Letter to "Brother" [John Custis], 1710 Jan 10.

Location of collection:

Colonial Williamsburg

John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

P.O. Box 1776

Williamsburg, VA 23187

Contact for questions and access:

POC: Douglas Mayo

Email: dmayo@cwf.org

Phone: (757) 565-8521

Email: speccoll@cwf.org

Phone: (757) 565-8520

Fax: (757) 565-8528

Web: www.colonialwilliamsburg.org/research/john-d-rockefeller-jr-library

Summary

Creator:

Byrd, William, 1674-1744.

Language:

English

Background

Scope and content:

Hopes his brother {in-law} and family are well in these "sickly times." Has lost eight slaves and one of his children and his wife are indisposed. Sends along a bill of exchange (not included) "protested of" George Keeling. Asks {Custis} to have Keeling renew it in time for it to sail on the "Lion" in early February.

Acquisition information:

Gift, 1986.

Physical description:

1 item; 20 cm.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Bills of exchange --Virginia --History --18th century.
Epidemics --Virginia --History --18th century.