Griffin, Cyrus, 1748-1810 to Burgess Ball

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GLC#
GLC04377.04-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
10 August 1775
Author/Creator
Griffin, Cyrus, 1748-1810
Title
to Burgess Ball
Place Written
London, England
Pagination
3 p. : address : docket ; Height: 23 cm, Width: 18.7 cm
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

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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