James Maury letter to John Norton, 1775 June 18

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James Maury letter to John Norton, 1775 June 18

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James Maury, Williamsburg, Virginia letter to John Norton, merchant of London, England, dated June 18, 1775. Maury writes that he has sent a bill to pay Mr. Kent, surgeon and apothecary, for the support of Ben Walker.

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MS1936.3.1283
Folder 122

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Ink on paper

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Wmsburg 18 June 17765

Dr Sir,

The inclosed Bill you are desired to pay to
Mr Kent Surgeon & Apothecary for the use
of Master Ben Walker - Be Kind enou
to let me know whether this Sum be
sufficient for his support - If necessary
I am pretty sure I can have the Allow
ance increased - My best Respects to your
Lady & Family - I am very respectfully

Yr mo obt
James Maury

[Verso]

Virga: 18 June 1775
James Maury

Recd: 12 Augt: Exd.
(Coppy)

2d
[illegible]
John Norton Esqr
Mercht
London

Citation

Maury, James, “James Maury letter to John Norton, 1775 June 18,” John Norton & Sons Papers, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, accessed March 28, 2024, https://rocklibnorton.omeka.net/items/show/1283.