1786  13 Jul  Charleston  

421. Thos. Foster to Gideon White, in receipt of letters. Since receiving his power of attorney Foster has tried to collect the debts due White, but without any success. He relates his efforts in detail. News of many of White's friends in Charleston. Holograph.

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1786  26 Jul  Nassau  

422. Archibald Campbell to Gideon White, reporting on the debts due to White from persons in New Providence. 
Overleaf: White's account with John O'Halloran. Copy.

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1786  29 Jul  Shelburne  

423. Thos. Ramsden to Gideon White, appealing for protection and justice. He recounts an attack which was made on his vessel by Charles Whitworth, Mr. MacDonogh and others, encloses his power of attorney, and asks for advice and support. Autograph.

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1786  29 Jul  Shelburne  

424. Power of attorney enabling Gideon White to act for Levi Thayer in all his affairs in Nova Scotia.  Signed and witnessed.

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1786  13 Aug  Nassau  

426. Archibald Campbell to Gideon White, reporting on the efforts he has made to collect White's debts. Statement of accounts appended. Postscript; 13 Aug., stating he has received account of the death of one of White's debtors. Holograph.

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1786  25 Aug  Morristown  Mass.

427. N. Ford to Gideon White, in receipt of letter. ''It afords me very singular pleasure to hear of the Commisioners being at Shelburne & also to hear of the very friendly Character in which they Conduct themselves…I am glad to hear Mr. Wilkins has got into his new house, I hope he will now get settled and determine he will remain where he is for Life, he is a good man if ever their was one, and a more amiable family was never Collected under one Ruff - Nothing would give me greater pleasure than to hear of his being Chief Justice of the Province, it would be a means of fixing him a fixd. income annually - And as it is a matter of Consequence to the Inhabitants to have a man capable, and a good man to fill that office, I am well persuaded that office could not be better fill'd...However I have the satisfaction to think, he has got into an office now, that puts it out of the power of the rabble of Shelburne to remove - An Election must Consequently insue, and my best wishes attend our friend Mr. Davis....It does me good to hear you have rice, reputable familys arriving among you, from England, for the purpose of settling, - this is an acquisition to Shelburne which it will feel sensibly, - it will not only feel it in the mercantile line, but it is expanding that society, which you know has been contracted in a very small circle.'' Political news of the vicinity. He thinks the United States is becoming disunited. ''It is my most, sincear prayer Shelburne may continue to flourish and all other of his Majestys Provinces, and dominions everywhere, - And a Speedy end put to, And Total downfall to Satans Kingdom, those United States, which thank God is hastening -'' Holograph.

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1786  27 Aug  Long I.  

428. Isaac Laurence to Gideon White, in receipt of letter. Personal. Holograph.

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1786  29 Aug  Sissiboo  

429. Stephen Jones to Charles Whitworth. He has been so long delving in the ground and hacking down trees that he hardly knows how to do anything else. He hopes he will be able to engage a black man and woman for Jonah Jones, as Gideon White suggested. Holograph.

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1786  4 Sep  St. John  

430. Lt. Jas. Place to Gideon White, arranging for payment of his debt to White.  Holograph.

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1786  11 Sep  Liverpool  

431. Joseph Tinkman to Gideon White, in receipt of letters. Since there have been no herring lately he cannot supply Hargreaves. They sell for 17/6 cash here. Holograph.

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1786  18 Sep  London  

432. Nathaniel Whitworth to his brother-in-law Foxcroft, in Cambridge. Family and personal matters. Holograph.

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1786  26 Sep  Shelburne  

433. Account of Chas. Whitworth with Samuel Gould for butter, brandy, etc.  Receipted.

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1786  26 Sep  Shelburne  

434. Account of Chas. Whitworth with Samuel Gould.  Two copies, one receipted.

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1786  28 Sep  Plymouth  

435. Account of Warren Smith with Thos. & Wm. Davis, giving prices of provisions.  Signed.

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