Virginia July 31st 1775
Gentlemen
I wrote you 16th past by a Mr Gibbs who went passenger with Capt Miller to which I beg leave to refer I have not recd any letter from you since. The purport of this is to desire you to Insure 7 hhds Tobo in the London at £12 a hhd. The Convention now sitting have determined to Imbody between 3 & 4 thousand Men who are to be quarter'd between Williamsbg & York to divert the Troops on their first Landing as we have been informed we may expect 3 or 4 Regiments. The proceedings to the Nonvd you will no doubt hear sooner than any Information from hence can reach you. I am [&c.]
1. William Reynolds Letter Book, LC.