John Matthews letter to John Norton, 1773 September 30
Title
John Matthews letter to John Norton, 1773 September 30
Identifier
MS1936.3.1038
Folder 95
Folder 95
Original Format
Ink on paper
Text
Page 1
Virginia Sep: 30th 1773
Sir,
I am induced from the high Opinion which
I entertain of your Integrity, to ship you by Capt.
Robinson, two Hogsheads of Tobo; and flatter
myself from the goodness of its Quality, that the
Sales will be agreeable : should they be answerable
to my Expectation, I shall be encouraged to send
you larger Consignments. Inclosed you will
receive an Invoice of Goods, which, I must request
the Favour of you to comply wiht, assuring you
that an ample Remittance shall be made you
the next year by
Sir
your most obt: Servt:
John Matthews
Page 3
To
John Norton Esqr:
Mercht: in
London
By Favour of
Capt. Robinson
Page 4
Virginia 27th: Sept: 1773
Exd:
John Matthews
Received 20th; Decr:d: pa. 314
Ansd the March
p Robertson
Citation
“John Matthews letter to John Norton, 1773 September 30,” John Norton & Sons Papers, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, accessed April 29, 2024, https://rocklibnorton.omeka.net/items/show/1038.