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where he had a considerably property for many years.

    I think Mr Barnard? has told me that the Number of his Negroes who ran away was Eight or ten, I do not recollect which one of whom had returned; and I now understand by Mr. Foreman -- whom Mr Barnard in his life time employed to enquire after & apprehend his Runaway Slaves, that Some of them -- are in St. Augustine, and that your Excellency has ordered them into the Fort for Security until they can be identified as the property of Mr Barnard, and claimed by his heirs. Mr. Burkey Barnard now visits St Augustine for that purpose, And his Acts will be recognized by the rest of the heirs. He is accompanied by Mr Foreman who will assist him in Securing and bringin home the Negroes, and I have no doubt that? your Excellency will favor them with your protection and assistant.

I am with high considerations of respect Your Excellencys very obedt Servant D. B. Mitchell

His Excellent Wm.? Coppinger? Governor &c&c St. Augustine