I am backtracking to the beginning of Nicholas' trip down the OHIO. Stafford County, Virginia - Wednesday, February 1st, 1775. Left Nanjemoy in company with Captn. Alexander Knox. Lodged at Mr. Richard Fouxe's. Thursday, February 2, 1775. Travelled over some hilly broken bad land about 14 miles. Lodged at Pilchard's Ordinary. Friday, February 3rd, 1775. Got breakfast at a Plantation of Captn. Knox's in Acquire County. In the evening got to another Plantation of his in Stafford County. Saturday, February 4th, 1775. Dined at Captn. Innis's, and spehnt the afternoon in company with two agreeable ladies. Sunday, February 5th, 1775. Dined at Bailey Washington's. Monday, February 6th, 1775. Drank coffee at Captn. Innis's. The land in this neighbourhood is sandy and poor. Obliged to dung their Tobacco grounds. Sells at 35 s, Currency per acre. Tuesday February 7th 1775. Dined at Mr. John Raules's, an Englishman. Wednesday, February 8th, 1775. Left Buloe. Crossed the Rappahannock River. Lodged at Fredricksburg. Fredericksburg, Viriginia - Thursday, February 9th, 1775. THis is a pretty large town, situated at the falls of the River on the West back. The River is navigable for vessels of considerable burden kup to the town. Great quantities of Tobacco is shipped from this place. Saw; the Independent Companies exercise. The make a poor appearance. Dined with Mr. William Horner. AFter dinner crossed the River and went to Mr. John Tollever's. Friday, February 10th, 1775.. The land is pretty good in this neighbourhood and produces a great deal of Wheat. Saw a machine for threshing wheat with horses. AFter dinner went to Mr. Horation Dave's in Stafford County. Saturday, February 11th, 1775. Got to Mr. John Alexander's. Sunday Februray 12th 1775. At Mr. Alexander's, the wind is too fresh. Can't cross the River. This is a most abominable cold house and bad fires. Finally crossing the River, Nicholas went to Captn. Alexander Knox in Nanjemoy in MD. He then went back to Richard Fouxe's where the two Fouxe daughters played the Spinet for Nicholas. Then to Port Tobacco, to see the Doctor Brown. Left Doctor Brown and went to visit with Frank Marsdon and his wife. Mrs. Marsdon had a son John Brooks who was on the boat with Nicholas on his trip to Barbadoes and back. John did finally die. Jonn Brooks loaned Nicholas a horse and his "Boy" to go to Alexandria to stay with Thomas Kirk. He stayed a few days, and then left for Loudon County. Wednesday, March 22, 1775.This day a certain Richard Taylor from Tideswell came to town with a quantity of Rum. Spent the evening at Mr. Kirk's. Sensible, industrious man. Thursday, March 23rd, 1775. Bought me a gun, powder, and lead. Friday, March 24th, 1775. Mr. Henly, Mr. Caul, and Mr. Richard Harrison spent the evening at Mr. Kirk's. a dispute arose (about politics) between Mr. Kirk and Mr. Buddecombe, they differed in sentiments and abused each other most unmercifully. It is most absurd for infividuals to quarrel about state affairs. Both of them remain obstinate. Saturday, March 25th, 1775. Wrote to my father. Intend to set out for Mr. Gibbs tomorrow. Mr. Kirk and Captain Buddecombe refuse to be reconciled. (Mem. Never to enter into political disputes with Mr. Kirk. He has rebellious principles.) Leesburg, Loudoun County, VA. Sunday, March 26th, 1775. Left Alexandria in company with Captn. Buddecombe. Dined at Moss's Ordinary. Got to Leesburg in the evening. Monday, March 27th 1775. Went with Captn. Buddecombe to Mr. Canby, who informs me Mr. Edward Snickers is thelikeliest person to get me a guide. Gave me a letter of Introduction to Mr. Snickers. Friday, March 31, 1775. AT Leesburg waiting for my gun and goods coming from Alexandria. The Peach Orchards are in full blossom and make a beautiful appearance. Next, he travels to Winchester, Frederick Co., VA....... Barbara Mathews