Thomas Newton, Jr, to James Wood, Lt. Governor August 10, 1794

Thomas Newton, Jr., to James Wood, Lt.-Governor.
I have this moment received intelligence of the Brig Dolphin, Capt. Dalton, arrival from Jamaica. The owner of this Brig died the 29th ult., on his passage, of the fever raging there.
The Captain says from 20 to 25 die daily, and among them many Americans. It is probable that this vessel may go up the river (James) as she has not come up here. I consider that a boat ought to be employed to stop all vessels below for examination. If the Executive concur with me in opinion, please advise me and I will have one sent out immediately.
The fever rages throughout the West Indies, & I think no vessel ought to be permitted to enter without examination.
The Fort has now several Guns mounted, but I hear of no commander or men properly belonging thereto. If there was one, he could prevent any vessel coming up before examination. Captain Hannah is in the fort with a few troops, but as I understood him, had no charge thereof. The Engineer is there also, but I know not whether he has any command. I will apply to him.
Some British frigates still in the Bay.
 I am, &c.

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CALENDAR of VIRGINIA STATE PAPERS and OTHER MANUSCRIPTS, FROM JANUARY 1, 1794, TO MAY 16, 1795, PRESERVED IN THE CAPITOL AT RICHMOND. ARRANGED AND EDITED BY SHERWIN McRAE and RALEIGH COLSTON, UNDER THE AUTHORITY AND DIRECTION OF Hon. H. W. FLOUENOY, SECRETARY Of THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, AND STATE LIBRARIAN. VOLUME VII. RICHMOND: J. H. O.BANNON, SUPERINTENDENT PUBLIC PRINTING. 1888