Thomas Everard letter to John Norton, 1769 November 8

Title

Thomas Everard letter to John Norton, 1769 November 8

Date

Description

Thomas Everard letter to John Norton, merchant of London, requesting Norton forward the enclosed speech of Governor Botetourt to Colonel Cocke. The speech was delivered by Botetourt to open the latest session of the General Assembly.

Identifier

MS 1936.3.267
Folder 24

Source

John Norton and Sons Papers, MS 1936.3

Publisher

Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Original Format

Ink on paper

Text

Page 1

Dear Sir

I must beg the favour of you to contrive
the inclosed to our old friend Colo. Cocke he having advised
me you would at all times do him this service.

Inclosed is the Governors Speech to the
Assembly which mett yesterday every thing at present has a
pleasing appearance and I doubt not by his Lordship's very
prudent conduct and engaging behaviour the End will be to the
satisfaction of himself and the whole Colony. Present my
Compliments to Mrs. Norton and be Assured that I am

Dr. Sir
Your friend and affect: Sert.
Thos.. Everard
8 Nov: 1769.

 
Page 2

To
John Norton Esqr.
Merch.t in London

Address leaf

Virga 8th Novr 1769
Thomas Everard
Rec'd the 26th Decr
P Capt. Fox
Answd. March 1770
P Capt. Robertson

Citation

Everard, Thomas, 1719-1781, “Thomas Everard letter to John Norton, 1769 November 8,” John Norton & Sons Papers, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, accessed March 28, 2024, https://rocklibnorton.omeka.net/items/show/267.