Isaac Zane Letter to Benjamin Williams or John Croudson 1776 July 1

Access and use

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
Phone: (757) 565-8521
Phone: (757) 565-8520
Fax: (757) 565-8528

Summary

Creator:
Zane, Isaac
Abstract:
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Concerns the Williamsburg Convention and mentions the election of Patrick Henry as Governor and the appointment of a Privy Council. Dunmore is still on Gwynns Island. A vessel was sent to Martinico {sic} {Martinique} with the news of the Declaration of Independence, and reports that the French are pleased. Ha s been busy with business transactions, including dealings with John Backhouse of Liverpool, Benjamin Fawcett, James Hunter, Joseph Jones, Edward McGuire, James Madison, Henry Mitchell, William Moore, John Pemberton, and Martin Pickett. Gives orders to begin manufacturing cannon balls.

Biographical / historical:

None available.

Acquisition information:
Purchase, 1935
Arrangement:

1 item.

Physical location:
On site.
Physical description:
1 item.