Edward C. Travis letter to John Norton & Son, 1770 December 20

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Virginia James town Decem^r. 20^th 1770

Gentlemen,

Having been unfortunate in My
Trade for some time past, which does Oblige me to
draw a bill on you (much against my Inclination)
for one hundred and fifty pounds which I hope
you will duly Honour

and am your humble Serv^t
Edward C. Travis

P.S. The Bill is Drawn
Payable to John Prentis & C^o
E.C.T.

Address leaf

Virginia Decem^r. 20^th 1770
Edward Champ Travis
rec^d. Feb^y. 7^th p Cap^t. Ashburn

Ans^d the 9 March 1771
P Goosley

[illegible] to Jn^o. V. Courland £71.3.8