George Rootes letter to John Hatley Norton, 1785 August 28

George Rootes letter to John Hatley Norton, 1785 August 28

George Rootes letter to John Hatley Norton, Winchester, Virginia, dated August 28, 1785. Rootes writes that he will not take part in any suit against Norton, his brother George Flowerdewe Norton or the late house of John Norton & Sons. He also informs Norton he will call on him for a retainer.

MS1936.3.1684
Folder 163

Ink on paper

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28^th Aug^t 1785.

Sir

I have not had an
opportunity of acknowleging
the receipt of your favour of
the 28^th ult^o. untill now. accor=
ding to your wish I shall take
no suits against you your brother
Geo F. Norton or J H Norton
& G F Norton surviving part=
ners of the house of Jn^o Norton &
Sons, but shall be ready at
all time to render them every
service in the power of

Sir your most ob^t Serv^t
Geo Rootes.

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PS.
I shall take an opportunity
soon of waiting on you or
drawing on you for the retaining
Here mentioned in yours.
G.R.

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To
John. H Norton Esq
Winchester

Berkely 28^th Aug^st. 1785
George Rootes
answ^d -