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Letter from Nathaniel Rochester to Richard Caswell
Rochester, Nathaniel, 1752-1831
July 20, 1777
Volume 11, Page 526

NATH. ROCHESTER TO GOV. CASWELL.
[From Executive Letter Book.]

Hillsbo', 20th July, 1777.

May it please your Excellency:

Agreeable to your directions, I have to inform you that Alexander Mebane Junr. is appointed Sheriff of Orange County, and David Shelton for Caswell County, for whom I have filled up the Commissions you gave me. I likewise send the fees for 12 blank letters of Administration and Testamentary.

I have the honor to be
Your Ex'cy's ob't. Huml. serv't.,
NATH. ROCHESTER.