Thomas Evans letter to John Norton & Sons, 1775 August 29

Virginia Hanover Town 29^th: Aug^st: 1775.

Gent,

By this conveyance the Prospect Cap^t. Norwood I have
shipd to your address Two hhds Tobacco in the sale of which I
have no doubtof your care for my Interest & when they are disposed
of please to advise Mess^rs: Farrell & Jones of Bristol of the N: Proceeds
and Honor their draft for the Amount; unless I should otherwise
order it before the Sales are closed. I am

Gent,
Your most Obed: Servant
Tho^s: Evans

[Verso]

Mess^rs: John Norton & Sons
Merchants
London

p the Prospect
Cap^t. Norwood

Virg^a: 29^th Aug: 1775
Thomas Evans

Rec^d: 16 Novem^r:

Ans^d.   Dec^r. 1775
p the Packet