Amelia County, Virginia

Order Book 19 -- March 1788-October 1791

Submitted by: Reiley Kidd

At a Quarterly Court held and Continued for Amelia County on Saturday, 29 March 1788

Present: Edmund Booker, Stephen Cocke, Peter Lamkin, William Yates, & William Cross Craddock, Gentlemen.

Jesse Woodward & Samuel Watkins were brought before this Court to answer to contempt of Court charges. Court rules that the said Woodward be amerced (fined) £10, and orders that he be held by the Sheriff until the fine is paid. Court finds Watkins not guilty, and is released by the Court.

Thomas Woodward was summoned to appear before the Court to answer charges of contempt, but failed to appear. The Court rules that he be amerced in the sum of £15.0.0, and that he be taken into custody of the Sheriff until the fine is discharged.

Booker Foster, assignee of Samuel Booker, P vs. Thomas Jones, D.} In Debt -

Edward Jones offers security for the D. Thereupon came the parties by their attorneys, and the said D states that he has paid the debt in the declaration mentioned, and puts himself upon the Country, and the P likewise.

Upon information presented to the Court that Jesse Woodward had won by play at cards from Samuel Watkins £220 within the space of 24 hours from 27th to the 28th instant, and due proof provided, the Court orders that Woodward pay one half of the sum, that is to say £110 to the use of the County for lessening (cont.)

(cont.) the County levy, agreeable to the Act of Assembly entitled "An Act to Suppress Excessive Gaming."

Court also finds that Francis White had won during the same time £58.0.0 from Samuel Watkins, and orders White to pay £29, under the same law.

The following men also were found guilty of gaming, with sums and fines as listed:

Thomas Woodward - £130 from Samuel Watkins - £65.

Peter Stanback - £100 from Samuel Watkins - £50.

And Samuel Watkins, having lost a total of £508 in this 24-hour period, is fined half of this sum, that is £254, to be levied of his goods and chattels, to the use of this County for lessening the County levy.

Thomas Williams, P vs. John Bailey, Charles Lallard, & Elizabeth Pincham, administrators of Peter Pincham, deceased, D.} In Debt -

On the motion of the D by their attorney, a commission is awarded them to examine and take the deposition of Thomas Banks, they giving the P reasonable notice of the time and place of taking the same.

Ordered that William Willson pay unto William Bott 260 lb of gross tobacco for 4 days attendance and twice traveling 40 miles as a witness for him at the suit of Elias Wills.

Robert Turnbull, assignee of John Bollar, P vs. Henry Anderson, D.} In Debt -

Upon the motion of the P, the scire facias some time past against the D is quashed by the Court, and a new scire facias is issued. On the motion of the D, an appeal is granted him to the 8th day of the next General Court.

The Sheriff is ordered to summon Richard Featherstone, Burrell Wills and Shadrick Loofsey to appear here at the next Court, to show cause, if any they can, why they would not give their list of taxable property to the Commissioners according to law.

William Bradberry, P vs. John Dalton, D} In Case -

Suit dismissed, at the D's cost.

Daniel Parham, P vs. John Farley, D} Upon an attachment obtained by the P against the estate of the D for £15.5.8 and costs, the said D having privately removed himself or so absconded that the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon him -

This day came the P and the Sheriff having returned that he had executed the said attachment in the hands of Millinton Roach and summoned him to Court. The said D was solemnly called but came not to replevy the attached effects. Whereupon the said Roach appeared and states that he owes the D £7 and no more. Thereupon the P proving his demand to be just, the Court rules that the P recover against the said D the £15.5.8 and his costs.

Edmund Wills, P vs. Gideon Flourney, D.} In Debt -

Richard Bland offers security for the D. Thereupon came the parties by their attorneys, and the said D states that he has paid the debt in the declaration mentioned, and puts himself upon the Country, and the P likewise.

Edward Munford, P vs. Vivion Brooking, D} In Case -

On the motion of the P, a commission is awarded him to examine and take the deposition of James Jenkins, he giving the D reasonable notice of the time and place of executing the same.

Elizabeth Seldon, P vs. John Dalton, D.} In Debt -

D acknowledges the debt. Court rules that the P recover from the D 1800 weight of Petersburg inspected tobacco, the debt in the declaration, and her costs. The D in mercy pleads. This judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of 900 lb of like tobacco, with lawful interest thereon, computed at 5% per annum, from 22 March 1781 to the time of payment, and her costs.

Whereas Samuel Pincham sued out of this court on a judgment of the said court an execution against John Hundley for 892 lb of crop tobacco & £1.19.11, including debt, interest and all costs, by virtue whereof the Sheriff of this county the 21st of March 1787 seized and took into his hands sufficient of the estate of the said John Hundley to satisfy the same, and the said Hundley with William Cross Craddock his security entered into bond to pay the said debt with lawful interest thereon within three months according to law. The Sheriff did restore to the said Hundley all the estate taken as aforesaid and the said debt not being paid...on the motion of the said Samuel Pincham as aforesaid by his attorney, the said Hundley having had legal notice (cont.)

(cont.) of this motion and not appearing though solemnly called, it is considered by the Court that the said Samuel Pincham have execution against the said John Hundley of the said 892 lb of crop tobacco of Petersburg inspection and £1.19.11, together with lawful interest thereon from 21 March 1787 to the time of payment, and his costs.

George Thompson, P vs. George Vasser, D.} In Debt -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, Sherwood Walton, William Worsham, John Foster, Robert Fitzgerrald, George Bagley, Pleasant Roberts, John Watts, Richard Bland, John Townes Jr., James Hillunfund, Ambrose Jeter, and Thomas Elmore. Jury finds that the D does owe to the P £41.11.11 current money of Virginia, and they assess the P damages by occasion of the detention of the said debt to one penny, besides his costs. Court rules that the P recover against the D the debt and his damages aforesaid, plus his costs.

Robert Donald & Co., P vs. William Cousins, D} In Case -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, Isham Clay, Edward Jones, Drury Smith, William Sneed, William Norvell, William Blaikley, Thomas Gunn, Alexander Erskine, George Robertson, Richard Smith, Archer Johnson, & Matthew Anderson. Jury rules that the D did assume upon himself in manner and form as the P against him has complained, and they do assess the P's damages by occasion of the D's (cont.)

(cont.) nonperformance of that assumption to £38.0.6 3/4 besides his costs. Court rules that the P recover against the said D his damages as aforesaid, and his costs.

On the motion of Isaac Holmes, Deputy Clerk for Thomas Griffin Peachy, Clerk of Amelia Court against Christopher Ford, Sheriff, for a balance of tickets due for the year 1786 to the amount of £132.5.0, the Court rules that said Holmes have execution against said Ford for this amount, plus his costs.

Ordered that William Wilson pay unto Archer Johnson 75 lb of gross tobacco for 3 days attendance as a witness for him against Edward Munford.

Ordered that William Willson pay unto William Cousins 75 lb of gross tobacco for 3 days attendance as a witness for him against Edward Munford.

Ordered that Edward Munford pay unto James Jenkins 125 lb of gross tobacco for 5 days attendance as a witness for him against Vivion Brooking.

Ordered that William Norvell pay unto Thomas Gunn 75 lb of gross tobacco for 3 days attendance as a witness for him against Blaikley.

Ordered that the 31st Instant & the day after April Court be appointed as Rule Days between this and next succeeding Quarterly Court.

On the motion of Jane Dumis by her attorney, judgment is granted her against Peter Ellington, security for Alexander Roberts, on their joint replevin bond passed to the said Jane Dumis for the sum of 5498 lb of Petersburg crop tobacco and £6.14.5, together with the costs of this motion. But this judgment except as to the costs is to be satisfied by the payment of 2749 lb of like tobacco and £3.14.5, with lawful interest thereon from 22 August 1787 to the time of payment.

On the motion of John Gilliam by his attorney, judgment is granted him against Philip Jones, security for Robert Lawson, on their joint replevin bond passed to the said Gilliam for the sum of £378.19.8, or in lieu thereof, as much inspected crop Appomattox tobacco as the said sum of money be worth on the day of payment, together with the costs of this motion. But this judgment except as to the costs is to be satisfied by the payment of £189.9.10 like money, or like tobacco with lawful interest thereon from 25 August 1787 to the time of payment.

On the motion of the D by his attorney, an appeal is granted him to the 8th day of the next General Court.

Ordered that George Thompson pay unto Elijah Hunt 635 lb of gross tobacco for 3 days attendance and twice traveling 70 miles as a witness for him against Vasser.

Ordered that George Thompson pay unto Peter Barksdale 708 lb of gross tobacco and 2/ for 4 days attendance and twice traveling 76 miles and ferriages as a witness for him against Vasser.

Ordered that George Thompson pay unto Peter Cruse (Crews) 708 lb of gross tobacco and 2/ for 4 days attendance and twice traveling 76 miles and ferriages as a witness for him against Vasser.

Ordered that George Thompson pay unto John Crews 708 lb of gross tobacco and 2/ for 4 days attendance and twice traveling 76 miles and ferriages as a witness for him against Vasser.

Ordered that the Court be adjourned till Monday, 10 o'clock.

(signed) Vivion Brooking

At a Court held for Amelia County on Thursday, 24 April 1788

Present: Edmund Booker, Christopher Hudson, William Cross Craddock, William Cryor and John Royall Jr., Gentlemen.

An inventory and appraisment of the estate of William Munford, deceased, was returned into Court and is recorded.

Upon the petition of Joseph Scott & Co., leave is given them to keep a retail store in this County for the space of twelve months from this time.

John Ellington, assignee, P vs. Obediah Jackson & John Beadle, D.} In Debt -

Joshua Chaffin offers security for the Ds. Ds pray leave and has leave to imparte until the next Court, and then to plead.

An indenture between John Hill and Elizabeth his wife of the one part and Joshua Chaffin of the other part was proved by the oaths of the witnesses thereto, and is recorded.

An indenture between William Jackson & Ann his wife of the one part and John Boothe of the other part was proved by the oaths of three of the witnesses, and is recorded.

Davis Booker is appointed to superintend the election of Overseers of the Poor on Wednesday the 14th of May next at Richard Booker's for the district No. 1, beginning at Goode's bridge, up the road to Townes' from thence up the old Road to Mayes' bridge and thence along the road to the County line hear William Kennon's, thence along the County line to Appomattox River and thence down the same to the beginning.

Col. William Cross Craddock on Thursday the 15th of May next at the Courthouse for the District No. 2, beginning at the mouth of Deep Creek, thence up the creek to the head near Rowland Church, from thence into Watson's Road, and along the same to Prince Edward line, thence along the County line to the road near Kennon's, and down the road to Mayes' bridge and thence down the old road to Townes' Ordinary and from thence down the road to Goode's bridge and from thence to the beginning.

William Greenhill for the District No. 3 on Friday the 16th of May at Vaughan's Store, including the two lower districts of the last appointment.

Richard Jones Jr. for the District No. 4, on Saturday the 17th of May at James Henderson's Store, including the two upper districts of the last appointment.

Ordered that the Sheriff give public notice of the time and place of electing Overseers of the Poor.

An indenture between James Cheatham of the one part and Branch Tucker of the other part was proved by the oaths of two of the witnesses thereto, and is certified.

An indenture between Efford Booker of the one part and Mary Hamm of the other part was proved by the oaths of three of the witnesses thereto, and is recorded. His wife Mary Booker relinquishes her right of dower.

An indenture between William Jackson of the one part and William Burton of the other part was proved by the oaths of one witness thereto, and is certified.

An indenture between Joshua Chaffin and Betty Chaffin his wife of the one part and Rawleigh Fossitt of the other part was proved by the oaths of three witnesses thereto, and is recorded.

The Inventory and Appraisement of the estate of Ralph Perkinson, deceased, was returned into Court and recorded.

Elizabeth Cousins, infant and orphan of Peter Cousins, deceased, has the approbation of the Court (for) her choice of William Wilson for her guardian, together with Archer Johnson his security.

Murrear and Jimmy, old Negroes belonging to Branch Tanner, are exempted from payment of taxes in future.

George, an old Negro belonging to Samuel Watkins, is exempted from payment of taxes in future.

Frank, an old Negro belonging to William Cryor, is exempted from payment of further taxes.

Hannah, an old Negro belonging to James Farley Sr., is exempted from payment of further taxes.

An indenture between John Crawley, executor of David Crawley, deceased, of the one part and Henry Walthall of the other part was acknowledged by the said John Crawley, a party thereto, and is recorded.

A report of sundry persons for a view for a road across John Chapman's land to the plantation of William Crowder is received. Court orders that the same be established and the old road be discontinued.

Patt, an old Negro belonging to Edmund Harrison, is exempted from payment of further taxes.

Robert Willson & Co., P vs. George Robertson, D.} In Debt -

George Bagley offers security for the D. The D prays and has leave to imparte till the next Court and then to plead.

Upon the motion of Gressitt Davis and Asa Davis, leave is given them to keep a retail store in this County for twelve months.

An indenture between Samuel Booker of the one part and John Harper of the other part was proved by the oaths of three witnesses thereto, and is recorded.

