Merritt Moore letter to John Norton and Son, 1769 August 21

Merritt Moore letter to John Norton and Son, 1769 August 21

Merritt Moore, York County, Virginia, letter to John Norton & Sons, dated August 21, 1769. Moore writes that he has received the goods sent by John Norton & Sons and has drawn on them in favor of Doctor John Brodie. He also writes concerning his father's estate and to order some fabric.

MS 1936.3.241
Folder 21

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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I received yours of the 8th. March 1769
with my goods per the Brilliant Captain Robertson
amounting to £53.5.6 since that on the 6th. of June
have drawn a bill of Exchange on you for £15.0.0
Sterling payable to Doctor John Brodie at thirty days
sight which hope you will duly honour.

I have also received your account of my Fathers
Estate in your hands which was agreeable with
his Books

You'll be pleased to send me by your
ship 1 piece Oznaburgs 1 piece brown Rolls ½ piece Fearnothing
and I will pay you by the return of the Ship I am

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To
Messrs. John Norton & Sons
Merchants in
London

Virginia August 21st 1769
Merrit Moore
received 4th per Captain Peterson

Goods entered page: 156
Answered March the   1770
per Captain Robertson