Scope and Contents Received a letter from Robert Randolph answering his on the "subject of her demand"; he (JB) was delayed in Williamsburg so long he suspects his letter did not reach Robert Randolph as soon as he expected; relates that Robert Randolph was not at "Shirley" as he had thought but was at Chatham" "Mr. Fitzghugh's seat"; was asked by Robert Randolph to tell her that he paid Carter Braxton, of West Point, the money due for the horse he purchased and got a receipt for it; supposes Mr. Braxton told him [RR] that he [CB] was the proper person to receive the money; asks if the horse was hers or Geroge's [Braxton, Jr.]; advises her that if the horse was George's and she was the person taking out letters of administration she might call on Mr. Randolph or Mr. Braxton for the money; Robert Randolph claims he returned the sword to Mr. Braxton before his death; has heard from home where all are well; complains that he is "fatigued with business" which is almost finished; sends his "best regards" to Mr. and Mrs. Whiting. 1p. ALS.