James Craig letter to John Norton, 1770 August 31

James Craig letter to John Norton, 1770 August 31

James Craig letter to John Norton, merchant of London, England. Craig, a Williamsburg silversmith, writes Norton that he is unable to make a remittance on his account at the present but hopes to make it to Norton's son, John Hatley Norton, during the October court session. He complains that times are difficult for tradesmen due to a shortage of work and poor prices.

MS1936.3.361
Folder 33

John Norton and Sons Papers, MS 1936.3

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

Page 1

W^msburg 31 Aug^t
1770

Sir

I Rec^d. yours per Cap^t Robinson
where you desire me to make a Remitance
of your Acc^t. which I am extreamly sorrow
is not in my power at present, however
I hope to pay it to your son in Oct^r Court
which I hope will do as well

I asure you sir times is very hard w^h.
Trades Men in this Country at present
we have very little Trade & what we do
we are ill paid for it. I hope you will
excuse My not pay-ing you before this Time
& you will much oblige your

Freind & Most humble Servant
James Craig

Address leaf

To
John Norton Esq^r Merch^t.
London

Virginia Aug^st. 31^st 1770
James Craig
rec^d. Nov^r. 6^th p Cap^t. Goosley

Ans^d the May 1771
p Virginia