paying off Campbell & Blackburn, and other financial transactions. Comments on events related to the Battles of Lexington and Concord. Refers to Lord Dunmore's (John Murray, Governor of Virginia) recent seizure of gunpowder and the tumult it caused. Encloses a recent proclamation issued by Dunmore. Declares "I hope to hear that the Perpetrators of such times will soon meet with their deserts- Altho everything has such a dismal aspect, I yet hope the Omnipotent will prevent their going any farther, and will cause peace & Harmony to be restored everywhere- But sh.d we be obliged to decide matters by Blood, may the [justice?] of our Cause merit his Divine assistance." Mentions a shipment to Dunlap & Wilson. Continues writing on 28 May. States that he has not been able to send the previous letter until 28 May, and discusses other financial/business matters.
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