William Purcell letter to John Norton & Son, 1771 October 4

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Gloucester County Virginia Octo^br 4 1771

Sir,

I Received your letter a few years ago
where in you Desird I would Consign
my Tobacco to you but it has not
bin in my powert til now I have
sent you one hhd by Capt^t Robinson
which I hope youl Receive in good
order I believe you will find it to :
be as good Tobacco as any from yourk
River which I hope youl do the best
that lays in your power in the
sail of it

I am your most hble Servan^t
William Purcell

Verso

To
Mess^rs. John Norton & Son
Merchants
in
London

P^r. Cap^t. Robertson
QDC

Virg 4^th Oct^o. 1771
William Purcell
Rec'd the 17^th Dec^r

Ex^d.
Ans^d the   March
p Robertson