July 7, 1795, Fluvanna County

“Jno. Peyton To Major Robert Quarles.

July 7, Your starting a few hours yesterday before I got to Columbia, occasions  my Brother a ride to Richmond to take with him the necessary documents in order to compel our Court to render that justice which think they withhold from me respecting the late nomination. My principle object is to remove Joh. Haden from a seat on the bench, and do away  with the effect of the recommendation of Sheriffs and order a second nomination. I wish it represented to your Council that only 7 members composed the Court on that day—2 were sons to Johnny Ware, and that Joh. Haden was thought ineligible by two members at Court, who refused to sett on the bench with him on that account. My objection to stand 2nd in the nomination is not so fully explained in Timberlake’s copy of ye order as expressed by me. However, you being so fully acquainted with my pretentions renders it unnecessary repeating them to you; do in the premises what appears best and reasonable, and I shall be contented.

I am, &c.”

Reference Data:

Calendar of Virginia State Papers and other Manuscripts, Vol. 8, by Virginia, Palmer, McRae, Flournoy and Coulson, 1890, page 269