John Lang, P vs. Thomas Ball, D} In Case -

This suit abates by the P's death.

Archer Johnson is appointed in the room of Edmund Wills who refused to act as a judge under the act of assembly directing the mode of proceedings under certain executions, and he took the oath agreeable to law. Col. Abraham Green also took the oath, according to law.

George Connally and William Holloway took the oath of Judges of Property, agreeable to and act of Assembly.

On the petition of John Townes Sr., his Ordinary license is renewed, he giving bond with security at or before the next Court.

Upon the motion of James Henderson & Co., leave is given them to keep a retail store in this County for twelve months.

Upon the motion of Stephen Cocke & Co., leave is given them to keep a retail store in this County for twelve months.

Ordered that the Court adjourn until Court in course.

(signed) Edmund Booker

At a Quarterly Court held for Amelia County on Thursday, 22 May 1788

Present: Edmund Booker, Vivion Brooking, John Booker, & Davis Booker, Gentlemen.

Joseph Harris, P vs. William McGehee & ux, administrators of John Skip Harris, deceased, D} In Chancery -

On the motion of the Ds by their attorney, John Pride, Richard Eggleston, & Joshua Chaffin are added to the former Commissioners appointed to divide the estate of the said intestate. Court orders that they proceed to divide the said estate ex parte, giving reasonable notice as to the time and place to complete the said division, and also to settle the amounts current of the said administrators, and make a report of their proceedings to the Court in order to a final decree.

Stephen Cocke, Gentleman, produced a commission from the Lt. Governor, Edmund Randolph, Esq., to act as Sheriff of this county. He took the oath proscribed by law, and entered into bond with Richard Jones and Thomas Cocke, his securities, in the penalty of £10,000 current money, according to law.

Samuel Morgan, Archer Johnson, & Batte Jones are appointed overseers of the poor for the district No. 3.

Court orders that the several persons reported by George Baldwin, commissioner, as not reporting their taxable property appear at the next Court to show cause if any they can why they did not give in the list of taxable property, according to law.

Col. William Craddock is appointed to superintend an election of overseers of the poor on Saturday, 14 June next for District No. 2, the former day appointed being a wet day, and he could not attend.

George K. Taylor, Gent., produced to this Court a commission from the examiners to practice as an attorney in the County Courts. He took the oath proscribed by law, and is admitted to practice in this Court. (name actually written "George Kith Taylor" in text, but is "George K. Taylor" in index).

On the motion of Stephen Cocke, Sheriff, William Cocke Ellis and Thomas Cocke are admitted as under sheriffs. They took the oath proscribed by law.

Upon the motion of Stephen Cocke, Gentleman, Sheriff, John Gooch, Thomas P. Overton, Samuel Ford and Walter Ford, Drury Davis, Francis Gooch & James Harris are admitted as under sheriffs for the purpose of collecting their old arrears. They took the oath proscribed by law.

John Hughes Sr., P vs. Henry Clayton & Tho his wife, administrators of Anderson Hughes, D} In Case -

By agreement of the parties, all matters of accounts in difference between them are submitted to the final determination of William B. Giles and Abraham B. Venable, Gentlemen and in case they disagree, to choose an umpire, and agree that their award, or the award of such umpire thereupon, be made the judgment of this Court. The same is ordered accordingly.

Peter Randolph, P vs. William Jones, D} In Eject -

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On the motion of William Holloway by his attorney, judgment is granted him against Benjamin Alfriend on their joint replevin bond passed to the said Holloway for the sum of 9706 lb of crop inspected Boling's warehouse on Appomattox tobacco & £4.7.0 current money of Virginia, together with the costs of this motion. But this judgment except as to the costs is to be satisfied by the payment of 4853 lb of like tobacco and £2.3.6, with lawful interest thereon from 21 July 1787 to the time of payment.

John Farley, P vs. William Royall and Milton Ford, D.} In Debt -

Samuel Ford offers security for the D Ford. Thereupon came the parties by their attorneys, and the said D states that he has paid the debt in the declaration mentioned, and puts himself upon the Country, and the P likewise.

On the motion of Samuel Booker, judgment is granted him against John Townes Sr. on his replevin bond passed to the said Samuel Booker for the sum of £183.7.2, together with the costs of this motion. But this judgment except as to the costs is to be satisfied by the payment of £61.13.7, with lawful interest thereon from 23 May 1787 to the time of payment.

On the motion of David Ross & Co., judgment is granted them against Charles Craddock and William Cross Craddock on their joint replevin bond passed to the said (cont.)

(cont') Ross & Co. for the sum of £155 current money of Virginia, together with the costs of this motion. But this judgment except as to the costs is to be satisfied by the payment of £72.10.5, with lawful interest thereon from 28 December 1787 to the time of payment.

David Ross & Co., P vs. William Royall, D.} In Debt -

Daniel Hardaway offers security for the D. Thereupon came the parties by their attorneys, and the said D states that he has paid the debt in the declaration mentioned, and puts himself upon the Country, and the P likewise.

William Alexander, assignee of William Fountain, P vs. William Royall & John Archer, D.} In Debt -

The same as in entry next above.

William Watts, assignee of Lewelling Williamson, P vs. Jesse Woodward and Benjamin Alfriend, D.} In Debt -

Samuel Morgan offers special bail for the D Alfriend. Thereupon came the parties by their attorneys, and the said D states that he has paid the debt in the declaration mentioned, and puts himself upon the Country, and the P likewise.

John Farley, P vs. William Royall and Milton Ford, D.} In Debt -

William B. Giles offers security for the D Royall. Thereupon came the parties by their attorneys, and the said D states that he has paid the debt in the declaration mentioned, and puts himself upon the Country, and the P likewise.

On the motion of Levy Deaton, judgment is granted him against Charles Craddock and John Townes Jr. on their joint replevin bond passed to the said Deaton for the sum of £73.18.8 specie, together with the costs of this motion. But this judgment except as to the costs is to be satisfied by the payment of £34.6.10, with lawful interest thereon from 25 October 1787 to the time of payment.

And on the motion of the D by their attorney, an appeal is granted them the eighth day of the next General Court, upon their giving security to prosecute their appeal with effect on or before the next Court in the Clerk's office.

David Ross & Co., P vs. Peter Robertson, D.} In Debt -

Richard Jones and Edward Jones offer security for the D. Thereupon came the parties by their attorneys, and the said D states that he has paid the debt in the declaration mentioned, and puts himself upon the Country, and the P likewise.

Phillip W. Jackson & Co., P vs. Same, D.} In Debt -

The same as in entry above.

William Cassells & Co., P vs. Uriah Jones, D.} In Debt -

Thomas P. Overton offers security for the D. Thereupon came the parties by their attorneys, and the said D states that he has paid the debt in the declaration mentioned, and puts himself upon the Country, and the P likewise.

Phillip W. Jones & Co., P vs. Alexander Erskine, heir at law of Charles Erskine, deceased, D} In Chancery -

Upon the motion of the complainants by their attorney and upon hearing the bill of the complainants and the answer of the D, the court rules that Sarah Erskine, widow and relict of Alexander Erskine (sic), deceased is entitled to dower in the land in the bill mentioned, prior to the right of the complainants. The Court orders that the commissioners formerly appointed by the interlocutory order in this cause do proceed to lay off to the said Sarah Erskine her dower in the said land and premises according to law, and that the said commissioners proceed to lay off to the complainants their dower of and in the remaining two-thirds of the said land and that they make their report thereof to this Court in order to a final decree.

It appearing that the witnesses in the different causes were not summoned to this Court by reason of the late Sheriff's death immediately after the last Court, the Court is ruled adjourned till Court in course.

(signed) Edmund Booker

At a Court held for Amelia County on Thursday, 26 June 1788

Present: Peter Lamkin, William Cross Craddock, Edmund Booker Sr., & Abner Osborne, Gentlemen.

The last will and testament of Thomas F. Jones deceased, was exhibited into Court and proved by the oaths of two witnesses thereto, and was recorded.

An inventory and appraisment of the estate of Kinnon Worsham, deceased, was returned into Court and is recorded.

An indenture between Richard Cross of the one part and Stephen Cocke and John Cocke of the other part was proved by the oaths of Richard Cocke, Thomas Dably (Dalby intended?) and John Lacy, three of the witnesses thereto, and is recorded.

An indenture between Thomas Bale and Ann Bale his wife of the one part and Richard Cross of the other part was proved by the oath of Samuel Vaughan and Davis Vaughan, two witnesses thereto, and is certified.

Thomas B. Willson, Joel Motley, and Edward Jones are appointed overseers of the poor for Dist. No. 2.

John Archer, Edmund Booker Jr. and Joshua Chaffin are appointed overseers of the poor for Dist. No. 1.

On the petition of Ambrose Jeter for leave to build a water grist mill on the waters of Stock's Creek, he setting forth that he owns lands on both sides of the said stream and that no person's land will be affected by building said mill. The Sheriff is commanded to summon a jury to meet upon the lands where the mill is planned, and to inquire diligently whether the adjacent lands of any other person or persons may or will be affected or overflowed thereby, and to value the damages which such person or persons may sustain by occasion thereof, and that they report such to this court.

An indenture between Robert Fitzgerrald of the one part and William Fitzgerrald of the other part was acknowledged by the said Robert, a party thereto, and is recorded.

Henry Anderson, Gentleman, is appointed to rebuild the bridge over West Creek near the Courthouse.

Upon the petition of James Cook, license is granted him to keep an ordinary at his house in this County.

David Ross & Co., P vs. Samuel Morgan, D} Ordered that the execution issued some time past for irregularity be quashed and that this is a new fifa issue.

A commission annexed to the deed from Joel Tanner Sr. to John Gooch for the privy examination of Lucy Tanner his wife was returned to Court and is recorded.

On the motion of Gideon Seay, assignee of John James, judgment is granted him against Ambrose Jeter on his replevin bond passed to the said Seay for the sum of £165.5.6 Virginia currency, together with costs of this motion. But this judgment is to be discharged by the payment of £82.12.6 like money, with lawful interest thereon from 26 December 1787 to the time of payment, and his costs.

An indenture between Joseph White and Betty White his wife of the one part and Stephen Cocke of the other part was proved by the oath of one witness thereto, and is certified.

A division of the estate of Elkanah Crenshaw, deceased, was returned into Court and is recorded.

An indenture between Samuel Booker and Rachel Booker his wife of the one part and John Tucker of the other part was acknowledged by the said Samuel Booker, the party thereto, and is recorded.

Upon the petition of James Jennings, license is granted him to keep an ordinary at the place called Jennings' Ordinary in this County for the space of one year from this time.

Bess, an old and infirm Negro woman belonging to Ann Harper, is exempted from payment of taxes in future.

Major Waler (Wales?), Tyre O'Neal, and William Kinnon, being presented by the last Grand Jury for not enlisting their taxable property, this day appeared in Court, and their excuse was heard.

An indenture of gift between Edward Bland and wife of the one part and Phillip W. Greenhill of the other part was proved by the oath of Martha Pryor, the witness thereto, and is recorded.

On the motion of Ambrose Jeter for an injunction to stay the proceedings of a judgment at law obtained by Gideon Seay, assignee of John James against him, Court rules that the motion be overruled, with costs.

Upon the motion of Samuel Morgan, an injunction is granted him to stay all further proceedings of a judgment at law obtained by Dinwiddie Crawford & Co. against him, Court overrules his motion, with costs.

An indenture between George Vasser of the one part and Thomas Branch Willson of the other part was acknowledged by the said Vasser, a party thereto, and is recorded.

An inventory and appraisment of the estate of George Ragsdale, deceased, was returned into Court and is recorded.

Upon the affidavit of Stephen Beasley, Court finds that Mrs. Elizabeth Foster, widow and relict of Robert Foster, deceased, relinquishes her right of administration to the estate of said deceased, to Edward and Thomas Jones, and upon their motion, certificate is granted them to obtain letters of administration in due form.

Joseph Osborne, Joseph Wills, Daniel Hardaway and Edward Jones or any three of them ordered to appraise the slaves if any and personal estate of Robert Foster, deceased, and return their appraisment to the Court.

On the motion of Thomas Harvey, judgment is granted him against Phillip Jones, security for Wood Jones, on their joint replevin bond passed to the said Harvey for the sum of £76.11, together with the costs of this motion. But this judgment except as to the costs is to be satisfied by the payment of £38.5.6, with lawful interest thereon from 15 August 1787 to the time of payment.

On the motion of the D, an appeal is granted him to the eighth day General Court.

Alexander Erskine, Burrell Jackson, Stephen Mayes, William Beavers, Robert Moore, and John Doswell, William M. Crallie and Peter W. Robertson, presented by the last Grand Jury for not enlisting his taxable property, this day appeared in Court, and their excuse was heard. Case dismissed.

An inventory and appraisment of the estate of Lawrance Wills, deceased, was returned into Court and is recorded.

