William Taylor letter to Messrs. William Vernon and Co.(1765 November 10)

• MS 1978.2.b
• Microfilm: M1561
• 2 pp.

William Taylor informs Vernon and Company, Newport RI, 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.

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