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Donald and Burton, London, England to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia, 1787 March 31

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Identifier: id179457

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Have not heard from him since their last letter; have closed Jerdone's account with £400. 19.5 due them; will wait until remaining 14 Hogs Heads of tobacco are sold; still have not sent horses as no room for safe transport on any ship; captain of first ship which they had planned to use brought legal action against them for breach of contract; cost them £25 "out of our own pockets"; will not bring a charge of commission on him because of non-anticipated expenses. Includes Donald and Burton, London, England to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia.

Dates

  • Creation: 1787 March 31

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Conditions Governing Access:

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Extent

From the Collection: 9.70 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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