Griffin, Cyrus, 1748-1810 to Burgess Ball
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04377.04 Author/Creator: Griffin, Cyrus, 1748-1810 Place Written: London, England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 August 1775 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; 23.x 18.7 cm. Order a Copy
Informs Ball that he will be unable to travel home soon due to his management of the Chichester affairs. Discusses his management of Ball's business/ financial affairs in England. Discusses the sale of estates (possibly owned by Ball) in England. Plans to complete Ball's affairs during the upcoming winter. Expresses regret that Ball had to draw Bill's, predicting the worth of bills will increase by the following April. States "As to Politics, I refer you to the reverend Mr. [Wm.?] John McKay who will be at your house in a little time in his way to Richmond from Norfolk; he will give you the best Intelligence, and without the danger of having my Letter opened by the post office. You may prepare for a few Thousand regulars in Virginia." Instructs to give others at Belle Isle, Virginia, his regards.
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