Robert Carter Nicholas letter to John Norton and Son, 1772 January 22

Robert Carter Nicholas letter to John Norton and Son, 1772 January 22

Robert Carter Nicholas letter to John Norton, merchant of London, England. Nicholas writes to request paint and other materials to refurbish his carriage.

MS1936.3.581
Folder 52

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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Williamsburg 22^d. Jan^y. 1772

Dear Sirs,

I am afraid you will think I shall never
be done troubling you with little trifling Commissions,
but so many little Articles as are wanted in a
Family can't well be recollected at once. I have
an old Coach with a very strong substantial
outside, but it wants a new Lining & fresh painting.
I should be much obliged if you'd send me by the
first Opportunity as much coarse light colour'd
Cloth with proper Lace & Trimmings as will answer my Pur:
pose; the Body of the Coach is large. I should also be glad
of as much Colour ground in die as will paint the outside;
green of Shades will be as durable & do as well
as any other. I also want a couple of front Glasses for
my Chariot, the Maker knows the Size. I am, D^r.
Sirs, with much Regard,

Y^r. Aff^te. mo. ob^t.. Serv^t.
Ro. C. Nicholas

The Size of the Glass is 19¹⁄₂ by 18 Inches

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Virg^a. 22 Jan^y. 1772.
Ro C Nicholas

Rec^d. 27 March
p y^e. Neptune

Goods Ent^d. p^ae Exd

Ans^d the 31^st. March P. S.
p Robertson