[1] Bodleian Library, MS. Rawlinson A. 272, f. 89. An enclosure in [doc. no. 95]. The Thorowgoods were substantial planters of Princess Anne County, dwelling near Lynnhaven Bay.
[2] In Devonshire, England.
[3] April 29. La Paix, Capt. Louis Guittar.
[4] Sheriff. Adam was sheriff the next year.
95. Benjamin Harrison, jr., to Governor Nicholson. May 4, 1700.[1]
May it Please your Excell'y,
Last night about six of the Clock the inclosed letter[2] came to Capn. Passengers hand whilest we were on board, and he desired me to transmitt it to your Excelly. he had not time to write wee being Just comeing away, and much Company with him. About the same time came in from sea the Brigantine mencioned in the inclosed letter, and the Master of gives a relacion pretty agreable to the letter in everything only he sayes there were about 50 men on board the Pinke when he was taken, so that 'tis Probable they will lye there, to watch for other ships. as far as I can understand by this Master the litle ship mencioned in the letter to be sunk was wheeler, who brought the Brandy and wine into York River; I am
your Excellys
most Obliged Humble serv't
B. Harrison Jnr