John Norton to Robert C. Nicholas, discusses Nicholas's proposal to introduce copper coins and Lord Hillsborough's appreciation of the proposal and promise to speak with the King and Mr. [Charles Sloane] Cadogan, Master of the Mint. Discusses plans regarding the purchase of marble for a statue honoring Lord Botetourt (erected in Williamsburg in 1773) and the purchase of a clock for the new courthouse in Williamsburg, which will cost more than he has sent for the purchase. Advises Nicholas to discharge his bills and loans in London because of the financial crisis resulting from frequent bankruptcies among bankers and traders, not only in London, but also Edinburgh and Glasgow, partly caused by their tendency to gamble in Exchange Alley and partly by immense quantities of circulating paper, for which there is no real property.
- Containers:
- Box 1, Folder 20
- Physical description:
- 3 pp.
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections LibraryUniversity of VirginiaP.O. Box 400110160 McCormick RdCharlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
- Contact for questions and access:
- POC: Brenda GunnEmail: bg9ba@virginia.eduPhone: (434) 924-1037Phone: (434) 243-1776Fax: (434) 924-4968
- Parent restrictions:
- The collection is open for research use.
- Parent terms of access:
- Materials in this collection, which were created in 1765-1869, are in the public domain. Permission to publish or reproduce is not required.
