Catherine Rathell letter to John Norton, 1772 January 4

Catherine Rathell letter to John Norton, 1772 January 4

Catherine Rathell, Williamsburg milliner, letter to John Norton, merchant of London, England. Rathell writes to add more goods to those in her last order.

MS1936.3.576
Folder 52 (Oversize)

John Norton and Sons Papers, MS 1936.3

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

Ink on paper

Page 1

January 4^th, 1772

Sir

Since I wrote the Within, I have recolected, I am in Much distress
for a few More things which if you will Ad to My Invoyce you will very
Much oblige Sir

y^r Hum^l Serv^t. C: Rathell

2 Dozⁿ. of Wolling Socks
2 Dozⁿ. of Linen D^o
3 Dozⁿ. of Mens Gray Thread Gloves at 3 diferent prices but None very Corse
2 Dozⁿ of Shaving Boxes with half Soap, & the Other half of the Box for y^e Brush & a ^{Brush in them}
the Cost I believe 10 or 11/ a Dozⁿ.
[crossed out; illegible]
6 Enameled Stock Buckles 4 Studs very handsome
3 Dozⁿ. paste Sprigs from 2/6 to 5/ a piece very Neat
4 Very handsome D^o at about half a Guinea

I hope to have the Money redy Allmost As Soon As the Goods Arives
Which I most Earnestly request youll Send of Sir with all the dispatch in y^r. power

Address leaf

To
M^r. Norton Merch^t in
Queens Square Crutchet Friers
London

With a Box &
Both to the Care
of Cap^t. Necks,

Virg^a. Janry 4^th. 1772
Cath^e. Rathell
reced 3^d Mar. 1772
Goods ent^d. pa 73

Ans^d the March
p Robertson