From Samuel Shepard
Richmond 4th February 1807
Sir
I had the honor of receiving your letter of the 13th and 30th Ultimo by the last of which I find you have satisfied yourself of the mode to be pursued relative to the lands being entered upon the Commissioners books of the County where it lies, the uncertainty of the copy of the Deeds reaching the Commissioners of the respective Counties is such that I would recommend those concerned to see to its being done. I have stated on the other side the returns made by the Collectors of Kanawha, Mason and Wood for nonpayment of taxes on Lands in the name of the "heirs of General Washington." which taxes are to be paid to the Treasurer. I have the honor to be with great respect Sir your very hble Servt
Saml Shepard
Kanawha. Heirs of General Washington for Revenue Tax
of..1803 26980 Acres $129..50
1802 125 Acres S. Washington & A. Lewis .60
1803 Do Do .60
1804 Do Do .60
131.30
Mason. Heirs of General Washington for Revenue Tax of
1804 26980 Acres $129..50
1805 " 129..50
259..—
Wood: Heirs of General Washington for Revenue Tax of
1804 2200 Acres $31..68
1805 " 31..68
63..36
paid by Mr Peter of George Town for Taxes of
1804 & 1805 41..4
22..32
$412..64
Source Note
ALS, ViU: Papers of the Washington Family. The letter is postmarked Richmond Feb. 4.
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