Wythe to John Norton, 9 May 1768

Letter text

To
Mr. John Norton
Merchant in London

Dear 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, 1768

Be pleased to add a black Russells coat for mrs. Wythe, and a piece of fine pocket handkerchiefs.

See also

• Wythe to John Norton, 15 May 1768

External links

• "George Wythe letter to John Norton, 1768 May 9," John Norton & Sons Papers, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg.