Letter from Patrick Henry, Richmond, Virginia, to John Preston, Montgomery County, Virginia. Concerning a serjeanty right granted by Lord Dumore, 10 to 12 years prior, to Henry for 200 acres on the Ohio River.

Receipt of David Price for 3 pounds received from John Preston. Including note on verso by John Preston, 17 April 1785, stating payment of 29 British pounds to William M. Miller.

Letter from James Blair, Abingdon, Virginia, to John Preston, "Smithfield," Montgomery County, Virginia. Blair's wife, Betsy, a cousin of Preston, is unable to appear at court in Botetourt County in a case involving Mrs. Elizabeth (Preston) Madison, because her son is ill, but has sent a deposition. Hopes that Dr. Humphries has inoculated Preston's sisters for smallpox.

Letter from John Preston, Fort Lee, Bluestone, to Governor Henry Lee. Explanation of Preston's actions taken in defending his posts by dispersing his men; also explanation of monies spent. Including document by John Preston, 13 June 1792, Fort Lee, Bluestone, Virginia, accounting for monies spent by him for his militia men.

Letter from Edmund Randolph, Richmond, Virginia , to General John Preston, Horse Shoe Bottom. Concerning legal proceedings at Staunton; and proceedings of the Richmond chancery court concerning the McKin case.

Letter from James Hoge, Buckingham County, Virginia, to General John Preston, Richmond, Virginia. Requests to have orders countermanded and have his troops transferred somewhere where they can recover.

Letter from John Floyd, Washington, D.C , to General John Preston, Richmond, Virginia. The appropriations bill is before Congress and is expected to pass this week or early next week; the estimate for the ordinance department is $1,037,200.

Land grant certificate of John Preston for 300 acres in Botetourt County, Virginia. Signed by Governor James P. Preston.