HBG

Thanks for your latest note on names of the Governor Spotswood's "Knights"
contained in Alexander's book.

I had checked on-line reviews of Alexander's book contained in JSTOR, but
didn't find much help there.  I did find one reviewer saying that in the  notes
contained in Alexander's book, he lists the names of all individuals in  the
Spotswood expedition that he could identify.

I see that James Taylor, Jr., is contained in your list of those who may
have accompanied Spotswood. That's helpful.

Your efforts are much appreciated.

Ralph Mills
Los Angeles, CA


In a message dated 1/14/2007 11:05:07 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,
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A  contemporary list of the members of Spotswood's expedition across the  Blue
Ridge has not been found. As I mentioned earlier, in his edition of  John
Fontaine's journal Ed Alexander identified the following of the 63 men  who
made the trip: Robert Beverley, the historian; Robert Brooke of Essex;  Capt.
Jeremiah Clowder of King and Queen; Col. George Mason of Stafford;  Col.
William Robertson of Williamsburg;  possibly Christopher Robinson  of
Middlesex; Augustine Smith of Essex; Capt. Christopher Smith of New  Kent;
James Taylor, Jr. of King and Queen; and William Todd of King and  Queen.
These names appear on page 14 of Alexander's introduction of the  Journal.
Maybe this will help.
HBG
Williamsburg,  Va.




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