>From Chalkey's 'Chronicles of Scots-Irish in VA,' Vol. I, abstracts of the original Court Records of Augusta County, Virginia: APRIL 21, 1763. (p. 39) (39) Commission for private exammation of Elizabeth, wife of Joseph McDonald. Would anyone happen to know within what context this 'examination' has reference? Would this be legal examination for a deposition, or possibly to learn whether she had pertinent information? Might 'private' possibly indicate she were ill? With 600 members subscribed to this list I'm hoping to hear from at least one with legal-jargon knowledge -- who can shed some light on this court entry. Thanks for any help. (Be nice, now.) Neil McDonald