David Jameson letter to John Hatley Norton, 1784 July 10

David Jameson letter to John Hatley Norton, 1784 July 10

David Jameson, York, Virginia, letter to John Hatley Norton, Winchester, Virginia, dated July 10, 1784. Jameson writes that he rented his house in Yorktown to Mr. Rowsey after the siege of Yorktown. Mr. Rowsey said the house did not contain the furniture about which Norton inquired. Jameson also requests Norton pay his debts to himself, Mrs. Minnis and the store kept by Mr. Smith.

MS1936.3.1627
Folder 159

Ink on paper

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York July 10. 1784

D Sir

I have enquired of M^r Rowsey (to
whom I rented my House immediately after the
siege) - He assures me there was no such
piece of furniture as you mention, in any
part of the House. Your Bond for one thous^d.
pounds is dated the 26. Febry 1779 - the Money
is really much wanted, and I shall be obliged
to you to make the paiment as soon as possible.
I hope you have by this time rec^d the Acco^ts.
from England - I wish to know the balance
that is due to me, and as I owe some Money
in England should be glad if ^it can be paid there

M^rs. Minnis desires me to inclose you
the Copy of a letter she some time ago wrote
to you, and prays a speedy answer, being
much distres'd by the Creditors to her Husbands
Estate I am Sir Yr mo hb Serv
David Jameson

I find you a debtor on the Books of
the Store kept by M^r Smith and
shall be obliged to you to discharge
the Bal^ce. as soon as possible, as those
Books must be closed

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To
John Hatley Norton Esq
Winchester

York July 10. 1784
David Jameson
rec^d. Oct^o.

answ^d.

on Acco^t. of Bond due
to Bickerton & ~