Jesse Lipscomb letter to John Norton, 1768 August 17

Jesse Lipscomb letter to John Norton, 1768 August 17

Jesse Lipscomb letter to John Norton, merchant in London concerning the shipment of tobacco. Lipscomb informs Norton that he has shipped his tobacco because he was offered a good price for it before he received Norton's letter. Lipscomb promises to ship Norton tobacco if he ships any to London. Lipscomb also notes that he has paid his balance due to Colonel Hill.

MS 1936.3.117
Folder 11

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

Ink on paper

Recto

Virginia 17^th. Aug^t. 1768

Sir.

I Recev^d yours of 31^st March last but
Before had recev^d it a favourable price had
Been offered for Tobacco had disposed of my
Crop. but am still of the same mind. That is
Shou'd I Ever Ship any Tobacco to the port of
London would make a Trial of you before
Any one Else. I have paid that small ballence
of 8/4 to Col: Hill for which I have got his Recep^t

I am Sir y^r. most Obed^t. Serv^t.
Jesse Lipscomb

Verso

To
M^r. John Norton
Merchant
London

Virginia 17^th Aug^st. 1768
Jesse Lipscomb.
Rec'd 24^th October
p Cap^t. Robertson
Goods ent^d pa:
Ans^d. y^e March 1769
p Briliant