1From George Washington to John Mitchell, 5 November 1782 (Washington Papers)
By Doctr Craik I send you four half Joes—£6.9.3 of which appears to be the Balle due you, allowing the Pensa State Paper (in yr hands) at one for four. I pray you to get me made by the measure inclosed a pair of the neatest & best Leather Breeches. I know not at this time who is esteemed the most celebrated Workman, or I would not trouble you in so trifling a matter. formerly there used to be...