John Dixon letter to John Norton, 1768 August 6

John Dixon letter to John Norton, 1768 August 6

Williamsburg printer John Dixon letter to John Norton merchant of London concerning the accounts of Williamsburg printer Joseph Royle who had passed away in 1766. Dixon writes that there is an open account against Norton on Royle's books that he wants settled but on making application to Edward Cary he was informed that Royle had not paid Norton for the fire engine. Dixon believes that account had been settled. Dixon writes that he has enclosed a recent issue of the Virginia gazette.

MS 1936.3.110
Folder 10

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

Ink on paper

Recto

Wmsburg August 6th 1768.

Sir,

There is a small Acco^t. on the late Mr Royle's Books
now open against you, which I should be glad was settled.
I have applied to Mr Ed Cary several times, and he always
put me off, by saying Mr Royle had not settled with you
for the Fire Engine, if I am not mistaken, that was settled
for sometime before you left Virginia. enclosed is one of
our latest News Papers. Your Answer will greatly oblige,

Sir,
Your most humble Serv^t.
John Dixon

To John Norton Esq^r.

Verso

Virg^a. 6 Aug^st 1768
Jn^o Dixon
of Williamsburg

Rec^d the 21 Sep^r 17[68]

Ans^d Oc^r. 1768
p Esten