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TO JAMES MADISON. |
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TO JAMES MADISON.
MAD. MSS.
Richmond June 5th. 1784.
Hond Sir,—I have disposed of the tobacco entrusted
to me for 40/per ct. but receive in hand no more than
will be delivered by Mr. Craig. The residue will be
paid before I leave this place. I inclose a draught on
S. J. from Col. Harvey, for £200 for which I have
credited Mr. Anderson on his bond. Mr. Anderson
could not pay the balance now, but expects to do it
shortly. The draught & the remittance, will I hope
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your bond out of the hands of Mr. Jones. I have applied
to Genl. Wood for Majr. Hite's warrant. He
promises to get it if possible, before Mr. Craig sets
out. If he does it will be forwarded. I have laid
Majr. Lee's case before the House, and it has been referred
to the committee of propositions. The mass
of business before this Committee & my avocations
from it to other Committees have delayed it hitherto.
Having but a moment to write this I must refer to
Mr. Craig for the news of the session. The House of
Delegates have agreed to postpone the June tax till
Jany. It is not improbable that the Senate may require
1/2 to be collected at an earlier period. Mr. Winslow
will probably be glad to be apprized of these circumstances.
Remember me affecty. to the family & accept
of the dutiful respects of your son
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