Thomas Newton Jr. letter June 30, 1793.

Thos. Newton, Jr., to the Governor.
June 30th 1793.
Norfolk
Sir:
Your Exc'y's letter of the 28th I received; nothing further has occurred relative to the pestilential disorder raging in Grenada, but from report great numbers have died. If anything turns up I will immediately inform. The Exchange of the cannon being approved, I will proceed immediately to have them mounted. I have rec'cl a carriage for the nine-pounder, with wheels & much of the iron work wanting, it will be mounted as soon as it can be drilled and put in order for service. Some three-pound balls & cannister shot are wanting for the brass pieces. Your circular letter of the 8th I received, and will attend to it.
I am,
Y'r Exe'y's Ob't H'ble Servant.
100 nine-pound ball are also rec'd.

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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