On the motion of Samuel Johnson, judgment is granted him against William M. Booker on his replevin bond passed to the said Johnson for the sum of 2230 lb of gross tobacco and £1.11.6 specie, together with the costs of this motion. But this judgment except as to the costs is to be satisfied by the payment of 1115 lb of like tobacco and 15/3d, with lawful interest thereon from 22 June 1785 to the time of payment.

On the motion of Joseph Jones & Co., judgment is granted them against Jeremiah Perkinson & Martan Chandler on their joint replevin bond passed to the said Jones & Co. for the sum of £26, together with the costs of this motion. But this judgment except as to the costs is to be satisfied by the payment of £13.7.3, with lawful interest thereon from 1 August 1786 to the time of payment.

On the motion of Jordan Rease, judgment is granted him against Martan Chandler and Jeremiah Perkinson on their joint replevin bond passed to the said Rease for the sum of £26, together with the costs of this motion. But this judgment except as to the costs is to be satisfied by the payment of £13.3, with lawful interest thereon from 1 August 1786 to the time of payment.

On the petition of Pleasant Roberts for leave to build a water grist mill on the waters of Deep Creek above Jones's bridge, his petition is granted, and the Sheriff is commanded to summon a jury to meet upon the lands where the mill is planned, and to inquire diligently whether the adjacent lands of any other person or persons may or will be affected or overflowed thereby, and to value the damages which such person or persons may sustain by occasion thereof, and that they report such to this court.

On the motion of Stephen Cocke, Sheriff, Millinton Roach and William Jones are admitted his deputies. They took the oath proscribed by law.

The last will and testament of Mary Thompson, deceased, was exhibited into Court and proved by the oaths of the witnesses thereto, sworn to by Daniel Marshall & Daniel Watkins, witnesses thereto, and was recorded. Certificate is granted for obtaining probate thereof in due form.

Joseph Wills, Richard Hayes, Stephen Beasley and Branch Osborne or any three of them ordered to appraise the slaves if any and personal estate of Mary Thompson, deceased, and return their appraisment to the Court.

Absent: William Cross Craddock, Gentleman.

Present: Samuel Sherwin, Gentleman.

Upon the motion of Henry Anderson & Francis Anderson, an injunction is granted them to stay all further proceedings of a judgment at law obtained by Obediah Hendrick against them until the matter shall be heard in the next Court in Equity. An injunction is granted them for £60 and interest, agreeable to the bond filed upon their giving security, at or before the next Court.

William Osborne is appointed surveyor of the road from Woody Creek bridge to Samuel Sherwin's plantation, and the usual hands to work on said road and keep the same in repair.

Ordered that the several persons agreeable to the List Returned and not grossed be summoned to appear here at the next Court, to show cause, if any they can, why they did not give in their list of taxable property, agreeable to law.

Court adjourned till the Court in course.

(signed) Peter Lamkin

At a Court held for Amelia County on Thursday, 24 July 1788

Present: Henry Anderson, Samuel Sherwin, William Cross Craddock, and Abner Osborne, Gentlemen.

Stephen Cocke, Gent., Sheriff, came into Court and objected to the insufficiency of the gaol (jail). Court orders him to employ some person to repair the said gaol.

William Cross Craddock is appointed to let the rebuilding of Mayes' bridge over Flatt Creek.

Ordered that the hands of William Osborne work on the road with the overseers of the road.

Thomas Wilkerson's executors, P vs. John Hundley, D} In Case -

On the motion of the D by his attorney, a commission is awarded him to take the deposition of Mary Mann and Ann Watson, de bene esse giving the other party reasonable notice of the time and place of taking the said deposition.

Bram, Jinny, & Cate, old Negroes belonging to Jane Dennis, are exempt from further taxes.

Wood Jones, Samuel Sneed, & Hector McNeil, summoned to appear here at this Court for not listing their taxable property, appeared here and their excuse was heard and accepted. They are dismissed.

The Court adjourned till Court in course.

(signed) Henry Anderson

At a Quarterly Court held for Amelia County, 28 August 1788

Present: Vivion Brooking, John Pride, Peter Lamkin, and William Greenhill, Gentlemen.

On the motion of William M. Crallie, leave is given him to keep an ordinary at his house in this county.

Hector McNeil, P vs. James Dupuy, D.} In Debt -

Suit dismissed, with P to pay all costs.

Edward Munford returned into Court and (gave) account of his guardianship (no name listed).

Abraham Dunivant, P vs. Charles Hutcherson, D} On a Petition -

Suit dismissed. P to pay the D's costs.

Thomas Griffin Peachy, summoned to appear here at this Court for not listing his taxable property, appeared here and his excuse was heard and accepted. He is hereby dismissed.

Samuel Peachy and the same order as above.

Maryann Hayes, executrix, Richard Hayes, Samuel White and James Hayes, executors of Richard Hayes, deceased, P vs. Branch Tucker, D.} In Debt -

D acknowledges the P's action. Court rules that the Ps recover against the said D £60, debt in the declaration mentioned, and their costs. D in mercy pleads. This judgment is to be discharged by payment of £30, with interest thereon at the rate of 5% per annum from 25 December 1787 to the time of payment. P agrees to stay execution of this judgment till the first day of December next.

David Ross & Co., P vs. Peter Jones, D.} In Debt -

Suit dismissed, with each party to bear their own costs.

David Ross & Co., P vs. John Royall, D.} In Debt -

D acknowledges the P's action. Court rules that the Ps recover against the said D £131.1.5 1/2, (cont.)

(cont.) the debt in the declaration mentioned, and their costs.

Sherwood Walton, foreman, William Ford, Woodlief Thomas, Edmund Wills Sr., Charles Willson, Field Mann, Archer Johnson, Daniel Allen, John Tucker, Ambrose Hutcheson, Edward Booker, Edmund Walker, Thomas Ellis Jr., William Crenshaw, James Dupuy Sr., Thomas Osborne and John Chappell were sworn as a Grand Jury of Inquest. They received their charge, and after some time returned, and made the following presentments:

James Jennings, for not listing his ordinary license within six months;

Francis White for not listing his ordinary license within six months;

The surveyor of the road from Liles Ford to this Courthouse, for not keeping said road in repair the past six months;

The surveyor of the road from Townes' Ordinary to Clement's Mill for not keeping the same in repair the past six months;

The surveyor of Jenito Road from Hogg Castle to Jenito Bridge, for not keeping the same in repair the past six months;

The surveyor of the road from George Baldwin's to Mayes' bridge, for not keeping the same in repair the past six months;

The surveyor of the road from Daniel Stringer's to Nell's old Race Paths, for not keeping the same in repair the past six months;

The surveyor of the road from Bottom's old field to Goode's bridge road across Smack's Creek, for not keeping the same in repair the past six months;

the commissioner of Raleigh Parish for not returning a list of taxable property according to law;

the keeper of the bridge over Little Nottoway on Cocke's Road, for not keeping the same in repair;

the keeper of the bridge over West Creek on the road from the Courthouse to Daniel Jones's, for not keeping the same in repair the past 6 months;

the overseers of the road over Deep Creek by Benjamin Crawley's, for not keeping the same in repair the past 6 months;

the keeper of the bridge over Flatt Creek at Meade's Mill, for not keeping the same in repair the past 6 months;

and the said Grand Jury having nothing more to present, were discharged.

Present: John Royall, Gent.

Peter Lamkin, P vs. John Doswell, D} In Trespass -

A certain award was returned between the parties in the words and figures following, viz.: (the rest was left blank, and never completed.)

John Royall, P vs. John Anderson, D.} In Debt -

By order of the P, this suit is dismissed at his costs.

Charles Duglas, P vs. Peter Webster, D} In Case -

Suit dismissed, with the D to pay costs.

James Yorgan (Yourgan in index), administrator of Peter Fitzpatrick, P vs. Joshua Spain, D.} In Debt -

Joshua Spain offers security for the D. D acknowledges the P's action. Court rules that the Ps recover against the said D £22.15.4, the debt in the declaration mentioned, and their costs. The D in mercy pleads. This judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of £11.7.8, with lawful interest thereon from 3 August 1787 to the time of payment, and his costs.

Edmund D. Ford, P vs. William Claiborne, D.} In Debt -

D acknowledges the P's action. (cont.)

(cont.) Court rules that the Ps recover against the said D £60.0.0, the debt in the declaration mentioned, and their costs. Satisfaction acknowledged by the P for £54.12.11.

Ordered that William Grigg of Pittsylvania County be summoned to appear at the next Court to show cause why administration should not be granted Eliza Christopher of the estate of Peter Grigg, deceased.

Daniel Vasser qualified as Captain in the room of Capt. Worsham.

David Ross & Co., P vs. Pleasant Roberts, D.} In Debt -

D acknowledges the P's action. Court rules that the Ps recover against the said D 19,754 lb of crop tobacco inspected at Petersburg or Richmond, and £5, the debt in the declaration mentioned, and their costs. The D in mercy pleads. This judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of 9862 lb of like tobacco and £2.15.9, with lawful interest thereon from 7 April 1787 to the time of payment, and his costs. P agrees to stay the execution of this judgment till Xmas.

John Ellington, assignee, P vs. Obediah Jackson and John Beadle, D.} In Debt -

Joshua Chaffin offers security for the Ds. Ds pray leave to imparte till the next Court and then to plead.

David Ross, P vs. Joseph Egglestone, D.} In Debt -

Suit dismissed, and P to pay all costs.

On the motion of William Watts, judgment is granted him against Rice Newman, security for Archer Cheatham, on their joint replevin bond passed to the said Watts for the sum of £39.13.4, together with the costs of this motion. But this judgment except as to the costs is to be satisfied by the payment of £19.16.8 1/2, with lawful interest thereon from 20 May 1787 to the time of payment.

Thomas Williams, P vs. Samuel Jordan, D.} In Debt -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, Batte Jones, Peter Webster, William Blaikley, Nathaniel Robertson, George Baldwin, Branch Osborne, Henry Ferguson, Samuel Watkins, John Royall, James Gunn, Edmund Wills, & Daniel Mayes. By consent of the parties and with the assent of the Court, one of the jurors withdrew, and the rest of the jury is discharged from rendering a verdict. The case is continued.

George and Gabriel Penn, assignees, P vs. William Dudley, Samuel Jeter, Samuel Sneed & Andrew Lea, D.} In Debt -

D acknowledges the P's action. Court rules that the Ps recover against the said D £44.0.0, the debt in the declaration mentioned, and their (cont.)

(cont.) costs.

The same, P vs. William Dudley only, D.} In Debt -

The same judgment as above.

Samuel Jones, summoned to appear here at this Court for not listing his taxable property, appeared here and his excuse was heard and accepted. He is dismissed.

William Bradberry, P vs. John Dalton, D} In Case -

Suit dismissed, with the D to pay costs.

James Henderson & Co., assignee, P vs. George Ford and Nathan Ford, D.} In Debt -

Suit dismissed, with the P to pay costs.

John Brackett, P vs. Christopher Hudson, D.} In Debt -

Robert Jones offers security for the D. Ds pray leave to imparte till the next Court and then to plead.

Thomas Gibbs, P vs. the same, D.} In Debt -

The same as above.

William Glenn, P vs. Rencard Anderson, D} In Case -

On the motion of the P, a commission is awarded him to examine and take the deposition of James Smith, he giving the D reasonable notice of the time and place of executing the same, de bene esse.

Present: William Walthall; Absent: Vivion Brooking, Gentlemen.

Littleberry Ellis vs. Crawford Zachary -

Suit dismissed, with the D to pay all costs.

Cread Haskins, P vs. John Baldwin and Co., D.} In Debt -

Martin Chandler offers security for the D. Ds pray leave to imparte till the next Court and then to plead.

Thomas Williams, P vs. Samuel Jordan, D} In Case -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, John Degernatt, John Mann, Pleasant Roberts, Moses Craddock, Richard Bland, Peter Berry, Arthur Leath, Peter Bland, Gideon Flournay, Robert Jones, Sterling C. Thornton, and John Robertson. Jury finds that the D does owe to the P £10, the debt in the declaration, and they assess the P damages by occasion of the detention of the said debt to one penny, besides his costs. Court rules that the P recover against the D the debt and his damages aforesaid, plus his costs.

On the motion of Stephen Cocke, Sheriff, Daniel Vasser and Richard Howson are appointed his deputies. They took the oath proscribed by law.

Peter Lamkin, P vs. John Doswell, D} In Trespass -

A certain award was returned between the parties in the words and figures following: To all to whom these presents shall come, greeting. We, Richard Jones Jr., John Gooch, William Fitzgerrald and Francis Fitzgerald send greetings. Whereas several controversies and disputes have arisen (cont.)

