Letter to James Patton, Esq., Alexandria, Va., from John Brahan for Philip Nelson, Sept 21, 1791 Submitted for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Debra Miller This collection of letters, bills etc. were sent to James Patton, Esq., Merchant in the old seaport of Alexandria, Va. The letters will encompass the latter 1700s - early 1800s. James Patton was b. ca. 1755 in Newton, Lima-Verry, County Derry, Ireland and he died in Alexandria, Va, date unknown at this time. He married Mollie Kincaid, place and date unknown. His parents were James Patton, Sr. (b. ca. 1734, Ireland, d. Jan. 16, 1821, Pennsylvania) and Mary Newell (b. ca. 1736 Ireland, d. June 7, 1806, Alexandria, Va.). ------------------------------------------------------------------ Millwood Sept 21st 1791 Mr. James Patton Sir, if you have any mens hatts will thank you to send me by the bearer one that have a hight fashonable bow & about four Inches in the brim & I will send you the payment for it by the first Opportunity at your Compliance will most Oblige your ob. svt. John Brahan for Philip Nelson