Scope and Contents Mr. Blair (JB) wrote to him some time ago on the subject to which he informed him (JB) he had Mr. Braxton's receipt for the money; had paid money to prevent dispute with the heir of Mr. George Braxton; feels it was a "fair swap" he made with Mr. Braxton for the horse he sold and did not know it was the property of Mr. Whiting; plans to inform Mr. Carter Braxton of her letter. 1p. ALS. Including ALS from Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell to "Betsey" [Mrs. Eliza Whiting] response to Robert Randolph's letter. Opened her letter only to see what excuse Mr. Randolph would make; explains he "paid Mr. Braxton only to stop so much money in his own hands for the land Mr. B. owed him for"; asks if he "p[ai]d Mr. C.B. to prevent the heirs of Mr. G.B. and can that be a way to prevent justice; she has a letter of G.B. [George Braxton, Jr.] "when the swap was made and RR was to give" her (EW) "brother a black horse if" her "brother liked him"; if not he [RR] was to pay 45 guineas; says "shuffling [evasive dealings or conduct] is very much the vogue; sends Lewie off on an errand and told him to take care of the "olde" horse; was seen by Mr. Dixon and his sister 13 miles from this place "riding as fast as he could go"; plans "to have him" for not keeping his promise; says "Poll" is well and she mends. 1p.