Thomas Newton Jr. letter June 2, 1793.

Thos. Newton, Jr., to the Governor.
June 2d 1793.
Norfolk
Sir:
Your Ex'y's of 31st uil. received, and shall pointedly attend thereto, & will be glad to receive instructions how to conduct ourselves, as it is the wish of all to observe the strictest neutrality.
I suppose it is allowable for all nations to arm their vessels here for self-defence. Several cannon have been bro't from Petersburg & sold. The Brittish vessel (Merchantmen), a ship lying here, has four brass three-pounders, which I have heard the Capt. would gladly exchange for some iron four-pounders; an overture was made to me by a second hand to know if it could be effected. II' agreeable to you I probably cou'd make an advantageous exchange, and the brass guns wou'd make good field pieces.
I am,
Your Ex'cy's ob't serv't.
We are at a loss respecting the Artillery Company here, their commissions being different, but suppose they are under the same regulations as other militia. We shall be glad of y'r instructions respecting the Cap. for the Light Infantry Co.

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CALENDAR of VIRGINIA STATE PAPERS and OTHER MANUSCRIPTS, FROM AUGUST 11, 1792, TO DECEMBER 31, 1793, PRESERVED IN THE CAPITOL AT RICHMOND. ARRANGED AND EDITED BY SHERWIN McRAE. VOLUME VI. RICHMOND: A. R. MICOU, SUPERINTENDENT PUBLIC PRINTING. 1886