Difference between revisions of "Wythe to John Hatley Norton, 4 December 1785"
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to a fee for prosecuting your suit against Whitinge and Clayton 2.12.6<br /> | to a fee for prosecuting your suit against Whitinge and Clayton 2.12.6<br /> | ||
1770 to a fee for prosecuting your suit against Boswell 2.12.6<br /> | 1770 to a fee for prosecuting your suit against Boswell 2.12.6<br /> | ||
| − | to a fee for defending you at the suit of Booker in Chancery | + | to a fee for defending you at the suit of Booker in Chancery |
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Why the last article was not carried out, i do not recollect. but the amount of the others very nearly equals the balance with which i stand charged in the books J. Norton & sons. | Why the last article was not carried out, i do not recollect. but the amount of the others very nearly equals the balance with which i stand charged in the books J. Norton & sons. | ||
Revision as of 12:15, 4 July 2015
Letter text
To
John Hatley Norton esq;
WinchesterDear Sir On My books is stated an account as below:
dr. John Norton eq. in account with George Wythe-
1769 to a fee for prosecuting your suits against Holt Richeson 2.15.0
to a fee for prosecuting your suit against Whitinge and Clayton 2.12.6
1770 to a fee for prosecuting your suit against Boswell 2.12.6
to a fee for defending you at the suit of Booker in ChanceryWhy the last article was not carried out, i do not recollect. but the amount of the others very nearly equals the balance with which i stand charged in the books J. Norton & sons.
be pleased to let me know if this is satisfactory or not.
present my good wishes to mrs. Norton and her young ladies; and believe me to be,
Dear Sir
Your friend
G. Wythe
4 dec. 1785Your letter dated 2d July came to hand Near the last of November.