(cont.) between Peter Lamkin of the one part and John Doswell of the other part, concerning certain slanderous words said to have been spoken by the said Doswell concerning the said Lamkin, and whereas for the putting an end to the said disputes and all differences, they the said Peter and John did in open Court agree and consent to submit the matter to our panel, know ye that we the subscribers here did not meet William Matthew Crallies the (blank) day of (blank) 1787, and being first sworn, proceeded to choose Stephen Cocke to be our umpire in case we should disagree. In his presence we examined the witnesses introduced by the parties. On the (blank) day of (blank) at Lunenburg Courthouse the D John came in company where the said Peter was, and accosted him with this appellation, "How goes it, monkey?" Doswell replied, "How goes it, Sheep Stealer?" Lamkin asked him if he called him a sheep stealer, and he replied, "You are as much a sheep stealer as I am a monkey." Lamkin then desired the bystanders to take notice that Doswell called him a sheep stealer and that he would make him prove it or abide the consequences. Doswell replied he did not know or believe that he ever stole a sheep, but that he was his godfather and that he gave him that name and would call him by it so long as he called him a monkey. We the panel retired, but were unable to agree, being of three different opinions, viz., unanimous in giving no damages, two were for Lamkin's recovering his legal costs, (cont.)

(cont.) and one fore each paying his own costs, and one for Doswell's recovering his costs. Witness our hands and seals (signed by the four panel members, but date left blank.)

We then called our umpire to settle the differing opinions, and he ruled that the D John should recover his legal costs. There were still three opinions and not a majority for either one, so the matter remains unsettled. But in order to put an end to the dispute and for the purpose of settling amity and friendship between the parties, the opinion of each party paying his costs was retracted, and the panel dictated that the D should recover his costs, and the P shall recover nothing by his suit.

The panel further certifies that nothing in the testimonies heard ought to or could by any means if rightly understood injure the reputation or good fame of either of the parties, and that their characters stood in a clear and fair point of view and entirely unimpeached.

Court concurs, and rules that the P take nothing for his suit, and each party to pay their legal costs.

Robert Donald, P vs. Millinton Roach, executor of Thomas Bevill, deceased, D} In Case -

The parties agree that the P did sustain damages by occasion of the nonperformance of the assumption in the declaration, specified to £25.18.1 3/4, besides his costs. Court rules that the P recover from the D this amount, and his costs, to be levied of the goods and chattels of the testator, now in the hands of the said D.

Present: Vivion Brooking, Peter Lamkin, William Cross Craddock, and Peter Randolph, Gentlemen. (Absent?) Abner Osborne, Christopher Hudson, Davis Booker, and William Greenhill, Gentlemen.

Robert Winfree qualified as ensign in Capt. Vasser's Company. William Jones qualified as a Lieutenant in Capt. Vasser's Company.

Owen Smith, P vs. Isaac Motley, D.} In Debt -

Henry Smith offers security for the D. Thereupon came the parties by their attorneys, and the said D states that he did not assume upon himself in manner and form as the P has complained, and puts himself upon the Country, and the P likewise. Trial referred till the next Court.

On the motion of Abner Osborne, judgment is granted him against John Winn, security for Tady Ford and Henry Lewis on their joint replevin bond passed to the said Osborne for the sum of 4742 lb of net inspected crop Petersburg or Blandford tobacco and £3.13.0, together with the costs of this motion. But this judgment except as to the costs is to be satisfied by the payment of 2371 lb of like tobacco and £1.16.6 with lawful interest thereon from 25 July 1787 to the time of payment.

Covington Hardy, assignee, P vs. William Doswell & John Doswell, D.} In Debt -

Suit dismissed, and the P to pay costs.

Upon the complaint of Bartlett Baugh against Claiborne Dowdy for misdemeanors tending to a breach of the peace in the Court yard, sundry witnesses were sworn and examined touching the charge aforesaid, and the said Dowdy was heard in his own defense. Court rules that the D be amerced in the sum of £5 and that he give security for the payment thereof, payable Christmas next, and that he be bound to his good behavior for a term of 12 months, with a security of £20, and that he remain in custody of the Sheriff until he give security.

The said Claiborne Dowdy committed an insult in the face of the Court by making an affray and insulting the Sheriff in the presence of the Court. Court orders that the Sheriff summon a sufficient guard, to be armed if necessary, to confine him in jail until he pays his fine, and gives security as before mentioned.

On the motion of Robert Langley, judgment is granted him against Rice Newman and Edmund Wills Jr. on their joint replevin bond passed to the said Langley for the sum of £21.0.4, together with the costs of this motion. But this judgment except as to the costs is to be satisfied by the payment of £10.10.2, with lawful interest thereon from 15 February 1786 to the time of payment.

The Court having failed to recommend proper persons to execute the office of Sheriffs of this County in the month of June, the Court day for the said County for the month of July last, it being a rainy day and only 4 Justices of Peace attending, one of which was Henry Anderson, Gent., who conceiving himself somewhat interested in the said position and not choosing to be a member of the said Court, the Court proceeded to recommend Stephen Cocke, Henry Anderson & Peter Lamkin, Gent. as proper persons to execute the office of Sheriff for this county for the next succeeding year.

Court adjourned until tomorrow at 10 o'clock.

(signed) Henry Anderson

At a Quarterly Court held and continued for Amelia County on Friday, 29 August 1788

Present: Vivion Brooking, Henry Anderson, Peter Lamkin, John Pride and William Walthall, Gent.

Benjamin Alfriend, P vs. William Watts, D} Injunction in Chancery -

Upon the motion of the P by his attorney, the Court rules that certain words in the introductory clause of the said answer of the said Watts, to wit, the answer of William Watts to a scurrilous false and scandalous bill of injunction exhibited against him by Benjamin Alfriend, etc., etc., be withdrawn and that the said Watts file another answer.

Absent: Vivion Brooking.

Elizabeth Pincham, P vs. Richard Dennis, executor of Dearest Dennis, deceased, D} In Chancery -

Suit dismissed.

Francis Donettia, P vs. William Watson, D} In Case -

Suit dismissed, with D to pay costs.

David Ross, P vs. William Blaikley, D.} In Debt -

D acknowledges the P's action. Court rules that the P recover against the said D £21.18.0, the debt in the declaration mentioned, and his costs. The D in mercy pleads. This judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of £10.19.0, with lawful interest thereon from 25 December 1787 to the time of payment, and his costs.

Edward Bland, P vs. Francis White & Samuel Morgan, D.} In Debt -

Jesse Woodward offers security for the Ds. (cont.)

(cont.) Ds pray leave to imparte till the next Court and then to plead.

The same, P vs. the same, D.} In Debt -

The same as in entry above.

Edward Munford, P vs. Vivion Brooking, D} In Case -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, William Norvell, Peter Berry, Parham Booker, Nathan Ford, William Holloway, Thomas Jones, Edward Jones, Alexander Damron, Stith Hardaway, Peter Bland, William Vinnerson, and Gideon Flournay. The jury went out of court to consider the case, and on their return, the P came not to further prosecute his cause. Therefore on the motion of the D, the jury is discharged, and the D non-suited. Further the D shall recover against the P 5/ damages, and his costs.

Maryann Hayes, executrix, and Richard Hayes, Samuel White, and James Hayes, executors of the last will and testament of Richard Hayes, deceased, P vs. Branch Tucker, D.} In Debt -

D acknowledges the P's action. Court rules that the Ps recover against the said D £70.9 the debt in the declaration mentioned, and their costs. But this judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of £35, (cont.)

(cont.) with lawful interest thereon from 25 December 1786 to the time of payment, and his costs. Satisfaction acknowledged by the P for £20, paid 17 May 1787 and £2.2 paid 3 June 1788. P agrees to stay the execution of this judgment till 1 December next.

Elias Wills, P vs. William Willson, D} In Case -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, Peter Berry, Parham Booker, Nathan Ford, Thomas Jones, Edward Jones, Stith Hardaway, Peter Bland, Gideon Flournay, Henry Smith, Charles Winfree, George Baldwin, and Nathaniel Robertson. By consent of the parties and with the assent of the Court, one of the jurors withdraws, and the rest of the jury are discharged, and the case continued.

Ordered that Elias Wills pay unto James Cole 212 lb of gross tobacco and 2/ for 2 days attendance and twice traveling 53 miles and ferriages as a witness for him against Willson.

Ordered that William Willson pay unto Edmund Wills 50 lb of gross tobacco for 2 days attendance as a witness for him in the suit of Elias Wills.

Ordered that William Willson pay unto William Freeman 50 lb of gross tobacco for 2 days attendance as a witness for him in the suit of Elias Wills.

John Rogers, P vs. John Foster, executor of George Worsham, deceased, D} In Case -

By agreement of the parties, all matters of accounts in difference between them are submitted to the final determination of William C. Craddock, James Cook, and Joseph Jennings Sr., and agree that their award, or the award be made the judgment of this Court. The same is ordered accordingly.

William Yates, guardian to Thomas B. Ruffin, P vs. Francis White and Benjamin Alfriend, D.} In Debt -

Jesse Woodward offers security for the Ds. Ds pray leave to imparte till the next Court and then to plead.

The same, P vs. Francis White and Peter Stanback, D.} In Debt -

Woodleif White offers security for the Ds. Ds pray leave to imparte till the next Court and then to plead.

John Clarke Cousins, by Henry Cousins, his guardian, P vs. Elizabeth Cousins, administratrix of Robert Cousins, deceased and guardian of the children of Robert Cousins, D} In Chancery -

Court rules that Abraham Green, Phillip Jones, Abner Osborne and William Greenhill or any three of them divide the estate of the said Robert Cousins, deceased, and return their report to the Court, in order to a final decree.

William Cassells & Co., P vs. Lewelling Williamson, D.} In Debt -

D acknowledges the P's action. Court rules that the Ps recover against the said D £26.2.8, (cont.)

(cont.) the debt in the declaration mentioned, and their costs. The D in mercy pleads. This judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of £38.1.4, with lawful interest thereon from 18 December 1787 to the time of payment, and costs.

Henry Banks, assignee, P vs. Samuel Ford, D.} In Debt -

Suit dismissed, and D to pay costs.

Woodleif Thomas being bound by recognizance to appear here this day, charged with having a bastard child upon the body of Susanna Hooper, he came into Court in discharge of his recognizance. Court rules that he the said Thomas shall enter into recognizance with two securities, he in the sum of £50 and his securities in the sum of £25 each. Whereupon the said Thomas, with Phillip W. Greenhill and Peter Stanback his securities personally appeared in Court and acknowledged themselves indebted to the Overseers of the poor for the amounts stated here, and L2.6 to be paid every six months, commencing from 28 April 1788 until he is discharged by order of this Court. Yet if he the said Thomas shall keep the said bastard child from the charge of the parish, then the above recognizance is to be void, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. (signed) Woodleif Thomas, Phillip W. Greenhill, and Peter Stanback.

Peter Randolph qualified as Captain in the Light Horse (sic).

Ordered that the Sheriff summon Brittan Moore to appear here at the next Court to answer the complaint of Millinton Roach for rescuing his property taken by the said Roach for the revenue tax for the years 1784, 1785 and 1786.

Stephen Beasley, guardian to Richard Jones, P vs. Edward Jones, D} In Chancery -

Court orders that Branch Osborne, Joseph Wills, Thomas Jones and Peter Robertson, or any three of them divide the estate of the said Daniel Jones, deceased, agreeable to the last will and testament of the said Daniel, and make their report to the Court, in order to a final decree.

Jered McConnico, administrator of John Lang, deceased, P vs. Thomas Ball, D} On an account -

Suit dismissed, at the D's costs, except for attorney's fees.

Logan and McEldery, P vs. Thomas Ball, D} On an Attachment -

Dismissed, at the P's costs.

Upon the motion of Stephen Beasley, guardian of Richard Jones, it is ordered that Samuel Sherwin, William Fitzgerrald, William Greenhill, William Cross Craddock and Richard Cocke, or any three of them do settle, state and examine the accounts of Daniel Jones, executor of Daniel Jones, deceased, and also Edward Jones, former guardian of Richard Jones, and make a report to this Court.

James Roach, assignee of William Roach, P vs. William Bell, D.} In Debt -

On the motion of the P, leave is given him to examine and take the deposition of Millinton Roach de bene esse, he giving the D reasonable notice of the time and place of executing the same.

William Bell, P vs. William Roach, D} In Chancery -

On the motion of the P, leave is given him to examine and take the deposition of Millinton Roach de bene esse, he giving the D reasonable notice of the time and place of executing the same.

Ordered that Court be adjourned till 8 o'clock tomorrow morning.

(signed) Vivion Brooking

At a Quarterly Court continued and held for Amelia County on Saturday, 30 August 1788.

Present: Vivion Brooking, Christopher Hudson, William Cross Craddock, Abner Osborne, and Peter Randolph, Gentlemen.

John Hughes Sr., P vs. Henry Clayton and Theodotia his wife, administrators of Anderson Hughes, deceased, D} In Case -

A certain award being made between the parties was returned in the words and figures following, viz.: "August 30, 1788. In pursuance to an order of the worshipful Court of Amelia County constituting us as referees in a suit in the said Court between John Hughes Jr., P and Henry Clayton and Theodotia his wife, administratrix of Anderson Hughes, deceased, Ds. Having this day examined the witnesses and taken into consideration as well the testimony as the exhibits filed in the suit and having disagreed in our opinions respecting the same, have therefore constituted and appointed and do hereby constitute and appoint William Cowan our umpire, to take into consideration and decide the same. (signed) William B. Giles, Abram B. Venable. In pursuance to the appointment (above), I have determined that the P is entitled to the sum of £28.5.8 from the Ds, and do order and direct that he recover the same against them, with the usual costs in such case." (not signed by Cowan)

The Court orders the same, according to this award.

