After signing the association, the whole company, preceded by the Moderator, and the Chairman of the Trade, walked in procession from the Capitol to the Raleigh tavern, where the following loyal and patriotick toasts were drank : The King.

The Queen and Royal Family.

The Governor of Virginia.

The Speaker of the House of Burgesses.

The Moderator, and all patriotick associators.

The Chairman, and those worthy Gentlemen of the Trade who so nobly sacrificed their private interest in the cause of publick liberty.

British liberty in America.
Daniel Dulany, Esq.

The Pennsylvania Farmer.
The Duke of Richmond.

Lord Chatham.
Lord Camden.

Lord Shelburne.

The worthy British merchants who joined in the petitions to Parliament for redress of American grievances.

May the efforts of Virginia, joined with her sister colonies, in the cause of liberty, be crowned with success. May the of Athens, the of Rome, and the of Great Britain, be united in every American breast. May the Rose flourish, the Thistle grow, and the Harp be tuned to the cause of American liberty.

RESOLVED,

THAT

HAT twelve copies of the association now agreed to be printed by the Moderator, in order to recommend and procure the same to be signed in the respective counties; and the persons so appointed shall, within two months, fix on a time and place in each county for the associates therein to assemble, and proceed to the choice of five persons to be a committee for supervising the importation or purchase of goods contrary to the terms of the association, as is therein required. And notice of such time and place shall be published at the courthouse, and each church, in the county. And the names of the persons so chosen, with the names of the associators in the county, shall be by the said Burgesses, or other persons, immediately transmitted to Mr. Moderator. And that a copy of this resolve be forthwith published in the Virginia Gazette.

ORIGINAL LETTERS.

SAMUEL ATHAWES TO EDWARD AMBLER.

[This letter is a copy of the original, which has been very politely communicated to us by John P. Ambler, Esq., of Jaquelin Hall, Orange county, who writes: "Enclosed you will find a letter from Samuel Athawes, Esq., of London, introducing Lord Botetourt to my grand-father, Edward Ambler, Esq., then residing at James Town.

This letter with a great many others, including title deeds, &c., was removed for safe-keeping when the Revolutionary War broke out, from James Town to an estate which my grandfather owned in Hanover county, called "The Cottage," where it remained for half a century. It has ever since been in my possession either at Glen Ambler, or Jaquelin Hall.”]

LONDON, 17TH AUGUST, 1768.

Dear Sir,-Lord Bottetourt, a Peer of the Realm, and one of his Majesty's Bed Chamber, being appointed, Gov'r of Virg'a in the room of Sr. Jeffrey Amherst, and being on his Departure in the Rippon Man of War w'ch I expect will Sail in a few days, I cannot help addressing you by him. His Lordship has the Character here, and from what I have seen seems to deserve it, of a Good humour'd Sensible and Candid Man, and I trust will make himself very Acceptable to the Colony. My Name hav'g been ment'd to his Lordship, and Conceiving it might be advantageous to my Friends as well as himself for me to be known to him, I waited upon his Lordship, and it is not only with his Permission but with his Approbation that I now ment'd you to him, not doubting but you will readily shew him every Civility in your power as he seems perfectly dispos'd, as far as in him lies, to give satisfaction to Individuals, and promote the General Welfare and prosperity of the Colony.

I shall esteem it a favour if you wou'd lose no time in paying your Congratulatory Compliments to him on his Arrival. Wishing perfect unanimity and Concord may prevail during his administration,

I remain with Great regard,

Dear Sir, Your M't Obed't Serv't,

SAM'L ATHAWES.

TO EDW'D AMBLER Esq'r in James Town Virginia.

GENERAL WASHINGTON TO COL. BASSETT.

[We are indebted to H. A. Claiborne, Esq., of this city, for the following copy of a Letter from General Washington to Colonel Burwell Bassett, of Eltham, in New Kent county; the original of which is in his possession.]

CAMBRIDGE, 28TH FEB., 1776.

Dear Sir,-It was with great pleasure I received your favor of the 27th ult., thereby learning that all our friends at Eltham are well.

I thank you heartily for the attention you have kindly paid to my landed affairs on the Ohio, my interest in which I shall be more careful of, as in the worst event, they will serve for an asylum.

Few things of importance have occurred here of late, and to trouble you with my own difficulties and the distresses which occur for want of such articles as are necessary in military operations, can answer no good purpose, and therefore I shall decline it.

We are preparing to take possession of a post (which I hope to do in a few days, if we can get provided with the means) which will, it is generally thought, bring on a rumpus between us and the enemy,but whether it will or not, time only can shew. It is believed by many, that the troops

are preparing for a removal from Boston-it being certain that they are watering and fitting up their vessels-for the reception of the crew, and have actually put some of their heavy ordnance on board; but whether this is for deception or to prepare against orders that may arrive, I know

not.

Mrs. Washington says that she has wrote all the news she could get, (and ladies you know are never at a loss,) to Mrs. Bassett-to her letter therefore I refer you, and with sincere regard for her-the children-Mr. and Mrs. Dandridge, &c. I remain, with every sentiment of esteem and affection,

Dear Sir,

Your most ob'd't and obliged,

G. WASHINGTON.

GEORGE MASON TO MARTIN COCKBURN.

[We copy this letter from the Alexandria Gazette, where it appears with a statement that the original is in the Alexandria Museum, and was presented to it for preservation, by the late R. J. Taylor of that city.]

WILLIAMSBURG, MAY 26TH, 1774.

Dear Sir,-I arrived here on Sunday morning last, but found every body's attention so entirely engrossed by the Boston affair, that I have as yet done nothing respecting my charter-rights and, I am afraid, shall not this week.

A dissolution of the House of Burgesses is generally expected; but I think will not happen before the House has gone through the public business, which will be late in June.

Whatever resolves or measures are intended for the preservation of our rights and liberties, will be reserved for the conclusion of the session. Matters of that sort here are conducted and prepared with a great deal of privacy, and by very few members; of whom Patrick Henry is the principal.

At the request of the gentlemen concerned, I have spent an evening with them upon the subject, where I had an opportunity of conversing with Mr. Henry, and knowing his sentiments; as well as hearing him speak in the house since, on different occasions. He is by far the most powerful speaker I ever heard. Every word he says not only engages but commands the attention; and your passions are no longer your own when he addresses them. But his eloquence is the smallest part of his merit. He is in my opinion the first man upon this continent, as well in abilities as public virtues, and had he lived in Rome about the time of the first Punic war, when the Roman people had arrived at their meridian glory, and their virtue not tarnished, Mr. Henry's talents must have put him at the head of that glorious Commonwealth.

Inclosed you have the Boston Trade Act, and a resolve of our House of Burgesses. You will observe it is confined to the members of their own House: but they would wish to see the example followed through the country; for which purpose the members, at their own private expense, are sending expresses with the resolve to their respective counties. Mr. Massey will receive a copy of the resolve from Col. Washington; and should a day of prayer and fasting be appointed in our county, please to tell my dear little family that I charge them to pay strict attention to it, and that I desire my three eldest sons, and my two eldest daughters, may attend church in mourning, if they have it, as I believe they have.