The State Records of North Carolina Volume 11 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1895 Excerpt: ... Mercht in Amsterdam, because I might been taken, in order to have a house in Amsterdam, to act in my behalf. Mr. Craike (now here) promise to converse with your Excellency what sort of goods your State shall require in return from Holland in case you shall think proper to send a vessel with tobacco, as the time is rather short to have the returns towards next winter. I remain with due respect Sir, your Excellency's most humble servant, PETER LE POOLE. GOV. CASWELL FROM WM. LORD. From Executive Letter Book.l Wilmington 28th FeV 1777 May it please your Excellency. Since my appointment of Pay-master to the first Regiment at Halifax, I've been in a very bad state of health, however have done my duty as such as far as in my power. I only returned from Charlestown last week and am now confined to my room, therefore it's entirely out of my power to attend the deputy paymaster for money to pay the Troops, as I've paid away all that I got from him, and have attended Mr. Treasurer Ashe in hopes of getting some, but to no purpose, he having none in the Treasury. I am therefore obliged against my inclination to enclose you my appointment & hope my had state of health will be a sufficient excuse for my giving up this post. The bearer Mr. Richard Bradley I would recommend to your Excellency, as a person deserving your notice and shall ever think it a favor done me, if you will appoint him in my stead; he will give your Excellency undoubted security. I hope to attend the Assembly in order to render my account for the public money, which I've been entrusted with. Till then am with the greatest respect. your Excellency's mo. ob. humbl. Serv't WM. LORD. Acct with Mr. Blount & Col. Cannon for Rations Apr. 1776 282,00,0 Cr., By Wm. Blount Pay Master 175. Dols. a...