Upon the motion of Stephen Cocke, Sheriff, Millinton Roach is hereby discharged from acting as deputy Sheriff.

Charles Featherstone, P vs. Peren Cardwell, D} In Case -

On the motion of the D by his attorney, the writ of inquiry in this cause is set aside. Thereupon came the parties by their attorneys, and the said D (cont.)

(cont.) states that he did not assume upon himself in manner and form as the P has complained, and puts himself upon the Country, and the P likewise. Trial referred till the next Court.

Edward (blank - Bland in index) and Lettice Bland, his wife, P vs. Peter Coleman, D} In Case -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, George Cabiness, George Booker, William Cabiness, William Norrell, John Foster, James Omohundro, William Ford, Archer Johnson, Thomas Moody, Thomas Ball, John Munford, and John Nunnally. Jury rules that the D did assume upon himself in manner and form as the P against him have complained, and they do assess the P's damages by occasion of the D's nonperformance of that assumption to £16.6.4, besides his costs. Court rules that the P recover from the D this amount.

William Royall, surviving executor of the last will and testament of John Worsham, deceased, P vs. Archer Cheatham, D.} In Debt -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and the said D relinquishes his former plea, and says he cannot gainsay the motion of the P, but that he does owe to the P in manner and form as the P against him has declared. The Court rules that the P recover against the said D £50, the debt in the declaration, and his costs. The D in mercy pleads. This judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of £25 like money, with lawful interest thereon from 26 August 1778 to the time of payment, and his costs.

William Willson, P vs. Edward Munford, D} In Trespass, Assault & Battery -

On the motion of the D by his attorney, the writ of Inquiry in this suit is set aside, and the D (cont.)

(cont.) states that he is not guilty in manner and form as the P has complained, and puts himself upon the Country, and the P likewise. And thereupon came also a jury, to wit, Henry Smith, George Baldwin, Isham Clay, William Phillips, Charles Winfree, Edward Jones, Lewelling Williamson, Richard Foster, George Chapman, Lowel Chappin, Peter Berry, and Thomas Short. Jury rules that the D is guilty in manner and form as the P against him has complained, and they do assess the P's damages by occasion thereof to 5/, besides his costs. Court rules that the P recover against the said D his damages as aforesaid.

David Ross, assignee of Thomas Taylor Griffin, P vs. Thomas Comer and Richard Jones, D.} In Debt -

Suit dismissed at the Ds' costs.

Alexander Roberts, P vs. Samuel Booker, D} In Case -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, George Cabiness, William Cabiness, William Norvell, John Foster, William Ford, Archer Johnson, Peren Cardwell, William Vinnerson, Jesse Woodard, and Peter Bland. Jury rules that the D did assume upon himself in manner and form as the P against him has complained, and they do assess the P's damages by occasion of the D's nonperformance of that assumption to £18.3.1, besides his costs. Court rules that the P recover against the said D his damages as aforesaid, and his costs.

On the motion of Thomas Williams to correct a mispresion (sic) of the Clerk of this County in entering up judgment against him (and) William Gooch at the suit of William Bibb in November 1786, upon a view of the record of said cause and the letter and affidavit of counsel, as well of the P as of the D, the Court rules that the said Williams, common bail for the said Gooch was discharged thereof and that the judgment ought to have been rendered against the said Gooch only, and that the said Williams be discharged from the said judgment and from the replevin bond taken in virtue of an execution issued upon the said judgment, as well from the sued replevin bond taken in consequence of the execution issued thereupon the said judgment.

John Dupuy, P vs. James Dupuy & Bartlett Baugh, D.} In Debt -

Ds acknowledge the P's action. Court rules that the P recovers against the said Ds £86.17.4 specie, the debt in the declaration mentioned, and his costs. The D in mercy pleads. This judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of £43.8.8 like money, with lawful interest thereon from 15 November 1783 to the time of payment, and his costs.

Joseph Jones & Co., P vs. Thomas Jordan, Josiah Jackson, and Ralph Hubbard, D.} In

Debt -

(blank - no entry)

Daniel Hamlin, surviving obligee of John Hamlin, deceased, P vs. Lewellin Williamson & James Bagley, D.} In Debt -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and the said D Williamson relinquishes his former plea, and says he cannot gainsay the motion of the P, but that he does owe to the P in manner and form as the P against him has declared. The Court rules that the P recover against the said D £180 lawful money of Virginia, the debt in the declaration, and his costs. The D in mercy pleads. This judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of £90 like money, with lawful interest thereon from 25 February 1781 to the time of payment, and his costs. This suit abates as to Beigley (sic), the Sheriff having returned him to be dead. To be settled by the scale of 1780.

The same, P vs. Charles Irby, and Lewelling Williamson, D.} In Debt -

This suit abates as to Irby, the Sheriff having returned him no inhabitant. This day came the parties by their attorneys, and the said D Williamson relinquishes his former plea, and his attorney says that he is not informed by the said D to give any other answer for him. The Court rules that the P recover against the said D £630, the debt in the declaration, and his costs. The D in mercy pleads. This judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of £315 like money, with lawful interest thereon from 25 February 1781 to the time of payment, and his costs.

Judgment to be settled by the scale of 1780.

Ordered that John Hughes Sr. pay unto George Booker 225 lb of gross tobacco for 9 days attendance as a witness for him against Hughes' administrators.

Court adjourned till Monday morning 8 o'clock.

(signed) Vivion Brooking

At a Quarterly Court held and continued for Amelia County on Monday, 1 September 1788

Present: Christopher Hudson, John Pryor, William Cross Craddock, Abner Osborne, and Davis Booker, Gent.

Absent: William Cross Craddock. Present: William Greenhill, Gent.

Charles Craddock, P vs. Peter Berry, D} In Case -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, John Munford, John Jones, Thomas Comer, William Blaikley, William Norvell, Thomas Elmore, James Cocke, Thomas Ellis, James Williams, and William Cassells. Jury rules that the D did assume upon himself in manner and form as the P against him has complained, and they do assess the P's damages by occasion of the D's nonperformance of that assumption to £15.10.4, besides his costs. Court rules that the P recover against the said D his damages as aforesaid, and his costs.

Charles Anderson, P vs. Thomas Williams, D} In Case -

On the motion of the P, a commission is awarded him to examine and take the deposition of Zachariah Hurt, he giving the D reasonable notice of the time and place of executing the same.

Daniel Teasdale, P vs. Christopher Hudson, D} In Case -

The writ of Inquiry in this suit is set aside, and the D states that he is not guilty in manner and form as the P has complained, and puts himself upon the Country, and the P likewise. Trial referred till the next Court.

Peter Randolph, P vs. Phillip Jones, D.} In Debt -

Suit dismissed.

Millinton Roach, P vs. Jesse Coleman, D.} In Debt -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, Booker Foster, John Phillips, William Bell, William Ford, Charles Craddock, William Phillips, Absolom Tucker, William B. Cocke, William Vannerson, Thomas Jordan, John Harper, and George Booker. Jury finds that the D does owe to the P £150 current money of Virginia, the debt in the declaration, and they assess the P damages by occasion of the detention of the said debt to one penny, besides his costs. Court rules that the P recover against the D the debt and his damages aforesaid, plus his costs. The D in mercy pleads. This judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of £75 like money, with lawful interest thereon from 25 December 1786 to the time of payment, and his costs.

John Townes Jr., P vs. Roger Scott, D} Injunction in Chancery -

Upon the motion of the P by his attorney, the D having stood out all process of Contempt, and not appearing though solemnly called, Court rules that the injunction be perpetuated, and the D pay the P his costs.

Ashley Johnson, P vs. Robert Leigon (Ligon?), D} In Trespass -

By agreement of the parties, all matters of accounts in difference between them are submitted to the final determination of Edmund Booker Sr., Ambrose Jeter, and Milton Ford, and agree that their award be made the judgment of this Court. The same is ordered accordingly.

Benjamin Williams, P vs. Samuel Jordan, D.} In Debt -

Suit abates by the P's death.

Anderson Cheatham, assignee of Archer Cheatham, P vs. Peter Ellington, D.} In Debt -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, Booker Foster, John Phillips, William Ford, Charles Craddock, William Phillips, Absolom Tucker, William B. Cocke, William Vannerson, George Booker, Thomas Jordan, John Harper, & George Robertson. Jury finds that the D does owe to the P £600 current money of Virginia, the debt in the declaration, and they assess the P damages by occasion of the detention of the said debt to one penny, besides his costs. Court rules that the P recover against the D the debt and his damages aforesaid, with lawful interest thereon from 9 December 1780 to the time of payment, and his costs.

The same, P vs. the same, D.} In Debt -

The same jury as above. Jury finds that the D does owe to the P £100 current money of Virginia, the debt in the declaration, and they assess the P damages by occasion of the detention of the said debt to one penny, besides his costs. Court rules that the P recover against the D the debt and his damages aforesaid, with lawful interest thereon from 9 December 1780 to the time of payment, and his costs.

Shore McConnico & Ritson, assignees of Francis Eppes, P vs. Ludwell Brackett, D.} In Debt -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and the said D relinquishes his former plea, and says he cannot (cont.)

(cont.) gainsay the motion of the P, but that he does owe to the P in manner and form as the P against him has declared. The Court rules that the P recover against the said D 2700 lb of crop tobacco of the Manchester or Petersburg inspections, the debt in the declaration, and his costs. The D in mercy pleads. This judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of 1350 lb of like tobacco, with lawful interest thereon from 1 January 1785 to the time of payment, and his costs.

George Bevill, P vs. John Leath & Arthur Leath, D.} In Debt -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and the said Ds relinquish their former plea, and says they cannot gainsay the motion of the P, but that he does owe to the P in manner and form as the P against him has declared. The Court rules that the P recover against the said Ds £30.12 cash, the debt in the declaration, and his costs. The Ds in mercy plead. This judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of £15.6 like money, with lawful interest thereon from 24 March 1786 to the time of payment, and his costs. Satisfaction acknowledged by the P for £6, paid 13 May 1786.

John Aspiner, P vs. Christopher Dawson, D} In Case -

On the motion of the D, a commission is awarded him to examine and take the deposition of William Quina & Margaret his wife, de bene esse, he giving the P reasonable notice of the time and place of executing the same.

Vivion Brooking, executor of Robert Munford, deceased, P vs. John Munford, D.} In

Debt -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, Booker Foster, Henry Cabiness, John Phillips, William Bell, William Ford, Charles Craddock, William Phillips, Absolom Tucker, William B. Cocke, William Vannerson, George Booker and Thomas Jordan. (cont.)

Jury finds that the D does owe to the P £31.10.0 current money of Virginia, the debt in the declaration, and they assess the P damages by occasion of the detention of the said debt to one penny, besides his costs. Court rules that the P recover against the D the debt and his damages aforesaid, plus his costs. The D in mercy pleads. This judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of £15.15.0 like money, with lawful interest thereon from 1 January 1787 to the time of payment, and his costs. Satisfaction acknowledged by the P for £2.10.

Vivion Brooking, executor of Robert Munford, deceased, P vs John Munford, D.} In Debt -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, Isham Clay, John Jones, Thomas Comer, William Blaikley, William Norvell, Thomas Elmore, James Cook, Thomas Ellis, James Williams, William Cabaniss, Jonathan B. Dawson, and John Harper. Jury finds that the D does owe to the P £41.2 current money of Virginia, the debt in the declaration, and they assess the P damages by occasion of the detention of the said debt to one penny, besides his costs. Court rules that the P recover against the D the debt and his damages aforesaid, plus his costs. The D in mercy pleads. This judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of £20.11.0 like money, with lawful interest thereon from 1 January 1786 to the time of payment, and his costs. Satisfaction acknowledged by the P for £2.10.

Thomas Elmore is appointed guardian to Daniel Williams and Warner Williams, for the purpose of defending a suit in Chancery for the division of the estate of Phillip Williams, deceased, the elder.

Josiah Williams, P vs. Phillip Williams & Joel Motley, executors of Phillip Williams the elder, deceased, and Thomas Elmore, guardian to Daniel and Warner Williams, infants and orphans of the said Phillip, deceased, D} In Chancery -

Court decrees that William Cross Craddock, Samuel Jeter, John Harper, and Thomas Beadles or any three of them divide the estate of the residuary clause of the will of Phillip Williams, deceased, and make their report to this Court, stating all matters specially as may be requested by either party in order to a final decree.

William Watts, P vs. Thomas Comer, D.} In Debt -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and the said D relinquishes his former plea, and says he cannot gainsay the motion of the P, but that he does owe to the P in manner and form as the P against him has declared. The Court rules that the P recover against the said D £247.3, the debt in the declaration, and his costs. The D in mercy pleads. This judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of £173.11.6, with lawful interest thereon from 25 December 1785 to the time of payment, and his costs.

