Letter, 1765 November 10, to William Vernon and Company.

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Letter, 1765 November 10, to William Vernon and Company.

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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.

[2] p. ; 24 x 18 cm.

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library

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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library

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William Vernon and Company.

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Vernon, William, 1719-1806

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Samuel Vernon (1683-1737) and his wife, Elizabeth Fleet, lived in Newport, Rhode Island, where he held many public offices. Their eight children included Samuel (1711-1792), Thomas (1718-1784), and William (1719-1806). Thomas, a merchant and royal postmaster, was a Loyalist during the American Revolution. Samuel and William, who both supported the Revolution, jointly ran a shipping firm. William also served as president of the Continental Navy Board. Samuel and his wife, Amey Ward, had ten child...

Taylor, William, 1764-

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