I am a candidate for the clerkship of the district court of the counties of Ohio Monogalia. I hope you will favor me.

I recommend Mr. John Peyton to you. He is an inhabitant of Winchester.

My brother Stephen Hollingsworth of Richmond informed me you had refused to carry on my suit against Stratton's executives in Chancery. He reported that you said you had not received any money for your services in the matter. I am enclosing an account of John Campbell's where I am charged with £9.4 which he paid you.

John Peyton is a candidate for the clerkship for the district of Frederick. He is well bred to the business.

Thomas Drew and Michaux were elected by a great majority. If Mr. Gilliam will purchase Godfrey, I will very willingly sell him for the same.

I am a candidate for the clerkship of the district court which will set in Williamsburg. I hope you will recollect me.

I recommend my deputy William Gribb as a person for the clerkship of the district of the Eastern Shore.

I have tried to pay you a visit. I have tried to write you, but in vain. Please remain with me during the court.

Would you settle a matter of business between David Ross of Richmond and the estate of Abraham Livingston? Messrs. Ross, Shore and Company, Sengrove and Constable, Adam Stewart and Abraham Livingston purchased 74 Negroes in this state. 23 are in Mr. Livingston's hands and are hired to David Ross. The executors have not received any money for them. List of Negroes included. Enclosure.

I am recommending Nathaniel Russell of this city to you. I will appreciate any service you can render him.

I cannot attend court until the 7th day. I put the records of White v. Letcher and Goode v. Jones in your hands.

The New York packet leaves the 15th for New York. Have saved a passage for the boys if they can get down in time.

I became Herbert Haynes' common bail for Parker. I have forwarded two bail pieces requesting Marshall to have me entered as special bail. Please remind Marshall of this.

Mr. Darrell ask me to call on you for some money in your hands. Please pay the amount in your hands to Mr. Cocke.

The laws of this state do not permit a partial attachment. Isaac Gouverneur's place of residence is New Jersey. Waiting to hear from Donal Fraser and Company and Amos Weeks.

Am enclosing a copy of the power of attorney in favor of Mr. Banister and myself. Mr. Ronald disposed of the land to Mr. Inglis who sold it to Mr. McCall.

Late in 85 or early 86, I imported three cargoes of salt. Nearly six thousand bushels were swept away. I thought the general court would make a discount of the duties on what was lost.

This is to introduce John Peyton who is a candidate for the clerkship of Frederick.

Enclosing Colonel Davies' protest. Ask Colonel Innis (Innes?) how long Mrs. Riddell occupied our houses in Williamsburg.

This is to introduce Colonel Dorsey Pentecost, who is a candidate for the clerkship in the district of Morgan Town?.

The sheriff will not wait any longer than next week without seizing the estate for taxes. We need three work horses and ten plow lines.

Please examine the agreement between my brother William and me. Will the chancery cause be brought to a hearing this court or has my brother filed his answer?

I attended at Mr. Turnbull's store in order to get the necessary payment of taxes due from the estate. I received nothing from him. I hope those requests will be ready.

I hope time will soften all your sorrows. I have seen Captain Griffith's family. This neighborhood of the island is so good that I might spend my whole time in visits. Please have my business with Claiborne put on a safe footing.

I have paid the balance of Constable and Coy's draft on Colonel Banister.