On the twenty fourth day of the month of October the year one
thousand seven hundred and eighty one - We, Charles De Grand Pré, Lieutenant Colonel
of the Regiment of Louisiana, Civil and Military Commandant of the Port and District
of Natchez, on notice received of the death of John Holloway, killed by the Indians,
have proceeded to the appointment of a guardian to the children, minors, namely,
George, aged fourteen years, William, aged thirteen years, John, aged twelve years,
Robert, aged seven years, Mary, aged four years, and James, aged two years, and
Elizabeth Holloway, Widow of the said John Holloway, has declared that she is
seven months-pregnant, and has beside another daughter, named Elizabeth, married
to Cady Raby: And the said guardianship falling naturally to the said Widow
Elizabeth, we have appointed her guardian to her six children, minors, and to the
child yet to be born, which charge she has willingly accepted, and promised
conscientiously to discharge; in presence of Isaac Johnson, Francis Farrell, and
William Vousdan; who have signed with the said Widow and we the Commandant aforesaid,
the day and year before written. = Elizabeth Holloway =
= William Vousdan=
= Isaac Johnson =
= Charles De Grand Pré =