Ezekiel Smith, to Sir Peyton Skipwith, Mill Farm, Va., 1785 April 12
Scope and Contents
Is sorry but he has already sold the horse, but will try to procure him back. Thinks the horse is destined for New York. "He is an excellent covering horse and well calculated to get colts for the turf." Remarks on the severity of the laws against racing in his state.
Dates
- Creation: 1785 April 12
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