Receipt to Simon Halstead 1773 October 18

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:
Randolph, John, ca. 1727-1784.
Abstract:
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Randolph received 5N from Thomas Claibourne on Halstead's behalf for legal fees in the case of Halstead vs. Halstead.

Biographical / historical:

John Randolph (1727–January 31, 1784) was an American lawyer in colonial Williamsburg, Virginia. He served as king's attorney for the Province of Virginia from 1766 until the American Revolution. He was also a somewhat reluctant examiner on the board that granted famous American patriot Patrick Henry his licence to practice law in the state of Virginia. Randolph at first attempted to reconcile the rebelling Burgesses with the Royal Governor Dunmore, but when revolution became inevitable he left for Scotland with Lord Dunmore. He believed that to remain during the revolution would conflict with his oath of office, but was sympathetic with its cause. When Randolph died in London in 1784, his last request was to be buried in America. His remains were returned and he is interred in the chapel at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg.

Acquisition information:
Purchase, 1987
Arrangement:

1 item.

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

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Lawyers-Biography
Lawyers-Fees