William Moss letter to John Norton, 1769 May 27

William Moss letter to John Norton, 1769 May 27

William Moss letter to John Norton, merchant of London, England. Moss writes to thank Norton for his kind letter and the present, he wishes to receive news of his friends and extends his good wishes to Norton, his wife and children.

MS 1936.3.190
Folder 17

John Norton and Sons Papers, MS 1936.3

Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Ink on paper

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York Town Virg^a. May 27^th. 1769

Dear Sir

I receiv'd your kind Letter p Cap. Robertson; Likewise
Yours and M^rs. Nortons, most Acceptable Present, for which,
Return you both many thanks: and for your being so thoughtful of
me as to make enquiries after me, I pray God bless you.

Am much Oblig'd to you for the Intelligence you give me
of my old Acquaintance [ms. torn] M^r. and M^rs. Lesingham, Cap: Dickson
and M^rs. Dickson, But sorry to hear of the Captain's Indisposition.

May this find you M^rs. Norton, Children and all the
Family in Good health, is the Sincere and hearty Prayer of him,
Who shall ever Esteem it a happiness to Subscribe himself

Dear S^r. Yo^r. Most Obed^t.
and very H'ble Serv^t.
William Moss

P.S.
Pray S^r. Favour me so far,
as to remember me kindly to my
Above s^d. Acquaintances when convenient
to you.
W.M

Verso

To
John Norton Esq^r.
Merch^t.
In London
p Fav^r. of Cap: Eastin
of the Hanburry.

Virg^a. 27^th May
Will^m. Moss
Rec'd y^e 25^th July

Ans^d the 10 Mar. 1770
p Robertson