Herbert & Potts letter to John Hatley Norton, 1784 July 29

Herbert & Potts letter to John Hatley Norton, 1784 July 29

Herbert & Potts, Alexandria, Virginia, letter to John Hatley Norton, Winchester, Virginia, dated July 29, 1784. The firm writes to inform Norton they have received his money but are unable to provide the sugar at the price he requested. They will ship the rice as soon as possible but were unable to obtain wrapping paper.

MS1936.3.1629
Folder 159

Ink on paper

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Alexandria July 29^th. 1784

M^r. Jn^o H. Norton

D^r. Sir/

We received your Letter by the Post with
the Money which was mentioned therein £24.9.1 which is
passed to your Credit, In answer to which we have to inform
you that Muscovado Sugar cannot be purchased at the price
to which you have limited it in your Letter, neither can the
Loaf be had at that rate - The Rice shall be sent by the
first safe Conveyance - We have also made Enquiry
to procure for you the wrapping paper but cannot find any
for Sale in Town It being a very bulky Article is not
often imported to sell -

We are
D^r. Sir
with great Esteem
Your very hble Serv^t.
Herbert & Potts

M^r. John H. Norton

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To
M^r John H. Norton & C^o
Merch^ts.
Winchester

Alexandria 29^th July. 1784
Herbert & Potts.

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