_Ben_ Mr _Taylor_, Mr _Grubb_, & _Harry_ went to the Potowmack to a Fish Feast--Come, Fithian, what do you mean by keeping hived up sweating in your Room--Come out & air yourself--But I choose to stick by the Stuff. The Colonel too, very kindly, offered me a Seat in his Chariot to Nomini Court-House, but I declin'd Mr Lane & Mr Warden came in towards evening--Both in high Spirits. But Mr _Lane_ was (as they say) "Half Seas over"--they sat & chated noisily til nine--Evening clear a full Moon, & very light--Our neighbourhood seems alive with little Negro Boys playing in every part-- _Sunday 21._ Nomini Church--Parson Smith gave us after Prayrs, which he was obliged to read himself, a useful Sermon; poor man he seemed to labour hard--Dined with us Captain _Walker_, Mr _Lane_, Mrs _Lane_, Mr _Wadman_, Mr _Warden_. Soon after Dinner I left the company & retired to my chamber where I seem commonly most happy-- [LETTER OF PHILIP V. FITHIAN TO PALATIAH WEBSTER] Nomini-Hall Virginia, augt 21st 1774. SIR. I have an oppertunity by some gentlemen, who go from this Colony to the Congress, of writing you a line according to promise, since I saw you, I have been in good health; The reigning spirit in Virginia is liberty--And the universal topic politicks--I suppose it to be the same with you God Almighty knows where these civil tumults will end; probably not without War & Blood!--I have but little to say but to present you my best regards, remember me to your sister--To Miss Cunningham--The Miss Armitages--Miss Cooks--I hope to see you the last of october, when I expect to be in Town--Probably you can make it convenient for you to take a ramble into the country at that time. I hope to be at leisure, and shall be proud to attend you--Mr Blain, who favours me by carrying these is a Gentleman of my acquaintance in this Colony, a Merchant of Note, I shall thank you if you will take some notice of him,--And by him, as he is to return immediately I beg you write--Tell me how matters go in Town--Tell me what you know of the Country--Tell me much about the _Sex_ you love--Remember to ask Mr Blain the hour he returns, and dont fail to send me a line I am, Sir, with great regard, Yours. PALATIAH WEBSTER. PHILIP V. FITHIAN. [LETTER OF PHILIP V. FITHIAN TO NATHANIEL DONNALD, JR.] Nomini Hall. Augt: 21st. 1774. SIR.