1From George Washington to David & Francis Clark, 9 September 1790 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to David & Francis Clark, 9 Sept. 1790. On 13 Sept. 1790 David Clark of the firm of David & Francis Clark of Philadelphia wrote to GW and mentioned having received “Your favor of the 9th Instant.” GW probably sent this letter to Clement Biddle in Philadelphia and asked his friend to deliver it to the carriage makers (see Tobias Lear to GW, 26 Sept. 1790, n.7 ).
2From George Washington to David & Francis Clark, 17 September 1790 (Washington Papers)
From the best judgment I can form of the repairs and alterations to be made in my old Coach (under the statement & opinions given in your letter of the 13th instt) I feel most inclined to give you the following directions for your procedure that no delay or disappointment may happen. The colour is to be as at present; but to be neatly painted and highly varnished. The Seasons (which are now on...