Robert Carter Nicholas letter to John Norton, 1772 July 2

Robert Carter Nicholas letter to John Norton, 1772 July 2

Robert Carter Nicholas letter to John Norton, merchant of London, England. Nicholas writes to inform Norton that he has drawn on him for £150 in favor of his relation Benjamin Harrison who will be visiting London. Nicholas further requests that Norton extend all possible civilities to Harrison.

MS1936.3.726
Folder 65

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 2^d. July 1772.

Dear Sir.

I have to advise you of my Draught this
Day for £150 st^g in favour of M^r. Benjamin Harri:
son, who proposes shortly to embark for London.

This Gentleman, being a near Relation
of mine, I beg Leave to recommend him to your
particular Civilities, & am persuaded you will
find him exceedingly worthy of your friendly
Regard.

You'll observe that the Bill is drawn
at the common usance of sixty Days Sight, but,
if M^r. Harrison should want all or any of the
Money sooner, you'll oblige me in accomoda:
ting him with it, as his Occasions may require.

I am with much Esteem,
D^r. Sir,
Y^r. aff^te. hble Serv^t.
Ro. C. Nicholas