Memorandum from Edmund Randolph to Mr Throckmorton, 14 April 1805

Memorandum for Mr Throckmorton.

The transaction ^of Whetcroft^ with your father and Mr Lewis is most execrably usurious. I have urged Mr L. often myself, and I am told by General Minor, that he has often urged him, to take depositions. They are absolutely necessary to contradict the appearance of fairness on the face of the bond and deed, and to counteract the plea of the Harwoods, that they were ignorant of the nature of the debt. To this ought to be added, if it be true, that Whetcroft was insolvent, when Mr. Throckmorton's and Mr. Lewis's debts were assigned to the Harwoods by Whetcroft. I am afraid that the decree in the county court for the dismission of Mr. Throckmorton's bill, praying for relief, may operate injuriously, if it be known; but as yet they seem to have entertained no idea of it.

But whatever testimony can be collected, ought to be sent to the clerk's office, before the 22d. day of May next. If commissions be wanted, I will forward them, immediately upon being notified.

Edm. Randolph.

April 14, 1805

Randolphs Memorandum