Reuben Tomlinson to C. P. W.
Oaks, Oct. 30. I have appointed you one of a “Commission” of three, to meet in the “Study” at R.’s place on Wednesday, November 4, at 10 a. m. The first case that will probably come before you will be that of the disputed ownership of a “boat,” now in the possession of one “Limus,” purveyor to General Gillmore, but which is claimed by “Barkis,” who lives at Hilton Head. Both the parties have been to see me, and Barkis is not “willin’” to give up his claim.