George Flowerdewe Norton letter to John Hatley Norton, 1773 July 14

George Flowerdewe Norton letter to John Hatley Norton, 1773 July 14

George F. Norton letter to his brother, John Hatley Norton, merchant, York Town, Virginia. Norton writes that he has delivered out original order for Colonel Munford’s Post Chariot which will take a month to complete and be sent by a James River ship and landed as directed. Norton reports that all spring ships have arrived in harbor and Howard Esten's is among the number. He expects to visit cousins J. Fludger and family at Roydon where the Nortons always receive a warm receptions.

MS1936.3.948
Folder 86

Ink on paper

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London y^e. 14^th July 1773

Dear Brother,

It is some considerable Time since I wrote you or have rec'd any
of your Favors. Within these few Days I have been happy enough
to hear from you p the Nancy Cap^t Barron. I have in Consequence
of your desire, & Advice of Effects being shiped in the Lightfoot,
deliver'd out your original Order for Col^o Munfords Post Chariot
which my Father now consents to have shiped; it will require a
Month's Time to compleat the same, which when finished, shall
be sent p a James River Ship, & landed where you direct.

I am glad to hear that all the outward bound Spring Ship's are
safe arrived in Harbour & H. E among the Number. I expect to
leave ^Town very shortly for Roydon (where my Cousin J.F. & Family
at present are,) I promise myself much Pleasure in paying this Visit,
you can't be unaquainted with the ^warm Reception that they manifest
to their Guests in general, & particularly to the most distant Branch
of the Norton family. Pray give my kind Love to my Sister, & tell
her I much wish to have Answers to my last Letters wrote her, &
assure her as I likewise do yourself that I remain

Your affect: Brother
Geo: F: Norton.

PS. All the Family are
well & desire their Love

M^r John H. Norton

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M^r John Hatley Norton
Merch^t
York Town
Virginia

London 14^th July 1773
G.F Norton
Recd Nov^r. 1773.
Answ^d