Moses Robertson letter to John Norton & Sons, 1775 June 12
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Urbanna 12th. June
1775-
Gentlemen,
This my first since my Arrival
is Intendd by Capt. Dobbie, We Arrived in
this River the th. of last Month &
Proceedd. up to Nobs Hole. Immediately
at our first Arrival, we were Apprehensive
that the Exports wou'd be stopt Every day
but the Speakers Arrival from the Congress
Relieved Our Anxiety & am Now in
hopes that they will be open till the Appointd
10th. of September, I am Now on my way
up to the Ship from Willsbg. Intendg to sail
[crossed out, illegible] her Round to Yk River, Mr. J.N. Norton
has Charterd Hogsheads to Hanson
Mr. Loyds Factor which all are Now Ready
at Pages & Crutchfields Warehouses, I have
likewise Agreed to take Hhds from
Councillor Carter On Libirty this is all
at 8 £ Sterlg pr Ton & to be brot. on board
at the Ships Expence, the other Part of the
Ships Cargo is Near all Engagd. to your
Address, here is a very great Misunderstang
between the Governor & People he has left
Wmsbg & Resides On Board the Fowey Ship of
War at York. the Virga. its said will be
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Loaded to your Address, the Tea Affair
Seems to have blown over & I make No Doubt
but Your Interest will be Established as Firm
as Ever when the Exports Reopen again the very
high Price of Tobo. which is one
Great Reason we fall so short of Tobo. on
Consignmt I am Gentlemen Your
Hble Srvt.
Moses Robertson
P.S.
Please to Insure two Hundred & Fifty
Pounds on My Wages Cloths & Priviledges
to be Recoverd. Clear in Case of Accident &
to [crossed out, illegible] One Hundred Pounds
on Ten Hhds of Tobo -
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Messrs. John Norton & Sons
Merchts in
London
Virga. 12th June 1775
M. Robertson
Recd. 27 July Exd: