John Norton & Sons letter to John Elliott, 1775 February 28
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John Norton & Sons letter to John Elliott, 1775 February 28
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John Norton & Sons, merchants of London, England and Virginia, letter to John Elliot, Virginia, dated February 28, 1775. The firm writes that Elliott's tobacco has sold and to recommend its Captains, Esten and Robertson, to him.
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MS1936.3.1260
Folder 120
Folder 120
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Ink on paper
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London 28 February 1775
Sir
Having Compleated the Sale of your 2 hhds
Tobacco recd: from you p the Triumph Inclos'd you have
the Accots: Nett pceed £17.12.2 We beg leave to recommend
our Capts: Esten & Robertson to your kind favor & remain
with great Esteem ~
Your very Obedt: Servts:
John Norton & Sons
Mr: John Elliott
[Verso]
Mr John Elliott
To the Care of Mr. J. H. Norton
York Town
Virginia
p the Virginia
Capt. Arthur's
Jno. Elliott [illegible]
Citation
John Norton & Sons, “John Norton & Sons letter to John Elliott, 1775 February 28,” John Norton & Sons Papers, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, accessed March 29, 2024, https://rocklibnorton.omeka.net/items/show/1260.