Charles Price and Francis Pullam, executor and executrix of George Pullam, deceased, P vs. Ludwell Brackett & Richard Cox, D.} In Debt -

Present: John Ogilby, Gent.

Peter Manson, Richard Caudle, executors, & Elizabeth Caudle, executrix of Richard Locke, deceased, P vs. James Dudley & Woodlief Thomas, D.} In Debt -

This suit abates as to James Dudley, the sheriff having returned that he was dead. This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, Isham Clay, William Bottom, Thomas Comer, William Blaikley, William Norvell, Thomas Elmore, James Cook, Thomas Ellis, William Cabiness, Henry Ferguson, and Christopher Harrison. Jury finds that the D does owe to the Ps £17.0 current money of Virginia, the debt in the declaration, and they assess the Ps' damages by occasion of the detention of the said debt to £1.17.6, besides his costs. Court rules that the Ps recover against the D his debt and their damages aforesaid, plus his costs. The D in mercy pleads. This judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of £8.10 like money, with lawful interest thereon from 1 December 1785 to the time of payment, and his costs.

William Norvell and Nancy Norvell his wife, P vs. William Blaikley, executor of William Blaikley, deceased, and Thomas Jordan, D.} In Debt -

This suit abates by the death of the P Nancy Norvell.

Ordered that William Norvell pay unto Peter Lamkin 150 lb of gross tobacco for 7 days attendance as a witness for him against Blaikley.

Ordered that William Norvell pay unto Ann Amonet 25 lb of gross tobacco for 1 day's attendance as a witness for him against Blaikley.

John Munford, P vs. Vivion Brooking, D} In Case -

On the motion of the P, a commission is awarded him to examine and take the deposition of William Watkins, he giving the D reasonable notice of the time and place of executing the same.

William Worsham, son & devisee of John Worsham, deceased, and Rowland Ward the elder, P vs. William Giles, guardian of Thomas Worsham, D} In Chancery -

This day this cause was heard. By consent of the parties and with the assent of the Court, it is decreed that the said Thomas Worsham stand and abide by the exchange of lands in the bill mentioned and made between him, the complainant William, and that the report by the appointees under an order of this Court heretofore made in the words following, to wit: "March 29, 1788. In obedience to the within order, we have surveyed and divided the lands between the parties within mentioned, agreeable to the wills within mentioned, viz.: half to John Hedges and the other half between William Worsham and Thomas Worsham. Witness our hands. John Gooch, John Howsen, Rowland Ward, Henry Ferguson, Sherwood Walton." This order is deemed final and conclusive between the parties, and the complainant Rowland is forever quieted in the use, occupation, and possession of the bargained and sold premises in the bill mentioned, as far as relates to the D Thomas, unless he show good cause to the contrary within six months after he shall arrive of full age.

David Ross & Co., P vs. Samuel Morgan, D.} In Debt -

On the motion of the P by his attorney to quash a fieri facias issued some time past for irregularities within the return of the said execution, the Court rules that the same be quashed and that a new fi. fa. Issue.

Upon the motion of David Ross & Co. for a distringas to issue against Samuel Ford, late deputy Sheriff of Christopher Ford, Gentleman, deceased, late high Sheriff of this county, and the said Samuel Ford as Deputy Sheriff under Stephen Cocke, Gentleman Sheriff of this County for the purpose of finishing the business of the said deceased Sheriff in his lifetime in the hands of the said Deputy Sheriff, upon a return of the said Samuel Ford upon a Vindilloni Exponas issued by the said David Ross & Co. against Lewellin Williamson and Peter Stanback upon his (illegible) upon the said Vindilloni Exponas in these words, to wit, viz.: "By virtue of the within writ, I have offered the within property for sale and it could not be sold for three-fourths of its value in the opinion of the (cont.)

(cont.) commissioners that attended the said sale, neither could it be sold for 12 months credit." to command the present high Sheriff to destrain the said Samuel Ford, deputy Sheriff that he sell the said property in his hands under the said Vindeilloni exponas and bring the money into Court or sell the said property and deliver the money arising thereupon to the said Stephen Cocke, Gentleman High Sheriff to bring into Court. Court rules that the motion of the Ps be overruled.

David Ross & Co., P vs. the same as above, D.} In Debt -

The same order as before.

David Ross & Co. against the same, as executor of the late Christopher Ford, deceased. Court decrees that it does not appear that the said Samuel Ford is executor of the said Christopher Ford, deceased, and rule that the motion of the Ps be overruled.

James Henderson, P vs. Zachariah Birthright, D} On an Attachment -

The parties agree that this suit should be dismissed.

Ordered that James Jenkins pay unto Isaac Beacham 126 lb of gross tobacco for 2 days attendance and once traveling 19 miles as a witness for him against Burton.

Ordered that Christopher Hudson pay unto Samuel Pincham 125 lb of gross tobacco for 5 days attendance as a witness for him at the suit of Teasdale.

Ordered that Christopher Hudson pay unto Phillip W. Greenhill 175 lb of gross tobacco for 7 days attendance as a witness for him against at the suit of Teasdale.

Court adjourned till tomorrow 8 o'clock.

(signed) John Pride

At a Quarterly Court held for Amelia County on Thursday, 2 September 1788

Present: Vivion Brooking, Henry Anderson, John Pride, William Cross Craddock and Edmund Booker Jr., Gentlemen.

Cocke, Schwartz & Co., P vs. Charles Boyd, D} On an Attachment -

This attachment abates, the Sheriff having returned that there were no effects in his bailiwick.

Essex Worsham, P vs. William Dunivent, D}

Lott & Higby, assignees, P vs. Abraham Ford, D.} In Debt -

Henry Banks, P vs. Samuel Ford, D.} In Debt -

Suit dismissed at the D's costs.

Skipwith & McGlasson, P vs. William Leigon & ux, D.} In Debt -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, Isham Clay, William Norrell, William Worsham, William Cabiness, Peter Ellington, George Cabiness, Benjamin Bridgforth, John Nunnally, Nathan Fletcher, William Vinnerson, Archer Johnson, and Thomas Bridgforth. Jury finds that the D does owe to the P £32.16.8, the debt in the declaration, and they assess the P damages by occasion of the detention of the said debt to one penny, besides his costs. Court rules that the P recover against the D the debt and his damages aforesaid, plus his costs. The D in mercy pleads. This judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of £16.8.4 like money, with lawful interest thereon from 2 December 1785 to the time of payment, and his costs. Satisfaction acknowledged by the P for hogshead tobacco, 1056 lb at 22/ per hundredweight, = £11.11.0.

Mary Ann Fagg, P vs. John Williams & John Gooch, D.} In Debt -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, (the same jury as in entry above). Jury finds that the D does owe to the P £8.10 current money of Virginia, the debt in the declaration, and they assess the P damages by occasion of the detention of the said debt to one penny, besides her costs. Court rules that the P recover against the D the debt and his damages aforesaid, plus her costs. (cont.)

(cont.) The D in mercy pleads. This judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of £4.5 like money, with lawful interest thereon from 3 December 1786 to the time of payment, and her costs.

Judith Bland, P vs. Sterling C. Thornton & Thomas Williams, D.} In Debt -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and the said Ds relinquish their former plea, and say they cannot gainsay the motion of the P, but that they do owe to the P in manner and form as the P against them has declared. The Court rules that the P recover against the said Ds £27 gold or silver coin, the debt in the declaration, and her costs. The Ds in mercy plead. This judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of £13.10 like money, with lawful interest thereon from 13 December 1785 to the time of payment, and her costs.

Phillip Jones, P vs. William Mayes, D} In Case -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, (the same jury as in entry above - Fagg vs. Williams). By consent of the parties and with the assent of the Court, one of the jurors was withdrawn, and the rest of the jury discharged from rendering a verdict, and the suit is continued.

Moses Morris, P vs. John Boothe, D} In Case -

Suit dismissed at the P's costs.

Samuel Dyer, P vs. Milton Ford & John Boothe, D.} In Debt -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and the said Ds relinquish their former plea, and say they cannot gainsay (cont.)

(cont.) the motion of the P, but that they do owe to the P in manner and form as the P against them has declared. The Court rules that the P recover against the said Ds £100.0.0, the debt in the declaration, and his costs. The Ds in mercy plead. This judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of £50, with lawful interest thereon from 1 September 1786 to the time of payment, and his costs.

Floranna Mayes, administratrix of Richard Mayes, deceased, assignee of Samuel Farrar, who was assignee of John Townes Jr., P vs. George Deaton and Levi Deaton, D.} In Debt -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, (the same jury as in Skipwith & McGlasson vs. Leigon). Jury finds that the Ds do owe to the P £18.0.0 specie, the debt in the declaration, and they assess the P's damages by occasion of the detention of the said debt to one penny, besides her costs. Court rules that the P recover against the Ds the debt and her damages aforesaid, plus her costs. The D in mercy pleads. This judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of £9 like money, with lawful interest thereon from 25 December 1785 to the time of payment, and her costs.

John Gilliam, P vs. Robert Lawson, Samuel Booker, and Wood Jones, D.} In Debt -

D Lawson by his attorney, William Cowan, acknowledges the P's action. (cont.)

(cont.) Court rules that the P recover against the said Ds £325, the debt in the declaration mentioned, and his costs. The Ds in mercy plead. This judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of £162.10.0 like money in gold or silver specie, or in lieu thereof as much inspected crop tobacco or the Appomattox warehouses as the said sum of money is worth on the day of payment, rating the tobacco at the then market price, with lawful interest thereon from 11 June 1785 to the time of payment, and the costs.

On the motion of John Gilliam by his attorney, judgment is granted him against Robert Lawson on his replevin bond passed to the said John Gilliam for the sum of £378.9.8, or in lieu thereof as much inspected crop tobacco or the Appomattox warehouses as the said sum of money is worth on the day of payment, rating the tobacco at the then market price, together with the costs of this motion. But this judgment except as to the costs is to be satisfied by the payment of £189.9.10 like specie or like tobacco, with lawful interest thereon from 21 August 1787 to the time of payment, and costs. Phillip Jones comes into Court and relinquishes his appeal formerly granted him in this cause.

David Ross & Co., P vs. Henry Anderson, D.} In Debt -

William Bibb, P vs. John Wright & Thomas Wright, D.} In Debt -

Suit dismissed for want of prosecution.

David Ross & Co., P vs. Christopher Hudson, D.} In Debt -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and the said D relinquishes his former plea, and says he cannot gainsay the motion of the P, but that he does owe to the P in manner and form as the P against him has declared. The Court rules that the P recover against the said D £280.2.5, the debt in the declaration, and his costs. The D in mercy pleads. This judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of £145.1.8 1/2, with lawful interest thereon from 25 June 1785 to the time of payment, and his costs. On the motion of the P by his attorney, an appeal is granted him to the 8th day of the next General Court.

David Ross & Co., P vs. John Booker, D.} In Debt -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and the said D relinquishes his former plea, and says he cannot gainsay the motion of the P, but that he does owe to the P in manner and form as the P against him has declared. The Court rules that the P recover against the said D £162.10.9, the debt in the declaration, and his costs. The D in mercy pleads. This judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of £81.5.4 1/2 like money, with lawful interest thereon from 19 February 1785 to the time of payment, and his costs. P agrees to stay the execution of this judgment till November Court next.

David Ross, P vs. James Dupey, D.} In Debt -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and the said D relinquishes his former plea, and says he cannot (cont.)

(cont.) gainsay the motion of the P, but that he does owe to the P in manner and form as the P against him has declared. The Court rules that the P recover against the said D £96.10, the debt in the declaration, and his costs. The D in mercy pleads. This judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of £48.5 current money, with lawful interest thereon from 2 July 1785 to the time of payment, and his costs.

Present: Abner Osborne, Gentleman.

Owen Smith, P vs. John Hundley, D.} In Debt -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and the said D relinquishes his former plea, and says he cannot gainsay the motion of the P, but that he does owe to the P in manner and form as the P against him has declared. The Court rules that the P recover against the said D £47.4.6, the debt in the declaration, and his costs. The D in mercy pleads. This judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of £23.12.9 like money, with lawful interest thereon from 27 April 1786 to the time of payment, and his costs. Satisfaction acknowledged by the P for £15.7.0.

Absent: William C. Craddock

William Ellington, P vs. Charles Craddock, D.} In Debt -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, Charles Sallard, David Aslin Jr., John C. Cobbs, Joseph Jennings Jr., Archer Butler, John Rogers Jr., John Boothe, James Hayes, Benjamin Leaton, Lewelling Williamson, Paulin Anderson, and Samuel Morgan. Jury finds that the D does owe to the P £11.8 current money of Virginia, the debt in the declaration, and they assess the P damages by occasion of the detention of the said debt to one penny, besides his costs. Court rules that the P recover against the D the debt and his damages aforesaid, plus his (cont.)

(cont.) costs. The D in mercy pleads. This judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of £5.14 like money, with lawful interest thereon from 25 December 1786 to the time of payment, and his costs.

William Bevers, P vs. George Boyd, D} On an Attachment -

This attachment is dismissed, not being further prosecuted.

