A Guide to William Taylor's Letter to Messrs. William Vernon and Co., 1765 Oct 17 Letter to Messrs. William Vernon and Co., 1765 Oct 17. MS 1978.2.a

A Guide to William Taylor's Letter to Messrs. William Vernon and Co., 1765 Oct 17

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John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
Manuscript Number MS 1978.2.a


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Repository
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Manuscript number
MS 1978.2.a
Title
Letter to Messrs. William Vernon and Co., 1765 Oct 17.
Extent
3 pp. ; 30 x 19 cm.
Creator
Taylor, William.
Language
English

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Preferred Citation

William Taylor's Letter to Messrs. William Vernon and Co., 1765 Oct 17, Manuscript # 1978.2.a, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Acquisition Information

Purchase, 1978.

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Scope and Content Information

Informs Vernon and Company of his safe arrival in Norfolk, Virginia. Gives prices per bushel of wheat, corn, and pork. Plans to depart after raising money to pay for his "Bread and Lumber."

Index Terms

    Persons:

  • Vernon, William.
  • Corporate Names:

  • William Vernon and Co.
  • Subjects:

  • Corn --Prices --Virginia --History --18th century.
  • Pork --Prices --Virginia --History --18th century.
  • Wheat --Prices --Virginia --History --18th century.
  • Geographical Names:

  • Norfolk (Va.) --Commerce --History --18th century.

Significant Places Associated With the Collection

  • Norfolk (Va.) --Commerce --History --18th century.