Robert Taylor and Thos. Newton, Jr. letter July 13, 1793.

Robert Taylor and Thos. Newton, Jr., to the Governor.
July 13th
Norfolk
Sir:
We enclose a letter directed to us this day by the British Consul, requesting us to apply to the French Admiral for a protection or pass port to several Brittish Vessels ready for sailing. We consider such an application exceeds any power invested in us. & only lies with y'r Exc'y. We shall therefore be glad of your advice & opinion thereon.
We are Respectfully,
Y'r Exc'y's Ob't Servants.

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CALENDAR of VIRGINIA STATE PAPERS and OTHER MANUSCRIPTS, FROM AUGUST 11, 1792, TO DECEMBER 31, 1793, PRESERVED IN THE CAPITOL AT RICHMOND. ARRANGED AND EDITED BY SHERWIN McRAE. VOLUME VI. RICHMOND: A. R. MICOU, SUPERINTENDENT PUBLIC PRINTING. 1886