Letter to Messrs. William Vernon and Co., 1765 Nov 10.

Access and use

Location of collection:
Colonial Williamsburg
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
P.O. Box 1776
Williamsburg, VA 23187
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Preferred citation:

William Taylor's Letter to Messrs. William Veronon and Co., 1765 Nov 10, Manuscript # 1978.2.b, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Summary

Creator:
Taylor, William.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

William Taylor's Letter to Messrs. William Veronon and Co., 1765 Nov 10, Manuscript # 1978.2.b, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Background

Scope and content:

Informs Vernon and Company that his ship is at Four Mile Creek in Virginia loaded with 1200 bushels of wheat waiting for the wind to subside to take on more wheat. Notes he has sold sugar and gives price. Gives price of wheat and mentions that two large ships bound for Lisbon are now taking on wheat on the James River. Comments on the effect this will have on prices.

Acquisition information:
Purchase, 1978.
Physical description:
2 pp. ; 24 x 18 cm.