Letter, 1716 May 24, Virginia, to William Blathwayt.

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Letter, 1716 May 24, Virginia, to William Blathwayt.

Informs Blathwayt that deputy [auditor] Philip Ludwell II has been suspended from office for continually frustrating the governor's proposals for collection of quitrents; also suspended is William Byrd II [former receiver general]. Recommends either John Robinson or Peter Beverley to succeed Ludwell.

6 p. ; 22.5 cm.

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