John P. Thomas letter to John Hatley Norton, 1793 August 24

John P. Thomas letter to John Hatley Norton, 1793 August 24

John P. Thomas, Alexandria, Virginia, letter to John Hatley Norton, Winchester, Virginia, dated August 24, 1793. Thomas writes that he has completed N<span>orton’s business at Bush-Town and though he is very ill he hopes to reach Richmond next month. He also notes that he has received payment from Charles Grymes (Norton's overseer), needs further order to get balance plus sum for Maryland money, magistrates expenses, etc. and that Harris’ deposition is very full.

MS1936.3.2248
Folder 218

Ink on paper

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Alexandria 24^th Aug^t. 1793.

Sir

After having compleated your Business at
Bush-Town I arrived here last night very ill,
tho' hope I shall be able to reach Richmond
before the 1^st of next month. I rec^d of M^r Grymes
£5.14.6. in part of the £12. he desires your
instructions to pay me the balance which you
will be good enough to send by first post,
adding the sum of 26/3 Maryland money,
Commissians or Magistrates Expences &c, this I
have a rec^t. for having paid the money.

I do not expect to make One shilling
even if I am able to get home in 4 days.
M^r. Harris's deposition is as full as you cu'd
wish

W^th. Resp^t. Sir y^r Mo Obdt.
John P. Thomas

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Alex Sept 11^th. 12/2

John H Norton Esq^r.
p post Winchester

Alex. 24 Aug^t 1793
Jn^o. P. Thomas
answ^d
This Acc^t. dischargd
by Ch. Grymes