To George Washington from Thomas Newton, Jr., 27 June 1774
From Thomas Newton, Jr.
Norfolk June 27. 1774
Sir
Agreeable to my promise I now beg leave to inform you that I am of opinion flour will answer at this market; that is, it will sell for 16/8 & the freight. The two hundred barrells received whilst I was in Williamsburg is sold for that price & make no doubt that I cou’d dispose of as much more for the same.1 the bread still sticks on hand, tho. I am in hopes it will go off in a short time. should you incline to send any down please to let it come by the first oppertunity as the season coming is no way favorable to this article.2 I am in hopes of establising some constant customers for your flour, as I have at last prevailed on the bakers to make a tryall of some of it & the baker who has purchased has all flying to him for bread, which makes me think he will be glad of a constant supply. I am Yr Hble Servt
Thomas Newton Jr
N.B. I have forwarded the herrings to Coll Bassett.
ALS, DLC:GW.
1. See Newton to GW, 19 April.
2. For the “bread,” see GW to Newton, 14 Dec. 1773, and note 1 of that document.