I congratulate you on y the Safe arrival of yours & Mr. Johnston goods which I learn from your friends in this Place—Since I was at your house have been into Virginia in Consequence of the Arrival of the Ship Meredith, She has not made so great a Voyage as we at first flattered ourselves, owing to the sudden fall of Tobacco in Europe, which article, with every other kind of export from this Country still continues to be very low in every European ma^r^ket—however I hope we shal not sink any money by the Ship—as Mr. Granbery who went Supercargo on board—left 87 hhds unsold in Dublin, which we hope will sel at a better price than it would while he was in Ireland—I shall set out for Portsmouth immediately on my return to Edenton, learn from Mr. Kinchen that you have had some information of Scrub, by Cains negro who has been lately apprehended, & says that Scrub made was gone down to Norfolk, I will take Jim in with me & by him perhaps I may find him out. Should I be fortunate Enough to get him apprehend'd will have him confined, or endeavour to prevail with him to stay with me untill I can get directions from you; Mrs. Miller lately from Charleston begs her respectfull compliments to you &my sister & Mr. Johnston, she begs the favour of you & Mr. Johnston to intercede with Colo. Little who she understands is appointed commsr. for seling the Confiscated property in your district, to delay the Sale of Mr. Miller property untill the next assembly, provided it can be done with propriety—present my best compliments to my siste & Mr. Johnston & family—a kiss for the little Girl & Boy—