John Lewelling letter to John Norton, 1771 July 19
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John Lewelling letter to John Norton, 1771 July 19
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Description
John Lewelling letter to John Norton, merchant of London, England. Lewelling comments on the quality of the linen he received, requests the shipment of a dozen broad hoes and expresses his regret that he is unable to send any tobacco.
Identifier
MS1936.3.481
Folder 44
Folder 44
Subject
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
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Virgina July 19th 1771
Sir I am Satisfied with the linen you sent
In your Ship, it is very well Bought, please to
Send one Doz: Bro: hoes No. 4. at the return of your
Ship, and you'l Obliege yr. Hum: Sert.
John Lewelling
I Cannot send you any Tobo. this year, but hope
I shall Next
To Mr. John Norton
Verso
ToMr. John Norton & Son
Merchts.
in
London
Virginia 19 July 1771
John Lewelling Exd
Recd: 12 September
Goods Entd: pa: 422
Exd
Ansd the March
P Robertson
Citation
Lewelling, John, “John Lewelling letter to John Norton, 1771 July 19,” John Norton & Sons Papers, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, accessed March 28, 2024, https://rocklibnorton.omeka.net/items/show/481.