George Wythe letter to John Norton, 1769 August 3

George Wythe letter to John Norton, 1769 August 3

George Wythe letter to John Norton, merchant of London, England, listing goods desired and noting the shipment of 9 hogsheads of tobacco.

MS 1936.3.220
Folder 20

John Norton and Sons Papers, MS 1936.3

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

Ink on paper

Recto

Dear Sir,

I beg the favour of you to send me the articles undermentioned.
Capt. Robertson will deliver you nine hogsheads of tobacco, which are
all that I made. Pray give Mrs Wythe's and my best respects to Mrs
Norton, and all your good family; and believe me to be

Your sincere friend

G. Wythe.
3^d of Aug.
1769

2 pieces of sheeting linen not exceeding 2 s per yard
2 pieces of irish linen for shirts. 2 s per yard.
1 piece of ditto ditto 1/3 per yard.
1 piece of dark coloured Russia drab.
Debates of the parliament of Ireland.
Journals of the house of commons since 1766.
Some best razors and penknives.
a genteel Mans Saddle, bridle & blue housing to be made [torn, illegible]
Pennyman or^d. in J.H N^'s. Letter of 4^th Aug^st.

Address leaf

To
John Norton Esq;
Merchant in
London

Page 2

Virginia Aug^st. 3^d. 1769
George Wythe
rec^d. Oct^o. 18^th p Brilliant,
Goods ent^d. pa: 178
Ans^d the Mar. 1770
p Brilliant