Samuel Smith letter to John Hatley Norton, 1782 March 26

Samuel Smith letter to John Hatley Norton, 1782 March 26

Samuel Smith, Baltimore, Maryland, letter to John Hatley Norton, dated March 26, 1782. Smith writes Mr. Young's brig which carries Norton's flour may be leaving for St. Kitts. He also inform Norton that he has drawn a bill on him and that finding lodgings in Baltimore is difficult at the present time.

MS1936.3.1512
Folder 147

Ink on paper

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Balt^o. 26 March 1782

Sir,

Inclos'd you have Inv^o. of 50 Bbles [illegible]
flour shipp'd on Board M^r. Youngs Brig. She will sail
In a few Days, I Have not yet taken B. Lading, M^r. Young
talks of S^t. Kitts, how far this will suit you I know not. - He never
mention'd it before the flour was on Board - I Have drawn
on you In favor of Hollingsworth & Loncy for £37..12..4
the Balance In my Hand, which I Have no Doubt will
meet with due Honor - I cannot procure a House near Town
that will suit you - all are either occupied, or untenantable,
I think the objection respecting the Health of the Town without
proper ground - M^r. Randolph left this on Sunday - Comp
to M^rs. Norton - I am Sir

your obed Serv^t.
Sam Smith

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Baltimore 26 Mar: 17[82]
Samuel Smith
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