1792  6 Nov  Shelburne  

561. Gideon White to his brother-in-law, Nathaniel Whitworth, in receipt of letters. Family news, especially of the failure and physical collapse of Charles Whitworth. "Should Charles have a relaps - and attempt to be off I can prevent him by a Law of this Province - by underwriting him in the Secretary's Office - as your atty - in which Case no master of a Vessel dare take him - unless he pays his debts." Ned Brinley lived in the house Charles occupied "without rent - to keep it in repare - I feel my self fortune in having so good a Tenant - on these terms. Houses in Shelburne are at present poor property indeed." Instructions as to collecting some of his debts in England. Holograph.

White Family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 Vol. 950 No. 561