Edward Smith letter to John Hatley Norton, 1787 November 13

Edward Smith letter to John Hatley Norton, 1787 November 13

Edward Smith letter to John Hatley Norton, dated November 13, 1787. Smith writes that he would like to balance Norton's account and that he needs cash to pay his mason.

MS1936..3.1930
Folder 187

Ink on paper

[Recto]

D Sir

I must request you will be so obliging as to
let me have a little cash, say bal: y^r. acc^t., which
is about seven pounds; I have to pay my Mason
this week & have depended on y^r. assistance - y^r. account
may be presented at any time. I have paid your
Brother the cash I borrowed. y^r. friendly assistance
will confer an obligation on

y^r. Ob^t. serv^t.
Edw^d Smith

13 Nov. 1787

[Verso]

John H. Norton Esq^r.