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| + | [[George Wythe]] asks for John Norton to send him some linens for shirts, dark colored Russian drab fabric, the debates of the parliament of Ireland, [[Journals of the House of Commons]] since 1766, some razors and pen knives, and a saddle. He tells Norton that Captain Robertson will deliver nine hogsheads of tobacco to him and concludes the letter by sending his and [[Elizabeth Taliaferro Wythe| his wife's]] respects to Norton's wife and his family. | ||
| + | ==Letter text== | ||
| + | <blockquote> | ||
To<br /> | To<br /> | ||
Mr. John Norton<br /> | Mr. John Norton<br /> | ||
| − | + | Merchant in London | |
| − | Dear Sir | + | |
| − | + | Dear 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 [[Elizabeth Taliaferro Wythe|mrs. Wythe’s]] and my best respects to mrs. Norton, and all your good family, and believe me to be | |
| − | + | ||
| + | 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]] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Letters from Wythe]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Letters and Papers]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:21, 12 July 2017
George Wythe asks for John Norton to send him some linens for shirts, dark colored Russian drab fabric, the debates of the parliament of Ireland, Journals of the House of Commons since 1766, some razors and pen knives, and a saddle. He tells Norton that Captain Robertson will deliver nine hogsheads of tobacco to him and concludes the letter by sending his and his wife's respects to Norton's wife and his family.
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.