John Mann, P vs. John Thompson, D} On an Attachment -

This attachment is dismissed, the P not further prosecuting.

Daniel Mayes, P vs. Henry Ward, D} On an Attachment -

This attachment is dismissed, the P not further prosecuting.

John Worsham, P vs. Zachariah Birthright, D} On an Attachment -

This attachment is dismissed, the P not further prosecuting.

William Green, P vs. Peter Randolph & Robert Randolph, D} In Case -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, Charles Sallard, David Aslin Jr., John Boothe, John C. Cobbs, Joseph Jennings Jr., Archer Butler, John Rogers Jr., James Hayes, Benjamin Leaton, Paulin Anderson, Samuel Morgan, & Peter Bland. Jury finds that the D owes nothing to the P. Court rules that the P take nothing by his bill, but for his false clamor be in mercy, and that the D recover against the P his costs.

Samuel Davis & Co., P vs. Edward Munford, D} On scire facias -

By agreement of the parties by their attorneys, thi suit is to be argued on the second day of the succeeding Quarterly Court.

Kinnon Jones & James French, executors of Abraham Smith, deceased, P vs. Henry Anderson & Rice Newman, D.} In Debt -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, Isham Clay, William Norrell, William Worsham, William Cabaness, Peter Ellington, George Cabiness, Benjaminn Bridgforth, John Nunnally, Nathan Fletcher, and William Vannerson. Jury finds that the Ds do owe to the P £200.0 specie, the debt in the declaration, and they assess the P's damages by occasion of the detention of the said debt to one penny, besides his costs. Court rules that the P recover against the Ds the debt and his damages aforesaid, plus his costs. The Ds in mercy plead. This judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of £100 like money, with lawful interest thereon from 15 April 1786 to the time of payment, and costs. On the motion of the D Anderson, an appeal is granted them to the 8th day of General Court.

Kinnon Jones & James French, executors of Abraham Smith, deceased, P vs. Henry Anderson & Rice Newman, D.} In Debt -

The same entry as above, with another debt of £200, and the same outcome, this time with interest from 15 April 1785. As in case above, an appeal was granted.

Kinnon Jones & James French, executors of Abraham Smith, deceased, P vs. Henry Anderson & Rice Newman, D.} In Debt -

The same as in entry above, also for a debt of £200, and the same outcome, this one with interest from 15 April 1784 till payment, and costs. As in case above, an appeal was granted.

Kinnon Jones & James French, executors of Abraham Smith, deceased, P vs. Henry Anderson & Rice Newman, D.} In Debt -

The same as in entry above, also for a debt of £200, and the same outcome, this one with interest from 15 April 1783 till payment, and costs. Satisfaction acknowledged by the P for £16.16.11 paid 1 December 1784. As in case above, an appeal was granted.

John Royall, P vs. Henry Anderson, D.} In Debt -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, Charles Sallard, David Asslin Jr., John C. Cobbs, Joseph Jennings Jr., Archer Butler, John Rogers Jr., John Boothe, Benjamin Leaton, Lewelling Williamson, Paulin Anderson, Samuel Morgan, and Peter Bland. Jury finds that the D does owe to the P £963.0.0 current money of Virginia, the debt in the declaration, and they assess the P damages by occasion of the detention of the said debt to one penny, besides his costs. Court rules that the P recover against the D the debt and his damages aforesaid, plus his costs. The D in mercy pleads. This judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of £481.11.6 like money, with lawful interest thereon from 16 January 1786 to the time of payment, and his costs. Satisfaction acknowledged by the P for £65.6, paid 25 February 1786. On the motion of the D by his attorney, an appeal is granted him to the 8th day of the next General Court.

Richard Randolph and David Meade Randolph, executors of the will of Richard Randolph, deceased, P vs. Richard Bland, D} In Case -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, Isham Clay, William Norvill, (cont.)

(cont.) William Worsham, William Cabiness, Peter Ellington, George Cabiness, Benjamin Bridgforth, John Nunnally, Nathan Fletcher Jr., William Vannerson, Archer Johnson, and Thomas Bridgforth. Jury rules that the D did assume upon himself in manner and form as the P against him has complained, and they do assess the P's damages by occasion of the D's nonperformance of that assumption to £51.8.0, besides their costs. Court rules that the Ps recover against the said D his damages as aforesaid, and their costs.

Hezekiah Bevill, P vs. John Purkinson, D} In Case -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, Richard Bland, Charles Winfree, David Aslin, John C. Cobbs, Joseph Jennings Jr., Archer Butler, John Boothe, Benjamin Leaton, Paulin Anderson, Peter Bland, James Hayes, and John Royall. Jury rules that the D did assume upon himself in manner and form as the P against him has complained, and they do assess the P's damages by occasion of the D's nonperformance of that assumption to £15.17.4, besides his costs. Court rules that the P recover against the said D his damages as aforesaid, and his costs.

David Ross & Co., P vs. Henry Anderson, D.} In Debt -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, Isham Clay, William Norvell, William Worsham, William Cabaness, Peter Ellington, George Cabiness, Benjamin Bridgforth, John Nunnally, Henry Smith, Archer Johnson, Thomas Bridgforth, and John Archer. (cont.)

(cont.) Jury finds that the D does owe to the P £1000, the debt in the declaration, and they assess the P damages by occasion of the detention of the said debt to one penny, besides his costs. Court rules that the P recover against the D the debt and his damages aforesaid, plus his costs. The D in mercy pleads. This judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of £125.11.2, with lawful interest thereon from 9 August 1783 to the time of payment, and the further sum of £179.6.1 1/2, with interest thereon from 9 August 1783 to the time of payment, and the further sum of £11.17.6, with lawful interest thereon from 26 August 1784 to the time of payment, and their costs. And the Ps by their attorney release to the D £11.17.6 with interest as above.

Ordered that David Ross & Co. pay unto John Archer 75 lb of gross tobacco for 3 days attendance as a witness for him against Henry Anderson.

Hezekiah Bevill, P vs. Joseph Bevill, D} In Case -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, Richard Bland, Charles Winfree, David Asslin, John C. Cobbs, Joseph Jennings Jr., John Boothe, Archer Butler, Robert Jones, Benjamin Leaton, Paulin Anderson, James Hayes, and John Royall. Jury rules that the D did assume upon himself in manner and form as the P against him has complained, and they do assess the P's damages by occasion of the D's nonperformance of that assumption to £11.1.10, besides his costs. Court rules that the P recover against the said D his damages as aforesaid, and his costs.

Ordered that James Jenkins pay unto Joshua Chaffin 100 lb of gross tobacco for 4 days attendance as a witness for him against Burton.

Simon Frasar, assignee of Roger Neal's executors, P vs. Peter Randolph and Daniel Hardaway, D.} In Debt -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and the said Ds relinquish their former plea, and his attorney says that he is not informed by the said Ds to give any other answer for them. Therefore the Court rules that the P has execution against the ds for £150.0.0, the debt in the declaration. The D in mercy pleads. This judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of £75, with lawful interest thereon from 17 May 1785 to the time of payment, and his costs.

Archer Farley, P vs. Peter Ellington and Mary Farley, D.} In Debt -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and the said D relinquishes his former plea, and says he cannot gainsay the motion of the P, but that he does owe to the P in manner and form as the P against him has declared. The Court rules that the P recover against the said D £128.0.0, the debt in the declaration, and his costs. The D in mercy pleads. This judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of £64.0 like money, with lawful interest thereon from 27 January 1786 to the time of payment, and his costs.

Charles Duncan, P vs. Phillip Jones, D.} In Debt -

(cont.) gold or silver coin the debt in the declaration, and his costs. The D in mercy pleads. This judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of £79.7.6 like money, with lawful interest thereon from 1 March 1787 to the time of payment, and his costs. On the motion of the D by his attorney, an appeal is granted him to the 8th day of the next General Court.

William McKenzie & Ann Blaik, executors of David Blaik (Blake), P vs. Thomas Williams, Paschal Greenhill, & Joseph Greenhill, executors of David Greenhill, D} In Case -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, Richard Bland, Charles Winfree, David Asslin Jr., Peter Bland, James Hayes, John Royall, William Harper, Rowland Ward Jr., Sterling C. Thornton, Moore Lumpkin, Claiborne Chandler, & Christopher Harrison. Jury rules that the Ds did assume upon themselves in manner and form as the Ps against them have complained, and they do assess the P's damages by occasion of the D's nonperformance of that assumption to £7.7.9 and costs. Court rules that the Ps recover against the said Ds their damages as aforesaid, and their costs.

Thomas Charleton, P vs. Robert Jones, D} In Case -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, Thomas Shortt, Edward Jones, Lowell Chaffin, Isham Clay, William Cabiness, Peter Ellington, John Nunnally, Henry Smith, John Hundley, James Hayes, William Vannerson, and Archer Johnson. The jury rules that the D owes nothing of the debt in the declaration. Therefore the Court rules that the P take nothing by his bill, but for his false (cont.)

(cont.) clamor, he be in mercy, etc, and that the D recover against the P his costs for this trial.

Ordered that Robert Jones pay unto William Worsham 397 lb of gross tobacco for 5 days attendance and four times traveling 17 miles as a witness for him at the suit of Charleton.

Court adjourned until tomorrow 8 o'clock.

(signed) Vivion Brooking

At a Quarterly Court held and continued for Amelia County on Monday, 3 September 1788

Present: Vivion Brooking, Christopher Hudson, John Pride, and William C. Craddock, Gentlemen.

Ordered that the 4th instant and the day after the next succeeding Court between this and the next Quarterly Court be appointed as Rule Days.

David Ross & Co., P vs. Thomas E. Mills & Vivion Brooking, D.} In Debt -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and the said Ds relinquish their former plea, and say they cannot gainsay the motion of the P, but that they do owe to the P in manner and form as the P against them has declared. The Court rules that the P recover against the said Ds £35.13.4, the debt in the declaration, and his costs. The Ds in mercy plead. This judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of £17.16.8, with lawful interest thereon from 25 December 1786 to the time of payment, and his costs.

This suit abates as to Mills, the Sheriff having returned him no inhabitant of the county. Satisfaction acknowledged by the P for the said debt, interest and costs, paid 14 February 1789.

Francis Walthall Dunnivant, P vs. John Nunnally and Thomas Jones, D.} In Debt -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and the said Ds relinquish their former plea, and say they cannot gainsay the motion of the P, but that they do owe to the P in manner and form as the P against them has declared. The Court rules that the P recover against the said Ds £25.0.0, the debt in the declaration, and his costs. The D in mercy pleads. This judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of £12.10, with lawful interest thereon from 27 October 1785 to the time of payment, and his costs.

Samuel Booker, P vs. Thomas Jones, D.} In Debt -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and the said D relinquishes his former plea, and says he cannot gainsay the motion of the P, but that he does owe to the P in manner and form as the P against him has declared. The Court rules that the P recover against the said D £68.16.6, the debt in the declaration, and his costs. The D in mercy pleads. This judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of £34.8 like money, with lawful interest thereon from 15 December 1785 to the time of payment, and his costs.

Covington Hardy, assignee of John Hardy, P vs. William Doswell and John Doswell, D.} In Debt -

By agreement of the parties, this suit is dismissed.

Edmund Wills Sr., P vs. Gedian Flourney, D.} In Debt -

(cont.) the said D £54 specie, the debt in the declaration, and his costs. The D in mercy pleads. This judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of £27.10, with lawful interest thereon from 1 October 1786 to the time of payment, and his costs.

William Watts, assignee of Lewelling Williamson, P vs. Jesse Woodard and Benjamin Alfriend, D.} In Debt -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and the said Ds relinquish their former plea, and say they cannot gainsay the motion of the P, but that they do owe to the P in manner and form as the P against them has declared. The Court rules that the P recover against the said Ds £84 specie, the debt in the declaration, and his costs. The D in mercy pleads. This judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of £42 like money, with lawful interest thereon from 1 November 1786 to the time of payment, and his costs. Satisfaction acknowledged by the P for £10.0.0, paid 2 March 1786.

Sterling C. Thornton, P vs. John Jones & Batte Jones, executors of Branch Jones, deceased, D} In Case -

A certain award being made between the parties was returned, in the words and figures following, viz.: 16 August 1787. "We the subscribers being chosen have stated, settled and examined the accounts between the parties and do find a balance in favor of Sterling Thornton of £32.15.10. (signed) Samuel Sherwin, William Fitzgerald, Isaac Holmes." The Court rules that the P recover against the said D this amount, the award mentioned, and his costs.

John Comer, P vs. Elisha Gunn, D.} In Debt -

A certain award being made between the parties was returned, in the words and figures following, viz.: "Referred from May Court 1787, Amelia to William Fitzgerrald and Samuel Sherwin, their award is that the said John Comer (cont.)

(cont.) refund unto the said Elisha Gunn the sum of £5.10 in consideration of a deficiency in the quantity of land sold by the said Comer unto the said Gunn. Given under our hands and seals this 22nd day of June 1787. (signed) William Fitzgerrald, Samuel Sherwin." Court rules that Gunn recover the amount stated in this award.

