Wythe to John Norton, 17 June 1772
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George Wythe thanks John Norton for sending him a business estimate, but informs him he cannot afford most of what is mentioned. He also shares with Norton that Norton's son, John Hatley Norton, visited him recently.
Letter text
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Dear Sir,
I am much obliged to you for the estimate you was so good as to send me by capt. Robinson, which I received this morning. The articles exceeded what I can afford; and therefore I shall content myself without most of them if not all. My friend J.H.N. was at our house two days since, and seemed to be in good health. I am
- Your well wisher,
- and humble servant
- G. Wythe
- 17th of June,
- 1772
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- To
- John Norton, esq;
- Merchant in
- London
- Virga 17 June 1772
- George Wythe
- Recd ? 19 Nov
- Ans the March 1773
- HM? Esten?