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North Carolina Hillsborough 17th [Aug 1785?]
Madam
The Inclosed Letter will hand you the painful
Intelligence of the death of your Son Mr William Johnston
who departed this life (after Eight days Illness) the
third of May last - he left a Will dated the 28th day
of June 1780 by which he leaves you £100 Sterling
also an Annuity of £20 a year during your life
he appointed us his executors with Mr Thomas
Heart and Mr John Kincher (who lives remote from
this) His Estate consisted mostly in lands and afew
Negroes with a considerable Sum in Outstanding debts,
as soon as we are enabled from Collection of the
debts due the Estate, we Shall loose no time
in remitting your Legacy- Your Grandaughter
is under our care and you may rest assured on our
utmost attention towards her in every respect- we
Shall be happy to hear from you- please direct
to us at Hillsborough this place- we are
with great respect & Esteem Madam yr Most
Obt. Hble Servts. James [Nagg] & Richard Bennehan