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William Preston was appointed as "Captain of a Company of Rangers in Augusta County," Virginia. Signed by Robert Dinwiddie, Williamsburg, Virginia.

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William Preston was appointed as "Captain of a Company of Rangers." Signed by Francis Fauquier, Williamsburg, Virginia.

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William Preston was appointed as : "Lieutenant Colonel of the Militia for the County of Augusta," Virginia. Signed by Francis Fauquler, Williamsburg, Virginia.

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William Preston was appointed as Escheator for Augusta County, Virginia. Signed by Francis Fauquier, Williamsburg, Virginia.

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William Preston was appointed as "Colonel of the Militia for the County of Augusta," Virginia. Signed by Francis Fauquier, Williamsburg, Virginia.

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William Preston was appointed as "Colonel of the Militia of the County of Botetourt," Virginia. Signed by Norborne Berkeley, Baron de Botetourt, Williamsburg, Virginia.

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William Preston was appointed as "one of our Coroners of our County of Botetourt," Virginia. Signed by Norborne Berkeley, Baron de Botetourt, Williamsburg Virginia.

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William Preston was appointed as "Sheriff of the County of Fincastle County, later Kentucky, and Montgomery and Washington Counties, Virginia. Signed by John Murray, Earl of Dunmore, Williamsburg, Virginia.

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Letter from William Campbell, Aspen Bottom, to William Preston. Letter concerns Captain Shelby's purchase of the land where Captain Bledsoe lives.

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Surveyor's entry of Fincastle County, later Kentucky and Montgomery and Washington Counties, Virginia. Item mentions William Preston, surveyor of Fincastle. Signed by William Christian.

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William Preston was appointed as "Lieutenant and Commander in chief of the Militia of the County of Fincastle [County, later Kentucky, and Montgomery and Washington Counties], Virginia" Signed by the Committee of Safety for the Colony of Virginia.

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Letter from Anthony Bledsoe, Fort Patrick Henry, Virginia, to Colonel William Preston. Letter concerns the Cherokee Indians, their need of supplies, and their fear of coming to Williamsburg.

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William Preston was appointed as "County Lieutenant of Militia in the County of Montgomery," Virginia. Signed by Patrick Henry, Williamsburg, Virginia.

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William Preston was appointed as "Surveyor for the County of Montgomery," Virginia. Signed by Dudley Digges, Lieutenant Governor, Williamsburg, Virginia.

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Letter from Charles Morgan to William Preston. Letter concerns a court martial of two men, Marshall Duncan and Timothy Roark, and the circumstances involved in the case; and men trying, to be struck from the muster roll in order to be relieved of their military duties.

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Post bond for Joseph Achillberger before William Preston, Justice of the Peace, Montgomery County, Virginia.

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Letter from John Preston, "Smithfield," Montgomery County, Virginia, to "brother," Francis Preston. Was only able to send 10 pounds because of the "great difficulty of procuring cash in this country"; mentions getting cash from "Uncle Tom" or tobacco from "Anderson" and converting that to cash; tobacco prices; discusses the loss Kentucky will feel at the death of Colonel Christian.

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Letter from John Preston to "brother," Francis Preston, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia. Discusses business dealings with Anderson tobacco, and obtaining the necessary materials and the carpenter recommended by Captain T. Smith to finish their house; wants to compare prices between the Academy at Botetourt Town and William and Mary; gives details of building a new academy at Greenfield and the prices which would be charged.

Scope and Contents Letter from John Preston, "Smithfield," Montgomery County, Virginia, to "brother," Francis Preston, Williamsburg, Virginia. More discussion about the constructing of their house; expresses concern about a possible suit against them for a debt unpaid, unless they raise money from Anderson's tobacco; tells of neighbors anxiously awaiting his Francis's return so that they might "profit from your knowledge," referring to Francis Preston's license to practice law, and so that he can be considered...

Scope and Contents Letter from John Preston, "Smithfield," Montgomery County, Virginia, to "brother," Francis Preston, Williamsburg, Virginia. Sends news of large amounts of mail for him, mainly on the subject of friendship; election day has been moved to an earlier date in April, requiring him [FP] to come home earlier; hopes this doesn't interfere with his studies; gives itinerary and details about coming home; discusses the other candidates and the main issue of the campaign--the division of the country;...

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Bill is for fabrics, clothes, and notions for "Sally B. Campbell," later Sarah Buchanan (Campbell) Preston, wife of Francis Preston.

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Letter from John Preston to "brother" Francis Preston. Short note discussing the election and political side effects relating to it.

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Letter from John Preston, Mr. McDowell's, to "Frank," Francis Preston, Montgomery County, Virginia. Discusses land transactions and the upcoming change in the Judicial districts west of the Blue Ridge; mentions the end of the Indian War and the government being settled.

Scope and Contents Letter from John Preston, John Breckenridge's, Lexington, Virginia, to Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Comments on the reformed behavior of B. Smith, a commander at one of the frontier posts, who has "abandoned both women and wine forever"; discussion of affairs with the Indians--treaties, not trusting them, and hopes of continuing the war with them; General Wayne, however, has orders only to defend themselves, not attack; mention of land prices connected with investment...

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Letter from John Preston, Lexington, Virginia to "brother" Francis Preston, Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia. Business discussion about an unknown matter.