Difference between revisions of "Wythe to John Norton, 3 August 1769"
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To<br /> | To<br /> | ||
Mr. John Norton<br /> | Mr. John Norton<br /> | ||
| − | + | Merchant in London | |
| − | Dear Sir | + | |
| − | + | Dear Sir | |
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| − | + | I beg the favour of you to send me the articles undermentioned. Capt. Robertson will deliver you nine hogsheads of tobacco, which are all that I made. Pray give [[Elizabeth Taliaferro|mrs. Wythe’s]] and my best respects to mrs. Norton, and all your good family, and believe me to be | |
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| + | Your sincere friend<br /> | ||
| + | [[George Wythe|G. Wythe]]<br /> | ||
| + | 3d of Aug. 1769<br /> | ||
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2 pieces of sheeting linen not exceeding 2s per yard. <br /> | 2 pieces of sheeting linen not exceeding 2s per yard. <br /> | ||
2 pieces of irish linen for shirts 2s per yard. <br /> | 2 pieces of irish linen for shirts 2s per yard. <br /> | ||
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1 piece of dark coloured Russia drab. <br /> | 1 piece of dark coloured Russia drab. <br /> | ||
Debates of the parliament of Ireland. <br /> | Debates of the parliament of Ireland. <br /> | ||
| − | Journals of the house of commons since 1766. <br /> | + | [[Journals of the House of Commons|Journals of the house of commons since 1766]]. <br /> |
Some best razors and pen knives. <br /> | Some best razors and pen knives. <br /> | ||
| − | A genteel Mans Saddle, bridle & blue housing to be made by Pennymen ord. in J. H. Ns. Letter of 4th Augst. < | + | A genteel Mans Saddle, bridle & blue housing to be made by Pennymen ord. in J. H. Ns. Letter of 4th Augst. |
| + | </blockquote> | ||
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| + | ==See also== | ||
| + | *''[[Journals of the House of Commons|The Journals of the House of Commons]]'' | ||
| + | *[[Wythe to John Norton, 15 May 1768]] | ||
| + | *[[Wythe to John Norton, 18 August 1768]] | ||
| + | *[[Wythe to John Norton, 7 May 1770]] | ||
[[Category:Letters from Wythe]] | [[Category:Letters from Wythe]] | ||
Revision as of 10:57, 4 July 2015
Letter text
To
Mr. John Norton
Merchant in LondonDear Sir
I beg the favour of you to send me the articles undermentioned. Capt. Robertson will deliver you nine hogsheads of tobacco, which are all that I made. Pray give mrs. Wythe’s and my best respects to mrs. Norton, and all your good family, and believe me to be
Your sincere friend
G. Wythe
3d of Aug. 1769
2 pieces of sheeting linen not exceeding 2s per yard.
2 pieces of irish linen for shirts 2s per yard.
1 piece of ditto ditto 1/3 per yard.
1 piece of dark coloured Russia drab.
Debates of the parliament of Ireland.
Journals of the house of commons since 1766.
Some best razors and pen knives.
A genteel Mans Saddle, bridle & blue housing to be made by Pennymen ord. in J. H. Ns. Letter of 4th Augst.
