Cheeke, Russell Tipping families: Archer of Tanworth

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F[rancis] Russell to [? Lord Orford]. Letter, being the original from which DR37/2/98/469 was extracted, much mutilated by cutting and crossing out. Having no real estate to engage for security on his debt he gave bonds to Messrs. Bridges and Thornburgh, and the latter insured £2,000 upon his life for twelve months. Lord Inchiquin did the same for £4,000 when Mr. Mascall fitted him out for Jamaica, and several other governors have done the same who have come to the West Indies. All that he has now is personal estate [struck through - except for an estate in St. Christopher of 300 acres of fine plantation which belonged to the French and was given to him by Col. Codrington, which grant he now sends home for the King's confirmation, but if the French are permitted to settle there again it will not be worth half a crown] [This is followed by the section contained in the preceding item]. 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 , originally at least 4ff, cut down to 2 sheets and 2 fragments