REMOVAL OF THE CAPITAL OF VIRGINIA.
In the year 1698 the seat of government was removed from Jamestown
to Williamsburg, seven miles distant from the old metropolis. The historian
of that day assigns as the reason of the removal the fact that
Williamsburg was "in a healthier and more convenient location, and
freer from moschetoes."
Nicholson was succeeded in 1693 by Sir Edmund Andros, but was
restored in 1698, and served until 1705, when Edward Nott became
governor. He died shortly after receiving his commission, and the
government devolved upon Edward Jennings, the president of the council,
until the king's pleasure became known. The Earl of Orkney
received the commission, but sent out Brigadier-General Hunter to rule
in his stead. He was captured by the French while on his way to
America, and the illustrious
