Thomas Wylds to the Governor May 9, 1795

In the month of September last, being at that time commissary for the troops employed on the fortifications of Norfolk harbour, I was desired by Colonel Thomas Newton, of this borough, agreeable to orders from his Excellency, the late Governor Lee, to furnish Captain Laud. Carter's company of artillery with provisions, agreeably to law, while the said company were employed on the fortification of Fort Nelson.
I complied with Colonel Newton's request, and have made out my return accordingly signed by Col. Newton and Major Wm. Graves, which has been sent on to the late Governor and Council some months past, and having never received compensation as yet, I hope the length of time will be a sufficient apology for troubling your Excellency by wishing you to have enquiry made respecting the business, and be kind enough to let me hear what prospect I may expect.
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