Letter, 1664 April 1, to Thomas Catlett.

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Letter, 1664 April 1, to Thomas Catlett.

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Catlett writes to his cousin about status of a personal debt, about the poor crop yields (including tobacco) and about problems with neighboring Indians: the Potomac Indians have killed some Englishmen and blamed other Indians. Actual murderers were captured but were set free at their trial by Governor Berkeley. Catlett has decided not to seek the "west sea" at this time. Has written an almanac and given copies to Berkeley and Secretary Thomas Ludwell. Includes cipher to say that he has been made "President of the Court" . Concludes with family news and comments on the state of the Church in England. Advises that letters be sent only in certain ships that go directly to the Rappahanock River.

2 p. ; 29.5 cm.

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library

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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library

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Catlett, John

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Port Royal, Caroline County, Va., family. From the description of Papers of John Catlett, 1784-1889 (bulk 1794-1889. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 32135467 ...

Berkeley, William, Sir, 1605-1677

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The Philip Carpenter noted in the deed was likely born before 1640, Mattapony River, Northumberland County, Virginia. From the description of [Deed] 1663 Feb. [to] Philip Carpenter / William Berkeley. (Smith College). WorldCat record id: 166268390 ...

Catlett, Thomas

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Church of England in Virginia

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Ludwell, Thomas, 1628-1678.

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