Elisha Gunn, P vs. John Comer, D} In Case -

The same award as above, and the same judgment.

The Commonwealth against Sundries to be (illegible) on the fourth day of the next succeeding Quarterly Court.

Richard Booker, P vs. Christopher Ford, D.} In Debt -

This suit abates by the D's death.

Martha Jones, P vs. Lewelling Williamson, D.} In Debt -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, William Vannerson, George Cabiness, George Chapman, John Nunnally, James Roach, Daniel Hardaway, Henry Ferguson, Daniel Alin Jr., Townes Wilkerson, Daniel Parham, Dennis Waddile, and Archer Branch. Jury finds that the D does owe to the P £60.0.0 current money of Virginia, the debt in the declaration, and they assess the P damages by occasion of the detention of the said debt to one penny, besides her costs. Court rules that the P recover against the D the debt and his damages aforesaid, plus her costs. The D in mercy pleads. This judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of £30 like money, with lawful interest thereon from 25 December 1786 to the time of payment, and costs.

Stephen Beasley, son and heir at law of Peter Beasley, P vs. Nathan Fletcher and Richard Jones, D.} In Debt -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came (cont.)

(cont) also a jury, to wit, the same jury as in entry above. Jury finds that the D does owe to the P 40,000 weight of net tobacco inspected at Petersburg, Osborne's or Richmond warehouses, the debt in the declaration, and they assess the P damages by occasion of the detention of the said debt to one penny, besides his costs. Court rules that the P recover against the D the debt and his damages aforesaid, plus his costs. The D in mercy pleads. This judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of 20,000 lb of like tobacco, with lawful interest thereon from 15 April 1784 to the time of payment, and his costs. Satisfaction acknowledged by the P for 1945 lb of crop tobacco paid 15 April 1786.

Richard Pincham, P vs. Lewelling Williamson, D.} In Debt -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, the same jury as in the entry above. Jury finds that the D does owe to the P 2500 lb of crop tobacco at any of the Petersburg or Richmond inspections, the debt in the declaration, and they assess the P damages by occasion of the detention of the said debt to one penny, besides his costs. Court rules that the P recover against the D the debt and his damages aforesaid, plus his costs. The D in mercy pleads. This judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of 1250 lb of like tobacco, with lawful interest thereon from 1 January 1787 to the time of payment, and his costs.

John Roach & Richard Roach, Ps vs. Efford Booker, D.} In Debt -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon (cont.)

(cont.) came also a jury, to wit, the same jury as in the entry above. Jury finds that the D does owe to the P £24.2.8 current money of Virginia, the debt in the declaration, and they assess the P damages by occasion of the detention of the said debt to one penny, besides his costs. Court rules that the P recover against the D the debt and his damages aforesaid, plus his costs. The D in mercy pleads. This judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of £12.1.4 in gold or silver coin, or in crop tobacco at the current market price, with lawful interest thereon from 13 September 1786 to the time of payment, and his costs.

The same, P vs. Ashley Johnson, D.} In Debt -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, the same jury as in the entry above. Jury finds that the D does owe to the P £22.3.3 1/2 current money of Virginia, the debt in the declaration, and they assess the P damages by occasion of the detention of the said debt to one penny, besides his costs. Court rules that the P recover against the D the debt and his damages aforesaid, plus his costs. The D in mercy pleads. This judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of £11.1.7 3/4 either in gold or silver or in crop tobacco at the current price, with lawful interest thereon from 20 July 1786 to the time of payment, and his costs. Satisfaction acknowledged by the P for 12/, in part of the within bond.

Michael Burke, P vs. Christopher Dawson, D.} In Debt -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, the same jury as in the entry above. Jury finds that the D does owe (cont.)

(cont.) to the P £115.16.8 specie, the debt in the declaration, and they assess the P damages by occasion of the detention of the said debt to one penny, besides his costs. Court rules that the P recover against the D the debt and his damages aforesaid, plus his costs. The D in mercy pleads. This judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of £57.18.4 like money, with lawful interest thereon from 24 January 1786 to the time of payment, and his costs.

Milton Ford, P vs. William Barding, D.} In Debt -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, the same jury as in the case above. Jury finds that the D does owe to the P £9.4.7 1/2, the debt in the declaration, and they assess the P damages by occasion of the detention of the said debt to one penny, besides his costs. Court rules that the P recover against the D the debt and his damages aforesaid, plus his costs, with lawful interest thereon from 25 March 1786 to the time of payment, and his costs. Satisfaction acknowledged by the P for 3/ paid May 1786.

Daniel Brown, P vs. John C. Cobbs, D} In Case -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, the same jury as in the case above. However, the P did not return to prosecute his case, so the Court discharged the jurors, and ordered that the P be non-suited, and released the D. Further, they ordered (cont.)

(cont.) the P to pay 5/ damages to the D, according to law, as well as his costs expended in his defense.

John Archer, assignee of Elizabeth Cocke, P vs. Henry Anderson, D.} In Debt -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and the said D relinquishes his former plea, and says he cannot gainsay the motion of the P, but that he does owe to the P in manner and form as the P against him has declared. The Court rules that the P recover against the said D £1540 current money of Virginia, the debt in the declaration, and his costs. The D in mercy pleads. This judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of £770 like money, with lawful interest thereon from 29 April 1787 to the time of payment, and his costs. Satisfaction acknowledged by the P for £10 as error in (illegible) 1786, 3 March by cash paid by Elizabeth Cocke.......£25.14.5 (sic).

Moses Morris, P vs. Henry Ashurst, D} On an Attachment -

Ordered that this attachment be dismissed, the P not further prosecuting.

Lewelling Williamson, P vs. Anthony Hundley, D} On an Attachment -

Ordered that this attachment be dismissed, the P not further prosecuting.

Francis Muir, P vs. Zacheus Hurt, D.} In Debt -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and the said D relinquishes his former plea, and says he cannot gainsay the motion of the P, but that he does owe to the P in manner and form as the P against him has declared. The Court rules that the P recover against the said D 8480 lb of good inspected tobacco at the warehouses of Petersburg, the debt in the declaration, and his costs. The D in mercy pleads. This judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of 4240 lb of like tobacco, with lawful interest thereon from 1 January 1783 to the time of payment, and his costs.

Satisfaction acknowledged by the P for 1263 lb of tobacco, paid __.

John Nunnally, P vs. David Asslin, D} In Case -

On the motion of the P by his attorney, a commission is awarded him to examine and take the deposition of John Sudberry, de bene esse, he giving the D reasonable notice of the time and place of executing the same.

George Cabiness, P vs. Richard Pryor & John Timberlake, executors of John Pryor, deceased, D.} In Debt -

Plea of payment withdrawn, and leave tender & refusal by order of the Court.

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, Edmund Wills Jr., Richard Jones, John C. Cobbs, William Ford, William Burton, William Ward, William Cabiness, Paulin Anderson, Moses Craddock, Benjamin Jackson, William Vannerson, and James Waddile. Jury finds that the D does owe to the P 1693 lb of inspected tobacco, the debt in the declaration, and they assess the P damages by occasion of the detention of the said debt to one penny, besides his costs. Court rules that the P recover against the D the debt and his damages aforesaid, plus his costs.

Upon the motion of Capt. Edmund Witts, who was summoned to appear as a juryman in the suit of Williams vs. Jordan, his excuse was heard, and the Court orders that his fine be remitted.

Abner Osborne and Branch Osborne, executors of Branch Osborne, deceased, P vs. Henry Anderson and Stephen Cocke, D.} In Debt -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, George Cabiness, George Chapman, John Nunnally, James Roach, Henry Furguson, David Asslin Jr., Townes Wilkerson, Daniel Parham, John Boothe, Booker Foster, William Harper, and Thomas Comer. Jury finds that the Ds do owe to the Ps £63.1.10, the debt in the declaration, and they assess the P's damages by occasion of the detention of the said debt to one penny, besides his costs. Court rules that the Ps recover against the Ds the debt and his damages aforesaid, plus their costs. The Ds in mercy plead. This judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of £315.15.3 like money, with lawful interest thereon from 1 April 1776 to the time of payment, and his costs.

On the motion of the Ds, an appeal is granted them to the 8th day of the next General Court.

Booker Foster, assignee of Samuel Booker, P vs. Thomas Jones, D.} In Debt -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and the said D relinquishes his former plea, and says he cannot gainsay the motion of the P, and his attorney says that he is not informed by the said D to give any other answer for him. The Court rules that the P recover against the said D £40.0.0, the debt in the declaration, and his costs. The D in mercy pleads. This judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of £20 like money, with lawful interest thereon from 12 April 1786 to the time of payment, and his costs. Satisfaction acknowledged by the P for £7.14.7, paid 21 May 1786.

John White, assignee of Moses White, P vs. Charles Cross, D.} In Debt -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, the same jury as in suit above, Osborne's executors vs. Anderson. Jury finds that the D does owe to the P £12.0.0 current money of Virginia, the debt in the declaration, and they assess the P damages by occasion of the detention of the said debt to one penny, besides his costs. Court rules that the P recover against the D the debt and his damages aforesaid, plus his costs. The D in mercy pleads. This judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of £6.0 like money, with lawful interest thereon from 1 October 1786 to the time of payment, and his costs.

Logan & McElderry, P vs. Charles Cross, D.} In Debt -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and the said D relinquishes his former plea, and his attorney says that he is not informed by the said D to give any other answer for him. The Court rules that the Ps recover against the said D £32.8.6, the debt in the declaration, and their costs. The D in mercy pleads. This judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of £16.4.3 like money, with lawful interest thereon from 1 October 1787 to the time of payment, and their costs.

Joel Lambert & Lewis Lambert, P vs. Charles Cross and Thomas Jordan, D.} In Debt -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and the Ds relinquish their former plea. Their attorney says that he is not informed by the said Ds to give any other answer for them. The Court rules that the Ps recover against the said Ds the debt in the declaration, amounting to £30.15, and his costs. The Ds in mercy plead. This judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of £15.7, with lawful interest thereon from 10 March 1785 to the time of payment, and their costs.

Abner Osborne, P vs. Archer Cheatham & Rice Newman, D.} In Debt -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, George Cabiness, George Chapman, John Nunnally, James Roach, Henry Ferguson, David Asslin, Townes Wilkerson, Daniel Parham, John Boothe, Booker Foster, William Harper, and Thomas Comer. Jury finds that the Ds do owe to the P 2000 lb of net inspected crop tobacco passed at Petersburg or Blandford, the debt in the declaration, and they assess the P's damages by occasion of the detention of the said debt to one penny, besides his costs. Court rules that the P recover (cont.)

(cont.) against the Ds the debt and his damages aforesaid, plus his costs. The D in mercy pleads. This judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of 1000 lb of like tobacco, with lawful interest thereon from 25 December 1786 to the time of payment, and his costs.

Jacob Williamson, P vs. Christopher Hudson, D.} In Debt -

D acknowledges the P's action. Court rules that the P recover against the said D 2412 lb of crop tobacco inspected at the upper warehouses on the James River, the debt in the declaration mentioned, and his costs. The D in mercy pleads. This judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of 1206 lb of like tobacco, with lawful interest thereon from 18 May 1787 to the time of payment, and his costs.

The Same, P vs. The Same, D.} In Debt -

D acknowledges the P's action. Court rules that the P recover against the said D £54.10, the debt in the declaration mentioned, and his costs. The D in mercy pleads. This judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of £27.5 like money, with lawful interest thereon from 18 May 1787 to the time of payment, and his costs.

Benjamin Harris, assignee of L. Brackett, P vs. Lewelling Hudson, D.} In Debt -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and the said D relinquishes his former plea, and his attorney says that he is not informed by the said D to give any other answer for him. The Court rules that the P have eviction against the said D of the debt in the declaration, amounting to £28.0 specie, and his costs. The D in mercy pleads. This judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of £14 like money, with lawful interest thereon from 25 December 1786 to the time of payment, and his costs.

James & McComb, assignees, P vs. Lewelling Hudson, D.} In Debt -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and the said D relinquishes his former plea, and says he cannot gainsay the motion of the P, but that he does owe to the P in manner and form as the P against him has declared. The Court rules that the P recover against the said D £46.0.0, the debt in the declaration, and their costs. The D in mercy pleads. This judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of £23 current money, with lawful interest thereon from 6 March 1786 to the time of payment, and their costs. Satisfaction acknowledged by the P for £3, paid 8 March 1786.

Phillip W. Jackson & Co., P vs. John C. Cobbs, D.} In Debt -

This day came the parties by their attorneys, and the said D relinquishes his former plea, and says he cannot gainsay the motion of the P, but that he does owe to the P in manner and form as the P against him has declared. The Court rules that the P recover against the said D £320.10.0 current money of Virginia, the debt in the declaration, and their costs. The D in mercy pleads. This judgment is to be satisfied by the payment of £160.5.6 1/2, with lawful interest thereon from 20 September 1786 to the time of payment, and their costs.

Clement Dunivent, P vs. James Craddock, D}