Sir Peyton Skipwith to his son, Gray Skipwith, 1798 December 9
Scope and Contents
Visit of William Bell to London. He notes that Mr. Bell will deliver this letter to him and take any letters from Grey and expresses hope that all is well. Also requests that Gray obtain a complete set of Sir Peyton's account from Rowles and Grymes to aid him in a financial dispute with Phillip Grymes of Brandon, Virginia. Mentions a visit from Wyndham Randolph, nephew of Edmund, and Wyndham's sisters. Also notes the purchase of Occoneechee, an estate for his brother, Peyton Jr. Further mentions the current state of his own home, Prestwould. He notes with pride that he has the most beautiful home in Virginia and also breeds the best horses in Virginia.
Dates
- Creation: 1798 December 9
Creator
- From the Collection: Skipwith Family (Family)
- From the Collection: Skipwith, Fulwar, 1836-1900 (Person)
- From the Collection: Skipwith, Humberston, 1791-1863 (Person)
- From the Collection: Skipwith, Jean Miller, 1748-1826 (Person)
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Extent
From the Collection: 13.21 Linear Feet
Language
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository