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[[Category:Letters from Wythe]] | [[Category:Letters from Wythe]] |
Revision as of 10:34, 4 July 2015
Letter text
To
Mr. John Norton
Merchant in LondonDear Sir;
I have paid to my cousin J.H. Norton thirty seven pounds and ten shillings for which he will desire you to credit my account with thirty pounds Sterling. I have also given him orders for four hogsheads of tobacco to be shipped to you. Be pleased to send me a piece of cambric and another of lawn, one pair of satin and five pair of callimancho or lasting shoes with full heels and a stain cloak for mrs. Wythe, and a piece of irish linen 2/6 per yard, two large damask table cloths, and four small huckaback, six pair of cotton stockings, and two of black silk for myself, a dark tie wig and a sett of balloting glasses such as are used in the house of commons. Mr. Waldron may send me two pair of black Manchester velvet breeches and a suit of very fine light cloath fit for our hot summers with a silk waistcoat and pair of silk breeches besides. With my best wishes for yours and all your family’s health and prosperity I am
Dear Sir< Your most obed Serv.
G. Wythe
Williamsburg
May 9, 1768Be pleased to add a black Russells coat for mrs. Wythe, and a piece of fine pocket handkerchiefs.