Benjamin Waller Letter to William Byrd 1772 March 15

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
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Summary

Creator:
Waller, Benjamin, 1716-1786
Abstract:
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Informs Byrd that Mr. {Robert} Cary and Company paid Capt. Mouat N323 of Byrd's protested bill to Col. McKenzie. Byrd to be credited with 39 hogsheads of tobacco when sold. Lord Dunmore is Governor, and there is no war.

Biographical / historical:

Benajmin Waller (1716-1786) was a respected and influential lawyer, civil servant, community leader, and land developer. Born in King William County, Virginia, Waller was a student at the College of William and Mary and later studied law using Sir John Randolph's law library.

Acquisition information:
Purchase, 1981
Arrangement:

1 item.

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