Peter Lyons letter to John Norton, 1773 July 30

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Williamsburg July 30^th. 1773

Dear Sir

I am just come to this City, and hear
that Captⁿ. Esten is at York, and will sail
Tomorrow. I gave orders for eight Hhds of Tob^o.
to be put on board the Virginia, but know not if
they are shipped, as I have not lately seen Esten,
or received any Bill of lading. I shall by
next opportunity send my Invoice, which will be
short, not having occasion for many things from
London now. no doubt you heard of my misfortune
in the loss of M^rs. Lyons, who died in February, &
left me the care of seven Babes. I hear
Robinson is arrived, but have no Letter by him.
shall write you more fully soon, and for the present
conclude, with best wishes towards you and your
good Family

D^r Sir
Your very Hble Serv^t.
Pet^r. Lyons

M^r. Norton

Address leaf

To
M^r. John Norton
Merch^t. in
London

p Cap^t. Waterman
Q.D.C.

Virg^a: 30 July 1773
Peter Lyons Ex^d
Rec^d: 14 Septemb^r.

Ans^d the   March
p Robertson