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There is evidence, too, that he could punish his servants if the occasion warranted even to the extent of using a "line or whip corde." Sir Thomas Dale had a good eye for land and security. Consequently he viewed the ground across the James from, and to the west of, Henrico with considerable interest which he translated into action soon after getting his principal settlement underway in 1611.
Hamor related in 1614 that in 4 months he had made Henrico "much better and of more worth then all the work ever since the Colonie began." His achievements were not come by easily. It was costly in life and in loss of personal freedoms. It was achieved with the full enforcement of the now famous "Dale laws." He moved quickly to punish deserters and law breakers.
These were kept under careful scrutiny for several years, until disposition was made of them. In the very critical period of 1611-1616, during the administrations of Gates and Dale, emphasis was away from Jamestown. Emphasis fell on newly established Henrico and then on Bermuda together with their related settlements.
I know not whither now I ere shall see my father: doe not you Ravish yourselfe from me, for at the worst We may dye here, Henrico; and I had rather Fall in your eye than in your absence be Dishonord; if the destinyes have not Spun out a longer thread, lets dye together. Hen. Oh doe not racke my soule with these sad accents.
Am I Henrico? there is not any place Can promise such security as this To Eleonora. Doe not talke of dying, Our best dayes are to come: putt on thy quiet, And be above the reach of a misfortune. Ile presently wayte on thee, by this kisse. Buz. Would I might keepe your oath: so please you, lady, Buzzano will sweare too. Hen. What? Buz. That you'le be there and here agen presently. Hen.
Moreover, if the company was made up of a number of persons, they were advised to bring, in addition to the above: nets, hooks and lines for fishing, cheese, kine and goats. By 1618, the Virginia Company had set aside 3000 acres of land in each of the four corporations, Elizabeth City, James City, Henrico and Charles City, where they settled these young men known as the Company's tenants.
General Ewell being too enfeebled by age and wounds, had been relieved of his command in the field and placed in the command of Henrico County. This embraced Richmond and its defensive, the inner lines, which were guarded and manned by reserves and State troops. General Early, now a lieutenant General, was placed in command of the expedition.
D. D. Magruder, of Frederick County, Virginia. Littleton Macon, of Albemarle County, whose utterances became proverbial. Frank Meade and Frank Nelson, of Albemarle County. W. C. Gordon, of Lexington, Virginia. Jefferson Ruffin, of Henrico. J. M. Shoulder, of Rockbridge. W. C. Stuart, of Lexington, Virginia. Stevens M. Taylor, of Albemarle County, Virginia.
It was shortly after this that Bacon had a conversation with a certain John Goode, of Henrico, which is revealing of his fears, hopes, and plans for the future. "There is a report that Sir William Berkeley hath sent to the King for 2000 redcoats, and I do believe it may be true," said Bacon.
You remember him surely of the Henrico branch of Warings?" "Certainly. But he had only one child Louisa; and I remember receiving an invitation to her wedding years ago." "Yes. This is Louisa. The wedding never took place.
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