Virginia 17th. November 1774
Revd. Sir.
I have to advise you of the Death of Mrs. Wager, the Mistress of the Negro School at Williamsburg. I could wish to have revived the Charity upon such Terms as would be agreeable to you & the rest of the worthy Associates of Dr. Bray, but seeing no Prospect of it at present, I have discontinued the School, ’till I can receive your farther Directions. The Acct. of what I am in Advance you will receive inclosed, Balance in my favour £11.17.2, for which I have drawn on you in favour of Messrs. Norton & Sons.
Wishing you & the rest of the Associates every Felicity, I remain very respectfully, Revd. Sir, Your most obedient Servant
Ro. C. Nicholas
Enclosure
Account
The Associates of Dr. Bray
Dr. 1773 April 1 To Quarters Salary due this day £ 5. July 1 To ditto … ditto 5. October 1 To ditto … ditto 5. 1774 January 1 To ditto … ditto 5. April 6 To ditto … 5. July 2 To ditto … ditto 5. To paid Mr. [John] Blair [Jr.] a Years Rent due 25th December 1773. 10. August 20 To ditto paid for 7 ½ Months to the time of Mrs. Wager’s death 6. 5. To paid Mat: Hatton her Son in Law for Balance of Salary 1.13.4 £47.18.4 To Balance 15.8.4 Cr. 1773 December By my Exchange to Norton & Son £25. 30 per Cent 7.10 £32.10 Balance 15.8.4 47.18.4 By my Exchange to Norton & Son £11.17.2 30 per Cent 3.11.1 ½ 15.8.3 1/2
Errors Excepted 17th. November 1774.
Ro. C. Nicholas
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