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Letter from Christopher Lakey to Abner Nash
Lakey, Christopher
August 02, 1780
Volume 15, Page 15

CHRISTO LAKEY TO GOV. ABEER NASH.

Tarborough, August 2nd, 1780.

Ho. Sir:

You will Receive per John Lakey a Letter from Col. Benj. Seawell, which I should of waited on you myself with, but am very sick at present. I have been obliged to give very high prices for provisions, which has taken much Moore Money than you might of Expected. I shall be much obliged to you to send me by the Bearer Some money, as I am Out, & now have here between forty & fifty Delinkwents that has Lane back to furnish with provisions to Camp; they will March in two Days from this.

I am, Hon'd Sir, Your most humble Serv't,
CHRISTO. LAKEY.